r Handle Flying Site Problem Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations have some recent instances flying site public property has come public discussion Complaints nearby residents have resulted ac tion local officials either elected appointed action has taken two forms First public meeting local town building would called advertised interested parties could appear voice comments pro con Second piece legislation might have intro duced identified bylaw ordinance public comments invited before governing body before community took further action such situation develops community several steps should take flying site essentially safe have good record over period several years will probably want state case posi tive manner hoping retain privilege using land future activities will want give up struggle opposition will appear order make complaints known will hinge safety noise have preparing club such confrontation believe develop confrontations will have made some sound measurements have some records ready produce enlightenment town trustees written record noise measurements indi cates immediately concerned about effect neighborhood comments present evi dence can include such information other words club wishes good neighbor nuisance public hearings important choose words very carefully Poorlychosen words can rebound speaker very important point remem ber need rehearse selected speakers before get floor want job properly club should identify no six capable people tospeakatthe public meeting people should given topic should limit his/her words topic No wandering off target just because speaker knows needed particular segment presentation much should clearly stated understood before meeting begins important aspect public meeting impact club mem bers create appear especial ly speak vital case speakers possible club members dress wellin shirt tie jacketand unless called upon speak remain silent interrupt meeting way must no rebuttal opposition comments whether truthful incorrect except club speaker task handle part meeting Catcalls laughing back bench comments etc bad manners bad policy cause Let chosen speakers speak clean-up speaker should speak little longer others must very capable type person can adjust his/her presentation last minute He/she needs able include some rebuttal comments preferably fac tually based counter wild accusations opposition earlier speakers should limited two minutes final speaker may need up five minutes his/her clean-up talk can say lot two minutes some people will find impossible speak five minutes Choose people well best have club job properly will need less seven teen minutes make good case forestall actions could remove flying privileges whatever public private field under discussion should recognize going involved selling job front people may very strongly opposed model-flying operations easy task speakers cannot maintain cool under questioning nervous about speaking feet front hostile audience have wrong speakers Get others Back up speakers documentation Talk AMA about printed materials can justify sport show what other com munities provide show what type people sport demonstrate value sport recreational educational medium AMA has wide selec tion printed brochures can help impress case favorably local councilors trustees reasons belonging national associa tion services provide course best course action local flying field good con siderate neighbor Put yourself posi tion local resident couldnt care less about model aircraft try imagine sitting backyard day try ing get some peace quiet can hear model aircraft engines dron ing nearby Try understand worried father mother fear plane may cause harm kids dismiss attitudes because real may have best counter open meeting front real live support People gain courage num bersespecially numbers include strong supporters Look much better comedian performs audience laughing jokes So put nutshell face problem contact AMA see what advice documentation can provide Have facts lined up well back ground information AMA people can have big picture Afterwards prepare own case individual speakers special topics noise safety skills educational values etc rehearse Get documentation together make indi vidual folders councilmen/ trustees board club supporters will attend meeting must told dress well conservatively will make much favorable impression shirt tie jacket clean-shoe appearance will jeans dirty T-shirts anything wrong casual dress right place right time public meeting neither Most important selected speakers should speak want others spoil flow information want positive story interrupted speakers must ready go preferContinued page 107 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator oyce riagers omptroIIer useleJackaon S Competition Services Dlrectoi- Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Managen Vince MankowaldO Special Services Diractor Carl Marqney@ Memberahip Directon Carol Morbid S Special Events Directon Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Diracton Geoff Styles 0 Technical Diracton Bob underwood @ Administrative Cocfdlnston Bob voislaveke Publications Directon Carl R Wheeleye General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 100 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr on VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice PresldentsEscI 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 Sound h Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound Nationals wide-scale measurement sound levels made first time since Academy has involved sound model aeronautics hundred percent cover age year however sufficient give committee some basic informa tion course chart future looks levels being gen erated today does begin see difficulties enter flying-site retention As travels around country looking sound question fliers like tothink other fellow causingthe difficulties Since fact great majority Academy members involved Radio Control flying need look some detail As true majorityare Radio Control also true competition does leave us appears large percentage so-called Sunday fliers emulate Radio Control aerobatic flier what way Eventually seems go higher power faster aircraftafter get out trainer category brings regime high rpm engine prop combinations thing aircraft now range out excess third mile turnarounds does leave vulnerable complaints now operate aircraft get up values much 105-110 dBA three meters operate cases well outside boundaries flying site What means sound footprint getting trouble Does sound measuring Nats con firm Yes certainly does example let us take Radio Control Aero batics event greatest footprint Nats anywhere else except some Scale fliers will also examine category Sound level measured flight Radio Control aerobatics except line person taking readings does see value endeavor can imagine such attitude data line thus invalid because some obviously incorrect brings question location So long ignored set remaining data valid meters set up eliminate much interference possible no within three meters sound level microphone planes set same mark carefully measured accord ance FAI standard Once re sulting figures compiled some usable form great deal can learned generalities can studied time range dBA levels RC Aerobatics runs way 89 108 Stop consider figures realize wide span sound levels talking about 108 3 meters twice loud readings per mitted earlier meter must understand much country have liberty operating sort level Since stage planes operating down 9 dB FAI standard becomes obvious little reason anyone operating above FAI standard question really becomes whether should adopt some lower value future Nationals thence other competitions RC Aerobatics Since Aerobatics RC Scale aircraftwith largest sound footprint need take very hard look time Photo number shows setup RC Aerobatics Judge Don Peck H untsville AL doing honors microphone mounted underneath tripod center post correct height located three meters aircraft per FAI standard setup used keeps away microphone other disturbances other judges Meek Stallings left Ivan Tarbert right Scale fares no better RC Aerobatics As matter fact could said some ways Scale problem Scale aircraft running upwards 106 dBAatthree meters finding thatthis wide variety engines ranging 60s90s newer very large twostroke engines such big Super Tigres large four-stroke engines big gasoline engines also away up high dB levels major reason appears Scale flier/builder does want anything sticking out aircraft will detract exact scale appearance true order get efficient muffling probably has have rather exotic interior installation have something sticking out Scale flier tends use awful lot sky addition using about much Aerobatics along flight path Scale flier does also fly out lot further front flight line other words footprint may larger Aerobatics uncommon see Scale aircraft being flown muf fling installed engine Others use devices fact nothing exhaust extensions useful getting exhaust away aircraft nothing Some seem actually amplify sound great deal needs done area both cases talking about minority fliers particu lar tend noticeable lot gather contest few club sites really flying further out nor louder other club fliers however pos sible get sound levels down classes great amount progress will have made As stated earlier Sunday fliers emulate competition flier Competi tion much development work done What about other categories modeling Free Flight has some real terrors guess advantage folks have forced operate Free Flight needs lot open area means usually operating very close proximity neighbors might com plain relatively close need cautious high-winding smaller engines tend annoying fairly low d B levels larger engines get way want figure Class D Free Flight example read 120 dBA three meters such aircraft aircraft shown photo number two Now need understand that level going suffer discomfort pain hearing loss protect yourself Balls cotton ears will suffice flier particular aircraft well aware facthe wearing muffs poor unfortunate timer Pylon racing another very loud segment sport does have footprint RC Aerobatics Scale perhaps annoying couple reasons acceptable average field dBA level three meters runs high 118 Again painful damaging exposed lengthy periods engines turning extremely high revs means fre quency away up range comes annoying people Can changed would think might ways reduce dB levels per haps future means getting frequency down Remember being done Aerobatics going higher pitch props lower revs Can done racing crowd will have look things FAI looking sound level reductions category RC Pylon Control Line categories span very broad spectrum sound levels study themselves difficult cap ture some contest speed models started needled off wink have catch motion outside circle means outside barrier also safety reasons Speed does generate highest dB level would suppose Dynajet models would loudest Formula 40 higher Next issue will details Control Line sound Because confined spaces CL fliers use sound critical matter today Much correspondence beginning come quotes will appearing testing being done results forthcoming Nationals take big chunk time has made up somehow watch pages November1986 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting August 1 1986 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VPIV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Lee Webster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VI Pete Waters North ville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy National Aeronautic Association Present Academys staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Vince Mankowski NATS General Manager Guests AVPs District 8 Dannie Ball Larry Sartor AVP District 3 Eva Biddle Winton Buckley Alexander & Alexander Mr Mrs Joe Blanco Ed Warren Lillian Worth copy official minutes may obtained AMA HQ available approx imately November 1 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meeting scheduled October 17 1986 President announced adjourn ment day would occur approximately 530 pm order allow preparation time 50th Anniversary Banquet sched uled 700 pm following subjects moved out prior discussion voted upon show hands approved general consent effective date Motion 2 May 86 minutes $600 cap VP tele phone credit card use shall May 4 1986 Passed14 1 against motion 6 November 85 minutes amended read $85 instead $75 3year membership cost approved out objection NAA representatives travel lodging expenses Council meetings shall paid AMA officer expense budget same other Council member unanimously ap proved Due nature responses pre vious mail vote concerning assistant team manager F3E team invali dated Discussion resulted substantial opposition funding assistant particular world championship Executive Director authorized represent AMA FAI General Confer ence Madrid Spain September 29 receive FAIs Honorary Group Diploma Aeronautics jim McNeill behalf Nominating Committee reported following people would placed ballots 1986 AMA officer election President john Grigg incumbentDon Lowe Travis McGinnis District VP Don Krafft incumbent Cliff Piper District V VP Lee Webster incumbent Harry Sheram District IX VP Travis McGinnis incumbent Dick Crowley Approval Minutes minutes May 3-4 1986 Executive Council meeting approved 14-1 amended meeting prior writ ten amendments II Executive Vice Presidents Report McNeill preambled insurance agenda item discussion describing laymans terms aid graphic presenta tion financial cost aspects AMAs basic liability insurance urged con sideration given AMA self-insuring first five hundred thousand dollars liabili ty purchasing second five hundred thousand Following discussion moved beginning 1987 selfinsurance retention fund SIR placed separate interest-bearing bank account fully transferable drawn upon Comptroller claim related purposes ap proved 9 1258910 ED EVP NAA 5 against 34 6 7 11 III 1987 Insurance Program what direction Council should lead Academy insurance matters 1987 discussed length noting uncer tainty present-day insurance market turmoil highly unfavorable terms coverage availability cost Pros cons AMA self-insuring its risk exposure explored detail Carl Ma roney well Winton Buckley Alex ander & Alexander present answer questions offer explanations various aspects Captive Feasibility Study prepared byA&A Council decided Special Meeting should called greater in-depth deliberation insur ance question interim following items unanimously approved ac tion HQ staff get firm quotes cost three-month extension present 86 policy b initiate immediate investigation fronting company possi bilities c begin immediate investigation cost rent million dollars d continue investigation acaptive sit uation firm recommendation Alexander & Alexander should start should start should start Council directed subsequent reports above distributed August 29 After meeting President called special meeting held AMA HQ September 13 IV Committee Reports Nats Chairman Clemens noted Steering Committee met day before evaluate performance Lake Charles Nats concluding running very well few problems advised Committee recommends Nats General Managers revision Nats manpower chart Mankowski distributed chart asked Council approve concept President observed Council need approve disapprove vote confidence order Mankowski received Clemens continued reporting several viable Nats sites 1987 Grigg read invitation Lincoln Sky Knights offering host next Nats motion establish timetable next several years approved follows 1987- Lincoln NE 1988- perform investigations unknown sites 1989 Westover MA motion passed 12 2 against 3 8 Note rest meeting District VIII represented proxy Dannie Ball BSafety Chairman McNeill reported safety manual has completed will distributed Council shortly C Special Interest Groups McCollough re ported two organizations have petitioned recognized AMA Special Interest Groups advising meets required criteria Approved unanimously North American Speed Society Control Line Also approved favor except Electric Aeromod eling Association Also discussed time ques tion whether establish Electric power contest board place current Electric Advisory Committee motion create Electric Contest Board ap proved 11 2 against NAA EVP Note action causes Electric Advisory Committee disbanded Because Crispins agenda item concern ing Council members contest boards relates motion discussed did produce motion other type action D Film Projects Concerning Jay Gerbers replacement future AMA film/video pro duction Chairman Byrne reported least seven offers received After discussion Council consensus authorized proceeding negotiations concerning offer National Football League Films E Bylaws President announced john Byrne requested relieved chairmanship Committee ard Crispin later appointed position President distributed draft pro posed new Standing Rules pertaining Article X Impeachment Removal fice later meeting proposal will discussed refined required goal adoption F Sound Chairman Crispin reported excellent sound-measuring program implemented during years Nats continued announcing 1987 Nats Committee may recommend imposing same maximum noise level FAI 100 dB present FAI Sporting Code C Frequency Chairman Waters reported attended some portion recent NATS Frequency Committee meet ing gave synopsis delibera tions See Frequency Committee Re port Appendix H Redistricting Chairman Krafft reported result study present AMA district structure has concluded Continued page 109 102 Model Aviation NatsVersion 86 fine bunch events too Pattern Pylon started Saturday provide enough time end next week could fit anniversary fun fly wasnt much different other Nats except stories differ ent year what makes Nats Week much fun Sure competition events what draw people anecdotes far away can things remem ber neat things like Free Flight engine shutoff timer didnt Like watch ing Sal Taibi slosh way back officials tent after trying success retrieve model chest-deep water separating main runway taxi ramp areas Like watching several peo ple extracted wet towels ice buckets dripped water over themselves stay cool 76 Official events held sway through week Saturday thru Friday over 725 contestants vying awards sup ported over 150 mechanics Control Line precision aerobatics used last Sat urday fly-off determine win ner Jim Walker cup problems norm Nats Helicopterfolks problem interference planned site through gracious offering LARKS field events moved out very much delay flying just 3 hours later originally planned originally-planned site Control Line Combat soggy mess due rains week before Again quick relocation planned back-up site quite near Nats headquarters building air Several events held dinners during week both present awards discuss problems theirevents AMA required bylaws held annual membership meeting Wednesday ing Civic Arena As usual turnout less would have hoped being 43 present plus several members AMA Executive Council President Executive Director VPs Dis tricts 1 3 4 7 8 9 main subject floor dealt reasons relatively small turnout Indoor events can explained basically result changing site Indoor finalizing decision until just shortly before Nats However defense situation should known made attempt get preferred site delaying final decision until ave nue exhausted agree result what us wanted site suitable event barely did have other discussions annual meeting regarding possibility obtaining permanent flying site brief report sound measurement data being gathered several events future possibility changing some AMA district lines possibilities obtaining spon sorship Nats RC frequency commit tee activities some other lesser con cerns annual membership meeting ad journed shortly after 9 pm some fun too arrived Soaring site first day event greeted event director insisted put up first flight kind opening ceremony thing contestants obviously could have faculties loaned sail plane forthis flight Darn thing used asingle stick transmitter launched plane must have hit elevator trim full up durn thing popped off line about 50 feet up obliged complete loop land shortest flight day greatest distance away spot landing circle very next day Combat circles talking event director let slip although flown Control Line never flown Combat ship did Twenty minutes later standing middle circles set lines firmly clenched hand Horrors What does AMA Presi dent say guy after smashes up ship looks brand new As engine came life could think people along rope barrier about have biggest laugh stay Nats Well sir last saw Combat ship still piece resting quietly ground come rest after tank ran dryAnd AMA never dizzy President its history flew ship thanks frequent relief event director managed few loops eights other strange things Fun Wow Workers Workers Thursday evening AMA took over local restaurant Catfish Connection pro vide party volunteers willingly give time contest ants Nats can fly enter tained local dance group did bunch clogging square dance rou tines enjoyment great food choice 4 different dishes superb See folks does pay work Nats money definitely thanks get contestants families Friday Friday day Executive Council get down some serious busi ness Academy 8 am VPs got together officer candidate nomi nation meeting year mem bers make nominations choice various offices up election later year nomination committee con sisting VPs convene consider nominees qualifications office membership has nominated him Since ballot limited maximum three per office committee can have frightful time sorting out best qualified people year fairly simple decide candidates office Districts 15 9 no three nominees office However office presi dent quite bit difficult seven 7 nominees being member nominating committee have no knowledge delibera tions went however final selections named ballot John C Grigg incumbent Don Lowe presently Orlando Florida area Travis Mc Ginnis presently VP district 9 candidate reelection office VP district Fifteen minutes after nominating committee meeting ended convened full Executive Council deliberate issues brought before us usual marathon sessions directed meeting end last action item being discussed 530 pm thissothatwewould haveanopportunityto clean up ready AMA 50th Anniversary Birthday Party scheduled start 730 pm wont go detail Council meeting full synopsis should elsewhere issue Happy Birthday AMA could have proud stood before august crowd modelers Friday evening AMA 50th Anniversary Party see people audience such Vic Joe Stanzel George Aldrich Big Art Adamisin many others Truly humbling company head table rather impressive wellWalt Good past president John Worth past president Maynard Hill past president John Patton past president Johnny Clemens past pre sident Earl Witt past president entire room virtual Whos AMA handed letter just prior Anniversary dinner rather have read am including read addressed certainly meant addressed Dear AMA modelers Australia wish AMA Modelers United States America success 50th Anniversary Nats Louisiana year hope have many Nats have fond memories visit 49th year Nats last year warm welcome extended other Australians also extend cordial invitation visit Australian events time Australia Sincerely David Axon President MAAA Thank very much David extend members MAAA invitation return shores compete events anytime yours will welcome November1986 103 Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Candidates Campaign Statements Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA asks write vote office President Academy Model Aero nautics choose run office number reasons individual consider doing per sonal reason have dedication serve membership Academy have involved affairs model aeronautics years culminating election office Vice President District IV have served position over two years became Vice Presi dent District IV promised very active VP making effort visible communicate work diligently sist members district Any member Executive Council needs balance needs own district needs entire mem bership Academy have attempted always elected office President would expend energy satisfy requirements office Academy living growing entity Consider today few short years have grown point now will number about 113000 1986 present rate will top 200000 1991 Executive Council Head quarters staff have increasingly difficult task ahead operate growing organi zation As numbers increase requirements membership services need advancements technology meet demands space radio spectrum increasing awareness need flying sites Academy needs work closelywith industryto solve problems marketing con trol frequencies develop better cooperation civic organizations local state federal agencies can support increasing numbers withoutthe full active support of agen cies Without place fly have nothing other things affect us need constant work control problems noise rules competition relate membership large some challenges major task confronting us now some time future setting policy deal ever increasing cost liability insurance will take major part Presidents time needs balance between cost income hope playinga leading role challenge bringing Academy tremendous growth period making possible support ever growing membership seek office other candidates sure offer myself because thinkthat provide best alternative bringing gether over next few years Acad emy needs leader can mold factions together Write Howard Cris pin ballot Chuck Foreman Ashland VA 1986 year elect AMAs President crucial decision will have vital impact AMAs future President point man must bestrong capable decisive know ledgeable must care about AMA Chuck Foreman manstrong ca pable decisive knowledgeable does care about AMA has worked committees covering subjects ranging flying sites insur ance club officer patches special proj ects by-laws procedures toAir ShowTeams highly respected among model ing peers familiar face Nats donating time well equipment maintain operate communica tion system Chuck dynamic business man esteemed member com munity successfully builtabusiness corporation annual sales near size AMAs budget construction National Center Aeromodeling realization dreams people Chuck driving force getting project under way found land Reston VA Center built AMA proud its building property value increase already proves wisdom Academy ownership Initially though took courage conviction undertake such project Howard Crispin current District 4 Vice President wrote part letter Nominating Committee Academy today has become large corporation has need President has understanding methods business same time must able deal problems arise very nature Academy knowledge items well ability fully comprehend dealing multi-million-dol lar budgets imperative working headquarters staff running func tional corporation Chuck because nature com pany has background knowledge ability perform tasks necessaryto give members type President needed guide affairs Executive Council Academy through end 1980s Chucks past service Council places him unique position know ing functions operation ganization well having business acumen lead AMA needs new leadership grow move ahead Chuck Foreman can provide business-oriented leadership des perately need Lets give him chance use AMA Write Chucks name ballot write-in candidate Vote Chuck Foreman AMA President Note As approved AMA President campaign space offered nominated whether accepted Nominating Committee listing ballot john Grigg Lockport NY incumbent need vote nearly six years have president want continue next three years office have growing vibrant effective Acad emy under leadership have ex panded 79000 over 112000 mem bers during years President need continue growth Dave Brown once wrote column want lion leading sheep sheep leading lions am lion am positive forward looking thinking leader succumbs pres sures minority interest opposes will majority Jim McNeill has said John Grigg best President AMA has ever should President forever dont agree Jim last bit feel have represented AMA member ship well better AMA Presidents preceded want vote have made mistakes during terms President have learned current situations such insurance crisis time begin education new President has suggested donate mortgage reduction fund dollar vote cast election sure would like able am just working guy like majority cannot afford kind money Sure wish could donation would make nice deduction income taxes Vote future must continue emphasize need acquiring keep ing flying sites singularly important item lets us enjoy sport must fight minimize impact rising insurance costs insurance have no flying sites must plan future reflecting past successes failures AMA must keep AMA member inter ested responsive organization remem bering membership provides power things must support model aviation AMA headquarters elected officers volunteer officers rather average member important scheme things must remain Please vote John Grigg •9 AMA Officers Waiting •To Hear 0 Effective communication two-ways Ostreet AMAs non-paid volunteer offi-O 0 cers doing utmost make AMA@ Ithe kind organization memberse Iwish thoughts con-i Itained pages month buti yours arent apt known unless i writeto AMA vice-president e rict representative 5 5 associate vice-president area 5 Complete communications linkj write 104 Model Aviation National President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL have over 50 years modeling experience cluding Free Flight Control Line Radio Control recent years have concentrated Radio Control have written columns several model magazines over years currently am writing Flying Lowe column RCM Ohio served two terms VP District Ill AMA Council An international modeling perspective has gained through serving team manager technical goodwill exchanges Full-scale flying experience acquired through serving USAF WW II & Korean conflict am retired reserve officer hold commercial single multi-engine pilots license As civilian engineer spent 33 years R & D programs Air Force concentrat ing propulsion advanced systems plan ningand RPV development managed both personnel multi-million dollar projects Currently am semi-retired indepen dent engineering consultant RPVs Position Statement Since view model ing activity enjoyed would like work toward end promoting harmony within fraternity Although have strong interest com petition feel national modeling program must include proper balance sport competition activities feel com petition leads development stim ulus ever better modeling Without com petition would have advances technology Competition also facet modeling enjoyed wish must careful however rec ognize backbone modeling sport Sunday flier Nothing crucial average flierthan having nice place fly Council supported addition flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters AMA insurance program probably key phenomenal growth Academy Today almost club requires AMA membership primarily insur ance coverage program must main tained strengthened must keepaproper perspective atthe national level money man power spent much spend competition activities versus basic mem ber services What can provide basic needs flying sites frequency signments noise abatement etc feel basic needs must have atten tion Noise abatement must addressed general modeling problem seems ridiculous have noise requirement FAI event have apply across board enforced AMA com petition worse lack effec tive program sponsor encourage noise reduction local levelwhere really counts Enforcing noise standards competition will alert rest model ing community its advantages Id appreciate support trust will have opportunity represent President Academy Model Aeronautics Travis McGinnis Arvada Co Life Member Academy Model Aeronautics has enjoyed several years productive growth Well planned positive activities have made AMA largest strongest aviation sporting organization world Travis McGinnis has served years District Vice-President has chaired served important com mittees during period dynamic ex pansion commitment effort time expertise has invaluable key committeesScholarship Headquar ters Review Long Range Planning Financial Advisory Goldberg Vital People Board Nats Steering Executive Director Search Re Districting addition duties handled connection AMA committees Travis has long term member FAI/CIAM Education Information Committee thereby serving United States interests Internation al Committee goal has always improve services AMA membership goal has backed up years experience phases hobby/sport dating back pre-teen years As modeler has engaged categories competition As judge has worked RC Scale Pattern contests locally national ly internationally experiences have given Travis wide appreciation needs both modeler national organization keen exponent youth involvement professional life educator administrator has shown him model aviation young people combine de velop good citizenship qualities Travis knows future development AMA expansion sport depend todays young people efforts provide AMA needs leadership AMA needs person vision can create co operative atmosphere Executive Council members can work plan AMA needs creative policies experiences Travis has gathered during life modeler Executive Council Mem ber qualify him forthechallengeoftheAMA Presidency welcomes rare opportunity serve AMA members President respectfully solicits support vote District Candidate Statements Page 106 John Worth Fairfax VA elect will have write name election ballot will mailed October should Consider following candidacy office President came surprise just did 1962 nominated same position equally surprise get elected 1963 hired executive director 1964 nomination came time unsolicited initial reaction dismiss Others however urged give serious consideration have done after much reflection think its im portant know AMA needs better organized operate democratically response volunteer groups Council Committees Contest Boards etc rather response president executive director committee chairman other single person authority regard bylaws seriously inadequate lot authority available president limits authority well defined AMA should vulnerable personalities individuals think better role top elected officer Chair man Board leading AMA Execu tive Council toward ends elected vice-presidents deem important policy matters dealing much problems resulting actions decisions various individuals meantime unusual person serve both executive director president would case get elected other organizations Na tional Aeronautic Assn Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Experimental Aircraft Assn Nothing bylaws prevents combi nation elected would immediately seek bylaws change establish posi tion Chairman Council high est elected position AMA also abolish position Executive Director favor President under contract AMA thus responsive direction elected Council members changes accomplished someone else would elected Chairman position would seek renewal current contract title President Until bylaws can changed would operate response Councils wishes would exercise eitherof votes pro vided dual role election would initially produce am seeking extra power PresidentI seek diminish general before taking action Pres dent would first seek opinions qualified subject already charged responsibility virtue elected appointed positions would commit AMA decisions purely own might have authority Again didnt seek nomination came lam responding byofferingwhatl think best AMAan organization less subject influence individual except may agreement groups already established serve AMA agree write name ballot Its way can elected Write John Worth November1986 105 Candidates Campaign Statements Vice President District 1 Vice President District 5 Vice President District 9 Don Krafft Duxbury MA incumbent am presently serving District Vice President would like recount some things have done past year half Vice-President plans have future havespentaconsiderableamountof time attending contests club meetings auc tions shows gather information give modelers chance talkto repre sentative plan continue future have tried represent modelers fairly two District meetings held 1985 Nationals other Maine Expo 1986 plan having District meetings District newsletter sent clubs need warrants fairly comprehensive radio bro chure mailed clubs District also planning underway Model Avia tion Day held November 9 1986 have attended Council meetings since being office have abstained voting issues brought before Ex ecutive Council have served Nats Steering Committee am presently chairman redistricting committee have beenamemberoftheAMAforover30 years am life member have contest director pattern contests past five years have served CD other events sincerely ask vote please take few minutes complete ballot mail Thank support Cliff Piper should familiar name Hopefully can once again represent New England modelers continued success AMA Financial responsibility Ju nior participation continued suc cess among goals must put stop Council in-fighting suits countersuits ego trips continue propose accomplish putting some logic back Council also put enjoyment back sport must get Back Basics needyourvoteforthisto beaccomplished During 50 years modeling have helped build AMA helped Nats starting 1964 served VP 14 yearsduring leaner years aware ness continuing problems needs keen have kept abreast current needs problems feel mem bership best served someone talks Yankee can deal applaud present members Council appointees look forward once again working fine people position Safety Engineer/Insurance Loss Control Officer major corporation over six years has made able deal soaring insurance costs safety issues noise other threats job will allow travel throughout New England visit solicit inputs Please vote Cliff Piper District 1 VP Harry M Sheram Oneonia AL have member Academy Model Aero nautics 15 years leader member 10 years member Birmingham Aero Mod elers Association holding various offices 12 years member Bama Flyers Air Show Team 9 years Associate VPAla bama DistrictVfor9 years lam schooled accounting business administration have 17 years experience Field Under writer-Engineer casualty insurance field will retire May 1987 fly remote controlled aircraft am extremely inter ested phases miniature aircraft pledge full support representing Vice President District V Academy Model Aeronautics welcome confidence vote Lee Webster Manchester TN incumbent have active model airplane hobby AMA activities since high school active Pal Aero clubs As charter member Coffee Airfoiler club wife Molly have CDed FF RC contests past 27 years Scale Contest Board 8 years have continuing inter est Free Flight current interests lie Radio Control activities especially Gli der Old-Timer Scale AMA service organization over 11000 members District S among largest United States group size means lot work Being retired engineering manager have time work talent organize efficiently carry out duties office As yourelected Vice President will represent regular special Council meeting will travel district often can visiting various clubs organizations activi ties current Associate VPs Contest Board Members excellent team intend keep functioning AMA has services designed help local level intent make services readily available district will use ModelAviation Maga zine inform activities newsletter will also used provide formation communication District Clubs Officials no substitute communication GET WITH IT part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member RT Dick Crowley Aurora CO AMA Leader Member494 am presently past five years Associate VP sprawling district have able repre sent district functions club meetings competitive events rep resent district Executive Council meetings As lifelong modeler aspects sport am presently very active in door power free flight soaring teach school program modeling have de veloped 10-part flight proficiency program power fliers newcomers pattern works greatlet know inter ested served almost four years total President National Soaring Society special interest group soaring AMA magazine editor am presently active Secretary/Treasurer elected VP items will work priorities 1 Flying site de velopmentand create methods better educate everyone keep sites 2 Assist groups forming new sanctioned clubs 3 Work closer young people develop next years fliers 4 As contest director am sympathetic needs competitorand rules pro cedures need revamping 5 mainly serve positive voice AMA want work flying needs District Vice President can work together accomplish goals Please give yourvote three years positive progressThanks Good Flying Travis McGinnis Arvada CO incumbent Life Member AMA Members have sup ported Travis District VP since 1980 support indicates appreciation efforts made represent members district Background CD Coordinator Assoc VP VP qualify him district leader ship spends countless hours serving needs District 9 enjoys outcomes work participates Council meetings viewing overall AMA needs patient consideration votes sensible poli cies serve membership believes future modeling depends officers listening input members clubs exposure operations needs AMA Hq has given him understanding Hq needs Visits have provided him insight needed create policies neces sary gain optimum effort Hq staff permit give best level service members Past commitment willingness serve again speak interest Travis has AMAs future support soli cited Travis can continue serve District 9 Notice Travis name also appears ballot AMA President aware may vote him both posi tions vote way will assure will continue work behalf AMA Council 106 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nancy Mitchell Editor Sacrat Newsletter California Southern Ala meda Co RC writes Enclosed snap daughter Jennifer has leg braces shoes attached peddles tricycle can pull around loves Modelingmeansagreatdealtoourfamily Jennifer can born defective over come handicap grow up happily cant grown men running AMA settle differences lie happily gether below Jennifer standing herself almost 4 Michael Graham Syracuse Thun derbirds Aero Radio Society New York writes took poll flying field asking favors permanent Nats site favor5 opposed2 answers qualified Everyone mentioned paying off mortgage first either centrally located two cites coast modelers Thank Michael won FAI Power FF 1986 Nats picture below gentleman middle Mr Bob Sifleet Americas top Free Flighters left AMA President John Grigghand ing him free K&B Cox Olympic 15 engine winning event Mc Neill Cup Perpetual event perJames Barnes treasurer Hill County RC Austin TX mailed $10 own money last apply mort gage writes toy airplane spirits us year 86 Air-Show planned provide AMA 1/2 profits its building mortgage expected realize least $200 profit rained out lost $3395 means owe us $1698 kidding try make profits spectators contestants Maybe next year spirits will us Thanks anyway James.. James Barnes sent secret picture show 1/4 scale planes driven/flown Austin TX simply place airplane position off fly car dont know such technique would work Alabama its worth try Past Presidents Recommend Change Presidential Elections following message received Council Past AMA Presidents unanimous opinion Past Presidents AMA extremely long tenure single individual elected part-time President Academy results less ef fective leadership slower progress would occur new individual crea tive ideas drive elected three years some instances gifted dedicated President may well two 3-year terms surely after 6 years its time new blood stream organization An incumbent after two terms likely develop divisiveness dic tatorial attitudes just plain enjoyment niceties office putting kind work could come new enthusiastic President Accordingly recommend Council Bylaws Academy changed read term office President will three years maximum number consecutive terms individual will two total six years same individual could again nomi nated elected after lapse term Irwin OhlssonAMA No 4 Frank BusheyAMA No 8 Keith Storey AMA No 9 Claude McColloughAMA No 10 Walt GoodAMA No 11 Pete SotichAMA No 12 John WorthAMA No 13 Maynard HillAMA No 14 Cliff WeirickAMA No 16 John PattonAMA No 17 John ClemensAMA No 18 Earl WittAMA No 19 Flying SitesConf pg 100 ably seated together final speaker should present summary documentation packages Plan plan plan job well will pleasantlysurprised much better can job pre paration November 1986 107 Meet two Americas best Contest Directors really left Lee Webster Manchester TN Lee has CDing Free Flight contests 25 know Molly helps him time its husband wife team husband wife team hard beat What misses other catches gentleman middle Tommy McLaughlan Pensacola FL US Navy helicopterfield photo Tommy telling somebodywhatto whereto go As usual has justcompleted 28th consecutive year CDing Fiesta Five Flags meet Free Flighters come over Eastern US attend affair Navy trusts Tommy orthey wouldnt let him use active field close down fortwo days gentleman right unidentified sees contacts mel will gladlyintroduceyou him Lee bythe way isyour newAMA DistrictV Vice President way chewing blade grass doesnt look too worried about son right Sandy Frank CDed affair Grateful acknowledgements Johnny Brodbeck Sr Bill Bev Wisniewski providing delivering prize engine Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Politics Nats.. funny thing happened just before leav ing Nats got nominated AMA Presidency initial reaction laugh off idea dismiss friends co-workers said should think seriously about So did some interesting possibilities came mind Wouldnt nice thought would no differences opinion tween president executive direc tor two positions would entirely compatible going same direc tionAMA could have single instead dual leadership AMA could save $1 5000 over three-year presi dential term based recent history actual expenses position everyone agreed Some feared person hold both positions simultaneoulsyone paid unpaid would conflict interest putting too much power hands person argued otherwise noting intent subordinate position presidency Executive Council AMAs board directors just now true executive director position will ing give up both votes positions avoid semblance powerseeking told elected presidency position executive director would terminated general became obvious concept person serving both positions acceptable some people though normal situation other major aviation organizations such National Aeronautic Association NAA Aircraft Owners Pilots Association Ac PA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA also prestigiousAmerican Society Association Executives ASAE Regardless situation made moot AMA Nominating Committee decided others should ballot coming election Ap parently five committee willing give concept try outnumbered So intriguing idea lasted would have interesting see voting membership large would have willing support Food thought eight de clared candidates AMAs top elected position dropped out seven considered officially ballot before narrowing down three required AMA bylaws least six candidates current former executive council members willing seek change rather go status quo lots com petition compared former years subject got lot attention Nats lot distortions what about record viewpoint lfyouwantto knowmoreaskyourdistrict VP about ithe nominating committee Dale Root Northern Californias Radio Control pioneer Dale Root lost long fight cancer June 14 1986 Dale began fifty-year modeling career Illinois during late 1930s moved California 1941 opened Hobby Hut Oakland 1946 Roots Hobby Hut became San Fran cisco BayArea supply information cen ter U-Control Railroaders Free Flight RC Back SOs installed Aerotrol single channel Comet Clip per proceeded astonish flying buddies successful Radio Con trolled flights ignited areas RC boom followed 1950 Dale others founded East Bay Radio Controllers grew ra pidly become third largest RC Club country Dale innovative designed Little Freq 1953 shoulder-wing air plane using single channel operate rudder elevator throttle system called Mickey Mouse As cender another extremely successful de sign kitted Dale 1957 flown extensively throughout country Low Ender Rootang series followed along pneumatic retracts flaps spoil ers smoke systems dive brakes etclong before others considered feasible Dales 3-channel Babcock radio trim mable elevator made him first spins outside loops early As cender series pioneering other efforts led nomination AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Dale now among legends model ing history earned wings SnyopsisAMA Annual Open Meeting July 30 1986 Lake Charles LA President John Grigg called meeting order 8 pm J Worth D Krafft H Crispin J Clemens P Waters D Brown T McGinnis 43 regular AMA members present introduced Executive Council members recounted various events past year including 1985 Nats RC Pylon World Championships Chicopee MA also noted problems obtaining insurance coverage describ ed firstAMA flying site seminarthis year District 10 Grigg emphasized need greater efforts concerning getting keeping flying sites increasing self-insurance necessary trend support flying site efforts current Si 50000 fund supplemented $239000 additional cost insurance provide $850000 umbrella coverage above self-insured fund possibility higher cost coverage club activities noted Executive Director due non-flying risk factors District 8 VP Clemens welcomed tendees AMA District Host Nationals advised Nats manage ment contracted 1500 pounds ice support field activities also noted misconceptions misunderstandings concerning RC frequencies advised AMA Frequency Committee meeting Nats handle problems District 7 VP Waters talked about con fusion concerning AMAs interest secur ing permanent flying site advised interest toward site aviation interests just models goal being find site might always available should other Nats and/or World Championship locations available District 9 VP McGinnis praised efforts Les Mary Hard puttingout daily Nats News noted News asking feedback help Nats Steer ing Committee future planning District 4 VP Crispin also Chairman AMAs Sound Committee described what has doing Nats gather sound noise data educate contestants concerning typical noise situations various events District 1 VP Krafft noted committees current efforts investigating changes AMAs district boundaries no conclu sions yet Bob lsaacs District 8 spoke about Free Flight problems discussion pro con concerning trophy policy Costs noted sponsors covering less half cost Lack Indoor entries discussed noting related changed schedules Bob Hatschek re sponded subject noting general decline Indoor interest Tony Becker former Nats Indoor CD noted negative attitude aimed hierarchy regard en couraging youngsters yet praised AMAs delta dart effort Niagara Falls National Indoor contest Problems obtaining Indoor site year noted resulting late switch Civic Center site pre ferred site available Model Aviation magazine discussion ficer column length vs other types ma terials discussed noting adding officer text did really hurt other material content Continued page 117 108 Model Aviation Nats officials year got participate 50th Anniversary Fun-Fly Lake Charles LA Shown L-R Ed Warren Dallas helping John Worth prepare Bill Win ters original eiectrlc-powered Le Crate modei plans pubilehed July 84 Model Aviation model flown ten times achieving flights 9 minutes 2 15 min utes 2 22 minutes 1 Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island eirt DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Cheodler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townoend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SO Essex JcO VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High SO PlymouOh NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstono Mills MA 02848 GLASTONBUR Y MODELERS Glastonbury Aero Modelers Club chartered anAMA club 1973 basis club however goes back late 1960s An all-modeling group formed students town recreation depart ments model building classes Two instruc tors taught Saturday morning classes George Armstead Don Lenif After Don moved Michigan George continued classes found flying sessions re quired additional help Local modelers formed group called Gas tonbury Modelers comprised Free Flighters Control Line fliers Rocket fliers 1973 Free Flight group became Gastonbury Aero Modelers about 130 members present club has two three indoor meets per year plus two outdoor Rubber meets per year model club logo 1/16 Square beginners design Don Lenif used building classes club officers President Ed Novak Vice President Bob Davis Secretary/Treas urer Gil Belanger Newsletter Editor Mark Fineman Chairman Board George Armstead Distinguished Service Award George Armstead started modeling 1940s paid supplies selling magazines newspapers taught modeling recreation building classes helped form Gastonbury Modelers 1970 George has secured several flying sites Gastonbury area use modelers also secured permission use Westover AFB model use 1975 Since several contests per year held Westover along Nats 1983 1985 SAM Champion ships 1982 1986 above very brief summary Much could mentioned about modeling career also activities community award presented SAM Awards Banquet Sunday July 6 1986 Society Antique Modelers Champion ships Westover AFB setting 20th SAM Champs held July 3 4 5 6 30 Free Flight events directed Jack Whittles 11 RC-assisted events directed Joe Beshar George Armstead contest manager 168 contestants can see four busy days flying addition flying fabulous bean feed Thursday evening Friday evening SAM business meeting Saturday Model Engine Collectors Association col lecto Sunday night victory banquet attended four days kept quite busy can imagine busy contestants large thank people worked hard make Champs such large success Thanks HQ Staff June 6 1986 entire staff participated large cleanup operation headquarters building museum contents During three years building has operation con siderable dust has accumulated items has aggravated continuing construction projects strictly volunteer effort done quickly efficiently happily Again Thank EC MeetingCont pg 102 equitable working concept except District 10 has very large membership population behalf majority Committee therefore recommended surveying response following Consideration being given dividing District X two districts follows Divide California two equal parts according population district would consist Northern California Utah Nevada Hawaii Guam other district would Southern California Arizona would done attempt make district nearly equal number members vote question information purposes final action would made Executive Council original motion passed 7 1 24 6 7 9 11 6 against EVP ED 3 5 10 NAAContinued page 110 November 1986 109 Modelers England participated 20th SAM Champs George Doris Armstead iistinguisnea Service Award obtaining use Westover AFB Modelers use Dick snerman L Stan Colson some trophies awarded SAM Champs trophies awaroca psabout 150 Josh Marsh model Long Cabin powered Saito 40 youngest RC flier SAM Champs Beginner Delta Dart launching February 21 9B6 Adult entry feels help beginner build Delta Dart Program sponsored Glastonbury Aero Modeler Photo Tony Faranda Relaxed flierJohn Pond California fly ing Playboy Senior SAM Champs New Jersey 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 Boa 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 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 Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts assured 86 Nats have just re turned reflected results long careful planning has become traditional Nats itself Due magazine lead time efforts com ply current limitations upon length VP reports shall leave professional writers and/or holders high office opportunity filling complete reportorial excursions accorded rank Ditto regarding prestigious rites marking 50th Birthday AMA what done about Lake Charles suggest take opportunity pause reflect upon what wonderful organization have built over years modelers after Builders AMA represents thoroughly-sound struc ture may proud occasion look up ahead put rough air has bit well behind us Let us look ahead wish everyone CAVU Balancing Scales feeling should now consider advisability creating new exclusive event within competition framework pertaining ducted-fan RC Scale model aircraft wish emphasize own idea rather has touted either type Flying-Scale contestant So blame consequences. strikes general way greater opportunities traditional type propeller-driven model earn static points available DF fliers other hand flight capabilities ducted fan machines nature ultra-impressive hence well-endowed inherent ability accumulate signs total acceptance observe such performance interesting note discussions have upon subject both types flier agreed suggested development after having first hesitated briefly evaluate its worthiness feel about idea Welcome Words Top White House Yes Washington DC received word own District 2 club Richmond Model Flying Club Inc like AMA celebrating its 50th Anniver sary year President Reagan congratu lated group warm letter proud reproduce follows am pleased congratulate mem bers Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island mark 50th anni versary sport flying model airplanes popular fascinating expression Americas age old love affair flight club helped pioneer exciting hobby today members helping new comers discover its challenges rewards Thats kind neighborliness makes community much just place live work send best wishes clear skies smooth landings years ahead God bless letter dated May 19 1986 Two months earlier club also honored through issuance joint resolution New York State Senate State Assembly joint session pleased reproduce extent space allotted us editor State New York Legislative Resolution Senate No 484Assembly No 430 Senator Marchi Mr Straniere COMMEMORATING Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York upon occasion its Golden Anniversary WHEREAS nineteen hundred eightysix Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York oldest con tinuously operating model airplane organi zation New York State will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversaiy WHEREAS Through its enterprising dedicated membership Richmond Model Flying Club has advanced model aviation Staten Island WHEREAS Club established nineteen hundred thirty-six limited membership present boasts morethan hundred members including pilots model craftsmen WHEREAS Club fully sanctioned member Academy Model Aero nautics national governing body model airplaning United States WHEREAS Club touts unblemished safety record utilizing National Park Service property uses Gateway National Recreation Area Great Kills Park providing community opportunity observe become part sport model aviation WHEREAS Club members must possess current Adacemy Model Aeronautics Flying license insurance policy Gate way Pilot Pass validated indicate safe competent flying skills now therefore RESOLVED Legislative Body pause its deliberations commemorate Golden Anniversary Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York further RESOLVED copy Resolu tion suitably engrossed transmitted Richmond Model Flying Club ADOPTED IN SENATE ON order theMarch 41986 Senate Thats Spirit Whether indulge consumption spirits booze etc certainly own business imbibe thereafter fly model aircraft becomes AMA aspect everybodys business thus pleased find set forth Suplemental Instructions regarding 1986 Nats following polite yet tough warning Alco holic beverages permitted consumed visibly present flight line pit areas Failure comply may result loss insurance coverage disqualification expulsion No wants kill-joy prohibitionist area liquid refresh ment time place everything George M Myers Books could written about gentleman dedicated Dis trict 2 frequency coordinator occurs shall require much space currently available us moment however must tell have received reports readiness lend talents area RC have sought aid latest tribute Georges capabilities eager ness serve fellowAMAers has come form warm letter have today received Ruth Taylor secretary NJ Pine Barons RC Club Medford NJ expressing thanks AMA Georges having solved certain frequency problems flying site through use frequency monitor letter Ruth has tens share credit excellence newsletter fellow-members Leo Timmermeyer Lee Kitchens Luke Kociuba Barry Wilhite Franklin Wanamaker last certainly least husbandMike Taylor So Melt Mortgage hope meeting success important undertaking fives rolling neighborhood some compliment Joe Beshar District 2 course fine efforts pursuit goals Gear Up Locked EC MeetingCont pg 109 Committee member Peltz District 10 gave minority report stating total dis agreement Chairmans recommenda tion expressed Committee whole discussed aspects possible remedies redistricting issue motion reconsider question approved 9 2356710 EVP NM 4 against ED 14 11 Opposition expressed presenting referendum officers ballot Thus modification motion offered approved question pre sented Leader Members District X 8 2 356910 ED NM 5 against 1 4 7 11 EVP original motion amended passed 10 124 56910 ED EVP NM 3 against 3 7 11 V Committee Appointments Because Grigg asked guidance question whether prerogative President fill vacancies Councilformed committees approved unan imously Council-named com mittees exist Council shall replace vacancies VI Motion/Previous Meeting Moved May86 Council meeting discussed voted upon following lieu free membership contest directors shall receive $10 voucher per day per meet uptotwo days maximum three per year upon HQs receipt contest report NATS world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four Continued page 111 110 Model Aviation Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Olvely 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heitrnan SR i06 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15663 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 think its hot District III during July August should have Nats Lake Charles Its nor mally hot down year hotter normal news reports hottest two week period Lake Charles since 1 948 number District Ill members made trip Nats went no problems can called typical attendance somewhat dis appointing year spite being official 50th Anniversary birthday celebration fact did bring large number notables came primarily 50th anniversary banquet Friday night second Saturday Sunday dedicated 50th Anni versary fun fly good time As Nats wasnt its problems Safety both real perceived subject came up occasionally am going push Safety Directorat future Nats safety problems year real big instances matter opinion voice raised subject safety deserves heard carefully considered Examples brought atten tion FF airplanes landing CL area FF airplanes landing RC area RC airplanes overflying CL area during fun fly Saturday RC airplanes Pattern overflying RC site entrance road general lack emergency equipment such first-aid kits fire extinguishers site some items rela tively mild nature endanger pri marily models equipment some problems serious en danger participants spectators Some problems quick easy fix others involve changes field layout rules conduct participants nearly could avoided least minimized someone concerned solely safety involved site selection process go opera tion contest Come think isnt bad idea contest use Another concern have regarding Nats low participation consider have 110000 plus mem bers its pitiful about 1000 take part Nationals ironic part number has going slowly down ward membership has spiraling upward Over years Nats has slowly dying have simply stood watched happen dying Well thats obviously matter opinion certainly subject different points view think can said compared good old days Navy Nats number significant changes have taken place old days work hangar usually contained Nats HQandthe hobbyshopaswellasrowupon row work tables center activity during Nats During day activity centered flying field people wandering out hangars small repairs major rebuilds just see what going evenings ever work hangars sprang life models everywhere being repaired built mostly discussed bull session going everywhere couldnt find topic being discussed didnt have anything aeromod eling sessions lasted wee hours next morning would commonly see someone catching nap under bench glue dried repair job Remember Ambroid king fast came days hobby shop always open AMA HQ could almost always get answer questions fact tried very hard would get several Contrast todays Nats no work hangar AMAs HQ open 8-5 similar hours hobby shop building shut up alarm system turned at6l Inthe meantime due proliferation events competition starts 700 am ends 800 pm competitor supposed deal AMA just visit Hobby shop does all-important socializing take place Nats prosper need think about create atmosphere exchange ideas techniques important part gathering encouragement reasonably large factor planning event Otherwise fear NATS doomed become large local contest almost events being flown sites ill-suited particular event being flown Anotherfactorinthe shrinkingof Nats competition competition mod els competition special terest groups organize events na tional interest people participate particular facet hobby/sport Examples like US Free Flight Champion ships SAM Champs NMPRA Champs IMAA Fly Byrons Fly etc well-run events sites ideal forthat particu lar event AMA Nationals once act town now has competition specialty groups People can spend limited time money attend events now being given choice times choice specialty event What can about Well first problems can solved applying some thought emphasis during planning operation future Nats second problem however difficult solve fact dont know solve Some have suggested split up Nats provide ideal sites event would make first problem acute concept National convention along Na tional championships seemed out year emphasis 50th Anni versary party convention Will Nats survive hope right now future doesnt look great Nats got spend some time Eva Biddle AVP talked about having Eastern District meeting winter Sounds like great ideato could help effort please contact Eva can set up Saying Month secret suc cess conversation able disagree being disagreeable EC MeetingCont pg 110 days vouchers non-transferable terms effective 1987 seconder withdrew second no other second obtained therefore motion acted upon VIII All-Season Flier Patch Because Council members have come overwhelmed patch requests approved unanimously fu ture All-Season Flier patches shall ob tained clubs AMA Headquarters VIII Officer Columns following approved 12 1 against X thatthe following adopted aStanding Rule toArticle XIII Bylaws Section 2 Whenever sole discretion Executive Director article fea ture report other writing submitted publication official publication AMA deemed constitute whole parta personal attackonanyAMAofficerOr member Executive Director shall have authority temporarily defer publica tion such article feature report other writing refer matter Execu tive Council determination whether publication should occur Publica tion shall occur upon affirmative majority vote Executive Committee Any officer author orthe target article feature report other writ ing submitted publication issue shall entitled participate delibera tions vote whether publication should occur vote may taken mail Council meeting quorum present IX Cap F3B Controversy Approved unanimously October 1986 Modef Aviation magazine last Council member statements subject 1984 F3B Team Selection accepted August Council meet ing last subject considered further X AMA-FAI Bylaws Proposal following bylaw amendment re ferred Bylaws Committee review will come again before assembly later meeting replace Section 3 Article XII Except provided Section 4 AMAs participation international aero modeling activity including AMA FAI Team Selection competition shall under supervision AMA President appointed delegates super vision shall include FAI matters general leadership AMA delegations FAI-CIAM meetings AMA-FAI teams review co ordination AMA-FAI Team Selection Committee operations shall over rule actions committees unless actions accordance AMA Executive Council-approved policies unless overruling action approved bya majority Executive Council members polled regard action Continued page 112 November1986 111 Oslaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robed E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclsaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Home 1-rom Nationals always enjoy Nationalsmeeting friends old new Lake Charles Nationals down Considerably numbers contestants still good weather terrible did rain except Friday during set up Sunday things winding down wind did blow especially hard What wrong weather Although official local tem peratures between 95 98 degrees true readings out expanse concrete something else tem peratures reached high 12 2 very humid did slow things down District IV represented activities have names would like mention some dedi cated individuals Anyone out Free Flight area sure see Tex Hartmangruber Free Flight activity Tex will working helping Seen among con testants Worlds Oldest Modeler Reid H ull Hampton VA flying just about everything Frederick BlomTimonium MD several events Thomas loerger Columbia MD took first Open A-i Towline son Roderick doing same Junior family affair Flying Wakefield Edward Hopper Baltimore MD am sure others know Control Line always big event lasting first day until last some probably never seems end family always hanging Fosters Advance NC Wayne Gale Karyn lot work Wayne Karyn well known circle Karyn took first Senior /2 Speed among other awards Karyn also starts school North Carolina State fall SIC scholarship Bob Dalton Clemmons NC could seen Slow Combat circle Wayne two work together Control Line Also seen Nats former District lVflierfrom North ern Virginia Larry Driskillnow stationed Beale AFB CA Dick Houser down Aerobatics Others Chuck Wood Rockville MD took second Sportsman Pattern David Mertz Potomac MD took fifteenthnot bad just getting Pattern no entrants District IV among 32 flew FAI Pattern look 56 flew Sportsman 67 entered 32 FAIyou get picture awful lot competition other classes Sixteen flew Advanced Pattern total eight Masternone District IV Tyler Stewart Riverdale MD placed eleventh sixteen entered Expert Pattern large entry Patterndown considerably past year interesting note trend towards top class flying FAI Pattern relatively few doing Master Pattern Among Soaring enthusiasts Hol ley Britt Doug Holland North Carolina city Raleigh probably other District IV entries Soaring failed get names Soaring big event over two hundred entries aspect sport continues grow Helicopter about fifty entrants two scale None excellent fliers District IV attended event Pylon racing except Q-500 has much activity area Dave Pearce Michael Langlois Greensboro NC exceptions among 35 en trants Formula Pylon Michael managed garner eighth out field Man hot out h Photo shows Dave retrieving racer Among others deserve mention Robert Rainey Newport News VA hard work various sites week forgotten Headquarters Staff coordinate whole thing take care of paper work get abuse people unhappy about something goes wrong Ill catch names left out Among highlights years Nats Fiftieth Anniversary celebration held Friday evening ban quet Saturday Sunday organizations can have seven former current presidents head table did will remember some themJohn Worth Dr Walt Good John Patton Maynard Hill John Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg few older members AMA found Contraband Room Friday evening you will never realize much missed history Academy high lights event Walt Good flying replica Cuff Any have seen film Pioneers will remember Walt flew Free Flight model 1936 Nats Radio Controlled model 1937 Nats What progress has made model aeronautics since time Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor demonstrated concept fortryingto get entry-level people RC flying other RC activities Control Line flying RCor other way around Anyway Bobs airplane can flown glow engine has new K&B 20 electric Thats starters can flown tricycle landing gear talidragger alterations take just moments make airplane can flown con ventional three-channel Radio Control air craft Control Line aircraft No definitely noft few simple changes plane can flown tether ed RC What tethered RC Well get post some sort will permit single steel cable swivel about center circle case central post made Frank Anderson MAAC Canada attaching aircraft assembly offsetting locking rudder can fly aircraft fashion very much like Control Line except outside circle controlling radio great way teach take off landings potential RC flier simple change can use either glow ignition electric power advantage can small space overflying annoying neighbors Watch Thingamabob An interesting sight took place Free Flight scale area newcomer rubberpowered Free Flight Scale flying very first model ever built category accomplished aero modeler well known other fields enthusiasm joy exhib ited individual flew Grum man Guardian first contest some thing see third try model went out sight after about thirtysix minutes effect boundless flight turned out got flier first event shows always something else us try might garner some success flier certainly has no lack honors especially Radio Con trol Scale model design drawings full-scale aircraft really needed see Dave Platt take first-ever Free Flight Scale competition flight know what modeline can really mean National Geographic Society back doing feature Nats year making movie Photo number two has crew out RC Pattern site EC MeetingCont pg 111 XI Conference Call Voting Because question whether telephone conference should treated regular meeting specifically answer ed rules approved telephone conference considered normal Council meeting same basic majority voting requirement proxy voting allowed 12 1 against 11 XII Legal Counsel Advice Executive Director noted liability other considerations doubt following lawyers recommenda tions can expensive counterpro ductive remedy situation Worth proposed approval policy whereby Continued page 113 11 2 Model Aviation Alabama ida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Los Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phose Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 286 Amory MS 35821 Richard Jackson 2115 Thornlse N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thocker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnis FIelds P0 Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-251 Im insurance Now thats familiar AMA members stated position sure liability insurance good enough reason belonging AMA todays world hard see need high level liability insurance espe cially engaged sport guiding sometimes just watching 5-to 20-lb model speeds above 100 mph enough momentum inflict severe injury death shouldnt average Sunday flier belong AMA other reasons Arent benefits make AMA attractive sport flier well serious contest competitor answer emphatic Yes Lets explore some intangible benefits order fly RC airplane successfully must have govern ment FCC set aside frequencies used others airplanes may safely flown AMA instrumental accomplishing task though complicated sometimes costly under taking reason AMA able get FCCs attention represents very large group people US have need frequency assignment Without representation Sunday flier may find RC model flying would banned urban areas since no safe frequency would available him Probably no equipment would available either since what manufacturer would risk capital designing equipment ques tionable market existed might have limited production run because changing equipment regulations So extra benefit No1 FrequencyAssignment Sport Flier Next about flying sites Some us have gotten used flying old field though always always will whats big deal Well believe everyone thrilled find someone wishes use farm city dump park etc place fly noisy dangerous him model airplane flying site problem becoming major competition land use gets keener hears lost flying sites park bans against model flying proposed municipality state banning model aircraft flying national organiza tion clout members heard needed help local club organizations convince people control land responsible safety minded sportsmen citizens have rights need thing Sunday flier isnt associated local club cases benefiting flying site arrangements some local club has gen erated least asked support club Sunday flier has aversion being asked help field maintenance doesnt want belong club least should obtain AMA membership liability insurance reasons expected fly according AMA safety rules respect follow rules laid down organization man ages flying site Benefit No 2 isA Place Fly Now lots us model fliers tend loners ourthingwithout much interaction general public public doesnt know much about model airplaning general Sunday flier have chance fly creation shaping publics opinion worth sport paramount impor tance Again benefit gained strong AMA organization Again function largely accomplished local clubs However AMA can does provide much information train ing needed ensure good local showing AMA Benefit No 3 Public Support Sport Sunday flier benefits another subtle way stable well- supported sport large recognized following provides market attract entrepreneurs expect able make money provid ing equipment supplies group means better cheaper radios bet ter economical engines advanced kit designs wide variety supporting material such covering material fuels hookup hardware etc means Sunday flier has reaped major benefit improves increases hobby enjoyment AMA provides evidence market through its large membership its magazine its contest schedules both national international AMA Benefit No 4 Advanced Equipment Development Howaboutthe Sundayflierwhowouldnt caught dead flying RC gadgets Free Flighter Control Line flier Peanut Scale man Indoor flier Well above still applies Look new materials available builderscovering materials glues carbon fibers plastics mention few Most items wouldnt have come about market market wouldnt exist withouta strong recognized modeling body Again large organization like AMA helps make market visible Flying sites needed just much types models RC flying fact problem often harder solve case Free Flight advocate Convincing school ficials should allow use gym fly microfilm models Peanut Scale far being automatic Indoor flier will tell Again AMA can does help tune organi zation way get tune through AMA membership Benefit No 5Exposure Facets Hobby Its harder define intangible benefits beginner sunday flier accrue association other model builders However Ill try Ive no ticed enjoyment hobby increases immensely have flying buddy fact have no go flying interest falls off drastically Perhaps everyone has characteristic Ive observed trait modelers over past 50 years believe its pretty universal thing Its just nice show off glide ratioofyournewsailplanetosomeone can appreciate what have accom plished Without people aspect modeling believe hobby would soon lose interest attention fact thats biggest problem beginner programs addition exposure technical side model airplanes beginner needs support friendship established model builders AMA pro vides framework happen doesnt happen automatically peo ple AMA make happen Benefit No 6 Fellowship kindred souls So question does AMA reach Sunday flier beginner loner out trying understand problem has encountered AMA grow remain successful organization ques tion must addressed continuously people growth hobby emanates way accom plish through improved communi cation service local model clubs AMA has come long way developing such services such help needed AMA needs input grass roots explore options available need voice individual model builder keep AMA track Only members can provide upward com munication AMA however must keep channel open ready receive Since suming District S VP duties have used office accomplish end However feel channel far full So fellows lets hear about Heres good way start process following Beam newsletter Eglin Aero Modelers Proposal has proposed rental training technique added current club training procedures follows 1 students desiring may receive training flight fee determined based cost equipment plus operating costs 2 club would purchase aircraft engine radio etc 32 new aircraft pur chased club volunteers would construct 4 flight instructors would furnish training possibly store training air craft use great idea other clubs thinking along similar lines AMA $5/30-day membership should help process along Look See next month EC MeetingCont pg 112 legal counsel advice followed unless agreed byamajorityof Council members After discussion Worth agreed reword proposal reintroduction future meeting XIII Ballot Counting Procedure Waters introduced concept switching plurality voting procedures cur rently employed election ballots preferential voting No action attempted time since topic requires further study will taken up again later meeting XIV Awards motions awards duly moved Continued page 114 November1986 113 Illinois ana ucky 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 Florissent MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snasley P0 Boy 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61376 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 District 6 election last year However can vote Presidential election year may prove quite election Please consideryourvote very carefully dont fooled flowery promises Choose wisely because officers term three years will go virtues Prez candidates column will let judge want give call discuss candidates will give opinions rate use right vote Now lets get back fun really hate politics column anyway July 6 found Bedford IN Its home base Ken Kern AVP Bedford boys put fun fly using some new rules Ken set up turned out very nice contest though crowd up Kens expectations barrel laughs wish taken model way Hoosier Hills field small plotin middle ofapasturewayout country Now thats kind field fly out makes feel right t home go place like Now nme Hoosier Hill RC club realize have events coming up might want attend Im partial tothe smallerevents because big events draw big names dont need likes publicity Seriously small groups feel AMA officer just too busy big affairs go smaller events true want attend can Keep mind make request someone else may have beaten punch attended other excellent Free Flight meet sponsored Lexington Model Airplane Club Lex ington KY month met some pretty nice people including Uncle Carl Fries NFFS No2 cohorts came St Louis area check out Bill Barrs bash hope good time did course usual bunch saw lot familiar faces checked Bill said thirtyseven contestants time says Free Flight dead noticed average age creeping up wont say much cause Im getting too attended MidAmerica Soaring contest sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society month first ever attended inter esting see try ten-minute task five minute air air did get better later day tasks successfully flown some got see winches work impressed high can get see feathers can ruffled winches high tech gadgetry such thermal sniffers Ill just stick little two-channel jobby 049 front gets up just fine Ill look thermals good oldfashioned eyes Sorry about engine fellows really dont think thermal sniffer purist either have nervous fingers flying powered aircraft might give soaring try Heck some people arent cut out fly fast whiz-bangs some us fly have seen guys gofrom powertosoaringand find themselves Yes plenty competi tion you want Its just little slower paced didnt get out district much wanted month little bit trouble full-size airplane kept closer home flew itto Nats guess Ill out aboutagain bythe time get Now have received some goodies rest district way info has scarce Surely dont want hear travels time Send info pictures Wayne Knaust St Louis MO wrote tell about air show McDonnell Douglas RC MAC sponsored help Civil Air Patrol Guys Spirits St Louis St Peters RC Club J & Hobby Show Team also came able make about six hundred dol lars CAP Now thats good public service community may forget way Wayne says hot dogger J & J team did rolling circles about ten feet off deck Theres show-off crowd think thats have show teams bet Support need Dave Miller Rock Valley RC Flyers sent picture below let know club weekend campout pla gued rain did stop terrifictime got few flights between raindrops think oreat idea Maybe some clubs t want try vdIietyOld-Timer5NieetwasJunezat Lawrenceville cookout Saturday night get things ready Sunday action Representatives showed up nine states Some showed up California Florida Sounds great 114 Model AviationEnough now.. EC Meeting Coot pg 113 seconded unanimously carried Fellowship Award Award Excellence Distinguished Service Award Names published following presentation Meeting adjourned 540 pm SynopsisFrequency Committee Meeting Nats AMA Frequency Committee met during Nate consider several items follow ing actions taken 1 A revision frequency flag system received final approval take effect January 1 1988 Earlier use okay ever January1988 coincides time FCC regulation must discon tinue use original seven 72 MHz frequencies new system designed alleviate confusion multi-colorfiags used since 1983the new system will rely channel number color streamer desig nate RC band Manufacturers will have year place new system market RCers will have another six months place transmitters 2 The AMA frequency calibration program found about one-third systems field outside FCC-permitted toler ances frequency modulation sidebands Most older sets therefore AM form modulation permitted until 1983 Older sets out tolerance interfere other new radio designs try use upcoming 20 KHz separa tions Committee took action accelerate introduction new standards planned 1991 three years January 1 1988 lower half 72 MHz band will permit continued operation older systems must moved old seven frequencies upper end band addition older broadband trans mitters will need converted channels active below Channel 38 new broadband channels above Chan nel 38 1991 channels just low Channel 38 will need have equip ment satisfies guidelines set 1991 3 The Committee reviewed approved first-ever set voluntary guidelines de sign manufacture operation RC equipment US parts have real effect first Channel 38 below January 1988 channels 1991 Transmitters must have occupied spectrum ie modulation sidebands re duced olderAM system sidebands can done new RF modules factory modification avail able replacement Frequency stability must improved allowable 3500 Hz error 500 Hz Receiver performance must im proved primarily tolerate pre sence broad-spectrum transmit ters still use handle third order products reject image frequen cies 4 Almost manufacturers report favorably impending availability equipment Continued page 115 Iowa 0 Michigan 5 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gleowood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tangiewoad Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roalyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Frequency Coordinetor Bob Stsmm Box 357 Minoqus Wi 54548 have just finished reading months delivery newsletters after returning Nats Lake Charles whole family working time liked wife Rita daughter Cathy assisted Pattern Scale computations RePete six days Pylon judging really gruelling since over 100 degrees shade consumed lots ice water would like meet comedian thought up highway signs read Ice bridge must kidding fish swim slowly met several Seveners events Terry Edmonds rolled spectrum-analyzing Soaring field Adamisins en camped Stunt circles Gary Arnold combatting Combat circieburners Free-Flight area Rich Melody Doig Les Hard put out daily news Pylon Art Arro Ken Hulik Wayne Karen yeager doing best Didnt see Cliff Tacie Ron Sears until trying cool off warm motel pool never made see much flying being pinned Pylon birthday party went much better expected event seemed what guys needed way let off steam after contesting helping Lets year flew Electric Pattern ship charger its meter melt sun got two flights Density altitude very noticeable Gone Flying forever other fine modeler has left us Doug Brueshaber Minnesota Hewasagiantamongthe Quar ter Midget racers contributing its pro gress way possible Doug original founders Grass Field Club flying finished 100-lap race handed Txto caller collapsed have Sharks hope fly Doug will share enjoyment Oh have done again Brett Smith has taken task misquoting clubs name once twice Please note club Ames Sundusters Sundancers thousand perfect land ings club humiliation Local clubs Michigan look out notice mail seminars will hold Lansing will need pre-registra tion topics Flying Fields Contest Directing suggest sending two groups clubs seminar will run concurrently day date Saturday October 25 formation will mailed local clubs have suspended district meetings CIS until winter arrives number guys showing up small feel response will better non-flying time year will point out CIS useful tool clubs mountain useful material Data Libraries once know system graphics download Give whirl District Roundup being heavy contest time editors vacation newsletters have some coverage events Safety common topic too article Cliff Falkavage River Valley Fliers points out need never flying alone Jim Chaffee carries thoughts column John Gilligan strongly points out need obey Twisted Sticks Rules forpeace mind safety Twister covers RC News thats fit print some aint S MARCS also advises safety-checking old models just charging going flying dumb S Clubs buying own sound meters setting maximum sound levels protect fields Valley Aero Modelers have audio expert Art Cossaboom has outlined standard producing accurate data S Red River RC Flier has neat quote mber opinions like earlobes everybody has couple Lets hear yours S Pontiac MAC thinking holding state-wide RC auction sounds like fun details please 0 Another club made aware nicer sound four strokes Lakeland Loons now have first four-stroke flying Nice aint S certain what Stillwater Flyers have going make mention club members passport field wearing club hat S first instructions start run clubs mowerpublished Iowa City Aerohawks newsletter S Romeo Streamliner lists clubs instructors Nothing new have special classifications some being Sail plane others Power great idea provides bodies help beginners thats join clubs S River City RC News easily gets top honours best graphics month Les Hesley editor uses several programs Bill Buitenhuis won Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers monthly award Bust Month Seems Bill devastated three aircraft afternoon S Finally Anoka County RC Club has allocated Wednesdays novice training makes easier provide regular training beginners Remember lifeblood hobby Noise reduction shows adult mind EC Meeting ont pg 114 will satisfy future requirements will better protected ever mobile radio service located 10 KHz away RC frequencies November1986 115 delighted prospective CL flier after first circle-burning flight helped King Kom bat himself Milwaukee show AMA Safety Flag Park Site Ted Sander President St Paul RC Model lers strikes classic Presidents pose holding down table October 85 Har Mar Mall St Paul MN AMA tabletop background 1985 Craft show atthe HC Prange Depart ment Store Photo Dan Rath Rich Palmer left representing Hoboy Industry America HIA presented 8Ball Trophy Irwin Polk AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA August 1 1986 trophy honors AMAI industry leaders have done promote model aviation Arkansis siana Mexico e Oklahoma C Texas 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 Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleovllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmux 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Jack Stoilys grandson Jason Stolly 12 years old follows granddads footsteps winning 1st Junior Control Line Sport Scale AMA 50th Birthday National Model Airplane Championships history having givenagood accountof itself havingleft pretty good taste everyones mouth sure thing thatMurphy lawmaker sympathy AMA 111000 modelers According Murphy chance setting new heat records part US hold Nats can bet will happen Sure enough three days Nats schedule new heat record set Lake Charles LA hurricane seed lurking Gulf humidity just fierce fact would sweat much flushed stink away no smelled bad maybe everyone did didnt notice Everyone attended Nats de served pat back enduring heat graciously cheerfully helping make happiest Nats can remember less griping ever remember everyone seemed determined enjoy themselves other always few professional gripers year can give names advance pretty cool year never completely pleased various flying sites because just impossible cater 76 events style type aeromodel flying stay within reasonable budget As stance soaring site grass ankledeep deeper would have cost about $2000 have mowed same inconvenience equally competi tors Also soaring fliers cross winch lines both awkward dangerous Ive got give Jeff Troy heck lot credit convincing everyone good competition had fun Jeff Troy outstanding new contest officials always hunting replace us old guys phasing out really fair single out Jeff Troy praise because excellent volun teer spirit shows up places during AMA Nats especially years Nats have instance just busting pride appointment Mike Harrison District 8 AVP Mike RC Pattern flier seen lot things felt could improved Nats handling first Mike did write strong letters about things didnt like being very intelligent dedi cated man Mike agreed lot easier work inside outside joined Associate Vice President really tickled sit what probably best RC Pattern meeting ever held Nats headed up same Mike Harrison Mike spoke very posi tively everyone listening attentively Mike found out everyone agreed him everything got body thinking good things can come best category meetings have ever seen held ata Nats congrats Mike Harrison whole Pattern bunch Another District 8 AVPs deserves thanks Dannie Ball sat during over half Executive Council Meeting held through some really poor planning Friday during Nats Poor planning because same dayas NominatingCommittee Meeting same day ouronce in-a-lifetime 50th Birthday Banquet Council meeting also held day involved setting up Fun Fly Birthday Party days next two days kept people like Vince Mankowski John Worth myself deeply involved banquet two following days activities nailed chair meeting meeting leadership allowed subject draw out 31/2 hours accomplish nothing No subject before Council should awarded over half-hour attention cause time assuredly everything has said can said Changes needed Still another District 8 AVPs sat witness Council Meeting thank him Larry Sartor Bartlesville OK Larry has served District 8 quite few years attends Council Meetings whenever can better formed AMA official actions affairs can better serve area rather remote District 8 District communications wear thin didnt get talk Larry after Council Meeting Ill bet feels awful lot valuable time wasted present meet ings Danny Ball already told felt way told Dallas RC Club same thing returned Dallas time change leadership mentioned Birthday Banquet very fine first real show graciousness have seen AMA about seven years banquet dignified seven AMA Presidents head table seated six past presidents present president included Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Pat ton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg banquet devoted history nostalgic memories AMA am proud have gotten make little story Birth Baby AMA fifty years ago open program AMA honored have National Aeronau tic Association largest division represented banquet NAA Executive Secretary Mr Ev Langworthy Nats Workers Banquet held Thursday night Lake Charles Catfish Con nection restaurant banquet always dedicated good food AMAs thanks Nats workers fun spoof past two years roast loved people years roastee John Worth Johns roasters included folks have worked closely him such Geoff Styles Jessee Shepherd John Embry May nard Hill Betty Stream Bob Underwood best Johns wife Lillian Lillians spoof-speech gem expressed reality living difficult man loving him same time Lillian Worth wonderful girl has stayed Johns shadow made sure clean sox enough eat made sure share love Workers Banquet tradition enjoyable have whole lot say about years Nats have run out space may wonder get involved Nats will probably hear little about have Council Steering Committee Chairman last two Nats no works harder puts hours have constant touch Head quarters Nats Manager Vince Mankowski feel have heck team just might tell Vince heard say some nice things about leadershipand might ask him really helped 555Happy Birthday AMA*xx 116 Model Aviation Jack Stolly 0 Dallas Miniature Aircraft AssociatIon wins 1st Control Line Sport Scale atthe Nats everything works flaps landing gear etc P38 also won NASA Plight Achievement Award Control Line Structural view Jack Stollys everything works P35 uses Jacks Jack Screw power actuator flaps gear Coloreds S Kansas aska S Norlh Dakota C rk 5kota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Boa 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Csrrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketts SleS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9185 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Lowry Tail Draggers RC Flying Club recently good fortune dedicating new flying site just northeast Metro Denver Thats good newsl Often hearing clubs losing sites Vince Gutschalk editor Tail Drag gers Newsletter reports member Ron Bullard instrumental securing site preparing dedication Atta Boys Ron club should blessed such members Vince also sent along sample theirAll Season-FlierlogcardThe ideaisto carrythe card goflyingand get someoneto witness monthly flights sign off Season Flier chairman club collects orders patches presentation banquet held Jan uary year Feel free make copy card use design own AllSeason-Flier verification card Some AII-Distrid Information time time get inquiry location number clubs located somewhere district available sending re questto Actuallythe good folks atAMA Headquarters supply printouts info Did know As June 1986 South Dakota 9 chartered clubs sanc tioned 5 contests Wyoming 11 sanc tioned 6 North Dakota 13 8 Nebraska 20 9 Kansas 25 23 Colorado 30 50 few clubs out District IX AMA-chartered clubs lot informal contests fun-flies get sanctioned officer nonchartered club and/or club putting activities should sanctioned encourage strength protection AMA offers chartering club sanctioning contest activities National AMA Information July30 Lake Charles LA site open AMA membership meeting duringthe Nats week Executive Council shared thoughts answered questions member ship present Discussion items included surance concerns flying site concerns successes redistricting sound analysis find ings recommendations RC frequency concerns findings AMAs 50th Anniver sary celebration Nats feedback effective Nats management discussion future Nats sites AMA dues amounts future needs probably $4 per member increase Look complete synopsis open member ship meeting elsewhere issue District VIII did good job hosting 86 Nats Lake Charles Chennault Air Base District IX attended would share thanks hard work LARKS club volunteers takes pull off Nats Speaking Nats ..Are Thinkin Lincoln Lincoln SkyKnights have issued invitation host Nats may Linclon 87 Possibly week July 11-18 As Im writing contacts being made check out possibilities firm up plans Look official nouncement soon Nats District IX again would welcomed Vote November November will receive ballots elect vice president District IX AMA presidency Districts V will also voting VPs Traditionally very small number members take time vote sincerely hope year will different elected volunteer officers really need vote confidence good Job AMA Executive Council give tremendous amount time organization would morale booster know took time effort support ongoing work preview ballot will show Dick Crowley Travis McGinnis will run ning District IX vice president pre sidential ballot will include John Grigg self Travis McGinnis Don Lowe Look comment statement can didates will accompany ballot name will appear both VP District IX AMA presidential ballots AMA Mortgage Information Joe Beshar mortgage depletion chair man reminds us GET WITH IT aDo part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member Annual Meeting Cont pg 108 question about possibility major Nationals sponsor noted potential sponsors consider expo sure sufficient Justify cost typically high school football game provides exposure spectators contribution local community Rehabilitation Center Nats praised providing physical labor support via prisoners trash pickup trailer unload ing event setups etc Fred Marks spoke RC frequency com mittee activity advised criticism AMA unjustified thatthere basically frequency problem number frequencies adequate effective credited AMA RC progress date ing AMAs obtaining fre quencies RC activity would minor need equipment checking maintenance emphasizedRC soaring activity best examplemany planes being flown continuously day long day Nats despite nearby radar sta tion operating high power Clemens noted 50th anniversary week end fun-fly activity following Nats promised interview anyone site PA system everyone would know attendance Next years Nats site possibilities noted nothing definite yet decidedSebring FL Indianapolis IN Muskogee OK Lin coln NE Tony Becker congratulated AMA operating Nats under very difficult circum stances Meeting adjourned 924 pm November1986 117 LoWry 1 aii uraggere opening aay ul new field Lowry Tail Draggers n Flyer Pilot Mon SI roved _______________ ASF Chairman AMA President JOfln urigg ieTx presensca George Aldrich Model Aviation Hall Fame Award Plaque AMAs 50th Anni versary Banquet Lake Charles LA follow ing National Model Airplane Champion ships AMAS Executive Director John Worth podium described extensive list Aldrichs achievements Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwio N Barrie 8252 E TurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lay Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds RI 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT841 20 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 just returned Nats Executive Council Nominating Com mittee meetings held Executive Council Meeting able get Council finally okay formation Electric Contest Board long overdue also discussed redistricting spite other possibilities presented him proposal made Redis tricting Committee Chairman Don Krafft split District 10 two pieces opinion does solve AMAs gross imbalance presently exists nation wide discussed detail last month proposal will put non binding vote District 10 leader members later year recommendation Vote Against AMA Nominating Committee would think purpose AMA Nomi nating Committee would select qualified candidates names submitted nomination AMA members have found out always case opinion fact Presidential nominations submitted year ever before clear indica tion widespread dissatisfaction present AMA administration No less seven names submitted AMA members nomination office AMA President John Worth John Grigg Travis McGinnis Chuck Foreman Don Lowe Howard Crispin myself beginning Nominating Committee meeting told Committee withdrawing nominations made behalf removed myself con sideration left six other choices Only three would make ballot six Committee did select three qualified job Instead placed political con siderations front else put gether slate candidates clearly designed allow incumbent remain office three years Travis McGinnis Don Lowe will run against John Grigg AMA President Too bad wont see names John Worth Chuck Foreman Howard Crispin printed ballot John Worth offers over two decades proven experience leadingAMA politics has prevented seeing name ballot Chuck Foreman has built up own multi-milliondollar company wont see name ballot either Crispins name wont either Theres something very wrong system Im going can get changed future AMA members can expect have best choices make just ones chosen few allies perpetuate dynasty need limit term office AMA officers put end harmful dynasties perpetuate themselves own advantage need revamp AMA nominating procedure ensure best candi dates get ballot need restructure makeup AMA officers put line needs 1 980s example very positive suggestion such change letter Nominating Committee John Worth said put ballot elected AMA President hed move eliminate office outlined change would have Chairman Board instead President would save AMA lot money would distribute power avery positive way present office AMA President has far too much power pres ent depending personality person office power can used very different ways Worth believes AMA should dependent per sonalities totally agree John Worth has other good ideas AMA As said before its too bad AMA members given oppor tunity decide yourselves what prefermore same constructive positive change days followed Nominating Committee meeting opportunity meet AMA members over country just disap pointed Nominating Committee am very large body members out care AMAs future upset aspects its present course actions werent just radi cal Californians conservative well-known AMA members deeply concerned involved ganization agree change needed agree ought done very gratifying see support will receive AMA ballots about month Keep open mind about vote vote Keep eye out campaign materials will sent out mail candidates others Take time read stuff Get reproduced club newsletters Become informed future AMA will hands Matter Record recently dinner John Byrne Ev Langworthy NAA John Worth Walt Good Maynard Hill fantastic evening Maynard have intense interest record-settingal though far better have US record credit Maynard has world records Maynard would like see US regain World Aeromodeling records particularly held USSR subject Gene Sidwell Holly wood CA going make attempt FAI World Speed Record RC-powered planes near future Presently 21357 mph record currently held USSR other day Gene wife Phyllis Sepulveda Basin practicing before watching eyes KCBS-TV news cameras CBS sent out whole crew night CBS carried beau tiful segment about soft-spoken American hiswifeweregoingtouseAll American Equipmentplane motor radio beat Russian record com mentator compared effort way Chuck Yeagers breaking sound barrier years earlier same California skies over Edwards AFB hoped Sidwell record attempt will made type aeromodeling publicity does much raise image maturity sport Gene gets credit took up task built plane got CBS US Air Force involved need Good Luck Gene Ive recently visited number clubs Southern California including BIRDS San Gabriel RC League Pasadena Soaring Society SFVSF SULA etc showed informative AMA slide presenta tion put together well AMAs latest film Diamonds Sky reception visit has highly positive want come meetings likewise let know have limited budget get around district will permit make some trips out local area Can imagine flak Id get critics Hawaiian club invited went trouble column Ive got write about three months before read As such cant very current cant put very much about upcoming events because theyre usually long gone time read ones attend mention months old time read about Weve got find way get timely information AMA membership electronic age send words across entire US AMA seconds wait three months see print Thats wacko past weekend took new Astro 40 Cobalt electric-powered SIG Kadet Sr four-club fun fly Simi Valley blast 68 flying participants clubs Ventura County Simi Valley Fliers Ventura Comets Camarillo Flying Circus Conejo RC Modelers part ongoing inter-club challenge has going 5 years Simi Valley won round morning took same plane Sepulveda Basin made 15-minute flight pointed out power fliers 14-8 propeller turning though plane gently circling upward Yes thermals like sail plane really became unglued deployed spoilers jealous loaded car having wipe goo Yes ad vantages electric flight besides silence technically curious has ex tended wing 88 about 1500 square inches area weighs about 8-9 lb flies like champ using eighteen 1200 mAh cells fabulous trainer Keep letters coming theyre great 118 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana 0 Osegon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe addrens EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ane N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo e23 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 112011 28th St E *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland DR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Don Zipoy Free Flighter AVP known Free Flight group partof world toafairnumberof other modelers Quiet unassuming Don worked magic Armyto see thatthe Harts Lake site available con tests Don some us knew fighting cancer sometime looked stopped Don soon back contests meets early June setback terrible news spread last saw Don Blad der Grabber late June spirits seemed good talked little Only two weeks later gone have lost best labored long measanAVP Hewrote mewonderful letters about FFand other things should goto FF site Harts Lake Prairie place Don loved pause think him really cannot tell saddened am loss friend miss him John Cantieny edits newsletter Salmon RC Flyers recently held Annual Memorial Day Fun Fly John reports giant colossal tower ing prodigious incredible wonderful suc cess modelers Montana rest Idaho Idaho Falls Pocatello Boise Im sure would guess Montana bunch came Mis sou Ia case two days great weather celebrate fine field Now us feel pretty good about having trees other obstruc tions closer several hundred feet Imagine nearest obstruction mountain range many miles away Its place really enjoy Also John having problem editors find themselves inno items club members help doing latest other issue Come group things happen talented build fly aircraft requires lot ability just anyone can dont feel up claiming exper tise subject maybe ask question about something youd like know about have discussed youve gone contest write about wont take much help might enjoy As may have heard Delta Park Port land has closed RC flying After 35 years city decided conditions gotten too bad allow flying go main rea son commercial build-up has oc curred near park specifically motel called Delta Inn management far less helpful spite fact knew flying took place before built present PAMAA umbrella group formed couple years ago working city find another site PAMAA Prez Stan King has done incredible amount work still have some reason hope will get space fly happens Another Nats has come gone council voted go Lincoln Nebraska next year Westover 89 know FF group far less pleased site available some luck may able find site will close acceptable have go site go people want us come Lincoln area wants us sites Nats activity have make commitment now order secure certain parts neces sary sites Nothing cast stone possible plans next year could change would nice FF group could find better site near Lincoln find another site can hold events can help know such place write AMA HQ Because airlines screw-up wasnt able attend Nats events understand some local glider-guiders took home Nats trophies have atthis point rumors butthe name Brightbill came up winner about results have Actually will probably published MA before get copies council meeting took place Friday scale being flown missed thatsob along CL events still going ing attended 50th anniversary party nice legendary modelers got have long talk Cliff Tacie Ron Sears about Scale stuff Itwas good see both again since nice people well top competitors Scale wars got meet both Maynard Hill pioneer RC Walt Good Both gentlemen past presidents Acad emy understand Maynard rigged plane take video shots Nats youve seen Marvelous Miniatures watched flewa plane equipped electrostatic device replaced gyro scope plane flew LC rumored have stabilized devices nice chat Dr Good dont know got chance fly anything Anniversary Fly-In held Saturday Sunday Amongthe unusual flown tethered RC Bob Underwood put together stood outside control led plane throttle elevator Sort UC/RC plane tethered short pole swivel top rudder set keep plane turning right large bellcrank tether anchored John Worth demonstrat ed interrupted orbit maneuver CL version figure nine John claimed trying touch-and-go just came down little hard people got try hands tethered plane bunch flew Fun-Fly both CL RC aircraft flying dont remember FF word will Nats fly-in next Nats butitprobablywill bebeforetheNatsstarts will day rather two Control Line folks know about George Ald rich designed Nobler top stunt flier recently hes doing engine column MAN Back story years ago during attempts tofly CL frequently fantasied being sooo good would whip him good some future Nats Unfortunately ability never gravity mixed treacherous inner ear wiped out further thoughts along line Well concrete Chen nault shaking hand legend enjoyable conversation receive award richly deserved People like George make worthwhile happenings during council meeting establishment contest board Electric events fairly certain Mitch Poling will rep board As part Nats celebration Elec tric contest held Saturday attended interesting compare meet Hawks ElectriccontestheldinJuneatKentAt Kent fly-in minimum com petition maximum flying between rains Nats modicum com petition maximum flying Both very relaxed looked like lot fun Yes have electric-powered aircraft will flying soon can get together suppose point say competition cut-throat very simple limited motor runs duration Unfortunately some very nice planes lost micro-burst moved through Eddie Thomas Texas flying beautiful Playboy literally exploded lost whole thing others able reclaim equipment dont re member craft lost Kent re member spirit helping other passing information back forth hap pened happened LC too il lustrated gentle part hobby can fly very relaxed competition Try just might like some further notes Council meeting complete means voted limit amount backbiting occurs between council members col umns Some have expressed opin ion far too much going having trouble insurance front again option become self-insured will big step going require help patience members will meet again see what can work out voted out change CDs Nats workers compensated Just keep tar & feathers storeroom wasnt idea start Sometimes have propose unpopular ideas may may good deserve discussed died flirtingwith anarrangementwiththe NFLtodoourvideo work may aware man did films N FLs video expert thats tie-in talking RC Video Magazine people guess too much Itwasa short Council meeting dedicated large part insurance problem later Next month should see some pictures words about travels around district careful take time enjoy Go fly something Happy Flying November1986 119 JUN IO FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 MORE PEE WEE-3D Two issues ago ran story San Diego Orbiteers new Gas event uses old docile Cox 020 engines Response both tome Orbiteers presidentJohn Oldenkamp set three Pee Wee-30 model plans has exceptionally good offer still good now have seven plans send So send 22-cent stamp name address Ill send seven drawings Pictured Charlie Yost Termites Delight youll note all-balsa con struction Orbiteers quick pointoutthat Pee Wee-3osdonthavetobe all-balsa No construction okay can built-up tissue covering desire original Pee Wee-30 used wing Peck-Polymers Night 28 worked great fact wing forthe rubber-powered P-30 event also brain child Orbiteers legal does job just fine Incidentally old Midwest Sniffer model fits perfectly within Pee Wee-30 rules anyone has questions regarding event can call Charlie 619-566-2645 home evenings weekends John Oldenkamp tells theiriuly 13th club contest lot fun Remember contest did require all-balsa con struction purpose contest select easily-built Pee Wee-30 model club members would make six copies Labor DayAnnual contest Taft anyone buck could proxyfly replicas Winners kept models engines See said September issue Orbiteers sure know promote event did great job introductory rubberpowered P-30 now heres simple gaspowered Pee Wee-30 Most writing have just said Please send drawings others have added comments remembered couple Cox 020s stored away oil pickle bottle Lew Payne Denver has just written mentioned hes going introduce Pee Wee-30 club Ive couple three requests information purchase engines Remember old Control Line plastic Scale jobs About thing good engine As result lots Cox reed-valve 020s found stashed away boxes drawers Most hobby shops should able dig up few Please note reed valve 020 eligible Pee Wee-30 event John informs Hobby Lobby 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 has $995 Also Orbiteers member Fudo Tagaki has bunch Call him 619-234-0024 for price spoke Bob Peck Peck-Polymers said some undistributed Cox helicopter kits require drilling two mounting holes Cost $1000 including postage Contact Bob Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 619-448-1818 Incidentally Bobs company recovering nicely fire suffered has lot hard work just about kits now available again have neat Bostonian ready go production Its called Pup Competition keen Orbiteers contest select design replication John Oldenkamps Yarkstick win ner Models judged flight ease construction replication appearance appeal flight score longest flight seconds divided its engine run 15 per cent bonus added flight ROG Mooney judging scores graded 1 2 3 down used method lowest score winner Johns model took second flight first replication fourth appear ance followed closely Charlie Yost Bill Booth Don Bartick Speedy Diaz Bob Langdon didnt get model field car broke down half way Floridas Dave Linstrum sent model cruncher UPS can enjoy Pee Wee-30s own great introductory model youngsters club holds Pee Wee-30 contest can run pure duration efficiency event did Orbi teers flight time divided its engine run Note however system negates need timer accurately limit engine run Pee Wee-30 models use eye droppers fuel tanks eco nomical lightweight cementing paper gauge horizontal lines behind eye dropper can determine engine run within second two So dig out old reed valve 020 Cox engines lets warm up start flying thank Orbiteers Silver Basics Wood Grain Grain determines stiffness flexibili ty sheet balsa will have job piece wood model re quired perform necessitates paying attention grain piece wood select Lighter models can stronger models proper grain used heavier models incorrect grain chosen 900 / // 450 Over years have come describe three main types grain B C illustration above Ron Williams book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes shows typical cuts Quoting Ron n very flexible both across grain along its length used sharp curves required spars outlines B grain stiffer grain usually remains straight true usually used straight spars sometimes ribs C grain very stiff both directions excellent ribs rolling body tubes have sup port compressive forces fullywound motor tail cones suitable spars Combinations known AB BC grains have uses alter nates C grains respectively Note illustration medullary rays radiate center shown rays very predominant balsa annual rings barely visible Other harder woods usually characterized annual rings balsa wood kits very often carefully selected few companies usually smaller ones pay attention weight grain wood included kits considerate companies will some times piece wood kit cannot job required So always ready substitute better proper piece wood building kit model experts will just use plans flying scale model junk wood kit recommend buy kits suggest meantime learn select own wood Build em light fly em long. Ill again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 120 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
Page Numbers: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
Page Numbers: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120
r Handle Flying Site Problem Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations have some recent instances flying site public property has come public discussion Complaints nearby residents have resulted ac tion local officials either elected appointed action has taken two forms First public meeting local town building would called advertised interested parties could appear voice comments pro con Second piece legislation might have intro duced identified bylaw ordinance public comments invited before governing body before community took further action such situation develops community several steps should take flying site essentially safe have good record over period several years will probably want state case posi tive manner hoping retain privilege using land future activities will want give up struggle opposition will appear order make complaints known will hinge safety noise have preparing club such confrontation believe develop confrontations will have made some sound measurements have some records ready produce enlightenment town trustees written record noise measurements indi cates immediately concerned about effect neighborhood comments present evi dence can include such information other words club wishes good neighbor nuisance public hearings important choose words very carefully Poorlychosen words can rebound speaker very important point remem ber need rehearse selected speakers before get floor want job properly club should identify no six capable people tospeakatthe public meeting people should given topic should limit his/her words topic No wandering off target just because speaker knows needed particular segment presentation much should clearly stated understood before meeting begins important aspect public meeting impact club mem bers create appear especial ly speak vital case speakers possible club members dress wellin shirt tie jacketand unless called upon speak remain silent interrupt meeting way must no rebuttal opposition comments whether truthful incorrect except club speaker task handle part meeting Catcalls laughing back bench comments etc bad manners bad policy cause Let chosen speakers speak clean-up speaker should speak little longer others must very capable type person can adjust his/her presentation last minute He/she needs able include some rebuttal comments preferably fac tually based counter wild accusations opposition earlier speakers should limited two minutes final speaker may need up five minutes his/her clean-up talk can say lot two minutes some people will find impossible speak five minutes Choose people well best have club job properly will need less seven teen minutes make good case forestall actions could remove flying privileges whatever public private field under discussion should recognize going involved selling job front people may very strongly opposed model-flying operations easy task speakers cannot maintain cool under questioning nervous about speaking feet front hostile audience have wrong speakers Get others Back up speakers documentation Talk AMA about printed materials can justify sport show what other com munities provide show what type people sport demonstrate value sport recreational educational medium AMA has wide selec tion printed brochures can help impress case favorably local councilors trustees reasons belonging national associa tion services provide course best course action local flying field good con siderate neighbor Put yourself posi tion local resident couldnt care less about model aircraft try imagine sitting backyard day try ing get some peace quiet can hear model aircraft engines dron ing nearby Try understand worried father mother fear plane may cause harm kids dismiss attitudes because real may have best counter open meeting front real live support People gain courage num bersespecially numbers include strong supporters Look much better comedian performs audience laughing jokes So put nutshell face problem contact AMA see what advice documentation can provide Have facts lined up well back ground information AMA people can have big picture Afterwards prepare own case individual speakers special topics noise safety skills educational values etc rehearse Get documentation together make indi vidual folders councilmen/ trustees board club supporters will attend meeting must told dress well conservatively will make much favorable impression shirt tie jacket clean-shoe appearance will jeans dirty T-shirts anything wrong casual dress right place right time public meeting neither Most important selected speakers should speak want others spoil flow information want positive story interrupted speakers must ready go preferContinued page 107 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator oyce riagers omptroIIer useleJackaon S Competition Services Dlrectoi- Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Managen Vince MankowaldO Special Services Diractor Carl Marqney@ Memberahip Directon Carol Morbid S Special Events Directon Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Diracton Geoff Styles 0 Technical Diracton Bob underwood @ Administrative Cocfdlnston Bob voislaveke Publications Directon Carl R Wheeleye General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 100 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr on VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice PresldentsEscI 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 Sound h Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound Nationals wide-scale measurement sound levels made first time since Academy has involved sound model aeronautics hundred percent cover age year however sufficient give committee some basic informa tion course chart future looks levels being gen erated today does begin see difficulties enter flying-site retention As travels around country looking sound question fliers like tothink other fellow causingthe difficulties Since fact great majority Academy members involved Radio Control flying need look some detail As true majorityare Radio Control also true competition does leave us appears large percentage so-called Sunday fliers emulate Radio Control aerobatic flier what way Eventually seems go higher power faster aircraftafter get out trainer category brings regime high rpm engine prop combinations thing aircraft now range out excess third mile turnarounds does leave vulnerable complaints now operate aircraft get up values much 105-110 dBA three meters operate cases well outside boundaries flying site What means sound footprint getting trouble Does sound measuring Nats con firm Yes certainly does example let us take Radio Control Aero batics event greatest footprint Nats anywhere else except some Scale fliers will also examine category Sound level measured flight Radio Control aerobatics except line person taking readings does see value endeavor can imagine such attitude data line thus invalid because some obviously incorrect brings question location So long ignored set remaining data valid meters set up eliminate much interference possible no within three meters sound level microphone planes set same mark carefully measured accord ance FAI standard Once re sulting figures compiled some usable form great deal can learned generalities can studied time range dBA levels RC Aerobatics runs way 89 108 Stop consider figures realize wide span sound levels talking about 108 3 meters twice loud readings per mitted earlier meter must understand much country have liberty operating sort level Since stage planes operating down 9 dB FAI standard becomes obvious little reason anyone operating above FAI standard question really becomes whether should adopt some lower value future Nationals thence other competitions RC Aerobatics Since Aerobatics RC Scale aircraftwith largest sound footprint need take very hard look time Photo number shows setup RC Aerobatics Judge Don Peck H untsville AL doing honors microphone mounted underneath tripod center post correct height located three meters aircraft per FAI standard setup used keeps away microphone other disturbances other judges Meek Stallings left Ivan Tarbert right Scale fares no better RC Aerobatics As matter fact could said some ways Scale problem Scale aircraft running upwards 106 dBAatthree meters finding thatthis wide variety engines ranging 60s90s newer very large twostroke engines such big Super Tigres large four-stroke engines big gasoline engines also away up high dB levels major reason appears Scale flier/builder does want anything sticking out aircraft will detract exact scale appearance true order get efficient muffling probably has have rather exotic interior installation have something sticking out Scale flier tends use awful lot sky addition using about much Aerobatics along flight path Scale flier does also fly out lot further front flight line other words footprint may larger Aerobatics uncommon see Scale aircraft being flown muf fling installed engine Others use devices fact nothing exhaust extensions useful getting exhaust away aircraft nothing Some seem actually amplify sound great deal needs done area both cases talking about minority fliers particu lar tend noticeable lot gather contest few club sites really flying further out nor louder other club fliers however pos sible get sound levels down classes great amount progress will have made As stated earlier Sunday fliers emulate competition flier Competi tion much development work done What about other categories modeling Free Flight has some real terrors guess advantage folks have forced operate Free Flight needs lot open area means usually operating very close proximity neighbors might com plain relatively close need cautious high-winding smaller engines tend annoying fairly low d B levels larger engines get way want figure Class D Free Flight example read 120 dBA three meters such aircraft aircraft shown photo number two Now need understand that level going suffer discomfort pain hearing loss protect yourself Balls cotton ears will suffice flier particular aircraft well aware facthe wearing muffs poor unfortunate timer Pylon racing another very loud segment sport does have footprint RC Aerobatics Scale perhaps annoying couple reasons acceptable average field dBA level three meters runs high 118 Again painful damaging exposed lengthy periods engines turning extremely high revs means fre quency away up range comes annoying people Can changed would think might ways reduce dB levels per haps future means getting frequency down Remember being done Aerobatics going higher pitch props lower revs Can done racing crowd will have look things FAI looking sound level reductions category RC Pylon Control Line categories span very broad spectrum sound levels study themselves difficult cap ture some contest speed models started needled off wink have catch motion outside circle means outside barrier also safety reasons Speed does generate highest dB level would suppose Dynajet models would loudest Formula 40 higher Next issue will details Control Line sound Because confined spaces CL fliers use sound critical matter today Much correspondence beginning come quotes will appearing testing being done results forthcoming Nationals take big chunk time has made up somehow watch pages November1986 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting August 1 1986 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VPIV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Lee Webster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VI Pete Waters North ville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy National Aeronautic Association Present Academys staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Vince Mankowski NATS General Manager Guests AVPs District 8 Dannie Ball Larry Sartor AVP District 3 Eva Biddle Winton Buckley Alexander & Alexander Mr Mrs Joe Blanco Ed Warren Lillian Worth copy official minutes may obtained AMA HQ available approx imately November 1 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meeting scheduled October 17 1986 President announced adjourn ment day would occur approximately 530 pm order allow preparation time 50th Anniversary Banquet sched uled 700 pm following subjects moved out prior discussion voted upon show hands approved general consent effective date Motion 2 May 86 minutes $600 cap VP tele phone credit card use shall May 4 1986 Passed14 1 against motion 6 November 85 minutes amended read $85 instead $75 3year membership cost approved out objection NAA representatives travel lodging expenses Council meetings shall paid AMA officer expense budget same other Council member unanimously ap proved Due nature responses pre vious mail vote concerning assistant team manager F3E team invali dated Discussion resulted substantial opposition funding assistant particular world championship Executive Director authorized represent AMA FAI General Confer ence Madrid Spain September 29 receive FAIs Honorary Group Diploma Aeronautics jim McNeill behalf Nominating Committee reported following people would placed ballots 1986 AMA officer election President john Grigg incumbentDon Lowe Travis McGinnis District VP Don Krafft incumbent Cliff Piper District V VP Lee Webster incumbent Harry Sheram District IX VP Travis McGinnis incumbent Dick Crowley Approval Minutes minutes May 3-4 1986 Executive Council meeting approved 14-1 amended meeting prior writ ten amendments II Executive Vice Presidents Report McNeill preambled insurance agenda item discussion describing laymans terms aid graphic presenta tion financial cost aspects AMAs basic liability insurance urged con sideration given AMA self-insuring first five hundred thousand dollars liabili ty purchasing second five hundred thousand Following discussion moved beginning 1987 selfinsurance retention fund SIR placed separate interest-bearing bank account fully transferable drawn upon Comptroller claim related purposes ap proved 9 1258910 ED EVP NAA 5 against 34 6 7 11 III 1987 Insurance Program what direction Council should lead Academy insurance matters 1987 discussed length noting uncer tainty present-day insurance market turmoil highly unfavorable terms coverage availability cost Pros cons AMA self-insuring its risk exposure explored detail Carl Ma roney well Winton Buckley Alex ander & Alexander present answer questions offer explanations various aspects Captive Feasibility Study prepared byA&A Council decided Special Meeting should called greater in-depth deliberation insur ance question interim following items unanimously approved ac tion HQ staff get firm quotes cost three-month extension present 86 policy b initiate immediate investigation fronting company possi bilities c begin immediate investigation cost rent million dollars d continue investigation acaptive sit uation firm recommendation Alexander & Alexander should start should start should start Council directed subsequent reports above distributed August 29 After meeting President called special meeting held AMA HQ September 13 IV Committee Reports Nats Chairman Clemens noted Steering Committee met day before evaluate performance Lake Charles Nats concluding running very well few problems advised Committee recommends Nats General Managers revision Nats manpower chart Mankowski distributed chart asked Council approve concept President observed Council need approve disapprove vote confidence order Mankowski received Clemens continued reporting several viable Nats sites 1987 Grigg read invitation Lincoln Sky Knights offering host next Nats motion establish timetable next several years approved follows 1987- Lincoln NE 1988- perform investigations unknown sites 1989 Westover MA motion passed 12 2 against 3 8 Note rest meeting District VIII represented proxy Dannie Ball BSafety Chairman McNeill reported safety manual has completed will distributed Council shortly C Special Interest Groups McCollough re ported two organizations have petitioned recognized AMA Special Interest Groups advising meets required criteria Approved unanimously North American Speed Society Control Line Also approved favor except Electric Aeromod eling Association Also discussed time ques tion whether establish Electric power contest board place current Electric Advisory Committee motion create Electric Contest Board ap proved 11 2 against NAA EVP Note action causes Electric Advisory Committee disbanded Because Crispins agenda item concern ing Council members contest boards relates motion discussed did produce motion other type action D Film Projects Concerning Jay Gerbers replacement future AMA film/video pro duction Chairman Byrne reported least seven offers received After discussion Council consensus authorized proceeding negotiations concerning offer National Football League Films E Bylaws President announced john Byrne requested relieved chairmanship Committee ard Crispin later appointed position President distributed draft pro posed new Standing Rules pertaining Article X Impeachment Removal fice later meeting proposal will discussed refined required goal adoption F Sound Chairman Crispin reported excellent sound-measuring program implemented during years Nats continued announcing 1987 Nats Committee may recommend imposing same maximum noise level FAI 100 dB present FAI Sporting Code C Frequency Chairman Waters reported attended some portion recent NATS Frequency Committee meet ing gave synopsis delibera tions See Frequency Committee Re port Appendix H Redistricting Chairman Krafft reported result study present AMA district structure has concluded Continued page 109 102 Model Aviation NatsVersion 86 fine bunch events too Pattern Pylon started Saturday provide enough time end next week could fit anniversary fun fly wasnt much different other Nats except stories differ ent year what makes Nats Week much fun Sure competition events what draw people anecdotes far away can things remem ber neat things like Free Flight engine shutoff timer didnt Like watch ing Sal Taibi slosh way back officials tent after trying success retrieve model chest-deep water separating main runway taxi ramp areas Like watching several peo ple extracted wet towels ice buckets dripped water over themselves stay cool 76 Official events held sway through week Saturday thru Friday over 725 contestants vying awards sup ported over 150 mechanics Control Line precision aerobatics used last Sat urday fly-off determine win ner Jim Walker cup problems norm Nats Helicopterfolks problem interference planned site through gracious offering LARKS field events moved out very much delay flying just 3 hours later originally planned originally-planned site Control Line Combat soggy mess due rains week before Again quick relocation planned back-up site quite near Nats headquarters building air Several events held dinners during week both present awards discuss problems theirevents AMA required bylaws held annual membership meeting Wednesday ing Civic Arena As usual turnout less would have hoped being 43 present plus several members AMA Executive Council President Executive Director VPs Dis tricts 1 3 4 7 8 9 main subject floor dealt reasons relatively small turnout Indoor events can explained basically result changing site Indoor finalizing decision until just shortly before Nats However defense situation should known made attempt get preferred site delaying final decision until ave nue exhausted agree result what us wanted site suitable event barely did have other discussions annual meeting regarding possibility obtaining permanent flying site brief report sound measurement data being gathered several events future possibility changing some AMA district lines possibilities obtaining spon sorship Nats RC frequency commit tee activities some other lesser con cerns annual membership meeting ad journed shortly after 9 pm some fun too arrived Soaring site first day event greeted event director insisted put up first flight kind opening ceremony thing contestants obviously could have faculties loaned sail plane forthis flight Darn thing used asingle stick transmitter launched plane must have hit elevator trim full up durn thing popped off line about 50 feet up obliged complete loop land shortest flight day greatest distance away spot landing circle very next day Combat circles talking event director let slip although flown Control Line never flown Combat ship did Twenty minutes later standing middle circles set lines firmly clenched hand Horrors What does AMA Presi dent say guy after smashes up ship looks brand new As engine came life could think people along rope barrier about have biggest laugh stay Nats Well sir last saw Combat ship still piece resting quietly ground come rest after tank ran dryAnd AMA never dizzy President its history flew ship thanks frequent relief event director managed few loops eights other strange things Fun Wow Workers Workers Thursday evening AMA took over local restaurant Catfish Connection pro vide party volunteers willingly give time contest ants Nats can fly enter tained local dance group did bunch clogging square dance rou tines enjoyment great food choice 4 different dishes superb See folks does pay work Nats money definitely thanks get contestants families Friday Friday day Executive Council get down some serious busi ness Academy 8 am VPs got together officer candidate nomi nation meeting year mem bers make nominations choice various offices up election later year nomination committee con sisting VPs convene consider nominees qualifications office membership has nominated him Since ballot limited maximum three per office committee can have frightful time sorting out best qualified people year fairly simple decide candidates office Districts 15 9 no three nominees office However office presi dent quite bit difficult seven 7 nominees being member nominating committee have no knowledge delibera tions went however final selections named ballot John C Grigg incumbent Don Lowe presently Orlando Florida area Travis Mc Ginnis presently VP district 9 candidate reelection office VP district Fifteen minutes after nominating committee meeting ended convened full Executive Council deliberate issues brought before us usual marathon sessions directed meeting end last action item being discussed 530 pm thissothatwewould haveanopportunityto clean up ready AMA 50th Anniversary Birthday Party scheduled start 730 pm wont go detail Council meeting full synopsis should elsewhere issue Happy Birthday AMA could have proud stood before august crowd modelers Friday evening AMA 50th Anniversary Party see people audience such Vic Joe Stanzel George Aldrich Big Art Adamisin many others Truly humbling company head table rather impressive wellWalt Good past president John Worth past president Maynard Hill past president John Patton past president Johnny Clemens past pre sident Earl Witt past president entire room virtual Whos AMA handed letter just prior Anniversary dinner rather have read am including read addressed certainly meant addressed Dear AMA modelers Australia wish AMA Modelers United States America success 50th Anniversary Nats Louisiana year hope have many Nats have fond memories visit 49th year Nats last year warm welcome extended other Australians also extend cordial invitation visit Australian events time Australia Sincerely David Axon President MAAA Thank very much David extend members MAAA invitation return shores compete events anytime yours will welcome November1986 103 Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Candidates Campaign Statements Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA asks write vote office President Academy Model Aero nautics choose run office number reasons individual consider doing per sonal reason have dedication serve membership Academy have involved affairs model aeronautics years culminating election office Vice President District IV have served position over two years became Vice Presi dent District IV promised very active VP making effort visible communicate work diligently sist members district Any member Executive Council needs balance needs own district needs entire mem bership Academy have attempted always elected office President would expend energy satisfy requirements office Academy living growing entity Consider today few short years have grown point now will number about 113000 1986 present rate will top 200000 1991 Executive Council Head quarters staff have increasingly difficult task ahead operate growing organi zation As numbers increase requirements membership services need advancements technology meet demands space radio spectrum increasing awareness need flying sites Academy needs work closelywith industryto solve problems marketing con trol frequencies develop better cooperation civic organizations local state federal agencies can support increasing numbers withoutthe full active support of agen cies Without place fly have nothing other things affect us need constant work control problems noise rules competition relate membership large some challenges major task confronting us now some time future setting policy deal ever increasing cost liability insurance will take major part Presidents time needs balance between cost income hope playinga leading role challenge bringing Academy tremendous growth period making possible support ever growing membership seek office other candidates sure offer myself because thinkthat provide best alternative bringing gether over next few years Acad emy needs leader can mold factions together Write Howard Cris pin ballot Chuck Foreman Ashland VA 1986 year elect AMAs President crucial decision will have vital impact AMAs future President point man must bestrong capable decisive know ledgeable must care about AMA Chuck Foreman manstrong ca pable decisive knowledgeable does care about AMA has worked committees covering subjects ranging flying sites insur ance club officer patches special proj ects by-laws procedures toAir ShowTeams highly respected among model ing peers familiar face Nats donating time well equipment maintain operate communica tion system Chuck dynamic business man esteemed member com munity successfully builtabusiness corporation annual sales near size AMAs budget construction National Center Aeromodeling realization dreams people Chuck driving force getting project under way found land Reston VA Center built AMA proud its building property value increase already proves wisdom Academy ownership Initially though took courage conviction undertake such project Howard Crispin current District 4 Vice President wrote part letter Nominating Committee Academy today has become large corporation has need President has understanding methods business same time must able deal problems arise very nature Academy knowledge items well ability fully comprehend dealing multi-million-dol lar budgets imperative working headquarters staff running func tional corporation Chuck because nature com pany has background knowledge ability perform tasks necessaryto give members type President needed guide affairs Executive Council Academy through end 1980s Chucks past service Council places him unique position know ing functions operation ganization well having business acumen lead AMA needs new leadership grow move ahead Chuck Foreman can provide business-oriented leadership des perately need Lets give him chance use AMA Write Chucks name ballot write-in candidate Vote Chuck Foreman AMA President Note As approved AMA President campaign space offered nominated whether accepted Nominating Committee listing ballot john Grigg Lockport NY incumbent need vote nearly six years have president want continue next three years office have growing vibrant effective Acad emy under leadership have ex panded 79000 over 112000 mem bers during years President need continue growth Dave Brown once wrote column want lion leading sheep sheep leading lions am lion am positive forward looking thinking leader succumbs pres sures minority interest opposes will majority Jim McNeill has said John Grigg best President AMA has ever should President forever dont agree Jim last bit feel have represented AMA member ship well better AMA Presidents preceded want vote have made mistakes during terms President have learned current situations such insurance crisis time begin education new President has suggested donate mortgage reduction fund dollar vote cast election sure would like able am just working guy like majority cannot afford kind money Sure wish could donation would make nice deduction income taxes Vote future must continue emphasize need acquiring keep ing flying sites singularly important item lets us enjoy sport must fight minimize impact rising insurance costs insurance have no flying sites must plan future reflecting past successes failures AMA must keep AMA member inter ested responsive organization remem bering membership provides power things must support model aviation AMA headquarters elected officers volunteer officers rather average member important scheme things must remain Please vote John Grigg •9 AMA Officers Waiting •To Hear 0 Effective communication two-ways Ostreet AMAs non-paid volunteer offi-O 0 cers doing utmost make AMA@ Ithe kind organization memberse Iwish thoughts con-i Itained pages month buti yours arent apt known unless i writeto AMA vice-president e rict representative 5 5 associate vice-president area 5 Complete communications linkj write 104 Model Aviation National President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL have over 50 years modeling experience cluding Free Flight Control Line Radio Control recent years have concentrated Radio Control have written columns several model magazines over years currently am writing Flying Lowe column RCM Ohio served two terms VP District Ill AMA Council An international modeling perspective has gained through serving team manager technical goodwill exchanges Full-scale flying experience acquired through serving USAF WW II & Korean conflict am retired reserve officer hold commercial single multi-engine pilots license As civilian engineer spent 33 years R & D programs Air Force concentrat ing propulsion advanced systems plan ningand RPV development managed both personnel multi-million dollar projects Currently am semi-retired indepen dent engineering consultant RPVs Position Statement Since view model ing activity enjoyed would like work toward end promoting harmony within fraternity Although have strong interest com petition feel national modeling program must include proper balance sport competition activities feel com petition leads development stim ulus ever better modeling Without com petition would have advances technology Competition also facet modeling enjoyed wish must careful however rec ognize backbone modeling sport Sunday flier Nothing crucial average flierthan having nice place fly Council supported addition flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters AMA insurance program probably key phenomenal growth Academy Today almost club requires AMA membership primarily insur ance coverage program must main tained strengthened must keepaproper perspective atthe national level money man power spent much spend competition activities versus basic mem ber services What can provide basic needs flying sites frequency signments noise abatement etc feel basic needs must have atten tion Noise abatement must addressed general modeling problem seems ridiculous have noise requirement FAI event have apply across board enforced AMA com petition worse lack effec tive program sponsor encourage noise reduction local levelwhere really counts Enforcing noise standards competition will alert rest model ing community its advantages Id appreciate support trust will have opportunity represent President Academy Model Aeronautics Travis McGinnis Arvada Co Life Member Academy Model Aeronautics has enjoyed several years productive growth Well planned positive activities have made AMA largest strongest aviation sporting organization world Travis McGinnis has served years District Vice-President has chaired served important com mittees during period dynamic ex pansion commitment effort time expertise has invaluable key committeesScholarship Headquar ters Review Long Range Planning Financial Advisory Goldberg Vital People Board Nats Steering Executive Director Search Re Districting addition duties handled connection AMA committees Travis has long term member FAI/CIAM Education Information Committee thereby serving United States interests Internation al Committee goal has always improve services AMA membership goal has backed up years experience phases hobby/sport dating back pre-teen years As modeler has engaged categories competition As judge has worked RC Scale Pattern contests locally national ly internationally experiences have given Travis wide appreciation needs both modeler national organization keen exponent youth involvement professional life educator administrator has shown him model aviation young people combine de velop good citizenship qualities Travis knows future development AMA expansion sport depend todays young people efforts provide AMA needs leadership AMA needs person vision can create co operative atmosphere Executive Council members can work plan AMA needs creative policies experiences Travis has gathered during life modeler Executive Council Mem ber qualify him forthechallengeoftheAMA Presidency welcomes rare opportunity serve AMA members President respectfully solicits support vote District Candidate Statements Page 106 John Worth Fairfax VA elect will have write name election ballot will mailed October should Consider following candidacy office President came surprise just did 1962 nominated same position equally surprise get elected 1963 hired executive director 1964 nomination came time unsolicited initial reaction dismiss Others however urged give serious consideration have done after much reflection think its im portant know AMA needs better organized operate democratically response volunteer groups Council Committees Contest Boards etc rather response president executive director committee chairman other single person authority regard bylaws seriously inadequate lot authority available president limits authority well defined AMA should vulnerable personalities individuals think better role top elected officer Chair man Board leading AMA Execu tive Council toward ends elected vice-presidents deem important policy matters dealing much problems resulting actions decisions various individuals meantime unusual person serve both executive director president would case get elected other organizations Na tional Aeronautic Assn Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Experimental Aircraft Assn Nothing bylaws prevents combi nation elected would immediately seek bylaws change establish posi tion Chairman Council high est elected position AMA also abolish position Executive Director favor President under contract AMA thus responsive direction elected Council members changes accomplished someone else would elected Chairman position would seek renewal current contract title President Until bylaws can changed would operate response Councils wishes would exercise eitherof votes pro vided dual role election would initially produce am seeking extra power PresidentI seek diminish general before taking action Pres dent would first seek opinions qualified subject already charged responsibility virtue elected appointed positions would commit AMA decisions purely own might have authority Again didnt seek nomination came lam responding byofferingwhatl think best AMAan organization less subject influence individual except may agreement groups already established serve AMA agree write name ballot Its way can elected Write John Worth November1986 105 Candidates Campaign Statements Vice President District 1 Vice President District 5 Vice President District 9 Don Krafft Duxbury MA incumbent am presently serving District Vice President would like recount some things have done past year half Vice-President plans have future havespentaconsiderableamountof time attending contests club meetings auc tions shows gather information give modelers chance talkto repre sentative plan continue future have tried represent modelers fairly two District meetings held 1985 Nationals other Maine Expo 1986 plan having District meetings District newsletter sent clubs need warrants fairly comprehensive radio bro chure mailed clubs District also planning underway Model Avia tion Day held November 9 1986 have attended Council meetings since being office have abstained voting issues brought before Ex ecutive Council have served Nats Steering Committee am presently chairman redistricting committee have beenamemberoftheAMAforover30 years am life member have contest director pattern contests past five years have served CD other events sincerely ask vote please take few minutes complete ballot mail Thank support Cliff Piper should familiar name Hopefully can once again represent New England modelers continued success AMA Financial responsibility Ju nior participation continued suc cess among goals must put stop Council in-fighting suits countersuits ego trips continue propose accomplish putting some logic back Council also put enjoyment back sport must get Back Basics needyourvoteforthisto beaccomplished During 50 years modeling have helped build AMA helped Nats starting 1964 served VP 14 yearsduring leaner years aware ness continuing problems needs keen have kept abreast current needs problems feel mem bership best served someone talks Yankee can deal applaud present members Council appointees look forward once again working fine people position Safety Engineer/Insurance Loss Control Officer major corporation over six years has made able deal soaring insurance costs safety issues noise other threats job will allow travel throughout New England visit solicit inputs Please vote Cliff Piper District 1 VP Harry M Sheram Oneonia AL have member Academy Model Aero nautics 15 years leader member 10 years member Birmingham Aero Mod elers Association holding various offices 12 years member Bama Flyers Air Show Team 9 years Associate VPAla bama DistrictVfor9 years lam schooled accounting business administration have 17 years experience Field Under writer-Engineer casualty insurance field will retire May 1987 fly remote controlled aircraft am extremely inter ested phases miniature aircraft pledge full support representing Vice President District V Academy Model Aeronautics welcome confidence vote Lee Webster Manchester TN incumbent have active model airplane hobby AMA activities since high school active Pal Aero clubs As charter member Coffee Airfoiler club wife Molly have CDed FF RC contests past 27 years Scale Contest Board 8 years have continuing inter est Free Flight current interests lie Radio Control activities especially Gli der Old-Timer Scale AMA service organization over 11000 members District S among largest United States group size means lot work Being retired engineering manager have time work talent organize efficiently carry out duties office As yourelected Vice President will represent regular special Council meeting will travel district often can visiting various clubs organizations activi ties current Associate VPs Contest Board Members excellent team intend keep functioning AMA has services designed help local level intent make services readily available district will use ModelAviation Maga zine inform activities newsletter will also used provide formation communication District Clubs Officials no substitute communication GET WITH IT part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member RT Dick Crowley Aurora CO AMA Leader Member494 am presently past five years Associate VP sprawling district have able repre sent district functions club meetings competitive events rep resent district Executive Council meetings As lifelong modeler aspects sport am presently very active in door power free flight soaring teach school program modeling have de veloped 10-part flight proficiency program power fliers newcomers pattern works greatlet know inter ested served almost four years total President National Soaring Society special interest group soaring AMA magazine editor am presently active Secretary/Treasurer elected VP items will work priorities 1 Flying site de velopmentand create methods better educate everyone keep sites 2 Assist groups forming new sanctioned clubs 3 Work closer young people develop next years fliers 4 As contest director am sympathetic needs competitorand rules pro cedures need revamping 5 mainly serve positive voice AMA want work flying needs District Vice President can work together accomplish goals Please give yourvote three years positive progressThanks Good Flying Travis McGinnis Arvada CO incumbent Life Member AMA Members have sup ported Travis District VP since 1980 support indicates appreciation efforts made represent members district Background CD Coordinator Assoc VP VP qualify him district leader ship spends countless hours serving needs District 9 enjoys outcomes work participates Council meetings viewing overall AMA needs patient consideration votes sensible poli cies serve membership believes future modeling depends officers listening input members clubs exposure operations needs AMA Hq has given him understanding Hq needs Visits have provided him insight needed create policies neces sary gain optimum effort Hq staff permit give best level service members Past commitment willingness serve again speak interest Travis has AMAs future support soli cited Travis can continue serve District 9 Notice Travis name also appears ballot AMA President aware may vote him both posi tions vote way will assure will continue work behalf AMA Council 106 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nancy Mitchell Editor Sacrat Newsletter California Southern Ala meda Co RC writes Enclosed snap daughter Jennifer has leg braces shoes attached peddles tricycle can pull around loves Modelingmeansagreatdealtoourfamily Jennifer can born defective over come handicap grow up happily cant grown men running AMA settle differences lie happily gether below Jennifer standing herself almost 4 Michael Graham Syracuse Thun derbirds Aero Radio Society New York writes took poll flying field asking favors permanent Nats site favor5 opposed2 answers qualified Everyone mentioned paying off mortgage first either centrally located two cites coast modelers Thank Michael won FAI Power FF 1986 Nats picture below gentleman middle Mr Bob Sifleet Americas top Free Flighters left AMA President John Grigghand ing him free K&B Cox Olympic 15 engine winning event Mc Neill Cup Perpetual event perJames Barnes treasurer Hill County RC Austin TX mailed $10 own money last apply mort gage writes toy airplane spirits us year 86 Air-Show planned provide AMA 1/2 profits its building mortgage expected realize least $200 profit rained out lost $3395 means owe us $1698 kidding try make profits spectators contestants Maybe next year spirits will us Thanks anyway James.. James Barnes sent secret picture show 1/4 scale planes driven/flown Austin TX simply place airplane position off fly car dont know such technique would work Alabama its worth try Past Presidents Recommend Change Presidential Elections following message received Council Past AMA Presidents unanimous opinion Past Presidents AMA extremely long tenure single individual elected part-time President Academy results less ef fective leadership slower progress would occur new individual crea tive ideas drive elected three years some instances gifted dedicated President may well two 3-year terms surely after 6 years its time new blood stream organization An incumbent after two terms likely develop divisiveness dic tatorial attitudes just plain enjoyment niceties office putting kind work could come new enthusiastic President Accordingly recommend Council Bylaws Academy changed read term office President will three years maximum number consecutive terms individual will two total six years same individual could again nomi nated elected after lapse term Irwin OhlssonAMA No 4 Frank BusheyAMA No 8 Keith Storey AMA No 9 Claude McColloughAMA No 10 Walt GoodAMA No 11 Pete SotichAMA No 12 John WorthAMA No 13 Maynard HillAMA No 14 Cliff WeirickAMA No 16 John PattonAMA No 17 John ClemensAMA No 18 Earl WittAMA No 19 Flying SitesConf pg 100 ably seated together final speaker should present summary documentation packages Plan plan plan job well will pleasantlysurprised much better can job pre paration November 1986 107 Meet two Americas best Contest Directors really left Lee Webster Manchester TN Lee has CDing Free Flight contests 25 know Molly helps him time its husband wife team husband wife team hard beat What misses other catches gentleman middle Tommy McLaughlan Pensacola FL US Navy helicopterfield photo Tommy telling somebodywhatto whereto go As usual has justcompleted 28th consecutive year CDing Fiesta Five Flags meet Free Flighters come over Eastern US attend affair Navy trusts Tommy orthey wouldnt let him use active field close down fortwo days gentleman right unidentified sees contacts mel will gladlyintroduceyou him Lee bythe way isyour newAMA DistrictV Vice President way chewing blade grass doesnt look too worried about son right Sandy Frank CDed affair Grateful acknowledgements Johnny Brodbeck Sr Bill Bev Wisniewski providing delivering prize engine Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Politics Nats.. funny thing happened just before leav ing Nats got nominated AMA Presidency initial reaction laugh off idea dismiss friends co-workers said should think seriously about So did some interesting possibilities came mind Wouldnt nice thought would no differences opinion tween president executive direc tor two positions would entirely compatible going same direc tionAMA could have single instead dual leadership AMA could save $1 5000 over three-year presi dential term based recent history actual expenses position everyone agreed Some feared person hold both positions simultaneoulsyone paid unpaid would conflict interest putting too much power hands person argued otherwise noting intent subordinate position presidency Executive Council AMAs board directors just now true executive director position will ing give up both votes positions avoid semblance powerseeking told elected presidency position executive director would terminated general became obvious concept person serving both positions acceptable some people though normal situation other major aviation organizations such National Aeronautic Association NAA Aircraft Owners Pilots Association Ac PA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA also prestigiousAmerican Society Association Executives ASAE Regardless situation made moot AMA Nominating Committee decided others should ballot coming election Ap parently five committee willing give concept try outnumbered So intriguing idea lasted would have interesting see voting membership large would have willing support Food thought eight de clared candidates AMAs top elected position dropped out seven considered officially ballot before narrowing down three required AMA bylaws least six candidates current former executive council members willing seek change rather go status quo lots com petition compared former years subject got lot attention Nats lot distortions what about record viewpoint lfyouwantto knowmoreaskyourdistrict VP about ithe nominating committee Dale Root Northern Californias Radio Control pioneer Dale Root lost long fight cancer June 14 1986 Dale began fifty-year modeling career Illinois during late 1930s moved California 1941 opened Hobby Hut Oakland 1946 Roots Hobby Hut became San Fran cisco BayArea supply information cen ter U-Control Railroaders Free Flight RC Back SOs installed Aerotrol single channel Comet Clip per proceeded astonish flying buddies successful Radio Con trolled flights ignited areas RC boom followed 1950 Dale others founded East Bay Radio Controllers grew ra pidly become third largest RC Club country Dale innovative designed Little Freq 1953 shoulder-wing air plane using single channel operate rudder elevator throttle system called Mickey Mouse As cender another extremely successful de sign kitted Dale 1957 flown extensively throughout country Low Ender Rootang series followed along pneumatic retracts flaps spoil ers smoke systems dive brakes etclong before others considered feasible Dales 3-channel Babcock radio trim mable elevator made him first spins outside loops early As cender series pioneering other efforts led nomination AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Dale now among legends model ing history earned wings SnyopsisAMA Annual Open Meeting July 30 1986 Lake Charles LA President John Grigg called meeting order 8 pm J Worth D Krafft H Crispin J Clemens P Waters D Brown T McGinnis 43 regular AMA members present introduced Executive Council members recounted various events past year including 1985 Nats RC Pylon World Championships Chicopee MA also noted problems obtaining insurance coverage describ ed firstAMA flying site seminarthis year District 10 Grigg emphasized need greater efforts concerning getting keeping flying sites increasing self-insurance necessary trend support flying site efforts current Si 50000 fund supplemented $239000 additional cost insurance provide $850000 umbrella coverage above self-insured fund possibility higher cost coverage club activities noted Executive Director due non-flying risk factors District 8 VP Clemens welcomed tendees AMA District Host Nationals advised Nats manage ment contracted 1500 pounds ice support field activities also noted misconceptions misunderstandings concerning RC frequencies advised AMA Frequency Committee meeting Nats handle problems District 7 VP Waters talked about con fusion concerning AMAs interest secur ing permanent flying site advised interest toward site aviation interests just models goal being find site might always available should other Nats and/or World Championship locations available District 9 VP McGinnis praised efforts Les Mary Hard puttingout daily Nats News noted News asking feedback help Nats Steer ing Committee future planning District 4 VP Crispin also Chairman AMAs Sound Committee described what has doing Nats gather sound noise data educate contestants concerning typical noise situations various events District 1 VP Krafft noted committees current efforts investigating changes AMAs district boundaries no conclu sions yet Bob lsaacs District 8 spoke about Free Flight problems discussion pro con concerning trophy policy Costs noted sponsors covering less half cost Lack Indoor entries discussed noting related changed schedules Bob Hatschek re sponded subject noting general decline Indoor interest Tony Becker former Nats Indoor CD noted negative attitude aimed hierarchy regard en couraging youngsters yet praised AMAs delta dart effort Niagara Falls National Indoor contest Problems obtaining Indoor site year noted resulting late switch Civic Center site pre ferred site available Model Aviation magazine discussion ficer column length vs other types ma terials discussed noting adding officer text did really hurt other material content Continued page 117 108 Model Aviation Nats officials year got participate 50th Anniversary Fun-Fly Lake Charles LA Shown L-R Ed Warren Dallas helping John Worth prepare Bill Win ters original eiectrlc-powered Le Crate modei plans pubilehed July 84 Model Aviation model flown ten times achieving flights 9 minutes 2 15 min utes 2 22 minutes 1 Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island eirt DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Cheodler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townoend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SO Essex JcO VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High SO PlymouOh NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstono Mills MA 02848 GLASTONBUR Y MODELERS Glastonbury Aero Modelers Club chartered anAMA club 1973 basis club however goes back late 1960s An all-modeling group formed students town recreation depart ments model building classes Two instruc tors taught Saturday morning classes George Armstead Don Lenif After Don moved Michigan George continued classes found flying sessions re quired additional help Local modelers formed group called Gas tonbury Modelers comprised Free Flighters Control Line fliers Rocket fliers 1973 Free Flight group became Gastonbury Aero Modelers about 130 members present club has two three indoor meets per year plus two outdoor Rubber meets per year model club logo 1/16 Square beginners design Don Lenif used building classes club officers President Ed Novak Vice President Bob Davis Secretary/Treas urer Gil Belanger Newsletter Editor Mark Fineman Chairman Board George Armstead Distinguished Service Award George Armstead started modeling 1940s paid supplies selling magazines newspapers taught modeling recreation building classes helped form Gastonbury Modelers 1970 George has secured several flying sites Gastonbury area use modelers also secured permission use Westover AFB model use 1975 Since several contests per year held Westover along Nats 1983 1985 SAM Champion ships 1982 1986 above very brief summary Much could mentioned about modeling career also activities community award presented SAM Awards Banquet Sunday July 6 1986 Society Antique Modelers Champion ships Westover AFB setting 20th SAM Champs held July 3 4 5 6 30 Free Flight events directed Jack Whittles 11 RC-assisted events directed Joe Beshar George Armstead contest manager 168 contestants can see four busy days flying addition flying fabulous bean feed Thursday evening Friday evening SAM business meeting Saturday Model Engine Collectors Association col lecto Sunday night victory banquet attended four days kept quite busy can imagine busy contestants large thank people worked hard make Champs such large success Thanks HQ Staff June 6 1986 entire staff participated large cleanup operation headquarters building museum contents During three years building has operation con siderable dust has accumulated items has aggravated continuing construction projects strictly volunteer effort done quickly efficiently happily Again Thank EC MeetingCont pg 102 equitable working concept except District 10 has very large membership population behalf majority Committee therefore recommended surveying response following Consideration being given dividing District X two districts follows Divide California two equal parts according population district would consist Northern California Utah Nevada Hawaii Guam other district would Southern California Arizona would done attempt make district nearly equal number members vote question information purposes final action would made Executive Council original motion passed 7 1 24 6 7 9 11 6 against EVP ED 3 5 10 NAAContinued page 110 November 1986 109 Modelers England participated 20th SAM Champs George Doris Armstead iistinguisnea Service Award obtaining use Westover AFB Modelers use Dick snerman L Stan Colson some trophies awarded SAM Champs trophies awaroca psabout 150 Josh Marsh model Long Cabin powered Saito 40 youngest RC flier SAM Champs Beginner Delta Dart launching February 21 9B6 Adult entry feels help beginner build Delta Dart Program sponsored Glastonbury Aero Modeler Photo Tony Faranda Relaxed flierJohn Pond California fly ing Playboy Senior SAM Champs New Jersey 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 Boa 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 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 Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts assured 86 Nats have just re turned reflected results long careful planning has become traditional Nats itself Due magazine lead time efforts com ply current limitations upon length VP reports shall leave professional writers and/or holders high office opportunity filling complete reportorial excursions accorded rank Ditto regarding prestigious rites marking 50th Birthday AMA what done about Lake Charles suggest take opportunity pause reflect upon what wonderful organization have built over years modelers after Builders AMA represents thoroughly-sound struc ture may proud occasion look up ahead put rough air has bit well behind us Let us look ahead wish everyone CAVU Balancing Scales feeling should now consider advisability creating new exclusive event within competition framework pertaining ducted-fan RC Scale model aircraft wish emphasize own idea rather has touted either type Flying-Scale contestant So blame consequences. strikes general way greater opportunities traditional type propeller-driven model earn static points available DF fliers other hand flight capabilities ducted fan machines nature ultra-impressive hence well-endowed inherent ability accumulate signs total acceptance observe such performance interesting note discussions have upon subject both types flier agreed suggested development after having first hesitated briefly evaluate its worthiness feel about idea Welcome Words Top White House Yes Washington DC received word own District 2 club Richmond Model Flying Club Inc like AMA celebrating its 50th Anniver sary year President Reagan congratu lated group warm letter proud reproduce follows am pleased congratulate mem bers Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island mark 50th anni versary sport flying model airplanes popular fascinating expression Americas age old love affair flight club helped pioneer exciting hobby today members helping new comers discover its challenges rewards Thats kind neighborliness makes community much just place live work send best wishes clear skies smooth landings years ahead God bless letter dated May 19 1986 Two months earlier club also honored through issuance joint resolution New York State Senate State Assembly joint session pleased reproduce extent space allotted us editor State New York Legislative Resolution Senate No 484Assembly No 430 Senator Marchi Mr Straniere COMMEMORATING Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York upon occasion its Golden Anniversary WHEREAS nineteen hundred eightysix Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York oldest con tinuously operating model airplane organi zation New York State will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversaiy WHEREAS Through its enterprising dedicated membership Richmond Model Flying Club has advanced model aviation Staten Island WHEREAS Club established nineteen hundred thirty-six limited membership present boasts morethan hundred members including pilots model craftsmen WHEREAS Club fully sanctioned member Academy Model Aero nautics national governing body model airplaning United States WHEREAS Club touts unblemished safety record utilizing National Park Service property uses Gateway National Recreation Area Great Kills Park providing community opportunity observe become part sport model aviation WHEREAS Club members must possess current Adacemy Model Aeronautics Flying license insurance policy Gate way Pilot Pass validated indicate safe competent flying skills now therefore RESOLVED Legislative Body pause its deliberations commemorate Golden Anniversary Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York further RESOLVED copy Resolu tion suitably engrossed transmitted Richmond Model Flying Club ADOPTED IN SENATE ON order theMarch 41986 Senate Thats Spirit Whether indulge consumption spirits booze etc certainly own business imbibe thereafter fly model aircraft becomes AMA aspect everybodys business thus pleased find set forth Suplemental Instructions regarding 1986 Nats following polite yet tough warning Alco holic beverages permitted consumed visibly present flight line pit areas Failure comply may result loss insurance coverage disqualification expulsion No wants kill-joy prohibitionist area liquid refresh ment time place everything George M Myers Books could written about gentleman dedicated Dis trict 2 frequency coordinator occurs shall require much space currently available us moment however must tell have received reports readiness lend talents area RC have sought aid latest tribute Georges capabilities eager ness serve fellowAMAers has come form warm letter have today received Ruth Taylor secretary NJ Pine Barons RC Club Medford NJ expressing thanks AMA Georges having solved certain frequency problems flying site through use frequency monitor letter Ruth has tens share credit excellence newsletter fellow-members Leo Timmermeyer Lee Kitchens Luke Kociuba Barry Wilhite Franklin Wanamaker last certainly least husbandMike Taylor So Melt Mortgage hope meeting success important undertaking fives rolling neighborhood some compliment Joe Beshar District 2 course fine efforts pursuit goals Gear Up Locked EC MeetingCont pg 109 Committee member Peltz District 10 gave minority report stating total dis agreement Chairmans recommenda tion expressed Committee whole discussed aspects possible remedies redistricting issue motion reconsider question approved 9 2356710 EVP NM 4 against ED 14 11 Opposition expressed presenting referendum officers ballot Thus modification motion offered approved question pre sented Leader Members District X 8 2 356910 ED NM 5 against 1 4 7 11 EVP original motion amended passed 10 124 56910 ED EVP NM 3 against 3 7 11 V Committee Appointments Because Grigg asked guidance question whether prerogative President fill vacancies Councilformed committees approved unan imously Council-named com mittees exist Council shall replace vacancies VI Motion/Previous Meeting Moved May86 Council meeting discussed voted upon following lieu free membership contest directors shall receive $10 voucher per day per meet uptotwo days maximum three per year upon HQs receipt contest report NATS world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four Continued page 111 110 Model Aviation Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Olvely 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heitrnan SR i06 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15663 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 think its hot District III during July August should have Nats Lake Charles Its nor mally hot down year hotter normal news reports hottest two week period Lake Charles since 1 948 number District Ill members made trip Nats went no problems can called typical attendance somewhat dis appointing year spite being official 50th Anniversary birthday celebration fact did bring large number notables came primarily 50th anniversary banquet Friday night second Saturday Sunday dedicated 50th Anni versary fun fly good time As Nats wasnt its problems Safety both real perceived subject came up occasionally am going push Safety Directorat future Nats safety problems year real big instances matter opinion voice raised subject safety deserves heard carefully considered Examples brought atten tion FF airplanes landing CL area FF airplanes landing RC area RC airplanes overflying CL area during fun fly Saturday RC airplanes Pattern overflying RC site entrance road general lack emergency equipment such first-aid kits fire extinguishers site some items rela tively mild nature endanger pri marily models equipment some problems serious en danger participants spectators Some problems quick easy fix others involve changes field layout rules conduct participants nearly could avoided least minimized someone concerned solely safety involved site selection process go opera tion contest Come think isnt bad idea contest use Another concern have regarding Nats low participation consider have 110000 plus mem bers its pitiful about 1000 take part Nationals ironic part number has going slowly down ward membership has spiraling upward Over years Nats has slowly dying have simply stood watched happen dying Well thats obviously matter opinion certainly subject different points view think can said compared good old days Navy Nats number significant changes have taken place old days work hangar usually contained Nats HQandthe hobbyshopaswellasrowupon row work tables center activity during Nats During day activity centered flying field people wandering out hangars small repairs major rebuilds just see what going evenings ever work hangars sprang life models everywhere being repaired built mostly discussed bull session going everywhere couldnt find topic being discussed didnt have anything aeromod eling sessions lasted wee hours next morning would commonly see someone catching nap under bench glue dried repair job Remember Ambroid king fast came days hobby shop always open AMA HQ could almost always get answer questions fact tried very hard would get several Contrast todays Nats no work hangar AMAs HQ open 8-5 similar hours hobby shop building shut up alarm system turned at6l Inthe meantime due proliferation events competition starts 700 am ends 800 pm competitor supposed deal AMA just visit Hobby shop does all-important socializing take place Nats prosper need think about create atmosphere exchange ideas techniques important part gathering encouragement reasonably large factor planning event Otherwise fear NATS doomed become large local contest almost events being flown sites ill-suited particular event being flown Anotherfactorinthe shrinkingof Nats competition competition mod els competition special terest groups organize events na tional interest people participate particular facet hobby/sport Examples like US Free Flight Champion ships SAM Champs NMPRA Champs IMAA Fly Byrons Fly etc well-run events sites ideal forthat particu lar event AMA Nationals once act town now has competition specialty groups People can spend limited time money attend events now being given choice times choice specialty event What can about Well first problems can solved applying some thought emphasis during planning operation future Nats second problem however difficult solve fact dont know solve Some have suggested split up Nats provide ideal sites event would make first problem acute concept National convention along Na tional championships seemed out year emphasis 50th Anni versary party convention Will Nats survive hope right now future doesnt look great Nats got spend some time Eva Biddle AVP talked about having Eastern District meeting winter Sounds like great ideato could help effort please contact Eva can set up Saying Month secret suc cess conversation able disagree being disagreeable EC MeetingCont pg 110 days vouchers non-transferable terms effective 1987 seconder withdrew second no other second obtained therefore motion acted upon VIII All-Season Flier Patch Because Council members have come overwhelmed patch requests approved unanimously fu ture All-Season Flier patches shall ob tained clubs AMA Headquarters VIII Officer Columns following approved 12 1 against X thatthe following adopted aStanding Rule toArticle XIII Bylaws Section 2 Whenever sole discretion Executive Director article fea ture report other writing submitted publication official publication AMA deemed constitute whole parta personal attackonanyAMAofficerOr member Executive Director shall have authority temporarily defer publica tion such article feature report other writing refer matter Execu tive Council determination whether publication should occur Publica tion shall occur upon affirmative majority vote Executive Committee Any officer author orthe target article feature report other writ ing submitted publication issue shall entitled participate delibera tions vote whether publication should occur vote may taken mail Council meeting quorum present IX Cap F3B Controversy Approved unanimously October 1986 Modef Aviation magazine last Council member statements subject 1984 F3B Team Selection accepted August Council meet ing last subject considered further X AMA-FAI Bylaws Proposal following bylaw amendment re ferred Bylaws Committee review will come again before assembly later meeting replace Section 3 Article XII Except provided Section 4 AMAs participation international aero modeling activity including AMA FAI Team Selection competition shall under supervision AMA President appointed delegates super vision shall include FAI matters general leadership AMA delegations FAI-CIAM meetings AMA-FAI teams review co ordination AMA-FAI Team Selection Committee operations shall over rule actions committees unless actions accordance AMA Executive Council-approved policies unless overruling action approved bya majority Executive Council members polled regard action Continued page 112 November1986 111 Oslaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robed E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclsaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Home 1-rom Nationals always enjoy Nationalsmeeting friends old new Lake Charles Nationals down Considerably numbers contestants still good weather terrible did rain except Friday during set up Sunday things winding down wind did blow especially hard What wrong weather Although official local tem peratures between 95 98 degrees true readings out expanse concrete something else tem peratures reached high 12 2 very humid did slow things down District IV represented activities have names would like mention some dedi cated individuals Anyone out Free Flight area sure see Tex Hartmangruber Free Flight activity Tex will working helping Seen among con testants Worlds Oldest Modeler Reid H ull Hampton VA flying just about everything Frederick BlomTimonium MD several events Thomas loerger Columbia MD took first Open A-i Towline son Roderick doing same Junior family affair Flying Wakefield Edward Hopper Baltimore MD am sure others know Control Line always big event lasting first day until last some probably never seems end family always hanging Fosters Advance NC Wayne Gale Karyn lot work Wayne Karyn well known circle Karyn took first Senior /2 Speed among other awards Karyn also starts school North Carolina State fall SIC scholarship Bob Dalton Clemmons NC could seen Slow Combat circle Wayne two work together Control Line Also seen Nats former District lVflierfrom North ern Virginia Larry Driskillnow stationed Beale AFB CA Dick Houser down Aerobatics Others Chuck Wood Rockville MD took second Sportsman Pattern David Mertz Potomac MD took fifteenthnot bad just getting Pattern no entrants District IV among 32 flew FAI Pattern look 56 flew Sportsman 67 entered 32 FAIyou get picture awful lot competition other classes Sixteen flew Advanced Pattern total eight Masternone District IV Tyler Stewart Riverdale MD placed eleventh sixteen entered Expert Pattern large entry Patterndown considerably past year interesting note trend towards top class flying FAI Pattern relatively few doing Master Pattern Among Soaring enthusiasts Hol ley Britt Doug Holland North Carolina city Raleigh probably other District IV entries Soaring failed get names Soaring big event over two hundred entries aspect sport continues grow Helicopter about fifty entrants two scale None excellent fliers District IV attended event Pylon racing except Q-500 has much activity area Dave Pearce Michael Langlois Greensboro NC exceptions among 35 en trants Formula Pylon Michael managed garner eighth out field Man hot out h Photo shows Dave retrieving racer Among others deserve mention Robert Rainey Newport News VA hard work various sites week forgotten Headquarters Staff coordinate whole thing take care of paper work get abuse people unhappy about something goes wrong Ill catch names left out Among highlights years Nats Fiftieth Anniversary celebration held Friday evening ban quet Saturday Sunday organizations can have seven former current presidents head table did will remember some themJohn Worth Dr Walt Good John Patton Maynard Hill John Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg few older members AMA found Contraband Room Friday evening you will never realize much missed history Academy high lights event Walt Good flying replica Cuff Any have seen film Pioneers will remember Walt flew Free Flight model 1936 Nats Radio Controlled model 1937 Nats What progress has made model aeronautics since time Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor demonstrated concept fortryingto get entry-level people RC flying other RC activities Control Line flying RCor other way around Anyway Bobs airplane can flown glow engine has new K&B 20 electric Thats starters can flown tricycle landing gear talidragger alterations take just moments make airplane can flown con ventional three-channel Radio Control air craft Control Line aircraft No definitely noft few simple changes plane can flown tether ed RC What tethered RC Well get post some sort will permit single steel cable swivel about center circle case central post made Frank Anderson MAAC Canada attaching aircraft assembly offsetting locking rudder can fly aircraft fashion very much like Control Line except outside circle controlling radio great way teach take off landings potential RC flier simple change can use either glow ignition electric power advantage can small space overflying annoying neighbors Watch Thingamabob An interesting sight took place Free Flight scale area newcomer rubberpowered Free Flight Scale flying very first model ever built category accomplished aero modeler well known other fields enthusiasm joy exhib ited individual flew Grum man Guardian first contest some thing see third try model went out sight after about thirtysix minutes effect boundless flight turned out got flier first event shows always something else us try might garner some success flier certainly has no lack honors especially Radio Con trol Scale model design drawings full-scale aircraft really needed see Dave Platt take first-ever Free Flight Scale competition flight know what modeline can really mean National Geographic Society back doing feature Nats year making movie Photo number two has crew out RC Pattern site EC MeetingCont pg 111 XI Conference Call Voting Because question whether telephone conference should treated regular meeting specifically answer ed rules approved telephone conference considered normal Council meeting same basic majority voting requirement proxy voting allowed 12 1 against 11 XII Legal Counsel Advice Executive Director noted liability other considerations doubt following lawyers recommenda tions can expensive counterpro ductive remedy situation Worth proposed approval policy whereby Continued page 113 11 2 Model Aviation Alabama ida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Los Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phose Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 286 Amory MS 35821 Richard Jackson 2115 Thornlse N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thocker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnis FIelds P0 Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-251 Im insurance Now thats familiar AMA members stated position sure liability insurance good enough reason belonging AMA todays world hard see need high level liability insurance espe cially engaged sport guiding sometimes just watching 5-to 20-lb model speeds above 100 mph enough momentum inflict severe injury death shouldnt average Sunday flier belong AMA other reasons Arent benefits make AMA attractive sport flier well serious contest competitor answer emphatic Yes Lets explore some intangible benefits order fly RC airplane successfully must have govern ment FCC set aside frequencies used others airplanes may safely flown AMA instrumental accomplishing task though complicated sometimes costly under taking reason AMA able get FCCs attention represents very large group people US have need frequency assignment Without representation Sunday flier may find RC model flying would banned urban areas since no safe frequency would available him Probably no equipment would available either since what manufacturer would risk capital designing equipment ques tionable market existed might have limited production run because changing equipment regulations So extra benefit No1 FrequencyAssignment Sport Flier Next about flying sites Some us have gotten used flying old field though always always will whats big deal Well believe everyone thrilled find someone wishes use farm city dump park etc place fly noisy dangerous him model airplane flying site problem becoming major competition land use gets keener hears lost flying sites park bans against model flying proposed municipality state banning model aircraft flying national organiza tion clout members heard needed help local club organizations convince people control land responsible safety minded sportsmen citizens have rights need thing Sunday flier isnt associated local club cases benefiting flying site arrangements some local club has gen erated least asked support club Sunday flier has aversion being asked help field maintenance doesnt want belong club least should obtain AMA membership liability insurance reasons expected fly according AMA safety rules respect follow rules laid down organization man ages flying site Benefit No 2 isA Place Fly Now lots us model fliers tend loners ourthingwithout much interaction general public public doesnt know much about model airplaning general Sunday flier have chance fly creation shaping publics opinion worth sport paramount impor tance Again benefit gained strong AMA organization Again function largely accomplished local clubs However AMA can does provide much information train ing needed ensure good local showing AMA Benefit No 3 Public Support Sport Sunday flier benefits another subtle way stable well- supported sport large recognized following provides market attract entrepreneurs expect able make money provid ing equipment supplies group means better cheaper radios bet ter economical engines advanced kit designs wide variety supporting material such covering material fuels hookup hardware etc means Sunday flier has reaped major benefit improves increases hobby enjoyment AMA provides evidence market through its large membership its magazine its contest schedules both national international AMA Benefit No 4 Advanced Equipment Development Howaboutthe Sundayflierwhowouldnt caught dead flying RC gadgets Free Flighter Control Line flier Peanut Scale man Indoor flier Well above still applies Look new materials available builderscovering materials glues carbon fibers plastics mention few Most items wouldnt have come about market market wouldnt exist withouta strong recognized modeling body Again large organization like AMA helps make market visible Flying sites needed just much types models RC flying fact problem often harder solve case Free Flight advocate Convincing school ficials should allow use gym fly microfilm models Peanut Scale far being automatic Indoor flier will tell Again AMA can does help tune organi zation way get tune through AMA membership Benefit No 5Exposure Facets Hobby Its harder define intangible benefits beginner sunday flier accrue association other model builders However Ill try Ive no ticed enjoyment hobby increases immensely have flying buddy fact have no go flying interest falls off drastically Perhaps everyone has characteristic Ive observed trait modelers over past 50 years believe its pretty universal thing Its just nice show off glide ratioofyournewsailplanetosomeone can appreciate what have accom plished Without people aspect modeling believe hobby would soon lose interest attention fact thats biggest problem beginner programs addition exposure technical side model airplanes beginner needs support friendship established model builders AMA pro vides framework happen doesnt happen automatically peo ple AMA make happen Benefit No 6 Fellowship kindred souls So question does AMA reach Sunday flier beginner loner out trying understand problem has encountered AMA grow remain successful organization ques tion must addressed continuously people growth hobby emanates way accom plish through improved communi cation service local model clubs AMA has come long way developing such services such help needed AMA needs input grass roots explore options available need voice individual model builder keep AMA track Only members can provide upward com munication AMA however must keep channel open ready receive Since suming District S VP duties have used office accomplish end However feel channel far full So fellows lets hear about Heres good way start process following Beam newsletter Eglin Aero Modelers Proposal has proposed rental training technique added current club training procedures follows 1 students desiring may receive training flight fee determined based cost equipment plus operating costs 2 club would purchase aircraft engine radio etc 32 new aircraft pur chased club volunteers would construct 4 flight instructors would furnish training possibly store training air craft use great idea other clubs thinking along similar lines AMA $5/30-day membership should help process along Look See next month EC MeetingCont pg 112 legal counsel advice followed unless agreed byamajorityof Council members After discussion Worth agreed reword proposal reintroduction future meeting XIII Ballot Counting Procedure Waters introduced concept switching plurality voting procedures cur rently employed election ballots preferential voting No action attempted time since topic requires further study will taken up again later meeting XIV Awards motions awards duly moved Continued page 114 November1986 113 Illinois ana ucky 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 Florissent MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snasley P0 Boy 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61376 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 District 6 election last year However can vote Presidential election year may prove quite election Please consideryourvote very carefully dont fooled flowery promises Choose wisely because officers term three years will go virtues Prez candidates column will let judge want give call discuss candidates will give opinions rate use right vote Now lets get back fun really hate politics column anyway July 6 found Bedford IN Its home base Ken Kern AVP Bedford boys put fun fly using some new rules Ken set up turned out very nice contest though crowd up Kens expectations barrel laughs wish taken model way Hoosier Hills field small plotin middle ofapasturewayout country Now thats kind field fly out makes feel right t home go place like Now nme Hoosier Hill RC club realize have events coming up might want attend Im partial tothe smallerevents because big events draw big names dont need likes publicity Seriously small groups feel AMA officer just too busy big affairs go smaller events true want attend can Keep mind make request someone else may have beaten punch attended other excellent Free Flight meet sponsored Lexington Model Airplane Club Lex ington KY month met some pretty nice people including Uncle Carl Fries NFFS No2 cohorts came St Louis area check out Bill Barrs bash hope good time did course usual bunch saw lot familiar faces checked Bill said thirtyseven contestants time says Free Flight dead noticed average age creeping up wont say much cause Im getting too attended MidAmerica Soaring contest sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society month first ever attended inter esting see try ten-minute task five minute air air did get better later day tasks successfully flown some got see winches work impressed high can get see feathers can ruffled winches high tech gadgetry such thermal sniffers Ill just stick little two-channel jobby 049 front gets up just fine Ill look thermals good oldfashioned eyes Sorry about engine fellows really dont think thermal sniffer purist either have nervous fingers flying powered aircraft might give soaring try Heck some people arent cut out fly fast whiz-bangs some us fly have seen guys gofrom powertosoaringand find themselves Yes plenty competi tion you want Its just little slower paced didnt get out district much wanted month little bit trouble full-size airplane kept closer home flew itto Nats guess Ill out aboutagain bythe time get Now have received some goodies rest district way info has scarce Surely dont want hear travels time Send info pictures Wayne Knaust St Louis MO wrote tell about air show McDonnell Douglas RC MAC sponsored help Civil Air Patrol Guys Spirits St Louis St Peters RC Club J & Hobby Show Team also came able make about six hundred dol lars CAP Now thats good public service community may forget way Wayne says hot dogger J & J team did rolling circles about ten feet off deck Theres show-off crowd think thats have show teams bet Support need Dave Miller Rock Valley RC Flyers sent picture below let know club weekend campout pla gued rain did stop terrifictime got few flights between raindrops think oreat idea Maybe some clubs t want try vdIietyOld-Timer5NieetwasJunezat Lawrenceville cookout Saturday night get things ready Sunday action Representatives showed up nine states Some showed up California Florida Sounds great 114 Model AviationEnough now.. EC Meeting Coot pg 113 seconded unanimously carried Fellowship Award Award Excellence Distinguished Service Award Names published following presentation Meeting adjourned 540 pm SynopsisFrequency Committee Meeting Nats AMA Frequency Committee met during Nate consider several items follow ing actions taken 1 A revision frequency flag system received final approval take effect January 1 1988 Earlier use okay ever January1988 coincides time FCC regulation must discon tinue use original seven 72 MHz frequencies new system designed alleviate confusion multi-colorfiags used since 1983the new system will rely channel number color streamer desig nate RC band Manufacturers will have year place new system market RCers will have another six months place transmitters 2 The AMA frequency calibration program found about one-third systems field outside FCC-permitted toler ances frequency modulation sidebands Most older sets therefore AM form modulation permitted until 1983 Older sets out tolerance interfere other new radio designs try use upcoming 20 KHz separa tions Committee took action accelerate introduction new standards planned 1991 three years January 1 1988 lower half 72 MHz band will permit continued operation older systems must moved old seven frequencies upper end band addition older broadband trans mitters will need converted channels active below Channel 38 new broadband channels above Chan nel 38 1991 channels just low Channel 38 will need have equip ment satisfies guidelines set 1991 3 The Committee reviewed approved first-ever set voluntary guidelines de sign manufacture operation RC equipment US parts have real effect first Channel 38 below January 1988 channels 1991 Transmitters must have occupied spectrum ie modulation sidebands re duced olderAM system sidebands can done new RF modules factory modification avail able replacement Frequency stability must improved allowable 3500 Hz error 500 Hz Receiver performance must im proved primarily tolerate pre sence broad-spectrum transmit ters still use handle third order products reject image frequen cies 4 Almost manufacturers report favorably impending availability equipment Continued page 115 Iowa 0 Michigan 5 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gleowood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tangiewoad Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roalyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Frequency Coordinetor Bob Stsmm Box 357 Minoqus Wi 54548 have just finished reading months delivery newsletters after returning Nats Lake Charles whole family working time liked wife Rita daughter Cathy assisted Pattern Scale computations RePete six days Pylon judging really gruelling since over 100 degrees shade consumed lots ice water would like meet comedian thought up highway signs read Ice bridge must kidding fish swim slowly met several Seveners events Terry Edmonds rolled spectrum-analyzing Soaring field Adamisins en camped Stunt circles Gary Arnold combatting Combat circieburners Free-Flight area Rich Melody Doig Les Hard put out daily news Pylon Art Arro Ken Hulik Wayne Karen yeager doing best Didnt see Cliff Tacie Ron Sears until trying cool off warm motel pool never made see much flying being pinned Pylon birthday party went much better expected event seemed what guys needed way let off steam after contesting helping Lets year flew Electric Pattern ship charger its meter melt sun got two flights Density altitude very noticeable Gone Flying forever other fine modeler has left us Doug Brueshaber Minnesota Hewasagiantamongthe Quar ter Midget racers contributing its pro gress way possible Doug original founders Grass Field Club flying finished 100-lap race handed Txto caller collapsed have Sharks hope fly Doug will share enjoyment Oh have done again Brett Smith has taken task misquoting clubs name once twice Please note club Ames Sundusters Sundancers thousand perfect land ings club humiliation Local clubs Michigan look out notice mail seminars will hold Lansing will need pre-registra tion topics Flying Fields Contest Directing suggest sending two groups clubs seminar will run concurrently day date Saturday October 25 formation will mailed local clubs have suspended district meetings CIS until winter arrives number guys showing up small feel response will better non-flying time year will point out CIS useful tool clubs mountain useful material Data Libraries once know system graphics download Give whirl District Roundup being heavy contest time editors vacation newsletters have some coverage events Safety common topic too article Cliff Falkavage River Valley Fliers points out need never flying alone Jim Chaffee carries thoughts column John Gilligan strongly points out need obey Twisted Sticks Rules forpeace mind safety Twister covers RC News thats fit print some aint S MARCS also advises safety-checking old models just charging going flying dumb S Clubs buying own sound meters setting maximum sound levels protect fields Valley Aero Modelers have audio expert Art Cossaboom has outlined standard producing accurate data S Red River RC Flier has neat quote mber opinions like earlobes everybody has couple Lets hear yours S Pontiac MAC thinking holding state-wide RC auction sounds like fun details please 0 Another club made aware nicer sound four strokes Lakeland Loons now have first four-stroke flying Nice aint S certain what Stillwater Flyers have going make mention club members passport field wearing club hat S first instructions start run clubs mowerpublished Iowa City Aerohawks newsletter S Romeo Streamliner lists clubs instructors Nothing new have special classifications some being Sail plane others Power great idea provides bodies help beginners thats join clubs S River City RC News easily gets top honours best graphics month Les Hesley editor uses several programs Bill Buitenhuis won Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers monthly award Bust Month Seems Bill devastated three aircraft afternoon S Finally Anoka County RC Club has allocated Wednesdays novice training makes easier provide regular training beginners Remember lifeblood hobby Noise reduction shows adult mind EC Meeting ont pg 114 will satisfy future requirements will better protected ever mobile radio service located 10 KHz away RC frequencies November1986 115 delighted prospective CL flier after first circle-burning flight helped King Kom bat himself Milwaukee show AMA Safety Flag Park Site Ted Sander President St Paul RC Model lers strikes classic Presidents pose holding down table October 85 Har Mar Mall St Paul MN AMA tabletop background 1985 Craft show atthe HC Prange Depart ment Store Photo Dan Rath Rich Palmer left representing Hoboy Industry America HIA presented 8Ball Trophy Irwin Polk AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA August 1 1986 trophy honors AMAI industry leaders have done promote model aviation Arkansis siana Mexico e Oklahoma C Texas 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 Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleovllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmux 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Jack Stoilys grandson Jason Stolly 12 years old follows granddads footsteps winning 1st Junior Control Line Sport Scale AMA 50th Birthday National Model Airplane Championships history having givenagood accountof itself havingleft pretty good taste everyones mouth sure thing thatMurphy lawmaker sympathy AMA 111000 modelers According Murphy chance setting new heat records part US hold Nats can bet will happen Sure enough three days Nats schedule new heat record set Lake Charles LA hurricane seed lurking Gulf humidity just fierce fact would sweat much flushed stink away no smelled bad maybe everyone did didnt notice Everyone attended Nats de served pat back enduring heat graciously cheerfully helping make happiest Nats can remember less griping ever remember everyone seemed determined enjoy themselves other always few professional gripers year can give names advance pretty cool year never completely pleased various flying sites because just impossible cater 76 events style type aeromodel flying stay within reasonable budget As stance soaring site grass ankledeep deeper would have cost about $2000 have mowed same inconvenience equally competi tors Also soaring fliers cross winch lines both awkward dangerous Ive got give Jeff Troy heck lot credit convincing everyone good competition had fun Jeff Troy outstanding new contest officials always hunting replace us old guys phasing out really fair single out Jeff Troy praise because excellent volun teer spirit shows up places during AMA Nats especially years Nats have instance just busting pride appointment Mike Harrison District 8 AVP Mike RC Pattern flier seen lot things felt could improved Nats handling first Mike did write strong letters about things didnt like being very intelligent dedi cated man Mike agreed lot easier work inside outside joined Associate Vice President really tickled sit what probably best RC Pattern meeting ever held Nats headed up same Mike Harrison Mike spoke very posi tively everyone listening attentively Mike found out everyone agreed him everything got body thinking good things can come best category meetings have ever seen held ata Nats congrats Mike Harrison whole Pattern bunch Another District 8 AVPs deserves thanks Dannie Ball sat during over half Executive Council Meeting held through some really poor planning Friday during Nats Poor planning because same dayas NominatingCommittee Meeting same day ouronce in-a-lifetime 50th Birthday Banquet Council meeting also held day involved setting up Fun Fly Birthday Party days next two days kept people like Vince Mankowski John Worth myself deeply involved banquet two following days activities nailed chair meeting meeting leadership allowed subject draw out 31/2 hours accomplish nothing No subject before Council should awarded over half-hour attention cause time assuredly everything has said can said Changes needed Still another District 8 AVPs sat witness Council Meeting thank him Larry Sartor Bartlesville OK Larry has served District 8 quite few years attends Council Meetings whenever can better formed AMA official actions affairs can better serve area rather remote District 8 District communications wear thin didnt get talk Larry after Council Meeting Ill bet feels awful lot valuable time wasted present meet ings Danny Ball already told felt way told Dallas RC Club same thing returned Dallas time change leadership mentioned Birthday Banquet very fine first real show graciousness have seen AMA about seven years banquet dignified seven AMA Presidents head table seated six past presidents present president included Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Pat ton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg banquet devoted history nostalgic memories AMA am proud have gotten make little story Birth Baby AMA fifty years ago open program AMA honored have National Aeronau tic Association largest division represented banquet NAA Executive Secretary Mr Ev Langworthy Nats Workers Banquet held Thursday night Lake Charles Catfish Con nection restaurant banquet always dedicated good food AMAs thanks Nats workers fun spoof past two years roast loved people years roastee John Worth Johns roasters included folks have worked closely him such Geoff Styles Jessee Shepherd John Embry May nard Hill Betty Stream Bob Underwood best Johns wife Lillian Lillians spoof-speech gem expressed reality living difficult man loving him same time Lillian Worth wonderful girl has stayed Johns shadow made sure clean sox enough eat made sure share love Workers Banquet tradition enjoyable have whole lot say about years Nats have run out space may wonder get involved Nats will probably hear little about have Council Steering Committee Chairman last two Nats no works harder puts hours have constant touch Head quarters Nats Manager Vince Mankowski feel have heck team just might tell Vince heard say some nice things about leadershipand might ask him really helped 555Happy Birthday AMA*xx 116 Model Aviation Jack Stolly 0 Dallas Miniature Aircraft AssociatIon wins 1st Control Line Sport Scale atthe Nats everything works flaps landing gear etc P38 also won NASA Plight Achievement Award Control Line Structural view Jack Stollys everything works P35 uses Jacks Jack Screw power actuator flaps gear Coloreds S Kansas aska S Norlh Dakota C rk 5kota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Boa 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Csrrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketts SleS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9185 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Lowry Tail Draggers RC Flying Club recently good fortune dedicating new flying site just northeast Metro Denver Thats good newsl Often hearing clubs losing sites Vince Gutschalk editor Tail Drag gers Newsletter reports member Ron Bullard instrumental securing site preparing dedication Atta Boys Ron club should blessed such members Vince also sent along sample theirAll Season-FlierlogcardThe ideaisto carrythe card goflyingand get someoneto witness monthly flights sign off Season Flier chairman club collects orders patches presentation banquet held Jan uary year Feel free make copy card use design own AllSeason-Flier verification card Some AII-Distrid Information time time get inquiry location number clubs located somewhere district available sending re questto Actuallythe good folks atAMA Headquarters supply printouts info Did know As June 1986 South Dakota 9 chartered clubs sanc tioned 5 contests Wyoming 11 sanc tioned 6 North Dakota 13 8 Nebraska 20 9 Kansas 25 23 Colorado 30 50 few clubs out District IX AMA-chartered clubs lot informal contests fun-flies get sanctioned officer nonchartered club and/or club putting activities should sanctioned encourage strength protection AMA offers chartering club sanctioning contest activities National AMA Information July30 Lake Charles LA site open AMA membership meeting duringthe Nats week Executive Council shared thoughts answered questions member ship present Discussion items included surance concerns flying site concerns successes redistricting sound analysis find ings recommendations RC frequency concerns findings AMAs 50th Anniver sary celebration Nats feedback effective Nats management discussion future Nats sites AMA dues amounts future needs probably $4 per member increase Look complete synopsis open member ship meeting elsewhere issue District VIII did good job hosting 86 Nats Lake Charles Chennault Air Base District IX attended would share thanks hard work LARKS club volunteers takes pull off Nats Speaking Nats ..Are Thinkin Lincoln Lincoln SkyKnights have issued invitation host Nats may Linclon 87 Possibly week July 11-18 As Im writing contacts being made check out possibilities firm up plans Look official nouncement soon Nats District IX again would welcomed Vote November November will receive ballots elect vice president District IX AMA presidency Districts V will also voting VPs Traditionally very small number members take time vote sincerely hope year will different elected volunteer officers really need vote confidence good Job AMA Executive Council give tremendous amount time organization would morale booster know took time effort support ongoing work preview ballot will show Dick Crowley Travis McGinnis will run ning District IX vice president pre sidential ballot will include John Grigg self Travis McGinnis Don Lowe Look comment statement can didates will accompany ballot name will appear both VP District IX AMA presidential ballots AMA Mortgage Information Joe Beshar mortgage depletion chair man reminds us GET WITH IT aDo part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member Annual Meeting Cont pg 108 question about possibility major Nationals sponsor noted potential sponsors consider expo sure sufficient Justify cost typically high school football game provides exposure spectators contribution local community Rehabilitation Center Nats praised providing physical labor support via prisoners trash pickup trailer unload ing event setups etc Fred Marks spoke RC frequency com mittee activity advised criticism AMA unjustified thatthere basically frequency problem number frequencies adequate effective credited AMA RC progress date ing AMAs obtaining fre quencies RC activity would minor need equipment checking maintenance emphasizedRC soaring activity best examplemany planes being flown continuously day long day Nats despite nearby radar sta tion operating high power Clemens noted 50th anniversary week end fun-fly activity following Nats promised interview anyone site PA system everyone would know attendance Next years Nats site possibilities noted nothing definite yet decidedSebring FL Indianapolis IN Muskogee OK Lin coln NE Tony Becker congratulated AMA operating Nats under very difficult circum stances Meeting adjourned 924 pm November1986 117 LoWry 1 aii uraggere opening aay ul new field Lowry Tail Draggers n Flyer Pilot Mon SI roved _______________ ASF Chairman AMA President JOfln urigg ieTx presensca George Aldrich Model Aviation Hall Fame Award Plaque AMAs 50th Anni versary Banquet Lake Charles LA follow ing National Model Airplane Champion ships AMAS Executive Director John Worth podium described extensive list Aldrichs achievements Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwio N Barrie 8252 E TurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lay Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds RI 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT841 20 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 just returned Nats Executive Council Nominating Com mittee meetings held Executive Council Meeting able get Council finally okay formation Electric Contest Board long overdue also discussed redistricting spite other possibilities presented him proposal made Redis tricting Committee Chairman Don Krafft split District 10 two pieces opinion does solve AMAs gross imbalance presently exists nation wide discussed detail last month proposal will put non binding vote District 10 leader members later year recommendation Vote Against AMA Nominating Committee would think purpose AMA Nomi nating Committee would select qualified candidates names submitted nomination AMA members have found out always case opinion fact Presidential nominations submitted year ever before clear indica tion widespread dissatisfaction present AMA administration No less seven names submitted AMA members nomination office AMA President John Worth John Grigg Travis McGinnis Chuck Foreman Don Lowe Howard Crispin myself beginning Nominating Committee meeting told Committee withdrawing nominations made behalf removed myself con sideration left six other choices Only three would make ballot six Committee did select three qualified job Instead placed political con siderations front else put gether slate candidates clearly designed allow incumbent remain office three years Travis McGinnis Don Lowe will run against John Grigg AMA President Too bad wont see names John Worth Chuck Foreman Howard Crispin printed ballot John Worth offers over two decades proven experience leadingAMA politics has prevented seeing name ballot Chuck Foreman has built up own multi-milliondollar company wont see name ballot either Crispins name wont either Theres something very wrong system Im going can get changed future AMA members can expect have best choices make just ones chosen few allies perpetuate dynasty need limit term office AMA officers put end harmful dynasties perpetuate themselves own advantage need revamp AMA nominating procedure ensure best candi dates get ballot need restructure makeup AMA officers put line needs 1 980s example very positive suggestion such change letter Nominating Committee John Worth said put ballot elected AMA President hed move eliminate office outlined change would have Chairman Board instead President would save AMA lot money would distribute power avery positive way present office AMA President has far too much power pres ent depending personality person office power can used very different ways Worth believes AMA should dependent per sonalities totally agree John Worth has other good ideas AMA As said before its too bad AMA members given oppor tunity decide yourselves what prefermore same constructive positive change days followed Nominating Committee meeting opportunity meet AMA members over country just disap pointed Nominating Committee am very large body members out care AMAs future upset aspects its present course actions werent just radi cal Californians conservative well-known AMA members deeply concerned involved ganization agree change needed agree ought done very gratifying see support will receive AMA ballots about month Keep open mind about vote vote Keep eye out campaign materials will sent out mail candidates others Take time read stuff Get reproduced club newsletters Become informed future AMA will hands Matter Record recently dinner John Byrne Ev Langworthy NAA John Worth Walt Good Maynard Hill fantastic evening Maynard have intense interest record-settingal though far better have US record credit Maynard has world records Maynard would like see US regain World Aeromodeling records particularly held USSR subject Gene Sidwell Holly wood CA going make attempt FAI World Speed Record RC-powered planes near future Presently 21357 mph record currently held USSR other day Gene wife Phyllis Sepulveda Basin practicing before watching eyes KCBS-TV news cameras CBS sent out whole crew night CBS carried beau tiful segment about soft-spoken American hiswifeweregoingtouseAll American Equipmentplane motor radio beat Russian record com mentator compared effort way Chuck Yeagers breaking sound barrier years earlier same California skies over Edwards AFB hoped Sidwell record attempt will made type aeromodeling publicity does much raise image maturity sport Gene gets credit took up task built plane got CBS US Air Force involved need Good Luck Gene Ive recently visited number clubs Southern California including BIRDS San Gabriel RC League Pasadena Soaring Society SFVSF SULA etc showed informative AMA slide presenta tion put together well AMAs latest film Diamonds Sky reception visit has highly positive want come meetings likewise let know have limited budget get around district will permit make some trips out local area Can imagine flak Id get critics Hawaiian club invited went trouble column Ive got write about three months before read As such cant very current cant put very much about upcoming events because theyre usually long gone time read ones attend mention months old time read about Weve got find way get timely information AMA membership electronic age send words across entire US AMA seconds wait three months see print Thats wacko past weekend took new Astro 40 Cobalt electric-powered SIG Kadet Sr four-club fun fly Simi Valley blast 68 flying participants clubs Ventura County Simi Valley Fliers Ventura Comets Camarillo Flying Circus Conejo RC Modelers part ongoing inter-club challenge has going 5 years Simi Valley won round morning took same plane Sepulveda Basin made 15-minute flight pointed out power fliers 14-8 propeller turning though plane gently circling upward Yes thermals like sail plane really became unglued deployed spoilers jealous loaded car having wipe goo Yes ad vantages electric flight besides silence technically curious has ex tended wing 88 about 1500 square inches area weighs about 8-9 lb flies like champ using eighteen 1200 mAh cells fabulous trainer Keep letters coming theyre great 118 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana 0 Osegon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe addrens EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ane N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo e23 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 112011 28th St E *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland DR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Don Zipoy Free Flighter AVP known Free Flight group partof world toafairnumberof other modelers Quiet unassuming Don worked magic Armyto see thatthe Harts Lake site available con tests Don some us knew fighting cancer sometime looked stopped Don soon back contests meets early June setback terrible news spread last saw Don Blad der Grabber late June spirits seemed good talked little Only two weeks later gone have lost best labored long measanAVP Hewrote mewonderful letters about FFand other things should goto FF site Harts Lake Prairie place Don loved pause think him really cannot tell saddened am loss friend miss him John Cantieny edits newsletter Salmon RC Flyers recently held Annual Memorial Day Fun Fly John reports giant colossal tower ing prodigious incredible wonderful suc cess modelers Montana rest Idaho Idaho Falls Pocatello Boise Im sure would guess Montana bunch came Mis sou Ia case two days great weather celebrate fine field Now us feel pretty good about having trees other obstruc tions closer several hundred feet Imagine nearest obstruction mountain range many miles away Its place really enjoy Also John having problem editors find themselves inno items club members help doing latest other issue Come group things happen talented build fly aircraft requires lot ability just anyone can dont feel up claiming exper tise subject maybe ask question about something youd like know about have discussed youve gone contest write about wont take much help might enjoy As may have heard Delta Park Port land has closed RC flying After 35 years city decided conditions gotten too bad allow flying go main rea son commercial build-up has oc curred near park specifically motel called Delta Inn management far less helpful spite fact knew flying took place before built present PAMAA umbrella group formed couple years ago working city find another site PAMAA Prez Stan King has done incredible amount work still have some reason hope will get space fly happens Another Nats has come gone council voted go Lincoln Nebraska next year Westover 89 know FF group far less pleased site available some luck may able find site will close acceptable have go site go people want us come Lincoln area wants us sites Nats activity have make commitment now order secure certain parts neces sary sites Nothing cast stone possible plans next year could change would nice FF group could find better site near Lincoln find another site can hold events can help know such place write AMA HQ Because airlines screw-up wasnt able attend Nats events understand some local glider-guiders took home Nats trophies have atthis point rumors butthe name Brightbill came up winner about results have Actually will probably published MA before get copies council meeting took place Friday scale being flown missed thatsob along CL events still going ing attended 50th anniversary party nice legendary modelers got have long talk Cliff Tacie Ron Sears about Scale stuff Itwas good see both again since nice people well top competitors Scale wars got meet both Maynard Hill pioneer RC Walt Good Both gentlemen past presidents Acad emy understand Maynard rigged plane take video shots Nats youve seen Marvelous Miniatures watched flewa plane equipped electrostatic device replaced gyro scope plane flew LC rumored have stabilized devices nice chat Dr Good dont know got chance fly anything Anniversary Fly-In held Saturday Sunday Amongthe unusual flown tethered RC Bob Underwood put together stood outside control led plane throttle elevator Sort UC/RC plane tethered short pole swivel top rudder set keep plane turning right large bellcrank tether anchored John Worth demonstrat ed interrupted orbit maneuver CL version figure nine John claimed trying touch-and-go just came down little hard people got try hands tethered plane bunch flew Fun-Fly both CL RC aircraft flying dont remember FF word will Nats fly-in next Nats butitprobablywill bebeforetheNatsstarts will day rather two Control Line folks know about George Ald rich designed Nobler top stunt flier recently hes doing engine column MAN Back story years ago during attempts tofly CL frequently fantasied being sooo good would whip him good some future Nats Unfortunately ability never gravity mixed treacherous inner ear wiped out further thoughts along line Well concrete Chen nault shaking hand legend enjoyable conversation receive award richly deserved People like George make worthwhile happenings during council meeting establishment contest board Electric events fairly certain Mitch Poling will rep board As part Nats celebration Elec tric contest held Saturday attended interesting compare meet Hawks ElectriccontestheldinJuneatKentAt Kent fly-in minimum com petition maximum flying between rains Nats modicum com petition maximum flying Both very relaxed looked like lot fun Yes have electric-powered aircraft will flying soon can get together suppose point say competition cut-throat very simple limited motor runs duration Unfortunately some very nice planes lost micro-burst moved through Eddie Thomas Texas flying beautiful Playboy literally exploded lost whole thing others able reclaim equipment dont re member craft lost Kent re member spirit helping other passing information back forth hap pened happened LC too il lustrated gentle part hobby can fly very relaxed competition Try just might like some further notes Council meeting complete means voted limit amount backbiting occurs between council members col umns Some have expressed opin ion far too much going having trouble insurance front again option become self-insured will big step going require help patience members will meet again see what can work out voted out change CDs Nats workers compensated Just keep tar & feathers storeroom wasnt idea start Sometimes have propose unpopular ideas may may good deserve discussed died flirtingwith anarrangementwiththe NFLtodoourvideo work may aware man did films N FLs video expert thats tie-in talking RC Video Magazine people guess too much Itwasa short Council meeting dedicated large part insurance problem later Next month should see some pictures words about travels around district careful take time enjoy Go fly something Happy Flying November1986 119 JUN IO FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 MORE PEE WEE-3D Two issues ago ran story San Diego Orbiteers new Gas event uses old docile Cox 020 engines Response both tome Orbiteers presidentJohn Oldenkamp set three Pee Wee-30 model plans has exceptionally good offer still good now have seven plans send So send 22-cent stamp name address Ill send seven drawings Pictured Charlie Yost Termites Delight youll note all-balsa con struction Orbiteers quick pointoutthat Pee Wee-3osdonthavetobe all-balsa No construction okay can built-up tissue covering desire original Pee Wee-30 used wing Peck-Polymers Night 28 worked great fact wing forthe rubber-powered P-30 event also brain child Orbiteers legal does job just fine Incidentally old Midwest Sniffer model fits perfectly within Pee Wee-30 rules anyone has questions regarding event can call Charlie 619-566-2645 home evenings weekends John Oldenkamp tells theiriuly 13th club contest lot fun Remember contest did require all-balsa con struction purpose contest select easily-built Pee Wee-30 model club members would make six copies Labor DayAnnual contest Taft anyone buck could proxyfly replicas Winners kept models engines See said September issue Orbiteers sure know promote event did great job introductory rubberpowered P-30 now heres simple gaspowered Pee Wee-30 Most writing have just said Please send drawings others have added comments remembered couple Cox 020s stored away oil pickle bottle Lew Payne Denver has just written mentioned hes going introduce Pee Wee-30 club Ive couple three requests information purchase engines Remember old Control Line plastic Scale jobs About thing good engine As result lots Cox reed-valve 020s found stashed away boxes drawers Most hobby shops should able dig up few Please note reed valve 020 eligible Pee Wee-30 event John informs Hobby Lobby 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 has $995 Also Orbiteers member Fudo Tagaki has bunch Call him 619-234-0024 for price spoke Bob Peck Peck-Polymers said some undistributed Cox helicopter kits require drilling two mounting holes Cost $1000 including postage Contact Bob Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 619-448-1818 Incidentally Bobs company recovering nicely fire suffered has lot hard work just about kits now available again have neat Bostonian ready go production Its called Pup Competition keen Orbiteers contest select design replication John Oldenkamps Yarkstick win ner Models judged flight ease construction replication appearance appeal flight score longest flight seconds divided its engine run 15 per cent bonus added flight ROG Mooney judging scores graded 1 2 3 down used method lowest score winner Johns model took second flight first replication fourth appear ance followed closely Charlie Yost Bill Booth Don Bartick Speedy Diaz Bob Langdon didnt get model field car broke down half way Floridas Dave Linstrum sent model cruncher UPS can enjoy Pee Wee-30s own great introductory model youngsters club holds Pee Wee-30 contest can run pure duration efficiency event did Orbi teers flight time divided its engine run Note however system negates need timer accurately limit engine run Pee Wee-30 models use eye droppers fuel tanks eco nomical lightweight cementing paper gauge horizontal lines behind eye dropper can determine engine run within second two So dig out old reed valve 020 Cox engines lets warm up start flying thank Orbiteers Silver Basics Wood Grain Grain determines stiffness flexibili ty sheet balsa will have job piece wood model re quired perform necessitates paying attention grain piece wood select Lighter models can stronger models proper grain used heavier models incorrect grain chosen 900 / // 450 Over years have come describe three main types grain B C illustration above Ron Williams book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes shows typical cuts Quoting Ron n very flexible both across grain along its length used sharp curves required spars outlines B grain stiffer grain usually remains straight true usually used straight spars sometimes ribs C grain very stiff both directions excellent ribs rolling body tubes have sup port compressive forces fullywound motor tail cones suitable spars Combinations known AB BC grains have uses alter nates C grains respectively Note illustration medullary rays radiate center shown rays very predominant balsa annual rings barely visible Other harder woods usually characterized annual rings balsa wood kits very often carefully selected few companies usually smaller ones pay attention weight grain wood included kits considerate companies will some times piece wood kit cannot job required So always ready substitute better proper piece wood building kit model experts will just use plans flying scale model junk wood kit recommend buy kits suggest meantime learn select own wood Build em light fly em long. Ill again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 120 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
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r Handle Flying Site Problem Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations have some recent instances flying site public property has come public discussion Complaints nearby residents have resulted ac tion local officials either elected appointed action has taken two forms First public meeting local town building would called advertised interested parties could appear voice comments pro con Second piece legislation might have intro duced identified bylaw ordinance public comments invited before governing body before community took further action such situation develops community several steps should take flying site essentially safe have good record over period several years will probably want state case posi tive manner hoping retain privilege using land future activities will want give up struggle opposition will appear order make complaints known will hinge safety noise have preparing club such confrontation believe develop confrontations will have made some sound measurements have some records ready produce enlightenment town trustees written record noise measurements indi cates immediately concerned about effect neighborhood comments present evi dence can include such information other words club wishes good neighbor nuisance public hearings important choose words very carefully Poorlychosen words can rebound speaker very important point remem ber need rehearse selected speakers before get floor want job properly club should identify no six capable people tospeakatthe public meeting people should given topic should limit his/her words topic No wandering off target just because speaker knows needed particular segment presentation much should clearly stated understood before meeting begins important aspect public meeting impact club mem bers create appear especial ly speak vital case speakers possible club members dress wellin shirt tie jacketand unless called upon speak remain silent interrupt meeting way must no rebuttal opposition comments whether truthful incorrect except club speaker task handle part meeting Catcalls laughing back bench comments etc bad manners bad policy cause Let chosen speakers speak clean-up speaker should speak little longer others must very capable type person can adjust his/her presentation last minute He/she needs able include some rebuttal comments preferably fac tually based counter wild accusations opposition earlier speakers should limited two minutes final speaker may need up five minutes his/her clean-up talk can say lot two minutes some people will find impossible speak five minutes Choose people well best have club job properly will need less seven teen minutes make good case forestall actions could remove flying privileges whatever public private field under discussion should recognize going involved selling job front people may very strongly opposed model-flying operations easy task speakers cannot maintain cool under questioning nervous about speaking feet front hostile audience have wrong speakers Get others Back up speakers documentation Talk AMA about printed materials can justify sport show what other com munities provide show what type people sport demonstrate value sport recreational educational medium AMA has wide selec tion printed brochures can help impress case favorably local councilors trustees reasons belonging national associa tion services provide course best course action local flying field good con siderate neighbor Put yourself posi tion local resident couldnt care less about model aircraft try imagine sitting backyard day try ing get some peace quiet can hear model aircraft engines dron ing nearby Try understand worried father mother fear plane may cause harm kids dismiss attitudes because real may have best counter open meeting front real live support People gain courage num bersespecially numbers include strong supporters Look much better comedian performs audience laughing jokes So put nutshell face problem contact AMA see what advice documentation can provide Have facts lined up well back ground information AMA people can have big picture Afterwards prepare own case individual speakers special topics noise safety skills educational values etc rehearse Get documentation together make indi vidual folders councilmen/ trustees board club supporters will attend meeting must told dress well conservatively will make much favorable impression shirt tie jacket clean-shoe appearance will jeans dirty T-shirts anything wrong casual dress right place right time public meeting neither Most important selected speakers should speak want others spoil flow information want positive story interrupted speakers must ready go preferContinued page 107 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator oyce riagers omptroIIer useleJackaon S Competition Services Dlrectoi- Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Managen Vince MankowaldO Special Services Diractor Carl Marqney@ Memberahip Directon Carol Morbid S Special Events Directon Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Diracton Geoff Styles 0 Technical Diracton Bob underwood @ Administrative Cocfdlnston Bob voislaveke Publications Directon Carl R Wheeleye General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 100 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr on VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice PresldentsEscI 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 Sound h Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound Nationals wide-scale measurement sound levels made first time since Academy has involved sound model aeronautics hundred percent cover age year however sufficient give committee some basic informa tion course chart future looks levels being gen erated today does begin see difficulties enter flying-site retention As travels around country looking sound question fliers like tothink other fellow causingthe difficulties Since fact great majority Academy members involved Radio Control flying need look some detail As true majorityare Radio Control also true competition does leave us appears large percentage so-called Sunday fliers emulate Radio Control aerobatic flier what way Eventually seems go higher power faster aircraftafter get out trainer category brings regime high rpm engine prop combinations thing aircraft now range out excess third mile turnarounds does leave vulnerable complaints now operate aircraft get up values much 105-110 dBA three meters operate cases well outside boundaries flying site What means sound footprint getting trouble Does sound measuring Nats con firm Yes certainly does example let us take Radio Control Aero batics event greatest footprint Nats anywhere else except some Scale fliers will also examine category Sound level measured flight Radio Control aerobatics except line person taking readings does see value endeavor can imagine such attitude data line thus invalid because some obviously incorrect brings question location So long ignored set remaining data valid meters set up eliminate much interference possible no within three meters sound level microphone planes set same mark carefully measured accord ance FAI standard Once re sulting figures compiled some usable form great deal can learned generalities can studied time range dBA levels RC Aerobatics runs way 89 108 Stop consider figures realize wide span sound levels talking about 108 3 meters twice loud readings per mitted earlier meter must understand much country have liberty operating sort level Since stage planes operating down 9 dB FAI standard becomes obvious little reason anyone operating above FAI standard question really becomes whether should adopt some lower value future Nationals thence other competitions RC Aerobatics Since Aerobatics RC Scale aircraftwith largest sound footprint need take very hard look time Photo number shows setup RC Aerobatics Judge Don Peck H untsville AL doing honors microphone mounted underneath tripod center post correct height located three meters aircraft per FAI standard setup used keeps away microphone other disturbances other judges Meek Stallings left Ivan Tarbert right Scale fares no better RC Aerobatics As matter fact could said some ways Scale problem Scale aircraft running upwards 106 dBAatthree meters finding thatthis wide variety engines ranging 60s90s newer very large twostroke engines such big Super Tigres large four-stroke engines big gasoline engines also away up high dB levels major reason appears Scale flier/builder does want anything sticking out aircraft will detract exact scale appearance true order get efficient muffling probably has have rather exotic interior installation have something sticking out Scale flier tends use awful lot sky addition using about much Aerobatics along flight path Scale flier does also fly out lot further front flight line other words footprint may larger Aerobatics uncommon see Scale aircraft being flown muf fling installed engine Others use devices fact nothing exhaust extensions useful getting exhaust away aircraft nothing Some seem actually amplify sound great deal needs done area both cases talking about minority fliers particu lar tend noticeable lot gather contest few club sites really flying further out nor louder other club fliers however pos sible get sound levels down classes great amount progress will have made As stated earlier Sunday fliers emulate competition flier Competi tion much development work done What about other categories modeling Free Flight has some real terrors guess advantage folks have forced operate Free Flight needs lot open area means usually operating very close proximity neighbors might com plain relatively close need cautious high-winding smaller engines tend annoying fairly low d B levels larger engines get way want figure Class D Free Flight example read 120 dBA three meters such aircraft aircraft shown photo number two Now need understand that level going suffer discomfort pain hearing loss protect yourself Balls cotton ears will suffice flier particular aircraft well aware facthe wearing muffs poor unfortunate timer Pylon racing another very loud segment sport does have footprint RC Aerobatics Scale perhaps annoying couple reasons acceptable average field dBA level three meters runs high 118 Again painful damaging exposed lengthy periods engines turning extremely high revs means fre quency away up range comes annoying people Can changed would think might ways reduce dB levels per haps future means getting frequency down Remember being done Aerobatics going higher pitch props lower revs Can done racing crowd will have look things FAI looking sound level reductions category RC Pylon Control Line categories span very broad spectrum sound levels study themselves difficult cap ture some contest speed models started needled off wink have catch motion outside circle means outside barrier also safety reasons Speed does generate highest dB level would suppose Dynajet models would loudest Formula 40 higher Next issue will details Control Line sound Because confined spaces CL fliers use sound critical matter today Much correspondence beginning come quotes will appearing testing being done results forthcoming Nationals take big chunk time has made up somehow watch pages November1986 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting August 1 1986 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VPIV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Lee Webster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VI Pete Waters North ville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy National Aeronautic Association Present Academys staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Vince Mankowski NATS General Manager Guests AVPs District 8 Dannie Ball Larry Sartor AVP District 3 Eva Biddle Winton Buckley Alexander & Alexander Mr Mrs Joe Blanco Ed Warren Lillian Worth copy official minutes may obtained AMA HQ available approx imately November 1 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meeting scheduled October 17 1986 President announced adjourn ment day would occur approximately 530 pm order allow preparation time 50th Anniversary Banquet sched uled 700 pm following subjects moved out prior discussion voted upon show hands approved general consent effective date Motion 2 May 86 minutes $600 cap VP tele phone credit card use shall May 4 1986 Passed14 1 against motion 6 November 85 minutes amended read $85 instead $75 3year membership cost approved out objection NAA representatives travel lodging expenses Council meetings shall paid AMA officer expense budget same other Council member unanimously ap proved Due nature responses pre vious mail vote concerning assistant team manager F3E team invali dated Discussion resulted substantial opposition funding assistant particular world championship Executive Director authorized represent AMA FAI General Confer ence Madrid Spain September 29 receive FAIs Honorary Group Diploma Aeronautics jim McNeill behalf Nominating Committee reported following people would placed ballots 1986 AMA officer election President john Grigg incumbentDon Lowe Travis McGinnis District VP Don Krafft incumbent Cliff Piper District V VP Lee Webster incumbent Harry Sheram District IX VP Travis McGinnis incumbent Dick Crowley Approval Minutes minutes May 3-4 1986 Executive Council meeting approved 14-1 amended meeting prior writ ten amendments II Executive Vice Presidents Report McNeill preambled insurance agenda item discussion describing laymans terms aid graphic presenta tion financial cost aspects AMAs basic liability insurance urged con sideration given AMA self-insuring first five hundred thousand dollars liabili ty purchasing second five hundred thousand Following discussion moved beginning 1987 selfinsurance retention fund SIR placed separate interest-bearing bank account fully transferable drawn upon Comptroller claim related purposes ap proved 9 1258910 ED EVP NAA 5 against 34 6 7 11 III 1987 Insurance Program what direction Council should lead Academy insurance matters 1987 discussed length noting uncer tainty present-day insurance market turmoil highly unfavorable terms coverage availability cost Pros cons AMA self-insuring its risk exposure explored detail Carl Ma roney well Winton Buckley Alex ander & Alexander present answer questions offer explanations various aspects Captive Feasibility Study prepared byA&A Council decided Special Meeting should called greater in-depth deliberation insur ance question interim following items unanimously approved ac tion HQ staff get firm quotes cost three-month extension present 86 policy b initiate immediate investigation fronting company possi bilities c begin immediate investigation cost rent million dollars d continue investigation acaptive sit uation firm recommendation Alexander & Alexander should start should start should start Council directed subsequent reports above distributed August 29 After meeting President called special meeting held AMA HQ September 13 IV Committee Reports Nats Chairman Clemens noted Steering Committee met day before evaluate performance Lake Charles Nats concluding running very well few problems advised Committee recommends Nats General Managers revision Nats manpower chart Mankowski distributed chart asked Council approve concept President observed Council need approve disapprove vote confidence order Mankowski received Clemens continued reporting several viable Nats sites 1987 Grigg read invitation Lincoln Sky Knights offering host next Nats motion establish timetable next several years approved follows 1987- Lincoln NE 1988- perform investigations unknown sites 1989 Westover MA motion passed 12 2 against 3 8 Note rest meeting District VIII represented proxy Dannie Ball BSafety Chairman McNeill reported safety manual has completed will distributed Council shortly C Special Interest Groups McCollough re ported two organizations have petitioned recognized AMA Special Interest Groups advising meets required criteria Approved unanimously North American Speed Society Control Line Also approved favor except Electric Aeromod eling Association Also discussed time ques tion whether establish Electric power contest board place current Electric Advisory Committee motion create Electric Contest Board ap proved 11 2 against NAA EVP Note action causes Electric Advisory Committee disbanded Because Crispins agenda item concern ing Council members contest boards relates motion discussed did produce motion other type action D Film Projects Concerning Jay Gerbers replacement future AMA film/video pro duction Chairman Byrne reported least seven offers received After discussion Council consensus authorized proceeding negotiations concerning offer National Football League Films E Bylaws President announced john Byrne requested relieved chairmanship Committee ard Crispin later appointed position President distributed draft pro posed new Standing Rules pertaining Article X Impeachment Removal fice later meeting proposal will discussed refined required goal adoption F Sound Chairman Crispin reported excellent sound-measuring program implemented during years Nats continued announcing 1987 Nats Committee may recommend imposing same maximum noise level FAI 100 dB present FAI Sporting Code C Frequency Chairman Waters reported attended some portion recent NATS Frequency Committee meet ing gave synopsis delibera tions See Frequency Committee Re port Appendix H Redistricting Chairman Krafft reported result study present AMA district structure has concluded Continued page 109 102 Model Aviation NatsVersion 86 fine bunch events too Pattern Pylon started Saturday provide enough time end next week could fit anniversary fun fly wasnt much different other Nats except stories differ ent year what makes Nats Week much fun Sure competition events what draw people anecdotes far away can things remem ber neat things like Free Flight engine shutoff timer didnt Like watch ing Sal Taibi slosh way back officials tent after trying success retrieve model chest-deep water separating main runway taxi ramp areas Like watching several peo ple extracted wet towels ice buckets dripped water over themselves stay cool 76 Official events held sway through week Saturday thru Friday over 725 contestants vying awards sup ported over 150 mechanics Control Line precision aerobatics used last Sat urday fly-off determine win ner Jim Walker cup problems norm Nats Helicopterfolks problem interference planned site through gracious offering LARKS field events moved out very much delay flying just 3 hours later originally planned originally-planned site Control Line Combat soggy mess due rains week before Again quick relocation planned back-up site quite near Nats headquarters building air Several events held dinners during week both present awards discuss problems theirevents AMA required bylaws held annual membership meeting Wednesday ing Civic Arena As usual turnout less would have hoped being 43 present plus several members AMA Executive Council President Executive Director VPs Dis tricts 1 3 4 7 8 9 main subject floor dealt reasons relatively small turnout Indoor events can explained basically result changing site Indoor finalizing decision until just shortly before Nats However defense situation should known made attempt get preferred site delaying final decision until ave nue exhausted agree result what us wanted site suitable event barely did have other discussions annual meeting regarding possibility obtaining permanent flying site brief report sound measurement data being gathered several events future possibility changing some AMA district lines possibilities obtaining spon sorship Nats RC frequency commit tee activities some other lesser con cerns annual membership meeting ad journed shortly after 9 pm some fun too arrived Soaring site first day event greeted event director insisted put up first flight kind opening ceremony thing contestants obviously could have faculties loaned sail plane forthis flight Darn thing used asingle stick transmitter launched plane must have hit elevator trim full up durn thing popped off line about 50 feet up obliged complete loop land shortest flight day greatest distance away spot landing circle very next day Combat circles talking event director let slip although flown Control Line never flown Combat ship did Twenty minutes later standing middle circles set lines firmly clenched hand Horrors What does AMA Presi dent say guy after smashes up ship looks brand new As engine came life could think people along rope barrier about have biggest laugh stay Nats Well sir last saw Combat ship still piece resting quietly ground come rest after tank ran dryAnd AMA never dizzy President its history flew ship thanks frequent relief event director managed few loops eights other strange things Fun Wow Workers Workers Thursday evening AMA took over local restaurant Catfish Connection pro vide party volunteers willingly give time contest ants Nats can fly enter tained local dance group did bunch clogging square dance rou tines enjoyment great food choice 4 different dishes superb See folks does pay work Nats money definitely thanks get contestants families Friday Friday day Executive Council get down some serious busi ness Academy 8 am VPs got together officer candidate nomi nation meeting year mem bers make nominations choice various offices up election later year nomination committee con sisting VPs convene consider nominees qualifications office membership has nominated him Since ballot limited maximum three per office committee can have frightful time sorting out best qualified people year fairly simple decide candidates office Districts 15 9 no three nominees office However office presi dent quite bit difficult seven 7 nominees being member nominating committee have no knowledge delibera tions went however final selections named ballot John C Grigg incumbent Don Lowe presently Orlando Florida area Travis Mc Ginnis presently VP district 9 candidate reelection office VP district Fifteen minutes after nominating committee meeting ended convened full Executive Council deliberate issues brought before us usual marathon sessions directed meeting end last action item being discussed 530 pm thissothatwewould haveanopportunityto clean up ready AMA 50th Anniversary Birthday Party scheduled start 730 pm wont go detail Council meeting full synopsis should elsewhere issue Happy Birthday AMA could have proud stood before august crowd modelers Friday evening AMA 50th Anniversary Party see people audience such Vic Joe Stanzel George Aldrich Big Art Adamisin many others Truly humbling company head table rather impressive wellWalt Good past president John Worth past president Maynard Hill past president John Patton past president Johnny Clemens past pre sident Earl Witt past president entire room virtual Whos AMA handed letter just prior Anniversary dinner rather have read am including read addressed certainly meant addressed Dear AMA modelers Australia wish AMA Modelers United States America success 50th Anniversary Nats Louisiana year hope have many Nats have fond memories visit 49th year Nats last year warm welcome extended other Australians also extend cordial invitation visit Australian events time Australia Sincerely David Axon President MAAA Thank very much David extend members MAAA invitation return shores compete events anytime yours will welcome November1986 103 Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Candidates Campaign Statements Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA asks write vote office President Academy Model Aero nautics choose run office number reasons individual consider doing per sonal reason have dedication serve membership Academy have involved affairs model aeronautics years culminating election office Vice President District IV have served position over two years became Vice Presi dent District IV promised very active VP making effort visible communicate work diligently sist members district Any member Executive Council needs balance needs own district needs entire mem bership Academy have attempted always elected office President would expend energy satisfy requirements office Academy living growing entity Consider today few short years have grown point now will number about 113000 1986 present rate will top 200000 1991 Executive Council Head quarters staff have increasingly difficult task ahead operate growing organi zation As numbers increase requirements membership services need advancements technology meet demands space radio spectrum increasing awareness need flying sites Academy needs work closelywith industryto solve problems marketing con trol frequencies develop better cooperation civic organizations local state federal agencies can support increasing numbers withoutthe full active support of agen cies Without place fly have nothing other things affect us need constant work control problems noise rules competition relate membership large some challenges major task confronting us now some time future setting policy deal ever increasing cost liability insurance will take major part Presidents time needs balance between cost income hope playinga leading role challenge bringing Academy tremendous growth period making possible support ever growing membership seek office other candidates sure offer myself because thinkthat provide best alternative bringing gether over next few years Acad emy needs leader can mold factions together Write Howard Cris pin ballot Chuck Foreman Ashland VA 1986 year elect AMAs President crucial decision will have vital impact AMAs future President point man must bestrong capable decisive know ledgeable must care about AMA Chuck Foreman manstrong ca pable decisive knowledgeable does care about AMA has worked committees covering subjects ranging flying sites insur ance club officer patches special proj ects by-laws procedures toAir ShowTeams highly respected among model ing peers familiar face Nats donating time well equipment maintain operate communica tion system Chuck dynamic business man esteemed member com munity successfully builtabusiness corporation annual sales near size AMAs budget construction National Center Aeromodeling realization dreams people Chuck driving force getting project under way found land Reston VA Center built AMA proud its building property value increase already proves wisdom Academy ownership Initially though took courage conviction undertake such project Howard Crispin current District 4 Vice President wrote part letter Nominating Committee Academy today has become large corporation has need President has understanding methods business same time must able deal problems arise very nature Academy knowledge items well ability fully comprehend dealing multi-million-dol lar budgets imperative working headquarters staff running func tional corporation Chuck because nature com pany has background knowledge ability perform tasks necessaryto give members type President needed guide affairs Executive Council Academy through end 1980s Chucks past service Council places him unique position know ing functions operation ganization well having business acumen lead AMA needs new leadership grow move ahead Chuck Foreman can provide business-oriented leadership des perately need Lets give him chance use AMA Write Chucks name ballot write-in candidate Vote Chuck Foreman AMA President Note As approved AMA President campaign space offered nominated whether accepted Nominating Committee listing ballot john Grigg Lockport NY incumbent need vote nearly six years have president want continue next three years office have growing vibrant effective Acad emy under leadership have ex panded 79000 over 112000 mem bers during years President need continue growth Dave Brown once wrote column want lion leading sheep sheep leading lions am lion am positive forward looking thinking leader succumbs pres sures minority interest opposes will majority Jim McNeill has said John Grigg best President AMA has ever should President forever dont agree Jim last bit feel have represented AMA member ship well better AMA Presidents preceded want vote have made mistakes during terms President have learned current situations such insurance crisis time begin education new President has suggested donate mortgage reduction fund dollar vote cast election sure would like able am just working guy like majority cannot afford kind money Sure wish could donation would make nice deduction income taxes Vote future must continue emphasize need acquiring keep ing flying sites singularly important item lets us enjoy sport must fight minimize impact rising insurance costs insurance have no flying sites must plan future reflecting past successes failures AMA must keep AMA member inter ested responsive organization remem bering membership provides power things must support model aviation AMA headquarters elected officers volunteer officers rather average member important scheme things must remain Please vote John Grigg •9 AMA Officers Waiting •To Hear 0 Effective communication two-ways Ostreet AMAs non-paid volunteer offi-O 0 cers doing utmost make AMA@ Ithe kind organization memberse Iwish thoughts con-i Itained pages month buti yours arent apt known unless i writeto AMA vice-president e rict representative 5 5 associate vice-president area 5 Complete communications linkj write 104 Model Aviation National President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL have over 50 years modeling experience cluding Free Flight Control Line Radio Control recent years have concentrated Radio Control have written columns several model magazines over years currently am writing Flying Lowe column RCM Ohio served two terms VP District Ill AMA Council An international modeling perspective has gained through serving team manager technical goodwill exchanges Full-scale flying experience acquired through serving USAF WW II & Korean conflict am retired reserve officer hold commercial single multi-engine pilots license As civilian engineer spent 33 years R & D programs Air Force concentrat ing propulsion advanced systems plan ningand RPV development managed both personnel multi-million dollar projects Currently am semi-retired indepen dent engineering consultant RPVs Position Statement Since view model ing activity enjoyed would like work toward end promoting harmony within fraternity Although have strong interest com petition feel national modeling program must include proper balance sport competition activities feel com petition leads development stim ulus ever better modeling Without com petition would have advances technology Competition also facet modeling enjoyed wish must careful however rec ognize backbone modeling sport Sunday flier Nothing crucial average flierthan having nice place fly Council supported addition flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters AMA insurance program probably key phenomenal growth Academy Today almost club requires AMA membership primarily insur ance coverage program must main tained strengthened must keepaproper perspective atthe national level money man power spent much spend competition activities versus basic mem ber services What can provide basic needs flying sites frequency signments noise abatement etc feel basic needs must have atten tion Noise abatement must addressed general modeling problem seems ridiculous have noise requirement FAI event have apply across board enforced AMA com petition worse lack effec tive program sponsor encourage noise reduction local levelwhere really counts Enforcing noise standards competition will alert rest model ing community its advantages Id appreciate support trust will have opportunity represent President Academy Model Aeronautics Travis McGinnis Arvada Co Life Member Academy Model Aeronautics has enjoyed several years productive growth Well planned positive activities have made AMA largest strongest aviation sporting organization world Travis McGinnis has served years District Vice-President has chaired served important com mittees during period dynamic ex pansion commitment effort time expertise has invaluable key committeesScholarship Headquar ters Review Long Range Planning Financial Advisory Goldberg Vital People Board Nats Steering Executive Director Search Re Districting addition duties handled connection AMA committees Travis has long term member FAI/CIAM Education Information Committee thereby serving United States interests Internation al Committee goal has always improve services AMA membership goal has backed up years experience phases hobby/sport dating back pre-teen years As modeler has engaged categories competition As judge has worked RC Scale Pattern contests locally national ly internationally experiences have given Travis wide appreciation needs both modeler national organization keen exponent youth involvement professional life educator administrator has shown him model aviation young people combine de velop good citizenship qualities Travis knows future development AMA expansion sport depend todays young people efforts provide AMA needs leadership AMA needs person vision can create co operative atmosphere Executive Council members can work plan AMA needs creative policies experiences Travis has gathered during life modeler Executive Council Mem ber qualify him forthechallengeoftheAMA Presidency welcomes rare opportunity serve AMA members President respectfully solicits support vote District Candidate Statements Page 106 John Worth Fairfax VA elect will have write name election ballot will mailed October should Consider following candidacy office President came surprise just did 1962 nominated same position equally surprise get elected 1963 hired executive director 1964 nomination came time unsolicited initial reaction dismiss Others however urged give serious consideration have done after much reflection think its im portant know AMA needs better organized operate democratically response volunteer groups Council Committees Contest Boards etc rather response president executive director committee chairman other single person authority regard bylaws seriously inadequate lot authority available president limits authority well defined AMA should vulnerable personalities individuals think better role top elected officer Chair man Board leading AMA Execu tive Council toward ends elected vice-presidents deem important policy matters dealing much problems resulting actions decisions various individuals meantime unusual person serve both executive director president would case get elected other organizations Na tional Aeronautic Assn Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Experimental Aircraft Assn Nothing bylaws prevents combi nation elected would immediately seek bylaws change establish posi tion Chairman Council high est elected position AMA also abolish position Executive Director favor President under contract AMA thus responsive direction elected Council members changes accomplished someone else would elected Chairman position would seek renewal current contract title President Until bylaws can changed would operate response Councils wishes would exercise eitherof votes pro vided dual role election would initially produce am seeking extra power PresidentI seek diminish general before taking action Pres dent would first seek opinions qualified subject already charged responsibility virtue elected appointed positions would commit AMA decisions purely own might have authority Again didnt seek nomination came lam responding byofferingwhatl think best AMAan organization less subject influence individual except may agreement groups already established serve AMA agree write name ballot Its way can elected Write John Worth November1986 105 Candidates Campaign Statements Vice President District 1 Vice President District 5 Vice President District 9 Don Krafft Duxbury MA incumbent am presently serving District Vice President would like recount some things have done past year half Vice-President plans have future havespentaconsiderableamountof time attending contests club meetings auc tions shows gather information give modelers chance talkto repre sentative plan continue future have tried represent modelers fairly two District meetings held 1985 Nationals other Maine Expo 1986 plan having District meetings District newsletter sent clubs need warrants fairly comprehensive radio bro chure mailed clubs District also planning underway Model Avia tion Day held November 9 1986 have attended Council meetings since being office have abstained voting issues brought before Ex ecutive Council have served Nats Steering Committee am presently chairman redistricting committee have beenamemberoftheAMAforover30 years am life member have contest director pattern contests past five years have served CD other events sincerely ask vote please take few minutes complete ballot mail Thank support Cliff Piper should familiar name Hopefully can once again represent New England modelers continued success AMA Financial responsibility Ju nior participation continued suc cess among goals must put stop Council in-fighting suits countersuits ego trips continue propose accomplish putting some logic back Council also put enjoyment back sport must get Back Basics needyourvoteforthisto beaccomplished During 50 years modeling have helped build AMA helped Nats starting 1964 served VP 14 yearsduring leaner years aware ness continuing problems needs keen have kept abreast current needs problems feel mem bership best served someone talks Yankee can deal applaud present members Council appointees look forward once again working fine people position Safety Engineer/Insurance Loss Control Officer major corporation over six years has made able deal soaring insurance costs safety issues noise other threats job will allow travel throughout New England visit solicit inputs Please vote Cliff Piper District 1 VP Harry M Sheram Oneonia AL have member Academy Model Aero nautics 15 years leader member 10 years member Birmingham Aero Mod elers Association holding various offices 12 years member Bama Flyers Air Show Team 9 years Associate VPAla bama DistrictVfor9 years lam schooled accounting business administration have 17 years experience Field Under writer-Engineer casualty insurance field will retire May 1987 fly remote controlled aircraft am extremely inter ested phases miniature aircraft pledge full support representing Vice President District V Academy Model Aeronautics welcome confidence vote Lee Webster Manchester TN incumbent have active model airplane hobby AMA activities since high school active Pal Aero clubs As charter member Coffee Airfoiler club wife Molly have CDed FF RC contests past 27 years Scale Contest Board 8 years have continuing inter est Free Flight current interests lie Radio Control activities especially Gli der Old-Timer Scale AMA service organization over 11000 members District S among largest United States group size means lot work Being retired engineering manager have time work talent organize efficiently carry out duties office As yourelected Vice President will represent regular special Council meeting will travel district often can visiting various clubs organizations activi ties current Associate VPs Contest Board Members excellent team intend keep functioning AMA has services designed help local level intent make services readily available district will use ModelAviation Maga zine inform activities newsletter will also used provide formation communication District Clubs Officials no substitute communication GET WITH IT part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member RT Dick Crowley Aurora CO AMA Leader Member494 am presently past five years Associate VP sprawling district have able repre sent district functions club meetings competitive events rep resent district Executive Council meetings As lifelong modeler aspects sport am presently very active in door power free flight soaring teach school program modeling have de veloped 10-part flight proficiency program power fliers newcomers pattern works greatlet know inter ested served almost four years total President National Soaring Society special interest group soaring AMA magazine editor am presently active Secretary/Treasurer elected VP items will work priorities 1 Flying site de velopmentand create methods better educate everyone keep sites 2 Assist groups forming new sanctioned clubs 3 Work closer young people develop next years fliers 4 As contest director am sympathetic needs competitorand rules pro cedures need revamping 5 mainly serve positive voice AMA want work flying needs District Vice President can work together accomplish goals Please give yourvote three years positive progressThanks Good Flying Travis McGinnis Arvada CO incumbent Life Member AMA Members have sup ported Travis District VP since 1980 support indicates appreciation efforts made represent members district Background CD Coordinator Assoc VP VP qualify him district leader ship spends countless hours serving needs District 9 enjoys outcomes work participates Council meetings viewing overall AMA needs patient consideration votes sensible poli cies serve membership believes future modeling depends officers listening input members clubs exposure operations needs AMA Hq has given him understanding Hq needs Visits have provided him insight needed create policies neces sary gain optimum effort Hq staff permit give best level service members Past commitment willingness serve again speak interest Travis has AMAs future support soli cited Travis can continue serve District 9 Notice Travis name also appears ballot AMA President aware may vote him both posi tions vote way will assure will continue work behalf AMA Council 106 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nancy Mitchell Editor Sacrat Newsletter California Southern Ala meda Co RC writes Enclosed snap daughter Jennifer has leg braces shoes attached peddles tricycle can pull around loves Modelingmeansagreatdealtoourfamily Jennifer can born defective over come handicap grow up happily cant grown men running AMA settle differences lie happily gether below Jennifer standing herself almost 4 Michael Graham Syracuse Thun derbirds Aero Radio Society New York writes took poll flying field asking favors permanent Nats site favor5 opposed2 answers qualified Everyone mentioned paying off mortgage first either centrally located two cites coast modelers Thank Michael won FAI Power FF 1986 Nats picture below gentleman middle Mr Bob Sifleet Americas top Free Flighters left AMA President John Grigghand ing him free K&B Cox Olympic 15 engine winning event Mc Neill Cup Perpetual event perJames Barnes treasurer Hill County RC Austin TX mailed $10 own money last apply mort gage writes toy airplane spirits us year 86 Air-Show planned provide AMA 1/2 profits its building mortgage expected realize least $200 profit rained out lost $3395 means owe us $1698 kidding try make profits spectators contestants Maybe next year spirits will us Thanks anyway James.. James Barnes sent secret picture show 1/4 scale planes driven/flown Austin TX simply place airplane position off fly car dont know such technique would work Alabama its worth try Past Presidents Recommend Change Presidential Elections following message received Council Past AMA Presidents unanimous opinion Past Presidents AMA extremely long tenure single individual elected part-time President Academy results less ef fective leadership slower progress would occur new individual crea tive ideas drive elected three years some instances gifted dedicated President may well two 3-year terms surely after 6 years its time new blood stream organization An incumbent after two terms likely develop divisiveness dic tatorial attitudes just plain enjoyment niceties office putting kind work could come new enthusiastic President Accordingly recommend Council Bylaws Academy changed read term office President will three years maximum number consecutive terms individual will two total six years same individual could again nomi nated elected after lapse term Irwin OhlssonAMA No 4 Frank BusheyAMA No 8 Keith Storey AMA No 9 Claude McColloughAMA No 10 Walt GoodAMA No 11 Pete SotichAMA No 12 John WorthAMA No 13 Maynard HillAMA No 14 Cliff WeirickAMA No 16 John PattonAMA No 17 John ClemensAMA No 18 Earl WittAMA No 19 Flying SitesConf pg 100 ably seated together final speaker should present summary documentation packages Plan plan plan job well will pleasantlysurprised much better can job pre paration November 1986 107 Meet two Americas best Contest Directors really left Lee Webster Manchester TN Lee has CDing Free Flight contests 25 know Molly helps him time its husband wife team husband wife team hard beat What misses other catches gentleman middle Tommy McLaughlan Pensacola FL US Navy helicopterfield photo Tommy telling somebodywhatto whereto go As usual has justcompleted 28th consecutive year CDing Fiesta Five Flags meet Free Flighters come over Eastern US attend affair Navy trusts Tommy orthey wouldnt let him use active field close down fortwo days gentleman right unidentified sees contacts mel will gladlyintroduceyou him Lee bythe way isyour newAMA DistrictV Vice President way chewing blade grass doesnt look too worried about son right Sandy Frank CDed affair Grateful acknowledgements Johnny Brodbeck Sr Bill Bev Wisniewski providing delivering prize engine Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Politics Nats.. funny thing happened just before leav ing Nats got nominated AMA Presidency initial reaction laugh off idea dismiss friends co-workers said should think seriously about So did some interesting possibilities came mind Wouldnt nice thought would no differences opinion tween president executive direc tor two positions would entirely compatible going same direc tionAMA could have single instead dual leadership AMA could save $1 5000 over three-year presi dential term based recent history actual expenses position everyone agreed Some feared person hold both positions simultaneoulsyone paid unpaid would conflict interest putting too much power hands person argued otherwise noting intent subordinate position presidency Executive Council AMAs board directors just now true executive director position will ing give up both votes positions avoid semblance powerseeking told elected presidency position executive director would terminated general became obvious concept person serving both positions acceptable some people though normal situation other major aviation organizations such National Aeronautic Association NAA Aircraft Owners Pilots Association Ac PA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA also prestigiousAmerican Society Association Executives ASAE Regardless situation made moot AMA Nominating Committee decided others should ballot coming election Ap parently five committee willing give concept try outnumbered So intriguing idea lasted would have interesting see voting membership large would have willing support Food thought eight de clared candidates AMAs top elected position dropped out seven considered officially ballot before narrowing down three required AMA bylaws least six candidates current former executive council members willing seek change rather go status quo lots com petition compared former years subject got lot attention Nats lot distortions what about record viewpoint lfyouwantto knowmoreaskyourdistrict VP about ithe nominating committee Dale Root Northern Californias Radio Control pioneer Dale Root lost long fight cancer June 14 1986 Dale began fifty-year modeling career Illinois during late 1930s moved California 1941 opened Hobby Hut Oakland 1946 Roots Hobby Hut became San Fran cisco BayArea supply information cen ter U-Control Railroaders Free Flight RC Back SOs installed Aerotrol single channel Comet Clip per proceeded astonish flying buddies successful Radio Con trolled flights ignited areas RC boom followed 1950 Dale others founded East Bay Radio Controllers grew ra pidly become third largest RC Club country Dale innovative designed Little Freq 1953 shoulder-wing air plane using single channel operate rudder elevator throttle system called Mickey Mouse As cender another extremely successful de sign kitted Dale 1957 flown extensively throughout country Low Ender Rootang series followed along pneumatic retracts flaps spoil ers smoke systems dive brakes etclong before others considered feasible Dales 3-channel Babcock radio trim mable elevator made him first spins outside loops early As cender series pioneering other efforts led nomination AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Dale now among legends model ing history earned wings SnyopsisAMA Annual Open Meeting July 30 1986 Lake Charles LA President John Grigg called meeting order 8 pm J Worth D Krafft H Crispin J Clemens P Waters D Brown T McGinnis 43 regular AMA members present introduced Executive Council members recounted various events past year including 1985 Nats RC Pylon World Championships Chicopee MA also noted problems obtaining insurance coverage describ ed firstAMA flying site seminarthis year District 10 Grigg emphasized need greater efforts concerning getting keeping flying sites increasing self-insurance necessary trend support flying site efforts current Si 50000 fund supplemented $239000 additional cost insurance provide $850000 umbrella coverage above self-insured fund possibility higher cost coverage club activities noted Executive Director due non-flying risk factors District 8 VP Clemens welcomed tendees AMA District Host Nationals advised Nats manage ment contracted 1500 pounds ice support field activities also noted misconceptions misunderstandings concerning RC frequencies advised AMA Frequency Committee meeting Nats handle problems District 7 VP Waters talked about con fusion concerning AMAs interest secur ing permanent flying site advised interest toward site aviation interests just models goal being find site might always available should other Nats and/or World Championship locations available District 9 VP McGinnis praised efforts Les Mary Hard puttingout daily Nats News noted News asking feedback help Nats Steer ing Committee future planning District 4 VP Crispin also Chairman AMAs Sound Committee described what has doing Nats gather sound noise data educate contestants concerning typical noise situations various events District 1 VP Krafft noted committees current efforts investigating changes AMAs district boundaries no conclu sions yet Bob lsaacs District 8 spoke about Free Flight problems discussion pro con concerning trophy policy Costs noted sponsors covering less half cost Lack Indoor entries discussed noting related changed schedules Bob Hatschek re sponded subject noting general decline Indoor interest Tony Becker former Nats Indoor CD noted negative attitude aimed hierarchy regard en couraging youngsters yet praised AMAs delta dart effort Niagara Falls National Indoor contest Problems obtaining Indoor site year noted resulting late switch Civic Center site pre ferred site available Model Aviation magazine discussion ficer column length vs other types ma terials discussed noting adding officer text did really hurt other material content Continued page 117 108 Model Aviation Nats officials year got participate 50th Anniversary Fun-Fly Lake Charles LA Shown L-R Ed Warren Dallas helping John Worth prepare Bill Win ters original eiectrlc-powered Le Crate modei plans pubilehed July 84 Model Aviation model flown ten times achieving flights 9 minutes 2 15 min utes 2 22 minutes 1 Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island eirt DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Cheodler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townoend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SO Essex JcO VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High SO PlymouOh NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstono Mills MA 02848 GLASTONBUR Y MODELERS Glastonbury Aero Modelers Club chartered anAMA club 1973 basis club however goes back late 1960s An all-modeling group formed students town recreation depart ments model building classes Two instruc tors taught Saturday morning classes George Armstead Don Lenif After Don moved Michigan George continued classes found flying sessions re quired additional help Local modelers formed group called Gas tonbury Modelers comprised Free Flighters Control Line fliers Rocket fliers 1973 Free Flight group became Gastonbury Aero Modelers about 130 members present club has two three indoor meets per year plus two outdoor Rubber meets per year model club logo 1/16 Square beginners design Don Lenif used building classes club officers President Ed Novak Vice President Bob Davis Secretary/Treas urer Gil Belanger Newsletter Editor Mark Fineman Chairman Board George Armstead Distinguished Service Award George Armstead started modeling 1940s paid supplies selling magazines newspapers taught modeling recreation building classes helped form Gastonbury Modelers 1970 George has secured several flying sites Gastonbury area use modelers also secured permission use Westover AFB model use 1975 Since several contests per year held Westover along Nats 1983 1985 SAM Champion ships 1982 1986 above very brief summary Much could mentioned about modeling career also activities community award presented SAM Awards Banquet Sunday July 6 1986 Society Antique Modelers Champion ships Westover AFB setting 20th SAM Champs held July 3 4 5 6 30 Free Flight events directed Jack Whittles 11 RC-assisted events directed Joe Beshar George Armstead contest manager 168 contestants can see four busy days flying addition flying fabulous bean feed Thursday evening Friday evening SAM business meeting Saturday Model Engine Collectors Association col lecto Sunday night victory banquet attended four days kept quite busy can imagine busy contestants large thank people worked hard make Champs such large success Thanks HQ Staff June 6 1986 entire staff participated large cleanup operation headquarters building museum contents During three years building has operation con siderable dust has accumulated items has aggravated continuing construction projects strictly volunteer effort done quickly efficiently happily Again Thank EC MeetingCont pg 102 equitable working concept except District 10 has very large membership population behalf majority Committee therefore recommended surveying response following Consideration being given dividing District X two districts follows Divide California two equal parts according population district would consist Northern California Utah Nevada Hawaii Guam other district would Southern California Arizona would done attempt make district nearly equal number members vote question information purposes final action would made Executive Council original motion passed 7 1 24 6 7 9 11 6 against EVP ED 3 5 10 NAAContinued page 110 November 1986 109 Modelers England participated 20th SAM Champs George Doris Armstead iistinguisnea Service Award obtaining use Westover AFB Modelers use Dick snerman L Stan Colson some trophies awarded SAM Champs trophies awaroca psabout 150 Josh Marsh model Long Cabin powered Saito 40 youngest RC flier SAM Champs Beginner Delta Dart launching February 21 9B6 Adult entry feels help beginner build Delta Dart Program sponsored Glastonbury Aero Modeler Photo Tony Faranda Relaxed flierJohn Pond California fly ing Playboy Senior SAM Champs New Jersey 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 Boa 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 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 Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts assured 86 Nats have just re turned reflected results long careful planning has become traditional Nats itself Due magazine lead time efforts com ply current limitations upon length VP reports shall leave professional writers and/or holders high office opportunity filling complete reportorial excursions accorded rank Ditto regarding prestigious rites marking 50th Birthday AMA what done about Lake Charles suggest take opportunity pause reflect upon what wonderful organization have built over years modelers after Builders AMA represents thoroughly-sound struc ture may proud occasion look up ahead put rough air has bit well behind us Let us look ahead wish everyone CAVU Balancing Scales feeling should now consider advisability creating new exclusive event within competition framework pertaining ducted-fan RC Scale model aircraft wish emphasize own idea rather has touted either type Flying-Scale contestant So blame consequences. strikes general way greater opportunities traditional type propeller-driven model earn static points available DF fliers other hand flight capabilities ducted fan machines nature ultra-impressive hence well-endowed inherent ability accumulate signs total acceptance observe such performance interesting note discussions have upon subject both types flier agreed suggested development after having first hesitated briefly evaluate its worthiness feel about idea Welcome Words Top White House Yes Washington DC received word own District 2 club Richmond Model Flying Club Inc like AMA celebrating its 50th Anniver sary year President Reagan congratu lated group warm letter proud reproduce follows am pleased congratulate mem bers Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island mark 50th anni versary sport flying model airplanes popular fascinating expression Americas age old love affair flight club helped pioneer exciting hobby today members helping new comers discover its challenges rewards Thats kind neighborliness makes community much just place live work send best wishes clear skies smooth landings years ahead God bless letter dated May 19 1986 Two months earlier club also honored through issuance joint resolution New York State Senate State Assembly joint session pleased reproduce extent space allotted us editor State New York Legislative Resolution Senate No 484Assembly No 430 Senator Marchi Mr Straniere COMMEMORATING Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York upon occasion its Golden Anniversary WHEREAS nineteen hundred eightysix Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York oldest con tinuously operating model airplane organi zation New York State will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversaiy WHEREAS Through its enterprising dedicated membership Richmond Model Flying Club has advanced model aviation Staten Island WHEREAS Club established nineteen hundred thirty-six limited membership present boasts morethan hundred members including pilots model craftsmen WHEREAS Club fully sanctioned member Academy Model Aero nautics national governing body model airplaning United States WHEREAS Club touts unblemished safety record utilizing National Park Service property uses Gateway National Recreation Area Great Kills Park providing community opportunity observe become part sport model aviation WHEREAS Club members must possess current Adacemy Model Aeronautics Flying license insurance policy Gate way Pilot Pass validated indicate safe competent flying skills now therefore RESOLVED Legislative Body pause its deliberations commemorate Golden Anniversary Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York further RESOLVED copy Resolu tion suitably engrossed transmitted Richmond Model Flying Club ADOPTED IN SENATE ON order theMarch 41986 Senate Thats Spirit Whether indulge consumption spirits booze etc certainly own business imbibe thereafter fly model aircraft becomes AMA aspect everybodys business thus pleased find set forth Suplemental Instructions regarding 1986 Nats following polite yet tough warning Alco holic beverages permitted consumed visibly present flight line pit areas Failure comply may result loss insurance coverage disqualification expulsion No wants kill-joy prohibitionist area liquid refresh ment time place everything George M Myers Books could written about gentleman dedicated Dis trict 2 frequency coordinator occurs shall require much space currently available us moment however must tell have received reports readiness lend talents area RC have sought aid latest tribute Georges capabilities eager ness serve fellowAMAers has come form warm letter have today received Ruth Taylor secretary NJ Pine Barons RC Club Medford NJ expressing thanks AMA Georges having solved certain frequency problems flying site through use frequency monitor letter Ruth has tens share credit excellence newsletter fellow-members Leo Timmermeyer Lee Kitchens Luke Kociuba Barry Wilhite Franklin Wanamaker last certainly least husbandMike Taylor So Melt Mortgage hope meeting success important undertaking fives rolling neighborhood some compliment Joe Beshar District 2 course fine efforts pursuit goals Gear Up Locked EC MeetingCont pg 109 Committee member Peltz District 10 gave minority report stating total dis agreement Chairmans recommenda tion expressed Committee whole discussed aspects possible remedies redistricting issue motion reconsider question approved 9 2356710 EVP NM 4 against ED 14 11 Opposition expressed presenting referendum officers ballot Thus modification motion offered approved question pre sented Leader Members District X 8 2 356910 ED NM 5 against 1 4 7 11 EVP original motion amended passed 10 124 56910 ED EVP NM 3 against 3 7 11 V Committee Appointments Because Grigg asked guidance question whether prerogative President fill vacancies Councilformed committees approved unan imously Council-named com mittees exist Council shall replace vacancies VI Motion/Previous Meeting Moved May86 Council meeting discussed voted upon following lieu free membership contest directors shall receive $10 voucher per day per meet uptotwo days maximum three per year upon HQs receipt contest report NATS world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four Continued page 111 110 Model Aviation Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Olvely 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heitrnan SR i06 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15663 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 think its hot District III during July August should have Nats Lake Charles Its nor mally hot down year hotter normal news reports hottest two week period Lake Charles since 1 948 number District Ill members made trip Nats went no problems can called typical attendance somewhat dis appointing year spite being official 50th Anniversary birthday celebration fact did bring large number notables came primarily 50th anniversary banquet Friday night second Saturday Sunday dedicated 50th Anni versary fun fly good time As Nats wasnt its problems Safety both real perceived subject came up occasionally am going push Safety Directorat future Nats safety problems year real big instances matter opinion voice raised subject safety deserves heard carefully considered Examples brought atten tion FF airplanes landing CL area FF airplanes landing RC area RC airplanes overflying CL area during fun fly Saturday RC airplanes Pattern overflying RC site entrance road general lack emergency equipment such first-aid kits fire extinguishers site some items rela tively mild nature endanger pri marily models equipment some problems serious en danger participants spectators Some problems quick easy fix others involve changes field layout rules conduct participants nearly could avoided least minimized someone concerned solely safety involved site selection process go opera tion contest Come think isnt bad idea contest use Another concern have regarding Nats low participation consider have 110000 plus mem bers its pitiful about 1000 take part Nationals ironic part number has going slowly down ward membership has spiraling upward Over years Nats has slowly dying have simply stood watched happen dying Well thats obviously matter opinion certainly subject different points view think can said compared good old days Navy Nats number significant changes have taken place old days work hangar usually contained Nats HQandthe hobbyshopaswellasrowupon row work tables center activity during Nats During day activity centered flying field people wandering out hangars small repairs major rebuilds just see what going evenings ever work hangars sprang life models everywhere being repaired built mostly discussed bull session going everywhere couldnt find topic being discussed didnt have anything aeromod eling sessions lasted wee hours next morning would commonly see someone catching nap under bench glue dried repair job Remember Ambroid king fast came days hobby shop always open AMA HQ could almost always get answer questions fact tried very hard would get several Contrast todays Nats no work hangar AMAs HQ open 8-5 similar hours hobby shop building shut up alarm system turned at6l Inthe meantime due proliferation events competition starts 700 am ends 800 pm competitor supposed deal AMA just visit Hobby shop does all-important socializing take place Nats prosper need think about create atmosphere exchange ideas techniques important part gathering encouragement reasonably large factor planning event Otherwise fear NATS doomed become large local contest almost events being flown sites ill-suited particular event being flown Anotherfactorinthe shrinkingof Nats competition competition mod els competition special terest groups organize events na tional interest people participate particular facet hobby/sport Examples like US Free Flight Champion ships SAM Champs NMPRA Champs IMAA Fly Byrons Fly etc well-run events sites ideal forthat particu lar event AMA Nationals once act town now has competition specialty groups People can spend limited time money attend events now being given choice times choice specialty event What can about Well first problems can solved applying some thought emphasis during planning operation future Nats second problem however difficult solve fact dont know solve Some have suggested split up Nats provide ideal sites event would make first problem acute concept National convention along Na tional championships seemed out year emphasis 50th Anni versary party convention Will Nats survive hope right now future doesnt look great Nats got spend some time Eva Biddle AVP talked about having Eastern District meeting winter Sounds like great ideato could help effort please contact Eva can set up Saying Month secret suc cess conversation able disagree being disagreeable EC MeetingCont pg 110 days vouchers non-transferable terms effective 1987 seconder withdrew second no other second obtained therefore motion acted upon VIII All-Season Flier Patch Because Council members have come overwhelmed patch requests approved unanimously fu ture All-Season Flier patches shall ob tained clubs AMA Headquarters VIII Officer Columns following approved 12 1 against X thatthe following adopted aStanding Rule toArticle XIII Bylaws Section 2 Whenever sole discretion Executive Director article fea ture report other writing submitted publication official publication AMA deemed constitute whole parta personal attackonanyAMAofficerOr member Executive Director shall have authority temporarily defer publica tion such article feature report other writing refer matter Execu tive Council determination whether publication should occur Publica tion shall occur upon affirmative majority vote Executive Committee Any officer author orthe target article feature report other writ ing submitted publication issue shall entitled participate delibera tions vote whether publication should occur vote may taken mail Council meeting quorum present IX Cap F3B Controversy Approved unanimously October 1986 Modef Aviation magazine last Council member statements subject 1984 F3B Team Selection accepted August Council meet ing last subject considered further X AMA-FAI Bylaws Proposal following bylaw amendment re ferred Bylaws Committee review will come again before assembly later meeting replace Section 3 Article XII Except provided Section 4 AMAs participation international aero modeling activity including AMA FAI Team Selection competition shall under supervision AMA President appointed delegates super vision shall include FAI matters general leadership AMA delegations FAI-CIAM meetings AMA-FAI teams review co ordination AMA-FAI Team Selection Committee operations shall over rule actions committees unless actions accordance AMA Executive Council-approved policies unless overruling action approved bya majority Executive Council members polled regard action Continued page 112 November1986 111 Oslaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robed E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclsaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Home 1-rom Nationals always enjoy Nationalsmeeting friends old new Lake Charles Nationals down Considerably numbers contestants still good weather terrible did rain except Friday during set up Sunday things winding down wind did blow especially hard What wrong weather Although official local tem peratures between 95 98 degrees true readings out expanse concrete something else tem peratures reached high 12 2 very humid did slow things down District IV represented activities have names would like mention some dedi cated individuals Anyone out Free Flight area sure see Tex Hartmangruber Free Flight activity Tex will working helping Seen among con testants Worlds Oldest Modeler Reid H ull Hampton VA flying just about everything Frederick BlomTimonium MD several events Thomas loerger Columbia MD took first Open A-i Towline son Roderick doing same Junior family affair Flying Wakefield Edward Hopper Baltimore MD am sure others know Control Line always big event lasting first day until last some probably never seems end family always hanging Fosters Advance NC Wayne Gale Karyn lot work Wayne Karyn well known circle Karyn took first Senior /2 Speed among other awards Karyn also starts school North Carolina State fall SIC scholarship Bob Dalton Clemmons NC could seen Slow Combat circle Wayne two work together Control Line Also seen Nats former District lVflierfrom North ern Virginia Larry Driskillnow stationed Beale AFB CA Dick Houser down Aerobatics Others Chuck Wood Rockville MD took second Sportsman Pattern David Mertz Potomac MD took fifteenthnot bad just getting Pattern no entrants District IV among 32 flew FAI Pattern look 56 flew Sportsman 67 entered 32 FAIyou get picture awful lot competition other classes Sixteen flew Advanced Pattern total eight Masternone District IV Tyler Stewart Riverdale MD placed eleventh sixteen entered Expert Pattern large entry Patterndown considerably past year interesting note trend towards top class flying FAI Pattern relatively few doing Master Pattern Among Soaring enthusiasts Hol ley Britt Doug Holland North Carolina city Raleigh probably other District IV entries Soaring failed get names Soaring big event over two hundred entries aspect sport continues grow Helicopter about fifty entrants two scale None excellent fliers District IV attended event Pylon racing except Q-500 has much activity area Dave Pearce Michael Langlois Greensboro NC exceptions among 35 en trants Formula Pylon Michael managed garner eighth out field Man hot out h Photo shows Dave retrieving racer Among others deserve mention Robert Rainey Newport News VA hard work various sites week forgotten Headquarters Staff coordinate whole thing take care of paper work get abuse people unhappy about something goes wrong Ill catch names left out Among highlights years Nats Fiftieth Anniversary celebration held Friday evening ban quet Saturday Sunday organizations can have seven former current presidents head table did will remember some themJohn Worth Dr Walt Good John Patton Maynard Hill John Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg few older members AMA found Contraband Room Friday evening you will never realize much missed history Academy high lights event Walt Good flying replica Cuff Any have seen film Pioneers will remember Walt flew Free Flight model 1936 Nats Radio Controlled model 1937 Nats What progress has made model aeronautics since time Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor demonstrated concept fortryingto get entry-level people RC flying other RC activities Control Line flying RCor other way around Anyway Bobs airplane can flown glow engine has new K&B 20 electric Thats starters can flown tricycle landing gear talidragger alterations take just moments make airplane can flown con ventional three-channel Radio Control air craft Control Line aircraft No definitely noft few simple changes plane can flown tether ed RC What tethered RC Well get post some sort will permit single steel cable swivel about center circle case central post made Frank Anderson MAAC Canada attaching aircraft assembly offsetting locking rudder can fly aircraft fashion very much like Control Line except outside circle controlling radio great way teach take off landings potential RC flier simple change can use either glow ignition electric power advantage can small space overflying annoying neighbors Watch Thingamabob An interesting sight took place Free Flight scale area newcomer rubberpowered Free Flight Scale flying very first model ever built category accomplished aero modeler well known other fields enthusiasm joy exhib ited individual flew Grum man Guardian first contest some thing see third try model went out sight after about thirtysix minutes effect boundless flight turned out got flier first event shows always something else us try might garner some success flier certainly has no lack honors especially Radio Con trol Scale model design drawings full-scale aircraft really needed see Dave Platt take first-ever Free Flight Scale competition flight know what modeline can really mean National Geographic Society back doing feature Nats year making movie Photo number two has crew out RC Pattern site EC MeetingCont pg 111 XI Conference Call Voting Because question whether telephone conference should treated regular meeting specifically answer ed rules approved telephone conference considered normal Council meeting same basic majority voting requirement proxy voting allowed 12 1 against 11 XII Legal Counsel Advice Executive Director noted liability other considerations doubt following lawyers recommenda tions can expensive counterpro ductive remedy situation Worth proposed approval policy whereby Continued page 113 11 2 Model Aviation Alabama ida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Los Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phose Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 286 Amory MS 35821 Richard Jackson 2115 Thornlse N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thocker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnis FIelds P0 Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-251 Im insurance Now thats familiar AMA members stated position sure liability insurance good enough reason belonging AMA todays world hard see need high level liability insurance espe cially engaged sport guiding sometimes just watching 5-to 20-lb model speeds above 100 mph enough momentum inflict severe injury death shouldnt average Sunday flier belong AMA other reasons Arent benefits make AMA attractive sport flier well serious contest competitor answer emphatic Yes Lets explore some intangible benefits order fly RC airplane successfully must have govern ment FCC set aside frequencies used others airplanes may safely flown AMA instrumental accomplishing task though complicated sometimes costly under taking reason AMA able get FCCs attention represents very large group people US have need frequency assignment Without representation Sunday flier may find RC model flying would banned urban areas since no safe frequency would available him Probably no equipment would available either since what manufacturer would risk capital designing equipment ques tionable market existed might have limited production run because changing equipment regulations So extra benefit No1 FrequencyAssignment Sport Flier Next about flying sites Some us have gotten used flying old field though always always will whats big deal Well believe everyone thrilled find someone wishes use farm city dump park etc place fly noisy dangerous him model airplane flying site problem becoming major competition land use gets keener hears lost flying sites park bans against model flying proposed municipality state banning model aircraft flying national organiza tion clout members heard needed help local club organizations convince people control land responsible safety minded sportsmen citizens have rights need thing Sunday flier isnt associated local club cases benefiting flying site arrangements some local club has gen erated least asked support club Sunday flier has aversion being asked help field maintenance doesnt want belong club least should obtain AMA membership liability insurance reasons expected fly according AMA safety rules respect follow rules laid down organization man ages flying site Benefit No 2 isA Place Fly Now lots us model fliers tend loners ourthingwithout much interaction general public public doesnt know much about model airplaning general Sunday flier have chance fly creation shaping publics opinion worth sport paramount impor tance Again benefit gained strong AMA organization Again function largely accomplished local clubs However AMA can does provide much information train ing needed ensure good local showing AMA Benefit No 3 Public Support Sport Sunday flier benefits another subtle way stable well- supported sport large recognized following provides market attract entrepreneurs expect able make money provid ing equipment supplies group means better cheaper radios bet ter economical engines advanced kit designs wide variety supporting material such covering material fuels hookup hardware etc means Sunday flier has reaped major benefit improves increases hobby enjoyment AMA provides evidence market through its large membership its magazine its contest schedules both national international AMA Benefit No 4 Advanced Equipment Development Howaboutthe Sundayflierwhowouldnt caught dead flying RC gadgets Free Flighter Control Line flier Peanut Scale man Indoor flier Well above still applies Look new materials available builderscovering materials glues carbon fibers plastics mention few Most items wouldnt have come about market market wouldnt exist withouta strong recognized modeling body Again large organization like AMA helps make market visible Flying sites needed just much types models RC flying fact problem often harder solve case Free Flight advocate Convincing school ficials should allow use gym fly microfilm models Peanut Scale far being automatic Indoor flier will tell Again AMA can does help tune organi zation way get tune through AMA membership Benefit No 5Exposure Facets Hobby Its harder define intangible benefits beginner sunday flier accrue association other model builders However Ill try Ive no ticed enjoyment hobby increases immensely have flying buddy fact have no go flying interest falls off drastically Perhaps everyone has characteristic Ive observed trait modelers over past 50 years believe its pretty universal thing Its just nice show off glide ratioofyournewsailplanetosomeone can appreciate what have accom plished Without people aspect modeling believe hobby would soon lose interest attention fact thats biggest problem beginner programs addition exposure technical side model airplanes beginner needs support friendship established model builders AMA pro vides framework happen doesnt happen automatically peo ple AMA make happen Benefit No 6 Fellowship kindred souls So question does AMA reach Sunday flier beginner loner out trying understand problem has encountered AMA grow remain successful organization ques tion must addressed continuously people growth hobby emanates way accom plish through improved communi cation service local model clubs AMA has come long way developing such services such help needed AMA needs input grass roots explore options available need voice individual model builder keep AMA track Only members can provide upward com munication AMA however must keep channel open ready receive Since suming District S VP duties have used office accomplish end However feel channel far full So fellows lets hear about Heres good way start process following Beam newsletter Eglin Aero Modelers Proposal has proposed rental training technique added current club training procedures follows 1 students desiring may receive training flight fee determined based cost equipment plus operating costs 2 club would purchase aircraft engine radio etc 32 new aircraft pur chased club volunteers would construct 4 flight instructors would furnish training possibly store training air craft use great idea other clubs thinking along similar lines AMA $5/30-day membership should help process along Look See next month EC MeetingCont pg 112 legal counsel advice followed unless agreed byamajorityof Council members After discussion Worth agreed reword proposal reintroduction future meeting XIII Ballot Counting Procedure Waters introduced concept switching plurality voting procedures cur rently employed election ballots preferential voting No action attempted time since topic requires further study will taken up again later meeting XIV Awards motions awards duly moved Continued page 114 November1986 113 Illinois ana ucky 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 Florissent MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snasley P0 Boy 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61376 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 District 6 election last year However can vote Presidential election year may prove quite election Please consideryourvote very carefully dont fooled flowery promises Choose wisely because officers term three years will go virtues Prez candidates column will let judge want give call discuss candidates will give opinions rate use right vote Now lets get back fun really hate politics column anyway July 6 found Bedford IN Its home base Ken Kern AVP Bedford boys put fun fly using some new rules Ken set up turned out very nice contest though crowd up Kens expectations barrel laughs wish taken model way Hoosier Hills field small plotin middle ofapasturewayout country Now thats kind field fly out makes feel right t home go place like Now nme Hoosier Hill RC club realize have events coming up might want attend Im partial tothe smallerevents because big events draw big names dont need likes publicity Seriously small groups feel AMA officer just too busy big affairs go smaller events true want attend can Keep mind make request someone else may have beaten punch attended other excellent Free Flight meet sponsored Lexington Model Airplane Club Lex ington KY month met some pretty nice people including Uncle Carl Fries NFFS No2 cohorts came St Louis area check out Bill Barrs bash hope good time did course usual bunch saw lot familiar faces checked Bill said thirtyseven contestants time says Free Flight dead noticed average age creeping up wont say much cause Im getting too attended MidAmerica Soaring contest sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society month first ever attended inter esting see try ten-minute task five minute air air did get better later day tasks successfully flown some got see winches work impressed high can get see feathers can ruffled winches high tech gadgetry such thermal sniffers Ill just stick little two-channel jobby 049 front gets up just fine Ill look thermals good oldfashioned eyes Sorry about engine fellows really dont think thermal sniffer purist either have nervous fingers flying powered aircraft might give soaring try Heck some people arent cut out fly fast whiz-bangs some us fly have seen guys gofrom powertosoaringand find themselves Yes plenty competi tion you want Its just little slower paced didnt get out district much wanted month little bit trouble full-size airplane kept closer home flew itto Nats guess Ill out aboutagain bythe time get Now have received some goodies rest district way info has scarce Surely dont want hear travels time Send info pictures Wayne Knaust St Louis MO wrote tell about air show McDonnell Douglas RC MAC sponsored help Civil Air Patrol Guys Spirits St Louis St Peters RC Club J & Hobby Show Team also came able make about six hundred dol lars CAP Now thats good public service community may forget way Wayne says hot dogger J & J team did rolling circles about ten feet off deck Theres show-off crowd think thats have show teams bet Support need Dave Miller Rock Valley RC Flyers sent picture below let know club weekend campout pla gued rain did stop terrifictime got few flights between raindrops think oreat idea Maybe some clubs t want try vdIietyOld-Timer5NieetwasJunezat Lawrenceville cookout Saturday night get things ready Sunday action Representatives showed up nine states Some showed up California Florida Sounds great 114 Model AviationEnough now.. EC Meeting Coot pg 113 seconded unanimously carried Fellowship Award Award Excellence Distinguished Service Award Names published following presentation Meeting adjourned 540 pm SynopsisFrequency Committee Meeting Nats AMA Frequency Committee met during Nate consider several items follow ing actions taken 1 A revision frequency flag system received final approval take effect January 1 1988 Earlier use okay ever January1988 coincides time FCC regulation must discon tinue use original seven 72 MHz frequencies new system designed alleviate confusion multi-colorfiags used since 1983the new system will rely channel number color streamer desig nate RC band Manufacturers will have year place new system market RCers will have another six months place transmitters 2 The AMA frequency calibration program found about one-third systems field outside FCC-permitted toler ances frequency modulation sidebands Most older sets therefore AM form modulation permitted until 1983 Older sets out tolerance interfere other new radio designs try use upcoming 20 KHz separa tions Committee took action accelerate introduction new standards planned 1991 three years January 1 1988 lower half 72 MHz band will permit continued operation older systems must moved old seven frequencies upper end band addition older broadband trans mitters will need converted channels active below Channel 38 new broadband channels above Chan nel 38 1991 channels just low Channel 38 will need have equip ment satisfies guidelines set 1991 3 The Committee reviewed approved first-ever set voluntary guidelines de sign manufacture operation RC equipment US parts have real effect first Channel 38 below January 1988 channels 1991 Transmitters must have occupied spectrum ie modulation sidebands re duced olderAM system sidebands can done new RF modules factory modification avail able replacement Frequency stability must improved allowable 3500 Hz error 500 Hz Receiver performance must im proved primarily tolerate pre sence broad-spectrum transmit ters still use handle third order products reject image frequen cies 4 Almost manufacturers report favorably impending availability equipment Continued page 115 Iowa 0 Michigan 5 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gleowood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tangiewoad Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roalyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Frequency Coordinetor Bob Stsmm Box 357 Minoqus Wi 54548 have just finished reading months delivery newsletters after returning Nats Lake Charles whole family working time liked wife Rita daughter Cathy assisted Pattern Scale computations RePete six days Pylon judging really gruelling since over 100 degrees shade consumed lots ice water would like meet comedian thought up highway signs read Ice bridge must kidding fish swim slowly met several Seveners events Terry Edmonds rolled spectrum-analyzing Soaring field Adamisins en camped Stunt circles Gary Arnold combatting Combat circieburners Free-Flight area Rich Melody Doig Les Hard put out daily news Pylon Art Arro Ken Hulik Wayne Karen yeager doing best Didnt see Cliff Tacie Ron Sears until trying cool off warm motel pool never made see much flying being pinned Pylon birthday party went much better expected event seemed what guys needed way let off steam after contesting helping Lets year flew Electric Pattern ship charger its meter melt sun got two flights Density altitude very noticeable Gone Flying forever other fine modeler has left us Doug Brueshaber Minnesota Hewasagiantamongthe Quar ter Midget racers contributing its pro gress way possible Doug original founders Grass Field Club flying finished 100-lap race handed Txto caller collapsed have Sharks hope fly Doug will share enjoyment Oh have done again Brett Smith has taken task misquoting clubs name once twice Please note club Ames Sundusters Sundancers thousand perfect land ings club humiliation Local clubs Michigan look out notice mail seminars will hold Lansing will need pre-registra tion topics Flying Fields Contest Directing suggest sending two groups clubs seminar will run concurrently day date Saturday October 25 formation will mailed local clubs have suspended district meetings CIS until winter arrives number guys showing up small feel response will better non-flying time year will point out CIS useful tool clubs mountain useful material Data Libraries once know system graphics download Give whirl District Roundup being heavy contest time editors vacation newsletters have some coverage events Safety common topic too article Cliff Falkavage River Valley Fliers points out need never flying alone Jim Chaffee carries thoughts column John Gilligan strongly points out need obey Twisted Sticks Rules forpeace mind safety Twister covers RC News thats fit print some aint S MARCS also advises safety-checking old models just charging going flying dumb S Clubs buying own sound meters setting maximum sound levels protect fields Valley Aero Modelers have audio expert Art Cossaboom has outlined standard producing accurate data S Red River RC Flier has neat quote mber opinions like earlobes everybody has couple Lets hear yours S Pontiac MAC thinking holding state-wide RC auction sounds like fun details please 0 Another club made aware nicer sound four strokes Lakeland Loons now have first four-stroke flying Nice aint S certain what Stillwater Flyers have going make mention club members passport field wearing club hat S first instructions start run clubs mowerpublished Iowa City Aerohawks newsletter S Romeo Streamliner lists clubs instructors Nothing new have special classifications some being Sail plane others Power great idea provides bodies help beginners thats join clubs S River City RC News easily gets top honours best graphics month Les Hesley editor uses several programs Bill Buitenhuis won Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers monthly award Bust Month Seems Bill devastated three aircraft afternoon S Finally Anoka County RC Club has allocated Wednesdays novice training makes easier provide regular training beginners Remember lifeblood hobby Noise reduction shows adult mind EC Meeting ont pg 114 will satisfy future requirements will better protected ever mobile radio service located 10 KHz away RC frequencies November1986 115 delighted prospective CL flier after first circle-burning flight helped King Kom bat himself Milwaukee show AMA Safety Flag Park Site Ted Sander President St Paul RC Model lers strikes classic Presidents pose holding down table October 85 Har Mar Mall St Paul MN AMA tabletop background 1985 Craft show atthe HC Prange Depart ment Store Photo Dan Rath Rich Palmer left representing Hoboy Industry America HIA presented 8Ball Trophy Irwin Polk AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA August 1 1986 trophy honors AMAI industry leaders have done promote model aviation Arkansis siana Mexico e Oklahoma C Texas 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 Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleovllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmux 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Jack Stoilys grandson Jason Stolly 12 years old follows granddads footsteps winning 1st Junior Control Line Sport Scale AMA 50th Birthday National Model Airplane Championships history having givenagood accountof itself havingleft pretty good taste everyones mouth sure thing thatMurphy lawmaker sympathy AMA 111000 modelers According Murphy chance setting new heat records part US hold Nats can bet will happen Sure enough three days Nats schedule new heat record set Lake Charles LA hurricane seed lurking Gulf humidity just fierce fact would sweat much flushed stink away no smelled bad maybe everyone did didnt notice Everyone attended Nats de served pat back enduring heat graciously cheerfully helping make happiest Nats can remember less griping ever remember everyone seemed determined enjoy themselves other always few professional gripers year can give names advance pretty cool year never completely pleased various flying sites because just impossible cater 76 events style type aeromodel flying stay within reasonable budget As stance soaring site grass ankledeep deeper would have cost about $2000 have mowed same inconvenience equally competi tors Also soaring fliers cross winch lines both awkward dangerous Ive got give Jeff Troy heck lot credit convincing everyone good competition had fun Jeff Troy outstanding new contest officials always hunting replace us old guys phasing out really fair single out Jeff Troy praise because excellent volun teer spirit shows up places during AMA Nats especially years Nats have instance just busting pride appointment Mike Harrison District 8 AVP Mike RC Pattern flier seen lot things felt could improved Nats handling first Mike did write strong letters about things didnt like being very intelligent dedi cated man Mike agreed lot easier work inside outside joined Associate Vice President really tickled sit what probably best RC Pattern meeting ever held Nats headed up same Mike Harrison Mike spoke very posi tively everyone listening attentively Mike found out everyone agreed him everything got body thinking good things can come best category meetings have ever seen held ata Nats congrats Mike Harrison whole Pattern bunch Another District 8 AVPs deserves thanks Dannie Ball sat during over half Executive Council Meeting held through some really poor planning Friday during Nats Poor planning because same dayas NominatingCommittee Meeting same day ouronce in-a-lifetime 50th Birthday Banquet Council meeting also held day involved setting up Fun Fly Birthday Party days next two days kept people like Vince Mankowski John Worth myself deeply involved banquet two following days activities nailed chair meeting meeting leadership allowed subject draw out 31/2 hours accomplish nothing No subject before Council should awarded over half-hour attention cause time assuredly everything has said can said Changes needed Still another District 8 AVPs sat witness Council Meeting thank him Larry Sartor Bartlesville OK Larry has served District 8 quite few years attends Council Meetings whenever can better formed AMA official actions affairs can better serve area rather remote District 8 District communications wear thin didnt get talk Larry after Council Meeting Ill bet feels awful lot valuable time wasted present meet ings Danny Ball already told felt way told Dallas RC Club same thing returned Dallas time change leadership mentioned Birthday Banquet very fine first real show graciousness have seen AMA about seven years banquet dignified seven AMA Presidents head table seated six past presidents present president included Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Pat ton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg banquet devoted history nostalgic memories AMA am proud have gotten make little story Birth Baby AMA fifty years ago open program AMA honored have National Aeronau tic Association largest division represented banquet NAA Executive Secretary Mr Ev Langworthy Nats Workers Banquet held Thursday night Lake Charles Catfish Con nection restaurant banquet always dedicated good food AMAs thanks Nats workers fun spoof past two years roast loved people years roastee John Worth Johns roasters included folks have worked closely him such Geoff Styles Jessee Shepherd John Embry May nard Hill Betty Stream Bob Underwood best Johns wife Lillian Lillians spoof-speech gem expressed reality living difficult man loving him same time Lillian Worth wonderful girl has stayed Johns shadow made sure clean sox enough eat made sure share love Workers Banquet tradition enjoyable have whole lot say about years Nats have run out space may wonder get involved Nats will probably hear little about have Council Steering Committee Chairman last two Nats no works harder puts hours have constant touch Head quarters Nats Manager Vince Mankowski feel have heck team just might tell Vince heard say some nice things about leadershipand might ask him really helped 555Happy Birthday AMA*xx 116 Model Aviation Jack Stolly 0 Dallas Miniature Aircraft AssociatIon wins 1st Control Line Sport Scale atthe Nats everything works flaps landing gear etc P38 also won NASA Plight Achievement Award Control Line Structural view Jack Stollys everything works P35 uses Jacks Jack Screw power actuator flaps gear Coloreds S Kansas aska S Norlh Dakota C rk 5kota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Boa 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Csrrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketts SleS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9185 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Lowry Tail Draggers RC Flying Club recently good fortune dedicating new flying site just northeast Metro Denver Thats good newsl Often hearing clubs losing sites Vince Gutschalk editor Tail Drag gers Newsletter reports member Ron Bullard instrumental securing site preparing dedication Atta Boys Ron club should blessed such members Vince also sent along sample theirAll Season-FlierlogcardThe ideaisto carrythe card goflyingand get someoneto witness monthly flights sign off Season Flier chairman club collects orders patches presentation banquet held Jan uary year Feel free make copy card use design own AllSeason-Flier verification card Some AII-Distrid Information time time get inquiry location number clubs located somewhere district available sending re questto Actuallythe good folks atAMA Headquarters supply printouts info Did know As June 1986 South Dakota 9 chartered clubs sanc tioned 5 contests Wyoming 11 sanc tioned 6 North Dakota 13 8 Nebraska 20 9 Kansas 25 23 Colorado 30 50 few clubs out District IX AMA-chartered clubs lot informal contests fun-flies get sanctioned officer nonchartered club and/or club putting activities should sanctioned encourage strength protection AMA offers chartering club sanctioning contest activities National AMA Information July30 Lake Charles LA site open AMA membership meeting duringthe Nats week Executive Council shared thoughts answered questions member ship present Discussion items included surance concerns flying site concerns successes redistricting sound analysis find ings recommendations RC frequency concerns findings AMAs 50th Anniver sary celebration Nats feedback effective Nats management discussion future Nats sites AMA dues amounts future needs probably $4 per member increase Look complete synopsis open member ship meeting elsewhere issue District VIII did good job hosting 86 Nats Lake Charles Chennault Air Base District IX attended would share thanks hard work LARKS club volunteers takes pull off Nats Speaking Nats ..Are Thinkin Lincoln Lincoln SkyKnights have issued invitation host Nats may Linclon 87 Possibly week July 11-18 As Im writing contacts being made check out possibilities firm up plans Look official nouncement soon Nats District IX again would welcomed Vote November November will receive ballots elect vice president District IX AMA presidency Districts V will also voting VPs Traditionally very small number members take time vote sincerely hope year will different elected volunteer officers really need vote confidence good Job AMA Executive Council give tremendous amount time organization would morale booster know took time effort support ongoing work preview ballot will show Dick Crowley Travis McGinnis will run ning District IX vice president pre sidential ballot will include John Grigg self Travis McGinnis Don Lowe Look comment statement can didates will accompany ballot name will appear both VP District IX AMA presidential ballots AMA Mortgage Information Joe Beshar mortgage depletion chair man reminds us GET WITH IT aDo part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member Annual Meeting Cont pg 108 question about possibility major Nationals sponsor noted potential sponsors consider expo sure sufficient Justify cost typically high school football game provides exposure spectators contribution local community Rehabilitation Center Nats praised providing physical labor support via prisoners trash pickup trailer unload ing event setups etc Fred Marks spoke RC frequency com mittee activity advised criticism AMA unjustified thatthere basically frequency problem number frequencies adequate effective credited AMA RC progress date ing AMAs obtaining fre quencies RC activity would minor need equipment checking maintenance emphasizedRC soaring activity best examplemany planes being flown continuously day long day Nats despite nearby radar sta tion operating high power Clemens noted 50th anniversary week end fun-fly activity following Nats promised interview anyone site PA system everyone would know attendance Next years Nats site possibilities noted nothing definite yet decidedSebring FL Indianapolis IN Muskogee OK Lin coln NE Tony Becker congratulated AMA operating Nats under very difficult circum stances Meeting adjourned 924 pm November1986 117 LoWry 1 aii uraggere opening aay ul new field Lowry Tail Draggers n Flyer Pilot Mon SI roved _______________ ASF Chairman AMA President JOfln urigg ieTx presensca George Aldrich Model Aviation Hall Fame Award Plaque AMAs 50th Anni versary Banquet Lake Charles LA follow ing National Model Airplane Champion ships AMAS Executive Director John Worth podium described extensive list Aldrichs achievements Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwio N Barrie 8252 E TurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lay Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds RI 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT841 20 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 just returned Nats Executive Council Nominating Com mittee meetings held Executive Council Meeting able get Council finally okay formation Electric Contest Board long overdue also discussed redistricting spite other possibilities presented him proposal made Redis tricting Committee Chairman Don Krafft split District 10 two pieces opinion does solve AMAs gross imbalance presently exists nation wide discussed detail last month proposal will put non binding vote District 10 leader members later year recommendation Vote Against AMA Nominating Committee would think purpose AMA Nomi nating Committee would select qualified candidates names submitted nomination AMA members have found out always case opinion fact Presidential nominations submitted year ever before clear indica tion widespread dissatisfaction present AMA administration No less seven names submitted AMA members nomination office AMA President John Worth John Grigg Travis McGinnis Chuck Foreman Don Lowe Howard Crispin myself beginning Nominating Committee meeting told Committee withdrawing nominations made behalf removed myself con sideration left six other choices Only three would make ballot six Committee did select three qualified job Instead placed political con siderations front else put gether slate candidates clearly designed allow incumbent remain office three years Travis McGinnis Don Lowe will run against John Grigg AMA President Too bad wont see names John Worth Chuck Foreman Howard Crispin printed ballot John Worth offers over two decades proven experience leadingAMA politics has prevented seeing name ballot Chuck Foreman has built up own multi-milliondollar company wont see name ballot either Crispins name wont either Theres something very wrong system Im going can get changed future AMA members can expect have best choices make just ones chosen few allies perpetuate dynasty need limit term office AMA officers put end harmful dynasties perpetuate themselves own advantage need revamp AMA nominating procedure ensure best candi dates get ballot need restructure makeup AMA officers put line needs 1 980s example very positive suggestion such change letter Nominating Committee John Worth said put ballot elected AMA President hed move eliminate office outlined change would have Chairman Board instead President would save AMA lot money would distribute power avery positive way present office AMA President has far too much power pres ent depending personality person office power can used very different ways Worth believes AMA should dependent per sonalities totally agree John Worth has other good ideas AMA As said before its too bad AMA members given oppor tunity decide yourselves what prefermore same constructive positive change days followed Nominating Committee meeting opportunity meet AMA members over country just disap pointed Nominating Committee am very large body members out care AMAs future upset aspects its present course actions werent just radi cal Californians conservative well-known AMA members deeply concerned involved ganization agree change needed agree ought done very gratifying see support will receive AMA ballots about month Keep open mind about vote vote Keep eye out campaign materials will sent out mail candidates others Take time read stuff Get reproduced club newsletters Become informed future AMA will hands Matter Record recently dinner John Byrne Ev Langworthy NAA John Worth Walt Good Maynard Hill fantastic evening Maynard have intense interest record-settingal though far better have US record credit Maynard has world records Maynard would like see US regain World Aeromodeling records particularly held USSR subject Gene Sidwell Holly wood CA going make attempt FAI World Speed Record RC-powered planes near future Presently 21357 mph record currently held USSR other day Gene wife Phyllis Sepulveda Basin practicing before watching eyes KCBS-TV news cameras CBS sent out whole crew night CBS carried beau tiful segment about soft-spoken American hiswifeweregoingtouseAll American Equipmentplane motor radio beat Russian record com mentator compared effort way Chuck Yeagers breaking sound barrier years earlier same California skies over Edwards AFB hoped Sidwell record attempt will made type aeromodeling publicity does much raise image maturity sport Gene gets credit took up task built plane got CBS US Air Force involved need Good Luck Gene Ive recently visited number clubs Southern California including BIRDS San Gabriel RC League Pasadena Soaring Society SFVSF SULA etc showed informative AMA slide presenta tion put together well AMAs latest film Diamonds Sky reception visit has highly positive want come meetings likewise let know have limited budget get around district will permit make some trips out local area Can imagine flak Id get critics Hawaiian club invited went trouble column Ive got write about three months before read As such cant very current cant put very much about upcoming events because theyre usually long gone time read ones attend mention months old time read about Weve got find way get timely information AMA membership electronic age send words across entire US AMA seconds wait three months see print Thats wacko past weekend took new Astro 40 Cobalt electric-powered SIG Kadet Sr four-club fun fly Simi Valley blast 68 flying participants clubs Ventura County Simi Valley Fliers Ventura Comets Camarillo Flying Circus Conejo RC Modelers part ongoing inter-club challenge has going 5 years Simi Valley won round morning took same plane Sepulveda Basin made 15-minute flight pointed out power fliers 14-8 propeller turning though plane gently circling upward Yes thermals like sail plane really became unglued deployed spoilers jealous loaded car having wipe goo Yes ad vantages electric flight besides silence technically curious has ex tended wing 88 about 1500 square inches area weighs about 8-9 lb flies like champ using eighteen 1200 mAh cells fabulous trainer Keep letters coming theyre great 118 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana 0 Osegon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe addrens EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ane N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo e23 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 112011 28th St E *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland DR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Don Zipoy Free Flighter AVP known Free Flight group partof world toafairnumberof other modelers Quiet unassuming Don worked magic Armyto see thatthe Harts Lake site available con tests Don some us knew fighting cancer sometime looked stopped Don soon back contests meets early June setback terrible news spread last saw Don Blad der Grabber late June spirits seemed good talked little Only two weeks later gone have lost best labored long measanAVP Hewrote mewonderful letters about FFand other things should goto FF site Harts Lake Prairie place Don loved pause think him really cannot tell saddened am loss friend miss him John Cantieny edits newsletter Salmon RC Flyers recently held Annual Memorial Day Fun Fly John reports giant colossal tower ing prodigious incredible wonderful suc cess modelers Montana rest Idaho Idaho Falls Pocatello Boise Im sure would guess Montana bunch came Mis sou Ia case two days great weather celebrate fine field Now us feel pretty good about having trees other obstruc tions closer several hundred feet Imagine nearest obstruction mountain range many miles away Its place really enjoy Also John having problem editors find themselves inno items club members help doing latest other issue Come group things happen talented build fly aircraft requires lot ability just anyone can dont feel up claiming exper tise subject maybe ask question about something youd like know about have discussed youve gone contest write about wont take much help might enjoy As may have heard Delta Park Port land has closed RC flying After 35 years city decided conditions gotten too bad allow flying go main rea son commercial build-up has oc curred near park specifically motel called Delta Inn management far less helpful spite fact knew flying took place before built present PAMAA umbrella group formed couple years ago working city find another site PAMAA Prez Stan King has done incredible amount work still have some reason hope will get space fly happens Another Nats has come gone council voted go Lincoln Nebraska next year Westover 89 know FF group far less pleased site available some luck may able find site will close acceptable have go site go people want us come Lincoln area wants us sites Nats activity have make commitment now order secure certain parts neces sary sites Nothing cast stone possible plans next year could change would nice FF group could find better site near Lincoln find another site can hold events can help know such place write AMA HQ Because airlines screw-up wasnt able attend Nats events understand some local glider-guiders took home Nats trophies have atthis point rumors butthe name Brightbill came up winner about results have Actually will probably published MA before get copies council meeting took place Friday scale being flown missed thatsob along CL events still going ing attended 50th anniversary party nice legendary modelers got have long talk Cliff Tacie Ron Sears about Scale stuff Itwas good see both again since nice people well top competitors Scale wars got meet both Maynard Hill pioneer RC Walt Good Both gentlemen past presidents Acad emy understand Maynard rigged plane take video shots Nats youve seen Marvelous Miniatures watched flewa plane equipped electrostatic device replaced gyro scope plane flew LC rumored have stabilized devices nice chat Dr Good dont know got chance fly anything Anniversary Fly-In held Saturday Sunday Amongthe unusual flown tethered RC Bob Underwood put together stood outside control led plane throttle elevator Sort UC/RC plane tethered short pole swivel top rudder set keep plane turning right large bellcrank tether anchored John Worth demonstrat ed interrupted orbit maneuver CL version figure nine John claimed trying touch-and-go just came down little hard people got try hands tethered plane bunch flew Fun-Fly both CL RC aircraft flying dont remember FF word will Nats fly-in next Nats butitprobablywill bebeforetheNatsstarts will day rather two Control Line folks know about George Ald rich designed Nobler top stunt flier recently hes doing engine column MAN Back story years ago during attempts tofly CL frequently fantasied being sooo good would whip him good some future Nats Unfortunately ability never gravity mixed treacherous inner ear wiped out further thoughts along line Well concrete Chen nault shaking hand legend enjoyable conversation receive award richly deserved People like George make worthwhile happenings during council meeting establishment contest board Electric events fairly certain Mitch Poling will rep board As part Nats celebration Elec tric contest held Saturday attended interesting compare meet Hawks ElectriccontestheldinJuneatKentAt Kent fly-in minimum com petition maximum flying between rains Nats modicum com petition maximum flying Both very relaxed looked like lot fun Yes have electric-powered aircraft will flying soon can get together suppose point say competition cut-throat very simple limited motor runs duration Unfortunately some very nice planes lost micro-burst moved through Eddie Thomas Texas flying beautiful Playboy literally exploded lost whole thing others able reclaim equipment dont re member craft lost Kent re member spirit helping other passing information back forth hap pened happened LC too il lustrated gentle part hobby can fly very relaxed competition Try just might like some further notes Council meeting complete means voted limit amount backbiting occurs between council members col umns Some have expressed opin ion far too much going having trouble insurance front again option become self-insured will big step going require help patience members will meet again see what can work out voted out change CDs Nats workers compensated Just keep tar & feathers storeroom wasnt idea start Sometimes have propose unpopular ideas may may good deserve discussed died flirtingwith anarrangementwiththe NFLtodoourvideo work may aware man did films N FLs video expert thats tie-in talking RC Video Magazine people guess too much Itwasa short Council meeting dedicated large part insurance problem later Next month should see some pictures words about travels around district careful take time enjoy Go fly something Happy Flying November1986 119 JUN IO FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 MORE PEE WEE-3D Two issues ago ran story San Diego Orbiteers new Gas event uses old docile Cox 020 engines Response both tome Orbiteers presidentJohn Oldenkamp set three Pee Wee-30 model plans has exceptionally good offer still good now have seven plans send So send 22-cent stamp name address Ill send seven drawings Pictured Charlie Yost Termites Delight youll note all-balsa con struction Orbiteers quick pointoutthat Pee Wee-3osdonthavetobe all-balsa No construction okay can built-up tissue covering desire original Pee Wee-30 used wing Peck-Polymers Night 28 worked great fact wing forthe rubber-powered P-30 event also brain child Orbiteers legal does job just fine Incidentally old Midwest Sniffer model fits perfectly within Pee Wee-30 rules anyone has questions regarding event can call Charlie 619-566-2645 home evenings weekends John Oldenkamp tells theiriuly 13th club contest lot fun Remember contest did require all-balsa con struction purpose contest select easily-built Pee Wee-30 model club members would make six copies Labor DayAnnual contest Taft anyone buck could proxyfly replicas Winners kept models engines See said September issue Orbiteers sure know promote event did great job introductory rubberpowered P-30 now heres simple gaspowered Pee Wee-30 Most writing have just said Please send drawings others have added comments remembered couple Cox 020s stored away oil pickle bottle Lew Payne Denver has just written mentioned hes going introduce Pee Wee-30 club Ive couple three requests information purchase engines Remember old Control Line plastic Scale jobs About thing good engine As result lots Cox reed-valve 020s found stashed away boxes drawers Most hobby shops should able dig up few Please note reed valve 020 eligible Pee Wee-30 event John informs Hobby Lobby 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 has $995 Also Orbiteers member Fudo Tagaki has bunch Call him 619-234-0024 for price spoke Bob Peck Peck-Polymers said some undistributed Cox helicopter kits require drilling two mounting holes Cost $1000 including postage Contact Bob Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 619-448-1818 Incidentally Bobs company recovering nicely fire suffered has lot hard work just about kits now available again have neat Bostonian ready go production Its called Pup Competition keen Orbiteers contest select design replication John Oldenkamps Yarkstick win ner Models judged flight ease construction replication appearance appeal flight score longest flight seconds divided its engine run 15 per cent bonus added flight ROG Mooney judging scores graded 1 2 3 down used method lowest score winner Johns model took second flight first replication fourth appear ance followed closely Charlie Yost Bill Booth Don Bartick Speedy Diaz Bob Langdon didnt get model field car broke down half way Floridas Dave Linstrum sent model cruncher UPS can enjoy Pee Wee-30s own great introductory model youngsters club holds Pee Wee-30 contest can run pure duration efficiency event did Orbi teers flight time divided its engine run Note however system negates need timer accurately limit engine run Pee Wee-30 models use eye droppers fuel tanks eco nomical lightweight cementing paper gauge horizontal lines behind eye dropper can determine engine run within second two So dig out old reed valve 020 Cox engines lets warm up start flying thank Orbiteers Silver Basics Wood Grain Grain determines stiffness flexibili ty sheet balsa will have job piece wood model re quired perform necessitates paying attention grain piece wood select Lighter models can stronger models proper grain used heavier models incorrect grain chosen 900 / // 450 Over years have come describe three main types grain B C illustration above Ron Williams book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes shows typical cuts Quoting Ron n very flexible both across grain along its length used sharp curves required spars outlines B grain stiffer grain usually remains straight true usually used straight spars sometimes ribs C grain very stiff both directions excellent ribs rolling body tubes have sup port compressive forces fullywound motor tail cones suitable spars Combinations known AB BC grains have uses alter nates C grains respectively Note illustration medullary rays radiate center shown rays very predominant balsa annual rings barely visible Other harder woods usually characterized annual rings balsa wood kits very often carefully selected few companies usually smaller ones pay attention weight grain wood included kits considerate companies will some times piece wood kit cannot job required So always ready substitute better proper piece wood building kit model experts will just use plans flying scale model junk wood kit recommend buy kits suggest meantime learn select own wood Build em light fly em long. Ill again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 120 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
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r Handle Flying Site Problem Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations have some recent instances flying site public property has come public discussion Complaints nearby residents have resulted ac tion local officials either elected appointed action has taken two forms First public meeting local town building would called advertised interested parties could appear voice comments pro con Second piece legislation might have intro duced identified bylaw ordinance public comments invited before governing body before community took further action such situation develops community several steps should take flying site essentially safe have good record over period several years will probably want state case posi tive manner hoping retain privilege using land future activities will want give up struggle opposition will appear order make complaints known will hinge safety noise have preparing club such confrontation believe develop confrontations will have made some sound measurements have some records ready produce enlightenment town trustees written record noise measurements indi cates immediately concerned about effect neighborhood comments present evi dence can include such information other words club wishes good neighbor nuisance public hearings important choose words very carefully Poorlychosen words can rebound speaker very important point remem ber need rehearse selected speakers before get floor want job properly club should identify no six capable people tospeakatthe public meeting people should given topic should limit his/her words topic No wandering off target just because speaker knows needed particular segment presentation much should clearly stated understood before meeting begins important aspect public meeting impact club mem bers create appear especial ly speak vital case speakers possible club members dress wellin shirt tie jacketand unless called upon speak remain silent interrupt meeting way must no rebuttal opposition comments whether truthful incorrect except club speaker task handle part meeting Catcalls laughing back bench comments etc bad manners bad policy cause Let chosen speakers speak clean-up speaker should speak little longer others must very capable type person can adjust his/her presentation last minute He/she needs able include some rebuttal comments preferably fac tually based counter wild accusations opposition earlier speakers should limited two minutes final speaker may need up five minutes his/her clean-up talk can say lot two minutes some people will find impossible speak five minutes Choose people well best have club job properly will need less seven teen minutes make good case forestall actions could remove flying privileges whatever public private field under discussion should recognize going involved selling job front people may very strongly opposed model-flying operations easy task speakers cannot maintain cool under questioning nervous about speaking feet front hostile audience have wrong speakers Get others Back up speakers documentation Talk AMA about printed materials can justify sport show what other com munities provide show what type people sport demonstrate value sport recreational educational medium AMA has wide selec tion printed brochures can help impress case favorably local councilors trustees reasons belonging national associa tion services provide course best course action local flying field good con siderate neighbor Put yourself posi tion local resident couldnt care less about model aircraft try imagine sitting backyard day try ing get some peace quiet can hear model aircraft engines dron ing nearby Try understand worried father mother fear plane may cause harm kids dismiss attitudes because real may have best counter open meeting front real live support People gain courage num bersespecially numbers include strong supporters Look much better comedian performs audience laughing jokes So put nutshell face problem contact AMA see what advice documentation can provide Have facts lined up well back ground information AMA people can have big picture Afterwards prepare own case individual speakers special topics noise safety skills educational values etc rehearse Get documentation together make indi vidual folders councilmen/ trustees board club supporters will attend meeting must told dress well conservatively will make much favorable impression shirt tie jacket clean-shoe appearance will jeans dirty T-shirts anything wrong casual dress right place right time public meeting neither Most important selected speakers should speak want others spoil flow information want positive story interrupted speakers must ready go preferContinued page 107 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator oyce riagers omptroIIer useleJackaon S Competition Services Dlrectoi- Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Managen Vince MankowaldO Special Services Diractor Carl Marqney@ Memberahip Directon Carol Morbid S Special Events Directon Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Diracton Geoff Styles 0 Technical Diracton Bob underwood @ Administrative Cocfdlnston Bob voislaveke Publications Directon Carl R Wheeleye General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 100 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr on VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice PresldentsEscI 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 Sound h Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound Nationals wide-scale measurement sound levels made first time since Academy has involved sound model aeronautics hundred percent cover age year however sufficient give committee some basic informa tion course chart future looks levels being gen erated today does begin see difficulties enter flying-site retention As travels around country looking sound question fliers like tothink other fellow causingthe difficulties Since fact great majority Academy members involved Radio Control flying need look some detail As true majorityare Radio Control also true competition does leave us appears large percentage so-called Sunday fliers emulate Radio Control aerobatic flier what way Eventually seems go higher power faster aircraftafter get out trainer category brings regime high rpm engine prop combinations thing aircraft now range out excess third mile turnarounds does leave vulnerable complaints now operate aircraft get up values much 105-110 dBA three meters operate cases well outside boundaries flying site What means sound footprint getting trouble Does sound measuring Nats con firm Yes certainly does example let us take Radio Control Aero batics event greatest footprint Nats anywhere else except some Scale fliers will also examine category Sound level measured flight Radio Control aerobatics except line person taking readings does see value endeavor can imagine such attitude data line thus invalid because some obviously incorrect brings question location So long ignored set remaining data valid meters set up eliminate much interference possible no within three meters sound level microphone planes set same mark carefully measured accord ance FAI standard Once re sulting figures compiled some usable form great deal can learned generalities can studied time range dBA levels RC Aerobatics runs way 89 108 Stop consider figures realize wide span sound levels talking about 108 3 meters twice loud readings per mitted earlier meter must understand much country have liberty operating sort level Since stage planes operating down 9 dB FAI standard becomes obvious little reason anyone operating above FAI standard question really becomes whether should adopt some lower value future Nationals thence other competitions RC Aerobatics Since Aerobatics RC Scale aircraftwith largest sound footprint need take very hard look time Photo number shows setup RC Aerobatics Judge Don Peck H untsville AL doing honors microphone mounted underneath tripod center post correct height located three meters aircraft per FAI standard setup used keeps away microphone other disturbances other judges Meek Stallings left Ivan Tarbert right Scale fares no better RC Aerobatics As matter fact could said some ways Scale problem Scale aircraft running upwards 106 dBAatthree meters finding thatthis wide variety engines ranging 60s90s newer very large twostroke engines such big Super Tigres large four-stroke engines big gasoline engines also away up high dB levels major reason appears Scale flier/builder does want anything sticking out aircraft will detract exact scale appearance true order get efficient muffling probably has have rather exotic interior installation have something sticking out Scale flier tends use awful lot sky addition using about much Aerobatics along flight path Scale flier does also fly out lot further front flight line other words footprint may larger Aerobatics uncommon see Scale aircraft being flown muf fling installed engine Others use devices fact nothing exhaust extensions useful getting exhaust away aircraft nothing Some seem actually amplify sound great deal needs done area both cases talking about minority fliers particu lar tend noticeable lot gather contest few club sites really flying further out nor louder other club fliers however pos sible get sound levels down classes great amount progress will have made As stated earlier Sunday fliers emulate competition flier Competi tion much development work done What about other categories modeling Free Flight has some real terrors guess advantage folks have forced operate Free Flight needs lot open area means usually operating very close proximity neighbors might com plain relatively close need cautious high-winding smaller engines tend annoying fairly low d B levels larger engines get way want figure Class D Free Flight example read 120 dBA three meters such aircraft aircraft shown photo number two Now need understand that level going suffer discomfort pain hearing loss protect yourself Balls cotton ears will suffice flier particular aircraft well aware facthe wearing muffs poor unfortunate timer Pylon racing another very loud segment sport does have footprint RC Aerobatics Scale perhaps annoying couple reasons acceptable average field dBA level three meters runs high 118 Again painful damaging exposed lengthy periods engines turning extremely high revs means fre quency away up range comes annoying people Can changed would think might ways reduce dB levels per haps future means getting frequency down Remember being done Aerobatics going higher pitch props lower revs Can done racing crowd will have look things FAI looking sound level reductions category RC Pylon Control Line categories span very broad spectrum sound levels study themselves difficult cap ture some contest speed models started needled off wink have catch motion outside circle means outside barrier also safety reasons Speed does generate highest dB level would suppose Dynajet models would loudest Formula 40 higher Next issue will details Control Line sound Because confined spaces CL fliers use sound critical matter today Much correspondence beginning come quotes will appearing testing being done results forthcoming Nationals take big chunk time has made up somehow watch pages November1986 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting August 1 1986 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VPIV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Lee Webster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VI Pete Waters North ville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy National Aeronautic Association Present Academys staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Vince Mankowski NATS General Manager Guests AVPs District 8 Dannie Ball Larry Sartor AVP District 3 Eva Biddle Winton Buckley Alexander & Alexander Mr Mrs Joe Blanco Ed Warren Lillian Worth copy official minutes may obtained AMA HQ available approx imately November 1 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meeting scheduled October 17 1986 President announced adjourn ment day would occur approximately 530 pm order allow preparation time 50th Anniversary Banquet sched uled 700 pm following subjects moved out prior discussion voted upon show hands approved general consent effective date Motion 2 May 86 minutes $600 cap VP tele phone credit card use shall May 4 1986 Passed14 1 against motion 6 November 85 minutes amended read $85 instead $75 3year membership cost approved out objection NAA representatives travel lodging expenses Council meetings shall paid AMA officer expense budget same other Council member unanimously ap proved Due nature responses pre vious mail vote concerning assistant team manager F3E team invali dated Discussion resulted substantial opposition funding assistant particular world championship Executive Director authorized represent AMA FAI General Confer ence Madrid Spain September 29 receive FAIs Honorary Group Diploma Aeronautics jim McNeill behalf Nominating Committee reported following people would placed ballots 1986 AMA officer election President john Grigg incumbentDon Lowe Travis McGinnis District VP Don Krafft incumbent Cliff Piper District V VP Lee Webster incumbent Harry Sheram District IX VP Travis McGinnis incumbent Dick Crowley Approval Minutes minutes May 3-4 1986 Executive Council meeting approved 14-1 amended meeting prior writ ten amendments II Executive Vice Presidents Report McNeill preambled insurance agenda item discussion describing laymans terms aid graphic presenta tion financial cost aspects AMAs basic liability insurance urged con sideration given AMA self-insuring first five hundred thousand dollars liabili ty purchasing second five hundred thousand Following discussion moved beginning 1987 selfinsurance retention fund SIR placed separate interest-bearing bank account fully transferable drawn upon Comptroller claim related purposes ap proved 9 1258910 ED EVP NAA 5 against 34 6 7 11 III 1987 Insurance Program what direction Council should lead Academy insurance matters 1987 discussed length noting uncer tainty present-day insurance market turmoil highly unfavorable terms coverage availability cost Pros cons AMA self-insuring its risk exposure explored detail Carl Ma roney well Winton Buckley Alex ander & Alexander present answer questions offer explanations various aspects Captive Feasibility Study prepared byA&A Council decided Special Meeting should called greater in-depth deliberation insur ance question interim following items unanimously approved ac tion HQ staff get firm quotes cost three-month extension present 86 policy b initiate immediate investigation fronting company possi bilities c begin immediate investigation cost rent million dollars d continue investigation acaptive sit uation firm recommendation Alexander & Alexander should start should start should start Council directed subsequent reports above distributed August 29 After meeting President called special meeting held AMA HQ September 13 IV Committee Reports Nats Chairman Clemens noted Steering Committee met day before evaluate performance Lake Charles Nats concluding running very well few problems advised Committee recommends Nats General Managers revision Nats manpower chart Mankowski distributed chart asked Council approve concept President observed Council need approve disapprove vote confidence order Mankowski received Clemens continued reporting several viable Nats sites 1987 Grigg read invitation Lincoln Sky Knights offering host next Nats motion establish timetable next several years approved follows 1987- Lincoln NE 1988- perform investigations unknown sites 1989 Westover MA motion passed 12 2 against 3 8 Note rest meeting District VIII represented proxy Dannie Ball BSafety Chairman McNeill reported safety manual has completed will distributed Council shortly C Special Interest Groups McCollough re ported two organizations have petitioned recognized AMA Special Interest Groups advising meets required criteria Approved unanimously North American Speed Society Control Line Also approved favor except Electric Aeromod eling Association Also discussed time ques tion whether establish Electric power contest board place current Electric Advisory Committee motion create Electric Contest Board ap proved 11 2 against NAA EVP Note action causes Electric Advisory Committee disbanded Because Crispins agenda item concern ing Council members contest boards relates motion discussed did produce motion other type action D Film Projects Concerning Jay Gerbers replacement future AMA film/video pro duction Chairman Byrne reported least seven offers received After discussion Council consensus authorized proceeding negotiations concerning offer National Football League Films E Bylaws President announced john Byrne requested relieved chairmanship Committee ard Crispin later appointed position President distributed draft pro posed new Standing Rules pertaining Article X Impeachment Removal fice later meeting proposal will discussed refined required goal adoption F Sound Chairman Crispin reported excellent sound-measuring program implemented during years Nats continued announcing 1987 Nats Committee may recommend imposing same maximum noise level FAI 100 dB present FAI Sporting Code C Frequency Chairman Waters reported attended some portion recent NATS Frequency Committee meet ing gave synopsis delibera tions See Frequency Committee Re port Appendix H Redistricting Chairman Krafft reported result study present AMA district structure has concluded Continued page 109 102 Model Aviation NatsVersion 86 fine bunch events too Pattern Pylon started Saturday provide enough time end next week could fit anniversary fun fly wasnt much different other Nats except stories differ ent year what makes Nats Week much fun Sure competition events what draw people anecdotes far away can things remem ber neat things like Free Flight engine shutoff timer didnt Like watch ing Sal Taibi slosh way back officials tent after trying success retrieve model chest-deep water separating main runway taxi ramp areas Like watching several peo ple extracted wet towels ice buckets dripped water over themselves stay cool 76 Official events held sway through week Saturday thru Friday over 725 contestants vying awards sup ported over 150 mechanics Control Line precision aerobatics used last Sat urday fly-off determine win ner Jim Walker cup problems norm Nats Helicopterfolks problem interference planned site through gracious offering LARKS field events moved out very much delay flying just 3 hours later originally planned originally-planned site Control Line Combat soggy mess due rains week before Again quick relocation planned back-up site quite near Nats headquarters building air Several events held dinners during week both present awards discuss problems theirevents AMA required bylaws held annual membership meeting Wednesday ing Civic Arena As usual turnout less would have hoped being 43 present plus several members AMA Executive Council President Executive Director VPs Dis tricts 1 3 4 7 8 9 main subject floor dealt reasons relatively small turnout Indoor events can explained basically result changing site Indoor finalizing decision until just shortly before Nats However defense situation should known made attempt get preferred site delaying final decision until ave nue exhausted agree result what us wanted site suitable event barely did have other discussions annual meeting regarding possibility obtaining permanent flying site brief report sound measurement data being gathered several events future possibility changing some AMA district lines possibilities obtaining spon sorship Nats RC frequency commit tee activities some other lesser con cerns annual membership meeting ad journed shortly after 9 pm some fun too arrived Soaring site first day event greeted event director insisted put up first flight kind opening ceremony thing contestants obviously could have faculties loaned sail plane forthis flight Darn thing used asingle stick transmitter launched plane must have hit elevator trim full up durn thing popped off line about 50 feet up obliged complete loop land shortest flight day greatest distance away spot landing circle very next day Combat circles talking event director let slip although flown Control Line never flown Combat ship did Twenty minutes later standing middle circles set lines firmly clenched hand Horrors What does AMA Presi dent say guy after smashes up ship looks brand new As engine came life could think people along rope barrier about have biggest laugh stay Nats Well sir last saw Combat ship still piece resting quietly ground come rest after tank ran dryAnd AMA never dizzy President its history flew ship thanks frequent relief event director managed few loops eights other strange things Fun Wow Workers Workers Thursday evening AMA took over local restaurant Catfish Connection pro vide party volunteers willingly give time contest ants Nats can fly enter tained local dance group did bunch clogging square dance rou tines enjoyment great food choice 4 different dishes superb See folks does pay work Nats money definitely thanks get contestants families Friday Friday day Executive Council get down some serious busi ness Academy 8 am VPs got together officer candidate nomi nation meeting year mem bers make nominations choice various offices up election later year nomination committee con sisting VPs convene consider nominees qualifications office membership has nominated him Since ballot limited maximum three per office committee can have frightful time sorting out best qualified people year fairly simple decide candidates office Districts 15 9 no three nominees office However office presi dent quite bit difficult seven 7 nominees being member nominating committee have no knowledge delibera tions went however final selections named ballot John C Grigg incumbent Don Lowe presently Orlando Florida area Travis Mc Ginnis presently VP district 9 candidate reelection office VP district Fifteen minutes after nominating committee meeting ended convened full Executive Council deliberate issues brought before us usual marathon sessions directed meeting end last action item being discussed 530 pm thissothatwewould haveanopportunityto clean up ready AMA 50th Anniversary Birthday Party scheduled start 730 pm wont go detail Council meeting full synopsis should elsewhere issue Happy Birthday AMA could have proud stood before august crowd modelers Friday evening AMA 50th Anniversary Party see people audience such Vic Joe Stanzel George Aldrich Big Art Adamisin many others Truly humbling company head table rather impressive wellWalt Good past president John Worth past president Maynard Hill past president John Patton past president Johnny Clemens past pre sident Earl Witt past president entire room virtual Whos AMA handed letter just prior Anniversary dinner rather have read am including read addressed certainly meant addressed Dear AMA modelers Australia wish AMA Modelers United States America success 50th Anniversary Nats Louisiana year hope have many Nats have fond memories visit 49th year Nats last year warm welcome extended other Australians also extend cordial invitation visit Australian events time Australia Sincerely David Axon President MAAA Thank very much David extend members MAAA invitation return shores compete events anytime yours will welcome November1986 103 Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Candidates Campaign Statements Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA asks write vote office President Academy Model Aero nautics choose run office number reasons individual consider doing per sonal reason have dedication serve membership Academy have involved affairs model aeronautics years culminating election office Vice President District IV have served position over two years became Vice Presi dent District IV promised very active VP making effort visible communicate work diligently sist members district Any member Executive Council needs balance needs own district needs entire mem bership Academy have attempted always elected office President would expend energy satisfy requirements office Academy living growing entity Consider today few short years have grown point now will number about 113000 1986 present rate will top 200000 1991 Executive Council Head quarters staff have increasingly difficult task ahead operate growing organi zation As numbers increase requirements membership services need advancements technology meet demands space radio spectrum increasing awareness need flying sites Academy needs work closelywith industryto solve problems marketing con trol frequencies develop better cooperation civic organizations local state federal agencies can support increasing numbers withoutthe full active support of agen cies Without place fly have nothing other things affect us need constant work control problems noise rules competition relate membership large some challenges major task confronting us now some time future setting policy deal ever increasing cost liability insurance will take major part Presidents time needs balance between cost income hope playinga leading role challenge bringing Academy tremendous growth period making possible support ever growing membership seek office other candidates sure offer myself because thinkthat provide best alternative bringing gether over next few years Acad emy needs leader can mold factions together Write Howard Cris pin ballot Chuck Foreman Ashland VA 1986 year elect AMAs President crucial decision will have vital impact AMAs future President point man must bestrong capable decisive know ledgeable must care about AMA Chuck Foreman manstrong ca pable decisive knowledgeable does care about AMA has worked committees covering subjects ranging flying sites insur ance club officer patches special proj ects by-laws procedures toAir ShowTeams highly respected among model ing peers familiar face Nats donating time well equipment maintain operate communica tion system Chuck dynamic business man esteemed member com munity successfully builtabusiness corporation annual sales near size AMAs budget construction National Center Aeromodeling realization dreams people Chuck driving force getting project under way found land Reston VA Center built AMA proud its building property value increase already proves wisdom Academy ownership Initially though took courage conviction undertake such project Howard Crispin current District 4 Vice President wrote part letter Nominating Committee Academy today has become large corporation has need President has understanding methods business same time must able deal problems arise very nature Academy knowledge items well ability fully comprehend dealing multi-million-dol lar budgets imperative working headquarters staff running func tional corporation Chuck because nature com pany has background knowledge ability perform tasks necessaryto give members type President needed guide affairs Executive Council Academy through end 1980s Chucks past service Council places him unique position know ing functions operation ganization well having business acumen lead AMA needs new leadership grow move ahead Chuck Foreman can provide business-oriented leadership des perately need Lets give him chance use AMA Write Chucks name ballot write-in candidate Vote Chuck Foreman AMA President Note As approved AMA President campaign space offered nominated whether accepted Nominating Committee listing ballot john Grigg Lockport NY incumbent need vote nearly six years have president want continue next three years office have growing vibrant effective Acad emy under leadership have ex panded 79000 over 112000 mem bers during years President need continue growth Dave Brown once wrote column want lion leading sheep sheep leading lions am lion am positive forward looking thinking leader succumbs pres sures minority interest opposes will majority Jim McNeill has said John Grigg best President AMA has ever should President forever dont agree Jim last bit feel have represented AMA member ship well better AMA Presidents preceded want vote have made mistakes during terms President have learned current situations such insurance crisis time begin education new President has suggested donate mortgage reduction fund dollar vote cast election sure would like able am just working guy like majority cannot afford kind money Sure wish could donation would make nice deduction income taxes Vote future must continue emphasize need acquiring keep ing flying sites singularly important item lets us enjoy sport must fight minimize impact rising insurance costs insurance have no flying sites must plan future reflecting past successes failures AMA must keep AMA member inter ested responsive organization remem bering membership provides power things must support model aviation AMA headquarters elected officers volunteer officers rather average member important scheme things must remain Please vote John Grigg •9 AMA Officers Waiting •To Hear 0 Effective communication two-ways Ostreet AMAs non-paid volunteer offi-O 0 cers doing utmost make AMA@ Ithe kind organization memberse Iwish thoughts con-i Itained pages month buti yours arent apt known unless i writeto AMA vice-president e rict representative 5 5 associate vice-president area 5 Complete communications linkj write 104 Model Aviation National President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL have over 50 years modeling experience cluding Free Flight Control Line Radio Control recent years have concentrated Radio Control have written columns several model magazines over years currently am writing Flying Lowe column RCM Ohio served two terms VP District Ill AMA Council An international modeling perspective has gained through serving team manager technical goodwill exchanges Full-scale flying experience acquired through serving USAF WW II & Korean conflict am retired reserve officer hold commercial single multi-engine pilots license As civilian engineer spent 33 years R & D programs Air Force concentrat ing propulsion advanced systems plan ningand RPV development managed both personnel multi-million dollar projects Currently am semi-retired indepen dent engineering consultant RPVs Position Statement Since view model ing activity enjoyed would like work toward end promoting harmony within fraternity Although have strong interest com petition feel national modeling program must include proper balance sport competition activities feel com petition leads development stim ulus ever better modeling Without com petition would have advances technology Competition also facet modeling enjoyed wish must careful however rec ognize backbone modeling sport Sunday flier Nothing crucial average flierthan having nice place fly Council supported addition flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters AMA insurance program probably key phenomenal growth Academy Today almost club requires AMA membership primarily insur ance coverage program must main tained strengthened must keepaproper perspective atthe national level money man power spent much spend competition activities versus basic mem ber services What can provide basic needs flying sites frequency signments noise abatement etc feel basic needs must have atten tion Noise abatement must addressed general modeling problem seems ridiculous have noise requirement FAI event have apply across board enforced AMA com petition worse lack effec tive program sponsor encourage noise reduction local levelwhere really counts Enforcing noise standards competition will alert rest model ing community its advantages Id appreciate support trust will have opportunity represent President Academy Model Aeronautics Travis McGinnis Arvada Co Life Member Academy Model Aeronautics has enjoyed several years productive growth Well planned positive activities have made AMA largest strongest aviation sporting organization world Travis McGinnis has served years District Vice-President has chaired served important com mittees during period dynamic ex pansion commitment effort time expertise has invaluable key committeesScholarship Headquar ters Review Long Range Planning Financial Advisory Goldberg Vital People Board Nats Steering Executive Director Search Re Districting addition duties handled connection AMA committees Travis has long term member FAI/CIAM Education Information Committee thereby serving United States interests Internation al Committee goal has always improve services AMA membership goal has backed up years experience phases hobby/sport dating back pre-teen years As modeler has engaged categories competition As judge has worked RC Scale Pattern contests locally national ly internationally experiences have given Travis wide appreciation needs both modeler national organization keen exponent youth involvement professional life educator administrator has shown him model aviation young people combine de velop good citizenship qualities Travis knows future development AMA expansion sport depend todays young people efforts provide AMA needs leadership AMA needs person vision can create co operative atmosphere Executive Council members can work plan AMA needs creative policies experiences Travis has gathered during life modeler Executive Council Mem ber qualify him forthechallengeoftheAMA Presidency welcomes rare opportunity serve AMA members President respectfully solicits support vote District Candidate Statements Page 106 John Worth Fairfax VA elect will have write name election ballot will mailed October should Consider following candidacy office President came surprise just did 1962 nominated same position equally surprise get elected 1963 hired executive director 1964 nomination came time unsolicited initial reaction dismiss Others however urged give serious consideration have done after much reflection think its im portant know AMA needs better organized operate democratically response volunteer groups Council Committees Contest Boards etc rather response president executive director committee chairman other single person authority regard bylaws seriously inadequate lot authority available president limits authority well defined AMA should vulnerable personalities individuals think better role top elected officer Chair man Board leading AMA Execu tive Council toward ends elected vice-presidents deem important policy matters dealing much problems resulting actions decisions various individuals meantime unusual person serve both executive director president would case get elected other organizations Na tional Aeronautic Assn Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Experimental Aircraft Assn Nothing bylaws prevents combi nation elected would immediately seek bylaws change establish posi tion Chairman Council high est elected position AMA also abolish position Executive Director favor President under contract AMA thus responsive direction elected Council members changes accomplished someone else would elected Chairman position would seek renewal current contract title President Until bylaws can changed would operate response Councils wishes would exercise eitherof votes pro vided dual role election would initially produce am seeking extra power PresidentI seek diminish general before taking action Pres dent would first seek opinions qualified subject already charged responsibility virtue elected appointed positions would commit AMA decisions purely own might have authority Again didnt seek nomination came lam responding byofferingwhatl think best AMAan organization less subject influence individual except may agreement groups already established serve AMA agree write name ballot Its way can elected Write John Worth November1986 105 Candidates Campaign Statements Vice President District 1 Vice President District 5 Vice President District 9 Don Krafft Duxbury MA incumbent am presently serving District Vice President would like recount some things have done past year half Vice-President plans have future havespentaconsiderableamountof time attending contests club meetings auc tions shows gather information give modelers chance talkto repre sentative plan continue future have tried represent modelers fairly two District meetings held 1985 Nationals other Maine Expo 1986 plan having District meetings District newsletter sent clubs need warrants fairly comprehensive radio bro chure mailed clubs District also planning underway Model Avia tion Day held November 9 1986 have attended Council meetings since being office have abstained voting issues brought before Ex ecutive Council have served Nats Steering Committee am presently chairman redistricting committee have beenamemberoftheAMAforover30 years am life member have contest director pattern contests past five years have served CD other events sincerely ask vote please take few minutes complete ballot mail Thank support Cliff Piper should familiar name Hopefully can once again represent New England modelers continued success AMA Financial responsibility Ju nior participation continued suc cess among goals must put stop Council in-fighting suits countersuits ego trips continue propose accomplish putting some logic back Council also put enjoyment back sport must get Back Basics needyourvoteforthisto beaccomplished During 50 years modeling have helped build AMA helped Nats starting 1964 served VP 14 yearsduring leaner years aware ness continuing problems needs keen have kept abreast current needs problems feel mem bership best served someone talks Yankee can deal applaud present members Council appointees look forward once again working fine people position Safety Engineer/Insurance Loss Control Officer major corporation over six years has made able deal soaring insurance costs safety issues noise other threats job will allow travel throughout New England visit solicit inputs Please vote Cliff Piper District 1 VP Harry M Sheram Oneonia AL have member Academy Model Aero nautics 15 years leader member 10 years member Birmingham Aero Mod elers Association holding various offices 12 years member Bama Flyers Air Show Team 9 years Associate VPAla bama DistrictVfor9 years lam schooled accounting business administration have 17 years experience Field Under writer-Engineer casualty insurance field will retire May 1987 fly remote controlled aircraft am extremely inter ested phases miniature aircraft pledge full support representing Vice President District V Academy Model Aeronautics welcome confidence vote Lee Webster Manchester TN incumbent have active model airplane hobby AMA activities since high school active Pal Aero clubs As charter member Coffee Airfoiler club wife Molly have CDed FF RC contests past 27 years Scale Contest Board 8 years have continuing inter est Free Flight current interests lie Radio Control activities especially Gli der Old-Timer Scale AMA service organization over 11000 members District S among largest United States group size means lot work Being retired engineering manager have time work talent organize efficiently carry out duties office As yourelected Vice President will represent regular special Council meeting will travel district often can visiting various clubs organizations activi ties current Associate VPs Contest Board Members excellent team intend keep functioning AMA has services designed help local level intent make services readily available district will use ModelAviation Maga zine inform activities newsletter will also used provide formation communication District Clubs Officials no substitute communication GET WITH IT part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member RT Dick Crowley Aurora CO AMA Leader Member494 am presently past five years Associate VP sprawling district have able repre sent district functions club meetings competitive events rep resent district Executive Council meetings As lifelong modeler aspects sport am presently very active in door power free flight soaring teach school program modeling have de veloped 10-part flight proficiency program power fliers newcomers pattern works greatlet know inter ested served almost four years total President National Soaring Society special interest group soaring AMA magazine editor am presently active Secretary/Treasurer elected VP items will work priorities 1 Flying site de velopmentand create methods better educate everyone keep sites 2 Assist groups forming new sanctioned clubs 3 Work closer young people develop next years fliers 4 As contest director am sympathetic needs competitorand rules pro cedures need revamping 5 mainly serve positive voice AMA want work flying needs District Vice President can work together accomplish goals Please give yourvote three years positive progressThanks Good Flying Travis McGinnis Arvada CO incumbent Life Member AMA Members have sup ported Travis District VP since 1980 support indicates appreciation efforts made represent members district Background CD Coordinator Assoc VP VP qualify him district leader ship spends countless hours serving needs District 9 enjoys outcomes work participates Council meetings viewing overall AMA needs patient consideration votes sensible poli cies serve membership believes future modeling depends officers listening input members clubs exposure operations needs AMA Hq has given him understanding Hq needs Visits have provided him insight needed create policies neces sary gain optimum effort Hq staff permit give best level service members Past commitment willingness serve again speak interest Travis has AMAs future support soli cited Travis can continue serve District 9 Notice Travis name also appears ballot AMA President aware may vote him both posi tions vote way will assure will continue work behalf AMA Council 106 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nancy Mitchell Editor Sacrat Newsletter California Southern Ala meda Co RC writes Enclosed snap daughter Jennifer has leg braces shoes attached peddles tricycle can pull around loves Modelingmeansagreatdealtoourfamily Jennifer can born defective over come handicap grow up happily cant grown men running AMA settle differences lie happily gether below Jennifer standing herself almost 4 Michael Graham Syracuse Thun derbirds Aero Radio Society New York writes took poll flying field asking favors permanent Nats site favor5 opposed2 answers qualified Everyone mentioned paying off mortgage first either centrally located two cites coast modelers Thank Michael won FAI Power FF 1986 Nats picture below gentleman middle Mr Bob Sifleet Americas top Free Flighters left AMA President John Grigghand ing him free K&B Cox Olympic 15 engine winning event Mc Neill Cup Perpetual event perJames Barnes treasurer Hill County RC Austin TX mailed $10 own money last apply mort gage writes toy airplane spirits us year 86 Air-Show planned provide AMA 1/2 profits its building mortgage expected realize least $200 profit rained out lost $3395 means owe us $1698 kidding try make profits spectators contestants Maybe next year spirits will us Thanks anyway James.. James Barnes sent secret picture show 1/4 scale planes driven/flown Austin TX simply place airplane position off fly car dont know such technique would work Alabama its worth try Past Presidents Recommend Change Presidential Elections following message received Council Past AMA Presidents unanimous opinion Past Presidents AMA extremely long tenure single individual elected part-time President Academy results less ef fective leadership slower progress would occur new individual crea tive ideas drive elected three years some instances gifted dedicated President may well two 3-year terms surely after 6 years its time new blood stream organization An incumbent after two terms likely develop divisiveness dic tatorial attitudes just plain enjoyment niceties office putting kind work could come new enthusiastic President Accordingly recommend Council Bylaws Academy changed read term office President will three years maximum number consecutive terms individual will two total six years same individual could again nomi nated elected after lapse term Irwin OhlssonAMA No 4 Frank BusheyAMA No 8 Keith Storey AMA No 9 Claude McColloughAMA No 10 Walt GoodAMA No 11 Pete SotichAMA No 12 John WorthAMA No 13 Maynard HillAMA No 14 Cliff WeirickAMA No 16 John PattonAMA No 17 John ClemensAMA No 18 Earl WittAMA No 19 Flying SitesConf pg 100 ably seated together final speaker should present summary documentation packages Plan plan plan job well will pleasantlysurprised much better can job pre paration November 1986 107 Meet two Americas best Contest Directors really left Lee Webster Manchester TN Lee has CDing Free Flight contests 25 know Molly helps him time its husband wife team husband wife team hard beat What misses other catches gentleman middle Tommy McLaughlan Pensacola FL US Navy helicopterfield photo Tommy telling somebodywhatto whereto go As usual has justcompleted 28th consecutive year CDing Fiesta Five Flags meet Free Flighters come over Eastern US attend affair Navy trusts Tommy orthey wouldnt let him use active field close down fortwo days gentleman right unidentified sees contacts mel will gladlyintroduceyou him Lee bythe way isyour newAMA DistrictV Vice President way chewing blade grass doesnt look too worried about son right Sandy Frank CDed affair Grateful acknowledgements Johnny Brodbeck Sr Bill Bev Wisniewski providing delivering prize engine Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Politics Nats.. funny thing happened just before leav ing Nats got nominated AMA Presidency initial reaction laugh off idea dismiss friends co-workers said should think seriously about So did some interesting possibilities came mind Wouldnt nice thought would no differences opinion tween president executive direc tor two positions would entirely compatible going same direc tionAMA could have single instead dual leadership AMA could save $1 5000 over three-year presi dential term based recent history actual expenses position everyone agreed Some feared person hold both positions simultaneoulsyone paid unpaid would conflict interest putting too much power hands person argued otherwise noting intent subordinate position presidency Executive Council AMAs board directors just now true executive director position will ing give up both votes positions avoid semblance powerseeking told elected presidency position executive director would terminated general became obvious concept person serving both positions acceptable some people though normal situation other major aviation organizations such National Aeronautic Association NAA Aircraft Owners Pilots Association Ac PA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA also prestigiousAmerican Society Association Executives ASAE Regardless situation made moot AMA Nominating Committee decided others should ballot coming election Ap parently five committee willing give concept try outnumbered So intriguing idea lasted would have interesting see voting membership large would have willing support Food thought eight de clared candidates AMAs top elected position dropped out seven considered officially ballot before narrowing down three required AMA bylaws least six candidates current former executive council members willing seek change rather go status quo lots com petition compared former years subject got lot attention Nats lot distortions what about record viewpoint lfyouwantto knowmoreaskyourdistrict VP about ithe nominating committee Dale Root Northern Californias Radio Control pioneer Dale Root lost long fight cancer June 14 1986 Dale began fifty-year modeling career Illinois during late 1930s moved California 1941 opened Hobby Hut Oakland 1946 Roots Hobby Hut became San Fran cisco BayArea supply information cen ter U-Control Railroaders Free Flight RC Back SOs installed Aerotrol single channel Comet Clip per proceeded astonish flying buddies successful Radio Con trolled flights ignited areas RC boom followed 1950 Dale others founded East Bay Radio Controllers grew ra pidly become third largest RC Club country Dale innovative designed Little Freq 1953 shoulder-wing air plane using single channel operate rudder elevator throttle system called Mickey Mouse As cender another extremely successful de sign kitted Dale 1957 flown extensively throughout country Low Ender Rootang series followed along pneumatic retracts flaps spoil ers smoke systems dive brakes etclong before others considered feasible Dales 3-channel Babcock radio trim mable elevator made him first spins outside loops early As cender series pioneering other efforts led nomination AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Dale now among legends model ing history earned wings SnyopsisAMA Annual Open Meeting July 30 1986 Lake Charles LA President John Grigg called meeting order 8 pm J Worth D Krafft H Crispin J Clemens P Waters D Brown T McGinnis 43 regular AMA members present introduced Executive Council members recounted various events past year including 1985 Nats RC Pylon World Championships Chicopee MA also noted problems obtaining insurance coverage describ ed firstAMA flying site seminarthis year District 10 Grigg emphasized need greater efforts concerning getting keeping flying sites increasing self-insurance necessary trend support flying site efforts current Si 50000 fund supplemented $239000 additional cost insurance provide $850000 umbrella coverage above self-insured fund possibility higher cost coverage club activities noted Executive Director due non-flying risk factors District 8 VP Clemens welcomed tendees AMA District Host Nationals advised Nats manage ment contracted 1500 pounds ice support field activities also noted misconceptions misunderstandings concerning RC frequencies advised AMA Frequency Committee meeting Nats handle problems District 7 VP Waters talked about con fusion concerning AMAs interest secur ing permanent flying site advised interest toward site aviation interests just models goal being find site might always available should other Nats and/or World Championship locations available District 9 VP McGinnis praised efforts Les Mary Hard puttingout daily Nats News noted News asking feedback help Nats Steer ing Committee future planning District 4 VP Crispin also Chairman AMAs Sound Committee described what has doing Nats gather sound noise data educate contestants concerning typical noise situations various events District 1 VP Krafft noted committees current efforts investigating changes AMAs district boundaries no conclu sions yet Bob lsaacs District 8 spoke about Free Flight problems discussion pro con concerning trophy policy Costs noted sponsors covering less half cost Lack Indoor entries discussed noting related changed schedules Bob Hatschek re sponded subject noting general decline Indoor interest Tony Becker former Nats Indoor CD noted negative attitude aimed hierarchy regard en couraging youngsters yet praised AMAs delta dart effort Niagara Falls National Indoor contest Problems obtaining Indoor site year noted resulting late switch Civic Center site pre ferred site available Model Aviation magazine discussion ficer column length vs other types ma terials discussed noting adding officer text did really hurt other material content Continued page 117 108 Model Aviation Nats officials year got participate 50th Anniversary Fun-Fly Lake Charles LA Shown L-R Ed Warren Dallas helping John Worth prepare Bill Win ters original eiectrlc-powered Le Crate modei plans pubilehed July 84 Model Aviation model flown ten times achieving flights 9 minutes 2 15 min utes 2 22 minutes 1 Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island eirt DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Cheodler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townoend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SO Essex JcO VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High SO PlymouOh NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstono Mills MA 02848 GLASTONBUR Y MODELERS Glastonbury Aero Modelers Club chartered anAMA club 1973 basis club however goes back late 1960s An all-modeling group formed students town recreation depart ments model building classes Two instruc tors taught Saturday morning classes George Armstead Don Lenif After Don moved Michigan George continued classes found flying sessions re quired additional help Local modelers formed group called Gas tonbury Modelers comprised Free Flighters Control Line fliers Rocket fliers 1973 Free Flight group became Gastonbury Aero Modelers about 130 members present club has two three indoor meets per year plus two outdoor Rubber meets per year model club logo 1/16 Square beginners design Don Lenif used building classes club officers President Ed Novak Vice President Bob Davis Secretary/Treas urer Gil Belanger Newsletter Editor Mark Fineman Chairman Board George Armstead Distinguished Service Award George Armstead started modeling 1940s paid supplies selling magazines newspapers taught modeling recreation building classes helped form Gastonbury Modelers 1970 George has secured several flying sites Gastonbury area use modelers also secured permission use Westover AFB model use 1975 Since several contests per year held Westover along Nats 1983 1985 SAM Champion ships 1982 1986 above very brief summary Much could mentioned about modeling career also activities community award presented SAM Awards Banquet Sunday July 6 1986 Society Antique Modelers Champion ships Westover AFB setting 20th SAM Champs held July 3 4 5 6 30 Free Flight events directed Jack Whittles 11 RC-assisted events directed Joe Beshar George Armstead contest manager 168 contestants can see four busy days flying addition flying fabulous bean feed Thursday evening Friday evening SAM business meeting Saturday Model Engine Collectors Association col lecto Sunday night victory banquet attended four days kept quite busy can imagine busy contestants large thank people worked hard make Champs such large success Thanks HQ Staff June 6 1986 entire staff participated large cleanup operation headquarters building museum contents During three years building has operation con siderable dust has accumulated items has aggravated continuing construction projects strictly volunteer effort done quickly efficiently happily Again Thank EC MeetingCont pg 102 equitable working concept except District 10 has very large membership population behalf majority Committee therefore recommended surveying response following Consideration being given dividing District X two districts follows Divide California two equal parts according population district would consist Northern California Utah Nevada Hawaii Guam other district would Southern California Arizona would done attempt make district nearly equal number members vote question information purposes final action would made Executive Council original motion passed 7 1 24 6 7 9 11 6 against EVP ED 3 5 10 NAAContinued page 110 November 1986 109 Modelers England participated 20th SAM Champs George Doris Armstead iistinguisnea Service Award obtaining use Westover AFB Modelers use Dick snerman L Stan Colson some trophies awarded SAM Champs trophies awaroca psabout 150 Josh Marsh model Long Cabin powered Saito 40 youngest RC flier SAM Champs Beginner Delta Dart launching February 21 9B6 Adult entry feels help beginner build Delta Dart Program sponsored Glastonbury Aero Modeler Photo Tony Faranda Relaxed flierJohn Pond California fly ing Playboy Senior SAM Champs New Jersey 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 Boa 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 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 Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts assured 86 Nats have just re turned reflected results long careful planning has become traditional Nats itself Due magazine lead time efforts com ply current limitations upon length VP reports shall leave professional writers and/or holders high office opportunity filling complete reportorial excursions accorded rank Ditto regarding prestigious rites marking 50th Birthday AMA what done about Lake Charles suggest take opportunity pause reflect upon what wonderful organization have built over years modelers after Builders AMA represents thoroughly-sound struc ture may proud occasion look up ahead put rough air has bit well behind us Let us look ahead wish everyone CAVU Balancing Scales feeling should now consider advisability creating new exclusive event within competition framework pertaining ducted-fan RC Scale model aircraft wish emphasize own idea rather has touted either type Flying-Scale contestant So blame consequences. strikes general way greater opportunities traditional type propeller-driven model earn static points available DF fliers other hand flight capabilities ducted fan machines nature ultra-impressive hence well-endowed inherent ability accumulate signs total acceptance observe such performance interesting note discussions have upon subject both types flier agreed suggested development after having first hesitated briefly evaluate its worthiness feel about idea Welcome Words Top White House Yes Washington DC received word own District 2 club Richmond Model Flying Club Inc like AMA celebrating its 50th Anniver sary year President Reagan congratu lated group warm letter proud reproduce follows am pleased congratulate mem bers Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island mark 50th anni versary sport flying model airplanes popular fascinating expression Americas age old love affair flight club helped pioneer exciting hobby today members helping new comers discover its challenges rewards Thats kind neighborliness makes community much just place live work send best wishes clear skies smooth landings years ahead God bless letter dated May 19 1986 Two months earlier club also honored through issuance joint resolution New York State Senate State Assembly joint session pleased reproduce extent space allotted us editor State New York Legislative Resolution Senate No 484Assembly No 430 Senator Marchi Mr Straniere COMMEMORATING Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York upon occasion its Golden Anniversary WHEREAS nineteen hundred eightysix Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York oldest con tinuously operating model airplane organi zation New York State will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversaiy WHEREAS Through its enterprising dedicated membership Richmond Model Flying Club has advanced model aviation Staten Island WHEREAS Club established nineteen hundred thirty-six limited membership present boasts morethan hundred members including pilots model craftsmen WHEREAS Club fully sanctioned member Academy Model Aero nautics national governing body model airplaning United States WHEREAS Club touts unblemished safety record utilizing National Park Service property uses Gateway National Recreation Area Great Kills Park providing community opportunity observe become part sport model aviation WHEREAS Club members must possess current Adacemy Model Aeronautics Flying license insurance policy Gate way Pilot Pass validated indicate safe competent flying skills now therefore RESOLVED Legislative Body pause its deliberations commemorate Golden Anniversary Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York further RESOLVED copy Resolu tion suitably engrossed transmitted Richmond Model Flying Club ADOPTED IN SENATE ON order theMarch 41986 Senate Thats Spirit Whether indulge consumption spirits booze etc certainly own business imbibe thereafter fly model aircraft becomes AMA aspect everybodys business thus pleased find set forth Suplemental Instructions regarding 1986 Nats following polite yet tough warning Alco holic beverages permitted consumed visibly present flight line pit areas Failure comply may result loss insurance coverage disqualification expulsion No wants kill-joy prohibitionist area liquid refresh ment time place everything George M Myers Books could written about gentleman dedicated Dis trict 2 frequency coordinator occurs shall require much space currently available us moment however must tell have received reports readiness lend talents area RC have sought aid latest tribute Georges capabilities eager ness serve fellowAMAers has come form warm letter have today received Ruth Taylor secretary NJ Pine Barons RC Club Medford NJ expressing thanks AMA Georges having solved certain frequency problems flying site through use frequency monitor letter Ruth has tens share credit excellence newsletter fellow-members Leo Timmermeyer Lee Kitchens Luke Kociuba Barry Wilhite Franklin Wanamaker last certainly least husbandMike Taylor So Melt Mortgage hope meeting success important undertaking fives rolling neighborhood some compliment Joe Beshar District 2 course fine efforts pursuit goals Gear Up Locked EC MeetingCont pg 109 Committee member Peltz District 10 gave minority report stating total dis agreement Chairmans recommenda tion expressed Committee whole discussed aspects possible remedies redistricting issue motion reconsider question approved 9 2356710 EVP NM 4 against ED 14 11 Opposition expressed presenting referendum officers ballot Thus modification motion offered approved question pre sented Leader Members District X 8 2 356910 ED NM 5 against 1 4 7 11 EVP original motion amended passed 10 124 56910 ED EVP NM 3 against 3 7 11 V Committee Appointments Because Grigg asked guidance question whether prerogative President fill vacancies Councilformed committees approved unan imously Council-named com mittees exist Council shall replace vacancies VI Motion/Previous Meeting Moved May86 Council meeting discussed voted upon following lieu free membership contest directors shall receive $10 voucher per day per meet uptotwo days maximum three per year upon HQs receipt contest report NATS world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four Continued page 111 110 Model Aviation Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Olvely 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heitrnan SR i06 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15663 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 think its hot District III during July August should have Nats Lake Charles Its nor mally hot down year hotter normal news reports hottest two week period Lake Charles since 1 948 number District Ill members made trip Nats went no problems can called typical attendance somewhat dis appointing year spite being official 50th Anniversary birthday celebration fact did bring large number notables came primarily 50th anniversary banquet Friday night second Saturday Sunday dedicated 50th Anni versary fun fly good time As Nats wasnt its problems Safety both real perceived subject came up occasionally am going push Safety Directorat future Nats safety problems year real big instances matter opinion voice raised subject safety deserves heard carefully considered Examples brought atten tion FF airplanes landing CL area FF airplanes landing RC area RC airplanes overflying CL area during fun fly Saturday RC airplanes Pattern overflying RC site entrance road general lack emergency equipment such first-aid kits fire extinguishers site some items rela tively mild nature endanger pri marily models equipment some problems serious en danger participants spectators Some problems quick easy fix others involve changes field layout rules conduct participants nearly could avoided least minimized someone concerned solely safety involved site selection process go opera tion contest Come think isnt bad idea contest use Another concern have regarding Nats low participation consider have 110000 plus mem bers its pitiful about 1000 take part Nationals ironic part number has going slowly down ward membership has spiraling upward Over years Nats has slowly dying have simply stood watched happen dying Well thats obviously matter opinion certainly subject different points view think can said compared good old days Navy Nats number significant changes have taken place old days work hangar usually contained Nats HQandthe hobbyshopaswellasrowupon row work tables center activity during Nats During day activity centered flying field people wandering out hangars small repairs major rebuilds just see what going evenings ever work hangars sprang life models everywhere being repaired built mostly discussed bull session going everywhere couldnt find topic being discussed didnt have anything aeromod eling sessions lasted wee hours next morning would commonly see someone catching nap under bench glue dried repair job Remember Ambroid king fast came days hobby shop always open AMA HQ could almost always get answer questions fact tried very hard would get several Contrast todays Nats no work hangar AMAs HQ open 8-5 similar hours hobby shop building shut up alarm system turned at6l Inthe meantime due proliferation events competition starts 700 am ends 800 pm competitor supposed deal AMA just visit Hobby shop does all-important socializing take place Nats prosper need think about create atmosphere exchange ideas techniques important part gathering encouragement reasonably large factor planning event Otherwise fear NATS doomed become large local contest almost events being flown sites ill-suited particular event being flown Anotherfactorinthe shrinkingof Nats competition competition mod els competition special terest groups organize events na tional interest people participate particular facet hobby/sport Examples like US Free Flight Champion ships SAM Champs NMPRA Champs IMAA Fly Byrons Fly etc well-run events sites ideal forthat particu lar event AMA Nationals once act town now has competition specialty groups People can spend limited time money attend events now being given choice times choice specialty event What can about Well first problems can solved applying some thought emphasis during planning operation future Nats second problem however difficult solve fact dont know solve Some have suggested split up Nats provide ideal sites event would make first problem acute concept National convention along Na tional championships seemed out year emphasis 50th Anni versary party convention Will Nats survive hope right now future doesnt look great Nats got spend some time Eva Biddle AVP talked about having Eastern District meeting winter Sounds like great ideato could help effort please contact Eva can set up Saying Month secret suc cess conversation able disagree being disagreeable EC MeetingCont pg 110 days vouchers non-transferable terms effective 1987 seconder withdrew second no other second obtained therefore motion acted upon VIII All-Season Flier Patch Because Council members have come overwhelmed patch requests approved unanimously fu ture All-Season Flier patches shall ob tained clubs AMA Headquarters VIII Officer Columns following approved 12 1 against X thatthe following adopted aStanding Rule toArticle XIII Bylaws Section 2 Whenever sole discretion Executive Director article fea ture report other writing submitted publication official publication AMA deemed constitute whole parta personal attackonanyAMAofficerOr member Executive Director shall have authority temporarily defer publica tion such article feature report other writing refer matter Execu tive Council determination whether publication should occur Publica tion shall occur upon affirmative majority vote Executive Committee Any officer author orthe target article feature report other writ ing submitted publication issue shall entitled participate delibera tions vote whether publication should occur vote may taken mail Council meeting quorum present IX Cap F3B Controversy Approved unanimously October 1986 Modef Aviation magazine last Council member statements subject 1984 F3B Team Selection accepted August Council meet ing last subject considered further X AMA-FAI Bylaws Proposal following bylaw amendment re ferred Bylaws Committee review will come again before assembly later meeting replace Section 3 Article XII Except provided Section 4 AMAs participation international aero modeling activity including AMA FAI Team Selection competition shall under supervision AMA President appointed delegates super vision shall include FAI matters general leadership AMA delegations FAI-CIAM meetings AMA-FAI teams review co ordination AMA-FAI Team Selection Committee operations shall over rule actions committees unless actions accordance AMA Executive Council-approved policies unless overruling action approved bya majority Executive Council members polled regard action Continued page 112 November1986 111 Oslaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robed E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclsaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Home 1-rom Nationals always enjoy Nationalsmeeting friends old new Lake Charles Nationals down Considerably numbers contestants still good weather terrible did rain except Friday during set up Sunday things winding down wind did blow especially hard What wrong weather Although official local tem peratures between 95 98 degrees true readings out expanse concrete something else tem peratures reached high 12 2 very humid did slow things down District IV represented activities have names would like mention some dedi cated individuals Anyone out Free Flight area sure see Tex Hartmangruber Free Flight activity Tex will working helping Seen among con testants Worlds Oldest Modeler Reid H ull Hampton VA flying just about everything Frederick BlomTimonium MD several events Thomas loerger Columbia MD took first Open A-i Towline son Roderick doing same Junior family affair Flying Wakefield Edward Hopper Baltimore MD am sure others know Control Line always big event lasting first day until last some probably never seems end family always hanging Fosters Advance NC Wayne Gale Karyn lot work Wayne Karyn well known circle Karyn took first Senior /2 Speed among other awards Karyn also starts school North Carolina State fall SIC scholarship Bob Dalton Clemmons NC could seen Slow Combat circle Wayne two work together Control Line Also seen Nats former District lVflierfrom North ern Virginia Larry Driskillnow stationed Beale AFB CA Dick Houser down Aerobatics Others Chuck Wood Rockville MD took second Sportsman Pattern David Mertz Potomac MD took fifteenthnot bad just getting Pattern no entrants District IV among 32 flew FAI Pattern look 56 flew Sportsman 67 entered 32 FAIyou get picture awful lot competition other classes Sixteen flew Advanced Pattern total eight Masternone District IV Tyler Stewart Riverdale MD placed eleventh sixteen entered Expert Pattern large entry Patterndown considerably past year interesting note trend towards top class flying FAI Pattern relatively few doing Master Pattern Among Soaring enthusiasts Hol ley Britt Doug Holland North Carolina city Raleigh probably other District IV entries Soaring failed get names Soaring big event over two hundred entries aspect sport continues grow Helicopter about fifty entrants two scale None excellent fliers District IV attended event Pylon racing except Q-500 has much activity area Dave Pearce Michael Langlois Greensboro NC exceptions among 35 en trants Formula Pylon Michael managed garner eighth out field Man hot out h Photo shows Dave retrieving racer Among others deserve mention Robert Rainey Newport News VA hard work various sites week forgotten Headquarters Staff coordinate whole thing take care of paper work get abuse people unhappy about something goes wrong Ill catch names left out Among highlights years Nats Fiftieth Anniversary celebration held Friday evening ban quet Saturday Sunday organizations can have seven former current presidents head table did will remember some themJohn Worth Dr Walt Good John Patton Maynard Hill John Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg few older members AMA found Contraband Room Friday evening you will never realize much missed history Academy high lights event Walt Good flying replica Cuff Any have seen film Pioneers will remember Walt flew Free Flight model 1936 Nats Radio Controlled model 1937 Nats What progress has made model aeronautics since time Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor demonstrated concept fortryingto get entry-level people RC flying other RC activities Control Line flying RCor other way around Anyway Bobs airplane can flown glow engine has new K&B 20 electric Thats starters can flown tricycle landing gear talidragger alterations take just moments make airplane can flown con ventional three-channel Radio Control air craft Control Line aircraft No definitely noft few simple changes plane can flown tether ed RC What tethered RC Well get post some sort will permit single steel cable swivel about center circle case central post made Frank Anderson MAAC Canada attaching aircraft assembly offsetting locking rudder can fly aircraft fashion very much like Control Line except outside circle controlling radio great way teach take off landings potential RC flier simple change can use either glow ignition electric power advantage can small space overflying annoying neighbors Watch Thingamabob An interesting sight took place Free Flight scale area newcomer rubberpowered Free Flight Scale flying very first model ever built category accomplished aero modeler well known other fields enthusiasm joy exhib ited individual flew Grum man Guardian first contest some thing see third try model went out sight after about thirtysix minutes effect boundless flight turned out got flier first event shows always something else us try might garner some success flier certainly has no lack honors especially Radio Con trol Scale model design drawings full-scale aircraft really needed see Dave Platt take first-ever Free Flight Scale competition flight know what modeline can really mean National Geographic Society back doing feature Nats year making movie Photo number two has crew out RC Pattern site EC MeetingCont pg 111 XI Conference Call Voting Because question whether telephone conference should treated regular meeting specifically answer ed rules approved telephone conference considered normal Council meeting same basic majority voting requirement proxy voting allowed 12 1 against 11 XII Legal Counsel Advice Executive Director noted liability other considerations doubt following lawyers recommenda tions can expensive counterpro ductive remedy situation Worth proposed approval policy whereby Continued page 113 11 2 Model Aviation Alabama ida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Los Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phose Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 286 Amory MS 35821 Richard Jackson 2115 Thornlse N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thocker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnis FIelds P0 Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-251 Im insurance Now thats familiar AMA members stated position sure liability insurance good enough reason belonging AMA todays world hard see need high level liability insurance espe cially engaged sport guiding sometimes just watching 5-to 20-lb model speeds above 100 mph enough momentum inflict severe injury death shouldnt average Sunday flier belong AMA other reasons Arent benefits make AMA attractive sport flier well serious contest competitor answer emphatic Yes Lets explore some intangible benefits order fly RC airplane successfully must have govern ment FCC set aside frequencies used others airplanes may safely flown AMA instrumental accomplishing task though complicated sometimes costly under taking reason AMA able get FCCs attention represents very large group people US have need frequency assignment Without representation Sunday flier may find RC model flying would banned urban areas since no safe frequency would available him Probably no equipment would available either since what manufacturer would risk capital designing equipment ques tionable market existed might have limited production run because changing equipment regulations So extra benefit No1 FrequencyAssignment Sport Flier Next about flying sites Some us have gotten used flying old field though always always will whats big deal Well believe everyone thrilled find someone wishes use farm city dump park etc place fly noisy dangerous him model airplane flying site problem becoming major competition land use gets keener hears lost flying sites park bans against model flying proposed municipality state banning model aircraft flying national organiza tion clout members heard needed help local club organizations convince people control land responsible safety minded sportsmen citizens have rights need thing Sunday flier isnt associated local club cases benefiting flying site arrangements some local club has gen erated least asked support club Sunday flier has aversion being asked help field maintenance doesnt want belong club least should obtain AMA membership liability insurance reasons expected fly according AMA safety rules respect follow rules laid down organization man ages flying site Benefit No 2 isA Place Fly Now lots us model fliers tend loners ourthingwithout much interaction general public public doesnt know much about model airplaning general Sunday flier have chance fly creation shaping publics opinion worth sport paramount impor tance Again benefit gained strong AMA organization Again function largely accomplished local clubs However AMA can does provide much information train ing needed ensure good local showing AMA Benefit No 3 Public Support Sport Sunday flier benefits another subtle way stable well- supported sport large recognized following provides market attract entrepreneurs expect able make money provid ing equipment supplies group means better cheaper radios bet ter economical engines advanced kit designs wide variety supporting material such covering material fuels hookup hardware etc means Sunday flier has reaped major benefit improves increases hobby enjoyment AMA provides evidence market through its large membership its magazine its contest schedules both national international AMA Benefit No 4 Advanced Equipment Development Howaboutthe Sundayflierwhowouldnt caught dead flying RC gadgets Free Flighter Control Line flier Peanut Scale man Indoor flier Well above still applies Look new materials available builderscovering materials glues carbon fibers plastics mention few Most items wouldnt have come about market market wouldnt exist withouta strong recognized modeling body Again large organization like AMA helps make market visible Flying sites needed just much types models RC flying fact problem often harder solve case Free Flight advocate Convincing school ficials should allow use gym fly microfilm models Peanut Scale far being automatic Indoor flier will tell Again AMA can does help tune organi zation way get tune through AMA membership Benefit No 5Exposure Facets Hobby Its harder define intangible benefits beginner sunday flier accrue association other model builders However Ill try Ive no ticed enjoyment hobby increases immensely have flying buddy fact have no go flying interest falls off drastically Perhaps everyone has characteristic Ive observed trait modelers over past 50 years believe its pretty universal thing Its just nice show off glide ratioofyournewsailplanetosomeone can appreciate what have accom plished Without people aspect modeling believe hobby would soon lose interest attention fact thats biggest problem beginner programs addition exposure technical side model airplanes beginner needs support friendship established model builders AMA pro vides framework happen doesnt happen automatically peo ple AMA make happen Benefit No 6 Fellowship kindred souls So question does AMA reach Sunday flier beginner loner out trying understand problem has encountered AMA grow remain successful organization ques tion must addressed continuously people growth hobby emanates way accom plish through improved communi cation service local model clubs AMA has come long way developing such services such help needed AMA needs input grass roots explore options available need voice individual model builder keep AMA track Only members can provide upward com munication AMA however must keep channel open ready receive Since suming District S VP duties have used office accomplish end However feel channel far full So fellows lets hear about Heres good way start process following Beam newsletter Eglin Aero Modelers Proposal has proposed rental training technique added current club training procedures follows 1 students desiring may receive training flight fee determined based cost equipment plus operating costs 2 club would purchase aircraft engine radio etc 32 new aircraft pur chased club volunteers would construct 4 flight instructors would furnish training possibly store training air craft use great idea other clubs thinking along similar lines AMA $5/30-day membership should help process along Look See next month EC MeetingCont pg 112 legal counsel advice followed unless agreed byamajorityof Council members After discussion Worth agreed reword proposal reintroduction future meeting XIII Ballot Counting Procedure Waters introduced concept switching plurality voting procedures cur rently employed election ballots preferential voting No action attempted time since topic requires further study will taken up again later meeting XIV Awards motions awards duly moved Continued page 114 November1986 113 Illinois ana ucky 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 Florissent MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snasley P0 Boy 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61376 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 District 6 election last year However can vote Presidential election year may prove quite election Please consideryourvote very carefully dont fooled flowery promises Choose wisely because officers term three years will go virtues Prez candidates column will let judge want give call discuss candidates will give opinions rate use right vote Now lets get back fun really hate politics column anyway July 6 found Bedford IN Its home base Ken Kern AVP Bedford boys put fun fly using some new rules Ken set up turned out very nice contest though crowd up Kens expectations barrel laughs wish taken model way Hoosier Hills field small plotin middle ofapasturewayout country Now thats kind field fly out makes feel right t home go place like Now nme Hoosier Hill RC club realize have events coming up might want attend Im partial tothe smallerevents because big events draw big names dont need likes publicity Seriously small groups feel AMA officer just too busy big affairs go smaller events true want attend can Keep mind make request someone else may have beaten punch attended other excellent Free Flight meet sponsored Lexington Model Airplane Club Lex ington KY month met some pretty nice people including Uncle Carl Fries NFFS No2 cohorts came St Louis area check out Bill Barrs bash hope good time did course usual bunch saw lot familiar faces checked Bill said thirtyseven contestants time says Free Flight dead noticed average age creeping up wont say much cause Im getting too attended MidAmerica Soaring contest sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society month first ever attended inter esting see try ten-minute task five minute air air did get better later day tasks successfully flown some got see winches work impressed high can get see feathers can ruffled winches high tech gadgetry such thermal sniffers Ill just stick little two-channel jobby 049 front gets up just fine Ill look thermals good oldfashioned eyes Sorry about engine fellows really dont think thermal sniffer purist either have nervous fingers flying powered aircraft might give soaring try Heck some people arent cut out fly fast whiz-bangs some us fly have seen guys gofrom powertosoaringand find themselves Yes plenty competi tion you want Its just little slower paced didnt get out district much wanted month little bit trouble full-size airplane kept closer home flew itto Nats guess Ill out aboutagain bythe time get Now have received some goodies rest district way info has scarce Surely dont want hear travels time Send info pictures Wayne Knaust St Louis MO wrote tell about air show McDonnell Douglas RC MAC sponsored help Civil Air Patrol Guys Spirits St Louis St Peters RC Club J & Hobby Show Team also came able make about six hundred dol lars CAP Now thats good public service community may forget way Wayne says hot dogger J & J team did rolling circles about ten feet off deck Theres show-off crowd think thats have show teams bet Support need Dave Miller Rock Valley RC Flyers sent picture below let know club weekend campout pla gued rain did stop terrifictime got few flights between raindrops think oreat idea Maybe some clubs t want try vdIietyOld-Timer5NieetwasJunezat Lawrenceville cookout Saturday night get things ready Sunday action Representatives showed up nine states Some showed up California Florida Sounds great 114 Model AviationEnough now.. EC Meeting Coot pg 113 seconded unanimously carried Fellowship Award Award Excellence Distinguished Service Award Names published following presentation Meeting adjourned 540 pm SynopsisFrequency Committee Meeting Nats AMA Frequency Committee met during Nate consider several items follow ing actions taken 1 A revision frequency flag system received final approval take effect January 1 1988 Earlier use okay ever January1988 coincides time FCC regulation must discon tinue use original seven 72 MHz frequencies new system designed alleviate confusion multi-colorfiags used since 1983the new system will rely channel number color streamer desig nate RC band Manufacturers will have year place new system market RCers will have another six months place transmitters 2 The AMA frequency calibration program found about one-third systems field outside FCC-permitted toler ances frequency modulation sidebands Most older sets therefore AM form modulation permitted until 1983 Older sets out tolerance interfere other new radio designs try use upcoming 20 KHz separa tions Committee took action accelerate introduction new standards planned 1991 three years January 1 1988 lower half 72 MHz band will permit continued operation older systems must moved old seven frequencies upper end band addition older broadband trans mitters will need converted channels active below Channel 38 new broadband channels above Chan nel 38 1991 channels just low Channel 38 will need have equip ment satisfies guidelines set 1991 3 The Committee reviewed approved first-ever set voluntary guidelines de sign manufacture operation RC equipment US parts have real effect first Channel 38 below January 1988 channels 1991 Transmitters must have occupied spectrum ie modulation sidebands re duced olderAM system sidebands can done new RF modules factory modification avail able replacement Frequency stability must improved allowable 3500 Hz error 500 Hz Receiver performance must im proved primarily tolerate pre sence broad-spectrum transmit ters still use handle third order products reject image frequen cies 4 Almost manufacturers report favorably impending availability equipment Continued page 115 Iowa 0 Michigan 5 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gleowood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tangiewoad Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roalyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Frequency Coordinetor Bob Stsmm Box 357 Minoqus Wi 54548 have just finished reading months delivery newsletters after returning Nats Lake Charles whole family working time liked wife Rita daughter Cathy assisted Pattern Scale computations RePete six days Pylon judging really gruelling since over 100 degrees shade consumed lots ice water would like meet comedian thought up highway signs read Ice bridge must kidding fish swim slowly met several Seveners events Terry Edmonds rolled spectrum-analyzing Soaring field Adamisins en camped Stunt circles Gary Arnold combatting Combat circieburners Free-Flight area Rich Melody Doig Les Hard put out daily news Pylon Art Arro Ken Hulik Wayne Karen yeager doing best Didnt see Cliff Tacie Ron Sears until trying cool off warm motel pool never made see much flying being pinned Pylon birthday party went much better expected event seemed what guys needed way let off steam after contesting helping Lets year flew Electric Pattern ship charger its meter melt sun got two flights Density altitude very noticeable Gone Flying forever other fine modeler has left us Doug Brueshaber Minnesota Hewasagiantamongthe Quar ter Midget racers contributing its pro gress way possible Doug original founders Grass Field Club flying finished 100-lap race handed Txto caller collapsed have Sharks hope fly Doug will share enjoyment Oh have done again Brett Smith has taken task misquoting clubs name once twice Please note club Ames Sundusters Sundancers thousand perfect land ings club humiliation Local clubs Michigan look out notice mail seminars will hold Lansing will need pre-registra tion topics Flying Fields Contest Directing suggest sending two groups clubs seminar will run concurrently day date Saturday October 25 formation will mailed local clubs have suspended district meetings CIS until winter arrives number guys showing up small feel response will better non-flying time year will point out CIS useful tool clubs mountain useful material Data Libraries once know system graphics download Give whirl District Roundup being heavy contest time editors vacation newsletters have some coverage events Safety common topic too article Cliff Falkavage River Valley Fliers points out need never flying alone Jim Chaffee carries thoughts column John Gilligan strongly points out need obey Twisted Sticks Rules forpeace mind safety Twister covers RC News thats fit print some aint S MARCS also advises safety-checking old models just charging going flying dumb S Clubs buying own sound meters setting maximum sound levels protect fields Valley Aero Modelers have audio expert Art Cossaboom has outlined standard producing accurate data S Red River RC Flier has neat quote mber opinions like earlobes everybody has couple Lets hear yours S Pontiac MAC thinking holding state-wide RC auction sounds like fun details please 0 Another club made aware nicer sound four strokes Lakeland Loons now have first four-stroke flying Nice aint S certain what Stillwater Flyers have going make mention club members passport field wearing club hat S first instructions start run clubs mowerpublished Iowa City Aerohawks newsletter S Romeo Streamliner lists clubs instructors Nothing new have special classifications some being Sail plane others Power great idea provides bodies help beginners thats join clubs S River City RC News easily gets top honours best graphics month Les Hesley editor uses several programs Bill Buitenhuis won Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers monthly award Bust Month Seems Bill devastated three aircraft afternoon S Finally Anoka County RC Club has allocated Wednesdays novice training makes easier provide regular training beginners Remember lifeblood hobby Noise reduction shows adult mind EC Meeting ont pg 114 will satisfy future requirements will better protected ever mobile radio service located 10 KHz away RC frequencies November1986 115 delighted prospective CL flier after first circle-burning flight helped King Kom bat himself Milwaukee show AMA Safety Flag Park Site Ted Sander President St Paul RC Model lers strikes classic Presidents pose holding down table October 85 Har Mar Mall St Paul MN AMA tabletop background 1985 Craft show atthe HC Prange Depart ment Store Photo Dan Rath Rich Palmer left representing Hoboy Industry America HIA presented 8Ball Trophy Irwin Polk AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA August 1 1986 trophy honors AMAI industry leaders have done promote model aviation Arkansis siana Mexico e Oklahoma C Texas 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 Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleovllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmux 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Jack Stoilys grandson Jason Stolly 12 years old follows granddads footsteps winning 1st Junior Control Line Sport Scale AMA 50th Birthday National Model Airplane Championships history having givenagood accountof itself havingleft pretty good taste everyones mouth sure thing thatMurphy lawmaker sympathy AMA 111000 modelers According Murphy chance setting new heat records part US hold Nats can bet will happen Sure enough three days Nats schedule new heat record set Lake Charles LA hurricane seed lurking Gulf humidity just fierce fact would sweat much flushed stink away no smelled bad maybe everyone did didnt notice Everyone attended Nats de served pat back enduring heat graciously cheerfully helping make happiest Nats can remember less griping ever remember everyone seemed determined enjoy themselves other always few professional gripers year can give names advance pretty cool year never completely pleased various flying sites because just impossible cater 76 events style type aeromodel flying stay within reasonable budget As stance soaring site grass ankledeep deeper would have cost about $2000 have mowed same inconvenience equally competi tors Also soaring fliers cross winch lines both awkward dangerous Ive got give Jeff Troy heck lot credit convincing everyone good competition had fun Jeff Troy outstanding new contest officials always hunting replace us old guys phasing out really fair single out Jeff Troy praise because excellent volun teer spirit shows up places during AMA Nats especially years Nats have instance just busting pride appointment Mike Harrison District 8 AVP Mike RC Pattern flier seen lot things felt could improved Nats handling first Mike did write strong letters about things didnt like being very intelligent dedi cated man Mike agreed lot easier work inside outside joined Associate Vice President really tickled sit what probably best RC Pattern meeting ever held Nats headed up same Mike Harrison Mike spoke very posi tively everyone listening attentively Mike found out everyone agreed him everything got body thinking good things can come best category meetings have ever seen held ata Nats congrats Mike Harrison whole Pattern bunch Another District 8 AVPs deserves thanks Dannie Ball sat during over half Executive Council Meeting held through some really poor planning Friday during Nats Poor planning because same dayas NominatingCommittee Meeting same day ouronce in-a-lifetime 50th Birthday Banquet Council meeting also held day involved setting up Fun Fly Birthday Party days next two days kept people like Vince Mankowski John Worth myself deeply involved banquet two following days activities nailed chair meeting meeting leadership allowed subject draw out 31/2 hours accomplish nothing No subject before Council should awarded over half-hour attention cause time assuredly everything has said can said Changes needed Still another District 8 AVPs sat witness Council Meeting thank him Larry Sartor Bartlesville OK Larry has served District 8 quite few years attends Council Meetings whenever can better formed AMA official actions affairs can better serve area rather remote District 8 District communications wear thin didnt get talk Larry after Council Meeting Ill bet feels awful lot valuable time wasted present meet ings Danny Ball already told felt way told Dallas RC Club same thing returned Dallas time change leadership mentioned Birthday Banquet very fine first real show graciousness have seen AMA about seven years banquet dignified seven AMA Presidents head table seated six past presidents present president included Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Pat ton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg banquet devoted history nostalgic memories AMA am proud have gotten make little story Birth Baby AMA fifty years ago open program AMA honored have National Aeronau tic Association largest division represented banquet NAA Executive Secretary Mr Ev Langworthy Nats Workers Banquet held Thursday night Lake Charles Catfish Con nection restaurant banquet always dedicated good food AMAs thanks Nats workers fun spoof past two years roast loved people years roastee John Worth Johns roasters included folks have worked closely him such Geoff Styles Jessee Shepherd John Embry May nard Hill Betty Stream Bob Underwood best Johns wife Lillian Lillians spoof-speech gem expressed reality living difficult man loving him same time Lillian Worth wonderful girl has stayed Johns shadow made sure clean sox enough eat made sure share love Workers Banquet tradition enjoyable have whole lot say about years Nats have run out space may wonder get involved Nats will probably hear little about have Council Steering Committee Chairman last two Nats no works harder puts hours have constant touch Head quarters Nats Manager Vince Mankowski feel have heck team just might tell Vince heard say some nice things about leadershipand might ask him really helped 555Happy Birthday AMA*xx 116 Model Aviation Jack Stolly 0 Dallas Miniature Aircraft AssociatIon wins 1st Control Line Sport Scale atthe Nats everything works flaps landing gear etc P38 also won NASA Plight Achievement Award Control Line Structural view Jack Stollys everything works P35 uses Jacks Jack Screw power actuator flaps gear Coloreds S Kansas aska S Norlh Dakota C rk 5kota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Boa 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Csrrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketts SleS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9185 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Lowry Tail Draggers RC Flying Club recently good fortune dedicating new flying site just northeast Metro Denver Thats good newsl Often hearing clubs losing sites Vince Gutschalk editor Tail Drag gers Newsletter reports member Ron Bullard instrumental securing site preparing dedication Atta Boys Ron club should blessed such members Vince also sent along sample theirAll Season-FlierlogcardThe ideaisto carrythe card goflyingand get someoneto witness monthly flights sign off Season Flier chairman club collects orders patches presentation banquet held Jan uary year Feel free make copy card use design own AllSeason-Flier verification card Some AII-Distrid Information time time get inquiry location number clubs located somewhere district available sending re questto Actuallythe good folks atAMA Headquarters supply printouts info Did know As June 1986 South Dakota 9 chartered clubs sanc tioned 5 contests Wyoming 11 sanc tioned 6 North Dakota 13 8 Nebraska 20 9 Kansas 25 23 Colorado 30 50 few clubs out District IX AMA-chartered clubs lot informal contests fun-flies get sanctioned officer nonchartered club and/or club putting activities should sanctioned encourage strength protection AMA offers chartering club sanctioning contest activities National AMA Information July30 Lake Charles LA site open AMA membership meeting duringthe Nats week Executive Council shared thoughts answered questions member ship present Discussion items included surance concerns flying site concerns successes redistricting sound analysis find ings recommendations RC frequency concerns findings AMAs 50th Anniver sary celebration Nats feedback effective Nats management discussion future Nats sites AMA dues amounts future needs probably $4 per member increase Look complete synopsis open member ship meeting elsewhere issue District VIII did good job hosting 86 Nats Lake Charles Chennault Air Base District IX attended would share thanks hard work LARKS club volunteers takes pull off Nats Speaking Nats ..Are Thinkin Lincoln Lincoln SkyKnights have issued invitation host Nats may Linclon 87 Possibly week July 11-18 As Im writing contacts being made check out possibilities firm up plans Look official nouncement soon Nats District IX again would welcomed Vote November November will receive ballots elect vice president District IX AMA presidency Districts V will also voting VPs Traditionally very small number members take time vote sincerely hope year will different elected volunteer officers really need vote confidence good Job AMA Executive Council give tremendous amount time organization would morale booster know took time effort support ongoing work preview ballot will show Dick Crowley Travis McGinnis will run ning District IX vice president pre sidential ballot will include John Grigg self Travis McGinnis Don Lowe Look comment statement can didates will accompany ballot name will appear both VP District IX AMA presidential ballots AMA Mortgage Information Joe Beshar mortgage depletion chair man reminds us GET WITH IT aDo part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member Annual Meeting Cont pg 108 question about possibility major Nationals sponsor noted potential sponsors consider expo sure sufficient Justify cost typically high school football game provides exposure spectators contribution local community Rehabilitation Center Nats praised providing physical labor support via prisoners trash pickup trailer unload ing event setups etc Fred Marks spoke RC frequency com mittee activity advised criticism AMA unjustified thatthere basically frequency problem number frequencies adequate effective credited AMA RC progress date ing AMAs obtaining fre quencies RC activity would minor need equipment checking maintenance emphasizedRC soaring activity best examplemany planes being flown continuously day long day Nats despite nearby radar sta tion operating high power Clemens noted 50th anniversary week end fun-fly activity following Nats promised interview anyone site PA system everyone would know attendance Next years Nats site possibilities noted nothing definite yet decidedSebring FL Indianapolis IN Muskogee OK Lin coln NE Tony Becker congratulated AMA operating Nats under very difficult circum stances Meeting adjourned 924 pm November1986 117 LoWry 1 aii uraggere opening aay ul new field Lowry Tail Draggers n Flyer Pilot Mon SI roved _______________ ASF Chairman AMA President JOfln urigg ieTx presensca George Aldrich Model Aviation Hall Fame Award Plaque AMAs 50th Anni versary Banquet Lake Charles LA follow ing National Model Airplane Champion ships AMAS Executive Director John Worth podium described extensive list Aldrichs achievements Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwio N Barrie 8252 E TurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lay Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds RI 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT841 20 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 just returned Nats Executive Council Nominating Com mittee meetings held Executive Council Meeting able get Council finally okay formation Electric Contest Board long overdue also discussed redistricting spite other possibilities presented him proposal made Redis tricting Committee Chairman Don Krafft split District 10 two pieces opinion does solve AMAs gross imbalance presently exists nation wide discussed detail last month proposal will put non binding vote District 10 leader members later year recommendation Vote Against AMA Nominating Committee would think purpose AMA Nomi nating Committee would select qualified candidates names submitted nomination AMA members have found out always case opinion fact Presidential nominations submitted year ever before clear indica tion widespread dissatisfaction present AMA administration No less seven names submitted AMA members nomination office AMA President John Worth John Grigg Travis McGinnis Chuck Foreman Don Lowe Howard Crispin myself beginning Nominating Committee meeting told Committee withdrawing nominations made behalf removed myself con sideration left six other choices Only three would make ballot six Committee did select three qualified job Instead placed political con siderations front else put gether slate candidates clearly designed allow incumbent remain office three years Travis McGinnis Don Lowe will run against John Grigg AMA President Too bad wont see names John Worth Chuck Foreman Howard Crispin printed ballot John Worth offers over two decades proven experience leadingAMA politics has prevented seeing name ballot Chuck Foreman has built up own multi-milliondollar company wont see name ballot either Crispins name wont either Theres something very wrong system Im going can get changed future AMA members can expect have best choices make just ones chosen few allies perpetuate dynasty need limit term office AMA officers put end harmful dynasties perpetuate themselves own advantage need revamp AMA nominating procedure ensure best candi dates get ballot need restructure makeup AMA officers put line needs 1 980s example very positive suggestion such change letter Nominating Committee John Worth said put ballot elected AMA President hed move eliminate office outlined change would have Chairman Board instead President would save AMA lot money would distribute power avery positive way present office AMA President has far too much power pres ent depending personality person office power can used very different ways Worth believes AMA should dependent per sonalities totally agree John Worth has other good ideas AMA As said before its too bad AMA members given oppor tunity decide yourselves what prefermore same constructive positive change days followed Nominating Committee meeting opportunity meet AMA members over country just disap pointed Nominating Committee am very large body members out care AMAs future upset aspects its present course actions werent just radi cal Californians conservative well-known AMA members deeply concerned involved ganization agree change needed agree ought done very gratifying see support will receive AMA ballots about month Keep open mind about vote vote Keep eye out campaign materials will sent out mail candidates others Take time read stuff Get reproduced club newsletters Become informed future AMA will hands Matter Record recently dinner John Byrne Ev Langworthy NAA John Worth Walt Good Maynard Hill fantastic evening Maynard have intense interest record-settingal though far better have US record credit Maynard has world records Maynard would like see US regain World Aeromodeling records particularly held USSR subject Gene Sidwell Holly wood CA going make attempt FAI World Speed Record RC-powered planes near future Presently 21357 mph record currently held USSR other day Gene wife Phyllis Sepulveda Basin practicing before watching eyes KCBS-TV news cameras CBS sent out whole crew night CBS carried beau tiful segment about soft-spoken American hiswifeweregoingtouseAll American Equipmentplane motor radio beat Russian record com mentator compared effort way Chuck Yeagers breaking sound barrier years earlier same California skies over Edwards AFB hoped Sidwell record attempt will made type aeromodeling publicity does much raise image maturity sport Gene gets credit took up task built plane got CBS US Air Force involved need Good Luck Gene Ive recently visited number clubs Southern California including BIRDS San Gabriel RC League Pasadena Soaring Society SFVSF SULA etc showed informative AMA slide presenta tion put together well AMAs latest film Diamonds Sky reception visit has highly positive want come meetings likewise let know have limited budget get around district will permit make some trips out local area Can imagine flak Id get critics Hawaiian club invited went trouble column Ive got write about three months before read As such cant very current cant put very much about upcoming events because theyre usually long gone time read ones attend mention months old time read about Weve got find way get timely information AMA membership electronic age send words across entire US AMA seconds wait three months see print Thats wacko past weekend took new Astro 40 Cobalt electric-powered SIG Kadet Sr four-club fun fly Simi Valley blast 68 flying participants clubs Ventura County Simi Valley Fliers Ventura Comets Camarillo Flying Circus Conejo RC Modelers part ongoing inter-club challenge has going 5 years Simi Valley won round morning took same plane Sepulveda Basin made 15-minute flight pointed out power fliers 14-8 propeller turning though plane gently circling upward Yes thermals like sail plane really became unglued deployed spoilers jealous loaded car having wipe goo Yes ad vantages electric flight besides silence technically curious has ex tended wing 88 about 1500 square inches area weighs about 8-9 lb flies like champ using eighteen 1200 mAh cells fabulous trainer Keep letters coming theyre great 118 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana 0 Osegon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe addrens EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ane N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo e23 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 112011 28th St E *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland DR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Don Zipoy Free Flighter AVP known Free Flight group partof world toafairnumberof other modelers Quiet unassuming Don worked magic Armyto see thatthe Harts Lake site available con tests Don some us knew fighting cancer sometime looked stopped Don soon back contests meets early June setback terrible news spread last saw Don Blad der Grabber late June spirits seemed good talked little Only two weeks later gone have lost best labored long measanAVP Hewrote mewonderful letters about FFand other things should goto FF site Harts Lake Prairie place Don loved pause think him really cannot tell saddened am loss friend miss him John Cantieny edits newsletter Salmon RC Flyers recently held Annual Memorial Day Fun Fly John reports giant colossal tower ing prodigious incredible wonderful suc cess modelers Montana rest Idaho Idaho Falls Pocatello Boise Im sure would guess Montana bunch came Mis sou Ia case two days great weather celebrate fine field Now us feel pretty good about having trees other obstruc tions closer several hundred feet Imagine nearest obstruction mountain range many miles away Its place really enjoy Also John having problem editors find themselves inno items club members help doing latest other issue Come group things happen talented build fly aircraft requires lot ability just anyone can dont feel up claiming exper tise subject maybe ask question about something youd like know about have discussed youve gone contest write about wont take much help might enjoy As may have heard Delta Park Port land has closed RC flying After 35 years city decided conditions gotten too bad allow flying go main rea son commercial build-up has oc curred near park specifically motel called Delta Inn management far less helpful spite fact knew flying took place before built present PAMAA umbrella group formed couple years ago working city find another site PAMAA Prez Stan King has done incredible amount work still have some reason hope will get space fly happens Another Nats has come gone council voted go Lincoln Nebraska next year Westover 89 know FF group far less pleased site available some luck may able find site will close acceptable have go site go people want us come Lincoln area wants us sites Nats activity have make commitment now order secure certain parts neces sary sites Nothing cast stone possible plans next year could change would nice FF group could find better site near Lincoln find another site can hold events can help know such place write AMA HQ Because airlines screw-up wasnt able attend Nats events understand some local glider-guiders took home Nats trophies have atthis point rumors butthe name Brightbill came up winner about results have Actually will probably published MA before get copies council meeting took place Friday scale being flown missed thatsob along CL events still going ing attended 50th anniversary party nice legendary modelers got have long talk Cliff Tacie Ron Sears about Scale stuff Itwas good see both again since nice people well top competitors Scale wars got meet both Maynard Hill pioneer RC Walt Good Both gentlemen past presidents Acad emy understand Maynard rigged plane take video shots Nats youve seen Marvelous Miniatures watched flewa plane equipped electrostatic device replaced gyro scope plane flew LC rumored have stabilized devices nice chat Dr Good dont know got chance fly anything Anniversary Fly-In held Saturday Sunday Amongthe unusual flown tethered RC Bob Underwood put together stood outside control led plane throttle elevator Sort UC/RC plane tethered short pole swivel top rudder set keep plane turning right large bellcrank tether anchored John Worth demonstrat ed interrupted orbit maneuver CL version figure nine John claimed trying touch-and-go just came down little hard people got try hands tethered plane bunch flew Fun-Fly both CL RC aircraft flying dont remember FF word will Nats fly-in next Nats butitprobablywill bebeforetheNatsstarts will day rather two Control Line folks know about George Ald rich designed Nobler top stunt flier recently hes doing engine column MAN Back story years ago during attempts tofly CL frequently fantasied being sooo good would whip him good some future Nats Unfortunately ability never gravity mixed treacherous inner ear wiped out further thoughts along line Well concrete Chen nault shaking hand legend enjoyable conversation receive award richly deserved People like George make worthwhile happenings during council meeting establishment contest board Electric events fairly certain Mitch Poling will rep board As part Nats celebration Elec tric contest held Saturday attended interesting compare meet Hawks ElectriccontestheldinJuneatKentAt Kent fly-in minimum com petition maximum flying between rains Nats modicum com petition maximum flying Both very relaxed looked like lot fun Yes have electric-powered aircraft will flying soon can get together suppose point say competition cut-throat very simple limited motor runs duration Unfortunately some very nice planes lost micro-burst moved through Eddie Thomas Texas flying beautiful Playboy literally exploded lost whole thing others able reclaim equipment dont re member craft lost Kent re member spirit helping other passing information back forth hap pened happened LC too il lustrated gentle part hobby can fly very relaxed competition Try just might like some further notes Council meeting complete means voted limit amount backbiting occurs between council members col umns Some have expressed opin ion far too much going having trouble insurance front again option become self-insured will big step going require help patience members will meet again see what can work out voted out change CDs Nats workers compensated Just keep tar & feathers storeroom wasnt idea start Sometimes have propose unpopular ideas may may good deserve discussed died flirtingwith anarrangementwiththe NFLtodoourvideo work may aware man did films N FLs video expert thats tie-in talking RC Video Magazine people guess too much Itwasa short Council meeting dedicated large part insurance problem later Next month should see some pictures words about travels around district careful take time enjoy Go fly something Happy Flying November1986 119 JUN IO FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 MORE PEE WEE-3D Two issues ago ran story San Diego Orbiteers new Gas event uses old docile Cox 020 engines Response both tome Orbiteers presidentJohn Oldenkamp set three Pee Wee-30 model plans has exceptionally good offer still good now have seven plans send So send 22-cent stamp name address Ill send seven drawings Pictured Charlie Yost Termites Delight youll note all-balsa con struction Orbiteers quick pointoutthat Pee Wee-3osdonthavetobe all-balsa No construction okay can built-up tissue covering desire original Pee Wee-30 used wing Peck-Polymers Night 28 worked great fact wing forthe rubber-powered P-30 event also brain child Orbiteers legal does job just fine Incidentally old Midwest Sniffer model fits perfectly within Pee Wee-30 rules anyone has questions regarding event can call Charlie 619-566-2645 home evenings weekends John Oldenkamp tells theiriuly 13th club contest lot fun Remember contest did require all-balsa con struction purpose contest select easily-built Pee Wee-30 model club members would make six copies Labor DayAnnual contest Taft anyone buck could proxyfly replicas Winners kept models engines See said September issue Orbiteers sure know promote event did great job introductory rubberpowered P-30 now heres simple gaspowered Pee Wee-30 Most writing have just said Please send drawings others have added comments remembered couple Cox 020s stored away oil pickle bottle Lew Payne Denver has just written mentioned hes going introduce Pee Wee-30 club Ive couple three requests information purchase engines Remember old Control Line plastic Scale jobs About thing good engine As result lots Cox reed-valve 020s found stashed away boxes drawers Most hobby shops should able dig up few Please note reed valve 020 eligible Pee Wee-30 event John informs Hobby Lobby 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 has $995 Also Orbiteers member Fudo Tagaki has bunch Call him 619-234-0024 for price spoke Bob Peck Peck-Polymers said some undistributed Cox helicopter kits require drilling two mounting holes Cost $1000 including postage Contact Bob Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 619-448-1818 Incidentally Bobs company recovering nicely fire suffered has lot hard work just about kits now available again have neat Bostonian ready go production Its called Pup Competition keen Orbiteers contest select design replication John Oldenkamps Yarkstick win ner Models judged flight ease construction replication appearance appeal flight score longest flight seconds divided its engine run 15 per cent bonus added flight ROG Mooney judging scores graded 1 2 3 down used method lowest score winner Johns model took second flight first replication fourth appear ance followed closely Charlie Yost Bill Booth Don Bartick Speedy Diaz Bob Langdon didnt get model field car broke down half way Floridas Dave Linstrum sent model cruncher UPS can enjoy Pee Wee-30s own great introductory model youngsters club holds Pee Wee-30 contest can run pure duration efficiency event did Orbi teers flight time divided its engine run Note however system negates need timer accurately limit engine run Pee Wee-30 models use eye droppers fuel tanks eco nomical lightweight cementing paper gauge horizontal lines behind eye dropper can determine engine run within second two So dig out old reed valve 020 Cox engines lets warm up start flying thank Orbiteers Silver Basics Wood Grain Grain determines stiffness flexibili ty sheet balsa will have job piece wood model re quired perform necessitates paying attention grain piece wood select Lighter models can stronger models proper grain used heavier models incorrect grain chosen 900 / // 450 Over years have come describe three main types grain B C illustration above Ron Williams book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes shows typical cuts Quoting Ron n very flexible both across grain along its length used sharp curves required spars outlines B grain stiffer grain usually remains straight true usually used straight spars sometimes ribs C grain very stiff both directions excellent ribs rolling body tubes have sup port compressive forces fullywound motor tail cones suitable spars Combinations known AB BC grains have uses alter nates C grains respectively Note illustration medullary rays radiate center shown rays very predominant balsa annual rings barely visible Other harder woods usually characterized annual rings balsa wood kits very often carefully selected few companies usually smaller ones pay attention weight grain wood included kits considerate companies will some times piece wood kit cannot job required So always ready substitute better proper piece wood building kit model experts will just use plans flying scale model junk wood kit recommend buy kits suggest meantime learn select own wood Build em light fly em long. Ill again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 120 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
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r Handle Flying Site Problem Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations have some recent instances flying site public property has come public discussion Complaints nearby residents have resulted ac tion local officials either elected appointed action has taken two forms First public meeting local town building would called advertised interested parties could appear voice comments pro con Second piece legislation might have intro duced identified bylaw ordinance public comments invited before governing body before community took further action such situation develops community several steps should take flying site essentially safe have good record over period several years will probably want state case posi tive manner hoping retain privilege using land future activities will want give up struggle opposition will appear order make complaints known will hinge safety noise have preparing club such confrontation believe develop confrontations will have made some sound measurements have some records ready produce enlightenment town trustees written record noise measurements indi cates immediately concerned about effect neighborhood comments present evi dence can include such information other words club wishes good neighbor nuisance public hearings important choose words very carefully Poorlychosen words can rebound speaker very important point remem ber need rehearse selected speakers before get floor want job properly club should identify no six capable people tospeakatthe public meeting people should given topic should limit his/her words topic No wandering off target just because speaker knows needed particular segment presentation much should clearly stated understood before meeting begins important aspect public meeting impact club mem bers create appear especial ly speak vital case speakers possible club members dress wellin shirt tie jacketand unless called upon speak remain silent interrupt meeting way must no rebuttal opposition comments whether truthful incorrect except club speaker task handle part meeting Catcalls laughing back bench comments etc bad manners bad policy cause Let chosen speakers speak clean-up speaker should speak little longer others must very capable type person can adjust his/her presentation last minute He/she needs able include some rebuttal comments preferably fac tually based counter wild accusations opposition earlier speakers should limited two minutes final speaker may need up five minutes his/her clean-up talk can say lot two minutes some people will find impossible speak five minutes Choose people well best have club job properly will need less seven teen minutes make good case forestall actions could remove flying privileges whatever public private field under discussion should recognize going involved selling job front people may very strongly opposed model-flying operations easy task speakers cannot maintain cool under questioning nervous about speaking feet front hostile audience have wrong speakers Get others Back up speakers documentation Talk AMA about printed materials can justify sport show what other com munities provide show what type people sport demonstrate value sport recreational educational medium AMA has wide selec tion printed brochures can help impress case favorably local councilors trustees reasons belonging national associa tion services provide course best course action local flying field good con siderate neighbor Put yourself posi tion local resident couldnt care less about model aircraft try imagine sitting backyard day try ing get some peace quiet can hear model aircraft engines dron ing nearby Try understand worried father mother fear plane may cause harm kids dismiss attitudes because real may have best counter open meeting front real live support People gain courage num bersespecially numbers include strong supporters Look much better comedian performs audience laughing jokes So put nutshell face problem contact AMA see what advice documentation can provide Have facts lined up well back ground information AMA people can have big picture Afterwards prepare own case individual speakers special topics noise safety skills educational values etc rehearse Get documentation together make indi vidual folders councilmen/ trustees board club supporters will attend meeting must told dress well conservatively will make much favorable impression shirt tie jacket clean-shoe appearance will jeans dirty T-shirts anything wrong casual dress right place right time public meeting neither Most important selected speakers should speak want others spoil flow information want positive story interrupted speakers must ready go preferContinued page 107 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator oyce riagers omptroIIer useleJackaon S Competition Services Dlrectoi- Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Managen Vince MankowaldO Special Services Diractor Carl Marqney@ Memberahip Directon Carol Morbid S Special Events Directon Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Diracton Geoff Styles 0 Technical Diracton Bob underwood @ Administrative Cocfdlnston Bob voislaveke Publications Directon Carl R Wheeleye General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 100 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr on VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice PresldentsEscI 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 Sound h Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound Nationals wide-scale measurement sound levels made first time since Academy has involved sound model aeronautics hundred percent cover age year however sufficient give committee some basic informa tion course chart future looks levels being gen erated today does begin see difficulties enter flying-site retention As travels around country looking sound question fliers like tothink other fellow causingthe difficulties Since fact great majority Academy members involved Radio Control flying need look some detail As true majorityare Radio Control also true competition does leave us appears large percentage so-called Sunday fliers emulate Radio Control aerobatic flier what way Eventually seems go higher power faster aircraftafter get out trainer category brings regime high rpm engine prop combinations thing aircraft now range out excess third mile turnarounds does leave vulnerable complaints now operate aircraft get up values much 105-110 dBA three meters operate cases well outside boundaries flying site What means sound footprint getting trouble Does sound measuring Nats con firm Yes certainly does example let us take Radio Control Aero batics event greatest footprint Nats anywhere else except some Scale fliers will also examine category Sound level measured flight Radio Control aerobatics except line person taking readings does see value endeavor can imagine such attitude data line thus invalid because some obviously incorrect brings question location So long ignored set remaining data valid meters set up eliminate much interference possible no within three meters sound level microphone planes set same mark carefully measured accord ance FAI standard Once re sulting figures compiled some usable form great deal can learned generalities can studied time range dBA levels RC Aerobatics runs way 89 108 Stop consider figures realize wide span sound levels talking about 108 3 meters twice loud readings per mitted earlier meter must understand much country have liberty operating sort level Since stage planes operating down 9 dB FAI standard becomes obvious little reason anyone operating above FAI standard question really becomes whether should adopt some lower value future Nationals thence other competitions RC Aerobatics Since Aerobatics RC Scale aircraftwith largest sound footprint need take very hard look time Photo number shows setup RC Aerobatics Judge Don Peck H untsville AL doing honors microphone mounted underneath tripod center post correct height located three meters aircraft per FAI standard setup used keeps away microphone other disturbances other judges Meek Stallings left Ivan Tarbert right Scale fares no better RC Aerobatics As matter fact could said some ways Scale problem Scale aircraft running upwards 106 dBAatthree meters finding thatthis wide variety engines ranging 60s90s newer very large twostroke engines such big Super Tigres large four-stroke engines big gasoline engines also away up high dB levels major reason appears Scale flier/builder does want anything sticking out aircraft will detract exact scale appearance true order get efficient muffling probably has have rather exotic interior installation have something sticking out Scale flier tends use awful lot sky addition using about much Aerobatics along flight path Scale flier does also fly out lot further front flight line other words footprint may larger Aerobatics uncommon see Scale aircraft being flown muf fling installed engine Others use devices fact nothing exhaust extensions useful getting exhaust away aircraft nothing Some seem actually amplify sound great deal needs done area both cases talking about minority fliers particu lar tend noticeable lot gather contest few club sites really flying further out nor louder other club fliers however pos sible get sound levels down classes great amount progress will have made As stated earlier Sunday fliers emulate competition flier Competi tion much development work done What about other categories modeling Free Flight has some real terrors guess advantage folks have forced operate Free Flight needs lot open area means usually operating very close proximity neighbors might com plain relatively close need cautious high-winding smaller engines tend annoying fairly low d B levels larger engines get way want figure Class D Free Flight example read 120 dBA three meters such aircraft aircraft shown photo number two Now need understand that level going suffer discomfort pain hearing loss protect yourself Balls cotton ears will suffice flier particular aircraft well aware facthe wearing muffs poor unfortunate timer Pylon racing another very loud segment sport does have footprint RC Aerobatics Scale perhaps annoying couple reasons acceptable average field dBA level three meters runs high 118 Again painful damaging exposed lengthy periods engines turning extremely high revs means fre quency away up range comes annoying people Can changed would think might ways reduce dB levels per haps future means getting frequency down Remember being done Aerobatics going higher pitch props lower revs Can done racing crowd will have look things FAI looking sound level reductions category RC Pylon Control Line categories span very broad spectrum sound levels study themselves difficult cap ture some contest speed models started needled off wink have catch motion outside circle means outside barrier also safety reasons Speed does generate highest dB level would suppose Dynajet models would loudest Formula 40 higher Next issue will details Control Line sound Because confined spaces CL fliers use sound critical matter today Much correspondence beginning come quotes will appearing testing being done results forthcoming Nationals take big chunk time has made up somehow watch pages November1986 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting August 1 1986 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VPIV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Lee Webster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VI Pete Waters North ville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy National Aeronautic Association Present Academys staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Vince Mankowski NATS General Manager Guests AVPs District 8 Dannie Ball Larry Sartor AVP District 3 Eva Biddle Winton Buckley Alexander & Alexander Mr Mrs Joe Blanco Ed Warren Lillian Worth copy official minutes may obtained AMA HQ available approx imately November 1 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meeting scheduled October 17 1986 President announced adjourn ment day would occur approximately 530 pm order allow preparation time 50th Anniversary Banquet sched uled 700 pm following subjects moved out prior discussion voted upon show hands approved general consent effective date Motion 2 May 86 minutes $600 cap VP tele phone credit card use shall May 4 1986 Passed14 1 against motion 6 November 85 minutes amended read $85 instead $75 3year membership cost approved out objection NAA representatives travel lodging expenses Council meetings shall paid AMA officer expense budget same other Council member unanimously ap proved Due nature responses pre vious mail vote concerning assistant team manager F3E team invali dated Discussion resulted substantial opposition funding assistant particular world championship Executive Director authorized represent AMA FAI General Confer ence Madrid Spain September 29 receive FAIs Honorary Group Diploma Aeronautics jim McNeill behalf Nominating Committee reported following people would placed ballots 1986 AMA officer election President john Grigg incumbentDon Lowe Travis McGinnis District VP Don Krafft incumbent Cliff Piper District V VP Lee Webster incumbent Harry Sheram District IX VP Travis McGinnis incumbent Dick Crowley Approval Minutes minutes May 3-4 1986 Executive Council meeting approved 14-1 amended meeting prior writ ten amendments II Executive Vice Presidents Report McNeill preambled insurance agenda item discussion describing laymans terms aid graphic presenta tion financial cost aspects AMAs basic liability insurance urged con sideration given AMA self-insuring first five hundred thousand dollars liabili ty purchasing second five hundred thousand Following discussion moved beginning 1987 selfinsurance retention fund SIR placed separate interest-bearing bank account fully transferable drawn upon Comptroller claim related purposes ap proved 9 1258910 ED EVP NAA 5 against 34 6 7 11 III 1987 Insurance Program what direction Council should lead Academy insurance matters 1987 discussed length noting uncer tainty present-day insurance market turmoil highly unfavorable terms coverage availability cost Pros cons AMA self-insuring its risk exposure explored detail Carl Ma roney well Winton Buckley Alex ander & Alexander present answer questions offer explanations various aspects Captive Feasibility Study prepared byA&A Council decided Special Meeting should called greater in-depth deliberation insur ance question interim following items unanimously approved ac tion HQ staff get firm quotes cost three-month extension present 86 policy b initiate immediate investigation fronting company possi bilities c begin immediate investigation cost rent million dollars d continue investigation acaptive sit uation firm recommendation Alexander & Alexander should start should start should start Council directed subsequent reports above distributed August 29 After meeting President called special meeting held AMA HQ September 13 IV Committee Reports Nats Chairman Clemens noted Steering Committee met day before evaluate performance Lake Charles Nats concluding running very well few problems advised Committee recommends Nats General Managers revision Nats manpower chart Mankowski distributed chart asked Council approve concept President observed Council need approve disapprove vote confidence order Mankowski received Clemens continued reporting several viable Nats sites 1987 Grigg read invitation Lincoln Sky Knights offering host next Nats motion establish timetable next several years approved follows 1987- Lincoln NE 1988- perform investigations unknown sites 1989 Westover MA motion passed 12 2 against 3 8 Note rest meeting District VIII represented proxy Dannie Ball BSafety Chairman McNeill reported safety manual has completed will distributed Council shortly C Special Interest Groups McCollough re ported two organizations have petitioned recognized AMA Special Interest Groups advising meets required criteria Approved unanimously North American Speed Society Control Line Also approved favor except Electric Aeromod eling Association Also discussed time ques tion whether establish Electric power contest board place current Electric Advisory Committee motion create Electric Contest Board ap proved 11 2 against NAA EVP Note action causes Electric Advisory Committee disbanded Because Crispins agenda item concern ing Council members contest boards relates motion discussed did produce motion other type action D Film Projects Concerning Jay Gerbers replacement future AMA film/video pro duction Chairman Byrne reported least seven offers received After discussion Council consensus authorized proceeding negotiations concerning offer National Football League Films E Bylaws President announced john Byrne requested relieved chairmanship Committee ard Crispin later appointed position President distributed draft pro posed new Standing Rules pertaining Article X Impeachment Removal fice later meeting proposal will discussed refined required goal adoption F Sound Chairman Crispin reported excellent sound-measuring program implemented during years Nats continued announcing 1987 Nats Committee may recommend imposing same maximum noise level FAI 100 dB present FAI Sporting Code C Frequency Chairman Waters reported attended some portion recent NATS Frequency Committee meet ing gave synopsis delibera tions See Frequency Committee Re port Appendix H Redistricting Chairman Krafft reported result study present AMA district structure has concluded Continued page 109 102 Model Aviation NatsVersion 86 fine bunch events too Pattern Pylon started Saturday provide enough time end next week could fit anniversary fun fly wasnt much different other Nats except stories differ ent year what makes Nats Week much fun Sure competition events what draw people anecdotes far away can things remem ber neat things like Free Flight engine shutoff timer didnt Like watch ing Sal Taibi slosh way back officials tent after trying success retrieve model chest-deep water separating main runway taxi ramp areas Like watching several peo ple extracted wet towels ice buckets dripped water over themselves stay cool 76 Official events held sway through week Saturday thru Friday over 725 contestants vying awards sup ported over 150 mechanics Control Line precision aerobatics used last Sat urday fly-off determine win ner Jim Walker cup problems norm Nats Helicopterfolks problem interference planned site through gracious offering LARKS field events moved out very much delay flying just 3 hours later originally planned originally-planned site Control Line Combat soggy mess due rains week before Again quick relocation planned back-up site quite near Nats headquarters building air Several events held dinners during week both present awards discuss problems theirevents AMA required bylaws held annual membership meeting Wednesday ing Civic Arena As usual turnout less would have hoped being 43 present plus several members AMA Executive Council President Executive Director VPs Dis tricts 1 3 4 7 8 9 main subject floor dealt reasons relatively small turnout Indoor events can explained basically result changing site Indoor finalizing decision until just shortly before Nats However defense situation should known made attempt get preferred site delaying final decision until ave nue exhausted agree result what us wanted site suitable event barely did have other discussions annual meeting regarding possibility obtaining permanent flying site brief report sound measurement data being gathered several events future possibility changing some AMA district lines possibilities obtaining spon sorship Nats RC frequency commit tee activities some other lesser con cerns annual membership meeting ad journed shortly after 9 pm some fun too arrived Soaring site first day event greeted event director insisted put up first flight kind opening ceremony thing contestants obviously could have faculties loaned sail plane forthis flight Darn thing used asingle stick transmitter launched plane must have hit elevator trim full up durn thing popped off line about 50 feet up obliged complete loop land shortest flight day greatest distance away spot landing circle very next day Combat circles talking event director let slip although flown Control Line never flown Combat ship did Twenty minutes later standing middle circles set lines firmly clenched hand Horrors What does AMA Presi dent say guy after smashes up ship looks brand new As engine came life could think people along rope barrier about have biggest laugh stay Nats Well sir last saw Combat ship still piece resting quietly ground come rest after tank ran dryAnd AMA never dizzy President its history flew ship thanks frequent relief event director managed few loops eights other strange things Fun Wow Workers Workers Thursday evening AMA took over local restaurant Catfish Connection pro vide party volunteers willingly give time contest ants Nats can fly enter tained local dance group did bunch clogging square dance rou tines enjoyment great food choice 4 different dishes superb See folks does pay work Nats money definitely thanks get contestants families Friday Friday day Executive Council get down some serious busi ness Academy 8 am VPs got together officer candidate nomi nation meeting year mem bers make nominations choice various offices up election later year nomination committee con sisting VPs convene consider nominees qualifications office membership has nominated him Since ballot limited maximum three per office committee can have frightful time sorting out best qualified people year fairly simple decide candidates office Districts 15 9 no three nominees office However office presi dent quite bit difficult seven 7 nominees being member nominating committee have no knowledge delibera tions went however final selections named ballot John C Grigg incumbent Don Lowe presently Orlando Florida area Travis Mc Ginnis presently VP district 9 candidate reelection office VP district Fifteen minutes after nominating committee meeting ended convened full Executive Council deliberate issues brought before us usual marathon sessions directed meeting end last action item being discussed 530 pm thissothatwewould haveanopportunityto clean up ready AMA 50th Anniversary Birthday Party scheduled start 730 pm wont go detail Council meeting full synopsis should elsewhere issue Happy Birthday AMA could have proud stood before august crowd modelers Friday evening AMA 50th Anniversary Party see people audience such Vic Joe Stanzel George Aldrich Big Art Adamisin many others Truly humbling company head table rather impressive wellWalt Good past president John Worth past president Maynard Hill past president John Patton past president Johnny Clemens past pre sident Earl Witt past president entire room virtual Whos AMA handed letter just prior Anniversary dinner rather have read am including read addressed certainly meant addressed Dear AMA modelers Australia wish AMA Modelers United States America success 50th Anniversary Nats Louisiana year hope have many Nats have fond memories visit 49th year Nats last year warm welcome extended other Australians also extend cordial invitation visit Australian events time Australia Sincerely David Axon President MAAA Thank very much David extend members MAAA invitation return shores compete events anytime yours will welcome November1986 103 Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Candidates Campaign Statements Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA asks write vote office President Academy Model Aero nautics choose run office number reasons individual consider doing per sonal reason have dedication serve membership Academy have involved affairs model aeronautics years culminating election office Vice President District IV have served position over two years became Vice Presi dent District IV promised very active VP making effort visible communicate work diligently sist members district Any member Executive Council needs balance needs own district needs entire mem bership Academy have attempted always elected office President would expend energy satisfy requirements office Academy living growing entity Consider today few short years have grown point now will number about 113000 1986 present rate will top 200000 1991 Executive Council Head quarters staff have increasingly difficult task ahead operate growing organi zation As numbers increase requirements membership services need advancements technology meet demands space radio spectrum increasing awareness need flying sites Academy needs work closelywith industryto solve problems marketing con trol frequencies develop better cooperation civic organizations local state federal agencies can support increasing numbers withoutthe full active support of agen cies Without place fly have nothing other things affect us need constant work control problems noise rules competition relate membership large some challenges major task confronting us now some time future setting policy deal ever increasing cost liability insurance will take major part Presidents time needs balance between cost income hope playinga leading role challenge bringing Academy tremendous growth period making possible support ever growing membership seek office other candidates sure offer myself because thinkthat provide best alternative bringing gether over next few years Acad emy needs leader can mold factions together Write Howard Cris pin ballot Chuck Foreman Ashland VA 1986 year elect AMAs President crucial decision will have vital impact AMAs future President point man must bestrong capable decisive know ledgeable must care about AMA Chuck Foreman manstrong ca pable decisive knowledgeable does care about AMA has worked committees covering subjects ranging flying sites insur ance club officer patches special proj ects by-laws procedures toAir ShowTeams highly respected among model ing peers familiar face Nats donating time well equipment maintain operate communica tion system Chuck dynamic business man esteemed member com munity successfully builtabusiness corporation annual sales near size AMAs budget construction National Center Aeromodeling realization dreams people Chuck driving force getting project under way found land Reston VA Center built AMA proud its building property value increase already proves wisdom Academy ownership Initially though took courage conviction undertake such project Howard Crispin current District 4 Vice President wrote part letter Nominating Committee Academy today has become large corporation has need President has understanding methods business same time must able deal problems arise very nature Academy knowledge items well ability fully comprehend dealing multi-million-dol lar budgets imperative working headquarters staff running func tional corporation Chuck because nature com pany has background knowledge ability perform tasks necessaryto give members type President needed guide affairs Executive Council Academy through end 1980s Chucks past service Council places him unique position know ing functions operation ganization well having business acumen lead AMA needs new leadership grow move ahead Chuck Foreman can provide business-oriented leadership des perately need Lets give him chance use AMA Write Chucks name ballot write-in candidate Vote Chuck Foreman AMA President Note As approved AMA President campaign space offered nominated whether accepted Nominating Committee listing ballot john Grigg Lockport NY incumbent need vote nearly six years have president want continue next three years office have growing vibrant effective Acad emy under leadership have ex panded 79000 over 112000 mem bers during years President need continue growth Dave Brown once wrote column want lion leading sheep sheep leading lions am lion am positive forward looking thinking leader succumbs pres sures minority interest opposes will majority Jim McNeill has said John Grigg best President AMA has ever should President forever dont agree Jim last bit feel have represented AMA member ship well better AMA Presidents preceded want vote have made mistakes during terms President have learned current situations such insurance crisis time begin education new President has suggested donate mortgage reduction fund dollar vote cast election sure would like able am just working guy like majority cannot afford kind money Sure wish could donation would make nice deduction income taxes Vote future must continue emphasize need acquiring keep ing flying sites singularly important item lets us enjoy sport must fight minimize impact rising insurance costs insurance have no flying sites must plan future reflecting past successes failures AMA must keep AMA member inter ested responsive organization remem bering membership provides power things must support model aviation AMA headquarters elected officers volunteer officers rather average member important scheme things must remain Please vote John Grigg •9 AMA Officers Waiting •To Hear 0 Effective communication two-ways Ostreet AMAs non-paid volunteer offi-O 0 cers doing utmost make AMA@ Ithe kind organization memberse Iwish thoughts con-i Itained pages month buti yours arent apt known unless i writeto AMA vice-president e rict representative 5 5 associate vice-president area 5 Complete communications linkj write 104 Model Aviation National President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL have over 50 years modeling experience cluding Free Flight Control Line Radio Control recent years have concentrated Radio Control have written columns several model magazines over years currently am writing Flying Lowe column RCM Ohio served two terms VP District Ill AMA Council An international modeling perspective has gained through serving team manager technical goodwill exchanges Full-scale flying experience acquired through serving USAF WW II & Korean conflict am retired reserve officer hold commercial single multi-engine pilots license As civilian engineer spent 33 years R & D programs Air Force concentrat ing propulsion advanced systems plan ningand RPV development managed both personnel multi-million dollar projects Currently am semi-retired indepen dent engineering consultant RPVs Position Statement Since view model ing activity enjoyed would like work toward end promoting harmony within fraternity Although have strong interest com petition feel national modeling program must include proper balance sport competition activities feel com petition leads development stim ulus ever better modeling Without com petition would have advances technology Competition also facet modeling enjoyed wish must careful however rec ognize backbone modeling sport Sunday flier Nothing crucial average flierthan having nice place fly Council supported addition flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters AMA insurance program probably key phenomenal growth Academy Today almost club requires AMA membership primarily insur ance coverage program must main tained strengthened must keepaproper perspective atthe national level money man power spent much spend competition activities versus basic mem ber services What can provide basic needs flying sites frequency signments noise abatement etc feel basic needs must have atten tion Noise abatement must addressed general modeling problem seems ridiculous have noise requirement FAI event have apply across board enforced AMA com petition worse lack effec tive program sponsor encourage noise reduction local levelwhere really counts Enforcing noise standards competition will alert rest model ing community its advantages Id appreciate support trust will have opportunity represent President Academy Model Aeronautics Travis McGinnis Arvada Co Life Member Academy Model Aeronautics has enjoyed several years productive growth Well planned positive activities have made AMA largest strongest aviation sporting organization world Travis McGinnis has served years District Vice-President has chaired served important com mittees during period dynamic ex pansion commitment effort time expertise has invaluable key committeesScholarship Headquar ters Review Long Range Planning Financial Advisory Goldberg Vital People Board Nats Steering Executive Director Search Re Districting addition duties handled connection AMA committees Travis has long term member FAI/CIAM Education Information Committee thereby serving United States interests Internation al Committee goal has always improve services AMA membership goal has backed up years experience phases hobby/sport dating back pre-teen years As modeler has engaged categories competition As judge has worked RC Scale Pattern contests locally national ly internationally experiences have given Travis wide appreciation needs both modeler national organization keen exponent youth involvement professional life educator administrator has shown him model aviation young people combine de velop good citizenship qualities Travis knows future development AMA expansion sport depend todays young people efforts provide AMA needs leadership AMA needs person vision can create co operative atmosphere Executive Council members can work plan AMA needs creative policies experiences Travis has gathered during life modeler Executive Council Mem ber qualify him forthechallengeoftheAMA Presidency welcomes rare opportunity serve AMA members President respectfully solicits support vote District Candidate Statements Page 106 John Worth Fairfax VA elect will have write name election ballot will mailed October should Consider following candidacy office President came surprise just did 1962 nominated same position equally surprise get elected 1963 hired executive director 1964 nomination came time unsolicited initial reaction dismiss Others however urged give serious consideration have done after much reflection think its im portant know AMA needs better organized operate democratically response volunteer groups Council Committees Contest Boards etc rather response president executive director committee chairman other single person authority regard bylaws seriously inadequate lot authority available president limits authority well defined AMA should vulnerable personalities individuals think better role top elected officer Chair man Board leading AMA Execu tive Council toward ends elected vice-presidents deem important policy matters dealing much problems resulting actions decisions various individuals meantime unusual person serve both executive director president would case get elected other organizations Na tional Aeronautic Assn Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Experimental Aircraft Assn Nothing bylaws prevents combi nation elected would immediately seek bylaws change establish posi tion Chairman Council high est elected position AMA also abolish position Executive Director favor President under contract AMA thus responsive direction elected Council members changes accomplished someone else would elected Chairman position would seek renewal current contract title President Until bylaws can changed would operate response Councils wishes would exercise eitherof votes pro vided dual role election would initially produce am seeking extra power PresidentI seek diminish general before taking action Pres dent would first seek opinions qualified subject already charged responsibility virtue elected appointed positions would commit AMA decisions purely own might have authority Again didnt seek nomination came lam responding byofferingwhatl think best AMAan organization less subject influence individual except may agreement groups already established serve AMA agree write name ballot Its way can elected Write John Worth November1986 105 Candidates Campaign Statements Vice President District 1 Vice President District 5 Vice President District 9 Don Krafft Duxbury MA incumbent am presently serving District Vice President would like recount some things have done past year half Vice-President plans have future havespentaconsiderableamountof time attending contests club meetings auc tions shows gather information give modelers chance talkto repre sentative plan continue future have tried represent modelers fairly two District meetings held 1985 Nationals other Maine Expo 1986 plan having District meetings District newsletter sent clubs need warrants fairly comprehensive radio bro chure mailed clubs District also planning underway Model Avia tion Day held November 9 1986 have attended Council meetings since being office have abstained voting issues brought before Ex ecutive Council have served Nats Steering Committee am presently chairman redistricting committee have beenamemberoftheAMAforover30 years am life member have contest director pattern contests past five years have served CD other events sincerely ask vote please take few minutes complete ballot mail Thank support Cliff Piper should familiar name Hopefully can once again represent New England modelers continued success AMA Financial responsibility Ju nior participation continued suc cess among goals must put stop Council in-fighting suits countersuits ego trips continue propose accomplish putting some logic back Council also put enjoyment back sport must get Back Basics needyourvoteforthisto beaccomplished During 50 years modeling have helped build AMA helped Nats starting 1964 served VP 14 yearsduring leaner years aware ness continuing problems needs keen have kept abreast current needs problems feel mem bership best served someone talks Yankee can deal applaud present members Council appointees look forward once again working fine people position Safety Engineer/Insurance Loss Control Officer major corporation over six years has made able deal soaring insurance costs safety issues noise other threats job will allow travel throughout New England visit solicit inputs Please vote Cliff Piper District 1 VP Harry M Sheram Oneonia AL have member Academy Model Aero nautics 15 years leader member 10 years member Birmingham Aero Mod elers Association holding various offices 12 years member Bama Flyers Air Show Team 9 years Associate VPAla bama DistrictVfor9 years lam schooled accounting business administration have 17 years experience Field Under writer-Engineer casualty insurance field will retire May 1987 fly remote controlled aircraft am extremely inter ested phases miniature aircraft pledge full support representing Vice President District V Academy Model Aeronautics welcome confidence vote Lee Webster Manchester TN incumbent have active model airplane hobby AMA activities since high school active Pal Aero clubs As charter member Coffee Airfoiler club wife Molly have CDed FF RC contests past 27 years Scale Contest Board 8 years have continuing inter est Free Flight current interests lie Radio Control activities especially Gli der Old-Timer Scale AMA service organization over 11000 members District S among largest United States group size means lot work Being retired engineering manager have time work talent organize efficiently carry out duties office As yourelected Vice President will represent regular special Council meeting will travel district often can visiting various clubs organizations activi ties current Associate VPs Contest Board Members excellent team intend keep functioning AMA has services designed help local level intent make services readily available district will use ModelAviation Maga zine inform activities newsletter will also used provide formation communication District Clubs Officials no substitute communication GET WITH IT part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member RT Dick Crowley Aurora CO AMA Leader Member494 am presently past five years Associate VP sprawling district have able repre sent district functions club meetings competitive events rep resent district Executive Council meetings As lifelong modeler aspects sport am presently very active in door power free flight soaring teach school program modeling have de veloped 10-part flight proficiency program power fliers newcomers pattern works greatlet know inter ested served almost four years total President National Soaring Society special interest group soaring AMA magazine editor am presently active Secretary/Treasurer elected VP items will work priorities 1 Flying site de velopmentand create methods better educate everyone keep sites 2 Assist groups forming new sanctioned clubs 3 Work closer young people develop next years fliers 4 As contest director am sympathetic needs competitorand rules pro cedures need revamping 5 mainly serve positive voice AMA want work flying needs District Vice President can work together accomplish goals Please give yourvote three years positive progressThanks Good Flying Travis McGinnis Arvada CO incumbent Life Member AMA Members have sup ported Travis District VP since 1980 support indicates appreciation efforts made represent members district Background CD Coordinator Assoc VP VP qualify him district leader ship spends countless hours serving needs District 9 enjoys outcomes work participates Council meetings viewing overall AMA needs patient consideration votes sensible poli cies serve membership believes future modeling depends officers listening input members clubs exposure operations needs AMA Hq has given him understanding Hq needs Visits have provided him insight needed create policies neces sary gain optimum effort Hq staff permit give best level service members Past commitment willingness serve again speak interest Travis has AMAs future support soli cited Travis can continue serve District 9 Notice Travis name also appears ballot AMA President aware may vote him both posi tions vote way will assure will continue work behalf AMA Council 106 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nancy Mitchell Editor Sacrat Newsletter California Southern Ala meda Co RC writes Enclosed snap daughter Jennifer has leg braces shoes attached peddles tricycle can pull around loves Modelingmeansagreatdealtoourfamily Jennifer can born defective over come handicap grow up happily cant grown men running AMA settle differences lie happily gether below Jennifer standing herself almost 4 Michael Graham Syracuse Thun derbirds Aero Radio Society New York writes took poll flying field asking favors permanent Nats site favor5 opposed2 answers qualified Everyone mentioned paying off mortgage first either centrally located two cites coast modelers Thank Michael won FAI Power FF 1986 Nats picture below gentleman middle Mr Bob Sifleet Americas top Free Flighters left AMA President John Grigghand ing him free K&B Cox Olympic 15 engine winning event Mc Neill Cup Perpetual event perJames Barnes treasurer Hill County RC Austin TX mailed $10 own money last apply mort gage writes toy airplane spirits us year 86 Air-Show planned provide AMA 1/2 profits its building mortgage expected realize least $200 profit rained out lost $3395 means owe us $1698 kidding try make profits spectators contestants Maybe next year spirits will us Thanks anyway James.. James Barnes sent secret picture show 1/4 scale planes driven/flown Austin TX simply place airplane position off fly car dont know such technique would work Alabama its worth try Past Presidents Recommend Change Presidential Elections following message received Council Past AMA Presidents unanimous opinion Past Presidents AMA extremely long tenure single individual elected part-time President Academy results less ef fective leadership slower progress would occur new individual crea tive ideas drive elected three years some instances gifted dedicated President may well two 3-year terms surely after 6 years its time new blood stream organization An incumbent after two terms likely develop divisiveness dic tatorial attitudes just plain enjoyment niceties office putting kind work could come new enthusiastic President Accordingly recommend Council Bylaws Academy changed read term office President will three years maximum number consecutive terms individual will two total six years same individual could again nomi nated elected after lapse term Irwin OhlssonAMA No 4 Frank BusheyAMA No 8 Keith Storey AMA No 9 Claude McColloughAMA No 10 Walt GoodAMA No 11 Pete SotichAMA No 12 John WorthAMA No 13 Maynard HillAMA No 14 Cliff WeirickAMA No 16 John PattonAMA No 17 John ClemensAMA No 18 Earl WittAMA No 19 Flying SitesConf pg 100 ably seated together final speaker should present summary documentation packages Plan plan plan job well will pleasantlysurprised much better can job pre paration November 1986 107 Meet two Americas best Contest Directors really left Lee Webster Manchester TN Lee has CDing Free Flight contests 25 know Molly helps him time its husband wife team husband wife team hard beat What misses other catches gentleman middle Tommy McLaughlan Pensacola FL US Navy helicopterfield photo Tommy telling somebodywhatto whereto go As usual has justcompleted 28th consecutive year CDing Fiesta Five Flags meet Free Flighters come over Eastern US attend affair Navy trusts Tommy orthey wouldnt let him use active field close down fortwo days gentleman right unidentified sees contacts mel will gladlyintroduceyou him Lee bythe way isyour newAMA DistrictV Vice President way chewing blade grass doesnt look too worried about son right Sandy Frank CDed affair Grateful acknowledgements Johnny Brodbeck Sr Bill Bev Wisniewski providing delivering prize engine Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Politics Nats.. funny thing happened just before leav ing Nats got nominated AMA Presidency initial reaction laugh off idea dismiss friends co-workers said should think seriously about So did some interesting possibilities came mind Wouldnt nice thought would no differences opinion tween president executive direc tor two positions would entirely compatible going same direc tionAMA could have single instead dual leadership AMA could save $1 5000 over three-year presi dential term based recent history actual expenses position everyone agreed Some feared person hold both positions simultaneoulsyone paid unpaid would conflict interest putting too much power hands person argued otherwise noting intent subordinate position presidency Executive Council AMAs board directors just now true executive director position will ing give up both votes positions avoid semblance powerseeking told elected presidency position executive director would terminated general became obvious concept person serving both positions acceptable some people though normal situation other major aviation organizations such National Aeronautic Association NAA Aircraft Owners Pilots Association Ac PA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA also prestigiousAmerican Society Association Executives ASAE Regardless situation made moot AMA Nominating Committee decided others should ballot coming election Ap parently five committee willing give concept try outnumbered So intriguing idea lasted would have interesting see voting membership large would have willing support Food thought eight de clared candidates AMAs top elected position dropped out seven considered officially ballot before narrowing down three required AMA bylaws least six candidates current former executive council members willing seek change rather go status quo lots com petition compared former years subject got lot attention Nats lot distortions what about record viewpoint lfyouwantto knowmoreaskyourdistrict VP about ithe nominating committee Dale Root Northern Californias Radio Control pioneer Dale Root lost long fight cancer June 14 1986 Dale began fifty-year modeling career Illinois during late 1930s moved California 1941 opened Hobby Hut Oakland 1946 Roots Hobby Hut became San Fran cisco BayArea supply information cen ter U-Control Railroaders Free Flight RC Back SOs installed Aerotrol single channel Comet Clip per proceeded astonish flying buddies successful Radio Con trolled flights ignited areas RC boom followed 1950 Dale others founded East Bay Radio Controllers grew ra pidly become third largest RC Club country Dale innovative designed Little Freq 1953 shoulder-wing air plane using single channel operate rudder elevator throttle system called Mickey Mouse As cender another extremely successful de sign kitted Dale 1957 flown extensively throughout country Low Ender Rootang series followed along pneumatic retracts flaps spoil ers smoke systems dive brakes etclong before others considered feasible Dales 3-channel Babcock radio trim mable elevator made him first spins outside loops early As cender series pioneering other efforts led nomination AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Dale now among legends model ing history earned wings SnyopsisAMA Annual Open Meeting July 30 1986 Lake Charles LA President John Grigg called meeting order 8 pm J Worth D Krafft H Crispin J Clemens P Waters D Brown T McGinnis 43 regular AMA members present introduced Executive Council members recounted various events past year including 1985 Nats RC Pylon World Championships Chicopee MA also noted problems obtaining insurance coverage describ ed firstAMA flying site seminarthis year District 10 Grigg emphasized need greater efforts concerning getting keeping flying sites increasing self-insurance necessary trend support flying site efforts current Si 50000 fund supplemented $239000 additional cost insurance provide $850000 umbrella coverage above self-insured fund possibility higher cost coverage club activities noted Executive Director due non-flying risk factors District 8 VP Clemens welcomed tendees AMA District Host Nationals advised Nats manage ment contracted 1500 pounds ice support field activities also noted misconceptions misunderstandings concerning RC frequencies advised AMA Frequency Committee meeting Nats handle problems District 7 VP Waters talked about con fusion concerning AMAs interest secur ing permanent flying site advised interest toward site aviation interests just models goal being find site might always available should other Nats and/or World Championship locations available District 9 VP McGinnis praised efforts Les Mary Hard puttingout daily Nats News noted News asking feedback help Nats Steer ing Committee future planning District 4 VP Crispin also Chairman AMAs Sound Committee described what has doing Nats gather sound noise data educate contestants concerning typical noise situations various events District 1 VP Krafft noted committees current efforts investigating changes AMAs district boundaries no conclu sions yet Bob lsaacs District 8 spoke about Free Flight problems discussion pro con concerning trophy policy Costs noted sponsors covering less half cost Lack Indoor entries discussed noting related changed schedules Bob Hatschek re sponded subject noting general decline Indoor interest Tony Becker former Nats Indoor CD noted negative attitude aimed hierarchy regard en couraging youngsters yet praised AMAs delta dart effort Niagara Falls National Indoor contest Problems obtaining Indoor site year noted resulting late switch Civic Center site pre ferred site available Model Aviation magazine discussion ficer column length vs other types ma terials discussed noting adding officer text did really hurt other material content Continued page 117 108 Model Aviation Nats officials year got participate 50th Anniversary Fun-Fly Lake Charles LA Shown L-R Ed Warren Dallas helping John Worth prepare Bill Win ters original eiectrlc-powered Le Crate modei plans pubilehed July 84 Model Aviation model flown ten times achieving flights 9 minutes 2 15 min utes 2 22 minutes 1 Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island eirt DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Cheodler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townoend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SO Essex JcO VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High SO PlymouOh NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstono Mills MA 02848 GLASTONBUR Y MODELERS Glastonbury Aero Modelers Club chartered anAMA club 1973 basis club however goes back late 1960s An all-modeling group formed students town recreation depart ments model building classes Two instruc tors taught Saturday morning classes George Armstead Don Lenif After Don moved Michigan George continued classes found flying sessions re quired additional help Local modelers formed group called Gas tonbury Modelers comprised Free Flighters Control Line fliers Rocket fliers 1973 Free Flight group became Gastonbury Aero Modelers about 130 members present club has two three indoor meets per year plus two outdoor Rubber meets per year model club logo 1/16 Square beginners design Don Lenif used building classes club officers President Ed Novak Vice President Bob Davis Secretary/Treas urer Gil Belanger Newsletter Editor Mark Fineman Chairman Board George Armstead Distinguished Service Award George Armstead started modeling 1940s paid supplies selling magazines newspapers taught modeling recreation building classes helped form Gastonbury Modelers 1970 George has secured several flying sites Gastonbury area use modelers also secured permission use Westover AFB model use 1975 Since several contests per year held Westover along Nats 1983 1985 SAM Champion ships 1982 1986 above very brief summary Much could mentioned about modeling career also activities community award presented SAM Awards Banquet Sunday July 6 1986 Society Antique Modelers Champion ships Westover AFB setting 20th SAM Champs held July 3 4 5 6 30 Free Flight events directed Jack Whittles 11 RC-assisted events directed Joe Beshar George Armstead contest manager 168 contestants can see four busy days flying addition flying fabulous bean feed Thursday evening Friday evening SAM business meeting Saturday Model Engine Collectors Association col lecto Sunday night victory banquet attended four days kept quite busy can imagine busy contestants large thank people worked hard make Champs such large success Thanks HQ Staff June 6 1986 entire staff participated large cleanup operation headquarters building museum contents During three years building has operation con siderable dust has accumulated items has aggravated continuing construction projects strictly volunteer effort done quickly efficiently happily Again Thank EC MeetingCont pg 102 equitable working concept except District 10 has very large membership population behalf majority Committee therefore recommended surveying response following Consideration being given dividing District X two districts follows Divide California two equal parts according population district would consist Northern California Utah Nevada Hawaii Guam other district would Southern California Arizona would done attempt make district nearly equal number members vote question information purposes final action would made Executive Council original motion passed 7 1 24 6 7 9 11 6 against EVP ED 3 5 10 NAAContinued page 110 November 1986 109 Modelers England participated 20th SAM Champs George Doris Armstead iistinguisnea Service Award obtaining use Westover AFB Modelers use Dick snerman L Stan Colson some trophies awarded SAM Champs trophies awaroca psabout 150 Josh Marsh model Long Cabin powered Saito 40 youngest RC flier SAM Champs Beginner Delta Dart launching February 21 9B6 Adult entry feels help beginner build Delta Dart Program sponsored Glastonbury Aero Modeler Photo Tony Faranda Relaxed flierJohn Pond California fly ing Playboy Senior SAM Champs New Jersey 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 Boa 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 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 Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts assured 86 Nats have just re turned reflected results long careful planning has become traditional Nats itself Due magazine lead time efforts com ply current limitations upon length VP reports shall leave professional writers and/or holders high office opportunity filling complete reportorial excursions accorded rank Ditto regarding prestigious rites marking 50th Birthday AMA what done about Lake Charles suggest take opportunity pause reflect upon what wonderful organization have built over years modelers after Builders AMA represents thoroughly-sound struc ture may proud occasion look up ahead put rough air has bit well behind us Let us look ahead wish everyone CAVU Balancing Scales feeling should now consider advisability creating new exclusive event within competition framework pertaining ducted-fan RC Scale model aircraft wish emphasize own idea rather has touted either type Flying-Scale contestant So blame consequences. strikes general way greater opportunities traditional type propeller-driven model earn static points available DF fliers other hand flight capabilities ducted fan machines nature ultra-impressive hence well-endowed inherent ability accumulate signs total acceptance observe such performance interesting note discussions have upon subject both types flier agreed suggested development after having first hesitated briefly evaluate its worthiness feel about idea Welcome Words Top White House Yes Washington DC received word own District 2 club Richmond Model Flying Club Inc like AMA celebrating its 50th Anniver sary year President Reagan congratu lated group warm letter proud reproduce follows am pleased congratulate mem bers Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island mark 50th anni versary sport flying model airplanes popular fascinating expression Americas age old love affair flight club helped pioneer exciting hobby today members helping new comers discover its challenges rewards Thats kind neighborliness makes community much just place live work send best wishes clear skies smooth landings years ahead God bless letter dated May 19 1986 Two months earlier club also honored through issuance joint resolution New York State Senate State Assembly joint session pleased reproduce extent space allotted us editor State New York Legislative Resolution Senate No 484Assembly No 430 Senator Marchi Mr Straniere COMMEMORATING Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York upon occasion its Golden Anniversary WHEREAS nineteen hundred eightysix Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York oldest con tinuously operating model airplane organi zation New York State will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversaiy WHEREAS Through its enterprising dedicated membership Richmond Model Flying Club has advanced model aviation Staten Island WHEREAS Club established nineteen hundred thirty-six limited membership present boasts morethan hundred members including pilots model craftsmen WHEREAS Club fully sanctioned member Academy Model Aero nautics national governing body model airplaning United States WHEREAS Club touts unblemished safety record utilizing National Park Service property uses Gateway National Recreation Area Great Kills Park providing community opportunity observe become part sport model aviation WHEREAS Club members must possess current Adacemy Model Aeronautics Flying license insurance policy Gate way Pilot Pass validated indicate safe competent flying skills now therefore RESOLVED Legislative Body pause its deliberations commemorate Golden Anniversary Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York further RESOLVED copy Resolu tion suitably engrossed transmitted Richmond Model Flying Club ADOPTED IN SENATE ON order theMarch 41986 Senate Thats Spirit Whether indulge consumption spirits booze etc certainly own business imbibe thereafter fly model aircraft becomes AMA aspect everybodys business thus pleased find set forth Suplemental Instructions regarding 1986 Nats following polite yet tough warning Alco holic beverages permitted consumed visibly present flight line pit areas Failure comply may result loss insurance coverage disqualification expulsion No wants kill-joy prohibitionist area liquid refresh ment time place everything George M Myers Books could written about gentleman dedicated Dis trict 2 frequency coordinator occurs shall require much space currently available us moment however must tell have received reports readiness lend talents area RC have sought aid latest tribute Georges capabilities eager ness serve fellowAMAers has come form warm letter have today received Ruth Taylor secretary NJ Pine Barons RC Club Medford NJ expressing thanks AMA Georges having solved certain frequency problems flying site through use frequency monitor letter Ruth has tens share credit excellence newsletter fellow-members Leo Timmermeyer Lee Kitchens Luke Kociuba Barry Wilhite Franklin Wanamaker last certainly least husbandMike Taylor So Melt Mortgage hope meeting success important undertaking fives rolling neighborhood some compliment Joe Beshar District 2 course fine efforts pursuit goals Gear Up Locked EC MeetingCont pg 109 Committee member Peltz District 10 gave minority report stating total dis agreement Chairmans recommenda tion expressed Committee whole discussed aspects possible remedies redistricting issue motion reconsider question approved 9 2356710 EVP NM 4 against ED 14 11 Opposition expressed presenting referendum officers ballot Thus modification motion offered approved question pre sented Leader Members District X 8 2 356910 ED NM 5 against 1 4 7 11 EVP original motion amended passed 10 124 56910 ED EVP NM 3 against 3 7 11 V Committee Appointments Because Grigg asked guidance question whether prerogative President fill vacancies Councilformed committees approved unan imously Council-named com mittees exist Council shall replace vacancies VI Motion/Previous Meeting Moved May86 Council meeting discussed voted upon following lieu free membership contest directors shall receive $10 voucher per day per meet uptotwo days maximum three per year upon HQs receipt contest report NATS world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four Continued page 111 110 Model Aviation Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Olvely 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heitrnan SR i06 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15663 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 think its hot District III during July August should have Nats Lake Charles Its nor mally hot down year hotter normal news reports hottest two week period Lake Charles since 1 948 number District Ill members made trip Nats went no problems can called typical attendance somewhat dis appointing year spite being official 50th Anniversary birthday celebration fact did bring large number notables came primarily 50th anniversary banquet Friday night second Saturday Sunday dedicated 50th Anni versary fun fly good time As Nats wasnt its problems Safety both real perceived subject came up occasionally am going push Safety Directorat future Nats safety problems year real big instances matter opinion voice raised subject safety deserves heard carefully considered Examples brought atten tion FF airplanes landing CL area FF airplanes landing RC area RC airplanes overflying CL area during fun fly Saturday RC airplanes Pattern overflying RC site entrance road general lack emergency equipment such first-aid kits fire extinguishers site some items rela tively mild nature endanger pri marily models equipment some problems serious en danger participants spectators Some problems quick easy fix others involve changes field layout rules conduct participants nearly could avoided least minimized someone concerned solely safety involved site selection process go opera tion contest Come think isnt bad idea contest use Another concern have regarding Nats low participation consider have 110000 plus mem bers its pitiful about 1000 take part Nationals ironic part number has going slowly down ward membership has spiraling upward Over years Nats has slowly dying have simply stood watched happen dying Well thats obviously matter opinion certainly subject different points view think can said compared good old days Navy Nats number significant changes have taken place old days work hangar usually contained Nats HQandthe hobbyshopaswellasrowupon row work tables center activity during Nats During day activity centered flying field people wandering out hangars small repairs major rebuilds just see what going evenings ever work hangars sprang life models everywhere being repaired built mostly discussed bull session going everywhere couldnt find topic being discussed didnt have anything aeromod eling sessions lasted wee hours next morning would commonly see someone catching nap under bench glue dried repair job Remember Ambroid king fast came days hobby shop always open AMA HQ could almost always get answer questions fact tried very hard would get several Contrast todays Nats no work hangar AMAs HQ open 8-5 similar hours hobby shop building shut up alarm system turned at6l Inthe meantime due proliferation events competition starts 700 am ends 800 pm competitor supposed deal AMA just visit Hobby shop does all-important socializing take place Nats prosper need think about create atmosphere exchange ideas techniques important part gathering encouragement reasonably large factor planning event Otherwise fear NATS doomed become large local contest almost events being flown sites ill-suited particular event being flown Anotherfactorinthe shrinkingof Nats competition competition mod els competition special terest groups organize events na tional interest people participate particular facet hobby/sport Examples like US Free Flight Champion ships SAM Champs NMPRA Champs IMAA Fly Byrons Fly etc well-run events sites ideal forthat particu lar event AMA Nationals once act town now has competition specialty groups People can spend limited time money attend events now being given choice times choice specialty event What can about Well first problems can solved applying some thought emphasis during planning operation future Nats second problem however difficult solve fact dont know solve Some have suggested split up Nats provide ideal sites event would make first problem acute concept National convention along Na tional championships seemed out year emphasis 50th Anni versary party convention Will Nats survive hope right now future doesnt look great Nats got spend some time Eva Biddle AVP talked about having Eastern District meeting winter Sounds like great ideato could help effort please contact Eva can set up Saying Month secret suc cess conversation able disagree being disagreeable EC MeetingCont pg 110 days vouchers non-transferable terms effective 1987 seconder withdrew second no other second obtained therefore motion acted upon VIII All-Season Flier Patch Because Council members have come overwhelmed patch requests approved unanimously fu ture All-Season Flier patches shall ob tained clubs AMA Headquarters VIII Officer Columns following approved 12 1 against X thatthe following adopted aStanding Rule toArticle XIII Bylaws Section 2 Whenever sole discretion Executive Director article fea ture report other writing submitted publication official publication AMA deemed constitute whole parta personal attackonanyAMAofficerOr member Executive Director shall have authority temporarily defer publica tion such article feature report other writing refer matter Execu tive Council determination whether publication should occur Publica tion shall occur upon affirmative majority vote Executive Committee Any officer author orthe target article feature report other writ ing submitted publication issue shall entitled participate delibera tions vote whether publication should occur vote may taken mail Council meeting quorum present IX Cap F3B Controversy Approved unanimously October 1986 Modef Aviation magazine last Council member statements subject 1984 F3B Team Selection accepted August Council meet ing last subject considered further X AMA-FAI Bylaws Proposal following bylaw amendment re ferred Bylaws Committee review will come again before assembly later meeting replace Section 3 Article XII Except provided Section 4 AMAs participation international aero modeling activity including AMA FAI Team Selection competition shall under supervision AMA President appointed delegates super vision shall include FAI matters general leadership AMA delegations FAI-CIAM meetings AMA-FAI teams review co ordination AMA-FAI Team Selection Committee operations shall over rule actions committees unless actions accordance AMA Executive Council-approved policies unless overruling action approved bya majority Executive Council members polled regard action Continued page 112 November1986 111 Oslaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robed E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclsaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Home 1-rom Nationals always enjoy Nationalsmeeting friends old new Lake Charles Nationals down Considerably numbers contestants still good weather terrible did rain except Friday during set up Sunday things winding down wind did blow especially hard What wrong weather Although official local tem peratures between 95 98 degrees true readings out expanse concrete something else tem peratures reached high 12 2 very humid did slow things down District IV represented activities have names would like mention some dedi cated individuals Anyone out Free Flight area sure see Tex Hartmangruber Free Flight activity Tex will working helping Seen among con testants Worlds Oldest Modeler Reid H ull Hampton VA flying just about everything Frederick BlomTimonium MD several events Thomas loerger Columbia MD took first Open A-i Towline son Roderick doing same Junior family affair Flying Wakefield Edward Hopper Baltimore MD am sure others know Control Line always big event lasting first day until last some probably never seems end family always hanging Fosters Advance NC Wayne Gale Karyn lot work Wayne Karyn well known circle Karyn took first Senior /2 Speed among other awards Karyn also starts school North Carolina State fall SIC scholarship Bob Dalton Clemmons NC could seen Slow Combat circle Wayne two work together Control Line Also seen Nats former District lVflierfrom North ern Virginia Larry Driskillnow stationed Beale AFB CA Dick Houser down Aerobatics Others Chuck Wood Rockville MD took second Sportsman Pattern David Mertz Potomac MD took fifteenthnot bad just getting Pattern no entrants District IV among 32 flew FAI Pattern look 56 flew Sportsman 67 entered 32 FAIyou get picture awful lot competition other classes Sixteen flew Advanced Pattern total eight Masternone District IV Tyler Stewart Riverdale MD placed eleventh sixteen entered Expert Pattern large entry Patterndown considerably past year interesting note trend towards top class flying FAI Pattern relatively few doing Master Pattern Among Soaring enthusiasts Hol ley Britt Doug Holland North Carolina city Raleigh probably other District IV entries Soaring failed get names Soaring big event over two hundred entries aspect sport continues grow Helicopter about fifty entrants two scale None excellent fliers District IV attended event Pylon racing except Q-500 has much activity area Dave Pearce Michael Langlois Greensboro NC exceptions among 35 en trants Formula Pylon Michael managed garner eighth out field Man hot out h Photo shows Dave retrieving racer Among others deserve mention Robert Rainey Newport News VA hard work various sites week forgotten Headquarters Staff coordinate whole thing take care of paper work get abuse people unhappy about something goes wrong Ill catch names left out Among highlights years Nats Fiftieth Anniversary celebration held Friday evening ban quet Saturday Sunday organizations can have seven former current presidents head table did will remember some themJohn Worth Dr Walt Good John Patton Maynard Hill John Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg few older members AMA found Contraband Room Friday evening you will never realize much missed history Academy high lights event Walt Good flying replica Cuff Any have seen film Pioneers will remember Walt flew Free Flight model 1936 Nats Radio Controlled model 1937 Nats What progress has made model aeronautics since time Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor demonstrated concept fortryingto get entry-level people RC flying other RC activities Control Line flying RCor other way around Anyway Bobs airplane can flown glow engine has new K&B 20 electric Thats starters can flown tricycle landing gear talidragger alterations take just moments make airplane can flown con ventional three-channel Radio Control air craft Control Line aircraft No definitely noft few simple changes plane can flown tether ed RC What tethered RC Well get post some sort will permit single steel cable swivel about center circle case central post made Frank Anderson MAAC Canada attaching aircraft assembly offsetting locking rudder can fly aircraft fashion very much like Control Line except outside circle controlling radio great way teach take off landings potential RC flier simple change can use either glow ignition electric power advantage can small space overflying annoying neighbors Watch Thingamabob An interesting sight took place Free Flight scale area newcomer rubberpowered Free Flight Scale flying very first model ever built category accomplished aero modeler well known other fields enthusiasm joy exhib ited individual flew Grum man Guardian first contest some thing see third try model went out sight after about thirtysix minutes effect boundless flight turned out got flier first event shows always something else us try might garner some success flier certainly has no lack honors especially Radio Con trol Scale model design drawings full-scale aircraft really needed see Dave Platt take first-ever Free Flight Scale competition flight know what modeline can really mean National Geographic Society back doing feature Nats year making movie Photo number two has crew out RC Pattern site EC MeetingCont pg 111 XI Conference Call Voting Because question whether telephone conference should treated regular meeting specifically answer ed rules approved telephone conference considered normal Council meeting same basic majority voting requirement proxy voting allowed 12 1 against 11 XII Legal Counsel Advice Executive Director noted liability other considerations doubt following lawyers recommenda tions can expensive counterpro ductive remedy situation Worth proposed approval policy whereby Continued page 113 11 2 Model Aviation Alabama ida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Los Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phose Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 286 Amory MS 35821 Richard Jackson 2115 Thornlse N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thocker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnis FIelds P0 Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-251 Im insurance Now thats familiar AMA members stated position sure liability insurance good enough reason belonging AMA todays world hard see need high level liability insurance espe cially engaged sport guiding sometimes just watching 5-to 20-lb model speeds above 100 mph enough momentum inflict severe injury death shouldnt average Sunday flier belong AMA other reasons Arent benefits make AMA attractive sport flier well serious contest competitor answer emphatic Yes Lets explore some intangible benefits order fly RC airplane successfully must have govern ment FCC set aside frequencies used others airplanes may safely flown AMA instrumental accomplishing task though complicated sometimes costly under taking reason AMA able get FCCs attention represents very large group people US have need frequency assignment Without representation Sunday flier may find RC model flying would banned urban areas since no safe frequency would available him Probably no equipment would available either since what manufacturer would risk capital designing equipment ques tionable market existed might have limited production run because changing equipment regulations So extra benefit No1 FrequencyAssignment Sport Flier Next about flying sites Some us have gotten used flying old field though always always will whats big deal Well believe everyone thrilled find someone wishes use farm city dump park etc place fly noisy dangerous him model airplane flying site problem becoming major competition land use gets keener hears lost flying sites park bans against model flying proposed municipality state banning model aircraft flying national organiza tion clout members heard needed help local club organizations convince people control land responsible safety minded sportsmen citizens have rights need thing Sunday flier isnt associated local club cases benefiting flying site arrangements some local club has gen erated least asked support club Sunday flier has aversion being asked help field maintenance doesnt want belong club least should obtain AMA membership liability insurance reasons expected fly according AMA safety rules respect follow rules laid down organization man ages flying site Benefit No 2 isA Place Fly Now lots us model fliers tend loners ourthingwithout much interaction general public public doesnt know much about model airplaning general Sunday flier have chance fly creation shaping publics opinion worth sport paramount impor tance Again benefit gained strong AMA organization Again function largely accomplished local clubs However AMA can does provide much information train ing needed ensure good local showing AMA Benefit No 3 Public Support Sport Sunday flier benefits another subtle way stable well- supported sport large recognized following provides market attract entrepreneurs expect able make money provid ing equipment supplies group means better cheaper radios bet ter economical engines advanced kit designs wide variety supporting material such covering material fuels hookup hardware etc means Sunday flier has reaped major benefit improves increases hobby enjoyment AMA provides evidence market through its large membership its magazine its contest schedules both national international AMA Benefit No 4 Advanced Equipment Development Howaboutthe Sundayflierwhowouldnt caught dead flying RC gadgets Free Flighter Control Line flier Peanut Scale man Indoor flier Well above still applies Look new materials available builderscovering materials glues carbon fibers plastics mention few Most items wouldnt have come about market market wouldnt exist withouta strong recognized modeling body Again large organization like AMA helps make market visible Flying sites needed just much types models RC flying fact problem often harder solve case Free Flight advocate Convincing school ficials should allow use gym fly microfilm models Peanut Scale far being automatic Indoor flier will tell Again AMA can does help tune organi zation way get tune through AMA membership Benefit No 5Exposure Facets Hobby Its harder define intangible benefits beginner sunday flier accrue association other model builders However Ill try Ive no ticed enjoyment hobby increases immensely have flying buddy fact have no go flying interest falls off drastically Perhaps everyone has characteristic Ive observed trait modelers over past 50 years believe its pretty universal thing Its just nice show off glide ratioofyournewsailplanetosomeone can appreciate what have accom plished Without people aspect modeling believe hobby would soon lose interest attention fact thats biggest problem beginner programs addition exposure technical side model airplanes beginner needs support friendship established model builders AMA pro vides framework happen doesnt happen automatically peo ple AMA make happen Benefit No 6 Fellowship kindred souls So question does AMA reach Sunday flier beginner loner out trying understand problem has encountered AMA grow remain successful organization ques tion must addressed continuously people growth hobby emanates way accom plish through improved communi cation service local model clubs AMA has come long way developing such services such help needed AMA needs input grass roots explore options available need voice individual model builder keep AMA track Only members can provide upward com munication AMA however must keep channel open ready receive Since suming District S VP duties have used office accomplish end However feel channel far full So fellows lets hear about Heres good way start process following Beam newsletter Eglin Aero Modelers Proposal has proposed rental training technique added current club training procedures follows 1 students desiring may receive training flight fee determined based cost equipment plus operating costs 2 club would purchase aircraft engine radio etc 32 new aircraft pur chased club volunteers would construct 4 flight instructors would furnish training possibly store training air craft use great idea other clubs thinking along similar lines AMA $5/30-day membership should help process along Look See next month EC MeetingCont pg 112 legal counsel advice followed unless agreed byamajorityof Council members After discussion Worth agreed reword proposal reintroduction future meeting XIII Ballot Counting Procedure Waters introduced concept switching plurality voting procedures cur rently employed election ballots preferential voting No action attempted time since topic requires further study will taken up again later meeting XIV Awards motions awards duly moved Continued page 114 November1986 113 Illinois ana ucky 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 Florissent MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snasley P0 Boy 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61376 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 District 6 election last year However can vote Presidential election year may prove quite election Please consideryourvote very carefully dont fooled flowery promises Choose wisely because officers term three years will go virtues Prez candidates column will let judge want give call discuss candidates will give opinions rate use right vote Now lets get back fun really hate politics column anyway July 6 found Bedford IN Its home base Ken Kern AVP Bedford boys put fun fly using some new rules Ken set up turned out very nice contest though crowd up Kens expectations barrel laughs wish taken model way Hoosier Hills field small plotin middle ofapasturewayout country Now thats kind field fly out makes feel right t home go place like Now nme Hoosier Hill RC club realize have events coming up might want attend Im partial tothe smallerevents because big events draw big names dont need likes publicity Seriously small groups feel AMA officer just too busy big affairs go smaller events true want attend can Keep mind make request someone else may have beaten punch attended other excellent Free Flight meet sponsored Lexington Model Airplane Club Lex ington KY month met some pretty nice people including Uncle Carl Fries NFFS No2 cohorts came St Louis area check out Bill Barrs bash hope good time did course usual bunch saw lot familiar faces checked Bill said thirtyseven contestants time says Free Flight dead noticed average age creeping up wont say much cause Im getting too attended MidAmerica Soaring contest sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society month first ever attended inter esting see try ten-minute task five minute air air did get better later day tasks successfully flown some got see winches work impressed high can get see feathers can ruffled winches high tech gadgetry such thermal sniffers Ill just stick little two-channel jobby 049 front gets up just fine Ill look thermals good oldfashioned eyes Sorry about engine fellows really dont think thermal sniffer purist either have nervous fingers flying powered aircraft might give soaring try Heck some people arent cut out fly fast whiz-bangs some us fly have seen guys gofrom powertosoaringand find themselves Yes plenty competi tion you want Its just little slower paced didnt get out district much wanted month little bit trouble full-size airplane kept closer home flew itto Nats guess Ill out aboutagain bythe time get Now have received some goodies rest district way info has scarce Surely dont want hear travels time Send info pictures Wayne Knaust St Louis MO wrote tell about air show McDonnell Douglas RC MAC sponsored help Civil Air Patrol Guys Spirits St Louis St Peters RC Club J & Hobby Show Team also came able make about six hundred dol lars CAP Now thats good public service community may forget way Wayne says hot dogger J & J team did rolling circles about ten feet off deck Theres show-off crowd think thats have show teams bet Support need Dave Miller Rock Valley RC Flyers sent picture below let know club weekend campout pla gued rain did stop terrifictime got few flights between raindrops think oreat idea Maybe some clubs t want try vdIietyOld-Timer5NieetwasJunezat Lawrenceville cookout Saturday night get things ready Sunday action Representatives showed up nine states Some showed up California Florida Sounds great 114 Model AviationEnough now.. EC Meeting Coot pg 113 seconded unanimously carried Fellowship Award Award Excellence Distinguished Service Award Names published following presentation Meeting adjourned 540 pm SynopsisFrequency Committee Meeting Nats AMA Frequency Committee met during Nate consider several items follow ing actions taken 1 A revision frequency flag system received final approval take effect January 1 1988 Earlier use okay ever January1988 coincides time FCC regulation must discon tinue use original seven 72 MHz frequencies new system designed alleviate confusion multi-colorfiags used since 1983the new system will rely channel number color streamer desig nate RC band Manufacturers will have year place new system market RCers will have another six months place transmitters 2 The AMA frequency calibration program found about one-third systems field outside FCC-permitted toler ances frequency modulation sidebands Most older sets therefore AM form modulation permitted until 1983 Older sets out tolerance interfere other new radio designs try use upcoming 20 KHz separa tions Committee took action accelerate introduction new standards planned 1991 three years January 1 1988 lower half 72 MHz band will permit continued operation older systems must moved old seven frequencies upper end band addition older broadband trans mitters will need converted channels active below Channel 38 new broadband channels above Chan nel 38 1991 channels just low Channel 38 will need have equip ment satisfies guidelines set 1991 3 The Committee reviewed approved first-ever set voluntary guidelines de sign manufacture operation RC equipment US parts have real effect first Channel 38 below January 1988 channels 1991 Transmitters must have occupied spectrum ie modulation sidebands re duced olderAM system sidebands can done new RF modules factory modification avail able replacement Frequency stability must improved allowable 3500 Hz error 500 Hz Receiver performance must im proved primarily tolerate pre sence broad-spectrum transmit ters still use handle third order products reject image frequen cies 4 Almost manufacturers report favorably impending availability equipment Continued page 115 Iowa 0 Michigan 5 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gleowood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tangiewoad Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roalyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Frequency Coordinetor Bob Stsmm Box 357 Minoqus Wi 54548 have just finished reading months delivery newsletters after returning Nats Lake Charles whole family working time liked wife Rita daughter Cathy assisted Pattern Scale computations RePete six days Pylon judging really gruelling since over 100 degrees shade consumed lots ice water would like meet comedian thought up highway signs read Ice bridge must kidding fish swim slowly met several Seveners events Terry Edmonds rolled spectrum-analyzing Soaring field Adamisins en camped Stunt circles Gary Arnold combatting Combat circieburners Free-Flight area Rich Melody Doig Les Hard put out daily news Pylon Art Arro Ken Hulik Wayne Karen yeager doing best Didnt see Cliff Tacie Ron Sears until trying cool off warm motel pool never made see much flying being pinned Pylon birthday party went much better expected event seemed what guys needed way let off steam after contesting helping Lets year flew Electric Pattern ship charger its meter melt sun got two flights Density altitude very noticeable Gone Flying forever other fine modeler has left us Doug Brueshaber Minnesota Hewasagiantamongthe Quar ter Midget racers contributing its pro gress way possible Doug original founders Grass Field Club flying finished 100-lap race handed Txto caller collapsed have Sharks hope fly Doug will share enjoyment Oh have done again Brett Smith has taken task misquoting clubs name once twice Please note club Ames Sundusters Sundancers thousand perfect land ings club humiliation Local clubs Michigan look out notice mail seminars will hold Lansing will need pre-registra tion topics Flying Fields Contest Directing suggest sending two groups clubs seminar will run concurrently day date Saturday October 25 formation will mailed local clubs have suspended district meetings CIS until winter arrives number guys showing up small feel response will better non-flying time year will point out CIS useful tool clubs mountain useful material Data Libraries once know system graphics download Give whirl District Roundup being heavy contest time editors vacation newsletters have some coverage events Safety common topic too article Cliff Falkavage River Valley Fliers points out need never flying alone Jim Chaffee carries thoughts column John Gilligan strongly points out need obey Twisted Sticks Rules forpeace mind safety Twister covers RC News thats fit print some aint S MARCS also advises safety-checking old models just charging going flying dumb S Clubs buying own sound meters setting maximum sound levels protect fields Valley Aero Modelers have audio expert Art Cossaboom has outlined standard producing accurate data S Red River RC Flier has neat quote mber opinions like earlobes everybody has couple Lets hear yours S Pontiac MAC thinking holding state-wide RC auction sounds like fun details please 0 Another club made aware nicer sound four strokes Lakeland Loons now have first four-stroke flying Nice aint S certain what Stillwater Flyers have going make mention club members passport field wearing club hat S first instructions start run clubs mowerpublished Iowa City Aerohawks newsletter S Romeo Streamliner lists clubs instructors Nothing new have special classifications some being Sail plane others Power great idea provides bodies help beginners thats join clubs S River City RC News easily gets top honours best graphics month Les Hesley editor uses several programs Bill Buitenhuis won Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers monthly award Bust Month Seems Bill devastated three aircraft afternoon S Finally Anoka County RC Club has allocated Wednesdays novice training makes easier provide regular training beginners Remember lifeblood hobby Noise reduction shows adult mind EC Meeting ont pg 114 will satisfy future requirements will better protected ever mobile radio service located 10 KHz away RC frequencies November1986 115 delighted prospective CL flier after first circle-burning flight helped King Kom bat himself Milwaukee show AMA Safety Flag Park Site Ted Sander President St Paul RC Model lers strikes classic Presidents pose holding down table October 85 Har Mar Mall St Paul MN AMA tabletop background 1985 Craft show atthe HC Prange Depart ment Store Photo Dan Rath Rich Palmer left representing Hoboy Industry America HIA presented 8Ball Trophy Irwin Polk AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA August 1 1986 trophy honors AMAI industry leaders have done promote model aviation Arkansis siana Mexico e Oklahoma C Texas 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 Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleovllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmux 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Jack Stoilys grandson Jason Stolly 12 years old follows granddads footsteps winning 1st Junior Control Line Sport Scale AMA 50th Birthday National Model Airplane Championships history having givenagood accountof itself havingleft pretty good taste everyones mouth sure thing thatMurphy lawmaker sympathy AMA 111000 modelers According Murphy chance setting new heat records part US hold Nats can bet will happen Sure enough three days Nats schedule new heat record set Lake Charles LA hurricane seed lurking Gulf humidity just fierce fact would sweat much flushed stink away no smelled bad maybe everyone did didnt notice Everyone attended Nats de served pat back enduring heat graciously cheerfully helping make happiest Nats can remember less griping ever remember everyone seemed determined enjoy themselves other always few professional gripers year can give names advance pretty cool year never completely pleased various flying sites because just impossible cater 76 events style type aeromodel flying stay within reasonable budget As stance soaring site grass ankledeep deeper would have cost about $2000 have mowed same inconvenience equally competi tors Also soaring fliers cross winch lines both awkward dangerous Ive got give Jeff Troy heck lot credit convincing everyone good competition had fun Jeff Troy outstanding new contest officials always hunting replace us old guys phasing out really fair single out Jeff Troy praise because excellent volun teer spirit shows up places during AMA Nats especially years Nats have instance just busting pride appointment Mike Harrison District 8 AVP Mike RC Pattern flier seen lot things felt could improved Nats handling first Mike did write strong letters about things didnt like being very intelligent dedi cated man Mike agreed lot easier work inside outside joined Associate Vice President really tickled sit what probably best RC Pattern meeting ever held Nats headed up same Mike Harrison Mike spoke very posi tively everyone listening attentively Mike found out everyone agreed him everything got body thinking good things can come best category meetings have ever seen held ata Nats congrats Mike Harrison whole Pattern bunch Another District 8 AVPs deserves thanks Dannie Ball sat during over half Executive Council Meeting held through some really poor planning Friday during Nats Poor planning because same dayas NominatingCommittee Meeting same day ouronce in-a-lifetime 50th Birthday Banquet Council meeting also held day involved setting up Fun Fly Birthday Party days next two days kept people like Vince Mankowski John Worth myself deeply involved banquet two following days activities nailed chair meeting meeting leadership allowed subject draw out 31/2 hours accomplish nothing No subject before Council should awarded over half-hour attention cause time assuredly everything has said can said Changes needed Still another District 8 AVPs sat witness Council Meeting thank him Larry Sartor Bartlesville OK Larry has served District 8 quite few years attends Council Meetings whenever can better formed AMA official actions affairs can better serve area rather remote District 8 District communications wear thin didnt get talk Larry after Council Meeting Ill bet feels awful lot valuable time wasted present meet ings Danny Ball already told felt way told Dallas RC Club same thing returned Dallas time change leadership mentioned Birthday Banquet very fine first real show graciousness have seen AMA about seven years banquet dignified seven AMA Presidents head table seated six past presidents present president included Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Pat ton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg banquet devoted history nostalgic memories AMA am proud have gotten make little story Birth Baby AMA fifty years ago open program AMA honored have National Aeronau tic Association largest division represented banquet NAA Executive Secretary Mr Ev Langworthy Nats Workers Banquet held Thursday night Lake Charles Catfish Con nection restaurant banquet always dedicated good food AMAs thanks Nats workers fun spoof past two years roast loved people years roastee John Worth Johns roasters included folks have worked closely him such Geoff Styles Jessee Shepherd John Embry May nard Hill Betty Stream Bob Underwood best Johns wife Lillian Lillians spoof-speech gem expressed reality living difficult man loving him same time Lillian Worth wonderful girl has stayed Johns shadow made sure clean sox enough eat made sure share love Workers Banquet tradition enjoyable have whole lot say about years Nats have run out space may wonder get involved Nats will probably hear little about have Council Steering Committee Chairman last two Nats no works harder puts hours have constant touch Head quarters Nats Manager Vince Mankowski feel have heck team just might tell Vince heard say some nice things about leadershipand might ask him really helped 555Happy Birthday AMA*xx 116 Model Aviation Jack Stolly 0 Dallas Miniature Aircraft AssociatIon wins 1st Control Line Sport Scale atthe Nats everything works flaps landing gear etc P38 also won NASA Plight Achievement Award Control Line Structural view Jack Stollys everything works P35 uses Jacks Jack Screw power actuator flaps gear Coloreds S Kansas aska S Norlh Dakota C rk 5kota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Boa 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Csrrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketts SleS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9185 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Lowry Tail Draggers RC Flying Club recently good fortune dedicating new flying site just northeast Metro Denver Thats good newsl Often hearing clubs losing sites Vince Gutschalk editor Tail Drag gers Newsletter reports member Ron Bullard instrumental securing site preparing dedication Atta Boys Ron club should blessed such members Vince also sent along sample theirAll Season-FlierlogcardThe ideaisto carrythe card goflyingand get someoneto witness monthly flights sign off Season Flier chairman club collects orders patches presentation banquet held Jan uary year Feel free make copy card use design own AllSeason-Flier verification card Some AII-Distrid Information time time get inquiry location number clubs located somewhere district available sending re questto Actuallythe good folks atAMA Headquarters supply printouts info Did know As June 1986 South Dakota 9 chartered clubs sanc tioned 5 contests Wyoming 11 sanc tioned 6 North Dakota 13 8 Nebraska 20 9 Kansas 25 23 Colorado 30 50 few clubs out District IX AMA-chartered clubs lot informal contests fun-flies get sanctioned officer nonchartered club and/or club putting activities should sanctioned encourage strength protection AMA offers chartering club sanctioning contest activities National AMA Information July30 Lake Charles LA site open AMA membership meeting duringthe Nats week Executive Council shared thoughts answered questions member ship present Discussion items included surance concerns flying site concerns successes redistricting sound analysis find ings recommendations RC frequency concerns findings AMAs 50th Anniver sary celebration Nats feedback effective Nats management discussion future Nats sites AMA dues amounts future needs probably $4 per member increase Look complete synopsis open member ship meeting elsewhere issue District VIII did good job hosting 86 Nats Lake Charles Chennault Air Base District IX attended would share thanks hard work LARKS club volunteers takes pull off Nats Speaking Nats ..Are Thinkin Lincoln Lincoln SkyKnights have issued invitation host Nats may Linclon 87 Possibly week July 11-18 As Im writing contacts being made check out possibilities firm up plans Look official nouncement soon Nats District IX again would welcomed Vote November November will receive ballots elect vice president District IX AMA presidency Districts V will also voting VPs Traditionally very small number members take time vote sincerely hope year will different elected volunteer officers really need vote confidence good Job AMA Executive Council give tremendous amount time organization would morale booster know took time effort support ongoing work preview ballot will show Dick Crowley Travis McGinnis will run ning District IX vice president pre sidential ballot will include John Grigg self Travis McGinnis Don Lowe Look comment statement can didates will accompany ballot name will appear both VP District IX AMA presidential ballots AMA Mortgage Information Joe Beshar mortgage depletion chair man reminds us GET WITH IT aDo part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member Annual Meeting Cont pg 108 question about possibility major Nationals sponsor noted potential sponsors consider expo sure sufficient Justify cost typically high school football game provides exposure spectators contribution local community Rehabilitation Center Nats praised providing physical labor support via prisoners trash pickup trailer unload ing event setups etc Fred Marks spoke RC frequency com mittee activity advised criticism AMA unjustified thatthere basically frequency problem number frequencies adequate effective credited AMA RC progress date ing AMAs obtaining fre quencies RC activity would minor need equipment checking maintenance emphasizedRC soaring activity best examplemany planes being flown continuously day long day Nats despite nearby radar sta tion operating high power Clemens noted 50th anniversary week end fun-fly activity following Nats promised interview anyone site PA system everyone would know attendance Next years Nats site possibilities noted nothing definite yet decidedSebring FL Indianapolis IN Muskogee OK Lin coln NE Tony Becker congratulated AMA operating Nats under very difficult circum stances Meeting adjourned 924 pm November1986 117 LoWry 1 aii uraggere opening aay ul new field Lowry Tail Draggers n Flyer Pilot Mon SI roved _______________ ASF Chairman AMA President JOfln urigg ieTx presensca George Aldrich Model Aviation Hall Fame Award Plaque AMAs 50th Anni versary Banquet Lake Charles LA follow ing National Model Airplane Champion ships AMAS Executive Director John Worth podium described extensive list Aldrichs achievements Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwio N Barrie 8252 E TurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lay Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds RI 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT841 20 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 just returned Nats Executive Council Nominating Com mittee meetings held Executive Council Meeting able get Council finally okay formation Electric Contest Board long overdue also discussed redistricting spite other possibilities presented him proposal made Redis tricting Committee Chairman Don Krafft split District 10 two pieces opinion does solve AMAs gross imbalance presently exists nation wide discussed detail last month proposal will put non binding vote District 10 leader members later year recommendation Vote Against AMA Nominating Committee would think purpose AMA Nomi nating Committee would select qualified candidates names submitted nomination AMA members have found out always case opinion fact Presidential nominations submitted year ever before clear indica tion widespread dissatisfaction present AMA administration No less seven names submitted AMA members nomination office AMA President John Worth John Grigg Travis McGinnis Chuck Foreman Don Lowe Howard Crispin myself beginning Nominating Committee meeting told Committee withdrawing nominations made behalf removed myself con sideration left six other choices Only three would make ballot six Committee did select three qualified job Instead placed political con siderations front else put gether slate candidates clearly designed allow incumbent remain office three years Travis McGinnis Don Lowe will run against John Grigg AMA President Too bad wont see names John Worth Chuck Foreman Howard Crispin printed ballot John Worth offers over two decades proven experience leadingAMA politics has prevented seeing name ballot Chuck Foreman has built up own multi-milliondollar company wont see name ballot either Crispins name wont either Theres something very wrong system Im going can get changed future AMA members can expect have best choices make just ones chosen few allies perpetuate dynasty need limit term office AMA officers put end harmful dynasties perpetuate themselves own advantage need revamp AMA nominating procedure ensure best candi dates get ballot need restructure makeup AMA officers put line needs 1 980s example very positive suggestion such change letter Nominating Committee John Worth said put ballot elected AMA President hed move eliminate office outlined change would have Chairman Board instead President would save AMA lot money would distribute power avery positive way present office AMA President has far too much power pres ent depending personality person office power can used very different ways Worth believes AMA should dependent per sonalities totally agree John Worth has other good ideas AMA As said before its too bad AMA members given oppor tunity decide yourselves what prefermore same constructive positive change days followed Nominating Committee meeting opportunity meet AMA members over country just disap pointed Nominating Committee am very large body members out care AMAs future upset aspects its present course actions werent just radi cal Californians conservative well-known AMA members deeply concerned involved ganization agree change needed agree ought done very gratifying see support will receive AMA ballots about month Keep open mind about vote vote Keep eye out campaign materials will sent out mail candidates others Take time read stuff Get reproduced club newsletters Become informed future AMA will hands Matter Record recently dinner John Byrne Ev Langworthy NAA John Worth Walt Good Maynard Hill fantastic evening Maynard have intense interest record-settingal though far better have US record credit Maynard has world records Maynard would like see US regain World Aeromodeling records particularly held USSR subject Gene Sidwell Holly wood CA going make attempt FAI World Speed Record RC-powered planes near future Presently 21357 mph record currently held USSR other day Gene wife Phyllis Sepulveda Basin practicing before watching eyes KCBS-TV news cameras CBS sent out whole crew night CBS carried beau tiful segment about soft-spoken American hiswifeweregoingtouseAll American Equipmentplane motor radio beat Russian record com mentator compared effort way Chuck Yeagers breaking sound barrier years earlier same California skies over Edwards AFB hoped Sidwell record attempt will made type aeromodeling publicity does much raise image maturity sport Gene gets credit took up task built plane got CBS US Air Force involved need Good Luck Gene Ive recently visited number clubs Southern California including BIRDS San Gabriel RC League Pasadena Soaring Society SFVSF SULA etc showed informative AMA slide presenta tion put together well AMAs latest film Diamonds Sky reception visit has highly positive want come meetings likewise let know have limited budget get around district will permit make some trips out local area Can imagine flak Id get critics Hawaiian club invited went trouble column Ive got write about three months before read As such cant very current cant put very much about upcoming events because theyre usually long gone time read ones attend mention months old time read about Weve got find way get timely information AMA membership electronic age send words across entire US AMA seconds wait three months see print Thats wacko past weekend took new Astro 40 Cobalt electric-powered SIG Kadet Sr four-club fun fly Simi Valley blast 68 flying participants clubs Ventura County Simi Valley Fliers Ventura Comets Camarillo Flying Circus Conejo RC Modelers part ongoing inter-club challenge has going 5 years Simi Valley won round morning took same plane Sepulveda Basin made 15-minute flight pointed out power fliers 14-8 propeller turning though plane gently circling upward Yes thermals like sail plane really became unglued deployed spoilers jealous loaded car having wipe goo Yes ad vantages electric flight besides silence technically curious has ex tended wing 88 about 1500 square inches area weighs about 8-9 lb flies like champ using eighteen 1200 mAh cells fabulous trainer Keep letters coming theyre great 118 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana 0 Osegon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe addrens EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ane N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo e23 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 112011 28th St E *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland DR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Don Zipoy Free Flighter AVP known Free Flight group partof world toafairnumberof other modelers Quiet unassuming Don worked magic Armyto see thatthe Harts Lake site available con tests Don some us knew fighting cancer sometime looked stopped Don soon back contests meets early June setback terrible news spread last saw Don Blad der Grabber late June spirits seemed good talked little Only two weeks later gone have lost best labored long measanAVP Hewrote mewonderful letters about FFand other things should goto FF site Harts Lake Prairie place Don loved pause think him really cannot tell saddened am loss friend miss him John Cantieny edits newsletter Salmon RC Flyers recently held Annual Memorial Day Fun Fly John reports giant colossal tower ing prodigious incredible wonderful suc cess modelers Montana rest Idaho Idaho Falls Pocatello Boise Im sure would guess Montana bunch came Mis sou Ia case two days great weather celebrate fine field Now us feel pretty good about having trees other obstruc tions closer several hundred feet Imagine nearest obstruction mountain range many miles away Its place really enjoy Also John having problem editors find themselves inno items club members help doing latest other issue Come group things happen talented build fly aircraft requires lot ability just anyone can dont feel up claiming exper tise subject maybe ask question about something youd like know about have discussed youve gone contest write about wont take much help might enjoy As may have heard Delta Park Port land has closed RC flying After 35 years city decided conditions gotten too bad allow flying go main rea son commercial build-up has oc curred near park specifically motel called Delta Inn management far less helpful spite fact knew flying took place before built present PAMAA umbrella group formed couple years ago working city find another site PAMAA Prez Stan King has done incredible amount work still have some reason hope will get space fly happens Another Nats has come gone council voted go Lincoln Nebraska next year Westover 89 know FF group far less pleased site available some luck may able find site will close acceptable have go site go people want us come Lincoln area wants us sites Nats activity have make commitment now order secure certain parts neces sary sites Nothing cast stone possible plans next year could change would nice FF group could find better site near Lincoln find another site can hold events can help know such place write AMA HQ Because airlines screw-up wasnt able attend Nats events understand some local glider-guiders took home Nats trophies have atthis point rumors butthe name Brightbill came up winner about results have Actually will probably published MA before get copies council meeting took place Friday scale being flown missed thatsob along CL events still going ing attended 50th anniversary party nice legendary modelers got have long talk Cliff Tacie Ron Sears about Scale stuff Itwas good see both again since nice people well top competitors Scale wars got meet both Maynard Hill pioneer RC Walt Good Both gentlemen past presidents Acad emy understand Maynard rigged plane take video shots Nats youve seen Marvelous Miniatures watched flewa plane equipped electrostatic device replaced gyro scope plane flew LC rumored have stabilized devices nice chat Dr Good dont know got chance fly anything Anniversary Fly-In held Saturday Sunday Amongthe unusual flown tethered RC Bob Underwood put together stood outside control led plane throttle elevator Sort UC/RC plane tethered short pole swivel top rudder set keep plane turning right large bellcrank tether anchored John Worth demonstrat ed interrupted orbit maneuver CL version figure nine John claimed trying touch-and-go just came down little hard people got try hands tethered plane bunch flew Fun-Fly both CL RC aircraft flying dont remember FF word will Nats fly-in next Nats butitprobablywill bebeforetheNatsstarts will day rather two Control Line folks know about George Ald rich designed Nobler top stunt flier recently hes doing engine column MAN Back story years ago during attempts tofly CL frequently fantasied being sooo good would whip him good some future Nats Unfortunately ability never gravity mixed treacherous inner ear wiped out further thoughts along line Well concrete Chen nault shaking hand legend enjoyable conversation receive award richly deserved People like George make worthwhile happenings during council meeting establishment contest board Electric events fairly certain Mitch Poling will rep board As part Nats celebration Elec tric contest held Saturday attended interesting compare meet Hawks ElectriccontestheldinJuneatKentAt Kent fly-in minimum com petition maximum flying between rains Nats modicum com petition maximum flying Both very relaxed looked like lot fun Yes have electric-powered aircraft will flying soon can get together suppose point say competition cut-throat very simple limited motor runs duration Unfortunately some very nice planes lost micro-burst moved through Eddie Thomas Texas flying beautiful Playboy literally exploded lost whole thing others able reclaim equipment dont re member craft lost Kent re member spirit helping other passing information back forth hap pened happened LC too il lustrated gentle part hobby can fly very relaxed competition Try just might like some further notes Council meeting complete means voted limit amount backbiting occurs between council members col umns Some have expressed opin ion far too much going having trouble insurance front again option become self-insured will big step going require help patience members will meet again see what can work out voted out change CDs Nats workers compensated Just keep tar & feathers storeroom wasnt idea start Sometimes have propose unpopular ideas may may good deserve discussed died flirtingwith anarrangementwiththe NFLtodoourvideo work may aware man did films N FLs video expert thats tie-in talking RC Video Magazine people guess too much Itwasa short Council meeting dedicated large part insurance problem later Next month should see some pictures words about travels around district careful take time enjoy Go fly something Happy Flying November1986 119 JUN IO FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 MORE PEE WEE-3D Two issues ago ran story San Diego Orbiteers new Gas event uses old docile Cox 020 engines Response both tome Orbiteers presidentJohn Oldenkamp set three Pee Wee-30 model plans has exceptionally good offer still good now have seven plans send So send 22-cent stamp name address Ill send seven drawings Pictured Charlie Yost Termites Delight youll note all-balsa con struction Orbiteers quick pointoutthat Pee Wee-3osdonthavetobe all-balsa No construction okay can built-up tissue covering desire original Pee Wee-30 used wing Peck-Polymers Night 28 worked great fact wing forthe rubber-powered P-30 event also brain child Orbiteers legal does job just fine Incidentally old Midwest Sniffer model fits perfectly within Pee Wee-30 rules anyone has questions regarding event can call Charlie 619-566-2645 home evenings weekends John Oldenkamp tells theiriuly 13th club contest lot fun Remember contest did require all-balsa con struction purpose contest select easily-built Pee Wee-30 model club members would make six copies Labor DayAnnual contest Taft anyone buck could proxyfly replicas Winners kept models engines See said September issue Orbiteers sure know promote event did great job introductory rubberpowered P-30 now heres simple gaspowered Pee Wee-30 Most writing have just said Please send drawings others have added comments remembered couple Cox 020s stored away oil pickle bottle Lew Payne Denver has just written mentioned hes going introduce Pee Wee-30 club Ive couple three requests information purchase engines Remember old Control Line plastic Scale jobs About thing good engine As result lots Cox reed-valve 020s found stashed away boxes drawers Most hobby shops should able dig up few Please note reed valve 020 eligible Pee Wee-30 event John informs Hobby Lobby 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 has $995 Also Orbiteers member Fudo Tagaki has bunch Call him 619-234-0024 for price spoke Bob Peck Peck-Polymers said some undistributed Cox helicopter kits require drilling two mounting holes Cost $1000 including postage Contact Bob Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 619-448-1818 Incidentally Bobs company recovering nicely fire suffered has lot hard work just about kits now available again have neat Bostonian ready go production Its called Pup Competition keen Orbiteers contest select design replication John Oldenkamps Yarkstick win ner Models judged flight ease construction replication appearance appeal flight score longest flight seconds divided its engine run 15 per cent bonus added flight ROG Mooney judging scores graded 1 2 3 down used method lowest score winner Johns model took second flight first replication fourth appear ance followed closely Charlie Yost Bill Booth Don Bartick Speedy Diaz Bob Langdon didnt get model field car broke down half way Floridas Dave Linstrum sent model cruncher UPS can enjoy Pee Wee-30s own great introductory model youngsters club holds Pee Wee-30 contest can run pure duration efficiency event did Orbi teers flight time divided its engine run Note however system negates need timer accurately limit engine run Pee Wee-30 models use eye droppers fuel tanks eco nomical lightweight cementing paper gauge horizontal lines behind eye dropper can determine engine run within second two So dig out old reed valve 020 Cox engines lets warm up start flying thank Orbiteers Silver Basics Wood Grain Grain determines stiffness flexibili ty sheet balsa will have job piece wood model re quired perform necessitates paying attention grain piece wood select Lighter models can stronger models proper grain used heavier models incorrect grain chosen 900 / // 450 Over years have come describe three main types grain B C illustration above Ron Williams book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes shows typical cuts Quoting Ron n very flexible both across grain along its length used sharp curves required spars outlines B grain stiffer grain usually remains straight true usually used straight spars sometimes ribs C grain very stiff both directions excellent ribs rolling body tubes have sup port compressive forces fullywound motor tail cones suitable spars Combinations known AB BC grains have uses alter nates C grains respectively Note illustration medullary rays radiate center shown rays very predominant balsa annual rings barely visible Other harder woods usually characterized annual rings balsa wood kits very often carefully selected few companies usually smaller ones pay attention weight grain wood included kits considerate companies will some times piece wood kit cannot job required So always ready substitute better proper piece wood building kit model experts will just use plans flying scale model junk wood kit recommend buy kits suggest meantime learn select own wood Build em light fly em long. Ill again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 120 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
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r Handle Flying Site Problem Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations have some recent instances flying site public property has come public discussion Complaints nearby residents have resulted ac tion local officials either elected appointed action has taken two forms First public meeting local town building would called advertised interested parties could appear voice comments pro con Second piece legislation might have intro duced identified bylaw ordinance public comments invited before governing body before community took further action such situation develops community several steps should take flying site essentially safe have good record over period several years will probably want state case posi tive manner hoping retain privilege using land future activities will want give up struggle opposition will appear order make complaints known will hinge safety noise have preparing club such confrontation believe develop confrontations will have made some sound measurements have some records ready produce enlightenment town trustees written record noise measurements indi cates immediately concerned about effect neighborhood comments present evi dence can include such information other words club wishes good neighbor nuisance public hearings important choose words very carefully Poorlychosen words can rebound speaker very important point remem ber need rehearse selected speakers before get floor want job properly club should identify no six capable people tospeakatthe public meeting people should given topic should limit his/her words topic No wandering off target just because speaker knows needed particular segment presentation much should clearly stated understood before meeting begins important aspect public meeting impact club mem bers create appear especial ly speak vital case speakers possible club members dress wellin shirt tie jacketand unless called upon speak remain silent interrupt meeting way must no rebuttal opposition comments whether truthful incorrect except club speaker task handle part meeting Catcalls laughing back bench comments etc bad manners bad policy cause Let chosen speakers speak clean-up speaker should speak little longer others must very capable type person can adjust his/her presentation last minute He/she needs able include some rebuttal comments preferably fac tually based counter wild accusations opposition earlier speakers should limited two minutes final speaker may need up five minutes his/her clean-up talk can say lot two minutes some people will find impossible speak five minutes Choose people well best have club job properly will need less seven teen minutes make good case forestall actions could remove flying privileges whatever public private field under discussion should recognize going involved selling job front people may very strongly opposed model-flying operations easy task speakers cannot maintain cool under questioning nervous about speaking feet front hostile audience have wrong speakers Get others Back up speakers documentation Talk AMA about printed materials can justify sport show what other com munities provide show what type people sport demonstrate value sport recreational educational medium AMA has wide selec tion printed brochures can help impress case favorably local councilors trustees reasons belonging national associa tion services provide course best course action local flying field good con siderate neighbor Put yourself posi tion local resident couldnt care less about model aircraft try imagine sitting backyard day try ing get some peace quiet can hear model aircraft engines dron ing nearby Try understand worried father mother fear plane may cause harm kids dismiss attitudes because real may have best counter open meeting front real live support People gain courage num bersespecially numbers include strong supporters Look much better comedian performs audience laughing jokes So put nutshell face problem contact AMA see what advice documentation can provide Have facts lined up well back ground information AMA people can have big picture Afterwards prepare own case individual speakers special topics noise safety skills educational values etc rehearse Get documentation together make indi vidual folders councilmen/ trustees board club supporters will attend meeting must told dress well conservatively will make much favorable impression shirt tie jacket clean-shoe appearance will jeans dirty T-shirts anything wrong casual dress right place right time public meeting neither Most important selected speakers should speak want others spoil flow information want positive story interrupted speakers must ready go preferContinued page 107 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator oyce riagers omptroIIer useleJackaon S Competition Services Dlrectoi- Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Managen Vince MankowaldO Special Services Diractor Carl Marqney@ Memberahip Directon Carol Morbid S Special Events Directon Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Diracton Geoff Styles 0 Technical Diracton Bob underwood @ Administrative Cocfdlnston Bob voislaveke Publications Directon Carl R Wheeleye General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 100 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr on VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice PresldentsEscI 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 Sound h Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound Nationals wide-scale measurement sound levels made first time since Academy has involved sound model aeronautics hundred percent cover age year however sufficient give committee some basic informa tion course chart future looks levels being gen erated today does begin see difficulties enter flying-site retention As travels around country looking sound question fliers like tothink other fellow causingthe difficulties Since fact great majority Academy members involved Radio Control flying need look some detail As true majorityare Radio Control also true competition does leave us appears large percentage so-called Sunday fliers emulate Radio Control aerobatic flier what way Eventually seems go higher power faster aircraftafter get out trainer category brings regime high rpm engine prop combinations thing aircraft now range out excess third mile turnarounds does leave vulnerable complaints now operate aircraft get up values much 105-110 dBA three meters operate cases well outside boundaries flying site What means sound footprint getting trouble Does sound measuring Nats con firm Yes certainly does example let us take Radio Control Aero batics event greatest footprint Nats anywhere else except some Scale fliers will also examine category Sound level measured flight Radio Control aerobatics except line person taking readings does see value endeavor can imagine such attitude data line thus invalid because some obviously incorrect brings question location So long ignored set remaining data valid meters set up eliminate much interference possible no within three meters sound level microphone planes set same mark carefully measured accord ance FAI standard Once re sulting figures compiled some usable form great deal can learned generalities can studied time range dBA levels RC Aerobatics runs way 89 108 Stop consider figures realize wide span sound levels talking about 108 3 meters twice loud readings per mitted earlier meter must understand much country have liberty operating sort level Since stage planes operating down 9 dB FAI standard becomes obvious little reason anyone operating above FAI standard question really becomes whether should adopt some lower value future Nationals thence other competitions RC Aerobatics Since Aerobatics RC Scale aircraftwith largest sound footprint need take very hard look time Photo number shows setup RC Aerobatics Judge Don Peck H untsville AL doing honors microphone mounted underneath tripod center post correct height located three meters aircraft per FAI standard setup used keeps away microphone other disturbances other judges Meek Stallings left Ivan Tarbert right Scale fares no better RC Aerobatics As matter fact could said some ways Scale problem Scale aircraft running upwards 106 dBAatthree meters finding thatthis wide variety engines ranging 60s90s newer very large twostroke engines such big Super Tigres large four-stroke engines big gasoline engines also away up high dB levels major reason appears Scale flier/builder does want anything sticking out aircraft will detract exact scale appearance true order get efficient muffling probably has have rather exotic interior installation have something sticking out Scale flier tends use awful lot sky addition using about much Aerobatics along flight path Scale flier does also fly out lot further front flight line other words footprint may larger Aerobatics uncommon see Scale aircraft being flown muf fling installed engine Others use devices fact nothing exhaust extensions useful getting exhaust away aircraft nothing Some seem actually amplify sound great deal needs done area both cases talking about minority fliers particu lar tend noticeable lot gather contest few club sites really flying further out nor louder other club fliers however pos sible get sound levels down classes great amount progress will have made As stated earlier Sunday fliers emulate competition flier Competi tion much development work done What about other categories modeling Free Flight has some real terrors guess advantage folks have forced operate Free Flight needs lot open area means usually operating very close proximity neighbors might com plain relatively close need cautious high-winding smaller engines tend annoying fairly low d B levels larger engines get way want figure Class D Free Flight example read 120 dBA three meters such aircraft aircraft shown photo number two Now need understand that level going suffer discomfort pain hearing loss protect yourself Balls cotton ears will suffice flier particular aircraft well aware facthe wearing muffs poor unfortunate timer Pylon racing another very loud segment sport does have footprint RC Aerobatics Scale perhaps annoying couple reasons acceptable average field dBA level three meters runs high 118 Again painful damaging exposed lengthy periods engines turning extremely high revs means fre quency away up range comes annoying people Can changed would think might ways reduce dB levels per haps future means getting frequency down Remember being done Aerobatics going higher pitch props lower revs Can done racing crowd will have look things FAI looking sound level reductions category RC Pylon Control Line categories span very broad spectrum sound levels study themselves difficult cap ture some contest speed models started needled off wink have catch motion outside circle means outside barrier also safety reasons Speed does generate highest dB level would suppose Dynajet models would loudest Formula 40 higher Next issue will details Control Line sound Because confined spaces CL fliers use sound critical matter today Much correspondence beginning come quotes will appearing testing being done results forthcoming Nationals take big chunk time has made up somehow watch pages November1986 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting August 1 1986 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VPIV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Lee Webster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VI Pete Waters North ville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy National Aeronautic Association Present Academys staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Vince Mankowski NATS General Manager Guests AVPs District 8 Dannie Ball Larry Sartor AVP District 3 Eva Biddle Winton Buckley Alexander & Alexander Mr Mrs Joe Blanco Ed Warren Lillian Worth copy official minutes may obtained AMA HQ available approx imately November 1 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meeting scheduled October 17 1986 President announced adjourn ment day would occur approximately 530 pm order allow preparation time 50th Anniversary Banquet sched uled 700 pm following subjects moved out prior discussion voted upon show hands approved general consent effective date Motion 2 May 86 minutes $600 cap VP tele phone credit card use shall May 4 1986 Passed14 1 against motion 6 November 85 minutes amended read $85 instead $75 3year membership cost approved out objection NAA representatives travel lodging expenses Council meetings shall paid AMA officer expense budget same other Council member unanimously ap proved Due nature responses pre vious mail vote concerning assistant team manager F3E team invali dated Discussion resulted substantial opposition funding assistant particular world championship Executive Director authorized represent AMA FAI General Confer ence Madrid Spain September 29 receive FAIs Honorary Group Diploma Aeronautics jim McNeill behalf Nominating Committee reported following people would placed ballots 1986 AMA officer election President john Grigg incumbentDon Lowe Travis McGinnis District VP Don Krafft incumbent Cliff Piper District V VP Lee Webster incumbent Harry Sheram District IX VP Travis McGinnis incumbent Dick Crowley Approval Minutes minutes May 3-4 1986 Executive Council meeting approved 14-1 amended meeting prior writ ten amendments II Executive Vice Presidents Report McNeill preambled insurance agenda item discussion describing laymans terms aid graphic presenta tion financial cost aspects AMAs basic liability insurance urged con sideration given AMA self-insuring first five hundred thousand dollars liabili ty purchasing second five hundred thousand Following discussion moved beginning 1987 selfinsurance retention fund SIR placed separate interest-bearing bank account fully transferable drawn upon Comptroller claim related purposes ap proved 9 1258910 ED EVP NAA 5 against 34 6 7 11 III 1987 Insurance Program what direction Council should lead Academy insurance matters 1987 discussed length noting uncer tainty present-day insurance market turmoil highly unfavorable terms coverage availability cost Pros cons AMA self-insuring its risk exposure explored detail Carl Ma roney well Winton Buckley Alex ander & Alexander present answer questions offer explanations various aspects Captive Feasibility Study prepared byA&A Council decided Special Meeting should called greater in-depth deliberation insur ance question interim following items unanimously approved ac tion HQ staff get firm quotes cost three-month extension present 86 policy b initiate immediate investigation fronting company possi bilities c begin immediate investigation cost rent million dollars d continue investigation acaptive sit uation firm recommendation Alexander & Alexander should start should start should start Council directed subsequent reports above distributed August 29 After meeting President called special meeting held AMA HQ September 13 IV Committee Reports Nats Chairman Clemens noted Steering Committee met day before evaluate performance Lake Charles Nats concluding running very well few problems advised Committee recommends Nats General Managers revision Nats manpower chart Mankowski distributed chart asked Council approve concept President observed Council need approve disapprove vote confidence order Mankowski received Clemens continued reporting several viable Nats sites 1987 Grigg read invitation Lincoln Sky Knights offering host next Nats motion establish timetable next several years approved follows 1987- Lincoln NE 1988- perform investigations unknown sites 1989 Westover MA motion passed 12 2 against 3 8 Note rest meeting District VIII represented proxy Dannie Ball BSafety Chairman McNeill reported safety manual has completed will distributed Council shortly C Special Interest Groups McCollough re ported two organizations have petitioned recognized AMA Special Interest Groups advising meets required criteria Approved unanimously North American Speed Society Control Line Also approved favor except Electric Aeromod eling Association Also discussed time ques tion whether establish Electric power contest board place current Electric Advisory Committee motion create Electric Contest Board ap proved 11 2 against NAA EVP Note action causes Electric Advisory Committee disbanded Because Crispins agenda item concern ing Council members contest boards relates motion discussed did produce motion other type action D Film Projects Concerning Jay Gerbers replacement future AMA film/video pro duction Chairman Byrne reported least seven offers received After discussion Council consensus authorized proceeding negotiations concerning offer National Football League Films E Bylaws President announced john Byrne requested relieved chairmanship Committee ard Crispin later appointed position President distributed draft pro posed new Standing Rules pertaining Article X Impeachment Removal fice later meeting proposal will discussed refined required goal adoption F Sound Chairman Crispin reported excellent sound-measuring program implemented during years Nats continued announcing 1987 Nats Committee may recommend imposing same maximum noise level FAI 100 dB present FAI Sporting Code C Frequency Chairman Waters reported attended some portion recent NATS Frequency Committee meet ing gave synopsis delibera tions See Frequency Committee Re port Appendix H Redistricting Chairman Krafft reported result study present AMA district structure has concluded Continued page 109 102 Model Aviation NatsVersion 86 fine bunch events too Pattern Pylon started Saturday provide enough time end next week could fit anniversary fun fly wasnt much different other Nats except stories differ ent year what makes Nats Week much fun Sure competition events what draw people anecdotes far away can things remem ber neat things like Free Flight engine shutoff timer didnt Like watch ing Sal Taibi slosh way back officials tent after trying success retrieve model chest-deep water separating main runway taxi ramp areas Like watching several peo ple extracted wet towels ice buckets dripped water over themselves stay cool 76 Official events held sway through week Saturday thru Friday over 725 contestants vying awards sup ported over 150 mechanics Control Line precision aerobatics used last Sat urday fly-off determine win ner Jim Walker cup problems norm Nats Helicopterfolks problem interference planned site through gracious offering LARKS field events moved out very much delay flying just 3 hours later originally planned originally-planned site Control Line Combat soggy mess due rains week before Again quick relocation planned back-up site quite near Nats headquarters building air Several events held dinners during week both present awards discuss problems theirevents AMA required bylaws held annual membership meeting Wednesday ing Civic Arena As usual turnout less would have hoped being 43 present plus several members AMA Executive Council President Executive Director VPs Dis tricts 1 3 4 7 8 9 main subject floor dealt reasons relatively small turnout Indoor events can explained basically result changing site Indoor finalizing decision until just shortly before Nats However defense situation should known made attempt get preferred site delaying final decision until ave nue exhausted agree result what us wanted site suitable event barely did have other discussions annual meeting regarding possibility obtaining permanent flying site brief report sound measurement data being gathered several events future possibility changing some AMA district lines possibilities obtaining spon sorship Nats RC frequency commit tee activities some other lesser con cerns annual membership meeting ad journed shortly after 9 pm some fun too arrived Soaring site first day event greeted event director insisted put up first flight kind opening ceremony thing contestants obviously could have faculties loaned sail plane forthis flight Darn thing used asingle stick transmitter launched plane must have hit elevator trim full up durn thing popped off line about 50 feet up obliged complete loop land shortest flight day greatest distance away spot landing circle very next day Combat circles talking event director let slip although flown Control Line never flown Combat ship did Twenty minutes later standing middle circles set lines firmly clenched hand Horrors What does AMA Presi dent say guy after smashes up ship looks brand new As engine came life could think people along rope barrier about have biggest laugh stay Nats Well sir last saw Combat ship still piece resting quietly ground come rest after tank ran dryAnd AMA never dizzy President its history flew ship thanks frequent relief event director managed few loops eights other strange things Fun Wow Workers Workers Thursday evening AMA took over local restaurant Catfish Connection pro vide party volunteers willingly give time contest ants Nats can fly enter tained local dance group did bunch clogging square dance rou tines enjoyment great food choice 4 different dishes superb See folks does pay work Nats money definitely thanks get contestants families Friday Friday day Executive Council get down some serious busi ness Academy 8 am VPs got together officer candidate nomi nation meeting year mem bers make nominations choice various offices up election later year nomination committee con sisting VPs convene consider nominees qualifications office membership has nominated him Since ballot limited maximum three per office committee can have frightful time sorting out best qualified people year fairly simple decide candidates office Districts 15 9 no three nominees office However office presi dent quite bit difficult seven 7 nominees being member nominating committee have no knowledge delibera tions went however final selections named ballot John C Grigg incumbent Don Lowe presently Orlando Florida area Travis Mc Ginnis presently VP district 9 candidate reelection office VP district Fifteen minutes after nominating committee meeting ended convened full Executive Council deliberate issues brought before us usual marathon sessions directed meeting end last action item being discussed 530 pm thissothatwewould haveanopportunityto clean up ready AMA 50th Anniversary Birthday Party scheduled start 730 pm wont go detail Council meeting full synopsis should elsewhere issue Happy Birthday AMA could have proud stood before august crowd modelers Friday evening AMA 50th Anniversary Party see people audience such Vic Joe Stanzel George Aldrich Big Art Adamisin many others Truly humbling company head table rather impressive wellWalt Good past president John Worth past president Maynard Hill past president John Patton past president Johnny Clemens past pre sident Earl Witt past president entire room virtual Whos AMA handed letter just prior Anniversary dinner rather have read am including read addressed certainly meant addressed Dear AMA modelers Australia wish AMA Modelers United States America success 50th Anniversary Nats Louisiana year hope have many Nats have fond memories visit 49th year Nats last year warm welcome extended other Australians also extend cordial invitation visit Australian events time Australia Sincerely David Axon President MAAA Thank very much David extend members MAAA invitation return shores compete events anytime yours will welcome November1986 103 Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Candidates Campaign Statements Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA asks write vote office President Academy Model Aero nautics choose run office number reasons individual consider doing per sonal reason have dedication serve membership Academy have involved affairs model aeronautics years culminating election office Vice President District IV have served position over two years became Vice Presi dent District IV promised very active VP making effort visible communicate work diligently sist members district Any member Executive Council needs balance needs own district needs entire mem bership Academy have attempted always elected office President would expend energy satisfy requirements office Academy living growing entity Consider today few short years have grown point now will number about 113000 1986 present rate will top 200000 1991 Executive Council Head quarters staff have increasingly difficult task ahead operate growing organi zation As numbers increase requirements membership services need advancements technology meet demands space radio spectrum increasing awareness need flying sites Academy needs work closelywith industryto solve problems marketing con trol frequencies develop better cooperation civic organizations local state federal agencies can support increasing numbers withoutthe full active support of agen cies Without place fly have nothing other things affect us need constant work control problems noise rules competition relate membership large some challenges major task confronting us now some time future setting policy deal ever increasing cost liability insurance will take major part Presidents time needs balance between cost income hope playinga leading role challenge bringing Academy tremendous growth period making possible support ever growing membership seek office other candidates sure offer myself because thinkthat provide best alternative bringing gether over next few years Acad emy needs leader can mold factions together Write Howard Cris pin ballot Chuck Foreman Ashland VA 1986 year elect AMAs President crucial decision will have vital impact AMAs future President point man must bestrong capable decisive know ledgeable must care about AMA Chuck Foreman manstrong ca pable decisive knowledgeable does care about AMA has worked committees covering subjects ranging flying sites insur ance club officer patches special proj ects by-laws procedures toAir ShowTeams highly respected among model ing peers familiar face Nats donating time well equipment maintain operate communica tion system Chuck dynamic business man esteemed member com munity successfully builtabusiness corporation annual sales near size AMAs budget construction National Center Aeromodeling realization dreams people Chuck driving force getting project under way found land Reston VA Center built AMA proud its building property value increase already proves wisdom Academy ownership Initially though took courage conviction undertake such project Howard Crispin current District 4 Vice President wrote part letter Nominating Committee Academy today has become large corporation has need President has understanding methods business same time must able deal problems arise very nature Academy knowledge items well ability fully comprehend dealing multi-million-dol lar budgets imperative working headquarters staff running func tional corporation Chuck because nature com pany has background knowledge ability perform tasks necessaryto give members type President needed guide affairs Executive Council Academy through end 1980s Chucks past service Council places him unique position know ing functions operation ganization well having business acumen lead AMA needs new leadership grow move ahead Chuck Foreman can provide business-oriented leadership des perately need Lets give him chance use AMA Write Chucks name ballot write-in candidate Vote Chuck Foreman AMA President Note As approved AMA President campaign space offered nominated whether accepted Nominating Committee listing ballot john Grigg Lockport NY incumbent need vote nearly six years have president want continue next three years office have growing vibrant effective Acad emy under leadership have ex panded 79000 over 112000 mem bers during years President need continue growth Dave Brown once wrote column want lion leading sheep sheep leading lions am lion am positive forward looking thinking leader succumbs pres sures minority interest opposes will majority Jim McNeill has said John Grigg best President AMA has ever should President forever dont agree Jim last bit feel have represented AMA member ship well better AMA Presidents preceded want vote have made mistakes during terms President have learned current situations such insurance crisis time begin education new President has suggested donate mortgage reduction fund dollar vote cast election sure would like able am just working guy like majority cannot afford kind money Sure wish could donation would make nice deduction income taxes Vote future must continue emphasize need acquiring keep ing flying sites singularly important item lets us enjoy sport must fight minimize impact rising insurance costs insurance have no flying sites must plan future reflecting past successes failures AMA must keep AMA member inter ested responsive organization remem bering membership provides power things must support model aviation AMA headquarters elected officers volunteer officers rather average member important scheme things must remain Please vote John Grigg •9 AMA Officers Waiting •To Hear 0 Effective communication two-ways Ostreet AMAs non-paid volunteer offi-O 0 cers doing utmost make AMA@ Ithe kind organization memberse Iwish thoughts con-i Itained pages month buti yours arent apt known unless i writeto AMA vice-president e rict representative 5 5 associate vice-president area 5 Complete communications linkj write 104 Model Aviation National President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL have over 50 years modeling experience cluding Free Flight Control Line Radio Control recent years have concentrated Radio Control have written columns several model magazines over years currently am writing Flying Lowe column RCM Ohio served two terms VP District Ill AMA Council An international modeling perspective has gained through serving team manager technical goodwill exchanges Full-scale flying experience acquired through serving USAF WW II & Korean conflict am retired reserve officer hold commercial single multi-engine pilots license As civilian engineer spent 33 years R & D programs Air Force concentrat ing propulsion advanced systems plan ningand RPV development managed both personnel multi-million dollar projects Currently am semi-retired indepen dent engineering consultant RPVs Position Statement Since view model ing activity enjoyed would like work toward end promoting harmony within fraternity Although have strong interest com petition feel national modeling program must include proper balance sport competition activities feel com petition leads development stim ulus ever better modeling Without com petition would have advances technology Competition also facet modeling enjoyed wish must careful however rec ognize backbone modeling sport Sunday flier Nothing crucial average flierthan having nice place fly Council supported addition flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters AMA insurance program probably key phenomenal growth Academy Today almost club requires AMA membership primarily insur ance coverage program must main tained strengthened must keepaproper perspective atthe national level money man power spent much spend competition activities versus basic mem ber services What can provide basic needs flying sites frequency signments noise abatement etc feel basic needs must have atten tion Noise abatement must addressed general modeling problem seems ridiculous have noise requirement FAI event have apply across board enforced AMA com petition worse lack effec tive program sponsor encourage noise reduction local levelwhere really counts Enforcing noise standards competition will alert rest model ing community its advantages Id appreciate support trust will have opportunity represent President Academy Model Aeronautics Travis McGinnis Arvada Co Life Member Academy Model Aeronautics has enjoyed several years productive growth Well planned positive activities have made AMA largest strongest aviation sporting organization world Travis McGinnis has served years District Vice-President has chaired served important com mittees during period dynamic ex pansion commitment effort time expertise has invaluable key committeesScholarship Headquar ters Review Long Range Planning Financial Advisory Goldberg Vital People Board Nats Steering Executive Director Search Re Districting addition duties handled connection AMA committees Travis has long term member FAI/CIAM Education Information Committee thereby serving United States interests Internation al Committee goal has always improve services AMA membership goal has backed up years experience phases hobby/sport dating back pre-teen years As modeler has engaged categories competition As judge has worked RC Scale Pattern contests locally national ly internationally experiences have given Travis wide appreciation needs both modeler national organization keen exponent youth involvement professional life educator administrator has shown him model aviation young people combine de velop good citizenship qualities Travis knows future development AMA expansion sport depend todays young people efforts provide AMA needs leadership AMA needs person vision can create co operative atmosphere Executive Council members can work plan AMA needs creative policies experiences Travis has gathered during life modeler Executive Council Mem ber qualify him forthechallengeoftheAMA Presidency welcomes rare opportunity serve AMA members President respectfully solicits support vote District Candidate Statements Page 106 John Worth Fairfax VA elect will have write name election ballot will mailed October should Consider following candidacy office President came surprise just did 1962 nominated same position equally surprise get elected 1963 hired executive director 1964 nomination came time unsolicited initial reaction dismiss Others however urged give serious consideration have done after much reflection think its im portant know AMA needs better organized operate democratically response volunteer groups Council Committees Contest Boards etc rather response president executive director committee chairman other single person authority regard bylaws seriously inadequate lot authority available president limits authority well defined AMA should vulnerable personalities individuals think better role top elected officer Chair man Board leading AMA Execu tive Council toward ends elected vice-presidents deem important policy matters dealing much problems resulting actions decisions various individuals meantime unusual person serve both executive director president would case get elected other organizations Na tional Aeronautic Assn Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Experimental Aircraft Assn Nothing bylaws prevents combi nation elected would immediately seek bylaws change establish posi tion Chairman Council high est elected position AMA also abolish position Executive Director favor President under contract AMA thus responsive direction elected Council members changes accomplished someone else would elected Chairman position would seek renewal current contract title President Until bylaws can changed would operate response Councils wishes would exercise eitherof votes pro vided dual role election would initially produce am seeking extra power PresidentI seek diminish general before taking action Pres dent would first seek opinions qualified subject already charged responsibility virtue elected appointed positions would commit AMA decisions purely own might have authority Again didnt seek nomination came lam responding byofferingwhatl think best AMAan organization less subject influence individual except may agreement groups already established serve AMA agree write name ballot Its way can elected Write John Worth November1986 105 Candidates Campaign Statements Vice President District 1 Vice President District 5 Vice President District 9 Don Krafft Duxbury MA incumbent am presently serving District Vice President would like recount some things have done past year half Vice-President plans have future havespentaconsiderableamountof time attending contests club meetings auc tions shows gather information give modelers chance talkto repre sentative plan continue future have tried represent modelers fairly two District meetings held 1985 Nationals other Maine Expo 1986 plan having District meetings District newsletter sent clubs need warrants fairly comprehensive radio bro chure mailed clubs District also planning underway Model Avia tion Day held November 9 1986 have attended Council meetings since being office have abstained voting issues brought before Ex ecutive Council have served Nats Steering Committee am presently chairman redistricting committee have beenamemberoftheAMAforover30 years am life member have contest director pattern contests past five years have served CD other events sincerely ask vote please take few minutes complete ballot mail Thank support Cliff Piper should familiar name Hopefully can once again represent New England modelers continued success AMA Financial responsibility Ju nior participation continued suc cess among goals must put stop Council in-fighting suits countersuits ego trips continue propose accomplish putting some logic back Council also put enjoyment back sport must get Back Basics needyourvoteforthisto beaccomplished During 50 years modeling have helped build AMA helped Nats starting 1964 served VP 14 yearsduring leaner years aware ness continuing problems needs keen have kept abreast current needs problems feel mem bership best served someone talks Yankee can deal applaud present members Council appointees look forward once again working fine people position Safety Engineer/Insurance Loss Control Officer major corporation over six years has made able deal soaring insurance costs safety issues noise other threats job will allow travel throughout New England visit solicit inputs Please vote Cliff Piper District 1 VP Harry M Sheram Oneonia AL have member Academy Model Aero nautics 15 years leader member 10 years member Birmingham Aero Mod elers Association holding various offices 12 years member Bama Flyers Air Show Team 9 years Associate VPAla bama DistrictVfor9 years lam schooled accounting business administration have 17 years experience Field Under writer-Engineer casualty insurance field will retire May 1987 fly remote controlled aircraft am extremely inter ested phases miniature aircraft pledge full support representing Vice President District V Academy Model Aeronautics welcome confidence vote Lee Webster Manchester TN incumbent have active model airplane hobby AMA activities since high school active Pal Aero clubs As charter member Coffee Airfoiler club wife Molly have CDed FF RC contests past 27 years Scale Contest Board 8 years have continuing inter est Free Flight current interests lie Radio Control activities especially Gli der Old-Timer Scale AMA service organization over 11000 members District S among largest United States group size means lot work Being retired engineering manager have time work talent organize efficiently carry out duties office As yourelected Vice President will represent regular special Council meeting will travel district often can visiting various clubs organizations activi ties current Associate VPs Contest Board Members excellent team intend keep functioning AMA has services designed help local level intent make services readily available district will use ModelAviation Maga zine inform activities newsletter will also used provide formation communication District Clubs Officials no substitute communication GET WITH IT part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member RT Dick Crowley Aurora CO AMA Leader Member494 am presently past five years Associate VP sprawling district have able repre sent district functions club meetings competitive events rep resent district Executive Council meetings As lifelong modeler aspects sport am presently very active in door power free flight soaring teach school program modeling have de veloped 10-part flight proficiency program power fliers newcomers pattern works greatlet know inter ested served almost four years total President National Soaring Society special interest group soaring AMA magazine editor am presently active Secretary/Treasurer elected VP items will work priorities 1 Flying site de velopmentand create methods better educate everyone keep sites 2 Assist groups forming new sanctioned clubs 3 Work closer young people develop next years fliers 4 As contest director am sympathetic needs competitorand rules pro cedures need revamping 5 mainly serve positive voice AMA want work flying needs District Vice President can work together accomplish goals Please give yourvote three years positive progressThanks Good Flying Travis McGinnis Arvada CO incumbent Life Member AMA Members have sup ported Travis District VP since 1980 support indicates appreciation efforts made represent members district Background CD Coordinator Assoc VP VP qualify him district leader ship spends countless hours serving needs District 9 enjoys outcomes work participates Council meetings viewing overall AMA needs patient consideration votes sensible poli cies serve membership believes future modeling depends officers listening input members clubs exposure operations needs AMA Hq has given him understanding Hq needs Visits have provided him insight needed create policies neces sary gain optimum effort Hq staff permit give best level service members Past commitment willingness serve again speak interest Travis has AMAs future support soli cited Travis can continue serve District 9 Notice Travis name also appears ballot AMA President aware may vote him both posi tions vote way will assure will continue work behalf AMA Council 106 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nancy Mitchell Editor Sacrat Newsletter California Southern Ala meda Co RC writes Enclosed snap daughter Jennifer has leg braces shoes attached peddles tricycle can pull around loves Modelingmeansagreatdealtoourfamily Jennifer can born defective over come handicap grow up happily cant grown men running AMA settle differences lie happily gether below Jennifer standing herself almost 4 Michael Graham Syracuse Thun derbirds Aero Radio Society New York writes took poll flying field asking favors permanent Nats site favor5 opposed2 answers qualified Everyone mentioned paying off mortgage first either centrally located two cites coast modelers Thank Michael won FAI Power FF 1986 Nats picture below gentleman middle Mr Bob Sifleet Americas top Free Flighters left AMA President John Grigghand ing him free K&B Cox Olympic 15 engine winning event Mc Neill Cup Perpetual event perJames Barnes treasurer Hill County RC Austin TX mailed $10 own money last apply mort gage writes toy airplane spirits us year 86 Air-Show planned provide AMA 1/2 profits its building mortgage expected realize least $200 profit rained out lost $3395 means owe us $1698 kidding try make profits spectators contestants Maybe next year spirits will us Thanks anyway James.. James Barnes sent secret picture show 1/4 scale planes driven/flown Austin TX simply place airplane position off fly car dont know such technique would work Alabama its worth try Past Presidents Recommend Change Presidential Elections following message received Council Past AMA Presidents unanimous opinion Past Presidents AMA extremely long tenure single individual elected part-time President Academy results less ef fective leadership slower progress would occur new individual crea tive ideas drive elected three years some instances gifted dedicated President may well two 3-year terms surely after 6 years its time new blood stream organization An incumbent after two terms likely develop divisiveness dic tatorial attitudes just plain enjoyment niceties office putting kind work could come new enthusiastic President Accordingly recommend Council Bylaws Academy changed read term office President will three years maximum number consecutive terms individual will two total six years same individual could again nomi nated elected after lapse term Irwin OhlssonAMA No 4 Frank BusheyAMA No 8 Keith Storey AMA No 9 Claude McColloughAMA No 10 Walt GoodAMA No 11 Pete SotichAMA No 12 John WorthAMA No 13 Maynard HillAMA No 14 Cliff WeirickAMA No 16 John PattonAMA No 17 John ClemensAMA No 18 Earl WittAMA No 19 Flying SitesConf pg 100 ably seated together final speaker should present summary documentation packages Plan plan plan job well will pleasantlysurprised much better can job pre paration November 1986 107 Meet two Americas best Contest Directors really left Lee Webster Manchester TN Lee has CDing Free Flight contests 25 know Molly helps him time its husband wife team husband wife team hard beat What misses other catches gentleman middle Tommy McLaughlan Pensacola FL US Navy helicopterfield photo Tommy telling somebodywhatto whereto go As usual has justcompleted 28th consecutive year CDing Fiesta Five Flags meet Free Flighters come over Eastern US attend affair Navy trusts Tommy orthey wouldnt let him use active field close down fortwo days gentleman right unidentified sees contacts mel will gladlyintroduceyou him Lee bythe way isyour newAMA DistrictV Vice President way chewing blade grass doesnt look too worried about son right Sandy Frank CDed affair Grateful acknowledgements Johnny Brodbeck Sr Bill Bev Wisniewski providing delivering prize engine Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Politics Nats.. funny thing happened just before leav ing Nats got nominated AMA Presidency initial reaction laugh off idea dismiss friends co-workers said should think seriously about So did some interesting possibilities came mind Wouldnt nice thought would no differences opinion tween president executive direc tor two positions would entirely compatible going same direc tionAMA could have single instead dual leadership AMA could save $1 5000 over three-year presi dential term based recent history actual expenses position everyone agreed Some feared person hold both positions simultaneoulsyone paid unpaid would conflict interest putting too much power hands person argued otherwise noting intent subordinate position presidency Executive Council AMAs board directors just now true executive director position will ing give up both votes positions avoid semblance powerseeking told elected presidency position executive director would terminated general became obvious concept person serving both positions acceptable some people though normal situation other major aviation organizations such National Aeronautic Association NAA Aircraft Owners Pilots Association Ac PA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA also prestigiousAmerican Society Association Executives ASAE Regardless situation made moot AMA Nominating Committee decided others should ballot coming election Ap parently five committee willing give concept try outnumbered So intriguing idea lasted would have interesting see voting membership large would have willing support Food thought eight de clared candidates AMAs top elected position dropped out seven considered officially ballot before narrowing down three required AMA bylaws least six candidates current former executive council members willing seek change rather go status quo lots com petition compared former years subject got lot attention Nats lot distortions what about record viewpoint lfyouwantto knowmoreaskyourdistrict VP about ithe nominating committee Dale Root Northern Californias Radio Control pioneer Dale Root lost long fight cancer June 14 1986 Dale began fifty-year modeling career Illinois during late 1930s moved California 1941 opened Hobby Hut Oakland 1946 Roots Hobby Hut became San Fran cisco BayArea supply information cen ter U-Control Railroaders Free Flight RC Back SOs installed Aerotrol single channel Comet Clip per proceeded astonish flying buddies successful Radio Con trolled flights ignited areas RC boom followed 1950 Dale others founded East Bay Radio Controllers grew ra pidly become third largest RC Club country Dale innovative designed Little Freq 1953 shoulder-wing air plane using single channel operate rudder elevator throttle system called Mickey Mouse As cender another extremely successful de sign kitted Dale 1957 flown extensively throughout country Low Ender Rootang series followed along pneumatic retracts flaps spoil ers smoke systems dive brakes etclong before others considered feasible Dales 3-channel Babcock radio trim mable elevator made him first spins outside loops early As cender series pioneering other efforts led nomination AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Dale now among legends model ing history earned wings SnyopsisAMA Annual Open Meeting July 30 1986 Lake Charles LA President John Grigg called meeting order 8 pm J Worth D Krafft H Crispin J Clemens P Waters D Brown T McGinnis 43 regular AMA members present introduced Executive Council members recounted various events past year including 1985 Nats RC Pylon World Championships Chicopee MA also noted problems obtaining insurance coverage describ ed firstAMA flying site seminarthis year District 10 Grigg emphasized need greater efforts concerning getting keeping flying sites increasing self-insurance necessary trend support flying site efforts current Si 50000 fund supplemented $239000 additional cost insurance provide $850000 umbrella coverage above self-insured fund possibility higher cost coverage club activities noted Executive Director due non-flying risk factors District 8 VP Clemens welcomed tendees AMA District Host Nationals advised Nats manage ment contracted 1500 pounds ice support field activities also noted misconceptions misunderstandings concerning RC frequencies advised AMA Frequency Committee meeting Nats handle problems District 7 VP Waters talked about con fusion concerning AMAs interest secur ing permanent flying site advised interest toward site aviation interests just models goal being find site might always available should other Nats and/or World Championship locations available District 9 VP McGinnis praised efforts Les Mary Hard puttingout daily Nats News noted News asking feedback help Nats Steer ing Committee future planning District 4 VP Crispin also Chairman AMAs Sound Committee described what has doing Nats gather sound noise data educate contestants concerning typical noise situations various events District 1 VP Krafft noted committees current efforts investigating changes AMAs district boundaries no conclu sions yet Bob lsaacs District 8 spoke about Free Flight problems discussion pro con concerning trophy policy Costs noted sponsors covering less half cost Lack Indoor entries discussed noting related changed schedules Bob Hatschek re sponded subject noting general decline Indoor interest Tony Becker former Nats Indoor CD noted negative attitude aimed hierarchy regard en couraging youngsters yet praised AMAs delta dart effort Niagara Falls National Indoor contest Problems obtaining Indoor site year noted resulting late switch Civic Center site pre ferred site available Model Aviation magazine discussion ficer column length vs other types ma terials discussed noting adding officer text did really hurt other material content Continued page 117 108 Model Aviation Nats officials year got participate 50th Anniversary Fun-Fly Lake Charles LA Shown L-R Ed Warren Dallas helping John Worth prepare Bill Win ters original eiectrlc-powered Le Crate modei plans pubilehed July 84 Model Aviation model flown ten times achieving flights 9 minutes 2 15 min utes 2 22 minutes 1 Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island eirt DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Cheodler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townoend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SO Essex JcO VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High SO PlymouOh NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstono Mills MA 02848 GLASTONBUR Y MODELERS Glastonbury Aero Modelers Club chartered anAMA club 1973 basis club however goes back late 1960s An all-modeling group formed students town recreation depart ments model building classes Two instruc tors taught Saturday morning classes George Armstead Don Lenif After Don moved Michigan George continued classes found flying sessions re quired additional help Local modelers formed group called Gas tonbury Modelers comprised Free Flighters Control Line fliers Rocket fliers 1973 Free Flight group became Gastonbury Aero Modelers about 130 members present club has two three indoor meets per year plus two outdoor Rubber meets per year model club logo 1/16 Square beginners design Don Lenif used building classes club officers President Ed Novak Vice President Bob Davis Secretary/Treas urer Gil Belanger Newsletter Editor Mark Fineman Chairman Board George Armstead Distinguished Service Award George Armstead started modeling 1940s paid supplies selling magazines newspapers taught modeling recreation building classes helped form Gastonbury Modelers 1970 George has secured several flying sites Gastonbury area use modelers also secured permission use Westover AFB model use 1975 Since several contests per year held Westover along Nats 1983 1985 SAM Champion ships 1982 1986 above very brief summary Much could mentioned about modeling career also activities community award presented SAM Awards Banquet Sunday July 6 1986 Society Antique Modelers Champion ships Westover AFB setting 20th SAM Champs held July 3 4 5 6 30 Free Flight events directed Jack Whittles 11 RC-assisted events directed Joe Beshar George Armstead contest manager 168 contestants can see four busy days flying addition flying fabulous bean feed Thursday evening Friday evening SAM business meeting Saturday Model Engine Collectors Association col lecto Sunday night victory banquet attended four days kept quite busy can imagine busy contestants large thank people worked hard make Champs such large success Thanks HQ Staff June 6 1986 entire staff participated large cleanup operation headquarters building museum contents During three years building has operation con siderable dust has accumulated items has aggravated continuing construction projects strictly volunteer effort done quickly efficiently happily Again Thank EC MeetingCont pg 102 equitable working concept except District 10 has very large membership population behalf majority Committee therefore recommended surveying response following Consideration being given dividing District X two districts follows Divide California two equal parts according population district would consist Northern California Utah Nevada Hawaii Guam other district would Southern California Arizona would done attempt make district nearly equal number members vote question information purposes final action would made Executive Council original motion passed 7 1 24 6 7 9 11 6 against EVP ED 3 5 10 NAAContinued page 110 November 1986 109 Modelers England participated 20th SAM Champs George Doris Armstead iistinguisnea Service Award obtaining use Westover AFB Modelers use Dick snerman L Stan Colson some trophies awarded SAM Champs trophies awaroca psabout 150 Josh Marsh model Long Cabin powered Saito 40 youngest RC flier SAM Champs Beginner Delta Dart launching February 21 9B6 Adult entry feels help beginner build Delta Dart Program sponsored Glastonbury Aero Modeler Photo Tony Faranda Relaxed flierJohn Pond California fly ing Playboy Senior SAM Champs New Jersey 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 Boa 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 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 Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts assured 86 Nats have just re turned reflected results long careful planning has become traditional Nats itself Due magazine lead time efforts com ply current limitations upon length VP reports shall leave professional writers and/or holders high office opportunity filling complete reportorial excursions accorded rank Ditto regarding prestigious rites marking 50th Birthday AMA what done about Lake Charles suggest take opportunity pause reflect upon what wonderful organization have built over years modelers after Builders AMA represents thoroughly-sound struc ture may proud occasion look up ahead put rough air has bit well behind us Let us look ahead wish everyone CAVU Balancing Scales feeling should now consider advisability creating new exclusive event within competition framework pertaining ducted-fan RC Scale model aircraft wish emphasize own idea rather has touted either type Flying-Scale contestant So blame consequences. strikes general way greater opportunities traditional type propeller-driven model earn static points available DF fliers other hand flight capabilities ducted fan machines nature ultra-impressive hence well-endowed inherent ability accumulate signs total acceptance observe such performance interesting note discussions have upon subject both types flier agreed suggested development after having first hesitated briefly evaluate its worthiness feel about idea Welcome Words Top White House Yes Washington DC received word own District 2 club Richmond Model Flying Club Inc like AMA celebrating its 50th Anniver sary year President Reagan congratu lated group warm letter proud reproduce follows am pleased congratulate mem bers Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island mark 50th anni versary sport flying model airplanes popular fascinating expression Americas age old love affair flight club helped pioneer exciting hobby today members helping new comers discover its challenges rewards Thats kind neighborliness makes community much just place live work send best wishes clear skies smooth landings years ahead God bless letter dated May 19 1986 Two months earlier club also honored through issuance joint resolution New York State Senate State Assembly joint session pleased reproduce extent space allotted us editor State New York Legislative Resolution Senate No 484Assembly No 430 Senator Marchi Mr Straniere COMMEMORATING Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York upon occasion its Golden Anniversary WHEREAS nineteen hundred eightysix Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York oldest con tinuously operating model airplane organi zation New York State will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversaiy WHEREAS Through its enterprising dedicated membership Richmond Model Flying Club has advanced model aviation Staten Island WHEREAS Club established nineteen hundred thirty-six limited membership present boasts morethan hundred members including pilots model craftsmen WHEREAS Club fully sanctioned member Academy Model Aero nautics national governing body model airplaning United States WHEREAS Club touts unblemished safety record utilizing National Park Service property uses Gateway National Recreation Area Great Kills Park providing community opportunity observe become part sport model aviation WHEREAS Club members must possess current Adacemy Model Aeronautics Flying license insurance policy Gate way Pilot Pass validated indicate safe competent flying skills now therefore RESOLVED Legislative Body pause its deliberations commemorate Golden Anniversary Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York further RESOLVED copy Resolu tion suitably engrossed transmitted Richmond Model Flying Club ADOPTED IN SENATE ON order theMarch 41986 Senate Thats Spirit Whether indulge consumption spirits booze etc certainly own business imbibe thereafter fly model aircraft becomes AMA aspect everybodys business thus pleased find set forth Suplemental Instructions regarding 1986 Nats following polite yet tough warning Alco holic beverages permitted consumed visibly present flight line pit areas Failure comply may result loss insurance coverage disqualification expulsion No wants kill-joy prohibitionist area liquid refresh ment time place everything George M Myers Books could written about gentleman dedicated Dis trict 2 frequency coordinator occurs shall require much space currently available us moment however must tell have received reports readiness lend talents area RC have sought aid latest tribute Georges capabilities eager ness serve fellowAMAers has come form warm letter have today received Ruth Taylor secretary NJ Pine Barons RC Club Medford NJ expressing thanks AMA Georges having solved certain frequency problems flying site through use frequency monitor letter Ruth has tens share credit excellence newsletter fellow-members Leo Timmermeyer Lee Kitchens Luke Kociuba Barry Wilhite Franklin Wanamaker last certainly least husbandMike Taylor So Melt Mortgage hope meeting success important undertaking fives rolling neighborhood some compliment Joe Beshar District 2 course fine efforts pursuit goals Gear Up Locked EC MeetingCont pg 109 Committee member Peltz District 10 gave minority report stating total dis agreement Chairmans recommenda tion expressed Committee whole discussed aspects possible remedies redistricting issue motion reconsider question approved 9 2356710 EVP NM 4 against ED 14 11 Opposition expressed presenting referendum officers ballot Thus modification motion offered approved question pre sented Leader Members District X 8 2 356910 ED NM 5 against 1 4 7 11 EVP original motion amended passed 10 124 56910 ED EVP NM 3 against 3 7 11 V Committee Appointments Because Grigg asked guidance question whether prerogative President fill vacancies Councilformed committees approved unan imously Council-named com mittees exist Council shall replace vacancies VI Motion/Previous Meeting Moved May86 Council meeting discussed voted upon following lieu free membership contest directors shall receive $10 voucher per day per meet uptotwo days maximum three per year upon HQs receipt contest report NATS world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four Continued page 111 110 Model Aviation Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Olvely 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heitrnan SR i06 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15663 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 think its hot District III during July August should have Nats Lake Charles Its nor mally hot down year hotter normal news reports hottest two week period Lake Charles since 1 948 number District Ill members made trip Nats went no problems can called typical attendance somewhat dis appointing year spite being official 50th Anniversary birthday celebration fact did bring large number notables came primarily 50th anniversary banquet Friday night second Saturday Sunday dedicated 50th Anni versary fun fly good time As Nats wasnt its problems Safety both real perceived subject came up occasionally am going push Safety Directorat future Nats safety problems year real big instances matter opinion voice raised subject safety deserves heard carefully considered Examples brought atten tion FF airplanes landing CL area FF airplanes landing RC area RC airplanes overflying CL area during fun fly Saturday RC airplanes Pattern overflying RC site entrance road general lack emergency equipment such first-aid kits fire extinguishers site some items rela tively mild nature endanger pri marily models equipment some problems serious en danger participants spectators Some problems quick easy fix others involve changes field layout rules conduct participants nearly could avoided least minimized someone concerned solely safety involved site selection process go opera tion contest Come think isnt bad idea contest use Another concern have regarding Nats low participation consider have 110000 plus mem bers its pitiful about 1000 take part Nationals ironic part number has going slowly down ward membership has spiraling upward Over years Nats has slowly dying have simply stood watched happen dying Well thats obviously matter opinion certainly subject different points view think can said compared good old days Navy Nats number significant changes have taken place old days work hangar usually contained Nats HQandthe hobbyshopaswellasrowupon row work tables center activity during Nats During day activity centered flying field people wandering out hangars small repairs major rebuilds just see what going evenings ever work hangars sprang life models everywhere being repaired built mostly discussed bull session going everywhere couldnt find topic being discussed didnt have anything aeromod eling sessions lasted wee hours next morning would commonly see someone catching nap under bench glue dried repair job Remember Ambroid king fast came days hobby shop always open AMA HQ could almost always get answer questions fact tried very hard would get several Contrast todays Nats no work hangar AMAs HQ open 8-5 similar hours hobby shop building shut up alarm system turned at6l Inthe meantime due proliferation events competition starts 700 am ends 800 pm competitor supposed deal AMA just visit Hobby shop does all-important socializing take place Nats prosper need think about create atmosphere exchange ideas techniques important part gathering encouragement reasonably large factor planning event Otherwise fear NATS doomed become large local contest almost events being flown sites ill-suited particular event being flown Anotherfactorinthe shrinkingof Nats competition competition mod els competition special terest groups organize events na tional interest people participate particular facet hobby/sport Examples like US Free Flight Champion ships SAM Champs NMPRA Champs IMAA Fly Byrons Fly etc well-run events sites ideal forthat particu lar event AMA Nationals once act town now has competition specialty groups People can spend limited time money attend events now being given choice times choice specialty event What can about Well first problems can solved applying some thought emphasis during planning operation future Nats second problem however difficult solve fact dont know solve Some have suggested split up Nats provide ideal sites event would make first problem acute concept National convention along Na tional championships seemed out year emphasis 50th Anni versary party convention Will Nats survive hope right now future doesnt look great Nats got spend some time Eva Biddle AVP talked about having Eastern District meeting winter Sounds like great ideato could help effort please contact Eva can set up Saying Month secret suc cess conversation able disagree being disagreeable EC MeetingCont pg 110 days vouchers non-transferable terms effective 1987 seconder withdrew second no other second obtained therefore motion acted upon VIII All-Season Flier Patch Because Council members have come overwhelmed patch requests approved unanimously fu ture All-Season Flier patches shall ob tained clubs AMA Headquarters VIII Officer Columns following approved 12 1 against X thatthe following adopted aStanding Rule toArticle XIII Bylaws Section 2 Whenever sole discretion Executive Director article fea ture report other writing submitted publication official publication AMA deemed constitute whole parta personal attackonanyAMAofficerOr member Executive Director shall have authority temporarily defer publica tion such article feature report other writing refer matter Execu tive Council determination whether publication should occur Publica tion shall occur upon affirmative majority vote Executive Committee Any officer author orthe target article feature report other writ ing submitted publication issue shall entitled participate delibera tions vote whether publication should occur vote may taken mail Council meeting quorum present IX Cap F3B Controversy Approved unanimously October 1986 Modef Aviation magazine last Council member statements subject 1984 F3B Team Selection accepted August Council meet ing last subject considered further X AMA-FAI Bylaws Proposal following bylaw amendment re ferred Bylaws Committee review will come again before assembly later meeting replace Section 3 Article XII Except provided Section 4 AMAs participation international aero modeling activity including AMA FAI Team Selection competition shall under supervision AMA President appointed delegates super vision shall include FAI matters general leadership AMA delegations FAI-CIAM meetings AMA-FAI teams review co ordination AMA-FAI Team Selection Committee operations shall over rule actions committees unless actions accordance AMA Executive Council-approved policies unless overruling action approved bya majority Executive Council members polled regard action Continued page 112 November1986 111 Oslaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robed E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclsaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Home 1-rom Nationals always enjoy Nationalsmeeting friends old new Lake Charles Nationals down Considerably numbers contestants still good weather terrible did rain except Friday during set up Sunday things winding down wind did blow especially hard What wrong weather Although official local tem peratures between 95 98 degrees true readings out expanse concrete something else tem peratures reached high 12 2 very humid did slow things down District IV represented activities have names would like mention some dedi cated individuals Anyone out Free Flight area sure see Tex Hartmangruber Free Flight activity Tex will working helping Seen among con testants Worlds Oldest Modeler Reid H ull Hampton VA flying just about everything Frederick BlomTimonium MD several events Thomas loerger Columbia MD took first Open A-i Towline son Roderick doing same Junior family affair Flying Wakefield Edward Hopper Baltimore MD am sure others know Control Line always big event lasting first day until last some probably never seems end family always hanging Fosters Advance NC Wayne Gale Karyn lot work Wayne Karyn well known circle Karyn took first Senior /2 Speed among other awards Karyn also starts school North Carolina State fall SIC scholarship Bob Dalton Clemmons NC could seen Slow Combat circle Wayne two work together Control Line Also seen Nats former District lVflierfrom North ern Virginia Larry Driskillnow stationed Beale AFB CA Dick Houser down Aerobatics Others Chuck Wood Rockville MD took second Sportsman Pattern David Mertz Potomac MD took fifteenthnot bad just getting Pattern no entrants District IV among 32 flew FAI Pattern look 56 flew Sportsman 67 entered 32 FAIyou get picture awful lot competition other classes Sixteen flew Advanced Pattern total eight Masternone District IV Tyler Stewart Riverdale MD placed eleventh sixteen entered Expert Pattern large entry Patterndown considerably past year interesting note trend towards top class flying FAI Pattern relatively few doing Master Pattern Among Soaring enthusiasts Hol ley Britt Doug Holland North Carolina city Raleigh probably other District IV entries Soaring failed get names Soaring big event over two hundred entries aspect sport continues grow Helicopter about fifty entrants two scale None excellent fliers District IV attended event Pylon racing except Q-500 has much activity area Dave Pearce Michael Langlois Greensboro NC exceptions among 35 en trants Formula Pylon Michael managed garner eighth out field Man hot out h Photo shows Dave retrieving racer Among others deserve mention Robert Rainey Newport News VA hard work various sites week forgotten Headquarters Staff coordinate whole thing take care of paper work get abuse people unhappy about something goes wrong Ill catch names left out Among highlights years Nats Fiftieth Anniversary celebration held Friday evening ban quet Saturday Sunday organizations can have seven former current presidents head table did will remember some themJohn Worth Dr Walt Good John Patton Maynard Hill John Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg few older members AMA found Contraband Room Friday evening you will never realize much missed history Academy high lights event Walt Good flying replica Cuff Any have seen film Pioneers will remember Walt flew Free Flight model 1936 Nats Radio Controlled model 1937 Nats What progress has made model aeronautics since time Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor demonstrated concept fortryingto get entry-level people RC flying other RC activities Control Line flying RCor other way around Anyway Bobs airplane can flown glow engine has new K&B 20 electric Thats starters can flown tricycle landing gear talidragger alterations take just moments make airplane can flown con ventional three-channel Radio Control air craft Control Line aircraft No definitely noft few simple changes plane can flown tether ed RC What tethered RC Well get post some sort will permit single steel cable swivel about center circle case central post made Frank Anderson MAAC Canada attaching aircraft assembly offsetting locking rudder can fly aircraft fashion very much like Control Line except outside circle controlling radio great way teach take off landings potential RC flier simple change can use either glow ignition electric power advantage can small space overflying annoying neighbors Watch Thingamabob An interesting sight took place Free Flight scale area newcomer rubberpowered Free Flight Scale flying very first model ever built category accomplished aero modeler well known other fields enthusiasm joy exhib ited individual flew Grum man Guardian first contest some thing see third try model went out sight after about thirtysix minutes effect boundless flight turned out got flier first event shows always something else us try might garner some success flier certainly has no lack honors especially Radio Con trol Scale model design drawings full-scale aircraft really needed see Dave Platt take first-ever Free Flight Scale competition flight know what modeline can really mean National Geographic Society back doing feature Nats year making movie Photo number two has crew out RC Pattern site EC MeetingCont pg 111 XI Conference Call Voting Because question whether telephone conference should treated regular meeting specifically answer ed rules approved telephone conference considered normal Council meeting same basic majority voting requirement proxy voting allowed 12 1 against 11 XII Legal Counsel Advice Executive Director noted liability other considerations doubt following lawyers recommenda tions can expensive counterpro ductive remedy situation Worth proposed approval policy whereby Continued page 113 11 2 Model Aviation Alabama ida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Los Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phose Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 286 Amory MS 35821 Richard Jackson 2115 Thornlse N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thocker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnis FIelds P0 Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-251 Im insurance Now thats familiar AMA members stated position sure liability insurance good enough reason belonging AMA todays world hard see need high level liability insurance espe cially engaged sport guiding sometimes just watching 5-to 20-lb model speeds above 100 mph enough momentum inflict severe injury death shouldnt average Sunday flier belong AMA other reasons Arent benefits make AMA attractive sport flier well serious contest competitor answer emphatic Yes Lets explore some intangible benefits order fly RC airplane successfully must have govern ment FCC set aside frequencies used others airplanes may safely flown AMA instrumental accomplishing task though complicated sometimes costly under taking reason AMA able get FCCs attention represents very large group people US have need frequency assignment Without representation Sunday flier may find RC model flying would banned urban areas since no safe frequency would available him Probably no equipment would available either since what manufacturer would risk capital designing equipment ques tionable market existed might have limited production run because changing equipment regulations So extra benefit No1 FrequencyAssignment Sport Flier Next about flying sites Some us have gotten used flying old field though always always will whats big deal Well believe everyone thrilled find someone wishes use farm city dump park etc place fly noisy dangerous him model airplane flying site problem becoming major competition land use gets keener hears lost flying sites park bans against model flying proposed municipality state banning model aircraft flying national organiza tion clout members heard needed help local club organizations convince people control land responsible safety minded sportsmen citizens have rights need thing Sunday flier isnt associated local club cases benefiting flying site arrangements some local club has gen erated least asked support club Sunday flier has aversion being asked help field maintenance doesnt want belong club least should obtain AMA membership liability insurance reasons expected fly according AMA safety rules respect follow rules laid down organization man ages flying site Benefit No 2 isA Place Fly Now lots us model fliers tend loners ourthingwithout much interaction general public public doesnt know much about model airplaning general Sunday flier have chance fly creation shaping publics opinion worth sport paramount impor tance Again benefit gained strong AMA organization Again function largely accomplished local clubs However AMA can does provide much information train ing needed ensure good local showing AMA Benefit No 3 Public Support Sport Sunday flier benefits another subtle way stable well- supported sport large recognized following provides market attract entrepreneurs expect able make money provid ing equipment supplies group means better cheaper radios bet ter economical engines advanced kit designs wide variety supporting material such covering material fuels hookup hardware etc means Sunday flier has reaped major benefit improves increases hobby enjoyment AMA provides evidence market through its large membership its magazine its contest schedules both national international AMA Benefit No 4 Advanced Equipment Development Howaboutthe Sundayflierwhowouldnt caught dead flying RC gadgets Free Flighter Control Line flier Peanut Scale man Indoor flier Well above still applies Look new materials available builderscovering materials glues carbon fibers plastics mention few Most items wouldnt have come about market market wouldnt exist withouta strong recognized modeling body Again large organization like AMA helps make market visible Flying sites needed just much types models RC flying fact problem often harder solve case Free Flight advocate Convincing school ficials should allow use gym fly microfilm models Peanut Scale far being automatic Indoor flier will tell Again AMA can does help tune organi zation way get tune through AMA membership Benefit No 5Exposure Facets Hobby Its harder define intangible benefits beginner sunday flier accrue association other model builders However Ill try Ive no ticed enjoyment hobby increases immensely have flying buddy fact have no go flying interest falls off drastically Perhaps everyone has characteristic Ive observed trait modelers over past 50 years believe its pretty universal thing Its just nice show off glide ratioofyournewsailplanetosomeone can appreciate what have accom plished Without people aspect modeling believe hobby would soon lose interest attention fact thats biggest problem beginner programs addition exposure technical side model airplanes beginner needs support friendship established model builders AMA pro vides framework happen doesnt happen automatically peo ple AMA make happen Benefit No 6 Fellowship kindred souls So question does AMA reach Sunday flier beginner loner out trying understand problem has encountered AMA grow remain successful organization ques tion must addressed continuously people growth hobby emanates way accom plish through improved communi cation service local model clubs AMA has come long way developing such services such help needed AMA needs input grass roots explore options available need voice individual model builder keep AMA track Only members can provide upward com munication AMA however must keep channel open ready receive Since suming District S VP duties have used office accomplish end However feel channel far full So fellows lets hear about Heres good way start process following Beam newsletter Eglin Aero Modelers Proposal has proposed rental training technique added current club training procedures follows 1 students desiring may receive training flight fee determined based cost equipment plus operating costs 2 club would purchase aircraft engine radio etc 32 new aircraft pur chased club volunteers would construct 4 flight instructors would furnish training possibly store training air craft use great idea other clubs thinking along similar lines AMA $5/30-day membership should help process along Look See next month EC MeetingCont pg 112 legal counsel advice followed unless agreed byamajorityof Council members After discussion Worth agreed reword proposal reintroduction future meeting XIII Ballot Counting Procedure Waters introduced concept switching plurality voting procedures cur rently employed election ballots preferential voting No action attempted time since topic requires further study will taken up again later meeting XIV Awards motions awards duly moved Continued page 114 November1986 113 Illinois ana ucky 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 Florissent MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snasley P0 Boy 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61376 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 District 6 election last year However can vote Presidential election year may prove quite election Please consideryourvote very carefully dont fooled flowery promises Choose wisely because officers term three years will go virtues Prez candidates column will let judge want give call discuss candidates will give opinions rate use right vote Now lets get back fun really hate politics column anyway July 6 found Bedford IN Its home base Ken Kern AVP Bedford boys put fun fly using some new rules Ken set up turned out very nice contest though crowd up Kens expectations barrel laughs wish taken model way Hoosier Hills field small plotin middle ofapasturewayout country Now thats kind field fly out makes feel right t home go place like Now nme Hoosier Hill RC club realize have events coming up might want attend Im partial tothe smallerevents because big events draw big names dont need likes publicity Seriously small groups feel AMA officer just too busy big affairs go smaller events true want attend can Keep mind make request someone else may have beaten punch attended other excellent Free Flight meet sponsored Lexington Model Airplane Club Lex ington KY month met some pretty nice people including Uncle Carl Fries NFFS No2 cohorts came St Louis area check out Bill Barrs bash hope good time did course usual bunch saw lot familiar faces checked Bill said thirtyseven contestants time says Free Flight dead noticed average age creeping up wont say much cause Im getting too attended MidAmerica Soaring contest sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society month first ever attended inter esting see try ten-minute task five minute air air did get better later day tasks successfully flown some got see winches work impressed high can get see feathers can ruffled winches high tech gadgetry such thermal sniffers Ill just stick little two-channel jobby 049 front gets up just fine Ill look thermals good oldfashioned eyes Sorry about engine fellows really dont think thermal sniffer purist either have nervous fingers flying powered aircraft might give soaring try Heck some people arent cut out fly fast whiz-bangs some us fly have seen guys gofrom powertosoaringand find themselves Yes plenty competi tion you want Its just little slower paced didnt get out district much wanted month little bit trouble full-size airplane kept closer home flew itto Nats guess Ill out aboutagain bythe time get Now have received some goodies rest district way info has scarce Surely dont want hear travels time Send info pictures Wayne Knaust St Louis MO wrote tell about air show McDonnell Douglas RC MAC sponsored help Civil Air Patrol Guys Spirits St Louis St Peters RC Club J & Hobby Show Team also came able make about six hundred dol lars CAP Now thats good public service community may forget way Wayne says hot dogger J & J team did rolling circles about ten feet off deck Theres show-off crowd think thats have show teams bet Support need Dave Miller Rock Valley RC Flyers sent picture below let know club weekend campout pla gued rain did stop terrifictime got few flights between raindrops think oreat idea Maybe some clubs t want try vdIietyOld-Timer5NieetwasJunezat Lawrenceville cookout Saturday night get things ready Sunday action Representatives showed up nine states Some showed up California Florida Sounds great 114 Model AviationEnough now.. EC Meeting Coot pg 113 seconded unanimously carried Fellowship Award Award Excellence Distinguished Service Award Names published following presentation Meeting adjourned 540 pm SynopsisFrequency Committee Meeting Nats AMA Frequency Committee met during Nate consider several items follow ing actions taken 1 A revision frequency flag system received final approval take effect January 1 1988 Earlier use okay ever January1988 coincides time FCC regulation must discon tinue use original seven 72 MHz frequencies new system designed alleviate confusion multi-colorfiags used since 1983the new system will rely channel number color streamer desig nate RC band Manufacturers will have year place new system market RCers will have another six months place transmitters 2 The AMA frequency calibration program found about one-third systems field outside FCC-permitted toler ances frequency modulation sidebands Most older sets therefore AM form modulation permitted until 1983 Older sets out tolerance interfere other new radio designs try use upcoming 20 KHz separa tions Committee took action accelerate introduction new standards planned 1991 three years January 1 1988 lower half 72 MHz band will permit continued operation older systems must moved old seven frequencies upper end band addition older broadband trans mitters will need converted channels active below Channel 38 new broadband channels above Chan nel 38 1991 channels just low Channel 38 will need have equip ment satisfies guidelines set 1991 3 The Committee reviewed approved first-ever set voluntary guidelines de sign manufacture operation RC equipment US parts have real effect first Channel 38 below January 1988 channels 1991 Transmitters must have occupied spectrum ie modulation sidebands re duced olderAM system sidebands can done new RF modules factory modification avail able replacement Frequency stability must improved allowable 3500 Hz error 500 Hz Receiver performance must im proved primarily tolerate pre sence broad-spectrum transmit ters still use handle third order products reject image frequen cies 4 Almost manufacturers report favorably impending availability equipment Continued page 115 Iowa 0 Michigan 5 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gleowood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tangiewoad Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roalyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Frequency Coordinetor Bob Stsmm Box 357 Minoqus Wi 54548 have just finished reading months delivery newsletters after returning Nats Lake Charles whole family working time liked wife Rita daughter Cathy assisted Pattern Scale computations RePete six days Pylon judging really gruelling since over 100 degrees shade consumed lots ice water would like meet comedian thought up highway signs read Ice bridge must kidding fish swim slowly met several Seveners events Terry Edmonds rolled spectrum-analyzing Soaring field Adamisins en camped Stunt circles Gary Arnold combatting Combat circieburners Free-Flight area Rich Melody Doig Les Hard put out daily news Pylon Art Arro Ken Hulik Wayne Karen yeager doing best Didnt see Cliff Tacie Ron Sears until trying cool off warm motel pool never made see much flying being pinned Pylon birthday party went much better expected event seemed what guys needed way let off steam after contesting helping Lets year flew Electric Pattern ship charger its meter melt sun got two flights Density altitude very noticeable Gone Flying forever other fine modeler has left us Doug Brueshaber Minnesota Hewasagiantamongthe Quar ter Midget racers contributing its pro gress way possible Doug original founders Grass Field Club flying finished 100-lap race handed Txto caller collapsed have Sharks hope fly Doug will share enjoyment Oh have done again Brett Smith has taken task misquoting clubs name once twice Please note club Ames Sundusters Sundancers thousand perfect land ings club humiliation Local clubs Michigan look out notice mail seminars will hold Lansing will need pre-registra tion topics Flying Fields Contest Directing suggest sending two groups clubs seminar will run concurrently day date Saturday October 25 formation will mailed local clubs have suspended district meetings CIS until winter arrives number guys showing up small feel response will better non-flying time year will point out CIS useful tool clubs mountain useful material Data Libraries once know system graphics download Give whirl District Roundup being heavy contest time editors vacation newsletters have some coverage events Safety common topic too article Cliff Falkavage River Valley Fliers points out need never flying alone Jim Chaffee carries thoughts column John Gilligan strongly points out need obey Twisted Sticks Rules forpeace mind safety Twister covers RC News thats fit print some aint S MARCS also advises safety-checking old models just charging going flying dumb S Clubs buying own sound meters setting maximum sound levels protect fields Valley Aero Modelers have audio expert Art Cossaboom has outlined standard producing accurate data S Red River RC Flier has neat quote mber opinions like earlobes everybody has couple Lets hear yours S Pontiac MAC thinking holding state-wide RC auction sounds like fun details please 0 Another club made aware nicer sound four strokes Lakeland Loons now have first four-stroke flying Nice aint S certain what Stillwater Flyers have going make mention club members passport field wearing club hat S first instructions start run clubs mowerpublished Iowa City Aerohawks newsletter S Romeo Streamliner lists clubs instructors Nothing new have special classifications some being Sail plane others Power great idea provides bodies help beginners thats join clubs S River City RC News easily gets top honours best graphics month Les Hesley editor uses several programs Bill Buitenhuis won Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers monthly award Bust Month Seems Bill devastated three aircraft afternoon S Finally Anoka County RC Club has allocated Wednesdays novice training makes easier provide regular training beginners Remember lifeblood hobby Noise reduction shows adult mind EC Meeting ont pg 114 will satisfy future requirements will better protected ever mobile radio service located 10 KHz away RC frequencies November1986 115 delighted prospective CL flier after first circle-burning flight helped King Kom bat himself Milwaukee show AMA Safety Flag Park Site Ted Sander President St Paul RC Model lers strikes classic Presidents pose holding down table October 85 Har Mar Mall St Paul MN AMA tabletop background 1985 Craft show atthe HC Prange Depart ment Store Photo Dan Rath Rich Palmer left representing Hoboy Industry America HIA presented 8Ball Trophy Irwin Polk AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA August 1 1986 trophy honors AMAI industry leaders have done promote model aviation Arkansis siana Mexico e Oklahoma C Texas 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 Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleovllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmux 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Jack Stoilys grandson Jason Stolly 12 years old follows granddads footsteps winning 1st Junior Control Line Sport Scale AMA 50th Birthday National Model Airplane Championships history having givenagood accountof itself havingleft pretty good taste everyones mouth sure thing thatMurphy lawmaker sympathy AMA 111000 modelers According Murphy chance setting new heat records part US hold Nats can bet will happen Sure enough three days Nats schedule new heat record set Lake Charles LA hurricane seed lurking Gulf humidity just fierce fact would sweat much flushed stink away no smelled bad maybe everyone did didnt notice Everyone attended Nats de served pat back enduring heat graciously cheerfully helping make happiest Nats can remember less griping ever remember everyone seemed determined enjoy themselves other always few professional gripers year can give names advance pretty cool year never completely pleased various flying sites because just impossible cater 76 events style type aeromodel flying stay within reasonable budget As stance soaring site grass ankledeep deeper would have cost about $2000 have mowed same inconvenience equally competi tors Also soaring fliers cross winch lines both awkward dangerous Ive got give Jeff Troy heck lot credit convincing everyone good competition had fun Jeff Troy outstanding new contest officials always hunting replace us old guys phasing out really fair single out Jeff Troy praise because excellent volun teer spirit shows up places during AMA Nats especially years Nats have instance just busting pride appointment Mike Harrison District 8 AVP Mike RC Pattern flier seen lot things felt could improved Nats handling first Mike did write strong letters about things didnt like being very intelligent dedi cated man Mike agreed lot easier work inside outside joined Associate Vice President really tickled sit what probably best RC Pattern meeting ever held Nats headed up same Mike Harrison Mike spoke very posi tively everyone listening attentively Mike found out everyone agreed him everything got body thinking good things can come best category meetings have ever seen held ata Nats congrats Mike Harrison whole Pattern bunch Another District 8 AVPs deserves thanks Dannie Ball sat during over half Executive Council Meeting held through some really poor planning Friday during Nats Poor planning because same dayas NominatingCommittee Meeting same day ouronce in-a-lifetime 50th Birthday Banquet Council meeting also held day involved setting up Fun Fly Birthday Party days next two days kept people like Vince Mankowski John Worth myself deeply involved banquet two following days activities nailed chair meeting meeting leadership allowed subject draw out 31/2 hours accomplish nothing No subject before Council should awarded over half-hour attention cause time assuredly everything has said can said Changes needed Still another District 8 AVPs sat witness Council Meeting thank him Larry Sartor Bartlesville OK Larry has served District 8 quite few years attends Council Meetings whenever can better formed AMA official actions affairs can better serve area rather remote District 8 District communications wear thin didnt get talk Larry after Council Meeting Ill bet feels awful lot valuable time wasted present meet ings Danny Ball already told felt way told Dallas RC Club same thing returned Dallas time change leadership mentioned Birthday Banquet very fine first real show graciousness have seen AMA about seven years banquet dignified seven AMA Presidents head table seated six past presidents present president included Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Pat ton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg banquet devoted history nostalgic memories AMA am proud have gotten make little story Birth Baby AMA fifty years ago open program AMA honored have National Aeronau tic Association largest division represented banquet NAA Executive Secretary Mr Ev Langworthy Nats Workers Banquet held Thursday night Lake Charles Catfish Con nection restaurant banquet always dedicated good food AMAs thanks Nats workers fun spoof past two years roast loved people years roastee John Worth Johns roasters included folks have worked closely him such Geoff Styles Jessee Shepherd John Embry May nard Hill Betty Stream Bob Underwood best Johns wife Lillian Lillians spoof-speech gem expressed reality living difficult man loving him same time Lillian Worth wonderful girl has stayed Johns shadow made sure clean sox enough eat made sure share love Workers Banquet tradition enjoyable have whole lot say about years Nats have run out space may wonder get involved Nats will probably hear little about have Council Steering Committee Chairman last two Nats no works harder puts hours have constant touch Head quarters Nats Manager Vince Mankowski feel have heck team just might tell Vince heard say some nice things about leadershipand might ask him really helped 555Happy Birthday AMA*xx 116 Model Aviation Jack Stolly 0 Dallas Miniature Aircraft AssociatIon wins 1st Control Line Sport Scale atthe Nats everything works flaps landing gear etc P38 also won NASA Plight Achievement Award Control Line Structural view Jack Stollys everything works P35 uses Jacks Jack Screw power actuator flaps gear Coloreds S Kansas aska S Norlh Dakota C rk 5kota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Boa 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Csrrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketts SleS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9185 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Lowry Tail Draggers RC Flying Club recently good fortune dedicating new flying site just northeast Metro Denver Thats good newsl Often hearing clubs losing sites Vince Gutschalk editor Tail Drag gers Newsletter reports member Ron Bullard instrumental securing site preparing dedication Atta Boys Ron club should blessed such members Vince also sent along sample theirAll Season-FlierlogcardThe ideaisto carrythe card goflyingand get someoneto witness monthly flights sign off Season Flier chairman club collects orders patches presentation banquet held Jan uary year Feel free make copy card use design own AllSeason-Flier verification card Some AII-Distrid Information time time get inquiry location number clubs located somewhere district available sending re questto Actuallythe good folks atAMA Headquarters supply printouts info Did know As June 1986 South Dakota 9 chartered clubs sanc tioned 5 contests Wyoming 11 sanc tioned 6 North Dakota 13 8 Nebraska 20 9 Kansas 25 23 Colorado 30 50 few clubs out District IX AMA-chartered clubs lot informal contests fun-flies get sanctioned officer nonchartered club and/or club putting activities should sanctioned encourage strength protection AMA offers chartering club sanctioning contest activities National AMA Information July30 Lake Charles LA site open AMA membership meeting duringthe Nats week Executive Council shared thoughts answered questions member ship present Discussion items included surance concerns flying site concerns successes redistricting sound analysis find ings recommendations RC frequency concerns findings AMAs 50th Anniver sary celebration Nats feedback effective Nats management discussion future Nats sites AMA dues amounts future needs probably $4 per member increase Look complete synopsis open member ship meeting elsewhere issue District VIII did good job hosting 86 Nats Lake Charles Chennault Air Base District IX attended would share thanks hard work LARKS club volunteers takes pull off Nats Speaking Nats ..Are Thinkin Lincoln Lincoln SkyKnights have issued invitation host Nats may Linclon 87 Possibly week July 11-18 As Im writing contacts being made check out possibilities firm up plans Look official nouncement soon Nats District IX again would welcomed Vote November November will receive ballots elect vice president District IX AMA presidency Districts V will also voting VPs Traditionally very small number members take time vote sincerely hope year will different elected volunteer officers really need vote confidence good Job AMA Executive Council give tremendous amount time organization would morale booster know took time effort support ongoing work preview ballot will show Dick Crowley Travis McGinnis will run ning District IX vice president pre sidential ballot will include John Grigg self Travis McGinnis Don Lowe Look comment statement can didates will accompany ballot name will appear both VP District IX AMA presidential ballots AMA Mortgage Information Joe Beshar mortgage depletion chair man reminds us GET WITH IT aDo part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member Annual Meeting Cont pg 108 question about possibility major Nationals sponsor noted potential sponsors consider expo sure sufficient Justify cost typically high school football game provides exposure spectators contribution local community Rehabilitation Center Nats praised providing physical labor support via prisoners trash pickup trailer unload ing event setups etc Fred Marks spoke RC frequency com mittee activity advised criticism AMA unjustified thatthere basically frequency problem number frequencies adequate effective credited AMA RC progress date ing AMAs obtaining fre quencies RC activity would minor need equipment checking maintenance emphasizedRC soaring activity best examplemany planes being flown continuously day long day Nats despite nearby radar sta tion operating high power Clemens noted 50th anniversary week end fun-fly activity following Nats promised interview anyone site PA system everyone would know attendance Next years Nats site possibilities noted nothing definite yet decidedSebring FL Indianapolis IN Muskogee OK Lin coln NE Tony Becker congratulated AMA operating Nats under very difficult circum stances Meeting adjourned 924 pm November1986 117 LoWry 1 aii uraggere opening aay ul new field Lowry Tail Draggers n Flyer Pilot Mon SI roved _______________ ASF Chairman AMA President JOfln urigg ieTx presensca George Aldrich Model Aviation Hall Fame Award Plaque AMAs 50th Anni versary Banquet Lake Charles LA follow ing National Model Airplane Champion ships AMAS Executive Director John Worth podium described extensive list Aldrichs achievements Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwio N Barrie 8252 E TurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lay Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds RI 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT841 20 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 just returned Nats Executive Council Nominating Com mittee meetings held Executive Council Meeting able get Council finally okay formation Electric Contest Board long overdue also discussed redistricting spite other possibilities presented him proposal made Redis tricting Committee Chairman Don Krafft split District 10 two pieces opinion does solve AMAs gross imbalance presently exists nation wide discussed detail last month proposal will put non binding vote District 10 leader members later year recommendation Vote Against AMA Nominating Committee would think purpose AMA Nomi nating Committee would select qualified candidates names submitted nomination AMA members have found out always case opinion fact Presidential nominations submitted year ever before clear indica tion widespread dissatisfaction present AMA administration No less seven names submitted AMA members nomination office AMA President John Worth John Grigg Travis McGinnis Chuck Foreman Don Lowe Howard Crispin myself beginning Nominating Committee meeting told Committee withdrawing nominations made behalf removed myself con sideration left six other choices Only three would make ballot six Committee did select three qualified job Instead placed political con siderations front else put gether slate candidates clearly designed allow incumbent remain office three years Travis McGinnis Don Lowe will run against John Grigg AMA President Too bad wont see names John Worth Chuck Foreman Howard Crispin printed ballot John Worth offers over two decades proven experience leadingAMA politics has prevented seeing name ballot Chuck Foreman has built up own multi-milliondollar company wont see name ballot either Crispins name wont either Theres something very wrong system Im going can get changed future AMA members can expect have best choices make just ones chosen few allies perpetuate dynasty need limit term office AMA officers put end harmful dynasties perpetuate themselves own advantage need revamp AMA nominating procedure ensure best candi dates get ballot need restructure makeup AMA officers put line needs 1 980s example very positive suggestion such change letter Nominating Committee John Worth said put ballot elected AMA President hed move eliminate office outlined change would have Chairman Board instead President would save AMA lot money would distribute power avery positive way present office AMA President has far too much power pres ent depending personality person office power can used very different ways Worth believes AMA should dependent per sonalities totally agree John Worth has other good ideas AMA As said before its too bad AMA members given oppor tunity decide yourselves what prefermore same constructive positive change days followed Nominating Committee meeting opportunity meet AMA members over country just disap pointed Nominating Committee am very large body members out care AMAs future upset aspects its present course actions werent just radi cal Californians conservative well-known AMA members deeply concerned involved ganization agree change needed agree ought done very gratifying see support will receive AMA ballots about month Keep open mind about vote vote Keep eye out campaign materials will sent out mail candidates others Take time read stuff Get reproduced club newsletters Become informed future AMA will hands Matter Record recently dinner John Byrne Ev Langworthy NAA John Worth Walt Good Maynard Hill fantastic evening Maynard have intense interest record-settingal though far better have US record credit Maynard has world records Maynard would like see US regain World Aeromodeling records particularly held USSR subject Gene Sidwell Holly wood CA going make attempt FAI World Speed Record RC-powered planes near future Presently 21357 mph record currently held USSR other day Gene wife Phyllis Sepulveda Basin practicing before watching eyes KCBS-TV news cameras CBS sent out whole crew night CBS carried beau tiful segment about soft-spoken American hiswifeweregoingtouseAll American Equipmentplane motor radio beat Russian record com mentator compared effort way Chuck Yeagers breaking sound barrier years earlier same California skies over Edwards AFB hoped Sidwell record attempt will made type aeromodeling publicity does much raise image maturity sport Gene gets credit took up task built plane got CBS US Air Force involved need Good Luck Gene Ive recently visited number clubs Southern California including BIRDS San Gabriel RC League Pasadena Soaring Society SFVSF SULA etc showed informative AMA slide presenta tion put together well AMAs latest film Diamonds Sky reception visit has highly positive want come meetings likewise let know have limited budget get around district will permit make some trips out local area Can imagine flak Id get critics Hawaiian club invited went trouble column Ive got write about three months before read As such cant very current cant put very much about upcoming events because theyre usually long gone time read ones attend mention months old time read about Weve got find way get timely information AMA membership electronic age send words across entire US AMA seconds wait three months see print Thats wacko past weekend took new Astro 40 Cobalt electric-powered SIG Kadet Sr four-club fun fly Simi Valley blast 68 flying participants clubs Ventura County Simi Valley Fliers Ventura Comets Camarillo Flying Circus Conejo RC Modelers part ongoing inter-club challenge has going 5 years Simi Valley won round morning took same plane Sepulveda Basin made 15-minute flight pointed out power fliers 14-8 propeller turning though plane gently circling upward Yes thermals like sail plane really became unglued deployed spoilers jealous loaded car having wipe goo Yes ad vantages electric flight besides silence technically curious has ex tended wing 88 about 1500 square inches area weighs about 8-9 lb flies like champ using eighteen 1200 mAh cells fabulous trainer Keep letters coming theyre great 118 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana 0 Osegon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe addrens EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ane N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo e23 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 112011 28th St E *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland DR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Don Zipoy Free Flighter AVP known Free Flight group partof world toafairnumberof other modelers Quiet unassuming Don worked magic Armyto see thatthe Harts Lake site available con tests Don some us knew fighting cancer sometime looked stopped Don soon back contests meets early June setback terrible news spread last saw Don Blad der Grabber late June spirits seemed good talked little Only two weeks later gone have lost best labored long measanAVP Hewrote mewonderful letters about FFand other things should goto FF site Harts Lake Prairie place Don loved pause think him really cannot tell saddened am loss friend miss him John Cantieny edits newsletter Salmon RC Flyers recently held Annual Memorial Day Fun Fly John reports giant colossal tower ing prodigious incredible wonderful suc cess modelers Montana rest Idaho Idaho Falls Pocatello Boise Im sure would guess Montana bunch came Mis sou Ia case two days great weather celebrate fine field Now us feel pretty good about having trees other obstruc tions closer several hundred feet Imagine nearest obstruction mountain range many miles away Its place really enjoy Also John having problem editors find themselves inno items club members help doing latest other issue Come group things happen talented build fly aircraft requires lot ability just anyone can dont feel up claiming exper tise subject maybe ask question about something youd like know about have discussed youve gone contest write about wont take much help might enjoy As may have heard Delta Park Port land has closed RC flying After 35 years city decided conditions gotten too bad allow flying go main rea son commercial build-up has oc curred near park specifically motel called Delta Inn management far less helpful spite fact knew flying took place before built present PAMAA umbrella group formed couple years ago working city find another site PAMAA Prez Stan King has done incredible amount work still have some reason hope will get space fly happens Another Nats has come gone council voted go Lincoln Nebraska next year Westover 89 know FF group far less pleased site available some luck may able find site will close acceptable have go site go people want us come Lincoln area wants us sites Nats activity have make commitment now order secure certain parts neces sary sites Nothing cast stone possible plans next year could change would nice FF group could find better site near Lincoln find another site can hold events can help know such place write AMA HQ Because airlines screw-up wasnt able attend Nats events understand some local glider-guiders took home Nats trophies have atthis point rumors butthe name Brightbill came up winner about results have Actually will probably published MA before get copies council meeting took place Friday scale being flown missed thatsob along CL events still going ing attended 50th anniversary party nice legendary modelers got have long talk Cliff Tacie Ron Sears about Scale stuff Itwas good see both again since nice people well top competitors Scale wars got meet both Maynard Hill pioneer RC Walt Good Both gentlemen past presidents Acad emy understand Maynard rigged plane take video shots Nats youve seen Marvelous Miniatures watched flewa plane equipped electrostatic device replaced gyro scope plane flew LC rumored have stabilized devices nice chat Dr Good dont know got chance fly anything Anniversary Fly-In held Saturday Sunday Amongthe unusual flown tethered RC Bob Underwood put together stood outside control led plane throttle elevator Sort UC/RC plane tethered short pole swivel top rudder set keep plane turning right large bellcrank tether anchored John Worth demonstrat ed interrupted orbit maneuver CL version figure nine John claimed trying touch-and-go just came down little hard people got try hands tethered plane bunch flew Fun-Fly both CL RC aircraft flying dont remember FF word will Nats fly-in next Nats butitprobablywill bebeforetheNatsstarts will day rather two Control Line folks know about George Ald rich designed Nobler top stunt flier recently hes doing engine column MAN Back story years ago during attempts tofly CL frequently fantasied being sooo good would whip him good some future Nats Unfortunately ability never gravity mixed treacherous inner ear wiped out further thoughts along line Well concrete Chen nault shaking hand legend enjoyable conversation receive award richly deserved People like George make worthwhile happenings during council meeting establishment contest board Electric events fairly certain Mitch Poling will rep board As part Nats celebration Elec tric contest held Saturday attended interesting compare meet Hawks ElectriccontestheldinJuneatKentAt Kent fly-in minimum com petition maximum flying between rains Nats modicum com petition maximum flying Both very relaxed looked like lot fun Yes have electric-powered aircraft will flying soon can get together suppose point say competition cut-throat very simple limited motor runs duration Unfortunately some very nice planes lost micro-burst moved through Eddie Thomas Texas flying beautiful Playboy literally exploded lost whole thing others able reclaim equipment dont re member craft lost Kent re member spirit helping other passing information back forth hap pened happened LC too il lustrated gentle part hobby can fly very relaxed competition Try just might like some further notes Council meeting complete means voted limit amount backbiting occurs between council members col umns Some have expressed opin ion far too much going having trouble insurance front again option become self-insured will big step going require help patience members will meet again see what can work out voted out change CDs Nats workers compensated Just keep tar & feathers storeroom wasnt idea start Sometimes have propose unpopular ideas may may good deserve discussed died flirtingwith anarrangementwiththe NFLtodoourvideo work may aware man did films N FLs video expert thats tie-in talking RC Video Magazine people guess too much Itwasa short Council meeting dedicated large part insurance problem later Next month should see some pictures words about travels around district careful take time enjoy Go fly something Happy Flying November1986 119 JUN IO FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 MORE PEE WEE-3D Two issues ago ran story San Diego Orbiteers new Gas event uses old docile Cox 020 engines Response both tome Orbiteers presidentJohn Oldenkamp set three Pee Wee-30 model plans has exceptionally good offer still good now have seven plans send So send 22-cent stamp name address Ill send seven drawings Pictured Charlie Yost Termites Delight youll note all-balsa con struction Orbiteers quick pointoutthat Pee Wee-3osdonthavetobe all-balsa No construction okay can built-up tissue covering desire original Pee Wee-30 used wing Peck-Polymers Night 28 worked great fact wing forthe rubber-powered P-30 event also brain child Orbiteers legal does job just fine Incidentally old Midwest Sniffer model fits perfectly within Pee Wee-30 rules anyone has questions regarding event can call Charlie 619-566-2645 home evenings weekends John Oldenkamp tells theiriuly 13th club contest lot fun Remember contest did require all-balsa con struction purpose contest select easily-built Pee Wee-30 model club members would make six copies Labor DayAnnual contest Taft anyone buck could proxyfly replicas Winners kept models engines See said September issue Orbiteers sure know promote event did great job introductory rubberpowered P-30 now heres simple gaspowered Pee Wee-30 Most writing have just said Please send drawings others have added comments remembered couple Cox 020s stored away oil pickle bottle Lew Payne Denver has just written mentioned hes going introduce Pee Wee-30 club Ive couple three requests information purchase engines Remember old Control Line plastic Scale jobs About thing good engine As result lots Cox reed-valve 020s found stashed away boxes drawers Most hobby shops should able dig up few Please note reed valve 020 eligible Pee Wee-30 event John informs Hobby Lobby 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 has $995 Also Orbiteers member Fudo Tagaki has bunch Call him 619-234-0024 for price spoke Bob Peck Peck-Polymers said some undistributed Cox helicopter kits require drilling two mounting holes Cost $1000 including postage Contact Bob Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 619-448-1818 Incidentally Bobs company recovering nicely fire suffered has lot hard work just about kits now available again have neat Bostonian ready go production Its called Pup Competition keen Orbiteers contest select design replication John Oldenkamps Yarkstick win ner Models judged flight ease construction replication appearance appeal flight score longest flight seconds divided its engine run 15 per cent bonus added flight ROG Mooney judging scores graded 1 2 3 down used method lowest score winner Johns model took second flight first replication fourth appear ance followed closely Charlie Yost Bill Booth Don Bartick Speedy Diaz Bob Langdon didnt get model field car broke down half way Floridas Dave Linstrum sent model cruncher UPS can enjoy Pee Wee-30s own great introductory model youngsters club holds Pee Wee-30 contest can run pure duration efficiency event did Orbi teers flight time divided its engine run Note however system negates need timer accurately limit engine run Pee Wee-30 models use eye droppers fuel tanks eco nomical lightweight cementing paper gauge horizontal lines behind eye dropper can determine engine run within second two So dig out old reed valve 020 Cox engines lets warm up start flying thank Orbiteers Silver Basics Wood Grain Grain determines stiffness flexibili ty sheet balsa will have job piece wood model re quired perform necessitates paying attention grain piece wood select Lighter models can stronger models proper grain used heavier models incorrect grain chosen 900 / // 450 Over years have come describe three main types grain B C illustration above Ron Williams book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes shows typical cuts Quoting Ron n very flexible both across grain along its length used sharp curves required spars outlines B grain stiffer grain usually remains straight true usually used straight spars sometimes ribs C grain very stiff both directions excellent ribs rolling body tubes have sup port compressive forces fullywound motor tail cones suitable spars Combinations known AB BC grains have uses alter nates C grains respectively Note illustration medullary rays radiate center shown rays very predominant balsa annual rings barely visible Other harder woods usually characterized annual rings balsa wood kits very often carefully selected few companies usually smaller ones pay attention weight grain wood included kits considerate companies will some times piece wood kit cannot job required So always ready substitute better proper piece wood building kit model experts will just use plans flying scale model junk wood kit recommend buy kits suggest meantime learn select own wood Build em light fly em long. Ill again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 120 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
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r Handle Flying Site Problem Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations have some recent instances flying site public property has come public discussion Complaints nearby residents have resulted ac tion local officials either elected appointed action has taken two forms First public meeting local town building would called advertised interested parties could appear voice comments pro con Second piece legislation might have intro duced identified bylaw ordinance public comments invited before governing body before community took further action such situation develops community several steps should take flying site essentially safe have good record over period several years will probably want state case posi tive manner hoping retain privilege using land future activities will want give up struggle opposition will appear order make complaints known will hinge safety noise have preparing club such confrontation believe develop confrontations will have made some sound measurements have some records ready produce enlightenment town trustees written record noise measurements indi cates immediately concerned about effect neighborhood comments present evi dence can include such information other words club wishes good neighbor nuisance public hearings important choose words very carefully Poorlychosen words can rebound speaker very important point remem ber need rehearse selected speakers before get floor want job properly club should identify no six capable people tospeakatthe public meeting people should given topic should limit his/her words topic No wandering off target just because speaker knows needed particular segment presentation much should clearly stated understood before meeting begins important aspect public meeting impact club mem bers create appear especial ly speak vital case speakers possible club members dress wellin shirt tie jacketand unless called upon speak remain silent interrupt meeting way must no rebuttal opposition comments whether truthful incorrect except club speaker task handle part meeting Catcalls laughing back bench comments etc bad manners bad policy cause Let chosen speakers speak clean-up speaker should speak little longer others must very capable type person can adjust his/her presentation last minute He/she needs able include some rebuttal comments preferably fac tually based counter wild accusations opposition earlier speakers should limited two minutes final speaker may need up five minutes his/her clean-up talk can say lot two minutes some people will find impossible speak five minutes Choose people well best have club job properly will need less seven teen minutes make good case forestall actions could remove flying privileges whatever public private field under discussion should recognize going involved selling job front people may very strongly opposed model-flying operations easy task speakers cannot maintain cool under questioning nervous about speaking feet front hostile audience have wrong speakers Get others Back up speakers documentation Talk AMA about printed materials can justify sport show what other com munities provide show what type people sport demonstrate value sport recreational educational medium AMA has wide selec tion printed brochures can help impress case favorably local councilors trustees reasons belonging national associa tion services provide course best course action local flying field good con siderate neighbor Put yourself posi tion local resident couldnt care less about model aircraft try imagine sitting backyard day try ing get some peace quiet can hear model aircraft engines dron ing nearby Try understand worried father mother fear plane may cause harm kids dismiss attitudes because real may have best counter open meeting front real live support People gain courage num bersespecially numbers include strong supporters Look much better comedian performs audience laughing jokes So put nutshell face problem contact AMA see what advice documentation can provide Have facts lined up well back ground information AMA people can have big picture Afterwards prepare own case individual speakers special topics noise safety skills educational values etc rehearse Get documentation together make indi vidual folders councilmen/ trustees board club supporters will attend meeting must told dress well conservatively will make much favorable impression shirt tie jacket clean-shoe appearance will jeans dirty T-shirts anything wrong casual dress right place right time public meeting neither Most important selected speakers should speak want others spoil flow information want positive story interrupted speakers must ready go preferContinued page 107 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator oyce riagers omptroIIer useleJackaon S Competition Services Dlrectoi- Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Managen Vince MankowaldO Special Services Diractor Carl Marqney@ Memberahip Directon Carol Morbid S Special Events Directon Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Diracton Geoff Styles 0 Technical Diracton Bob underwood @ Administrative Cocfdlnston Bob voislaveke Publications Directon Carl R Wheeleye General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 100 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr on VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice PresldentsEscI 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 Sound h Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound Nationals wide-scale measurement sound levels made first time since Academy has involved sound model aeronautics hundred percent cover age year however sufficient give committee some basic informa tion course chart future looks levels being gen erated today does begin see difficulties enter flying-site retention As travels around country looking sound question fliers like tothink other fellow causingthe difficulties Since fact great majority Academy members involved Radio Control flying need look some detail As true majorityare Radio Control also true competition does leave us appears large percentage so-called Sunday fliers emulate Radio Control aerobatic flier what way Eventually seems go higher power faster aircraftafter get out trainer category brings regime high rpm engine prop combinations thing aircraft now range out excess third mile turnarounds does leave vulnerable complaints now operate aircraft get up values much 105-110 dBA three meters operate cases well outside boundaries flying site What means sound footprint getting trouble Does sound measuring Nats con firm Yes certainly does example let us take Radio Control Aero batics event greatest footprint Nats anywhere else except some Scale fliers will also examine category Sound level measured flight Radio Control aerobatics except line person taking readings does see value endeavor can imagine such attitude data line thus invalid because some obviously incorrect brings question location So long ignored set remaining data valid meters set up eliminate much interference possible no within three meters sound level microphone planes set same mark carefully measured accord ance FAI standard Once re sulting figures compiled some usable form great deal can learned generalities can studied time range dBA levels RC Aerobatics runs way 89 108 Stop consider figures realize wide span sound levels talking about 108 3 meters twice loud readings per mitted earlier meter must understand much country have liberty operating sort level Since stage planes operating down 9 dB FAI standard becomes obvious little reason anyone operating above FAI standard question really becomes whether should adopt some lower value future Nationals thence other competitions RC Aerobatics Since Aerobatics RC Scale aircraftwith largest sound footprint need take very hard look time Photo number shows setup RC Aerobatics Judge Don Peck H untsville AL doing honors microphone mounted underneath tripod center post correct height located three meters aircraft per FAI standard setup used keeps away microphone other disturbances other judges Meek Stallings left Ivan Tarbert right Scale fares no better RC Aerobatics As matter fact could said some ways Scale problem Scale aircraft running upwards 106 dBAatthree meters finding thatthis wide variety engines ranging 60s90s newer very large twostroke engines such big Super Tigres large four-stroke engines big gasoline engines also away up high dB levels major reason appears Scale flier/builder does want anything sticking out aircraft will detract exact scale appearance true order get efficient muffling probably has have rather exotic interior installation have something sticking out Scale flier tends use awful lot sky addition using about much Aerobatics along flight path Scale flier does also fly out lot further front flight line other words footprint may larger Aerobatics uncommon see Scale aircraft being flown muf fling installed engine Others use devices fact nothing exhaust extensions useful getting exhaust away aircraft nothing Some seem actually amplify sound great deal needs done area both cases talking about minority fliers particu lar tend noticeable lot gather contest few club sites really flying further out nor louder other club fliers however pos sible get sound levels down classes great amount progress will have made As stated earlier Sunday fliers emulate competition flier Competi tion much development work done What about other categories modeling Free Flight has some real terrors guess advantage folks have forced operate Free Flight needs lot open area means usually operating very close proximity neighbors might com plain relatively close need cautious high-winding smaller engines tend annoying fairly low d B levels larger engines get way want figure Class D Free Flight example read 120 dBA three meters such aircraft aircraft shown photo number two Now need understand that level going suffer discomfort pain hearing loss protect yourself Balls cotton ears will suffice flier particular aircraft well aware facthe wearing muffs poor unfortunate timer Pylon racing another very loud segment sport does have footprint RC Aerobatics Scale perhaps annoying couple reasons acceptable average field dBA level three meters runs high 118 Again painful damaging exposed lengthy periods engines turning extremely high revs means fre quency away up range comes annoying people Can changed would think might ways reduce dB levels per haps future means getting frequency down Remember being done Aerobatics going higher pitch props lower revs Can done racing crowd will have look things FAI looking sound level reductions category RC Pylon Control Line categories span very broad spectrum sound levels study themselves difficult cap ture some contest speed models started needled off wink have catch motion outside circle means outside barrier also safety reasons Speed does generate highest dB level would suppose Dynajet models would loudest Formula 40 higher Next issue will details Control Line sound Because confined spaces CL fliers use sound critical matter today Much correspondence beginning come quotes will appearing testing being done results forthcoming Nationals take big chunk time has made up somehow watch pages November1986 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting August 1 1986 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VPIV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Lee Webster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VI Pete Waters North ville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy National Aeronautic Association Present Academys staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Vince Mankowski NATS General Manager Guests AVPs District 8 Dannie Ball Larry Sartor AVP District 3 Eva Biddle Winton Buckley Alexander & Alexander Mr Mrs Joe Blanco Ed Warren Lillian Worth copy official minutes may obtained AMA HQ available approx imately November 1 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meeting scheduled October 17 1986 President announced adjourn ment day would occur approximately 530 pm order allow preparation time 50th Anniversary Banquet sched uled 700 pm following subjects moved out prior discussion voted upon show hands approved general consent effective date Motion 2 May 86 minutes $600 cap VP tele phone credit card use shall May 4 1986 Passed14 1 against motion 6 November 85 minutes amended read $85 instead $75 3year membership cost approved out objection NAA representatives travel lodging expenses Council meetings shall paid AMA officer expense budget same other Council member unanimously ap proved Due nature responses pre vious mail vote concerning assistant team manager F3E team invali dated Discussion resulted substantial opposition funding assistant particular world championship Executive Director authorized represent AMA FAI General Confer ence Madrid Spain September 29 receive FAIs Honorary Group Diploma Aeronautics jim McNeill behalf Nominating Committee reported following people would placed ballots 1986 AMA officer election President john Grigg incumbentDon Lowe Travis McGinnis District VP Don Krafft incumbent Cliff Piper District V VP Lee Webster incumbent Harry Sheram District IX VP Travis McGinnis incumbent Dick Crowley Approval Minutes minutes May 3-4 1986 Executive Council meeting approved 14-1 amended meeting prior writ ten amendments II Executive Vice Presidents Report McNeill preambled insurance agenda item discussion describing laymans terms aid graphic presenta tion financial cost aspects AMAs basic liability insurance urged con sideration given AMA self-insuring first five hundred thousand dollars liabili ty purchasing second five hundred thousand Following discussion moved beginning 1987 selfinsurance retention fund SIR placed separate interest-bearing bank account fully transferable drawn upon Comptroller claim related purposes ap proved 9 1258910 ED EVP NAA 5 against 34 6 7 11 III 1987 Insurance Program what direction Council should lead Academy insurance matters 1987 discussed length noting uncer tainty present-day insurance market turmoil highly unfavorable terms coverage availability cost Pros cons AMA self-insuring its risk exposure explored detail Carl Ma roney well Winton Buckley Alex ander & Alexander present answer questions offer explanations various aspects Captive Feasibility Study prepared byA&A Council decided Special Meeting should called greater in-depth deliberation insur ance question interim following items unanimously approved ac tion HQ staff get firm quotes cost three-month extension present 86 policy b initiate immediate investigation fronting company possi bilities c begin immediate investigation cost rent million dollars d continue investigation acaptive sit uation firm recommendation Alexander & Alexander should start should start should start Council directed subsequent reports above distributed August 29 After meeting President called special meeting held AMA HQ September 13 IV Committee Reports Nats Chairman Clemens noted Steering Committee met day before evaluate performance Lake Charles Nats concluding running very well few problems advised Committee recommends Nats General Managers revision Nats manpower chart Mankowski distributed chart asked Council approve concept President observed Council need approve disapprove vote confidence order Mankowski received Clemens continued reporting several viable Nats sites 1987 Grigg read invitation Lincoln Sky Knights offering host next Nats motion establish timetable next several years approved follows 1987- Lincoln NE 1988- perform investigations unknown sites 1989 Westover MA motion passed 12 2 against 3 8 Note rest meeting District VIII represented proxy Dannie Ball BSafety Chairman McNeill reported safety manual has completed will distributed Council shortly C Special Interest Groups McCollough re ported two organizations have petitioned recognized AMA Special Interest Groups advising meets required criteria Approved unanimously North American Speed Society Control Line Also approved favor except Electric Aeromod eling Association Also discussed time ques tion whether establish Electric power contest board place current Electric Advisory Committee motion create Electric Contest Board ap proved 11 2 against NAA EVP Note action causes Electric Advisory Committee disbanded Because Crispins agenda item concern ing Council members contest boards relates motion discussed did produce motion other type action D Film Projects Concerning Jay Gerbers replacement future AMA film/video pro duction Chairman Byrne reported least seven offers received After discussion Council consensus authorized proceeding negotiations concerning offer National Football League Films E Bylaws President announced john Byrne requested relieved chairmanship Committee ard Crispin later appointed position President distributed draft pro posed new Standing Rules pertaining Article X Impeachment Removal fice later meeting proposal will discussed refined required goal adoption F Sound Chairman Crispin reported excellent sound-measuring program implemented during years Nats continued announcing 1987 Nats Committee may recommend imposing same maximum noise level FAI 100 dB present FAI Sporting Code C Frequency Chairman Waters reported attended some portion recent NATS Frequency Committee meet ing gave synopsis delibera tions See Frequency Committee Re port Appendix H Redistricting Chairman Krafft reported result study present AMA district structure has concluded Continued page 109 102 Model Aviation NatsVersion 86 fine bunch events too Pattern Pylon started Saturday provide enough time end next week could fit anniversary fun fly wasnt much different other Nats except stories differ ent year what makes Nats Week much fun Sure competition events what draw people anecdotes far away can things remem ber neat things like Free Flight engine shutoff timer didnt Like watch ing Sal Taibi slosh way back officials tent after trying success retrieve model chest-deep water separating main runway taxi ramp areas Like watching several peo ple extracted wet towels ice buckets dripped water over themselves stay cool 76 Official events held sway through week Saturday thru Friday over 725 contestants vying awards sup ported over 150 mechanics Control Line precision aerobatics used last Sat urday fly-off determine win ner Jim Walker cup problems norm Nats Helicopterfolks problem interference planned site through gracious offering LARKS field events moved out very much delay flying just 3 hours later originally planned originally-planned site Control Line Combat soggy mess due rains week before Again quick relocation planned back-up site quite near Nats headquarters building air Several events held dinners during week both present awards discuss problems theirevents AMA required bylaws held annual membership meeting Wednesday ing Civic Arena As usual turnout less would have hoped being 43 present plus several members AMA Executive Council President Executive Director VPs Dis tricts 1 3 4 7 8 9 main subject floor dealt reasons relatively small turnout Indoor events can explained basically result changing site Indoor finalizing decision until just shortly before Nats However defense situation should known made attempt get preferred site delaying final decision until ave nue exhausted agree result what us wanted site suitable event barely did have other discussions annual meeting regarding possibility obtaining permanent flying site brief report sound measurement data being gathered several events future possibility changing some AMA district lines possibilities obtaining spon sorship Nats RC frequency commit tee activities some other lesser con cerns annual membership meeting ad journed shortly after 9 pm some fun too arrived Soaring site first day event greeted event director insisted put up first flight kind opening ceremony thing contestants obviously could have faculties loaned sail plane forthis flight Darn thing used asingle stick transmitter launched plane must have hit elevator trim full up durn thing popped off line about 50 feet up obliged complete loop land shortest flight day greatest distance away spot landing circle very next day Combat circles talking event director let slip although flown Control Line never flown Combat ship did Twenty minutes later standing middle circles set lines firmly clenched hand Horrors What does AMA Presi dent say guy after smashes up ship looks brand new As engine came life could think people along rope barrier about have biggest laugh stay Nats Well sir last saw Combat ship still piece resting quietly ground come rest after tank ran dryAnd AMA never dizzy President its history flew ship thanks frequent relief event director managed few loops eights other strange things Fun Wow Workers Workers Thursday evening AMA took over local restaurant Catfish Connection pro vide party volunteers willingly give time contest ants Nats can fly enter tained local dance group did bunch clogging square dance rou tines enjoyment great food choice 4 different dishes superb See folks does pay work Nats money definitely thanks get contestants families Friday Friday day Executive Council get down some serious busi ness Academy 8 am VPs got together officer candidate nomi nation meeting year mem bers make nominations choice various offices up election later year nomination committee con sisting VPs convene consider nominees qualifications office membership has nominated him Since ballot limited maximum three per office committee can have frightful time sorting out best qualified people year fairly simple decide candidates office Districts 15 9 no three nominees office However office presi dent quite bit difficult seven 7 nominees being member nominating committee have no knowledge delibera tions went however final selections named ballot John C Grigg incumbent Don Lowe presently Orlando Florida area Travis Mc Ginnis presently VP district 9 candidate reelection office VP district Fifteen minutes after nominating committee meeting ended convened full Executive Council deliberate issues brought before us usual marathon sessions directed meeting end last action item being discussed 530 pm thissothatwewould haveanopportunityto clean up ready AMA 50th Anniversary Birthday Party scheduled start 730 pm wont go detail Council meeting full synopsis should elsewhere issue Happy Birthday AMA could have proud stood before august crowd modelers Friday evening AMA 50th Anniversary Party see people audience such Vic Joe Stanzel George Aldrich Big Art Adamisin many others Truly humbling company head table rather impressive wellWalt Good past president John Worth past president Maynard Hill past president John Patton past president Johnny Clemens past pre sident Earl Witt past president entire room virtual Whos AMA handed letter just prior Anniversary dinner rather have read am including read addressed certainly meant addressed Dear AMA modelers Australia wish AMA Modelers United States America success 50th Anniversary Nats Louisiana year hope have many Nats have fond memories visit 49th year Nats last year warm welcome extended other Australians also extend cordial invitation visit Australian events time Australia Sincerely David Axon President MAAA Thank very much David extend members MAAA invitation return shores compete events anytime yours will welcome November1986 103 Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Candidates Campaign Statements Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA asks write vote office President Academy Model Aero nautics choose run office number reasons individual consider doing per sonal reason have dedication serve membership Academy have involved affairs model aeronautics years culminating election office Vice President District IV have served position over two years became Vice Presi dent District IV promised very active VP making effort visible communicate work diligently sist members district Any member Executive Council needs balance needs own district needs entire mem bership Academy have attempted always elected office President would expend energy satisfy requirements office Academy living growing entity Consider today few short years have grown point now will number about 113000 1986 present rate will top 200000 1991 Executive Council Head quarters staff have increasingly difficult task ahead operate growing organi zation As numbers increase requirements membership services need advancements technology meet demands space radio spectrum increasing awareness need flying sites Academy needs work closelywith industryto solve problems marketing con trol frequencies develop better cooperation civic organizations local state federal agencies can support increasing numbers withoutthe full active support of agen cies Without place fly have nothing other things affect us need constant work control problems noise rules competition relate membership large some challenges major task confronting us now some time future setting policy deal ever increasing cost liability insurance will take major part Presidents time needs balance between cost income hope playinga leading role challenge bringing Academy tremendous growth period making possible support ever growing membership seek office other candidates sure offer myself because thinkthat provide best alternative bringing gether over next few years Acad emy needs leader can mold factions together Write Howard Cris pin ballot Chuck Foreman Ashland VA 1986 year elect AMAs President crucial decision will have vital impact AMAs future President point man must bestrong capable decisive know ledgeable must care about AMA Chuck Foreman manstrong ca pable decisive knowledgeable does care about AMA has worked committees covering subjects ranging flying sites insur ance club officer patches special proj ects by-laws procedures toAir ShowTeams highly respected among model ing peers familiar face Nats donating time well equipment maintain operate communica tion system Chuck dynamic business man esteemed member com munity successfully builtabusiness corporation annual sales near size AMAs budget construction National Center Aeromodeling realization dreams people Chuck driving force getting project under way found land Reston VA Center built AMA proud its building property value increase already proves wisdom Academy ownership Initially though took courage conviction undertake such project Howard Crispin current District 4 Vice President wrote part letter Nominating Committee Academy today has become large corporation has need President has understanding methods business same time must able deal problems arise very nature Academy knowledge items well ability fully comprehend dealing multi-million-dol lar budgets imperative working headquarters staff running func tional corporation Chuck because nature com pany has background knowledge ability perform tasks necessaryto give members type President needed guide affairs Executive Council Academy through end 1980s Chucks past service Council places him unique position know ing functions operation ganization well having business acumen lead AMA needs new leadership grow move ahead Chuck Foreman can provide business-oriented leadership des perately need Lets give him chance use AMA Write Chucks name ballot write-in candidate Vote Chuck Foreman AMA President Note As approved AMA President campaign space offered nominated whether accepted Nominating Committee listing ballot john Grigg Lockport NY incumbent need vote nearly six years have president want continue next three years office have growing vibrant effective Acad emy under leadership have ex panded 79000 over 112000 mem bers during years President need continue growth Dave Brown once wrote column want lion leading sheep sheep leading lions am lion am positive forward looking thinking leader succumbs pres sures minority interest opposes will majority Jim McNeill has said John Grigg best President AMA has ever should President forever dont agree Jim last bit feel have represented AMA member ship well better AMA Presidents preceded want vote have made mistakes during terms President have learned current situations such insurance crisis time begin education new President has suggested donate mortgage reduction fund dollar vote cast election sure would like able am just working guy like majority cannot afford kind money Sure wish could donation would make nice deduction income taxes Vote future must continue emphasize need acquiring keep ing flying sites singularly important item lets us enjoy sport must fight minimize impact rising insurance costs insurance have no flying sites must plan future reflecting past successes failures AMA must keep AMA member inter ested responsive organization remem bering membership provides power things must support model aviation AMA headquarters elected officers volunteer officers rather average member important scheme things must remain Please vote John Grigg •9 AMA Officers Waiting •To Hear 0 Effective communication two-ways Ostreet AMAs non-paid volunteer offi-O 0 cers doing utmost make AMA@ Ithe kind organization memberse Iwish thoughts con-i Itained pages month buti yours arent apt known unless i writeto AMA vice-president e rict representative 5 5 associate vice-president area 5 Complete communications linkj write 104 Model Aviation National President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL have over 50 years modeling experience cluding Free Flight Control Line Radio Control recent years have concentrated Radio Control have written columns several model magazines over years currently am writing Flying Lowe column RCM Ohio served two terms VP District Ill AMA Council An international modeling perspective has gained through serving team manager technical goodwill exchanges Full-scale flying experience acquired through serving USAF WW II & Korean conflict am retired reserve officer hold commercial single multi-engine pilots license As civilian engineer spent 33 years R & D programs Air Force concentrat ing propulsion advanced systems plan ningand RPV development managed both personnel multi-million dollar projects Currently am semi-retired indepen dent engineering consultant RPVs Position Statement Since view model ing activity enjoyed would like work toward end promoting harmony within fraternity Although have strong interest com petition feel national modeling program must include proper balance sport competition activities feel com petition leads development stim ulus ever better modeling Without com petition would have advances technology Competition also facet modeling enjoyed wish must careful however rec ognize backbone modeling sport Sunday flier Nothing crucial average flierthan having nice place fly Council supported addition flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters AMA insurance program probably key phenomenal growth Academy Today almost club requires AMA membership primarily insur ance coverage program must main tained strengthened must keepaproper perspective atthe national level money man power spent much spend competition activities versus basic mem ber services What can provide basic needs flying sites frequency signments noise abatement etc feel basic needs must have atten tion Noise abatement must addressed general modeling problem seems ridiculous have noise requirement FAI event have apply across board enforced AMA com petition worse lack effec tive program sponsor encourage noise reduction local levelwhere really counts Enforcing noise standards competition will alert rest model ing community its advantages Id appreciate support trust will have opportunity represent President Academy Model Aeronautics Travis McGinnis Arvada Co Life Member Academy Model Aeronautics has enjoyed several years productive growth Well planned positive activities have made AMA largest strongest aviation sporting organization world Travis McGinnis has served years District Vice-President has chaired served important com mittees during period dynamic ex pansion commitment effort time expertise has invaluable key committeesScholarship Headquar ters Review Long Range Planning Financial Advisory Goldberg Vital People Board Nats Steering Executive Director Search Re Districting addition duties handled connection AMA committees Travis has long term member FAI/CIAM Education Information Committee thereby serving United States interests Internation al Committee goal has always improve services AMA membership goal has backed up years experience phases hobby/sport dating back pre-teen years As modeler has engaged categories competition As judge has worked RC Scale Pattern contests locally national ly internationally experiences have given Travis wide appreciation needs both modeler national organization keen exponent youth involvement professional life educator administrator has shown him model aviation young people combine de velop good citizenship qualities Travis knows future development AMA expansion sport depend todays young people efforts provide AMA needs leadership AMA needs person vision can create co operative atmosphere Executive Council members can work plan AMA needs creative policies experiences Travis has gathered during life modeler Executive Council Mem ber qualify him forthechallengeoftheAMA Presidency welcomes rare opportunity serve AMA members President respectfully solicits support vote District Candidate Statements Page 106 John Worth Fairfax VA elect will have write name election ballot will mailed October should Consider following candidacy office President came surprise just did 1962 nominated same position equally surprise get elected 1963 hired executive director 1964 nomination came time unsolicited initial reaction dismiss Others however urged give serious consideration have done after much reflection think its im portant know AMA needs better organized operate democratically response volunteer groups Council Committees Contest Boards etc rather response president executive director committee chairman other single person authority regard bylaws seriously inadequate lot authority available president limits authority well defined AMA should vulnerable personalities individuals think better role top elected officer Chair man Board leading AMA Execu tive Council toward ends elected vice-presidents deem important policy matters dealing much problems resulting actions decisions various individuals meantime unusual person serve both executive director president would case get elected other organizations Na tional Aeronautic Assn Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Experimental Aircraft Assn Nothing bylaws prevents combi nation elected would immediately seek bylaws change establish posi tion Chairman Council high est elected position AMA also abolish position Executive Director favor President under contract AMA thus responsive direction elected Council members changes accomplished someone else would elected Chairman position would seek renewal current contract title President Until bylaws can changed would operate response Councils wishes would exercise eitherof votes pro vided dual role election would initially produce am seeking extra power PresidentI seek diminish general before taking action Pres dent would first seek opinions qualified subject already charged responsibility virtue elected appointed positions would commit AMA decisions purely own might have authority Again didnt seek nomination came lam responding byofferingwhatl think best AMAan organization less subject influence individual except may agreement groups already established serve AMA agree write name ballot Its way can elected Write John Worth November1986 105 Candidates Campaign Statements Vice President District 1 Vice President District 5 Vice President District 9 Don Krafft Duxbury MA incumbent am presently serving District Vice President would like recount some things have done past year half Vice-President plans have future havespentaconsiderableamountof time attending contests club meetings auc tions shows gather information give modelers chance talkto repre sentative plan continue future have tried represent modelers fairly two District meetings held 1985 Nationals other Maine Expo 1986 plan having District meetings District newsletter sent clubs need warrants fairly comprehensive radio bro chure mailed clubs District also planning underway Model Avia tion Day held November 9 1986 have attended Council meetings since being office have abstained voting issues brought before Ex ecutive Council have served Nats Steering Committee am presently chairman redistricting committee have beenamemberoftheAMAforover30 years am life member have contest director pattern contests past five years have served CD other events sincerely ask vote please take few minutes complete ballot mail Thank support Cliff Piper should familiar name Hopefully can once again represent New England modelers continued success AMA Financial responsibility Ju nior participation continued suc cess among goals must put stop Council in-fighting suits countersuits ego trips continue propose accomplish putting some logic back Council also put enjoyment back sport must get Back Basics needyourvoteforthisto beaccomplished During 50 years modeling have helped build AMA helped Nats starting 1964 served VP 14 yearsduring leaner years aware ness continuing problems needs keen have kept abreast current needs problems feel mem bership best served someone talks Yankee can deal applaud present members Council appointees look forward once again working fine people position Safety Engineer/Insurance Loss Control Officer major corporation over six years has made able deal soaring insurance costs safety issues noise other threats job will allow travel throughout New England visit solicit inputs Please vote Cliff Piper District 1 VP Harry M Sheram Oneonia AL have member Academy Model Aero nautics 15 years leader member 10 years member Birmingham Aero Mod elers Association holding various offices 12 years member Bama Flyers Air Show Team 9 years Associate VPAla bama DistrictVfor9 years lam schooled accounting business administration have 17 years experience Field Under writer-Engineer casualty insurance field will retire May 1987 fly remote controlled aircraft am extremely inter ested phases miniature aircraft pledge full support representing Vice President District V Academy Model Aeronautics welcome confidence vote Lee Webster Manchester TN incumbent have active model airplane hobby AMA activities since high school active Pal Aero clubs As charter member Coffee Airfoiler club wife Molly have CDed FF RC contests past 27 years Scale Contest Board 8 years have continuing inter est Free Flight current interests lie Radio Control activities especially Gli der Old-Timer Scale AMA service organization over 11000 members District S among largest United States group size means lot work Being retired engineering manager have time work talent organize efficiently carry out duties office As yourelected Vice President will represent regular special Council meeting will travel district often can visiting various clubs organizations activi ties current Associate VPs Contest Board Members excellent team intend keep functioning AMA has services designed help local level intent make services readily available district will use ModelAviation Maga zine inform activities newsletter will also used provide formation communication District Clubs Officials no substitute communication GET WITH IT part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member RT Dick Crowley Aurora CO AMA Leader Member494 am presently past five years Associate VP sprawling district have able repre sent district functions club meetings competitive events rep resent district Executive Council meetings As lifelong modeler aspects sport am presently very active in door power free flight soaring teach school program modeling have de veloped 10-part flight proficiency program power fliers newcomers pattern works greatlet know inter ested served almost four years total President National Soaring Society special interest group soaring AMA magazine editor am presently active Secretary/Treasurer elected VP items will work priorities 1 Flying site de velopmentand create methods better educate everyone keep sites 2 Assist groups forming new sanctioned clubs 3 Work closer young people develop next years fliers 4 As contest director am sympathetic needs competitorand rules pro cedures need revamping 5 mainly serve positive voice AMA want work flying needs District Vice President can work together accomplish goals Please give yourvote three years positive progressThanks Good Flying Travis McGinnis Arvada CO incumbent Life Member AMA Members have sup ported Travis District VP since 1980 support indicates appreciation efforts made represent members district Background CD Coordinator Assoc VP VP qualify him district leader ship spends countless hours serving needs District 9 enjoys outcomes work participates Council meetings viewing overall AMA needs patient consideration votes sensible poli cies serve membership believes future modeling depends officers listening input members clubs exposure operations needs AMA Hq has given him understanding Hq needs Visits have provided him insight needed create policies neces sary gain optimum effort Hq staff permit give best level service members Past commitment willingness serve again speak interest Travis has AMAs future support soli cited Travis can continue serve District 9 Notice Travis name also appears ballot AMA President aware may vote him both posi tions vote way will assure will continue work behalf AMA Council 106 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nancy Mitchell Editor Sacrat Newsletter California Southern Ala meda Co RC writes Enclosed snap daughter Jennifer has leg braces shoes attached peddles tricycle can pull around loves Modelingmeansagreatdealtoourfamily Jennifer can born defective over come handicap grow up happily cant grown men running AMA settle differences lie happily gether below Jennifer standing herself almost 4 Michael Graham Syracuse Thun derbirds Aero Radio Society New York writes took poll flying field asking favors permanent Nats site favor5 opposed2 answers qualified Everyone mentioned paying off mortgage first either centrally located two cites coast modelers Thank Michael won FAI Power FF 1986 Nats picture below gentleman middle Mr Bob Sifleet Americas top Free Flighters left AMA President John Grigghand ing him free K&B Cox Olympic 15 engine winning event Mc Neill Cup Perpetual event perJames Barnes treasurer Hill County RC Austin TX mailed $10 own money last apply mort gage writes toy airplane spirits us year 86 Air-Show planned provide AMA 1/2 profits its building mortgage expected realize least $200 profit rained out lost $3395 means owe us $1698 kidding try make profits spectators contestants Maybe next year spirits will us Thanks anyway James.. James Barnes sent secret picture show 1/4 scale planes driven/flown Austin TX simply place airplane position off fly car dont know such technique would work Alabama its worth try Past Presidents Recommend Change Presidential Elections following message received Council Past AMA Presidents unanimous opinion Past Presidents AMA extremely long tenure single individual elected part-time President Academy results less ef fective leadership slower progress would occur new individual crea tive ideas drive elected three years some instances gifted dedicated President may well two 3-year terms surely after 6 years its time new blood stream organization An incumbent after two terms likely develop divisiveness dic tatorial attitudes just plain enjoyment niceties office putting kind work could come new enthusiastic President Accordingly recommend Council Bylaws Academy changed read term office President will three years maximum number consecutive terms individual will two total six years same individual could again nomi nated elected after lapse term Irwin OhlssonAMA No 4 Frank BusheyAMA No 8 Keith Storey AMA No 9 Claude McColloughAMA No 10 Walt GoodAMA No 11 Pete SotichAMA No 12 John WorthAMA No 13 Maynard HillAMA No 14 Cliff WeirickAMA No 16 John PattonAMA No 17 John ClemensAMA No 18 Earl WittAMA No 19 Flying SitesConf pg 100 ably seated together final speaker should present summary documentation packages Plan plan plan job well will pleasantlysurprised much better can job pre paration November 1986 107 Meet two Americas best Contest Directors really left Lee Webster Manchester TN Lee has CDing Free Flight contests 25 know Molly helps him time its husband wife team husband wife team hard beat What misses other catches gentleman middle Tommy McLaughlan Pensacola FL US Navy helicopterfield photo Tommy telling somebodywhatto whereto go As usual has justcompleted 28th consecutive year CDing Fiesta Five Flags meet Free Flighters come over Eastern US attend affair Navy trusts Tommy orthey wouldnt let him use active field close down fortwo days gentleman right unidentified sees contacts mel will gladlyintroduceyou him Lee bythe way isyour newAMA DistrictV Vice President way chewing blade grass doesnt look too worried about son right Sandy Frank CDed affair Grateful acknowledgements Johnny Brodbeck Sr Bill Bev Wisniewski providing delivering prize engine Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Politics Nats.. funny thing happened just before leav ing Nats got nominated AMA Presidency initial reaction laugh off idea dismiss friends co-workers said should think seriously about So did some interesting possibilities came mind Wouldnt nice thought would no differences opinion tween president executive direc tor two positions would entirely compatible going same direc tionAMA could have single instead dual leadership AMA could save $1 5000 over three-year presi dential term based recent history actual expenses position everyone agreed Some feared person hold both positions simultaneoulsyone paid unpaid would conflict interest putting too much power hands person argued otherwise noting intent subordinate position presidency Executive Council AMAs board directors just now true executive director position will ing give up both votes positions avoid semblance powerseeking told elected presidency position executive director would terminated general became obvious concept person serving both positions acceptable some people though normal situation other major aviation organizations such National Aeronautic Association NAA Aircraft Owners Pilots Association Ac PA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA also prestigiousAmerican Society Association Executives ASAE Regardless situation made moot AMA Nominating Committee decided others should ballot coming election Ap parently five committee willing give concept try outnumbered So intriguing idea lasted would have interesting see voting membership large would have willing support Food thought eight de clared candidates AMAs top elected position dropped out seven considered officially ballot before narrowing down three required AMA bylaws least six candidates current former executive council members willing seek change rather go status quo lots com petition compared former years subject got lot attention Nats lot distortions what about record viewpoint lfyouwantto knowmoreaskyourdistrict VP about ithe nominating committee Dale Root Northern Californias Radio Control pioneer Dale Root lost long fight cancer June 14 1986 Dale began fifty-year modeling career Illinois during late 1930s moved California 1941 opened Hobby Hut Oakland 1946 Roots Hobby Hut became San Fran cisco BayArea supply information cen ter U-Control Railroaders Free Flight RC Back SOs installed Aerotrol single channel Comet Clip per proceeded astonish flying buddies successful Radio Con trolled flights ignited areas RC boom followed 1950 Dale others founded East Bay Radio Controllers grew ra pidly become third largest RC Club country Dale innovative designed Little Freq 1953 shoulder-wing air plane using single channel operate rudder elevator throttle system called Mickey Mouse As cender another extremely successful de sign kitted Dale 1957 flown extensively throughout country Low Ender Rootang series followed along pneumatic retracts flaps spoil ers smoke systems dive brakes etclong before others considered feasible Dales 3-channel Babcock radio trim mable elevator made him first spins outside loops early As cender series pioneering other efforts led nomination AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Dale now among legends model ing history earned wings SnyopsisAMA Annual Open Meeting July 30 1986 Lake Charles LA President John Grigg called meeting order 8 pm J Worth D Krafft H Crispin J Clemens P Waters D Brown T McGinnis 43 regular AMA members present introduced Executive Council members recounted various events past year including 1985 Nats RC Pylon World Championships Chicopee MA also noted problems obtaining insurance coverage describ ed firstAMA flying site seminarthis year District 10 Grigg emphasized need greater efforts concerning getting keeping flying sites increasing self-insurance necessary trend support flying site efforts current Si 50000 fund supplemented $239000 additional cost insurance provide $850000 umbrella coverage above self-insured fund possibility higher cost coverage club activities noted Executive Director due non-flying risk factors District 8 VP Clemens welcomed tendees AMA District Host Nationals advised Nats manage ment contracted 1500 pounds ice support field activities also noted misconceptions misunderstandings concerning RC frequencies advised AMA Frequency Committee meeting Nats handle problems District 7 VP Waters talked about con fusion concerning AMAs interest secur ing permanent flying site advised interest toward site aviation interests just models goal being find site might always available should other Nats and/or World Championship locations available District 9 VP McGinnis praised efforts Les Mary Hard puttingout daily Nats News noted News asking feedback help Nats Steer ing Committee future planning District 4 VP Crispin also Chairman AMAs Sound Committee described what has doing Nats gather sound noise data educate contestants concerning typical noise situations various events District 1 VP Krafft noted committees current efforts investigating changes AMAs district boundaries no conclu sions yet Bob lsaacs District 8 spoke about Free Flight problems discussion pro con concerning trophy policy Costs noted sponsors covering less half cost Lack Indoor entries discussed noting related changed schedules Bob Hatschek re sponded subject noting general decline Indoor interest Tony Becker former Nats Indoor CD noted negative attitude aimed hierarchy regard en couraging youngsters yet praised AMAs delta dart effort Niagara Falls National Indoor contest Problems obtaining Indoor site year noted resulting late switch Civic Center site pre ferred site available Model Aviation magazine discussion ficer column length vs other types ma terials discussed noting adding officer text did really hurt other material content Continued page 117 108 Model Aviation Nats officials year got participate 50th Anniversary Fun-Fly Lake Charles LA Shown L-R Ed Warren Dallas helping John Worth prepare Bill Win ters original eiectrlc-powered Le Crate modei plans pubilehed July 84 Model Aviation model flown ten times achieving flights 9 minutes 2 15 min utes 2 22 minutes 1 Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island eirt DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Cheodler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townoend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SO Essex JcO VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High SO PlymouOh NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstono Mills MA 02848 GLASTONBUR Y MODELERS Glastonbury Aero Modelers Club chartered anAMA club 1973 basis club however goes back late 1960s An all-modeling group formed students town recreation depart ments model building classes Two instruc tors taught Saturday morning classes George Armstead Don Lenif After Don moved Michigan George continued classes found flying sessions re quired additional help Local modelers formed group called Gas tonbury Modelers comprised Free Flighters Control Line fliers Rocket fliers 1973 Free Flight group became Gastonbury Aero Modelers about 130 members present club has two three indoor meets per year plus two outdoor Rubber meets per year model club logo 1/16 Square beginners design Don Lenif used building classes club officers President Ed Novak Vice President Bob Davis Secretary/Treas urer Gil Belanger Newsletter Editor Mark Fineman Chairman Board George Armstead Distinguished Service Award George Armstead started modeling 1940s paid supplies selling magazines newspapers taught modeling recreation building classes helped form Gastonbury Modelers 1970 George has secured several flying sites Gastonbury area use modelers also secured permission use Westover AFB model use 1975 Since several contests per year held Westover along Nats 1983 1985 SAM Champion ships 1982 1986 above very brief summary Much could mentioned about modeling career also activities community award presented SAM Awards Banquet Sunday July 6 1986 Society Antique Modelers Champion ships Westover AFB setting 20th SAM Champs held July 3 4 5 6 30 Free Flight events directed Jack Whittles 11 RC-assisted events directed Joe Beshar George Armstead contest manager 168 contestants can see four busy days flying addition flying fabulous bean feed Thursday evening Friday evening SAM business meeting Saturday Model Engine Collectors Association col lecto Sunday night victory banquet attended four days kept quite busy can imagine busy contestants large thank people worked hard make Champs such large success Thanks HQ Staff June 6 1986 entire staff participated large cleanup operation headquarters building museum contents During three years building has operation con siderable dust has accumulated items has aggravated continuing construction projects strictly volunteer effort done quickly efficiently happily Again Thank EC MeetingCont pg 102 equitable working concept except District 10 has very large membership population behalf majority Committee therefore recommended surveying response following Consideration being given dividing District X two districts follows Divide California two equal parts according population district would consist Northern California Utah Nevada Hawaii Guam other district would Southern California Arizona would done attempt make district nearly equal number members vote question information purposes final action would made Executive Council original motion passed 7 1 24 6 7 9 11 6 against EVP ED 3 5 10 NAAContinued page 110 November 1986 109 Modelers England participated 20th SAM Champs George Doris Armstead iistinguisnea Service Award obtaining use Westover AFB Modelers use Dick snerman L Stan Colson some trophies awarded SAM Champs trophies awaroca psabout 150 Josh Marsh model Long Cabin powered Saito 40 youngest RC flier SAM Champs Beginner Delta Dart launching February 21 9B6 Adult entry feels help beginner build Delta Dart Program sponsored Glastonbury Aero Modeler Photo Tony Faranda Relaxed flierJohn Pond California fly ing Playboy Senior SAM Champs New Jersey 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 Boa 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 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 Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts assured 86 Nats have just re turned reflected results long careful planning has become traditional Nats itself Due magazine lead time efforts com ply current limitations upon length VP reports shall leave professional writers and/or holders high office opportunity filling complete reportorial excursions accorded rank Ditto regarding prestigious rites marking 50th Birthday AMA what done about Lake Charles suggest take opportunity pause reflect upon what wonderful organization have built over years modelers after Builders AMA represents thoroughly-sound struc ture may proud occasion look up ahead put rough air has bit well behind us Let us look ahead wish everyone CAVU Balancing Scales feeling should now consider advisability creating new exclusive event within competition framework pertaining ducted-fan RC Scale model aircraft wish emphasize own idea rather has touted either type Flying-Scale contestant So blame consequences. strikes general way greater opportunities traditional type propeller-driven model earn static points available DF fliers other hand flight capabilities ducted fan machines nature ultra-impressive hence well-endowed inherent ability accumulate signs total acceptance observe such performance interesting note discussions have upon subject both types flier agreed suggested development after having first hesitated briefly evaluate its worthiness feel about idea Welcome Words Top White House Yes Washington DC received word own District 2 club Richmond Model Flying Club Inc like AMA celebrating its 50th Anniver sary year President Reagan congratu lated group warm letter proud reproduce follows am pleased congratulate mem bers Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island mark 50th anni versary sport flying model airplanes popular fascinating expression Americas age old love affair flight club helped pioneer exciting hobby today members helping new comers discover its challenges rewards Thats kind neighborliness makes community much just place live work send best wishes clear skies smooth landings years ahead God bless letter dated May 19 1986 Two months earlier club also honored through issuance joint resolution New York State Senate State Assembly joint session pleased reproduce extent space allotted us editor State New York Legislative Resolution Senate No 484Assembly No 430 Senator Marchi Mr Straniere COMMEMORATING Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York upon occasion its Golden Anniversary WHEREAS nineteen hundred eightysix Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York oldest con tinuously operating model airplane organi zation New York State will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversaiy WHEREAS Through its enterprising dedicated membership Richmond Model Flying Club has advanced model aviation Staten Island WHEREAS Club established nineteen hundred thirty-six limited membership present boasts morethan hundred members including pilots model craftsmen WHEREAS Club fully sanctioned member Academy Model Aero nautics national governing body model airplaning United States WHEREAS Club touts unblemished safety record utilizing National Park Service property uses Gateway National Recreation Area Great Kills Park providing community opportunity observe become part sport model aviation WHEREAS Club members must possess current Adacemy Model Aeronautics Flying license insurance policy Gate way Pilot Pass validated indicate safe competent flying skills now therefore RESOLVED Legislative Body pause its deliberations commemorate Golden Anniversary Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York further RESOLVED copy Resolu tion suitably engrossed transmitted Richmond Model Flying Club ADOPTED IN SENATE ON order theMarch 41986 Senate Thats Spirit Whether indulge consumption spirits booze etc certainly own business imbibe thereafter fly model aircraft becomes AMA aspect everybodys business thus pleased find set forth Suplemental Instructions regarding 1986 Nats following polite yet tough warning Alco holic beverages permitted consumed visibly present flight line pit areas Failure comply may result loss insurance coverage disqualification expulsion No wants kill-joy prohibitionist area liquid refresh ment time place everything George M Myers Books could written about gentleman dedicated Dis trict 2 frequency coordinator occurs shall require much space currently available us moment however must tell have received reports readiness lend talents area RC have sought aid latest tribute Georges capabilities eager ness serve fellowAMAers has come form warm letter have today received Ruth Taylor secretary NJ Pine Barons RC Club Medford NJ expressing thanks AMA Georges having solved certain frequency problems flying site through use frequency monitor letter Ruth has tens share credit excellence newsletter fellow-members Leo Timmermeyer Lee Kitchens Luke Kociuba Barry Wilhite Franklin Wanamaker last certainly least husbandMike Taylor So Melt Mortgage hope meeting success important undertaking fives rolling neighborhood some compliment Joe Beshar District 2 course fine efforts pursuit goals Gear Up Locked EC MeetingCont pg 109 Committee member Peltz District 10 gave minority report stating total dis agreement Chairmans recommenda tion expressed Committee whole discussed aspects possible remedies redistricting issue motion reconsider question approved 9 2356710 EVP NM 4 against ED 14 11 Opposition expressed presenting referendum officers ballot Thus modification motion offered approved question pre sented Leader Members District X 8 2 356910 ED NM 5 against 1 4 7 11 EVP original motion amended passed 10 124 56910 ED EVP NM 3 against 3 7 11 V Committee Appointments Because Grigg asked guidance question whether prerogative President fill vacancies Councilformed committees approved unan imously Council-named com mittees exist Council shall replace vacancies VI Motion/Previous Meeting Moved May86 Council meeting discussed voted upon following lieu free membership contest directors shall receive $10 voucher per day per meet uptotwo days maximum three per year upon HQs receipt contest report NATS world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four Continued page 111 110 Model Aviation Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Olvely 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heitrnan SR i06 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15663 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 think its hot District III during July August should have Nats Lake Charles Its nor mally hot down year hotter normal news reports hottest two week period Lake Charles since 1 948 number District Ill members made trip Nats went no problems can called typical attendance somewhat dis appointing year spite being official 50th Anniversary birthday celebration fact did bring large number notables came primarily 50th anniversary banquet Friday night second Saturday Sunday dedicated 50th Anni versary fun fly good time As Nats wasnt its problems Safety both real perceived subject came up occasionally am going push Safety Directorat future Nats safety problems year real big instances matter opinion voice raised subject safety deserves heard carefully considered Examples brought atten tion FF airplanes landing CL area FF airplanes landing RC area RC airplanes overflying CL area during fun fly Saturday RC airplanes Pattern overflying RC site entrance road general lack emergency equipment such first-aid kits fire extinguishers site some items rela tively mild nature endanger pri marily models equipment some problems serious en danger participants spectators Some problems quick easy fix others involve changes field layout rules conduct participants nearly could avoided least minimized someone concerned solely safety involved site selection process go opera tion contest Come think isnt bad idea contest use Another concern have regarding Nats low participation consider have 110000 plus mem bers its pitiful about 1000 take part Nationals ironic part number has going slowly down ward membership has spiraling upward Over years Nats has slowly dying have simply stood watched happen dying Well thats obviously matter opinion certainly subject different points view think can said compared good old days Navy Nats number significant changes have taken place old days work hangar usually contained Nats HQandthe hobbyshopaswellasrowupon row work tables center activity during Nats During day activity centered flying field people wandering out hangars small repairs major rebuilds just see what going evenings ever work hangars sprang life models everywhere being repaired built mostly discussed bull session going everywhere couldnt find topic being discussed didnt have anything aeromod eling sessions lasted wee hours next morning would commonly see someone catching nap under bench glue dried repair job Remember Ambroid king fast came days hobby shop always open AMA HQ could almost always get answer questions fact tried very hard would get several Contrast todays Nats no work hangar AMAs HQ open 8-5 similar hours hobby shop building shut up alarm system turned at6l Inthe meantime due proliferation events competition starts 700 am ends 800 pm competitor supposed deal AMA just visit Hobby shop does all-important socializing take place Nats prosper need think about create atmosphere exchange ideas techniques important part gathering encouragement reasonably large factor planning event Otherwise fear NATS doomed become large local contest almost events being flown sites ill-suited particular event being flown Anotherfactorinthe shrinkingof Nats competition competition mod els competition special terest groups organize events na tional interest people participate particular facet hobby/sport Examples like US Free Flight Champion ships SAM Champs NMPRA Champs IMAA Fly Byrons Fly etc well-run events sites ideal forthat particu lar event AMA Nationals once act town now has competition specialty groups People can spend limited time money attend events now being given choice times choice specialty event What can about Well first problems can solved applying some thought emphasis during planning operation future Nats second problem however difficult solve fact dont know solve Some have suggested split up Nats provide ideal sites event would make first problem acute concept National convention along Na tional championships seemed out year emphasis 50th Anni versary party convention Will Nats survive hope right now future doesnt look great Nats got spend some time Eva Biddle AVP talked about having Eastern District meeting winter Sounds like great ideato could help effort please contact Eva can set up Saying Month secret suc cess conversation able disagree being disagreeable EC MeetingCont pg 110 days vouchers non-transferable terms effective 1987 seconder withdrew second no other second obtained therefore motion acted upon VIII All-Season Flier Patch Because Council members have come overwhelmed patch requests approved unanimously fu ture All-Season Flier patches shall ob tained clubs AMA Headquarters VIII Officer Columns following approved 12 1 against X thatthe following adopted aStanding Rule toArticle XIII Bylaws Section 2 Whenever sole discretion Executive Director article fea ture report other writing submitted publication official publication AMA deemed constitute whole parta personal attackonanyAMAofficerOr member Executive Director shall have authority temporarily defer publica tion such article feature report other writing refer matter Execu tive Council determination whether publication should occur Publica tion shall occur upon affirmative majority vote Executive Committee Any officer author orthe target article feature report other writ ing submitted publication issue shall entitled participate delibera tions vote whether publication should occur vote may taken mail Council meeting quorum present IX Cap F3B Controversy Approved unanimously October 1986 Modef Aviation magazine last Council member statements subject 1984 F3B Team Selection accepted August Council meet ing last subject considered further X AMA-FAI Bylaws Proposal following bylaw amendment re ferred Bylaws Committee review will come again before assembly later meeting replace Section 3 Article XII Except provided Section 4 AMAs participation international aero modeling activity including AMA FAI Team Selection competition shall under supervision AMA President appointed delegates super vision shall include FAI matters general leadership AMA delegations FAI-CIAM meetings AMA-FAI teams review co ordination AMA-FAI Team Selection Committee operations shall over rule actions committees unless actions accordance AMA Executive Council-approved policies unless overruling action approved bya majority Executive Council members polled regard action Continued page 112 November1986 111 Oslaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robed E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclsaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Home 1-rom Nationals always enjoy Nationalsmeeting friends old new Lake Charles Nationals down Considerably numbers contestants still good weather terrible did rain except Friday during set up Sunday things winding down wind did blow especially hard What wrong weather Although official local tem peratures between 95 98 degrees true readings out expanse concrete something else tem peratures reached high 12 2 very humid did slow things down District IV represented activities have names would like mention some dedi cated individuals Anyone out Free Flight area sure see Tex Hartmangruber Free Flight activity Tex will working helping Seen among con testants Worlds Oldest Modeler Reid H ull Hampton VA flying just about everything Frederick BlomTimonium MD several events Thomas loerger Columbia MD took first Open A-i Towline son Roderick doing same Junior family affair Flying Wakefield Edward Hopper Baltimore MD am sure others know Control Line always big event lasting first day until last some probably never seems end family always hanging Fosters Advance NC Wayne Gale Karyn lot work Wayne Karyn well known circle Karyn took first Senior /2 Speed among other awards Karyn also starts school North Carolina State fall SIC scholarship Bob Dalton Clemmons NC could seen Slow Combat circle Wayne two work together Control Line Also seen Nats former District lVflierfrom North ern Virginia Larry Driskillnow stationed Beale AFB CA Dick Houser down Aerobatics Others Chuck Wood Rockville MD took second Sportsman Pattern David Mertz Potomac MD took fifteenthnot bad just getting Pattern no entrants District IV among 32 flew FAI Pattern look 56 flew Sportsman 67 entered 32 FAIyou get picture awful lot competition other classes Sixteen flew Advanced Pattern total eight Masternone District IV Tyler Stewart Riverdale MD placed eleventh sixteen entered Expert Pattern large entry Patterndown considerably past year interesting note trend towards top class flying FAI Pattern relatively few doing Master Pattern Among Soaring enthusiasts Hol ley Britt Doug Holland North Carolina city Raleigh probably other District IV entries Soaring failed get names Soaring big event over two hundred entries aspect sport continues grow Helicopter about fifty entrants two scale None excellent fliers District IV attended event Pylon racing except Q-500 has much activity area Dave Pearce Michael Langlois Greensboro NC exceptions among 35 en trants Formula Pylon Michael managed garner eighth out field Man hot out h Photo shows Dave retrieving racer Among others deserve mention Robert Rainey Newport News VA hard work various sites week forgotten Headquarters Staff coordinate whole thing take care of paper work get abuse people unhappy about something goes wrong Ill catch names left out Among highlights years Nats Fiftieth Anniversary celebration held Friday evening ban quet Saturday Sunday organizations can have seven former current presidents head table did will remember some themJohn Worth Dr Walt Good John Patton Maynard Hill John Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg few older members AMA found Contraband Room Friday evening you will never realize much missed history Academy high lights event Walt Good flying replica Cuff Any have seen film Pioneers will remember Walt flew Free Flight model 1936 Nats Radio Controlled model 1937 Nats What progress has made model aeronautics since time Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor demonstrated concept fortryingto get entry-level people RC flying other RC activities Control Line flying RCor other way around Anyway Bobs airplane can flown glow engine has new K&B 20 electric Thats starters can flown tricycle landing gear talidragger alterations take just moments make airplane can flown con ventional three-channel Radio Control air craft Control Line aircraft No definitely noft few simple changes plane can flown tether ed RC What tethered RC Well get post some sort will permit single steel cable swivel about center circle case central post made Frank Anderson MAAC Canada attaching aircraft assembly offsetting locking rudder can fly aircraft fashion very much like Control Line except outside circle controlling radio great way teach take off landings potential RC flier simple change can use either glow ignition electric power advantage can small space overflying annoying neighbors Watch Thingamabob An interesting sight took place Free Flight scale area newcomer rubberpowered Free Flight Scale flying very first model ever built category accomplished aero modeler well known other fields enthusiasm joy exhib ited individual flew Grum man Guardian first contest some thing see third try model went out sight after about thirtysix minutes effect boundless flight turned out got flier first event shows always something else us try might garner some success flier certainly has no lack honors especially Radio Con trol Scale model design drawings full-scale aircraft really needed see Dave Platt take first-ever Free Flight Scale competition flight know what modeline can really mean National Geographic Society back doing feature Nats year making movie Photo number two has crew out RC Pattern site EC MeetingCont pg 111 XI Conference Call Voting Because question whether telephone conference should treated regular meeting specifically answer ed rules approved telephone conference considered normal Council meeting same basic majority voting requirement proxy voting allowed 12 1 against 11 XII Legal Counsel Advice Executive Director noted liability other considerations doubt following lawyers recommenda tions can expensive counterpro ductive remedy situation Worth proposed approval policy whereby Continued page 113 11 2 Model Aviation Alabama ida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Los Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phose Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 286 Amory MS 35821 Richard Jackson 2115 Thornlse N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thocker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnis FIelds P0 Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-251 Im insurance Now thats familiar AMA members stated position sure liability insurance good enough reason belonging AMA todays world hard see need high level liability insurance espe cially engaged sport guiding sometimes just watching 5-to 20-lb model speeds above 100 mph enough momentum inflict severe injury death shouldnt average Sunday flier belong AMA other reasons Arent benefits make AMA attractive sport flier well serious contest competitor answer emphatic Yes Lets explore some intangible benefits order fly RC airplane successfully must have govern ment FCC set aside frequencies used others airplanes may safely flown AMA instrumental accomplishing task though complicated sometimes costly under taking reason AMA able get FCCs attention represents very large group people US have need frequency assignment Without representation Sunday flier may find RC model flying would banned urban areas since no safe frequency would available him Probably no equipment would available either since what manufacturer would risk capital designing equipment ques tionable market existed might have limited production run because changing equipment regulations So extra benefit No1 FrequencyAssignment Sport Flier Next about flying sites Some us have gotten used flying old field though always always will whats big deal Well believe everyone thrilled find someone wishes use farm city dump park etc place fly noisy dangerous him model airplane flying site problem becoming major competition land use gets keener hears lost flying sites park bans against model flying proposed municipality state banning model aircraft flying national organiza tion clout members heard needed help local club organizations convince people control land responsible safety minded sportsmen citizens have rights need thing Sunday flier isnt associated local club cases benefiting flying site arrangements some local club has gen erated least asked support club Sunday flier has aversion being asked help field maintenance doesnt want belong club least should obtain AMA membership liability insurance reasons expected fly according AMA safety rules respect follow rules laid down organization man ages flying site Benefit No 2 isA Place Fly Now lots us model fliers tend loners ourthingwithout much interaction general public public doesnt know much about model airplaning general Sunday flier have chance fly creation shaping publics opinion worth sport paramount impor tance Again benefit gained strong AMA organization Again function largely accomplished local clubs However AMA can does provide much information train ing needed ensure good local showing AMA Benefit No 3 Public Support Sport Sunday flier benefits another subtle way stable well- supported sport large recognized following provides market attract entrepreneurs expect able make money provid ing equipment supplies group means better cheaper radios bet ter economical engines advanced kit designs wide variety supporting material such covering material fuels hookup hardware etc means Sunday flier has reaped major benefit improves increases hobby enjoyment AMA provides evidence market through its large membership its magazine its contest schedules both national international AMA Benefit No 4 Advanced Equipment Development Howaboutthe Sundayflierwhowouldnt caught dead flying RC gadgets Free Flighter Control Line flier Peanut Scale man Indoor flier Well above still applies Look new materials available builderscovering materials glues carbon fibers plastics mention few Most items wouldnt have come about market market wouldnt exist withouta strong recognized modeling body Again large organization like AMA helps make market visible Flying sites needed just much types models RC flying fact problem often harder solve case Free Flight advocate Convincing school ficials should allow use gym fly microfilm models Peanut Scale far being automatic Indoor flier will tell Again AMA can does help tune organi zation way get tune through AMA membership Benefit No 5Exposure Facets Hobby Its harder define intangible benefits beginner sunday flier accrue association other model builders However Ill try Ive no ticed enjoyment hobby increases immensely have flying buddy fact have no go flying interest falls off drastically Perhaps everyone has characteristic Ive observed trait modelers over past 50 years believe its pretty universal thing Its just nice show off glide ratioofyournewsailplanetosomeone can appreciate what have accom plished Without people aspect modeling believe hobby would soon lose interest attention fact thats biggest problem beginner programs addition exposure technical side model airplanes beginner needs support friendship established model builders AMA pro vides framework happen doesnt happen automatically peo ple AMA make happen Benefit No 6 Fellowship kindred souls So question does AMA reach Sunday flier beginner loner out trying understand problem has encountered AMA grow remain successful organization ques tion must addressed continuously people growth hobby emanates way accom plish through improved communi cation service local model clubs AMA has come long way developing such services such help needed AMA needs input grass roots explore options available need voice individual model builder keep AMA track Only members can provide upward com munication AMA however must keep channel open ready receive Since suming District S VP duties have used office accomplish end However feel channel far full So fellows lets hear about Heres good way start process following Beam newsletter Eglin Aero Modelers Proposal has proposed rental training technique added current club training procedures follows 1 students desiring may receive training flight fee determined based cost equipment plus operating costs 2 club would purchase aircraft engine radio etc 32 new aircraft pur chased club volunteers would construct 4 flight instructors would furnish training possibly store training air craft use great idea other clubs thinking along similar lines AMA $5/30-day membership should help process along Look See next month EC MeetingCont pg 112 legal counsel advice followed unless agreed byamajorityof Council members After discussion Worth agreed reword proposal reintroduction future meeting XIII Ballot Counting Procedure Waters introduced concept switching plurality voting procedures cur rently employed election ballots preferential voting No action attempted time since topic requires further study will taken up again later meeting XIV Awards motions awards duly moved Continued page 114 November1986 113 Illinois ana ucky 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 Florissent MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snasley P0 Boy 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61376 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 District 6 election last year However can vote Presidential election year may prove quite election Please consideryourvote very carefully dont fooled flowery promises Choose wisely because officers term three years will go virtues Prez candidates column will let judge want give call discuss candidates will give opinions rate use right vote Now lets get back fun really hate politics column anyway July 6 found Bedford IN Its home base Ken Kern AVP Bedford boys put fun fly using some new rules Ken set up turned out very nice contest though crowd up Kens expectations barrel laughs wish taken model way Hoosier Hills field small plotin middle ofapasturewayout country Now thats kind field fly out makes feel right t home go place like Now nme Hoosier Hill RC club realize have events coming up might want attend Im partial tothe smallerevents because big events draw big names dont need likes publicity Seriously small groups feel AMA officer just too busy big affairs go smaller events true want attend can Keep mind make request someone else may have beaten punch attended other excellent Free Flight meet sponsored Lexington Model Airplane Club Lex ington KY month met some pretty nice people including Uncle Carl Fries NFFS No2 cohorts came St Louis area check out Bill Barrs bash hope good time did course usual bunch saw lot familiar faces checked Bill said thirtyseven contestants time says Free Flight dead noticed average age creeping up wont say much cause Im getting too attended MidAmerica Soaring contest sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society month first ever attended inter esting see try ten-minute task five minute air air did get better later day tasks successfully flown some got see winches work impressed high can get see feathers can ruffled winches high tech gadgetry such thermal sniffers Ill just stick little two-channel jobby 049 front gets up just fine Ill look thermals good oldfashioned eyes Sorry about engine fellows really dont think thermal sniffer purist either have nervous fingers flying powered aircraft might give soaring try Heck some people arent cut out fly fast whiz-bangs some us fly have seen guys gofrom powertosoaringand find themselves Yes plenty competi tion you want Its just little slower paced didnt get out district much wanted month little bit trouble full-size airplane kept closer home flew itto Nats guess Ill out aboutagain bythe time get Now have received some goodies rest district way info has scarce Surely dont want hear travels time Send info pictures Wayne Knaust St Louis MO wrote tell about air show McDonnell Douglas RC MAC sponsored help Civil Air Patrol Guys Spirits St Louis St Peters RC Club J & Hobby Show Team also came able make about six hundred dol lars CAP Now thats good public service community may forget way Wayne says hot dogger J & J team did rolling circles about ten feet off deck Theres show-off crowd think thats have show teams bet Support need Dave Miller Rock Valley RC Flyers sent picture below let know club weekend campout pla gued rain did stop terrifictime got few flights between raindrops think oreat idea Maybe some clubs t want try vdIietyOld-Timer5NieetwasJunezat Lawrenceville cookout Saturday night get things ready Sunday action Representatives showed up nine states Some showed up California Florida Sounds great 114 Model AviationEnough now.. EC Meeting Coot pg 113 seconded unanimously carried Fellowship Award Award Excellence Distinguished Service Award Names published following presentation Meeting adjourned 540 pm SynopsisFrequency Committee Meeting Nats AMA Frequency Committee met during Nate consider several items follow ing actions taken 1 A revision frequency flag system received final approval take effect January 1 1988 Earlier use okay ever January1988 coincides time FCC regulation must discon tinue use original seven 72 MHz frequencies new system designed alleviate confusion multi-colorfiags used since 1983the new system will rely channel number color streamer desig nate RC band Manufacturers will have year place new system market RCers will have another six months place transmitters 2 The AMA frequency calibration program found about one-third systems field outside FCC-permitted toler ances frequency modulation sidebands Most older sets therefore AM form modulation permitted until 1983 Older sets out tolerance interfere other new radio designs try use upcoming 20 KHz separa tions Committee took action accelerate introduction new standards planned 1991 three years January 1 1988 lower half 72 MHz band will permit continued operation older systems must moved old seven frequencies upper end band addition older broadband trans mitters will need converted channels active below Channel 38 new broadband channels above Chan nel 38 1991 channels just low Channel 38 will need have equip ment satisfies guidelines set 1991 3 The Committee reviewed approved first-ever set voluntary guidelines de sign manufacture operation RC equipment US parts have real effect first Channel 38 below January 1988 channels 1991 Transmitters must have occupied spectrum ie modulation sidebands re duced olderAM system sidebands can done new RF modules factory modification avail able replacement Frequency stability must improved allowable 3500 Hz error 500 Hz Receiver performance must im proved primarily tolerate pre sence broad-spectrum transmit ters still use handle third order products reject image frequen cies 4 Almost manufacturers report favorably impending availability equipment Continued page 115 Iowa 0 Michigan 5 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gleowood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tangiewoad Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roalyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Frequency Coordinetor Bob Stsmm Box 357 Minoqus Wi 54548 have just finished reading months delivery newsletters after returning Nats Lake Charles whole family working time liked wife Rita daughter Cathy assisted Pattern Scale computations RePete six days Pylon judging really gruelling since over 100 degrees shade consumed lots ice water would like meet comedian thought up highway signs read Ice bridge must kidding fish swim slowly met several Seveners events Terry Edmonds rolled spectrum-analyzing Soaring field Adamisins en camped Stunt circles Gary Arnold combatting Combat circieburners Free-Flight area Rich Melody Doig Les Hard put out daily news Pylon Art Arro Ken Hulik Wayne Karen yeager doing best Didnt see Cliff Tacie Ron Sears until trying cool off warm motel pool never made see much flying being pinned Pylon birthday party went much better expected event seemed what guys needed way let off steam after contesting helping Lets year flew Electric Pattern ship charger its meter melt sun got two flights Density altitude very noticeable Gone Flying forever other fine modeler has left us Doug Brueshaber Minnesota Hewasagiantamongthe Quar ter Midget racers contributing its pro gress way possible Doug original founders Grass Field Club flying finished 100-lap race handed Txto caller collapsed have Sharks hope fly Doug will share enjoyment Oh have done again Brett Smith has taken task misquoting clubs name once twice Please note club Ames Sundusters Sundancers thousand perfect land ings club humiliation Local clubs Michigan look out notice mail seminars will hold Lansing will need pre-registra tion topics Flying Fields Contest Directing suggest sending two groups clubs seminar will run concurrently day date Saturday October 25 formation will mailed local clubs have suspended district meetings CIS until winter arrives number guys showing up small feel response will better non-flying time year will point out CIS useful tool clubs mountain useful material Data Libraries once know system graphics download Give whirl District Roundup being heavy contest time editors vacation newsletters have some coverage events Safety common topic too article Cliff Falkavage River Valley Fliers points out need never flying alone Jim Chaffee carries thoughts column John Gilligan strongly points out need obey Twisted Sticks Rules forpeace mind safety Twister covers RC News thats fit print some aint S MARCS also advises safety-checking old models just charging going flying dumb S Clubs buying own sound meters setting maximum sound levels protect fields Valley Aero Modelers have audio expert Art Cossaboom has outlined standard producing accurate data S Red River RC Flier has neat quote mber opinions like earlobes everybody has couple Lets hear yours S Pontiac MAC thinking holding state-wide RC auction sounds like fun details please 0 Another club made aware nicer sound four strokes Lakeland Loons now have first four-stroke flying Nice aint S certain what Stillwater Flyers have going make mention club members passport field wearing club hat S first instructions start run clubs mowerpublished Iowa City Aerohawks newsletter S Romeo Streamliner lists clubs instructors Nothing new have special classifications some being Sail plane others Power great idea provides bodies help beginners thats join clubs S River City RC News easily gets top honours best graphics month Les Hesley editor uses several programs Bill Buitenhuis won Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers monthly award Bust Month Seems Bill devastated three aircraft afternoon S Finally Anoka County RC Club has allocated Wednesdays novice training makes easier provide regular training beginners Remember lifeblood hobby Noise reduction shows adult mind EC Meeting ont pg 114 will satisfy future requirements will better protected ever mobile radio service located 10 KHz away RC frequencies November1986 115 delighted prospective CL flier after first circle-burning flight helped King Kom bat himself Milwaukee show AMA Safety Flag Park Site Ted Sander President St Paul RC Model lers strikes classic Presidents pose holding down table October 85 Har Mar Mall St Paul MN AMA tabletop background 1985 Craft show atthe HC Prange Depart ment Store Photo Dan Rath Rich Palmer left representing Hoboy Industry America HIA presented 8Ball Trophy Irwin Polk AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA August 1 1986 trophy honors AMAI industry leaders have done promote model aviation Arkansis siana Mexico e Oklahoma C Texas 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 Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleovllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmux 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Jack Stoilys grandson Jason Stolly 12 years old follows granddads footsteps winning 1st Junior Control Line Sport Scale AMA 50th Birthday National Model Airplane Championships history having givenagood accountof itself havingleft pretty good taste everyones mouth sure thing thatMurphy lawmaker sympathy AMA 111000 modelers According Murphy chance setting new heat records part US hold Nats can bet will happen Sure enough three days Nats schedule new heat record set Lake Charles LA hurricane seed lurking Gulf humidity just fierce fact would sweat much flushed stink away no smelled bad maybe everyone did didnt notice Everyone attended Nats de served pat back enduring heat graciously cheerfully helping make happiest Nats can remember less griping ever remember everyone seemed determined enjoy themselves other always few professional gripers year can give names advance pretty cool year never completely pleased various flying sites because just impossible cater 76 events style type aeromodel flying stay within reasonable budget As stance soaring site grass ankledeep deeper would have cost about $2000 have mowed same inconvenience equally competi tors Also soaring fliers cross winch lines both awkward dangerous Ive got give Jeff Troy heck lot credit convincing everyone good competition had fun Jeff Troy outstanding new contest officials always hunting replace us old guys phasing out really fair single out Jeff Troy praise because excellent volun teer spirit shows up places during AMA Nats especially years Nats have instance just busting pride appointment Mike Harrison District 8 AVP Mike RC Pattern flier seen lot things felt could improved Nats handling first Mike did write strong letters about things didnt like being very intelligent dedi cated man Mike agreed lot easier work inside outside joined Associate Vice President really tickled sit what probably best RC Pattern meeting ever held Nats headed up same Mike Harrison Mike spoke very posi tively everyone listening attentively Mike found out everyone agreed him everything got body thinking good things can come best category meetings have ever seen held ata Nats congrats Mike Harrison whole Pattern bunch Another District 8 AVPs deserves thanks Dannie Ball sat during over half Executive Council Meeting held through some really poor planning Friday during Nats Poor planning because same dayas NominatingCommittee Meeting same day ouronce in-a-lifetime 50th Birthday Banquet Council meeting also held day involved setting up Fun Fly Birthday Party days next two days kept people like Vince Mankowski John Worth myself deeply involved banquet two following days activities nailed chair meeting meeting leadership allowed subject draw out 31/2 hours accomplish nothing No subject before Council should awarded over half-hour attention cause time assuredly everything has said can said Changes needed Still another District 8 AVPs sat witness Council Meeting thank him Larry Sartor Bartlesville OK Larry has served District 8 quite few years attends Council Meetings whenever can better formed AMA official actions affairs can better serve area rather remote District 8 District communications wear thin didnt get talk Larry after Council Meeting Ill bet feels awful lot valuable time wasted present meet ings Danny Ball already told felt way told Dallas RC Club same thing returned Dallas time change leadership mentioned Birthday Banquet very fine first real show graciousness have seen AMA about seven years banquet dignified seven AMA Presidents head table seated six past presidents present president included Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Pat ton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg banquet devoted history nostalgic memories AMA am proud have gotten make little story Birth Baby AMA fifty years ago open program AMA honored have National Aeronau tic Association largest division represented banquet NAA Executive Secretary Mr Ev Langworthy Nats Workers Banquet held Thursday night Lake Charles Catfish Con nection restaurant banquet always dedicated good food AMAs thanks Nats workers fun spoof past two years roast loved people years roastee John Worth Johns roasters included folks have worked closely him such Geoff Styles Jessee Shepherd John Embry May nard Hill Betty Stream Bob Underwood best Johns wife Lillian Lillians spoof-speech gem expressed reality living difficult man loving him same time Lillian Worth wonderful girl has stayed Johns shadow made sure clean sox enough eat made sure share love Workers Banquet tradition enjoyable have whole lot say about years Nats have run out space may wonder get involved Nats will probably hear little about have Council Steering Committee Chairman last two Nats no works harder puts hours have constant touch Head quarters Nats Manager Vince Mankowski feel have heck team just might tell Vince heard say some nice things about leadershipand might ask him really helped 555Happy Birthday AMA*xx 116 Model Aviation Jack Stolly 0 Dallas Miniature Aircraft AssociatIon wins 1st Control Line Sport Scale atthe Nats everything works flaps landing gear etc P38 also won NASA Plight Achievement Award Control Line Structural view Jack Stollys everything works P35 uses Jacks Jack Screw power actuator flaps gear Coloreds S Kansas aska S Norlh Dakota C rk 5kota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Boa 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Csrrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketts SleS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9185 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Lowry Tail Draggers RC Flying Club recently good fortune dedicating new flying site just northeast Metro Denver Thats good newsl Often hearing clubs losing sites Vince Gutschalk editor Tail Drag gers Newsletter reports member Ron Bullard instrumental securing site preparing dedication Atta Boys Ron club should blessed such members Vince also sent along sample theirAll Season-FlierlogcardThe ideaisto carrythe card goflyingand get someoneto witness monthly flights sign off Season Flier chairman club collects orders patches presentation banquet held Jan uary year Feel free make copy card use design own AllSeason-Flier verification card Some AII-Distrid Information time time get inquiry location number clubs located somewhere district available sending re questto Actuallythe good folks atAMA Headquarters supply printouts info Did know As June 1986 South Dakota 9 chartered clubs sanc tioned 5 contests Wyoming 11 sanc tioned 6 North Dakota 13 8 Nebraska 20 9 Kansas 25 23 Colorado 30 50 few clubs out District IX AMA-chartered clubs lot informal contests fun-flies get sanctioned officer nonchartered club and/or club putting activities should sanctioned encourage strength protection AMA offers chartering club sanctioning contest activities National AMA Information July30 Lake Charles LA site open AMA membership meeting duringthe Nats week Executive Council shared thoughts answered questions member ship present Discussion items included surance concerns flying site concerns successes redistricting sound analysis find ings recommendations RC frequency concerns findings AMAs 50th Anniver sary celebration Nats feedback effective Nats management discussion future Nats sites AMA dues amounts future needs probably $4 per member increase Look complete synopsis open member ship meeting elsewhere issue District VIII did good job hosting 86 Nats Lake Charles Chennault Air Base District IX attended would share thanks hard work LARKS club volunteers takes pull off Nats Speaking Nats ..Are Thinkin Lincoln Lincoln SkyKnights have issued invitation host Nats may Linclon 87 Possibly week July 11-18 As Im writing contacts being made check out possibilities firm up plans Look official nouncement soon Nats District IX again would welcomed Vote November November will receive ballots elect vice president District IX AMA presidency Districts V will also voting VPs Traditionally very small number members take time vote sincerely hope year will different elected volunteer officers really need vote confidence good Job AMA Executive Council give tremendous amount time organization would morale booster know took time effort support ongoing work preview ballot will show Dick Crowley Travis McGinnis will run ning District IX vice president pre sidential ballot will include John Grigg self Travis McGinnis Don Lowe Look comment statement can didates will accompany ballot name will appear both VP District IX AMA presidential ballots AMA Mortgage Information Joe Beshar mortgage depletion chair man reminds us GET WITH IT aDo part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member Annual Meeting Cont pg 108 question about possibility major Nationals sponsor noted potential sponsors consider expo sure sufficient Justify cost typically high school football game provides exposure spectators contribution local community Rehabilitation Center Nats praised providing physical labor support via prisoners trash pickup trailer unload ing event setups etc Fred Marks spoke RC frequency com mittee activity advised criticism AMA unjustified thatthere basically frequency problem number frequencies adequate effective credited AMA RC progress date ing AMAs obtaining fre quencies RC activity would minor need equipment checking maintenance emphasizedRC soaring activity best examplemany planes being flown continuously day long day Nats despite nearby radar sta tion operating high power Clemens noted 50th anniversary week end fun-fly activity following Nats promised interview anyone site PA system everyone would know attendance Next years Nats site possibilities noted nothing definite yet decidedSebring FL Indianapolis IN Muskogee OK Lin coln NE Tony Becker congratulated AMA operating Nats under very difficult circum stances Meeting adjourned 924 pm November1986 117 LoWry 1 aii uraggere opening aay ul new field Lowry Tail Draggers n Flyer Pilot Mon SI roved _______________ ASF Chairman AMA President JOfln urigg ieTx presensca George Aldrich Model Aviation Hall Fame Award Plaque AMAs 50th Anni versary Banquet Lake Charles LA follow ing National Model Airplane Champion ships AMAS Executive Director John Worth podium described extensive list Aldrichs achievements Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwio N Barrie 8252 E TurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lay Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds RI 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT841 20 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 just returned Nats Executive Council Nominating Com mittee meetings held Executive Council Meeting able get Council finally okay formation Electric Contest Board long overdue also discussed redistricting spite other possibilities presented him proposal made Redis tricting Committee Chairman Don Krafft split District 10 two pieces opinion does solve AMAs gross imbalance presently exists nation wide discussed detail last month proposal will put non binding vote District 10 leader members later year recommendation Vote Against AMA Nominating Committee would think purpose AMA Nomi nating Committee would select qualified candidates names submitted nomination AMA members have found out always case opinion fact Presidential nominations submitted year ever before clear indica tion widespread dissatisfaction present AMA administration No less seven names submitted AMA members nomination office AMA President John Worth John Grigg Travis McGinnis Chuck Foreman Don Lowe Howard Crispin myself beginning Nominating Committee meeting told Committee withdrawing nominations made behalf removed myself con sideration left six other choices Only three would make ballot six Committee did select three qualified job Instead placed political con siderations front else put gether slate candidates clearly designed allow incumbent remain office three years Travis McGinnis Don Lowe will run against John Grigg AMA President Too bad wont see names John Worth Chuck Foreman Howard Crispin printed ballot John Worth offers over two decades proven experience leadingAMA politics has prevented seeing name ballot Chuck Foreman has built up own multi-milliondollar company wont see name ballot either Crispins name wont either Theres something very wrong system Im going can get changed future AMA members can expect have best choices make just ones chosen few allies perpetuate dynasty need limit term office AMA officers put end harmful dynasties perpetuate themselves own advantage need revamp AMA nominating procedure ensure best candi dates get ballot need restructure makeup AMA officers put line needs 1 980s example very positive suggestion such change letter Nominating Committee John Worth said put ballot elected AMA President hed move eliminate office outlined change would have Chairman Board instead President would save AMA lot money would distribute power avery positive way present office AMA President has far too much power pres ent depending personality person office power can used very different ways Worth believes AMA should dependent per sonalities totally agree John Worth has other good ideas AMA As said before its too bad AMA members given oppor tunity decide yourselves what prefermore same constructive positive change days followed Nominating Committee meeting opportunity meet AMA members over country just disap pointed Nominating Committee am very large body members out care AMAs future upset aspects its present course actions werent just radi cal Californians conservative well-known AMA members deeply concerned involved ganization agree change needed agree ought done very gratifying see support will receive AMA ballots about month Keep open mind about vote vote Keep eye out campaign materials will sent out mail candidates others Take time read stuff Get reproduced club newsletters Become informed future AMA will hands Matter Record recently dinner John Byrne Ev Langworthy NAA John Worth Walt Good Maynard Hill fantastic evening Maynard have intense interest record-settingal though far better have US record credit Maynard has world records Maynard would like see US regain World Aeromodeling records particularly held USSR subject Gene Sidwell Holly wood CA going make attempt FAI World Speed Record RC-powered planes near future Presently 21357 mph record currently held USSR other day Gene wife Phyllis Sepulveda Basin practicing before watching eyes KCBS-TV news cameras CBS sent out whole crew night CBS carried beau tiful segment about soft-spoken American hiswifeweregoingtouseAll American Equipmentplane motor radio beat Russian record com mentator compared effort way Chuck Yeagers breaking sound barrier years earlier same California skies over Edwards AFB hoped Sidwell record attempt will made type aeromodeling publicity does much raise image maturity sport Gene gets credit took up task built plane got CBS US Air Force involved need Good Luck Gene Ive recently visited number clubs Southern California including BIRDS San Gabriel RC League Pasadena Soaring Society SFVSF SULA etc showed informative AMA slide presenta tion put together well AMAs latest film Diamonds Sky reception visit has highly positive want come meetings likewise let know have limited budget get around district will permit make some trips out local area Can imagine flak Id get critics Hawaiian club invited went trouble column Ive got write about three months before read As such cant very current cant put very much about upcoming events because theyre usually long gone time read ones attend mention months old time read about Weve got find way get timely information AMA membership electronic age send words across entire US AMA seconds wait three months see print Thats wacko past weekend took new Astro 40 Cobalt electric-powered SIG Kadet Sr four-club fun fly Simi Valley blast 68 flying participants clubs Ventura County Simi Valley Fliers Ventura Comets Camarillo Flying Circus Conejo RC Modelers part ongoing inter-club challenge has going 5 years Simi Valley won round morning took same plane Sepulveda Basin made 15-minute flight pointed out power fliers 14-8 propeller turning though plane gently circling upward Yes thermals like sail plane really became unglued deployed spoilers jealous loaded car having wipe goo Yes ad vantages electric flight besides silence technically curious has ex tended wing 88 about 1500 square inches area weighs about 8-9 lb flies like champ using eighteen 1200 mAh cells fabulous trainer Keep letters coming theyre great 118 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana 0 Osegon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe addrens EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ane N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo e23 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 112011 28th St E *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland DR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Don Zipoy Free Flighter AVP known Free Flight group partof world toafairnumberof other modelers Quiet unassuming Don worked magic Armyto see thatthe Harts Lake site available con tests Don some us knew fighting cancer sometime looked stopped Don soon back contests meets early June setback terrible news spread last saw Don Blad der Grabber late June spirits seemed good talked little Only two weeks later gone have lost best labored long measanAVP Hewrote mewonderful letters about FFand other things should goto FF site Harts Lake Prairie place Don loved pause think him really cannot tell saddened am loss friend miss him John Cantieny edits newsletter Salmon RC Flyers recently held Annual Memorial Day Fun Fly John reports giant colossal tower ing prodigious incredible wonderful suc cess modelers Montana rest Idaho Idaho Falls Pocatello Boise Im sure would guess Montana bunch came Mis sou Ia case two days great weather celebrate fine field Now us feel pretty good about having trees other obstruc tions closer several hundred feet Imagine nearest obstruction mountain range many miles away Its place really enjoy Also John having problem editors find themselves inno items club members help doing latest other issue Come group things happen talented build fly aircraft requires lot ability just anyone can dont feel up claiming exper tise subject maybe ask question about something youd like know about have discussed youve gone contest write about wont take much help might enjoy As may have heard Delta Park Port land has closed RC flying After 35 years city decided conditions gotten too bad allow flying go main rea son commercial build-up has oc curred near park specifically motel called Delta Inn management far less helpful spite fact knew flying took place before built present PAMAA umbrella group formed couple years ago working city find another site PAMAA Prez Stan King has done incredible amount work still have some reason hope will get space fly happens Another Nats has come gone council voted go Lincoln Nebraska next year Westover 89 know FF group far less pleased site available some luck may able find site will close acceptable have go site go people want us come Lincoln area wants us sites Nats activity have make commitment now order secure certain parts neces sary sites Nothing cast stone possible plans next year could change would nice FF group could find better site near Lincoln find another site can hold events can help know such place write AMA HQ Because airlines screw-up wasnt able attend Nats events understand some local glider-guiders took home Nats trophies have atthis point rumors butthe name Brightbill came up winner about results have Actually will probably published MA before get copies council meeting took place Friday scale being flown missed thatsob along CL events still going ing attended 50th anniversary party nice legendary modelers got have long talk Cliff Tacie Ron Sears about Scale stuff Itwas good see both again since nice people well top competitors Scale wars got meet both Maynard Hill pioneer RC Walt Good Both gentlemen past presidents Acad emy understand Maynard rigged plane take video shots Nats youve seen Marvelous Miniatures watched flewa plane equipped electrostatic device replaced gyro scope plane flew LC rumored have stabilized devices nice chat Dr Good dont know got chance fly anything Anniversary Fly-In held Saturday Sunday Amongthe unusual flown tethered RC Bob Underwood put together stood outside control led plane throttle elevator Sort UC/RC plane tethered short pole swivel top rudder set keep plane turning right large bellcrank tether anchored John Worth demonstrat ed interrupted orbit maneuver CL version figure nine John claimed trying touch-and-go just came down little hard people got try hands tethered plane bunch flew Fun-Fly both CL RC aircraft flying dont remember FF word will Nats fly-in next Nats butitprobablywill bebeforetheNatsstarts will day rather two Control Line folks know about George Ald rich designed Nobler top stunt flier recently hes doing engine column MAN Back story years ago during attempts tofly CL frequently fantasied being sooo good would whip him good some future Nats Unfortunately ability never gravity mixed treacherous inner ear wiped out further thoughts along line Well concrete Chen nault shaking hand legend enjoyable conversation receive award richly deserved People like George make worthwhile happenings during council meeting establishment contest board Electric events fairly certain Mitch Poling will rep board As part Nats celebration Elec tric contest held Saturday attended interesting compare meet Hawks ElectriccontestheldinJuneatKentAt Kent fly-in minimum com petition maximum flying between rains Nats modicum com petition maximum flying Both very relaxed looked like lot fun Yes have electric-powered aircraft will flying soon can get together suppose point say competition cut-throat very simple limited motor runs duration Unfortunately some very nice planes lost micro-burst moved through Eddie Thomas Texas flying beautiful Playboy literally exploded lost whole thing others able reclaim equipment dont re member craft lost Kent re member spirit helping other passing information back forth hap pened happened LC too il lustrated gentle part hobby can fly very relaxed competition Try just might like some further notes Council meeting complete means voted limit amount backbiting occurs between council members col umns Some have expressed opin ion far too much going having trouble insurance front again option become self-insured will big step going require help patience members will meet again see what can work out voted out change CDs Nats workers compensated Just keep tar & feathers storeroom wasnt idea start Sometimes have propose unpopular ideas may may good deserve discussed died flirtingwith anarrangementwiththe NFLtodoourvideo work may aware man did films N FLs video expert thats tie-in talking RC Video Magazine people guess too much Itwasa short Council meeting dedicated large part insurance problem later Next month should see some pictures words about travels around district careful take time enjoy Go fly something Happy Flying November1986 119 JUN IO FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 MORE PEE WEE-3D Two issues ago ran story San Diego Orbiteers new Gas event uses old docile Cox 020 engines Response both tome Orbiteers presidentJohn Oldenkamp set three Pee Wee-30 model plans has exceptionally good offer still good now have seven plans send So send 22-cent stamp name address Ill send seven drawings Pictured Charlie Yost Termites Delight youll note all-balsa con struction Orbiteers quick pointoutthat Pee Wee-3osdonthavetobe all-balsa No construction okay can built-up tissue covering desire original Pee Wee-30 used wing Peck-Polymers Night 28 worked great fact wing forthe rubber-powered P-30 event also brain child Orbiteers legal does job just fine Incidentally old Midwest Sniffer model fits perfectly within Pee Wee-30 rules anyone has questions regarding event can call Charlie 619-566-2645 home evenings weekends John Oldenkamp tells theiriuly 13th club contest lot fun Remember contest did require all-balsa con struction purpose contest select easily-built Pee Wee-30 model club members would make six copies Labor DayAnnual contest Taft anyone buck could proxyfly replicas Winners kept models engines See said September issue Orbiteers sure know promote event did great job introductory rubberpowered P-30 now heres simple gaspowered Pee Wee-30 Most writing have just said Please send drawings others have added comments remembered couple Cox 020s stored away oil pickle bottle Lew Payne Denver has just written mentioned hes going introduce Pee Wee-30 club Ive couple three requests information purchase engines Remember old Control Line plastic Scale jobs About thing good engine As result lots Cox reed-valve 020s found stashed away boxes drawers Most hobby shops should able dig up few Please note reed valve 020 eligible Pee Wee-30 event John informs Hobby Lobby 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 has $995 Also Orbiteers member Fudo Tagaki has bunch Call him 619-234-0024 for price spoke Bob Peck Peck-Polymers said some undistributed Cox helicopter kits require drilling two mounting holes Cost $1000 including postage Contact Bob Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 619-448-1818 Incidentally Bobs company recovering nicely fire suffered has lot hard work just about kits now available again have neat Bostonian ready go production Its called Pup Competition keen Orbiteers contest select design replication John Oldenkamps Yarkstick win ner Models judged flight ease construction replication appearance appeal flight score longest flight seconds divided its engine run 15 per cent bonus added flight ROG Mooney judging scores graded 1 2 3 down used method lowest score winner Johns model took second flight first replication fourth appear ance followed closely Charlie Yost Bill Booth Don Bartick Speedy Diaz Bob Langdon didnt get model field car broke down half way Floridas Dave Linstrum sent model cruncher UPS can enjoy Pee Wee-30s own great introductory model youngsters club holds Pee Wee-30 contest can run pure duration efficiency event did Orbi teers flight time divided its engine run Note however system negates need timer accurately limit engine run Pee Wee-30 models use eye droppers fuel tanks eco nomical lightweight cementing paper gauge horizontal lines behind eye dropper can determine engine run within second two So dig out old reed valve 020 Cox engines lets warm up start flying thank Orbiteers Silver Basics Wood Grain Grain determines stiffness flexibili ty sheet balsa will have job piece wood model re quired perform necessitates paying attention grain piece wood select Lighter models can stronger models proper grain used heavier models incorrect grain chosen 900 / // 450 Over years have come describe three main types grain B C illustration above Ron Williams book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes shows typical cuts Quoting Ron n very flexible both across grain along its length used sharp curves required spars outlines B grain stiffer grain usually remains straight true usually used straight spars sometimes ribs C grain very stiff both directions excellent ribs rolling body tubes have sup port compressive forces fullywound motor tail cones suitable spars Combinations known AB BC grains have uses alter nates C grains respectively Note illustration medullary rays radiate center shown rays very predominant balsa annual rings barely visible Other harder woods usually characterized annual rings balsa wood kits very often carefully selected few companies usually smaller ones pay attention weight grain wood included kits considerate companies will some times piece wood kit cannot job required So always ready substitute better proper piece wood building kit model experts will just use plans flying scale model junk wood kit recommend buy kits suggest meantime learn select own wood Build em light fly em long. Ill again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 120 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
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r Handle Flying Site Problem Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations have some recent instances flying site public property has come public discussion Complaints nearby residents have resulted ac tion local officials either elected appointed action has taken two forms First public meeting local town building would called advertised interested parties could appear voice comments pro con Second piece legislation might have intro duced identified bylaw ordinance public comments invited before governing body before community took further action such situation develops community several steps should take flying site essentially safe have good record over period several years will probably want state case posi tive manner hoping retain privilege using land future activities will want give up struggle opposition will appear order make complaints known will hinge safety noise have preparing club such confrontation believe develop confrontations will have made some sound measurements have some records ready produce enlightenment town trustees written record noise measurements indi cates immediately concerned about effect neighborhood comments present evi dence can include such information other words club wishes good neighbor nuisance public hearings important choose words very carefully Poorlychosen words can rebound speaker very important point remem ber need rehearse selected speakers before get floor want job properly club should identify no six capable people tospeakatthe public meeting people should given topic should limit his/her words topic No wandering off target just because speaker knows needed particular segment presentation much should clearly stated understood before meeting begins important aspect public meeting impact club mem bers create appear especial ly speak vital case speakers possible club members dress wellin shirt tie jacketand unless called upon speak remain silent interrupt meeting way must no rebuttal opposition comments whether truthful incorrect except club speaker task handle part meeting Catcalls laughing back bench comments etc bad manners bad policy cause Let chosen speakers speak clean-up speaker should speak little longer others must very capable type person can adjust his/her presentation last minute He/she needs able include some rebuttal comments preferably fac tually based counter wild accusations opposition earlier speakers should limited two minutes final speaker may need up five minutes his/her clean-up talk can say lot two minutes some people will find impossible speak five minutes Choose people well best have club job properly will need less seven teen minutes make good case forestall actions could remove flying privileges whatever public private field under discussion should recognize going involved selling job front people may very strongly opposed model-flying operations easy task speakers cannot maintain cool under questioning nervous about speaking feet front hostile audience have wrong speakers Get others Back up speakers documentation Talk AMA about printed materials can justify sport show what other com munities provide show what type people sport demonstrate value sport recreational educational medium AMA has wide selec tion printed brochures can help impress case favorably local councilors trustees reasons belonging national associa tion services provide course best course action local flying field good con siderate neighbor Put yourself posi tion local resident couldnt care less about model aircraft try imagine sitting backyard day try ing get some peace quiet can hear model aircraft engines dron ing nearby Try understand worried father mother fear plane may cause harm kids dismiss attitudes because real may have best counter open meeting front real live support People gain courage num bersespecially numbers include strong supporters Look much better comedian performs audience laughing jokes So put nutshell face problem contact AMA see what advice documentation can provide Have facts lined up well back ground information AMA people can have big picture Afterwards prepare own case individual speakers special topics noise safety skills educational values etc rehearse Get documentation together make indi vidual folders councilmen/ trustees board club supporters will attend meeting must told dress well conservatively will make much favorable impression shirt tie jacket clean-shoe appearance will jeans dirty T-shirts anything wrong casual dress right place right time public meeting neither Most important selected speakers should speak want others spoil flow information want positive story interrupted speakers must ready go preferContinued page 107 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator oyce riagers omptroIIer useleJackaon S Competition Services Dlrectoi- Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Managen Vince MankowaldO Special Services Diractor Carl Marqney@ Memberahip Directon Carol Morbid S Special Events Directon Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Diracton Geoff Styles 0 Technical Diracton Bob underwood @ Administrative Cocfdlnston Bob voislaveke Publications Directon Carl R Wheeleye General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 100 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr on VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice PresldentsEscI 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 Sound h Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound Nationals wide-scale measurement sound levels made first time since Academy has involved sound model aeronautics hundred percent cover age year however sufficient give committee some basic informa tion course chart future looks levels being gen erated today does begin see difficulties enter flying-site retention As travels around country looking sound question fliers like tothink other fellow causingthe difficulties Since fact great majority Academy members involved Radio Control flying need look some detail As true majorityare Radio Control also true competition does leave us appears large percentage so-called Sunday fliers emulate Radio Control aerobatic flier what way Eventually seems go higher power faster aircraftafter get out trainer category brings regime high rpm engine prop combinations thing aircraft now range out excess third mile turnarounds does leave vulnerable complaints now operate aircraft get up values much 105-110 dBA three meters operate cases well outside boundaries flying site What means sound footprint getting trouble Does sound measuring Nats con firm Yes certainly does example let us take Radio Control Aero batics event greatest footprint Nats anywhere else except some Scale fliers will also examine category Sound level measured flight Radio Control aerobatics except line person taking readings does see value endeavor can imagine such attitude data line thus invalid because some obviously incorrect brings question location So long ignored set remaining data valid meters set up eliminate much interference possible no within three meters sound level microphone planes set same mark carefully measured accord ance FAI standard Once re sulting figures compiled some usable form great deal can learned generalities can studied time range dBA levels RC Aerobatics runs way 89 108 Stop consider figures realize wide span sound levels talking about 108 3 meters twice loud readings per mitted earlier meter must understand much country have liberty operating sort level Since stage planes operating down 9 dB FAI standard becomes obvious little reason anyone operating above FAI standard question really becomes whether should adopt some lower value future Nationals thence other competitions RC Aerobatics Since Aerobatics RC Scale aircraftwith largest sound footprint need take very hard look time Photo number shows setup RC Aerobatics Judge Don Peck H untsville AL doing honors microphone mounted underneath tripod center post correct height located three meters aircraft per FAI standard setup used keeps away microphone other disturbances other judges Meek Stallings left Ivan Tarbert right Scale fares no better RC Aerobatics As matter fact could said some ways Scale problem Scale aircraft running upwards 106 dBAatthree meters finding thatthis wide variety engines ranging 60s90s newer very large twostroke engines such big Super Tigres large four-stroke engines big gasoline engines also away up high dB levels major reason appears Scale flier/builder does want anything sticking out aircraft will detract exact scale appearance true order get efficient muffling probably has have rather exotic interior installation have something sticking out Scale flier tends use awful lot sky addition using about much Aerobatics along flight path Scale flier does also fly out lot further front flight line other words footprint may larger Aerobatics uncommon see Scale aircraft being flown muf fling installed engine Others use devices fact nothing exhaust extensions useful getting exhaust away aircraft nothing Some seem actually amplify sound great deal needs done area both cases talking about minority fliers particu lar tend noticeable lot gather contest few club sites really flying further out nor louder other club fliers however pos sible get sound levels down classes great amount progress will have made As stated earlier Sunday fliers emulate competition flier Competi tion much development work done What about other categories modeling Free Flight has some real terrors guess advantage folks have forced operate Free Flight needs lot open area means usually operating very close proximity neighbors might com plain relatively close need cautious high-winding smaller engines tend annoying fairly low d B levels larger engines get way want figure Class D Free Flight example read 120 dBA three meters such aircraft aircraft shown photo number two Now need understand that level going suffer discomfort pain hearing loss protect yourself Balls cotton ears will suffice flier particular aircraft well aware facthe wearing muffs poor unfortunate timer Pylon racing another very loud segment sport does have footprint RC Aerobatics Scale perhaps annoying couple reasons acceptable average field dBA level three meters runs high 118 Again painful damaging exposed lengthy periods engines turning extremely high revs means fre quency away up range comes annoying people Can changed would think might ways reduce dB levels per haps future means getting frequency down Remember being done Aerobatics going higher pitch props lower revs Can done racing crowd will have look things FAI looking sound level reductions category RC Pylon Control Line categories span very broad spectrum sound levels study themselves difficult cap ture some contest speed models started needled off wink have catch motion outside circle means outside barrier also safety reasons Speed does generate highest dB level would suppose Dynajet models would loudest Formula 40 higher Next issue will details Control Line sound Because confined spaces CL fliers use sound critical matter today Much correspondence beginning come quotes will appearing testing being done results forthcoming Nationals take big chunk time has made up somehow watch pages November1986 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting August 1 1986 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VPIV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Lee Webster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VI Pete Waters North ville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy National Aeronautic Association Present Academys staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Vince Mankowski NATS General Manager Guests AVPs District 8 Dannie Ball Larry Sartor AVP District 3 Eva Biddle Winton Buckley Alexander & Alexander Mr Mrs Joe Blanco Ed Warren Lillian Worth copy official minutes may obtained AMA HQ available approx imately November 1 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meeting scheduled October 17 1986 President announced adjourn ment day would occur approximately 530 pm order allow preparation time 50th Anniversary Banquet sched uled 700 pm following subjects moved out prior discussion voted upon show hands approved general consent effective date Motion 2 May 86 minutes $600 cap VP tele phone credit card use shall May 4 1986 Passed14 1 against motion 6 November 85 minutes amended read $85 instead $75 3year membership cost approved out objection NAA representatives travel lodging expenses Council meetings shall paid AMA officer expense budget same other Council member unanimously ap proved Due nature responses pre vious mail vote concerning assistant team manager F3E team invali dated Discussion resulted substantial opposition funding assistant particular world championship Executive Director authorized represent AMA FAI General Confer ence Madrid Spain September 29 receive FAIs Honorary Group Diploma Aeronautics jim McNeill behalf Nominating Committee reported following people would placed ballots 1986 AMA officer election President john Grigg incumbentDon Lowe Travis McGinnis District VP Don Krafft incumbent Cliff Piper District V VP Lee Webster incumbent Harry Sheram District IX VP Travis McGinnis incumbent Dick Crowley Approval Minutes minutes May 3-4 1986 Executive Council meeting approved 14-1 amended meeting prior writ ten amendments II Executive Vice Presidents Report McNeill preambled insurance agenda item discussion describing laymans terms aid graphic presenta tion financial cost aspects AMAs basic liability insurance urged con sideration given AMA self-insuring first five hundred thousand dollars liabili ty purchasing second five hundred thousand Following discussion moved beginning 1987 selfinsurance retention fund SIR placed separate interest-bearing bank account fully transferable drawn upon Comptroller claim related purposes ap proved 9 1258910 ED EVP NAA 5 against 34 6 7 11 III 1987 Insurance Program what direction Council should lead Academy insurance matters 1987 discussed length noting uncer tainty present-day insurance market turmoil highly unfavorable terms coverage availability cost Pros cons AMA self-insuring its risk exposure explored detail Carl Ma roney well Winton Buckley Alex ander & Alexander present answer questions offer explanations various aspects Captive Feasibility Study prepared byA&A Council decided Special Meeting should called greater in-depth deliberation insur ance question interim following items unanimously approved ac tion HQ staff get firm quotes cost three-month extension present 86 policy b initiate immediate investigation fronting company possi bilities c begin immediate investigation cost rent million dollars d continue investigation acaptive sit uation firm recommendation Alexander & Alexander should start should start should start Council directed subsequent reports above distributed August 29 After meeting President called special meeting held AMA HQ September 13 IV Committee Reports Nats Chairman Clemens noted Steering Committee met day before evaluate performance Lake Charles Nats concluding running very well few problems advised Committee recommends Nats General Managers revision Nats manpower chart Mankowski distributed chart asked Council approve concept President observed Council need approve disapprove vote confidence order Mankowski received Clemens continued reporting several viable Nats sites 1987 Grigg read invitation Lincoln Sky Knights offering host next Nats motion establish timetable next several years approved follows 1987- Lincoln NE 1988- perform investigations unknown sites 1989 Westover MA motion passed 12 2 against 3 8 Note rest meeting District VIII represented proxy Dannie Ball BSafety Chairman McNeill reported safety manual has completed will distributed Council shortly C Special Interest Groups McCollough re ported two organizations have petitioned recognized AMA Special Interest Groups advising meets required criteria Approved unanimously North American Speed Society Control Line Also approved favor except Electric Aeromod eling Association Also discussed time ques tion whether establish Electric power contest board place current Electric Advisory Committee motion create Electric Contest Board ap proved 11 2 against NAA EVP Note action causes Electric Advisory Committee disbanded Because Crispins agenda item concern ing Council members contest boards relates motion discussed did produce motion other type action D Film Projects Concerning Jay Gerbers replacement future AMA film/video pro duction Chairman Byrne reported least seven offers received After discussion Council consensus authorized proceeding negotiations concerning offer National Football League Films E Bylaws President announced john Byrne requested relieved chairmanship Committee ard Crispin later appointed position President distributed draft pro posed new Standing Rules pertaining Article X Impeachment Removal fice later meeting proposal will discussed refined required goal adoption F Sound Chairman Crispin reported excellent sound-measuring program implemented during years Nats continued announcing 1987 Nats Committee may recommend imposing same maximum noise level FAI 100 dB present FAI Sporting Code C Frequency Chairman Waters reported attended some portion recent NATS Frequency Committee meet ing gave synopsis delibera tions See Frequency Committee Re port Appendix H Redistricting Chairman Krafft reported result study present AMA district structure has concluded Continued page 109 102 Model Aviation NatsVersion 86 fine bunch events too Pattern Pylon started Saturday provide enough time end next week could fit anniversary fun fly wasnt much different other Nats except stories differ ent year what makes Nats Week much fun Sure competition events what draw people anecdotes far away can things remem ber neat things like Free Flight engine shutoff timer didnt Like watch ing Sal Taibi slosh way back officials tent after trying success retrieve model chest-deep water separating main runway taxi ramp areas Like watching several peo ple extracted wet towels ice buckets dripped water over themselves stay cool 76 Official events held sway through week Saturday thru Friday over 725 contestants vying awards sup ported over 150 mechanics Control Line precision aerobatics used last Sat urday fly-off determine win ner Jim Walker cup problems norm Nats Helicopterfolks problem interference planned site through gracious offering LARKS field events moved out very much delay flying just 3 hours later originally planned originally-planned site Control Line Combat soggy mess due rains week before Again quick relocation planned back-up site quite near Nats headquarters building air Several events held dinners during week both present awards discuss problems theirevents AMA required bylaws held annual membership meeting Wednesday ing Civic Arena As usual turnout less would have hoped being 43 present plus several members AMA Executive Council President Executive Director VPs Dis tricts 1 3 4 7 8 9 main subject floor dealt reasons relatively small turnout Indoor events can explained basically result changing site Indoor finalizing decision until just shortly before Nats However defense situation should known made attempt get preferred site delaying final decision until ave nue exhausted agree result what us wanted site suitable event barely did have other discussions annual meeting regarding possibility obtaining permanent flying site brief report sound measurement data being gathered several events future possibility changing some AMA district lines possibilities obtaining spon sorship Nats RC frequency commit tee activities some other lesser con cerns annual membership meeting ad journed shortly after 9 pm some fun too arrived Soaring site first day event greeted event director insisted put up first flight kind opening ceremony thing contestants obviously could have faculties loaned sail plane forthis flight Darn thing used asingle stick transmitter launched plane must have hit elevator trim full up durn thing popped off line about 50 feet up obliged complete loop land shortest flight day greatest distance away spot landing circle very next day Combat circles talking event director let slip although flown Control Line never flown Combat ship did Twenty minutes later standing middle circles set lines firmly clenched hand Horrors What does AMA Presi dent say guy after smashes up ship looks brand new As engine came life could think people along rope barrier about have biggest laugh stay Nats Well sir last saw Combat ship still piece resting quietly ground come rest after tank ran dryAnd AMA never dizzy President its history flew ship thanks frequent relief event director managed few loops eights other strange things Fun Wow Workers Workers Thursday evening AMA took over local restaurant Catfish Connection pro vide party volunteers willingly give time contest ants Nats can fly enter tained local dance group did bunch clogging square dance rou tines enjoyment great food choice 4 different dishes superb See folks does pay work Nats money definitely thanks get contestants families Friday Friday day Executive Council get down some serious busi ness Academy 8 am VPs got together officer candidate nomi nation meeting year mem bers make nominations choice various offices up election later year nomination committee con sisting VPs convene consider nominees qualifications office membership has nominated him Since ballot limited maximum three per office committee can have frightful time sorting out best qualified people year fairly simple decide candidates office Districts 15 9 no three nominees office However office presi dent quite bit difficult seven 7 nominees being member nominating committee have no knowledge delibera tions went however final selections named ballot John C Grigg incumbent Don Lowe presently Orlando Florida area Travis Mc Ginnis presently VP district 9 candidate reelection office VP district Fifteen minutes after nominating committee meeting ended convened full Executive Council deliberate issues brought before us usual marathon sessions directed meeting end last action item being discussed 530 pm thissothatwewould haveanopportunityto clean up ready AMA 50th Anniversary Birthday Party scheduled start 730 pm wont go detail Council meeting full synopsis should elsewhere issue Happy Birthday AMA could have proud stood before august crowd modelers Friday evening AMA 50th Anniversary Party see people audience such Vic Joe Stanzel George Aldrich Big Art Adamisin many others Truly humbling company head table rather impressive wellWalt Good past president John Worth past president Maynard Hill past president John Patton past president Johnny Clemens past pre sident Earl Witt past president entire room virtual Whos AMA handed letter just prior Anniversary dinner rather have read am including read addressed certainly meant addressed Dear AMA modelers Australia wish AMA Modelers United States America success 50th Anniversary Nats Louisiana year hope have many Nats have fond memories visit 49th year Nats last year warm welcome extended other Australians also extend cordial invitation visit Australian events time Australia Sincerely David Axon President MAAA Thank very much David extend members MAAA invitation return shores compete events anytime yours will welcome November1986 103 Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Candidates Campaign Statements Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA asks write vote office President Academy Model Aero nautics choose run office number reasons individual consider doing per sonal reason have dedication serve membership Academy have involved affairs model aeronautics years culminating election office Vice President District IV have served position over two years became Vice Presi dent District IV promised very active VP making effort visible communicate work diligently sist members district Any member Executive Council needs balance needs own district needs entire mem bership Academy have attempted always elected office President would expend energy satisfy requirements office Academy living growing entity Consider today few short years have grown point now will number about 113000 1986 present rate will top 200000 1991 Executive Council Head quarters staff have increasingly difficult task ahead operate growing organi zation As numbers increase requirements membership services need advancements technology meet demands space radio spectrum increasing awareness need flying sites Academy needs work closelywith industryto solve problems marketing con trol frequencies develop better cooperation civic organizations local state federal agencies can support increasing numbers withoutthe full active support of agen cies Without place fly have nothing other things affect us need constant work control problems noise rules competition relate membership large some challenges major task confronting us now some time future setting policy deal ever increasing cost liability insurance will take major part Presidents time needs balance between cost income hope playinga leading role challenge bringing Academy tremendous growth period making possible support ever growing membership seek office other candidates sure offer myself because thinkthat provide best alternative bringing gether over next few years Acad emy needs leader can mold factions together Write Howard Cris pin ballot Chuck Foreman Ashland VA 1986 year elect AMAs President crucial decision will have vital impact AMAs future President point man must bestrong capable decisive know ledgeable must care about AMA Chuck Foreman manstrong ca pable decisive knowledgeable does care about AMA has worked committees covering subjects ranging flying sites insur ance club officer patches special proj ects by-laws procedures toAir ShowTeams highly respected among model ing peers familiar face Nats donating time well equipment maintain operate communica tion system Chuck dynamic business man esteemed member com munity successfully builtabusiness corporation annual sales near size AMAs budget construction National Center Aeromodeling realization dreams people Chuck driving force getting project under way found land Reston VA Center built AMA proud its building property value increase already proves wisdom Academy ownership Initially though took courage conviction undertake such project Howard Crispin current District 4 Vice President wrote part letter Nominating Committee Academy today has become large corporation has need President has understanding methods business same time must able deal problems arise very nature Academy knowledge items well ability fully comprehend dealing multi-million-dol lar budgets imperative working headquarters staff running func tional corporation Chuck because nature com pany has background knowledge ability perform tasks necessaryto give members type President needed guide affairs Executive Council Academy through end 1980s Chucks past service Council places him unique position know ing functions operation ganization well having business acumen lead AMA needs new leadership grow move ahead Chuck Foreman can provide business-oriented leadership des perately need Lets give him chance use AMA Write Chucks name ballot write-in candidate Vote Chuck Foreman AMA President Note As approved AMA President campaign space offered nominated whether accepted Nominating Committee listing ballot john Grigg Lockport NY incumbent need vote nearly six years have president want continue next three years office have growing vibrant effective Acad emy under leadership have ex panded 79000 over 112000 mem bers during years President need continue growth Dave Brown once wrote column want lion leading sheep sheep leading lions am lion am positive forward looking thinking leader succumbs pres sures minority interest opposes will majority Jim McNeill has said John Grigg best President AMA has ever should President forever dont agree Jim last bit feel have represented AMA member ship well better AMA Presidents preceded want vote have made mistakes during terms President have learned current situations such insurance crisis time begin education new President has suggested donate mortgage reduction fund dollar vote cast election sure would like able am just working guy like majority cannot afford kind money Sure wish could donation would make nice deduction income taxes Vote future must continue emphasize need acquiring keep ing flying sites singularly important item lets us enjoy sport must fight minimize impact rising insurance costs insurance have no flying sites must plan future reflecting past successes failures AMA must keep AMA member inter ested responsive organization remem bering membership provides power things must support model aviation AMA headquarters elected officers volunteer officers rather average member important scheme things must remain Please vote John Grigg •9 AMA Officers Waiting •To Hear 0 Effective communication two-ways Ostreet AMAs non-paid volunteer offi-O 0 cers doing utmost make AMA@ Ithe kind organization memberse Iwish thoughts con-i Itained pages month buti yours arent apt known unless i writeto AMA vice-president e rict representative 5 5 associate vice-president area 5 Complete communications linkj write 104 Model Aviation National President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL have over 50 years modeling experience cluding Free Flight Control Line Radio Control recent years have concentrated Radio Control have written columns several model magazines over years currently am writing Flying Lowe column RCM Ohio served two terms VP District Ill AMA Council An international modeling perspective has gained through serving team manager technical goodwill exchanges Full-scale flying experience acquired through serving USAF WW II & Korean conflict am retired reserve officer hold commercial single multi-engine pilots license As civilian engineer spent 33 years R & D programs Air Force concentrat ing propulsion advanced systems plan ningand RPV development managed both personnel multi-million dollar projects Currently am semi-retired indepen dent engineering consultant RPVs Position Statement Since view model ing activity enjoyed would like work toward end promoting harmony within fraternity Although have strong interest com petition feel national modeling program must include proper balance sport competition activities feel com petition leads development stim ulus ever better modeling Without com petition would have advances technology Competition also facet modeling enjoyed wish must careful however rec ognize backbone modeling sport Sunday flier Nothing crucial average flierthan having nice place fly Council supported addition flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters AMA insurance program probably key phenomenal growth Academy Today almost club requires AMA membership primarily insur ance coverage program must main tained strengthened must keepaproper perspective atthe national level money man power spent much spend competition activities versus basic mem ber services What can provide basic needs flying sites frequency signments noise abatement etc feel basic needs must have atten tion Noise abatement must addressed general modeling problem seems ridiculous have noise requirement FAI event have apply across board enforced AMA com petition worse lack effec tive program sponsor encourage noise reduction local levelwhere really counts Enforcing noise standards competition will alert rest model ing community its advantages Id appreciate support trust will have opportunity represent President Academy Model Aeronautics Travis McGinnis Arvada Co Life Member Academy Model Aeronautics has enjoyed several years productive growth Well planned positive activities have made AMA largest strongest aviation sporting organization world Travis McGinnis has served years District Vice-President has chaired served important com mittees during period dynamic ex pansion commitment effort time expertise has invaluable key committeesScholarship Headquar ters Review Long Range Planning Financial Advisory Goldberg Vital People Board Nats Steering Executive Director Search Re Districting addition duties handled connection AMA committees Travis has long term member FAI/CIAM Education Information Committee thereby serving United States interests Internation al Committee goal has always improve services AMA membership goal has backed up years experience phases hobby/sport dating back pre-teen years As modeler has engaged categories competition As judge has worked RC Scale Pattern contests locally national ly internationally experiences have given Travis wide appreciation needs both modeler national organization keen exponent youth involvement professional life educator administrator has shown him model aviation young people combine de velop good citizenship qualities Travis knows future development AMA expansion sport depend todays young people efforts provide AMA needs leadership AMA needs person vision can create co operative atmosphere Executive Council members can work plan AMA needs creative policies experiences Travis has gathered during life modeler Executive Council Mem ber qualify him forthechallengeoftheAMA Presidency welcomes rare opportunity serve AMA members President respectfully solicits support vote District Candidate Statements Page 106 John Worth Fairfax VA elect will have write name election ballot will mailed October should Consider following candidacy office President came surprise just did 1962 nominated same position equally surprise get elected 1963 hired executive director 1964 nomination came time unsolicited initial reaction dismiss Others however urged give serious consideration have done after much reflection think its im portant know AMA needs better organized operate democratically response volunteer groups Council Committees Contest Boards etc rather response president executive director committee chairman other single person authority regard bylaws seriously inadequate lot authority available president limits authority well defined AMA should vulnerable personalities individuals think better role top elected officer Chair man Board leading AMA Execu tive Council toward ends elected vice-presidents deem important policy matters dealing much problems resulting actions decisions various individuals meantime unusual person serve both executive director president would case get elected other organizations Na tional Aeronautic Assn Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Experimental Aircraft Assn Nothing bylaws prevents combi nation elected would immediately seek bylaws change establish posi tion Chairman Council high est elected position AMA also abolish position Executive Director favor President under contract AMA thus responsive direction elected Council members changes accomplished someone else would elected Chairman position would seek renewal current contract title President Until bylaws can changed would operate response Councils wishes would exercise eitherof votes pro vided dual role election would initially produce am seeking extra power PresidentI seek diminish general before taking action Pres dent would first seek opinions qualified subject already charged responsibility virtue elected appointed positions would commit AMA decisions purely own might have authority Again didnt seek nomination came lam responding byofferingwhatl think best AMAan organization less subject influence individual except may agreement groups already established serve AMA agree write name ballot Its way can elected Write John Worth November1986 105 Candidates Campaign Statements Vice President District 1 Vice President District 5 Vice President District 9 Don Krafft Duxbury MA incumbent am presently serving District Vice President would like recount some things have done past year half Vice-President plans have future havespentaconsiderableamountof time attending contests club meetings auc tions shows gather information give modelers chance talkto repre sentative plan continue future have tried represent modelers fairly two District meetings held 1985 Nationals other Maine Expo 1986 plan having District meetings District newsletter sent clubs need warrants fairly comprehensive radio bro chure mailed clubs District also planning underway Model Avia tion Day held November 9 1986 have attended Council meetings since being office have abstained voting issues brought before Ex ecutive Council have served Nats Steering Committee am presently chairman redistricting committee have beenamemberoftheAMAforover30 years am life member have contest director pattern contests past five years have served CD other events sincerely ask vote please take few minutes complete ballot mail Thank support Cliff Piper should familiar name Hopefully can once again represent New England modelers continued success AMA Financial responsibility Ju nior participation continued suc cess among goals must put stop Council in-fighting suits countersuits ego trips continue propose accomplish putting some logic back Council also put enjoyment back sport must get Back Basics needyourvoteforthisto beaccomplished During 50 years modeling have helped build AMA helped Nats starting 1964 served VP 14 yearsduring leaner years aware ness continuing problems needs keen have kept abreast current needs problems feel mem bership best served someone talks Yankee can deal applaud present members Council appointees look forward once again working fine people position Safety Engineer/Insurance Loss Control Officer major corporation over six years has made able deal soaring insurance costs safety issues noise other threats job will allow travel throughout New England visit solicit inputs Please vote Cliff Piper District 1 VP Harry M Sheram Oneonia AL have member Academy Model Aero nautics 15 years leader member 10 years member Birmingham Aero Mod elers Association holding various offices 12 years member Bama Flyers Air Show Team 9 years Associate VPAla bama DistrictVfor9 years lam schooled accounting business administration have 17 years experience Field Under writer-Engineer casualty insurance field will retire May 1987 fly remote controlled aircraft am extremely inter ested phases miniature aircraft pledge full support representing Vice President District V Academy Model Aeronautics welcome confidence vote Lee Webster Manchester TN incumbent have active model airplane hobby AMA activities since high school active Pal Aero clubs As charter member Coffee Airfoiler club wife Molly have CDed FF RC contests past 27 years Scale Contest Board 8 years have continuing inter est Free Flight current interests lie Radio Control activities especially Gli der Old-Timer Scale AMA service organization over 11000 members District S among largest United States group size means lot work Being retired engineering manager have time work talent organize efficiently carry out duties office As yourelected Vice President will represent regular special Council meeting will travel district often can visiting various clubs organizations activi ties current Associate VPs Contest Board Members excellent team intend keep functioning AMA has services designed help local level intent make services readily available district will use ModelAviation Maga zine inform activities newsletter will also used provide formation communication District Clubs Officials no substitute communication GET WITH IT part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member RT Dick Crowley Aurora CO AMA Leader Member494 am presently past five years Associate VP sprawling district have able repre sent district functions club meetings competitive events rep resent district Executive Council meetings As lifelong modeler aspects sport am presently very active in door power free flight soaring teach school program modeling have de veloped 10-part flight proficiency program power fliers newcomers pattern works greatlet know inter ested served almost four years total President National Soaring Society special interest group soaring AMA magazine editor am presently active Secretary/Treasurer elected VP items will work priorities 1 Flying site de velopmentand create methods better educate everyone keep sites 2 Assist groups forming new sanctioned clubs 3 Work closer young people develop next years fliers 4 As contest director am sympathetic needs competitorand rules pro cedures need revamping 5 mainly serve positive voice AMA want work flying needs District Vice President can work together accomplish goals Please give yourvote three years positive progressThanks Good Flying Travis McGinnis Arvada CO incumbent Life Member AMA Members have sup ported Travis District VP since 1980 support indicates appreciation efforts made represent members district Background CD Coordinator Assoc VP VP qualify him district leader ship spends countless hours serving needs District 9 enjoys outcomes work participates Council meetings viewing overall AMA needs patient consideration votes sensible poli cies serve membership believes future modeling depends officers listening input members clubs exposure operations needs AMA Hq has given him understanding Hq needs Visits have provided him insight needed create policies neces sary gain optimum effort Hq staff permit give best level service members Past commitment willingness serve again speak interest Travis has AMAs future support soli cited Travis can continue serve District 9 Notice Travis name also appears ballot AMA President aware may vote him both posi tions vote way will assure will continue work behalf AMA Council 106 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nancy Mitchell Editor Sacrat Newsletter California Southern Ala meda Co RC writes Enclosed snap daughter Jennifer has leg braces shoes attached peddles tricycle can pull around loves Modelingmeansagreatdealtoourfamily Jennifer can born defective over come handicap grow up happily cant grown men running AMA settle differences lie happily gether below Jennifer standing herself almost 4 Michael Graham Syracuse Thun derbirds Aero Radio Society New York writes took poll flying field asking favors permanent Nats site favor5 opposed2 answers qualified Everyone mentioned paying off mortgage first either centrally located two cites coast modelers Thank Michael won FAI Power FF 1986 Nats picture below gentleman middle Mr Bob Sifleet Americas top Free Flighters left AMA President John Grigghand ing him free K&B Cox Olympic 15 engine winning event Mc Neill Cup Perpetual event perJames Barnes treasurer Hill County RC Austin TX mailed $10 own money last apply mort gage writes toy airplane spirits us year 86 Air-Show planned provide AMA 1/2 profits its building mortgage expected realize least $200 profit rained out lost $3395 means owe us $1698 kidding try make profits spectators contestants Maybe next year spirits will us Thanks anyway James.. James Barnes sent secret picture show 1/4 scale planes driven/flown Austin TX simply place airplane position off fly car dont know such technique would work Alabama its worth try Past Presidents Recommend Change Presidential Elections following message received Council Past AMA Presidents unanimous opinion Past Presidents AMA extremely long tenure single individual elected part-time President Academy results less ef fective leadership slower progress would occur new individual crea tive ideas drive elected three years some instances gifted dedicated President may well two 3-year terms surely after 6 years its time new blood stream organization An incumbent after two terms likely develop divisiveness dic tatorial attitudes just plain enjoyment niceties office putting kind work could come new enthusiastic President Accordingly recommend Council Bylaws Academy changed read term office President will three years maximum number consecutive terms individual will two total six years same individual could again nomi nated elected after lapse term Irwin OhlssonAMA No 4 Frank BusheyAMA No 8 Keith Storey AMA No 9 Claude McColloughAMA No 10 Walt GoodAMA No 11 Pete SotichAMA No 12 John WorthAMA No 13 Maynard HillAMA No 14 Cliff WeirickAMA No 16 John PattonAMA No 17 John ClemensAMA No 18 Earl WittAMA No 19 Flying SitesConf pg 100 ably seated together final speaker should present summary documentation packages Plan plan plan job well will pleasantlysurprised much better can job pre paration November 1986 107 Meet two Americas best Contest Directors really left Lee Webster Manchester TN Lee has CDing Free Flight contests 25 know Molly helps him time its husband wife team husband wife team hard beat What misses other catches gentleman middle Tommy McLaughlan Pensacola FL US Navy helicopterfield photo Tommy telling somebodywhatto whereto go As usual has justcompleted 28th consecutive year CDing Fiesta Five Flags meet Free Flighters come over Eastern US attend affair Navy trusts Tommy orthey wouldnt let him use active field close down fortwo days gentleman right unidentified sees contacts mel will gladlyintroduceyou him Lee bythe way isyour newAMA DistrictV Vice President way chewing blade grass doesnt look too worried about son right Sandy Frank CDed affair Grateful acknowledgements Johnny Brodbeck Sr Bill Bev Wisniewski providing delivering prize engine Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Politics Nats.. funny thing happened just before leav ing Nats got nominated AMA Presidency initial reaction laugh off idea dismiss friends co-workers said should think seriously about So did some interesting possibilities came mind Wouldnt nice thought would no differences opinion tween president executive direc tor two positions would entirely compatible going same direc tionAMA could have single instead dual leadership AMA could save $1 5000 over three-year presi dential term based recent history actual expenses position everyone agreed Some feared person hold both positions simultaneoulsyone paid unpaid would conflict interest putting too much power hands person argued otherwise noting intent subordinate position presidency Executive Council AMAs board directors just now true executive director position will ing give up both votes positions avoid semblance powerseeking told elected presidency position executive director would terminated general became obvious concept person serving both positions acceptable some people though normal situation other major aviation organizations such National Aeronautic Association NAA Aircraft Owners Pilots Association Ac PA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA also prestigiousAmerican Society Association Executives ASAE Regardless situation made moot AMA Nominating Committee decided others should ballot coming election Ap parently five committee willing give concept try outnumbered So intriguing idea lasted would have interesting see voting membership large would have willing support Food thought eight de clared candidates AMAs top elected position dropped out seven considered officially ballot before narrowing down three required AMA bylaws least six candidates current former executive council members willing seek change rather go status quo lots com petition compared former years subject got lot attention Nats lot distortions what about record viewpoint lfyouwantto knowmoreaskyourdistrict VP about ithe nominating committee Dale Root Northern Californias Radio Control pioneer Dale Root lost long fight cancer June 14 1986 Dale began fifty-year modeling career Illinois during late 1930s moved California 1941 opened Hobby Hut Oakland 1946 Roots Hobby Hut became San Fran cisco BayArea supply information cen ter U-Control Railroaders Free Flight RC Back SOs installed Aerotrol single channel Comet Clip per proceeded astonish flying buddies successful Radio Con trolled flights ignited areas RC boom followed 1950 Dale others founded East Bay Radio Controllers grew ra pidly become third largest RC Club country Dale innovative designed Little Freq 1953 shoulder-wing air plane using single channel operate rudder elevator throttle system called Mickey Mouse As cender another extremely successful de sign kitted Dale 1957 flown extensively throughout country Low Ender Rootang series followed along pneumatic retracts flaps spoil ers smoke systems dive brakes etclong before others considered feasible Dales 3-channel Babcock radio trim mable elevator made him first spins outside loops early As cender series pioneering other efforts led nomination AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Dale now among legends model ing history earned wings SnyopsisAMA Annual Open Meeting July 30 1986 Lake Charles LA President John Grigg called meeting order 8 pm J Worth D Krafft H Crispin J Clemens P Waters D Brown T McGinnis 43 regular AMA members present introduced Executive Council members recounted various events past year including 1985 Nats RC Pylon World Championships Chicopee MA also noted problems obtaining insurance coverage describ ed firstAMA flying site seminarthis year District 10 Grigg emphasized need greater efforts concerning getting keeping flying sites increasing self-insurance necessary trend support flying site efforts current Si 50000 fund supplemented $239000 additional cost insurance provide $850000 umbrella coverage above self-insured fund possibility higher cost coverage club activities noted Executive Director due non-flying risk factors District 8 VP Clemens welcomed tendees AMA District Host Nationals advised Nats manage ment contracted 1500 pounds ice support field activities also noted misconceptions misunderstandings concerning RC frequencies advised AMA Frequency Committee meeting Nats handle problems District 7 VP Waters talked about con fusion concerning AMAs interest secur ing permanent flying site advised interest toward site aviation interests just models goal being find site might always available should other Nats and/or World Championship locations available District 9 VP McGinnis praised efforts Les Mary Hard puttingout daily Nats News noted News asking feedback help Nats Steer ing Committee future planning District 4 VP Crispin also Chairman AMAs Sound Committee described what has doing Nats gather sound noise data educate contestants concerning typical noise situations various events District 1 VP Krafft noted committees current efforts investigating changes AMAs district boundaries no conclu sions yet Bob lsaacs District 8 spoke about Free Flight problems discussion pro con concerning trophy policy Costs noted sponsors covering less half cost Lack Indoor entries discussed noting related changed schedules Bob Hatschek re sponded subject noting general decline Indoor interest Tony Becker former Nats Indoor CD noted negative attitude aimed hierarchy regard en couraging youngsters yet praised AMAs delta dart effort Niagara Falls National Indoor contest Problems obtaining Indoor site year noted resulting late switch Civic Center site pre ferred site available Model Aviation magazine discussion ficer column length vs other types ma terials discussed noting adding officer text did really hurt other material content Continued page 117 108 Model Aviation Nats officials year got participate 50th Anniversary Fun-Fly Lake Charles LA Shown L-R Ed Warren Dallas helping John Worth prepare Bill Win ters original eiectrlc-powered Le Crate modei plans pubilehed July 84 Model Aviation model flown ten times achieving flights 9 minutes 2 15 min utes 2 22 minutes 1 Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island eirt DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Cheodler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townoend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SO Essex JcO VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High SO PlymouOh NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstono Mills MA 02848 GLASTONBUR Y MODELERS Glastonbury Aero Modelers Club chartered anAMA club 1973 basis club however goes back late 1960s An all-modeling group formed students town recreation depart ments model building classes Two instruc tors taught Saturday morning classes George Armstead Don Lenif After Don moved Michigan George continued classes found flying sessions re quired additional help Local modelers formed group called Gas tonbury Modelers comprised Free Flighters Control Line fliers Rocket fliers 1973 Free Flight group became Gastonbury Aero Modelers about 130 members present club has two three indoor meets per year plus two outdoor Rubber meets per year model club logo 1/16 Square beginners design Don Lenif used building classes club officers President Ed Novak Vice President Bob Davis Secretary/Treas urer Gil Belanger Newsletter Editor Mark Fineman Chairman Board George Armstead Distinguished Service Award George Armstead started modeling 1940s paid supplies selling magazines newspapers taught modeling recreation building classes helped form Gastonbury Modelers 1970 George has secured several flying sites Gastonbury area use modelers also secured permission use Westover AFB model use 1975 Since several contests per year held Westover along Nats 1983 1985 SAM Champion ships 1982 1986 above very brief summary Much could mentioned about modeling career also activities community award presented SAM Awards Banquet Sunday July 6 1986 Society Antique Modelers Champion ships Westover AFB setting 20th SAM Champs held July 3 4 5 6 30 Free Flight events directed Jack Whittles 11 RC-assisted events directed Joe Beshar George Armstead contest manager 168 contestants can see four busy days flying addition flying fabulous bean feed Thursday evening Friday evening SAM business meeting Saturday Model Engine Collectors Association col lecto Sunday night victory banquet attended four days kept quite busy can imagine busy contestants large thank people worked hard make Champs such large success Thanks HQ Staff June 6 1986 entire staff participated large cleanup operation headquarters building museum contents During three years building has operation con siderable dust has accumulated items has aggravated continuing construction projects strictly volunteer effort done quickly efficiently happily Again Thank EC MeetingCont pg 102 equitable working concept except District 10 has very large membership population behalf majority Committee therefore recommended surveying response following Consideration being given dividing District X two districts follows Divide California two equal parts according population district would consist Northern California Utah Nevada Hawaii Guam other district would Southern California Arizona would done attempt make district nearly equal number members vote question information purposes final action would made Executive Council original motion passed 7 1 24 6 7 9 11 6 against EVP ED 3 5 10 NAAContinued page 110 November 1986 109 Modelers England participated 20th SAM Champs George Doris Armstead iistinguisnea Service Award obtaining use Westover AFB Modelers use Dick snerman L Stan Colson some trophies awarded SAM Champs trophies awaroca psabout 150 Josh Marsh model Long Cabin powered Saito 40 youngest RC flier SAM Champs Beginner Delta Dart launching February 21 9B6 Adult entry feels help beginner build Delta Dart Program sponsored Glastonbury Aero Modeler Photo Tony Faranda Relaxed flierJohn Pond California fly ing Playboy Senior SAM Champs New Jersey 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 Boa 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 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 Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts assured 86 Nats have just re turned reflected results long careful planning has become traditional Nats itself Due magazine lead time efforts com ply current limitations upon length VP reports shall leave professional writers and/or holders high office opportunity filling complete reportorial excursions accorded rank Ditto regarding prestigious rites marking 50th Birthday AMA what done about Lake Charles suggest take opportunity pause reflect upon what wonderful organization have built over years modelers after Builders AMA represents thoroughly-sound struc ture may proud occasion look up ahead put rough air has bit well behind us Let us look ahead wish everyone CAVU Balancing Scales feeling should now consider advisability creating new exclusive event within competition framework pertaining ducted-fan RC Scale model aircraft wish emphasize own idea rather has touted either type Flying-Scale contestant So blame consequences. strikes general way greater opportunities traditional type propeller-driven model earn static points available DF fliers other hand flight capabilities ducted fan machines nature ultra-impressive hence well-endowed inherent ability accumulate signs total acceptance observe such performance interesting note discussions have upon subject both types flier agreed suggested development after having first hesitated briefly evaluate its worthiness feel about idea Welcome Words Top White House Yes Washington DC received word own District 2 club Richmond Model Flying Club Inc like AMA celebrating its 50th Anniver sary year President Reagan congratu lated group warm letter proud reproduce follows am pleased congratulate mem bers Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island mark 50th anni versary sport flying model airplanes popular fascinating expression Americas age old love affair flight club helped pioneer exciting hobby today members helping new comers discover its challenges rewards Thats kind neighborliness makes community much just place live work send best wishes clear skies smooth landings years ahead God bless letter dated May 19 1986 Two months earlier club also honored through issuance joint resolution New York State Senate State Assembly joint session pleased reproduce extent space allotted us editor State New York Legislative Resolution Senate No 484Assembly No 430 Senator Marchi Mr Straniere COMMEMORATING Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York upon occasion its Golden Anniversary WHEREAS nineteen hundred eightysix Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York oldest con tinuously operating model airplane organi zation New York State will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversaiy WHEREAS Through its enterprising dedicated membership Richmond Model Flying Club has advanced model aviation Staten Island WHEREAS Club established nineteen hundred thirty-six limited membership present boasts morethan hundred members including pilots model craftsmen WHEREAS Club fully sanctioned member Academy Model Aero nautics national governing body model airplaning United States WHEREAS Club touts unblemished safety record utilizing National Park Service property uses Gateway National Recreation Area Great Kills Park providing community opportunity observe become part sport model aviation WHEREAS Club members must possess current Adacemy Model Aeronautics Flying license insurance policy Gate way Pilot Pass validated indicate safe competent flying skills now therefore RESOLVED Legislative Body pause its deliberations commemorate Golden Anniversary Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York further RESOLVED copy Resolu tion suitably engrossed transmitted Richmond Model Flying Club ADOPTED IN SENATE ON order theMarch 41986 Senate Thats Spirit Whether indulge consumption spirits booze etc certainly own business imbibe thereafter fly model aircraft becomes AMA aspect everybodys business thus pleased find set forth Suplemental Instructions regarding 1986 Nats following polite yet tough warning Alco holic beverages permitted consumed visibly present flight line pit areas Failure comply may result loss insurance coverage disqualification expulsion No wants kill-joy prohibitionist area liquid refresh ment time place everything George M Myers Books could written about gentleman dedicated Dis trict 2 frequency coordinator occurs shall require much space currently available us moment however must tell have received reports readiness lend talents area RC have sought aid latest tribute Georges capabilities eager ness serve fellowAMAers has come form warm letter have today received Ruth Taylor secretary NJ Pine Barons RC Club Medford NJ expressing thanks AMA Georges having solved certain frequency problems flying site through use frequency monitor letter Ruth has tens share credit excellence newsletter fellow-members Leo Timmermeyer Lee Kitchens Luke Kociuba Barry Wilhite Franklin Wanamaker last certainly least husbandMike Taylor So Melt Mortgage hope meeting success important undertaking fives rolling neighborhood some compliment Joe Beshar District 2 course fine efforts pursuit goals Gear Up Locked EC MeetingCont pg 109 Committee member Peltz District 10 gave minority report stating total dis agreement Chairmans recommenda tion expressed Committee whole discussed aspects possible remedies redistricting issue motion reconsider question approved 9 2356710 EVP NM 4 against ED 14 11 Opposition expressed presenting referendum officers ballot Thus modification motion offered approved question pre sented Leader Members District X 8 2 356910 ED NM 5 against 1 4 7 11 EVP original motion amended passed 10 124 56910 ED EVP NM 3 against 3 7 11 V Committee Appointments Because Grigg asked guidance question whether prerogative President fill vacancies Councilformed committees approved unan imously Council-named com mittees exist Council shall replace vacancies VI Motion/Previous Meeting Moved May86 Council meeting discussed voted upon following lieu free membership contest directors shall receive $10 voucher per day per meet uptotwo days maximum three per year upon HQs receipt contest report NATS world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four Continued page 111 110 Model Aviation Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Olvely 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heitrnan SR i06 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15663 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 think its hot District III during July August should have Nats Lake Charles Its nor mally hot down year hotter normal news reports hottest two week period Lake Charles since 1 948 number District Ill members made trip Nats went no problems can called typical attendance somewhat dis appointing year spite being official 50th Anniversary birthday celebration fact did bring large number notables came primarily 50th anniversary banquet Friday night second Saturday Sunday dedicated 50th Anni versary fun fly good time As Nats wasnt its problems Safety both real perceived subject came up occasionally am going push Safety Directorat future Nats safety problems year real big instances matter opinion voice raised subject safety deserves heard carefully considered Examples brought atten tion FF airplanes landing CL area FF airplanes landing RC area RC airplanes overflying CL area during fun fly Saturday RC airplanes Pattern overflying RC site entrance road general lack emergency equipment such first-aid kits fire extinguishers site some items rela tively mild nature endanger pri marily models equipment some problems serious en danger participants spectators Some problems quick easy fix others involve changes field layout rules conduct participants nearly could avoided least minimized someone concerned solely safety involved site selection process go opera tion contest Come think isnt bad idea contest use Another concern have regarding Nats low participation consider have 110000 plus mem bers its pitiful about 1000 take part Nationals ironic part number has going slowly down ward membership has spiraling upward Over years Nats has slowly dying have simply stood watched happen dying Well thats obviously matter opinion certainly subject different points view think can said compared good old days Navy Nats number significant changes have taken place old days work hangar usually contained Nats HQandthe hobbyshopaswellasrowupon row work tables center activity during Nats During day activity centered flying field people wandering out hangars small repairs major rebuilds just see what going evenings ever work hangars sprang life models everywhere being repaired built mostly discussed bull session going everywhere couldnt find topic being discussed didnt have anything aeromod eling sessions lasted wee hours next morning would commonly see someone catching nap under bench glue dried repair job Remember Ambroid king fast came days hobby shop always open AMA HQ could almost always get answer questions fact tried very hard would get several Contrast todays Nats no work hangar AMAs HQ open 8-5 similar hours hobby shop building shut up alarm system turned at6l Inthe meantime due proliferation events competition starts 700 am ends 800 pm competitor supposed deal AMA just visit Hobby shop does all-important socializing take place Nats prosper need think about create atmosphere exchange ideas techniques important part gathering encouragement reasonably large factor planning event Otherwise fear NATS doomed become large local contest almost events being flown sites ill-suited particular event being flown Anotherfactorinthe shrinkingof Nats competition competition mod els competition special terest groups organize events na tional interest people participate particular facet hobby/sport Examples like US Free Flight Champion ships SAM Champs NMPRA Champs IMAA Fly Byrons Fly etc well-run events sites ideal forthat particu lar event AMA Nationals once act town now has competition specialty groups People can spend limited time money attend events now being given choice times choice specialty event What can about Well first problems can solved applying some thought emphasis during planning operation future Nats second problem however difficult solve fact dont know solve Some have suggested split up Nats provide ideal sites event would make first problem acute concept National convention along Na tional championships seemed out year emphasis 50th Anni versary party convention Will Nats survive hope right now future doesnt look great Nats got spend some time Eva Biddle AVP talked about having Eastern District meeting winter Sounds like great ideato could help effort please contact Eva can set up Saying Month secret suc cess conversation able disagree being disagreeable EC MeetingCont pg 110 days vouchers non-transferable terms effective 1987 seconder withdrew second no other second obtained therefore motion acted upon VIII All-Season Flier Patch Because Council members have come overwhelmed patch requests approved unanimously fu ture All-Season Flier patches shall ob tained clubs AMA Headquarters VIII Officer Columns following approved 12 1 against X thatthe following adopted aStanding Rule toArticle XIII Bylaws Section 2 Whenever sole discretion Executive Director article fea ture report other writing submitted publication official publication AMA deemed constitute whole parta personal attackonanyAMAofficerOr member Executive Director shall have authority temporarily defer publica tion such article feature report other writing refer matter Execu tive Council determination whether publication should occur Publica tion shall occur upon affirmative majority vote Executive Committee Any officer author orthe target article feature report other writ ing submitted publication issue shall entitled participate delibera tions vote whether publication should occur vote may taken mail Council meeting quorum present IX Cap F3B Controversy Approved unanimously October 1986 Modef Aviation magazine last Council member statements subject 1984 F3B Team Selection accepted August Council meet ing last subject considered further X AMA-FAI Bylaws Proposal following bylaw amendment re ferred Bylaws Committee review will come again before assembly later meeting replace Section 3 Article XII Except provided Section 4 AMAs participation international aero modeling activity including AMA FAI Team Selection competition shall under supervision AMA President appointed delegates super vision shall include FAI matters general leadership AMA delegations FAI-CIAM meetings AMA-FAI teams review co ordination AMA-FAI Team Selection Committee operations shall over rule actions committees unless actions accordance AMA Executive Council-approved policies unless overruling action approved bya majority Executive Council members polled regard action Continued page 112 November1986 111 Oslaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robed E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclsaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Home 1-rom Nationals always enjoy Nationalsmeeting friends old new Lake Charles Nationals down Considerably numbers contestants still good weather terrible did rain except Friday during set up Sunday things winding down wind did blow especially hard What wrong weather Although official local tem peratures between 95 98 degrees true readings out expanse concrete something else tem peratures reached high 12 2 very humid did slow things down District IV represented activities have names would like mention some dedi cated individuals Anyone out Free Flight area sure see Tex Hartmangruber Free Flight activity Tex will working helping Seen among con testants Worlds Oldest Modeler Reid H ull Hampton VA flying just about everything Frederick BlomTimonium MD several events Thomas loerger Columbia MD took first Open A-i Towline son Roderick doing same Junior family affair Flying Wakefield Edward Hopper Baltimore MD am sure others know Control Line always big event lasting first day until last some probably never seems end family always hanging Fosters Advance NC Wayne Gale Karyn lot work Wayne Karyn well known circle Karyn took first Senior /2 Speed among other awards Karyn also starts school North Carolina State fall SIC scholarship Bob Dalton Clemmons NC could seen Slow Combat circle Wayne two work together Control Line Also seen Nats former District lVflierfrom North ern Virginia Larry Driskillnow stationed Beale AFB CA Dick Houser down Aerobatics Others Chuck Wood Rockville MD took second Sportsman Pattern David Mertz Potomac MD took fifteenthnot bad just getting Pattern no entrants District IV among 32 flew FAI Pattern look 56 flew Sportsman 67 entered 32 FAIyou get picture awful lot competition other classes Sixteen flew Advanced Pattern total eight Masternone District IV Tyler Stewart Riverdale MD placed eleventh sixteen entered Expert Pattern large entry Patterndown considerably past year interesting note trend towards top class flying FAI Pattern relatively few doing Master Pattern Among Soaring enthusiasts Hol ley Britt Doug Holland North Carolina city Raleigh probably other District IV entries Soaring failed get names Soaring big event over two hundred entries aspect sport continues grow Helicopter about fifty entrants two scale None excellent fliers District IV attended event Pylon racing except Q-500 has much activity area Dave Pearce Michael Langlois Greensboro NC exceptions among 35 en trants Formula Pylon Michael managed garner eighth out field Man hot out h Photo shows Dave retrieving racer Among others deserve mention Robert Rainey Newport News VA hard work various sites week forgotten Headquarters Staff coordinate whole thing take care of paper work get abuse people unhappy about something goes wrong Ill catch names left out Among highlights years Nats Fiftieth Anniversary celebration held Friday evening ban quet Saturday Sunday organizations can have seven former current presidents head table did will remember some themJohn Worth Dr Walt Good John Patton Maynard Hill John Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg few older members AMA found Contraband Room Friday evening you will never realize much missed history Academy high lights event Walt Good flying replica Cuff Any have seen film Pioneers will remember Walt flew Free Flight model 1936 Nats Radio Controlled model 1937 Nats What progress has made model aeronautics since time Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor demonstrated concept fortryingto get entry-level people RC flying other RC activities Control Line flying RCor other way around Anyway Bobs airplane can flown glow engine has new K&B 20 electric Thats starters can flown tricycle landing gear talidragger alterations take just moments make airplane can flown con ventional three-channel Radio Control air craft Control Line aircraft No definitely noft few simple changes plane can flown tether ed RC What tethered RC Well get post some sort will permit single steel cable swivel about center circle case central post made Frank Anderson MAAC Canada attaching aircraft assembly offsetting locking rudder can fly aircraft fashion very much like Control Line except outside circle controlling radio great way teach take off landings potential RC flier simple change can use either glow ignition electric power advantage can small space overflying annoying neighbors Watch Thingamabob An interesting sight took place Free Flight scale area newcomer rubberpowered Free Flight Scale flying very first model ever built category accomplished aero modeler well known other fields enthusiasm joy exhib ited individual flew Grum man Guardian first contest some thing see third try model went out sight after about thirtysix minutes effect boundless flight turned out got flier first event shows always something else us try might garner some success flier certainly has no lack honors especially Radio Con trol Scale model design drawings full-scale aircraft really needed see Dave Platt take first-ever Free Flight Scale competition flight know what modeline can really mean National Geographic Society back doing feature Nats year making movie Photo number two has crew out RC Pattern site EC MeetingCont pg 111 XI Conference Call Voting Because question whether telephone conference should treated regular meeting specifically answer ed rules approved telephone conference considered normal Council meeting same basic majority voting requirement proxy voting allowed 12 1 against 11 XII Legal Counsel Advice Executive Director noted liability other considerations doubt following lawyers recommenda tions can expensive counterpro ductive remedy situation Worth proposed approval policy whereby Continued page 113 11 2 Model Aviation Alabama ida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Los Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phose Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 286 Amory MS 35821 Richard Jackson 2115 Thornlse N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thocker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnis FIelds P0 Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-251 Im insurance Now thats familiar AMA members stated position sure liability insurance good enough reason belonging AMA todays world hard see need high level liability insurance espe cially engaged sport guiding sometimes just watching 5-to 20-lb model speeds above 100 mph enough momentum inflict severe injury death shouldnt average Sunday flier belong AMA other reasons Arent benefits make AMA attractive sport flier well serious contest competitor answer emphatic Yes Lets explore some intangible benefits order fly RC airplane successfully must have govern ment FCC set aside frequencies used others airplanes may safely flown AMA instrumental accomplishing task though complicated sometimes costly under taking reason AMA able get FCCs attention represents very large group people US have need frequency assignment Without representation Sunday flier may find RC model flying would banned urban areas since no safe frequency would available him Probably no equipment would available either since what manufacturer would risk capital designing equipment ques tionable market existed might have limited production run because changing equipment regulations So extra benefit No1 FrequencyAssignment Sport Flier Next about flying sites Some us have gotten used flying old field though always always will whats big deal Well believe everyone thrilled find someone wishes use farm city dump park etc place fly noisy dangerous him model airplane flying site problem becoming major competition land use gets keener hears lost flying sites park bans against model flying proposed municipality state banning model aircraft flying national organiza tion clout members heard needed help local club organizations convince people control land responsible safety minded sportsmen citizens have rights need thing Sunday flier isnt associated local club cases benefiting flying site arrangements some local club has gen erated least asked support club Sunday flier has aversion being asked help field maintenance doesnt want belong club least should obtain AMA membership liability insurance reasons expected fly according AMA safety rules respect follow rules laid down organization man ages flying site Benefit No 2 isA Place Fly Now lots us model fliers tend loners ourthingwithout much interaction general public public doesnt know much about model airplaning general Sunday flier have chance fly creation shaping publics opinion worth sport paramount impor tance Again benefit gained strong AMA organization Again function largely accomplished local clubs However AMA can does provide much information train ing needed ensure good local showing AMA Benefit No 3 Public Support Sport Sunday flier benefits another subtle way stable well- supported sport large recognized following provides market attract entrepreneurs expect able make money provid ing equipment supplies group means better cheaper radios bet ter economical engines advanced kit designs wide variety supporting material such covering material fuels hookup hardware etc means Sunday flier has reaped major benefit improves increases hobby enjoyment AMA provides evidence market through its large membership its magazine its contest schedules both national international AMA Benefit No 4 Advanced Equipment Development Howaboutthe Sundayflierwhowouldnt caught dead flying RC gadgets Free Flighter Control Line flier Peanut Scale man Indoor flier Well above still applies Look new materials available builderscovering materials glues carbon fibers plastics mention few Most items wouldnt have come about market market wouldnt exist withouta strong recognized modeling body Again large organization like AMA helps make market visible Flying sites needed just much types models RC flying fact problem often harder solve case Free Flight advocate Convincing school ficials should allow use gym fly microfilm models Peanut Scale far being automatic Indoor flier will tell Again AMA can does help tune organi zation way get tune through AMA membership Benefit No 5Exposure Facets Hobby Its harder define intangible benefits beginner sunday flier accrue association other model builders However Ill try Ive no ticed enjoyment hobby increases immensely have flying buddy fact have no go flying interest falls off drastically Perhaps everyone has characteristic Ive observed trait modelers over past 50 years believe its pretty universal thing Its just nice show off glide ratioofyournewsailplanetosomeone can appreciate what have accom plished Without people aspect modeling believe hobby would soon lose interest attention fact thats biggest problem beginner programs addition exposure technical side model airplanes beginner needs support friendship established model builders AMA pro vides framework happen doesnt happen automatically peo ple AMA make happen Benefit No 6 Fellowship kindred souls So question does AMA reach Sunday flier beginner loner out trying understand problem has encountered AMA grow remain successful organization ques tion must addressed continuously people growth hobby emanates way accom plish through improved communi cation service local model clubs AMA has come long way developing such services such help needed AMA needs input grass roots explore options available need voice individual model builder keep AMA track Only members can provide upward com munication AMA however must keep channel open ready receive Since suming District S VP duties have used office accomplish end However feel channel far full So fellows lets hear about Heres good way start process following Beam newsletter Eglin Aero Modelers Proposal has proposed rental training technique added current club training procedures follows 1 students desiring may receive training flight fee determined based cost equipment plus operating costs 2 club would purchase aircraft engine radio etc 32 new aircraft pur chased club volunteers would construct 4 flight instructors would furnish training possibly store training air craft use great idea other clubs thinking along similar lines AMA $5/30-day membership should help process along Look See next month EC MeetingCont pg 112 legal counsel advice followed unless agreed byamajorityof Council members After discussion Worth agreed reword proposal reintroduction future meeting XIII Ballot Counting Procedure Waters introduced concept switching plurality voting procedures cur rently employed election ballots preferential voting No action attempted time since topic requires further study will taken up again later meeting XIV Awards motions awards duly moved Continued page 114 November1986 113 Illinois ana ucky 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 Florissent MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snasley P0 Boy 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61376 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 District 6 election last year However can vote Presidential election year may prove quite election Please consideryourvote very carefully dont fooled flowery promises Choose wisely because officers term three years will go virtues Prez candidates column will let judge want give call discuss candidates will give opinions rate use right vote Now lets get back fun really hate politics column anyway July 6 found Bedford IN Its home base Ken Kern AVP Bedford boys put fun fly using some new rules Ken set up turned out very nice contest though crowd up Kens expectations barrel laughs wish taken model way Hoosier Hills field small plotin middle ofapasturewayout country Now thats kind field fly out makes feel right t home go place like Now nme Hoosier Hill RC club realize have events coming up might want attend Im partial tothe smallerevents because big events draw big names dont need likes publicity Seriously small groups feel AMA officer just too busy big affairs go smaller events true want attend can Keep mind make request someone else may have beaten punch attended other excellent Free Flight meet sponsored Lexington Model Airplane Club Lex ington KY month met some pretty nice people including Uncle Carl Fries NFFS No2 cohorts came St Louis area check out Bill Barrs bash hope good time did course usual bunch saw lot familiar faces checked Bill said thirtyseven contestants time says Free Flight dead noticed average age creeping up wont say much cause Im getting too attended MidAmerica Soaring contest sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society month first ever attended inter esting see try ten-minute task five minute air air did get better later day tasks successfully flown some got see winches work impressed high can get see feathers can ruffled winches high tech gadgetry such thermal sniffers Ill just stick little two-channel jobby 049 front gets up just fine Ill look thermals good oldfashioned eyes Sorry about engine fellows really dont think thermal sniffer purist either have nervous fingers flying powered aircraft might give soaring try Heck some people arent cut out fly fast whiz-bangs some us fly have seen guys gofrom powertosoaringand find themselves Yes plenty competi tion you want Its just little slower paced didnt get out district much wanted month little bit trouble full-size airplane kept closer home flew itto Nats guess Ill out aboutagain bythe time get Now have received some goodies rest district way info has scarce Surely dont want hear travels time Send info pictures Wayne Knaust St Louis MO wrote tell about air show McDonnell Douglas RC MAC sponsored help Civil Air Patrol Guys Spirits St Louis St Peters RC Club J & Hobby Show Team also came able make about six hundred dol lars CAP Now thats good public service community may forget way Wayne says hot dogger J & J team did rolling circles about ten feet off deck Theres show-off crowd think thats have show teams bet Support need Dave Miller Rock Valley RC Flyers sent picture below let know club weekend campout pla gued rain did stop terrifictime got few flights between raindrops think oreat idea Maybe some clubs t want try vdIietyOld-Timer5NieetwasJunezat Lawrenceville cookout Saturday night get things ready Sunday action Representatives showed up nine states Some showed up California Florida Sounds great 114 Model AviationEnough now.. EC Meeting Coot pg 113 seconded unanimously carried Fellowship Award Award Excellence Distinguished Service Award Names published following presentation Meeting adjourned 540 pm SynopsisFrequency Committee Meeting Nats AMA Frequency Committee met during Nate consider several items follow ing actions taken 1 A revision frequency flag system received final approval take effect January 1 1988 Earlier use okay ever January1988 coincides time FCC regulation must discon tinue use original seven 72 MHz frequencies new system designed alleviate confusion multi-colorfiags used since 1983the new system will rely channel number color streamer desig nate RC band Manufacturers will have year place new system market RCers will have another six months place transmitters 2 The AMA frequency calibration program found about one-third systems field outside FCC-permitted toler ances frequency modulation sidebands Most older sets therefore AM form modulation permitted until 1983 Older sets out tolerance interfere other new radio designs try use upcoming 20 KHz separa tions Committee took action accelerate introduction new standards planned 1991 three years January 1 1988 lower half 72 MHz band will permit continued operation older systems must moved old seven frequencies upper end band addition older broadband trans mitters will need converted channels active below Channel 38 new broadband channels above Chan nel 38 1991 channels just low Channel 38 will need have equip ment satisfies guidelines set 1991 3 The Committee reviewed approved first-ever set voluntary guidelines de sign manufacture operation RC equipment US parts have real effect first Channel 38 below January 1988 channels 1991 Transmitters must have occupied spectrum ie modulation sidebands re duced olderAM system sidebands can done new RF modules factory modification avail able replacement Frequency stability must improved allowable 3500 Hz error 500 Hz Receiver performance must im proved primarily tolerate pre sence broad-spectrum transmit ters still use handle third order products reject image frequen cies 4 Almost manufacturers report favorably impending availability equipment Continued page 115 Iowa 0 Michigan 5 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gleowood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tangiewoad Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roalyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Frequency Coordinetor Bob Stsmm Box 357 Minoqus Wi 54548 have just finished reading months delivery newsletters after returning Nats Lake Charles whole family working time liked wife Rita daughter Cathy assisted Pattern Scale computations RePete six days Pylon judging really gruelling since over 100 degrees shade consumed lots ice water would like meet comedian thought up highway signs read Ice bridge must kidding fish swim slowly met several Seveners events Terry Edmonds rolled spectrum-analyzing Soaring field Adamisins en camped Stunt circles Gary Arnold combatting Combat circieburners Free-Flight area Rich Melody Doig Les Hard put out daily news Pylon Art Arro Ken Hulik Wayne Karen yeager doing best Didnt see Cliff Tacie Ron Sears until trying cool off warm motel pool never made see much flying being pinned Pylon birthday party went much better expected event seemed what guys needed way let off steam after contesting helping Lets year flew Electric Pattern ship charger its meter melt sun got two flights Density altitude very noticeable Gone Flying forever other fine modeler has left us Doug Brueshaber Minnesota Hewasagiantamongthe Quar ter Midget racers contributing its pro gress way possible Doug original founders Grass Field Club flying finished 100-lap race handed Txto caller collapsed have Sharks hope fly Doug will share enjoyment Oh have done again Brett Smith has taken task misquoting clubs name once twice Please note club Ames Sundusters Sundancers thousand perfect land ings club humiliation Local clubs Michigan look out notice mail seminars will hold Lansing will need pre-registra tion topics Flying Fields Contest Directing suggest sending two groups clubs seminar will run concurrently day date Saturday October 25 formation will mailed local clubs have suspended district meetings CIS until winter arrives number guys showing up small feel response will better non-flying time year will point out CIS useful tool clubs mountain useful material Data Libraries once know system graphics download Give whirl District Roundup being heavy contest time editors vacation newsletters have some coverage events Safety common topic too article Cliff Falkavage River Valley Fliers points out need never flying alone Jim Chaffee carries thoughts column John Gilligan strongly points out need obey Twisted Sticks Rules forpeace mind safety Twister covers RC News thats fit print some aint S MARCS also advises safety-checking old models just charging going flying dumb S Clubs buying own sound meters setting maximum sound levels protect fields Valley Aero Modelers have audio expert Art Cossaboom has outlined standard producing accurate data S Red River RC Flier has neat quote mber opinions like earlobes everybody has couple Lets hear yours S Pontiac MAC thinking holding state-wide RC auction sounds like fun details please 0 Another club made aware nicer sound four strokes Lakeland Loons now have first four-stroke flying Nice aint S certain what Stillwater Flyers have going make mention club members passport field wearing club hat S first instructions start run clubs mowerpublished Iowa City Aerohawks newsletter S Romeo Streamliner lists clubs instructors Nothing new have special classifications some being Sail plane others Power great idea provides bodies help beginners thats join clubs S River City RC News easily gets top honours best graphics month Les Hesley editor uses several programs Bill Buitenhuis won Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers monthly award Bust Month Seems Bill devastated three aircraft afternoon S Finally Anoka County RC Club has allocated Wednesdays novice training makes easier provide regular training beginners Remember lifeblood hobby Noise reduction shows adult mind EC Meeting ont pg 114 will satisfy future requirements will better protected ever mobile radio service located 10 KHz away RC frequencies November1986 115 delighted prospective CL flier after first circle-burning flight helped King Kom bat himself Milwaukee show AMA Safety Flag Park Site Ted Sander President St Paul RC Model lers strikes classic Presidents pose holding down table October 85 Har Mar Mall St Paul MN AMA tabletop background 1985 Craft show atthe HC Prange Depart ment Store Photo Dan Rath Rich Palmer left representing Hoboy Industry America HIA presented 8Ball Trophy Irwin Polk AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA August 1 1986 trophy honors AMAI industry leaders have done promote model aviation Arkansis siana Mexico e Oklahoma C Texas 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 Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleovllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmux 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Jack Stoilys grandson Jason Stolly 12 years old follows granddads footsteps winning 1st Junior Control Line Sport Scale AMA 50th Birthday National Model Airplane Championships history having givenagood accountof itself havingleft pretty good taste everyones mouth sure thing thatMurphy lawmaker sympathy AMA 111000 modelers According Murphy chance setting new heat records part US hold Nats can bet will happen Sure enough three days Nats schedule new heat record set Lake Charles LA hurricane seed lurking Gulf humidity just fierce fact would sweat much flushed stink away no smelled bad maybe everyone did didnt notice Everyone attended Nats de served pat back enduring heat graciously cheerfully helping make happiest Nats can remember less griping ever remember everyone seemed determined enjoy themselves other always few professional gripers year can give names advance pretty cool year never completely pleased various flying sites because just impossible cater 76 events style type aeromodel flying stay within reasonable budget As stance soaring site grass ankledeep deeper would have cost about $2000 have mowed same inconvenience equally competi tors Also soaring fliers cross winch lines both awkward dangerous Ive got give Jeff Troy heck lot credit convincing everyone good competition had fun Jeff Troy outstanding new contest officials always hunting replace us old guys phasing out really fair single out Jeff Troy praise because excellent volun teer spirit shows up places during AMA Nats especially years Nats have instance just busting pride appointment Mike Harrison District 8 AVP Mike RC Pattern flier seen lot things felt could improved Nats handling first Mike did write strong letters about things didnt like being very intelligent dedi cated man Mike agreed lot easier work inside outside joined Associate Vice President really tickled sit what probably best RC Pattern meeting ever held Nats headed up same Mike Harrison Mike spoke very posi tively everyone listening attentively Mike found out everyone agreed him everything got body thinking good things can come best category meetings have ever seen held ata Nats congrats Mike Harrison whole Pattern bunch Another District 8 AVPs deserves thanks Dannie Ball sat during over half Executive Council Meeting held through some really poor planning Friday during Nats Poor planning because same dayas NominatingCommittee Meeting same day ouronce in-a-lifetime 50th Birthday Banquet Council meeting also held day involved setting up Fun Fly Birthday Party days next two days kept people like Vince Mankowski John Worth myself deeply involved banquet two following days activities nailed chair meeting meeting leadership allowed subject draw out 31/2 hours accomplish nothing No subject before Council should awarded over half-hour attention cause time assuredly everything has said can said Changes needed Still another District 8 AVPs sat witness Council Meeting thank him Larry Sartor Bartlesville OK Larry has served District 8 quite few years attends Council Meetings whenever can better formed AMA official actions affairs can better serve area rather remote District 8 District communications wear thin didnt get talk Larry after Council Meeting Ill bet feels awful lot valuable time wasted present meet ings Danny Ball already told felt way told Dallas RC Club same thing returned Dallas time change leadership mentioned Birthday Banquet very fine first real show graciousness have seen AMA about seven years banquet dignified seven AMA Presidents head table seated six past presidents present president included Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Pat ton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg banquet devoted history nostalgic memories AMA am proud have gotten make little story Birth Baby AMA fifty years ago open program AMA honored have National Aeronau tic Association largest division represented banquet NAA Executive Secretary Mr Ev Langworthy Nats Workers Banquet held Thursday night Lake Charles Catfish Con nection restaurant banquet always dedicated good food AMAs thanks Nats workers fun spoof past two years roast loved people years roastee John Worth Johns roasters included folks have worked closely him such Geoff Styles Jessee Shepherd John Embry May nard Hill Betty Stream Bob Underwood best Johns wife Lillian Lillians spoof-speech gem expressed reality living difficult man loving him same time Lillian Worth wonderful girl has stayed Johns shadow made sure clean sox enough eat made sure share love Workers Banquet tradition enjoyable have whole lot say about years Nats have run out space may wonder get involved Nats will probably hear little about have Council Steering Committee Chairman last two Nats no works harder puts hours have constant touch Head quarters Nats Manager Vince Mankowski feel have heck team just might tell Vince heard say some nice things about leadershipand might ask him really helped 555Happy Birthday AMA*xx 116 Model Aviation Jack Stolly 0 Dallas Miniature Aircraft AssociatIon wins 1st Control Line Sport Scale atthe Nats everything works flaps landing gear etc P38 also won NASA Plight Achievement Award Control Line Structural view Jack Stollys everything works P35 uses Jacks Jack Screw power actuator flaps gear Coloreds S Kansas aska S Norlh Dakota C rk 5kota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Boa 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Csrrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketts SleS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9185 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Lowry Tail Draggers RC Flying Club recently good fortune dedicating new flying site just northeast Metro Denver Thats good newsl Often hearing clubs losing sites Vince Gutschalk editor Tail Drag gers Newsletter reports member Ron Bullard instrumental securing site preparing dedication Atta Boys Ron club should blessed such members Vince also sent along sample theirAll Season-FlierlogcardThe ideaisto carrythe card goflyingand get someoneto witness monthly flights sign off Season Flier chairman club collects orders patches presentation banquet held Jan uary year Feel free make copy card use design own AllSeason-Flier verification card Some AII-Distrid Information time time get inquiry location number clubs located somewhere district available sending re questto Actuallythe good folks atAMA Headquarters supply printouts info Did know As June 1986 South Dakota 9 chartered clubs sanc tioned 5 contests Wyoming 11 sanc tioned 6 North Dakota 13 8 Nebraska 20 9 Kansas 25 23 Colorado 30 50 few clubs out District IX AMA-chartered clubs lot informal contests fun-flies get sanctioned officer nonchartered club and/or club putting activities should sanctioned encourage strength protection AMA offers chartering club sanctioning contest activities National AMA Information July30 Lake Charles LA site open AMA membership meeting duringthe Nats week Executive Council shared thoughts answered questions member ship present Discussion items included surance concerns flying site concerns successes redistricting sound analysis find ings recommendations RC frequency concerns findings AMAs 50th Anniver sary celebration Nats feedback effective Nats management discussion future Nats sites AMA dues amounts future needs probably $4 per member increase Look complete synopsis open member ship meeting elsewhere issue District VIII did good job hosting 86 Nats Lake Charles Chennault Air Base District IX attended would share thanks hard work LARKS club volunteers takes pull off Nats Speaking Nats ..Are Thinkin Lincoln Lincoln SkyKnights have issued invitation host Nats may Linclon 87 Possibly week July 11-18 As Im writing contacts being made check out possibilities firm up plans Look official nouncement soon Nats District IX again would welcomed Vote November November will receive ballots elect vice president District IX AMA presidency Districts V will also voting VPs Traditionally very small number members take time vote sincerely hope year will different elected volunteer officers really need vote confidence good Job AMA Executive Council give tremendous amount time organization would morale booster know took time effort support ongoing work preview ballot will show Dick Crowley Travis McGinnis will run ning District IX vice president pre sidential ballot will include John Grigg self Travis McGinnis Don Lowe Look comment statement can didates will accompany ballot name will appear both VP District IX AMA presidential ballots AMA Mortgage Information Joe Beshar mortgage depletion chair man reminds us GET WITH IT aDo part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member Annual Meeting Cont pg 108 question about possibility major Nationals sponsor noted potential sponsors consider expo sure sufficient Justify cost typically high school football game provides exposure spectators contribution local community Rehabilitation Center Nats praised providing physical labor support via prisoners trash pickup trailer unload ing event setups etc Fred Marks spoke RC frequency com mittee activity advised criticism AMA unjustified thatthere basically frequency problem number frequencies adequate effective credited AMA RC progress date ing AMAs obtaining fre quencies RC activity would minor need equipment checking maintenance emphasizedRC soaring activity best examplemany planes being flown continuously day long day Nats despite nearby radar sta tion operating high power Clemens noted 50th anniversary week end fun-fly activity following Nats promised interview anyone site PA system everyone would know attendance Next years Nats site possibilities noted nothing definite yet decidedSebring FL Indianapolis IN Muskogee OK Lin coln NE Tony Becker congratulated AMA operating Nats under very difficult circum stances Meeting adjourned 924 pm November1986 117 LoWry 1 aii uraggere opening aay ul new field Lowry Tail Draggers n Flyer Pilot Mon SI roved _______________ ASF Chairman AMA President JOfln urigg ieTx presensca George Aldrich Model Aviation Hall Fame Award Plaque AMAs 50th Anni versary Banquet Lake Charles LA follow ing National Model Airplane Champion ships AMAS Executive Director John Worth podium described extensive list Aldrichs achievements Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwio N Barrie 8252 E TurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lay Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds RI 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT841 20 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 just returned Nats Executive Council Nominating Com mittee meetings held Executive Council Meeting able get Council finally okay formation Electric Contest Board long overdue also discussed redistricting spite other possibilities presented him proposal made Redis tricting Committee Chairman Don Krafft split District 10 two pieces opinion does solve AMAs gross imbalance presently exists nation wide discussed detail last month proposal will put non binding vote District 10 leader members later year recommendation Vote Against AMA Nominating Committee would think purpose AMA Nomi nating Committee would select qualified candidates names submitted nomination AMA members have found out always case opinion fact Presidential nominations submitted year ever before clear indica tion widespread dissatisfaction present AMA administration No less seven names submitted AMA members nomination office AMA President John Worth John Grigg Travis McGinnis Chuck Foreman Don Lowe Howard Crispin myself beginning Nominating Committee meeting told Committee withdrawing nominations made behalf removed myself con sideration left six other choices Only three would make ballot six Committee did select three qualified job Instead placed political con siderations front else put gether slate candidates clearly designed allow incumbent remain office three years Travis McGinnis Don Lowe will run against John Grigg AMA President Too bad wont see names John Worth Chuck Foreman Howard Crispin printed ballot John Worth offers over two decades proven experience leadingAMA politics has prevented seeing name ballot Chuck Foreman has built up own multi-milliondollar company wont see name ballot either Crispins name wont either Theres something very wrong system Im going can get changed future AMA members can expect have best choices make just ones chosen few allies perpetuate dynasty need limit term office AMA officers put end harmful dynasties perpetuate themselves own advantage need revamp AMA nominating procedure ensure best candi dates get ballot need restructure makeup AMA officers put line needs 1 980s example very positive suggestion such change letter Nominating Committee John Worth said put ballot elected AMA President hed move eliminate office outlined change would have Chairman Board instead President would save AMA lot money would distribute power avery positive way present office AMA President has far too much power pres ent depending personality person office power can used very different ways Worth believes AMA should dependent per sonalities totally agree John Worth has other good ideas AMA As said before its too bad AMA members given oppor tunity decide yourselves what prefermore same constructive positive change days followed Nominating Committee meeting opportunity meet AMA members over country just disap pointed Nominating Committee am very large body members out care AMAs future upset aspects its present course actions werent just radi cal Californians conservative well-known AMA members deeply concerned involved ganization agree change needed agree ought done very gratifying see support will receive AMA ballots about month Keep open mind about vote vote Keep eye out campaign materials will sent out mail candidates others Take time read stuff Get reproduced club newsletters Become informed future AMA will hands Matter Record recently dinner John Byrne Ev Langworthy NAA John Worth Walt Good Maynard Hill fantastic evening Maynard have intense interest record-settingal though far better have US record credit Maynard has world records Maynard would like see US regain World Aeromodeling records particularly held USSR subject Gene Sidwell Holly wood CA going make attempt FAI World Speed Record RC-powered planes near future Presently 21357 mph record currently held USSR other day Gene wife Phyllis Sepulveda Basin practicing before watching eyes KCBS-TV news cameras CBS sent out whole crew night CBS carried beau tiful segment about soft-spoken American hiswifeweregoingtouseAll American Equipmentplane motor radio beat Russian record com mentator compared effort way Chuck Yeagers breaking sound barrier years earlier same California skies over Edwards AFB hoped Sidwell record attempt will made type aeromodeling publicity does much raise image maturity sport Gene gets credit took up task built plane got CBS US Air Force involved need Good Luck Gene Ive recently visited number clubs Southern California including BIRDS San Gabriel RC League Pasadena Soaring Society SFVSF SULA etc showed informative AMA slide presenta tion put together well AMAs latest film Diamonds Sky reception visit has highly positive want come meetings likewise let know have limited budget get around district will permit make some trips out local area Can imagine flak Id get critics Hawaiian club invited went trouble column Ive got write about three months before read As such cant very current cant put very much about upcoming events because theyre usually long gone time read ones attend mention months old time read about Weve got find way get timely information AMA membership electronic age send words across entire US AMA seconds wait three months see print Thats wacko past weekend took new Astro 40 Cobalt electric-powered SIG Kadet Sr four-club fun fly Simi Valley blast 68 flying participants clubs Ventura County Simi Valley Fliers Ventura Comets Camarillo Flying Circus Conejo RC Modelers part ongoing inter-club challenge has going 5 years Simi Valley won round morning took same plane Sepulveda Basin made 15-minute flight pointed out power fliers 14-8 propeller turning though plane gently circling upward Yes thermals like sail plane really became unglued deployed spoilers jealous loaded car having wipe goo Yes ad vantages electric flight besides silence technically curious has ex tended wing 88 about 1500 square inches area weighs about 8-9 lb flies like champ using eighteen 1200 mAh cells fabulous trainer Keep letters coming theyre great 118 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana 0 Osegon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe addrens EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ane N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo e23 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 112011 28th St E *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland DR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Don Zipoy Free Flighter AVP known Free Flight group partof world toafairnumberof other modelers Quiet unassuming Don worked magic Armyto see thatthe Harts Lake site available con tests Don some us knew fighting cancer sometime looked stopped Don soon back contests meets early June setback terrible news spread last saw Don Blad der Grabber late June spirits seemed good talked little Only two weeks later gone have lost best labored long measanAVP Hewrote mewonderful letters about FFand other things should goto FF site Harts Lake Prairie place Don loved pause think him really cannot tell saddened am loss friend miss him John Cantieny edits newsletter Salmon RC Flyers recently held Annual Memorial Day Fun Fly John reports giant colossal tower ing prodigious incredible wonderful suc cess modelers Montana rest Idaho Idaho Falls Pocatello Boise Im sure would guess Montana bunch came Mis sou Ia case two days great weather celebrate fine field Now us feel pretty good about having trees other obstruc tions closer several hundred feet Imagine nearest obstruction mountain range many miles away Its place really enjoy Also John having problem editors find themselves inno items club members help doing latest other issue Come group things happen talented build fly aircraft requires lot ability just anyone can dont feel up claiming exper tise subject maybe ask question about something youd like know about have discussed youve gone contest write about wont take much help might enjoy As may have heard Delta Park Port land has closed RC flying After 35 years city decided conditions gotten too bad allow flying go main rea son commercial build-up has oc curred near park specifically motel called Delta Inn management far less helpful spite fact knew flying took place before built present PAMAA umbrella group formed couple years ago working city find another site PAMAA Prez Stan King has done incredible amount work still have some reason hope will get space fly happens Another Nats has come gone council voted go Lincoln Nebraska next year Westover 89 know FF group far less pleased site available some luck may able find site will close acceptable have go site go people want us come Lincoln area wants us sites Nats activity have make commitment now order secure certain parts neces sary sites Nothing cast stone possible plans next year could change would nice FF group could find better site near Lincoln find another site can hold events can help know such place write AMA HQ Because airlines screw-up wasnt able attend Nats events understand some local glider-guiders took home Nats trophies have atthis point rumors butthe name Brightbill came up winner about results have Actually will probably published MA before get copies council meeting took place Friday scale being flown missed thatsob along CL events still going ing attended 50th anniversary party nice legendary modelers got have long talk Cliff Tacie Ron Sears about Scale stuff Itwas good see both again since nice people well top competitors Scale wars got meet both Maynard Hill pioneer RC Walt Good Both gentlemen past presidents Acad emy understand Maynard rigged plane take video shots Nats youve seen Marvelous Miniatures watched flewa plane equipped electrostatic device replaced gyro scope plane flew LC rumored have stabilized devices nice chat Dr Good dont know got chance fly anything Anniversary Fly-In held Saturday Sunday Amongthe unusual flown tethered RC Bob Underwood put together stood outside control led plane throttle elevator Sort UC/RC plane tethered short pole swivel top rudder set keep plane turning right large bellcrank tether anchored John Worth demonstrat ed interrupted orbit maneuver CL version figure nine John claimed trying touch-and-go just came down little hard people got try hands tethered plane bunch flew Fun-Fly both CL RC aircraft flying dont remember FF word will Nats fly-in next Nats butitprobablywill bebeforetheNatsstarts will day rather two Control Line folks know about George Ald rich designed Nobler top stunt flier recently hes doing engine column MAN Back story years ago during attempts tofly CL frequently fantasied being sooo good would whip him good some future Nats Unfortunately ability never gravity mixed treacherous inner ear wiped out further thoughts along line Well concrete Chen nault shaking hand legend enjoyable conversation receive award richly deserved People like George make worthwhile happenings during council meeting establishment contest board Electric events fairly certain Mitch Poling will rep board As part Nats celebration Elec tric contest held Saturday attended interesting compare meet Hawks ElectriccontestheldinJuneatKentAt Kent fly-in minimum com petition maximum flying between rains Nats modicum com petition maximum flying Both very relaxed looked like lot fun Yes have electric-powered aircraft will flying soon can get together suppose point say competition cut-throat very simple limited motor runs duration Unfortunately some very nice planes lost micro-burst moved through Eddie Thomas Texas flying beautiful Playboy literally exploded lost whole thing others able reclaim equipment dont re member craft lost Kent re member spirit helping other passing information back forth hap pened happened LC too il lustrated gentle part hobby can fly very relaxed competition Try just might like some further notes Council meeting complete means voted limit amount backbiting occurs between council members col umns Some have expressed opin ion far too much going having trouble insurance front again option become self-insured will big step going require help patience members will meet again see what can work out voted out change CDs Nats workers compensated Just keep tar & feathers storeroom wasnt idea start Sometimes have propose unpopular ideas may may good deserve discussed died flirtingwith anarrangementwiththe NFLtodoourvideo work may aware man did films N FLs video expert thats tie-in talking RC Video Magazine people guess too much Itwasa short Council meeting dedicated large part insurance problem later Next month should see some pictures words about travels around district careful take time enjoy Go fly something Happy Flying November1986 119 JUN IO FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 MORE PEE WEE-3D Two issues ago ran story San Diego Orbiteers new Gas event uses old docile Cox 020 engines Response both tome Orbiteers presidentJohn Oldenkamp set three Pee Wee-30 model plans has exceptionally good offer still good now have seven plans send So send 22-cent stamp name address Ill send seven drawings Pictured Charlie Yost Termites Delight youll note all-balsa con struction Orbiteers quick pointoutthat Pee Wee-3osdonthavetobe all-balsa No construction okay can built-up tissue covering desire original Pee Wee-30 used wing Peck-Polymers Night 28 worked great fact wing forthe rubber-powered P-30 event also brain child Orbiteers legal does job just fine Incidentally old Midwest Sniffer model fits perfectly within Pee Wee-30 rules anyone has questions regarding event can call Charlie 619-566-2645 home evenings weekends John Oldenkamp tells theiriuly 13th club contest lot fun Remember contest did require all-balsa con struction purpose contest select easily-built Pee Wee-30 model club members would make six copies Labor DayAnnual contest Taft anyone buck could proxyfly replicas Winners kept models engines See said September issue Orbiteers sure know promote event did great job introductory rubberpowered P-30 now heres simple gaspowered Pee Wee-30 Most writing have just said Please send drawings others have added comments remembered couple Cox 020s stored away oil pickle bottle Lew Payne Denver has just written mentioned hes going introduce Pee Wee-30 club Ive couple three requests information purchase engines Remember old Control Line plastic Scale jobs About thing good engine As result lots Cox reed-valve 020s found stashed away boxes drawers Most hobby shops should able dig up few Please note reed valve 020 eligible Pee Wee-30 event John informs Hobby Lobby 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 has $995 Also Orbiteers member Fudo Tagaki has bunch Call him 619-234-0024 for price spoke Bob Peck Peck-Polymers said some undistributed Cox helicopter kits require drilling two mounting holes Cost $1000 including postage Contact Bob Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 619-448-1818 Incidentally Bobs company recovering nicely fire suffered has lot hard work just about kits now available again have neat Bostonian ready go production Its called Pup Competition keen Orbiteers contest select design replication John Oldenkamps Yarkstick win ner Models judged flight ease construction replication appearance appeal flight score longest flight seconds divided its engine run 15 per cent bonus added flight ROG Mooney judging scores graded 1 2 3 down used method lowest score winner Johns model took second flight first replication fourth appear ance followed closely Charlie Yost Bill Booth Don Bartick Speedy Diaz Bob Langdon didnt get model field car broke down half way Floridas Dave Linstrum sent model cruncher UPS can enjoy Pee Wee-30s own great introductory model youngsters club holds Pee Wee-30 contest can run pure duration efficiency event did Orbi teers flight time divided its engine run Note however system negates need timer accurately limit engine run Pee Wee-30 models use eye droppers fuel tanks eco nomical lightweight cementing paper gauge horizontal lines behind eye dropper can determine engine run within second two So dig out old reed valve 020 Cox engines lets warm up start flying thank Orbiteers Silver Basics Wood Grain Grain determines stiffness flexibili ty sheet balsa will have job piece wood model re quired perform necessitates paying attention grain piece wood select Lighter models can stronger models proper grain used heavier models incorrect grain chosen 900 / // 450 Over years have come describe three main types grain B C illustration above Ron Williams book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes shows typical cuts Quoting Ron n very flexible both across grain along its length used sharp curves required spars outlines B grain stiffer grain usually remains straight true usually used straight spars sometimes ribs C grain very stiff both directions excellent ribs rolling body tubes have sup port compressive forces fullywound motor tail cones suitable spars Combinations known AB BC grains have uses alter nates C grains respectively Note illustration medullary rays radiate center shown rays very predominant balsa annual rings barely visible Other harder woods usually characterized annual rings balsa wood kits very often carefully selected few companies usually smaller ones pay attention weight grain wood included kits considerate companies will some times piece wood kit cannot job required So always ready substitute better proper piece wood building kit model experts will just use plans flying scale model junk wood kit recommend buy kits suggest meantime learn select own wood Build em light fly em long. Ill again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 120 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
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r Handle Flying Site Problem Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations have some recent instances flying site public property has come public discussion Complaints nearby residents have resulted ac tion local officials either elected appointed action has taken two forms First public meeting local town building would called advertised interested parties could appear voice comments pro con Second piece legislation might have intro duced identified bylaw ordinance public comments invited before governing body before community took further action such situation develops community several steps should take flying site essentially safe have good record over period several years will probably want state case posi tive manner hoping retain privilege using land future activities will want give up struggle opposition will appear order make complaints known will hinge safety noise have preparing club such confrontation believe develop confrontations will have made some sound measurements have some records ready produce enlightenment town trustees written record noise measurements indi cates immediately concerned about effect neighborhood comments present evi dence can include such information other words club wishes good neighbor nuisance public hearings important choose words very carefully Poorlychosen words can rebound speaker very important point remem ber need rehearse selected speakers before get floor want job properly club should identify no six capable people tospeakatthe public meeting people should given topic should limit his/her words topic No wandering off target just because speaker knows needed particular segment presentation much should clearly stated understood before meeting begins important aspect public meeting impact club mem bers create appear especial ly speak vital case speakers possible club members dress wellin shirt tie jacketand unless called upon speak remain silent interrupt meeting way must no rebuttal opposition comments whether truthful incorrect except club speaker task handle part meeting Catcalls laughing back bench comments etc bad manners bad policy cause Let chosen speakers speak clean-up speaker should speak little longer others must very capable type person can adjust his/her presentation last minute He/she needs able include some rebuttal comments preferably fac tually based counter wild accusations opposition earlier speakers should limited two minutes final speaker may need up five minutes his/her clean-up talk can say lot two minutes some people will find impossible speak five minutes Choose people well best have club job properly will need less seven teen minutes make good case forestall actions could remove flying privileges whatever public private field under discussion should recognize going involved selling job front people may very strongly opposed model-flying operations easy task speakers cannot maintain cool under questioning nervous about speaking feet front hostile audience have wrong speakers Get others Back up speakers documentation Talk AMA about printed materials can justify sport show what other com munities provide show what type people sport demonstrate value sport recreational educational medium AMA has wide selec tion printed brochures can help impress case favorably local councilors trustees reasons belonging national associa tion services provide course best course action local flying field good con siderate neighbor Put yourself posi tion local resident couldnt care less about model aircraft try imagine sitting backyard day try ing get some peace quiet can hear model aircraft engines dron ing nearby Try understand worried father mother fear plane may cause harm kids dismiss attitudes because real may have best counter open meeting front real live support People gain courage num bersespecially numbers include strong supporters Look much better comedian performs audience laughing jokes So put nutshell face problem contact AMA see what advice documentation can provide Have facts lined up well back ground information AMA people can have big picture Afterwards prepare own case individual speakers special topics noise safety skills educational values etc rehearse Get documentation together make indi vidual folders councilmen/ trustees board club supporters will attend meeting must told dress well conservatively will make much favorable impression shirt tie jacket clean-shoe appearance will jeans dirty T-shirts anything wrong casual dress right place right time public meeting neither Most important selected speakers should speak want others spoil flow information want positive story interrupted speakers must ready go preferContinued page 107 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator oyce riagers omptroIIer useleJackaon S Competition Services Dlrectoi- Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Managen Vince MankowaldO Special Services Diractor Carl Marqney@ Memberahip Directon Carol Morbid S Special Events Directon Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Diracton Geoff Styles 0 Technical Diracton Bob underwood @ Administrative Cocfdlnston Bob voislaveke Publications Directon Carl R Wheeleye General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 100 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr on VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice PresldentsEscI 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 Sound h Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound Nationals wide-scale measurement sound levels made first time since Academy has involved sound model aeronautics hundred percent cover age year however sufficient give committee some basic informa tion course chart future looks levels being gen erated today does begin see difficulties enter flying-site retention As travels around country looking sound question fliers like tothink other fellow causingthe difficulties Since fact great majority Academy members involved Radio Control flying need look some detail As true majorityare Radio Control also true competition does leave us appears large percentage so-called Sunday fliers emulate Radio Control aerobatic flier what way Eventually seems go higher power faster aircraftafter get out trainer category brings regime high rpm engine prop combinations thing aircraft now range out excess third mile turnarounds does leave vulnerable complaints now operate aircraft get up values much 105-110 dBA three meters operate cases well outside boundaries flying site What means sound footprint getting trouble Does sound measuring Nats con firm Yes certainly does example let us take Radio Control Aero batics event greatest footprint Nats anywhere else except some Scale fliers will also examine category Sound level measured flight Radio Control aerobatics except line person taking readings does see value endeavor can imagine such attitude data line thus invalid because some obviously incorrect brings question location So long ignored set remaining data valid meters set up eliminate much interference possible no within three meters sound level microphone planes set same mark carefully measured accord ance FAI standard Once re sulting figures compiled some usable form great deal can learned generalities can studied time range dBA levels RC Aerobatics runs way 89 108 Stop consider figures realize wide span sound levels talking about 108 3 meters twice loud readings per mitted earlier meter must understand much country have liberty operating sort level Since stage planes operating down 9 dB FAI standard becomes obvious little reason anyone operating above FAI standard question really becomes whether should adopt some lower value future Nationals thence other competitions RC Aerobatics Since Aerobatics RC Scale aircraftwith largest sound footprint need take very hard look time Photo number shows setup RC Aerobatics Judge Don Peck H untsville AL doing honors microphone mounted underneath tripod center post correct height located three meters aircraft per FAI standard setup used keeps away microphone other disturbances other judges Meek Stallings left Ivan Tarbert right Scale fares no better RC Aerobatics As matter fact could said some ways Scale problem Scale aircraft running upwards 106 dBAatthree meters finding thatthis wide variety engines ranging 60s90s newer very large twostroke engines such big Super Tigres large four-stroke engines big gasoline engines also away up high dB levels major reason appears Scale flier/builder does want anything sticking out aircraft will detract exact scale appearance true order get efficient muffling probably has have rather exotic interior installation have something sticking out Scale flier tends use awful lot sky addition using about much Aerobatics along flight path Scale flier does also fly out lot further front flight line other words footprint may larger Aerobatics uncommon see Scale aircraft being flown muf fling installed engine Others use devices fact nothing exhaust extensions useful getting exhaust away aircraft nothing Some seem actually amplify sound great deal needs done area both cases talking about minority fliers particu lar tend noticeable lot gather contest few club sites really flying further out nor louder other club fliers however pos sible get sound levels down classes great amount progress will have made As stated earlier Sunday fliers emulate competition flier Competi tion much development work done What about other categories modeling Free Flight has some real terrors guess advantage folks have forced operate Free Flight needs lot open area means usually operating very close proximity neighbors might com plain relatively close need cautious high-winding smaller engines tend annoying fairly low d B levels larger engines get way want figure Class D Free Flight example read 120 dBA three meters such aircraft aircraft shown photo number two Now need understand that level going suffer discomfort pain hearing loss protect yourself Balls cotton ears will suffice flier particular aircraft well aware facthe wearing muffs poor unfortunate timer Pylon racing another very loud segment sport does have footprint RC Aerobatics Scale perhaps annoying couple reasons acceptable average field dBA level three meters runs high 118 Again painful damaging exposed lengthy periods engines turning extremely high revs means fre quency away up range comes annoying people Can changed would think might ways reduce dB levels per haps future means getting frequency down Remember being done Aerobatics going higher pitch props lower revs Can done racing crowd will have look things FAI looking sound level reductions category RC Pylon Control Line categories span very broad spectrum sound levels study themselves difficult cap ture some contest speed models started needled off wink have catch motion outside circle means outside barrier also safety reasons Speed does generate highest dB level would suppose Dynajet models would loudest Formula 40 higher Next issue will details Control Line sound Because confined spaces CL fliers use sound critical matter today Much correspondence beginning come quotes will appearing testing being done results forthcoming Nationals take big chunk time has made up somehow watch pages November1986 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting August 1 1986 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VPIV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Lee Webster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VI Pete Waters North ville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy National Aeronautic Association Present Academys staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Vince Mankowski NATS General Manager Guests AVPs District 8 Dannie Ball Larry Sartor AVP District 3 Eva Biddle Winton Buckley Alexander & Alexander Mr Mrs Joe Blanco Ed Warren Lillian Worth copy official minutes may obtained AMA HQ available approx imately November 1 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meeting scheduled October 17 1986 President announced adjourn ment day would occur approximately 530 pm order allow preparation time 50th Anniversary Banquet sched uled 700 pm following subjects moved out prior discussion voted upon show hands approved general consent effective date Motion 2 May 86 minutes $600 cap VP tele phone credit card use shall May 4 1986 Passed14 1 against motion 6 November 85 minutes amended read $85 instead $75 3year membership cost approved out objection NAA representatives travel lodging expenses Council meetings shall paid AMA officer expense budget same other Council member unanimously ap proved Due nature responses pre vious mail vote concerning assistant team manager F3E team invali dated Discussion resulted substantial opposition funding assistant particular world championship Executive Director authorized represent AMA FAI General Confer ence Madrid Spain September 29 receive FAIs Honorary Group Diploma Aeronautics jim McNeill behalf Nominating Committee reported following people would placed ballots 1986 AMA officer election President john Grigg incumbentDon Lowe Travis McGinnis District VP Don Krafft incumbent Cliff Piper District V VP Lee Webster incumbent Harry Sheram District IX VP Travis McGinnis incumbent Dick Crowley Approval Minutes minutes May 3-4 1986 Executive Council meeting approved 14-1 amended meeting prior writ ten amendments II Executive Vice Presidents Report McNeill preambled insurance agenda item discussion describing laymans terms aid graphic presenta tion financial cost aspects AMAs basic liability insurance urged con sideration given AMA self-insuring first five hundred thousand dollars liabili ty purchasing second five hundred thousand Following discussion moved beginning 1987 selfinsurance retention fund SIR placed separate interest-bearing bank account fully transferable drawn upon Comptroller claim related purposes ap proved 9 1258910 ED EVP NAA 5 against 34 6 7 11 III 1987 Insurance Program what direction Council should lead Academy insurance matters 1987 discussed length noting uncer tainty present-day insurance market turmoil highly unfavorable terms coverage availability cost Pros cons AMA self-insuring its risk exposure explored detail Carl Ma roney well Winton Buckley Alex ander & Alexander present answer questions offer explanations various aspects Captive Feasibility Study prepared byA&A Council decided Special Meeting should called greater in-depth deliberation insur ance question interim following items unanimously approved ac tion HQ staff get firm quotes cost three-month extension present 86 policy b initiate immediate investigation fronting company possi bilities c begin immediate investigation cost rent million dollars d continue investigation acaptive sit uation firm recommendation Alexander & Alexander should start should start should start Council directed subsequent reports above distributed August 29 After meeting President called special meeting held AMA HQ September 13 IV Committee Reports Nats Chairman Clemens noted Steering Committee met day before evaluate performance Lake Charles Nats concluding running very well few problems advised Committee recommends Nats General Managers revision Nats manpower chart Mankowski distributed chart asked Council approve concept President observed Council need approve disapprove vote confidence order Mankowski received Clemens continued reporting several viable Nats sites 1987 Grigg read invitation Lincoln Sky Knights offering host next Nats motion establish timetable next several years approved follows 1987- Lincoln NE 1988- perform investigations unknown sites 1989 Westover MA motion passed 12 2 against 3 8 Note rest meeting District VIII represented proxy Dannie Ball BSafety Chairman McNeill reported safety manual has completed will distributed Council shortly C Special Interest Groups McCollough re ported two organizations have petitioned recognized AMA Special Interest Groups advising meets required criteria Approved unanimously North American Speed Society Control Line Also approved favor except Electric Aeromod eling Association Also discussed time ques tion whether establish Electric power contest board place current Electric Advisory Committee motion create Electric Contest Board ap proved 11 2 against NAA EVP Note action causes Electric Advisory Committee disbanded Because Crispins agenda item concern ing Council members contest boards relates motion discussed did produce motion other type action D Film Projects Concerning Jay Gerbers replacement future AMA film/video pro duction Chairman Byrne reported least seven offers received After discussion Council consensus authorized proceeding negotiations concerning offer National Football League Films E Bylaws President announced john Byrne requested relieved chairmanship Committee ard Crispin later appointed position President distributed draft pro posed new Standing Rules pertaining Article X Impeachment Removal fice later meeting proposal will discussed refined required goal adoption F Sound Chairman Crispin reported excellent sound-measuring program implemented during years Nats continued announcing 1987 Nats Committee may recommend imposing same maximum noise level FAI 100 dB present FAI Sporting Code C Frequency Chairman Waters reported attended some portion recent NATS Frequency Committee meet ing gave synopsis delibera tions See Frequency Committee Re port Appendix H Redistricting Chairman Krafft reported result study present AMA district structure has concluded Continued page 109 102 Model Aviation NatsVersion 86 fine bunch events too Pattern Pylon started Saturday provide enough time end next week could fit anniversary fun fly wasnt much different other Nats except stories differ ent year what makes Nats Week much fun Sure competition events what draw people anecdotes far away can things remem ber neat things like Free Flight engine shutoff timer didnt Like watch ing Sal Taibi slosh way back officials tent after trying success retrieve model chest-deep water separating main runway taxi ramp areas Like watching several peo ple extracted wet towels ice buckets dripped water over themselves stay cool 76 Official events held sway through week Saturday thru Friday over 725 contestants vying awards sup ported over 150 mechanics Control Line precision aerobatics used last Sat urday fly-off determine win ner Jim Walker cup problems norm Nats Helicopterfolks problem interference planned site through gracious offering LARKS field events moved out very much delay flying just 3 hours later originally planned originally-planned site Control Line Combat soggy mess due rains week before Again quick relocation planned back-up site quite near Nats headquarters building air Several events held dinners during week both present awards discuss problems theirevents AMA required bylaws held annual membership meeting Wednesday ing Civic Arena As usual turnout less would have hoped being 43 present plus several members AMA Executive Council President Executive Director VPs Dis tricts 1 3 4 7 8 9 main subject floor dealt reasons relatively small turnout Indoor events can explained basically result changing site Indoor finalizing decision until just shortly before Nats However defense situation should known made attempt get preferred site delaying final decision until ave nue exhausted agree result what us wanted site suitable event barely did have other discussions annual meeting regarding possibility obtaining permanent flying site brief report sound measurement data being gathered several events future possibility changing some AMA district lines possibilities obtaining spon sorship Nats RC frequency commit tee activities some other lesser con cerns annual membership meeting ad journed shortly after 9 pm some fun too arrived Soaring site first day event greeted event director insisted put up first flight kind opening ceremony thing contestants obviously could have faculties loaned sail plane forthis flight Darn thing used asingle stick transmitter launched plane must have hit elevator trim full up durn thing popped off line about 50 feet up obliged complete loop land shortest flight day greatest distance away spot landing circle very next day Combat circles talking event director let slip although flown Control Line never flown Combat ship did Twenty minutes later standing middle circles set lines firmly clenched hand Horrors What does AMA Presi dent say guy after smashes up ship looks brand new As engine came life could think people along rope barrier about have biggest laugh stay Nats Well sir last saw Combat ship still piece resting quietly ground come rest after tank ran dryAnd AMA never dizzy President its history flew ship thanks frequent relief event director managed few loops eights other strange things Fun Wow Workers Workers Thursday evening AMA took over local restaurant Catfish Connection pro vide party volunteers willingly give time contest ants Nats can fly enter tained local dance group did bunch clogging square dance rou tines enjoyment great food choice 4 different dishes superb See folks does pay work Nats money definitely thanks get contestants families Friday Friday day Executive Council get down some serious busi ness Academy 8 am VPs got together officer candidate nomi nation meeting year mem bers make nominations choice various offices up election later year nomination committee con sisting VPs convene consider nominees qualifications office membership has nominated him Since ballot limited maximum three per office committee can have frightful time sorting out best qualified people year fairly simple decide candidates office Districts 15 9 no three nominees office However office presi dent quite bit difficult seven 7 nominees being member nominating committee have no knowledge delibera tions went however final selections named ballot John C Grigg incumbent Don Lowe presently Orlando Florida area Travis Mc Ginnis presently VP district 9 candidate reelection office VP district Fifteen minutes after nominating committee meeting ended convened full Executive Council deliberate issues brought before us usual marathon sessions directed meeting end last action item being discussed 530 pm thissothatwewould haveanopportunityto clean up ready AMA 50th Anniversary Birthday Party scheduled start 730 pm wont go detail Council meeting full synopsis should elsewhere issue Happy Birthday AMA could have proud stood before august crowd modelers Friday evening AMA 50th Anniversary Party see people audience such Vic Joe Stanzel George Aldrich Big Art Adamisin many others Truly humbling company head table rather impressive wellWalt Good past president John Worth past president Maynard Hill past president John Patton past president Johnny Clemens past pre sident Earl Witt past president entire room virtual Whos AMA handed letter just prior Anniversary dinner rather have read am including read addressed certainly meant addressed Dear AMA modelers Australia wish AMA Modelers United States America success 50th Anniversary Nats Louisiana year hope have many Nats have fond memories visit 49th year Nats last year warm welcome extended other Australians also extend cordial invitation visit Australian events time Australia Sincerely David Axon President MAAA Thank very much David extend members MAAA invitation return shores compete events anytime yours will welcome November1986 103 Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Candidates Campaign Statements Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA asks write vote office President Academy Model Aero nautics choose run office number reasons individual consider doing per sonal reason have dedication serve membership Academy have involved affairs model aeronautics years culminating election office Vice President District IV have served position over two years became Vice Presi dent District IV promised very active VP making effort visible communicate work diligently sist members district Any member Executive Council needs balance needs own district needs entire mem bership Academy have attempted always elected office President would expend energy satisfy requirements office Academy living growing entity Consider today few short years have grown point now will number about 113000 1986 present rate will top 200000 1991 Executive Council Head quarters staff have increasingly difficult task ahead operate growing organi zation As numbers increase requirements membership services need advancements technology meet demands space radio spectrum increasing awareness need flying sites Academy needs work closelywith industryto solve problems marketing con trol frequencies develop better cooperation civic organizations local state federal agencies can support increasing numbers withoutthe full active support of agen cies Without place fly have nothing other things affect us need constant work control problems noise rules competition relate membership large some challenges major task confronting us now some time future setting policy deal ever increasing cost liability insurance will take major part Presidents time needs balance between cost income hope playinga leading role challenge bringing Academy tremendous growth period making possible support ever growing membership seek office other candidates sure offer myself because thinkthat provide best alternative bringing gether over next few years Acad emy needs leader can mold factions together Write Howard Cris pin ballot Chuck Foreman Ashland VA 1986 year elect AMAs President crucial decision will have vital impact AMAs future President point man must bestrong capable decisive know ledgeable must care about AMA Chuck Foreman manstrong ca pable decisive knowledgeable does care about AMA has worked committees covering subjects ranging flying sites insur ance club officer patches special proj ects by-laws procedures toAir ShowTeams highly respected among model ing peers familiar face Nats donating time well equipment maintain operate communica tion system Chuck dynamic business man esteemed member com munity successfully builtabusiness corporation annual sales near size AMAs budget construction National Center Aeromodeling realization dreams people Chuck driving force getting project under way found land Reston VA Center built AMA proud its building property value increase already proves wisdom Academy ownership Initially though took courage conviction undertake such project Howard Crispin current District 4 Vice President wrote part letter Nominating Committee Academy today has become large corporation has need President has understanding methods business same time must able deal problems arise very nature Academy knowledge items well ability fully comprehend dealing multi-million-dol lar budgets imperative working headquarters staff running func tional corporation Chuck because nature com pany has background knowledge ability perform tasks necessaryto give members type President needed guide affairs Executive Council Academy through end 1980s Chucks past service Council places him unique position know ing functions operation ganization well having business acumen lead AMA needs new leadership grow move ahead Chuck Foreman can provide business-oriented leadership des perately need Lets give him chance use AMA Write Chucks name ballot write-in candidate Vote Chuck Foreman AMA President Note As approved AMA President campaign space offered nominated whether accepted Nominating Committee listing ballot john Grigg Lockport NY incumbent need vote nearly six years have president want continue next three years office have growing vibrant effective Acad emy under leadership have ex panded 79000 over 112000 mem bers during years President need continue growth Dave Brown once wrote column want lion leading sheep sheep leading lions am lion am positive forward looking thinking leader succumbs pres sures minority interest opposes will majority Jim McNeill has said John Grigg best President AMA has ever should President forever dont agree Jim last bit feel have represented AMA member ship well better AMA Presidents preceded want vote have made mistakes during terms President have learned current situations such insurance crisis time begin education new President has suggested donate mortgage reduction fund dollar vote cast election sure would like able am just working guy like majority cannot afford kind money Sure wish could donation would make nice deduction income taxes Vote future must continue emphasize need acquiring keep ing flying sites singularly important item lets us enjoy sport must fight minimize impact rising insurance costs insurance have no flying sites must plan future reflecting past successes failures AMA must keep AMA member inter ested responsive organization remem bering membership provides power things must support model aviation AMA headquarters elected officers volunteer officers rather average member important scheme things must remain Please vote John Grigg •9 AMA Officers Waiting •To Hear 0 Effective communication two-ways Ostreet AMAs non-paid volunteer offi-O 0 cers doing utmost make AMA@ Ithe kind organization memberse Iwish thoughts con-i Itained pages month buti yours arent apt known unless i writeto AMA vice-president e rict representative 5 5 associate vice-president area 5 Complete communications linkj write 104 Model Aviation National President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL have over 50 years modeling experience cluding Free Flight Control Line Radio Control recent years have concentrated Radio Control have written columns several model magazines over years currently am writing Flying Lowe column RCM Ohio served two terms VP District Ill AMA Council An international modeling perspective has gained through serving team manager technical goodwill exchanges Full-scale flying experience acquired through serving USAF WW II & Korean conflict am retired reserve officer hold commercial single multi-engine pilots license As civilian engineer spent 33 years R & D programs Air Force concentrat ing propulsion advanced systems plan ningand RPV development managed both personnel multi-million dollar projects Currently am semi-retired indepen dent engineering consultant RPVs Position Statement Since view model ing activity enjoyed would like work toward end promoting harmony within fraternity Although have strong interest com petition feel national modeling program must include proper balance sport competition activities feel com petition leads development stim ulus ever better modeling Without com petition would have advances technology Competition also facet modeling enjoyed wish must careful however rec ognize backbone modeling sport Sunday flier Nothing crucial average flierthan having nice place fly Council supported addition flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters AMA insurance program probably key phenomenal growth Academy Today almost club requires AMA membership primarily insur ance coverage program must main tained strengthened must keepaproper perspective atthe national level money man power spent much spend competition activities versus basic mem ber services What can provide basic needs flying sites frequency signments noise abatement etc feel basic needs must have atten tion Noise abatement must addressed general modeling problem seems ridiculous have noise requirement FAI event have apply across board enforced AMA com petition worse lack effec tive program sponsor encourage noise reduction local levelwhere really counts Enforcing noise standards competition will alert rest model ing community its advantages Id appreciate support trust will have opportunity represent President Academy Model Aeronautics Travis McGinnis Arvada Co Life Member Academy Model Aeronautics has enjoyed several years productive growth Well planned positive activities have made AMA largest strongest aviation sporting organization world Travis McGinnis has served years District Vice-President has chaired served important com mittees during period dynamic ex pansion commitment effort time expertise has invaluable key committeesScholarship Headquar ters Review Long Range Planning Financial Advisory Goldberg Vital People Board Nats Steering Executive Director Search Re Districting addition duties handled connection AMA committees Travis has long term member FAI/CIAM Education Information Committee thereby serving United States interests Internation al Committee goal has always improve services AMA membership goal has backed up years experience phases hobby/sport dating back pre-teen years As modeler has engaged categories competition As judge has worked RC Scale Pattern contests locally national ly internationally experiences have given Travis wide appreciation needs both modeler national organization keen exponent youth involvement professional life educator administrator has shown him model aviation young people combine de velop good citizenship qualities Travis knows future development AMA expansion sport depend todays young people efforts provide AMA needs leadership AMA needs person vision can create co operative atmosphere Executive Council members can work plan AMA needs creative policies experiences Travis has gathered during life modeler Executive Council Mem ber qualify him forthechallengeoftheAMA Presidency welcomes rare opportunity serve AMA members President respectfully solicits support vote District Candidate Statements Page 106 John Worth Fairfax VA elect will have write name election ballot will mailed October should Consider following candidacy office President came surprise just did 1962 nominated same position equally surprise get elected 1963 hired executive director 1964 nomination came time unsolicited initial reaction dismiss Others however urged give serious consideration have done after much reflection think its im portant know AMA needs better organized operate democratically response volunteer groups Council Committees Contest Boards etc rather response president executive director committee chairman other single person authority regard bylaws seriously inadequate lot authority available president limits authority well defined AMA should vulnerable personalities individuals think better role top elected officer Chair man Board leading AMA Execu tive Council toward ends elected vice-presidents deem important policy matters dealing much problems resulting actions decisions various individuals meantime unusual person serve both executive director president would case get elected other organizations Na tional Aeronautic Assn Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Experimental Aircraft Assn Nothing bylaws prevents combi nation elected would immediately seek bylaws change establish posi tion Chairman Council high est elected position AMA also abolish position Executive Director favor President under contract AMA thus responsive direction elected Council members changes accomplished someone else would elected Chairman position would seek renewal current contract title President Until bylaws can changed would operate response Councils wishes would exercise eitherof votes pro vided dual role election would initially produce am seeking extra power PresidentI seek diminish general before taking action Pres dent would first seek opinions qualified subject already charged responsibility virtue elected appointed positions would commit AMA decisions purely own might have authority Again didnt seek nomination came lam responding byofferingwhatl think best AMAan organization less subject influence individual except may agreement groups already established serve AMA agree write name ballot Its way can elected Write John Worth November1986 105 Candidates Campaign Statements Vice President District 1 Vice President District 5 Vice President District 9 Don Krafft Duxbury MA incumbent am presently serving District Vice President would like recount some things have done past year half Vice-President plans have future havespentaconsiderableamountof time attending contests club meetings auc tions shows gather information give modelers chance talkto repre sentative plan continue future have tried represent modelers fairly two District meetings held 1985 Nationals other Maine Expo 1986 plan having District meetings District newsletter sent clubs need warrants fairly comprehensive radio bro chure mailed clubs District also planning underway Model Avia tion Day held November 9 1986 have attended Council meetings since being office have abstained voting issues brought before Ex ecutive Council have served Nats Steering Committee am presently chairman redistricting committee have beenamemberoftheAMAforover30 years am life member have contest director pattern contests past five years have served CD other events sincerely ask vote please take few minutes complete ballot mail Thank support Cliff Piper should familiar name Hopefully can once again represent New England modelers continued success AMA Financial responsibility Ju nior participation continued suc cess among goals must put stop Council in-fighting suits countersuits ego trips continue propose accomplish putting some logic back Council also put enjoyment back sport must get Back Basics needyourvoteforthisto beaccomplished During 50 years modeling have helped build AMA helped Nats starting 1964 served VP 14 yearsduring leaner years aware ness continuing problems needs keen have kept abreast current needs problems feel mem bership best served someone talks Yankee can deal applaud present members Council appointees look forward once again working fine people position Safety Engineer/Insurance Loss Control Officer major corporation over six years has made able deal soaring insurance costs safety issues noise other threats job will allow travel throughout New England visit solicit inputs Please vote Cliff Piper District 1 VP Harry M Sheram Oneonia AL have member Academy Model Aero nautics 15 years leader member 10 years member Birmingham Aero Mod elers Association holding various offices 12 years member Bama Flyers Air Show Team 9 years Associate VPAla bama DistrictVfor9 years lam schooled accounting business administration have 17 years experience Field Under writer-Engineer casualty insurance field will retire May 1987 fly remote controlled aircraft am extremely inter ested phases miniature aircraft pledge full support representing Vice President District V Academy Model Aeronautics welcome confidence vote Lee Webster Manchester TN incumbent have active model airplane hobby AMA activities since high school active Pal Aero clubs As charter member Coffee Airfoiler club wife Molly have CDed FF RC contests past 27 years Scale Contest Board 8 years have continuing inter est Free Flight current interests lie Radio Control activities especially Gli der Old-Timer Scale AMA service organization over 11000 members District S among largest United States group size means lot work Being retired engineering manager have time work talent organize efficiently carry out duties office As yourelected Vice President will represent regular special Council meeting will travel district often can visiting various clubs organizations activi ties current Associate VPs Contest Board Members excellent team intend keep functioning AMA has services designed help local level intent make services readily available district will use ModelAviation Maga zine inform activities newsletter will also used provide formation communication District Clubs Officials no substitute communication GET WITH IT part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member RT Dick Crowley Aurora CO AMA Leader Member494 am presently past five years Associate VP sprawling district have able repre sent district functions club meetings competitive events rep resent district Executive Council meetings As lifelong modeler aspects sport am presently very active in door power free flight soaring teach school program modeling have de veloped 10-part flight proficiency program power fliers newcomers pattern works greatlet know inter ested served almost four years total President National Soaring Society special interest group soaring AMA magazine editor am presently active Secretary/Treasurer elected VP items will work priorities 1 Flying site de velopmentand create methods better educate everyone keep sites 2 Assist groups forming new sanctioned clubs 3 Work closer young people develop next years fliers 4 As contest director am sympathetic needs competitorand rules pro cedures need revamping 5 mainly serve positive voice AMA want work flying needs District Vice President can work together accomplish goals Please give yourvote three years positive progressThanks Good Flying Travis McGinnis Arvada CO incumbent Life Member AMA Members have sup ported Travis District VP since 1980 support indicates appreciation efforts made represent members district Background CD Coordinator Assoc VP VP qualify him district leader ship spends countless hours serving needs District 9 enjoys outcomes work participates Council meetings viewing overall AMA needs patient consideration votes sensible poli cies serve membership believes future modeling depends officers listening input members clubs exposure operations needs AMA Hq has given him understanding Hq needs Visits have provided him insight needed create policies neces sary gain optimum effort Hq staff permit give best level service members Past commitment willingness serve again speak interest Travis has AMAs future support soli cited Travis can continue serve District 9 Notice Travis name also appears ballot AMA President aware may vote him both posi tions vote way will assure will continue work behalf AMA Council 106 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nancy Mitchell Editor Sacrat Newsletter California Southern Ala meda Co RC writes Enclosed snap daughter Jennifer has leg braces shoes attached peddles tricycle can pull around loves Modelingmeansagreatdealtoourfamily Jennifer can born defective over come handicap grow up happily cant grown men running AMA settle differences lie happily gether below Jennifer standing herself almost 4 Michael Graham Syracuse Thun derbirds Aero Radio Society New York writes took poll flying field asking favors permanent Nats site favor5 opposed2 answers qualified Everyone mentioned paying off mortgage first either centrally located two cites coast modelers Thank Michael won FAI Power FF 1986 Nats picture below gentleman middle Mr Bob Sifleet Americas top Free Flighters left AMA President John Grigghand ing him free K&B Cox Olympic 15 engine winning event Mc Neill Cup Perpetual event perJames Barnes treasurer Hill County RC Austin TX mailed $10 own money last apply mort gage writes toy airplane spirits us year 86 Air-Show planned provide AMA 1/2 profits its building mortgage expected realize least $200 profit rained out lost $3395 means owe us $1698 kidding try make profits spectators contestants Maybe next year spirits will us Thanks anyway James.. James Barnes sent secret picture show 1/4 scale planes driven/flown Austin TX simply place airplane position off fly car dont know such technique would work Alabama its worth try Past Presidents Recommend Change Presidential Elections following message received Council Past AMA Presidents unanimous opinion Past Presidents AMA extremely long tenure single individual elected part-time President Academy results less ef fective leadership slower progress would occur new individual crea tive ideas drive elected three years some instances gifted dedicated President may well two 3-year terms surely after 6 years its time new blood stream organization An incumbent after two terms likely develop divisiveness dic tatorial attitudes just plain enjoyment niceties office putting kind work could come new enthusiastic President Accordingly recommend Council Bylaws Academy changed read term office President will three years maximum number consecutive terms individual will two total six years same individual could again nomi nated elected after lapse term Irwin OhlssonAMA No 4 Frank BusheyAMA No 8 Keith Storey AMA No 9 Claude McColloughAMA No 10 Walt GoodAMA No 11 Pete SotichAMA No 12 John WorthAMA No 13 Maynard HillAMA No 14 Cliff WeirickAMA No 16 John PattonAMA No 17 John ClemensAMA No 18 Earl WittAMA No 19 Flying SitesConf pg 100 ably seated together final speaker should present summary documentation packages Plan plan plan job well will pleasantlysurprised much better can job pre paration November 1986 107 Meet two Americas best Contest Directors really left Lee Webster Manchester TN Lee has CDing Free Flight contests 25 know Molly helps him time its husband wife team husband wife team hard beat What misses other catches gentleman middle Tommy McLaughlan Pensacola FL US Navy helicopterfield photo Tommy telling somebodywhatto whereto go As usual has justcompleted 28th consecutive year CDing Fiesta Five Flags meet Free Flighters come over Eastern US attend affair Navy trusts Tommy orthey wouldnt let him use active field close down fortwo days gentleman right unidentified sees contacts mel will gladlyintroduceyou him Lee bythe way isyour newAMA DistrictV Vice President way chewing blade grass doesnt look too worried about son right Sandy Frank CDed affair Grateful acknowledgements Johnny Brodbeck Sr Bill Bev Wisniewski providing delivering prize engine Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Politics Nats.. funny thing happened just before leav ing Nats got nominated AMA Presidency initial reaction laugh off idea dismiss friends co-workers said should think seriously about So did some interesting possibilities came mind Wouldnt nice thought would no differences opinion tween president executive direc tor two positions would entirely compatible going same direc tionAMA could have single instead dual leadership AMA could save $1 5000 over three-year presi dential term based recent history actual expenses position everyone agreed Some feared person hold both positions simultaneoulsyone paid unpaid would conflict interest putting too much power hands person argued otherwise noting intent subordinate position presidency Executive Council AMAs board directors just now true executive director position will ing give up both votes positions avoid semblance powerseeking told elected presidency position executive director would terminated general became obvious concept person serving both positions acceptable some people though normal situation other major aviation organizations such National Aeronautic Association NAA Aircraft Owners Pilots Association Ac PA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA also prestigiousAmerican Society Association Executives ASAE Regardless situation made moot AMA Nominating Committee decided others should ballot coming election Ap parently five committee willing give concept try outnumbered So intriguing idea lasted would have interesting see voting membership large would have willing support Food thought eight de clared candidates AMAs top elected position dropped out seven considered officially ballot before narrowing down three required AMA bylaws least six candidates current former executive council members willing seek change rather go status quo lots com petition compared former years subject got lot attention Nats lot distortions what about record viewpoint lfyouwantto knowmoreaskyourdistrict VP about ithe nominating committee Dale Root Northern Californias Radio Control pioneer Dale Root lost long fight cancer June 14 1986 Dale began fifty-year modeling career Illinois during late 1930s moved California 1941 opened Hobby Hut Oakland 1946 Roots Hobby Hut became San Fran cisco BayArea supply information cen ter U-Control Railroaders Free Flight RC Back SOs installed Aerotrol single channel Comet Clip per proceeded astonish flying buddies successful Radio Con trolled flights ignited areas RC boom followed 1950 Dale others founded East Bay Radio Controllers grew ra pidly become third largest RC Club country Dale innovative designed Little Freq 1953 shoulder-wing air plane using single channel operate rudder elevator throttle system called Mickey Mouse As cender another extremely successful de sign kitted Dale 1957 flown extensively throughout country Low Ender Rootang series followed along pneumatic retracts flaps spoil ers smoke systems dive brakes etclong before others considered feasible Dales 3-channel Babcock radio trim mable elevator made him first spins outside loops early As cender series pioneering other efforts led nomination AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Dale now among legends model ing history earned wings SnyopsisAMA Annual Open Meeting July 30 1986 Lake Charles LA President John Grigg called meeting order 8 pm J Worth D Krafft H Crispin J Clemens P Waters D Brown T McGinnis 43 regular AMA members present introduced Executive Council members recounted various events past year including 1985 Nats RC Pylon World Championships Chicopee MA also noted problems obtaining insurance coverage describ ed firstAMA flying site seminarthis year District 10 Grigg emphasized need greater efforts concerning getting keeping flying sites increasing self-insurance necessary trend support flying site efforts current Si 50000 fund supplemented $239000 additional cost insurance provide $850000 umbrella coverage above self-insured fund possibility higher cost coverage club activities noted Executive Director due non-flying risk factors District 8 VP Clemens welcomed tendees AMA District Host Nationals advised Nats manage ment contracted 1500 pounds ice support field activities also noted misconceptions misunderstandings concerning RC frequencies advised AMA Frequency Committee meeting Nats handle problems District 7 VP Waters talked about con fusion concerning AMAs interest secur ing permanent flying site advised interest toward site aviation interests just models goal being find site might always available should other Nats and/or World Championship locations available District 9 VP McGinnis praised efforts Les Mary Hard puttingout daily Nats News noted News asking feedback help Nats Steer ing Committee future planning District 4 VP Crispin also Chairman AMAs Sound Committee described what has doing Nats gather sound noise data educate contestants concerning typical noise situations various events District 1 VP Krafft noted committees current efforts investigating changes AMAs district boundaries no conclu sions yet Bob lsaacs District 8 spoke about Free Flight problems discussion pro con concerning trophy policy Costs noted sponsors covering less half cost Lack Indoor entries discussed noting related changed schedules Bob Hatschek re sponded subject noting general decline Indoor interest Tony Becker former Nats Indoor CD noted negative attitude aimed hierarchy regard en couraging youngsters yet praised AMAs delta dart effort Niagara Falls National Indoor contest Problems obtaining Indoor site year noted resulting late switch Civic Center site pre ferred site available Model Aviation magazine discussion ficer column length vs other types ma terials discussed noting adding officer text did really hurt other material content Continued page 117 108 Model Aviation Nats officials year got participate 50th Anniversary Fun-Fly Lake Charles LA Shown L-R Ed Warren Dallas helping John Worth prepare Bill Win ters original eiectrlc-powered Le Crate modei plans pubilehed July 84 Model Aviation model flown ten times achieving flights 9 minutes 2 15 min utes 2 22 minutes 1 Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island eirt DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Cheodler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townoend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SO Essex JcO VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High SO PlymouOh NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstono Mills MA 02848 GLASTONBUR Y MODELERS Glastonbury Aero Modelers Club chartered anAMA club 1973 basis club however goes back late 1960s An all-modeling group formed students town recreation depart ments model building classes Two instruc tors taught Saturday morning classes George Armstead Don Lenif After Don moved Michigan George continued classes found flying sessions re quired additional help Local modelers formed group called Gas tonbury Modelers comprised Free Flighters Control Line fliers Rocket fliers 1973 Free Flight group became Gastonbury Aero Modelers about 130 members present club has two three indoor meets per year plus two outdoor Rubber meets per year model club logo 1/16 Square beginners design Don Lenif used building classes club officers President Ed Novak Vice President Bob Davis Secretary/Treas urer Gil Belanger Newsletter Editor Mark Fineman Chairman Board George Armstead Distinguished Service Award George Armstead started modeling 1940s paid supplies selling magazines newspapers taught modeling recreation building classes helped form Gastonbury Modelers 1970 George has secured several flying sites Gastonbury area use modelers also secured permission use Westover AFB model use 1975 Since several contests per year held Westover along Nats 1983 1985 SAM Champion ships 1982 1986 above very brief summary Much could mentioned about modeling career also activities community award presented SAM Awards Banquet Sunday July 6 1986 Society Antique Modelers Champion ships Westover AFB setting 20th SAM Champs held July 3 4 5 6 30 Free Flight events directed Jack Whittles 11 RC-assisted events directed Joe Beshar George Armstead contest manager 168 contestants can see four busy days flying addition flying fabulous bean feed Thursday evening Friday evening SAM business meeting Saturday Model Engine Collectors Association col lecto Sunday night victory banquet attended four days kept quite busy can imagine busy contestants large thank people worked hard make Champs such large success Thanks HQ Staff June 6 1986 entire staff participated large cleanup operation headquarters building museum contents During three years building has operation con siderable dust has accumulated items has aggravated continuing construction projects strictly volunteer effort done quickly efficiently happily Again Thank EC MeetingCont pg 102 equitable working concept except District 10 has very large membership population behalf majority Committee therefore recommended surveying response following Consideration being given dividing District X two districts follows Divide California two equal parts according population district would consist Northern California Utah Nevada Hawaii Guam other district would Southern California Arizona would done attempt make district nearly equal number members vote question information purposes final action would made Executive Council original motion passed 7 1 24 6 7 9 11 6 against EVP ED 3 5 10 NAAContinued page 110 November 1986 109 Modelers England participated 20th SAM Champs George Doris Armstead iistinguisnea Service Award obtaining use Westover AFB Modelers use Dick snerman L Stan Colson some trophies awarded SAM Champs trophies awaroca psabout 150 Josh Marsh model Long Cabin powered Saito 40 youngest RC flier SAM Champs Beginner Delta Dart launching February 21 9B6 Adult entry feels help beginner build Delta Dart Program sponsored Glastonbury Aero Modeler Photo Tony Faranda Relaxed flierJohn Pond California fly ing Playboy Senior SAM Champs New Jersey 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 Boa 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 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 Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts assured 86 Nats have just re turned reflected results long careful planning has become traditional Nats itself Due magazine lead time efforts com ply current limitations upon length VP reports shall leave professional writers and/or holders high office opportunity filling complete reportorial excursions accorded rank Ditto regarding prestigious rites marking 50th Birthday AMA what done about Lake Charles suggest take opportunity pause reflect upon what wonderful organization have built over years modelers after Builders AMA represents thoroughly-sound struc ture may proud occasion look up ahead put rough air has bit well behind us Let us look ahead wish everyone CAVU Balancing Scales feeling should now consider advisability creating new exclusive event within competition framework pertaining ducted-fan RC Scale model aircraft wish emphasize own idea rather has touted either type Flying-Scale contestant So blame consequences. strikes general way greater opportunities traditional type propeller-driven model earn static points available DF fliers other hand flight capabilities ducted fan machines nature ultra-impressive hence well-endowed inherent ability accumulate signs total acceptance observe such performance interesting note discussions have upon subject both types flier agreed suggested development after having first hesitated briefly evaluate its worthiness feel about idea Welcome Words Top White House Yes Washington DC received word own District 2 club Richmond Model Flying Club Inc like AMA celebrating its 50th Anniver sary year President Reagan congratu lated group warm letter proud reproduce follows am pleased congratulate mem bers Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island mark 50th anni versary sport flying model airplanes popular fascinating expression Americas age old love affair flight club helped pioneer exciting hobby today members helping new comers discover its challenges rewards Thats kind neighborliness makes community much just place live work send best wishes clear skies smooth landings years ahead God bless letter dated May 19 1986 Two months earlier club also honored through issuance joint resolution New York State Senate State Assembly joint session pleased reproduce extent space allotted us editor State New York Legislative Resolution Senate No 484Assembly No 430 Senator Marchi Mr Straniere COMMEMORATING Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York upon occasion its Golden Anniversary WHEREAS nineteen hundred eightysix Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York oldest con tinuously operating model airplane organi zation New York State will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversaiy WHEREAS Through its enterprising dedicated membership Richmond Model Flying Club has advanced model aviation Staten Island WHEREAS Club established nineteen hundred thirty-six limited membership present boasts morethan hundred members including pilots model craftsmen WHEREAS Club fully sanctioned member Academy Model Aero nautics national governing body model airplaning United States WHEREAS Club touts unblemished safety record utilizing National Park Service property uses Gateway National Recreation Area Great Kills Park providing community opportunity observe become part sport model aviation WHEREAS Club members must possess current Adacemy Model Aeronautics Flying license insurance policy Gate way Pilot Pass validated indicate safe competent flying skills now therefore RESOLVED Legislative Body pause its deliberations commemorate Golden Anniversary Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York further RESOLVED copy Resolu tion suitably engrossed transmitted Richmond Model Flying Club ADOPTED IN SENATE ON order theMarch 41986 Senate Thats Spirit Whether indulge consumption spirits booze etc certainly own business imbibe thereafter fly model aircraft becomes AMA aspect everybodys business thus pleased find set forth Suplemental Instructions regarding 1986 Nats following polite yet tough warning Alco holic beverages permitted consumed visibly present flight line pit areas Failure comply may result loss insurance coverage disqualification expulsion No wants kill-joy prohibitionist area liquid refresh ment time place everything George M Myers Books could written about gentleman dedicated Dis trict 2 frequency coordinator occurs shall require much space currently available us moment however must tell have received reports readiness lend talents area RC have sought aid latest tribute Georges capabilities eager ness serve fellowAMAers has come form warm letter have today received Ruth Taylor secretary NJ Pine Barons RC Club Medford NJ expressing thanks AMA Georges having solved certain frequency problems flying site through use frequency monitor letter Ruth has tens share credit excellence newsletter fellow-members Leo Timmermeyer Lee Kitchens Luke Kociuba Barry Wilhite Franklin Wanamaker last certainly least husbandMike Taylor So Melt Mortgage hope meeting success important undertaking fives rolling neighborhood some compliment Joe Beshar District 2 course fine efforts pursuit goals Gear Up Locked EC MeetingCont pg 109 Committee member Peltz District 10 gave minority report stating total dis agreement Chairmans recommenda tion expressed Committee whole discussed aspects possible remedies redistricting issue motion reconsider question approved 9 2356710 EVP NM 4 against ED 14 11 Opposition expressed presenting referendum officers ballot Thus modification motion offered approved question pre sented Leader Members District X 8 2 356910 ED NM 5 against 1 4 7 11 EVP original motion amended passed 10 124 56910 ED EVP NM 3 against 3 7 11 V Committee Appointments Because Grigg asked guidance question whether prerogative President fill vacancies Councilformed committees approved unan imously Council-named com mittees exist Council shall replace vacancies VI Motion/Previous Meeting Moved May86 Council meeting discussed voted upon following lieu free membership contest directors shall receive $10 voucher per day per meet uptotwo days maximum three per year upon HQs receipt contest report NATS world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four Continued page 111 110 Model Aviation Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Olvely 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heitrnan SR i06 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15663 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 think its hot District III during July August should have Nats Lake Charles Its nor mally hot down year hotter normal news reports hottest two week period Lake Charles since 1 948 number District Ill members made trip Nats went no problems can called typical attendance somewhat dis appointing year spite being official 50th Anniversary birthday celebration fact did bring large number notables came primarily 50th anniversary banquet Friday night second Saturday Sunday dedicated 50th Anni versary fun fly good time As Nats wasnt its problems Safety both real perceived subject came up occasionally am going push Safety Directorat future Nats safety problems year real big instances matter opinion voice raised subject safety deserves heard carefully considered Examples brought atten tion FF airplanes landing CL area FF airplanes landing RC area RC airplanes overflying CL area during fun fly Saturday RC airplanes Pattern overflying RC site entrance road general lack emergency equipment such first-aid kits fire extinguishers site some items rela tively mild nature endanger pri marily models equipment some problems serious en danger participants spectators Some problems quick easy fix others involve changes field layout rules conduct participants nearly could avoided least minimized someone concerned solely safety involved site selection process go opera tion contest Come think isnt bad idea contest use Another concern have regarding Nats low participation consider have 110000 plus mem bers its pitiful about 1000 take part Nationals ironic part number has going slowly down ward membership has spiraling upward Over years Nats has slowly dying have simply stood watched happen dying Well thats obviously matter opinion certainly subject different points view think can said compared good old days Navy Nats number significant changes have taken place old days work hangar usually contained Nats HQandthe hobbyshopaswellasrowupon row work tables center activity during Nats During day activity centered flying field people wandering out hangars small repairs major rebuilds just see what going evenings ever work hangars sprang life models everywhere being repaired built mostly discussed bull session going everywhere couldnt find topic being discussed didnt have anything aeromod eling sessions lasted wee hours next morning would commonly see someone catching nap under bench glue dried repair job Remember Ambroid king fast came days hobby shop always open AMA HQ could almost always get answer questions fact tried very hard would get several Contrast todays Nats no work hangar AMAs HQ open 8-5 similar hours hobby shop building shut up alarm system turned at6l Inthe meantime due proliferation events competition starts 700 am ends 800 pm competitor supposed deal AMA just visit Hobby shop does all-important socializing take place Nats prosper need think about create atmosphere exchange ideas techniques important part gathering encouragement reasonably large factor planning event Otherwise fear NATS doomed become large local contest almost events being flown sites ill-suited particular event being flown Anotherfactorinthe shrinkingof Nats competition competition mod els competition special terest groups organize events na tional interest people participate particular facet hobby/sport Examples like US Free Flight Champion ships SAM Champs NMPRA Champs IMAA Fly Byrons Fly etc well-run events sites ideal forthat particu lar event AMA Nationals once act town now has competition specialty groups People can spend limited time money attend events now being given choice times choice specialty event What can about Well first problems can solved applying some thought emphasis during planning operation future Nats second problem however difficult solve fact dont know solve Some have suggested split up Nats provide ideal sites event would make first problem acute concept National convention along Na tional championships seemed out year emphasis 50th Anni versary party convention Will Nats survive hope right now future doesnt look great Nats got spend some time Eva Biddle AVP talked about having Eastern District meeting winter Sounds like great ideato could help effort please contact Eva can set up Saying Month secret suc cess conversation able disagree being disagreeable EC MeetingCont pg 110 days vouchers non-transferable terms effective 1987 seconder withdrew second no other second obtained therefore motion acted upon VIII All-Season Flier Patch Because Council members have come overwhelmed patch requests approved unanimously fu ture All-Season Flier patches shall ob tained clubs AMA Headquarters VIII Officer Columns following approved 12 1 against X thatthe following adopted aStanding Rule toArticle XIII Bylaws Section 2 Whenever sole discretion Executive Director article fea ture report other writing submitted publication official publication AMA deemed constitute whole parta personal attackonanyAMAofficerOr member Executive Director shall have authority temporarily defer publica tion such article feature report other writing refer matter Execu tive Council determination whether publication should occur Publica tion shall occur upon affirmative majority vote Executive Committee Any officer author orthe target article feature report other writ ing submitted publication issue shall entitled participate delibera tions vote whether publication should occur vote may taken mail Council meeting quorum present IX Cap F3B Controversy Approved unanimously October 1986 Modef Aviation magazine last Council member statements subject 1984 F3B Team Selection accepted August Council meet ing last subject considered further X AMA-FAI Bylaws Proposal following bylaw amendment re ferred Bylaws Committee review will come again before assembly later meeting replace Section 3 Article XII Except provided Section 4 AMAs participation international aero modeling activity including AMA FAI Team Selection competition shall under supervision AMA President appointed delegates super vision shall include FAI matters general leadership AMA delegations FAI-CIAM meetings AMA-FAI teams review co ordination AMA-FAI Team Selection Committee operations shall over rule actions committees unless actions accordance AMA Executive Council-approved policies unless overruling action approved bya majority Executive Council members polled regard action Continued page 112 November1986 111 Oslaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robed E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclsaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Home 1-rom Nationals always enjoy Nationalsmeeting friends old new Lake Charles Nationals down Considerably numbers contestants still good weather terrible did rain except Friday during set up Sunday things winding down wind did blow especially hard What wrong weather Although official local tem peratures between 95 98 degrees true readings out expanse concrete something else tem peratures reached high 12 2 very humid did slow things down District IV represented activities have names would like mention some dedi cated individuals Anyone out Free Flight area sure see Tex Hartmangruber Free Flight activity Tex will working helping Seen among con testants Worlds Oldest Modeler Reid H ull Hampton VA flying just about everything Frederick BlomTimonium MD several events Thomas loerger Columbia MD took first Open A-i Towline son Roderick doing same Junior family affair Flying Wakefield Edward Hopper Baltimore MD am sure others know Control Line always big event lasting first day until last some probably never seems end family always hanging Fosters Advance NC Wayne Gale Karyn lot work Wayne Karyn well known circle Karyn took first Senior /2 Speed among other awards Karyn also starts school North Carolina State fall SIC scholarship Bob Dalton Clemmons NC could seen Slow Combat circle Wayne two work together Control Line Also seen Nats former District lVflierfrom North ern Virginia Larry Driskillnow stationed Beale AFB CA Dick Houser down Aerobatics Others Chuck Wood Rockville MD took second Sportsman Pattern David Mertz Potomac MD took fifteenthnot bad just getting Pattern no entrants District IV among 32 flew FAI Pattern look 56 flew Sportsman 67 entered 32 FAIyou get picture awful lot competition other classes Sixteen flew Advanced Pattern total eight Masternone District IV Tyler Stewart Riverdale MD placed eleventh sixteen entered Expert Pattern large entry Patterndown considerably past year interesting note trend towards top class flying FAI Pattern relatively few doing Master Pattern Among Soaring enthusiasts Hol ley Britt Doug Holland North Carolina city Raleigh probably other District IV entries Soaring failed get names Soaring big event over two hundred entries aspect sport continues grow Helicopter about fifty entrants two scale None excellent fliers District IV attended event Pylon racing except Q-500 has much activity area Dave Pearce Michael Langlois Greensboro NC exceptions among 35 en trants Formula Pylon Michael managed garner eighth out field Man hot out h Photo shows Dave retrieving racer Among others deserve mention Robert Rainey Newport News VA hard work various sites week forgotten Headquarters Staff coordinate whole thing take care of paper work get abuse people unhappy about something goes wrong Ill catch names left out Among highlights years Nats Fiftieth Anniversary celebration held Friday evening ban quet Saturday Sunday organizations can have seven former current presidents head table did will remember some themJohn Worth Dr Walt Good John Patton Maynard Hill John Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg few older members AMA found Contraband Room Friday evening you will never realize much missed history Academy high lights event Walt Good flying replica Cuff Any have seen film Pioneers will remember Walt flew Free Flight model 1936 Nats Radio Controlled model 1937 Nats What progress has made model aeronautics since time Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor demonstrated concept fortryingto get entry-level people RC flying other RC activities Control Line flying RCor other way around Anyway Bobs airplane can flown glow engine has new K&B 20 electric Thats starters can flown tricycle landing gear talidragger alterations take just moments make airplane can flown con ventional three-channel Radio Control air craft Control Line aircraft No definitely noft few simple changes plane can flown tether ed RC What tethered RC Well get post some sort will permit single steel cable swivel about center circle case central post made Frank Anderson MAAC Canada attaching aircraft assembly offsetting locking rudder can fly aircraft fashion very much like Control Line except outside circle controlling radio great way teach take off landings potential RC flier simple change can use either glow ignition electric power advantage can small space overflying annoying neighbors Watch Thingamabob An interesting sight took place Free Flight scale area newcomer rubberpowered Free Flight Scale flying very first model ever built category accomplished aero modeler well known other fields enthusiasm joy exhib ited individual flew Grum man Guardian first contest some thing see third try model went out sight after about thirtysix minutes effect boundless flight turned out got flier first event shows always something else us try might garner some success flier certainly has no lack honors especially Radio Con trol Scale model design drawings full-scale aircraft really needed see Dave Platt take first-ever Free Flight Scale competition flight know what modeline can really mean National Geographic Society back doing feature Nats year making movie Photo number two has crew out RC Pattern site EC MeetingCont pg 111 XI Conference Call Voting Because question whether telephone conference should treated regular meeting specifically answer ed rules approved telephone conference considered normal Council meeting same basic majority voting requirement proxy voting allowed 12 1 against 11 XII Legal Counsel Advice Executive Director noted liability other considerations doubt following lawyers recommenda tions can expensive counterpro ductive remedy situation Worth proposed approval policy whereby Continued page 113 11 2 Model Aviation Alabama ida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Los Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phose Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 286 Amory MS 35821 Richard Jackson 2115 Thornlse N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thocker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnis FIelds P0 Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-251 Im insurance Now thats familiar AMA members stated position sure liability insurance good enough reason belonging AMA todays world hard see need high level liability insurance espe cially engaged sport guiding sometimes just watching 5-to 20-lb model speeds above 100 mph enough momentum inflict severe injury death shouldnt average Sunday flier belong AMA other reasons Arent benefits make AMA attractive sport flier well serious contest competitor answer emphatic Yes Lets explore some intangible benefits order fly RC airplane successfully must have govern ment FCC set aside frequencies used others airplanes may safely flown AMA instrumental accomplishing task though complicated sometimes costly under taking reason AMA able get FCCs attention represents very large group people US have need frequency assignment Without representation Sunday flier may find RC model flying would banned urban areas since no safe frequency would available him Probably no equipment would available either since what manufacturer would risk capital designing equipment ques tionable market existed might have limited production run because changing equipment regulations So extra benefit No1 FrequencyAssignment Sport Flier Next about flying sites Some us have gotten used flying old field though always always will whats big deal Well believe everyone thrilled find someone wishes use farm city dump park etc place fly noisy dangerous him model airplane flying site problem becoming major competition land use gets keener hears lost flying sites park bans against model flying proposed municipality state banning model aircraft flying national organiza tion clout members heard needed help local club organizations convince people control land responsible safety minded sportsmen citizens have rights need thing Sunday flier isnt associated local club cases benefiting flying site arrangements some local club has gen erated least asked support club Sunday flier has aversion being asked help field maintenance doesnt want belong club least should obtain AMA membership liability insurance reasons expected fly according AMA safety rules respect follow rules laid down organization man ages flying site Benefit No 2 isA Place Fly Now lots us model fliers tend loners ourthingwithout much interaction general public public doesnt know much about model airplaning general Sunday flier have chance fly creation shaping publics opinion worth sport paramount impor tance Again benefit gained strong AMA organization Again function largely accomplished local clubs However AMA can does provide much information train ing needed ensure good local showing AMA Benefit No 3 Public Support Sport Sunday flier benefits another subtle way stable well- supported sport large recognized following provides market attract entrepreneurs expect able make money provid ing equipment supplies group means better cheaper radios bet ter economical engines advanced kit designs wide variety supporting material such covering material fuels hookup hardware etc means Sunday flier has reaped major benefit improves increases hobby enjoyment AMA provides evidence market through its large membership its magazine its contest schedules both national international AMA Benefit No 4 Advanced Equipment Development Howaboutthe Sundayflierwhowouldnt caught dead flying RC gadgets Free Flighter Control Line flier Peanut Scale man Indoor flier Well above still applies Look new materials available builderscovering materials glues carbon fibers plastics mention few Most items wouldnt have come about market market wouldnt exist withouta strong recognized modeling body Again large organization like AMA helps make market visible Flying sites needed just much types models RC flying fact problem often harder solve case Free Flight advocate Convincing school ficials should allow use gym fly microfilm models Peanut Scale far being automatic Indoor flier will tell Again AMA can does help tune organi zation way get tune through AMA membership Benefit No 5Exposure Facets Hobby Its harder define intangible benefits beginner sunday flier accrue association other model builders However Ill try Ive no ticed enjoyment hobby increases immensely have flying buddy fact have no go flying interest falls off drastically Perhaps everyone has characteristic Ive observed trait modelers over past 50 years believe its pretty universal thing Its just nice show off glide ratioofyournewsailplanetosomeone can appreciate what have accom plished Without people aspect modeling believe hobby would soon lose interest attention fact thats biggest problem beginner programs addition exposure technical side model airplanes beginner needs support friendship established model builders AMA pro vides framework happen doesnt happen automatically peo ple AMA make happen Benefit No 6 Fellowship kindred souls So question does AMA reach Sunday flier beginner loner out trying understand problem has encountered AMA grow remain successful organization ques tion must addressed continuously people growth hobby emanates way accom plish through improved communi cation service local model clubs AMA has come long way developing such services such help needed AMA needs input grass roots explore options available need voice individual model builder keep AMA track Only members can provide upward com munication AMA however must keep channel open ready receive Since suming District S VP duties have used office accomplish end However feel channel far full So fellows lets hear about Heres good way start process following Beam newsletter Eglin Aero Modelers Proposal has proposed rental training technique added current club training procedures follows 1 students desiring may receive training flight fee determined based cost equipment plus operating costs 2 club would purchase aircraft engine radio etc 32 new aircraft pur chased club volunteers would construct 4 flight instructors would furnish training possibly store training air craft use great idea other clubs thinking along similar lines AMA $5/30-day membership should help process along Look See next month EC MeetingCont pg 112 legal counsel advice followed unless agreed byamajorityof Council members After discussion Worth agreed reword proposal reintroduction future meeting XIII Ballot Counting Procedure Waters introduced concept switching plurality voting procedures cur rently employed election ballots preferential voting No action attempted time since topic requires further study will taken up again later meeting XIV Awards motions awards duly moved Continued page 114 November1986 113 Illinois ana ucky 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 Florissent MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snasley P0 Boy 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61376 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 District 6 election last year However can vote Presidential election year may prove quite election Please consideryourvote very carefully dont fooled flowery promises Choose wisely because officers term three years will go virtues Prez candidates column will let judge want give call discuss candidates will give opinions rate use right vote Now lets get back fun really hate politics column anyway July 6 found Bedford IN Its home base Ken Kern AVP Bedford boys put fun fly using some new rules Ken set up turned out very nice contest though crowd up Kens expectations barrel laughs wish taken model way Hoosier Hills field small plotin middle ofapasturewayout country Now thats kind field fly out makes feel right t home go place like Now nme Hoosier Hill RC club realize have events coming up might want attend Im partial tothe smallerevents because big events draw big names dont need likes publicity Seriously small groups feel AMA officer just too busy big affairs go smaller events true want attend can Keep mind make request someone else may have beaten punch attended other excellent Free Flight meet sponsored Lexington Model Airplane Club Lex ington KY month met some pretty nice people including Uncle Carl Fries NFFS No2 cohorts came St Louis area check out Bill Barrs bash hope good time did course usual bunch saw lot familiar faces checked Bill said thirtyseven contestants time says Free Flight dead noticed average age creeping up wont say much cause Im getting too attended MidAmerica Soaring contest sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society month first ever attended inter esting see try ten-minute task five minute air air did get better later day tasks successfully flown some got see winches work impressed high can get see feathers can ruffled winches high tech gadgetry such thermal sniffers Ill just stick little two-channel jobby 049 front gets up just fine Ill look thermals good oldfashioned eyes Sorry about engine fellows really dont think thermal sniffer purist either have nervous fingers flying powered aircraft might give soaring try Heck some people arent cut out fly fast whiz-bangs some us fly have seen guys gofrom powertosoaringand find themselves Yes plenty competi tion you want Its just little slower paced didnt get out district much wanted month little bit trouble full-size airplane kept closer home flew itto Nats guess Ill out aboutagain bythe time get Now have received some goodies rest district way info has scarce Surely dont want hear travels time Send info pictures Wayne Knaust St Louis MO wrote tell about air show McDonnell Douglas RC MAC sponsored help Civil Air Patrol Guys Spirits St Louis St Peters RC Club J & Hobby Show Team also came able make about six hundred dol lars CAP Now thats good public service community may forget way Wayne says hot dogger J & J team did rolling circles about ten feet off deck Theres show-off crowd think thats have show teams bet Support need Dave Miller Rock Valley RC Flyers sent picture below let know club weekend campout pla gued rain did stop terrifictime got few flights between raindrops think oreat idea Maybe some clubs t want try vdIietyOld-Timer5NieetwasJunezat Lawrenceville cookout Saturday night get things ready Sunday action Representatives showed up nine states Some showed up California Florida Sounds great 114 Model AviationEnough now.. EC Meeting Coot pg 113 seconded unanimously carried Fellowship Award Award Excellence Distinguished Service Award Names published following presentation Meeting adjourned 540 pm SynopsisFrequency Committee Meeting Nats AMA Frequency Committee met during Nate consider several items follow ing actions taken 1 A revision frequency flag system received final approval take effect January 1 1988 Earlier use okay ever January1988 coincides time FCC regulation must discon tinue use original seven 72 MHz frequencies new system designed alleviate confusion multi-colorfiags used since 1983the new system will rely channel number color streamer desig nate RC band Manufacturers will have year place new system market RCers will have another six months place transmitters 2 The AMA frequency calibration program found about one-third systems field outside FCC-permitted toler ances frequency modulation sidebands Most older sets therefore AM form modulation permitted until 1983 Older sets out tolerance interfere other new radio designs try use upcoming 20 KHz separa tions Committee took action accelerate introduction new standards planned 1991 three years January 1 1988 lower half 72 MHz band will permit continued operation older systems must moved old seven frequencies upper end band addition older broadband trans mitters will need converted channels active below Channel 38 new broadband channels above Chan nel 38 1991 channels just low Channel 38 will need have equip ment satisfies guidelines set 1991 3 The Committee reviewed approved first-ever set voluntary guidelines de sign manufacture operation RC equipment US parts have real effect first Channel 38 below January 1988 channels 1991 Transmitters must have occupied spectrum ie modulation sidebands re duced olderAM system sidebands can done new RF modules factory modification avail able replacement Frequency stability must improved allowable 3500 Hz error 500 Hz Receiver performance must im proved primarily tolerate pre sence broad-spectrum transmit ters still use handle third order products reject image frequen cies 4 Almost manufacturers report favorably impending availability equipment Continued page 115 Iowa 0 Michigan 5 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gleowood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tangiewoad Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roalyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Frequency Coordinetor Bob Stsmm Box 357 Minoqus Wi 54548 have just finished reading months delivery newsletters after returning Nats Lake Charles whole family working time liked wife Rita daughter Cathy assisted Pattern Scale computations RePete six days Pylon judging really gruelling since over 100 degrees shade consumed lots ice water would like meet comedian thought up highway signs read Ice bridge must kidding fish swim slowly met several Seveners events Terry Edmonds rolled spectrum-analyzing Soaring field Adamisins en camped Stunt circles Gary Arnold combatting Combat circieburners Free-Flight area Rich Melody Doig Les Hard put out daily news Pylon Art Arro Ken Hulik Wayne Karen yeager doing best Didnt see Cliff Tacie Ron Sears until trying cool off warm motel pool never made see much flying being pinned Pylon birthday party went much better expected event seemed what guys needed way let off steam after contesting helping Lets year flew Electric Pattern ship charger its meter melt sun got two flights Density altitude very noticeable Gone Flying forever other fine modeler has left us Doug Brueshaber Minnesota Hewasagiantamongthe Quar ter Midget racers contributing its pro gress way possible Doug original founders Grass Field Club flying finished 100-lap race handed Txto caller collapsed have Sharks hope fly Doug will share enjoyment Oh have done again Brett Smith has taken task misquoting clubs name once twice Please note club Ames Sundusters Sundancers thousand perfect land ings club humiliation Local clubs Michigan look out notice mail seminars will hold Lansing will need pre-registra tion topics Flying Fields Contest Directing suggest sending two groups clubs seminar will run concurrently day date Saturday October 25 formation will mailed local clubs have suspended district meetings CIS until winter arrives number guys showing up small feel response will better non-flying time year will point out CIS useful tool clubs mountain useful material Data Libraries once know system graphics download Give whirl District Roundup being heavy contest time editors vacation newsletters have some coverage events Safety common topic too article Cliff Falkavage River Valley Fliers points out need never flying alone Jim Chaffee carries thoughts column John Gilligan strongly points out need obey Twisted Sticks Rules forpeace mind safety Twister covers RC News thats fit print some aint S MARCS also advises safety-checking old models just charging going flying dumb S Clubs buying own sound meters setting maximum sound levels protect fields Valley Aero Modelers have audio expert Art Cossaboom has outlined standard producing accurate data S Red River RC Flier has neat quote mber opinions like earlobes everybody has couple Lets hear yours S Pontiac MAC thinking holding state-wide RC auction sounds like fun details please 0 Another club made aware nicer sound four strokes Lakeland Loons now have first four-stroke flying Nice aint S certain what Stillwater Flyers have going make mention club members passport field wearing club hat S first instructions start run clubs mowerpublished Iowa City Aerohawks newsletter S Romeo Streamliner lists clubs instructors Nothing new have special classifications some being Sail plane others Power great idea provides bodies help beginners thats join clubs S River City RC News easily gets top honours best graphics month Les Hesley editor uses several programs Bill Buitenhuis won Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers monthly award Bust Month Seems Bill devastated three aircraft afternoon S Finally Anoka County RC Club has allocated Wednesdays novice training makes easier provide regular training beginners Remember lifeblood hobby Noise reduction shows adult mind EC Meeting ont pg 114 will satisfy future requirements will better protected ever mobile radio service located 10 KHz away RC frequencies November1986 115 delighted prospective CL flier after first circle-burning flight helped King Kom bat himself Milwaukee show AMA Safety Flag Park Site Ted Sander President St Paul RC Model lers strikes classic Presidents pose holding down table October 85 Har Mar Mall St Paul MN AMA tabletop background 1985 Craft show atthe HC Prange Depart ment Store Photo Dan Rath Rich Palmer left representing Hoboy Industry America HIA presented 8Ball Trophy Irwin Polk AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA August 1 1986 trophy honors AMAI industry leaders have done promote model aviation Arkansis siana Mexico e Oklahoma C Texas 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 Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleovllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmux 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Jack Stoilys grandson Jason Stolly 12 years old follows granddads footsteps winning 1st Junior Control Line Sport Scale AMA 50th Birthday National Model Airplane Championships history having givenagood accountof itself havingleft pretty good taste everyones mouth sure thing thatMurphy lawmaker sympathy AMA 111000 modelers According Murphy chance setting new heat records part US hold Nats can bet will happen Sure enough three days Nats schedule new heat record set Lake Charles LA hurricane seed lurking Gulf humidity just fierce fact would sweat much flushed stink away no smelled bad maybe everyone did didnt notice Everyone attended Nats de served pat back enduring heat graciously cheerfully helping make happiest Nats can remember less griping ever remember everyone seemed determined enjoy themselves other always few professional gripers year can give names advance pretty cool year never completely pleased various flying sites because just impossible cater 76 events style type aeromodel flying stay within reasonable budget As stance soaring site grass ankledeep deeper would have cost about $2000 have mowed same inconvenience equally competi tors Also soaring fliers cross winch lines both awkward dangerous Ive got give Jeff Troy heck lot credit convincing everyone good competition had fun Jeff Troy outstanding new contest officials always hunting replace us old guys phasing out really fair single out Jeff Troy praise because excellent volun teer spirit shows up places during AMA Nats especially years Nats have instance just busting pride appointment Mike Harrison District 8 AVP Mike RC Pattern flier seen lot things felt could improved Nats handling first Mike did write strong letters about things didnt like being very intelligent dedi cated man Mike agreed lot easier work inside outside joined Associate Vice President really tickled sit what probably best RC Pattern meeting ever held Nats headed up same Mike Harrison Mike spoke very posi tively everyone listening attentively Mike found out everyone agreed him everything got body thinking good things can come best category meetings have ever seen held ata Nats congrats Mike Harrison whole Pattern bunch Another District 8 AVPs deserves thanks Dannie Ball sat during over half Executive Council Meeting held through some really poor planning Friday during Nats Poor planning because same dayas NominatingCommittee Meeting same day ouronce in-a-lifetime 50th Birthday Banquet Council meeting also held day involved setting up Fun Fly Birthday Party days next two days kept people like Vince Mankowski John Worth myself deeply involved banquet two following days activities nailed chair meeting meeting leadership allowed subject draw out 31/2 hours accomplish nothing No subject before Council should awarded over half-hour attention cause time assuredly everything has said can said Changes needed Still another District 8 AVPs sat witness Council Meeting thank him Larry Sartor Bartlesville OK Larry has served District 8 quite few years attends Council Meetings whenever can better formed AMA official actions affairs can better serve area rather remote District 8 District communications wear thin didnt get talk Larry after Council Meeting Ill bet feels awful lot valuable time wasted present meet ings Danny Ball already told felt way told Dallas RC Club same thing returned Dallas time change leadership mentioned Birthday Banquet very fine first real show graciousness have seen AMA about seven years banquet dignified seven AMA Presidents head table seated six past presidents present president included Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Pat ton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg banquet devoted history nostalgic memories AMA am proud have gotten make little story Birth Baby AMA fifty years ago open program AMA honored have National Aeronau tic Association largest division represented banquet NAA Executive Secretary Mr Ev Langworthy Nats Workers Banquet held Thursday night Lake Charles Catfish Con nection restaurant banquet always dedicated good food AMAs thanks Nats workers fun spoof past two years roast loved people years roastee John Worth Johns roasters included folks have worked closely him such Geoff Styles Jessee Shepherd John Embry May nard Hill Betty Stream Bob Underwood best Johns wife Lillian Lillians spoof-speech gem expressed reality living difficult man loving him same time Lillian Worth wonderful girl has stayed Johns shadow made sure clean sox enough eat made sure share love Workers Banquet tradition enjoyable have whole lot say about years Nats have run out space may wonder get involved Nats will probably hear little about have Council Steering Committee Chairman last two Nats no works harder puts hours have constant touch Head quarters Nats Manager Vince Mankowski feel have heck team just might tell Vince heard say some nice things about leadershipand might ask him really helped 555Happy Birthday AMA*xx 116 Model Aviation Jack Stolly 0 Dallas Miniature Aircraft AssociatIon wins 1st Control Line Sport Scale atthe Nats everything works flaps landing gear etc P38 also won NASA Plight Achievement Award Control Line Structural view Jack Stollys everything works P35 uses Jacks Jack Screw power actuator flaps gear Coloreds S Kansas aska S Norlh Dakota C rk 5kota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Boa 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Csrrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketts SleS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9185 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Lowry Tail Draggers RC Flying Club recently good fortune dedicating new flying site just northeast Metro Denver Thats good newsl Often hearing clubs losing sites Vince Gutschalk editor Tail Drag gers Newsletter reports member Ron Bullard instrumental securing site preparing dedication Atta Boys Ron club should blessed such members Vince also sent along sample theirAll Season-FlierlogcardThe ideaisto carrythe card goflyingand get someoneto witness monthly flights sign off Season Flier chairman club collects orders patches presentation banquet held Jan uary year Feel free make copy card use design own AllSeason-Flier verification card Some AII-Distrid Information time time get inquiry location number clubs located somewhere district available sending re questto Actuallythe good folks atAMA Headquarters supply printouts info Did know As June 1986 South Dakota 9 chartered clubs sanc tioned 5 contests Wyoming 11 sanc tioned 6 North Dakota 13 8 Nebraska 20 9 Kansas 25 23 Colorado 30 50 few clubs out District IX AMA-chartered clubs lot informal contests fun-flies get sanctioned officer nonchartered club and/or club putting activities should sanctioned encourage strength protection AMA offers chartering club sanctioning contest activities National AMA Information July30 Lake Charles LA site open AMA membership meeting duringthe Nats week Executive Council shared thoughts answered questions member ship present Discussion items included surance concerns flying site concerns successes redistricting sound analysis find ings recommendations RC frequency concerns findings AMAs 50th Anniver sary celebration Nats feedback effective Nats management discussion future Nats sites AMA dues amounts future needs probably $4 per member increase Look complete synopsis open member ship meeting elsewhere issue District VIII did good job hosting 86 Nats Lake Charles Chennault Air Base District IX attended would share thanks hard work LARKS club volunteers takes pull off Nats Speaking Nats ..Are Thinkin Lincoln Lincoln SkyKnights have issued invitation host Nats may Linclon 87 Possibly week July 11-18 As Im writing contacts being made check out possibilities firm up plans Look official nouncement soon Nats District IX again would welcomed Vote November November will receive ballots elect vice president District IX AMA presidency Districts V will also voting VPs Traditionally very small number members take time vote sincerely hope year will different elected volunteer officers really need vote confidence good Job AMA Executive Council give tremendous amount time organization would morale booster know took time effort support ongoing work preview ballot will show Dick Crowley Travis McGinnis will run ning District IX vice president pre sidential ballot will include John Grigg self Travis McGinnis Don Lowe Look comment statement can didates will accompany ballot name will appear both VP District IX AMA presidential ballots AMA Mortgage Information Joe Beshar mortgage depletion chair man reminds us GET WITH IT aDo part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member Annual Meeting Cont pg 108 question about possibility major Nationals sponsor noted potential sponsors consider expo sure sufficient Justify cost typically high school football game provides exposure spectators contribution local community Rehabilitation Center Nats praised providing physical labor support via prisoners trash pickup trailer unload ing event setups etc Fred Marks spoke RC frequency com mittee activity advised criticism AMA unjustified thatthere basically frequency problem number frequencies adequate effective credited AMA RC progress date ing AMAs obtaining fre quencies RC activity would minor need equipment checking maintenance emphasizedRC soaring activity best examplemany planes being flown continuously day long day Nats despite nearby radar sta tion operating high power Clemens noted 50th anniversary week end fun-fly activity following Nats promised interview anyone site PA system everyone would know attendance Next years Nats site possibilities noted nothing definite yet decidedSebring FL Indianapolis IN Muskogee OK Lin coln NE Tony Becker congratulated AMA operating Nats under very difficult circum stances Meeting adjourned 924 pm November1986 117 LoWry 1 aii uraggere opening aay ul new field Lowry Tail Draggers n Flyer Pilot Mon SI roved _______________ ASF Chairman AMA President JOfln urigg ieTx presensca George Aldrich Model Aviation Hall Fame Award Plaque AMAs 50th Anni versary Banquet Lake Charles LA follow ing National Model Airplane Champion ships AMAS Executive Director John Worth podium described extensive list Aldrichs achievements Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwio N Barrie 8252 E TurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lay Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds RI 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT841 20 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 just returned Nats Executive Council Nominating Com mittee meetings held Executive Council Meeting able get Council finally okay formation Electric Contest Board long overdue also discussed redistricting spite other possibilities presented him proposal made Redis tricting Committee Chairman Don Krafft split District 10 two pieces opinion does solve AMAs gross imbalance presently exists nation wide discussed detail last month proposal will put non binding vote District 10 leader members later year recommendation Vote Against AMA Nominating Committee would think purpose AMA Nomi nating Committee would select qualified candidates names submitted nomination AMA members have found out always case opinion fact Presidential nominations submitted year ever before clear indica tion widespread dissatisfaction present AMA administration No less seven names submitted AMA members nomination office AMA President John Worth John Grigg Travis McGinnis Chuck Foreman Don Lowe Howard Crispin myself beginning Nominating Committee meeting told Committee withdrawing nominations made behalf removed myself con sideration left six other choices Only three would make ballot six Committee did select three qualified job Instead placed political con siderations front else put gether slate candidates clearly designed allow incumbent remain office three years Travis McGinnis Don Lowe will run against John Grigg AMA President Too bad wont see names John Worth Chuck Foreman Howard Crispin printed ballot John Worth offers over two decades proven experience leadingAMA politics has prevented seeing name ballot Chuck Foreman has built up own multi-milliondollar company wont see name ballot either Crispins name wont either Theres something very wrong system Im going can get changed future AMA members can expect have best choices make just ones chosen few allies perpetuate dynasty need limit term office AMA officers put end harmful dynasties perpetuate themselves own advantage need revamp AMA nominating procedure ensure best candi dates get ballot need restructure makeup AMA officers put line needs 1 980s example very positive suggestion such change letter Nominating Committee John Worth said put ballot elected AMA President hed move eliminate office outlined change would have Chairman Board instead President would save AMA lot money would distribute power avery positive way present office AMA President has far too much power pres ent depending personality person office power can used very different ways Worth believes AMA should dependent per sonalities totally agree John Worth has other good ideas AMA As said before its too bad AMA members given oppor tunity decide yourselves what prefermore same constructive positive change days followed Nominating Committee meeting opportunity meet AMA members over country just disap pointed Nominating Committee am very large body members out care AMAs future upset aspects its present course actions werent just radi cal Californians conservative well-known AMA members deeply concerned involved ganization agree change needed agree ought done very gratifying see support will receive AMA ballots about month Keep open mind about vote vote Keep eye out campaign materials will sent out mail candidates others Take time read stuff Get reproduced club newsletters Become informed future AMA will hands Matter Record recently dinner John Byrne Ev Langworthy NAA John Worth Walt Good Maynard Hill fantastic evening Maynard have intense interest record-settingal though far better have US record credit Maynard has world records Maynard would like see US regain World Aeromodeling records particularly held USSR subject Gene Sidwell Holly wood CA going make attempt FAI World Speed Record RC-powered planes near future Presently 21357 mph record currently held USSR other day Gene wife Phyllis Sepulveda Basin practicing before watching eyes KCBS-TV news cameras CBS sent out whole crew night CBS carried beau tiful segment about soft-spoken American hiswifeweregoingtouseAll American Equipmentplane motor radio beat Russian record com mentator compared effort way Chuck Yeagers breaking sound barrier years earlier same California skies over Edwards AFB hoped Sidwell record attempt will made type aeromodeling publicity does much raise image maturity sport Gene gets credit took up task built plane got CBS US Air Force involved need Good Luck Gene Ive recently visited number clubs Southern California including BIRDS San Gabriel RC League Pasadena Soaring Society SFVSF SULA etc showed informative AMA slide presenta tion put together well AMAs latest film Diamonds Sky reception visit has highly positive want come meetings likewise let know have limited budget get around district will permit make some trips out local area Can imagine flak Id get critics Hawaiian club invited went trouble column Ive got write about three months before read As such cant very current cant put very much about upcoming events because theyre usually long gone time read ones attend mention months old time read about Weve got find way get timely information AMA membership electronic age send words across entire US AMA seconds wait three months see print Thats wacko past weekend took new Astro 40 Cobalt electric-powered SIG Kadet Sr four-club fun fly Simi Valley blast 68 flying participants clubs Ventura County Simi Valley Fliers Ventura Comets Camarillo Flying Circus Conejo RC Modelers part ongoing inter-club challenge has going 5 years Simi Valley won round morning took same plane Sepulveda Basin made 15-minute flight pointed out power fliers 14-8 propeller turning though plane gently circling upward Yes thermals like sail plane really became unglued deployed spoilers jealous loaded car having wipe goo Yes ad vantages electric flight besides silence technically curious has ex tended wing 88 about 1500 square inches area weighs about 8-9 lb flies like champ using eighteen 1200 mAh cells fabulous trainer Keep letters coming theyre great 118 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana 0 Osegon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe addrens EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ane N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo e23 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 112011 28th St E *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland DR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Don Zipoy Free Flighter AVP known Free Flight group partof world toafairnumberof other modelers Quiet unassuming Don worked magic Armyto see thatthe Harts Lake site available con tests Don some us knew fighting cancer sometime looked stopped Don soon back contests meets early June setback terrible news spread last saw Don Blad der Grabber late June spirits seemed good talked little Only two weeks later gone have lost best labored long measanAVP Hewrote mewonderful letters about FFand other things should goto FF site Harts Lake Prairie place Don loved pause think him really cannot tell saddened am loss friend miss him John Cantieny edits newsletter Salmon RC Flyers recently held Annual Memorial Day Fun Fly John reports giant colossal tower ing prodigious incredible wonderful suc cess modelers Montana rest Idaho Idaho Falls Pocatello Boise Im sure would guess Montana bunch came Mis sou Ia case two days great weather celebrate fine field Now us feel pretty good about having trees other obstruc tions closer several hundred feet Imagine nearest obstruction mountain range many miles away Its place really enjoy Also John having problem editors find themselves inno items club members help doing latest other issue Come group things happen talented build fly aircraft requires lot ability just anyone can dont feel up claiming exper tise subject maybe ask question about something youd like know about have discussed youve gone contest write about wont take much help might enjoy As may have heard Delta Park Port land has closed RC flying After 35 years city decided conditions gotten too bad allow flying go main rea son commercial build-up has oc curred near park specifically motel called Delta Inn management far less helpful spite fact knew flying took place before built present PAMAA umbrella group formed couple years ago working city find another site PAMAA Prez Stan King has done incredible amount work still have some reason hope will get space fly happens Another Nats has come gone council voted go Lincoln Nebraska next year Westover 89 know FF group far less pleased site available some luck may able find site will close acceptable have go site go people want us come Lincoln area wants us sites Nats activity have make commitment now order secure certain parts neces sary sites Nothing cast stone possible plans next year could change would nice FF group could find better site near Lincoln find another site can hold events can help know such place write AMA HQ Because airlines screw-up wasnt able attend Nats events understand some local glider-guiders took home Nats trophies have atthis point rumors butthe name Brightbill came up winner about results have Actually will probably published MA before get copies council meeting took place Friday scale being flown missed thatsob along CL events still going ing attended 50th anniversary party nice legendary modelers got have long talk Cliff Tacie Ron Sears about Scale stuff Itwas good see both again since nice people well top competitors Scale wars got meet both Maynard Hill pioneer RC Walt Good Both gentlemen past presidents Acad emy understand Maynard rigged plane take video shots Nats youve seen Marvelous Miniatures watched flewa plane equipped electrostatic device replaced gyro scope plane flew LC rumored have stabilized devices nice chat Dr Good dont know got chance fly anything Anniversary Fly-In held Saturday Sunday Amongthe unusual flown tethered RC Bob Underwood put together stood outside control led plane throttle elevator Sort UC/RC plane tethered short pole swivel top rudder set keep plane turning right large bellcrank tether anchored John Worth demonstrat ed interrupted orbit maneuver CL version figure nine John claimed trying touch-and-go just came down little hard people got try hands tethered plane bunch flew Fun-Fly both CL RC aircraft flying dont remember FF word will Nats fly-in next Nats butitprobablywill bebeforetheNatsstarts will day rather two Control Line folks know about George Ald rich designed Nobler top stunt flier recently hes doing engine column MAN Back story years ago during attempts tofly CL frequently fantasied being sooo good would whip him good some future Nats Unfortunately ability never gravity mixed treacherous inner ear wiped out further thoughts along line Well concrete Chen nault shaking hand legend enjoyable conversation receive award richly deserved People like George make worthwhile happenings during council meeting establishment contest board Electric events fairly certain Mitch Poling will rep board As part Nats celebration Elec tric contest held Saturday attended interesting compare meet Hawks ElectriccontestheldinJuneatKentAt Kent fly-in minimum com petition maximum flying between rains Nats modicum com petition maximum flying Both very relaxed looked like lot fun Yes have electric-powered aircraft will flying soon can get together suppose point say competition cut-throat very simple limited motor runs duration Unfortunately some very nice planes lost micro-burst moved through Eddie Thomas Texas flying beautiful Playboy literally exploded lost whole thing others able reclaim equipment dont re member craft lost Kent re member spirit helping other passing information back forth hap pened happened LC too il lustrated gentle part hobby can fly very relaxed competition Try just might like some further notes Council meeting complete means voted limit amount backbiting occurs between council members col umns Some have expressed opin ion far too much going having trouble insurance front again option become self-insured will big step going require help patience members will meet again see what can work out voted out change CDs Nats workers compensated Just keep tar & feathers storeroom wasnt idea start Sometimes have propose unpopular ideas may may good deserve discussed died flirtingwith anarrangementwiththe NFLtodoourvideo work may aware man did films N FLs video expert thats tie-in talking RC Video Magazine people guess too much Itwasa short Council meeting dedicated large part insurance problem later Next month should see some pictures words about travels around district careful take time enjoy Go fly something Happy Flying November1986 119 JUN IO FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 MORE PEE WEE-3D Two issues ago ran story San Diego Orbiteers new Gas event uses old docile Cox 020 engines Response both tome Orbiteers presidentJohn Oldenkamp set three Pee Wee-30 model plans has exceptionally good offer still good now have seven plans send So send 22-cent stamp name address Ill send seven drawings Pictured Charlie Yost Termites Delight youll note all-balsa con struction Orbiteers quick pointoutthat Pee Wee-3osdonthavetobe all-balsa No construction okay can built-up tissue covering desire original Pee Wee-30 used wing Peck-Polymers Night 28 worked great fact wing forthe rubber-powered P-30 event also brain child Orbiteers legal does job just fine Incidentally old Midwest Sniffer model fits perfectly within Pee Wee-30 rules anyone has questions regarding event can call Charlie 619-566-2645 home evenings weekends John Oldenkamp tells theiriuly 13th club contest lot fun Remember contest did require all-balsa con struction purpose contest select easily-built Pee Wee-30 model club members would make six copies Labor DayAnnual contest Taft anyone buck could proxyfly replicas Winners kept models engines See said September issue Orbiteers sure know promote event did great job introductory rubberpowered P-30 now heres simple gaspowered Pee Wee-30 Most writing have just said Please send drawings others have added comments remembered couple Cox 020s stored away oil pickle bottle Lew Payne Denver has just written mentioned hes going introduce Pee Wee-30 club Ive couple three requests information purchase engines Remember old Control Line plastic Scale jobs About thing good engine As result lots Cox reed-valve 020s found stashed away boxes drawers Most hobby shops should able dig up few Please note reed valve 020 eligible Pee Wee-30 event John informs Hobby Lobby 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 has $995 Also Orbiteers member Fudo Tagaki has bunch Call him 619-234-0024 for price spoke Bob Peck Peck-Polymers said some undistributed Cox helicopter kits require drilling two mounting holes Cost $1000 including postage Contact Bob Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 619-448-1818 Incidentally Bobs company recovering nicely fire suffered has lot hard work just about kits now available again have neat Bostonian ready go production Its called Pup Competition keen Orbiteers contest select design replication John Oldenkamps Yarkstick win ner Models judged flight ease construction replication appearance appeal flight score longest flight seconds divided its engine run 15 per cent bonus added flight ROG Mooney judging scores graded 1 2 3 down used method lowest score winner Johns model took second flight first replication fourth appear ance followed closely Charlie Yost Bill Booth Don Bartick Speedy Diaz Bob Langdon didnt get model field car broke down half way Floridas Dave Linstrum sent model cruncher UPS can enjoy Pee Wee-30s own great introductory model youngsters club holds Pee Wee-30 contest can run pure duration efficiency event did Orbi teers flight time divided its engine run Note however system negates need timer accurately limit engine run Pee Wee-30 models use eye droppers fuel tanks eco nomical lightweight cementing paper gauge horizontal lines behind eye dropper can determine engine run within second two So dig out old reed valve 020 Cox engines lets warm up start flying thank Orbiteers Silver Basics Wood Grain Grain determines stiffness flexibili ty sheet balsa will have job piece wood model re quired perform necessitates paying attention grain piece wood select Lighter models can stronger models proper grain used heavier models incorrect grain chosen 900 / // 450 Over years have come describe three main types grain B C illustration above Ron Williams book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes shows typical cuts Quoting Ron n very flexible both across grain along its length used sharp curves required spars outlines B grain stiffer grain usually remains straight true usually used straight spars sometimes ribs C grain very stiff both directions excellent ribs rolling body tubes have sup port compressive forces fullywound motor tail cones suitable spars Combinations known AB BC grains have uses alter nates C grains respectively Note illustration medullary rays radiate center shown rays very predominant balsa annual rings barely visible Other harder woods usually characterized annual rings balsa wood kits very often carefully selected few companies usually smaller ones pay attention weight grain wood included kits considerate companies will some times piece wood kit cannot job required So always ready substitute better proper piece wood building kit model experts will just use plans flying scale model junk wood kit recommend buy kits suggest meantime learn select own wood Build em light fly em long. Ill again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 120 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/11
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r Handle Flying Site Problem Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations have some recent instances flying site public property has come public discussion Complaints nearby residents have resulted ac tion local officials either elected appointed action has taken two forms First public meeting local town building would called advertised interested parties could appear voice comments pro con Second piece legislation might have intro duced identified bylaw ordinance public comments invited before governing body before community took further action such situation develops community several steps should take flying site essentially safe have good record over period several years will probably want state case posi tive manner hoping retain privilege using land future activities will want give up struggle opposition will appear order make complaints known will hinge safety noise have preparing club such confrontation believe develop confrontations will have made some sound measurements have some records ready produce enlightenment town trustees written record noise measurements indi cates immediately concerned about effect neighborhood comments present evi dence can include such information other words club wishes good neighbor nuisance public hearings important choose words very carefully Poorlychosen words can rebound speaker very important point remem ber need rehearse selected speakers before get floor want job properly club should identify no six capable people tospeakatthe public meeting people should given topic should limit his/her words topic No wandering off target just because speaker knows needed particular segment presentation much should clearly stated understood before meeting begins important aspect public meeting impact club mem bers create appear especial ly speak vital case speakers possible club members dress wellin shirt tie jacketand unless called upon speak remain silent interrupt meeting way must no rebuttal opposition comments whether truthful incorrect except club speaker task handle part meeting Catcalls laughing back bench comments etc bad manners bad policy cause Let chosen speakers speak clean-up speaker should speak little longer others must very capable type person can adjust his/her presentation last minute He/she needs able include some rebuttal comments preferably fac tually based counter wild accusations opposition earlier speakers should limited two minutes final speaker may need up five minutes his/her clean-up talk can say lot two minutes some people will find impossible speak five minutes Choose people well best have club job properly will need less seven teen minutes make good case forestall actions could remove flying privileges whatever public private field under discussion should recognize going involved selling job front people may very strongly opposed model-flying operations easy task speakers cannot maintain cool under questioning nervous about speaking feet front hostile audience have wrong speakers Get others Back up speakers documentation Talk AMA about printed materials can justify sport show what other com munities provide show what type people sport demonstrate value sport recreational educational medium AMA has wide selec tion printed brochures can help impress case favorably local councilors trustees reasons belonging national associa tion services provide course best course action local flying field good con siderate neighbor Put yourself posi tion local resident couldnt care less about model aircraft try imagine sitting backyard day try ing get some peace quiet can hear model aircraft engines dron ing nearby Try understand worried father mother fear plane may cause harm kids dismiss attitudes because real may have best counter open meeting front real live support People gain courage num bersespecially numbers include strong supporters Look much better comedian performs audience laughing jokes So put nutshell face problem contact AMA see what advice documentation can provide Have facts lined up well back ground information AMA people can have big picture Afterwards prepare own case individual speakers special topics noise safety skills educational values etc rehearse Get documentation together make indi vidual folders councilmen/ trustees board club supporters will attend meeting must told dress well conservatively will make much favorable impression shirt tie jacket clean-shoe appearance will jeans dirty T-shirts anything wrong casual dress right place right time public meeting neither Most important selected speakers should speak want others spoil flow information want positive story interrupted speakers must ready go preferContinued page 107 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator oyce riagers omptroIIer useleJackaon S Competition Services Dlrectoi- Micheline Madison 0 Nets General Managen Vince MankowaldO Special Services Diractor Carl Marqney@ Memberahip Directon Carol Morbid S Special Events Directon Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Diracton Geoff Styles 0 Technical Diracton Bob underwood @ Administrative Cocfdlnston Bob voislaveke Publications Directon Carl R Wheeleye General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 100 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr on VA 22090 AMAs Executive Council equivalent toe Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice PresldentsEscI 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 Sound h Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound Nationals wide-scale measurement sound levels made first time since Academy has involved sound model aeronautics hundred percent cover age year however sufficient give committee some basic informa tion course chart future looks levels being gen erated today does begin see difficulties enter flying-site retention As travels around country looking sound question fliers like tothink other fellow causingthe difficulties Since fact great majority Academy members involved Radio Control flying need look some detail As true majorityare Radio Control also true competition does leave us appears large percentage so-called Sunday fliers emulate Radio Control aerobatic flier what way Eventually seems go higher power faster aircraftafter get out trainer category brings regime high rpm engine prop combinations thing aircraft now range out excess third mile turnarounds does leave vulnerable complaints now operate aircraft get up values much 105-110 dBA three meters operate cases well outside boundaries flying site What means sound footprint getting trouble Does sound measuring Nats con firm Yes certainly does example let us take Radio Control Aero batics event greatest footprint Nats anywhere else except some Scale fliers will also examine category Sound level measured flight Radio Control aerobatics except line person taking readings does see value endeavor can imagine such attitude data line thus invalid because some obviously incorrect brings question location So long ignored set remaining data valid meters set up eliminate much interference possible no within three meters sound level microphone planes set same mark carefully measured accord ance FAI standard Once re sulting figures compiled some usable form great deal can learned generalities can studied time range dBA levels RC Aerobatics runs way 89 108 Stop consider figures realize wide span sound levels talking about 108 3 meters twice loud readings per mitted earlier meter must understand much country have liberty operating sort level Since stage planes operating down 9 dB FAI standard becomes obvious little reason anyone operating above FAI standard question really becomes whether should adopt some lower value future Nationals thence other competitions RC Aerobatics Since Aerobatics RC Scale aircraftwith largest sound footprint need take very hard look time Photo number shows setup RC Aerobatics Judge Don Peck H untsville AL doing honors microphone mounted underneath tripod center post correct height located three meters aircraft per FAI standard setup used keeps away microphone other disturbances other judges Meek Stallings left Ivan Tarbert right Scale fares no better RC Aerobatics As matter fact could said some ways Scale problem Scale aircraft running upwards 106 dBAatthree meters finding thatthis wide variety engines ranging 60s90s newer very large twostroke engines such big Super Tigres large four-stroke engines big gasoline engines also away up high dB levels major reason appears Scale flier/builder does want anything sticking out aircraft will detract exact scale appearance true order get efficient muffling probably has have rather exotic interior installation have something sticking out Scale flier tends use awful lot sky addition using about much Aerobatics along flight path Scale flier does also fly out lot further front flight line other words footprint may larger Aerobatics uncommon see Scale aircraft being flown muf fling installed engine Others use devices fact nothing exhaust extensions useful getting exhaust away aircraft nothing Some seem actually amplify sound great deal needs done area both cases talking about minority fliers particu lar tend noticeable lot gather contest few club sites really flying further out nor louder other club fliers however pos sible get sound levels down classes great amount progress will have made As stated earlier Sunday fliers emulate competition flier Competi tion much development work done What about other categories modeling Free Flight has some real terrors guess advantage folks have forced operate Free Flight needs lot open area means usually operating very close proximity neighbors might com plain relatively close need cautious high-winding smaller engines tend annoying fairly low d B levels larger engines get way want figure Class D Free Flight example read 120 dBA three meters such aircraft aircraft shown photo number two Now need understand that level going suffer discomfort pain hearing loss protect yourself Balls cotton ears will suffice flier particular aircraft well aware facthe wearing muffs poor unfortunate timer Pylon racing another very loud segment sport does have footprint RC Aerobatics Scale perhaps annoying couple reasons acceptable average field dBA level three meters runs high 118 Again painful damaging exposed lengthy periods engines turning extremely high revs means fre quency away up range comes annoying people Can changed would think might ways reduce dB levels per haps future means getting frequency down Remember being done Aerobatics going higher pitch props lower revs Can done racing crowd will have look things FAI looking sound level reductions category RC Pylon Control Line categories span very broad spectrum sound levels study themselves difficult cap ture some contest speed models started needled off wink have catch motion outside circle means outside barrier also safety reasons Speed does generate highest dB level would suppose Dynajet models would loudest Formula 40 higher Next issue will details Control Line sound Because confined spaces CL fliers use sound critical matter today Much correspondence beginning come quotes will appearing testing being done results forthcoming Nationals take big chunk time has made up somehow watch pages November1986 101 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting August 1 1986 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VPIV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VPV Lee Webster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VI Pete Waters North ville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy National Aeronautic Association Present Academys staff Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Carl Maroney Special Services Director Vince Mankowski NATS General Manager Guests AVPs District 8 Dannie Ball Larry Sartor AVP District 3 Eva Biddle Winton Buckley Alexander & Alexander Mr Mrs Joe Blanco Ed Warren Lillian Worth copy official minutes may obtained AMA HQ available approx imately November 1 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meeting scheduled October 17 1986 President announced adjourn ment day would occur approximately 530 pm order allow preparation time 50th Anniversary Banquet sched uled 700 pm following subjects moved out prior discussion voted upon show hands approved general consent effective date Motion 2 May 86 minutes $600 cap VP tele phone credit card use shall May 4 1986 Passed14 1 against motion 6 November 85 minutes amended read $85 instead $75 3year membership cost approved out objection NAA representatives travel lodging expenses Council meetings shall paid AMA officer expense budget same other Council member unanimously ap proved Due nature responses pre vious mail vote concerning assistant team manager F3E team invali dated Discussion resulted substantial opposition funding assistant particular world championship Executive Director authorized represent AMA FAI General Confer ence Madrid Spain September 29 receive FAIs Honorary Group Diploma Aeronautics jim McNeill behalf Nominating Committee reported following people would placed ballots 1986 AMA officer election President john Grigg incumbentDon Lowe Travis McGinnis District VP Don Krafft incumbent Cliff Piper District V VP Lee Webster incumbent Harry Sheram District IX VP Travis McGinnis incumbent Dick Crowley Approval Minutes minutes May 3-4 1986 Executive Council meeting approved 14-1 amended meeting prior writ ten amendments II Executive Vice Presidents Report McNeill preambled insurance agenda item discussion describing laymans terms aid graphic presenta tion financial cost aspects AMAs basic liability insurance urged con sideration given AMA self-insuring first five hundred thousand dollars liabili ty purchasing second five hundred thousand Following discussion moved beginning 1987 selfinsurance retention fund SIR placed separate interest-bearing bank account fully transferable drawn upon Comptroller claim related purposes ap proved 9 1258910 ED EVP NAA 5 against 34 6 7 11 III 1987 Insurance Program what direction Council should lead Academy insurance matters 1987 discussed length noting uncer tainty present-day insurance market turmoil highly unfavorable terms coverage availability cost Pros cons AMA self-insuring its risk exposure explored detail Carl Ma roney well Winton Buckley Alex ander & Alexander present answer questions offer explanations various aspects Captive Feasibility Study prepared byA&A Council decided Special Meeting should called greater in-depth deliberation insur ance question interim following items unanimously approved ac tion HQ staff get firm quotes cost three-month extension present 86 policy b initiate immediate investigation fronting company possi bilities c begin immediate investigation cost rent million dollars d continue investigation acaptive sit uation firm recommendation Alexander & Alexander should start should start should start Council directed subsequent reports above distributed August 29 After meeting President called special meeting held AMA HQ September 13 IV Committee Reports Nats Chairman Clemens noted Steering Committee met day before evaluate performance Lake Charles Nats concluding running very well few problems advised Committee recommends Nats General Managers revision Nats manpower chart Mankowski distributed chart asked Council approve concept President observed Council need approve disapprove vote confidence order Mankowski received Clemens continued reporting several viable Nats sites 1987 Grigg read invitation Lincoln Sky Knights offering host next Nats motion establish timetable next several years approved follows 1987- Lincoln NE 1988- perform investigations unknown sites 1989 Westover MA motion passed 12 2 against 3 8 Note rest meeting District VIII represented proxy Dannie Ball BSafety Chairman McNeill reported safety manual has completed will distributed Council shortly C Special Interest Groups McCollough re ported two organizations have petitioned recognized AMA Special Interest Groups advising meets required criteria Approved unanimously North American Speed Society Control Line Also approved favor except Electric Aeromod eling Association Also discussed time ques tion whether establish Electric power contest board place current Electric Advisory Committee motion create Electric Contest Board ap proved 11 2 against NAA EVP Note action causes Electric Advisory Committee disbanded Because Crispins agenda item concern ing Council members contest boards relates motion discussed did produce motion other type action D Film Projects Concerning Jay Gerbers replacement future AMA film/video pro duction Chairman Byrne reported least seven offers received After discussion Council consensus authorized proceeding negotiations concerning offer National Football League Films E Bylaws President announced john Byrne requested relieved chairmanship Committee ard Crispin later appointed position President distributed draft pro posed new Standing Rules pertaining Article X Impeachment Removal fice later meeting proposal will discussed refined required goal adoption F Sound Chairman Crispin reported excellent sound-measuring program implemented during years Nats continued announcing 1987 Nats Committee may recommend imposing same maximum noise level FAI 100 dB present FAI Sporting Code C Frequency Chairman Waters reported attended some portion recent NATS Frequency Committee meet ing gave synopsis delibera tions See Frequency Committee Re port Appendix H Redistricting Chairman Krafft reported result study present AMA district structure has concluded Continued page 109 102 Model Aviation NatsVersion 86 fine bunch events too Pattern Pylon started Saturday provide enough time end next week could fit anniversary fun fly wasnt much different other Nats except stories differ ent year what makes Nats Week much fun Sure competition events what draw people anecdotes far away can things remem ber neat things like Free Flight engine shutoff timer didnt Like watch ing Sal Taibi slosh way back officials tent after trying success retrieve model chest-deep water separating main runway taxi ramp areas Like watching several peo ple extracted wet towels ice buckets dripped water over themselves stay cool 76 Official events held sway through week Saturday thru Friday over 725 contestants vying awards sup ported over 150 mechanics Control Line precision aerobatics used last Sat urday fly-off determine win ner Jim Walker cup problems norm Nats Helicopterfolks problem interference planned site through gracious offering LARKS field events moved out very much delay flying just 3 hours later originally planned originally-planned site Control Line Combat soggy mess due rains week before Again quick relocation planned back-up site quite near Nats headquarters building air Several events held dinners during week both present awards discuss problems theirevents AMA required bylaws held annual membership meeting Wednesday ing Civic Arena As usual turnout less would have hoped being 43 present plus several members AMA Executive Council President Executive Director VPs Dis tricts 1 3 4 7 8 9 main subject floor dealt reasons relatively small turnout Indoor events can explained basically result changing site Indoor finalizing decision until just shortly before Nats However defense situation should known made attempt get preferred site delaying final decision until ave nue exhausted agree result what us wanted site suitable event barely did have other discussions annual meeting regarding possibility obtaining permanent flying site brief report sound measurement data being gathered several events future possibility changing some AMA district lines possibilities obtaining spon sorship Nats RC frequency commit tee activities some other lesser con cerns annual membership meeting ad journed shortly after 9 pm some fun too arrived Soaring site first day event greeted event director insisted put up first flight kind opening ceremony thing contestants obviously could have faculties loaned sail plane forthis flight Darn thing used asingle stick transmitter launched plane must have hit elevator trim full up durn thing popped off line about 50 feet up obliged complete loop land shortest flight day greatest distance away spot landing circle very next day Combat circles talking event director let slip although flown Control Line never flown Combat ship did Twenty minutes later standing middle circles set lines firmly clenched hand Horrors What does AMA Presi dent say guy after smashes up ship looks brand new As engine came life could think people along rope barrier about have biggest laugh stay Nats Well sir last saw Combat ship still piece resting quietly ground come rest after tank ran dryAnd AMA never dizzy President its history flew ship thanks frequent relief event director managed few loops eights other strange things Fun Wow Workers Workers Thursday evening AMA took over local restaurant Catfish Connection pro vide party volunteers willingly give time contest ants Nats can fly enter tained local dance group did bunch clogging square dance rou tines enjoyment great food choice 4 different dishes superb See folks does pay work Nats money definitely thanks get contestants families Friday Friday day Executive Council get down some serious busi ness Academy 8 am VPs got together officer candidate nomi nation meeting year mem bers make nominations choice various offices up election later year nomination committee con sisting VPs convene consider nominees qualifications office membership has nominated him Since ballot limited maximum three per office committee can have frightful time sorting out best qualified people year fairly simple decide candidates office Districts 15 9 no three nominees office However office presi dent quite bit difficult seven 7 nominees being member nominating committee have no knowledge delibera tions went however final selections named ballot John C Grigg incumbent Don Lowe presently Orlando Florida area Travis Mc Ginnis presently VP district 9 candidate reelection office VP district Fifteen minutes after nominating committee meeting ended convened full Executive Council deliberate issues brought before us usual marathon sessions directed meeting end last action item being discussed 530 pm thissothatwewould haveanopportunityto clean up ready AMA 50th Anniversary Birthday Party scheduled start 730 pm wont go detail Council meeting full synopsis should elsewhere issue Happy Birthday AMA could have proud stood before august crowd modelers Friday evening AMA 50th Anniversary Party see people audience such Vic Joe Stanzel George Aldrich Big Art Adamisin many others Truly humbling company head table rather impressive wellWalt Good past president John Worth past president Maynard Hill past president John Patton past president Johnny Clemens past pre sident Earl Witt past president entire room virtual Whos AMA handed letter just prior Anniversary dinner rather have read am including read addressed certainly meant addressed Dear AMA modelers Australia wish AMA Modelers United States America success 50th Anniversary Nats Louisiana year hope have many Nats have fond memories visit 49th year Nats last year warm welcome extended other Australians also extend cordial invitation visit Australian events time Australia Sincerely David Axon President MAAA Thank very much David extend members MAAA invitation return shores compete events anytime yours will welcome November1986 103 Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 4343955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Candidates Campaign Statements Howard Crispin Jr Charlottesville VA asks write vote office President Academy Model Aero nautics choose run office number reasons individual consider doing per sonal reason have dedication serve membership Academy have involved affairs model aeronautics years culminating election office Vice President District IV have served position over two years became Vice Presi dent District IV promised very active VP making effort visible communicate work diligently sist members district Any member Executive Council needs balance needs own district needs entire mem bership Academy have attempted always elected office President would expend energy satisfy requirements office Academy living growing entity Consider today few short years have grown point now will number about 113000 1986 present rate will top 200000 1991 Executive Council Head quarters staff have increasingly difficult task ahead operate growing organi zation As numbers increase requirements membership services need advancements technology meet demands space radio spectrum increasing awareness need flying sites Academy needs work closelywith industryto solve problems marketing con trol frequencies develop better cooperation civic organizations local state federal agencies can support increasing numbers withoutthe full active support of agen cies Without place fly have nothing other things affect us need constant work control problems noise rules competition relate membership large some challenges major task confronting us now some time future setting policy deal ever increasing cost liability insurance will take major part Presidents time needs balance between cost income hope playinga leading role challenge bringing Academy tremendous growth period making possible support ever growing membership seek office other candidates sure offer myself because thinkthat provide best alternative bringing gether over next few years Acad emy needs leader can mold factions together Write Howard Cris pin ballot Chuck Foreman Ashland VA 1986 year elect AMAs President crucial decision will have vital impact AMAs future President point man must bestrong capable decisive know ledgeable must care about AMA Chuck Foreman manstrong ca pable decisive knowledgeable does care about AMA has worked committees covering subjects ranging flying sites insur ance club officer patches special proj ects by-laws procedures toAir ShowTeams highly respected among model ing peers familiar face Nats donating time well equipment maintain operate communica tion system Chuck dynamic business man esteemed member com munity successfully builtabusiness corporation annual sales near size AMAs budget construction National Center Aeromodeling realization dreams people Chuck driving force getting project under way found land Reston VA Center built AMA proud its building property value increase already proves wisdom Academy ownership Initially though took courage conviction undertake such project Howard Crispin current District 4 Vice President wrote part letter Nominating Committee Academy today has become large corporation has need President has understanding methods business same time must able deal problems arise very nature Academy knowledge items well ability fully comprehend dealing multi-million-dol lar budgets imperative working headquarters staff running func tional corporation Chuck because nature com pany has background knowledge ability perform tasks necessaryto give members type President needed guide affairs Executive Council Academy through end 1980s Chucks past service Council places him unique position know ing functions operation ganization well having business acumen lead AMA needs new leadership grow move ahead Chuck Foreman can provide business-oriented leadership des perately need Lets give him chance use AMA Write Chucks name ballot write-in candidate Vote Chuck Foreman AMA President Note As approved AMA President campaign space offered nominated whether accepted Nominating Committee listing ballot john Grigg Lockport NY incumbent need vote nearly six years have president want continue next three years office have growing vibrant effective Acad emy under leadership have ex panded 79000 over 112000 mem bers during years President need continue growth Dave Brown once wrote column want lion leading sheep sheep leading lions am lion am positive forward looking thinking leader succumbs pres sures minority interest opposes will majority Jim McNeill has said John Grigg best President AMA has ever should President forever dont agree Jim last bit feel have represented AMA member ship well better AMA Presidents preceded want vote have made mistakes during terms President have learned current situations such insurance crisis time begin education new President has suggested donate mortgage reduction fund dollar vote cast election sure would like able am just working guy like majority cannot afford kind money Sure wish could donation would make nice deduction income taxes Vote future must continue emphasize need acquiring keep ing flying sites singularly important item lets us enjoy sport must fight minimize impact rising insurance costs insurance have no flying sites must plan future reflecting past successes failures AMA must keep AMA member inter ested responsive organization remem bering membership provides power things must support model aviation AMA headquarters elected officers volunteer officers rather average member important scheme things must remain Please vote John Grigg •9 AMA Officers Waiting •To Hear 0 Effective communication two-ways Ostreet AMAs non-paid volunteer offi-O 0 cers doing utmost make AMA@ Ithe kind organization memberse Iwish thoughts con-i Itained pages month buti yours arent apt known unless i writeto AMA vice-president e rict representative 5 5 associate vice-president area 5 Complete communications linkj write 104 Model Aviation National President Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL have over 50 years modeling experience cluding Free Flight Control Line Radio Control recent years have concentrated Radio Control have written columns several model magazines over years currently am writing Flying Lowe column RCM Ohio served two terms VP District Ill AMA Council An international modeling perspective has gained through serving team manager technical goodwill exchanges Full-scale flying experience acquired through serving USAF WW II & Korean conflict am retired reserve officer hold commercial single multi-engine pilots license As civilian engineer spent 33 years R & D programs Air Force concentrat ing propulsion advanced systems plan ningand RPV development managed both personnel multi-million dollar projects Currently am semi-retired indepen dent engineering consultant RPVs Position Statement Since view model ing activity enjoyed would like work toward end promoting harmony within fraternity Although have strong interest com petition feel national modeling program must include proper balance sport competition activities feel com petition leads development stim ulus ever better modeling Without com petition would have advances technology Competition also facet modeling enjoyed wish must careful however rec ognize backbone modeling sport Sunday flier Nothing crucial average flierthan having nice place fly Council supported addition flying site coordinator AMA Headquarters AMA insurance program probably key phenomenal growth Academy Today almost club requires AMA membership primarily insur ance coverage program must main tained strengthened must keepaproper perspective atthe national level money man power spent much spend competition activities versus basic mem ber services What can provide basic needs flying sites frequency signments noise abatement etc feel basic needs must have atten tion Noise abatement must addressed general modeling problem seems ridiculous have noise requirement FAI event have apply across board enforced AMA com petition worse lack effec tive program sponsor encourage noise reduction local levelwhere really counts Enforcing noise standards competition will alert rest model ing community its advantages Id appreciate support trust will have opportunity represent President Academy Model Aeronautics Travis McGinnis Arvada Co Life Member Academy Model Aeronautics has enjoyed several years productive growth Well planned positive activities have made AMA largest strongest aviation sporting organization world Travis McGinnis has served years District Vice-President has chaired served important com mittees during period dynamic ex pansion commitment effort time expertise has invaluable key committeesScholarship Headquar ters Review Long Range Planning Financial Advisory Goldberg Vital People Board Nats Steering Executive Director Search Re Districting addition duties handled connection AMA committees Travis has long term member FAI/CIAM Education Information Committee thereby serving United States interests Internation al Committee goal has always improve services AMA membership goal has backed up years experience phases hobby/sport dating back pre-teen years As modeler has engaged categories competition As judge has worked RC Scale Pattern contests locally national ly internationally experiences have given Travis wide appreciation needs both modeler national organization keen exponent youth involvement professional life educator administrator has shown him model aviation young people combine de velop good citizenship qualities Travis knows future development AMA expansion sport depend todays young people efforts provide AMA needs leadership AMA needs person vision can create co operative atmosphere Executive Council members can work plan AMA needs creative policies experiences Travis has gathered during life modeler Executive Council Mem ber qualify him forthechallengeoftheAMA Presidency welcomes rare opportunity serve AMA members President respectfully solicits support vote District Candidate Statements Page 106 John Worth Fairfax VA elect will have write name election ballot will mailed October should Consider following candidacy office President came surprise just did 1962 nominated same position equally surprise get elected 1963 hired executive director 1964 nomination came time unsolicited initial reaction dismiss Others however urged give serious consideration have done after much reflection think its im portant know AMA needs better organized operate democratically response volunteer groups Council Committees Contest Boards etc rather response president executive director committee chairman other single person authority regard bylaws seriously inadequate lot authority available president limits authority well defined AMA should vulnerable personalities individuals think better role top elected officer Chair man Board leading AMA Execu tive Council toward ends elected vice-presidents deem important policy matters dealing much problems resulting actions decisions various individuals meantime unusual person serve both executive director president would case get elected other organizations Na tional Aeronautic Assn Aircraft Owners Pilots Assn Experimental Aircraft Assn Nothing bylaws prevents combi nation elected would immediately seek bylaws change establish posi tion Chairman Council high est elected position AMA also abolish position Executive Director favor President under contract AMA thus responsive direction elected Council members changes accomplished someone else would elected Chairman position would seek renewal current contract title President Until bylaws can changed would operate response Councils wishes would exercise eitherof votes pro vided dual role election would initially produce am seeking extra power PresidentI seek diminish general before taking action Pres dent would first seek opinions qualified subject already charged responsibility virtue elected appointed positions would commit AMA decisions purely own might have authority Again didnt seek nomination came lam responding byofferingwhatl think best AMAan organization less subject influence individual except may agreement groups already established serve AMA agree write name ballot Its way can elected Write John Worth November1986 105 Candidates Campaign Statements Vice President District 1 Vice President District 5 Vice President District 9 Don Krafft Duxbury MA incumbent am presently serving District Vice President would like recount some things have done past year half Vice-President plans have future havespentaconsiderableamountof time attending contests club meetings auc tions shows gather information give modelers chance talkto repre sentative plan continue future have tried represent modelers fairly two District meetings held 1985 Nationals other Maine Expo 1986 plan having District meetings District newsletter sent clubs need warrants fairly comprehensive radio bro chure mailed clubs District also planning underway Model Avia tion Day held November 9 1986 have attended Council meetings since being office have abstained voting issues brought before Ex ecutive Council have served Nats Steering Committee am presently chairman redistricting committee have beenamemberoftheAMAforover30 years am life member have contest director pattern contests past five years have served CD other events sincerely ask vote please take few minutes complete ballot mail Thank support Cliff Piper should familiar name Hopefully can once again represent New England modelers continued success AMA Financial responsibility Ju nior participation continued suc cess among goals must put stop Council in-fighting suits countersuits ego trips continue propose accomplish putting some logic back Council also put enjoyment back sport must get Back Basics needyourvoteforthisto beaccomplished During 50 years modeling have helped build AMA helped Nats starting 1964 served VP 14 yearsduring leaner years aware ness continuing problems needs keen have kept abreast current needs problems feel mem bership best served someone talks Yankee can deal applaud present members Council appointees look forward once again working fine people position Safety Engineer/Insurance Loss Control Officer major corporation over six years has made able deal soaring insurance costs safety issues noise other threats job will allow travel throughout New England visit solicit inputs Please vote Cliff Piper District 1 VP Harry M Sheram Oneonia AL have member Academy Model Aero nautics 15 years leader member 10 years member Birmingham Aero Mod elers Association holding various offices 12 years member Bama Flyers Air Show Team 9 years Associate VPAla bama DistrictVfor9 years lam schooled accounting business administration have 17 years experience Field Under writer-Engineer casualty insurance field will retire May 1987 fly remote controlled aircraft am extremely inter ested phases miniature aircraft pledge full support representing Vice President District V Academy Model Aeronautics welcome confidence vote Lee Webster Manchester TN incumbent have active model airplane hobby AMA activities since high school active Pal Aero clubs As charter member Coffee Airfoiler club wife Molly have CDed FF RC contests past 27 years Scale Contest Board 8 years have continuing inter est Free Flight current interests lie Radio Control activities especially Gli der Old-Timer Scale AMA service organization over 11000 members District S among largest United States group size means lot work Being retired engineering manager have time work talent organize efficiently carry out duties office As yourelected Vice President will represent regular special Council meeting will travel district often can visiting various clubs organizations activi ties current Associate VPs Contest Board Members excellent team intend keep functioning AMA has services designed help local level intent make services readily available district will use ModelAviation Maga zine inform activities newsletter will also used provide formation communication District Clubs Officials no substitute communication GET WITH IT part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member RT Dick Crowley Aurora CO AMA Leader Member494 am presently past five years Associate VP sprawling district have able repre sent district functions club meetings competitive events rep resent district Executive Council meetings As lifelong modeler aspects sport am presently very active in door power free flight soaring teach school program modeling have de veloped 10-part flight proficiency program power fliers newcomers pattern works greatlet know inter ested served almost four years total President National Soaring Society special interest group soaring AMA magazine editor am presently active Secretary/Treasurer elected VP items will work priorities 1 Flying site de velopmentand create methods better educate everyone keep sites 2 Assist groups forming new sanctioned clubs 3 Work closer young people develop next years fliers 4 As contest director am sympathetic needs competitorand rules pro cedures need revamping 5 mainly serve positive voice AMA want work flying needs District Vice President can work together accomplish goals Please give yourvote three years positive progressThanks Good Flying Travis McGinnis Arvada CO incumbent Life Member AMA Members have sup ported Travis District VP since 1980 support indicates appreciation efforts made represent members district Background CD Coordinator Assoc VP VP qualify him district leader ship spends countless hours serving needs District 9 enjoys outcomes work participates Council meetings viewing overall AMA needs patient consideration votes sensible poli cies serve membership believes future modeling depends officers listening input members clubs exposure operations needs AMA Hq has given him understanding Hq needs Visits have provided him insight needed create policies neces sary gain optimum effort Hq staff permit give best level service members Past commitment willingness serve again speak interest Travis has AMAs future support soli cited Travis can continue serve District 9 Notice Travis name also appears ballot AMA President aware may vote him both posi tions vote way will assure will continue work behalf AMA Council 106 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiIl AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Nancy Mitchell Editor Sacrat Newsletter California Southern Ala meda Co RC writes Enclosed snap daughter Jennifer has leg braces shoes attached peddles tricycle can pull around loves Modelingmeansagreatdealtoourfamily Jennifer can born defective over come handicap grow up happily cant grown men running AMA settle differences lie happily gether below Jennifer standing herself almost 4 Michael Graham Syracuse Thun derbirds Aero Radio Society New York writes took poll flying field asking favors permanent Nats site favor5 opposed2 answers qualified Everyone mentioned paying off mortgage first either centrally located two cites coast modelers Thank Michael won FAI Power FF 1986 Nats picture below gentleman middle Mr Bob Sifleet Americas top Free Flighters left AMA President John Grigghand ing him free K&B Cox Olympic 15 engine winning event Mc Neill Cup Perpetual event perJames Barnes treasurer Hill County RC Austin TX mailed $10 own money last apply mort gage writes toy airplane spirits us year 86 Air-Show planned provide AMA 1/2 profits its building mortgage expected realize least $200 profit rained out lost $3395 means owe us $1698 kidding try make profits spectators contestants Maybe next year spirits will us Thanks anyway James.. James Barnes sent secret picture show 1/4 scale planes driven/flown Austin TX simply place airplane position off fly car dont know such technique would work Alabama its worth try Past Presidents Recommend Change Presidential Elections following message received Council Past AMA Presidents unanimous opinion Past Presidents AMA extremely long tenure single individual elected part-time President Academy results less ef fective leadership slower progress would occur new individual crea tive ideas drive elected three years some instances gifted dedicated President may well two 3-year terms surely after 6 years its time new blood stream organization An incumbent after two terms likely develop divisiveness dic tatorial attitudes just plain enjoyment niceties office putting kind work could come new enthusiastic President Accordingly recommend Council Bylaws Academy changed read term office President will three years maximum number consecutive terms individual will two total six years same individual could again nomi nated elected after lapse term Irwin OhlssonAMA No 4 Frank BusheyAMA No 8 Keith Storey AMA No 9 Claude McColloughAMA No 10 Walt GoodAMA No 11 Pete SotichAMA No 12 John WorthAMA No 13 Maynard HillAMA No 14 Cliff WeirickAMA No 16 John PattonAMA No 17 John ClemensAMA No 18 Earl WittAMA No 19 Flying SitesConf pg 100 ably seated together final speaker should present summary documentation packages Plan plan plan job well will pleasantlysurprised much better can job pre paration November 1986 107 Meet two Americas best Contest Directors really left Lee Webster Manchester TN Lee has CDing Free Flight contests 25 know Molly helps him time its husband wife team husband wife team hard beat What misses other catches gentleman middle Tommy McLaughlan Pensacola FL US Navy helicopterfield photo Tommy telling somebodywhatto whereto go As usual has justcompleted 28th consecutive year CDing Fiesta Five Flags meet Free Flighters come over Eastern US attend affair Navy trusts Tommy orthey wouldnt let him use active field close down fortwo days gentleman right unidentified sees contacts mel will gladlyintroduceyou him Lee bythe way isyour newAMA DistrictV Vice President way chewing blade grass doesnt look too worried about son right Sandy Frank CDed affair Grateful acknowledgements Johnny Brodbeck Sr Bill Bev Wisniewski providing delivering prize engine Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Politics Nats.. funny thing happened just before leav ing Nats got nominated AMA Presidency initial reaction laugh off idea dismiss friends co-workers said should think seriously about So did some interesting possibilities came mind Wouldnt nice thought would no differences opinion tween president executive direc tor two positions would entirely compatible going same direc tionAMA could have single instead dual leadership AMA could save $1 5000 over three-year presi dential term based recent history actual expenses position everyone agreed Some feared person hold both positions simultaneoulsyone paid unpaid would conflict interest putting too much power hands person argued otherwise noting intent subordinate position presidency Executive Council AMAs board directors just now true executive director position will ing give up both votes positions avoid semblance powerseeking told elected presidency position executive director would terminated general became obvious concept person serving both positions acceptable some people though normal situation other major aviation organizations such National Aeronautic Association NAA Aircraft Owners Pilots Association Ac PA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA also prestigiousAmerican Society Association Executives ASAE Regardless situation made moot AMA Nominating Committee decided others should ballot coming election Ap parently five committee willing give concept try outnumbered So intriguing idea lasted would have interesting see voting membership large would have willing support Food thought eight de clared candidates AMAs top elected position dropped out seven considered officially ballot before narrowing down three required AMA bylaws least six candidates current former executive council members willing seek change rather go status quo lots com petition compared former years subject got lot attention Nats lot distortions what about record viewpoint lfyouwantto knowmoreaskyourdistrict VP about ithe nominating committee Dale Root Northern Californias Radio Control pioneer Dale Root lost long fight cancer June 14 1986 Dale began fifty-year modeling career Illinois during late 1930s moved California 1941 opened Hobby Hut Oakland 1946 Roots Hobby Hut became San Fran cisco BayArea supply information cen ter U-Control Railroaders Free Flight RC Back SOs installed Aerotrol single channel Comet Clip per proceeded astonish flying buddies successful Radio Con trolled flights ignited areas RC boom followed 1950 Dale others founded East Bay Radio Controllers grew ra pidly become third largest RC Club country Dale innovative designed Little Freq 1953 shoulder-wing air plane using single channel operate rudder elevator throttle system called Mickey Mouse As cender another extremely successful de sign kitted Dale 1957 flown extensively throughout country Low Ender Rootang series followed along pneumatic retracts flaps spoil ers smoke systems dive brakes etclong before others considered feasible Dales 3-channel Babcock radio trim mable elevator made him first spins outside loops early As cender series pioneering other efforts led nomination AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Dale now among legends model ing history earned wings SnyopsisAMA Annual Open Meeting July 30 1986 Lake Charles LA President John Grigg called meeting order 8 pm J Worth D Krafft H Crispin J Clemens P Waters D Brown T McGinnis 43 regular AMA members present introduced Executive Council members recounted various events past year including 1985 Nats RC Pylon World Championships Chicopee MA also noted problems obtaining insurance coverage describ ed firstAMA flying site seminarthis year District 10 Grigg emphasized need greater efforts concerning getting keeping flying sites increasing self-insurance necessary trend support flying site efforts current Si 50000 fund supplemented $239000 additional cost insurance provide $850000 umbrella coverage above self-insured fund possibility higher cost coverage club activities noted Executive Director due non-flying risk factors District 8 VP Clemens welcomed tendees AMA District Host Nationals advised Nats manage ment contracted 1500 pounds ice support field activities also noted misconceptions misunderstandings concerning RC frequencies advised AMA Frequency Committee meeting Nats handle problems District 7 VP Waters talked about con fusion concerning AMAs interest secur ing permanent flying site advised interest toward site aviation interests just models goal being find site might always available should other Nats and/or World Championship locations available District 9 VP McGinnis praised efforts Les Mary Hard puttingout daily Nats News noted News asking feedback help Nats Steer ing Committee future planning District 4 VP Crispin also Chairman AMAs Sound Committee described what has doing Nats gather sound noise data educate contestants concerning typical noise situations various events District 1 VP Krafft noted committees current efforts investigating changes AMAs district boundaries no conclu sions yet Bob lsaacs District 8 spoke about Free Flight problems discussion pro con concerning trophy policy Costs noted sponsors covering less half cost Lack Indoor entries discussed noting related changed schedules Bob Hatschek re sponded subject noting general decline Indoor interest Tony Becker former Nats Indoor CD noted negative attitude aimed hierarchy regard en couraging youngsters yet praised AMAs delta dart effort Niagara Falls National Indoor contest Problems obtaining Indoor site year noted resulting late switch Civic Center site pre ferred site available Model Aviation magazine discussion ficer column length vs other types ma terials discussed noting adding officer text did really hurt other material content Continued page 117 108 Model Aviation Nats officials year got participate 50th Anniversary Fun-Fly Lake Charles LA Shown L-R Ed Warren Dallas helping John Worth prepare Bill Win ters original eiectrlc-powered Le Crate modei plans pubilehed July 84 Model Aviation model flown ten times achieving flights 9 minutes 2 15 min utes 2 22 minutes 1 Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts Hampshire Rhode Island eirt DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 6171 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Cheodler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Auh St Townoend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main SO Essex JcO VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High SO PlymouOh NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstono Mills MA 02848 GLASTONBUR Y MODELERS Glastonbury Aero Modelers Club chartered anAMA club 1973 basis club however goes back late 1960s An all-modeling group formed students town recreation depart ments model building classes Two instruc tors taught Saturday morning classes George Armstead Don Lenif After Don moved Michigan George continued classes found flying sessions re quired additional help Local modelers formed group called Gas tonbury Modelers comprised Free Flighters Control Line fliers Rocket fliers 1973 Free Flight group became Gastonbury Aero Modelers about 130 members present club has two three indoor meets per year plus two outdoor Rubber meets per year model club logo 1/16 Square beginners design Don Lenif used building classes club officers President Ed Novak Vice President Bob Davis Secretary/Treas urer Gil Belanger Newsletter Editor Mark Fineman Chairman Board George Armstead Distinguished Service Award George Armstead started modeling 1940s paid supplies selling magazines newspapers taught modeling recreation building classes helped form Gastonbury Modelers 1970 George has secured several flying sites Gastonbury area use modelers also secured permission use Westover AFB model use 1975 Since several contests per year held Westover along Nats 1983 1985 SAM Champion ships 1982 1986 above very brief summary Much could mentioned about modeling career also activities community award presented SAM Awards Banquet Sunday July 6 1986 Society Antique Modelers Champion ships Westover AFB setting 20th SAM Champs held July 3 4 5 6 30 Free Flight events directed Jack Whittles 11 RC-assisted events directed Joe Beshar George Armstead contest manager 168 contestants can see four busy days flying addition flying fabulous bean feed Thursday evening Friday evening SAM business meeting Saturday Model Engine Collectors Association col lecto Sunday night victory banquet attended four days kept quite busy can imagine busy contestants large thank people worked hard make Champs such large success Thanks HQ Staff June 6 1986 entire staff participated large cleanup operation headquarters building museum contents During three years building has operation con siderable dust has accumulated items has aggravated continuing construction projects strictly volunteer effort done quickly efficiently happily Again Thank EC MeetingCont pg 102 equitable working concept except District 10 has very large membership population behalf majority Committee therefore recommended surveying response following Consideration being given dividing District X two districts follows Divide California two equal parts according population district would consist Northern California Utah Nevada Hawaii Guam other district would Southern California Arizona would done attempt make district nearly equal number members vote question information purposes final action would made Executive Council original motion passed 7 1 24 6 7 9 11 6 against EVP ED 3 5 10 NAAContinued page 110 November 1986 109 Modelers England participated 20th SAM Champs George Doris Armstead iistinguisnea Service Award obtaining use Westover AFB Modelers use Dick snerman L Stan Colson some trophies awarded SAM Champs trophies awaroca psabout 150 Josh Marsh model Long Cabin powered Saito 40 youngest RC flier SAM Champs Beginner Delta Dart launching February 21 9B6 Adult entry feels help beginner build Delta Dart Program sponsored Glastonbury Aero Modeler Photo Tony Faranda Relaxed flierJohn Pond California fly ing Playboy Senior SAM Champs New Jersey 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 Boa 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 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 Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts assured 86 Nats have just re turned reflected results long careful planning has become traditional Nats itself Due magazine lead time efforts com ply current limitations upon length VP reports shall leave professional writers and/or holders high office opportunity filling complete reportorial excursions accorded rank Ditto regarding prestigious rites marking 50th Birthday AMA what done about Lake Charles suggest take opportunity pause reflect upon what wonderful organization have built over years modelers after Builders AMA represents thoroughly-sound struc ture may proud occasion look up ahead put rough air has bit well behind us Let us look ahead wish everyone CAVU Balancing Scales feeling should now consider advisability creating new exclusive event within competition framework pertaining ducted-fan RC Scale model aircraft wish emphasize own idea rather has touted either type Flying-Scale contestant So blame consequences. strikes general way greater opportunities traditional type propeller-driven model earn static points available DF fliers other hand flight capabilities ducted fan machines nature ultra-impressive hence well-endowed inherent ability accumulate signs total acceptance observe such performance interesting note discussions have upon subject both types flier agreed suggested development after having first hesitated briefly evaluate its worthiness feel about idea Welcome Words Top White House Yes Washington DC received word own District 2 club Richmond Model Flying Club Inc like AMA celebrating its 50th Anniver sary year President Reagan congratu lated group warm letter proud reproduce follows am pleased congratulate mem bers Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island mark 50th anni versary sport flying model airplanes popular fascinating expression Americas age old love affair flight club helped pioneer exciting hobby today members helping new comers discover its challenges rewards Thats kind neighborliness makes community much just place live work send best wishes clear skies smooth landings years ahead God bless letter dated May 19 1986 Two months earlier club also honored through issuance joint resolution New York State Senate State Assembly joint session pleased reproduce extent space allotted us editor State New York Legislative Resolution Senate No 484Assembly No 430 Senator Marchi Mr Straniere COMMEMORATING Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York upon occasion its Golden Anniversary WHEREAS nineteen hundred eightysix Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York oldest con tinuously operating model airplane organi zation New York State will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversaiy WHEREAS Through its enterprising dedicated membership Richmond Model Flying Club has advanced model aviation Staten Island WHEREAS Club established nineteen hundred thirty-six limited membership present boasts morethan hundred members including pilots model craftsmen WHEREAS Club fully sanctioned member Academy Model Aero nautics national governing body model airplaning United States WHEREAS Club touts unblemished safety record utilizing National Park Service property uses Gateway National Recreation Area Great Kills Park providing community opportunity observe become part sport model aviation WHEREAS Club members must possess current Adacemy Model Aeronautics Flying license insurance policy Gate way Pilot Pass validated indicate safe competent flying skills now therefore RESOLVED Legislative Body pause its deliberations commemorate Golden Anniversary Richmond Model Flying Club Staten Island New York further RESOLVED copy Resolu tion suitably engrossed transmitted Richmond Model Flying Club ADOPTED IN SENATE ON order theMarch 41986 Senate Thats Spirit Whether indulge consumption spirits booze etc certainly own business imbibe thereafter fly model aircraft becomes AMA aspect everybodys business thus pleased find set forth Suplemental Instructions regarding 1986 Nats following polite yet tough warning Alco holic beverages permitted consumed visibly present flight line pit areas Failure comply may result loss insurance coverage disqualification expulsion No wants kill-joy prohibitionist area liquid refresh ment time place everything George M Myers Books could written about gentleman dedicated Dis trict 2 frequency coordinator occurs shall require much space currently available us moment however must tell have received reports readiness lend talents area RC have sought aid latest tribute Georges capabilities eager ness serve fellowAMAers has come form warm letter have today received Ruth Taylor secretary NJ Pine Barons RC Club Medford NJ expressing thanks AMA Georges having solved certain frequency problems flying site through use frequency monitor letter Ruth has tens share credit excellence newsletter fellow-members Leo Timmermeyer Lee Kitchens Luke Kociuba Barry Wilhite Franklin Wanamaker last certainly least husbandMike Taylor So Melt Mortgage hope meeting success important undertaking fives rolling neighborhood some compliment Joe Beshar District 2 course fine efforts pursuit goals Gear Up Locked EC MeetingCont pg 109 Committee member Peltz District 10 gave minority report stating total dis agreement Chairmans recommenda tion expressed Committee whole discussed aspects possible remedies redistricting issue motion reconsider question approved 9 2356710 EVP NM 4 against ED 14 11 Opposition expressed presenting referendum officers ballot Thus modification motion offered approved question pre sented Leader Members District X 8 2 356910 ED NM 5 against 1 4 7 11 EVP original motion amended passed 10 124 56910 ED EVP NM 3 against 3 7 11 V Committee Appointments Because Grigg asked guidance question whether prerogative President fill vacancies Councilformed committees approved unan imously Council-named com mittees exist Council shall replace vacancies VI Motion/Previous Meeting Moved May86 Council meeting discussed voted upon following lieu free membership contest directors shall receive $10 voucher per day per meet uptotwo days maximum three per year upon HQs receipt contest report NATS world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four Continued page 111 110 Model Aviation Ohio sylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Olvely 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heitrnan SR i06 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15663 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 6552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 think its hot District III during July August should have Nats Lake Charles Its nor mally hot down year hotter normal news reports hottest two week period Lake Charles since 1 948 number District Ill members made trip Nats went no problems can called typical attendance somewhat dis appointing year spite being official 50th Anniversary birthday celebration fact did bring large number notables came primarily 50th anniversary banquet Friday night second Saturday Sunday dedicated 50th Anni versary fun fly good time As Nats wasnt its problems Safety both real perceived subject came up occasionally am going push Safety Directorat future Nats safety problems year real big instances matter opinion voice raised subject safety deserves heard carefully considered Examples brought atten tion FF airplanes landing CL area FF airplanes landing RC area RC airplanes overflying CL area during fun fly Saturday RC airplanes Pattern overflying RC site entrance road general lack emergency equipment such first-aid kits fire extinguishers site some items rela tively mild nature endanger pri marily models equipment some problems serious en danger participants spectators Some problems quick easy fix others involve changes field layout rules conduct participants nearly could avoided least minimized someone concerned solely safety involved site selection process go opera tion contest Come think isnt bad idea contest use Another concern have regarding Nats low participation consider have 110000 plus mem bers its pitiful about 1000 take part Nationals ironic part number has going slowly down ward membership has spiraling upward Over years Nats has slowly dying have simply stood watched happen dying Well thats obviously matter opinion certainly subject different points view think can said compared good old days Navy Nats number significant changes have taken place old days work hangar usually contained Nats HQandthe hobbyshopaswellasrowupon row work tables center activity during Nats During day activity centered flying field people wandering out hangars small repairs major rebuilds just see what going evenings ever work hangars sprang life models everywhere being repaired built mostly discussed bull session going everywhere couldnt find topic being discussed didnt have anything aeromod eling sessions lasted wee hours next morning would commonly see someone catching nap under bench glue dried repair job Remember Ambroid king fast came days hobby shop always open AMA HQ could almost always get answer questions fact tried very hard would get several Contrast todays Nats no work hangar AMAs HQ open 8-5 similar hours hobby shop building shut up alarm system turned at6l Inthe meantime due proliferation events competition starts 700 am ends 800 pm competitor supposed deal AMA just visit Hobby shop does all-important socializing take place Nats prosper need think about create atmosphere exchange ideas techniques important part gathering encouragement reasonably large factor planning event Otherwise fear NATS doomed become large local contest almost events being flown sites ill-suited particular event being flown Anotherfactorinthe shrinkingof Nats competition competition mod els competition special terest groups organize events na tional interest people participate particular facet hobby/sport Examples like US Free Flight Champion ships SAM Champs NMPRA Champs IMAA Fly Byrons Fly etc well-run events sites ideal forthat particu lar event AMA Nationals once act town now has competition specialty groups People can spend limited time money attend events now being given choice times choice specialty event What can about Well first problems can solved applying some thought emphasis during planning operation future Nats second problem however difficult solve fact dont know solve Some have suggested split up Nats provide ideal sites event would make first problem acute concept National convention along Na tional championships seemed out year emphasis 50th Anni versary party convention Will Nats survive hope right now future doesnt look great Nats got spend some time Eva Biddle AVP talked about having Eastern District meeting winter Sounds like great ideato could help effort please contact Eva can set up Saying Month secret suc cess conversation able disagree being disagreeable EC MeetingCont pg 110 days vouchers non-transferable terms effective 1987 seconder withdrew second no other second obtained therefore motion acted upon VIII All-Season Flier Patch Because Council members have come overwhelmed patch requests approved unanimously fu ture All-Season Flier patches shall ob tained clubs AMA Headquarters VIII Officer Columns following approved 12 1 against X thatthe following adopted aStanding Rule toArticle XIII Bylaws Section 2 Whenever sole discretion Executive Director article fea ture report other writing submitted publication official publication AMA deemed constitute whole parta personal attackonanyAMAofficerOr member Executive Director shall have authority temporarily defer publica tion such article feature report other writing refer matter Execu tive Council determination whether publication should occur Publica tion shall occur upon affirmative majority vote Executive Committee Any officer author orthe target article feature report other writ ing submitted publication issue shall entitled participate delibera tions vote whether publication should occur vote may taken mail Council meeting quorum present IX Cap F3B Controversy Approved unanimously October 1986 Modef Aviation magazine last Council member statements subject 1984 F3B Team Selection accepted August Council meet ing last subject considered further X AMA-FAI Bylaws Proposal following bylaw amendment re ferred Bylaws Committee review will come again before assembly later meeting replace Section 3 Article XII Except provided Section 4 AMAs participation international aero modeling activity including AMA FAI Team Selection competition shall under supervision AMA President appointed delegates super vision shall include FAI matters general leadership AMA delegations FAI-CIAM meetings AMA-FAI teams review co ordination AMA-FAI Team Selection Committee operations shall over rule actions committees unless actions accordance AMA Executive Council-approved policies unless overruling action approved bya majority Executive Council members polled regard action Continued page 112 November1986 111 Oslaware rict Columbia land h Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robed E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Moclsaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Home 1-rom Nationals always enjoy Nationalsmeeting friends old new Lake Charles Nationals down Considerably numbers contestants still good weather terrible did rain except Friday during set up Sunday things winding down wind did blow especially hard What wrong weather Although official local tem peratures between 95 98 degrees true readings out expanse concrete something else tem peratures reached high 12 2 very humid did slow things down District IV represented activities have names would like mention some dedi cated individuals Anyone out Free Flight area sure see Tex Hartmangruber Free Flight activity Tex will working helping Seen among con testants Worlds Oldest Modeler Reid H ull Hampton VA flying just about everything Frederick BlomTimonium MD several events Thomas loerger Columbia MD took first Open A-i Towline son Roderick doing same Junior family affair Flying Wakefield Edward Hopper Baltimore MD am sure others know Control Line always big event lasting first day until last some probably never seems end family always hanging Fosters Advance NC Wayne Gale Karyn lot work Wayne Karyn well known circle Karyn took first Senior /2 Speed among other awards Karyn also starts school North Carolina State fall SIC scholarship Bob Dalton Clemmons NC could seen Slow Combat circle Wayne two work together Control Line Also seen Nats former District lVflierfrom North ern Virginia Larry Driskillnow stationed Beale AFB CA Dick Houser down Aerobatics Others Chuck Wood Rockville MD took second Sportsman Pattern David Mertz Potomac MD took fifteenthnot bad just getting Pattern no entrants District IV among 32 flew FAI Pattern look 56 flew Sportsman 67 entered 32 FAIyou get picture awful lot competition other classes Sixteen flew Advanced Pattern total eight Masternone District IV Tyler Stewart Riverdale MD placed eleventh sixteen entered Expert Pattern large entry Patterndown considerably past year interesting note trend towards top class flying FAI Pattern relatively few doing Master Pattern Among Soaring enthusiasts Hol ley Britt Doug Holland North Carolina city Raleigh probably other District IV entries Soaring failed get names Soaring big event over two hundred entries aspect sport continues grow Helicopter about fifty entrants two scale None excellent fliers District IV attended event Pylon racing except Q-500 has much activity area Dave Pearce Michael Langlois Greensboro NC exceptions among 35 en trants Formula Pylon Michael managed garner eighth out field Man hot out h Photo shows Dave retrieving racer Among others deserve mention Robert Rainey Newport News VA hard work various sites week forgotten Headquarters Staff coordinate whole thing take care of paper work get abuse people unhappy about something goes wrong Ill catch names left out Among highlights years Nats Fiftieth Anniversary celebration held Friday evening ban quet Saturday Sunday organizations can have seven former current presidents head table did will remember some themJohn Worth Dr Walt Good John Patton Maynard Hill John Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg few older members AMA found Contraband Room Friday evening you will never realize much missed history Academy high lights event Walt Good flying replica Cuff Any have seen film Pioneers will remember Walt flew Free Flight model 1936 Nats Radio Controlled model 1937 Nats What progress has made model aeronautics since time Bob Underwood AMA Technical Direc tor demonstrated concept fortryingto get entry-level people RC flying other RC activities Control Line flying RCor other way around Anyway Bobs airplane can flown glow engine has new K&B 20 electric Thats starters can flown tricycle landing gear talidragger alterations take just moments make airplane can flown con ventional three-channel Radio Control air craft Control Line aircraft No definitely noft few simple changes plane can flown tether ed RC What tethered RC Well get post some sort will permit single steel cable swivel about center circle case central post made Frank Anderson MAAC Canada attaching aircraft assembly offsetting locking rudder can fly aircraft fashion very much like Control Line except outside circle controlling radio great way teach take off landings potential RC flier simple change can use either glow ignition electric power advantage can small space overflying annoying neighbors Watch Thingamabob An interesting sight took place Free Flight scale area newcomer rubberpowered Free Flight Scale flying very first model ever built category accomplished aero modeler well known other fields enthusiasm joy exhib ited individual flew Grum man Guardian first contest some thing see third try model went out sight after about thirtysix minutes effect boundless flight turned out got flier first event shows always something else us try might garner some success flier certainly has no lack honors especially Radio Con trol Scale model design drawings full-scale aircraft really needed see Dave Platt take first-ever Free Flight Scale competition flight know what modeline can really mean National Geographic Society back doing feature Nats year making movie Photo number two has crew out RC Pattern site EC MeetingCont pg 111 XI Conference Call Voting Because question whether telephone conference should treated regular meeting specifically answer ed rules approved telephone conference considered normal Council meeting same basic majority voting requirement proxy voting allowed 12 1 against 11 XII Legal Counsel Advice Executive Director noted liability other considerations doubt following lawyers recommenda tions can expensive counterpro ductive remedy situation Worth proposed approval policy whereby Continued page 113 11 2 Model Aviation Alabama ida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico V South Carolina S Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Los Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phose Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 286 Amory MS 35821 Richard Jackson 2115 Thornlse N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Sos 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thocker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30053 Frequency Coordinator Burnis FIelds P0 Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-251 Im insurance Now thats familiar AMA members stated position sure liability insurance good enough reason belonging AMA todays world hard see need high level liability insurance espe cially engaged sport guiding sometimes just watching 5-to 20-lb model speeds above 100 mph enough momentum inflict severe injury death shouldnt average Sunday flier belong AMA other reasons Arent benefits make AMA attractive sport flier well serious contest competitor answer emphatic Yes Lets explore some intangible benefits order fly RC airplane successfully must have govern ment FCC set aside frequencies used others airplanes may safely flown AMA instrumental accomplishing task though complicated sometimes costly under taking reason AMA able get FCCs attention represents very large group people US have need frequency assignment Without representation Sunday flier may find RC model flying would banned urban areas since no safe frequency would available him Probably no equipment would available either since what manufacturer would risk capital designing equipment ques tionable market existed might have limited production run because changing equipment regulations So extra benefit No1 FrequencyAssignment Sport Flier Next about flying sites Some us have gotten used flying old field though always always will whats big deal Well believe everyone thrilled find someone wishes use farm city dump park etc place fly noisy dangerous him model airplane flying site problem becoming major competition land use gets keener hears lost flying sites park bans against model flying proposed municipality state banning model aircraft flying national organiza tion clout members heard needed help local club organizations convince people control land responsible safety minded sportsmen citizens have rights need thing Sunday flier isnt associated local club cases benefiting flying site arrangements some local club has gen erated least asked support club Sunday flier has aversion being asked help field maintenance doesnt want belong club least should obtain AMA membership liability insurance reasons expected fly according AMA safety rules respect follow rules laid down organization man ages flying site Benefit No 2 isA Place Fly Now lots us model fliers tend loners ourthingwithout much interaction general public public doesnt know much about model airplaning general Sunday flier have chance fly creation shaping publics opinion worth sport paramount impor tance Again benefit gained strong AMA organization Again function largely accomplished local clubs However AMA can does provide much information train ing needed ensure good local showing AMA Benefit No 3 Public Support Sport Sunday flier benefits another subtle way stable well- supported sport large recognized following provides market attract entrepreneurs expect able make money provid ing equipment supplies group means better cheaper radios bet ter economical engines advanced kit designs wide variety supporting material such covering material fuels hookup hardware etc means Sunday flier has reaped major benefit improves increases hobby enjoyment AMA provides evidence market through its large membership its magazine its contest schedules both national international AMA Benefit No 4 Advanced Equipment Development Howaboutthe Sundayflierwhowouldnt caught dead flying RC gadgets Free Flighter Control Line flier Peanut Scale man Indoor flier Well above still applies Look new materials available builderscovering materials glues carbon fibers plastics mention few Most items wouldnt have come about market market wouldnt exist withouta strong recognized modeling body Again large organization like AMA helps make market visible Flying sites needed just much types models RC flying fact problem often harder solve case Free Flight advocate Convincing school ficials should allow use gym fly microfilm models Peanut Scale far being automatic Indoor flier will tell Again AMA can does help tune organi zation way get tune through AMA membership Benefit No 5Exposure Facets Hobby Its harder define intangible benefits beginner sunday flier accrue association other model builders However Ill try Ive no ticed enjoyment hobby increases immensely have flying buddy fact have no go flying interest falls off drastically Perhaps everyone has characteristic Ive observed trait modelers over past 50 years believe its pretty universal thing Its just nice show off glide ratioofyournewsailplanetosomeone can appreciate what have accom plished Without people aspect modeling believe hobby would soon lose interest attention fact thats biggest problem beginner programs addition exposure technical side model airplanes beginner needs support friendship established model builders AMA pro vides framework happen doesnt happen automatically peo ple AMA make happen Benefit No 6 Fellowship kindred souls So question does AMA reach Sunday flier beginner loner out trying understand problem has encountered AMA grow remain successful organization ques tion must addressed continuously people growth hobby emanates way accom plish through improved communi cation service local model clubs AMA has come long way developing such services such help needed AMA needs input grass roots explore options available need voice individual model builder keep AMA track Only members can provide upward com munication AMA however must keep channel open ready receive Since suming District S VP duties have used office accomplish end However feel channel far full So fellows lets hear about Heres good way start process following Beam newsletter Eglin Aero Modelers Proposal has proposed rental training technique added current club training procedures follows 1 students desiring may receive training flight fee determined based cost equipment plus operating costs 2 club would purchase aircraft engine radio etc 32 new aircraft pur chased club volunteers would construct 4 flight instructors would furnish training possibly store training air craft use great idea other clubs thinking along similar lines AMA $5/30-day membership should help process along Look See next month EC MeetingCont pg 112 legal counsel advice followed unless agreed byamajorityof Council members After discussion Worth agreed reword proposal reintroduction future meeting XIII Ballot Counting Procedure Waters introduced concept switching plurality voting procedures cur rently employed election ballots preferential voting No action attempted time since topic requires further study will taken up again later meeting XIV Awards motions awards duly moved Continued page 114 November1986 113 Illinois ana ucky 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 Florissent MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snasley P0 Boy 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61666 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61376 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 District 6 election last year However can vote Presidential election year may prove quite election Please consideryourvote very carefully dont fooled flowery promises Choose wisely because officers term three years will go virtues Prez candidates column will let judge want give call discuss candidates will give opinions rate use right vote Now lets get back fun really hate politics column anyway July 6 found Bedford IN Its home base Ken Kern AVP Bedford boys put fun fly using some new rules Ken set up turned out very nice contest though crowd up Kens expectations barrel laughs wish taken model way Hoosier Hills field small plotin middle ofapasturewayout country Now thats kind field fly out makes feel right t home go place like Now nme Hoosier Hill RC club realize have events coming up might want attend Im partial tothe smallerevents because big events draw big names dont need likes publicity Seriously small groups feel AMA officer just too busy big affairs go smaller events true want attend can Keep mind make request someone else may have beaten punch attended other excellent Free Flight meet sponsored Lexington Model Airplane Club Lex ington KY month met some pretty nice people including Uncle Carl Fries NFFS No2 cohorts came St Louis area check out Bill Barrs bash hope good time did course usual bunch saw lot familiar faces checked Bill said thirtyseven contestants time says Free Flight dead noticed average age creeping up wont say much cause Im getting too attended MidAmerica Soaring contest sponsored Bluegrass Soaring Society month first ever attended inter esting see try ten-minute task five minute air air did get better later day tasks successfully flown some got see winches work impressed high can get see feathers can ruffled winches high tech gadgetry such thermal sniffers Ill just stick little two-channel jobby 049 front gets up just fine Ill look thermals good oldfashioned eyes Sorry about engine fellows really dont think thermal sniffer purist either have nervous fingers flying powered aircraft might give soaring try Heck some people arent cut out fly fast whiz-bangs some us fly have seen guys gofrom powertosoaringand find themselves Yes plenty competi tion you want Its just little slower paced didnt get out district much wanted month little bit trouble full-size airplane kept closer home flew itto Nats guess Ill out aboutagain bythe time get Now have received some goodies rest district way info has scarce Surely dont want hear travels time Send info pictures Wayne Knaust St Louis MO wrote tell about air show McDonnell Douglas RC MAC sponsored help Civil Air Patrol Guys Spirits St Louis St Peters RC Club J & Hobby Show Team also came able make about six hundred dol lars CAP Now thats good public service community may forget way Wayne says hot dogger J & J team did rolling circles about ten feet off deck Theres show-off crowd think thats have show teams bet Support need Dave Miller Rock Valley RC Flyers sent picture below let know club weekend campout pla gued rain did stop terrifictime got few flights between raindrops think oreat idea Maybe some clubs t want try vdIietyOld-Timer5NieetwasJunezat Lawrenceville cookout Saturday night get things ready Sunday action Representatives showed up nine states Some showed up California Florida Sounds great 114 Model AviationEnough now.. EC Meeting Coot pg 113 seconded unanimously carried Fellowship Award Award Excellence Distinguished Service Award Names published following presentation Meeting adjourned 540 pm SynopsisFrequency Committee Meeting Nats AMA Frequency Committee met during Nate consider several items follow ing actions taken 1 A revision frequency flag system received final approval take effect January 1 1988 Earlier use okay ever January1988 coincides time FCC regulation must discon tinue use original seven 72 MHz frequencies new system designed alleviate confusion multi-colorfiags used since 1983the new system will rely channel number color streamer desig nate RC band Manufacturers will have year place new system market RCers will have another six months place transmitters 2 The AMA frequency calibration program found about one-third systems field outside FCC-permitted toler ances frequency modulation sidebands Most older sets therefore AM form modulation permitted until 1983 Older sets out tolerance interfere other new radio designs try use upcoming 20 KHz separa tions Committee took action accelerate introduction new standards planned 1991 three years January 1 1988 lower half 72 MHz band will permit continued operation older systems must moved old seven frequencies upper end band addition older broadband trans mitters will need converted channels active below Channel 38 new broadband channels above Chan nel 38 1991 channels just low Channel 38 will need have equip ment satisfies guidelines set 1991 3 The Committee reviewed approved first-ever set voluntary guidelines de sign manufacture operation RC equipment US parts have real effect first Channel 38 below January 1988 channels 1991 Transmitters must have occupied spectrum ie modulation sidebands re duced olderAM system sidebands can done new RF modules factory modification avail able replacement Frequency stability must improved allowable 3500 Hz error 500 Hz Receiver performance must im proved primarily tolerate pre sence broad-spectrum transmit ters still use handle third order products reject image frequen cies 4 Almost manufacturers report favorably impending availability equipment Continued page 115 Iowa 0 Michigan 5 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gleowood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arm 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Mi 48103 Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 83211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494 Tangiewoad Tr. St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132 5 Roalyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Frequency Coordinetor Bob Stsmm Box 357 Minoqus Wi 54548 have just finished reading months delivery newsletters after returning Nats Lake Charles whole family working time liked wife Rita daughter Cathy assisted Pattern Scale computations RePete six days Pylon judging really gruelling since over 100 degrees shade consumed lots ice water would like meet comedian thought up highway signs read Ice bridge must kidding fish swim slowly met several Seveners events Terry Edmonds rolled spectrum-analyzing Soaring field Adamisins en camped Stunt circles Gary Arnold combatting Combat circieburners Free-Flight area Rich Melody Doig Les Hard put out daily news Pylon Art Arro Ken Hulik Wayne Karen yeager doing best Didnt see Cliff Tacie Ron Sears until trying cool off warm motel pool never made see much flying being pinned Pylon birthday party went much better expected event seemed what guys needed way let off steam after contesting helping Lets year flew Electric Pattern ship charger its meter melt sun got two flights Density altitude very noticeable Gone Flying forever other fine modeler has left us Doug Brueshaber Minnesota Hewasagiantamongthe Quar ter Midget racers contributing its pro gress way possible Doug original founders Grass Field Club flying finished 100-lap race handed Txto caller collapsed have Sharks hope fly Doug will share enjoyment Oh have done again Brett Smith has taken task misquoting clubs name once twice Please note club Ames Sundusters Sundancers thousand perfect land ings club humiliation Local clubs Michigan look out notice mail seminars will hold Lansing will need pre-registra tion topics Flying Fields Contest Directing suggest sending two groups clubs seminar will run concurrently day date Saturday October 25 formation will mailed local clubs have suspended district meetings CIS until winter arrives number guys showing up small feel response will better non-flying time year will point out CIS useful tool clubs mountain useful material Data Libraries once know system graphics download Give whirl District Roundup being heavy contest time editors vacation newsletters have some coverage events Safety common topic too article Cliff Falkavage River Valley Fliers points out need never flying alone Jim Chaffee carries thoughts column John Gilligan strongly points out need obey Twisted Sticks Rules forpeace mind safety Twister covers RC News thats fit print some aint S MARCS also advises safety-checking old models just charging going flying dumb S Clubs buying own sound meters setting maximum sound levels protect fields Valley Aero Modelers have audio expert Art Cossaboom has outlined standard producing accurate data S Red River RC Flier has neat quote mber opinions like earlobes everybody has couple Lets hear yours S Pontiac MAC thinking holding state-wide RC auction sounds like fun details please 0 Another club made aware nicer sound four strokes Lakeland Loons now have first four-stroke flying Nice aint S certain what Stillwater Flyers have going make mention club members passport field wearing club hat S first instructions start run clubs mowerpublished Iowa City Aerohawks newsletter S Romeo Streamliner lists clubs instructors Nothing new have special classifications some being Sail plane others Power great idea provides bodies help beginners thats join clubs S River City RC News easily gets top honours best graphics month Les Hesley editor uses several programs Bill Buitenhuis won Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Flyers monthly award Bust Month Seems Bill devastated three aircraft afternoon S Finally Anoka County RC Club has allocated Wednesdays novice training makes easier provide regular training beginners Remember lifeblood hobby Noise reduction shows adult mind EC Meeting ont pg 114 will satisfy future requirements will better protected ever mobile radio service located 10 KHz away RC frequencies November1986 115 delighted prospective CL flier after first circle-burning flight helped King Kom bat himself Milwaukee show AMA Safety Flag Park Site Ted Sander President St Paul RC Model lers strikes classic Presidents pose holding down table October 85 Har Mar Mall St Paul MN AMA tabletop background 1985 Craft show atthe HC Prange Depart ment Store Photo Dan Rath Rich Palmer left representing Hoboy Industry America HIA presented 8Ball Trophy Irwin Polk AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA August 1 1986 trophy honors AMAI industry leaders have done promote model aviation Arkansis siana Mexico e Oklahoma C Texas 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 Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley Ill 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleovllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmux 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Jack Stoilys grandson Jason Stolly 12 years old follows granddads footsteps winning 1st Junior Control Line Sport Scale AMA 50th Birthday National Model Airplane Championships history having givenagood accountof itself havingleft pretty good taste everyones mouth sure thing thatMurphy lawmaker sympathy AMA 111000 modelers According Murphy chance setting new heat records part US hold Nats can bet will happen Sure enough three days Nats schedule new heat record set Lake Charles LA hurricane seed lurking Gulf humidity just fierce fact would sweat much flushed stink away no smelled bad maybe everyone did didnt notice Everyone attended Nats de served pat back enduring heat graciously cheerfully helping make happiest Nats can remember less griping ever remember everyone seemed determined enjoy themselves other always few professional gripers year can give names advance pretty cool year never completely pleased various flying sites because just impossible cater 76 events style type aeromodel flying stay within reasonable budget As stance soaring site grass ankledeep deeper would have cost about $2000 have mowed same inconvenience equally competi tors Also soaring fliers cross winch lines both awkward dangerous Ive got give Jeff Troy heck lot credit convincing everyone good competition had fun Jeff Troy outstanding new contest officials always hunting replace us old guys phasing out really fair single out Jeff Troy praise because excellent volun teer spirit shows up places during AMA Nats especially years Nats have instance just busting pride appointment Mike Harrison District 8 AVP Mike RC Pattern flier seen lot things felt could improved Nats handling first Mike did write strong letters about things didnt like being very intelligent dedi cated man Mike agreed lot easier work inside outside joined Associate Vice President really tickled sit what probably best RC Pattern meeting ever held Nats headed up same Mike Harrison Mike spoke very posi tively everyone listening attentively Mike found out everyone agreed him everything got body thinking good things can come best category meetings have ever seen held ata Nats congrats Mike Harrison whole Pattern bunch Another District 8 AVPs deserves thanks Dannie Ball sat during over half Executive Council Meeting held through some really poor planning Friday during Nats Poor planning because same dayas NominatingCommittee Meeting same day ouronce in-a-lifetime 50th Birthday Banquet Council meeting also held day involved setting up Fun Fly Birthday Party days next two days kept people like Vince Mankowski John Worth myself deeply involved banquet two following days activities nailed chair meeting meeting leadership allowed subject draw out 31/2 hours accomplish nothing No subject before Council should awarded over half-hour attention cause time assuredly everything has said can said Changes needed Still another District 8 AVPs sat witness Council Meeting thank him Larry Sartor Bartlesville OK Larry has served District 8 quite few years attends Council Meetings whenever can better formed AMA official actions affairs can better serve area rather remote District 8 District communications wear thin didnt get talk Larry after Council Meeting Ill bet feels awful lot valuable time wasted present meet ings Danny Ball already told felt way told Dallas RC Club same thing returned Dallas time change leadership mentioned Birthday Banquet very fine first real show graciousness have seen AMA about seven years banquet dignified seven AMA Presidents head table seated six past presidents present president included Walt Good John Worth Maynard Hill John Pat ton Johnny Clemens Earl Witt John Grigg banquet devoted history nostalgic memories AMA am proud have gotten make little story Birth Baby AMA fifty years ago open program AMA honored have National Aeronau tic Association largest division represented banquet NAA Executive Secretary Mr Ev Langworthy Nats Workers Banquet held Thursday night Lake Charles Catfish Con nection restaurant banquet always dedicated good food AMAs thanks Nats workers fun spoof past two years roast loved people years roastee John Worth Johns roasters included folks have worked closely him such Geoff Styles Jessee Shepherd John Embry May nard Hill Betty Stream Bob Underwood best Johns wife Lillian Lillians spoof-speech gem expressed reality living difficult man loving him same time Lillian Worth wonderful girl has stayed Johns shadow made sure clean sox enough eat made sure share love Workers Banquet tradition enjoyable have whole lot say about years Nats have run out space may wonder get involved Nats will probably hear little about have Council Steering Committee Chairman last two Nats no works harder puts hours have constant touch Head quarters Nats Manager Vince Mankowski feel have heck team just might tell Vince heard say some nice things about leadershipand might ask him really helped 555Happy Birthday AMA*xx 116 Model Aviation Jack Stolly 0 Dallas Miniature Aircraft AssociatIon wins 1st Control Line Sport Scale atthe Nats everything works flaps landing gear etc P38 also won NASA Plight Achievement Award Control Line Structural view Jack Stollys everything works P35 uses Jacks Jack Screw power actuator flaps gear Coloreds S Kansas aska S Norlh Dakota C rk 5kota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Boa 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed cox 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Csrrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketts SleS Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 9185 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Lowry Tail Draggers RC Flying Club recently good fortune dedicating new flying site just northeast Metro Denver Thats good newsl Often hearing clubs losing sites Vince Gutschalk editor Tail Drag gers Newsletter reports member Ron Bullard instrumental securing site preparing dedication Atta Boys Ron club should blessed such members Vince also sent along sample theirAll Season-FlierlogcardThe ideaisto carrythe card goflyingand get someoneto witness monthly flights sign off Season Flier chairman club collects orders patches presentation banquet held Jan uary year Feel free make copy card use design own AllSeason-Flier verification card Some AII-Distrid Information time time get inquiry location number clubs located somewhere district available sending re questto Actuallythe good folks atAMA Headquarters supply printouts info Did know As June 1986 South Dakota 9 chartered clubs sanc tioned 5 contests Wyoming 11 sanc tioned 6 North Dakota 13 8 Nebraska 20 9 Kansas 25 23 Colorado 30 50 few clubs out District IX AMA-chartered clubs lot informal contests fun-flies get sanctioned officer nonchartered club and/or club putting activities should sanctioned encourage strength protection AMA offers chartering club sanctioning contest activities National AMA Information July30 Lake Charles LA site open AMA membership meeting duringthe Nats week Executive Council shared thoughts answered questions member ship present Discussion items included surance concerns flying site concerns successes redistricting sound analysis find ings recommendations RC frequency concerns findings AMAs 50th Anniver sary celebration Nats feedback effective Nats management discussion future Nats sites AMA dues amounts future needs probably $4 per member increase Look complete synopsis open member ship meeting elsewhere issue District VIII did good job hosting 86 Nats Lake Charles Chennault Air Base District IX attended would share thanks hard work LARKS club volunteers takes pull off Nats Speaking Nats ..Are Thinkin Lincoln Lincoln SkyKnights have issued invitation host Nats may Linclon 87 Possibly week July 11-18 As Im writing contacts being made check out possibilities firm up plans Look official nouncement soon Nats District IX again would welcomed Vote November November will receive ballots elect vice president District IX AMA presidency Districts V will also voting VPs Traditionally very small number members take time vote sincerely hope year will different elected volunteer officers really need vote confidence good Job AMA Executive Council give tremendous amount time organization would morale booster know took time effort support ongoing work preview ballot will show Dick Crowley Travis McGinnis will run ning District IX vice president pre sidential ballot will include John Grigg self Travis McGinnis Don Lowe Look comment statement can didates will accompany ballot name will appear both VP District IX AMA presidential ballots AMA Mortgage Information Joe Beshar mortgage depletion chair man reminds us GET WITH IT aDo part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member Annual Meeting Cont pg 108 question about possibility major Nationals sponsor noted potential sponsors consider expo sure sufficient Justify cost typically high school football game provides exposure spectators contribution local community Rehabilitation Center Nats praised providing physical labor support via prisoners trash pickup trailer unload ing event setups etc Fred Marks spoke RC frequency com mittee activity advised criticism AMA unjustified thatthere basically frequency problem number frequencies adequate effective credited AMA RC progress date ing AMAs obtaining fre quencies RC activity would minor need equipment checking maintenance emphasizedRC soaring activity best examplemany planes being flown continuously day long day Nats despite nearby radar sta tion operating high power Clemens noted 50th anniversary week end fun-fly activity following Nats promised interview anyone site PA system everyone would know attendance Next years Nats site possibilities noted nothing definite yet decidedSebring FL Indianapolis IN Muskogee OK Lin coln NE Tony Becker congratulated AMA operating Nats under very difficult circum stances Meeting adjourned 924 pm November1986 117 LoWry 1 aii uraggere opening aay ul new field Lowry Tail Draggers n Flyer Pilot Mon SI roved _______________ ASF Chairman AMA President JOfln urigg ieTx presensca George Aldrich Model Aviation Hall Fame Award Plaque AMAs 50th Anni versary Banquet Lake Charles LA follow ing National Model Airplane Champion ships AMAS Executive Director John Worth podium described extensive list Aldrichs achievements Arizona fornia ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwio N Barrie 8252 E TurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95862 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Lay Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds RI 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT841 20 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 just returned Nats Executive Council Nominating Com mittee meetings held Executive Council Meeting able get Council finally okay formation Electric Contest Board long overdue also discussed redistricting spite other possibilities presented him proposal made Redis tricting Committee Chairman Don Krafft split District 10 two pieces opinion does solve AMAs gross imbalance presently exists nation wide discussed detail last month proposal will put non binding vote District 10 leader members later year recommendation Vote Against AMA Nominating Committee would think purpose AMA Nomi nating Committee would select qualified candidates names submitted nomination AMA members have found out always case opinion fact Presidential nominations submitted year ever before clear indica tion widespread dissatisfaction present AMA administration No less seven names submitted AMA members nomination office AMA President John Worth John Grigg Travis McGinnis Chuck Foreman Don Lowe Howard Crispin myself beginning Nominating Committee meeting told Committee withdrawing nominations made behalf removed myself con sideration left six other choices Only three would make ballot six Committee did select three qualified job Instead placed political con siderations front else put gether slate candidates clearly designed allow incumbent remain office three years Travis McGinnis Don Lowe will run against John Grigg AMA President Too bad wont see names John Worth Chuck Foreman Howard Crispin printed ballot John Worth offers over two decades proven experience leadingAMA politics has prevented seeing name ballot Chuck Foreman has built up own multi-milliondollar company wont see name ballot either Crispins name wont either Theres something very wrong system Im going can get changed future AMA members can expect have best choices make just ones chosen few allies perpetuate dynasty need limit term office AMA officers put end harmful dynasties perpetuate themselves own advantage need revamp AMA nominating procedure ensure best candi dates get ballot need restructure makeup AMA officers put line needs 1 980s example very positive suggestion such change letter Nominating Committee John Worth said put ballot elected AMA President hed move eliminate office outlined change would have Chairman Board instead President would save AMA lot money would distribute power avery positive way present office AMA President has far too much power pres ent depending personality person office power can used very different ways Worth believes AMA should dependent per sonalities totally agree John Worth has other good ideas AMA As said before its too bad AMA members given oppor tunity decide yourselves what prefermore same constructive positive change days followed Nominating Committee meeting opportunity meet AMA members over country just disap pointed Nominating Committee am very large body members out care AMAs future upset aspects its present course actions werent just radi cal Californians conservative well-known AMA members deeply concerned involved ganization agree change needed agree ought done very gratifying see support will receive AMA ballots about month Keep open mind about vote vote Keep eye out campaign materials will sent out mail candidates others Take time read stuff Get reproduced club newsletters Become informed future AMA will hands Matter Record recently dinner John Byrne Ev Langworthy NAA John Worth Walt Good Maynard Hill fantastic evening Maynard have intense interest record-settingal though far better have US record credit Maynard has world records Maynard would like see US regain World Aeromodeling records particularly held USSR subject Gene Sidwell Holly wood CA going make attempt FAI World Speed Record RC-powered planes near future Presently 21357 mph record currently held USSR other day Gene wife Phyllis Sepulveda Basin practicing before watching eyes KCBS-TV news cameras CBS sent out whole crew night CBS carried beau tiful segment about soft-spoken American hiswifeweregoingtouseAll American Equipmentplane motor radio beat Russian record com mentator compared effort way Chuck Yeagers breaking sound barrier years earlier same California skies over Edwards AFB hoped Sidwell record attempt will made type aeromodeling publicity does much raise image maturity sport Gene gets credit took up task built plane got CBS US Air Force involved need Good Luck Gene Ive recently visited number clubs Southern California including BIRDS San Gabriel RC League Pasadena Soaring Society SFVSF SULA etc showed informative AMA slide presenta tion put together well AMAs latest film Diamonds Sky reception visit has highly positive want come meetings likewise let know have limited budget get around district will permit make some trips out local area Can imagine flak Id get critics Hawaiian club invited went trouble column Ive got write about three months before read As such cant very current cant put very much about upcoming events because theyre usually long gone time read ones attend mention months old time read about Weve got find way get timely information AMA membership electronic age send words across entire US AMA seconds wait three months see print Thats wacko past weekend took new Astro 40 Cobalt electric-powered SIG Kadet Sr four-club fun fly Simi Valley blast 68 flying participants clubs Ventura County Simi Valley Fliers Ventura Comets Camarillo Flying Circus Conejo RC Modelers part ongoing inter-club challenge has going 5 years Simi Valley won round morning took same plane Sepulveda Basin made 15-minute flight pointed out power fliers 14-8 propeller turning though plane gently circling upward Yes thermals like sail plane really became unglued deployed spoilers jealous loaded car having wipe goo Yes ad vantages electric flight besides silence technically curious has ex tended wing 88 about 1500 square inches area weighs about 8-9 lb flies like champ using eighteen 1200 mAh cells fabulous trainer Keep letters coming theyre great 118 Model Aviation Alaska o 0 Montana 0 Osegon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe addrens EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Box 86 Wilder ID 83876 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ane N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline PD Boo e23 Klamath Falls OR 97801 Chick Young 112011 28th St E *69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland DR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Don Zipoy Free Flighter AVP known Free Flight group partof world toafairnumberof other modelers Quiet unassuming Don worked magic Armyto see thatthe Harts Lake site available con tests Don some us knew fighting cancer sometime looked stopped Don soon back contests meets early June setback terrible news spread last saw Don Blad der Grabber late June spirits seemed good talked little Only two weeks later gone have lost best labored long measanAVP Hewrote mewonderful letters about FFand other things should goto FF site Harts Lake Prairie place Don loved pause think him really cannot tell saddened am loss friend miss him John Cantieny edits newsletter Salmon RC Flyers recently held Annual Memorial Day Fun Fly John reports giant colossal tower ing prodigious incredible wonderful suc cess modelers Montana rest Idaho Idaho Falls Pocatello Boise Im sure would guess Montana bunch came Mis sou Ia case two days great weather celebrate fine field Now us feel pretty good about having trees other obstruc tions closer several hundred feet Imagine nearest obstruction mountain range many miles away Its place really enjoy Also John having problem editors find themselves inno items club members help doing latest other issue Come group things happen talented build fly aircraft requires lot ability just anyone can dont feel up claiming exper tise subject maybe ask question about something youd like know about have discussed youve gone contest write about wont take much help might enjoy As may have heard Delta Park Port land has closed RC flying After 35 years city decided conditions gotten too bad allow flying go main rea son commercial build-up has oc curred near park specifically motel called Delta Inn management far less helpful spite fact knew flying took place before built present PAMAA umbrella group formed couple years ago working city find another site PAMAA Prez Stan King has done incredible amount work still have some reason hope will get space fly happens Another Nats has come gone council voted go Lincoln Nebraska next year Westover 89 know FF group far less pleased site available some luck may able find site will close acceptable have go site go people want us come Lincoln area wants us sites Nats activity have make commitment now order secure certain parts neces sary sites Nothing cast stone possible plans next year could change would nice FF group could find better site near Lincoln find another site can hold events can help know such place write AMA HQ Because airlines screw-up wasnt able attend Nats events understand some local glider-guiders took home Nats trophies have atthis point rumors butthe name Brightbill came up winner about results have Actually will probably published MA before get copies council meeting took place Friday scale being flown missed thatsob along CL events still going ing attended 50th anniversary party nice legendary modelers got have long talk Cliff Tacie Ron Sears about Scale stuff Itwas good see both again since nice people well top competitors Scale wars got meet both Maynard Hill pioneer RC Walt Good Both gentlemen past presidents Acad emy understand Maynard rigged plane take video shots Nats youve seen Marvelous Miniatures watched flewa plane equipped electrostatic device replaced gyro scope plane flew LC rumored have stabilized devices nice chat Dr Good dont know got chance fly anything Anniversary Fly-In held Saturday Sunday Amongthe unusual flown tethered RC Bob Underwood put together stood outside control led plane throttle elevator Sort UC/RC plane tethered short pole swivel top rudder set keep plane turning right large bellcrank tether anchored John Worth demonstrat ed interrupted orbit maneuver CL version figure nine John claimed trying touch-and-go just came down little hard people got try hands tethered plane bunch flew Fun-Fly both CL RC aircraft flying dont remember FF word will Nats fly-in next Nats butitprobablywill bebeforetheNatsstarts will day rather two Control Line folks know about George Ald rich designed Nobler top stunt flier recently hes doing engine column MAN Back story years ago during attempts tofly CL frequently fantasied being sooo good would whip him good some future Nats Unfortunately ability never gravity mixed treacherous inner ear wiped out further thoughts along line Well concrete Chen nault shaking hand legend enjoyable conversation receive award richly deserved People like George make worthwhile happenings during council meeting establishment contest board Electric events fairly certain Mitch Poling will rep board As part Nats celebration Elec tric contest held Saturday attended interesting compare meet Hawks ElectriccontestheldinJuneatKentAt Kent fly-in minimum com petition maximum flying between rains Nats modicum com petition maximum flying Both very relaxed looked like lot fun Yes have electric-powered aircraft will flying soon can get together suppose point say competition cut-throat very simple limited motor runs duration Unfortunately some very nice planes lost micro-burst moved through Eddie Thomas Texas flying beautiful Playboy literally exploded lost whole thing others able reclaim equipment dont re member craft lost Kent re member spirit helping other passing information back forth hap pened happened LC too il lustrated gentle part hobby can fly very relaxed competition Try just might like some further notes Council meeting complete means voted limit amount backbiting occurs between council members col umns Some have expressed opin ion far too much going having trouble insurance front again option become self-insured will big step going require help patience members will meet again see what can work out voted out change CDs Nats workers compensated Just keep tar & feathers storeroom wasnt idea start Sometimes have propose unpopular ideas may may good deserve discussed died flirtingwith anarrangementwiththe NFLtodoourvideo work may aware man did films N FLs video expert thats tie-in talking RC Video Magazine people guess too much Itwasa short Council meeting dedicated large part insurance problem later Next month should see some pictures words about travels around district careful take time enjoy Go fly something Happy Flying November1986 119 JUN IO FLIGHT f ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 MORE PEE WEE-3D Two issues ago ran story San Diego Orbiteers new Gas event uses old docile Cox 020 engines Response both tome Orbiteers presidentJohn Oldenkamp set three Pee Wee-30 model plans has exceptionally good offer still good now have seven plans send So send 22-cent stamp name address Ill send seven drawings Pictured Charlie Yost Termites Delight youll note all-balsa con struction Orbiteers quick pointoutthat Pee Wee-3osdonthavetobe all-balsa No construction okay can built-up tissue covering desire original Pee Wee-30 used wing Peck-Polymers Night 28 worked great fact wing forthe rubber-powered P-30 event also brain child Orbiteers legal does job just fine Incidentally old Midwest Sniffer model fits perfectly within Pee Wee-30 rules anyone has questions regarding event can call Charlie 619-566-2645 home evenings weekends John Oldenkamp tells theiriuly 13th club contest lot fun Remember contest did require all-balsa con struction purpose contest select easily-built Pee Wee-30 model club members would make six copies Labor DayAnnual contest Taft anyone buck could proxyfly replicas Winners kept models engines See said September issue Orbiteers sure know promote event did great job introductory rubberpowered P-30 now heres simple gaspowered Pee Wee-30 Most writing have just said Please send drawings others have added comments remembered couple Cox 020s stored away oil pickle bottle Lew Payne Denver has just written mentioned hes going introduce Pee Wee-30 club Ive couple three requests information purchase engines Remember old Control Line plastic Scale jobs About thing good engine As result lots Cox reed-valve 020s found stashed away boxes drawers Most hobby shops should able dig up few Please note reed valve 020 eligible Pee Wee-30 event John informs Hobby Lobby 5614 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood TN 37027 has $995 Also Orbiteers member Fudo Tagaki has bunch Call him 619-234-0024 for price spoke Bob Peck Peck-Polymers said some undistributed Cox helicopter kits require drilling two mounting holes Cost $1000 including postage Contact Bob Peck-Polymers Box 2498 La Mesa CA 92041 619-448-1818 Incidentally Bobs company recovering nicely fire suffered has lot hard work just about kits now available again have neat Bostonian ready go production Its called Pup Competition keen Orbiteers contest select design replication John Oldenkamps Yarkstick win ner Models judged flight ease construction replication appearance appeal flight score longest flight seconds divided its engine run 15 per cent bonus added flight ROG Mooney judging scores graded 1 2 3 down used method lowest score winner Johns model took second flight first replication fourth appear ance followed closely Charlie Yost Bill Booth Don Bartick Speedy Diaz Bob Langdon didnt get model field car broke down half way Floridas Dave Linstrum sent model cruncher UPS can enjoy Pee Wee-30s own great introductory model youngsters club holds Pee Wee-30 contest can run pure duration efficiency event did Orbi teers flight time divided its engine run Note however system negates need timer accurately limit engine run Pee Wee-30 models use eye droppers fuel tanks eco nomical lightweight cementing paper gauge horizontal lines behind eye dropper can determine engine run within second two So dig out old reed valve 020 Cox engines lets warm up start flying thank Orbiteers Silver Basics Wood Grain Grain determines stiffness flexibili ty sheet balsa will have job piece wood model re quired perform necessitates paying attention grain piece wood select Lighter models can stronger models proper grain used heavier models incorrect grain chosen 900 / // 450 Over years have come describe three main types grain B C illustration above Ron Williams book Building Flying Indoor Model Airplanes shows typical cuts Quoting Ron n very flexible both across grain along its length used sharp curves required spars outlines B grain stiffer grain usually remains straight true usually used straight spars sometimes ribs C grain very stiff both directions excellent ribs rolling body tubes have sup port compressive forces fullywound motor tail cones suitable spars Combinations known AB BC grains have uses alter nates C grains respectively Note illustration medullary rays radiate center shown rays very predominant balsa annual rings barely visible Other harder woods usually characterized annual rings balsa wood kits very often carefully selected few companies usually smaller ones pay attention weight grain wood included kits considerate companies will some times piece wood kit cannot job required So always ready substitute better proper piece wood building kit model experts will just use plans flying scale model junk wood kit recommend buy kits suggest meantime learn select own wood Build em light fly em long. Ill again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 120 Model Aviation