44444 44 44 44444 4444444 444 444 4% 444 44/44444 4. 444 Dues Increase Due Insurance Crisis past few years AMA has always faced crisis situation September came time renew members liability insurance insurance industry doesnt seem understand model aeronautics spite fact insurers have pay out money claims three years have difficult time getting policy renewed September13 two weeks go before AMAs liability insurance cover age due expire no affirma tive response AMAs previous requests renewal bids September 5 fact refusal renew AMAs current policy holder continue though profit themover $300000 AMA Executive Council voted initiate new AMA member liability protection program Remembering previous year AMA went insurance coverage fora day before obtaining new coverage company among 27 willing provide policy restricted coverage Executive Council decided proceed proposal AMAfunded program extension principle behind past few years cov erage based onAMA payingforclaims upto pre-specified level amount 1985 $100000 succeeded next years program AMA covering up first $1 50000 AMA fundingup front reason insurance car riers havent pay money claims last three years though have made hundreds thousands dollars premiums have paid Now last quarter 1986 continuing through 1987 AMA will cover first half-million dollars claims plus up additional million dollars neces sary Thus new coverage total up half million dollars coverage point escalation AMA funding assure accident up million dollars cover age available Does mean AMA now insurance business actually because legal logistical reasons possible Therefore coverage handled insurance people AMA money risk AMA assuming risk order sure AMA mem bers clubs flying site owners meet sponsors protected new plan means will no longer have worry about getting coverage renewed also means will subject re quirements placed us people dont understand what new program assures coverage renewal will nail-biting situation year also enables AMA specify nature technicalities coverage Thus new program restores coverage lost last year AMA accept aviation-only policy Therefore coverage now applies model boat car claims addition model aircraft Another important point about carrying own coverage paying huge sums premiums will never see again money AMA holds reserve pay claims earns interest us So AMA members fly safely AMA benefits some insurance company So far good Whats catch catch program order pro vide reserves necessary such cover age initially expensive means AMA must set aside funds up front ever before Also means fund buildup must continue over period years before reserves sufficient funding increases no longer required present example necessary have AMAs bank guarantee availability approximately half 15 million dollars worth coverage itself costs lot money about $20000 banks money used goal new program build fund does require other companys banks money will take awhile meantime means must look members clubs fund increased costs program Since coverage vital availability flying sites protecting site owners lia bility modeler use property protect members clubs suits may caused activities highest priority item membership order obtain above patch necessary return application available AMA HQ club secre tary together check money order NO CASH payable Academy Model Aeronautics amount $250 after having executed following certifi cation application hereby certifythat duly enrolled AMA member have personally caused model aircraft become effectively air borne upon least occasion during month applicable calendar year further certify am accompanying application check money order amount $250 made payable Academy Model Aeronautics manner procedure has changed require aplying via AMA club rather via district AMA VicePresident case previously Clubs expected receive such applications behalf members submit AMA HQ mem bers chartered club may submit appli cations directly AMA HQ benefits Without clubs would unable get permission use flying sites found place fly theywould have no protection case accident Because AMAs tremendous growth over 118000 1986 per-member share higher cost much less might have few years ago Thus though large dues increase neces sary 1987 beyond cost isfor expensive category member shipless dollar week $40 full service magazine other classes membership less costly though too have increased net result new era AMA model aviation generala liability protection program funded controlled modelers modelers ups downs uncertainties confusions pre vious years Thus AMA has grown up AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager vince Mankowski0 Special Service Director Carl MaroneyO Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 SpecIal Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 112 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents New Procedures All-Weather Fliers Patch AMAs Eseculive Council equivalent Board Directorsi basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represeni official position AMA Executive Council point controlling its own destiny instead being subservient mercy insurance industry As IooktoAMAs second half-century 1987 51st year have graduated dependence upon others protection AMA has providing liability protection mod el activities 45 years since 1942 new program probably significant achievement history alternative go unprotected again mercy industry has proved unstable unsympathetic needs noted elected officers unacceptable therefore unanimously approved historic move Now AMA members must part renewal AMA membership 1987 vital make sure liability protection continues available us indi viduals clubs site owners meet sponsors Frank Tiush together brother Charles produced famous Tiush Super Ace series engines mid iate thirties Frankis shown herewiththedispiay case engines other historical materisis donated tothe AMA Museum first nine Tiush engines dispiayed except number six stolen Franks home Cape Coral FL January 1985 engine part B1 series Anyone having information reiat ing current whereabouts en gine urged contact AMA HQ faclil tate recovery TheTlushdisplayattheAMAMuseum isa spectacuiar showcase engine deveiop mentthe case custom-designed commissioned bulit Frank Tiush specificaiiy AMA exhibition Public Relations Overviewi 986 Geoffrey Styies Public Relations Director Several significant events have taken place 1986 As service members providing brief summary items give some idea budget Public Relations Department spent 1 Federal Aviation Administration called input rewrite FAR-i 01 Federal Air Regulation governs remote piloted ve hicles brief prepared presented person FAA Meetings held FAA personnel responsible re write Due established working rela tionship AMA has FAA recom mendations large part adopted thus radio controlled airborne vehicles covered limitations AMA Safe ty Code exempt federal regulation AMA members build fly aircraft accordance stipulations Safety Code have concern selves possible violations federal rules 2 1986 Annual Hobby industryAssocia tion Show held January Chicago AMA attended exposition meet general public hobby shop owners proprietors manufacturers show successful much AMA material placed willing hands Concurrently AMA Hobby Shop Display membership enrollment program has responsible pulling hundreds members Work ing directly hobby shops has also great assistance working safer use RC channels frequencies educational effort hobby shop owners employees general public relative signed channels aircraft vs surface ve hicles continuing Some progress has made program has ongoing recent application Federal Communications Commission resulted issuance Public Notice No 2407 May 1986 cautioning users about observ ance applicable regulations concerning separation frequencies radiocontrolled model aircraft operations model boats cars AMA continuing address hobby shops long-range effort work safety promotion sport 3 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby & Trade Assocation relatively new trade associ ation formed advance interests manufacturers retailers other people interested radio control equipment business Since early 1986 regular meetings have held co-sponsored Baltek Inc largest importer balsa USA develop ideas promotion sport model aviation products balsa related items meetings have hosted Baltek Inc NewJersey AMA National Aeromodeling Center Top Flite Chicago Goldberg Models Chi cago coordination efforts group dedicated companies national association has resulted several programs commencing nationwide survey randomly-selected modelers should soon see publicity form some excellentarticles about model avia tion being prepared national non-mod eling publications 4 AMA joined ARC American Recreation Coalition 1986 national association comprised national groups rec reational interests ARC actively lobbies state federal levels protect mem ber interests Through ARC able make presentation Presidents Commission American Outdoors state strong case model aviation need flying sites Preser vation use/access public private lands recreational purposes necessary legislation enhance opportunities prime goals ARC 5 American Tort Reform Association ATRA AMA has also joined organiza tion insurance provisions AMA Continued page 118 December1986 113 very special occasion AMA Museum held June 171986 Shown L R Norm Rosenstock John Worth Bill Winter FrankTiush Frank Ehling Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Norm delivered Joe Raspantes original RC model 1939 also John Roths RC Scale Volksplane 2nd-place winner 1974 World Championships Tiush Granieri presented Franks 1936 Texaco Trophy-winning Free Flight model also 1938 Mercury Meteor model Frank Charles Tiush FrankTiush also presented AMAwith special display case shown behind him original Tiush engines parts other memorabilia relating engines 30s 40s Sound Et Model Aeronautics Time Review Over past several months have discussed sound model aeronautics intent has would some trend toward uniform definition terms standards methods measuring sound Ive received letters concerning efforts have made read articles other publica tions listened comments face face Still problem definition persists Ive received reports contain what surely good information fact obtained such variety ways does always correlate try put together Lets try same way least will talking same language very beginning started premise until recently basic standard use checking sound level model aircraft still method written FAI F3A event perfectly satisfactory means performing tests may come time particular site will need much different level F3A requirement expected still method testing remains valid before Rule maximum noise level will 98 dBA measured three meters 9 feet 10 inches center line model model placed ground flying site engine running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path right-hand side downwind model micro phone will placed stand 30 centi meters 118 above ground line engine No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise mea surement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero important facts remember purpose studies distances given holding F3A contest should abide entire rule testing send results will help tremen dously way Local Sound Game Now know standard method used measure sound level ground can review what needs done attempt save flying sites As stated previously will work under assumption local authorities have level need meet case can use figures start control emis sions now Youll prepared future eventualities will help make things quieter fellow modelers Lets assume local regulations say cannot exceed 55 dBA neighbors property line What need to take readings point have aircraft exceeds level make note Using above-described procedures take reading sound level aircraft flying site using same power settings have deter mined anything flies sound level excess yourfield requirements offending flier will have work getting sound level down within compliance range Rules Proposal Among rules changes proposed AMA RC Pattern sub mitted establish maximum sound level writer well intentioned pro posal something can live established level existing F3A quite handily attained makes little sense ask rule establishes dB level 10 points higher cannot live sort level longer either competition local flying fields Asking maximum level 108 dBA regressive point time level established surely should no higher 98 dBA individuals believe possible get sound levels down point no longer problem just true have make changes equipment techniques using fly aircraft Have tried seriously drop own operating sound level Have tried different mufflers pipes propellers Working things can help Work others club develop what needed particular area Understand abso lutely necessary future model aircraft powered internal combustion engines sound levels reduced must also understand other fact community political jurisdiction bans model flying because noise protests other reason usually ban alf model aircraft very important remember field lose because loud engine field lost modelers can no longer afford luxury losing field finding another somewhere else As numbers grow Academys membership now over 118000 have need better facilities contribute shortage flying sitesnow future Data Collections am quite ready submit article based data col lected Lake Charles should ready next issuebut some gen eralities consider Appr6ximately 60 percent Pattern fliers met bettered 98 dBA figure fortheir flights Nationals Some did flight did subsequent flights varied quite exten sivelya sign needle valve tweekers Other fliers varied half decibel indicates knew equipment using knew exactly performed setting generally ones quietest-running equipment does appear Pattern possible get sound levels way down have seem have problem Scale Scale fliers using nothing straight stacks carry off exhaust area rules being enforced Lets take look 1986-1987 Official Model Air craft Regulations Page 79 under RC Sport Scale events 511 512 513 Look Section 3 Model Requirements 3rd para graph engine must equipped muffler silencer limit noise output Ducted fan installations electric motors exempt muffler requirement should note rule alsoapplies Giant Scale event 514 does say can fly competition effective muffler would very much like hear RC Scale community reasonable expect same decrease sound levels expect Pattern An effort must made just fact requirement has generally ignored has nothing situation faces us now RC Scale aircraft have cases larger sound footprint Pattern aircraft especially true right angles flight path Scale flier doing mandatory Figure Eight fliers choose Straight-Flight-Out Procedure-Turn StraightFlight-Back option would like get some input Scale types some solu tions Are effective muffler designs detract aircrafts appearance Tell what have am showing two photographs month providing view hazards doingtestwork Labor Day havingafree day millions more-orless last day summer went out local flying field little stand testingof some equipment As cannot run up engines town because local ordinances Fortunately turned out son went field got break-down stand set up 61 engine mounted 3-meter chain laid out sound meter position Since looking some extreme comparisons started flow-through muffler pro ceeded run top needle walked out take reading As returned towards engine saw throttle barrel rotate about 31/2 4 ft engine slightly rear got slammed head least felt way realized what happened became aware real problem trouble seeing next thing noticed felt slight pain above left eye brow line As shock wore off seconds saw hole prescription safety sun glasses Being careful move eyes walked over car could check things out rearview mirror Two pieces glass sticking inside corner eye worried pulled out eye would no doubt bleed did attribute fact safety glass did splinter Later part eye badly bruised eye did hurt point could see glass took down stand son driving pro ceeded hospital emergency room Examination showed evidently litContinued oaee 118 114 Model Aviation no ianzei orotners vcior ana Josepn originators G line monollne control systems Control Line model products Inducted Model AvIation Hall Paine AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA Aug 1 1g86 AMA President John Grigg presented award plaque Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Insurance Crisis Yes proper word crisis have critical need support membership liability insurance protec tion coverage also lends protection owners manyflyingfields use daily practice sport/hobby date sources have either responded negative have yet responded must find way provide needed protectionAnd tothatend Executive Council meeting special ses sion 13th September study situation decide course action course action may well result special one-time dues increase assess ment enable us institute course action will provide future well next year Since column has submitted later 12 Septem ber will report final course action next months column Keep fingers crossed FAI US have definite problem FAI environment being fly events enough develop skills needed become competitive rest world Yes fly some often others cases leave FAI competition handful modelers What problem As see people consider FAI events too difficult too time-consuming too expensive worth overall effort required So will shy away widely-accepted country AMA events have events similar FAI events control own destiny regards stabilizing changing rules differences between AMA FAI events cases very minor extremely significant Let discuss few areas difference Control Line FAI recognizes four primary eventsSpeed Aerobatics Team Race Combat fly similar events speed engine limited 15 cuin 25 cubic centimeters whereas recognize different size engines 15 fits class event So away out limb thought dont just drop class adopt FAI rules standard No one-line models might better safety standpoint increase minimum line size would better safety standpoint CL Aerobatics wont suffer much change since pattern very similar time limits change No requirements line size long entire control system can withstand up 20-kg line pull test Kfactor scoring used What heck folksthe two events AMA FAI really quite similar change FAI CL aerobatics heresy say Think about other two events Control Line team race combat show like similarities between AMA FAI nake primary AMA event instead ones now have rule book should Simple events being flown often will developing very strong cadre fliers become potential entrants FAI team selection programs Free Flight have less pronounced difference between FAI AMA categories fact fly FAI events quite frequently local level place would like see achange Free Flight drop present class Gas favor FAI event Sure can become technical average flier newcomers Free Flight arena would just assume way meant go ahead build class anyway No big deal really already fly good deal FAI Free Flight around country maybe would flown noAMA class know now Scale scale model scale model scale model ght seem FAI environment differences between ship qualified FAI might seem weight requirement basic difference flying method scoring K factor system being used FAI So dont people enter team selection meets FAK RC modeling press has good bit say over past years about aerobatics turnaround pattern some out right hating others spoke glowingly about same subject considerably different AMA pattern aircraft might somewhat different al though modelers flying theirAMA type ships turnaround patterns use simplified FAI pattern various AMA pattern categories drop AMA rules know now wow heresy discontent being raised guy think earlier part column would raise hackles necks few read Pylon Now area could easily change FAI event After needs screaming ear-deafening sound Formula air craft instead could fly quieter aircraft OK F-i guys put away hatchets think about F-i losing popularity right now possible dropping F-i favor FAI pylon might put shot arm pylon racing possible wonder After aircraft very similar Only fuel engine need real work Hmmmm Helicopter Lots similarities bit difference too empha size FAI pattern Helicopter rather AMA aerobatics could set up lower-rated categories simply diminishing number maneu vers flown does seem like possible alternative what now fly Electrics new competition scene least US know team selection meet lot fewer ten entries fewer six actually possibility showing well world championship event Still motors used team American manufacture Europeans showed considerable amount interest did have 50 entries team selection meet Soaring event should excel international scene Still team se lection meet entries continue dwindle change pattern first world championships soaring won American Skip Miller third won American Dwight Holley What need to raise interest event partial answer presently participating various FAI events finest competitors US work hard event study practice work still generally dont well might expect world cham pionships apologies comment Indoor teams have outstand ing over past two world championship events answer likelythe lack good solid competition country just fly FA events enough develop needed skills competitive world environment can change can provide needed practice local na tional meets simply including FAI events contest schedule some cases may want modify FAI rules suit local conditions As example F3B Soaring might consider flying speed task using dis tance duration tasks same type modifications might made other events get modeling public aware basic events flown FAI time joined world time became aware events fel low modelers flying other parts world time decided great na tion can produce modelers bit good anywhere else world time join world note safety short ago very noted flier Michigan lost home fire suspected cause shorted cell battery pack left overnight charge Now leaving battery packs charge overnight uncommon event hobby should realize battery pack two years old can considered suspect shorted cell old pack charger old has abused loose wire can causes overheating possible fire no sure-cure methods elimi nate possibility fire can certainly take precautions mini mize possibility Have equipment checked regular basis knowledge able service person Dont have receiver transmitter checked out rather have equipment checkedin cluding servos batteries charging system means use charging system designed equip ment December 1986 115 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Read ** Read ** Read months report update Council members views concerned internal managerial mechanics way AMA structured today plan change have concern improvement Academy read carefully stuff like bores go another page dont read might look like politics restructuring executive management political setup want bring attention entitled ex planation proposed changes out front before happen entitled know about major changes matter law fair play reader can get personally volved proposals three ways care 1 can respond to District Vice President views write will personally reprint letter 2 can vote feelings election process going right now 3 underlined AMA laws changes should come vote Leader Members AMA sometime during first six nine months 1987 fore already Leader Member can vote Leader Member would like become AMA Leader Member can act nowask AMA Headquarters ap plication OK heres whats coming down Fifty years ago AMA began spin-off National Aeronautic Association NAA Most members kids few grownups mechanics ganization manner execu tive administrative muckety-mucks ran nonprofit corporation manner responsibilities handed out piecemeal worked OK because organization small assumption good faith prevailed Sud denly almost overnight AMA has mush roomed almost 120000 members makeshift manner sup posed what joint sup posed run delegation authority forth hasnt kept up size now has changed isnt something put off its some thing look now Maybe Leader Members will vote leave things situation needs ad dressed What am crabbing about principle structured AMA President has too much raw powerpower glory never intended fathers created AMA spin-off NAA way things now AMA can giant toy properly-elected president can play grand scale can manipulate juggle reshuffle team members FAI teams trying international competition can go anywhere within United States time AMAs money answering nobody AMA money dues money Until last year Council said No could go anywhere world AMAs money pleasure time Are good guys bad guys soap opera No Emphatica fly no current President very fine person has served two terms dedication maybe or anyone else might react same way given chance nothing personal reflecting anybody simply have bring laws AMA bylaws up date organization organizations profit nonprofit President actually runs operation day-by-day mechanics has power hire fire salaried employees sees work gets done AMA call person Executive Director lot us want restructure constitutional bylaws change wantto eliminate words Executive Director call person President Board Directors called Council now wording good no change suggested rename Council Leaving basic Council alone shifting President away three-year election process hired employee will chair Board Directors/Council meets regularly legislate laws rules will have call chairman bya new name Since Council made up Vice Presidents obvious tag call him Executive Vice President Thus person President will automa tically become Executive Vice Presi dent person Execu tive VP will automatically revert back previous title Secretary Treasurer ST newly-designated Executive VP will chair board meetings Secretary/Treasurer will monitor fiscal affairs Academy elected Speaking personal ly want nothing out myself elected Finance Officer intend stay place So what would have under new structure President now Executive Director would henceforth chosen Council under contract salary run headquarters operation business Two national officers would continue elected members Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasur er EVP would chairthe board meetings ST would monitor financial affairs District VPs forth would stay same Other changes will proposed Leader Members modernize bylaws Currently person President has raw unfettered power play FAI teams AMA fields world com petition would tightened up Hence forth decisions regarding FAI teams selections would made involved persons designated Council various board members committees Executive VP would act member governing team runs AMA business act within scope better-defined parameters see AMA fields FAI teams consistently Hewould act go-between peacemaker forth Hewould have naked powerto change something whether people like would have work closely other people involved same true AMA committees Currently individual holding office President can wave magic wand create out air committee doing can seize greater control over AMA requiring committee answer him un checked power course answer him because has power create first place person holding current office President creates committees touch almost phase AMA business has powerto appoint whomever wants whatever commit tees wants whether current commit tee chairman likes gives such President unfettered unchecked con troltomanipulatetheAMA Italsogiveshim stranglehold power over what pre sented agenda Council meet ings consideration vote Under new plan Leader Members will asked consider new bylaws redefine committee structures function purposeto put chair man board position cooperation overseeing working committees take away nonsense power juggle will Currently Executive Director John Worth candidate President Because feel put John Worth President can immediately go forward above plan least hurtfeelings Hedoesnotintendtoholdthe two offices longer necessary implementation changes will act solely President Council will pick person chair board until next regular national election Executive Vice President will revert back Secretary Treasurer what elected first place ask consider John Worth President current election John President once before long time ago vote him have write name blank space ballot says write-in cleverly-designed scheme part get Worth re-elected President No painless quick way begin bylaws change process like soap operas Heres good have feeling helping control AMAs destiny get involved Write blast away Ill reprint letter space permitting Write above write blank form get yourself changed Leader Member desire vote bylaws changes next year paid dues member its AMA just belong local club get involved dont shy dont anything now dont crab later Victor Hugo said best kids wrote Stronger armies idea time has come time has come update bylaws GET WITH IT 44Do part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member 116 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Earlier Dates 1987 Nats. July 11-19 time Lincoln Ne braska place earlier usual dates will enable people what have wanted yearsattend both Nats EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention fly-in Oshkosh Wisconsin past years events have usually held same time AMAers choose go wont have problem 1987 provided have enough vacation time finances both Cloud Nine Takes Off. AMAs quarterly newsletter featuring re ports letters model aviation personalities has completed its first year publication widespread applause Sub scribers have told pleasure hear ing likes Bill Winter Irwin Ohisson Chet Lanzo Walt Good Hal de Bolt others newsletter has become very personal publication revealing previously private thoughts modelings great famous people nothing like available anywhere else world Museum Patrons get newsletterauto matically $10 annual fee also provides special card pin patch Nows time sign up 1987 send $10 words Musuem Patron AMA Headquarters Special note would also like receive four 1986 issues newsletter send $5 words Cloud Nine-i 986 Oba L St Clair Control Line Pioneer model aviations famous people died August 16 1986 1937 Oba St Clair invented system controlling model airplanes wires helped lead worldwide hobby competitive sport Control Line model aviation life member Eugene Prop Spinners Control Line model aviation club remained active hobby until death often served official annual Northwest Regional Control Line Championships Eugene Wests largest Control Line contest St Clair also invented several other mod el aviation devices including training flight simulator in-flight adjustable con trol handle automatic launcher designer special technical systems airplane Prop Spinners set national endurance record 1957 flight 64 hours Articles about St Clairs model aviation activities have published several national model airplane magazines includ ing two-part tribute Model Builder 1981 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting September 13 1986 following attendance AMA HQ Reston VA President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim Mc Neill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice Pre sident Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Char lottesville VA VP-V Lee Webster Man chester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VPVII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Port land OR Present Academys executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Vince Mankowski Nats General Manager Carl Maroney Special Services Director Bob U nderwood Technical Direc tor Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher Model Aviation Guests included Winton BuckleyAccount Executive Alexander & Alexander Don Weidner memberof insurance industry guest Dave Brown Fred Marks chair man Frequency Committee copy official minutes may obtained request AMA Headquar ters Available approximately 1 November minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next council meeting October 18-19 Special meeting brought order 900 am agenda follows Location October 18-19 Execu tive Council Meeting II4-A Status Tangerine Meet Ill F3D Jury Member IV Insurance V Nats Report VI Frequency Committee Report I October Executive Council location next regular meeting Executive Council decided AMA Headquar ters Reston VA October 18-19 19th open overflow agenda items II 4-A SanctionTangerine Meet peti tion Remote Control Association Central Florida recognize yearly Tangerine RC Championships 4-A sta tus contest approved prevailing opinion since 4A rating would precedent-setting RC event other RC interests should given opportunity express inter est before deciding motion grant 4-A status Tangerine RC Championships 1986 failed 11 against 12346789 1011ED 1 4 1 abstained EVP Ill Replacement F3D FinalsJury MemberA previously-appointed Pylon Finals jury member available noted majority Council mail ballot approved Presidents offer assume task IV Insurance Executive Director ex plained replacement liability insurance program developed Academy Alexander & Alexander result Councils request previous meeting proposal known Fully Fronted Carrier Program Third Party Liability offers insurance company paper provide $1000000 policy limit Academys cost would approximately $100000 claims payment program also requires letter credit loss fund provided AMA plan allows Academy write policy lan guage coverage deemed necessary activities An important addition A&A proposal another half-million fund AMA Money up front total 15 million coverage provided Debate extensive detailed questions asked insurance ex perts present Afterward approved unanimously accept liability insur ance plan presented Executive Director Following debate passage insurance plan Council looked ways bywhich money could raised fund project Some expressed opinion mem bership dues increased means acquiring necessary additional income other needs should simultan eously considered Others op posed stating insurance crisis should mandate dues increase time however needy other causes may agreed publishing Model Aviation membership should made aware membership dues utilized discussing various ways increas ing income previously-revised 1987 membership table May1986 minutes further revised Debate led following actions motion amend previouslyadopted May 1986 figures approved amended 10 12457891011 ED 3 against EVP 36 amendment insert increases toJunior Senior Senior Citizen categories previously ap proved 8 123 579 1011 5 against 468ED EVPThustheduesmembership structure 1987 follows 1987 Membership Table Category Jr no publication Jr magazine Sr no publication Sr magazine Senior citizen Op-2nd family member Op-newsletter regular Op-newsletter early Op-magazine regular Op-magazine early 1987 $ 700 1600 950 1850 2100 2000 3600 3400 4000 3800 reviewing membership structure recalled November 1985 continuous three-year membership ap proved commence 1987 Reconsid eration resulted approval motion rescind 3-year membership plan 11 2 against 211 Discussion followed feasibility changing club charter fees and/or im posing charges related insurance ser vices motion impose $10 charge certificates insurance failed 10 against 3 8EVPED approved Continued page 118 December 1986 117 Cont pg 117 beginning 1987 $10 fee including cost certificate imposed thirdparty insurance applications 8 14578 11EDEVP 5 against 236910 Note intent charge yearly third-party insurance requests made through clubs chapters single several days coverage requested through contest sanctions V Nats Report Vince Mankowski reported upon findings two recent Nats sites visits Indianapolis site highly favorable unavailable 1987 available 1988 2 Lincoln Dates 1119 July 1986 confirmed Control Line Pattern Soaring sites used 1982 still available excel lent condition Helicopter event will flown Skyknights club field good new FF site has found Nats Manager will make FF site visit shortly together FF Category Man ager known FF competitor further evaluate suitability also reported modifications will made advance late entry fee structures encourage ad vance entries also new policy forJunior Senior trophies forthcoming VI Frequency Committee Report Chairman Fred Marks reported committees activities deliberations results theirAugust meeting refuting rumors about major changes previously-ap proved Phase-in Plan noted Council will shortly receive rewrite Phase-in Plan will contain few very minor revisions likewise rewrite Frequency Flag Plan also minor re visions proposed Rule Book informa tion Marks asked Council carefully con sider Committees draft Guidelines Acceptable Introduction Full Set RC Frequencies will brought before Council formal approval October meetIng Meeting adjourned 4 35 pm Sound Cont pg 114 tie bit glass did have sharp edge cut scratch across cornea patch over eye until next day some subsequent treatment eye now OK What happened Photo number shows rotated barrel what next occurred knurled end needle valve entered prop arc photo reproduces well can see imprint about half inches out prop piece broke off rather high velocity thrown out slightly rear engine next step sequence shown photo number two piece evidently struck glasses angle judging spot two chunks glass hit eye As can see impacttookout center glasses Fortunately always wear safety glasses times goggles over Without protection have little doubt damage eye would have severe possibly could have lost eye retrospect am sure barrel rotated mounted engine checked screws tightness balanced prop engine likely some vibration sufficient apply enough pressure throttle linkage cause throttle rotate Whatever cause can assure will very careful things exactly same way next time pleasant way spend Holiday Public Relations t pg 113 membership vitally important member chartered club flying site owners administrators have caught liability crisis along hundreds manufacturers towns cities villages hundreds other associa tions interest seeing issue examined interest supporting national campaign bring some sem blance reason law suit credible settlement-oriented society AMA personnel have attended ATRA meetings injected problems briefs prepared ATRA Cooperating dozens associations through ATRA will help get message before legislators can make changes favorable needs Much hard work ahead us goal have appropriate legislation hands state legislature 1987 business year Meanwhile Academy insurance package vital membership benefit making effort ensure can continue have benefit afford able cost 6 Flying Site SeminarsSanta Ana CA firstAMAflying site seminarwas held May unqualified success attended 86 people 35 different chartered clubsA complete report event can found pages 99 113 September 1986 issue Model Aviation magazine Additional seminars sched uled other AMA Districts later 1986 continuing 1987 7 Field TripsSeveral have made assist clubs facing opposition ac tivities bill introduced Ne braska Legislature would have banned forms model aviation state legislation defeated committee Commonwealth Pennsylvania Buck ingham Township club brought fore Board due complaints area residents club forced close down field Town Depew NY deliberated ordinance ban model flying bill wastabled forfurtherstudy Montgomery County MD long-estab lished flying field under pressure close due noise complaints byavocal minority new residents matter has yet resolved case dozens AMA has involved working clubs assisting needed incidents point out model flying much like having automobile drivers licensea privilege can lose public opposition outcry made local/state administra tions succumb voter pressure need positive public image 50th Anniversary year need remem ber original reasons founding AMA act accordingly consider field neighbors fly quietly safely 8 Trade & Consumer ShowsAMA atten dance shows such Toledo Pasadena CA Puyallup WA White Plains NY Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia im portant year Thousands AMA members visit Academy booth get questions answered renew mem berships just stop say Hi people National Center instances local volunteers help man AMA booth assistance always Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation EC Council Anthony J iano left received oneofthelg86Carland BethGoldbergVital People Awards Nats workers party Lake Charles July31 John Grigg made presentation noted long list achievements byTony Including presidency National Free Flight Society organi zation annual National Indoor Cham pionships other Free-Flight related activities Enrique Arance Upland CA received Vital People Award special ceremony last July arranged club American Model Airport Association Beth Goldberg made presentation conjunction AMA District 10 Vice-President Dave Peltz awards spondored Carl Beth Goldberg recognize unsung heroes work behind scenes promote model aviation Mr Arance devotes hours weekends helping newcomers flight instruction basic model building flying information addition editor club newsletter its princi pal correspondent organizerof events Connecticut 0 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middietown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouih NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators RC Club organized 1980 became char tered AMA club 1981 clubs flying site located West River Road Sydney ME approximately 40 members KVMA As clubs KVMA membership has wide range interests include Electrics Gliders Scale Pat tern Indoor Rubber sport flying KVMA has active flying season two fun-flies Glider contest Pattern contest always new pilots clubs Pilot Training Program two builders help sessions month through out winter final KVMA event December mall show Waterville proceeds donated charitable organiza tion KVMA clubs involved organizing Maine Model Club Asso ciation its Expo held March Augusta club continues active MMCA its activities Club officers President Sam Wade Vice President Keith Seely Treasurer Bruce Olsen Secretary Bruce Fowles Newsletter Editor Cliff Piper attended entire Nationals Lake Charles weather lived up its reputation large thunderstorm Friday afternoon before Nats started after cleared weather mostly clear skies very little wind week tempera ture humidity very high really admire workers put long hours under very uncomfortable conditions As expected very few people attending District I would like mention thank ones did attend names taken entry list miss anyone apologize Gerald Knoblauch Robert Nichols 5 trophies Stanley Lagarski Reginald Strout Raymond Audet Nathaniel Gifford 1st Jr CL Aero batics Dave Cook Bruce Olsen George Higgins Ron Connors Jessica Thurrott 9th Formula Pylon 3rd FAI Best Senior both events lru Thurrott Robert Greer Pike Noyes 4th Intermediate Helicopter Thomas Dalusio Ralph Daluslo Jorge Guz man 2nd Standard Sailplane Mortgage Depletion Program program has underway several months now mortgage Headquarters building could paid off AMA would save about $70000 per year could put better use such public relations letter printed below about Nat Gifford has mentioned column before also successful Lake Charles year believe letter pretty well sums up what hobby can young people havejust returned exhibition young man demonstrated Control Line precision aerobatic flying group elementary students New Bedford public schools request school principal Although young man does attend public schools graciously accepted invitation put very informative display demonstrated flying skills also spent time students answering questions regarding hobby young man son am very proud him Three years ago watched elevenyear-old boy enter first contest after rather dismal showing set upon personal goal become national champion have watched him achieve goal twice past two years now watch him prepar ing defend championship Lake Charles later summer education Nathaniel received model aviation has remarkable has learned patience dedication long hours 20 40 hours per week building finishing practice Now designing own planes learning about aeronautical design moments pect ratios structural design etc time read hear about crime drugs vandalism involving young peo ple become thankful part model aviation people involved have played sons life want personally thank Windy Urtnowski help support have invaluable Nathaniels progress also Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team members have always supportive therefore much pleasure gratitude donate enclosed amount $100 AMA Mortgage Depletion Program names Na thaniel Gifford Windy Urtnowski Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team Very truly yours E Bruce Gifford month column should two pages long have sent material column patient will used am out material clubs have patches no background information would like see club featured write up short description send Remember Flying should fun December 1986 119 3rd-place trophy re ceiveg es otratford CT Since has placed 1st Quonset Pt RI Sei Sportsman class next season Mike Jessica Thurrott South Windsor CT Formula aircraft Jessica placed 9th outof35in Formula land3rdoutofi2inFAl Pylon also best Senior both elaeewm Pike NOye5 Marblehead MA rinished 4th Intermediate Helicopter Nicole Evans Houston Texas Nicole flew Cox PT-i 9 Cox dlsplayat Anni versary Celebration won PT-i 9 raffle Cox provided also helped Helicopter site during Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boa 88i APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts word still fail realize due standard magazine lead time what writing today shall reach dear Reader until considerably later date consequently news items have sent us moment excitement high enthusiasm found have become somewhat stale time appear print Please understand neces sarily journalistic fact life implore thank understanding kind indulgence should such occasion arise case Tis Electricity Air Now AMA has authorized Electric Contest Board August 1 Executive Council meeting attended cast affirmative vote motion have appointed Joe Beshar Oradell NJ serve member thereof representing District 2 Joe no stranger recent developments rapidly-expanding area Electro-Flight already ap pointed him post Team Selection board member representing District 2 connection F3-E World Champion shipsin BelgiumJoewasalsoajurymember US F3-E Team Qualification Finals held earlier Parks College St Louis thanks Joe Harvest Thanks indeed extra proud three New York AMA members really knocked themselves out hospitality department US Scale Team passed through NYC embarka tion portals theirwayto participate World Championships recently Long Island modelers Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti Al La Femina space does permit full description valuable services rendered following quo tations Bob Underwoods thank letters will give idea ourfeelings matter behalf United States Scale Team members thank very much outstanding acts hospitality provided fact family New York help details involved such trip helped ease minds make departure pleasant experience Bob Thank making arrangements Tony Nick Al tremendous help whole operation Thank Bob pleasure Brookhaven Model Aviation Facility happy learn yet another RC flying site has become available Eastern Long Island compliments Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS Presi dent Tony Cruz others contri buted time abilities toward commendable result Ourthanks too Brookhaven Town Supervisor Henrietta Acampora efforts connection must Brookhaven town residentto fly site interested contact Brook haven Model Aviation Facility Long Island Aero Radio Society PO Box 54 Holbrook NY 11741 Curtiss A-i Triad Hydroplane con cludes story regarding above ended closing topic October issue entitled Under Wire shot Bob Dunn creation plusnewspapercredits express ly Childrens Worlds Fair have just learned foregoing spectacle will held Flushing Meadows site previous Worlds Fair Queens County NY September 25-28 might have opportunity participate somehow other model aircraft sense familiar location frequent reader column will perfectly clear performance-wise kind flight possible Flushing Meadow area has end some pretty strong lines local Control-Line expert Doug Figgs regular flier site working enthusiastically project thank him help Hackensack Valley Flyers club located Moonachie NJ sent us several interest ing snapshots some time ago change solely model airplanes rather happy children enjoying what probably very first encounter form model aircraft also thus shown example clubs interest general affairs community some scenes furnished us valued friend Gordon Hart club IMAA Life Member LM 5 occasion 75th Anniversary Moonachie NJ during celebration club distri buted Delta Darts Shown happy recipients potentially least future AMA members Auburn Finger Lakes Radio Control Club According correspondence have received Mr Joe Dello Stritto Presi dent District 2 club may take justified pride its existence Tis true Above group guided two very important principles 1 Combine compete neighboring clubs 2 actively join such clubs local and/or regional effort obtain maximum PR earlier correspondence Mr Dello Stritto described glowing terms highlysuccessful extremely well-attended Mall Show club held earlier year Finger Lakes Mall Auburn NY conjunction neighboring organiza tion Flying Eagles RC Club Elbridge NY As put What resulted largest best display RC models area has ever seen real booster better model aircraft PR Mr Dello Stritto continues cannot begin tell what success show response public well interest new members incredible both clubs picked up new members well best regards Joe clijh nd its neigh welcome Next time go show sure stop greet AMA folks hand job help get association 9 National Geographic SocietyThe NGS covered 1985 Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts story eight pages color text appears July 1986 issue National Geographic magazine addition May 1986 issue NGSs World magazine contains story about large contest France AMA worked closely NGS staffers consulting capacity design maze edit text identify various aircraft photographs used ensure accuracy story NGS inserted AMAs name address story readers wanted further information about model aviation received 800 direct inquiries based exposure World childrens magazine published monthly NGS 1986 Nats also covered NGS year TV team Thousands feet videotape ex posed expected nationallyContinued page 121 120 Model Aviation Olean Resident builds Navy model airplane Photo Olean Times Herald Uear up Locked Public RelationsCont pg 118 Ohio sylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mum Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 time read will self insured liability coverage careful major step forAMA particu larly financial sense hopefully will end up providing us stability liability insurance program have long needed stability its costs Basically need about $800000 cash start out plus $800000 letterof creditfrom bank $800000 cash provides $1 00000 administra tion fee provides first $700000 claims reserve letter credit pledges another $800000 total loss fund $1500000 becomes necessary Please understand letter credit really just guarantee loan would granted need would have paid back used outline very simplified version very complex group documents agreements should serve help understand needed increase dues compared 1986 dues can figure $1000 increase open members $200 increase Jr Sr members $300 increase Sr citi zens second family members per sonally feel fair equitable Although would have preferred $800 increase open members rapid reduction $800000 line credit backing cash ratherthan credit will provide us stable situation Simply accomplishing will result swing $80000 income/expense statement year $16000 reduction interest expense $64000 increase interest income insurance market becomes softer future pre dict always have option take out regular insurance cheaper continue program liability insurance crisis something have read about first direct encounter have reading horror stories cancelled parades festivals sporting events along threat forced closing police departments fire departments other municipal services due prob lem think will agree thatAMA has done good job instance havent seen anything yet department Ill have say Shuttle launch GCRCC flying circus really something else Carried aloft piggybackon large RC model about 300 ft shuttle model released allowed drop glide about 100 ft before large NA R rocket motor fired its tail shooting vertically 500 ft spectacular fashion flights two cul minated very steep glide just like real perfect nose-high landing runway right front crowd Believe moment silence memory Challenger astronauts anticipation airplane climbed slowly altitude shear excitement rocket fired cheers crowd landed didnt bring lump throat must have spectacular things Ive seen aeromodeling Congrats Barry Henry Next year talking about VTO under rocket power impressive part about show other Shuttle crowd extent safety stressed Hay bales along runway protected pilots veer ing airplanes regular cyclone fence protected pit area non-flying pilots snow fence behind pro tected spectators Add required preflight inspection airplanes man datory qualifying flight airplane before show within week requirement airplanes flown multi-plane events must flown together before show added up ensure no problems Good job well run safety firstmy kind show also got chance month visit Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton couple days great see some old friends flying event still dear heart Its amazing see fast some classes have gotten since flew Speed early 60s Y2A speed 130s unbelievable hear Carl Dodges FAI model something else Most us used hearing FAI speed model jump up octave comes onto pipe Carls has octave yet go other thing can think similar sound very high-speed dentists drill Salt Fork 87 approaching fast dates years District Ill meeting january 17 18 Salt Fork State Park lodge southeastern Ohio near Ohio W Virginia Pennsylvania intersect starting promote meeting/sym posium early year try increase participation Id like see club district take subject present sym posium gathering Examples possible subjects might create improve club newsletter start club training program build run way install RC equipment trim FF model organize contest etc can see presentation grow good grass including type selection use fertilizer Almost anything might interest other modelers would work Im sure club could contribute some way Call Bob Button 216-343-7906 AMA elections year bit muddied District Ill members quite number people running president nominating committee put 3 candidates ballot hear campaign being mounted Execu tive Director john Worth should get elected its going interesting see what happens Executive Council would hold two positions Council simultaneously has already stated wouldnt resign retire Executive Director elected Presi dent Oh well neversaid lifeasanAMA VP would boring Regardless support election please take time vote Saying month Any Organization made up parts its important yours Public Relations Cont pg 120 televised short story about 15 minutes long will seen january 1987 PBS network Watch local listings proper time because film may used filler could shown once varying times depending location 10 1986 NatsExcellent media coverage given Nats Lake Charles Daily newspaper television reports made sure story told locally very interesting part coverage tele phone interview NBC Radio New york Geoff Styles gave information commentary Bob Underwood ran model engine background provide some Nats-type sound effects regular AMA press release program followed Nats major events regional TV stations radio stations newspapers plus TV networks major national newspapers received dozen releases prior Nats start As true publicity get coverage dependingon what else happened district world given day things have plug away time 11 Dick Scobee Memorial Field August 16 1986 model airport opened Houston TX finest fields world Named honor Dick Scobee Commander ill-fated Challenger shuttle flight will become Mecca aeromodelers four Control Line cir cles two paved magnificent runway Radio Controlled aircraft use shelters paved parking electricity running water great tribute memory brave American Hundreds hours hard work planning dedication en thusiasm have poured project twenty years grand opening dedication Alan Bean moon-walking astronaut dream come true people conceived project worked see become reality detailed storywill appear Model Aviaf ion magazine along photos can see what great site Future Nats site Future World Championships site knows potential Houston would great place either event 12 Air Show Team Program Twenty nine teams have performed hundreds shows front audiences totaling two million people past year great public relations educational effort re sulting new members better understanding sport thousands upon thousands others much sacrifice hard work giving up familytime out-of-pocket expense dedicated men women long-suffering group individuals ever get chance see AST performance goand sayHi fliers supporting members have done sport deserve big pat back AST program best PR efforts Team members volunteers Continued page 122 December 1986 121 Delaware rci Columbia land North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispiai District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aneociate Vice Prenidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwaod Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lelrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatiansburg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Vtrlmington DC 19609 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27026 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Further Nats item As said last month would surely miss someone did James Welch Portsmouth VA competed Con trol Line 9th place Open D Speed Sorry missed last month District travelsOn 1 7th August stopped Raleigh Aeromasters field thefirst trip sitehopingto see some flying second day 4th Annual Pattern Meet No such luck could permit myself halfadaythere surprise waiting start flying Sunday until noon time weather becoming somewhat chancyhurricane Charlie just off shore did get talk few early birds before left Better luck next time gang following weekend up toward other end District Crownsville MD home Chesapeake Bay RC Club have active number endeavors past years area annual Radio Control Scale contest turnout quite modest year Scale event should grow site very good grass people work hard put good meet year Up until now has oneday event distinct possi bility might go two next time around Probably finest Pattern site District IV Fentress Naval Air Landing Field Chesapeake VA Tidewater Radio Control Club holds its nual Pattern Meet Labor Day week end year dates happened last two days August site has long wide taxiway used flying runs parallel runway entire length tree line front far away get over entirely too far away judged mention because very good chance Tidewater will submitting bid hold F3A Team Selection Meet Masters Mike Ingalls Club President looking possibility best knowledge Masters has never held East closest has Ohio Kentucky Ala bama Good Luck attempt Being resort areaVirginia Beach Norfolk Carolina beaches fairly close makes ideal place bring family give fine vacation have fun flying F3A National Geographic Society long intended get up CASA meet National Geographic site heard about what great soaring site turnout events held field past weekend Saturday finally able get up field What told does justice site National Geographic site has beautiful sites could ask field itself very big fine landscaping around set against Geographic headquarters building No wonder CASA soaring enthusiasts like place flying Saturday outstanding daynot necessarily ut far thermals go flying highly competitive days work what got live East want enjoy soaring best Electric flight first time rule making process going concerted effort develop set rules Electric flight will add-ons existing rules set tailored strictly Electrics aspect sport need keep very close watch pages proposed rules response time short need let District Electric Contest Board mem ber know stand subject District IV write Woody Blan chard 1733 Beach Road Hampton VA 23664 Woody District IV Con test Board member also chairman Electric Contest Board yourself Woody favor Comment rules its card says agree Woody District members other Contest Boards need know interested work doing Seen Fiftieth Anniversary celebration couple photos taken celebration held Lake Charles cele brate fiftieth year national aero modeling organization United States appropriate having part celebration Photo number shows Maynard Hill giant whatizit somewhat like great big Senior Falcon Anyway May nard movie business Mounted above wing 16MM movie camera Maynard lofted flew around site celebration day effort assist crew Na tional Geographic Society NGS crew down Nationals doing film aeromodeling will shown na tional television later next year What appropriate individual help effort former AMA President holds has held international aero modeling records anyone else Good show Maynard am sure wonder whe therthe personnel whoworkforyou atAMA Headquarters active fliers have seen Bob Underwoods name mentioned know very active flier especially Radio Control Scale others can catch one spare moments will pass shot time second photo shows Doug Pratt Goldberg J-3 Cub powered Saito Twin Doug made flights Lake Charles during celebra tion take part ModelNet familiar Doug SysOp Headquarters Doug Mister Special Projects Department works special events trade shows promotion materials industry liaison enough keep him jumping Watch others future Mortgage Depletion Program have re ceived notice Joe Beshar par ticipation some members have made contributions Mortgage Deple tion Fund effort pay off mortgage Academys Headquarters/ Museum Building rapidly possible Doing will free up funds other needed projects such ongoing insur ance problem Consider talking up club meetings encourage participa tion members organized group please think welcome amount can contribute will certainly appre ciated will try acknowledge contributions District time around three groups mention first contribution Charlie Rec tor Jerry Johnson Aero-Masters Model Airplane Club Fredericksburg VA donation $9000 Howard County Radio Control Club Co lumbia MD third acheckfor $1 5000 District Columbia Radio Control Clubthese members broad area fly Rockville MD about club joining Public Relations t pg 121 what makes effort amazing 13 Two other national programs have done well could stand participation additional clubs Adopt-A-School Program National Mall Show Program involved either should Several clubs now working adopted schools report enhanced posi tive public images better understanding communities whole lot fun taking kids through steps turn model aviators missing missing great opportunity con tribute Put something back Get involved Mall Show Program another way can improve club image get message out neighbors others community chance Continued page 126 122 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 5 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Leo Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr H Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 1532 Falordo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Eirminghom AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd. *3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fielda P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904684-2517 Model Airplanes fun wouldnt have 118000 AMA mem bers AMA loses sight fact begin have problems Too much concern National problems can make us short sighted think AMA terms competition flying problems arising competition serving majority modelers represent turn such thinking will limit growth organization type quality services provide Reading District 5 newsletters makes very obvious fun name game AMA-chartered clubs wealth talent clubs writing newsletters running club affairs having fun Lets run through few quotes some selected mid-summer letters Eglin Aero Modelers Beam Editor Bob Hanson Hi troops Another great month flying action store Besides usual Soaring Quickie 500 contests month will Night Glider contest 23 August 800 pm big news Annual Fall Picnic/Fun Fly scheduled afternoon 14 September year will also Delta Dart contest conjunction Fun Fly bring whole family participate few Delta Darts still avail able Ron Van Putte havent bought yours already Nominations thejuly SAD Society Aircraft Demolishers patch Rick Fleming Jim Rozzelle Chad Stewart Rick Fleming won next club fun fly will held 14 September 1966 starting 300 pm will picnic well free burgers beverages club members families As added event will Delta Dart contest modelers ages club sold dozens fun little planes over last several months hopefully event will well-attended kind Flying imaginable look emphasis fun Look novel ideas expressed successful club knows have fun now Fountain City Flyers News letter presents some ideas picnic include family members Ronnie Wilson chair entertainment has come up another feasible scheme include wives families some field activities will fun would Halloween whatever Fly & Cook-in chosen Friday evening start about 500 pm Food served lateras desired Grills can set up Pavilion tents before Tents would left up till Saturday noon Old-Timers would flying morning usual Ronnie NB others dig camping would spend evening field might fly flash lights Butterflies will discussed depth September meeting show up own ideas have long needed gettogether event some members have never laid eyes other Social events include ladies kids great way expand fun get know other fully Another way club fun fly mean fun fly warmed-over contest events anyone can fly about Osceola Black Sheep RC Clubs approach presented news letter Rams Tale clubs first fun-fly proved fair fliers load fun Wayne Northcutt did outstanding job CD planning four events gave member equal chance come home Gold first event taxiing around total six pylons followed bomb-drop event end event six members within two points first place last event scored two separate events first score flight closest two minutes dead-stick landing second score plane stopped closest mark center run way could compete Shows important thing find formula will include everyone Another fine idea members family dinner meeting Sometimes formal speakers stuff sometimes just social get-together Heres Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadrons news letter Fly Paper Dick McLean editorThis year have decided have dinner similar annual banquet dinner will have banquet room Squires Res taurant have used banquets will assure us privacy socialize wish dinner will replace regular meeting August 28th dinner will strictly social affair Air Foilers own club also have big Dinner Bash once year purpose reviewing accomplishments fail ures year introducing new offi cers discussing next years dreams lot tomfoolery fun things everyone except perhaps winner presenting Dork trophy year prestigious award goes individual has committed dumbest error year accomplished review such happenings club can remember trophy tail sec tion plane planted base green carpet fact remains original winners aircraft after error Im sure trophy displayed yearly winner Haw Haw good company since club members have owned year time another Another scheme works advantage conduct raffle fine way raise money getting know other also generates support club activity Indian River Kontrol Societys news letter Air Scoop has article Dont forget club will holding raffle during contest nifty OS Max 60 engine gear reduction still work ing getting other prizes premiums give away well probably have raffle off time contest Tickets wont go sale until start contest give us members too big head start will have present sign up win Hopefully youll hang around contest because know could sure use help proceeds year will go directly mower fund youve waiting donate some money very worthy cause should good reason buy lots tickets Having set up participated Air Foilers first air show year can recom mend highly fun activity others agree evident following quote Chattanooga RC clubs Prop Wash newsletter Please keep mind will have annual air show Sunday September 28th organizing event now would appreciate help comment could give might enable us have best airshow ever have always given good show getting harder harder top last show biggest event year expect have well over two thou sand spectators again year Clyde Ship ley airshow committee chairman will appreciate help can give would like have some different things year put thinking caps let us hear have several new members year hope will provide some fresh ideas us Most mechanics have place still need lots ideas routines Finally planning execution trade show large undertaking worth RC World Flyers RC World Tower newsletter note planning Third Annual Festival Planning assigning job responsibili ties Third Annual Festival has completed Flyers have mailed District V clubs previous participants well wide distribution 1986 Nats Don Lowe handling very difficult task getting manufacturers exhibit products has received five 5 tentative commitments far RC World Flyers Inc well its way making 1986 Fall Festival biggest best ever subject Id like take opportunity plug annual Mid South Radio Control Association Trade Show Flea Market Banquet held November 15 16 Memphis Cook Convention Center youre part country stop show attend banquet Now close column would like use words Memphis Prop Busters Newsletter Bullsheet present thanks fine editors District 5 Thank yu much riteing us such fine newsletter reel good funnytu fac reminded newsletters yore brother ole whats name used rite Sumbuddy said mus sumthin yawls jeans dont seem lak should helpvery much yawl both shure rite good funny tu Anyway thank yu agin fore such fine news letter hope rite another reel soon Remember funs Name Game December 1986 123 Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Cal EtIel *3 Castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46708 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcreat Rantoul IL 61 B66 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 warm flying days will ending soon us District 6 course will put away models another winter start new projects next year Around fly year round too suggest check out models sure theyll able handle year-round flying safely takes just few minutes check out before go fly cycle packs sure have juice can get out cold days Im subject safety lets talk about models vs full-scale operations local airport clubs can hold contests local airports good since gives us chance mix full-scale friends chance visit month find airport closed arrived Knowing closed arrived early thought Apparently changed starting time announced flyer sent tried contact ground communications several times no radio communications set up either going use airport have ground air communica tions owe full-size counter parts Itll help make things bit safer Father FAA would love Heres another deals airshow demonstrations models offer de grees action knowthefull-size guys cant handle Lets forget safety Over runway place fly received call AVPs complaining demo given modeler flew model over crowd airplanes dont need chance go Lake Charles Nats month sure hot Wouldnt nice have Nats near District 6 believe temps would have better area Well lookingata Nats District 6 does Indianapolis grab Keep tuned may happen ground work process have personally visited Indy think could easily have Well know soon know Indian apolis wants us took trip Indianapolis visit Indy Sportliners guys really put good CL contest saw CL models types flying throughout day group three circles planes going once really enjoy combat part said CL dying saw some top names CL son loved As matter fact did Id like take some time thank Jack Sheeks Clancy Arnold rest Sportliners making weekend Indy very enjoyable especially want thank Clancys wife Pat putting up son Mark weekend Clancy good enough show Bill Zimmer around Indy check out possible Nats sites day before CL contest After dinner meeting discuss mostly Nats well seeing slide show supplied Clancy After went jack Sheeks birthday party celebrated thirty-ninth times does make Jack Morehead KY fun fly month ball volunteered some judging Im glad left model plane fun having stress competition good time weather did us right Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead also full-size modelers have some homebuilts field two process being built see lot fly full scale too field local airport can close both interests Now thats life problem tend hold up score cards full-size landings makes tough its first time got letter Fred South president Morrison Model Aircraft Fliers tell club concerned about current insurance problems club de cided something about make flying safer field posted AMA safety rules posted club rules installed frequency board im pound area installed two hundred thir ty feet separation fence bout Maybe should take note guys have congrats next two pics show field Bill Johnson Central Indiana Chapter 48 IMAA sent letter about fly-in Converse have heard itsagreateventand apparently others also think past two years have averaged about eighty contestants half planes guys already getting ready next year suggest look dates appear contest list next year two pictures sent Love Eagles second picture Gary Bussell Cap 20L Gary CD years event Now Id like take some space list names people District 6 brought home trophies Nats Tony Hutchins C Schuchmann Guenther No wak Charles Markos Charlie Sotich Robert Klipp Aaron Markos William H utchins won FF events Charles Markos Aaron Markos Tony Hutchins Mark Whittemore won Indoor William Hughes Jane John son Glen Lee Todd Ballard Jerry Meyer Peter Mazur William Calkins Bill Lester won CL David Snow Pattern Gregory Sawyer Helicopter Soaring Paul Carlson Scott Christensen Tom Kallevang Scale Julie Abel Charles Bauer Stephen Ashby Clancy Arnold Dennis Crooks Harold Parenti think thats hope didnt miss way District 6 got very close trophy new trophy rules kept out winning Lets congratulate did us proud Joe Beshar asked let latest contributors mortgage fund Champaign County Radio Control Club Champaign IL sent $500 Aero Sport RC Club Northfield IL sent $1 20 also received $115 Johnson County RC Flyers Franklin IN special thanks Alex Zobkiw $20 nostalgic reminiscence AMA 1940s prompted donation month real mix Keep cards letters coming Enough now.. 124 Model Aviation Iowa igan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville PAl 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Bled Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack Finn 365 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Rsssell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaskee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Dulsth MN 55504 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494TanglewoOd Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 givingtime year upon us time hope receive some thing useful times asked what Santa brought reply pro duces puzzled expressions Heck everyone knows what ABC 60 rear exhauster Confidentially wife collaborate buy ones own choice Anyhoot hope have merry seasonal time include resolutions bene fit pastime AMA Visited Minneapolis F3B Team Selection Trials very com petently run Bob Sealyand Crew very firm decisions con sidered advice competitors necessary impressions two days event requiring does lots technical acumen obtain results needs modifying make less helper dependant large number workers necessary run crazy Boyd Bowdish managed get sunburned faces side-tripped local flying fields meet other Seveners large Attaboy helpers notice newsletters club hats available am always looking some thing different collect display would appreciate sending will pay would look great display board local mall show showerings data analysis another column have approached compete arguments presented ie have members etc well midwest have shorter flying season cant have reduced membership fee compensate After dont fly several months consequently need no insurance So tongue cheek what think Once again aremindertobooktheTable Top Displays early enough ensure get two district standard pack useful literature avail able no charge pay ship display back to next user also have tapes can obtain copies sending blank AMA HQ care Doug Pratt gives club its own tape MARKS Sailplane Symposium November shall Look out bring suggestions ques tions program chock block lot modeling greats name him will event extremely educational Glider pilot also produce report event can obtained Carl Mohs ideal reference bookshelf have vacancy AVP group Bill Rohring transferring Florida wish him good health lots flying has stalwart western part Michigan thank him service am now announcing replacement Jean Lasik Jean Muskegon well known editor Showgram Showteam newsletter her husband being involved contact large sampling district being nearlyUp North am confident will perform necessary duties extremely well Welcome aboard Jean Dual Seminars filling up few weeks interest seems Contest Director far maybe needing help direction realized confusing situation insurance problems com pleting necessary forms correctly need help As can see try keep column people places need some help supplying suitable photos can format editor crops suitable proportion columns can return after use need Try get good contrast reproduces better also gets name print Sorry dues increase Believe meeting everyone pointed same direction looking stable way provide insurance new will cover much past yearcars boats now included severe problems country having subject now going own thing have control Realize 80 cents week AVP Jack Finn IA Pete asked write few words column started building models grade school flew first gas-powered Free Flight Comet Clipper Baby Cyclone engine ten have flown free flight CL Speed Stunt RC Pattern Sport Scale Glider last couple winters have flown some Indoormostly Peanut Scale last few years have concentrated RC Glider competition some degree success past summer have heard same kinds comments fliers Iowa main seems concern District 10 VP other AMA officers using Model Aviation means attacking other general feeling get improv ing AMA get out Enough said Another comment frequently hear contestants approve CDs flying own contests dont know requires some kind rule change Council can pass rule prohibit CDs flying contests Noise isnt way lose flying field Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have using city school field sailplanes overthe lastseventoeightyears Lastwinter school system sold field City Parks Department field has houses three sides corn field other Parks Department held hearings future use neighbors wanted family-type facilities picnics etc mentioned Glider fliers welcome did generate noise have large crowds well-behaved also said enjoyed watching models fly Parks Department decided need ed baseball diamonds will four parking lots concession stand fortunate city land near golf course about mile outside town said could use recent RC glider fun fly fliers great idea Since clubs seem run fun flies both Powerand Glider must plenty different events question Could AMA compile list events scoring methods clubs send ideas headquarters Duplications etc would have weeded out ideas could copied sent club interested Let yourVPs AVPs know think idea has merit Iowas AMA members have specific ideas subject concerning AMA please let know can get action Bob Taylor Park Rapids copy magazine bore picture Feb ruary 1967 magazine Flying Models shows Taylor national tournament Control-Line planes Taylorfinished sixth competition District Roundup WMRAFs Radio Flyerhas new editor Melanie Smith Ladybird job River City usesa local bulletin board advertise local con tests also warns about having correct iden tification models S Thought month Aerobatic Aces Knowledge comes reading instructions Exper ience comes reading S Dave Pinegar selling Crash crying towels shirts Bob Hisey still has selection too S need PR being tackled Stillwater Flyerstheyre talking schools scouts senior citizens etc have addition AMA PR Department now Welcome Troy 0 Elm Creek Flyers setting up phone tree get news out fast use locally school teachers 0 Rick Alter Byron Pilot says look out next year B-29 flew OK Safe flying practices insurance December 1986 125 Arkansas siasa 0 New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S 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 Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Im leading off little personal story has bit advice am typing Column broken right thumb cast broke fall down back steps tripped threshold top four concrete steps training gotten days long past gymnast threw body out beyond Concrete steps turned midair land shoulders However clever reflex movements foiled caught stupid thumb pants pocket way down bent completely backwards broke tell you Can remember feel falling like quickly take pants off Next insurance guess talked about problem AMAs world right now RC frequency problems As first paragraph Ill bless some advice again Fred Marks very dedi cated chairman AMA Frequency Committee Twice lately have heard him voice opinion very important committee heartily agree advice Use maintain RC equipment exactly per guidelines provided along some common sense Most so-called frequency problems disappear Try Preach Good News AMAers just returned intense Executive Council meetingin quiteafewyears Itwastosetup practical three-year plan workable high-tab liability insurance has al become impossible organizations like doctors Boy Girl Scouts buy price Thanks lots careful study part Headquar ters Staff firm have dealing Alexander Alexander have come up plan largely self insured safely least next three years Granted will cost money means boost dues will still heck bargain todays cock-eyed world mentioning Council Meeting am proud report although unpleasant subject pleasant Council Meeting have attended long time reason say meeting dead-serious subject heavy political overtones have plagued Council long miss ing pray can find way elimi nate politics AMA Perhaps upcoming election will Consider Advancingtheartofaeromodeling must salute Model Airplane News magazine its editor Dan Santich current issue fine old magazine features Electric Flight Please know electric power next big step improving total picture modeling pleasures say because quietness electric power will keep us being noisenuisance real pain-in-the-neck rest community Check electric power hobby shop doesnt have find hobby shop does least partly responsibility protect right fly offering acceptable flying devices information use salute Dan Santich Model Airplane News hope other magazines hobby dealer will encourage Elec tric Flight have little story amusing will illustrate importance preceding paragraph quiet Electric operation Dallas RC Club bang-up Pylon Race part Southwest championships over Labor Day weekend Flying start 9 am hour previous start flying clubs leader-types Val Marchesoni went around getting up pool dollar-a-chance long after flying started would take Dallas Park Police show up complaint Because some constantly-complaining nearby residents model airport long before everyone wanted pool ticket time within firstten fifteen minutes rather tonished cops didnt show until 954 am Mind city-approved contract races fearlessly asked said cops what took long answer simply stop breakfast way have hugged news letter editor lately person about important person club matter AMA Without fine folks activities would just about dead water youd better remember thank time time because mostly taken granted just aint fair Same goes columns Vice Presidents write dang God bless newsletter editors selfish feeling finest newsletter editors AMA right District 8 Id love praise individually space wont allqw can quote remind club Johnny Clemens sez deserve raise least praise thanks will single out long-sufferingfellowas being among really champion newsletter edi tors AMA world Itis Dan Rauwhohas just retired service North Dallas RC Club years paper has always informa tive has pleasure receive am sure everyone has enjoyed efforts will join Well Done Dan salute same subject just received very best newsletters ever Southwestern New Mexico RC Modelers Carlsbad edited Frank E Burchardt paper Tail Winds has has news art humor neatness readability excel lent contest notice map fact contest site map super strongly suggest send Frank self-addressedstamped envelope copy map perhaps whole Tail Winds paper Address Frank Burchardt 318 E Orchard Ln No 16 Carlsbad NM 88220 Im really cranked-up newsletters month oldest finest national newsletters Digest National Free Flight Society might mumble Free Flight aint yer thing aerodynamics clever construction ideas universal phases model flying NFFS Digest almost entirely technical has put together long time old admired friend Bob Meuser Believe Bobs leadership editing expertise Free Flight would great ly diminished interested can contact Bob Meuserat4200 GregoryStreet Oakland CA 94619 Incidentally Na tional Free Flight Society AMAs oldest Special Interest Group its devoted President Tony Italiano its Executive Director Hardy Brodersen Bravo NFFS wonder am pumping-up Free Flight Districit B column Simply cause heck lot Free Flight activity District 8 whole bunch new interest Free Flight especially rubberband-powered beginner level dealer doesnt have kits supplies find does Plenty available interested As further endorsement rubberband powered models what beautiful thing see father 8 10 12-year-old son building flying models son s level dont cost arm leg Oh kid again important election year AMA Having served Executive Council 21 years AMA President B years feel am entitled opinion serious need change direction leadership AMA avoid having become political selfserving diminish its intended value individual member now involved handling some $4 million funds decisions should re turned multi-member council available whims single per son will require two things will require change bylaws change elected leadership Adademy Model Aeronautics organization certainly deserves thoughtful consideration sincerely hope will help steer AMA new better direction vote Thanks listening old dedicated lover what AMA supposed ***Gear down Its time Iand*** Public Relations tfrom pg122 promote club possible need fora flying field make friends create better understanding short laythe groundwork people press TV radio time may come need friend Contact National Center supplies recommendation read Model Aviation what other clubs have done go thou likewise NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 126 Model Aviation elers have made significant contribu tions modeling District IX have featured two ladies both Colorado know must lots out District about sending picture background information AMA lady member making signifi cant contribution modeling Asso ciate Vice President can recog nize outstanding members Art May Bismark ND sends report international contest remember proximity Canadian neighbors held past summer along some super pictures Art photographer par excellence Art indicates two days top-notch flying no problems tells us thattheir club 540 years old year Way go Enjoy pics Colorado e Kansas C Nrbraska e North Dakota S Sooth Dakota ixWyomiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1S07 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Boo 2832 Cooper hW 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloudaa Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Stave Mangles Radio Servica Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Some good news around Dis trict Congratulations Bill Giesking Denver COon having design folder FAI Power selected top ten model designs entered 1986 Nats Watch other acknowledgement Bills achieve ment later issue Model Aviation magazine good News. Award Excellence Club Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada CC has responded request help deplete AMA building mortgage $100 donation Way go AAM setting fine example AMA spirit other clubs individuals would respond likewise mortgage would get paid off time save AMA whale lot interest moneymoney could used other worthwhile services AMA mem bers clubs Im proud point club hometown club Speaking Award Excellence Clubs Lincoln Sky Knights Club Lincoln NE will bethemainhostclubforthel987 Nats writing Vince Mankowski way Lincoln make arrangements check Out sites Honest Sandy Frank hes checkin out Free Flight sites first other preliminary work necessary suc cessful Nats Sky Knights have under taken task several times before know ropes have no doubt will again great style Congratulations thanks Byron Blakeslee Sedalia CC accepting appointment District IX member newly-formed Electric Contest Board Elec tric flight fast gaining acceptance becoming popular segment mod eling activities over country As side foregoing paragraph heard recent information FAI RC Electric team placed fourth First World Championships Belgium Look information reporting event elsewhere subsequent issues MA new procedure receiving AllSeason Patches fliers working have club officer send verification monthly flying activity twelve months along $250 member qualify ing AMA H eadquarters will turn send patches distribution qualify ing fliers program got its start District IX Vince Mankowski Vice-President seven years ago Itwould interesting know members have qualified patch what program has done motivate flying activity past year started recognition program appreciation women modDecember 1986 127 STOP LOOK about AMA building mortgagedepletion program Joe Beshar Director program suggests 1 Make one-time $5 voluntary contribution along dues next year 2 AMA clubs members solicit $5 contribution non-AMA member Id like suggest contributions source would welcomed will certainly free AMA large amounts interest yet paid mortgage Everyone share Keep landings soft intentional LISTEN Ted Stockert Bismarck ND readies new D H Chipmunk forthe testflight Itfiew fantastic 4 1 20B 4-cycle Enya-powered Cap 2J Dan Steffes Bismarck ND signs carried /4-scale Robin have International 40 years 40-and 50-year signs brought lot questions spectators Mary Mull handled impound duty fortwo days did excellent job 4-cycle Stearman Ed Derkach Winni peg made flights THE 1986 NATS ON TELEVISION NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL JANUARY 18 1987SCHEDULED BROADCAST 800 PM ON YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC TV CHANNEL CHECK YOUR TV LISTINGS FOR EXACT DETAILS Actualschedule subject change Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Gleno Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Aveorangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reyvolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Flancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Loog Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency coordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 AMA Election now youve re ceived AMA ballots Too few about 20% take time cast votes Thats very unfortunate should cast vote years election very important us because will determine next AMA President Please vote before read following very carefully make sure other AMA members know read too following exact text letter sent out short time ago some very wellknown people within AMA really care about AMAs future letter Walt Good AMA President No 11 Maynard Hill AMA President No 14 Claude McCullough AMA President No 10 John Patton AMA President No 17 Cliff Weirick AMA President No 16 Johnny Clemens AMA President No 18 AMA Members From the Council Past Presidents Subject Upcoming Presidential Election Very soon will receiving bal lots AMA headquarters ballot will space write-in candidates choice Council Past Presidents strong ly recommend write name John Worth ask John Worth Simply cause qualified see attached statement peopie names listed ballot After has already President has filled office AMA Executive Director years attached statement lists reasons combining offices Presi dent Executive Director Also listed reasons John Worth should elected Please read statement carefully feel will write John Worth AMA President highly informative statement enclosed letter too long reprint Send SASE Ill gladly send copy Need New Leadership Ive satisfied present AMA leaders fora number reasons Neither other people within AMA anarchists rebels sincere people put AMAs future front else As can see above letter Im alone feelings 1 need new leadership AMA 2 ballot choices given best ones 3 write-in vote needed clear loud message Never before AMAs history has such strong movement elect write-in candidate President good reasons people care about AMAs future urge write-in John Worth AMA President very prominent peo ple strongly feel thatJohn Worth best choice can make Letters Get Letters get lot mail support positions various other AMA matters Because reflects opinions expressed other AMA members Id like share letter received Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD Dear Mr Peltz would like take opportunitytotell supportyouon Mr Schmaltz permission ac cordance Council agreement Ive deleted supportive comments outcome F3 B matter goes will informing rest Executive Council about also Im just simple modeler Ive belonged AMA about 5 years Ive donated $75 Building Fund Gold Brick plus $25 totally enjoythe hobby promoteAMA hobby chance get school Im high school teacher com mu n ity agree organization needs people can stand up issue Too often see Executive Council rubber-stamping endorsements trying keep everyone happy time No body can happy time some thing wrong thrive controversy like informed what happening good bad AMA feel right member ever hear about wonderful things happening nega tive aspects discussed mentioned briefly nothing can established Case point Dave Brown disqualified 84 Nats competition because something did still dont know what because nobody ever said being disqualified men tioned couple VP columns nobody would say what prompted itonly happened thought terrible Tell whole story shut up felt should have informed nations top Pattern fliers disqualified am sorry getting long-winded dont usually write letters people quit excellent work doing quit making waves boat needs rocked Rock let boat stabilize itself moving some dead weight around realize VP long Im writing Ill tell howl feel about added space VP columns Im against itthe way VPs currently using space have excep tion Dave Brown col umns enjoy reading very much other VPs time just fill space fun flies contests happened going happen should have hap pened rained out organization large must AMA matters should brought before modeling public people dont spend time Council meetings discussing weather discuss vote some very important items members get read synopsis meeting VPs voted against some issues would like see VPs state some columns Iftheycantsupportor defend stand issue have no reason being office Also dont want take heat criticism actions taken again can hit road Whenever talk modelers ask what would like also ask happy what currently being written VP concur above-mentioned things conclude think doing fantastic job hope convey some comments other VPs hope reconsider stand running president AMA someday Thank very much time Thank Mr Schmaltz As know Im trying get rest Council become aware real needs desires members Letters like yours really help Ive corrupted As far flying goes Ive corrupted Before being elected VP flew RC Sailplanes almost exclusively Now Im staring huge 2nd-place trophy just won Scale Electric J-3 Cub thanks Tony Nacarrato club Black Sheep Squadron first RC Scale contest super first too Thanks lot help Tony went home trophy couldnt have done him Im very grateful fan tastic contest going become annual event shouldnt missed anyone loves AMA gas Scale ducted-fan Scale Electric scale Port-a-Potti PilotsTheres group District 10 odd name fantastic following Port-A-Potti Pilots have two large gatherings summer Ive very fortunate attend group started Robin Hambly wife Mary send out notice upcoming happening hundreds flock over District 10 Low key no complex rules no pressure no politics just fun flying partying excel lent conversation plenty good pot luck food Both events wife Evelyn attended summer night flies Sepulveda Basin ball Want know Contact Robin Mary Hambly 1844 W Glendale Blvd Glendale CA 91201 telephone 818 2402093 Dont Forget Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President 128 Model Aviation Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Muliens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Fnquency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 761-5103 Seems like let fact next happening Puyallup Exposliptill now biggest best show around will happen 31st January first February its usual place Maybe will have finished new exposition hall regardless will plenty see Dont forget annual District Xl meeting held just before scheduling meeting Better get reservations now time short Free Flight activity will WEBS meets held Indoor doings till next February Misery Meet time will again upon us might try little Indoor really lot fun Speaking Puyallup Expo person has making huge success is Bob Pfeiffer fact appreciated us know about inner workings Expo certainly members Mount Rainier RC Society host club Expo Now 4th July MRRCS held mortgage-burning cere mony Thats right now own field Bob P showed up festivities clue what going transpire Somehow group managed hide Bob going name newly-paid-for field Pfeiffer Field honor hes done club picture shows Bob entrance very nice spot fly enjoy life friends Bob Balch frequency coordinator asked pass include phone number write him Might bad idea did too have lost another modeler Bill Skel ton passed away July Bill very active Control Line Carrier What remember about Bill wonderful letters sent discussions would have contests Bill always willing help will missed Dick Wickline AVP lives southern Oregon sent some informa tion abouta new club has formed called LakeviewJ uniperJ umpers have 12 members soloed Dick two other Kiamath Falls Flightmasters Dr Keith Srch Steve Sheehy drove over 8th Februarytotryto get brand new group air day wasnt bad onejusta 10mph wind 320 temperature snow ground field elevation 4700 ft cold conditions fledgling pilots sounded like pre scription disaster fact seems have rousing success dont know picture Dick sent Lakeview group will print happy hardy group ready learn new skill join us enjoying Welcome aboard hope have made flights now go alongwith Lakeview report Dick also sent picture some Oregon Miniature Pylon RacingAssociation pilots dont recall group races stock Sig Super Sports idea being since plane/engine same pilot vs pilot race equipment vs equipment speeds high enthusiasm cost low interested write Dick copy rules fine-looking group sorry cant idivntifv individually dont know its Control Line action interests check see Drizzle Circuit up flying probably will run Delta Park site could moved Check john Thompson Mike Hazel Dave Cobb does fine job news letter editor microphone person OMAS gatherings sent some pictures some men planes OMAS picture Dick Heininge left James Jack Dick new ownerof Proctor Enterprises moved nearAurora picture shows Dicks owndesigned planes left two ver sions Antic youre looking picture note edge lake right best places around fly plane either wheels floats Late news has annual OMAS Fly August another huge success lots neat stuff want something column some things must remember First lead time required must submit least two months ahead just time submission doesnt count time ahead need get typed put gether time spent think about doing figure three months earliest Also remember times things get very heavy what sorts things going Although might dispute work living such boss pretty good does expect work occa sionally will best need remember limits Billings Flying Mustangs used district booth put mall show spring Bob Abelman wrote very good attendance held state basketball tournament week end lot people going past stopping display 45 planes field box displayed video tapes plane & transmitter demon strations Mall Management has asked pictures use promotion next years show looks like guys set Bob notes some new fliers joined club because show just points out does mall benefit club can get new members can make community feel lot better about you show support community being involved Remember run malls often run municipal governments way another Bob said some Powell WY group brought airplanes help fill show Bob remarked Powell bunch always willingto help out gotto meet some Billings club members last summer thoroughly enjoyed visit now have very nice flying site mucho better last remember Billings would have nice see some flying wind trying blow over control tower Actually no flew because nobody wanted walk far downwind find aircraft close month October Dis trict X column made appear other districts sponging off Dis trict X membership Now true smallerdistricts X largest also true report exaggerates relative size X ignores fact always have dis tricts larger others dis tricts have found necessary cry about disparity district funds includes former VPs District X point fact real costs servicing membership very close being same districts Actually think consideration should what service can actually supplied up now has way done Happy Flying December 1986 129 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 76 WaIl St Sta York NY 10005 Thanks Proud Father September issue Wing Tips fine newsletter Mid-Hudson NY Modelmasters editor Scott Smith ran let ter club its members Jesse Aronstin time great joyforour family number two son David graduated Princeton University past June mem ber Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft So ciety CIMAS majored aerospace engineering having switched physics after first year great extent enthusiasm field stems hobby good experiences among fellow modelers As father want go record sincere thank have participated ways Daves maturing learn ing over past years major influence interest level achievement Joining Modelmasters 12 years old Dave became involved broadest age-group situations young ster can encounter wide range inter ests variety club events stimulated considerable creative thinking interchange ideas knowhow led continuous growth hands-on skills craftsmanship Enjoying creating sharing learning benefits club Dave took club members gave time provided transporta tion gave materials how-to tips little kid deserve lot thanks Rubber-powered Free Flight Indoor flying became major interests Soon after joining Modelmasters also started fly Columbia dedicated modelers helped challenged him organizers donated considerable time make flying sessions happen participants gave liberally advice experience mature new Indoor modeler What thrill see several genera tions modelers participatingtogether meet some Indoor greats havent named names because have involved told him get good cover ing job tissue gave him first piece good Indoor rubber told him trim Peanut model could ultimately beat contest Daves achievements built founda tion attitudes experience liberally donated eagerly absorbed Daves model-building hobby very much respected Princeton Speakingwith Department Chairman after gradua tion clear Daves achievements hobby competition original designs organizing contests universitys huge gym etc admired fact pivotal factor winning awards graduation hobby outside loops time flight opportunity personal development learning sharing giving have given much David thank assure turn will generous others information Dave graduated Princeton highest honors three years won National Science Foundation Fellowship graduate study elected Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi Tau Beta Pi National Honor Societies second-place winner D J Dike Awards Excellence Undergraduate Research won Silver Medal British Royal Society Arts Dave worked past summerat Fisher Flying Products Ohio light planes hang gliders fall started graduate studies Stamford University California Jesses entitled brag hes Daves Pop Columbia University flying sessions Dave did staya beginner long started awarding Henry Orzech tro phies modeler making progress during year no award ever given Davehe alreadyway past stage already expert although still AMA Senior Thats award cant put mantle believe high praise Dave builds fast beautifully maintaining high academic standards models own original designs Currently holds 14 Columbia site records Silver Rule No 4 Light Airframes lot different things have done right order build model airplane will fly well Ive said before lightweight airframe important Rememberthe five rules lightweight construction 1 Rid model unnecessary parts details 2 weight strength should needed 3 improve strength-toweight ratio selecting wood proper grain 4 use glue sparingly 5 keep covering light Rule 4 says use glue cement spar ingly rememberwhen wasakidacouple other young modelers school always bragged about contest held tween themselves see little glue could use would buy identical Flying Scale kits build com pare much glue left bottle Back course kits did include glue never used kit glue because always considered too little usually half dried-up anyway thought two kids completely off rockers Sometimes got models fly sometimes crashed crashes spectacular Pieceswentflying everywhere models sure didnt last longtoo little glue hold together other hand models lasted forever Sometimes flew too 130 Model Aviation sometimes crashed crashes ever never sent pieces flying overthe place crash could always repaired see used plenty glue filleted glue joint glue crash wood always broke before joint Very good models some heaviest ever saw long time before heavyweight clunkers rode thermal Too much glue just bad too little fact too much lot worse Thereareacoupleofthingstogetin mind first joint between piece balsa another should bemust beflush crosspiece instance fuselage wing rib must cut entire end crosspiece fits against longeron corner crosspiece touches longeron have terrible joint No mat ter much glue squirt joint will weak will plenty strength joint end crosspiece fits flush against longeron doesntfitflush discard make new Nowthis wayyou keepthegluetoa minimum have well-cut crosspiece slips place snugly loose forced put little repeat little glue end little repeat little crosspiece will touch Ion geronnowhere else little endandwhereitwilltouch Letthegluedry putting pieces place After dry put another small repeat small amount glue crosspiece insert place called pre-gluing important Done right dont need glue smeared anywhere will have super-strong joint Remember pieces must fit perfectly Dont lazy dont sloppy Proper-fitting joints neat glue jobs marks expert Take time try become Now dont let catch squirting glue directly tube No very least should use glue sticka 3- 4inch piece 1/16th sq sharpened end Apply single drop make small Sooner later sooner better should advance Ising some sort glue applicator little squeeze bot tle long thin tube can easily squeeze out tiny drop get exactly want squeeze bottle applicator also lets thin out glue thinness should lightweight Peanut Flying Scale model should thin out Ambroid pure acetone never thinners 5050 consistency Thin glue will soak pores balsa wood better thick joint will both lighter stronger no lumps So neat use delicate touch take time accurate think clean models will lighter look just great See next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today IEP2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
44444 44 44 44444 4444444 444 444 4% 444 44/44444 4. 444 Dues Increase Due Insurance Crisis past few years AMA has always faced crisis situation September came time renew members liability insurance insurance industry doesnt seem understand model aeronautics spite fact insurers have pay out money claims three years have difficult time getting policy renewed September13 two weeks go before AMAs liability insurance cover age due expire no affirma tive response AMAs previous requests renewal bids September 5 fact refusal renew AMAs current policy holder continue though profit themover $300000 AMA Executive Council voted initiate new AMA member liability protection program Remembering previous year AMA went insurance coverage fora day before obtaining new coverage company among 27 willing provide policy restricted coverage Executive Council decided proceed proposal AMAfunded program extension principle behind past few years cov erage based onAMA payingforclaims upto pre-specified level amount 1985 $100000 succeeded next years program AMA covering up first $1 50000 AMA fundingup front reason insurance car riers havent pay money claims last three years though have made hundreds thousands dollars premiums have paid Now last quarter 1986 continuing through 1987 AMA will cover first half-million dollars claims plus up additional million dollars neces sary Thus new coverage total up half million dollars coverage point escalation AMA funding assure accident up million dollars cover age available Does mean AMA now insurance business actually because legal logistical reasons possible Therefore coverage handled insurance people AMA money risk AMA assuming risk order sure AMA mem bers clubs flying site owners meet sponsors protected new plan means will no longer have worry about getting coverage renewed also means will subject re quirements placed us people dont understand what new program assures coverage renewal will nail-biting situation year also enables AMA specify nature technicalities coverage Thus new program restores coverage lost last year AMA accept aviation-only policy Therefore coverage now applies model boat car claims addition model aircraft Another important point about carrying own coverage paying huge sums premiums will never see again money AMA holds reserve pay claims earns interest us So AMA members fly safely AMA benefits some insurance company So far good Whats catch catch program order pro vide reserves necessary such cover age initially expensive means AMA must set aside funds up front ever before Also means fund buildup must continue over period years before reserves sufficient funding increases no longer required present example necessary have AMAs bank guarantee availability approximately half 15 million dollars worth coverage itself costs lot money about $20000 banks money used goal new program build fund does require other companys banks money will take awhile meantime means must look members clubs fund increased costs program Since coverage vital availability flying sites protecting site owners lia bility modeler use property protect members clubs suits may caused activities highest priority item membership order obtain above patch necessary return application available AMA HQ club secre tary together check money order NO CASH payable Academy Model Aeronautics amount $250 after having executed following certifi cation application hereby certifythat duly enrolled AMA member have personally caused model aircraft become effectively air borne upon least occasion during month applicable calendar year further certify am accompanying application check money order amount $250 made payable Academy Model Aeronautics manner procedure has changed require aplying via AMA club rather via district AMA VicePresident case previously Clubs expected receive such applications behalf members submit AMA HQ mem bers chartered club may submit appli cations directly AMA HQ benefits Without clubs would unable get permission use flying sites found place fly theywould have no protection case accident Because AMAs tremendous growth over 118000 1986 per-member share higher cost much less might have few years ago Thus though large dues increase neces sary 1987 beyond cost isfor expensive category member shipless dollar week $40 full service magazine other classes membership less costly though too have increased net result new era AMA model aviation generala liability protection program funded controlled modelers modelers ups downs uncertainties confusions pre vious years Thus AMA has grown up AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager vince Mankowski0 Special Service Director Carl MaroneyO Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 SpecIal Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 112 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents New Procedures All-Weather Fliers Patch AMAs Eseculive Council equivalent Board Directorsi basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represeni official position AMA Executive Council point controlling its own destiny instead being subservient mercy insurance industry As IooktoAMAs second half-century 1987 51st year have graduated dependence upon others protection AMA has providing liability protection mod el activities 45 years since 1942 new program probably significant achievement history alternative go unprotected again mercy industry has proved unstable unsympathetic needs noted elected officers unacceptable therefore unanimously approved historic move Now AMA members must part renewal AMA membership 1987 vital make sure liability protection continues available us indi viduals clubs site owners meet sponsors Frank Tiush together brother Charles produced famous Tiush Super Ace series engines mid iate thirties Frankis shown herewiththedispiay case engines other historical materisis donated tothe AMA Museum first nine Tiush engines dispiayed except number six stolen Franks home Cape Coral FL January 1985 engine part B1 series Anyone having information reiat ing current whereabouts en gine urged contact AMA HQ faclil tate recovery TheTlushdisplayattheAMAMuseum isa spectacuiar showcase engine deveiop mentthe case custom-designed commissioned bulit Frank Tiush specificaiiy AMA exhibition Public Relations Overviewi 986 Geoffrey Styies Public Relations Director Several significant events have taken place 1986 As service members providing brief summary items give some idea budget Public Relations Department spent 1 Federal Aviation Administration called input rewrite FAR-i 01 Federal Air Regulation governs remote piloted ve hicles brief prepared presented person FAA Meetings held FAA personnel responsible re write Due established working rela tionship AMA has FAA recom mendations large part adopted thus radio controlled airborne vehicles covered limitations AMA Safe ty Code exempt federal regulation AMA members build fly aircraft accordance stipulations Safety Code have concern selves possible violations federal rules 2 1986 Annual Hobby industryAssocia tion Show held January Chicago AMA attended exposition meet general public hobby shop owners proprietors manufacturers show successful much AMA material placed willing hands Concurrently AMA Hobby Shop Display membership enrollment program has responsible pulling hundreds members Work ing directly hobby shops has also great assistance working safer use RC channels frequencies educational effort hobby shop owners employees general public relative signed channels aircraft vs surface ve hicles continuing Some progress has made program has ongoing recent application Federal Communications Commission resulted issuance Public Notice No 2407 May 1986 cautioning users about observ ance applicable regulations concerning separation frequencies radiocontrolled model aircraft operations model boats cars AMA continuing address hobby shops long-range effort work safety promotion sport 3 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby & Trade Assocation relatively new trade associ ation formed advance interests manufacturers retailers other people interested radio control equipment business Since early 1986 regular meetings have held co-sponsored Baltek Inc largest importer balsa USA develop ideas promotion sport model aviation products balsa related items meetings have hosted Baltek Inc NewJersey AMA National Aeromodeling Center Top Flite Chicago Goldberg Models Chi cago coordination efforts group dedicated companies national association has resulted several programs commencing nationwide survey randomly-selected modelers should soon see publicity form some excellentarticles about model avia tion being prepared national non-mod eling publications 4 AMA joined ARC American Recreation Coalition 1986 national association comprised national groups rec reational interests ARC actively lobbies state federal levels protect mem ber interests Through ARC able make presentation Presidents Commission American Outdoors state strong case model aviation need flying sites Preser vation use/access public private lands recreational purposes necessary legislation enhance opportunities prime goals ARC 5 American Tort Reform Association ATRA AMA has also joined organiza tion insurance provisions AMA Continued page 118 December1986 113 very special occasion AMA Museum held June 171986 Shown L R Norm Rosenstock John Worth Bill Winter FrankTiush Frank Ehling Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Norm delivered Joe Raspantes original RC model 1939 also John Roths RC Scale Volksplane 2nd-place winner 1974 World Championships Tiush Granieri presented Franks 1936 Texaco Trophy-winning Free Flight model also 1938 Mercury Meteor model Frank Charles Tiush FrankTiush also presented AMAwith special display case shown behind him original Tiush engines parts other memorabilia relating engines 30s 40s Sound Et Model Aeronautics Time Review Over past several months have discussed sound model aeronautics intent has would some trend toward uniform definition terms standards methods measuring sound Ive received letters concerning efforts have made read articles other publica tions listened comments face face Still problem definition persists Ive received reports contain what surely good information fact obtained such variety ways does always correlate try put together Lets try same way least will talking same language very beginning started premise until recently basic standard use checking sound level model aircraft still method written FAI F3A event perfectly satisfactory means performing tests may come time particular site will need much different level F3A requirement expected still method testing remains valid before Rule maximum noise level will 98 dBA measured three meters 9 feet 10 inches center line model model placed ground flying site engine running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path right-hand side downwind model micro phone will placed stand 30 centi meters 118 above ground line engine No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise mea surement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero important facts remember purpose studies distances given holding F3A contest should abide entire rule testing send results will help tremen dously way Local Sound Game Now know standard method used measure sound level ground can review what needs done attempt save flying sites As stated previously will work under assumption local authorities have level need meet case can use figures start control emis sions now Youll prepared future eventualities will help make things quieter fellow modelers Lets assume local regulations say cannot exceed 55 dBA neighbors property line What need to take readings point have aircraft exceeds level make note Using above-described procedures take reading sound level aircraft flying site using same power settings have deter mined anything flies sound level excess yourfield requirements offending flier will have work getting sound level down within compliance range Rules Proposal Among rules changes proposed AMA RC Pattern sub mitted establish maximum sound level writer well intentioned pro posal something can live established level existing F3A quite handily attained makes little sense ask rule establishes dB level 10 points higher cannot live sort level longer either competition local flying fields Asking maximum level 108 dBA regressive point time level established surely should no higher 98 dBA individuals believe possible get sound levels down point no longer problem just true have make changes equipment techniques using fly aircraft Have tried seriously drop own operating sound level Have tried different mufflers pipes propellers Working things can help Work others club develop what needed particular area Understand abso lutely necessary future model aircraft powered internal combustion engines sound levels reduced must also understand other fact community political jurisdiction bans model flying because noise protests other reason usually ban alf model aircraft very important remember field lose because loud engine field lost modelers can no longer afford luxury losing field finding another somewhere else As numbers grow Academys membership now over 118000 have need better facilities contribute shortage flying sitesnow future Data Collections am quite ready submit article based data col lected Lake Charles should ready next issuebut some gen eralities consider Appr6ximately 60 percent Pattern fliers met bettered 98 dBA figure fortheir flights Nationals Some did flight did subsequent flights varied quite exten sivelya sign needle valve tweekers Other fliers varied half decibel indicates knew equipment using knew exactly performed setting generally ones quietest-running equipment does appear Pattern possible get sound levels way down have seem have problem Scale Scale fliers using nothing straight stacks carry off exhaust area rules being enforced Lets take look 1986-1987 Official Model Air craft Regulations Page 79 under RC Sport Scale events 511 512 513 Look Section 3 Model Requirements 3rd para graph engine must equipped muffler silencer limit noise output Ducted fan installations electric motors exempt muffler requirement should note rule alsoapplies Giant Scale event 514 does say can fly competition effective muffler would very much like hear RC Scale community reasonable expect same decrease sound levels expect Pattern An effort must made just fact requirement has generally ignored has nothing situation faces us now RC Scale aircraft have cases larger sound footprint Pattern aircraft especially true right angles flight path Scale flier doing mandatory Figure Eight fliers choose Straight-Flight-Out Procedure-Turn StraightFlight-Back option would like get some input Scale types some solu tions Are effective muffler designs detract aircrafts appearance Tell what have am showing two photographs month providing view hazards doingtestwork Labor Day havingafree day millions more-orless last day summer went out local flying field little stand testingof some equipment As cannot run up engines town because local ordinances Fortunately turned out son went field got break-down stand set up 61 engine mounted 3-meter chain laid out sound meter position Since looking some extreme comparisons started flow-through muffler pro ceeded run top needle walked out take reading As returned towards engine saw throttle barrel rotate about 31/2 4 ft engine slightly rear got slammed head least felt way realized what happened became aware real problem trouble seeing next thing noticed felt slight pain above left eye brow line As shock wore off seconds saw hole prescription safety sun glasses Being careful move eyes walked over car could check things out rearview mirror Two pieces glass sticking inside corner eye worried pulled out eye would no doubt bleed did attribute fact safety glass did splinter Later part eye badly bruised eye did hurt point could see glass took down stand son driving pro ceeded hospital emergency room Examination showed evidently litContinued oaee 118 114 Model Aviation no ianzei orotners vcior ana Josepn originators G line monollne control systems Control Line model products Inducted Model AvIation Hall Paine AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA Aug 1 1g86 AMA President John Grigg presented award plaque Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Insurance Crisis Yes proper word crisis have critical need support membership liability insurance protec tion coverage also lends protection owners manyflyingfields use daily practice sport/hobby date sources have either responded negative have yet responded must find way provide needed protectionAnd tothatend Executive Council meeting special ses sion 13th September study situation decide course action course action may well result special one-time dues increase assess ment enable us institute course action will provide future well next year Since column has submitted later 12 Septem ber will report final course action next months column Keep fingers crossed FAI US have definite problem FAI environment being fly events enough develop skills needed become competitive rest world Yes fly some often others cases leave FAI competition handful modelers What problem As see people consider FAI events too difficult too time-consuming too expensive worth overall effort required So will shy away widely-accepted country AMA events have events similar FAI events control own destiny regards stabilizing changing rules differences between AMA FAI events cases very minor extremely significant Let discuss few areas difference Control Line FAI recognizes four primary eventsSpeed Aerobatics Team Race Combat fly similar events speed engine limited 15 cuin 25 cubic centimeters whereas recognize different size engines 15 fits class event So away out limb thought dont just drop class adopt FAI rules standard No one-line models might better safety standpoint increase minimum line size would better safety standpoint CL Aerobatics wont suffer much change since pattern very similar time limits change No requirements line size long entire control system can withstand up 20-kg line pull test Kfactor scoring used What heck folksthe two events AMA FAI really quite similar change FAI CL aerobatics heresy say Think about other two events Control Line team race combat show like similarities between AMA FAI nake primary AMA event instead ones now have rule book should Simple events being flown often will developing very strong cadre fliers become potential entrants FAI team selection programs Free Flight have less pronounced difference between FAI AMA categories fact fly FAI events quite frequently local level place would like see achange Free Flight drop present class Gas favor FAI event Sure can become technical average flier newcomers Free Flight arena would just assume way meant go ahead build class anyway No big deal really already fly good deal FAI Free Flight around country maybe would flown noAMA class know now Scale scale model scale model scale model ght seem FAI environment differences between ship qualified FAI might seem weight requirement basic difference flying method scoring K factor system being used FAI So dont people enter team selection meets FAK RC modeling press has good bit say over past years about aerobatics turnaround pattern some out right hating others spoke glowingly about same subject considerably different AMA pattern aircraft might somewhat different al though modelers flying theirAMA type ships turnaround patterns use simplified FAI pattern various AMA pattern categories drop AMA rules know now wow heresy discontent being raised guy think earlier part column would raise hackles necks few read Pylon Now area could easily change FAI event After needs screaming ear-deafening sound Formula air craft instead could fly quieter aircraft OK F-i guys put away hatchets think about F-i losing popularity right now possible dropping F-i favor FAI pylon might put shot arm pylon racing possible wonder After aircraft very similar Only fuel engine need real work Hmmmm Helicopter Lots similarities bit difference too empha size FAI pattern Helicopter rather AMA aerobatics could set up lower-rated categories simply diminishing number maneu vers flown does seem like possible alternative what now fly Electrics new competition scene least US know team selection meet lot fewer ten entries fewer six actually possibility showing well world championship event Still motors used team American manufacture Europeans showed considerable amount interest did have 50 entries team selection meet Soaring event should excel international scene Still team se lection meet entries continue dwindle change pattern first world championships soaring won American Skip Miller third won American Dwight Holley What need to raise interest event partial answer presently participating various FAI events finest competitors US work hard event study practice work still generally dont well might expect world cham pionships apologies comment Indoor teams have outstand ing over past two world championship events answer likelythe lack good solid competition country just fly FA events enough develop needed skills competitive world environment can change can provide needed practice local na tional meets simply including FAI events contest schedule some cases may want modify FAI rules suit local conditions As example F3B Soaring might consider flying speed task using dis tance duration tasks same type modifications might made other events get modeling public aware basic events flown FAI time joined world time became aware events fel low modelers flying other parts world time decided great na tion can produce modelers bit good anywhere else world time join world note safety short ago very noted flier Michigan lost home fire suspected cause shorted cell battery pack left overnight charge Now leaving battery packs charge overnight uncommon event hobby should realize battery pack two years old can considered suspect shorted cell old pack charger old has abused loose wire can causes overheating possible fire no sure-cure methods elimi nate possibility fire can certainly take precautions mini mize possibility Have equipment checked regular basis knowledge able service person Dont have receiver transmitter checked out rather have equipment checkedin cluding servos batteries charging system means use charging system designed equip ment December 1986 115 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Read ** Read ** Read months report update Council members views concerned internal managerial mechanics way AMA structured today plan change have concern improvement Academy read carefully stuff like bores go another page dont read might look like politics restructuring executive management political setup want bring attention entitled ex planation proposed changes out front before happen entitled know about major changes matter law fair play reader can get personally volved proposals three ways care 1 can respond to District Vice President views write will personally reprint letter 2 can vote feelings election process going right now 3 underlined AMA laws changes should come vote Leader Members AMA sometime during first six nine months 1987 fore already Leader Member can vote Leader Member would like become AMA Leader Member can act nowask AMA Headquarters ap plication OK heres whats coming down Fifty years ago AMA began spin-off National Aeronautic Association NAA Most members kids few grownups mechanics ganization manner execu tive administrative muckety-mucks ran nonprofit corporation manner responsibilities handed out piecemeal worked OK because organization small assumption good faith prevailed Sud denly almost overnight AMA has mush roomed almost 120000 members makeshift manner sup posed what joint sup posed run delegation authority forth hasnt kept up size now has changed isnt something put off its some thing look now Maybe Leader Members will vote leave things situation needs ad dressed What am crabbing about principle structured AMA President has too much raw powerpower glory never intended fathers created AMA spin-off NAA way things now AMA can giant toy properly-elected president can play grand scale can manipulate juggle reshuffle team members FAI teams trying international competition can go anywhere within United States time AMAs money answering nobody AMA money dues money Until last year Council said No could go anywhere world AMAs money pleasure time Are good guys bad guys soap opera No Emphatica fly no current President very fine person has served two terms dedication maybe or anyone else might react same way given chance nothing personal reflecting anybody simply have bring laws AMA bylaws up date organization organizations profit nonprofit President actually runs operation day-by-day mechanics has power hire fire salaried employees sees work gets done AMA call person Executive Director lot us want restructure constitutional bylaws change wantto eliminate words Executive Director call person President Board Directors called Council now wording good no change suggested rename Council Leaving basic Council alone shifting President away three-year election process hired employee will chair Board Directors/Council meets regularly legislate laws rules will have call chairman bya new name Since Council made up Vice Presidents obvious tag call him Executive Vice President Thus person President will automa tically become Executive Vice Presi dent person Execu tive VP will automatically revert back previous title Secretary Treasurer ST newly-designated Executive VP will chair board meetings Secretary/Treasurer will monitor fiscal affairs Academy elected Speaking personal ly want nothing out myself elected Finance Officer intend stay place So what would have under new structure President now Executive Director would henceforth chosen Council under contract salary run headquarters operation business Two national officers would continue elected members Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasur er EVP would chairthe board meetings ST would monitor financial affairs District VPs forth would stay same Other changes will proposed Leader Members modernize bylaws Currently person President has raw unfettered power play FAI teams AMA fields world com petition would tightened up Hence forth decisions regarding FAI teams selections would made involved persons designated Council various board members committees Executive VP would act member governing team runs AMA business act within scope better-defined parameters see AMA fields FAI teams consistently Hewould act go-between peacemaker forth Hewould have naked powerto change something whether people like would have work closely other people involved same true AMA committees Currently individual holding office President can wave magic wand create out air committee doing can seize greater control over AMA requiring committee answer him un checked power course answer him because has power create first place person holding current office President creates committees touch almost phase AMA business has powerto appoint whomever wants whatever commit tees wants whether current commit tee chairman likes gives such President unfettered unchecked con troltomanipulatetheAMA Italsogiveshim stranglehold power over what pre sented agenda Council meet ings consideration vote Under new plan Leader Members will asked consider new bylaws redefine committee structures function purposeto put chair man board position cooperation overseeing working committees take away nonsense power juggle will Currently Executive Director John Worth candidate President Because feel put John Worth President can immediately go forward above plan least hurtfeelings Hedoesnotintendtoholdthe two offices longer necessary implementation changes will act solely President Council will pick person chair board until next regular national election Executive Vice President will revert back Secretary Treasurer what elected first place ask consider John Worth President current election John President once before long time ago vote him have write name blank space ballot says write-in cleverly-designed scheme part get Worth re-elected President No painless quick way begin bylaws change process like soap operas Heres good have feeling helping control AMAs destiny get involved Write blast away Ill reprint letter space permitting Write above write blank form get yourself changed Leader Member desire vote bylaws changes next year paid dues member its AMA just belong local club get involved dont shy dont anything now dont crab later Victor Hugo said best kids wrote Stronger armies idea time has come time has come update bylaws GET WITH IT 44Do part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member 116 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Earlier Dates 1987 Nats. July 11-19 time Lincoln Ne braska place earlier usual dates will enable people what have wanted yearsattend both Nats EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention fly-in Oshkosh Wisconsin past years events have usually held same time AMAers choose go wont have problem 1987 provided have enough vacation time finances both Cloud Nine Takes Off. AMAs quarterly newsletter featuring re ports letters model aviation personalities has completed its first year publication widespread applause Sub scribers have told pleasure hear ing likes Bill Winter Irwin Ohisson Chet Lanzo Walt Good Hal de Bolt others newsletter has become very personal publication revealing previously private thoughts modelings great famous people nothing like available anywhere else world Museum Patrons get newsletterauto matically $10 annual fee also provides special card pin patch Nows time sign up 1987 send $10 words Musuem Patron AMA Headquarters Special note would also like receive four 1986 issues newsletter send $5 words Cloud Nine-i 986 Oba L St Clair Control Line Pioneer model aviations famous people died August 16 1986 1937 Oba St Clair invented system controlling model airplanes wires helped lead worldwide hobby competitive sport Control Line model aviation life member Eugene Prop Spinners Control Line model aviation club remained active hobby until death often served official annual Northwest Regional Control Line Championships Eugene Wests largest Control Line contest St Clair also invented several other mod el aviation devices including training flight simulator in-flight adjustable con trol handle automatic launcher designer special technical systems airplane Prop Spinners set national endurance record 1957 flight 64 hours Articles about St Clairs model aviation activities have published several national model airplane magazines includ ing two-part tribute Model Builder 1981 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting September 13 1986 following attendance AMA HQ Reston VA President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim Mc Neill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice Pre sident Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Char lottesville VA VP-V Lee Webster Man chester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VPVII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Port land OR Present Academys executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Vince Mankowski Nats General Manager Carl Maroney Special Services Director Bob U nderwood Technical Direc tor Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher Model Aviation Guests included Winton BuckleyAccount Executive Alexander & Alexander Don Weidner memberof insurance industry guest Dave Brown Fred Marks chair man Frequency Committee copy official minutes may obtained request AMA Headquar ters Available approximately 1 November minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next council meeting October 18-19 Special meeting brought order 900 am agenda follows Location October 18-19 Execu tive Council Meeting II4-A Status Tangerine Meet Ill F3D Jury Member IV Insurance V Nats Report VI Frequency Committee Report I October Executive Council location next regular meeting Executive Council decided AMA Headquar ters Reston VA October 18-19 19th open overflow agenda items II 4-A SanctionTangerine Meet peti tion Remote Control Association Central Florida recognize yearly Tangerine RC Championships 4-A sta tus contest approved prevailing opinion since 4A rating would precedent-setting RC event other RC interests should given opportunity express inter est before deciding motion grant 4-A status Tangerine RC Championships 1986 failed 11 against 12346789 1011ED 1 4 1 abstained EVP Ill Replacement F3D FinalsJury MemberA previously-appointed Pylon Finals jury member available noted majority Council mail ballot approved Presidents offer assume task IV Insurance Executive Director ex plained replacement liability insurance program developed Academy Alexander & Alexander result Councils request previous meeting proposal known Fully Fronted Carrier Program Third Party Liability offers insurance company paper provide $1000000 policy limit Academys cost would approximately $100000 claims payment program also requires letter credit loss fund provided AMA plan allows Academy write policy lan guage coverage deemed necessary activities An important addition A&A proposal another half-million fund AMA Money up front total 15 million coverage provided Debate extensive detailed questions asked insurance ex perts present Afterward approved unanimously accept liability insur ance plan presented Executive Director Following debate passage insurance plan Council looked ways bywhich money could raised fund project Some expressed opinion mem bership dues increased means acquiring necessary additional income other needs should simultan eously considered Others op posed stating insurance crisis should mandate dues increase time however needy other causes may agreed publishing Model Aviation membership should made aware membership dues utilized discussing various ways increas ing income previously-revised 1987 membership table May1986 minutes further revised Debate led following actions motion amend previouslyadopted May 1986 figures approved amended 10 12457891011 ED 3 against EVP 36 amendment insert increases toJunior Senior Senior Citizen categories previously ap proved 8 123 579 1011 5 against 468ED EVPThustheduesmembership structure 1987 follows 1987 Membership Table Category Jr no publication Jr magazine Sr no publication Sr magazine Senior citizen Op-2nd family member Op-newsletter regular Op-newsletter early Op-magazine regular Op-magazine early 1987 $ 700 1600 950 1850 2100 2000 3600 3400 4000 3800 reviewing membership structure recalled November 1985 continuous three-year membership ap proved commence 1987 Reconsid eration resulted approval motion rescind 3-year membership plan 11 2 against 211 Discussion followed feasibility changing club charter fees and/or im posing charges related insurance ser vices motion impose $10 charge certificates insurance failed 10 against 3 8EVPED approved Continued page 118 December 1986 117 Cont pg 117 beginning 1987 $10 fee including cost certificate imposed thirdparty insurance applications 8 14578 11EDEVP 5 against 236910 Note intent charge yearly third-party insurance requests made through clubs chapters single several days coverage requested through contest sanctions V Nats Report Vince Mankowski reported upon findings two recent Nats sites visits Indianapolis site highly favorable unavailable 1987 available 1988 2 Lincoln Dates 1119 July 1986 confirmed Control Line Pattern Soaring sites used 1982 still available excel lent condition Helicopter event will flown Skyknights club field good new FF site has found Nats Manager will make FF site visit shortly together FF Category Man ager known FF competitor further evaluate suitability also reported modifications will made advance late entry fee structures encourage ad vance entries also new policy forJunior Senior trophies forthcoming VI Frequency Committee Report Chairman Fred Marks reported committees activities deliberations results theirAugust meeting refuting rumors about major changes previously-ap proved Phase-in Plan noted Council will shortly receive rewrite Phase-in Plan will contain few very minor revisions likewise rewrite Frequency Flag Plan also minor re visions proposed Rule Book informa tion Marks asked Council carefully con sider Committees draft Guidelines Acceptable Introduction Full Set RC Frequencies will brought before Council formal approval October meetIng Meeting adjourned 4 35 pm Sound Cont pg 114 tie bit glass did have sharp edge cut scratch across cornea patch over eye until next day some subsequent treatment eye now OK What happened Photo number shows rotated barrel what next occurred knurled end needle valve entered prop arc photo reproduces well can see imprint about half inches out prop piece broke off rather high velocity thrown out slightly rear engine next step sequence shown photo number two piece evidently struck glasses angle judging spot two chunks glass hit eye As can see impacttookout center glasses Fortunately always wear safety glasses times goggles over Without protection have little doubt damage eye would have severe possibly could have lost eye retrospect am sure barrel rotated mounted engine checked screws tightness balanced prop engine likely some vibration sufficient apply enough pressure throttle linkage cause throttle rotate Whatever cause can assure will very careful things exactly same way next time pleasant way spend Holiday Public Relations t pg 113 membership vitally important member chartered club flying site owners administrators have caught liability crisis along hundreds manufacturers towns cities villages hundreds other associa tions interest seeing issue examined interest supporting national campaign bring some sem blance reason law suit credible settlement-oriented society AMA personnel have attended ATRA meetings injected problems briefs prepared ATRA Cooperating dozens associations through ATRA will help get message before legislators can make changes favorable needs Much hard work ahead us goal have appropriate legislation hands state legislature 1987 business year Meanwhile Academy insurance package vital membership benefit making effort ensure can continue have benefit afford able cost 6 Flying Site SeminarsSanta Ana CA firstAMAflying site seminarwas held May unqualified success attended 86 people 35 different chartered clubsA complete report event can found pages 99 113 September 1986 issue Model Aviation magazine Additional seminars sched uled other AMA Districts later 1986 continuing 1987 7 Field TripsSeveral have made assist clubs facing opposition ac tivities bill introduced Ne braska Legislature would have banned forms model aviation state legislation defeated committee Commonwealth Pennsylvania Buck ingham Township club brought fore Board due complaints area residents club forced close down field Town Depew NY deliberated ordinance ban model flying bill wastabled forfurtherstudy Montgomery County MD long-estab lished flying field under pressure close due noise complaints byavocal minority new residents matter has yet resolved case dozens AMA has involved working clubs assisting needed incidents point out model flying much like having automobile drivers licensea privilege can lose public opposition outcry made local/state administra tions succumb voter pressure need positive public image 50th Anniversary year need remem ber original reasons founding AMA act accordingly consider field neighbors fly quietly safely 8 Trade & Consumer ShowsAMA atten dance shows such Toledo Pasadena CA Puyallup WA White Plains NY Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia im portant year Thousands AMA members visit Academy booth get questions answered renew mem berships just stop say Hi people National Center instances local volunteers help man AMA booth assistance always Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation EC Council Anthony J iano left received oneofthelg86Carland BethGoldbergVital People Awards Nats workers party Lake Charles July31 John Grigg made presentation noted long list achievements byTony Including presidency National Free Flight Society organi zation annual National Indoor Cham pionships other Free-Flight related activities Enrique Arance Upland CA received Vital People Award special ceremony last July arranged club American Model Airport Association Beth Goldberg made presentation conjunction AMA District 10 Vice-President Dave Peltz awards spondored Carl Beth Goldberg recognize unsung heroes work behind scenes promote model aviation Mr Arance devotes hours weekends helping newcomers flight instruction basic model building flying information addition editor club newsletter its princi pal correspondent organizerof events Connecticut 0 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middietown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouih NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators RC Club organized 1980 became char tered AMA club 1981 clubs flying site located West River Road Sydney ME approximately 40 members KVMA As clubs KVMA membership has wide range interests include Electrics Gliders Scale Pat tern Indoor Rubber sport flying KVMA has active flying season two fun-flies Glider contest Pattern contest always new pilots clubs Pilot Training Program two builders help sessions month through out winter final KVMA event December mall show Waterville proceeds donated charitable organiza tion KVMA clubs involved organizing Maine Model Club Asso ciation its Expo held March Augusta club continues active MMCA its activities Club officers President Sam Wade Vice President Keith Seely Treasurer Bruce Olsen Secretary Bruce Fowles Newsletter Editor Cliff Piper attended entire Nationals Lake Charles weather lived up its reputation large thunderstorm Friday afternoon before Nats started after cleared weather mostly clear skies very little wind week tempera ture humidity very high really admire workers put long hours under very uncomfortable conditions As expected very few people attending District I would like mention thank ones did attend names taken entry list miss anyone apologize Gerald Knoblauch Robert Nichols 5 trophies Stanley Lagarski Reginald Strout Raymond Audet Nathaniel Gifford 1st Jr CL Aero batics Dave Cook Bruce Olsen George Higgins Ron Connors Jessica Thurrott 9th Formula Pylon 3rd FAI Best Senior both events lru Thurrott Robert Greer Pike Noyes 4th Intermediate Helicopter Thomas Dalusio Ralph Daluslo Jorge Guz man 2nd Standard Sailplane Mortgage Depletion Program program has underway several months now mortgage Headquarters building could paid off AMA would save about $70000 per year could put better use such public relations letter printed below about Nat Gifford has mentioned column before also successful Lake Charles year believe letter pretty well sums up what hobby can young people havejust returned exhibition young man demonstrated Control Line precision aerobatic flying group elementary students New Bedford public schools request school principal Although young man does attend public schools graciously accepted invitation put very informative display demonstrated flying skills also spent time students answering questions regarding hobby young man son am very proud him Three years ago watched elevenyear-old boy enter first contest after rather dismal showing set upon personal goal become national champion have watched him achieve goal twice past two years now watch him prepar ing defend championship Lake Charles later summer education Nathaniel received model aviation has remarkable has learned patience dedication long hours 20 40 hours per week building finishing practice Now designing own planes learning about aeronautical design moments pect ratios structural design etc time read hear about crime drugs vandalism involving young peo ple become thankful part model aviation people involved have played sons life want personally thank Windy Urtnowski help support have invaluable Nathaniels progress also Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team members have always supportive therefore much pleasure gratitude donate enclosed amount $100 AMA Mortgage Depletion Program names Na thaniel Gifford Windy Urtnowski Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team Very truly yours E Bruce Gifford month column should two pages long have sent material column patient will used am out material clubs have patches no background information would like see club featured write up short description send Remember Flying should fun December 1986 119 3rd-place trophy re ceiveg es otratford CT Since has placed 1st Quonset Pt RI Sei Sportsman class next season Mike Jessica Thurrott South Windsor CT Formula aircraft Jessica placed 9th outof35in Formula land3rdoutofi2inFAl Pylon also best Senior both elaeewm Pike NOye5 Marblehead MA rinished 4th Intermediate Helicopter Nicole Evans Houston Texas Nicole flew Cox PT-i 9 Cox dlsplayat Anni versary Celebration won PT-i 9 raffle Cox provided also helped Helicopter site during Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boa 88i APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts word still fail realize due standard magazine lead time what writing today shall reach dear Reader until considerably later date consequently news items have sent us moment excitement high enthusiasm found have become somewhat stale time appear print Please understand neces sarily journalistic fact life implore thank understanding kind indulgence should such occasion arise case Tis Electricity Air Now AMA has authorized Electric Contest Board August 1 Executive Council meeting attended cast affirmative vote motion have appointed Joe Beshar Oradell NJ serve member thereof representing District 2 Joe no stranger recent developments rapidly-expanding area Electro-Flight already ap pointed him post Team Selection board member representing District 2 connection F3-E World Champion shipsin BelgiumJoewasalsoajurymember US F3-E Team Qualification Finals held earlier Parks College St Louis thanks Joe Harvest Thanks indeed extra proud three New York AMA members really knocked themselves out hospitality department US Scale Team passed through NYC embarka tion portals theirwayto participate World Championships recently Long Island modelers Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti Al La Femina space does permit full description valuable services rendered following quo tations Bob Underwoods thank letters will give idea ourfeelings matter behalf United States Scale Team members thank very much outstanding acts hospitality provided fact family New York help details involved such trip helped ease minds make departure pleasant experience Bob Thank making arrangements Tony Nick Al tremendous help whole operation Thank Bob pleasure Brookhaven Model Aviation Facility happy learn yet another RC flying site has become available Eastern Long Island compliments Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS Presi dent Tony Cruz others contri buted time abilities toward commendable result Ourthanks too Brookhaven Town Supervisor Henrietta Acampora efforts connection must Brookhaven town residentto fly site interested contact Brook haven Model Aviation Facility Long Island Aero Radio Society PO Box 54 Holbrook NY 11741 Curtiss A-i Triad Hydroplane con cludes story regarding above ended closing topic October issue entitled Under Wire shot Bob Dunn creation plusnewspapercredits express ly Childrens Worlds Fair have just learned foregoing spectacle will held Flushing Meadows site previous Worlds Fair Queens County NY September 25-28 might have opportunity participate somehow other model aircraft sense familiar location frequent reader column will perfectly clear performance-wise kind flight possible Flushing Meadow area has end some pretty strong lines local Control-Line expert Doug Figgs regular flier site working enthusiastically project thank him help Hackensack Valley Flyers club located Moonachie NJ sent us several interest ing snapshots some time ago change solely model airplanes rather happy children enjoying what probably very first encounter form model aircraft also thus shown example clubs interest general affairs community some scenes furnished us valued friend Gordon Hart club IMAA Life Member LM 5 occasion 75th Anniversary Moonachie NJ during celebration club distri buted Delta Darts Shown happy recipients potentially least future AMA members Auburn Finger Lakes Radio Control Club According correspondence have received Mr Joe Dello Stritto Presi dent District 2 club may take justified pride its existence Tis true Above group guided two very important principles 1 Combine compete neighboring clubs 2 actively join such clubs local and/or regional effort obtain maximum PR earlier correspondence Mr Dello Stritto described glowing terms highlysuccessful extremely well-attended Mall Show club held earlier year Finger Lakes Mall Auburn NY conjunction neighboring organiza tion Flying Eagles RC Club Elbridge NY As put What resulted largest best display RC models area has ever seen real booster better model aircraft PR Mr Dello Stritto continues cannot begin tell what success show response public well interest new members incredible both clubs picked up new members well best regards Joe clijh nd its neigh welcome Next time go show sure stop greet AMA folks hand job help get association 9 National Geographic SocietyThe NGS covered 1985 Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts story eight pages color text appears July 1986 issue National Geographic magazine addition May 1986 issue NGSs World magazine contains story about large contest France AMA worked closely NGS staffers consulting capacity design maze edit text identify various aircraft photographs used ensure accuracy story NGS inserted AMAs name address story readers wanted further information about model aviation received 800 direct inquiries based exposure World childrens magazine published monthly NGS 1986 Nats also covered NGS year TV team Thousands feet videotape ex posed expected nationallyContinued page 121 120 Model Aviation Olean Resident builds Navy model airplane Photo Olean Times Herald Uear up Locked Public RelationsCont pg 118 Ohio sylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mum Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 time read will self insured liability coverage careful major step forAMA particu larly financial sense hopefully will end up providing us stability liability insurance program have long needed stability its costs Basically need about $800000 cash start out plus $800000 letterof creditfrom bank $800000 cash provides $1 00000 administra tion fee provides first $700000 claims reserve letter credit pledges another $800000 total loss fund $1500000 becomes necessary Please understand letter credit really just guarantee loan would granted need would have paid back used outline very simplified version very complex group documents agreements should serve help understand needed increase dues compared 1986 dues can figure $1000 increase open members $200 increase Jr Sr members $300 increase Sr citi zens second family members per sonally feel fair equitable Although would have preferred $800 increase open members rapid reduction $800000 line credit backing cash ratherthan credit will provide us stable situation Simply accomplishing will result swing $80000 income/expense statement year $16000 reduction interest expense $64000 increase interest income insurance market becomes softer future pre dict always have option take out regular insurance cheaper continue program liability insurance crisis something have read about first direct encounter have reading horror stories cancelled parades festivals sporting events along threat forced closing police departments fire departments other municipal services due prob lem think will agree thatAMA has done good job instance havent seen anything yet department Ill have say Shuttle launch GCRCC flying circus really something else Carried aloft piggybackon large RC model about 300 ft shuttle model released allowed drop glide about 100 ft before large NA R rocket motor fired its tail shooting vertically 500 ft spectacular fashion flights two cul minated very steep glide just like real perfect nose-high landing runway right front crowd Believe moment silence memory Challenger astronauts anticipation airplane climbed slowly altitude shear excitement rocket fired cheers crowd landed didnt bring lump throat must have spectacular things Ive seen aeromodeling Congrats Barry Henry Next year talking about VTO under rocket power impressive part about show other Shuttle crowd extent safety stressed Hay bales along runway protected pilots veer ing airplanes regular cyclone fence protected pit area non-flying pilots snow fence behind pro tected spectators Add required preflight inspection airplanes man datory qualifying flight airplane before show within week requirement airplanes flown multi-plane events must flown together before show added up ensure no problems Good job well run safety firstmy kind show also got chance month visit Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton couple days great see some old friends flying event still dear heart Its amazing see fast some classes have gotten since flew Speed early 60s Y2A speed 130s unbelievable hear Carl Dodges FAI model something else Most us used hearing FAI speed model jump up octave comes onto pipe Carls has octave yet go other thing can think similar sound very high-speed dentists drill Salt Fork 87 approaching fast dates years District Ill meeting january 17 18 Salt Fork State Park lodge southeastern Ohio near Ohio W Virginia Pennsylvania intersect starting promote meeting/sym posium early year try increase participation Id like see club district take subject present sym posium gathering Examples possible subjects might create improve club newsletter start club training program build run way install RC equipment trim FF model organize contest etc can see presentation grow good grass including type selection use fertilizer Almost anything might interest other modelers would work Im sure club could contribute some way Call Bob Button 216-343-7906 AMA elections year bit muddied District Ill members quite number people running president nominating committee put 3 candidates ballot hear campaign being mounted Execu tive Director john Worth should get elected its going interesting see what happens Executive Council would hold two positions Council simultaneously has already stated wouldnt resign retire Executive Director elected Presi dent Oh well neversaid lifeasanAMA VP would boring Regardless support election please take time vote Saying month Any Organization made up parts its important yours Public Relations Cont pg 120 televised short story about 15 minutes long will seen january 1987 PBS network Watch local listings proper time because film may used filler could shown once varying times depending location 10 1986 NatsExcellent media coverage given Nats Lake Charles Daily newspaper television reports made sure story told locally very interesting part coverage tele phone interview NBC Radio New york Geoff Styles gave information commentary Bob Underwood ran model engine background provide some Nats-type sound effects regular AMA press release program followed Nats major events regional TV stations radio stations newspapers plus TV networks major national newspapers received dozen releases prior Nats start As true publicity get coverage dependingon what else happened district world given day things have plug away time 11 Dick Scobee Memorial Field August 16 1986 model airport opened Houston TX finest fields world Named honor Dick Scobee Commander ill-fated Challenger shuttle flight will become Mecca aeromodelers four Control Line cir cles two paved magnificent runway Radio Controlled aircraft use shelters paved parking electricity running water great tribute memory brave American Hundreds hours hard work planning dedication en thusiasm have poured project twenty years grand opening dedication Alan Bean moon-walking astronaut dream come true people conceived project worked see become reality detailed storywill appear Model Aviaf ion magazine along photos can see what great site Future Nats site Future World Championships site knows potential Houston would great place either event 12 Air Show Team Program Twenty nine teams have performed hundreds shows front audiences totaling two million people past year great public relations educational effort re sulting new members better understanding sport thousands upon thousands others much sacrifice hard work giving up familytime out-of-pocket expense dedicated men women long-suffering group individuals ever get chance see AST performance goand sayHi fliers supporting members have done sport deserve big pat back AST program best PR efforts Team members volunteers Continued page 122 December 1986 121 Delaware rci Columbia land North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispiai District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aneociate Vice Prenidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwaod Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lelrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatiansburg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Vtrlmington DC 19609 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27026 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Further Nats item As said last month would surely miss someone did James Welch Portsmouth VA competed Con trol Line 9th place Open D Speed Sorry missed last month District travelsOn 1 7th August stopped Raleigh Aeromasters field thefirst trip sitehopingto see some flying second day 4th Annual Pattern Meet No such luck could permit myself halfadaythere surprise waiting start flying Sunday until noon time weather becoming somewhat chancyhurricane Charlie just off shore did get talk few early birds before left Better luck next time gang following weekend up toward other end District Crownsville MD home Chesapeake Bay RC Club have active number endeavors past years area annual Radio Control Scale contest turnout quite modest year Scale event should grow site very good grass people work hard put good meet year Up until now has oneday event distinct possi bility might go two next time around Probably finest Pattern site District IV Fentress Naval Air Landing Field Chesapeake VA Tidewater Radio Control Club holds its nual Pattern Meet Labor Day week end year dates happened last two days August site has long wide taxiway used flying runs parallel runway entire length tree line front far away get over entirely too far away judged mention because very good chance Tidewater will submitting bid hold F3A Team Selection Meet Masters Mike Ingalls Club President looking possibility best knowledge Masters has never held East closest has Ohio Kentucky Ala bama Good Luck attempt Being resort areaVirginia Beach Norfolk Carolina beaches fairly close makes ideal place bring family give fine vacation have fun flying F3A National Geographic Society long intended get up CASA meet National Geographic site heard about what great soaring site turnout events held field past weekend Saturday finally able get up field What told does justice site National Geographic site has beautiful sites could ask field itself very big fine landscaping around set against Geographic headquarters building No wonder CASA soaring enthusiasts like place flying Saturday outstanding daynot necessarily ut far thermals go flying highly competitive days work what got live East want enjoy soaring best Electric flight first time rule making process going concerted effort develop set rules Electric flight will add-ons existing rules set tailored strictly Electrics aspect sport need keep very close watch pages proposed rules response time short need let District Electric Contest Board mem ber know stand subject District IV write Woody Blan chard 1733 Beach Road Hampton VA 23664 Woody District IV Con test Board member also chairman Electric Contest Board yourself Woody favor Comment rules its card says agree Woody District members other Contest Boards need know interested work doing Seen Fiftieth Anniversary celebration couple photos taken celebration held Lake Charles cele brate fiftieth year national aero modeling organization United States appropriate having part celebration Photo number shows Maynard Hill giant whatizit somewhat like great big Senior Falcon Anyway May nard movie business Mounted above wing 16MM movie camera Maynard lofted flew around site celebration day effort assist crew Na tional Geographic Society NGS crew down Nationals doing film aeromodeling will shown na tional television later next year What appropriate individual help effort former AMA President holds has held international aero modeling records anyone else Good show Maynard am sure wonder whe therthe personnel whoworkforyou atAMA Headquarters active fliers have seen Bob Underwoods name mentioned know very active flier especially Radio Control Scale others can catch one spare moments will pass shot time second photo shows Doug Pratt Goldberg J-3 Cub powered Saito Twin Doug made flights Lake Charles during celebra tion take part ModelNet familiar Doug SysOp Headquarters Doug Mister Special Projects Department works special events trade shows promotion materials industry liaison enough keep him jumping Watch others future Mortgage Depletion Program have re ceived notice Joe Beshar par ticipation some members have made contributions Mortgage Deple tion Fund effort pay off mortgage Academys Headquarters/ Museum Building rapidly possible Doing will free up funds other needed projects such ongoing insur ance problem Consider talking up club meetings encourage participa tion members organized group please think welcome amount can contribute will certainly appre ciated will try acknowledge contributions District time around three groups mention first contribution Charlie Rec tor Jerry Johnson Aero-Masters Model Airplane Club Fredericksburg VA donation $9000 Howard County Radio Control Club Co lumbia MD third acheckfor $1 5000 District Columbia Radio Control Clubthese members broad area fly Rockville MD about club joining Public Relations t pg 121 what makes effort amazing 13 Two other national programs have done well could stand participation additional clubs Adopt-A-School Program National Mall Show Program involved either should Several clubs now working adopted schools report enhanced posi tive public images better understanding communities whole lot fun taking kids through steps turn model aviators missing missing great opportunity con tribute Put something back Get involved Mall Show Program another way can improve club image get message out neighbors others community chance Continued page 126 122 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 5 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Leo Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr H Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 1532 Falordo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Eirminghom AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd. *3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fielda P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904684-2517 Model Airplanes fun wouldnt have 118000 AMA mem bers AMA loses sight fact begin have problems Too much concern National problems can make us short sighted think AMA terms competition flying problems arising competition serving majority modelers represent turn such thinking will limit growth organization type quality services provide Reading District 5 newsletters makes very obvious fun name game AMA-chartered clubs wealth talent clubs writing newsletters running club affairs having fun Lets run through few quotes some selected mid-summer letters Eglin Aero Modelers Beam Editor Bob Hanson Hi troops Another great month flying action store Besides usual Soaring Quickie 500 contests month will Night Glider contest 23 August 800 pm big news Annual Fall Picnic/Fun Fly scheduled afternoon 14 September year will also Delta Dart contest conjunction Fun Fly bring whole family participate few Delta Darts still avail able Ron Van Putte havent bought yours already Nominations thejuly SAD Society Aircraft Demolishers patch Rick Fleming Jim Rozzelle Chad Stewart Rick Fleming won next club fun fly will held 14 September 1966 starting 300 pm will picnic well free burgers beverages club members families As added event will Delta Dart contest modelers ages club sold dozens fun little planes over last several months hopefully event will well-attended kind Flying imaginable look emphasis fun Look novel ideas expressed successful club knows have fun now Fountain City Flyers News letter presents some ideas picnic include family members Ronnie Wilson chair entertainment has come up another feasible scheme include wives families some field activities will fun would Halloween whatever Fly & Cook-in chosen Friday evening start about 500 pm Food served lateras desired Grills can set up Pavilion tents before Tents would left up till Saturday noon Old-Timers would flying morning usual Ronnie NB others dig camping would spend evening field might fly flash lights Butterflies will discussed depth September meeting show up own ideas have long needed gettogether event some members have never laid eyes other Social events include ladies kids great way expand fun get know other fully Another way club fun fly mean fun fly warmed-over contest events anyone can fly about Osceola Black Sheep RC Clubs approach presented news letter Rams Tale clubs first fun-fly proved fair fliers load fun Wayne Northcutt did outstanding job CD planning four events gave member equal chance come home Gold first event taxiing around total six pylons followed bomb-drop event end event six members within two points first place last event scored two separate events first score flight closest two minutes dead-stick landing second score plane stopped closest mark center run way could compete Shows important thing find formula will include everyone Another fine idea members family dinner meeting Sometimes formal speakers stuff sometimes just social get-together Heres Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadrons news letter Fly Paper Dick McLean editorThis year have decided have dinner similar annual banquet dinner will have banquet room Squires Res taurant have used banquets will assure us privacy socialize wish dinner will replace regular meeting August 28th dinner will strictly social affair Air Foilers own club also have big Dinner Bash once year purpose reviewing accomplishments fail ures year introducing new offi cers discussing next years dreams lot tomfoolery fun things everyone except perhaps winner presenting Dork trophy year prestigious award goes individual has committed dumbest error year accomplished review such happenings club can remember trophy tail sec tion plane planted base green carpet fact remains original winners aircraft after error Im sure trophy displayed yearly winner Haw Haw good company since club members have owned year time another Another scheme works advantage conduct raffle fine way raise money getting know other also generates support club activity Indian River Kontrol Societys news letter Air Scoop has article Dont forget club will holding raffle during contest nifty OS Max 60 engine gear reduction still work ing getting other prizes premiums give away well probably have raffle off time contest Tickets wont go sale until start contest give us members too big head start will have present sign up win Hopefully youll hang around contest because know could sure use help proceeds year will go directly mower fund youve waiting donate some money very worthy cause should good reason buy lots tickets Having set up participated Air Foilers first air show year can recom mend highly fun activity others agree evident following quote Chattanooga RC clubs Prop Wash newsletter Please keep mind will have annual air show Sunday September 28th organizing event now would appreciate help comment could give might enable us have best airshow ever have always given good show getting harder harder top last show biggest event year expect have well over two thou sand spectators again year Clyde Ship ley airshow committee chairman will appreciate help can give would like have some different things year put thinking caps let us hear have several new members year hope will provide some fresh ideas us Most mechanics have place still need lots ideas routines Finally planning execution trade show large undertaking worth RC World Flyers RC World Tower newsletter note planning Third Annual Festival Planning assigning job responsibili ties Third Annual Festival has completed Flyers have mailed District V clubs previous participants well wide distribution 1986 Nats Don Lowe handling very difficult task getting manufacturers exhibit products has received five 5 tentative commitments far RC World Flyers Inc well its way making 1986 Fall Festival biggest best ever subject Id like take opportunity plug annual Mid South Radio Control Association Trade Show Flea Market Banquet held November 15 16 Memphis Cook Convention Center youre part country stop show attend banquet Now close column would like use words Memphis Prop Busters Newsletter Bullsheet present thanks fine editors District 5 Thank yu much riteing us such fine newsletter reel good funnytu fac reminded newsletters yore brother ole whats name used rite Sumbuddy said mus sumthin yawls jeans dont seem lak should helpvery much yawl both shure rite good funny tu Anyway thank yu agin fore such fine news letter hope rite another reel soon Remember funs Name Game December 1986 123 Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Cal EtIel *3 Castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46708 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcreat Rantoul IL 61 B66 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 warm flying days will ending soon us District 6 course will put away models another winter start new projects next year Around fly year round too suggest check out models sure theyll able handle year-round flying safely takes just few minutes check out before go fly cycle packs sure have juice can get out cold days Im subject safety lets talk about models vs full-scale operations local airport clubs can hold contests local airports good since gives us chance mix full-scale friends chance visit month find airport closed arrived Knowing closed arrived early thought Apparently changed starting time announced flyer sent tried contact ground communications several times no radio communications set up either going use airport have ground air communica tions owe full-size counter parts Itll help make things bit safer Father FAA would love Heres another deals airshow demonstrations models offer de grees action knowthefull-size guys cant handle Lets forget safety Over runway place fly received call AVPs complaining demo given modeler flew model over crowd airplanes dont need chance go Lake Charles Nats month sure hot Wouldnt nice have Nats near District 6 believe temps would have better area Well lookingata Nats District 6 does Indianapolis grab Keep tuned may happen ground work process have personally visited Indy think could easily have Well know soon know Indian apolis wants us took trip Indianapolis visit Indy Sportliners guys really put good CL contest saw CL models types flying throughout day group three circles planes going once really enjoy combat part said CL dying saw some top names CL son loved As matter fact did Id like take some time thank Jack Sheeks Clancy Arnold rest Sportliners making weekend Indy very enjoyable especially want thank Clancys wife Pat putting up son Mark weekend Clancy good enough show Bill Zimmer around Indy check out possible Nats sites day before CL contest After dinner meeting discuss mostly Nats well seeing slide show supplied Clancy After went jack Sheeks birthday party celebrated thirty-ninth times does make Jack Morehead KY fun fly month ball volunteered some judging Im glad left model plane fun having stress competition good time weather did us right Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead also full-size modelers have some homebuilts field two process being built see lot fly full scale too field local airport can close both interests Now thats life problem tend hold up score cards full-size landings makes tough its first time got letter Fred South president Morrison Model Aircraft Fliers tell club concerned about current insurance problems club de cided something about make flying safer field posted AMA safety rules posted club rules installed frequency board im pound area installed two hundred thir ty feet separation fence bout Maybe should take note guys have congrats next two pics show field Bill Johnson Central Indiana Chapter 48 IMAA sent letter about fly-in Converse have heard itsagreateventand apparently others also think past two years have averaged about eighty contestants half planes guys already getting ready next year suggest look dates appear contest list next year two pictures sent Love Eagles second picture Gary Bussell Cap 20L Gary CD years event Now Id like take some space list names people District 6 brought home trophies Nats Tony Hutchins C Schuchmann Guenther No wak Charles Markos Charlie Sotich Robert Klipp Aaron Markos William H utchins won FF events Charles Markos Aaron Markos Tony Hutchins Mark Whittemore won Indoor William Hughes Jane John son Glen Lee Todd Ballard Jerry Meyer Peter Mazur William Calkins Bill Lester won CL David Snow Pattern Gregory Sawyer Helicopter Soaring Paul Carlson Scott Christensen Tom Kallevang Scale Julie Abel Charles Bauer Stephen Ashby Clancy Arnold Dennis Crooks Harold Parenti think thats hope didnt miss way District 6 got very close trophy new trophy rules kept out winning Lets congratulate did us proud Joe Beshar asked let latest contributors mortgage fund Champaign County Radio Control Club Champaign IL sent $500 Aero Sport RC Club Northfield IL sent $1 20 also received $115 Johnson County RC Flyers Franklin IN special thanks Alex Zobkiw $20 nostalgic reminiscence AMA 1940s prompted donation month real mix Keep cards letters coming Enough now.. 124 Model Aviation Iowa igan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville PAl 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Bled Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack Finn 365 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Rsssell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaskee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Dulsth MN 55504 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494TanglewoOd Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 givingtime year upon us time hope receive some thing useful times asked what Santa brought reply pro duces puzzled expressions Heck everyone knows what ABC 60 rear exhauster Confidentially wife collaborate buy ones own choice Anyhoot hope have merry seasonal time include resolutions bene fit pastime AMA Visited Minneapolis F3B Team Selection Trials very com petently run Bob Sealyand Crew very firm decisions con sidered advice competitors necessary impressions two days event requiring does lots technical acumen obtain results needs modifying make less helper dependant large number workers necessary run crazy Boyd Bowdish managed get sunburned faces side-tripped local flying fields meet other Seveners large Attaboy helpers notice newsletters club hats available am always looking some thing different collect display would appreciate sending will pay would look great display board local mall show showerings data analysis another column have approached compete arguments presented ie have members etc well midwest have shorter flying season cant have reduced membership fee compensate After dont fly several months consequently need no insurance So tongue cheek what think Once again aremindertobooktheTable Top Displays early enough ensure get two district standard pack useful literature avail able no charge pay ship display back to next user also have tapes can obtain copies sending blank AMA HQ care Doug Pratt gives club its own tape MARKS Sailplane Symposium November shall Look out bring suggestions ques tions program chock block lot modeling greats name him will event extremely educational Glider pilot also produce report event can obtained Carl Mohs ideal reference bookshelf have vacancy AVP group Bill Rohring transferring Florida wish him good health lots flying has stalwart western part Michigan thank him service am now announcing replacement Jean Lasik Jean Muskegon well known editor Showgram Showteam newsletter her husband being involved contact large sampling district being nearlyUp North am confident will perform necessary duties extremely well Welcome aboard Jean Dual Seminars filling up few weeks interest seems Contest Director far maybe needing help direction realized confusing situation insurance problems com pleting necessary forms correctly need help As can see try keep column people places need some help supplying suitable photos can format editor crops suitable proportion columns can return after use need Try get good contrast reproduces better also gets name print Sorry dues increase Believe meeting everyone pointed same direction looking stable way provide insurance new will cover much past yearcars boats now included severe problems country having subject now going own thing have control Realize 80 cents week AVP Jack Finn IA Pete asked write few words column started building models grade school flew first gas-powered Free Flight Comet Clipper Baby Cyclone engine ten have flown free flight CL Speed Stunt RC Pattern Sport Scale Glider last couple winters have flown some Indoormostly Peanut Scale last few years have concentrated RC Glider competition some degree success past summer have heard same kinds comments fliers Iowa main seems concern District 10 VP other AMA officers using Model Aviation means attacking other general feeling get improv ing AMA get out Enough said Another comment frequently hear contestants approve CDs flying own contests dont know requires some kind rule change Council can pass rule prohibit CDs flying contests Noise isnt way lose flying field Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have using city school field sailplanes overthe lastseventoeightyears Lastwinter school system sold field City Parks Department field has houses three sides corn field other Parks Department held hearings future use neighbors wanted family-type facilities picnics etc mentioned Glider fliers welcome did generate noise have large crowds well-behaved also said enjoyed watching models fly Parks Department decided need ed baseball diamonds will four parking lots concession stand fortunate city land near golf course about mile outside town said could use recent RC glider fun fly fliers great idea Since clubs seem run fun flies both Powerand Glider must plenty different events question Could AMA compile list events scoring methods clubs send ideas headquarters Duplications etc would have weeded out ideas could copied sent club interested Let yourVPs AVPs know think idea has merit Iowas AMA members have specific ideas subject concerning AMA please let know can get action Bob Taylor Park Rapids copy magazine bore picture Feb ruary 1967 magazine Flying Models shows Taylor national tournament Control-Line planes Taylorfinished sixth competition District Roundup WMRAFs Radio Flyerhas new editor Melanie Smith Ladybird job River City usesa local bulletin board advertise local con tests also warns about having correct iden tification models S Thought month Aerobatic Aces Knowledge comes reading instructions Exper ience comes reading S Dave Pinegar selling Crash crying towels shirts Bob Hisey still has selection too S need PR being tackled Stillwater Flyerstheyre talking schools scouts senior citizens etc have addition AMA PR Department now Welcome Troy 0 Elm Creek Flyers setting up phone tree get news out fast use locally school teachers 0 Rick Alter Byron Pilot says look out next year B-29 flew OK Safe flying practices insurance December 1986 125 Arkansas siasa 0 New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S 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 Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Im leading off little personal story has bit advice am typing Column broken right thumb cast broke fall down back steps tripped threshold top four concrete steps training gotten days long past gymnast threw body out beyond Concrete steps turned midair land shoulders However clever reflex movements foiled caught stupid thumb pants pocket way down bent completely backwards broke tell you Can remember feel falling like quickly take pants off Next insurance guess talked about problem AMAs world right now RC frequency problems As first paragraph Ill bless some advice again Fred Marks very dedi cated chairman AMA Frequency Committee Twice lately have heard him voice opinion very important committee heartily agree advice Use maintain RC equipment exactly per guidelines provided along some common sense Most so-called frequency problems disappear Try Preach Good News AMAers just returned intense Executive Council meetingin quiteafewyears Itwastosetup practical three-year plan workable high-tab liability insurance has al become impossible organizations like doctors Boy Girl Scouts buy price Thanks lots careful study part Headquar ters Staff firm have dealing Alexander Alexander have come up plan largely self insured safely least next three years Granted will cost money means boost dues will still heck bargain todays cock-eyed world mentioning Council Meeting am proud report although unpleasant subject pleasant Council Meeting have attended long time reason say meeting dead-serious subject heavy political overtones have plagued Council long miss ing pray can find way elimi nate politics AMA Perhaps upcoming election will Consider Advancingtheartofaeromodeling must salute Model Airplane News magazine its editor Dan Santich current issue fine old magazine features Electric Flight Please know electric power next big step improving total picture modeling pleasures say because quietness electric power will keep us being noisenuisance real pain-in-the-neck rest community Check electric power hobby shop doesnt have find hobby shop does least partly responsibility protect right fly offering acceptable flying devices information use salute Dan Santich Model Airplane News hope other magazines hobby dealer will encourage Elec tric Flight have little story amusing will illustrate importance preceding paragraph quiet Electric operation Dallas RC Club bang-up Pylon Race part Southwest championships over Labor Day weekend Flying start 9 am hour previous start flying clubs leader-types Val Marchesoni went around getting up pool dollar-a-chance long after flying started would take Dallas Park Police show up complaint Because some constantly-complaining nearby residents model airport long before everyone wanted pool ticket time within firstten fifteen minutes rather tonished cops didnt show until 954 am Mind city-approved contract races fearlessly asked said cops what took long answer simply stop breakfast way have hugged news letter editor lately person about important person club matter AMA Without fine folks activities would just about dead water youd better remember thank time time because mostly taken granted just aint fair Same goes columns Vice Presidents write dang God bless newsletter editors selfish feeling finest newsletter editors AMA right District 8 Id love praise individually space wont allqw can quote remind club Johnny Clemens sez deserve raise least praise thanks will single out long-sufferingfellowas being among really champion newsletter edi tors AMA world Itis Dan Rauwhohas just retired service North Dallas RC Club years paper has always informa tive has pleasure receive am sure everyone has enjoyed efforts will join Well Done Dan salute same subject just received very best newsletters ever Southwestern New Mexico RC Modelers Carlsbad edited Frank E Burchardt paper Tail Winds has has news art humor neatness readability excel lent contest notice map fact contest site map super strongly suggest send Frank self-addressedstamped envelope copy map perhaps whole Tail Winds paper Address Frank Burchardt 318 E Orchard Ln No 16 Carlsbad NM 88220 Im really cranked-up newsletters month oldest finest national newsletters Digest National Free Flight Society might mumble Free Flight aint yer thing aerodynamics clever construction ideas universal phases model flying NFFS Digest almost entirely technical has put together long time old admired friend Bob Meuser Believe Bobs leadership editing expertise Free Flight would great ly diminished interested can contact Bob Meuserat4200 GregoryStreet Oakland CA 94619 Incidentally Na tional Free Flight Society AMAs oldest Special Interest Group its devoted President Tony Italiano its Executive Director Hardy Brodersen Bravo NFFS wonder am pumping-up Free Flight Districit B column Simply cause heck lot Free Flight activity District 8 whole bunch new interest Free Flight especially rubberband-powered beginner level dealer doesnt have kits supplies find does Plenty available interested As further endorsement rubberband powered models what beautiful thing see father 8 10 12-year-old son building flying models son s level dont cost arm leg Oh kid again important election year AMA Having served Executive Council 21 years AMA President B years feel am entitled opinion serious need change direction leadership AMA avoid having become political selfserving diminish its intended value individual member now involved handling some $4 million funds decisions should re turned multi-member council available whims single per son will require two things will require change bylaws change elected leadership Adademy Model Aeronautics organization certainly deserves thoughtful consideration sincerely hope will help steer AMA new better direction vote Thanks listening old dedicated lover what AMA supposed ***Gear down Its time Iand*** Public Relations tfrom pg122 promote club possible need fora flying field make friends create better understanding short laythe groundwork people press TV radio time may come need friend Contact National Center supplies recommendation read Model Aviation what other clubs have done go thou likewise NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 126 Model Aviation elers have made significant contribu tions modeling District IX have featured two ladies both Colorado know must lots out District about sending picture background information AMA lady member making signifi cant contribution modeling Asso ciate Vice President can recog nize outstanding members Art May Bismark ND sends report international contest remember proximity Canadian neighbors held past summer along some super pictures Art photographer par excellence Art indicates two days top-notch flying no problems tells us thattheir club 540 years old year Way go Enjoy pics Colorado e Kansas C Nrbraska e North Dakota S Sooth Dakota ixWyomiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1S07 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Boo 2832 Cooper hW 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloudaa Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Stave Mangles Radio Servica Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Some good news around Dis trict Congratulations Bill Giesking Denver COon having design folder FAI Power selected top ten model designs entered 1986 Nats Watch other acknowledgement Bills achieve ment later issue Model Aviation magazine good News. Award Excellence Club Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada CC has responded request help deplete AMA building mortgage $100 donation Way go AAM setting fine example AMA spirit other clubs individuals would respond likewise mortgage would get paid off time save AMA whale lot interest moneymoney could used other worthwhile services AMA mem bers clubs Im proud point club hometown club Speaking Award Excellence Clubs Lincoln Sky Knights Club Lincoln NE will bethemainhostclubforthel987 Nats writing Vince Mankowski way Lincoln make arrangements check Out sites Honest Sandy Frank hes checkin out Free Flight sites first other preliminary work necessary suc cessful Nats Sky Knights have under taken task several times before know ropes have no doubt will again great style Congratulations thanks Byron Blakeslee Sedalia CC accepting appointment District IX member newly-formed Electric Contest Board Elec tric flight fast gaining acceptance becoming popular segment mod eling activities over country As side foregoing paragraph heard recent information FAI RC Electric team placed fourth First World Championships Belgium Look information reporting event elsewhere subsequent issues MA new procedure receiving AllSeason Patches fliers working have club officer send verification monthly flying activity twelve months along $250 member qualify ing AMA H eadquarters will turn send patches distribution qualify ing fliers program got its start District IX Vince Mankowski Vice-President seven years ago Itwould interesting know members have qualified patch what program has done motivate flying activity past year started recognition program appreciation women modDecember 1986 127 STOP LOOK about AMA building mortgagedepletion program Joe Beshar Director program suggests 1 Make one-time $5 voluntary contribution along dues next year 2 AMA clubs members solicit $5 contribution non-AMA member Id like suggest contributions source would welcomed will certainly free AMA large amounts interest yet paid mortgage Everyone share Keep landings soft intentional LISTEN Ted Stockert Bismarck ND readies new D H Chipmunk forthe testflight Itfiew fantastic 4 1 20B 4-cycle Enya-powered Cap 2J Dan Steffes Bismarck ND signs carried /4-scale Robin have International 40 years 40-and 50-year signs brought lot questions spectators Mary Mull handled impound duty fortwo days did excellent job 4-cycle Stearman Ed Derkach Winni peg made flights THE 1986 NATS ON TELEVISION NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL JANUARY 18 1987SCHEDULED BROADCAST 800 PM ON YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC TV CHANNEL CHECK YOUR TV LISTINGS FOR EXACT DETAILS Actualschedule subject change Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Gleno Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Aveorangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reyvolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Flancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Loog Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency coordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 AMA Election now youve re ceived AMA ballots Too few about 20% take time cast votes Thats very unfortunate should cast vote years election very important us because will determine next AMA President Please vote before read following very carefully make sure other AMA members know read too following exact text letter sent out short time ago some very wellknown people within AMA really care about AMAs future letter Walt Good AMA President No 11 Maynard Hill AMA President No 14 Claude McCullough AMA President No 10 John Patton AMA President No 17 Cliff Weirick AMA President No 16 Johnny Clemens AMA President No 18 AMA Members From the Council Past Presidents Subject Upcoming Presidential Election Very soon will receiving bal lots AMA headquarters ballot will space write-in candidates choice Council Past Presidents strong ly recommend write name John Worth ask John Worth Simply cause qualified see attached statement peopie names listed ballot After has already President has filled office AMA Executive Director years attached statement lists reasons combining offices Presi dent Executive Director Also listed reasons John Worth should elected Please read statement carefully feel will write John Worth AMA President highly informative statement enclosed letter too long reprint Send SASE Ill gladly send copy Need New Leadership Ive satisfied present AMA leaders fora number reasons Neither other people within AMA anarchists rebels sincere people put AMAs future front else As can see above letter Im alone feelings 1 need new leadership AMA 2 ballot choices given best ones 3 write-in vote needed clear loud message Never before AMAs history has such strong movement elect write-in candidate President good reasons people care about AMAs future urge write-in John Worth AMA President very prominent peo ple strongly feel thatJohn Worth best choice can make Letters Get Letters get lot mail support positions various other AMA matters Because reflects opinions expressed other AMA members Id like share letter received Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD Dear Mr Peltz would like take opportunitytotell supportyouon Mr Schmaltz permission ac cordance Council agreement Ive deleted supportive comments outcome F3 B matter goes will informing rest Executive Council about also Im just simple modeler Ive belonged AMA about 5 years Ive donated $75 Building Fund Gold Brick plus $25 totally enjoythe hobby promoteAMA hobby chance get school Im high school teacher com mu n ity agree organization needs people can stand up issue Too often see Executive Council rubber-stamping endorsements trying keep everyone happy time No body can happy time some thing wrong thrive controversy like informed what happening good bad AMA feel right member ever hear about wonderful things happening nega tive aspects discussed mentioned briefly nothing can established Case point Dave Brown disqualified 84 Nats competition because something did still dont know what because nobody ever said being disqualified men tioned couple VP columns nobody would say what prompted itonly happened thought terrible Tell whole story shut up felt should have informed nations top Pattern fliers disqualified am sorry getting long-winded dont usually write letters people quit excellent work doing quit making waves boat needs rocked Rock let boat stabilize itself moving some dead weight around realize VP long Im writing Ill tell howl feel about added space VP columns Im against itthe way VPs currently using space have excep tion Dave Brown col umns enjoy reading very much other VPs time just fill space fun flies contests happened going happen should have hap pened rained out organization large must AMA matters should brought before modeling public people dont spend time Council meetings discussing weather discuss vote some very important items members get read synopsis meeting VPs voted against some issues would like see VPs state some columns Iftheycantsupportor defend stand issue have no reason being office Also dont want take heat criticism actions taken again can hit road Whenever talk modelers ask what would like also ask happy what currently being written VP concur above-mentioned things conclude think doing fantastic job hope convey some comments other VPs hope reconsider stand running president AMA someday Thank very much time Thank Mr Schmaltz As know Im trying get rest Council become aware real needs desires members Letters like yours really help Ive corrupted As far flying goes Ive corrupted Before being elected VP flew RC Sailplanes almost exclusively Now Im staring huge 2nd-place trophy just won Scale Electric J-3 Cub thanks Tony Nacarrato club Black Sheep Squadron first RC Scale contest super first too Thanks lot help Tony went home trophy couldnt have done him Im very grateful fan tastic contest going become annual event shouldnt missed anyone loves AMA gas Scale ducted-fan Scale Electric scale Port-a-Potti PilotsTheres group District 10 odd name fantastic following Port-A-Potti Pilots have two large gatherings summer Ive very fortunate attend group started Robin Hambly wife Mary send out notice upcoming happening hundreds flock over District 10 Low key no complex rules no pressure no politics just fun flying partying excel lent conversation plenty good pot luck food Both events wife Evelyn attended summer night flies Sepulveda Basin ball Want know Contact Robin Mary Hambly 1844 W Glendale Blvd Glendale CA 91201 telephone 818 2402093 Dont Forget Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President 128 Model Aviation Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Muliens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Fnquency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 761-5103 Seems like let fact next happening Puyallup Exposliptill now biggest best show around will happen 31st January first February its usual place Maybe will have finished new exposition hall regardless will plenty see Dont forget annual District Xl meeting held just before scheduling meeting Better get reservations now time short Free Flight activity will WEBS meets held Indoor doings till next February Misery Meet time will again upon us might try little Indoor really lot fun Speaking Puyallup Expo person has making huge success is Bob Pfeiffer fact appreciated us know about inner workings Expo certainly members Mount Rainier RC Society host club Expo Now 4th July MRRCS held mortgage-burning cere mony Thats right now own field Bob P showed up festivities clue what going transpire Somehow group managed hide Bob going name newly-paid-for field Pfeiffer Field honor hes done club picture shows Bob entrance very nice spot fly enjoy life friends Bob Balch frequency coordinator asked pass include phone number write him Might bad idea did too have lost another modeler Bill Skel ton passed away July Bill very active Control Line Carrier What remember about Bill wonderful letters sent discussions would have contests Bill always willing help will missed Dick Wickline AVP lives southern Oregon sent some informa tion abouta new club has formed called LakeviewJ uniperJ umpers have 12 members soloed Dick two other Kiamath Falls Flightmasters Dr Keith Srch Steve Sheehy drove over 8th Februarytotryto get brand new group air day wasnt bad onejusta 10mph wind 320 temperature snow ground field elevation 4700 ft cold conditions fledgling pilots sounded like pre scription disaster fact seems have rousing success dont know picture Dick sent Lakeview group will print happy hardy group ready learn new skill join us enjoying Welcome aboard hope have made flights now go alongwith Lakeview report Dick also sent picture some Oregon Miniature Pylon RacingAssociation pilots dont recall group races stock Sig Super Sports idea being since plane/engine same pilot vs pilot race equipment vs equipment speeds high enthusiasm cost low interested write Dick copy rules fine-looking group sorry cant idivntifv individually dont know its Control Line action interests check see Drizzle Circuit up flying probably will run Delta Park site could moved Check john Thompson Mike Hazel Dave Cobb does fine job news letter editor microphone person OMAS gatherings sent some pictures some men planes OMAS picture Dick Heininge left James Jack Dick new ownerof Proctor Enterprises moved nearAurora picture shows Dicks owndesigned planes left two ver sions Antic youre looking picture note edge lake right best places around fly plane either wheels floats Late news has annual OMAS Fly August another huge success lots neat stuff want something column some things must remember First lead time required must submit least two months ahead just time submission doesnt count time ahead need get typed put gether time spent think about doing figure three months earliest Also remember times things get very heavy what sorts things going Although might dispute work living such boss pretty good does expect work occa sionally will best need remember limits Billings Flying Mustangs used district booth put mall show spring Bob Abelman wrote very good attendance held state basketball tournament week end lot people going past stopping display 45 planes field box displayed video tapes plane & transmitter demon strations Mall Management has asked pictures use promotion next years show looks like guys set Bob notes some new fliers joined club because show just points out does mall benefit club can get new members can make community feel lot better about you show support community being involved Remember run malls often run municipal governments way another Bob said some Powell WY group brought airplanes help fill show Bob remarked Powell bunch always willingto help out gotto meet some Billings club members last summer thoroughly enjoyed visit now have very nice flying site mucho better last remember Billings would have nice see some flying wind trying blow over control tower Actually no flew because nobody wanted walk far downwind find aircraft close month October Dis trict X column made appear other districts sponging off Dis trict X membership Now true smallerdistricts X largest also true report exaggerates relative size X ignores fact always have dis tricts larger others dis tricts have found necessary cry about disparity district funds includes former VPs District X point fact real costs servicing membership very close being same districts Actually think consideration should what service can actually supplied up now has way done Happy Flying December 1986 129 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 76 WaIl St Sta York NY 10005 Thanks Proud Father September issue Wing Tips fine newsletter Mid-Hudson NY Modelmasters editor Scott Smith ran let ter club its members Jesse Aronstin time great joyforour family number two son David graduated Princeton University past June mem ber Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft So ciety CIMAS majored aerospace engineering having switched physics after first year great extent enthusiasm field stems hobby good experiences among fellow modelers As father want go record sincere thank have participated ways Daves maturing learn ing over past years major influence interest level achievement Joining Modelmasters 12 years old Dave became involved broadest age-group situations young ster can encounter wide range inter ests variety club events stimulated considerable creative thinking interchange ideas knowhow led continuous growth hands-on skills craftsmanship Enjoying creating sharing learning benefits club Dave took club members gave time provided transporta tion gave materials how-to tips little kid deserve lot thanks Rubber-powered Free Flight Indoor flying became major interests Soon after joining Modelmasters also started fly Columbia dedicated modelers helped challenged him organizers donated considerable time make flying sessions happen participants gave liberally advice experience mature new Indoor modeler What thrill see several genera tions modelers participatingtogether meet some Indoor greats havent named names because have involved told him get good cover ing job tissue gave him first piece good Indoor rubber told him trim Peanut model could ultimately beat contest Daves achievements built founda tion attitudes experience liberally donated eagerly absorbed Daves model-building hobby very much respected Princeton Speakingwith Department Chairman after gradua tion clear Daves achievements hobby competition original designs organizing contests universitys huge gym etc admired fact pivotal factor winning awards graduation hobby outside loops time flight opportunity personal development learning sharing giving have given much David thank assure turn will generous others information Dave graduated Princeton highest honors three years won National Science Foundation Fellowship graduate study elected Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi Tau Beta Pi National Honor Societies second-place winner D J Dike Awards Excellence Undergraduate Research won Silver Medal British Royal Society Arts Dave worked past summerat Fisher Flying Products Ohio light planes hang gliders fall started graduate studies Stamford University California Jesses entitled brag hes Daves Pop Columbia University flying sessions Dave did staya beginner long started awarding Henry Orzech tro phies modeler making progress during year no award ever given Davehe alreadyway past stage already expert although still AMA Senior Thats award cant put mantle believe high praise Dave builds fast beautifully maintaining high academic standards models own original designs Currently holds 14 Columbia site records Silver Rule No 4 Light Airframes lot different things have done right order build model airplane will fly well Ive said before lightweight airframe important Rememberthe five rules lightweight construction 1 Rid model unnecessary parts details 2 weight strength should needed 3 improve strength-toweight ratio selecting wood proper grain 4 use glue sparingly 5 keep covering light Rule 4 says use glue cement spar ingly rememberwhen wasakidacouple other young modelers school always bragged about contest held tween themselves see little glue could use would buy identical Flying Scale kits build com pare much glue left bottle Back course kits did include glue never used kit glue because always considered too little usually half dried-up anyway thought two kids completely off rockers Sometimes got models fly sometimes crashed crashes spectacular Pieceswentflying everywhere models sure didnt last longtoo little glue hold together other hand models lasted forever Sometimes flew too 130 Model Aviation sometimes crashed crashes ever never sent pieces flying overthe place crash could always repaired see used plenty glue filleted glue joint glue crash wood always broke before joint Very good models some heaviest ever saw long time before heavyweight clunkers rode thermal Too much glue just bad too little fact too much lot worse Thereareacoupleofthingstogetin mind first joint between piece balsa another should bemust beflush crosspiece instance fuselage wing rib must cut entire end crosspiece fits against longeron corner crosspiece touches longeron have terrible joint No mat ter much glue squirt joint will weak will plenty strength joint end crosspiece fits flush against longeron doesntfitflush discard make new Nowthis wayyou keepthegluetoa minimum have well-cut crosspiece slips place snugly loose forced put little repeat little glue end little repeat little crosspiece will touch Ion geronnowhere else little endandwhereitwilltouch Letthegluedry putting pieces place After dry put another small repeat small amount glue crosspiece insert place called pre-gluing important Done right dont need glue smeared anywhere will have super-strong joint Remember pieces must fit perfectly Dont lazy dont sloppy Proper-fitting joints neat glue jobs marks expert Take time try become Now dont let catch squirting glue directly tube No very least should use glue sticka 3- 4inch piece 1/16th sq sharpened end Apply single drop make small Sooner later sooner better should advance Ising some sort glue applicator little squeeze bot tle long thin tube can easily squeeze out tiny drop get exactly want squeeze bottle applicator also lets thin out glue thinness should lightweight Peanut Flying Scale model should thin out Ambroid pure acetone never thinners 5050 consistency Thin glue will soak pores balsa wood better thick joint will both lighter stronger no lumps So neat use delicate touch take time accurate think clean models will lighter look just great See next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today IEP2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
44444 44 44 44444 4444444 444 444 4% 444 44/44444 4. 444 Dues Increase Due Insurance Crisis past few years AMA has always faced crisis situation September came time renew members liability insurance insurance industry doesnt seem understand model aeronautics spite fact insurers have pay out money claims three years have difficult time getting policy renewed September13 two weeks go before AMAs liability insurance cover age due expire no affirma tive response AMAs previous requests renewal bids September 5 fact refusal renew AMAs current policy holder continue though profit themover $300000 AMA Executive Council voted initiate new AMA member liability protection program Remembering previous year AMA went insurance coverage fora day before obtaining new coverage company among 27 willing provide policy restricted coverage Executive Council decided proceed proposal AMAfunded program extension principle behind past few years cov erage based onAMA payingforclaims upto pre-specified level amount 1985 $100000 succeeded next years program AMA covering up first $1 50000 AMA fundingup front reason insurance car riers havent pay money claims last three years though have made hundreds thousands dollars premiums have paid Now last quarter 1986 continuing through 1987 AMA will cover first half-million dollars claims plus up additional million dollars neces sary Thus new coverage total up half million dollars coverage point escalation AMA funding assure accident up million dollars cover age available Does mean AMA now insurance business actually because legal logistical reasons possible Therefore coverage handled insurance people AMA money risk AMA assuming risk order sure AMA mem bers clubs flying site owners meet sponsors protected new plan means will no longer have worry about getting coverage renewed also means will subject re quirements placed us people dont understand what new program assures coverage renewal will nail-biting situation year also enables AMA specify nature technicalities coverage Thus new program restores coverage lost last year AMA accept aviation-only policy Therefore coverage now applies model boat car claims addition model aircraft Another important point about carrying own coverage paying huge sums premiums will never see again money AMA holds reserve pay claims earns interest us So AMA members fly safely AMA benefits some insurance company So far good Whats catch catch program order pro vide reserves necessary such cover age initially expensive means AMA must set aside funds up front ever before Also means fund buildup must continue over period years before reserves sufficient funding increases no longer required present example necessary have AMAs bank guarantee availability approximately half 15 million dollars worth coverage itself costs lot money about $20000 banks money used goal new program build fund does require other companys banks money will take awhile meantime means must look members clubs fund increased costs program Since coverage vital availability flying sites protecting site owners lia bility modeler use property protect members clubs suits may caused activities highest priority item membership order obtain above patch necessary return application available AMA HQ club secre tary together check money order NO CASH payable Academy Model Aeronautics amount $250 after having executed following certifi cation application hereby certifythat duly enrolled AMA member have personally caused model aircraft become effectively air borne upon least occasion during month applicable calendar year further certify am accompanying application check money order amount $250 made payable Academy Model Aeronautics manner procedure has changed require aplying via AMA club rather via district AMA VicePresident case previously Clubs expected receive such applications behalf members submit AMA HQ mem bers chartered club may submit appli cations directly AMA HQ benefits Without clubs would unable get permission use flying sites found place fly theywould have no protection case accident Because AMAs tremendous growth over 118000 1986 per-member share higher cost much less might have few years ago Thus though large dues increase neces sary 1987 beyond cost isfor expensive category member shipless dollar week $40 full service magazine other classes membership less costly though too have increased net result new era AMA model aviation generala liability protection program funded controlled modelers modelers ups downs uncertainties confusions pre vious years Thus AMA has grown up AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager vince Mankowski0 Special Service Director Carl MaroneyO Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 SpecIal Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 112 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents New Procedures All-Weather Fliers Patch AMAs Eseculive Council equivalent Board Directorsi basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represeni official position AMA Executive Council point controlling its own destiny instead being subservient mercy insurance industry As IooktoAMAs second half-century 1987 51st year have graduated dependence upon others protection AMA has providing liability protection mod el activities 45 years since 1942 new program probably significant achievement history alternative go unprotected again mercy industry has proved unstable unsympathetic needs noted elected officers unacceptable therefore unanimously approved historic move Now AMA members must part renewal AMA membership 1987 vital make sure liability protection continues available us indi viduals clubs site owners meet sponsors Frank Tiush together brother Charles produced famous Tiush Super Ace series engines mid iate thirties Frankis shown herewiththedispiay case engines other historical materisis donated tothe AMA Museum first nine Tiush engines dispiayed except number six stolen Franks home Cape Coral FL January 1985 engine part B1 series Anyone having information reiat ing current whereabouts en gine urged contact AMA HQ faclil tate recovery TheTlushdisplayattheAMAMuseum isa spectacuiar showcase engine deveiop mentthe case custom-designed commissioned bulit Frank Tiush specificaiiy AMA exhibition Public Relations Overviewi 986 Geoffrey Styies Public Relations Director Several significant events have taken place 1986 As service members providing brief summary items give some idea budget Public Relations Department spent 1 Federal Aviation Administration called input rewrite FAR-i 01 Federal Air Regulation governs remote piloted ve hicles brief prepared presented person FAA Meetings held FAA personnel responsible re write Due established working rela tionship AMA has FAA recom mendations large part adopted thus radio controlled airborne vehicles covered limitations AMA Safe ty Code exempt federal regulation AMA members build fly aircraft accordance stipulations Safety Code have concern selves possible violations federal rules 2 1986 Annual Hobby industryAssocia tion Show held January Chicago AMA attended exposition meet general public hobby shop owners proprietors manufacturers show successful much AMA material placed willing hands Concurrently AMA Hobby Shop Display membership enrollment program has responsible pulling hundreds members Work ing directly hobby shops has also great assistance working safer use RC channels frequencies educational effort hobby shop owners employees general public relative signed channels aircraft vs surface ve hicles continuing Some progress has made program has ongoing recent application Federal Communications Commission resulted issuance Public Notice No 2407 May 1986 cautioning users about observ ance applicable regulations concerning separation frequencies radiocontrolled model aircraft operations model boats cars AMA continuing address hobby shops long-range effort work safety promotion sport 3 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby & Trade Assocation relatively new trade associ ation formed advance interests manufacturers retailers other people interested radio control equipment business Since early 1986 regular meetings have held co-sponsored Baltek Inc largest importer balsa USA develop ideas promotion sport model aviation products balsa related items meetings have hosted Baltek Inc NewJersey AMA National Aeromodeling Center Top Flite Chicago Goldberg Models Chi cago coordination efforts group dedicated companies national association has resulted several programs commencing nationwide survey randomly-selected modelers should soon see publicity form some excellentarticles about model avia tion being prepared national non-mod eling publications 4 AMA joined ARC American Recreation Coalition 1986 national association comprised national groups rec reational interests ARC actively lobbies state federal levels protect mem ber interests Through ARC able make presentation Presidents Commission American Outdoors state strong case model aviation need flying sites Preser vation use/access public private lands recreational purposes necessary legislation enhance opportunities prime goals ARC 5 American Tort Reform Association ATRA AMA has also joined organiza tion insurance provisions AMA Continued page 118 December1986 113 very special occasion AMA Museum held June 171986 Shown L R Norm Rosenstock John Worth Bill Winter FrankTiush Frank Ehling Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Norm delivered Joe Raspantes original RC model 1939 also John Roths RC Scale Volksplane 2nd-place winner 1974 World Championships Tiush Granieri presented Franks 1936 Texaco Trophy-winning Free Flight model also 1938 Mercury Meteor model Frank Charles Tiush FrankTiush also presented AMAwith special display case shown behind him original Tiush engines parts other memorabilia relating engines 30s 40s Sound Et Model Aeronautics Time Review Over past several months have discussed sound model aeronautics intent has would some trend toward uniform definition terms standards methods measuring sound Ive received letters concerning efforts have made read articles other publica tions listened comments face face Still problem definition persists Ive received reports contain what surely good information fact obtained such variety ways does always correlate try put together Lets try same way least will talking same language very beginning started premise until recently basic standard use checking sound level model aircraft still method written FAI F3A event perfectly satisfactory means performing tests may come time particular site will need much different level F3A requirement expected still method testing remains valid before Rule maximum noise level will 98 dBA measured three meters 9 feet 10 inches center line model model placed ground flying site engine running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path right-hand side downwind model micro phone will placed stand 30 centi meters 118 above ground line engine No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise mea surement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero important facts remember purpose studies distances given holding F3A contest should abide entire rule testing send results will help tremen dously way Local Sound Game Now know standard method used measure sound level ground can review what needs done attempt save flying sites As stated previously will work under assumption local authorities have level need meet case can use figures start control emis sions now Youll prepared future eventualities will help make things quieter fellow modelers Lets assume local regulations say cannot exceed 55 dBA neighbors property line What need to take readings point have aircraft exceeds level make note Using above-described procedures take reading sound level aircraft flying site using same power settings have deter mined anything flies sound level excess yourfield requirements offending flier will have work getting sound level down within compliance range Rules Proposal Among rules changes proposed AMA RC Pattern sub mitted establish maximum sound level writer well intentioned pro posal something can live established level existing F3A quite handily attained makes little sense ask rule establishes dB level 10 points higher cannot live sort level longer either competition local flying fields Asking maximum level 108 dBA regressive point time level established surely should no higher 98 dBA individuals believe possible get sound levels down point no longer problem just true have make changes equipment techniques using fly aircraft Have tried seriously drop own operating sound level Have tried different mufflers pipes propellers Working things can help Work others club develop what needed particular area Understand abso lutely necessary future model aircraft powered internal combustion engines sound levels reduced must also understand other fact community political jurisdiction bans model flying because noise protests other reason usually ban alf model aircraft very important remember field lose because loud engine field lost modelers can no longer afford luxury losing field finding another somewhere else As numbers grow Academys membership now over 118000 have need better facilities contribute shortage flying sitesnow future Data Collections am quite ready submit article based data col lected Lake Charles should ready next issuebut some gen eralities consider Appr6ximately 60 percent Pattern fliers met bettered 98 dBA figure fortheir flights Nationals Some did flight did subsequent flights varied quite exten sivelya sign needle valve tweekers Other fliers varied half decibel indicates knew equipment using knew exactly performed setting generally ones quietest-running equipment does appear Pattern possible get sound levels way down have seem have problem Scale Scale fliers using nothing straight stacks carry off exhaust area rules being enforced Lets take look 1986-1987 Official Model Air craft Regulations Page 79 under RC Sport Scale events 511 512 513 Look Section 3 Model Requirements 3rd para graph engine must equipped muffler silencer limit noise output Ducted fan installations electric motors exempt muffler requirement should note rule alsoapplies Giant Scale event 514 does say can fly competition effective muffler would very much like hear RC Scale community reasonable expect same decrease sound levels expect Pattern An effort must made just fact requirement has generally ignored has nothing situation faces us now RC Scale aircraft have cases larger sound footprint Pattern aircraft especially true right angles flight path Scale flier doing mandatory Figure Eight fliers choose Straight-Flight-Out Procedure-Turn StraightFlight-Back option would like get some input Scale types some solu tions Are effective muffler designs detract aircrafts appearance Tell what have am showing two photographs month providing view hazards doingtestwork Labor Day havingafree day millions more-orless last day summer went out local flying field little stand testingof some equipment As cannot run up engines town because local ordinances Fortunately turned out son went field got break-down stand set up 61 engine mounted 3-meter chain laid out sound meter position Since looking some extreme comparisons started flow-through muffler pro ceeded run top needle walked out take reading As returned towards engine saw throttle barrel rotate about 31/2 4 ft engine slightly rear got slammed head least felt way realized what happened became aware real problem trouble seeing next thing noticed felt slight pain above left eye brow line As shock wore off seconds saw hole prescription safety sun glasses Being careful move eyes walked over car could check things out rearview mirror Two pieces glass sticking inside corner eye worried pulled out eye would no doubt bleed did attribute fact safety glass did splinter Later part eye badly bruised eye did hurt point could see glass took down stand son driving pro ceeded hospital emergency room Examination showed evidently litContinued oaee 118 114 Model Aviation no ianzei orotners vcior ana Josepn originators G line monollne control systems Control Line model products Inducted Model AvIation Hall Paine AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA Aug 1 1g86 AMA President John Grigg presented award plaque Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Insurance Crisis Yes proper word crisis have critical need support membership liability insurance protec tion coverage also lends protection owners manyflyingfields use daily practice sport/hobby date sources have either responded negative have yet responded must find way provide needed protectionAnd tothatend Executive Council meeting special ses sion 13th September study situation decide course action course action may well result special one-time dues increase assess ment enable us institute course action will provide future well next year Since column has submitted later 12 Septem ber will report final course action next months column Keep fingers crossed FAI US have definite problem FAI environment being fly events enough develop skills needed become competitive rest world Yes fly some often others cases leave FAI competition handful modelers What problem As see people consider FAI events too difficult too time-consuming too expensive worth overall effort required So will shy away widely-accepted country AMA events have events similar FAI events control own destiny regards stabilizing changing rules differences between AMA FAI events cases very minor extremely significant Let discuss few areas difference Control Line FAI recognizes four primary eventsSpeed Aerobatics Team Race Combat fly similar events speed engine limited 15 cuin 25 cubic centimeters whereas recognize different size engines 15 fits class event So away out limb thought dont just drop class adopt FAI rules standard No one-line models might better safety standpoint increase minimum line size would better safety standpoint CL Aerobatics wont suffer much change since pattern very similar time limits change No requirements line size long entire control system can withstand up 20-kg line pull test Kfactor scoring used What heck folksthe two events AMA FAI really quite similar change FAI CL aerobatics heresy say Think about other two events Control Line team race combat show like similarities between AMA FAI nake primary AMA event instead ones now have rule book should Simple events being flown often will developing very strong cadre fliers become potential entrants FAI team selection programs Free Flight have less pronounced difference between FAI AMA categories fact fly FAI events quite frequently local level place would like see achange Free Flight drop present class Gas favor FAI event Sure can become technical average flier newcomers Free Flight arena would just assume way meant go ahead build class anyway No big deal really already fly good deal FAI Free Flight around country maybe would flown noAMA class know now Scale scale model scale model scale model ght seem FAI environment differences between ship qualified FAI might seem weight requirement basic difference flying method scoring K factor system being used FAI So dont people enter team selection meets FAK RC modeling press has good bit say over past years about aerobatics turnaround pattern some out right hating others spoke glowingly about same subject considerably different AMA pattern aircraft might somewhat different al though modelers flying theirAMA type ships turnaround patterns use simplified FAI pattern various AMA pattern categories drop AMA rules know now wow heresy discontent being raised guy think earlier part column would raise hackles necks few read Pylon Now area could easily change FAI event After needs screaming ear-deafening sound Formula air craft instead could fly quieter aircraft OK F-i guys put away hatchets think about F-i losing popularity right now possible dropping F-i favor FAI pylon might put shot arm pylon racing possible wonder After aircraft very similar Only fuel engine need real work Hmmmm Helicopter Lots similarities bit difference too empha size FAI pattern Helicopter rather AMA aerobatics could set up lower-rated categories simply diminishing number maneu vers flown does seem like possible alternative what now fly Electrics new competition scene least US know team selection meet lot fewer ten entries fewer six actually possibility showing well world championship event Still motors used team American manufacture Europeans showed considerable amount interest did have 50 entries team selection meet Soaring event should excel international scene Still team se lection meet entries continue dwindle change pattern first world championships soaring won American Skip Miller third won American Dwight Holley What need to raise interest event partial answer presently participating various FAI events finest competitors US work hard event study practice work still generally dont well might expect world cham pionships apologies comment Indoor teams have outstand ing over past two world championship events answer likelythe lack good solid competition country just fly FA events enough develop needed skills competitive world environment can change can provide needed practice local na tional meets simply including FAI events contest schedule some cases may want modify FAI rules suit local conditions As example F3B Soaring might consider flying speed task using dis tance duration tasks same type modifications might made other events get modeling public aware basic events flown FAI time joined world time became aware events fel low modelers flying other parts world time decided great na tion can produce modelers bit good anywhere else world time join world note safety short ago very noted flier Michigan lost home fire suspected cause shorted cell battery pack left overnight charge Now leaving battery packs charge overnight uncommon event hobby should realize battery pack two years old can considered suspect shorted cell old pack charger old has abused loose wire can causes overheating possible fire no sure-cure methods elimi nate possibility fire can certainly take precautions mini mize possibility Have equipment checked regular basis knowledge able service person Dont have receiver transmitter checked out rather have equipment checkedin cluding servos batteries charging system means use charging system designed equip ment December 1986 115 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Read ** Read ** Read months report update Council members views concerned internal managerial mechanics way AMA structured today plan change have concern improvement Academy read carefully stuff like bores go another page dont read might look like politics restructuring executive management political setup want bring attention entitled ex planation proposed changes out front before happen entitled know about major changes matter law fair play reader can get personally volved proposals three ways care 1 can respond to District Vice President views write will personally reprint letter 2 can vote feelings election process going right now 3 underlined AMA laws changes should come vote Leader Members AMA sometime during first six nine months 1987 fore already Leader Member can vote Leader Member would like become AMA Leader Member can act nowask AMA Headquarters ap plication OK heres whats coming down Fifty years ago AMA began spin-off National Aeronautic Association NAA Most members kids few grownups mechanics ganization manner execu tive administrative muckety-mucks ran nonprofit corporation manner responsibilities handed out piecemeal worked OK because organization small assumption good faith prevailed Sud denly almost overnight AMA has mush roomed almost 120000 members makeshift manner sup posed what joint sup posed run delegation authority forth hasnt kept up size now has changed isnt something put off its some thing look now Maybe Leader Members will vote leave things situation needs ad dressed What am crabbing about principle structured AMA President has too much raw powerpower glory never intended fathers created AMA spin-off NAA way things now AMA can giant toy properly-elected president can play grand scale can manipulate juggle reshuffle team members FAI teams trying international competition can go anywhere within United States time AMAs money answering nobody AMA money dues money Until last year Council said No could go anywhere world AMAs money pleasure time Are good guys bad guys soap opera No Emphatica fly no current President very fine person has served two terms dedication maybe or anyone else might react same way given chance nothing personal reflecting anybody simply have bring laws AMA bylaws up date organization organizations profit nonprofit President actually runs operation day-by-day mechanics has power hire fire salaried employees sees work gets done AMA call person Executive Director lot us want restructure constitutional bylaws change wantto eliminate words Executive Director call person President Board Directors called Council now wording good no change suggested rename Council Leaving basic Council alone shifting President away three-year election process hired employee will chair Board Directors/Council meets regularly legislate laws rules will have call chairman bya new name Since Council made up Vice Presidents obvious tag call him Executive Vice President Thus person President will automa tically become Executive Vice Presi dent person Execu tive VP will automatically revert back previous title Secretary Treasurer ST newly-designated Executive VP will chair board meetings Secretary/Treasurer will monitor fiscal affairs Academy elected Speaking personal ly want nothing out myself elected Finance Officer intend stay place So what would have under new structure President now Executive Director would henceforth chosen Council under contract salary run headquarters operation business Two national officers would continue elected members Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasur er EVP would chairthe board meetings ST would monitor financial affairs District VPs forth would stay same Other changes will proposed Leader Members modernize bylaws Currently person President has raw unfettered power play FAI teams AMA fields world com petition would tightened up Hence forth decisions regarding FAI teams selections would made involved persons designated Council various board members committees Executive VP would act member governing team runs AMA business act within scope better-defined parameters see AMA fields FAI teams consistently Hewould act go-between peacemaker forth Hewould have naked powerto change something whether people like would have work closely other people involved same true AMA committees Currently individual holding office President can wave magic wand create out air committee doing can seize greater control over AMA requiring committee answer him un checked power course answer him because has power create first place person holding current office President creates committees touch almost phase AMA business has powerto appoint whomever wants whatever commit tees wants whether current commit tee chairman likes gives such President unfettered unchecked con troltomanipulatetheAMA Italsogiveshim stranglehold power over what pre sented agenda Council meet ings consideration vote Under new plan Leader Members will asked consider new bylaws redefine committee structures function purposeto put chair man board position cooperation overseeing working committees take away nonsense power juggle will Currently Executive Director John Worth candidate President Because feel put John Worth President can immediately go forward above plan least hurtfeelings Hedoesnotintendtoholdthe two offices longer necessary implementation changes will act solely President Council will pick person chair board until next regular national election Executive Vice President will revert back Secretary Treasurer what elected first place ask consider John Worth President current election John President once before long time ago vote him have write name blank space ballot says write-in cleverly-designed scheme part get Worth re-elected President No painless quick way begin bylaws change process like soap operas Heres good have feeling helping control AMAs destiny get involved Write blast away Ill reprint letter space permitting Write above write blank form get yourself changed Leader Member desire vote bylaws changes next year paid dues member its AMA just belong local club get involved dont shy dont anything now dont crab later Victor Hugo said best kids wrote Stronger armies idea time has come time has come update bylaws GET WITH IT 44Do part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member 116 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Earlier Dates 1987 Nats. July 11-19 time Lincoln Ne braska place earlier usual dates will enable people what have wanted yearsattend both Nats EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention fly-in Oshkosh Wisconsin past years events have usually held same time AMAers choose go wont have problem 1987 provided have enough vacation time finances both Cloud Nine Takes Off. AMAs quarterly newsletter featuring re ports letters model aviation personalities has completed its first year publication widespread applause Sub scribers have told pleasure hear ing likes Bill Winter Irwin Ohisson Chet Lanzo Walt Good Hal de Bolt others newsletter has become very personal publication revealing previously private thoughts modelings great famous people nothing like available anywhere else world Museum Patrons get newsletterauto matically $10 annual fee also provides special card pin patch Nows time sign up 1987 send $10 words Musuem Patron AMA Headquarters Special note would also like receive four 1986 issues newsletter send $5 words Cloud Nine-i 986 Oba L St Clair Control Line Pioneer model aviations famous people died August 16 1986 1937 Oba St Clair invented system controlling model airplanes wires helped lead worldwide hobby competitive sport Control Line model aviation life member Eugene Prop Spinners Control Line model aviation club remained active hobby until death often served official annual Northwest Regional Control Line Championships Eugene Wests largest Control Line contest St Clair also invented several other mod el aviation devices including training flight simulator in-flight adjustable con trol handle automatic launcher designer special technical systems airplane Prop Spinners set national endurance record 1957 flight 64 hours Articles about St Clairs model aviation activities have published several national model airplane magazines includ ing two-part tribute Model Builder 1981 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting September 13 1986 following attendance AMA HQ Reston VA President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim Mc Neill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice Pre sident Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Char lottesville VA VP-V Lee Webster Man chester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VPVII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Port land OR Present Academys executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Vince Mankowski Nats General Manager Carl Maroney Special Services Director Bob U nderwood Technical Direc tor Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher Model Aviation Guests included Winton BuckleyAccount Executive Alexander & Alexander Don Weidner memberof insurance industry guest Dave Brown Fred Marks chair man Frequency Committee copy official minutes may obtained request AMA Headquar ters Available approximately 1 November minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next council meeting October 18-19 Special meeting brought order 900 am agenda follows Location October 18-19 Execu tive Council Meeting II4-A Status Tangerine Meet Ill F3D Jury Member IV Insurance V Nats Report VI Frequency Committee Report I October Executive Council location next regular meeting Executive Council decided AMA Headquar ters Reston VA October 18-19 19th open overflow agenda items II 4-A SanctionTangerine Meet peti tion Remote Control Association Central Florida recognize yearly Tangerine RC Championships 4-A sta tus contest approved prevailing opinion since 4A rating would precedent-setting RC event other RC interests should given opportunity express inter est before deciding motion grant 4-A status Tangerine RC Championships 1986 failed 11 against 12346789 1011ED 1 4 1 abstained EVP Ill Replacement F3D FinalsJury MemberA previously-appointed Pylon Finals jury member available noted majority Council mail ballot approved Presidents offer assume task IV Insurance Executive Director ex plained replacement liability insurance program developed Academy Alexander & Alexander result Councils request previous meeting proposal known Fully Fronted Carrier Program Third Party Liability offers insurance company paper provide $1000000 policy limit Academys cost would approximately $100000 claims payment program also requires letter credit loss fund provided AMA plan allows Academy write policy lan guage coverage deemed necessary activities An important addition A&A proposal another half-million fund AMA Money up front total 15 million coverage provided Debate extensive detailed questions asked insurance ex perts present Afterward approved unanimously accept liability insur ance plan presented Executive Director Following debate passage insurance plan Council looked ways bywhich money could raised fund project Some expressed opinion mem bership dues increased means acquiring necessary additional income other needs should simultan eously considered Others op posed stating insurance crisis should mandate dues increase time however needy other causes may agreed publishing Model Aviation membership should made aware membership dues utilized discussing various ways increas ing income previously-revised 1987 membership table May1986 minutes further revised Debate led following actions motion amend previouslyadopted May 1986 figures approved amended 10 12457891011 ED 3 against EVP 36 amendment insert increases toJunior Senior Senior Citizen categories previously ap proved 8 123 579 1011 5 against 468ED EVPThustheduesmembership structure 1987 follows 1987 Membership Table Category Jr no publication Jr magazine Sr no publication Sr magazine Senior citizen Op-2nd family member Op-newsletter regular Op-newsletter early Op-magazine regular Op-magazine early 1987 $ 700 1600 950 1850 2100 2000 3600 3400 4000 3800 reviewing membership structure recalled November 1985 continuous three-year membership ap proved commence 1987 Reconsid eration resulted approval motion rescind 3-year membership plan 11 2 against 211 Discussion followed feasibility changing club charter fees and/or im posing charges related insurance ser vices motion impose $10 charge certificates insurance failed 10 against 3 8EVPED approved Continued page 118 December 1986 117 Cont pg 117 beginning 1987 $10 fee including cost certificate imposed thirdparty insurance applications 8 14578 11EDEVP 5 against 236910 Note intent charge yearly third-party insurance requests made through clubs chapters single several days coverage requested through contest sanctions V Nats Report Vince Mankowski reported upon findings two recent Nats sites visits Indianapolis site highly favorable unavailable 1987 available 1988 2 Lincoln Dates 1119 July 1986 confirmed Control Line Pattern Soaring sites used 1982 still available excel lent condition Helicopter event will flown Skyknights club field good new FF site has found Nats Manager will make FF site visit shortly together FF Category Man ager known FF competitor further evaluate suitability also reported modifications will made advance late entry fee structures encourage ad vance entries also new policy forJunior Senior trophies forthcoming VI Frequency Committee Report Chairman Fred Marks reported committees activities deliberations results theirAugust meeting refuting rumors about major changes previously-ap proved Phase-in Plan noted Council will shortly receive rewrite Phase-in Plan will contain few very minor revisions likewise rewrite Frequency Flag Plan also minor re visions proposed Rule Book informa tion Marks asked Council carefully con sider Committees draft Guidelines Acceptable Introduction Full Set RC Frequencies will brought before Council formal approval October meetIng Meeting adjourned 4 35 pm Sound Cont pg 114 tie bit glass did have sharp edge cut scratch across cornea patch over eye until next day some subsequent treatment eye now OK What happened Photo number shows rotated barrel what next occurred knurled end needle valve entered prop arc photo reproduces well can see imprint about half inches out prop piece broke off rather high velocity thrown out slightly rear engine next step sequence shown photo number two piece evidently struck glasses angle judging spot two chunks glass hit eye As can see impacttookout center glasses Fortunately always wear safety glasses times goggles over Without protection have little doubt damage eye would have severe possibly could have lost eye retrospect am sure barrel rotated mounted engine checked screws tightness balanced prop engine likely some vibration sufficient apply enough pressure throttle linkage cause throttle rotate Whatever cause can assure will very careful things exactly same way next time pleasant way spend Holiday Public Relations t pg 113 membership vitally important member chartered club flying site owners administrators have caught liability crisis along hundreds manufacturers towns cities villages hundreds other associa tions interest seeing issue examined interest supporting national campaign bring some sem blance reason law suit credible settlement-oriented society AMA personnel have attended ATRA meetings injected problems briefs prepared ATRA Cooperating dozens associations through ATRA will help get message before legislators can make changes favorable needs Much hard work ahead us goal have appropriate legislation hands state legislature 1987 business year Meanwhile Academy insurance package vital membership benefit making effort ensure can continue have benefit afford able cost 6 Flying Site SeminarsSanta Ana CA firstAMAflying site seminarwas held May unqualified success attended 86 people 35 different chartered clubsA complete report event can found pages 99 113 September 1986 issue Model Aviation magazine Additional seminars sched uled other AMA Districts later 1986 continuing 1987 7 Field TripsSeveral have made assist clubs facing opposition ac tivities bill introduced Ne braska Legislature would have banned forms model aviation state legislation defeated committee Commonwealth Pennsylvania Buck ingham Township club brought fore Board due complaints area residents club forced close down field Town Depew NY deliberated ordinance ban model flying bill wastabled forfurtherstudy Montgomery County MD long-estab lished flying field under pressure close due noise complaints byavocal minority new residents matter has yet resolved case dozens AMA has involved working clubs assisting needed incidents point out model flying much like having automobile drivers licensea privilege can lose public opposition outcry made local/state administra tions succumb voter pressure need positive public image 50th Anniversary year need remem ber original reasons founding AMA act accordingly consider field neighbors fly quietly safely 8 Trade & Consumer ShowsAMA atten dance shows such Toledo Pasadena CA Puyallup WA White Plains NY Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia im portant year Thousands AMA members visit Academy booth get questions answered renew mem berships just stop say Hi people National Center instances local volunteers help man AMA booth assistance always Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation EC Council Anthony J iano left received oneofthelg86Carland BethGoldbergVital People Awards Nats workers party Lake Charles July31 John Grigg made presentation noted long list achievements byTony Including presidency National Free Flight Society organi zation annual National Indoor Cham pionships other Free-Flight related activities Enrique Arance Upland CA received Vital People Award special ceremony last July arranged club American Model Airport Association Beth Goldberg made presentation conjunction AMA District 10 Vice-President Dave Peltz awards spondored Carl Beth Goldberg recognize unsung heroes work behind scenes promote model aviation Mr Arance devotes hours weekends helping newcomers flight instruction basic model building flying information addition editor club newsletter its princi pal correspondent organizerof events Connecticut 0 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middietown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouih NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators RC Club organized 1980 became char tered AMA club 1981 clubs flying site located West River Road Sydney ME approximately 40 members KVMA As clubs KVMA membership has wide range interests include Electrics Gliders Scale Pat tern Indoor Rubber sport flying KVMA has active flying season two fun-flies Glider contest Pattern contest always new pilots clubs Pilot Training Program two builders help sessions month through out winter final KVMA event December mall show Waterville proceeds donated charitable organiza tion KVMA clubs involved organizing Maine Model Club Asso ciation its Expo held March Augusta club continues active MMCA its activities Club officers President Sam Wade Vice President Keith Seely Treasurer Bruce Olsen Secretary Bruce Fowles Newsletter Editor Cliff Piper attended entire Nationals Lake Charles weather lived up its reputation large thunderstorm Friday afternoon before Nats started after cleared weather mostly clear skies very little wind week tempera ture humidity very high really admire workers put long hours under very uncomfortable conditions As expected very few people attending District I would like mention thank ones did attend names taken entry list miss anyone apologize Gerald Knoblauch Robert Nichols 5 trophies Stanley Lagarski Reginald Strout Raymond Audet Nathaniel Gifford 1st Jr CL Aero batics Dave Cook Bruce Olsen George Higgins Ron Connors Jessica Thurrott 9th Formula Pylon 3rd FAI Best Senior both events lru Thurrott Robert Greer Pike Noyes 4th Intermediate Helicopter Thomas Dalusio Ralph Daluslo Jorge Guz man 2nd Standard Sailplane Mortgage Depletion Program program has underway several months now mortgage Headquarters building could paid off AMA would save about $70000 per year could put better use such public relations letter printed below about Nat Gifford has mentioned column before also successful Lake Charles year believe letter pretty well sums up what hobby can young people havejust returned exhibition young man demonstrated Control Line precision aerobatic flying group elementary students New Bedford public schools request school principal Although young man does attend public schools graciously accepted invitation put very informative display demonstrated flying skills also spent time students answering questions regarding hobby young man son am very proud him Three years ago watched elevenyear-old boy enter first contest after rather dismal showing set upon personal goal become national champion have watched him achieve goal twice past two years now watch him prepar ing defend championship Lake Charles later summer education Nathaniel received model aviation has remarkable has learned patience dedication long hours 20 40 hours per week building finishing practice Now designing own planes learning about aeronautical design moments pect ratios structural design etc time read hear about crime drugs vandalism involving young peo ple become thankful part model aviation people involved have played sons life want personally thank Windy Urtnowski help support have invaluable Nathaniels progress also Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team members have always supportive therefore much pleasure gratitude donate enclosed amount $100 AMA Mortgage Depletion Program names Na thaniel Gifford Windy Urtnowski Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team Very truly yours E Bruce Gifford month column should two pages long have sent material column patient will used am out material clubs have patches no background information would like see club featured write up short description send Remember Flying should fun December 1986 119 3rd-place trophy re ceiveg es otratford CT Since has placed 1st Quonset Pt RI Sei Sportsman class next season Mike Jessica Thurrott South Windsor CT Formula aircraft Jessica placed 9th outof35in Formula land3rdoutofi2inFAl Pylon also best Senior both elaeewm Pike NOye5 Marblehead MA rinished 4th Intermediate Helicopter Nicole Evans Houston Texas Nicole flew Cox PT-i 9 Cox dlsplayat Anni versary Celebration won PT-i 9 raffle Cox provided also helped Helicopter site during Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boa 88i APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts word still fail realize due standard magazine lead time what writing today shall reach dear Reader until considerably later date consequently news items have sent us moment excitement high enthusiasm found have become somewhat stale time appear print Please understand neces sarily journalistic fact life implore thank understanding kind indulgence should such occasion arise case Tis Electricity Air Now AMA has authorized Electric Contest Board August 1 Executive Council meeting attended cast affirmative vote motion have appointed Joe Beshar Oradell NJ serve member thereof representing District 2 Joe no stranger recent developments rapidly-expanding area Electro-Flight already ap pointed him post Team Selection board member representing District 2 connection F3-E World Champion shipsin BelgiumJoewasalsoajurymember US F3-E Team Qualification Finals held earlier Parks College St Louis thanks Joe Harvest Thanks indeed extra proud three New York AMA members really knocked themselves out hospitality department US Scale Team passed through NYC embarka tion portals theirwayto participate World Championships recently Long Island modelers Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti Al La Femina space does permit full description valuable services rendered following quo tations Bob Underwoods thank letters will give idea ourfeelings matter behalf United States Scale Team members thank very much outstanding acts hospitality provided fact family New York help details involved such trip helped ease minds make departure pleasant experience Bob Thank making arrangements Tony Nick Al tremendous help whole operation Thank Bob pleasure Brookhaven Model Aviation Facility happy learn yet another RC flying site has become available Eastern Long Island compliments Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS Presi dent Tony Cruz others contri buted time abilities toward commendable result Ourthanks too Brookhaven Town Supervisor Henrietta Acampora efforts connection must Brookhaven town residentto fly site interested contact Brook haven Model Aviation Facility Long Island Aero Radio Society PO Box 54 Holbrook NY 11741 Curtiss A-i Triad Hydroplane con cludes story regarding above ended closing topic October issue entitled Under Wire shot Bob Dunn creation plusnewspapercredits express ly Childrens Worlds Fair have just learned foregoing spectacle will held Flushing Meadows site previous Worlds Fair Queens County NY September 25-28 might have opportunity participate somehow other model aircraft sense familiar location frequent reader column will perfectly clear performance-wise kind flight possible Flushing Meadow area has end some pretty strong lines local Control-Line expert Doug Figgs regular flier site working enthusiastically project thank him help Hackensack Valley Flyers club located Moonachie NJ sent us several interest ing snapshots some time ago change solely model airplanes rather happy children enjoying what probably very first encounter form model aircraft also thus shown example clubs interest general affairs community some scenes furnished us valued friend Gordon Hart club IMAA Life Member LM 5 occasion 75th Anniversary Moonachie NJ during celebration club distri buted Delta Darts Shown happy recipients potentially least future AMA members Auburn Finger Lakes Radio Control Club According correspondence have received Mr Joe Dello Stritto Presi dent District 2 club may take justified pride its existence Tis true Above group guided two very important principles 1 Combine compete neighboring clubs 2 actively join such clubs local and/or regional effort obtain maximum PR earlier correspondence Mr Dello Stritto described glowing terms highlysuccessful extremely well-attended Mall Show club held earlier year Finger Lakes Mall Auburn NY conjunction neighboring organiza tion Flying Eagles RC Club Elbridge NY As put What resulted largest best display RC models area has ever seen real booster better model aircraft PR Mr Dello Stritto continues cannot begin tell what success show response public well interest new members incredible both clubs picked up new members well best regards Joe clijh nd its neigh welcome Next time go show sure stop greet AMA folks hand job help get association 9 National Geographic SocietyThe NGS covered 1985 Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts story eight pages color text appears July 1986 issue National Geographic magazine addition May 1986 issue NGSs World magazine contains story about large contest France AMA worked closely NGS staffers consulting capacity design maze edit text identify various aircraft photographs used ensure accuracy story NGS inserted AMAs name address story readers wanted further information about model aviation received 800 direct inquiries based exposure World childrens magazine published monthly NGS 1986 Nats also covered NGS year TV team Thousands feet videotape ex posed expected nationallyContinued page 121 120 Model Aviation Olean Resident builds Navy model airplane Photo Olean Times Herald Uear up Locked Public RelationsCont pg 118 Ohio sylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mum Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 time read will self insured liability coverage careful major step forAMA particu larly financial sense hopefully will end up providing us stability liability insurance program have long needed stability its costs Basically need about $800000 cash start out plus $800000 letterof creditfrom bank $800000 cash provides $1 00000 administra tion fee provides first $700000 claims reserve letter credit pledges another $800000 total loss fund $1500000 becomes necessary Please understand letter credit really just guarantee loan would granted need would have paid back used outline very simplified version very complex group documents agreements should serve help understand needed increase dues compared 1986 dues can figure $1000 increase open members $200 increase Jr Sr members $300 increase Sr citi zens second family members per sonally feel fair equitable Although would have preferred $800 increase open members rapid reduction $800000 line credit backing cash ratherthan credit will provide us stable situation Simply accomplishing will result swing $80000 income/expense statement year $16000 reduction interest expense $64000 increase interest income insurance market becomes softer future pre dict always have option take out regular insurance cheaper continue program liability insurance crisis something have read about first direct encounter have reading horror stories cancelled parades festivals sporting events along threat forced closing police departments fire departments other municipal services due prob lem think will agree thatAMA has done good job instance havent seen anything yet department Ill have say Shuttle launch GCRCC flying circus really something else Carried aloft piggybackon large RC model about 300 ft shuttle model released allowed drop glide about 100 ft before large NA R rocket motor fired its tail shooting vertically 500 ft spectacular fashion flights two cul minated very steep glide just like real perfect nose-high landing runway right front crowd Believe moment silence memory Challenger astronauts anticipation airplane climbed slowly altitude shear excitement rocket fired cheers crowd landed didnt bring lump throat must have spectacular things Ive seen aeromodeling Congrats Barry Henry Next year talking about VTO under rocket power impressive part about show other Shuttle crowd extent safety stressed Hay bales along runway protected pilots veer ing airplanes regular cyclone fence protected pit area non-flying pilots snow fence behind pro tected spectators Add required preflight inspection airplanes man datory qualifying flight airplane before show within week requirement airplanes flown multi-plane events must flown together before show added up ensure no problems Good job well run safety firstmy kind show also got chance month visit Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton couple days great see some old friends flying event still dear heart Its amazing see fast some classes have gotten since flew Speed early 60s Y2A speed 130s unbelievable hear Carl Dodges FAI model something else Most us used hearing FAI speed model jump up octave comes onto pipe Carls has octave yet go other thing can think similar sound very high-speed dentists drill Salt Fork 87 approaching fast dates years District Ill meeting january 17 18 Salt Fork State Park lodge southeastern Ohio near Ohio W Virginia Pennsylvania intersect starting promote meeting/sym posium early year try increase participation Id like see club district take subject present sym posium gathering Examples possible subjects might create improve club newsletter start club training program build run way install RC equipment trim FF model organize contest etc can see presentation grow good grass including type selection use fertilizer Almost anything might interest other modelers would work Im sure club could contribute some way Call Bob Button 216-343-7906 AMA elections year bit muddied District Ill members quite number people running president nominating committee put 3 candidates ballot hear campaign being mounted Execu tive Director john Worth should get elected its going interesting see what happens Executive Council would hold two positions Council simultaneously has already stated wouldnt resign retire Executive Director elected Presi dent Oh well neversaid lifeasanAMA VP would boring Regardless support election please take time vote Saying month Any Organization made up parts its important yours Public Relations Cont pg 120 televised short story about 15 minutes long will seen january 1987 PBS network Watch local listings proper time because film may used filler could shown once varying times depending location 10 1986 NatsExcellent media coverage given Nats Lake Charles Daily newspaper television reports made sure story told locally very interesting part coverage tele phone interview NBC Radio New york Geoff Styles gave information commentary Bob Underwood ran model engine background provide some Nats-type sound effects regular AMA press release program followed Nats major events regional TV stations radio stations newspapers plus TV networks major national newspapers received dozen releases prior Nats start As true publicity get coverage dependingon what else happened district world given day things have plug away time 11 Dick Scobee Memorial Field August 16 1986 model airport opened Houston TX finest fields world Named honor Dick Scobee Commander ill-fated Challenger shuttle flight will become Mecca aeromodelers four Control Line cir cles two paved magnificent runway Radio Controlled aircraft use shelters paved parking electricity running water great tribute memory brave American Hundreds hours hard work planning dedication en thusiasm have poured project twenty years grand opening dedication Alan Bean moon-walking astronaut dream come true people conceived project worked see become reality detailed storywill appear Model Aviaf ion magazine along photos can see what great site Future Nats site Future World Championships site knows potential Houston would great place either event 12 Air Show Team Program Twenty nine teams have performed hundreds shows front audiences totaling two million people past year great public relations educational effort re sulting new members better understanding sport thousands upon thousands others much sacrifice hard work giving up familytime out-of-pocket expense dedicated men women long-suffering group individuals ever get chance see AST performance goand sayHi fliers supporting members have done sport deserve big pat back AST program best PR efforts Team members volunteers Continued page 122 December 1986 121 Delaware rci Columbia land North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispiai District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aneociate Vice Prenidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwaod Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lelrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatiansburg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Vtrlmington DC 19609 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27026 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Further Nats item As said last month would surely miss someone did James Welch Portsmouth VA competed Con trol Line 9th place Open D Speed Sorry missed last month District travelsOn 1 7th August stopped Raleigh Aeromasters field thefirst trip sitehopingto see some flying second day 4th Annual Pattern Meet No such luck could permit myself halfadaythere surprise waiting start flying Sunday until noon time weather becoming somewhat chancyhurricane Charlie just off shore did get talk few early birds before left Better luck next time gang following weekend up toward other end District Crownsville MD home Chesapeake Bay RC Club have active number endeavors past years area annual Radio Control Scale contest turnout quite modest year Scale event should grow site very good grass people work hard put good meet year Up until now has oneday event distinct possi bility might go two next time around Probably finest Pattern site District IV Fentress Naval Air Landing Field Chesapeake VA Tidewater Radio Control Club holds its nual Pattern Meet Labor Day week end year dates happened last two days August site has long wide taxiway used flying runs parallel runway entire length tree line front far away get over entirely too far away judged mention because very good chance Tidewater will submitting bid hold F3A Team Selection Meet Masters Mike Ingalls Club President looking possibility best knowledge Masters has never held East closest has Ohio Kentucky Ala bama Good Luck attempt Being resort areaVirginia Beach Norfolk Carolina beaches fairly close makes ideal place bring family give fine vacation have fun flying F3A National Geographic Society long intended get up CASA meet National Geographic site heard about what great soaring site turnout events held field past weekend Saturday finally able get up field What told does justice site National Geographic site has beautiful sites could ask field itself very big fine landscaping around set against Geographic headquarters building No wonder CASA soaring enthusiasts like place flying Saturday outstanding daynot necessarily ut far thermals go flying highly competitive days work what got live East want enjoy soaring best Electric flight first time rule making process going concerted effort develop set rules Electric flight will add-ons existing rules set tailored strictly Electrics aspect sport need keep very close watch pages proposed rules response time short need let District Electric Contest Board mem ber know stand subject District IV write Woody Blan chard 1733 Beach Road Hampton VA 23664 Woody District IV Con test Board member also chairman Electric Contest Board yourself Woody favor Comment rules its card says agree Woody District members other Contest Boards need know interested work doing Seen Fiftieth Anniversary celebration couple photos taken celebration held Lake Charles cele brate fiftieth year national aero modeling organization United States appropriate having part celebration Photo number shows Maynard Hill giant whatizit somewhat like great big Senior Falcon Anyway May nard movie business Mounted above wing 16MM movie camera Maynard lofted flew around site celebration day effort assist crew Na tional Geographic Society NGS crew down Nationals doing film aeromodeling will shown na tional television later next year What appropriate individual help effort former AMA President holds has held international aero modeling records anyone else Good show Maynard am sure wonder whe therthe personnel whoworkforyou atAMA Headquarters active fliers have seen Bob Underwoods name mentioned know very active flier especially Radio Control Scale others can catch one spare moments will pass shot time second photo shows Doug Pratt Goldberg J-3 Cub powered Saito Twin Doug made flights Lake Charles during celebra tion take part ModelNet familiar Doug SysOp Headquarters Doug Mister Special Projects Department works special events trade shows promotion materials industry liaison enough keep him jumping Watch others future Mortgage Depletion Program have re ceived notice Joe Beshar par ticipation some members have made contributions Mortgage Deple tion Fund effort pay off mortgage Academys Headquarters/ Museum Building rapidly possible Doing will free up funds other needed projects such ongoing insur ance problem Consider talking up club meetings encourage participa tion members organized group please think welcome amount can contribute will certainly appre ciated will try acknowledge contributions District time around three groups mention first contribution Charlie Rec tor Jerry Johnson Aero-Masters Model Airplane Club Fredericksburg VA donation $9000 Howard County Radio Control Club Co lumbia MD third acheckfor $1 5000 District Columbia Radio Control Clubthese members broad area fly Rockville MD about club joining Public Relations t pg 121 what makes effort amazing 13 Two other national programs have done well could stand participation additional clubs Adopt-A-School Program National Mall Show Program involved either should Several clubs now working adopted schools report enhanced posi tive public images better understanding communities whole lot fun taking kids through steps turn model aviators missing missing great opportunity con tribute Put something back Get involved Mall Show Program another way can improve club image get message out neighbors others community chance Continued page 126 122 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 5 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Leo Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr H Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 1532 Falordo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Eirminghom AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd. *3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fielda P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904684-2517 Model Airplanes fun wouldnt have 118000 AMA mem bers AMA loses sight fact begin have problems Too much concern National problems can make us short sighted think AMA terms competition flying problems arising competition serving majority modelers represent turn such thinking will limit growth organization type quality services provide Reading District 5 newsletters makes very obvious fun name game AMA-chartered clubs wealth talent clubs writing newsletters running club affairs having fun Lets run through few quotes some selected mid-summer letters Eglin Aero Modelers Beam Editor Bob Hanson Hi troops Another great month flying action store Besides usual Soaring Quickie 500 contests month will Night Glider contest 23 August 800 pm big news Annual Fall Picnic/Fun Fly scheduled afternoon 14 September year will also Delta Dart contest conjunction Fun Fly bring whole family participate few Delta Darts still avail able Ron Van Putte havent bought yours already Nominations thejuly SAD Society Aircraft Demolishers patch Rick Fleming Jim Rozzelle Chad Stewart Rick Fleming won next club fun fly will held 14 September 1966 starting 300 pm will picnic well free burgers beverages club members families As added event will Delta Dart contest modelers ages club sold dozens fun little planes over last several months hopefully event will well-attended kind Flying imaginable look emphasis fun Look novel ideas expressed successful club knows have fun now Fountain City Flyers News letter presents some ideas picnic include family members Ronnie Wilson chair entertainment has come up another feasible scheme include wives families some field activities will fun would Halloween whatever Fly & Cook-in chosen Friday evening start about 500 pm Food served lateras desired Grills can set up Pavilion tents before Tents would left up till Saturday noon Old-Timers would flying morning usual Ronnie NB others dig camping would spend evening field might fly flash lights Butterflies will discussed depth September meeting show up own ideas have long needed gettogether event some members have never laid eyes other Social events include ladies kids great way expand fun get know other fully Another way club fun fly mean fun fly warmed-over contest events anyone can fly about Osceola Black Sheep RC Clubs approach presented news letter Rams Tale clubs first fun-fly proved fair fliers load fun Wayne Northcutt did outstanding job CD planning four events gave member equal chance come home Gold first event taxiing around total six pylons followed bomb-drop event end event six members within two points first place last event scored two separate events first score flight closest two minutes dead-stick landing second score plane stopped closest mark center run way could compete Shows important thing find formula will include everyone Another fine idea members family dinner meeting Sometimes formal speakers stuff sometimes just social get-together Heres Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadrons news letter Fly Paper Dick McLean editorThis year have decided have dinner similar annual banquet dinner will have banquet room Squires Res taurant have used banquets will assure us privacy socialize wish dinner will replace regular meeting August 28th dinner will strictly social affair Air Foilers own club also have big Dinner Bash once year purpose reviewing accomplishments fail ures year introducing new offi cers discussing next years dreams lot tomfoolery fun things everyone except perhaps winner presenting Dork trophy year prestigious award goes individual has committed dumbest error year accomplished review such happenings club can remember trophy tail sec tion plane planted base green carpet fact remains original winners aircraft after error Im sure trophy displayed yearly winner Haw Haw good company since club members have owned year time another Another scheme works advantage conduct raffle fine way raise money getting know other also generates support club activity Indian River Kontrol Societys news letter Air Scoop has article Dont forget club will holding raffle during contest nifty OS Max 60 engine gear reduction still work ing getting other prizes premiums give away well probably have raffle off time contest Tickets wont go sale until start contest give us members too big head start will have present sign up win Hopefully youll hang around contest because know could sure use help proceeds year will go directly mower fund youve waiting donate some money very worthy cause should good reason buy lots tickets Having set up participated Air Foilers first air show year can recom mend highly fun activity others agree evident following quote Chattanooga RC clubs Prop Wash newsletter Please keep mind will have annual air show Sunday September 28th organizing event now would appreciate help comment could give might enable us have best airshow ever have always given good show getting harder harder top last show biggest event year expect have well over two thou sand spectators again year Clyde Ship ley airshow committee chairman will appreciate help can give would like have some different things year put thinking caps let us hear have several new members year hope will provide some fresh ideas us Most mechanics have place still need lots ideas routines Finally planning execution trade show large undertaking worth RC World Flyers RC World Tower newsletter note planning Third Annual Festival Planning assigning job responsibili ties Third Annual Festival has completed Flyers have mailed District V clubs previous participants well wide distribution 1986 Nats Don Lowe handling very difficult task getting manufacturers exhibit products has received five 5 tentative commitments far RC World Flyers Inc well its way making 1986 Fall Festival biggest best ever subject Id like take opportunity plug annual Mid South Radio Control Association Trade Show Flea Market Banquet held November 15 16 Memphis Cook Convention Center youre part country stop show attend banquet Now close column would like use words Memphis Prop Busters Newsletter Bullsheet present thanks fine editors District 5 Thank yu much riteing us such fine newsletter reel good funnytu fac reminded newsletters yore brother ole whats name used rite Sumbuddy said mus sumthin yawls jeans dont seem lak should helpvery much yawl both shure rite good funny tu Anyway thank yu agin fore such fine news letter hope rite another reel soon Remember funs Name Game December 1986 123 Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Cal EtIel *3 Castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46708 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcreat Rantoul IL 61 B66 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 warm flying days will ending soon us District 6 course will put away models another winter start new projects next year Around fly year round too suggest check out models sure theyll able handle year-round flying safely takes just few minutes check out before go fly cycle packs sure have juice can get out cold days Im subject safety lets talk about models vs full-scale operations local airport clubs can hold contests local airports good since gives us chance mix full-scale friends chance visit month find airport closed arrived Knowing closed arrived early thought Apparently changed starting time announced flyer sent tried contact ground communications several times no radio communications set up either going use airport have ground air communica tions owe full-size counter parts Itll help make things bit safer Father FAA would love Heres another deals airshow demonstrations models offer de grees action knowthefull-size guys cant handle Lets forget safety Over runway place fly received call AVPs complaining demo given modeler flew model over crowd airplanes dont need chance go Lake Charles Nats month sure hot Wouldnt nice have Nats near District 6 believe temps would have better area Well lookingata Nats District 6 does Indianapolis grab Keep tuned may happen ground work process have personally visited Indy think could easily have Well know soon know Indian apolis wants us took trip Indianapolis visit Indy Sportliners guys really put good CL contest saw CL models types flying throughout day group three circles planes going once really enjoy combat part said CL dying saw some top names CL son loved As matter fact did Id like take some time thank Jack Sheeks Clancy Arnold rest Sportliners making weekend Indy very enjoyable especially want thank Clancys wife Pat putting up son Mark weekend Clancy good enough show Bill Zimmer around Indy check out possible Nats sites day before CL contest After dinner meeting discuss mostly Nats well seeing slide show supplied Clancy After went jack Sheeks birthday party celebrated thirty-ninth times does make Jack Morehead KY fun fly month ball volunteered some judging Im glad left model plane fun having stress competition good time weather did us right Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead also full-size modelers have some homebuilts field two process being built see lot fly full scale too field local airport can close both interests Now thats life problem tend hold up score cards full-size landings makes tough its first time got letter Fred South president Morrison Model Aircraft Fliers tell club concerned about current insurance problems club de cided something about make flying safer field posted AMA safety rules posted club rules installed frequency board im pound area installed two hundred thir ty feet separation fence bout Maybe should take note guys have congrats next two pics show field Bill Johnson Central Indiana Chapter 48 IMAA sent letter about fly-in Converse have heard itsagreateventand apparently others also think past two years have averaged about eighty contestants half planes guys already getting ready next year suggest look dates appear contest list next year two pictures sent Love Eagles second picture Gary Bussell Cap 20L Gary CD years event Now Id like take some space list names people District 6 brought home trophies Nats Tony Hutchins C Schuchmann Guenther No wak Charles Markos Charlie Sotich Robert Klipp Aaron Markos William H utchins won FF events Charles Markos Aaron Markos Tony Hutchins Mark Whittemore won Indoor William Hughes Jane John son Glen Lee Todd Ballard Jerry Meyer Peter Mazur William Calkins Bill Lester won CL David Snow Pattern Gregory Sawyer Helicopter Soaring Paul Carlson Scott Christensen Tom Kallevang Scale Julie Abel Charles Bauer Stephen Ashby Clancy Arnold Dennis Crooks Harold Parenti think thats hope didnt miss way District 6 got very close trophy new trophy rules kept out winning Lets congratulate did us proud Joe Beshar asked let latest contributors mortgage fund Champaign County Radio Control Club Champaign IL sent $500 Aero Sport RC Club Northfield IL sent $1 20 also received $115 Johnson County RC Flyers Franklin IN special thanks Alex Zobkiw $20 nostalgic reminiscence AMA 1940s prompted donation month real mix Keep cards letters coming Enough now.. 124 Model Aviation Iowa igan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville PAl 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Bled Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack Finn 365 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Rsssell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaskee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Dulsth MN 55504 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494TanglewoOd Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 givingtime year upon us time hope receive some thing useful times asked what Santa brought reply pro duces puzzled expressions Heck everyone knows what ABC 60 rear exhauster Confidentially wife collaborate buy ones own choice Anyhoot hope have merry seasonal time include resolutions bene fit pastime AMA Visited Minneapolis F3B Team Selection Trials very com petently run Bob Sealyand Crew very firm decisions con sidered advice competitors necessary impressions two days event requiring does lots technical acumen obtain results needs modifying make less helper dependant large number workers necessary run crazy Boyd Bowdish managed get sunburned faces side-tripped local flying fields meet other Seveners large Attaboy helpers notice newsletters club hats available am always looking some thing different collect display would appreciate sending will pay would look great display board local mall show showerings data analysis another column have approached compete arguments presented ie have members etc well midwest have shorter flying season cant have reduced membership fee compensate After dont fly several months consequently need no insurance So tongue cheek what think Once again aremindertobooktheTable Top Displays early enough ensure get two district standard pack useful literature avail able no charge pay ship display back to next user also have tapes can obtain copies sending blank AMA HQ care Doug Pratt gives club its own tape MARKS Sailplane Symposium November shall Look out bring suggestions ques tions program chock block lot modeling greats name him will event extremely educational Glider pilot also produce report event can obtained Carl Mohs ideal reference bookshelf have vacancy AVP group Bill Rohring transferring Florida wish him good health lots flying has stalwart western part Michigan thank him service am now announcing replacement Jean Lasik Jean Muskegon well known editor Showgram Showteam newsletter her husband being involved contact large sampling district being nearlyUp North am confident will perform necessary duties extremely well Welcome aboard Jean Dual Seminars filling up few weeks interest seems Contest Director far maybe needing help direction realized confusing situation insurance problems com pleting necessary forms correctly need help As can see try keep column people places need some help supplying suitable photos can format editor crops suitable proportion columns can return after use need Try get good contrast reproduces better also gets name print Sorry dues increase Believe meeting everyone pointed same direction looking stable way provide insurance new will cover much past yearcars boats now included severe problems country having subject now going own thing have control Realize 80 cents week AVP Jack Finn IA Pete asked write few words column started building models grade school flew first gas-powered Free Flight Comet Clipper Baby Cyclone engine ten have flown free flight CL Speed Stunt RC Pattern Sport Scale Glider last couple winters have flown some Indoormostly Peanut Scale last few years have concentrated RC Glider competition some degree success past summer have heard same kinds comments fliers Iowa main seems concern District 10 VP other AMA officers using Model Aviation means attacking other general feeling get improv ing AMA get out Enough said Another comment frequently hear contestants approve CDs flying own contests dont know requires some kind rule change Council can pass rule prohibit CDs flying contests Noise isnt way lose flying field Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have using city school field sailplanes overthe lastseventoeightyears Lastwinter school system sold field City Parks Department field has houses three sides corn field other Parks Department held hearings future use neighbors wanted family-type facilities picnics etc mentioned Glider fliers welcome did generate noise have large crowds well-behaved also said enjoyed watching models fly Parks Department decided need ed baseball diamonds will four parking lots concession stand fortunate city land near golf course about mile outside town said could use recent RC glider fun fly fliers great idea Since clubs seem run fun flies both Powerand Glider must plenty different events question Could AMA compile list events scoring methods clubs send ideas headquarters Duplications etc would have weeded out ideas could copied sent club interested Let yourVPs AVPs know think idea has merit Iowas AMA members have specific ideas subject concerning AMA please let know can get action Bob Taylor Park Rapids copy magazine bore picture Feb ruary 1967 magazine Flying Models shows Taylor national tournament Control-Line planes Taylorfinished sixth competition District Roundup WMRAFs Radio Flyerhas new editor Melanie Smith Ladybird job River City usesa local bulletin board advertise local con tests also warns about having correct iden tification models S Thought month Aerobatic Aces Knowledge comes reading instructions Exper ience comes reading S Dave Pinegar selling Crash crying towels shirts Bob Hisey still has selection too S need PR being tackled Stillwater Flyerstheyre talking schools scouts senior citizens etc have addition AMA PR Department now Welcome Troy 0 Elm Creek Flyers setting up phone tree get news out fast use locally school teachers 0 Rick Alter Byron Pilot says look out next year B-29 flew OK Safe flying practices insurance December 1986 125 Arkansas siasa 0 New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S 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 Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Im leading off little personal story has bit advice am typing Column broken right thumb cast broke fall down back steps tripped threshold top four concrete steps training gotten days long past gymnast threw body out beyond Concrete steps turned midair land shoulders However clever reflex movements foiled caught stupid thumb pants pocket way down bent completely backwards broke tell you Can remember feel falling like quickly take pants off Next insurance guess talked about problem AMAs world right now RC frequency problems As first paragraph Ill bless some advice again Fred Marks very dedi cated chairman AMA Frequency Committee Twice lately have heard him voice opinion very important committee heartily agree advice Use maintain RC equipment exactly per guidelines provided along some common sense Most so-called frequency problems disappear Try Preach Good News AMAers just returned intense Executive Council meetingin quiteafewyears Itwastosetup practical three-year plan workable high-tab liability insurance has al become impossible organizations like doctors Boy Girl Scouts buy price Thanks lots careful study part Headquar ters Staff firm have dealing Alexander Alexander have come up plan largely self insured safely least next three years Granted will cost money means boost dues will still heck bargain todays cock-eyed world mentioning Council Meeting am proud report although unpleasant subject pleasant Council Meeting have attended long time reason say meeting dead-serious subject heavy political overtones have plagued Council long miss ing pray can find way elimi nate politics AMA Perhaps upcoming election will Consider Advancingtheartofaeromodeling must salute Model Airplane News magazine its editor Dan Santich current issue fine old magazine features Electric Flight Please know electric power next big step improving total picture modeling pleasures say because quietness electric power will keep us being noisenuisance real pain-in-the-neck rest community Check electric power hobby shop doesnt have find hobby shop does least partly responsibility protect right fly offering acceptable flying devices information use salute Dan Santich Model Airplane News hope other magazines hobby dealer will encourage Elec tric Flight have little story amusing will illustrate importance preceding paragraph quiet Electric operation Dallas RC Club bang-up Pylon Race part Southwest championships over Labor Day weekend Flying start 9 am hour previous start flying clubs leader-types Val Marchesoni went around getting up pool dollar-a-chance long after flying started would take Dallas Park Police show up complaint Because some constantly-complaining nearby residents model airport long before everyone wanted pool ticket time within firstten fifteen minutes rather tonished cops didnt show until 954 am Mind city-approved contract races fearlessly asked said cops what took long answer simply stop breakfast way have hugged news letter editor lately person about important person club matter AMA Without fine folks activities would just about dead water youd better remember thank time time because mostly taken granted just aint fair Same goes columns Vice Presidents write dang God bless newsletter editors selfish feeling finest newsletter editors AMA right District 8 Id love praise individually space wont allqw can quote remind club Johnny Clemens sez deserve raise least praise thanks will single out long-sufferingfellowas being among really champion newsletter edi tors AMA world Itis Dan Rauwhohas just retired service North Dallas RC Club years paper has always informa tive has pleasure receive am sure everyone has enjoyed efforts will join Well Done Dan salute same subject just received very best newsletters ever Southwestern New Mexico RC Modelers Carlsbad edited Frank E Burchardt paper Tail Winds has has news art humor neatness readability excel lent contest notice map fact contest site map super strongly suggest send Frank self-addressedstamped envelope copy map perhaps whole Tail Winds paper Address Frank Burchardt 318 E Orchard Ln No 16 Carlsbad NM 88220 Im really cranked-up newsletters month oldest finest national newsletters Digest National Free Flight Society might mumble Free Flight aint yer thing aerodynamics clever construction ideas universal phases model flying NFFS Digest almost entirely technical has put together long time old admired friend Bob Meuser Believe Bobs leadership editing expertise Free Flight would great ly diminished interested can contact Bob Meuserat4200 GregoryStreet Oakland CA 94619 Incidentally Na tional Free Flight Society AMAs oldest Special Interest Group its devoted President Tony Italiano its Executive Director Hardy Brodersen Bravo NFFS wonder am pumping-up Free Flight Districit B column Simply cause heck lot Free Flight activity District 8 whole bunch new interest Free Flight especially rubberband-powered beginner level dealer doesnt have kits supplies find does Plenty available interested As further endorsement rubberband powered models what beautiful thing see father 8 10 12-year-old son building flying models son s level dont cost arm leg Oh kid again important election year AMA Having served Executive Council 21 years AMA President B years feel am entitled opinion serious need change direction leadership AMA avoid having become political selfserving diminish its intended value individual member now involved handling some $4 million funds decisions should re turned multi-member council available whims single per son will require two things will require change bylaws change elected leadership Adademy Model Aeronautics organization certainly deserves thoughtful consideration sincerely hope will help steer AMA new better direction vote Thanks listening old dedicated lover what AMA supposed ***Gear down Its time Iand*** Public Relations tfrom pg122 promote club possible need fora flying field make friends create better understanding short laythe groundwork people press TV radio time may come need friend Contact National Center supplies recommendation read Model Aviation what other clubs have done go thou likewise NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 126 Model Aviation elers have made significant contribu tions modeling District IX have featured two ladies both Colorado know must lots out District about sending picture background information AMA lady member making signifi cant contribution modeling Asso ciate Vice President can recog nize outstanding members Art May Bismark ND sends report international contest remember proximity Canadian neighbors held past summer along some super pictures Art photographer par excellence Art indicates two days top-notch flying no problems tells us thattheir club 540 years old year Way go Enjoy pics Colorado e Kansas C Nrbraska e North Dakota S Sooth Dakota ixWyomiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1S07 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Boo 2832 Cooper hW 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloudaa Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Stave Mangles Radio Servica Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Some good news around Dis trict Congratulations Bill Giesking Denver COon having design folder FAI Power selected top ten model designs entered 1986 Nats Watch other acknowledgement Bills achieve ment later issue Model Aviation magazine good News. Award Excellence Club Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada CC has responded request help deplete AMA building mortgage $100 donation Way go AAM setting fine example AMA spirit other clubs individuals would respond likewise mortgage would get paid off time save AMA whale lot interest moneymoney could used other worthwhile services AMA mem bers clubs Im proud point club hometown club Speaking Award Excellence Clubs Lincoln Sky Knights Club Lincoln NE will bethemainhostclubforthel987 Nats writing Vince Mankowski way Lincoln make arrangements check Out sites Honest Sandy Frank hes checkin out Free Flight sites first other preliminary work necessary suc cessful Nats Sky Knights have under taken task several times before know ropes have no doubt will again great style Congratulations thanks Byron Blakeslee Sedalia CC accepting appointment District IX member newly-formed Electric Contest Board Elec tric flight fast gaining acceptance becoming popular segment mod eling activities over country As side foregoing paragraph heard recent information FAI RC Electric team placed fourth First World Championships Belgium Look information reporting event elsewhere subsequent issues MA new procedure receiving AllSeason Patches fliers working have club officer send verification monthly flying activity twelve months along $250 member qualify ing AMA H eadquarters will turn send patches distribution qualify ing fliers program got its start District IX Vince Mankowski Vice-President seven years ago Itwould interesting know members have qualified patch what program has done motivate flying activity past year started recognition program appreciation women modDecember 1986 127 STOP LOOK about AMA building mortgagedepletion program Joe Beshar Director program suggests 1 Make one-time $5 voluntary contribution along dues next year 2 AMA clubs members solicit $5 contribution non-AMA member Id like suggest contributions source would welcomed will certainly free AMA large amounts interest yet paid mortgage Everyone share Keep landings soft intentional LISTEN Ted Stockert Bismarck ND readies new D H Chipmunk forthe testflight Itfiew fantastic 4 1 20B 4-cycle Enya-powered Cap 2J Dan Steffes Bismarck ND signs carried /4-scale Robin have International 40 years 40-and 50-year signs brought lot questions spectators Mary Mull handled impound duty fortwo days did excellent job 4-cycle Stearman Ed Derkach Winni peg made flights THE 1986 NATS ON TELEVISION NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL JANUARY 18 1987SCHEDULED BROADCAST 800 PM ON YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC TV CHANNEL CHECK YOUR TV LISTINGS FOR EXACT DETAILS Actualschedule subject change Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Gleno Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Aveorangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reyvolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Flancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Loog Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency coordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 AMA Election now youve re ceived AMA ballots Too few about 20% take time cast votes Thats very unfortunate should cast vote years election very important us because will determine next AMA President Please vote before read following very carefully make sure other AMA members know read too following exact text letter sent out short time ago some very wellknown people within AMA really care about AMAs future letter Walt Good AMA President No 11 Maynard Hill AMA President No 14 Claude McCullough AMA President No 10 John Patton AMA President No 17 Cliff Weirick AMA President No 16 Johnny Clemens AMA President No 18 AMA Members From the Council Past Presidents Subject Upcoming Presidential Election Very soon will receiving bal lots AMA headquarters ballot will space write-in candidates choice Council Past Presidents strong ly recommend write name John Worth ask John Worth Simply cause qualified see attached statement peopie names listed ballot After has already President has filled office AMA Executive Director years attached statement lists reasons combining offices Presi dent Executive Director Also listed reasons John Worth should elected Please read statement carefully feel will write John Worth AMA President highly informative statement enclosed letter too long reprint Send SASE Ill gladly send copy Need New Leadership Ive satisfied present AMA leaders fora number reasons Neither other people within AMA anarchists rebels sincere people put AMAs future front else As can see above letter Im alone feelings 1 need new leadership AMA 2 ballot choices given best ones 3 write-in vote needed clear loud message Never before AMAs history has such strong movement elect write-in candidate President good reasons people care about AMAs future urge write-in John Worth AMA President very prominent peo ple strongly feel thatJohn Worth best choice can make Letters Get Letters get lot mail support positions various other AMA matters Because reflects opinions expressed other AMA members Id like share letter received Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD Dear Mr Peltz would like take opportunitytotell supportyouon Mr Schmaltz permission ac cordance Council agreement Ive deleted supportive comments outcome F3 B matter goes will informing rest Executive Council about also Im just simple modeler Ive belonged AMA about 5 years Ive donated $75 Building Fund Gold Brick plus $25 totally enjoythe hobby promoteAMA hobby chance get school Im high school teacher com mu n ity agree organization needs people can stand up issue Too often see Executive Council rubber-stamping endorsements trying keep everyone happy time No body can happy time some thing wrong thrive controversy like informed what happening good bad AMA feel right member ever hear about wonderful things happening nega tive aspects discussed mentioned briefly nothing can established Case point Dave Brown disqualified 84 Nats competition because something did still dont know what because nobody ever said being disqualified men tioned couple VP columns nobody would say what prompted itonly happened thought terrible Tell whole story shut up felt should have informed nations top Pattern fliers disqualified am sorry getting long-winded dont usually write letters people quit excellent work doing quit making waves boat needs rocked Rock let boat stabilize itself moving some dead weight around realize VP long Im writing Ill tell howl feel about added space VP columns Im against itthe way VPs currently using space have excep tion Dave Brown col umns enjoy reading very much other VPs time just fill space fun flies contests happened going happen should have hap pened rained out organization large must AMA matters should brought before modeling public people dont spend time Council meetings discussing weather discuss vote some very important items members get read synopsis meeting VPs voted against some issues would like see VPs state some columns Iftheycantsupportor defend stand issue have no reason being office Also dont want take heat criticism actions taken again can hit road Whenever talk modelers ask what would like also ask happy what currently being written VP concur above-mentioned things conclude think doing fantastic job hope convey some comments other VPs hope reconsider stand running president AMA someday Thank very much time Thank Mr Schmaltz As know Im trying get rest Council become aware real needs desires members Letters like yours really help Ive corrupted As far flying goes Ive corrupted Before being elected VP flew RC Sailplanes almost exclusively Now Im staring huge 2nd-place trophy just won Scale Electric J-3 Cub thanks Tony Nacarrato club Black Sheep Squadron first RC Scale contest super first too Thanks lot help Tony went home trophy couldnt have done him Im very grateful fan tastic contest going become annual event shouldnt missed anyone loves AMA gas Scale ducted-fan Scale Electric scale Port-a-Potti PilotsTheres group District 10 odd name fantastic following Port-A-Potti Pilots have two large gatherings summer Ive very fortunate attend group started Robin Hambly wife Mary send out notice upcoming happening hundreds flock over District 10 Low key no complex rules no pressure no politics just fun flying partying excel lent conversation plenty good pot luck food Both events wife Evelyn attended summer night flies Sepulveda Basin ball Want know Contact Robin Mary Hambly 1844 W Glendale Blvd Glendale CA 91201 telephone 818 2402093 Dont Forget Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President 128 Model Aviation Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Muliens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Fnquency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 761-5103 Seems like let fact next happening Puyallup Exposliptill now biggest best show around will happen 31st January first February its usual place Maybe will have finished new exposition hall regardless will plenty see Dont forget annual District Xl meeting held just before scheduling meeting Better get reservations now time short Free Flight activity will WEBS meets held Indoor doings till next February Misery Meet time will again upon us might try little Indoor really lot fun Speaking Puyallup Expo person has making huge success is Bob Pfeiffer fact appreciated us know about inner workings Expo certainly members Mount Rainier RC Society host club Expo Now 4th July MRRCS held mortgage-burning cere mony Thats right now own field Bob P showed up festivities clue what going transpire Somehow group managed hide Bob going name newly-paid-for field Pfeiffer Field honor hes done club picture shows Bob entrance very nice spot fly enjoy life friends Bob Balch frequency coordinator asked pass include phone number write him Might bad idea did too have lost another modeler Bill Skel ton passed away July Bill very active Control Line Carrier What remember about Bill wonderful letters sent discussions would have contests Bill always willing help will missed Dick Wickline AVP lives southern Oregon sent some informa tion abouta new club has formed called LakeviewJ uniperJ umpers have 12 members soloed Dick two other Kiamath Falls Flightmasters Dr Keith Srch Steve Sheehy drove over 8th Februarytotryto get brand new group air day wasnt bad onejusta 10mph wind 320 temperature snow ground field elevation 4700 ft cold conditions fledgling pilots sounded like pre scription disaster fact seems have rousing success dont know picture Dick sent Lakeview group will print happy hardy group ready learn new skill join us enjoying Welcome aboard hope have made flights now go alongwith Lakeview report Dick also sent picture some Oregon Miniature Pylon RacingAssociation pilots dont recall group races stock Sig Super Sports idea being since plane/engine same pilot vs pilot race equipment vs equipment speeds high enthusiasm cost low interested write Dick copy rules fine-looking group sorry cant idivntifv individually dont know its Control Line action interests check see Drizzle Circuit up flying probably will run Delta Park site could moved Check john Thompson Mike Hazel Dave Cobb does fine job news letter editor microphone person OMAS gatherings sent some pictures some men planes OMAS picture Dick Heininge left James Jack Dick new ownerof Proctor Enterprises moved nearAurora picture shows Dicks owndesigned planes left two ver sions Antic youre looking picture note edge lake right best places around fly plane either wheels floats Late news has annual OMAS Fly August another huge success lots neat stuff want something column some things must remember First lead time required must submit least two months ahead just time submission doesnt count time ahead need get typed put gether time spent think about doing figure three months earliest Also remember times things get very heavy what sorts things going Although might dispute work living such boss pretty good does expect work occa sionally will best need remember limits Billings Flying Mustangs used district booth put mall show spring Bob Abelman wrote very good attendance held state basketball tournament week end lot people going past stopping display 45 planes field box displayed video tapes plane & transmitter demon strations Mall Management has asked pictures use promotion next years show looks like guys set Bob notes some new fliers joined club because show just points out does mall benefit club can get new members can make community feel lot better about you show support community being involved Remember run malls often run municipal governments way another Bob said some Powell WY group brought airplanes help fill show Bob remarked Powell bunch always willingto help out gotto meet some Billings club members last summer thoroughly enjoyed visit now have very nice flying site mucho better last remember Billings would have nice see some flying wind trying blow over control tower Actually no flew because nobody wanted walk far downwind find aircraft close month October Dis trict X column made appear other districts sponging off Dis trict X membership Now true smallerdistricts X largest also true report exaggerates relative size X ignores fact always have dis tricts larger others dis tricts have found necessary cry about disparity district funds includes former VPs District X point fact real costs servicing membership very close being same districts Actually think consideration should what service can actually supplied up now has way done Happy Flying December 1986 129 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 76 WaIl St Sta York NY 10005 Thanks Proud Father September issue Wing Tips fine newsletter Mid-Hudson NY Modelmasters editor Scott Smith ran let ter club its members Jesse Aronstin time great joyforour family number two son David graduated Princeton University past June mem ber Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft So ciety CIMAS majored aerospace engineering having switched physics after first year great extent enthusiasm field stems hobby good experiences among fellow modelers As father want go record sincere thank have participated ways Daves maturing learn ing over past years major influence interest level achievement Joining Modelmasters 12 years old Dave became involved broadest age-group situations young ster can encounter wide range inter ests variety club events stimulated considerable creative thinking interchange ideas knowhow led continuous growth hands-on skills craftsmanship Enjoying creating sharing learning benefits club Dave took club members gave time provided transporta tion gave materials how-to tips little kid deserve lot thanks Rubber-powered Free Flight Indoor flying became major interests Soon after joining Modelmasters also started fly Columbia dedicated modelers helped challenged him organizers donated considerable time make flying sessions happen participants gave liberally advice experience mature new Indoor modeler What thrill see several genera tions modelers participatingtogether meet some Indoor greats havent named names because have involved told him get good cover ing job tissue gave him first piece good Indoor rubber told him trim Peanut model could ultimately beat contest Daves achievements built founda tion attitudes experience liberally donated eagerly absorbed Daves model-building hobby very much respected Princeton Speakingwith Department Chairman after gradua tion clear Daves achievements hobby competition original designs organizing contests universitys huge gym etc admired fact pivotal factor winning awards graduation hobby outside loops time flight opportunity personal development learning sharing giving have given much David thank assure turn will generous others information Dave graduated Princeton highest honors three years won National Science Foundation Fellowship graduate study elected Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi Tau Beta Pi National Honor Societies second-place winner D J Dike Awards Excellence Undergraduate Research won Silver Medal British Royal Society Arts Dave worked past summerat Fisher Flying Products Ohio light planes hang gliders fall started graduate studies Stamford University California Jesses entitled brag hes Daves Pop Columbia University flying sessions Dave did staya beginner long started awarding Henry Orzech tro phies modeler making progress during year no award ever given Davehe alreadyway past stage already expert although still AMA Senior Thats award cant put mantle believe high praise Dave builds fast beautifully maintaining high academic standards models own original designs Currently holds 14 Columbia site records Silver Rule No 4 Light Airframes lot different things have done right order build model airplane will fly well Ive said before lightweight airframe important Rememberthe five rules lightweight construction 1 Rid model unnecessary parts details 2 weight strength should needed 3 improve strength-toweight ratio selecting wood proper grain 4 use glue sparingly 5 keep covering light Rule 4 says use glue cement spar ingly rememberwhen wasakidacouple other young modelers school always bragged about contest held tween themselves see little glue could use would buy identical Flying Scale kits build com pare much glue left bottle Back course kits did include glue never used kit glue because always considered too little usually half dried-up anyway thought two kids completely off rockers Sometimes got models fly sometimes crashed crashes spectacular Pieceswentflying everywhere models sure didnt last longtoo little glue hold together other hand models lasted forever Sometimes flew too 130 Model Aviation sometimes crashed crashes ever never sent pieces flying overthe place crash could always repaired see used plenty glue filleted glue joint glue crash wood always broke before joint Very good models some heaviest ever saw long time before heavyweight clunkers rode thermal Too much glue just bad too little fact too much lot worse Thereareacoupleofthingstogetin mind first joint between piece balsa another should bemust beflush crosspiece instance fuselage wing rib must cut entire end crosspiece fits against longeron corner crosspiece touches longeron have terrible joint No mat ter much glue squirt joint will weak will plenty strength joint end crosspiece fits flush against longeron doesntfitflush discard make new Nowthis wayyou keepthegluetoa minimum have well-cut crosspiece slips place snugly loose forced put little repeat little glue end little repeat little crosspiece will touch Ion geronnowhere else little endandwhereitwilltouch Letthegluedry putting pieces place After dry put another small repeat small amount glue crosspiece insert place called pre-gluing important Done right dont need glue smeared anywhere will have super-strong joint Remember pieces must fit perfectly Dont lazy dont sloppy Proper-fitting joints neat glue jobs marks expert Take time try become Now dont let catch squirting glue directly tube No very least should use glue sticka 3- 4inch piece 1/16th sq sharpened end Apply single drop make small Sooner later sooner better should advance Ising some sort glue applicator little squeeze bot tle long thin tube can easily squeeze out tiny drop get exactly want squeeze bottle applicator also lets thin out glue thinness should lightweight Peanut Flying Scale model should thin out Ambroid pure acetone never thinners 5050 consistency Thin glue will soak pores balsa wood better thick joint will both lighter stronger no lumps So neat use delicate touch take time accurate think clean models will lighter look just great See next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today IEP2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
44444 44 44 44444 4444444 444 444 4% 444 44/44444 4. 444 Dues Increase Due Insurance Crisis past few years AMA has always faced crisis situation September came time renew members liability insurance insurance industry doesnt seem understand model aeronautics spite fact insurers have pay out money claims three years have difficult time getting policy renewed September13 two weeks go before AMAs liability insurance cover age due expire no affirma tive response AMAs previous requests renewal bids September 5 fact refusal renew AMAs current policy holder continue though profit themover $300000 AMA Executive Council voted initiate new AMA member liability protection program Remembering previous year AMA went insurance coverage fora day before obtaining new coverage company among 27 willing provide policy restricted coverage Executive Council decided proceed proposal AMAfunded program extension principle behind past few years cov erage based onAMA payingforclaims upto pre-specified level amount 1985 $100000 succeeded next years program AMA covering up first $1 50000 AMA fundingup front reason insurance car riers havent pay money claims last three years though have made hundreds thousands dollars premiums have paid Now last quarter 1986 continuing through 1987 AMA will cover first half-million dollars claims plus up additional million dollars neces sary Thus new coverage total up half million dollars coverage point escalation AMA funding assure accident up million dollars cover age available Does mean AMA now insurance business actually because legal logistical reasons possible Therefore coverage handled insurance people AMA money risk AMA assuming risk order sure AMA mem bers clubs flying site owners meet sponsors protected new plan means will no longer have worry about getting coverage renewed also means will subject re quirements placed us people dont understand what new program assures coverage renewal will nail-biting situation year also enables AMA specify nature technicalities coverage Thus new program restores coverage lost last year AMA accept aviation-only policy Therefore coverage now applies model boat car claims addition model aircraft Another important point about carrying own coverage paying huge sums premiums will never see again money AMA holds reserve pay claims earns interest us So AMA members fly safely AMA benefits some insurance company So far good Whats catch catch program order pro vide reserves necessary such cover age initially expensive means AMA must set aside funds up front ever before Also means fund buildup must continue over period years before reserves sufficient funding increases no longer required present example necessary have AMAs bank guarantee availability approximately half 15 million dollars worth coverage itself costs lot money about $20000 banks money used goal new program build fund does require other companys banks money will take awhile meantime means must look members clubs fund increased costs program Since coverage vital availability flying sites protecting site owners lia bility modeler use property protect members clubs suits may caused activities highest priority item membership order obtain above patch necessary return application available AMA HQ club secre tary together check money order NO CASH payable Academy Model Aeronautics amount $250 after having executed following certifi cation application hereby certifythat duly enrolled AMA member have personally caused model aircraft become effectively air borne upon least occasion during month applicable calendar year further certify am accompanying application check money order amount $250 made payable Academy Model Aeronautics manner procedure has changed require aplying via AMA club rather via district AMA VicePresident case previously Clubs expected receive such applications behalf members submit AMA HQ mem bers chartered club may submit appli cations directly AMA HQ benefits Without clubs would unable get permission use flying sites found place fly theywould have no protection case accident Because AMAs tremendous growth over 118000 1986 per-member share higher cost much less might have few years ago Thus though large dues increase neces sary 1987 beyond cost isfor expensive category member shipless dollar week $40 full service magazine other classes membership less costly though too have increased net result new era AMA model aviation generala liability protection program funded controlled modelers modelers ups downs uncertainties confusions pre vious years Thus AMA has grown up AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager vince Mankowski0 Special Service Director Carl MaroneyO Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 SpecIal Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 112 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents New Procedures All-Weather Fliers Patch AMAs Eseculive Council equivalent Board Directorsi basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represeni official position AMA Executive Council point controlling its own destiny instead being subservient mercy insurance industry As IooktoAMAs second half-century 1987 51st year have graduated dependence upon others protection AMA has providing liability protection mod el activities 45 years since 1942 new program probably significant achievement history alternative go unprotected again mercy industry has proved unstable unsympathetic needs noted elected officers unacceptable therefore unanimously approved historic move Now AMA members must part renewal AMA membership 1987 vital make sure liability protection continues available us indi viduals clubs site owners meet sponsors Frank Tiush together brother Charles produced famous Tiush Super Ace series engines mid iate thirties Frankis shown herewiththedispiay case engines other historical materisis donated tothe AMA Museum first nine Tiush engines dispiayed except number six stolen Franks home Cape Coral FL January 1985 engine part B1 series Anyone having information reiat ing current whereabouts en gine urged contact AMA HQ faclil tate recovery TheTlushdisplayattheAMAMuseum isa spectacuiar showcase engine deveiop mentthe case custom-designed commissioned bulit Frank Tiush specificaiiy AMA exhibition Public Relations Overviewi 986 Geoffrey Styies Public Relations Director Several significant events have taken place 1986 As service members providing brief summary items give some idea budget Public Relations Department spent 1 Federal Aviation Administration called input rewrite FAR-i 01 Federal Air Regulation governs remote piloted ve hicles brief prepared presented person FAA Meetings held FAA personnel responsible re write Due established working rela tionship AMA has FAA recom mendations large part adopted thus radio controlled airborne vehicles covered limitations AMA Safe ty Code exempt federal regulation AMA members build fly aircraft accordance stipulations Safety Code have concern selves possible violations federal rules 2 1986 Annual Hobby industryAssocia tion Show held January Chicago AMA attended exposition meet general public hobby shop owners proprietors manufacturers show successful much AMA material placed willing hands Concurrently AMA Hobby Shop Display membership enrollment program has responsible pulling hundreds members Work ing directly hobby shops has also great assistance working safer use RC channels frequencies educational effort hobby shop owners employees general public relative signed channels aircraft vs surface ve hicles continuing Some progress has made program has ongoing recent application Federal Communications Commission resulted issuance Public Notice No 2407 May 1986 cautioning users about observ ance applicable regulations concerning separation frequencies radiocontrolled model aircraft operations model boats cars AMA continuing address hobby shops long-range effort work safety promotion sport 3 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby & Trade Assocation relatively new trade associ ation formed advance interests manufacturers retailers other people interested radio control equipment business Since early 1986 regular meetings have held co-sponsored Baltek Inc largest importer balsa USA develop ideas promotion sport model aviation products balsa related items meetings have hosted Baltek Inc NewJersey AMA National Aeromodeling Center Top Flite Chicago Goldberg Models Chi cago coordination efforts group dedicated companies national association has resulted several programs commencing nationwide survey randomly-selected modelers should soon see publicity form some excellentarticles about model avia tion being prepared national non-mod eling publications 4 AMA joined ARC American Recreation Coalition 1986 national association comprised national groups rec reational interests ARC actively lobbies state federal levels protect mem ber interests Through ARC able make presentation Presidents Commission American Outdoors state strong case model aviation need flying sites Preser vation use/access public private lands recreational purposes necessary legislation enhance opportunities prime goals ARC 5 American Tort Reform Association ATRA AMA has also joined organiza tion insurance provisions AMA Continued page 118 December1986 113 very special occasion AMA Museum held June 171986 Shown L R Norm Rosenstock John Worth Bill Winter FrankTiush Frank Ehling Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Norm delivered Joe Raspantes original RC model 1939 also John Roths RC Scale Volksplane 2nd-place winner 1974 World Championships Tiush Granieri presented Franks 1936 Texaco Trophy-winning Free Flight model also 1938 Mercury Meteor model Frank Charles Tiush FrankTiush also presented AMAwith special display case shown behind him original Tiush engines parts other memorabilia relating engines 30s 40s Sound Et Model Aeronautics Time Review Over past several months have discussed sound model aeronautics intent has would some trend toward uniform definition terms standards methods measuring sound Ive received letters concerning efforts have made read articles other publica tions listened comments face face Still problem definition persists Ive received reports contain what surely good information fact obtained such variety ways does always correlate try put together Lets try same way least will talking same language very beginning started premise until recently basic standard use checking sound level model aircraft still method written FAI F3A event perfectly satisfactory means performing tests may come time particular site will need much different level F3A requirement expected still method testing remains valid before Rule maximum noise level will 98 dBA measured three meters 9 feet 10 inches center line model model placed ground flying site engine running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path right-hand side downwind model micro phone will placed stand 30 centi meters 118 above ground line engine No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise mea surement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero important facts remember purpose studies distances given holding F3A contest should abide entire rule testing send results will help tremen dously way Local Sound Game Now know standard method used measure sound level ground can review what needs done attempt save flying sites As stated previously will work under assumption local authorities have level need meet case can use figures start control emis sions now Youll prepared future eventualities will help make things quieter fellow modelers Lets assume local regulations say cannot exceed 55 dBA neighbors property line What need to take readings point have aircraft exceeds level make note Using above-described procedures take reading sound level aircraft flying site using same power settings have deter mined anything flies sound level excess yourfield requirements offending flier will have work getting sound level down within compliance range Rules Proposal Among rules changes proposed AMA RC Pattern sub mitted establish maximum sound level writer well intentioned pro posal something can live established level existing F3A quite handily attained makes little sense ask rule establishes dB level 10 points higher cannot live sort level longer either competition local flying fields Asking maximum level 108 dBA regressive point time level established surely should no higher 98 dBA individuals believe possible get sound levels down point no longer problem just true have make changes equipment techniques using fly aircraft Have tried seriously drop own operating sound level Have tried different mufflers pipes propellers Working things can help Work others club develop what needed particular area Understand abso lutely necessary future model aircraft powered internal combustion engines sound levels reduced must also understand other fact community political jurisdiction bans model flying because noise protests other reason usually ban alf model aircraft very important remember field lose because loud engine field lost modelers can no longer afford luxury losing field finding another somewhere else As numbers grow Academys membership now over 118000 have need better facilities contribute shortage flying sitesnow future Data Collections am quite ready submit article based data col lected Lake Charles should ready next issuebut some gen eralities consider Appr6ximately 60 percent Pattern fliers met bettered 98 dBA figure fortheir flights Nationals Some did flight did subsequent flights varied quite exten sivelya sign needle valve tweekers Other fliers varied half decibel indicates knew equipment using knew exactly performed setting generally ones quietest-running equipment does appear Pattern possible get sound levels way down have seem have problem Scale Scale fliers using nothing straight stacks carry off exhaust area rules being enforced Lets take look 1986-1987 Official Model Air craft Regulations Page 79 under RC Sport Scale events 511 512 513 Look Section 3 Model Requirements 3rd para graph engine must equipped muffler silencer limit noise output Ducted fan installations electric motors exempt muffler requirement should note rule alsoapplies Giant Scale event 514 does say can fly competition effective muffler would very much like hear RC Scale community reasonable expect same decrease sound levels expect Pattern An effort must made just fact requirement has generally ignored has nothing situation faces us now RC Scale aircraft have cases larger sound footprint Pattern aircraft especially true right angles flight path Scale flier doing mandatory Figure Eight fliers choose Straight-Flight-Out Procedure-Turn StraightFlight-Back option would like get some input Scale types some solu tions Are effective muffler designs detract aircrafts appearance Tell what have am showing two photographs month providing view hazards doingtestwork Labor Day havingafree day millions more-orless last day summer went out local flying field little stand testingof some equipment As cannot run up engines town because local ordinances Fortunately turned out son went field got break-down stand set up 61 engine mounted 3-meter chain laid out sound meter position Since looking some extreme comparisons started flow-through muffler pro ceeded run top needle walked out take reading As returned towards engine saw throttle barrel rotate about 31/2 4 ft engine slightly rear got slammed head least felt way realized what happened became aware real problem trouble seeing next thing noticed felt slight pain above left eye brow line As shock wore off seconds saw hole prescription safety sun glasses Being careful move eyes walked over car could check things out rearview mirror Two pieces glass sticking inside corner eye worried pulled out eye would no doubt bleed did attribute fact safety glass did splinter Later part eye badly bruised eye did hurt point could see glass took down stand son driving pro ceeded hospital emergency room Examination showed evidently litContinued oaee 118 114 Model Aviation no ianzei orotners vcior ana Josepn originators G line monollne control systems Control Line model products Inducted Model AvIation Hall Paine AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA Aug 1 1g86 AMA President John Grigg presented award plaque Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Insurance Crisis Yes proper word crisis have critical need support membership liability insurance protec tion coverage also lends protection owners manyflyingfields use daily practice sport/hobby date sources have either responded negative have yet responded must find way provide needed protectionAnd tothatend Executive Council meeting special ses sion 13th September study situation decide course action course action may well result special one-time dues increase assess ment enable us institute course action will provide future well next year Since column has submitted later 12 Septem ber will report final course action next months column Keep fingers crossed FAI US have definite problem FAI environment being fly events enough develop skills needed become competitive rest world Yes fly some often others cases leave FAI competition handful modelers What problem As see people consider FAI events too difficult too time-consuming too expensive worth overall effort required So will shy away widely-accepted country AMA events have events similar FAI events control own destiny regards stabilizing changing rules differences between AMA FAI events cases very minor extremely significant Let discuss few areas difference Control Line FAI recognizes four primary eventsSpeed Aerobatics Team Race Combat fly similar events speed engine limited 15 cuin 25 cubic centimeters whereas recognize different size engines 15 fits class event So away out limb thought dont just drop class adopt FAI rules standard No one-line models might better safety standpoint increase minimum line size would better safety standpoint CL Aerobatics wont suffer much change since pattern very similar time limits change No requirements line size long entire control system can withstand up 20-kg line pull test Kfactor scoring used What heck folksthe two events AMA FAI really quite similar change FAI CL aerobatics heresy say Think about other two events Control Line team race combat show like similarities between AMA FAI nake primary AMA event instead ones now have rule book should Simple events being flown often will developing very strong cadre fliers become potential entrants FAI team selection programs Free Flight have less pronounced difference between FAI AMA categories fact fly FAI events quite frequently local level place would like see achange Free Flight drop present class Gas favor FAI event Sure can become technical average flier newcomers Free Flight arena would just assume way meant go ahead build class anyway No big deal really already fly good deal FAI Free Flight around country maybe would flown noAMA class know now Scale scale model scale model scale model ght seem FAI environment differences between ship qualified FAI might seem weight requirement basic difference flying method scoring K factor system being used FAI So dont people enter team selection meets FAK RC modeling press has good bit say over past years about aerobatics turnaround pattern some out right hating others spoke glowingly about same subject considerably different AMA pattern aircraft might somewhat different al though modelers flying theirAMA type ships turnaround patterns use simplified FAI pattern various AMA pattern categories drop AMA rules know now wow heresy discontent being raised guy think earlier part column would raise hackles necks few read Pylon Now area could easily change FAI event After needs screaming ear-deafening sound Formula air craft instead could fly quieter aircraft OK F-i guys put away hatchets think about F-i losing popularity right now possible dropping F-i favor FAI pylon might put shot arm pylon racing possible wonder After aircraft very similar Only fuel engine need real work Hmmmm Helicopter Lots similarities bit difference too empha size FAI pattern Helicopter rather AMA aerobatics could set up lower-rated categories simply diminishing number maneu vers flown does seem like possible alternative what now fly Electrics new competition scene least US know team selection meet lot fewer ten entries fewer six actually possibility showing well world championship event Still motors used team American manufacture Europeans showed considerable amount interest did have 50 entries team selection meet Soaring event should excel international scene Still team se lection meet entries continue dwindle change pattern first world championships soaring won American Skip Miller third won American Dwight Holley What need to raise interest event partial answer presently participating various FAI events finest competitors US work hard event study practice work still generally dont well might expect world cham pionships apologies comment Indoor teams have outstand ing over past two world championship events answer likelythe lack good solid competition country just fly FA events enough develop needed skills competitive world environment can change can provide needed practice local na tional meets simply including FAI events contest schedule some cases may want modify FAI rules suit local conditions As example F3B Soaring might consider flying speed task using dis tance duration tasks same type modifications might made other events get modeling public aware basic events flown FAI time joined world time became aware events fel low modelers flying other parts world time decided great na tion can produce modelers bit good anywhere else world time join world note safety short ago very noted flier Michigan lost home fire suspected cause shorted cell battery pack left overnight charge Now leaving battery packs charge overnight uncommon event hobby should realize battery pack two years old can considered suspect shorted cell old pack charger old has abused loose wire can causes overheating possible fire no sure-cure methods elimi nate possibility fire can certainly take precautions mini mize possibility Have equipment checked regular basis knowledge able service person Dont have receiver transmitter checked out rather have equipment checkedin cluding servos batteries charging system means use charging system designed equip ment December 1986 115 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Read ** Read ** Read months report update Council members views concerned internal managerial mechanics way AMA structured today plan change have concern improvement Academy read carefully stuff like bores go another page dont read might look like politics restructuring executive management political setup want bring attention entitled ex planation proposed changes out front before happen entitled know about major changes matter law fair play reader can get personally volved proposals three ways care 1 can respond to District Vice President views write will personally reprint letter 2 can vote feelings election process going right now 3 underlined AMA laws changes should come vote Leader Members AMA sometime during first six nine months 1987 fore already Leader Member can vote Leader Member would like become AMA Leader Member can act nowask AMA Headquarters ap plication OK heres whats coming down Fifty years ago AMA began spin-off National Aeronautic Association NAA Most members kids few grownups mechanics ganization manner execu tive administrative muckety-mucks ran nonprofit corporation manner responsibilities handed out piecemeal worked OK because organization small assumption good faith prevailed Sud denly almost overnight AMA has mush roomed almost 120000 members makeshift manner sup posed what joint sup posed run delegation authority forth hasnt kept up size now has changed isnt something put off its some thing look now Maybe Leader Members will vote leave things situation needs ad dressed What am crabbing about principle structured AMA President has too much raw powerpower glory never intended fathers created AMA spin-off NAA way things now AMA can giant toy properly-elected president can play grand scale can manipulate juggle reshuffle team members FAI teams trying international competition can go anywhere within United States time AMAs money answering nobody AMA money dues money Until last year Council said No could go anywhere world AMAs money pleasure time Are good guys bad guys soap opera No Emphatica fly no current President very fine person has served two terms dedication maybe or anyone else might react same way given chance nothing personal reflecting anybody simply have bring laws AMA bylaws up date organization organizations profit nonprofit President actually runs operation day-by-day mechanics has power hire fire salaried employees sees work gets done AMA call person Executive Director lot us want restructure constitutional bylaws change wantto eliminate words Executive Director call person President Board Directors called Council now wording good no change suggested rename Council Leaving basic Council alone shifting President away three-year election process hired employee will chair Board Directors/Council meets regularly legislate laws rules will have call chairman bya new name Since Council made up Vice Presidents obvious tag call him Executive Vice President Thus person President will automa tically become Executive Vice Presi dent person Execu tive VP will automatically revert back previous title Secretary Treasurer ST newly-designated Executive VP will chair board meetings Secretary/Treasurer will monitor fiscal affairs Academy elected Speaking personal ly want nothing out myself elected Finance Officer intend stay place So what would have under new structure President now Executive Director would henceforth chosen Council under contract salary run headquarters operation business Two national officers would continue elected members Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasur er EVP would chairthe board meetings ST would monitor financial affairs District VPs forth would stay same Other changes will proposed Leader Members modernize bylaws Currently person President has raw unfettered power play FAI teams AMA fields world com petition would tightened up Hence forth decisions regarding FAI teams selections would made involved persons designated Council various board members committees Executive VP would act member governing team runs AMA business act within scope better-defined parameters see AMA fields FAI teams consistently Hewould act go-between peacemaker forth Hewould have naked powerto change something whether people like would have work closely other people involved same true AMA committees Currently individual holding office President can wave magic wand create out air committee doing can seize greater control over AMA requiring committee answer him un checked power course answer him because has power create first place person holding current office President creates committees touch almost phase AMA business has powerto appoint whomever wants whatever commit tees wants whether current commit tee chairman likes gives such President unfettered unchecked con troltomanipulatetheAMA Italsogiveshim stranglehold power over what pre sented agenda Council meet ings consideration vote Under new plan Leader Members will asked consider new bylaws redefine committee structures function purposeto put chair man board position cooperation overseeing working committees take away nonsense power juggle will Currently Executive Director John Worth candidate President Because feel put John Worth President can immediately go forward above plan least hurtfeelings Hedoesnotintendtoholdthe two offices longer necessary implementation changes will act solely President Council will pick person chair board until next regular national election Executive Vice President will revert back Secretary Treasurer what elected first place ask consider John Worth President current election John President once before long time ago vote him have write name blank space ballot says write-in cleverly-designed scheme part get Worth re-elected President No painless quick way begin bylaws change process like soap operas Heres good have feeling helping control AMAs destiny get involved Write blast away Ill reprint letter space permitting Write above write blank form get yourself changed Leader Member desire vote bylaws changes next year paid dues member its AMA just belong local club get involved dont shy dont anything now dont crab later Victor Hugo said best kids wrote Stronger armies idea time has come time has come update bylaws GET WITH IT 44Do part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member 116 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Earlier Dates 1987 Nats. July 11-19 time Lincoln Ne braska place earlier usual dates will enable people what have wanted yearsattend both Nats EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention fly-in Oshkosh Wisconsin past years events have usually held same time AMAers choose go wont have problem 1987 provided have enough vacation time finances both Cloud Nine Takes Off. AMAs quarterly newsletter featuring re ports letters model aviation personalities has completed its first year publication widespread applause Sub scribers have told pleasure hear ing likes Bill Winter Irwin Ohisson Chet Lanzo Walt Good Hal de Bolt others newsletter has become very personal publication revealing previously private thoughts modelings great famous people nothing like available anywhere else world Museum Patrons get newsletterauto matically $10 annual fee also provides special card pin patch Nows time sign up 1987 send $10 words Musuem Patron AMA Headquarters Special note would also like receive four 1986 issues newsletter send $5 words Cloud Nine-i 986 Oba L St Clair Control Line Pioneer model aviations famous people died August 16 1986 1937 Oba St Clair invented system controlling model airplanes wires helped lead worldwide hobby competitive sport Control Line model aviation life member Eugene Prop Spinners Control Line model aviation club remained active hobby until death often served official annual Northwest Regional Control Line Championships Eugene Wests largest Control Line contest St Clair also invented several other mod el aviation devices including training flight simulator in-flight adjustable con trol handle automatic launcher designer special technical systems airplane Prop Spinners set national endurance record 1957 flight 64 hours Articles about St Clairs model aviation activities have published several national model airplane magazines includ ing two-part tribute Model Builder 1981 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting September 13 1986 following attendance AMA HQ Reston VA President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim Mc Neill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice Pre sident Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Char lottesville VA VP-V Lee Webster Man chester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VPVII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Port land OR Present Academys executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Vince Mankowski Nats General Manager Carl Maroney Special Services Director Bob U nderwood Technical Direc tor Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher Model Aviation Guests included Winton BuckleyAccount Executive Alexander & Alexander Don Weidner memberof insurance industry guest Dave Brown Fred Marks chair man Frequency Committee copy official minutes may obtained request AMA Headquar ters Available approximately 1 November minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next council meeting October 18-19 Special meeting brought order 900 am agenda follows Location October 18-19 Execu tive Council Meeting II4-A Status Tangerine Meet Ill F3D Jury Member IV Insurance V Nats Report VI Frequency Committee Report I October Executive Council location next regular meeting Executive Council decided AMA Headquar ters Reston VA October 18-19 19th open overflow agenda items II 4-A SanctionTangerine Meet peti tion Remote Control Association Central Florida recognize yearly Tangerine RC Championships 4-A sta tus contest approved prevailing opinion since 4A rating would precedent-setting RC event other RC interests should given opportunity express inter est before deciding motion grant 4-A status Tangerine RC Championships 1986 failed 11 against 12346789 1011ED 1 4 1 abstained EVP Ill Replacement F3D FinalsJury MemberA previously-appointed Pylon Finals jury member available noted majority Council mail ballot approved Presidents offer assume task IV Insurance Executive Director ex plained replacement liability insurance program developed Academy Alexander & Alexander result Councils request previous meeting proposal known Fully Fronted Carrier Program Third Party Liability offers insurance company paper provide $1000000 policy limit Academys cost would approximately $100000 claims payment program also requires letter credit loss fund provided AMA plan allows Academy write policy lan guage coverage deemed necessary activities An important addition A&A proposal another half-million fund AMA Money up front total 15 million coverage provided Debate extensive detailed questions asked insurance ex perts present Afterward approved unanimously accept liability insur ance plan presented Executive Director Following debate passage insurance plan Council looked ways bywhich money could raised fund project Some expressed opinion mem bership dues increased means acquiring necessary additional income other needs should simultan eously considered Others op posed stating insurance crisis should mandate dues increase time however needy other causes may agreed publishing Model Aviation membership should made aware membership dues utilized discussing various ways increas ing income previously-revised 1987 membership table May1986 minutes further revised Debate led following actions motion amend previouslyadopted May 1986 figures approved amended 10 12457891011 ED 3 against EVP 36 amendment insert increases toJunior Senior Senior Citizen categories previously ap proved 8 123 579 1011 5 against 468ED EVPThustheduesmembership structure 1987 follows 1987 Membership Table Category Jr no publication Jr magazine Sr no publication Sr magazine Senior citizen Op-2nd family member Op-newsletter regular Op-newsletter early Op-magazine regular Op-magazine early 1987 $ 700 1600 950 1850 2100 2000 3600 3400 4000 3800 reviewing membership structure recalled November 1985 continuous three-year membership ap proved commence 1987 Reconsid eration resulted approval motion rescind 3-year membership plan 11 2 against 211 Discussion followed feasibility changing club charter fees and/or im posing charges related insurance ser vices motion impose $10 charge certificates insurance failed 10 against 3 8EVPED approved Continued page 118 December 1986 117 Cont pg 117 beginning 1987 $10 fee including cost certificate imposed thirdparty insurance applications 8 14578 11EDEVP 5 against 236910 Note intent charge yearly third-party insurance requests made through clubs chapters single several days coverage requested through contest sanctions V Nats Report Vince Mankowski reported upon findings two recent Nats sites visits Indianapolis site highly favorable unavailable 1987 available 1988 2 Lincoln Dates 1119 July 1986 confirmed Control Line Pattern Soaring sites used 1982 still available excel lent condition Helicopter event will flown Skyknights club field good new FF site has found Nats Manager will make FF site visit shortly together FF Category Man ager known FF competitor further evaluate suitability also reported modifications will made advance late entry fee structures encourage ad vance entries also new policy forJunior Senior trophies forthcoming VI Frequency Committee Report Chairman Fred Marks reported committees activities deliberations results theirAugust meeting refuting rumors about major changes previously-ap proved Phase-in Plan noted Council will shortly receive rewrite Phase-in Plan will contain few very minor revisions likewise rewrite Frequency Flag Plan also minor re visions proposed Rule Book informa tion Marks asked Council carefully con sider Committees draft Guidelines Acceptable Introduction Full Set RC Frequencies will brought before Council formal approval October meetIng Meeting adjourned 4 35 pm Sound Cont pg 114 tie bit glass did have sharp edge cut scratch across cornea patch over eye until next day some subsequent treatment eye now OK What happened Photo number shows rotated barrel what next occurred knurled end needle valve entered prop arc photo reproduces well can see imprint about half inches out prop piece broke off rather high velocity thrown out slightly rear engine next step sequence shown photo number two piece evidently struck glasses angle judging spot two chunks glass hit eye As can see impacttookout center glasses Fortunately always wear safety glasses times goggles over Without protection have little doubt damage eye would have severe possibly could have lost eye retrospect am sure barrel rotated mounted engine checked screws tightness balanced prop engine likely some vibration sufficient apply enough pressure throttle linkage cause throttle rotate Whatever cause can assure will very careful things exactly same way next time pleasant way spend Holiday Public Relations t pg 113 membership vitally important member chartered club flying site owners administrators have caught liability crisis along hundreds manufacturers towns cities villages hundreds other associa tions interest seeing issue examined interest supporting national campaign bring some sem blance reason law suit credible settlement-oriented society AMA personnel have attended ATRA meetings injected problems briefs prepared ATRA Cooperating dozens associations through ATRA will help get message before legislators can make changes favorable needs Much hard work ahead us goal have appropriate legislation hands state legislature 1987 business year Meanwhile Academy insurance package vital membership benefit making effort ensure can continue have benefit afford able cost 6 Flying Site SeminarsSanta Ana CA firstAMAflying site seminarwas held May unqualified success attended 86 people 35 different chartered clubsA complete report event can found pages 99 113 September 1986 issue Model Aviation magazine Additional seminars sched uled other AMA Districts later 1986 continuing 1987 7 Field TripsSeveral have made assist clubs facing opposition ac tivities bill introduced Ne braska Legislature would have banned forms model aviation state legislation defeated committee Commonwealth Pennsylvania Buck ingham Township club brought fore Board due complaints area residents club forced close down field Town Depew NY deliberated ordinance ban model flying bill wastabled forfurtherstudy Montgomery County MD long-estab lished flying field under pressure close due noise complaints byavocal minority new residents matter has yet resolved case dozens AMA has involved working clubs assisting needed incidents point out model flying much like having automobile drivers licensea privilege can lose public opposition outcry made local/state administra tions succumb voter pressure need positive public image 50th Anniversary year need remem ber original reasons founding AMA act accordingly consider field neighbors fly quietly safely 8 Trade & Consumer ShowsAMA atten dance shows such Toledo Pasadena CA Puyallup WA White Plains NY Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia im portant year Thousands AMA members visit Academy booth get questions answered renew mem berships just stop say Hi people National Center instances local volunteers help man AMA booth assistance always Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation EC Council Anthony J iano left received oneofthelg86Carland BethGoldbergVital People Awards Nats workers party Lake Charles July31 John Grigg made presentation noted long list achievements byTony Including presidency National Free Flight Society organi zation annual National Indoor Cham pionships other Free-Flight related activities Enrique Arance Upland CA received Vital People Award special ceremony last July arranged club American Model Airport Association Beth Goldberg made presentation conjunction AMA District 10 Vice-President Dave Peltz awards spondored Carl Beth Goldberg recognize unsung heroes work behind scenes promote model aviation Mr Arance devotes hours weekends helping newcomers flight instruction basic model building flying information addition editor club newsletter its princi pal correspondent organizerof events Connecticut 0 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middietown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouih NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators RC Club organized 1980 became char tered AMA club 1981 clubs flying site located West River Road Sydney ME approximately 40 members KVMA As clubs KVMA membership has wide range interests include Electrics Gliders Scale Pat tern Indoor Rubber sport flying KVMA has active flying season two fun-flies Glider contest Pattern contest always new pilots clubs Pilot Training Program two builders help sessions month through out winter final KVMA event December mall show Waterville proceeds donated charitable organiza tion KVMA clubs involved organizing Maine Model Club Asso ciation its Expo held March Augusta club continues active MMCA its activities Club officers President Sam Wade Vice President Keith Seely Treasurer Bruce Olsen Secretary Bruce Fowles Newsletter Editor Cliff Piper attended entire Nationals Lake Charles weather lived up its reputation large thunderstorm Friday afternoon before Nats started after cleared weather mostly clear skies very little wind week tempera ture humidity very high really admire workers put long hours under very uncomfortable conditions As expected very few people attending District I would like mention thank ones did attend names taken entry list miss anyone apologize Gerald Knoblauch Robert Nichols 5 trophies Stanley Lagarski Reginald Strout Raymond Audet Nathaniel Gifford 1st Jr CL Aero batics Dave Cook Bruce Olsen George Higgins Ron Connors Jessica Thurrott 9th Formula Pylon 3rd FAI Best Senior both events lru Thurrott Robert Greer Pike Noyes 4th Intermediate Helicopter Thomas Dalusio Ralph Daluslo Jorge Guz man 2nd Standard Sailplane Mortgage Depletion Program program has underway several months now mortgage Headquarters building could paid off AMA would save about $70000 per year could put better use such public relations letter printed below about Nat Gifford has mentioned column before also successful Lake Charles year believe letter pretty well sums up what hobby can young people havejust returned exhibition young man demonstrated Control Line precision aerobatic flying group elementary students New Bedford public schools request school principal Although young man does attend public schools graciously accepted invitation put very informative display demonstrated flying skills also spent time students answering questions regarding hobby young man son am very proud him Three years ago watched elevenyear-old boy enter first contest after rather dismal showing set upon personal goal become national champion have watched him achieve goal twice past two years now watch him prepar ing defend championship Lake Charles later summer education Nathaniel received model aviation has remarkable has learned patience dedication long hours 20 40 hours per week building finishing practice Now designing own planes learning about aeronautical design moments pect ratios structural design etc time read hear about crime drugs vandalism involving young peo ple become thankful part model aviation people involved have played sons life want personally thank Windy Urtnowski help support have invaluable Nathaniels progress also Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team members have always supportive therefore much pleasure gratitude donate enclosed amount $100 AMA Mortgage Depletion Program names Na thaniel Gifford Windy Urtnowski Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team Very truly yours E Bruce Gifford month column should two pages long have sent material column patient will used am out material clubs have patches no background information would like see club featured write up short description send Remember Flying should fun December 1986 119 3rd-place trophy re ceiveg es otratford CT Since has placed 1st Quonset Pt RI Sei Sportsman class next season Mike Jessica Thurrott South Windsor CT Formula aircraft Jessica placed 9th outof35in Formula land3rdoutofi2inFAl Pylon also best Senior both elaeewm Pike NOye5 Marblehead MA rinished 4th Intermediate Helicopter Nicole Evans Houston Texas Nicole flew Cox PT-i 9 Cox dlsplayat Anni versary Celebration won PT-i 9 raffle Cox provided also helped Helicopter site during Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boa 88i APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts word still fail realize due standard magazine lead time what writing today shall reach dear Reader until considerably later date consequently news items have sent us moment excitement high enthusiasm found have become somewhat stale time appear print Please understand neces sarily journalistic fact life implore thank understanding kind indulgence should such occasion arise case Tis Electricity Air Now AMA has authorized Electric Contest Board August 1 Executive Council meeting attended cast affirmative vote motion have appointed Joe Beshar Oradell NJ serve member thereof representing District 2 Joe no stranger recent developments rapidly-expanding area Electro-Flight already ap pointed him post Team Selection board member representing District 2 connection F3-E World Champion shipsin BelgiumJoewasalsoajurymember US F3-E Team Qualification Finals held earlier Parks College St Louis thanks Joe Harvest Thanks indeed extra proud three New York AMA members really knocked themselves out hospitality department US Scale Team passed through NYC embarka tion portals theirwayto participate World Championships recently Long Island modelers Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti Al La Femina space does permit full description valuable services rendered following quo tations Bob Underwoods thank letters will give idea ourfeelings matter behalf United States Scale Team members thank very much outstanding acts hospitality provided fact family New York help details involved such trip helped ease minds make departure pleasant experience Bob Thank making arrangements Tony Nick Al tremendous help whole operation Thank Bob pleasure Brookhaven Model Aviation Facility happy learn yet another RC flying site has become available Eastern Long Island compliments Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS Presi dent Tony Cruz others contri buted time abilities toward commendable result Ourthanks too Brookhaven Town Supervisor Henrietta Acampora efforts connection must Brookhaven town residentto fly site interested contact Brook haven Model Aviation Facility Long Island Aero Radio Society PO Box 54 Holbrook NY 11741 Curtiss A-i Triad Hydroplane con cludes story regarding above ended closing topic October issue entitled Under Wire shot Bob Dunn creation plusnewspapercredits express ly Childrens Worlds Fair have just learned foregoing spectacle will held Flushing Meadows site previous Worlds Fair Queens County NY September 25-28 might have opportunity participate somehow other model aircraft sense familiar location frequent reader column will perfectly clear performance-wise kind flight possible Flushing Meadow area has end some pretty strong lines local Control-Line expert Doug Figgs regular flier site working enthusiastically project thank him help Hackensack Valley Flyers club located Moonachie NJ sent us several interest ing snapshots some time ago change solely model airplanes rather happy children enjoying what probably very first encounter form model aircraft also thus shown example clubs interest general affairs community some scenes furnished us valued friend Gordon Hart club IMAA Life Member LM 5 occasion 75th Anniversary Moonachie NJ during celebration club distri buted Delta Darts Shown happy recipients potentially least future AMA members Auburn Finger Lakes Radio Control Club According correspondence have received Mr Joe Dello Stritto Presi dent District 2 club may take justified pride its existence Tis true Above group guided two very important principles 1 Combine compete neighboring clubs 2 actively join such clubs local and/or regional effort obtain maximum PR earlier correspondence Mr Dello Stritto described glowing terms highlysuccessful extremely well-attended Mall Show club held earlier year Finger Lakes Mall Auburn NY conjunction neighboring organiza tion Flying Eagles RC Club Elbridge NY As put What resulted largest best display RC models area has ever seen real booster better model aircraft PR Mr Dello Stritto continues cannot begin tell what success show response public well interest new members incredible both clubs picked up new members well best regards Joe clijh nd its neigh welcome Next time go show sure stop greet AMA folks hand job help get association 9 National Geographic SocietyThe NGS covered 1985 Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts story eight pages color text appears July 1986 issue National Geographic magazine addition May 1986 issue NGSs World magazine contains story about large contest France AMA worked closely NGS staffers consulting capacity design maze edit text identify various aircraft photographs used ensure accuracy story NGS inserted AMAs name address story readers wanted further information about model aviation received 800 direct inquiries based exposure World childrens magazine published monthly NGS 1986 Nats also covered NGS year TV team Thousands feet videotape ex posed expected nationallyContinued page 121 120 Model Aviation Olean Resident builds Navy model airplane Photo Olean Times Herald Uear up Locked Public RelationsCont pg 118 Ohio sylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mum Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 time read will self insured liability coverage careful major step forAMA particu larly financial sense hopefully will end up providing us stability liability insurance program have long needed stability its costs Basically need about $800000 cash start out plus $800000 letterof creditfrom bank $800000 cash provides $1 00000 administra tion fee provides first $700000 claims reserve letter credit pledges another $800000 total loss fund $1500000 becomes necessary Please understand letter credit really just guarantee loan would granted need would have paid back used outline very simplified version very complex group documents agreements should serve help understand needed increase dues compared 1986 dues can figure $1000 increase open members $200 increase Jr Sr members $300 increase Sr citi zens second family members per sonally feel fair equitable Although would have preferred $800 increase open members rapid reduction $800000 line credit backing cash ratherthan credit will provide us stable situation Simply accomplishing will result swing $80000 income/expense statement year $16000 reduction interest expense $64000 increase interest income insurance market becomes softer future pre dict always have option take out regular insurance cheaper continue program liability insurance crisis something have read about first direct encounter have reading horror stories cancelled parades festivals sporting events along threat forced closing police departments fire departments other municipal services due prob lem think will agree thatAMA has done good job instance havent seen anything yet department Ill have say Shuttle launch GCRCC flying circus really something else Carried aloft piggybackon large RC model about 300 ft shuttle model released allowed drop glide about 100 ft before large NA R rocket motor fired its tail shooting vertically 500 ft spectacular fashion flights two cul minated very steep glide just like real perfect nose-high landing runway right front crowd Believe moment silence memory Challenger astronauts anticipation airplane climbed slowly altitude shear excitement rocket fired cheers crowd landed didnt bring lump throat must have spectacular things Ive seen aeromodeling Congrats Barry Henry Next year talking about VTO under rocket power impressive part about show other Shuttle crowd extent safety stressed Hay bales along runway protected pilots veer ing airplanes regular cyclone fence protected pit area non-flying pilots snow fence behind pro tected spectators Add required preflight inspection airplanes man datory qualifying flight airplane before show within week requirement airplanes flown multi-plane events must flown together before show added up ensure no problems Good job well run safety firstmy kind show also got chance month visit Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton couple days great see some old friends flying event still dear heart Its amazing see fast some classes have gotten since flew Speed early 60s Y2A speed 130s unbelievable hear Carl Dodges FAI model something else Most us used hearing FAI speed model jump up octave comes onto pipe Carls has octave yet go other thing can think similar sound very high-speed dentists drill Salt Fork 87 approaching fast dates years District Ill meeting january 17 18 Salt Fork State Park lodge southeastern Ohio near Ohio W Virginia Pennsylvania intersect starting promote meeting/sym posium early year try increase participation Id like see club district take subject present sym posium gathering Examples possible subjects might create improve club newsletter start club training program build run way install RC equipment trim FF model organize contest etc can see presentation grow good grass including type selection use fertilizer Almost anything might interest other modelers would work Im sure club could contribute some way Call Bob Button 216-343-7906 AMA elections year bit muddied District Ill members quite number people running president nominating committee put 3 candidates ballot hear campaign being mounted Execu tive Director john Worth should get elected its going interesting see what happens Executive Council would hold two positions Council simultaneously has already stated wouldnt resign retire Executive Director elected Presi dent Oh well neversaid lifeasanAMA VP would boring Regardless support election please take time vote Saying month Any Organization made up parts its important yours Public Relations Cont pg 120 televised short story about 15 minutes long will seen january 1987 PBS network Watch local listings proper time because film may used filler could shown once varying times depending location 10 1986 NatsExcellent media coverage given Nats Lake Charles Daily newspaper television reports made sure story told locally very interesting part coverage tele phone interview NBC Radio New york Geoff Styles gave information commentary Bob Underwood ran model engine background provide some Nats-type sound effects regular AMA press release program followed Nats major events regional TV stations radio stations newspapers plus TV networks major national newspapers received dozen releases prior Nats start As true publicity get coverage dependingon what else happened district world given day things have plug away time 11 Dick Scobee Memorial Field August 16 1986 model airport opened Houston TX finest fields world Named honor Dick Scobee Commander ill-fated Challenger shuttle flight will become Mecca aeromodelers four Control Line cir cles two paved magnificent runway Radio Controlled aircraft use shelters paved parking electricity running water great tribute memory brave American Hundreds hours hard work planning dedication en thusiasm have poured project twenty years grand opening dedication Alan Bean moon-walking astronaut dream come true people conceived project worked see become reality detailed storywill appear Model Aviaf ion magazine along photos can see what great site Future Nats site Future World Championships site knows potential Houston would great place either event 12 Air Show Team Program Twenty nine teams have performed hundreds shows front audiences totaling two million people past year great public relations educational effort re sulting new members better understanding sport thousands upon thousands others much sacrifice hard work giving up familytime out-of-pocket expense dedicated men women long-suffering group individuals ever get chance see AST performance goand sayHi fliers supporting members have done sport deserve big pat back AST program best PR efforts Team members volunteers Continued page 122 December 1986 121 Delaware rci Columbia land North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispiai District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aneociate Vice Prenidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwaod Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lelrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatiansburg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Vtrlmington DC 19609 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27026 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Further Nats item As said last month would surely miss someone did James Welch Portsmouth VA competed Con trol Line 9th place Open D Speed Sorry missed last month District travelsOn 1 7th August stopped Raleigh Aeromasters field thefirst trip sitehopingto see some flying second day 4th Annual Pattern Meet No such luck could permit myself halfadaythere surprise waiting start flying Sunday until noon time weather becoming somewhat chancyhurricane Charlie just off shore did get talk few early birds before left Better luck next time gang following weekend up toward other end District Crownsville MD home Chesapeake Bay RC Club have active number endeavors past years area annual Radio Control Scale contest turnout quite modest year Scale event should grow site very good grass people work hard put good meet year Up until now has oneday event distinct possi bility might go two next time around Probably finest Pattern site District IV Fentress Naval Air Landing Field Chesapeake VA Tidewater Radio Control Club holds its nual Pattern Meet Labor Day week end year dates happened last two days August site has long wide taxiway used flying runs parallel runway entire length tree line front far away get over entirely too far away judged mention because very good chance Tidewater will submitting bid hold F3A Team Selection Meet Masters Mike Ingalls Club President looking possibility best knowledge Masters has never held East closest has Ohio Kentucky Ala bama Good Luck attempt Being resort areaVirginia Beach Norfolk Carolina beaches fairly close makes ideal place bring family give fine vacation have fun flying F3A National Geographic Society long intended get up CASA meet National Geographic site heard about what great soaring site turnout events held field past weekend Saturday finally able get up field What told does justice site National Geographic site has beautiful sites could ask field itself very big fine landscaping around set against Geographic headquarters building No wonder CASA soaring enthusiasts like place flying Saturday outstanding daynot necessarily ut far thermals go flying highly competitive days work what got live East want enjoy soaring best Electric flight first time rule making process going concerted effort develop set rules Electric flight will add-ons existing rules set tailored strictly Electrics aspect sport need keep very close watch pages proposed rules response time short need let District Electric Contest Board mem ber know stand subject District IV write Woody Blan chard 1733 Beach Road Hampton VA 23664 Woody District IV Con test Board member also chairman Electric Contest Board yourself Woody favor Comment rules its card says agree Woody District members other Contest Boards need know interested work doing Seen Fiftieth Anniversary celebration couple photos taken celebration held Lake Charles cele brate fiftieth year national aero modeling organization United States appropriate having part celebration Photo number shows Maynard Hill giant whatizit somewhat like great big Senior Falcon Anyway May nard movie business Mounted above wing 16MM movie camera Maynard lofted flew around site celebration day effort assist crew Na tional Geographic Society NGS crew down Nationals doing film aeromodeling will shown na tional television later next year What appropriate individual help effort former AMA President holds has held international aero modeling records anyone else Good show Maynard am sure wonder whe therthe personnel whoworkforyou atAMA Headquarters active fliers have seen Bob Underwoods name mentioned know very active flier especially Radio Control Scale others can catch one spare moments will pass shot time second photo shows Doug Pratt Goldberg J-3 Cub powered Saito Twin Doug made flights Lake Charles during celebra tion take part ModelNet familiar Doug SysOp Headquarters Doug Mister Special Projects Department works special events trade shows promotion materials industry liaison enough keep him jumping Watch others future Mortgage Depletion Program have re ceived notice Joe Beshar par ticipation some members have made contributions Mortgage Deple tion Fund effort pay off mortgage Academys Headquarters/ Museum Building rapidly possible Doing will free up funds other needed projects such ongoing insur ance problem Consider talking up club meetings encourage participa tion members organized group please think welcome amount can contribute will certainly appre ciated will try acknowledge contributions District time around three groups mention first contribution Charlie Rec tor Jerry Johnson Aero-Masters Model Airplane Club Fredericksburg VA donation $9000 Howard County Radio Control Club Co lumbia MD third acheckfor $1 5000 District Columbia Radio Control Clubthese members broad area fly Rockville MD about club joining Public Relations t pg 121 what makes effort amazing 13 Two other national programs have done well could stand participation additional clubs Adopt-A-School Program National Mall Show Program involved either should Several clubs now working adopted schools report enhanced posi tive public images better understanding communities whole lot fun taking kids through steps turn model aviators missing missing great opportunity con tribute Put something back Get involved Mall Show Program another way can improve club image get message out neighbors others community chance Continued page 126 122 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 5 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Leo Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr H Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 1532 Falordo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Eirminghom AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd. *3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fielda P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904684-2517 Model Airplanes fun wouldnt have 118000 AMA mem bers AMA loses sight fact begin have problems Too much concern National problems can make us short sighted think AMA terms competition flying problems arising competition serving majority modelers represent turn such thinking will limit growth organization type quality services provide Reading District 5 newsletters makes very obvious fun name game AMA-chartered clubs wealth talent clubs writing newsletters running club affairs having fun Lets run through few quotes some selected mid-summer letters Eglin Aero Modelers Beam Editor Bob Hanson Hi troops Another great month flying action store Besides usual Soaring Quickie 500 contests month will Night Glider contest 23 August 800 pm big news Annual Fall Picnic/Fun Fly scheduled afternoon 14 September year will also Delta Dart contest conjunction Fun Fly bring whole family participate few Delta Darts still avail able Ron Van Putte havent bought yours already Nominations thejuly SAD Society Aircraft Demolishers patch Rick Fleming Jim Rozzelle Chad Stewart Rick Fleming won next club fun fly will held 14 September 1966 starting 300 pm will picnic well free burgers beverages club members families As added event will Delta Dart contest modelers ages club sold dozens fun little planes over last several months hopefully event will well-attended kind Flying imaginable look emphasis fun Look novel ideas expressed successful club knows have fun now Fountain City Flyers News letter presents some ideas picnic include family members Ronnie Wilson chair entertainment has come up another feasible scheme include wives families some field activities will fun would Halloween whatever Fly & Cook-in chosen Friday evening start about 500 pm Food served lateras desired Grills can set up Pavilion tents before Tents would left up till Saturday noon Old-Timers would flying morning usual Ronnie NB others dig camping would spend evening field might fly flash lights Butterflies will discussed depth September meeting show up own ideas have long needed gettogether event some members have never laid eyes other Social events include ladies kids great way expand fun get know other fully Another way club fun fly mean fun fly warmed-over contest events anyone can fly about Osceola Black Sheep RC Clubs approach presented news letter Rams Tale clubs first fun-fly proved fair fliers load fun Wayne Northcutt did outstanding job CD planning four events gave member equal chance come home Gold first event taxiing around total six pylons followed bomb-drop event end event six members within two points first place last event scored two separate events first score flight closest two minutes dead-stick landing second score plane stopped closest mark center run way could compete Shows important thing find formula will include everyone Another fine idea members family dinner meeting Sometimes formal speakers stuff sometimes just social get-together Heres Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadrons news letter Fly Paper Dick McLean editorThis year have decided have dinner similar annual banquet dinner will have banquet room Squires Res taurant have used banquets will assure us privacy socialize wish dinner will replace regular meeting August 28th dinner will strictly social affair Air Foilers own club also have big Dinner Bash once year purpose reviewing accomplishments fail ures year introducing new offi cers discussing next years dreams lot tomfoolery fun things everyone except perhaps winner presenting Dork trophy year prestigious award goes individual has committed dumbest error year accomplished review such happenings club can remember trophy tail sec tion plane planted base green carpet fact remains original winners aircraft after error Im sure trophy displayed yearly winner Haw Haw good company since club members have owned year time another Another scheme works advantage conduct raffle fine way raise money getting know other also generates support club activity Indian River Kontrol Societys news letter Air Scoop has article Dont forget club will holding raffle during contest nifty OS Max 60 engine gear reduction still work ing getting other prizes premiums give away well probably have raffle off time contest Tickets wont go sale until start contest give us members too big head start will have present sign up win Hopefully youll hang around contest because know could sure use help proceeds year will go directly mower fund youve waiting donate some money very worthy cause should good reason buy lots tickets Having set up participated Air Foilers first air show year can recom mend highly fun activity others agree evident following quote Chattanooga RC clubs Prop Wash newsletter Please keep mind will have annual air show Sunday September 28th organizing event now would appreciate help comment could give might enable us have best airshow ever have always given good show getting harder harder top last show biggest event year expect have well over two thou sand spectators again year Clyde Ship ley airshow committee chairman will appreciate help can give would like have some different things year put thinking caps let us hear have several new members year hope will provide some fresh ideas us Most mechanics have place still need lots ideas routines Finally planning execution trade show large undertaking worth RC World Flyers RC World Tower newsletter note planning Third Annual Festival Planning assigning job responsibili ties Third Annual Festival has completed Flyers have mailed District V clubs previous participants well wide distribution 1986 Nats Don Lowe handling very difficult task getting manufacturers exhibit products has received five 5 tentative commitments far RC World Flyers Inc well its way making 1986 Fall Festival biggest best ever subject Id like take opportunity plug annual Mid South Radio Control Association Trade Show Flea Market Banquet held November 15 16 Memphis Cook Convention Center youre part country stop show attend banquet Now close column would like use words Memphis Prop Busters Newsletter Bullsheet present thanks fine editors District 5 Thank yu much riteing us such fine newsletter reel good funnytu fac reminded newsletters yore brother ole whats name used rite Sumbuddy said mus sumthin yawls jeans dont seem lak should helpvery much yawl both shure rite good funny tu Anyway thank yu agin fore such fine news letter hope rite another reel soon Remember funs Name Game December 1986 123 Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Cal EtIel *3 Castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46708 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcreat Rantoul IL 61 B66 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 warm flying days will ending soon us District 6 course will put away models another winter start new projects next year Around fly year round too suggest check out models sure theyll able handle year-round flying safely takes just few minutes check out before go fly cycle packs sure have juice can get out cold days Im subject safety lets talk about models vs full-scale operations local airport clubs can hold contests local airports good since gives us chance mix full-scale friends chance visit month find airport closed arrived Knowing closed arrived early thought Apparently changed starting time announced flyer sent tried contact ground communications several times no radio communications set up either going use airport have ground air communica tions owe full-size counter parts Itll help make things bit safer Father FAA would love Heres another deals airshow demonstrations models offer de grees action knowthefull-size guys cant handle Lets forget safety Over runway place fly received call AVPs complaining demo given modeler flew model over crowd airplanes dont need chance go Lake Charles Nats month sure hot Wouldnt nice have Nats near District 6 believe temps would have better area Well lookingata Nats District 6 does Indianapolis grab Keep tuned may happen ground work process have personally visited Indy think could easily have Well know soon know Indian apolis wants us took trip Indianapolis visit Indy Sportliners guys really put good CL contest saw CL models types flying throughout day group three circles planes going once really enjoy combat part said CL dying saw some top names CL son loved As matter fact did Id like take some time thank Jack Sheeks Clancy Arnold rest Sportliners making weekend Indy very enjoyable especially want thank Clancys wife Pat putting up son Mark weekend Clancy good enough show Bill Zimmer around Indy check out possible Nats sites day before CL contest After dinner meeting discuss mostly Nats well seeing slide show supplied Clancy After went jack Sheeks birthday party celebrated thirty-ninth times does make Jack Morehead KY fun fly month ball volunteered some judging Im glad left model plane fun having stress competition good time weather did us right Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead also full-size modelers have some homebuilts field two process being built see lot fly full scale too field local airport can close both interests Now thats life problem tend hold up score cards full-size landings makes tough its first time got letter Fred South president Morrison Model Aircraft Fliers tell club concerned about current insurance problems club de cided something about make flying safer field posted AMA safety rules posted club rules installed frequency board im pound area installed two hundred thir ty feet separation fence bout Maybe should take note guys have congrats next two pics show field Bill Johnson Central Indiana Chapter 48 IMAA sent letter about fly-in Converse have heard itsagreateventand apparently others also think past two years have averaged about eighty contestants half planes guys already getting ready next year suggest look dates appear contest list next year two pictures sent Love Eagles second picture Gary Bussell Cap 20L Gary CD years event Now Id like take some space list names people District 6 brought home trophies Nats Tony Hutchins C Schuchmann Guenther No wak Charles Markos Charlie Sotich Robert Klipp Aaron Markos William H utchins won FF events Charles Markos Aaron Markos Tony Hutchins Mark Whittemore won Indoor William Hughes Jane John son Glen Lee Todd Ballard Jerry Meyer Peter Mazur William Calkins Bill Lester won CL David Snow Pattern Gregory Sawyer Helicopter Soaring Paul Carlson Scott Christensen Tom Kallevang Scale Julie Abel Charles Bauer Stephen Ashby Clancy Arnold Dennis Crooks Harold Parenti think thats hope didnt miss way District 6 got very close trophy new trophy rules kept out winning Lets congratulate did us proud Joe Beshar asked let latest contributors mortgage fund Champaign County Radio Control Club Champaign IL sent $500 Aero Sport RC Club Northfield IL sent $1 20 also received $115 Johnson County RC Flyers Franklin IN special thanks Alex Zobkiw $20 nostalgic reminiscence AMA 1940s prompted donation month real mix Keep cards letters coming Enough now.. 124 Model Aviation Iowa igan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville PAl 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Bled Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack Finn 365 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Rsssell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaskee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Dulsth MN 55504 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494TanglewoOd Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 givingtime year upon us time hope receive some thing useful times asked what Santa brought reply pro duces puzzled expressions Heck everyone knows what ABC 60 rear exhauster Confidentially wife collaborate buy ones own choice Anyhoot hope have merry seasonal time include resolutions bene fit pastime AMA Visited Minneapolis F3B Team Selection Trials very com petently run Bob Sealyand Crew very firm decisions con sidered advice competitors necessary impressions two days event requiring does lots technical acumen obtain results needs modifying make less helper dependant large number workers necessary run crazy Boyd Bowdish managed get sunburned faces side-tripped local flying fields meet other Seveners large Attaboy helpers notice newsletters club hats available am always looking some thing different collect display would appreciate sending will pay would look great display board local mall show showerings data analysis another column have approached compete arguments presented ie have members etc well midwest have shorter flying season cant have reduced membership fee compensate After dont fly several months consequently need no insurance So tongue cheek what think Once again aremindertobooktheTable Top Displays early enough ensure get two district standard pack useful literature avail able no charge pay ship display back to next user also have tapes can obtain copies sending blank AMA HQ care Doug Pratt gives club its own tape MARKS Sailplane Symposium November shall Look out bring suggestions ques tions program chock block lot modeling greats name him will event extremely educational Glider pilot also produce report event can obtained Carl Mohs ideal reference bookshelf have vacancy AVP group Bill Rohring transferring Florida wish him good health lots flying has stalwart western part Michigan thank him service am now announcing replacement Jean Lasik Jean Muskegon well known editor Showgram Showteam newsletter her husband being involved contact large sampling district being nearlyUp North am confident will perform necessary duties extremely well Welcome aboard Jean Dual Seminars filling up few weeks interest seems Contest Director far maybe needing help direction realized confusing situation insurance problems com pleting necessary forms correctly need help As can see try keep column people places need some help supplying suitable photos can format editor crops suitable proportion columns can return after use need Try get good contrast reproduces better also gets name print Sorry dues increase Believe meeting everyone pointed same direction looking stable way provide insurance new will cover much past yearcars boats now included severe problems country having subject now going own thing have control Realize 80 cents week AVP Jack Finn IA Pete asked write few words column started building models grade school flew first gas-powered Free Flight Comet Clipper Baby Cyclone engine ten have flown free flight CL Speed Stunt RC Pattern Sport Scale Glider last couple winters have flown some Indoormostly Peanut Scale last few years have concentrated RC Glider competition some degree success past summer have heard same kinds comments fliers Iowa main seems concern District 10 VP other AMA officers using Model Aviation means attacking other general feeling get improv ing AMA get out Enough said Another comment frequently hear contestants approve CDs flying own contests dont know requires some kind rule change Council can pass rule prohibit CDs flying contests Noise isnt way lose flying field Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have using city school field sailplanes overthe lastseventoeightyears Lastwinter school system sold field City Parks Department field has houses three sides corn field other Parks Department held hearings future use neighbors wanted family-type facilities picnics etc mentioned Glider fliers welcome did generate noise have large crowds well-behaved also said enjoyed watching models fly Parks Department decided need ed baseball diamonds will four parking lots concession stand fortunate city land near golf course about mile outside town said could use recent RC glider fun fly fliers great idea Since clubs seem run fun flies both Powerand Glider must plenty different events question Could AMA compile list events scoring methods clubs send ideas headquarters Duplications etc would have weeded out ideas could copied sent club interested Let yourVPs AVPs know think idea has merit Iowas AMA members have specific ideas subject concerning AMA please let know can get action Bob Taylor Park Rapids copy magazine bore picture Feb ruary 1967 magazine Flying Models shows Taylor national tournament Control-Line planes Taylorfinished sixth competition District Roundup WMRAFs Radio Flyerhas new editor Melanie Smith Ladybird job River City usesa local bulletin board advertise local con tests also warns about having correct iden tification models S Thought month Aerobatic Aces Knowledge comes reading instructions Exper ience comes reading S Dave Pinegar selling Crash crying towels shirts Bob Hisey still has selection too S need PR being tackled Stillwater Flyerstheyre talking schools scouts senior citizens etc have addition AMA PR Department now Welcome Troy 0 Elm Creek Flyers setting up phone tree get news out fast use locally school teachers 0 Rick Alter Byron Pilot says look out next year B-29 flew OK Safe flying practices insurance December 1986 125 Arkansas siasa 0 New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S 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 Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Im leading off little personal story has bit advice am typing Column broken right thumb cast broke fall down back steps tripped threshold top four concrete steps training gotten days long past gymnast threw body out beyond Concrete steps turned midair land shoulders However clever reflex movements foiled caught stupid thumb pants pocket way down bent completely backwards broke tell you Can remember feel falling like quickly take pants off Next insurance guess talked about problem AMAs world right now RC frequency problems As first paragraph Ill bless some advice again Fred Marks very dedi cated chairman AMA Frequency Committee Twice lately have heard him voice opinion very important committee heartily agree advice Use maintain RC equipment exactly per guidelines provided along some common sense Most so-called frequency problems disappear Try Preach Good News AMAers just returned intense Executive Council meetingin quiteafewyears Itwastosetup practical three-year plan workable high-tab liability insurance has al become impossible organizations like doctors Boy Girl Scouts buy price Thanks lots careful study part Headquar ters Staff firm have dealing Alexander Alexander have come up plan largely self insured safely least next three years Granted will cost money means boost dues will still heck bargain todays cock-eyed world mentioning Council Meeting am proud report although unpleasant subject pleasant Council Meeting have attended long time reason say meeting dead-serious subject heavy political overtones have plagued Council long miss ing pray can find way elimi nate politics AMA Perhaps upcoming election will Consider Advancingtheartofaeromodeling must salute Model Airplane News magazine its editor Dan Santich current issue fine old magazine features Electric Flight Please know electric power next big step improving total picture modeling pleasures say because quietness electric power will keep us being noisenuisance real pain-in-the-neck rest community Check electric power hobby shop doesnt have find hobby shop does least partly responsibility protect right fly offering acceptable flying devices information use salute Dan Santich Model Airplane News hope other magazines hobby dealer will encourage Elec tric Flight have little story amusing will illustrate importance preceding paragraph quiet Electric operation Dallas RC Club bang-up Pylon Race part Southwest championships over Labor Day weekend Flying start 9 am hour previous start flying clubs leader-types Val Marchesoni went around getting up pool dollar-a-chance long after flying started would take Dallas Park Police show up complaint Because some constantly-complaining nearby residents model airport long before everyone wanted pool ticket time within firstten fifteen minutes rather tonished cops didnt show until 954 am Mind city-approved contract races fearlessly asked said cops what took long answer simply stop breakfast way have hugged news letter editor lately person about important person club matter AMA Without fine folks activities would just about dead water youd better remember thank time time because mostly taken granted just aint fair Same goes columns Vice Presidents write dang God bless newsletter editors selfish feeling finest newsletter editors AMA right District 8 Id love praise individually space wont allqw can quote remind club Johnny Clemens sez deserve raise least praise thanks will single out long-sufferingfellowas being among really champion newsletter edi tors AMA world Itis Dan Rauwhohas just retired service North Dallas RC Club years paper has always informa tive has pleasure receive am sure everyone has enjoyed efforts will join Well Done Dan salute same subject just received very best newsletters ever Southwestern New Mexico RC Modelers Carlsbad edited Frank E Burchardt paper Tail Winds has has news art humor neatness readability excel lent contest notice map fact contest site map super strongly suggest send Frank self-addressedstamped envelope copy map perhaps whole Tail Winds paper Address Frank Burchardt 318 E Orchard Ln No 16 Carlsbad NM 88220 Im really cranked-up newsletters month oldest finest national newsletters Digest National Free Flight Society might mumble Free Flight aint yer thing aerodynamics clever construction ideas universal phases model flying NFFS Digest almost entirely technical has put together long time old admired friend Bob Meuser Believe Bobs leadership editing expertise Free Flight would great ly diminished interested can contact Bob Meuserat4200 GregoryStreet Oakland CA 94619 Incidentally Na tional Free Flight Society AMAs oldest Special Interest Group its devoted President Tony Italiano its Executive Director Hardy Brodersen Bravo NFFS wonder am pumping-up Free Flight Districit B column Simply cause heck lot Free Flight activity District 8 whole bunch new interest Free Flight especially rubberband-powered beginner level dealer doesnt have kits supplies find does Plenty available interested As further endorsement rubberband powered models what beautiful thing see father 8 10 12-year-old son building flying models son s level dont cost arm leg Oh kid again important election year AMA Having served Executive Council 21 years AMA President B years feel am entitled opinion serious need change direction leadership AMA avoid having become political selfserving diminish its intended value individual member now involved handling some $4 million funds decisions should re turned multi-member council available whims single per son will require two things will require change bylaws change elected leadership Adademy Model Aeronautics organization certainly deserves thoughtful consideration sincerely hope will help steer AMA new better direction vote Thanks listening old dedicated lover what AMA supposed ***Gear down Its time Iand*** Public Relations tfrom pg122 promote club possible need fora flying field make friends create better understanding short laythe groundwork people press TV radio time may come need friend Contact National Center supplies recommendation read Model Aviation what other clubs have done go thou likewise NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 126 Model Aviation elers have made significant contribu tions modeling District IX have featured two ladies both Colorado know must lots out District about sending picture background information AMA lady member making signifi cant contribution modeling Asso ciate Vice President can recog nize outstanding members Art May Bismark ND sends report international contest remember proximity Canadian neighbors held past summer along some super pictures Art photographer par excellence Art indicates two days top-notch flying no problems tells us thattheir club 540 years old year Way go Enjoy pics Colorado e Kansas C Nrbraska e North Dakota S Sooth Dakota ixWyomiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1S07 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Boo 2832 Cooper hW 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloudaa Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Stave Mangles Radio Servica Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Some good news around Dis trict Congratulations Bill Giesking Denver COon having design folder FAI Power selected top ten model designs entered 1986 Nats Watch other acknowledgement Bills achieve ment later issue Model Aviation magazine good News. Award Excellence Club Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada CC has responded request help deplete AMA building mortgage $100 donation Way go AAM setting fine example AMA spirit other clubs individuals would respond likewise mortgage would get paid off time save AMA whale lot interest moneymoney could used other worthwhile services AMA mem bers clubs Im proud point club hometown club Speaking Award Excellence Clubs Lincoln Sky Knights Club Lincoln NE will bethemainhostclubforthel987 Nats writing Vince Mankowski way Lincoln make arrangements check Out sites Honest Sandy Frank hes checkin out Free Flight sites first other preliminary work necessary suc cessful Nats Sky Knights have under taken task several times before know ropes have no doubt will again great style Congratulations thanks Byron Blakeslee Sedalia CC accepting appointment District IX member newly-formed Electric Contest Board Elec tric flight fast gaining acceptance becoming popular segment mod eling activities over country As side foregoing paragraph heard recent information FAI RC Electric team placed fourth First World Championships Belgium Look information reporting event elsewhere subsequent issues MA new procedure receiving AllSeason Patches fliers working have club officer send verification monthly flying activity twelve months along $250 member qualify ing AMA H eadquarters will turn send patches distribution qualify ing fliers program got its start District IX Vince Mankowski Vice-President seven years ago Itwould interesting know members have qualified patch what program has done motivate flying activity past year started recognition program appreciation women modDecember 1986 127 STOP LOOK about AMA building mortgagedepletion program Joe Beshar Director program suggests 1 Make one-time $5 voluntary contribution along dues next year 2 AMA clubs members solicit $5 contribution non-AMA member Id like suggest contributions source would welcomed will certainly free AMA large amounts interest yet paid mortgage Everyone share Keep landings soft intentional LISTEN Ted Stockert Bismarck ND readies new D H Chipmunk forthe testflight Itfiew fantastic 4 1 20B 4-cycle Enya-powered Cap 2J Dan Steffes Bismarck ND signs carried /4-scale Robin have International 40 years 40-and 50-year signs brought lot questions spectators Mary Mull handled impound duty fortwo days did excellent job 4-cycle Stearman Ed Derkach Winni peg made flights THE 1986 NATS ON TELEVISION NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL JANUARY 18 1987SCHEDULED BROADCAST 800 PM ON YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC TV CHANNEL CHECK YOUR TV LISTINGS FOR EXACT DETAILS Actualschedule subject change Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Gleno Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Aveorangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reyvolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Flancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Loog Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency coordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 AMA Election now youve re ceived AMA ballots Too few about 20% take time cast votes Thats very unfortunate should cast vote years election very important us because will determine next AMA President Please vote before read following very carefully make sure other AMA members know read too following exact text letter sent out short time ago some very wellknown people within AMA really care about AMAs future letter Walt Good AMA President No 11 Maynard Hill AMA President No 14 Claude McCullough AMA President No 10 John Patton AMA President No 17 Cliff Weirick AMA President No 16 Johnny Clemens AMA President No 18 AMA Members From the Council Past Presidents Subject Upcoming Presidential Election Very soon will receiving bal lots AMA headquarters ballot will space write-in candidates choice Council Past Presidents strong ly recommend write name John Worth ask John Worth Simply cause qualified see attached statement peopie names listed ballot After has already President has filled office AMA Executive Director years attached statement lists reasons combining offices Presi dent Executive Director Also listed reasons John Worth should elected Please read statement carefully feel will write John Worth AMA President highly informative statement enclosed letter too long reprint Send SASE Ill gladly send copy Need New Leadership Ive satisfied present AMA leaders fora number reasons Neither other people within AMA anarchists rebels sincere people put AMAs future front else As can see above letter Im alone feelings 1 need new leadership AMA 2 ballot choices given best ones 3 write-in vote needed clear loud message Never before AMAs history has such strong movement elect write-in candidate President good reasons people care about AMAs future urge write-in John Worth AMA President very prominent peo ple strongly feel thatJohn Worth best choice can make Letters Get Letters get lot mail support positions various other AMA matters Because reflects opinions expressed other AMA members Id like share letter received Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD Dear Mr Peltz would like take opportunitytotell supportyouon Mr Schmaltz permission ac cordance Council agreement Ive deleted supportive comments outcome F3 B matter goes will informing rest Executive Council about also Im just simple modeler Ive belonged AMA about 5 years Ive donated $75 Building Fund Gold Brick plus $25 totally enjoythe hobby promoteAMA hobby chance get school Im high school teacher com mu n ity agree organization needs people can stand up issue Too often see Executive Council rubber-stamping endorsements trying keep everyone happy time No body can happy time some thing wrong thrive controversy like informed what happening good bad AMA feel right member ever hear about wonderful things happening nega tive aspects discussed mentioned briefly nothing can established Case point Dave Brown disqualified 84 Nats competition because something did still dont know what because nobody ever said being disqualified men tioned couple VP columns nobody would say what prompted itonly happened thought terrible Tell whole story shut up felt should have informed nations top Pattern fliers disqualified am sorry getting long-winded dont usually write letters people quit excellent work doing quit making waves boat needs rocked Rock let boat stabilize itself moving some dead weight around realize VP long Im writing Ill tell howl feel about added space VP columns Im against itthe way VPs currently using space have excep tion Dave Brown col umns enjoy reading very much other VPs time just fill space fun flies contests happened going happen should have hap pened rained out organization large must AMA matters should brought before modeling public people dont spend time Council meetings discussing weather discuss vote some very important items members get read synopsis meeting VPs voted against some issues would like see VPs state some columns Iftheycantsupportor defend stand issue have no reason being office Also dont want take heat criticism actions taken again can hit road Whenever talk modelers ask what would like also ask happy what currently being written VP concur above-mentioned things conclude think doing fantastic job hope convey some comments other VPs hope reconsider stand running president AMA someday Thank very much time Thank Mr Schmaltz As know Im trying get rest Council become aware real needs desires members Letters like yours really help Ive corrupted As far flying goes Ive corrupted Before being elected VP flew RC Sailplanes almost exclusively Now Im staring huge 2nd-place trophy just won Scale Electric J-3 Cub thanks Tony Nacarrato club Black Sheep Squadron first RC Scale contest super first too Thanks lot help Tony went home trophy couldnt have done him Im very grateful fan tastic contest going become annual event shouldnt missed anyone loves AMA gas Scale ducted-fan Scale Electric scale Port-a-Potti PilotsTheres group District 10 odd name fantastic following Port-A-Potti Pilots have two large gatherings summer Ive very fortunate attend group started Robin Hambly wife Mary send out notice upcoming happening hundreds flock over District 10 Low key no complex rules no pressure no politics just fun flying partying excel lent conversation plenty good pot luck food Both events wife Evelyn attended summer night flies Sepulveda Basin ball Want know Contact Robin Mary Hambly 1844 W Glendale Blvd Glendale CA 91201 telephone 818 2402093 Dont Forget Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President 128 Model Aviation Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Muliens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Fnquency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 761-5103 Seems like let fact next happening Puyallup Exposliptill now biggest best show around will happen 31st January first February its usual place Maybe will have finished new exposition hall regardless will plenty see Dont forget annual District Xl meeting held just before scheduling meeting Better get reservations now time short Free Flight activity will WEBS meets held Indoor doings till next February Misery Meet time will again upon us might try little Indoor really lot fun Speaking Puyallup Expo person has making huge success is Bob Pfeiffer fact appreciated us know about inner workings Expo certainly members Mount Rainier RC Society host club Expo Now 4th July MRRCS held mortgage-burning cere mony Thats right now own field Bob P showed up festivities clue what going transpire Somehow group managed hide Bob going name newly-paid-for field Pfeiffer Field honor hes done club picture shows Bob entrance very nice spot fly enjoy life friends Bob Balch frequency coordinator asked pass include phone number write him Might bad idea did too have lost another modeler Bill Skel ton passed away July Bill very active Control Line Carrier What remember about Bill wonderful letters sent discussions would have contests Bill always willing help will missed Dick Wickline AVP lives southern Oregon sent some informa tion abouta new club has formed called LakeviewJ uniperJ umpers have 12 members soloed Dick two other Kiamath Falls Flightmasters Dr Keith Srch Steve Sheehy drove over 8th Februarytotryto get brand new group air day wasnt bad onejusta 10mph wind 320 temperature snow ground field elevation 4700 ft cold conditions fledgling pilots sounded like pre scription disaster fact seems have rousing success dont know picture Dick sent Lakeview group will print happy hardy group ready learn new skill join us enjoying Welcome aboard hope have made flights now go alongwith Lakeview report Dick also sent picture some Oregon Miniature Pylon RacingAssociation pilots dont recall group races stock Sig Super Sports idea being since plane/engine same pilot vs pilot race equipment vs equipment speeds high enthusiasm cost low interested write Dick copy rules fine-looking group sorry cant idivntifv individually dont know its Control Line action interests check see Drizzle Circuit up flying probably will run Delta Park site could moved Check john Thompson Mike Hazel Dave Cobb does fine job news letter editor microphone person OMAS gatherings sent some pictures some men planes OMAS picture Dick Heininge left James Jack Dick new ownerof Proctor Enterprises moved nearAurora picture shows Dicks owndesigned planes left two ver sions Antic youre looking picture note edge lake right best places around fly plane either wheels floats Late news has annual OMAS Fly August another huge success lots neat stuff want something column some things must remember First lead time required must submit least two months ahead just time submission doesnt count time ahead need get typed put gether time spent think about doing figure three months earliest Also remember times things get very heavy what sorts things going Although might dispute work living such boss pretty good does expect work occa sionally will best need remember limits Billings Flying Mustangs used district booth put mall show spring Bob Abelman wrote very good attendance held state basketball tournament week end lot people going past stopping display 45 planes field box displayed video tapes plane & transmitter demon strations Mall Management has asked pictures use promotion next years show looks like guys set Bob notes some new fliers joined club because show just points out does mall benefit club can get new members can make community feel lot better about you show support community being involved Remember run malls often run municipal governments way another Bob said some Powell WY group brought airplanes help fill show Bob remarked Powell bunch always willingto help out gotto meet some Billings club members last summer thoroughly enjoyed visit now have very nice flying site mucho better last remember Billings would have nice see some flying wind trying blow over control tower Actually no flew because nobody wanted walk far downwind find aircraft close month October Dis trict X column made appear other districts sponging off Dis trict X membership Now true smallerdistricts X largest also true report exaggerates relative size X ignores fact always have dis tricts larger others dis tricts have found necessary cry about disparity district funds includes former VPs District X point fact real costs servicing membership very close being same districts Actually think consideration should what service can actually supplied up now has way done Happy Flying December 1986 129 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 76 WaIl St Sta York NY 10005 Thanks Proud Father September issue Wing Tips fine newsletter Mid-Hudson NY Modelmasters editor Scott Smith ran let ter club its members Jesse Aronstin time great joyforour family number two son David graduated Princeton University past June mem ber Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft So ciety CIMAS majored aerospace engineering having switched physics after first year great extent enthusiasm field stems hobby good experiences among fellow modelers As father want go record sincere thank have participated ways Daves maturing learn ing over past years major influence interest level achievement Joining Modelmasters 12 years old Dave became involved broadest age-group situations young ster can encounter wide range inter ests variety club events stimulated considerable creative thinking interchange ideas knowhow led continuous growth hands-on skills craftsmanship Enjoying creating sharing learning benefits club Dave took club members gave time provided transporta tion gave materials how-to tips little kid deserve lot thanks Rubber-powered Free Flight Indoor flying became major interests Soon after joining Modelmasters also started fly Columbia dedicated modelers helped challenged him organizers donated considerable time make flying sessions happen participants gave liberally advice experience mature new Indoor modeler What thrill see several genera tions modelers participatingtogether meet some Indoor greats havent named names because have involved told him get good cover ing job tissue gave him first piece good Indoor rubber told him trim Peanut model could ultimately beat contest Daves achievements built founda tion attitudes experience liberally donated eagerly absorbed Daves model-building hobby very much respected Princeton Speakingwith Department Chairman after gradua tion clear Daves achievements hobby competition original designs organizing contests universitys huge gym etc admired fact pivotal factor winning awards graduation hobby outside loops time flight opportunity personal development learning sharing giving have given much David thank assure turn will generous others information Dave graduated Princeton highest honors three years won National Science Foundation Fellowship graduate study elected Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi Tau Beta Pi National Honor Societies second-place winner D J Dike Awards Excellence Undergraduate Research won Silver Medal British Royal Society Arts Dave worked past summerat Fisher Flying Products Ohio light planes hang gliders fall started graduate studies Stamford University California Jesses entitled brag hes Daves Pop Columbia University flying sessions Dave did staya beginner long started awarding Henry Orzech tro phies modeler making progress during year no award ever given Davehe alreadyway past stage already expert although still AMA Senior Thats award cant put mantle believe high praise Dave builds fast beautifully maintaining high academic standards models own original designs Currently holds 14 Columbia site records Silver Rule No 4 Light Airframes lot different things have done right order build model airplane will fly well Ive said before lightweight airframe important Rememberthe five rules lightweight construction 1 Rid model unnecessary parts details 2 weight strength should needed 3 improve strength-toweight ratio selecting wood proper grain 4 use glue sparingly 5 keep covering light Rule 4 says use glue cement spar ingly rememberwhen wasakidacouple other young modelers school always bragged about contest held tween themselves see little glue could use would buy identical Flying Scale kits build com pare much glue left bottle Back course kits did include glue never used kit glue because always considered too little usually half dried-up anyway thought two kids completely off rockers Sometimes got models fly sometimes crashed crashes spectacular Pieceswentflying everywhere models sure didnt last longtoo little glue hold together other hand models lasted forever Sometimes flew too 130 Model Aviation sometimes crashed crashes ever never sent pieces flying overthe place crash could always repaired see used plenty glue filleted glue joint glue crash wood always broke before joint Very good models some heaviest ever saw long time before heavyweight clunkers rode thermal Too much glue just bad too little fact too much lot worse Thereareacoupleofthingstogetin mind first joint between piece balsa another should bemust beflush crosspiece instance fuselage wing rib must cut entire end crosspiece fits against longeron corner crosspiece touches longeron have terrible joint No mat ter much glue squirt joint will weak will plenty strength joint end crosspiece fits flush against longeron doesntfitflush discard make new Nowthis wayyou keepthegluetoa minimum have well-cut crosspiece slips place snugly loose forced put little repeat little glue end little repeat little crosspiece will touch Ion geronnowhere else little endandwhereitwilltouch Letthegluedry putting pieces place After dry put another small repeat small amount glue crosspiece insert place called pre-gluing important Done right dont need glue smeared anywhere will have super-strong joint Remember pieces must fit perfectly Dont lazy dont sloppy Proper-fitting joints neat glue jobs marks expert Take time try become Now dont let catch squirting glue directly tube No very least should use glue sticka 3- 4inch piece 1/16th sq sharpened end Apply single drop make small Sooner later sooner better should advance Ising some sort glue applicator little squeeze bot tle long thin tube can easily squeeze out tiny drop get exactly want squeeze bottle applicator also lets thin out glue thinness should lightweight Peanut Flying Scale model should thin out Ambroid pure acetone never thinners 5050 consistency Thin glue will soak pores balsa wood better thick joint will both lighter stronger no lumps So neat use delicate touch take time accurate think clean models will lighter look just great See next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today IEP2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
44444 44 44 44444 4444444 444 444 4% 444 44/44444 4. 444 Dues Increase Due Insurance Crisis past few years AMA has always faced crisis situation September came time renew members liability insurance insurance industry doesnt seem understand model aeronautics spite fact insurers have pay out money claims three years have difficult time getting policy renewed September13 two weeks go before AMAs liability insurance cover age due expire no affirma tive response AMAs previous requests renewal bids September 5 fact refusal renew AMAs current policy holder continue though profit themover $300000 AMA Executive Council voted initiate new AMA member liability protection program Remembering previous year AMA went insurance coverage fora day before obtaining new coverage company among 27 willing provide policy restricted coverage Executive Council decided proceed proposal AMAfunded program extension principle behind past few years cov erage based onAMA payingforclaims upto pre-specified level amount 1985 $100000 succeeded next years program AMA covering up first $1 50000 AMA fundingup front reason insurance car riers havent pay money claims last three years though have made hundreds thousands dollars premiums have paid Now last quarter 1986 continuing through 1987 AMA will cover first half-million dollars claims plus up additional million dollars neces sary Thus new coverage total up half million dollars coverage point escalation AMA funding assure accident up million dollars cover age available Does mean AMA now insurance business actually because legal logistical reasons possible Therefore coverage handled insurance people AMA money risk AMA assuming risk order sure AMA mem bers clubs flying site owners meet sponsors protected new plan means will no longer have worry about getting coverage renewed also means will subject re quirements placed us people dont understand what new program assures coverage renewal will nail-biting situation year also enables AMA specify nature technicalities coverage Thus new program restores coverage lost last year AMA accept aviation-only policy Therefore coverage now applies model boat car claims addition model aircraft Another important point about carrying own coverage paying huge sums premiums will never see again money AMA holds reserve pay claims earns interest us So AMA members fly safely AMA benefits some insurance company So far good Whats catch catch program order pro vide reserves necessary such cover age initially expensive means AMA must set aside funds up front ever before Also means fund buildup must continue over period years before reserves sufficient funding increases no longer required present example necessary have AMAs bank guarantee availability approximately half 15 million dollars worth coverage itself costs lot money about $20000 banks money used goal new program build fund does require other companys banks money will take awhile meantime means must look members clubs fund increased costs program Since coverage vital availability flying sites protecting site owners lia bility modeler use property protect members clubs suits may caused activities highest priority item membership order obtain above patch necessary return application available AMA HQ club secre tary together check money order NO CASH payable Academy Model Aeronautics amount $250 after having executed following certifi cation application hereby certifythat duly enrolled AMA member have personally caused model aircraft become effectively air borne upon least occasion during month applicable calendar year further certify am accompanying application check money order amount $250 made payable Academy Model Aeronautics manner procedure has changed require aplying via AMA club rather via district AMA VicePresident case previously Clubs expected receive such applications behalf members submit AMA HQ mem bers chartered club may submit appli cations directly AMA HQ benefits Without clubs would unable get permission use flying sites found place fly theywould have no protection case accident Because AMAs tremendous growth over 118000 1986 per-member share higher cost much less might have few years ago Thus though large dues increase neces sary 1987 beyond cost isfor expensive category member shipless dollar week $40 full service magazine other classes membership less costly though too have increased net result new era AMA model aviation generala liability protection program funded controlled modelers modelers ups downs uncertainties confusions pre vious years Thus AMA has grown up AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager vince Mankowski0 Special Service Director Carl MaroneyO Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 SpecIal Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 112 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents New Procedures All-Weather Fliers Patch AMAs Eseculive Council equivalent Board Directorsi basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represeni official position AMA Executive Council point controlling its own destiny instead being subservient mercy insurance industry As IooktoAMAs second half-century 1987 51st year have graduated dependence upon others protection AMA has providing liability protection mod el activities 45 years since 1942 new program probably significant achievement history alternative go unprotected again mercy industry has proved unstable unsympathetic needs noted elected officers unacceptable therefore unanimously approved historic move Now AMA members must part renewal AMA membership 1987 vital make sure liability protection continues available us indi viduals clubs site owners meet sponsors Frank Tiush together brother Charles produced famous Tiush Super Ace series engines mid iate thirties Frankis shown herewiththedispiay case engines other historical materisis donated tothe AMA Museum first nine Tiush engines dispiayed except number six stolen Franks home Cape Coral FL January 1985 engine part B1 series Anyone having information reiat ing current whereabouts en gine urged contact AMA HQ faclil tate recovery TheTlushdisplayattheAMAMuseum isa spectacuiar showcase engine deveiop mentthe case custom-designed commissioned bulit Frank Tiush specificaiiy AMA exhibition Public Relations Overviewi 986 Geoffrey Styies Public Relations Director Several significant events have taken place 1986 As service members providing brief summary items give some idea budget Public Relations Department spent 1 Federal Aviation Administration called input rewrite FAR-i 01 Federal Air Regulation governs remote piloted ve hicles brief prepared presented person FAA Meetings held FAA personnel responsible re write Due established working rela tionship AMA has FAA recom mendations large part adopted thus radio controlled airborne vehicles covered limitations AMA Safe ty Code exempt federal regulation AMA members build fly aircraft accordance stipulations Safety Code have concern selves possible violations federal rules 2 1986 Annual Hobby industryAssocia tion Show held January Chicago AMA attended exposition meet general public hobby shop owners proprietors manufacturers show successful much AMA material placed willing hands Concurrently AMA Hobby Shop Display membership enrollment program has responsible pulling hundreds members Work ing directly hobby shops has also great assistance working safer use RC channels frequencies educational effort hobby shop owners employees general public relative signed channels aircraft vs surface ve hicles continuing Some progress has made program has ongoing recent application Federal Communications Commission resulted issuance Public Notice No 2407 May 1986 cautioning users about observ ance applicable regulations concerning separation frequencies radiocontrolled model aircraft operations model boats cars AMA continuing address hobby shops long-range effort work safety promotion sport 3 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby & Trade Assocation relatively new trade associ ation formed advance interests manufacturers retailers other people interested radio control equipment business Since early 1986 regular meetings have held co-sponsored Baltek Inc largest importer balsa USA develop ideas promotion sport model aviation products balsa related items meetings have hosted Baltek Inc NewJersey AMA National Aeromodeling Center Top Flite Chicago Goldberg Models Chi cago coordination efforts group dedicated companies national association has resulted several programs commencing nationwide survey randomly-selected modelers should soon see publicity form some excellentarticles about model avia tion being prepared national non-mod eling publications 4 AMA joined ARC American Recreation Coalition 1986 national association comprised national groups rec reational interests ARC actively lobbies state federal levels protect mem ber interests Through ARC able make presentation Presidents Commission American Outdoors state strong case model aviation need flying sites Preser vation use/access public private lands recreational purposes necessary legislation enhance opportunities prime goals ARC 5 American Tort Reform Association ATRA AMA has also joined organiza tion insurance provisions AMA Continued page 118 December1986 113 very special occasion AMA Museum held June 171986 Shown L R Norm Rosenstock John Worth Bill Winter FrankTiush Frank Ehling Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Norm delivered Joe Raspantes original RC model 1939 also John Roths RC Scale Volksplane 2nd-place winner 1974 World Championships Tiush Granieri presented Franks 1936 Texaco Trophy-winning Free Flight model also 1938 Mercury Meteor model Frank Charles Tiush FrankTiush also presented AMAwith special display case shown behind him original Tiush engines parts other memorabilia relating engines 30s 40s Sound Et Model Aeronautics Time Review Over past several months have discussed sound model aeronautics intent has would some trend toward uniform definition terms standards methods measuring sound Ive received letters concerning efforts have made read articles other publica tions listened comments face face Still problem definition persists Ive received reports contain what surely good information fact obtained such variety ways does always correlate try put together Lets try same way least will talking same language very beginning started premise until recently basic standard use checking sound level model aircraft still method written FAI F3A event perfectly satisfactory means performing tests may come time particular site will need much different level F3A requirement expected still method testing remains valid before Rule maximum noise level will 98 dBA measured three meters 9 feet 10 inches center line model model placed ground flying site engine running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path right-hand side downwind model micro phone will placed stand 30 centi meters 118 above ground line engine No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise mea surement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero important facts remember purpose studies distances given holding F3A contest should abide entire rule testing send results will help tremen dously way Local Sound Game Now know standard method used measure sound level ground can review what needs done attempt save flying sites As stated previously will work under assumption local authorities have level need meet case can use figures start control emis sions now Youll prepared future eventualities will help make things quieter fellow modelers Lets assume local regulations say cannot exceed 55 dBA neighbors property line What need to take readings point have aircraft exceeds level make note Using above-described procedures take reading sound level aircraft flying site using same power settings have deter mined anything flies sound level excess yourfield requirements offending flier will have work getting sound level down within compliance range Rules Proposal Among rules changes proposed AMA RC Pattern sub mitted establish maximum sound level writer well intentioned pro posal something can live established level existing F3A quite handily attained makes little sense ask rule establishes dB level 10 points higher cannot live sort level longer either competition local flying fields Asking maximum level 108 dBA regressive point time level established surely should no higher 98 dBA individuals believe possible get sound levels down point no longer problem just true have make changes equipment techniques using fly aircraft Have tried seriously drop own operating sound level Have tried different mufflers pipes propellers Working things can help Work others club develop what needed particular area Understand abso lutely necessary future model aircraft powered internal combustion engines sound levels reduced must also understand other fact community political jurisdiction bans model flying because noise protests other reason usually ban alf model aircraft very important remember field lose because loud engine field lost modelers can no longer afford luxury losing field finding another somewhere else As numbers grow Academys membership now over 118000 have need better facilities contribute shortage flying sitesnow future Data Collections am quite ready submit article based data col lected Lake Charles should ready next issuebut some gen eralities consider Appr6ximately 60 percent Pattern fliers met bettered 98 dBA figure fortheir flights Nationals Some did flight did subsequent flights varied quite exten sivelya sign needle valve tweekers Other fliers varied half decibel indicates knew equipment using knew exactly performed setting generally ones quietest-running equipment does appear Pattern possible get sound levels way down have seem have problem Scale Scale fliers using nothing straight stacks carry off exhaust area rules being enforced Lets take look 1986-1987 Official Model Air craft Regulations Page 79 under RC Sport Scale events 511 512 513 Look Section 3 Model Requirements 3rd para graph engine must equipped muffler silencer limit noise output Ducted fan installations electric motors exempt muffler requirement should note rule alsoapplies Giant Scale event 514 does say can fly competition effective muffler would very much like hear RC Scale community reasonable expect same decrease sound levels expect Pattern An effort must made just fact requirement has generally ignored has nothing situation faces us now RC Scale aircraft have cases larger sound footprint Pattern aircraft especially true right angles flight path Scale flier doing mandatory Figure Eight fliers choose Straight-Flight-Out Procedure-Turn StraightFlight-Back option would like get some input Scale types some solu tions Are effective muffler designs detract aircrafts appearance Tell what have am showing two photographs month providing view hazards doingtestwork Labor Day havingafree day millions more-orless last day summer went out local flying field little stand testingof some equipment As cannot run up engines town because local ordinances Fortunately turned out son went field got break-down stand set up 61 engine mounted 3-meter chain laid out sound meter position Since looking some extreme comparisons started flow-through muffler pro ceeded run top needle walked out take reading As returned towards engine saw throttle barrel rotate about 31/2 4 ft engine slightly rear got slammed head least felt way realized what happened became aware real problem trouble seeing next thing noticed felt slight pain above left eye brow line As shock wore off seconds saw hole prescription safety sun glasses Being careful move eyes walked over car could check things out rearview mirror Two pieces glass sticking inside corner eye worried pulled out eye would no doubt bleed did attribute fact safety glass did splinter Later part eye badly bruised eye did hurt point could see glass took down stand son driving pro ceeded hospital emergency room Examination showed evidently litContinued oaee 118 114 Model Aviation no ianzei orotners vcior ana Josepn originators G line monollne control systems Control Line model products Inducted Model AvIation Hall Paine AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA Aug 1 1g86 AMA President John Grigg presented award plaque Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Insurance Crisis Yes proper word crisis have critical need support membership liability insurance protec tion coverage also lends protection owners manyflyingfields use daily practice sport/hobby date sources have either responded negative have yet responded must find way provide needed protectionAnd tothatend Executive Council meeting special ses sion 13th September study situation decide course action course action may well result special one-time dues increase assess ment enable us institute course action will provide future well next year Since column has submitted later 12 Septem ber will report final course action next months column Keep fingers crossed FAI US have definite problem FAI environment being fly events enough develop skills needed become competitive rest world Yes fly some often others cases leave FAI competition handful modelers What problem As see people consider FAI events too difficult too time-consuming too expensive worth overall effort required So will shy away widely-accepted country AMA events have events similar FAI events control own destiny regards stabilizing changing rules differences between AMA FAI events cases very minor extremely significant Let discuss few areas difference Control Line FAI recognizes four primary eventsSpeed Aerobatics Team Race Combat fly similar events speed engine limited 15 cuin 25 cubic centimeters whereas recognize different size engines 15 fits class event So away out limb thought dont just drop class adopt FAI rules standard No one-line models might better safety standpoint increase minimum line size would better safety standpoint CL Aerobatics wont suffer much change since pattern very similar time limits change No requirements line size long entire control system can withstand up 20-kg line pull test Kfactor scoring used What heck folksthe two events AMA FAI really quite similar change FAI CL aerobatics heresy say Think about other two events Control Line team race combat show like similarities between AMA FAI nake primary AMA event instead ones now have rule book should Simple events being flown often will developing very strong cadre fliers become potential entrants FAI team selection programs Free Flight have less pronounced difference between FAI AMA categories fact fly FAI events quite frequently local level place would like see achange Free Flight drop present class Gas favor FAI event Sure can become technical average flier newcomers Free Flight arena would just assume way meant go ahead build class anyway No big deal really already fly good deal FAI Free Flight around country maybe would flown noAMA class know now Scale scale model scale model scale model ght seem FAI environment differences between ship qualified FAI might seem weight requirement basic difference flying method scoring K factor system being used FAI So dont people enter team selection meets FAK RC modeling press has good bit say over past years about aerobatics turnaround pattern some out right hating others spoke glowingly about same subject considerably different AMA pattern aircraft might somewhat different al though modelers flying theirAMA type ships turnaround patterns use simplified FAI pattern various AMA pattern categories drop AMA rules know now wow heresy discontent being raised guy think earlier part column would raise hackles necks few read Pylon Now area could easily change FAI event After needs screaming ear-deafening sound Formula air craft instead could fly quieter aircraft OK F-i guys put away hatchets think about F-i losing popularity right now possible dropping F-i favor FAI pylon might put shot arm pylon racing possible wonder After aircraft very similar Only fuel engine need real work Hmmmm Helicopter Lots similarities bit difference too empha size FAI pattern Helicopter rather AMA aerobatics could set up lower-rated categories simply diminishing number maneu vers flown does seem like possible alternative what now fly Electrics new competition scene least US know team selection meet lot fewer ten entries fewer six actually possibility showing well world championship event Still motors used team American manufacture Europeans showed considerable amount interest did have 50 entries team selection meet Soaring event should excel international scene Still team se lection meet entries continue dwindle change pattern first world championships soaring won American Skip Miller third won American Dwight Holley What need to raise interest event partial answer presently participating various FAI events finest competitors US work hard event study practice work still generally dont well might expect world cham pionships apologies comment Indoor teams have outstand ing over past two world championship events answer likelythe lack good solid competition country just fly FA events enough develop needed skills competitive world environment can change can provide needed practice local na tional meets simply including FAI events contest schedule some cases may want modify FAI rules suit local conditions As example F3B Soaring might consider flying speed task using dis tance duration tasks same type modifications might made other events get modeling public aware basic events flown FAI time joined world time became aware events fel low modelers flying other parts world time decided great na tion can produce modelers bit good anywhere else world time join world note safety short ago very noted flier Michigan lost home fire suspected cause shorted cell battery pack left overnight charge Now leaving battery packs charge overnight uncommon event hobby should realize battery pack two years old can considered suspect shorted cell old pack charger old has abused loose wire can causes overheating possible fire no sure-cure methods elimi nate possibility fire can certainly take precautions mini mize possibility Have equipment checked regular basis knowledge able service person Dont have receiver transmitter checked out rather have equipment checkedin cluding servos batteries charging system means use charging system designed equip ment December 1986 115 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Read ** Read ** Read months report update Council members views concerned internal managerial mechanics way AMA structured today plan change have concern improvement Academy read carefully stuff like bores go another page dont read might look like politics restructuring executive management political setup want bring attention entitled ex planation proposed changes out front before happen entitled know about major changes matter law fair play reader can get personally volved proposals three ways care 1 can respond to District Vice President views write will personally reprint letter 2 can vote feelings election process going right now 3 underlined AMA laws changes should come vote Leader Members AMA sometime during first six nine months 1987 fore already Leader Member can vote Leader Member would like become AMA Leader Member can act nowask AMA Headquarters ap plication OK heres whats coming down Fifty years ago AMA began spin-off National Aeronautic Association NAA Most members kids few grownups mechanics ganization manner execu tive administrative muckety-mucks ran nonprofit corporation manner responsibilities handed out piecemeal worked OK because organization small assumption good faith prevailed Sud denly almost overnight AMA has mush roomed almost 120000 members makeshift manner sup posed what joint sup posed run delegation authority forth hasnt kept up size now has changed isnt something put off its some thing look now Maybe Leader Members will vote leave things situation needs ad dressed What am crabbing about principle structured AMA President has too much raw powerpower glory never intended fathers created AMA spin-off NAA way things now AMA can giant toy properly-elected president can play grand scale can manipulate juggle reshuffle team members FAI teams trying international competition can go anywhere within United States time AMAs money answering nobody AMA money dues money Until last year Council said No could go anywhere world AMAs money pleasure time Are good guys bad guys soap opera No Emphatica fly no current President very fine person has served two terms dedication maybe or anyone else might react same way given chance nothing personal reflecting anybody simply have bring laws AMA bylaws up date organization organizations profit nonprofit President actually runs operation day-by-day mechanics has power hire fire salaried employees sees work gets done AMA call person Executive Director lot us want restructure constitutional bylaws change wantto eliminate words Executive Director call person President Board Directors called Council now wording good no change suggested rename Council Leaving basic Council alone shifting President away three-year election process hired employee will chair Board Directors/Council meets regularly legislate laws rules will have call chairman bya new name Since Council made up Vice Presidents obvious tag call him Executive Vice President Thus person President will automa tically become Executive Vice Presi dent person Execu tive VP will automatically revert back previous title Secretary Treasurer ST newly-designated Executive VP will chair board meetings Secretary/Treasurer will monitor fiscal affairs Academy elected Speaking personal ly want nothing out myself elected Finance Officer intend stay place So what would have under new structure President now Executive Director would henceforth chosen Council under contract salary run headquarters operation business Two national officers would continue elected members Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasur er EVP would chairthe board meetings ST would monitor financial affairs District VPs forth would stay same Other changes will proposed Leader Members modernize bylaws Currently person President has raw unfettered power play FAI teams AMA fields world com petition would tightened up Hence forth decisions regarding FAI teams selections would made involved persons designated Council various board members committees Executive VP would act member governing team runs AMA business act within scope better-defined parameters see AMA fields FAI teams consistently Hewould act go-between peacemaker forth Hewould have naked powerto change something whether people like would have work closely other people involved same true AMA committees Currently individual holding office President can wave magic wand create out air committee doing can seize greater control over AMA requiring committee answer him un checked power course answer him because has power create first place person holding current office President creates committees touch almost phase AMA business has powerto appoint whomever wants whatever commit tees wants whether current commit tee chairman likes gives such President unfettered unchecked con troltomanipulatetheAMA Italsogiveshim stranglehold power over what pre sented agenda Council meet ings consideration vote Under new plan Leader Members will asked consider new bylaws redefine committee structures function purposeto put chair man board position cooperation overseeing working committees take away nonsense power juggle will Currently Executive Director John Worth candidate President Because feel put John Worth President can immediately go forward above plan least hurtfeelings Hedoesnotintendtoholdthe two offices longer necessary implementation changes will act solely President Council will pick person chair board until next regular national election Executive Vice President will revert back Secretary Treasurer what elected first place ask consider John Worth President current election John President once before long time ago vote him have write name blank space ballot says write-in cleverly-designed scheme part get Worth re-elected President No painless quick way begin bylaws change process like soap operas Heres good have feeling helping control AMAs destiny get involved Write blast away Ill reprint letter space permitting Write above write blank form get yourself changed Leader Member desire vote bylaws changes next year paid dues member its AMA just belong local club get involved dont shy dont anything now dont crab later Victor Hugo said best kids wrote Stronger armies idea time has come time has come update bylaws GET WITH IT 44Do part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member 116 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Earlier Dates 1987 Nats. July 11-19 time Lincoln Ne braska place earlier usual dates will enable people what have wanted yearsattend both Nats EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention fly-in Oshkosh Wisconsin past years events have usually held same time AMAers choose go wont have problem 1987 provided have enough vacation time finances both Cloud Nine Takes Off. AMAs quarterly newsletter featuring re ports letters model aviation personalities has completed its first year publication widespread applause Sub scribers have told pleasure hear ing likes Bill Winter Irwin Ohisson Chet Lanzo Walt Good Hal de Bolt others newsletter has become very personal publication revealing previously private thoughts modelings great famous people nothing like available anywhere else world Museum Patrons get newsletterauto matically $10 annual fee also provides special card pin patch Nows time sign up 1987 send $10 words Musuem Patron AMA Headquarters Special note would also like receive four 1986 issues newsletter send $5 words Cloud Nine-i 986 Oba L St Clair Control Line Pioneer model aviations famous people died August 16 1986 1937 Oba St Clair invented system controlling model airplanes wires helped lead worldwide hobby competitive sport Control Line model aviation life member Eugene Prop Spinners Control Line model aviation club remained active hobby until death often served official annual Northwest Regional Control Line Championships Eugene Wests largest Control Line contest St Clair also invented several other mod el aviation devices including training flight simulator in-flight adjustable con trol handle automatic launcher designer special technical systems airplane Prop Spinners set national endurance record 1957 flight 64 hours Articles about St Clairs model aviation activities have published several national model airplane magazines includ ing two-part tribute Model Builder 1981 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting September 13 1986 following attendance AMA HQ Reston VA President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim Mc Neill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice Pre sident Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Char lottesville VA VP-V Lee Webster Man chester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VPVII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Port land OR Present Academys executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Vince Mankowski Nats General Manager Carl Maroney Special Services Director Bob U nderwood Technical Direc tor Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher Model Aviation Guests included Winton BuckleyAccount Executive Alexander & Alexander Don Weidner memberof insurance industry guest Dave Brown Fred Marks chair man Frequency Committee copy official minutes may obtained request AMA Headquar ters Available approximately 1 November minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next council meeting October 18-19 Special meeting brought order 900 am agenda follows Location October 18-19 Execu tive Council Meeting II4-A Status Tangerine Meet Ill F3D Jury Member IV Insurance V Nats Report VI Frequency Committee Report I October Executive Council location next regular meeting Executive Council decided AMA Headquar ters Reston VA October 18-19 19th open overflow agenda items II 4-A SanctionTangerine Meet peti tion Remote Control Association Central Florida recognize yearly Tangerine RC Championships 4-A sta tus contest approved prevailing opinion since 4A rating would precedent-setting RC event other RC interests should given opportunity express inter est before deciding motion grant 4-A status Tangerine RC Championships 1986 failed 11 against 12346789 1011ED 1 4 1 abstained EVP Ill Replacement F3D FinalsJury MemberA previously-appointed Pylon Finals jury member available noted majority Council mail ballot approved Presidents offer assume task IV Insurance Executive Director ex plained replacement liability insurance program developed Academy Alexander & Alexander result Councils request previous meeting proposal known Fully Fronted Carrier Program Third Party Liability offers insurance company paper provide $1000000 policy limit Academys cost would approximately $100000 claims payment program also requires letter credit loss fund provided AMA plan allows Academy write policy lan guage coverage deemed necessary activities An important addition A&A proposal another half-million fund AMA Money up front total 15 million coverage provided Debate extensive detailed questions asked insurance ex perts present Afterward approved unanimously accept liability insur ance plan presented Executive Director Following debate passage insurance plan Council looked ways bywhich money could raised fund project Some expressed opinion mem bership dues increased means acquiring necessary additional income other needs should simultan eously considered Others op posed stating insurance crisis should mandate dues increase time however needy other causes may agreed publishing Model Aviation membership should made aware membership dues utilized discussing various ways increas ing income previously-revised 1987 membership table May1986 minutes further revised Debate led following actions motion amend previouslyadopted May 1986 figures approved amended 10 12457891011 ED 3 against EVP 36 amendment insert increases toJunior Senior Senior Citizen categories previously ap proved 8 123 579 1011 5 against 468ED EVPThustheduesmembership structure 1987 follows 1987 Membership Table Category Jr no publication Jr magazine Sr no publication Sr magazine Senior citizen Op-2nd family member Op-newsletter regular Op-newsletter early Op-magazine regular Op-magazine early 1987 $ 700 1600 950 1850 2100 2000 3600 3400 4000 3800 reviewing membership structure recalled November 1985 continuous three-year membership ap proved commence 1987 Reconsid eration resulted approval motion rescind 3-year membership plan 11 2 against 211 Discussion followed feasibility changing club charter fees and/or im posing charges related insurance ser vices motion impose $10 charge certificates insurance failed 10 against 3 8EVPED approved Continued page 118 December 1986 117 Cont pg 117 beginning 1987 $10 fee including cost certificate imposed thirdparty insurance applications 8 14578 11EDEVP 5 against 236910 Note intent charge yearly third-party insurance requests made through clubs chapters single several days coverage requested through contest sanctions V Nats Report Vince Mankowski reported upon findings two recent Nats sites visits Indianapolis site highly favorable unavailable 1987 available 1988 2 Lincoln Dates 1119 July 1986 confirmed Control Line Pattern Soaring sites used 1982 still available excel lent condition Helicopter event will flown Skyknights club field good new FF site has found Nats Manager will make FF site visit shortly together FF Category Man ager known FF competitor further evaluate suitability also reported modifications will made advance late entry fee structures encourage ad vance entries also new policy forJunior Senior trophies forthcoming VI Frequency Committee Report Chairman Fred Marks reported committees activities deliberations results theirAugust meeting refuting rumors about major changes previously-ap proved Phase-in Plan noted Council will shortly receive rewrite Phase-in Plan will contain few very minor revisions likewise rewrite Frequency Flag Plan also minor re visions proposed Rule Book informa tion Marks asked Council carefully con sider Committees draft Guidelines Acceptable Introduction Full Set RC Frequencies will brought before Council formal approval October meetIng Meeting adjourned 4 35 pm Sound Cont pg 114 tie bit glass did have sharp edge cut scratch across cornea patch over eye until next day some subsequent treatment eye now OK What happened Photo number shows rotated barrel what next occurred knurled end needle valve entered prop arc photo reproduces well can see imprint about half inches out prop piece broke off rather high velocity thrown out slightly rear engine next step sequence shown photo number two piece evidently struck glasses angle judging spot two chunks glass hit eye As can see impacttookout center glasses Fortunately always wear safety glasses times goggles over Without protection have little doubt damage eye would have severe possibly could have lost eye retrospect am sure barrel rotated mounted engine checked screws tightness balanced prop engine likely some vibration sufficient apply enough pressure throttle linkage cause throttle rotate Whatever cause can assure will very careful things exactly same way next time pleasant way spend Holiday Public Relations t pg 113 membership vitally important member chartered club flying site owners administrators have caught liability crisis along hundreds manufacturers towns cities villages hundreds other associa tions interest seeing issue examined interest supporting national campaign bring some sem blance reason law suit credible settlement-oriented society AMA personnel have attended ATRA meetings injected problems briefs prepared ATRA Cooperating dozens associations through ATRA will help get message before legislators can make changes favorable needs Much hard work ahead us goal have appropriate legislation hands state legislature 1987 business year Meanwhile Academy insurance package vital membership benefit making effort ensure can continue have benefit afford able cost 6 Flying Site SeminarsSanta Ana CA firstAMAflying site seminarwas held May unqualified success attended 86 people 35 different chartered clubsA complete report event can found pages 99 113 September 1986 issue Model Aviation magazine Additional seminars sched uled other AMA Districts later 1986 continuing 1987 7 Field TripsSeveral have made assist clubs facing opposition ac tivities bill introduced Ne braska Legislature would have banned forms model aviation state legislation defeated committee Commonwealth Pennsylvania Buck ingham Township club brought fore Board due complaints area residents club forced close down field Town Depew NY deliberated ordinance ban model flying bill wastabled forfurtherstudy Montgomery County MD long-estab lished flying field under pressure close due noise complaints byavocal minority new residents matter has yet resolved case dozens AMA has involved working clubs assisting needed incidents point out model flying much like having automobile drivers licensea privilege can lose public opposition outcry made local/state administra tions succumb voter pressure need positive public image 50th Anniversary year need remem ber original reasons founding AMA act accordingly consider field neighbors fly quietly safely 8 Trade & Consumer ShowsAMA atten dance shows such Toledo Pasadena CA Puyallup WA White Plains NY Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia im portant year Thousands AMA members visit Academy booth get questions answered renew mem berships just stop say Hi people National Center instances local volunteers help man AMA booth assistance always Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation EC Council Anthony J iano left received oneofthelg86Carland BethGoldbergVital People Awards Nats workers party Lake Charles July31 John Grigg made presentation noted long list achievements byTony Including presidency National Free Flight Society organi zation annual National Indoor Cham pionships other Free-Flight related activities Enrique Arance Upland CA received Vital People Award special ceremony last July arranged club American Model Airport Association Beth Goldberg made presentation conjunction AMA District 10 Vice-President Dave Peltz awards spondored Carl Beth Goldberg recognize unsung heroes work behind scenes promote model aviation Mr Arance devotes hours weekends helping newcomers flight instruction basic model building flying information addition editor club newsletter its princi pal correspondent organizerof events Connecticut 0 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middietown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouih NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators RC Club organized 1980 became char tered AMA club 1981 clubs flying site located West River Road Sydney ME approximately 40 members KVMA As clubs KVMA membership has wide range interests include Electrics Gliders Scale Pat tern Indoor Rubber sport flying KVMA has active flying season two fun-flies Glider contest Pattern contest always new pilots clubs Pilot Training Program two builders help sessions month through out winter final KVMA event December mall show Waterville proceeds donated charitable organiza tion KVMA clubs involved organizing Maine Model Club Asso ciation its Expo held March Augusta club continues active MMCA its activities Club officers President Sam Wade Vice President Keith Seely Treasurer Bruce Olsen Secretary Bruce Fowles Newsletter Editor Cliff Piper attended entire Nationals Lake Charles weather lived up its reputation large thunderstorm Friday afternoon before Nats started after cleared weather mostly clear skies very little wind week tempera ture humidity very high really admire workers put long hours under very uncomfortable conditions As expected very few people attending District I would like mention thank ones did attend names taken entry list miss anyone apologize Gerald Knoblauch Robert Nichols 5 trophies Stanley Lagarski Reginald Strout Raymond Audet Nathaniel Gifford 1st Jr CL Aero batics Dave Cook Bruce Olsen George Higgins Ron Connors Jessica Thurrott 9th Formula Pylon 3rd FAI Best Senior both events lru Thurrott Robert Greer Pike Noyes 4th Intermediate Helicopter Thomas Dalusio Ralph Daluslo Jorge Guz man 2nd Standard Sailplane Mortgage Depletion Program program has underway several months now mortgage Headquarters building could paid off AMA would save about $70000 per year could put better use such public relations letter printed below about Nat Gifford has mentioned column before also successful Lake Charles year believe letter pretty well sums up what hobby can young people havejust returned exhibition young man demonstrated Control Line precision aerobatic flying group elementary students New Bedford public schools request school principal Although young man does attend public schools graciously accepted invitation put very informative display demonstrated flying skills also spent time students answering questions regarding hobby young man son am very proud him Three years ago watched elevenyear-old boy enter first contest after rather dismal showing set upon personal goal become national champion have watched him achieve goal twice past two years now watch him prepar ing defend championship Lake Charles later summer education Nathaniel received model aviation has remarkable has learned patience dedication long hours 20 40 hours per week building finishing practice Now designing own planes learning about aeronautical design moments pect ratios structural design etc time read hear about crime drugs vandalism involving young peo ple become thankful part model aviation people involved have played sons life want personally thank Windy Urtnowski help support have invaluable Nathaniels progress also Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team members have always supportive therefore much pleasure gratitude donate enclosed amount $100 AMA Mortgage Depletion Program names Na thaniel Gifford Windy Urtnowski Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team Very truly yours E Bruce Gifford month column should two pages long have sent material column patient will used am out material clubs have patches no background information would like see club featured write up short description send Remember Flying should fun December 1986 119 3rd-place trophy re ceiveg es otratford CT Since has placed 1st Quonset Pt RI Sei Sportsman class next season Mike Jessica Thurrott South Windsor CT Formula aircraft Jessica placed 9th outof35in Formula land3rdoutofi2inFAl Pylon also best Senior both elaeewm Pike NOye5 Marblehead MA rinished 4th Intermediate Helicopter Nicole Evans Houston Texas Nicole flew Cox PT-i 9 Cox dlsplayat Anni versary Celebration won PT-i 9 raffle Cox provided also helped Helicopter site during Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boa 88i APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts word still fail realize due standard magazine lead time what writing today shall reach dear Reader until considerably later date consequently news items have sent us moment excitement high enthusiasm found have become somewhat stale time appear print Please understand neces sarily journalistic fact life implore thank understanding kind indulgence should such occasion arise case Tis Electricity Air Now AMA has authorized Electric Contest Board August 1 Executive Council meeting attended cast affirmative vote motion have appointed Joe Beshar Oradell NJ serve member thereof representing District 2 Joe no stranger recent developments rapidly-expanding area Electro-Flight already ap pointed him post Team Selection board member representing District 2 connection F3-E World Champion shipsin BelgiumJoewasalsoajurymember US F3-E Team Qualification Finals held earlier Parks College St Louis thanks Joe Harvest Thanks indeed extra proud three New York AMA members really knocked themselves out hospitality department US Scale Team passed through NYC embarka tion portals theirwayto participate World Championships recently Long Island modelers Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti Al La Femina space does permit full description valuable services rendered following quo tations Bob Underwoods thank letters will give idea ourfeelings matter behalf United States Scale Team members thank very much outstanding acts hospitality provided fact family New York help details involved such trip helped ease minds make departure pleasant experience Bob Thank making arrangements Tony Nick Al tremendous help whole operation Thank Bob pleasure Brookhaven Model Aviation Facility happy learn yet another RC flying site has become available Eastern Long Island compliments Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS Presi dent Tony Cruz others contri buted time abilities toward commendable result Ourthanks too Brookhaven Town Supervisor Henrietta Acampora efforts connection must Brookhaven town residentto fly site interested contact Brook haven Model Aviation Facility Long Island Aero Radio Society PO Box 54 Holbrook NY 11741 Curtiss A-i Triad Hydroplane con cludes story regarding above ended closing topic October issue entitled Under Wire shot Bob Dunn creation plusnewspapercredits express ly Childrens Worlds Fair have just learned foregoing spectacle will held Flushing Meadows site previous Worlds Fair Queens County NY September 25-28 might have opportunity participate somehow other model aircraft sense familiar location frequent reader column will perfectly clear performance-wise kind flight possible Flushing Meadow area has end some pretty strong lines local Control-Line expert Doug Figgs regular flier site working enthusiastically project thank him help Hackensack Valley Flyers club located Moonachie NJ sent us several interest ing snapshots some time ago change solely model airplanes rather happy children enjoying what probably very first encounter form model aircraft also thus shown example clubs interest general affairs community some scenes furnished us valued friend Gordon Hart club IMAA Life Member LM 5 occasion 75th Anniversary Moonachie NJ during celebration club distri buted Delta Darts Shown happy recipients potentially least future AMA members Auburn Finger Lakes Radio Control Club According correspondence have received Mr Joe Dello Stritto Presi dent District 2 club may take justified pride its existence Tis true Above group guided two very important principles 1 Combine compete neighboring clubs 2 actively join such clubs local and/or regional effort obtain maximum PR earlier correspondence Mr Dello Stritto described glowing terms highlysuccessful extremely well-attended Mall Show club held earlier year Finger Lakes Mall Auburn NY conjunction neighboring organiza tion Flying Eagles RC Club Elbridge NY As put What resulted largest best display RC models area has ever seen real booster better model aircraft PR Mr Dello Stritto continues cannot begin tell what success show response public well interest new members incredible both clubs picked up new members well best regards Joe clijh nd its neigh welcome Next time go show sure stop greet AMA folks hand job help get association 9 National Geographic SocietyThe NGS covered 1985 Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts story eight pages color text appears July 1986 issue National Geographic magazine addition May 1986 issue NGSs World magazine contains story about large contest France AMA worked closely NGS staffers consulting capacity design maze edit text identify various aircraft photographs used ensure accuracy story NGS inserted AMAs name address story readers wanted further information about model aviation received 800 direct inquiries based exposure World childrens magazine published monthly NGS 1986 Nats also covered NGS year TV team Thousands feet videotape ex posed expected nationallyContinued page 121 120 Model Aviation Olean Resident builds Navy model airplane Photo Olean Times Herald Uear up Locked Public RelationsCont pg 118 Ohio sylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mum Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 time read will self insured liability coverage careful major step forAMA particu larly financial sense hopefully will end up providing us stability liability insurance program have long needed stability its costs Basically need about $800000 cash start out plus $800000 letterof creditfrom bank $800000 cash provides $1 00000 administra tion fee provides first $700000 claims reserve letter credit pledges another $800000 total loss fund $1500000 becomes necessary Please understand letter credit really just guarantee loan would granted need would have paid back used outline very simplified version very complex group documents agreements should serve help understand needed increase dues compared 1986 dues can figure $1000 increase open members $200 increase Jr Sr members $300 increase Sr citi zens second family members per sonally feel fair equitable Although would have preferred $800 increase open members rapid reduction $800000 line credit backing cash ratherthan credit will provide us stable situation Simply accomplishing will result swing $80000 income/expense statement year $16000 reduction interest expense $64000 increase interest income insurance market becomes softer future pre dict always have option take out regular insurance cheaper continue program liability insurance crisis something have read about first direct encounter have reading horror stories cancelled parades festivals sporting events along threat forced closing police departments fire departments other municipal services due prob lem think will agree thatAMA has done good job instance havent seen anything yet department Ill have say Shuttle launch GCRCC flying circus really something else Carried aloft piggybackon large RC model about 300 ft shuttle model released allowed drop glide about 100 ft before large NA R rocket motor fired its tail shooting vertically 500 ft spectacular fashion flights two cul minated very steep glide just like real perfect nose-high landing runway right front crowd Believe moment silence memory Challenger astronauts anticipation airplane climbed slowly altitude shear excitement rocket fired cheers crowd landed didnt bring lump throat must have spectacular things Ive seen aeromodeling Congrats Barry Henry Next year talking about VTO under rocket power impressive part about show other Shuttle crowd extent safety stressed Hay bales along runway protected pilots veer ing airplanes regular cyclone fence protected pit area non-flying pilots snow fence behind pro tected spectators Add required preflight inspection airplanes man datory qualifying flight airplane before show within week requirement airplanes flown multi-plane events must flown together before show added up ensure no problems Good job well run safety firstmy kind show also got chance month visit Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton couple days great see some old friends flying event still dear heart Its amazing see fast some classes have gotten since flew Speed early 60s Y2A speed 130s unbelievable hear Carl Dodges FAI model something else Most us used hearing FAI speed model jump up octave comes onto pipe Carls has octave yet go other thing can think similar sound very high-speed dentists drill Salt Fork 87 approaching fast dates years District Ill meeting january 17 18 Salt Fork State Park lodge southeastern Ohio near Ohio W Virginia Pennsylvania intersect starting promote meeting/sym posium early year try increase participation Id like see club district take subject present sym posium gathering Examples possible subjects might create improve club newsletter start club training program build run way install RC equipment trim FF model organize contest etc can see presentation grow good grass including type selection use fertilizer Almost anything might interest other modelers would work Im sure club could contribute some way Call Bob Button 216-343-7906 AMA elections year bit muddied District Ill members quite number people running president nominating committee put 3 candidates ballot hear campaign being mounted Execu tive Director john Worth should get elected its going interesting see what happens Executive Council would hold two positions Council simultaneously has already stated wouldnt resign retire Executive Director elected Presi dent Oh well neversaid lifeasanAMA VP would boring Regardless support election please take time vote Saying month Any Organization made up parts its important yours Public Relations Cont pg 120 televised short story about 15 minutes long will seen january 1987 PBS network Watch local listings proper time because film may used filler could shown once varying times depending location 10 1986 NatsExcellent media coverage given Nats Lake Charles Daily newspaper television reports made sure story told locally very interesting part coverage tele phone interview NBC Radio New york Geoff Styles gave information commentary Bob Underwood ran model engine background provide some Nats-type sound effects regular AMA press release program followed Nats major events regional TV stations radio stations newspapers plus TV networks major national newspapers received dozen releases prior Nats start As true publicity get coverage dependingon what else happened district world given day things have plug away time 11 Dick Scobee Memorial Field August 16 1986 model airport opened Houston TX finest fields world Named honor Dick Scobee Commander ill-fated Challenger shuttle flight will become Mecca aeromodelers four Control Line cir cles two paved magnificent runway Radio Controlled aircraft use shelters paved parking electricity running water great tribute memory brave American Hundreds hours hard work planning dedication en thusiasm have poured project twenty years grand opening dedication Alan Bean moon-walking astronaut dream come true people conceived project worked see become reality detailed storywill appear Model Aviaf ion magazine along photos can see what great site Future Nats site Future World Championships site knows potential Houston would great place either event 12 Air Show Team Program Twenty nine teams have performed hundreds shows front audiences totaling two million people past year great public relations educational effort re sulting new members better understanding sport thousands upon thousands others much sacrifice hard work giving up familytime out-of-pocket expense dedicated men women long-suffering group individuals ever get chance see AST performance goand sayHi fliers supporting members have done sport deserve big pat back AST program best PR efforts Team members volunteers Continued page 122 December 1986 121 Delaware rci Columbia land North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispiai District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aneociate Vice Prenidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwaod Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lelrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatiansburg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Vtrlmington DC 19609 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27026 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Further Nats item As said last month would surely miss someone did James Welch Portsmouth VA competed Con trol Line 9th place Open D Speed Sorry missed last month District travelsOn 1 7th August stopped Raleigh Aeromasters field thefirst trip sitehopingto see some flying second day 4th Annual Pattern Meet No such luck could permit myself halfadaythere surprise waiting start flying Sunday until noon time weather becoming somewhat chancyhurricane Charlie just off shore did get talk few early birds before left Better luck next time gang following weekend up toward other end District Crownsville MD home Chesapeake Bay RC Club have active number endeavors past years area annual Radio Control Scale contest turnout quite modest year Scale event should grow site very good grass people work hard put good meet year Up until now has oneday event distinct possi bility might go two next time around Probably finest Pattern site District IV Fentress Naval Air Landing Field Chesapeake VA Tidewater Radio Control Club holds its nual Pattern Meet Labor Day week end year dates happened last two days August site has long wide taxiway used flying runs parallel runway entire length tree line front far away get over entirely too far away judged mention because very good chance Tidewater will submitting bid hold F3A Team Selection Meet Masters Mike Ingalls Club President looking possibility best knowledge Masters has never held East closest has Ohio Kentucky Ala bama Good Luck attempt Being resort areaVirginia Beach Norfolk Carolina beaches fairly close makes ideal place bring family give fine vacation have fun flying F3A National Geographic Society long intended get up CASA meet National Geographic site heard about what great soaring site turnout events held field past weekend Saturday finally able get up field What told does justice site National Geographic site has beautiful sites could ask field itself very big fine landscaping around set against Geographic headquarters building No wonder CASA soaring enthusiasts like place flying Saturday outstanding daynot necessarily ut far thermals go flying highly competitive days work what got live East want enjoy soaring best Electric flight first time rule making process going concerted effort develop set rules Electric flight will add-ons existing rules set tailored strictly Electrics aspect sport need keep very close watch pages proposed rules response time short need let District Electric Contest Board mem ber know stand subject District IV write Woody Blan chard 1733 Beach Road Hampton VA 23664 Woody District IV Con test Board member also chairman Electric Contest Board yourself Woody favor Comment rules its card says agree Woody District members other Contest Boards need know interested work doing Seen Fiftieth Anniversary celebration couple photos taken celebration held Lake Charles cele brate fiftieth year national aero modeling organization United States appropriate having part celebration Photo number shows Maynard Hill giant whatizit somewhat like great big Senior Falcon Anyway May nard movie business Mounted above wing 16MM movie camera Maynard lofted flew around site celebration day effort assist crew Na tional Geographic Society NGS crew down Nationals doing film aeromodeling will shown na tional television later next year What appropriate individual help effort former AMA President holds has held international aero modeling records anyone else Good show Maynard am sure wonder whe therthe personnel whoworkforyou atAMA Headquarters active fliers have seen Bob Underwoods name mentioned know very active flier especially Radio Control Scale others can catch one spare moments will pass shot time second photo shows Doug Pratt Goldberg J-3 Cub powered Saito Twin Doug made flights Lake Charles during celebra tion take part ModelNet familiar Doug SysOp Headquarters Doug Mister Special Projects Department works special events trade shows promotion materials industry liaison enough keep him jumping Watch others future Mortgage Depletion Program have re ceived notice Joe Beshar par ticipation some members have made contributions Mortgage Deple tion Fund effort pay off mortgage Academys Headquarters/ Museum Building rapidly possible Doing will free up funds other needed projects such ongoing insur ance problem Consider talking up club meetings encourage participa tion members organized group please think welcome amount can contribute will certainly appre ciated will try acknowledge contributions District time around three groups mention first contribution Charlie Rec tor Jerry Johnson Aero-Masters Model Airplane Club Fredericksburg VA donation $9000 Howard County Radio Control Club Co lumbia MD third acheckfor $1 5000 District Columbia Radio Control Clubthese members broad area fly Rockville MD about club joining Public Relations t pg 121 what makes effort amazing 13 Two other national programs have done well could stand participation additional clubs Adopt-A-School Program National Mall Show Program involved either should Several clubs now working adopted schools report enhanced posi tive public images better understanding communities whole lot fun taking kids through steps turn model aviators missing missing great opportunity con tribute Put something back Get involved Mall Show Program another way can improve club image get message out neighbors others community chance Continued page 126 122 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 5 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Leo Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr H Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 1532 Falordo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Eirminghom AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd. *3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fielda P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904684-2517 Model Airplanes fun wouldnt have 118000 AMA mem bers AMA loses sight fact begin have problems Too much concern National problems can make us short sighted think AMA terms competition flying problems arising competition serving majority modelers represent turn such thinking will limit growth organization type quality services provide Reading District 5 newsletters makes very obvious fun name game AMA-chartered clubs wealth talent clubs writing newsletters running club affairs having fun Lets run through few quotes some selected mid-summer letters Eglin Aero Modelers Beam Editor Bob Hanson Hi troops Another great month flying action store Besides usual Soaring Quickie 500 contests month will Night Glider contest 23 August 800 pm big news Annual Fall Picnic/Fun Fly scheduled afternoon 14 September year will also Delta Dart contest conjunction Fun Fly bring whole family participate few Delta Darts still avail able Ron Van Putte havent bought yours already Nominations thejuly SAD Society Aircraft Demolishers patch Rick Fleming Jim Rozzelle Chad Stewart Rick Fleming won next club fun fly will held 14 September 1966 starting 300 pm will picnic well free burgers beverages club members families As added event will Delta Dart contest modelers ages club sold dozens fun little planes over last several months hopefully event will well-attended kind Flying imaginable look emphasis fun Look novel ideas expressed successful club knows have fun now Fountain City Flyers News letter presents some ideas picnic include family members Ronnie Wilson chair entertainment has come up another feasible scheme include wives families some field activities will fun would Halloween whatever Fly & Cook-in chosen Friday evening start about 500 pm Food served lateras desired Grills can set up Pavilion tents before Tents would left up till Saturday noon Old-Timers would flying morning usual Ronnie NB others dig camping would spend evening field might fly flash lights Butterflies will discussed depth September meeting show up own ideas have long needed gettogether event some members have never laid eyes other Social events include ladies kids great way expand fun get know other fully Another way club fun fly mean fun fly warmed-over contest events anyone can fly about Osceola Black Sheep RC Clubs approach presented news letter Rams Tale clubs first fun-fly proved fair fliers load fun Wayne Northcutt did outstanding job CD planning four events gave member equal chance come home Gold first event taxiing around total six pylons followed bomb-drop event end event six members within two points first place last event scored two separate events first score flight closest two minutes dead-stick landing second score plane stopped closest mark center run way could compete Shows important thing find formula will include everyone Another fine idea members family dinner meeting Sometimes formal speakers stuff sometimes just social get-together Heres Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadrons news letter Fly Paper Dick McLean editorThis year have decided have dinner similar annual banquet dinner will have banquet room Squires Res taurant have used banquets will assure us privacy socialize wish dinner will replace regular meeting August 28th dinner will strictly social affair Air Foilers own club also have big Dinner Bash once year purpose reviewing accomplishments fail ures year introducing new offi cers discussing next years dreams lot tomfoolery fun things everyone except perhaps winner presenting Dork trophy year prestigious award goes individual has committed dumbest error year accomplished review such happenings club can remember trophy tail sec tion plane planted base green carpet fact remains original winners aircraft after error Im sure trophy displayed yearly winner Haw Haw good company since club members have owned year time another Another scheme works advantage conduct raffle fine way raise money getting know other also generates support club activity Indian River Kontrol Societys news letter Air Scoop has article Dont forget club will holding raffle during contest nifty OS Max 60 engine gear reduction still work ing getting other prizes premiums give away well probably have raffle off time contest Tickets wont go sale until start contest give us members too big head start will have present sign up win Hopefully youll hang around contest because know could sure use help proceeds year will go directly mower fund youve waiting donate some money very worthy cause should good reason buy lots tickets Having set up participated Air Foilers first air show year can recom mend highly fun activity others agree evident following quote Chattanooga RC clubs Prop Wash newsletter Please keep mind will have annual air show Sunday September 28th organizing event now would appreciate help comment could give might enable us have best airshow ever have always given good show getting harder harder top last show biggest event year expect have well over two thou sand spectators again year Clyde Ship ley airshow committee chairman will appreciate help can give would like have some different things year put thinking caps let us hear have several new members year hope will provide some fresh ideas us Most mechanics have place still need lots ideas routines Finally planning execution trade show large undertaking worth RC World Flyers RC World Tower newsletter note planning Third Annual Festival Planning assigning job responsibili ties Third Annual Festival has completed Flyers have mailed District V clubs previous participants well wide distribution 1986 Nats Don Lowe handling very difficult task getting manufacturers exhibit products has received five 5 tentative commitments far RC World Flyers Inc well its way making 1986 Fall Festival biggest best ever subject Id like take opportunity plug annual Mid South Radio Control Association Trade Show Flea Market Banquet held November 15 16 Memphis Cook Convention Center youre part country stop show attend banquet Now close column would like use words Memphis Prop Busters Newsletter Bullsheet present thanks fine editors District 5 Thank yu much riteing us such fine newsletter reel good funnytu fac reminded newsletters yore brother ole whats name used rite Sumbuddy said mus sumthin yawls jeans dont seem lak should helpvery much yawl both shure rite good funny tu Anyway thank yu agin fore such fine news letter hope rite another reel soon Remember funs Name Game December 1986 123 Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Cal EtIel *3 Castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46708 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcreat Rantoul IL 61 B66 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 warm flying days will ending soon us District 6 course will put away models another winter start new projects next year Around fly year round too suggest check out models sure theyll able handle year-round flying safely takes just few minutes check out before go fly cycle packs sure have juice can get out cold days Im subject safety lets talk about models vs full-scale operations local airport clubs can hold contests local airports good since gives us chance mix full-scale friends chance visit month find airport closed arrived Knowing closed arrived early thought Apparently changed starting time announced flyer sent tried contact ground communications several times no radio communications set up either going use airport have ground air communica tions owe full-size counter parts Itll help make things bit safer Father FAA would love Heres another deals airshow demonstrations models offer de grees action knowthefull-size guys cant handle Lets forget safety Over runway place fly received call AVPs complaining demo given modeler flew model over crowd airplanes dont need chance go Lake Charles Nats month sure hot Wouldnt nice have Nats near District 6 believe temps would have better area Well lookingata Nats District 6 does Indianapolis grab Keep tuned may happen ground work process have personally visited Indy think could easily have Well know soon know Indian apolis wants us took trip Indianapolis visit Indy Sportliners guys really put good CL contest saw CL models types flying throughout day group three circles planes going once really enjoy combat part said CL dying saw some top names CL son loved As matter fact did Id like take some time thank Jack Sheeks Clancy Arnold rest Sportliners making weekend Indy very enjoyable especially want thank Clancys wife Pat putting up son Mark weekend Clancy good enough show Bill Zimmer around Indy check out possible Nats sites day before CL contest After dinner meeting discuss mostly Nats well seeing slide show supplied Clancy After went jack Sheeks birthday party celebrated thirty-ninth times does make Jack Morehead KY fun fly month ball volunteered some judging Im glad left model plane fun having stress competition good time weather did us right Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead also full-size modelers have some homebuilts field two process being built see lot fly full scale too field local airport can close both interests Now thats life problem tend hold up score cards full-size landings makes tough its first time got letter Fred South president Morrison Model Aircraft Fliers tell club concerned about current insurance problems club de cided something about make flying safer field posted AMA safety rules posted club rules installed frequency board im pound area installed two hundred thir ty feet separation fence bout Maybe should take note guys have congrats next two pics show field Bill Johnson Central Indiana Chapter 48 IMAA sent letter about fly-in Converse have heard itsagreateventand apparently others also think past two years have averaged about eighty contestants half planes guys already getting ready next year suggest look dates appear contest list next year two pictures sent Love Eagles second picture Gary Bussell Cap 20L Gary CD years event Now Id like take some space list names people District 6 brought home trophies Nats Tony Hutchins C Schuchmann Guenther No wak Charles Markos Charlie Sotich Robert Klipp Aaron Markos William H utchins won FF events Charles Markos Aaron Markos Tony Hutchins Mark Whittemore won Indoor William Hughes Jane John son Glen Lee Todd Ballard Jerry Meyer Peter Mazur William Calkins Bill Lester won CL David Snow Pattern Gregory Sawyer Helicopter Soaring Paul Carlson Scott Christensen Tom Kallevang Scale Julie Abel Charles Bauer Stephen Ashby Clancy Arnold Dennis Crooks Harold Parenti think thats hope didnt miss way District 6 got very close trophy new trophy rules kept out winning Lets congratulate did us proud Joe Beshar asked let latest contributors mortgage fund Champaign County Radio Control Club Champaign IL sent $500 Aero Sport RC Club Northfield IL sent $1 20 also received $115 Johnson County RC Flyers Franklin IN special thanks Alex Zobkiw $20 nostalgic reminiscence AMA 1940s prompted donation month real mix Keep cards letters coming Enough now.. 124 Model Aviation Iowa igan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville PAl 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Bled Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack Finn 365 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Rsssell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaskee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Dulsth MN 55504 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494TanglewoOd Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 givingtime year upon us time hope receive some thing useful times asked what Santa brought reply pro duces puzzled expressions Heck everyone knows what ABC 60 rear exhauster Confidentially wife collaborate buy ones own choice Anyhoot hope have merry seasonal time include resolutions bene fit pastime AMA Visited Minneapolis F3B Team Selection Trials very com petently run Bob Sealyand Crew very firm decisions con sidered advice competitors necessary impressions two days event requiring does lots technical acumen obtain results needs modifying make less helper dependant large number workers necessary run crazy Boyd Bowdish managed get sunburned faces side-tripped local flying fields meet other Seveners large Attaboy helpers notice newsletters club hats available am always looking some thing different collect display would appreciate sending will pay would look great display board local mall show showerings data analysis another column have approached compete arguments presented ie have members etc well midwest have shorter flying season cant have reduced membership fee compensate After dont fly several months consequently need no insurance So tongue cheek what think Once again aremindertobooktheTable Top Displays early enough ensure get two district standard pack useful literature avail able no charge pay ship display back to next user also have tapes can obtain copies sending blank AMA HQ care Doug Pratt gives club its own tape MARKS Sailplane Symposium November shall Look out bring suggestions ques tions program chock block lot modeling greats name him will event extremely educational Glider pilot also produce report event can obtained Carl Mohs ideal reference bookshelf have vacancy AVP group Bill Rohring transferring Florida wish him good health lots flying has stalwart western part Michigan thank him service am now announcing replacement Jean Lasik Jean Muskegon well known editor Showgram Showteam newsletter her husband being involved contact large sampling district being nearlyUp North am confident will perform necessary duties extremely well Welcome aboard Jean Dual Seminars filling up few weeks interest seems Contest Director far maybe needing help direction realized confusing situation insurance problems com pleting necessary forms correctly need help As can see try keep column people places need some help supplying suitable photos can format editor crops suitable proportion columns can return after use need Try get good contrast reproduces better also gets name print Sorry dues increase Believe meeting everyone pointed same direction looking stable way provide insurance new will cover much past yearcars boats now included severe problems country having subject now going own thing have control Realize 80 cents week AVP Jack Finn IA Pete asked write few words column started building models grade school flew first gas-powered Free Flight Comet Clipper Baby Cyclone engine ten have flown free flight CL Speed Stunt RC Pattern Sport Scale Glider last couple winters have flown some Indoormostly Peanut Scale last few years have concentrated RC Glider competition some degree success past summer have heard same kinds comments fliers Iowa main seems concern District 10 VP other AMA officers using Model Aviation means attacking other general feeling get improv ing AMA get out Enough said Another comment frequently hear contestants approve CDs flying own contests dont know requires some kind rule change Council can pass rule prohibit CDs flying contests Noise isnt way lose flying field Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have using city school field sailplanes overthe lastseventoeightyears Lastwinter school system sold field City Parks Department field has houses three sides corn field other Parks Department held hearings future use neighbors wanted family-type facilities picnics etc mentioned Glider fliers welcome did generate noise have large crowds well-behaved also said enjoyed watching models fly Parks Department decided need ed baseball diamonds will four parking lots concession stand fortunate city land near golf course about mile outside town said could use recent RC glider fun fly fliers great idea Since clubs seem run fun flies both Powerand Glider must plenty different events question Could AMA compile list events scoring methods clubs send ideas headquarters Duplications etc would have weeded out ideas could copied sent club interested Let yourVPs AVPs know think idea has merit Iowas AMA members have specific ideas subject concerning AMA please let know can get action Bob Taylor Park Rapids copy magazine bore picture Feb ruary 1967 magazine Flying Models shows Taylor national tournament Control-Line planes Taylorfinished sixth competition District Roundup WMRAFs Radio Flyerhas new editor Melanie Smith Ladybird job River City usesa local bulletin board advertise local con tests also warns about having correct iden tification models S Thought month Aerobatic Aces Knowledge comes reading instructions Exper ience comes reading S Dave Pinegar selling Crash crying towels shirts Bob Hisey still has selection too S need PR being tackled Stillwater Flyerstheyre talking schools scouts senior citizens etc have addition AMA PR Department now Welcome Troy 0 Elm Creek Flyers setting up phone tree get news out fast use locally school teachers 0 Rick Alter Byron Pilot says look out next year B-29 flew OK Safe flying practices insurance December 1986 125 Arkansas siasa 0 New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S 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 Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Im leading off little personal story has bit advice am typing Column broken right thumb cast broke fall down back steps tripped threshold top four concrete steps training gotten days long past gymnast threw body out beyond Concrete steps turned midair land shoulders However clever reflex movements foiled caught stupid thumb pants pocket way down bent completely backwards broke tell you Can remember feel falling like quickly take pants off Next insurance guess talked about problem AMAs world right now RC frequency problems As first paragraph Ill bless some advice again Fred Marks very dedi cated chairman AMA Frequency Committee Twice lately have heard him voice opinion very important committee heartily agree advice Use maintain RC equipment exactly per guidelines provided along some common sense Most so-called frequency problems disappear Try Preach Good News AMAers just returned intense Executive Council meetingin quiteafewyears Itwastosetup practical three-year plan workable high-tab liability insurance has al become impossible organizations like doctors Boy Girl Scouts buy price Thanks lots careful study part Headquar ters Staff firm have dealing Alexander Alexander have come up plan largely self insured safely least next three years Granted will cost money means boost dues will still heck bargain todays cock-eyed world mentioning Council Meeting am proud report although unpleasant subject pleasant Council Meeting have attended long time reason say meeting dead-serious subject heavy political overtones have plagued Council long miss ing pray can find way elimi nate politics AMA Perhaps upcoming election will Consider Advancingtheartofaeromodeling must salute Model Airplane News magazine its editor Dan Santich current issue fine old magazine features Electric Flight Please know electric power next big step improving total picture modeling pleasures say because quietness electric power will keep us being noisenuisance real pain-in-the-neck rest community Check electric power hobby shop doesnt have find hobby shop does least partly responsibility protect right fly offering acceptable flying devices information use salute Dan Santich Model Airplane News hope other magazines hobby dealer will encourage Elec tric Flight have little story amusing will illustrate importance preceding paragraph quiet Electric operation Dallas RC Club bang-up Pylon Race part Southwest championships over Labor Day weekend Flying start 9 am hour previous start flying clubs leader-types Val Marchesoni went around getting up pool dollar-a-chance long after flying started would take Dallas Park Police show up complaint Because some constantly-complaining nearby residents model airport long before everyone wanted pool ticket time within firstten fifteen minutes rather tonished cops didnt show until 954 am Mind city-approved contract races fearlessly asked said cops what took long answer simply stop breakfast way have hugged news letter editor lately person about important person club matter AMA Without fine folks activities would just about dead water youd better remember thank time time because mostly taken granted just aint fair Same goes columns Vice Presidents write dang God bless newsletter editors selfish feeling finest newsletter editors AMA right District 8 Id love praise individually space wont allqw can quote remind club Johnny Clemens sez deserve raise least praise thanks will single out long-sufferingfellowas being among really champion newsletter edi tors AMA world Itis Dan Rauwhohas just retired service North Dallas RC Club years paper has always informa tive has pleasure receive am sure everyone has enjoyed efforts will join Well Done Dan salute same subject just received very best newsletters ever Southwestern New Mexico RC Modelers Carlsbad edited Frank E Burchardt paper Tail Winds has has news art humor neatness readability excel lent contest notice map fact contest site map super strongly suggest send Frank self-addressedstamped envelope copy map perhaps whole Tail Winds paper Address Frank Burchardt 318 E Orchard Ln No 16 Carlsbad NM 88220 Im really cranked-up newsletters month oldest finest national newsletters Digest National Free Flight Society might mumble Free Flight aint yer thing aerodynamics clever construction ideas universal phases model flying NFFS Digest almost entirely technical has put together long time old admired friend Bob Meuser Believe Bobs leadership editing expertise Free Flight would great ly diminished interested can contact Bob Meuserat4200 GregoryStreet Oakland CA 94619 Incidentally Na tional Free Flight Society AMAs oldest Special Interest Group its devoted President Tony Italiano its Executive Director Hardy Brodersen Bravo NFFS wonder am pumping-up Free Flight Districit B column Simply cause heck lot Free Flight activity District 8 whole bunch new interest Free Flight especially rubberband-powered beginner level dealer doesnt have kits supplies find does Plenty available interested As further endorsement rubberband powered models what beautiful thing see father 8 10 12-year-old son building flying models son s level dont cost arm leg Oh kid again important election year AMA Having served Executive Council 21 years AMA President B years feel am entitled opinion serious need change direction leadership AMA avoid having become political selfserving diminish its intended value individual member now involved handling some $4 million funds decisions should re turned multi-member council available whims single per son will require two things will require change bylaws change elected leadership Adademy Model Aeronautics organization certainly deserves thoughtful consideration sincerely hope will help steer AMA new better direction vote Thanks listening old dedicated lover what AMA supposed ***Gear down Its time Iand*** Public Relations tfrom pg122 promote club possible need fora flying field make friends create better understanding short laythe groundwork people press TV radio time may come need friend Contact National Center supplies recommendation read Model Aviation what other clubs have done go thou likewise NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 126 Model Aviation elers have made significant contribu tions modeling District IX have featured two ladies both Colorado know must lots out District about sending picture background information AMA lady member making signifi cant contribution modeling Asso ciate Vice President can recog nize outstanding members Art May Bismark ND sends report international contest remember proximity Canadian neighbors held past summer along some super pictures Art photographer par excellence Art indicates two days top-notch flying no problems tells us thattheir club 540 years old year Way go Enjoy pics Colorado e Kansas C Nrbraska e North Dakota S Sooth Dakota ixWyomiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1S07 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Boo 2832 Cooper hW 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloudaa Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Stave Mangles Radio Servica Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Some good news around Dis trict Congratulations Bill Giesking Denver COon having design folder FAI Power selected top ten model designs entered 1986 Nats Watch other acknowledgement Bills achieve ment later issue Model Aviation magazine good News. Award Excellence Club Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada CC has responded request help deplete AMA building mortgage $100 donation Way go AAM setting fine example AMA spirit other clubs individuals would respond likewise mortgage would get paid off time save AMA whale lot interest moneymoney could used other worthwhile services AMA mem bers clubs Im proud point club hometown club Speaking Award Excellence Clubs Lincoln Sky Knights Club Lincoln NE will bethemainhostclubforthel987 Nats writing Vince Mankowski way Lincoln make arrangements check Out sites Honest Sandy Frank hes checkin out Free Flight sites first other preliminary work necessary suc cessful Nats Sky Knights have under taken task several times before know ropes have no doubt will again great style Congratulations thanks Byron Blakeslee Sedalia CC accepting appointment District IX member newly-formed Electric Contest Board Elec tric flight fast gaining acceptance becoming popular segment mod eling activities over country As side foregoing paragraph heard recent information FAI RC Electric team placed fourth First World Championships Belgium Look information reporting event elsewhere subsequent issues MA new procedure receiving AllSeason Patches fliers working have club officer send verification monthly flying activity twelve months along $250 member qualify ing AMA H eadquarters will turn send patches distribution qualify ing fliers program got its start District IX Vince Mankowski Vice-President seven years ago Itwould interesting know members have qualified patch what program has done motivate flying activity past year started recognition program appreciation women modDecember 1986 127 STOP LOOK about AMA building mortgagedepletion program Joe Beshar Director program suggests 1 Make one-time $5 voluntary contribution along dues next year 2 AMA clubs members solicit $5 contribution non-AMA member Id like suggest contributions source would welcomed will certainly free AMA large amounts interest yet paid mortgage Everyone share Keep landings soft intentional LISTEN Ted Stockert Bismarck ND readies new D H Chipmunk forthe testflight Itfiew fantastic 4 1 20B 4-cycle Enya-powered Cap 2J Dan Steffes Bismarck ND signs carried /4-scale Robin have International 40 years 40-and 50-year signs brought lot questions spectators Mary Mull handled impound duty fortwo days did excellent job 4-cycle Stearman Ed Derkach Winni peg made flights THE 1986 NATS ON TELEVISION NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL JANUARY 18 1987SCHEDULED BROADCAST 800 PM ON YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC TV CHANNEL CHECK YOUR TV LISTINGS FOR EXACT DETAILS Actualschedule subject change Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Gleno Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Aveorangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reyvolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Flancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Loog Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency coordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 AMA Election now youve re ceived AMA ballots Too few about 20% take time cast votes Thats very unfortunate should cast vote years election very important us because will determine next AMA President Please vote before read following very carefully make sure other AMA members know read too following exact text letter sent out short time ago some very wellknown people within AMA really care about AMAs future letter Walt Good AMA President No 11 Maynard Hill AMA President No 14 Claude McCullough AMA President No 10 John Patton AMA President No 17 Cliff Weirick AMA President No 16 Johnny Clemens AMA President No 18 AMA Members From the Council Past Presidents Subject Upcoming Presidential Election Very soon will receiving bal lots AMA headquarters ballot will space write-in candidates choice Council Past Presidents strong ly recommend write name John Worth ask John Worth Simply cause qualified see attached statement peopie names listed ballot After has already President has filled office AMA Executive Director years attached statement lists reasons combining offices Presi dent Executive Director Also listed reasons John Worth should elected Please read statement carefully feel will write John Worth AMA President highly informative statement enclosed letter too long reprint Send SASE Ill gladly send copy Need New Leadership Ive satisfied present AMA leaders fora number reasons Neither other people within AMA anarchists rebels sincere people put AMAs future front else As can see above letter Im alone feelings 1 need new leadership AMA 2 ballot choices given best ones 3 write-in vote needed clear loud message Never before AMAs history has such strong movement elect write-in candidate President good reasons people care about AMAs future urge write-in John Worth AMA President very prominent peo ple strongly feel thatJohn Worth best choice can make Letters Get Letters get lot mail support positions various other AMA matters Because reflects opinions expressed other AMA members Id like share letter received Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD Dear Mr Peltz would like take opportunitytotell supportyouon Mr Schmaltz permission ac cordance Council agreement Ive deleted supportive comments outcome F3 B matter goes will informing rest Executive Council about also Im just simple modeler Ive belonged AMA about 5 years Ive donated $75 Building Fund Gold Brick plus $25 totally enjoythe hobby promoteAMA hobby chance get school Im high school teacher com mu n ity agree organization needs people can stand up issue Too often see Executive Council rubber-stamping endorsements trying keep everyone happy time No body can happy time some thing wrong thrive controversy like informed what happening good bad AMA feel right member ever hear about wonderful things happening nega tive aspects discussed mentioned briefly nothing can established Case point Dave Brown disqualified 84 Nats competition because something did still dont know what because nobody ever said being disqualified men tioned couple VP columns nobody would say what prompted itonly happened thought terrible Tell whole story shut up felt should have informed nations top Pattern fliers disqualified am sorry getting long-winded dont usually write letters people quit excellent work doing quit making waves boat needs rocked Rock let boat stabilize itself moving some dead weight around realize VP long Im writing Ill tell howl feel about added space VP columns Im against itthe way VPs currently using space have excep tion Dave Brown col umns enjoy reading very much other VPs time just fill space fun flies contests happened going happen should have hap pened rained out organization large must AMA matters should brought before modeling public people dont spend time Council meetings discussing weather discuss vote some very important items members get read synopsis meeting VPs voted against some issues would like see VPs state some columns Iftheycantsupportor defend stand issue have no reason being office Also dont want take heat criticism actions taken again can hit road Whenever talk modelers ask what would like also ask happy what currently being written VP concur above-mentioned things conclude think doing fantastic job hope convey some comments other VPs hope reconsider stand running president AMA someday Thank very much time Thank Mr Schmaltz As know Im trying get rest Council become aware real needs desires members Letters like yours really help Ive corrupted As far flying goes Ive corrupted Before being elected VP flew RC Sailplanes almost exclusively Now Im staring huge 2nd-place trophy just won Scale Electric J-3 Cub thanks Tony Nacarrato club Black Sheep Squadron first RC Scale contest super first too Thanks lot help Tony went home trophy couldnt have done him Im very grateful fan tastic contest going become annual event shouldnt missed anyone loves AMA gas Scale ducted-fan Scale Electric scale Port-a-Potti PilotsTheres group District 10 odd name fantastic following Port-A-Potti Pilots have two large gatherings summer Ive very fortunate attend group started Robin Hambly wife Mary send out notice upcoming happening hundreds flock over District 10 Low key no complex rules no pressure no politics just fun flying partying excel lent conversation plenty good pot luck food Both events wife Evelyn attended summer night flies Sepulveda Basin ball Want know Contact Robin Mary Hambly 1844 W Glendale Blvd Glendale CA 91201 telephone 818 2402093 Dont Forget Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President 128 Model Aviation Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Muliens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Fnquency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 761-5103 Seems like let fact next happening Puyallup Exposliptill now biggest best show around will happen 31st January first February its usual place Maybe will have finished new exposition hall regardless will plenty see Dont forget annual District Xl meeting held just before scheduling meeting Better get reservations now time short Free Flight activity will WEBS meets held Indoor doings till next February Misery Meet time will again upon us might try little Indoor really lot fun Speaking Puyallup Expo person has making huge success is Bob Pfeiffer fact appreciated us know about inner workings Expo certainly members Mount Rainier RC Society host club Expo Now 4th July MRRCS held mortgage-burning cere mony Thats right now own field Bob P showed up festivities clue what going transpire Somehow group managed hide Bob going name newly-paid-for field Pfeiffer Field honor hes done club picture shows Bob entrance very nice spot fly enjoy life friends Bob Balch frequency coordinator asked pass include phone number write him Might bad idea did too have lost another modeler Bill Skel ton passed away July Bill very active Control Line Carrier What remember about Bill wonderful letters sent discussions would have contests Bill always willing help will missed Dick Wickline AVP lives southern Oregon sent some informa tion abouta new club has formed called LakeviewJ uniperJ umpers have 12 members soloed Dick two other Kiamath Falls Flightmasters Dr Keith Srch Steve Sheehy drove over 8th Februarytotryto get brand new group air day wasnt bad onejusta 10mph wind 320 temperature snow ground field elevation 4700 ft cold conditions fledgling pilots sounded like pre scription disaster fact seems have rousing success dont know picture Dick sent Lakeview group will print happy hardy group ready learn new skill join us enjoying Welcome aboard hope have made flights now go alongwith Lakeview report Dick also sent picture some Oregon Miniature Pylon RacingAssociation pilots dont recall group races stock Sig Super Sports idea being since plane/engine same pilot vs pilot race equipment vs equipment speeds high enthusiasm cost low interested write Dick copy rules fine-looking group sorry cant idivntifv individually dont know its Control Line action interests check see Drizzle Circuit up flying probably will run Delta Park site could moved Check john Thompson Mike Hazel Dave Cobb does fine job news letter editor microphone person OMAS gatherings sent some pictures some men planes OMAS picture Dick Heininge left James Jack Dick new ownerof Proctor Enterprises moved nearAurora picture shows Dicks owndesigned planes left two ver sions Antic youre looking picture note edge lake right best places around fly plane either wheels floats Late news has annual OMAS Fly August another huge success lots neat stuff want something column some things must remember First lead time required must submit least two months ahead just time submission doesnt count time ahead need get typed put gether time spent think about doing figure three months earliest Also remember times things get very heavy what sorts things going Although might dispute work living such boss pretty good does expect work occa sionally will best need remember limits Billings Flying Mustangs used district booth put mall show spring Bob Abelman wrote very good attendance held state basketball tournament week end lot people going past stopping display 45 planes field box displayed video tapes plane & transmitter demon strations Mall Management has asked pictures use promotion next years show looks like guys set Bob notes some new fliers joined club because show just points out does mall benefit club can get new members can make community feel lot better about you show support community being involved Remember run malls often run municipal governments way another Bob said some Powell WY group brought airplanes help fill show Bob remarked Powell bunch always willingto help out gotto meet some Billings club members last summer thoroughly enjoyed visit now have very nice flying site mucho better last remember Billings would have nice see some flying wind trying blow over control tower Actually no flew because nobody wanted walk far downwind find aircraft close month October Dis trict X column made appear other districts sponging off Dis trict X membership Now true smallerdistricts X largest also true report exaggerates relative size X ignores fact always have dis tricts larger others dis tricts have found necessary cry about disparity district funds includes former VPs District X point fact real costs servicing membership very close being same districts Actually think consideration should what service can actually supplied up now has way done Happy Flying December 1986 129 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 76 WaIl St Sta York NY 10005 Thanks Proud Father September issue Wing Tips fine newsletter Mid-Hudson NY Modelmasters editor Scott Smith ran let ter club its members Jesse Aronstin time great joyforour family number two son David graduated Princeton University past June mem ber Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft So ciety CIMAS majored aerospace engineering having switched physics after first year great extent enthusiasm field stems hobby good experiences among fellow modelers As father want go record sincere thank have participated ways Daves maturing learn ing over past years major influence interest level achievement Joining Modelmasters 12 years old Dave became involved broadest age-group situations young ster can encounter wide range inter ests variety club events stimulated considerable creative thinking interchange ideas knowhow led continuous growth hands-on skills craftsmanship Enjoying creating sharing learning benefits club Dave took club members gave time provided transporta tion gave materials how-to tips little kid deserve lot thanks Rubber-powered Free Flight Indoor flying became major interests Soon after joining Modelmasters also started fly Columbia dedicated modelers helped challenged him organizers donated considerable time make flying sessions happen participants gave liberally advice experience mature new Indoor modeler What thrill see several genera tions modelers participatingtogether meet some Indoor greats havent named names because have involved told him get good cover ing job tissue gave him first piece good Indoor rubber told him trim Peanut model could ultimately beat contest Daves achievements built founda tion attitudes experience liberally donated eagerly absorbed Daves model-building hobby very much respected Princeton Speakingwith Department Chairman after gradua tion clear Daves achievements hobby competition original designs organizing contests universitys huge gym etc admired fact pivotal factor winning awards graduation hobby outside loops time flight opportunity personal development learning sharing giving have given much David thank assure turn will generous others information Dave graduated Princeton highest honors three years won National Science Foundation Fellowship graduate study elected Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi Tau Beta Pi National Honor Societies second-place winner D J Dike Awards Excellence Undergraduate Research won Silver Medal British Royal Society Arts Dave worked past summerat Fisher Flying Products Ohio light planes hang gliders fall started graduate studies Stamford University California Jesses entitled brag hes Daves Pop Columbia University flying sessions Dave did staya beginner long started awarding Henry Orzech tro phies modeler making progress during year no award ever given Davehe alreadyway past stage already expert although still AMA Senior Thats award cant put mantle believe high praise Dave builds fast beautifully maintaining high academic standards models own original designs Currently holds 14 Columbia site records Silver Rule No 4 Light Airframes lot different things have done right order build model airplane will fly well Ive said before lightweight airframe important Rememberthe five rules lightweight construction 1 Rid model unnecessary parts details 2 weight strength should needed 3 improve strength-toweight ratio selecting wood proper grain 4 use glue sparingly 5 keep covering light Rule 4 says use glue cement spar ingly rememberwhen wasakidacouple other young modelers school always bragged about contest held tween themselves see little glue could use would buy identical Flying Scale kits build com pare much glue left bottle Back course kits did include glue never used kit glue because always considered too little usually half dried-up anyway thought two kids completely off rockers Sometimes got models fly sometimes crashed crashes spectacular Pieceswentflying everywhere models sure didnt last longtoo little glue hold together other hand models lasted forever Sometimes flew too 130 Model Aviation sometimes crashed crashes ever never sent pieces flying overthe place crash could always repaired see used plenty glue filleted glue joint glue crash wood always broke before joint Very good models some heaviest ever saw long time before heavyweight clunkers rode thermal Too much glue just bad too little fact too much lot worse Thereareacoupleofthingstogetin mind first joint between piece balsa another should bemust beflush crosspiece instance fuselage wing rib must cut entire end crosspiece fits against longeron corner crosspiece touches longeron have terrible joint No mat ter much glue squirt joint will weak will plenty strength joint end crosspiece fits flush against longeron doesntfitflush discard make new Nowthis wayyou keepthegluetoa minimum have well-cut crosspiece slips place snugly loose forced put little repeat little glue end little repeat little crosspiece will touch Ion geronnowhere else little endandwhereitwilltouch Letthegluedry putting pieces place After dry put another small repeat small amount glue crosspiece insert place called pre-gluing important Done right dont need glue smeared anywhere will have super-strong joint Remember pieces must fit perfectly Dont lazy dont sloppy Proper-fitting joints neat glue jobs marks expert Take time try become Now dont let catch squirting glue directly tube No very least should use glue sticka 3- 4inch piece 1/16th sq sharpened end Apply single drop make small Sooner later sooner better should advance Ising some sort glue applicator little squeeze bot tle long thin tube can easily squeeze out tiny drop get exactly want squeeze bottle applicator also lets thin out glue thinness should lightweight Peanut Flying Scale model should thin out Ambroid pure acetone never thinners 5050 consistency Thin glue will soak pores balsa wood better thick joint will both lighter stronger no lumps So neat use delicate touch take time accurate think clean models will lighter look just great See next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today IEP2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
44444 44 44 44444 4444444 444 444 4% 444 44/44444 4. 444 Dues Increase Due Insurance Crisis past few years AMA has always faced crisis situation September came time renew members liability insurance insurance industry doesnt seem understand model aeronautics spite fact insurers have pay out money claims three years have difficult time getting policy renewed September13 two weeks go before AMAs liability insurance cover age due expire no affirma tive response AMAs previous requests renewal bids September 5 fact refusal renew AMAs current policy holder continue though profit themover $300000 AMA Executive Council voted initiate new AMA member liability protection program Remembering previous year AMA went insurance coverage fora day before obtaining new coverage company among 27 willing provide policy restricted coverage Executive Council decided proceed proposal AMAfunded program extension principle behind past few years cov erage based onAMA payingforclaims upto pre-specified level amount 1985 $100000 succeeded next years program AMA covering up first $1 50000 AMA fundingup front reason insurance car riers havent pay money claims last three years though have made hundreds thousands dollars premiums have paid Now last quarter 1986 continuing through 1987 AMA will cover first half-million dollars claims plus up additional million dollars neces sary Thus new coverage total up half million dollars coverage point escalation AMA funding assure accident up million dollars cover age available Does mean AMA now insurance business actually because legal logistical reasons possible Therefore coverage handled insurance people AMA money risk AMA assuming risk order sure AMA mem bers clubs flying site owners meet sponsors protected new plan means will no longer have worry about getting coverage renewed also means will subject re quirements placed us people dont understand what new program assures coverage renewal will nail-biting situation year also enables AMA specify nature technicalities coverage Thus new program restores coverage lost last year AMA accept aviation-only policy Therefore coverage now applies model boat car claims addition model aircraft Another important point about carrying own coverage paying huge sums premiums will never see again money AMA holds reserve pay claims earns interest us So AMA members fly safely AMA benefits some insurance company So far good Whats catch catch program order pro vide reserves necessary such cover age initially expensive means AMA must set aside funds up front ever before Also means fund buildup must continue over period years before reserves sufficient funding increases no longer required present example necessary have AMAs bank guarantee availability approximately half 15 million dollars worth coverage itself costs lot money about $20000 banks money used goal new program build fund does require other companys banks money will take awhile meantime means must look members clubs fund increased costs program Since coverage vital availability flying sites protecting site owners lia bility modeler use property protect members clubs suits may caused activities highest priority item membership order obtain above patch necessary return application available AMA HQ club secre tary together check money order NO CASH payable Academy Model Aeronautics amount $250 after having executed following certifi cation application hereby certifythat duly enrolled AMA member have personally caused model aircraft become effectively air borne upon least occasion during month applicable calendar year further certify am accompanying application check money order amount $250 made payable Academy Model Aeronautics manner procedure has changed require aplying via AMA club rather via district AMA VicePresident case previously Clubs expected receive such applications behalf members submit AMA HQ mem bers chartered club may submit appli cations directly AMA HQ benefits Without clubs would unable get permission use flying sites found place fly theywould have no protection case accident Because AMAs tremendous growth over 118000 1986 per-member share higher cost much less might have few years ago Thus though large dues increase neces sary 1987 beyond cost isfor expensive category member shipless dollar week $40 full service magazine other classes membership less costly though too have increased net result new era AMA model aviation generala liability protection program funded controlled modelers modelers ups downs uncertainties confusions pre vious years Thus AMA has grown up AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager vince Mankowski0 Special Service Director Carl MaroneyO Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 SpecIal Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 112 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents New Procedures All-Weather Fliers Patch AMAs Eseculive Council equivalent Board Directorsi basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represeni official position AMA Executive Council point controlling its own destiny instead being subservient mercy insurance industry As IooktoAMAs second half-century 1987 51st year have graduated dependence upon others protection AMA has providing liability protection mod el activities 45 years since 1942 new program probably significant achievement history alternative go unprotected again mercy industry has proved unstable unsympathetic needs noted elected officers unacceptable therefore unanimously approved historic move Now AMA members must part renewal AMA membership 1987 vital make sure liability protection continues available us indi viduals clubs site owners meet sponsors Frank Tiush together brother Charles produced famous Tiush Super Ace series engines mid iate thirties Frankis shown herewiththedispiay case engines other historical materisis donated tothe AMA Museum first nine Tiush engines dispiayed except number six stolen Franks home Cape Coral FL January 1985 engine part B1 series Anyone having information reiat ing current whereabouts en gine urged contact AMA HQ faclil tate recovery TheTlushdisplayattheAMAMuseum isa spectacuiar showcase engine deveiop mentthe case custom-designed commissioned bulit Frank Tiush specificaiiy AMA exhibition Public Relations Overviewi 986 Geoffrey Styies Public Relations Director Several significant events have taken place 1986 As service members providing brief summary items give some idea budget Public Relations Department spent 1 Federal Aviation Administration called input rewrite FAR-i 01 Federal Air Regulation governs remote piloted ve hicles brief prepared presented person FAA Meetings held FAA personnel responsible re write Due established working rela tionship AMA has FAA recom mendations large part adopted thus radio controlled airborne vehicles covered limitations AMA Safe ty Code exempt federal regulation AMA members build fly aircraft accordance stipulations Safety Code have concern selves possible violations federal rules 2 1986 Annual Hobby industryAssocia tion Show held January Chicago AMA attended exposition meet general public hobby shop owners proprietors manufacturers show successful much AMA material placed willing hands Concurrently AMA Hobby Shop Display membership enrollment program has responsible pulling hundreds members Work ing directly hobby shops has also great assistance working safer use RC channels frequencies educational effort hobby shop owners employees general public relative signed channels aircraft vs surface ve hicles continuing Some progress has made program has ongoing recent application Federal Communications Commission resulted issuance Public Notice No 2407 May 1986 cautioning users about observ ance applicable regulations concerning separation frequencies radiocontrolled model aircraft operations model boats cars AMA continuing address hobby shops long-range effort work safety promotion sport 3 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby & Trade Assocation relatively new trade associ ation formed advance interests manufacturers retailers other people interested radio control equipment business Since early 1986 regular meetings have held co-sponsored Baltek Inc largest importer balsa USA develop ideas promotion sport model aviation products balsa related items meetings have hosted Baltek Inc NewJersey AMA National Aeromodeling Center Top Flite Chicago Goldberg Models Chi cago coordination efforts group dedicated companies national association has resulted several programs commencing nationwide survey randomly-selected modelers should soon see publicity form some excellentarticles about model avia tion being prepared national non-mod eling publications 4 AMA joined ARC American Recreation Coalition 1986 national association comprised national groups rec reational interests ARC actively lobbies state federal levels protect mem ber interests Through ARC able make presentation Presidents Commission American Outdoors state strong case model aviation need flying sites Preser vation use/access public private lands recreational purposes necessary legislation enhance opportunities prime goals ARC 5 American Tort Reform Association ATRA AMA has also joined organiza tion insurance provisions AMA Continued page 118 December1986 113 very special occasion AMA Museum held June 171986 Shown L R Norm Rosenstock John Worth Bill Winter FrankTiush Frank Ehling Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Norm delivered Joe Raspantes original RC model 1939 also John Roths RC Scale Volksplane 2nd-place winner 1974 World Championships Tiush Granieri presented Franks 1936 Texaco Trophy-winning Free Flight model also 1938 Mercury Meteor model Frank Charles Tiush FrankTiush also presented AMAwith special display case shown behind him original Tiush engines parts other memorabilia relating engines 30s 40s Sound Et Model Aeronautics Time Review Over past several months have discussed sound model aeronautics intent has would some trend toward uniform definition terms standards methods measuring sound Ive received letters concerning efforts have made read articles other publica tions listened comments face face Still problem definition persists Ive received reports contain what surely good information fact obtained such variety ways does always correlate try put together Lets try same way least will talking same language very beginning started premise until recently basic standard use checking sound level model aircraft still method written FAI F3A event perfectly satisfactory means performing tests may come time particular site will need much different level F3A requirement expected still method testing remains valid before Rule maximum noise level will 98 dBA measured three meters 9 feet 10 inches center line model model placed ground flying site engine running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path right-hand side downwind model micro phone will placed stand 30 centi meters 118 above ground line engine No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise mea surement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero important facts remember purpose studies distances given holding F3A contest should abide entire rule testing send results will help tremen dously way Local Sound Game Now know standard method used measure sound level ground can review what needs done attempt save flying sites As stated previously will work under assumption local authorities have level need meet case can use figures start control emis sions now Youll prepared future eventualities will help make things quieter fellow modelers Lets assume local regulations say cannot exceed 55 dBA neighbors property line What need to take readings point have aircraft exceeds level make note Using above-described procedures take reading sound level aircraft flying site using same power settings have deter mined anything flies sound level excess yourfield requirements offending flier will have work getting sound level down within compliance range Rules Proposal Among rules changes proposed AMA RC Pattern sub mitted establish maximum sound level writer well intentioned pro posal something can live established level existing F3A quite handily attained makes little sense ask rule establishes dB level 10 points higher cannot live sort level longer either competition local flying fields Asking maximum level 108 dBA regressive point time level established surely should no higher 98 dBA individuals believe possible get sound levels down point no longer problem just true have make changes equipment techniques using fly aircraft Have tried seriously drop own operating sound level Have tried different mufflers pipes propellers Working things can help Work others club develop what needed particular area Understand abso lutely necessary future model aircraft powered internal combustion engines sound levels reduced must also understand other fact community political jurisdiction bans model flying because noise protests other reason usually ban alf model aircraft very important remember field lose because loud engine field lost modelers can no longer afford luxury losing field finding another somewhere else As numbers grow Academys membership now over 118000 have need better facilities contribute shortage flying sitesnow future Data Collections am quite ready submit article based data col lected Lake Charles should ready next issuebut some gen eralities consider Appr6ximately 60 percent Pattern fliers met bettered 98 dBA figure fortheir flights Nationals Some did flight did subsequent flights varied quite exten sivelya sign needle valve tweekers Other fliers varied half decibel indicates knew equipment using knew exactly performed setting generally ones quietest-running equipment does appear Pattern possible get sound levels way down have seem have problem Scale Scale fliers using nothing straight stacks carry off exhaust area rules being enforced Lets take look 1986-1987 Official Model Air craft Regulations Page 79 under RC Sport Scale events 511 512 513 Look Section 3 Model Requirements 3rd para graph engine must equipped muffler silencer limit noise output Ducted fan installations electric motors exempt muffler requirement should note rule alsoapplies Giant Scale event 514 does say can fly competition effective muffler would very much like hear RC Scale community reasonable expect same decrease sound levels expect Pattern An effort must made just fact requirement has generally ignored has nothing situation faces us now RC Scale aircraft have cases larger sound footprint Pattern aircraft especially true right angles flight path Scale flier doing mandatory Figure Eight fliers choose Straight-Flight-Out Procedure-Turn StraightFlight-Back option would like get some input Scale types some solu tions Are effective muffler designs detract aircrafts appearance Tell what have am showing two photographs month providing view hazards doingtestwork Labor Day havingafree day millions more-orless last day summer went out local flying field little stand testingof some equipment As cannot run up engines town because local ordinances Fortunately turned out son went field got break-down stand set up 61 engine mounted 3-meter chain laid out sound meter position Since looking some extreme comparisons started flow-through muffler pro ceeded run top needle walked out take reading As returned towards engine saw throttle barrel rotate about 31/2 4 ft engine slightly rear got slammed head least felt way realized what happened became aware real problem trouble seeing next thing noticed felt slight pain above left eye brow line As shock wore off seconds saw hole prescription safety sun glasses Being careful move eyes walked over car could check things out rearview mirror Two pieces glass sticking inside corner eye worried pulled out eye would no doubt bleed did attribute fact safety glass did splinter Later part eye badly bruised eye did hurt point could see glass took down stand son driving pro ceeded hospital emergency room Examination showed evidently litContinued oaee 118 114 Model Aviation no ianzei orotners vcior ana Josepn originators G line monollne control systems Control Line model products Inducted Model AvIation Hall Paine AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA Aug 1 1g86 AMA President John Grigg presented award plaque Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Insurance Crisis Yes proper word crisis have critical need support membership liability insurance protec tion coverage also lends protection owners manyflyingfields use daily practice sport/hobby date sources have either responded negative have yet responded must find way provide needed protectionAnd tothatend Executive Council meeting special ses sion 13th September study situation decide course action course action may well result special one-time dues increase assess ment enable us institute course action will provide future well next year Since column has submitted later 12 Septem ber will report final course action next months column Keep fingers crossed FAI US have definite problem FAI environment being fly events enough develop skills needed become competitive rest world Yes fly some often others cases leave FAI competition handful modelers What problem As see people consider FAI events too difficult too time-consuming too expensive worth overall effort required So will shy away widely-accepted country AMA events have events similar FAI events control own destiny regards stabilizing changing rules differences between AMA FAI events cases very minor extremely significant Let discuss few areas difference Control Line FAI recognizes four primary eventsSpeed Aerobatics Team Race Combat fly similar events speed engine limited 15 cuin 25 cubic centimeters whereas recognize different size engines 15 fits class event So away out limb thought dont just drop class adopt FAI rules standard No one-line models might better safety standpoint increase minimum line size would better safety standpoint CL Aerobatics wont suffer much change since pattern very similar time limits change No requirements line size long entire control system can withstand up 20-kg line pull test Kfactor scoring used What heck folksthe two events AMA FAI really quite similar change FAI CL aerobatics heresy say Think about other two events Control Line team race combat show like similarities between AMA FAI nake primary AMA event instead ones now have rule book should Simple events being flown often will developing very strong cadre fliers become potential entrants FAI team selection programs Free Flight have less pronounced difference between FAI AMA categories fact fly FAI events quite frequently local level place would like see achange Free Flight drop present class Gas favor FAI event Sure can become technical average flier newcomers Free Flight arena would just assume way meant go ahead build class anyway No big deal really already fly good deal FAI Free Flight around country maybe would flown noAMA class know now Scale scale model scale model scale model ght seem FAI environment differences between ship qualified FAI might seem weight requirement basic difference flying method scoring K factor system being used FAI So dont people enter team selection meets FAK RC modeling press has good bit say over past years about aerobatics turnaround pattern some out right hating others spoke glowingly about same subject considerably different AMA pattern aircraft might somewhat different al though modelers flying theirAMA type ships turnaround patterns use simplified FAI pattern various AMA pattern categories drop AMA rules know now wow heresy discontent being raised guy think earlier part column would raise hackles necks few read Pylon Now area could easily change FAI event After needs screaming ear-deafening sound Formula air craft instead could fly quieter aircraft OK F-i guys put away hatchets think about F-i losing popularity right now possible dropping F-i favor FAI pylon might put shot arm pylon racing possible wonder After aircraft very similar Only fuel engine need real work Hmmmm Helicopter Lots similarities bit difference too empha size FAI pattern Helicopter rather AMA aerobatics could set up lower-rated categories simply diminishing number maneu vers flown does seem like possible alternative what now fly Electrics new competition scene least US know team selection meet lot fewer ten entries fewer six actually possibility showing well world championship event Still motors used team American manufacture Europeans showed considerable amount interest did have 50 entries team selection meet Soaring event should excel international scene Still team se lection meet entries continue dwindle change pattern first world championships soaring won American Skip Miller third won American Dwight Holley What need to raise interest event partial answer presently participating various FAI events finest competitors US work hard event study practice work still generally dont well might expect world cham pionships apologies comment Indoor teams have outstand ing over past two world championship events answer likelythe lack good solid competition country just fly FA events enough develop needed skills competitive world environment can change can provide needed practice local na tional meets simply including FAI events contest schedule some cases may want modify FAI rules suit local conditions As example F3B Soaring might consider flying speed task using dis tance duration tasks same type modifications might made other events get modeling public aware basic events flown FAI time joined world time became aware events fel low modelers flying other parts world time decided great na tion can produce modelers bit good anywhere else world time join world note safety short ago very noted flier Michigan lost home fire suspected cause shorted cell battery pack left overnight charge Now leaving battery packs charge overnight uncommon event hobby should realize battery pack two years old can considered suspect shorted cell old pack charger old has abused loose wire can causes overheating possible fire no sure-cure methods elimi nate possibility fire can certainly take precautions mini mize possibility Have equipment checked regular basis knowledge able service person Dont have receiver transmitter checked out rather have equipment checkedin cluding servos batteries charging system means use charging system designed equip ment December 1986 115 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Read ** Read ** Read months report update Council members views concerned internal managerial mechanics way AMA structured today plan change have concern improvement Academy read carefully stuff like bores go another page dont read might look like politics restructuring executive management political setup want bring attention entitled ex planation proposed changes out front before happen entitled know about major changes matter law fair play reader can get personally volved proposals three ways care 1 can respond to District Vice President views write will personally reprint letter 2 can vote feelings election process going right now 3 underlined AMA laws changes should come vote Leader Members AMA sometime during first six nine months 1987 fore already Leader Member can vote Leader Member would like become AMA Leader Member can act nowask AMA Headquarters ap plication OK heres whats coming down Fifty years ago AMA began spin-off National Aeronautic Association NAA Most members kids few grownups mechanics ganization manner execu tive administrative muckety-mucks ran nonprofit corporation manner responsibilities handed out piecemeal worked OK because organization small assumption good faith prevailed Sud denly almost overnight AMA has mush roomed almost 120000 members makeshift manner sup posed what joint sup posed run delegation authority forth hasnt kept up size now has changed isnt something put off its some thing look now Maybe Leader Members will vote leave things situation needs ad dressed What am crabbing about principle structured AMA President has too much raw powerpower glory never intended fathers created AMA spin-off NAA way things now AMA can giant toy properly-elected president can play grand scale can manipulate juggle reshuffle team members FAI teams trying international competition can go anywhere within United States time AMAs money answering nobody AMA money dues money Until last year Council said No could go anywhere world AMAs money pleasure time Are good guys bad guys soap opera No Emphatica fly no current President very fine person has served two terms dedication maybe or anyone else might react same way given chance nothing personal reflecting anybody simply have bring laws AMA bylaws up date organization organizations profit nonprofit President actually runs operation day-by-day mechanics has power hire fire salaried employees sees work gets done AMA call person Executive Director lot us want restructure constitutional bylaws change wantto eliminate words Executive Director call person President Board Directors called Council now wording good no change suggested rename Council Leaving basic Council alone shifting President away three-year election process hired employee will chair Board Directors/Council meets regularly legislate laws rules will have call chairman bya new name Since Council made up Vice Presidents obvious tag call him Executive Vice President Thus person President will automa tically become Executive Vice Presi dent person Execu tive VP will automatically revert back previous title Secretary Treasurer ST newly-designated Executive VP will chair board meetings Secretary/Treasurer will monitor fiscal affairs Academy elected Speaking personal ly want nothing out myself elected Finance Officer intend stay place So what would have under new structure President now Executive Director would henceforth chosen Council under contract salary run headquarters operation business Two national officers would continue elected members Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasur er EVP would chairthe board meetings ST would monitor financial affairs District VPs forth would stay same Other changes will proposed Leader Members modernize bylaws Currently person President has raw unfettered power play FAI teams AMA fields world com petition would tightened up Hence forth decisions regarding FAI teams selections would made involved persons designated Council various board members committees Executive VP would act member governing team runs AMA business act within scope better-defined parameters see AMA fields FAI teams consistently Hewould act go-between peacemaker forth Hewould have naked powerto change something whether people like would have work closely other people involved same true AMA committees Currently individual holding office President can wave magic wand create out air committee doing can seize greater control over AMA requiring committee answer him un checked power course answer him because has power create first place person holding current office President creates committees touch almost phase AMA business has powerto appoint whomever wants whatever commit tees wants whether current commit tee chairman likes gives such President unfettered unchecked con troltomanipulatetheAMA Italsogiveshim stranglehold power over what pre sented agenda Council meet ings consideration vote Under new plan Leader Members will asked consider new bylaws redefine committee structures function purposeto put chair man board position cooperation overseeing working committees take away nonsense power juggle will Currently Executive Director John Worth candidate President Because feel put John Worth President can immediately go forward above plan least hurtfeelings Hedoesnotintendtoholdthe two offices longer necessary implementation changes will act solely President Council will pick person chair board until next regular national election Executive Vice President will revert back Secretary Treasurer what elected first place ask consider John Worth President current election John President once before long time ago vote him have write name blank space ballot says write-in cleverly-designed scheme part get Worth re-elected President No painless quick way begin bylaws change process like soap operas Heres good have feeling helping control AMAs destiny get involved Write blast away Ill reprint letter space permitting Write above write blank form get yourself changed Leader Member desire vote bylaws changes next year paid dues member its AMA just belong local club get involved dont shy dont anything now dont crab later Victor Hugo said best kids wrote Stronger armies idea time has come time has come update bylaws GET WITH IT 44Do part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member 116 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Earlier Dates 1987 Nats. July 11-19 time Lincoln Ne braska place earlier usual dates will enable people what have wanted yearsattend both Nats EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention fly-in Oshkosh Wisconsin past years events have usually held same time AMAers choose go wont have problem 1987 provided have enough vacation time finances both Cloud Nine Takes Off. AMAs quarterly newsletter featuring re ports letters model aviation personalities has completed its first year publication widespread applause Sub scribers have told pleasure hear ing likes Bill Winter Irwin Ohisson Chet Lanzo Walt Good Hal de Bolt others newsletter has become very personal publication revealing previously private thoughts modelings great famous people nothing like available anywhere else world Museum Patrons get newsletterauto matically $10 annual fee also provides special card pin patch Nows time sign up 1987 send $10 words Musuem Patron AMA Headquarters Special note would also like receive four 1986 issues newsletter send $5 words Cloud Nine-i 986 Oba L St Clair Control Line Pioneer model aviations famous people died August 16 1986 1937 Oba St Clair invented system controlling model airplanes wires helped lead worldwide hobby competitive sport Control Line model aviation life member Eugene Prop Spinners Control Line model aviation club remained active hobby until death often served official annual Northwest Regional Control Line Championships Eugene Wests largest Control Line contest St Clair also invented several other mod el aviation devices including training flight simulator in-flight adjustable con trol handle automatic launcher designer special technical systems airplane Prop Spinners set national endurance record 1957 flight 64 hours Articles about St Clairs model aviation activities have published several national model airplane magazines includ ing two-part tribute Model Builder 1981 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting September 13 1986 following attendance AMA HQ Reston VA President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim Mc Neill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice Pre sident Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Char lottesville VA VP-V Lee Webster Man chester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VPVII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Port land OR Present Academys executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Vince Mankowski Nats General Manager Carl Maroney Special Services Director Bob U nderwood Technical Direc tor Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher Model Aviation Guests included Winton BuckleyAccount Executive Alexander & Alexander Don Weidner memberof insurance industry guest Dave Brown Fred Marks chair man Frequency Committee copy official minutes may obtained request AMA Headquar ters Available approximately 1 November minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next council meeting October 18-19 Special meeting brought order 900 am agenda follows Location October 18-19 Execu tive Council Meeting II4-A Status Tangerine Meet Ill F3D Jury Member IV Insurance V Nats Report VI Frequency Committee Report I October Executive Council location next regular meeting Executive Council decided AMA Headquar ters Reston VA October 18-19 19th open overflow agenda items II 4-A SanctionTangerine Meet peti tion Remote Control Association Central Florida recognize yearly Tangerine RC Championships 4-A sta tus contest approved prevailing opinion since 4A rating would precedent-setting RC event other RC interests should given opportunity express inter est before deciding motion grant 4-A status Tangerine RC Championships 1986 failed 11 against 12346789 1011ED 1 4 1 abstained EVP Ill Replacement F3D FinalsJury MemberA previously-appointed Pylon Finals jury member available noted majority Council mail ballot approved Presidents offer assume task IV Insurance Executive Director ex plained replacement liability insurance program developed Academy Alexander & Alexander result Councils request previous meeting proposal known Fully Fronted Carrier Program Third Party Liability offers insurance company paper provide $1000000 policy limit Academys cost would approximately $100000 claims payment program also requires letter credit loss fund provided AMA plan allows Academy write policy lan guage coverage deemed necessary activities An important addition A&A proposal another half-million fund AMA Money up front total 15 million coverage provided Debate extensive detailed questions asked insurance ex perts present Afterward approved unanimously accept liability insur ance plan presented Executive Director Following debate passage insurance plan Council looked ways bywhich money could raised fund project Some expressed opinion mem bership dues increased means acquiring necessary additional income other needs should simultan eously considered Others op posed stating insurance crisis should mandate dues increase time however needy other causes may agreed publishing Model Aviation membership should made aware membership dues utilized discussing various ways increas ing income previously-revised 1987 membership table May1986 minutes further revised Debate led following actions motion amend previouslyadopted May 1986 figures approved amended 10 12457891011 ED 3 against EVP 36 amendment insert increases toJunior Senior Senior Citizen categories previously ap proved 8 123 579 1011 5 against 468ED EVPThustheduesmembership structure 1987 follows 1987 Membership Table Category Jr no publication Jr magazine Sr no publication Sr magazine Senior citizen Op-2nd family member Op-newsletter regular Op-newsletter early Op-magazine regular Op-magazine early 1987 $ 700 1600 950 1850 2100 2000 3600 3400 4000 3800 reviewing membership structure recalled November 1985 continuous three-year membership ap proved commence 1987 Reconsid eration resulted approval motion rescind 3-year membership plan 11 2 against 211 Discussion followed feasibility changing club charter fees and/or im posing charges related insurance ser vices motion impose $10 charge certificates insurance failed 10 against 3 8EVPED approved Continued page 118 December 1986 117 Cont pg 117 beginning 1987 $10 fee including cost certificate imposed thirdparty insurance applications 8 14578 11EDEVP 5 against 236910 Note intent charge yearly third-party insurance requests made through clubs chapters single several days coverage requested through contest sanctions V Nats Report Vince Mankowski reported upon findings two recent Nats sites visits Indianapolis site highly favorable unavailable 1987 available 1988 2 Lincoln Dates 1119 July 1986 confirmed Control Line Pattern Soaring sites used 1982 still available excel lent condition Helicopter event will flown Skyknights club field good new FF site has found Nats Manager will make FF site visit shortly together FF Category Man ager known FF competitor further evaluate suitability also reported modifications will made advance late entry fee structures encourage ad vance entries also new policy forJunior Senior trophies forthcoming VI Frequency Committee Report Chairman Fred Marks reported committees activities deliberations results theirAugust meeting refuting rumors about major changes previously-ap proved Phase-in Plan noted Council will shortly receive rewrite Phase-in Plan will contain few very minor revisions likewise rewrite Frequency Flag Plan also minor re visions proposed Rule Book informa tion Marks asked Council carefully con sider Committees draft Guidelines Acceptable Introduction Full Set RC Frequencies will brought before Council formal approval October meetIng Meeting adjourned 4 35 pm Sound Cont pg 114 tie bit glass did have sharp edge cut scratch across cornea patch over eye until next day some subsequent treatment eye now OK What happened Photo number shows rotated barrel what next occurred knurled end needle valve entered prop arc photo reproduces well can see imprint about half inches out prop piece broke off rather high velocity thrown out slightly rear engine next step sequence shown photo number two piece evidently struck glasses angle judging spot two chunks glass hit eye As can see impacttookout center glasses Fortunately always wear safety glasses times goggles over Without protection have little doubt damage eye would have severe possibly could have lost eye retrospect am sure barrel rotated mounted engine checked screws tightness balanced prop engine likely some vibration sufficient apply enough pressure throttle linkage cause throttle rotate Whatever cause can assure will very careful things exactly same way next time pleasant way spend Holiday Public Relations t pg 113 membership vitally important member chartered club flying site owners administrators have caught liability crisis along hundreds manufacturers towns cities villages hundreds other associa tions interest seeing issue examined interest supporting national campaign bring some sem blance reason law suit credible settlement-oriented society AMA personnel have attended ATRA meetings injected problems briefs prepared ATRA Cooperating dozens associations through ATRA will help get message before legislators can make changes favorable needs Much hard work ahead us goal have appropriate legislation hands state legislature 1987 business year Meanwhile Academy insurance package vital membership benefit making effort ensure can continue have benefit afford able cost 6 Flying Site SeminarsSanta Ana CA firstAMAflying site seminarwas held May unqualified success attended 86 people 35 different chartered clubsA complete report event can found pages 99 113 September 1986 issue Model Aviation magazine Additional seminars sched uled other AMA Districts later 1986 continuing 1987 7 Field TripsSeveral have made assist clubs facing opposition ac tivities bill introduced Ne braska Legislature would have banned forms model aviation state legislation defeated committee Commonwealth Pennsylvania Buck ingham Township club brought fore Board due complaints area residents club forced close down field Town Depew NY deliberated ordinance ban model flying bill wastabled forfurtherstudy Montgomery County MD long-estab lished flying field under pressure close due noise complaints byavocal minority new residents matter has yet resolved case dozens AMA has involved working clubs assisting needed incidents point out model flying much like having automobile drivers licensea privilege can lose public opposition outcry made local/state administra tions succumb voter pressure need positive public image 50th Anniversary year need remem ber original reasons founding AMA act accordingly consider field neighbors fly quietly safely 8 Trade & Consumer ShowsAMA atten dance shows such Toledo Pasadena CA Puyallup WA White Plains NY Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia im portant year Thousands AMA members visit Academy booth get questions answered renew mem berships just stop say Hi people National Center instances local volunteers help man AMA booth assistance always Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation EC Council Anthony J iano left received oneofthelg86Carland BethGoldbergVital People Awards Nats workers party Lake Charles July31 John Grigg made presentation noted long list achievements byTony Including presidency National Free Flight Society organi zation annual National Indoor Cham pionships other Free-Flight related activities Enrique Arance Upland CA received Vital People Award special ceremony last July arranged club American Model Airport Association Beth Goldberg made presentation conjunction AMA District 10 Vice-President Dave Peltz awards spondored Carl Beth Goldberg recognize unsung heroes work behind scenes promote model aviation Mr Arance devotes hours weekends helping newcomers flight instruction basic model building flying information addition editor club newsletter its princi pal correspondent organizerof events Connecticut 0 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middietown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouih NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators RC Club organized 1980 became char tered AMA club 1981 clubs flying site located West River Road Sydney ME approximately 40 members KVMA As clubs KVMA membership has wide range interests include Electrics Gliders Scale Pat tern Indoor Rubber sport flying KVMA has active flying season two fun-flies Glider contest Pattern contest always new pilots clubs Pilot Training Program two builders help sessions month through out winter final KVMA event December mall show Waterville proceeds donated charitable organiza tion KVMA clubs involved organizing Maine Model Club Asso ciation its Expo held March Augusta club continues active MMCA its activities Club officers President Sam Wade Vice President Keith Seely Treasurer Bruce Olsen Secretary Bruce Fowles Newsletter Editor Cliff Piper attended entire Nationals Lake Charles weather lived up its reputation large thunderstorm Friday afternoon before Nats started after cleared weather mostly clear skies very little wind week tempera ture humidity very high really admire workers put long hours under very uncomfortable conditions As expected very few people attending District I would like mention thank ones did attend names taken entry list miss anyone apologize Gerald Knoblauch Robert Nichols 5 trophies Stanley Lagarski Reginald Strout Raymond Audet Nathaniel Gifford 1st Jr CL Aero batics Dave Cook Bruce Olsen George Higgins Ron Connors Jessica Thurrott 9th Formula Pylon 3rd FAI Best Senior both events lru Thurrott Robert Greer Pike Noyes 4th Intermediate Helicopter Thomas Dalusio Ralph Daluslo Jorge Guz man 2nd Standard Sailplane Mortgage Depletion Program program has underway several months now mortgage Headquarters building could paid off AMA would save about $70000 per year could put better use such public relations letter printed below about Nat Gifford has mentioned column before also successful Lake Charles year believe letter pretty well sums up what hobby can young people havejust returned exhibition young man demonstrated Control Line precision aerobatic flying group elementary students New Bedford public schools request school principal Although young man does attend public schools graciously accepted invitation put very informative display demonstrated flying skills also spent time students answering questions regarding hobby young man son am very proud him Three years ago watched elevenyear-old boy enter first contest after rather dismal showing set upon personal goal become national champion have watched him achieve goal twice past two years now watch him prepar ing defend championship Lake Charles later summer education Nathaniel received model aviation has remarkable has learned patience dedication long hours 20 40 hours per week building finishing practice Now designing own planes learning about aeronautical design moments pect ratios structural design etc time read hear about crime drugs vandalism involving young peo ple become thankful part model aviation people involved have played sons life want personally thank Windy Urtnowski help support have invaluable Nathaniels progress also Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team members have always supportive therefore much pleasure gratitude donate enclosed amount $100 AMA Mortgage Depletion Program names Na thaniel Gifford Windy Urtnowski Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team Very truly yours E Bruce Gifford month column should two pages long have sent material column patient will used am out material clubs have patches no background information would like see club featured write up short description send Remember Flying should fun December 1986 119 3rd-place trophy re ceiveg es otratford CT Since has placed 1st Quonset Pt RI Sei Sportsman class next season Mike Jessica Thurrott South Windsor CT Formula aircraft Jessica placed 9th outof35in Formula land3rdoutofi2inFAl Pylon also best Senior both elaeewm Pike NOye5 Marblehead MA rinished 4th Intermediate Helicopter Nicole Evans Houston Texas Nicole flew Cox PT-i 9 Cox dlsplayat Anni versary Celebration won PT-i 9 raffle Cox provided also helped Helicopter site during Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boa 88i APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts word still fail realize due standard magazine lead time what writing today shall reach dear Reader until considerably later date consequently news items have sent us moment excitement high enthusiasm found have become somewhat stale time appear print Please understand neces sarily journalistic fact life implore thank understanding kind indulgence should such occasion arise case Tis Electricity Air Now AMA has authorized Electric Contest Board August 1 Executive Council meeting attended cast affirmative vote motion have appointed Joe Beshar Oradell NJ serve member thereof representing District 2 Joe no stranger recent developments rapidly-expanding area Electro-Flight already ap pointed him post Team Selection board member representing District 2 connection F3-E World Champion shipsin BelgiumJoewasalsoajurymember US F3-E Team Qualification Finals held earlier Parks College St Louis thanks Joe Harvest Thanks indeed extra proud three New York AMA members really knocked themselves out hospitality department US Scale Team passed through NYC embarka tion portals theirwayto participate World Championships recently Long Island modelers Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti Al La Femina space does permit full description valuable services rendered following quo tations Bob Underwoods thank letters will give idea ourfeelings matter behalf United States Scale Team members thank very much outstanding acts hospitality provided fact family New York help details involved such trip helped ease minds make departure pleasant experience Bob Thank making arrangements Tony Nick Al tremendous help whole operation Thank Bob pleasure Brookhaven Model Aviation Facility happy learn yet another RC flying site has become available Eastern Long Island compliments Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS Presi dent Tony Cruz others contri buted time abilities toward commendable result Ourthanks too Brookhaven Town Supervisor Henrietta Acampora efforts connection must Brookhaven town residentto fly site interested contact Brook haven Model Aviation Facility Long Island Aero Radio Society PO Box 54 Holbrook NY 11741 Curtiss A-i Triad Hydroplane con cludes story regarding above ended closing topic October issue entitled Under Wire shot Bob Dunn creation plusnewspapercredits express ly Childrens Worlds Fair have just learned foregoing spectacle will held Flushing Meadows site previous Worlds Fair Queens County NY September 25-28 might have opportunity participate somehow other model aircraft sense familiar location frequent reader column will perfectly clear performance-wise kind flight possible Flushing Meadow area has end some pretty strong lines local Control-Line expert Doug Figgs regular flier site working enthusiastically project thank him help Hackensack Valley Flyers club located Moonachie NJ sent us several interest ing snapshots some time ago change solely model airplanes rather happy children enjoying what probably very first encounter form model aircraft also thus shown example clubs interest general affairs community some scenes furnished us valued friend Gordon Hart club IMAA Life Member LM 5 occasion 75th Anniversary Moonachie NJ during celebration club distri buted Delta Darts Shown happy recipients potentially least future AMA members Auburn Finger Lakes Radio Control Club According correspondence have received Mr Joe Dello Stritto Presi dent District 2 club may take justified pride its existence Tis true Above group guided two very important principles 1 Combine compete neighboring clubs 2 actively join such clubs local and/or regional effort obtain maximum PR earlier correspondence Mr Dello Stritto described glowing terms highlysuccessful extremely well-attended Mall Show club held earlier year Finger Lakes Mall Auburn NY conjunction neighboring organiza tion Flying Eagles RC Club Elbridge NY As put What resulted largest best display RC models area has ever seen real booster better model aircraft PR Mr Dello Stritto continues cannot begin tell what success show response public well interest new members incredible both clubs picked up new members well best regards Joe clijh nd its neigh welcome Next time go show sure stop greet AMA folks hand job help get association 9 National Geographic SocietyThe NGS covered 1985 Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts story eight pages color text appears July 1986 issue National Geographic magazine addition May 1986 issue NGSs World magazine contains story about large contest France AMA worked closely NGS staffers consulting capacity design maze edit text identify various aircraft photographs used ensure accuracy story NGS inserted AMAs name address story readers wanted further information about model aviation received 800 direct inquiries based exposure World childrens magazine published monthly NGS 1986 Nats also covered NGS year TV team Thousands feet videotape ex posed expected nationallyContinued page 121 120 Model Aviation Olean Resident builds Navy model airplane Photo Olean Times Herald Uear up Locked Public RelationsCont pg 118 Ohio sylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mum Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 time read will self insured liability coverage careful major step forAMA particu larly financial sense hopefully will end up providing us stability liability insurance program have long needed stability its costs Basically need about $800000 cash start out plus $800000 letterof creditfrom bank $800000 cash provides $1 00000 administra tion fee provides first $700000 claims reserve letter credit pledges another $800000 total loss fund $1500000 becomes necessary Please understand letter credit really just guarantee loan would granted need would have paid back used outline very simplified version very complex group documents agreements should serve help understand needed increase dues compared 1986 dues can figure $1000 increase open members $200 increase Jr Sr members $300 increase Sr citi zens second family members per sonally feel fair equitable Although would have preferred $800 increase open members rapid reduction $800000 line credit backing cash ratherthan credit will provide us stable situation Simply accomplishing will result swing $80000 income/expense statement year $16000 reduction interest expense $64000 increase interest income insurance market becomes softer future pre dict always have option take out regular insurance cheaper continue program liability insurance crisis something have read about first direct encounter have reading horror stories cancelled parades festivals sporting events along threat forced closing police departments fire departments other municipal services due prob lem think will agree thatAMA has done good job instance havent seen anything yet department Ill have say Shuttle launch GCRCC flying circus really something else Carried aloft piggybackon large RC model about 300 ft shuttle model released allowed drop glide about 100 ft before large NA R rocket motor fired its tail shooting vertically 500 ft spectacular fashion flights two cul minated very steep glide just like real perfect nose-high landing runway right front crowd Believe moment silence memory Challenger astronauts anticipation airplane climbed slowly altitude shear excitement rocket fired cheers crowd landed didnt bring lump throat must have spectacular things Ive seen aeromodeling Congrats Barry Henry Next year talking about VTO under rocket power impressive part about show other Shuttle crowd extent safety stressed Hay bales along runway protected pilots veer ing airplanes regular cyclone fence protected pit area non-flying pilots snow fence behind pro tected spectators Add required preflight inspection airplanes man datory qualifying flight airplane before show within week requirement airplanes flown multi-plane events must flown together before show added up ensure no problems Good job well run safety firstmy kind show also got chance month visit Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton couple days great see some old friends flying event still dear heart Its amazing see fast some classes have gotten since flew Speed early 60s Y2A speed 130s unbelievable hear Carl Dodges FAI model something else Most us used hearing FAI speed model jump up octave comes onto pipe Carls has octave yet go other thing can think similar sound very high-speed dentists drill Salt Fork 87 approaching fast dates years District Ill meeting january 17 18 Salt Fork State Park lodge southeastern Ohio near Ohio W Virginia Pennsylvania intersect starting promote meeting/sym posium early year try increase participation Id like see club district take subject present sym posium gathering Examples possible subjects might create improve club newsletter start club training program build run way install RC equipment trim FF model organize contest etc can see presentation grow good grass including type selection use fertilizer Almost anything might interest other modelers would work Im sure club could contribute some way Call Bob Button 216-343-7906 AMA elections year bit muddied District Ill members quite number people running president nominating committee put 3 candidates ballot hear campaign being mounted Execu tive Director john Worth should get elected its going interesting see what happens Executive Council would hold two positions Council simultaneously has already stated wouldnt resign retire Executive Director elected Presi dent Oh well neversaid lifeasanAMA VP would boring Regardless support election please take time vote Saying month Any Organization made up parts its important yours Public Relations Cont pg 120 televised short story about 15 minutes long will seen january 1987 PBS network Watch local listings proper time because film may used filler could shown once varying times depending location 10 1986 NatsExcellent media coverage given Nats Lake Charles Daily newspaper television reports made sure story told locally very interesting part coverage tele phone interview NBC Radio New york Geoff Styles gave information commentary Bob Underwood ran model engine background provide some Nats-type sound effects regular AMA press release program followed Nats major events regional TV stations radio stations newspapers plus TV networks major national newspapers received dozen releases prior Nats start As true publicity get coverage dependingon what else happened district world given day things have plug away time 11 Dick Scobee Memorial Field August 16 1986 model airport opened Houston TX finest fields world Named honor Dick Scobee Commander ill-fated Challenger shuttle flight will become Mecca aeromodelers four Control Line cir cles two paved magnificent runway Radio Controlled aircraft use shelters paved parking electricity running water great tribute memory brave American Hundreds hours hard work planning dedication en thusiasm have poured project twenty years grand opening dedication Alan Bean moon-walking astronaut dream come true people conceived project worked see become reality detailed storywill appear Model Aviaf ion magazine along photos can see what great site Future Nats site Future World Championships site knows potential Houston would great place either event 12 Air Show Team Program Twenty nine teams have performed hundreds shows front audiences totaling two million people past year great public relations educational effort re sulting new members better understanding sport thousands upon thousands others much sacrifice hard work giving up familytime out-of-pocket expense dedicated men women long-suffering group individuals ever get chance see AST performance goand sayHi fliers supporting members have done sport deserve big pat back AST program best PR efforts Team members volunteers Continued page 122 December 1986 121 Delaware rci Columbia land North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispiai District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aneociate Vice Prenidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwaod Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lelrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatiansburg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Vtrlmington DC 19609 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27026 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Further Nats item As said last month would surely miss someone did James Welch Portsmouth VA competed Con trol Line 9th place Open D Speed Sorry missed last month District travelsOn 1 7th August stopped Raleigh Aeromasters field thefirst trip sitehopingto see some flying second day 4th Annual Pattern Meet No such luck could permit myself halfadaythere surprise waiting start flying Sunday until noon time weather becoming somewhat chancyhurricane Charlie just off shore did get talk few early birds before left Better luck next time gang following weekend up toward other end District Crownsville MD home Chesapeake Bay RC Club have active number endeavors past years area annual Radio Control Scale contest turnout quite modest year Scale event should grow site very good grass people work hard put good meet year Up until now has oneday event distinct possi bility might go two next time around Probably finest Pattern site District IV Fentress Naval Air Landing Field Chesapeake VA Tidewater Radio Control Club holds its nual Pattern Meet Labor Day week end year dates happened last two days August site has long wide taxiway used flying runs parallel runway entire length tree line front far away get over entirely too far away judged mention because very good chance Tidewater will submitting bid hold F3A Team Selection Meet Masters Mike Ingalls Club President looking possibility best knowledge Masters has never held East closest has Ohio Kentucky Ala bama Good Luck attempt Being resort areaVirginia Beach Norfolk Carolina beaches fairly close makes ideal place bring family give fine vacation have fun flying F3A National Geographic Society long intended get up CASA meet National Geographic site heard about what great soaring site turnout events held field past weekend Saturday finally able get up field What told does justice site National Geographic site has beautiful sites could ask field itself very big fine landscaping around set against Geographic headquarters building No wonder CASA soaring enthusiasts like place flying Saturday outstanding daynot necessarily ut far thermals go flying highly competitive days work what got live East want enjoy soaring best Electric flight first time rule making process going concerted effort develop set rules Electric flight will add-ons existing rules set tailored strictly Electrics aspect sport need keep very close watch pages proposed rules response time short need let District Electric Contest Board mem ber know stand subject District IV write Woody Blan chard 1733 Beach Road Hampton VA 23664 Woody District IV Con test Board member also chairman Electric Contest Board yourself Woody favor Comment rules its card says agree Woody District members other Contest Boards need know interested work doing Seen Fiftieth Anniversary celebration couple photos taken celebration held Lake Charles cele brate fiftieth year national aero modeling organization United States appropriate having part celebration Photo number shows Maynard Hill giant whatizit somewhat like great big Senior Falcon Anyway May nard movie business Mounted above wing 16MM movie camera Maynard lofted flew around site celebration day effort assist crew Na tional Geographic Society NGS crew down Nationals doing film aeromodeling will shown na tional television later next year What appropriate individual help effort former AMA President holds has held international aero modeling records anyone else Good show Maynard am sure wonder whe therthe personnel whoworkforyou atAMA Headquarters active fliers have seen Bob Underwoods name mentioned know very active flier especially Radio Control Scale others can catch one spare moments will pass shot time second photo shows Doug Pratt Goldberg J-3 Cub powered Saito Twin Doug made flights Lake Charles during celebra tion take part ModelNet familiar Doug SysOp Headquarters Doug Mister Special Projects Department works special events trade shows promotion materials industry liaison enough keep him jumping Watch others future Mortgage Depletion Program have re ceived notice Joe Beshar par ticipation some members have made contributions Mortgage Deple tion Fund effort pay off mortgage Academys Headquarters/ Museum Building rapidly possible Doing will free up funds other needed projects such ongoing insur ance problem Consider talking up club meetings encourage participa tion members organized group please think welcome amount can contribute will certainly appre ciated will try acknowledge contributions District time around three groups mention first contribution Charlie Rec tor Jerry Johnson Aero-Masters Model Airplane Club Fredericksburg VA donation $9000 Howard County Radio Control Club Co lumbia MD third acheckfor $1 5000 District Columbia Radio Control Clubthese members broad area fly Rockville MD about club joining Public Relations t pg 121 what makes effort amazing 13 Two other national programs have done well could stand participation additional clubs Adopt-A-School Program National Mall Show Program involved either should Several clubs now working adopted schools report enhanced posi tive public images better understanding communities whole lot fun taking kids through steps turn model aviators missing missing great opportunity con tribute Put something back Get involved Mall Show Program another way can improve club image get message out neighbors others community chance Continued page 126 122 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 5 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Leo Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr H Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 1532 Falordo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Eirminghom AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd. *3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fielda P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904684-2517 Model Airplanes fun wouldnt have 118000 AMA mem bers AMA loses sight fact begin have problems Too much concern National problems can make us short sighted think AMA terms competition flying problems arising competition serving majority modelers represent turn such thinking will limit growth organization type quality services provide Reading District 5 newsletters makes very obvious fun name game AMA-chartered clubs wealth talent clubs writing newsletters running club affairs having fun Lets run through few quotes some selected mid-summer letters Eglin Aero Modelers Beam Editor Bob Hanson Hi troops Another great month flying action store Besides usual Soaring Quickie 500 contests month will Night Glider contest 23 August 800 pm big news Annual Fall Picnic/Fun Fly scheduled afternoon 14 September year will also Delta Dart contest conjunction Fun Fly bring whole family participate few Delta Darts still avail able Ron Van Putte havent bought yours already Nominations thejuly SAD Society Aircraft Demolishers patch Rick Fleming Jim Rozzelle Chad Stewart Rick Fleming won next club fun fly will held 14 September 1966 starting 300 pm will picnic well free burgers beverages club members families As added event will Delta Dart contest modelers ages club sold dozens fun little planes over last several months hopefully event will well-attended kind Flying imaginable look emphasis fun Look novel ideas expressed successful club knows have fun now Fountain City Flyers News letter presents some ideas picnic include family members Ronnie Wilson chair entertainment has come up another feasible scheme include wives families some field activities will fun would Halloween whatever Fly & Cook-in chosen Friday evening start about 500 pm Food served lateras desired Grills can set up Pavilion tents before Tents would left up till Saturday noon Old-Timers would flying morning usual Ronnie NB others dig camping would spend evening field might fly flash lights Butterflies will discussed depth September meeting show up own ideas have long needed gettogether event some members have never laid eyes other Social events include ladies kids great way expand fun get know other fully Another way club fun fly mean fun fly warmed-over contest events anyone can fly about Osceola Black Sheep RC Clubs approach presented news letter Rams Tale clubs first fun-fly proved fair fliers load fun Wayne Northcutt did outstanding job CD planning four events gave member equal chance come home Gold first event taxiing around total six pylons followed bomb-drop event end event six members within two points first place last event scored two separate events first score flight closest two minutes dead-stick landing second score plane stopped closest mark center run way could compete Shows important thing find formula will include everyone Another fine idea members family dinner meeting Sometimes formal speakers stuff sometimes just social get-together Heres Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadrons news letter Fly Paper Dick McLean editorThis year have decided have dinner similar annual banquet dinner will have banquet room Squires Res taurant have used banquets will assure us privacy socialize wish dinner will replace regular meeting August 28th dinner will strictly social affair Air Foilers own club also have big Dinner Bash once year purpose reviewing accomplishments fail ures year introducing new offi cers discussing next years dreams lot tomfoolery fun things everyone except perhaps winner presenting Dork trophy year prestigious award goes individual has committed dumbest error year accomplished review such happenings club can remember trophy tail sec tion plane planted base green carpet fact remains original winners aircraft after error Im sure trophy displayed yearly winner Haw Haw good company since club members have owned year time another Another scheme works advantage conduct raffle fine way raise money getting know other also generates support club activity Indian River Kontrol Societys news letter Air Scoop has article Dont forget club will holding raffle during contest nifty OS Max 60 engine gear reduction still work ing getting other prizes premiums give away well probably have raffle off time contest Tickets wont go sale until start contest give us members too big head start will have present sign up win Hopefully youll hang around contest because know could sure use help proceeds year will go directly mower fund youve waiting donate some money very worthy cause should good reason buy lots tickets Having set up participated Air Foilers first air show year can recom mend highly fun activity others agree evident following quote Chattanooga RC clubs Prop Wash newsletter Please keep mind will have annual air show Sunday September 28th organizing event now would appreciate help comment could give might enable us have best airshow ever have always given good show getting harder harder top last show biggest event year expect have well over two thou sand spectators again year Clyde Ship ley airshow committee chairman will appreciate help can give would like have some different things year put thinking caps let us hear have several new members year hope will provide some fresh ideas us Most mechanics have place still need lots ideas routines Finally planning execution trade show large undertaking worth RC World Flyers RC World Tower newsletter note planning Third Annual Festival Planning assigning job responsibili ties Third Annual Festival has completed Flyers have mailed District V clubs previous participants well wide distribution 1986 Nats Don Lowe handling very difficult task getting manufacturers exhibit products has received five 5 tentative commitments far RC World Flyers Inc well its way making 1986 Fall Festival biggest best ever subject Id like take opportunity plug annual Mid South Radio Control Association Trade Show Flea Market Banquet held November 15 16 Memphis Cook Convention Center youre part country stop show attend banquet Now close column would like use words Memphis Prop Busters Newsletter Bullsheet present thanks fine editors District 5 Thank yu much riteing us such fine newsletter reel good funnytu fac reminded newsletters yore brother ole whats name used rite Sumbuddy said mus sumthin yawls jeans dont seem lak should helpvery much yawl both shure rite good funny tu Anyway thank yu agin fore such fine news letter hope rite another reel soon Remember funs Name Game December 1986 123 Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Cal EtIel *3 Castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46708 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcreat Rantoul IL 61 B66 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 warm flying days will ending soon us District 6 course will put away models another winter start new projects next year Around fly year round too suggest check out models sure theyll able handle year-round flying safely takes just few minutes check out before go fly cycle packs sure have juice can get out cold days Im subject safety lets talk about models vs full-scale operations local airport clubs can hold contests local airports good since gives us chance mix full-scale friends chance visit month find airport closed arrived Knowing closed arrived early thought Apparently changed starting time announced flyer sent tried contact ground communications several times no radio communications set up either going use airport have ground air communica tions owe full-size counter parts Itll help make things bit safer Father FAA would love Heres another deals airshow demonstrations models offer de grees action knowthefull-size guys cant handle Lets forget safety Over runway place fly received call AVPs complaining demo given modeler flew model over crowd airplanes dont need chance go Lake Charles Nats month sure hot Wouldnt nice have Nats near District 6 believe temps would have better area Well lookingata Nats District 6 does Indianapolis grab Keep tuned may happen ground work process have personally visited Indy think could easily have Well know soon know Indian apolis wants us took trip Indianapolis visit Indy Sportliners guys really put good CL contest saw CL models types flying throughout day group three circles planes going once really enjoy combat part said CL dying saw some top names CL son loved As matter fact did Id like take some time thank Jack Sheeks Clancy Arnold rest Sportliners making weekend Indy very enjoyable especially want thank Clancys wife Pat putting up son Mark weekend Clancy good enough show Bill Zimmer around Indy check out possible Nats sites day before CL contest After dinner meeting discuss mostly Nats well seeing slide show supplied Clancy After went jack Sheeks birthday party celebrated thirty-ninth times does make Jack Morehead KY fun fly month ball volunteered some judging Im glad left model plane fun having stress competition good time weather did us right Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead also full-size modelers have some homebuilts field two process being built see lot fly full scale too field local airport can close both interests Now thats life problem tend hold up score cards full-size landings makes tough its first time got letter Fred South president Morrison Model Aircraft Fliers tell club concerned about current insurance problems club de cided something about make flying safer field posted AMA safety rules posted club rules installed frequency board im pound area installed two hundred thir ty feet separation fence bout Maybe should take note guys have congrats next two pics show field Bill Johnson Central Indiana Chapter 48 IMAA sent letter about fly-in Converse have heard itsagreateventand apparently others also think past two years have averaged about eighty contestants half planes guys already getting ready next year suggest look dates appear contest list next year two pictures sent Love Eagles second picture Gary Bussell Cap 20L Gary CD years event Now Id like take some space list names people District 6 brought home trophies Nats Tony Hutchins C Schuchmann Guenther No wak Charles Markos Charlie Sotich Robert Klipp Aaron Markos William H utchins won FF events Charles Markos Aaron Markos Tony Hutchins Mark Whittemore won Indoor William Hughes Jane John son Glen Lee Todd Ballard Jerry Meyer Peter Mazur William Calkins Bill Lester won CL David Snow Pattern Gregory Sawyer Helicopter Soaring Paul Carlson Scott Christensen Tom Kallevang Scale Julie Abel Charles Bauer Stephen Ashby Clancy Arnold Dennis Crooks Harold Parenti think thats hope didnt miss way District 6 got very close trophy new trophy rules kept out winning Lets congratulate did us proud Joe Beshar asked let latest contributors mortgage fund Champaign County Radio Control Club Champaign IL sent $500 Aero Sport RC Club Northfield IL sent $1 20 also received $115 Johnson County RC Flyers Franklin IN special thanks Alex Zobkiw $20 nostalgic reminiscence AMA 1940s prompted donation month real mix Keep cards letters coming Enough now.. 124 Model Aviation Iowa igan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville PAl 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Bled Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack Finn 365 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Rsssell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaskee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Dulsth MN 55504 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494TanglewoOd Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 givingtime year upon us time hope receive some thing useful times asked what Santa brought reply pro duces puzzled expressions Heck everyone knows what ABC 60 rear exhauster Confidentially wife collaborate buy ones own choice Anyhoot hope have merry seasonal time include resolutions bene fit pastime AMA Visited Minneapolis F3B Team Selection Trials very com petently run Bob Sealyand Crew very firm decisions con sidered advice competitors necessary impressions two days event requiring does lots technical acumen obtain results needs modifying make less helper dependant large number workers necessary run crazy Boyd Bowdish managed get sunburned faces side-tripped local flying fields meet other Seveners large Attaboy helpers notice newsletters club hats available am always looking some thing different collect display would appreciate sending will pay would look great display board local mall show showerings data analysis another column have approached compete arguments presented ie have members etc well midwest have shorter flying season cant have reduced membership fee compensate After dont fly several months consequently need no insurance So tongue cheek what think Once again aremindertobooktheTable Top Displays early enough ensure get two district standard pack useful literature avail able no charge pay ship display back to next user also have tapes can obtain copies sending blank AMA HQ care Doug Pratt gives club its own tape MARKS Sailplane Symposium November shall Look out bring suggestions ques tions program chock block lot modeling greats name him will event extremely educational Glider pilot also produce report event can obtained Carl Mohs ideal reference bookshelf have vacancy AVP group Bill Rohring transferring Florida wish him good health lots flying has stalwart western part Michigan thank him service am now announcing replacement Jean Lasik Jean Muskegon well known editor Showgram Showteam newsletter her husband being involved contact large sampling district being nearlyUp North am confident will perform necessary duties extremely well Welcome aboard Jean Dual Seminars filling up few weeks interest seems Contest Director far maybe needing help direction realized confusing situation insurance problems com pleting necessary forms correctly need help As can see try keep column people places need some help supplying suitable photos can format editor crops suitable proportion columns can return after use need Try get good contrast reproduces better also gets name print Sorry dues increase Believe meeting everyone pointed same direction looking stable way provide insurance new will cover much past yearcars boats now included severe problems country having subject now going own thing have control Realize 80 cents week AVP Jack Finn IA Pete asked write few words column started building models grade school flew first gas-powered Free Flight Comet Clipper Baby Cyclone engine ten have flown free flight CL Speed Stunt RC Pattern Sport Scale Glider last couple winters have flown some Indoormostly Peanut Scale last few years have concentrated RC Glider competition some degree success past summer have heard same kinds comments fliers Iowa main seems concern District 10 VP other AMA officers using Model Aviation means attacking other general feeling get improv ing AMA get out Enough said Another comment frequently hear contestants approve CDs flying own contests dont know requires some kind rule change Council can pass rule prohibit CDs flying contests Noise isnt way lose flying field Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have using city school field sailplanes overthe lastseventoeightyears Lastwinter school system sold field City Parks Department field has houses three sides corn field other Parks Department held hearings future use neighbors wanted family-type facilities picnics etc mentioned Glider fliers welcome did generate noise have large crowds well-behaved also said enjoyed watching models fly Parks Department decided need ed baseball diamonds will four parking lots concession stand fortunate city land near golf course about mile outside town said could use recent RC glider fun fly fliers great idea Since clubs seem run fun flies both Powerand Glider must plenty different events question Could AMA compile list events scoring methods clubs send ideas headquarters Duplications etc would have weeded out ideas could copied sent club interested Let yourVPs AVPs know think idea has merit Iowas AMA members have specific ideas subject concerning AMA please let know can get action Bob Taylor Park Rapids copy magazine bore picture Feb ruary 1967 magazine Flying Models shows Taylor national tournament Control-Line planes Taylorfinished sixth competition District Roundup WMRAFs Radio Flyerhas new editor Melanie Smith Ladybird job River City usesa local bulletin board advertise local con tests also warns about having correct iden tification models S Thought month Aerobatic Aces Knowledge comes reading instructions Exper ience comes reading S Dave Pinegar selling Crash crying towels shirts Bob Hisey still has selection too S need PR being tackled Stillwater Flyerstheyre talking schools scouts senior citizens etc have addition AMA PR Department now Welcome Troy 0 Elm Creek Flyers setting up phone tree get news out fast use locally school teachers 0 Rick Alter Byron Pilot says look out next year B-29 flew OK Safe flying practices insurance December 1986 125 Arkansas siasa 0 New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S 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 Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Im leading off little personal story has bit advice am typing Column broken right thumb cast broke fall down back steps tripped threshold top four concrete steps training gotten days long past gymnast threw body out beyond Concrete steps turned midair land shoulders However clever reflex movements foiled caught stupid thumb pants pocket way down bent completely backwards broke tell you Can remember feel falling like quickly take pants off Next insurance guess talked about problem AMAs world right now RC frequency problems As first paragraph Ill bless some advice again Fred Marks very dedi cated chairman AMA Frequency Committee Twice lately have heard him voice opinion very important committee heartily agree advice Use maintain RC equipment exactly per guidelines provided along some common sense Most so-called frequency problems disappear Try Preach Good News AMAers just returned intense Executive Council meetingin quiteafewyears Itwastosetup practical three-year plan workable high-tab liability insurance has al become impossible organizations like doctors Boy Girl Scouts buy price Thanks lots careful study part Headquar ters Staff firm have dealing Alexander Alexander have come up plan largely self insured safely least next three years Granted will cost money means boost dues will still heck bargain todays cock-eyed world mentioning Council Meeting am proud report although unpleasant subject pleasant Council Meeting have attended long time reason say meeting dead-serious subject heavy political overtones have plagued Council long miss ing pray can find way elimi nate politics AMA Perhaps upcoming election will Consider Advancingtheartofaeromodeling must salute Model Airplane News magazine its editor Dan Santich current issue fine old magazine features Electric Flight Please know electric power next big step improving total picture modeling pleasures say because quietness electric power will keep us being noisenuisance real pain-in-the-neck rest community Check electric power hobby shop doesnt have find hobby shop does least partly responsibility protect right fly offering acceptable flying devices information use salute Dan Santich Model Airplane News hope other magazines hobby dealer will encourage Elec tric Flight have little story amusing will illustrate importance preceding paragraph quiet Electric operation Dallas RC Club bang-up Pylon Race part Southwest championships over Labor Day weekend Flying start 9 am hour previous start flying clubs leader-types Val Marchesoni went around getting up pool dollar-a-chance long after flying started would take Dallas Park Police show up complaint Because some constantly-complaining nearby residents model airport long before everyone wanted pool ticket time within firstten fifteen minutes rather tonished cops didnt show until 954 am Mind city-approved contract races fearlessly asked said cops what took long answer simply stop breakfast way have hugged news letter editor lately person about important person club matter AMA Without fine folks activities would just about dead water youd better remember thank time time because mostly taken granted just aint fair Same goes columns Vice Presidents write dang God bless newsletter editors selfish feeling finest newsletter editors AMA right District 8 Id love praise individually space wont allqw can quote remind club Johnny Clemens sez deserve raise least praise thanks will single out long-sufferingfellowas being among really champion newsletter edi tors AMA world Itis Dan Rauwhohas just retired service North Dallas RC Club years paper has always informa tive has pleasure receive am sure everyone has enjoyed efforts will join Well Done Dan salute same subject just received very best newsletters ever Southwestern New Mexico RC Modelers Carlsbad edited Frank E Burchardt paper Tail Winds has has news art humor neatness readability excel lent contest notice map fact contest site map super strongly suggest send Frank self-addressedstamped envelope copy map perhaps whole Tail Winds paper Address Frank Burchardt 318 E Orchard Ln No 16 Carlsbad NM 88220 Im really cranked-up newsletters month oldest finest national newsletters Digest National Free Flight Society might mumble Free Flight aint yer thing aerodynamics clever construction ideas universal phases model flying NFFS Digest almost entirely technical has put together long time old admired friend Bob Meuser Believe Bobs leadership editing expertise Free Flight would great ly diminished interested can contact Bob Meuserat4200 GregoryStreet Oakland CA 94619 Incidentally Na tional Free Flight Society AMAs oldest Special Interest Group its devoted President Tony Italiano its Executive Director Hardy Brodersen Bravo NFFS wonder am pumping-up Free Flight Districit B column Simply cause heck lot Free Flight activity District 8 whole bunch new interest Free Flight especially rubberband-powered beginner level dealer doesnt have kits supplies find does Plenty available interested As further endorsement rubberband powered models what beautiful thing see father 8 10 12-year-old son building flying models son s level dont cost arm leg Oh kid again important election year AMA Having served Executive Council 21 years AMA President B years feel am entitled opinion serious need change direction leadership AMA avoid having become political selfserving diminish its intended value individual member now involved handling some $4 million funds decisions should re turned multi-member council available whims single per son will require two things will require change bylaws change elected leadership Adademy Model Aeronautics organization certainly deserves thoughtful consideration sincerely hope will help steer AMA new better direction vote Thanks listening old dedicated lover what AMA supposed ***Gear down Its time Iand*** Public Relations tfrom pg122 promote club possible need fora flying field make friends create better understanding short laythe groundwork people press TV radio time may come need friend Contact National Center supplies recommendation read Model Aviation what other clubs have done go thou likewise NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 126 Model Aviation elers have made significant contribu tions modeling District IX have featured two ladies both Colorado know must lots out District about sending picture background information AMA lady member making signifi cant contribution modeling Asso ciate Vice President can recog nize outstanding members Art May Bismark ND sends report international contest remember proximity Canadian neighbors held past summer along some super pictures Art photographer par excellence Art indicates two days top-notch flying no problems tells us thattheir club 540 years old year Way go Enjoy pics Colorado e Kansas C Nrbraska e North Dakota S Sooth Dakota ixWyomiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1S07 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Boo 2832 Cooper hW 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloudaa Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Stave Mangles Radio Servica Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Some good news around Dis trict Congratulations Bill Giesking Denver COon having design folder FAI Power selected top ten model designs entered 1986 Nats Watch other acknowledgement Bills achieve ment later issue Model Aviation magazine good News. Award Excellence Club Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada CC has responded request help deplete AMA building mortgage $100 donation Way go AAM setting fine example AMA spirit other clubs individuals would respond likewise mortgage would get paid off time save AMA whale lot interest moneymoney could used other worthwhile services AMA mem bers clubs Im proud point club hometown club Speaking Award Excellence Clubs Lincoln Sky Knights Club Lincoln NE will bethemainhostclubforthel987 Nats writing Vince Mankowski way Lincoln make arrangements check Out sites Honest Sandy Frank hes checkin out Free Flight sites first other preliminary work necessary suc cessful Nats Sky Knights have under taken task several times before know ropes have no doubt will again great style Congratulations thanks Byron Blakeslee Sedalia CC accepting appointment District IX member newly-formed Electric Contest Board Elec tric flight fast gaining acceptance becoming popular segment mod eling activities over country As side foregoing paragraph heard recent information FAI RC Electric team placed fourth First World Championships Belgium Look information reporting event elsewhere subsequent issues MA new procedure receiving AllSeason Patches fliers working have club officer send verification monthly flying activity twelve months along $250 member qualify ing AMA H eadquarters will turn send patches distribution qualify ing fliers program got its start District IX Vince Mankowski Vice-President seven years ago Itwould interesting know members have qualified patch what program has done motivate flying activity past year started recognition program appreciation women modDecember 1986 127 STOP LOOK about AMA building mortgagedepletion program Joe Beshar Director program suggests 1 Make one-time $5 voluntary contribution along dues next year 2 AMA clubs members solicit $5 contribution non-AMA member Id like suggest contributions source would welcomed will certainly free AMA large amounts interest yet paid mortgage Everyone share Keep landings soft intentional LISTEN Ted Stockert Bismarck ND readies new D H Chipmunk forthe testflight Itfiew fantastic 4 1 20B 4-cycle Enya-powered Cap 2J Dan Steffes Bismarck ND signs carried /4-scale Robin have International 40 years 40-and 50-year signs brought lot questions spectators Mary Mull handled impound duty fortwo days did excellent job 4-cycle Stearman Ed Derkach Winni peg made flights THE 1986 NATS ON TELEVISION NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL JANUARY 18 1987SCHEDULED BROADCAST 800 PM ON YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC TV CHANNEL CHECK YOUR TV LISTINGS FOR EXACT DETAILS Actualschedule subject change Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Gleno Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Aveorangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reyvolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Flancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Loog Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency coordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 AMA Election now youve re ceived AMA ballots Too few about 20% take time cast votes Thats very unfortunate should cast vote years election very important us because will determine next AMA President Please vote before read following very carefully make sure other AMA members know read too following exact text letter sent out short time ago some very wellknown people within AMA really care about AMAs future letter Walt Good AMA President No 11 Maynard Hill AMA President No 14 Claude McCullough AMA President No 10 John Patton AMA President No 17 Cliff Weirick AMA President No 16 Johnny Clemens AMA President No 18 AMA Members From the Council Past Presidents Subject Upcoming Presidential Election Very soon will receiving bal lots AMA headquarters ballot will space write-in candidates choice Council Past Presidents strong ly recommend write name John Worth ask John Worth Simply cause qualified see attached statement peopie names listed ballot After has already President has filled office AMA Executive Director years attached statement lists reasons combining offices Presi dent Executive Director Also listed reasons John Worth should elected Please read statement carefully feel will write John Worth AMA President highly informative statement enclosed letter too long reprint Send SASE Ill gladly send copy Need New Leadership Ive satisfied present AMA leaders fora number reasons Neither other people within AMA anarchists rebels sincere people put AMAs future front else As can see above letter Im alone feelings 1 need new leadership AMA 2 ballot choices given best ones 3 write-in vote needed clear loud message Never before AMAs history has such strong movement elect write-in candidate President good reasons people care about AMAs future urge write-in John Worth AMA President very prominent peo ple strongly feel thatJohn Worth best choice can make Letters Get Letters get lot mail support positions various other AMA matters Because reflects opinions expressed other AMA members Id like share letter received Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD Dear Mr Peltz would like take opportunitytotell supportyouon Mr Schmaltz permission ac cordance Council agreement Ive deleted supportive comments outcome F3 B matter goes will informing rest Executive Council about also Im just simple modeler Ive belonged AMA about 5 years Ive donated $75 Building Fund Gold Brick plus $25 totally enjoythe hobby promoteAMA hobby chance get school Im high school teacher com mu n ity agree organization needs people can stand up issue Too often see Executive Council rubber-stamping endorsements trying keep everyone happy time No body can happy time some thing wrong thrive controversy like informed what happening good bad AMA feel right member ever hear about wonderful things happening nega tive aspects discussed mentioned briefly nothing can established Case point Dave Brown disqualified 84 Nats competition because something did still dont know what because nobody ever said being disqualified men tioned couple VP columns nobody would say what prompted itonly happened thought terrible Tell whole story shut up felt should have informed nations top Pattern fliers disqualified am sorry getting long-winded dont usually write letters people quit excellent work doing quit making waves boat needs rocked Rock let boat stabilize itself moving some dead weight around realize VP long Im writing Ill tell howl feel about added space VP columns Im against itthe way VPs currently using space have excep tion Dave Brown col umns enjoy reading very much other VPs time just fill space fun flies contests happened going happen should have hap pened rained out organization large must AMA matters should brought before modeling public people dont spend time Council meetings discussing weather discuss vote some very important items members get read synopsis meeting VPs voted against some issues would like see VPs state some columns Iftheycantsupportor defend stand issue have no reason being office Also dont want take heat criticism actions taken again can hit road Whenever talk modelers ask what would like also ask happy what currently being written VP concur above-mentioned things conclude think doing fantastic job hope convey some comments other VPs hope reconsider stand running president AMA someday Thank very much time Thank Mr Schmaltz As know Im trying get rest Council become aware real needs desires members Letters like yours really help Ive corrupted As far flying goes Ive corrupted Before being elected VP flew RC Sailplanes almost exclusively Now Im staring huge 2nd-place trophy just won Scale Electric J-3 Cub thanks Tony Nacarrato club Black Sheep Squadron first RC Scale contest super first too Thanks lot help Tony went home trophy couldnt have done him Im very grateful fan tastic contest going become annual event shouldnt missed anyone loves AMA gas Scale ducted-fan Scale Electric scale Port-a-Potti PilotsTheres group District 10 odd name fantastic following Port-A-Potti Pilots have two large gatherings summer Ive very fortunate attend group started Robin Hambly wife Mary send out notice upcoming happening hundreds flock over District 10 Low key no complex rules no pressure no politics just fun flying partying excel lent conversation plenty good pot luck food Both events wife Evelyn attended summer night flies Sepulveda Basin ball Want know Contact Robin Mary Hambly 1844 W Glendale Blvd Glendale CA 91201 telephone 818 2402093 Dont Forget Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President 128 Model Aviation Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Muliens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Fnquency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 761-5103 Seems like let fact next happening Puyallup Exposliptill now biggest best show around will happen 31st January first February its usual place Maybe will have finished new exposition hall regardless will plenty see Dont forget annual District Xl meeting held just before scheduling meeting Better get reservations now time short Free Flight activity will WEBS meets held Indoor doings till next February Misery Meet time will again upon us might try little Indoor really lot fun Speaking Puyallup Expo person has making huge success is Bob Pfeiffer fact appreciated us know about inner workings Expo certainly members Mount Rainier RC Society host club Expo Now 4th July MRRCS held mortgage-burning cere mony Thats right now own field Bob P showed up festivities clue what going transpire Somehow group managed hide Bob going name newly-paid-for field Pfeiffer Field honor hes done club picture shows Bob entrance very nice spot fly enjoy life friends Bob Balch frequency coordinator asked pass include phone number write him Might bad idea did too have lost another modeler Bill Skel ton passed away July Bill very active Control Line Carrier What remember about Bill wonderful letters sent discussions would have contests Bill always willing help will missed Dick Wickline AVP lives southern Oregon sent some informa tion abouta new club has formed called LakeviewJ uniperJ umpers have 12 members soloed Dick two other Kiamath Falls Flightmasters Dr Keith Srch Steve Sheehy drove over 8th Februarytotryto get brand new group air day wasnt bad onejusta 10mph wind 320 temperature snow ground field elevation 4700 ft cold conditions fledgling pilots sounded like pre scription disaster fact seems have rousing success dont know picture Dick sent Lakeview group will print happy hardy group ready learn new skill join us enjoying Welcome aboard hope have made flights now go alongwith Lakeview report Dick also sent picture some Oregon Miniature Pylon RacingAssociation pilots dont recall group races stock Sig Super Sports idea being since plane/engine same pilot vs pilot race equipment vs equipment speeds high enthusiasm cost low interested write Dick copy rules fine-looking group sorry cant idivntifv individually dont know its Control Line action interests check see Drizzle Circuit up flying probably will run Delta Park site could moved Check john Thompson Mike Hazel Dave Cobb does fine job news letter editor microphone person OMAS gatherings sent some pictures some men planes OMAS picture Dick Heininge left James Jack Dick new ownerof Proctor Enterprises moved nearAurora picture shows Dicks owndesigned planes left two ver sions Antic youre looking picture note edge lake right best places around fly plane either wheels floats Late news has annual OMAS Fly August another huge success lots neat stuff want something column some things must remember First lead time required must submit least two months ahead just time submission doesnt count time ahead need get typed put gether time spent think about doing figure three months earliest Also remember times things get very heavy what sorts things going Although might dispute work living such boss pretty good does expect work occa sionally will best need remember limits Billings Flying Mustangs used district booth put mall show spring Bob Abelman wrote very good attendance held state basketball tournament week end lot people going past stopping display 45 planes field box displayed video tapes plane & transmitter demon strations Mall Management has asked pictures use promotion next years show looks like guys set Bob notes some new fliers joined club because show just points out does mall benefit club can get new members can make community feel lot better about you show support community being involved Remember run malls often run municipal governments way another Bob said some Powell WY group brought airplanes help fill show Bob remarked Powell bunch always willingto help out gotto meet some Billings club members last summer thoroughly enjoyed visit now have very nice flying site mucho better last remember Billings would have nice see some flying wind trying blow over control tower Actually no flew because nobody wanted walk far downwind find aircraft close month October Dis trict X column made appear other districts sponging off Dis trict X membership Now true smallerdistricts X largest also true report exaggerates relative size X ignores fact always have dis tricts larger others dis tricts have found necessary cry about disparity district funds includes former VPs District X point fact real costs servicing membership very close being same districts Actually think consideration should what service can actually supplied up now has way done Happy Flying December 1986 129 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 76 WaIl St Sta York NY 10005 Thanks Proud Father September issue Wing Tips fine newsletter Mid-Hudson NY Modelmasters editor Scott Smith ran let ter club its members Jesse Aronstin time great joyforour family number two son David graduated Princeton University past June mem ber Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft So ciety CIMAS majored aerospace engineering having switched physics after first year great extent enthusiasm field stems hobby good experiences among fellow modelers As father want go record sincere thank have participated ways Daves maturing learn ing over past years major influence interest level achievement Joining Modelmasters 12 years old Dave became involved broadest age-group situations young ster can encounter wide range inter ests variety club events stimulated considerable creative thinking interchange ideas knowhow led continuous growth hands-on skills craftsmanship Enjoying creating sharing learning benefits club Dave took club members gave time provided transporta tion gave materials how-to tips little kid deserve lot thanks Rubber-powered Free Flight Indoor flying became major interests Soon after joining Modelmasters also started fly Columbia dedicated modelers helped challenged him organizers donated considerable time make flying sessions happen participants gave liberally advice experience mature new Indoor modeler What thrill see several genera tions modelers participatingtogether meet some Indoor greats havent named names because have involved told him get good cover ing job tissue gave him first piece good Indoor rubber told him trim Peanut model could ultimately beat contest Daves achievements built founda tion attitudes experience liberally donated eagerly absorbed Daves model-building hobby very much respected Princeton Speakingwith Department Chairman after gradua tion clear Daves achievements hobby competition original designs organizing contests universitys huge gym etc admired fact pivotal factor winning awards graduation hobby outside loops time flight opportunity personal development learning sharing giving have given much David thank assure turn will generous others information Dave graduated Princeton highest honors three years won National Science Foundation Fellowship graduate study elected Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi Tau Beta Pi National Honor Societies second-place winner D J Dike Awards Excellence Undergraduate Research won Silver Medal British Royal Society Arts Dave worked past summerat Fisher Flying Products Ohio light planes hang gliders fall started graduate studies Stamford University California Jesses entitled brag hes Daves Pop Columbia University flying sessions Dave did staya beginner long started awarding Henry Orzech tro phies modeler making progress during year no award ever given Davehe alreadyway past stage already expert although still AMA Senior Thats award cant put mantle believe high praise Dave builds fast beautifully maintaining high academic standards models own original designs Currently holds 14 Columbia site records Silver Rule No 4 Light Airframes lot different things have done right order build model airplane will fly well Ive said before lightweight airframe important Rememberthe five rules lightweight construction 1 Rid model unnecessary parts details 2 weight strength should needed 3 improve strength-toweight ratio selecting wood proper grain 4 use glue sparingly 5 keep covering light Rule 4 says use glue cement spar ingly rememberwhen wasakidacouple other young modelers school always bragged about contest held tween themselves see little glue could use would buy identical Flying Scale kits build com pare much glue left bottle Back course kits did include glue never used kit glue because always considered too little usually half dried-up anyway thought two kids completely off rockers Sometimes got models fly sometimes crashed crashes spectacular Pieceswentflying everywhere models sure didnt last longtoo little glue hold together other hand models lasted forever Sometimes flew too 130 Model Aviation sometimes crashed crashes ever never sent pieces flying overthe place crash could always repaired see used plenty glue filleted glue joint glue crash wood always broke before joint Very good models some heaviest ever saw long time before heavyweight clunkers rode thermal Too much glue just bad too little fact too much lot worse Thereareacoupleofthingstogetin mind first joint between piece balsa another should bemust beflush crosspiece instance fuselage wing rib must cut entire end crosspiece fits against longeron corner crosspiece touches longeron have terrible joint No mat ter much glue squirt joint will weak will plenty strength joint end crosspiece fits flush against longeron doesntfitflush discard make new Nowthis wayyou keepthegluetoa minimum have well-cut crosspiece slips place snugly loose forced put little repeat little glue end little repeat little crosspiece will touch Ion geronnowhere else little endandwhereitwilltouch Letthegluedry putting pieces place After dry put another small repeat small amount glue crosspiece insert place called pre-gluing important Done right dont need glue smeared anywhere will have super-strong joint Remember pieces must fit perfectly Dont lazy dont sloppy Proper-fitting joints neat glue jobs marks expert Take time try become Now dont let catch squirting glue directly tube No very least should use glue sticka 3- 4inch piece 1/16th sq sharpened end Apply single drop make small Sooner later sooner better should advance Ising some sort glue applicator little squeeze bot tle long thin tube can easily squeeze out tiny drop get exactly want squeeze bottle applicator also lets thin out glue thinness should lightweight Peanut Flying Scale model should thin out Ambroid pure acetone never thinners 5050 consistency Thin glue will soak pores balsa wood better thick joint will both lighter stronger no lumps So neat use delicate touch take time accurate think clean models will lighter look just great See next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today IEP2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
44444 44 44 44444 4444444 444 444 4% 444 44/44444 4. 444 Dues Increase Due Insurance Crisis past few years AMA has always faced crisis situation September came time renew members liability insurance insurance industry doesnt seem understand model aeronautics spite fact insurers have pay out money claims three years have difficult time getting policy renewed September13 two weeks go before AMAs liability insurance cover age due expire no affirma tive response AMAs previous requests renewal bids September 5 fact refusal renew AMAs current policy holder continue though profit themover $300000 AMA Executive Council voted initiate new AMA member liability protection program Remembering previous year AMA went insurance coverage fora day before obtaining new coverage company among 27 willing provide policy restricted coverage Executive Council decided proceed proposal AMAfunded program extension principle behind past few years cov erage based onAMA payingforclaims upto pre-specified level amount 1985 $100000 succeeded next years program AMA covering up first $1 50000 AMA fundingup front reason insurance car riers havent pay money claims last three years though have made hundreds thousands dollars premiums have paid Now last quarter 1986 continuing through 1987 AMA will cover first half-million dollars claims plus up additional million dollars neces sary Thus new coverage total up half million dollars coverage point escalation AMA funding assure accident up million dollars cover age available Does mean AMA now insurance business actually because legal logistical reasons possible Therefore coverage handled insurance people AMA money risk AMA assuming risk order sure AMA mem bers clubs flying site owners meet sponsors protected new plan means will no longer have worry about getting coverage renewed also means will subject re quirements placed us people dont understand what new program assures coverage renewal will nail-biting situation year also enables AMA specify nature technicalities coverage Thus new program restores coverage lost last year AMA accept aviation-only policy Therefore coverage now applies model boat car claims addition model aircraft Another important point about carrying own coverage paying huge sums premiums will never see again money AMA holds reserve pay claims earns interest us So AMA members fly safely AMA benefits some insurance company So far good Whats catch catch program order pro vide reserves necessary such cover age initially expensive means AMA must set aside funds up front ever before Also means fund buildup must continue over period years before reserves sufficient funding increases no longer required present example necessary have AMAs bank guarantee availability approximately half 15 million dollars worth coverage itself costs lot money about $20000 banks money used goal new program build fund does require other companys banks money will take awhile meantime means must look members clubs fund increased costs program Since coverage vital availability flying sites protecting site owners lia bility modeler use property protect members clubs suits may caused activities highest priority item membership order obtain above patch necessary return application available AMA HQ club secre tary together check money order NO CASH payable Academy Model Aeronautics amount $250 after having executed following certifi cation application hereby certifythat duly enrolled AMA member have personally caused model aircraft become effectively air borne upon least occasion during month applicable calendar year further certify am accompanying application check money order amount $250 made payable Academy Model Aeronautics manner procedure has changed require aplying via AMA club rather via district AMA VicePresident case previously Clubs expected receive such applications behalf members submit AMA HQ mem bers chartered club may submit appli cations directly AMA HQ benefits Without clubs would unable get permission use flying sites found place fly theywould have no protection case accident Because AMAs tremendous growth over 118000 1986 per-member share higher cost much less might have few years ago Thus though large dues increase neces sary 1987 beyond cost isfor expensive category member shipless dollar week $40 full service magazine other classes membership less costly though too have increased net result new era AMA model aviation generala liability protection program funded controlled modelers modelers ups downs uncertainties confusions pre vious years Thus AMA has grown up AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager vince Mankowski0 Special Service Director Carl MaroneyO Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 SpecIal Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 112 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents New Procedures All-Weather Fliers Patch AMAs Eseculive Council equivalent Board Directorsi basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represeni official position AMA Executive Council point controlling its own destiny instead being subservient mercy insurance industry As IooktoAMAs second half-century 1987 51st year have graduated dependence upon others protection AMA has providing liability protection mod el activities 45 years since 1942 new program probably significant achievement history alternative go unprotected again mercy industry has proved unstable unsympathetic needs noted elected officers unacceptable therefore unanimously approved historic move Now AMA members must part renewal AMA membership 1987 vital make sure liability protection continues available us indi viduals clubs site owners meet sponsors Frank Tiush together brother Charles produced famous Tiush Super Ace series engines mid iate thirties Frankis shown herewiththedispiay case engines other historical materisis donated tothe AMA Museum first nine Tiush engines dispiayed except number six stolen Franks home Cape Coral FL January 1985 engine part B1 series Anyone having information reiat ing current whereabouts en gine urged contact AMA HQ faclil tate recovery TheTlushdisplayattheAMAMuseum isa spectacuiar showcase engine deveiop mentthe case custom-designed commissioned bulit Frank Tiush specificaiiy AMA exhibition Public Relations Overviewi 986 Geoffrey Styies Public Relations Director Several significant events have taken place 1986 As service members providing brief summary items give some idea budget Public Relations Department spent 1 Federal Aviation Administration called input rewrite FAR-i 01 Federal Air Regulation governs remote piloted ve hicles brief prepared presented person FAA Meetings held FAA personnel responsible re write Due established working rela tionship AMA has FAA recom mendations large part adopted thus radio controlled airborne vehicles covered limitations AMA Safe ty Code exempt federal regulation AMA members build fly aircraft accordance stipulations Safety Code have concern selves possible violations federal rules 2 1986 Annual Hobby industryAssocia tion Show held January Chicago AMA attended exposition meet general public hobby shop owners proprietors manufacturers show successful much AMA material placed willing hands Concurrently AMA Hobby Shop Display membership enrollment program has responsible pulling hundreds members Work ing directly hobby shops has also great assistance working safer use RC channels frequencies educational effort hobby shop owners employees general public relative signed channels aircraft vs surface ve hicles continuing Some progress has made program has ongoing recent application Federal Communications Commission resulted issuance Public Notice No 2407 May 1986 cautioning users about observ ance applicable regulations concerning separation frequencies radiocontrolled model aircraft operations model boats cars AMA continuing address hobby shops long-range effort work safety promotion sport 3 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby & Trade Assocation relatively new trade associ ation formed advance interests manufacturers retailers other people interested radio control equipment business Since early 1986 regular meetings have held co-sponsored Baltek Inc largest importer balsa USA develop ideas promotion sport model aviation products balsa related items meetings have hosted Baltek Inc NewJersey AMA National Aeromodeling Center Top Flite Chicago Goldberg Models Chi cago coordination efforts group dedicated companies national association has resulted several programs commencing nationwide survey randomly-selected modelers should soon see publicity form some excellentarticles about model avia tion being prepared national non-mod eling publications 4 AMA joined ARC American Recreation Coalition 1986 national association comprised national groups rec reational interests ARC actively lobbies state federal levels protect mem ber interests Through ARC able make presentation Presidents Commission American Outdoors state strong case model aviation need flying sites Preser vation use/access public private lands recreational purposes necessary legislation enhance opportunities prime goals ARC 5 American Tort Reform Association ATRA AMA has also joined organiza tion insurance provisions AMA Continued page 118 December1986 113 very special occasion AMA Museum held June 171986 Shown L R Norm Rosenstock John Worth Bill Winter FrankTiush Frank Ehling Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Norm delivered Joe Raspantes original RC model 1939 also John Roths RC Scale Volksplane 2nd-place winner 1974 World Championships Tiush Granieri presented Franks 1936 Texaco Trophy-winning Free Flight model also 1938 Mercury Meteor model Frank Charles Tiush FrankTiush also presented AMAwith special display case shown behind him original Tiush engines parts other memorabilia relating engines 30s 40s Sound Et Model Aeronautics Time Review Over past several months have discussed sound model aeronautics intent has would some trend toward uniform definition terms standards methods measuring sound Ive received letters concerning efforts have made read articles other publica tions listened comments face face Still problem definition persists Ive received reports contain what surely good information fact obtained such variety ways does always correlate try put together Lets try same way least will talking same language very beginning started premise until recently basic standard use checking sound level model aircraft still method written FAI F3A event perfectly satisfactory means performing tests may come time particular site will need much different level F3A requirement expected still method testing remains valid before Rule maximum noise level will 98 dBA measured three meters 9 feet 10 inches center line model model placed ground flying site engine running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path right-hand side downwind model micro phone will placed stand 30 centi meters 118 above ground line engine No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise mea surement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero important facts remember purpose studies distances given holding F3A contest should abide entire rule testing send results will help tremen dously way Local Sound Game Now know standard method used measure sound level ground can review what needs done attempt save flying sites As stated previously will work under assumption local authorities have level need meet case can use figures start control emis sions now Youll prepared future eventualities will help make things quieter fellow modelers Lets assume local regulations say cannot exceed 55 dBA neighbors property line What need to take readings point have aircraft exceeds level make note Using above-described procedures take reading sound level aircraft flying site using same power settings have deter mined anything flies sound level excess yourfield requirements offending flier will have work getting sound level down within compliance range Rules Proposal Among rules changes proposed AMA RC Pattern sub mitted establish maximum sound level writer well intentioned pro posal something can live established level existing F3A quite handily attained makes little sense ask rule establishes dB level 10 points higher cannot live sort level longer either competition local flying fields Asking maximum level 108 dBA regressive point time level established surely should no higher 98 dBA individuals believe possible get sound levels down point no longer problem just true have make changes equipment techniques using fly aircraft Have tried seriously drop own operating sound level Have tried different mufflers pipes propellers Working things can help Work others club develop what needed particular area Understand abso lutely necessary future model aircraft powered internal combustion engines sound levels reduced must also understand other fact community political jurisdiction bans model flying because noise protests other reason usually ban alf model aircraft very important remember field lose because loud engine field lost modelers can no longer afford luxury losing field finding another somewhere else As numbers grow Academys membership now over 118000 have need better facilities contribute shortage flying sitesnow future Data Collections am quite ready submit article based data col lected Lake Charles should ready next issuebut some gen eralities consider Appr6ximately 60 percent Pattern fliers met bettered 98 dBA figure fortheir flights Nationals Some did flight did subsequent flights varied quite exten sivelya sign needle valve tweekers Other fliers varied half decibel indicates knew equipment using knew exactly performed setting generally ones quietest-running equipment does appear Pattern possible get sound levels way down have seem have problem Scale Scale fliers using nothing straight stacks carry off exhaust area rules being enforced Lets take look 1986-1987 Official Model Air craft Regulations Page 79 under RC Sport Scale events 511 512 513 Look Section 3 Model Requirements 3rd para graph engine must equipped muffler silencer limit noise output Ducted fan installations electric motors exempt muffler requirement should note rule alsoapplies Giant Scale event 514 does say can fly competition effective muffler would very much like hear RC Scale community reasonable expect same decrease sound levels expect Pattern An effort must made just fact requirement has generally ignored has nothing situation faces us now RC Scale aircraft have cases larger sound footprint Pattern aircraft especially true right angles flight path Scale flier doing mandatory Figure Eight fliers choose Straight-Flight-Out Procedure-Turn StraightFlight-Back option would like get some input Scale types some solu tions Are effective muffler designs detract aircrafts appearance Tell what have am showing two photographs month providing view hazards doingtestwork Labor Day havingafree day millions more-orless last day summer went out local flying field little stand testingof some equipment As cannot run up engines town because local ordinances Fortunately turned out son went field got break-down stand set up 61 engine mounted 3-meter chain laid out sound meter position Since looking some extreme comparisons started flow-through muffler pro ceeded run top needle walked out take reading As returned towards engine saw throttle barrel rotate about 31/2 4 ft engine slightly rear got slammed head least felt way realized what happened became aware real problem trouble seeing next thing noticed felt slight pain above left eye brow line As shock wore off seconds saw hole prescription safety sun glasses Being careful move eyes walked over car could check things out rearview mirror Two pieces glass sticking inside corner eye worried pulled out eye would no doubt bleed did attribute fact safety glass did splinter Later part eye badly bruised eye did hurt point could see glass took down stand son driving pro ceeded hospital emergency room Examination showed evidently litContinued oaee 118 114 Model Aviation no ianzei orotners vcior ana Josepn originators G line monollne control systems Control Line model products Inducted Model AvIation Hall Paine AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA Aug 1 1g86 AMA President John Grigg presented award plaque Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Insurance Crisis Yes proper word crisis have critical need support membership liability insurance protec tion coverage also lends protection owners manyflyingfields use daily practice sport/hobby date sources have either responded negative have yet responded must find way provide needed protectionAnd tothatend Executive Council meeting special ses sion 13th September study situation decide course action course action may well result special one-time dues increase assess ment enable us institute course action will provide future well next year Since column has submitted later 12 Septem ber will report final course action next months column Keep fingers crossed FAI US have definite problem FAI environment being fly events enough develop skills needed become competitive rest world Yes fly some often others cases leave FAI competition handful modelers What problem As see people consider FAI events too difficult too time-consuming too expensive worth overall effort required So will shy away widely-accepted country AMA events have events similar FAI events control own destiny regards stabilizing changing rules differences between AMA FAI events cases very minor extremely significant Let discuss few areas difference Control Line FAI recognizes four primary eventsSpeed Aerobatics Team Race Combat fly similar events speed engine limited 15 cuin 25 cubic centimeters whereas recognize different size engines 15 fits class event So away out limb thought dont just drop class adopt FAI rules standard No one-line models might better safety standpoint increase minimum line size would better safety standpoint CL Aerobatics wont suffer much change since pattern very similar time limits change No requirements line size long entire control system can withstand up 20-kg line pull test Kfactor scoring used What heck folksthe two events AMA FAI really quite similar change FAI CL aerobatics heresy say Think about other two events Control Line team race combat show like similarities between AMA FAI nake primary AMA event instead ones now have rule book should Simple events being flown often will developing very strong cadre fliers become potential entrants FAI team selection programs Free Flight have less pronounced difference between FAI AMA categories fact fly FAI events quite frequently local level place would like see achange Free Flight drop present class Gas favor FAI event Sure can become technical average flier newcomers Free Flight arena would just assume way meant go ahead build class anyway No big deal really already fly good deal FAI Free Flight around country maybe would flown noAMA class know now Scale scale model scale model scale model ght seem FAI environment differences between ship qualified FAI might seem weight requirement basic difference flying method scoring K factor system being used FAI So dont people enter team selection meets FAK RC modeling press has good bit say over past years about aerobatics turnaround pattern some out right hating others spoke glowingly about same subject considerably different AMA pattern aircraft might somewhat different al though modelers flying theirAMA type ships turnaround patterns use simplified FAI pattern various AMA pattern categories drop AMA rules know now wow heresy discontent being raised guy think earlier part column would raise hackles necks few read Pylon Now area could easily change FAI event After needs screaming ear-deafening sound Formula air craft instead could fly quieter aircraft OK F-i guys put away hatchets think about F-i losing popularity right now possible dropping F-i favor FAI pylon might put shot arm pylon racing possible wonder After aircraft very similar Only fuel engine need real work Hmmmm Helicopter Lots similarities bit difference too empha size FAI pattern Helicopter rather AMA aerobatics could set up lower-rated categories simply diminishing number maneu vers flown does seem like possible alternative what now fly Electrics new competition scene least US know team selection meet lot fewer ten entries fewer six actually possibility showing well world championship event Still motors used team American manufacture Europeans showed considerable amount interest did have 50 entries team selection meet Soaring event should excel international scene Still team se lection meet entries continue dwindle change pattern first world championships soaring won American Skip Miller third won American Dwight Holley What need to raise interest event partial answer presently participating various FAI events finest competitors US work hard event study practice work still generally dont well might expect world cham pionships apologies comment Indoor teams have outstand ing over past two world championship events answer likelythe lack good solid competition country just fly FA events enough develop needed skills competitive world environment can change can provide needed practice local na tional meets simply including FAI events contest schedule some cases may want modify FAI rules suit local conditions As example F3B Soaring might consider flying speed task using dis tance duration tasks same type modifications might made other events get modeling public aware basic events flown FAI time joined world time became aware events fel low modelers flying other parts world time decided great na tion can produce modelers bit good anywhere else world time join world note safety short ago very noted flier Michigan lost home fire suspected cause shorted cell battery pack left overnight charge Now leaving battery packs charge overnight uncommon event hobby should realize battery pack two years old can considered suspect shorted cell old pack charger old has abused loose wire can causes overheating possible fire no sure-cure methods elimi nate possibility fire can certainly take precautions mini mize possibility Have equipment checked regular basis knowledge able service person Dont have receiver transmitter checked out rather have equipment checkedin cluding servos batteries charging system means use charging system designed equip ment December 1986 115 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Read ** Read ** Read months report update Council members views concerned internal managerial mechanics way AMA structured today plan change have concern improvement Academy read carefully stuff like bores go another page dont read might look like politics restructuring executive management political setup want bring attention entitled ex planation proposed changes out front before happen entitled know about major changes matter law fair play reader can get personally volved proposals three ways care 1 can respond to District Vice President views write will personally reprint letter 2 can vote feelings election process going right now 3 underlined AMA laws changes should come vote Leader Members AMA sometime during first six nine months 1987 fore already Leader Member can vote Leader Member would like become AMA Leader Member can act nowask AMA Headquarters ap plication OK heres whats coming down Fifty years ago AMA began spin-off National Aeronautic Association NAA Most members kids few grownups mechanics ganization manner execu tive administrative muckety-mucks ran nonprofit corporation manner responsibilities handed out piecemeal worked OK because organization small assumption good faith prevailed Sud denly almost overnight AMA has mush roomed almost 120000 members makeshift manner sup posed what joint sup posed run delegation authority forth hasnt kept up size now has changed isnt something put off its some thing look now Maybe Leader Members will vote leave things situation needs ad dressed What am crabbing about principle structured AMA President has too much raw powerpower glory never intended fathers created AMA spin-off NAA way things now AMA can giant toy properly-elected president can play grand scale can manipulate juggle reshuffle team members FAI teams trying international competition can go anywhere within United States time AMAs money answering nobody AMA money dues money Until last year Council said No could go anywhere world AMAs money pleasure time Are good guys bad guys soap opera No Emphatica fly no current President very fine person has served two terms dedication maybe or anyone else might react same way given chance nothing personal reflecting anybody simply have bring laws AMA bylaws up date organization organizations profit nonprofit President actually runs operation day-by-day mechanics has power hire fire salaried employees sees work gets done AMA call person Executive Director lot us want restructure constitutional bylaws change wantto eliminate words Executive Director call person President Board Directors called Council now wording good no change suggested rename Council Leaving basic Council alone shifting President away three-year election process hired employee will chair Board Directors/Council meets regularly legislate laws rules will have call chairman bya new name Since Council made up Vice Presidents obvious tag call him Executive Vice President Thus person President will automa tically become Executive Vice Presi dent person Execu tive VP will automatically revert back previous title Secretary Treasurer ST newly-designated Executive VP will chair board meetings Secretary/Treasurer will monitor fiscal affairs Academy elected Speaking personal ly want nothing out myself elected Finance Officer intend stay place So what would have under new structure President now Executive Director would henceforth chosen Council under contract salary run headquarters operation business Two national officers would continue elected members Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasur er EVP would chairthe board meetings ST would monitor financial affairs District VPs forth would stay same Other changes will proposed Leader Members modernize bylaws Currently person President has raw unfettered power play FAI teams AMA fields world com petition would tightened up Hence forth decisions regarding FAI teams selections would made involved persons designated Council various board members committees Executive VP would act member governing team runs AMA business act within scope better-defined parameters see AMA fields FAI teams consistently Hewould act go-between peacemaker forth Hewould have naked powerto change something whether people like would have work closely other people involved same true AMA committees Currently individual holding office President can wave magic wand create out air committee doing can seize greater control over AMA requiring committee answer him un checked power course answer him because has power create first place person holding current office President creates committees touch almost phase AMA business has powerto appoint whomever wants whatever commit tees wants whether current commit tee chairman likes gives such President unfettered unchecked con troltomanipulatetheAMA Italsogiveshim stranglehold power over what pre sented agenda Council meet ings consideration vote Under new plan Leader Members will asked consider new bylaws redefine committee structures function purposeto put chair man board position cooperation overseeing working committees take away nonsense power juggle will Currently Executive Director John Worth candidate President Because feel put John Worth President can immediately go forward above plan least hurtfeelings Hedoesnotintendtoholdthe two offices longer necessary implementation changes will act solely President Council will pick person chair board until next regular national election Executive Vice President will revert back Secretary Treasurer what elected first place ask consider John Worth President current election John President once before long time ago vote him have write name blank space ballot says write-in cleverly-designed scheme part get Worth re-elected President No painless quick way begin bylaws change process like soap operas Heres good have feeling helping control AMAs destiny get involved Write blast away Ill reprint letter space permitting Write above write blank form get yourself changed Leader Member desire vote bylaws changes next year paid dues member its AMA just belong local club get involved dont shy dont anything now dont crab later Victor Hugo said best kids wrote Stronger armies idea time has come time has come update bylaws GET WITH IT 44Do part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member 116 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Earlier Dates 1987 Nats. July 11-19 time Lincoln Ne braska place earlier usual dates will enable people what have wanted yearsattend both Nats EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention fly-in Oshkosh Wisconsin past years events have usually held same time AMAers choose go wont have problem 1987 provided have enough vacation time finances both Cloud Nine Takes Off. AMAs quarterly newsletter featuring re ports letters model aviation personalities has completed its first year publication widespread applause Sub scribers have told pleasure hear ing likes Bill Winter Irwin Ohisson Chet Lanzo Walt Good Hal de Bolt others newsletter has become very personal publication revealing previously private thoughts modelings great famous people nothing like available anywhere else world Museum Patrons get newsletterauto matically $10 annual fee also provides special card pin patch Nows time sign up 1987 send $10 words Musuem Patron AMA Headquarters Special note would also like receive four 1986 issues newsletter send $5 words Cloud Nine-i 986 Oba L St Clair Control Line Pioneer model aviations famous people died August 16 1986 1937 Oba St Clair invented system controlling model airplanes wires helped lead worldwide hobby competitive sport Control Line model aviation life member Eugene Prop Spinners Control Line model aviation club remained active hobby until death often served official annual Northwest Regional Control Line Championships Eugene Wests largest Control Line contest St Clair also invented several other mod el aviation devices including training flight simulator in-flight adjustable con trol handle automatic launcher designer special technical systems airplane Prop Spinners set national endurance record 1957 flight 64 hours Articles about St Clairs model aviation activities have published several national model airplane magazines includ ing two-part tribute Model Builder 1981 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting September 13 1986 following attendance AMA HQ Reston VA President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim Mc Neill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice Pre sident Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Char lottesville VA VP-V Lee Webster Man chester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VPVII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Port land OR Present Academys executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Vince Mankowski Nats General Manager Carl Maroney Special Services Director Bob U nderwood Technical Direc tor Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher Model Aviation Guests included Winton BuckleyAccount Executive Alexander & Alexander Don Weidner memberof insurance industry guest Dave Brown Fred Marks chair man Frequency Committee copy official minutes may obtained request AMA Headquar ters Available approximately 1 November minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next council meeting October 18-19 Special meeting brought order 900 am agenda follows Location October 18-19 Execu tive Council Meeting II4-A Status Tangerine Meet Ill F3D Jury Member IV Insurance V Nats Report VI Frequency Committee Report I October Executive Council location next regular meeting Executive Council decided AMA Headquar ters Reston VA October 18-19 19th open overflow agenda items II 4-A SanctionTangerine Meet peti tion Remote Control Association Central Florida recognize yearly Tangerine RC Championships 4-A sta tus contest approved prevailing opinion since 4A rating would precedent-setting RC event other RC interests should given opportunity express inter est before deciding motion grant 4-A status Tangerine RC Championships 1986 failed 11 against 12346789 1011ED 1 4 1 abstained EVP Ill Replacement F3D FinalsJury MemberA previously-appointed Pylon Finals jury member available noted majority Council mail ballot approved Presidents offer assume task IV Insurance Executive Director ex plained replacement liability insurance program developed Academy Alexander & Alexander result Councils request previous meeting proposal known Fully Fronted Carrier Program Third Party Liability offers insurance company paper provide $1000000 policy limit Academys cost would approximately $100000 claims payment program also requires letter credit loss fund provided AMA plan allows Academy write policy lan guage coverage deemed necessary activities An important addition A&A proposal another half-million fund AMA Money up front total 15 million coverage provided Debate extensive detailed questions asked insurance ex perts present Afterward approved unanimously accept liability insur ance plan presented Executive Director Following debate passage insurance plan Council looked ways bywhich money could raised fund project Some expressed opinion mem bership dues increased means acquiring necessary additional income other needs should simultan eously considered Others op posed stating insurance crisis should mandate dues increase time however needy other causes may agreed publishing Model Aviation membership should made aware membership dues utilized discussing various ways increas ing income previously-revised 1987 membership table May1986 minutes further revised Debate led following actions motion amend previouslyadopted May 1986 figures approved amended 10 12457891011 ED 3 against EVP 36 amendment insert increases toJunior Senior Senior Citizen categories previously ap proved 8 123 579 1011 5 against 468ED EVPThustheduesmembership structure 1987 follows 1987 Membership Table Category Jr no publication Jr magazine Sr no publication Sr magazine Senior citizen Op-2nd family member Op-newsletter regular Op-newsletter early Op-magazine regular Op-magazine early 1987 $ 700 1600 950 1850 2100 2000 3600 3400 4000 3800 reviewing membership structure recalled November 1985 continuous three-year membership ap proved commence 1987 Reconsid eration resulted approval motion rescind 3-year membership plan 11 2 against 211 Discussion followed feasibility changing club charter fees and/or im posing charges related insurance ser vices motion impose $10 charge certificates insurance failed 10 against 3 8EVPED approved Continued page 118 December 1986 117 Cont pg 117 beginning 1987 $10 fee including cost certificate imposed thirdparty insurance applications 8 14578 11EDEVP 5 against 236910 Note intent charge yearly third-party insurance requests made through clubs chapters single several days coverage requested through contest sanctions V Nats Report Vince Mankowski reported upon findings two recent Nats sites visits Indianapolis site highly favorable unavailable 1987 available 1988 2 Lincoln Dates 1119 July 1986 confirmed Control Line Pattern Soaring sites used 1982 still available excel lent condition Helicopter event will flown Skyknights club field good new FF site has found Nats Manager will make FF site visit shortly together FF Category Man ager known FF competitor further evaluate suitability also reported modifications will made advance late entry fee structures encourage ad vance entries also new policy forJunior Senior trophies forthcoming VI Frequency Committee Report Chairman Fred Marks reported committees activities deliberations results theirAugust meeting refuting rumors about major changes previously-ap proved Phase-in Plan noted Council will shortly receive rewrite Phase-in Plan will contain few very minor revisions likewise rewrite Frequency Flag Plan also minor re visions proposed Rule Book informa tion Marks asked Council carefully con sider Committees draft Guidelines Acceptable Introduction Full Set RC Frequencies will brought before Council formal approval October meetIng Meeting adjourned 4 35 pm Sound Cont pg 114 tie bit glass did have sharp edge cut scratch across cornea patch over eye until next day some subsequent treatment eye now OK What happened Photo number shows rotated barrel what next occurred knurled end needle valve entered prop arc photo reproduces well can see imprint about half inches out prop piece broke off rather high velocity thrown out slightly rear engine next step sequence shown photo number two piece evidently struck glasses angle judging spot two chunks glass hit eye As can see impacttookout center glasses Fortunately always wear safety glasses times goggles over Without protection have little doubt damage eye would have severe possibly could have lost eye retrospect am sure barrel rotated mounted engine checked screws tightness balanced prop engine likely some vibration sufficient apply enough pressure throttle linkage cause throttle rotate Whatever cause can assure will very careful things exactly same way next time pleasant way spend Holiday Public Relations t pg 113 membership vitally important member chartered club flying site owners administrators have caught liability crisis along hundreds manufacturers towns cities villages hundreds other associa tions interest seeing issue examined interest supporting national campaign bring some sem blance reason law suit credible settlement-oriented society AMA personnel have attended ATRA meetings injected problems briefs prepared ATRA Cooperating dozens associations through ATRA will help get message before legislators can make changes favorable needs Much hard work ahead us goal have appropriate legislation hands state legislature 1987 business year Meanwhile Academy insurance package vital membership benefit making effort ensure can continue have benefit afford able cost 6 Flying Site SeminarsSanta Ana CA firstAMAflying site seminarwas held May unqualified success attended 86 people 35 different chartered clubsA complete report event can found pages 99 113 September 1986 issue Model Aviation magazine Additional seminars sched uled other AMA Districts later 1986 continuing 1987 7 Field TripsSeveral have made assist clubs facing opposition ac tivities bill introduced Ne braska Legislature would have banned forms model aviation state legislation defeated committee Commonwealth Pennsylvania Buck ingham Township club brought fore Board due complaints area residents club forced close down field Town Depew NY deliberated ordinance ban model flying bill wastabled forfurtherstudy Montgomery County MD long-estab lished flying field under pressure close due noise complaints byavocal minority new residents matter has yet resolved case dozens AMA has involved working clubs assisting needed incidents point out model flying much like having automobile drivers licensea privilege can lose public opposition outcry made local/state administra tions succumb voter pressure need positive public image 50th Anniversary year need remem ber original reasons founding AMA act accordingly consider field neighbors fly quietly safely 8 Trade & Consumer ShowsAMA atten dance shows such Toledo Pasadena CA Puyallup WA White Plains NY Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia im portant year Thousands AMA members visit Academy booth get questions answered renew mem berships just stop say Hi people National Center instances local volunteers help man AMA booth assistance always Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation EC Council Anthony J iano left received oneofthelg86Carland BethGoldbergVital People Awards Nats workers party Lake Charles July31 John Grigg made presentation noted long list achievements byTony Including presidency National Free Flight Society organi zation annual National Indoor Cham pionships other Free-Flight related activities Enrique Arance Upland CA received Vital People Award special ceremony last July arranged club American Model Airport Association Beth Goldberg made presentation conjunction AMA District 10 Vice-President Dave Peltz awards spondored Carl Beth Goldberg recognize unsung heroes work behind scenes promote model aviation Mr Arance devotes hours weekends helping newcomers flight instruction basic model building flying information addition editor club newsletter its princi pal correspondent organizerof events Connecticut 0 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middietown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouih NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators RC Club organized 1980 became char tered AMA club 1981 clubs flying site located West River Road Sydney ME approximately 40 members KVMA As clubs KVMA membership has wide range interests include Electrics Gliders Scale Pat tern Indoor Rubber sport flying KVMA has active flying season two fun-flies Glider contest Pattern contest always new pilots clubs Pilot Training Program two builders help sessions month through out winter final KVMA event December mall show Waterville proceeds donated charitable organiza tion KVMA clubs involved organizing Maine Model Club Asso ciation its Expo held March Augusta club continues active MMCA its activities Club officers President Sam Wade Vice President Keith Seely Treasurer Bruce Olsen Secretary Bruce Fowles Newsletter Editor Cliff Piper attended entire Nationals Lake Charles weather lived up its reputation large thunderstorm Friday afternoon before Nats started after cleared weather mostly clear skies very little wind week tempera ture humidity very high really admire workers put long hours under very uncomfortable conditions As expected very few people attending District I would like mention thank ones did attend names taken entry list miss anyone apologize Gerald Knoblauch Robert Nichols 5 trophies Stanley Lagarski Reginald Strout Raymond Audet Nathaniel Gifford 1st Jr CL Aero batics Dave Cook Bruce Olsen George Higgins Ron Connors Jessica Thurrott 9th Formula Pylon 3rd FAI Best Senior both events lru Thurrott Robert Greer Pike Noyes 4th Intermediate Helicopter Thomas Dalusio Ralph Daluslo Jorge Guz man 2nd Standard Sailplane Mortgage Depletion Program program has underway several months now mortgage Headquarters building could paid off AMA would save about $70000 per year could put better use such public relations letter printed below about Nat Gifford has mentioned column before also successful Lake Charles year believe letter pretty well sums up what hobby can young people havejust returned exhibition young man demonstrated Control Line precision aerobatic flying group elementary students New Bedford public schools request school principal Although young man does attend public schools graciously accepted invitation put very informative display demonstrated flying skills also spent time students answering questions regarding hobby young man son am very proud him Three years ago watched elevenyear-old boy enter first contest after rather dismal showing set upon personal goal become national champion have watched him achieve goal twice past two years now watch him prepar ing defend championship Lake Charles later summer education Nathaniel received model aviation has remarkable has learned patience dedication long hours 20 40 hours per week building finishing practice Now designing own planes learning about aeronautical design moments pect ratios structural design etc time read hear about crime drugs vandalism involving young peo ple become thankful part model aviation people involved have played sons life want personally thank Windy Urtnowski help support have invaluable Nathaniels progress also Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team members have always supportive therefore much pleasure gratitude donate enclosed amount $100 AMA Mortgage Depletion Program names Na thaniel Gifford Windy Urtnowski Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team Very truly yours E Bruce Gifford month column should two pages long have sent material column patient will used am out material clubs have patches no background information would like see club featured write up short description send Remember Flying should fun December 1986 119 3rd-place trophy re ceiveg es otratford CT Since has placed 1st Quonset Pt RI Sei Sportsman class next season Mike Jessica Thurrott South Windsor CT Formula aircraft Jessica placed 9th outof35in Formula land3rdoutofi2inFAl Pylon also best Senior both elaeewm Pike NOye5 Marblehead MA rinished 4th Intermediate Helicopter Nicole Evans Houston Texas Nicole flew Cox PT-i 9 Cox dlsplayat Anni versary Celebration won PT-i 9 raffle Cox provided also helped Helicopter site during Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boa 88i APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts word still fail realize due standard magazine lead time what writing today shall reach dear Reader until considerably later date consequently news items have sent us moment excitement high enthusiasm found have become somewhat stale time appear print Please understand neces sarily journalistic fact life implore thank understanding kind indulgence should such occasion arise case Tis Electricity Air Now AMA has authorized Electric Contest Board August 1 Executive Council meeting attended cast affirmative vote motion have appointed Joe Beshar Oradell NJ serve member thereof representing District 2 Joe no stranger recent developments rapidly-expanding area Electro-Flight already ap pointed him post Team Selection board member representing District 2 connection F3-E World Champion shipsin BelgiumJoewasalsoajurymember US F3-E Team Qualification Finals held earlier Parks College St Louis thanks Joe Harvest Thanks indeed extra proud three New York AMA members really knocked themselves out hospitality department US Scale Team passed through NYC embarka tion portals theirwayto participate World Championships recently Long Island modelers Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti Al La Femina space does permit full description valuable services rendered following quo tations Bob Underwoods thank letters will give idea ourfeelings matter behalf United States Scale Team members thank very much outstanding acts hospitality provided fact family New York help details involved such trip helped ease minds make departure pleasant experience Bob Thank making arrangements Tony Nick Al tremendous help whole operation Thank Bob pleasure Brookhaven Model Aviation Facility happy learn yet another RC flying site has become available Eastern Long Island compliments Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS Presi dent Tony Cruz others contri buted time abilities toward commendable result Ourthanks too Brookhaven Town Supervisor Henrietta Acampora efforts connection must Brookhaven town residentto fly site interested contact Brook haven Model Aviation Facility Long Island Aero Radio Society PO Box 54 Holbrook NY 11741 Curtiss A-i Triad Hydroplane con cludes story regarding above ended closing topic October issue entitled Under Wire shot Bob Dunn creation plusnewspapercredits express ly Childrens Worlds Fair have just learned foregoing spectacle will held Flushing Meadows site previous Worlds Fair Queens County NY September 25-28 might have opportunity participate somehow other model aircraft sense familiar location frequent reader column will perfectly clear performance-wise kind flight possible Flushing Meadow area has end some pretty strong lines local Control-Line expert Doug Figgs regular flier site working enthusiastically project thank him help Hackensack Valley Flyers club located Moonachie NJ sent us several interest ing snapshots some time ago change solely model airplanes rather happy children enjoying what probably very first encounter form model aircraft also thus shown example clubs interest general affairs community some scenes furnished us valued friend Gordon Hart club IMAA Life Member LM 5 occasion 75th Anniversary Moonachie NJ during celebration club distri buted Delta Darts Shown happy recipients potentially least future AMA members Auburn Finger Lakes Radio Control Club According correspondence have received Mr Joe Dello Stritto Presi dent District 2 club may take justified pride its existence Tis true Above group guided two very important principles 1 Combine compete neighboring clubs 2 actively join such clubs local and/or regional effort obtain maximum PR earlier correspondence Mr Dello Stritto described glowing terms highlysuccessful extremely well-attended Mall Show club held earlier year Finger Lakes Mall Auburn NY conjunction neighboring organiza tion Flying Eagles RC Club Elbridge NY As put What resulted largest best display RC models area has ever seen real booster better model aircraft PR Mr Dello Stritto continues cannot begin tell what success show response public well interest new members incredible both clubs picked up new members well best regards Joe clijh nd its neigh welcome Next time go show sure stop greet AMA folks hand job help get association 9 National Geographic SocietyThe NGS covered 1985 Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts story eight pages color text appears July 1986 issue National Geographic magazine addition May 1986 issue NGSs World magazine contains story about large contest France AMA worked closely NGS staffers consulting capacity design maze edit text identify various aircraft photographs used ensure accuracy story NGS inserted AMAs name address story readers wanted further information about model aviation received 800 direct inquiries based exposure World childrens magazine published monthly NGS 1986 Nats also covered NGS year TV team Thousands feet videotape ex posed expected nationallyContinued page 121 120 Model Aviation Olean Resident builds Navy model airplane Photo Olean Times Herald Uear up Locked Public RelationsCont pg 118 Ohio sylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mum Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 time read will self insured liability coverage careful major step forAMA particu larly financial sense hopefully will end up providing us stability liability insurance program have long needed stability its costs Basically need about $800000 cash start out plus $800000 letterof creditfrom bank $800000 cash provides $1 00000 administra tion fee provides first $700000 claims reserve letter credit pledges another $800000 total loss fund $1500000 becomes necessary Please understand letter credit really just guarantee loan would granted need would have paid back used outline very simplified version very complex group documents agreements should serve help understand needed increase dues compared 1986 dues can figure $1000 increase open members $200 increase Jr Sr members $300 increase Sr citi zens second family members per sonally feel fair equitable Although would have preferred $800 increase open members rapid reduction $800000 line credit backing cash ratherthan credit will provide us stable situation Simply accomplishing will result swing $80000 income/expense statement year $16000 reduction interest expense $64000 increase interest income insurance market becomes softer future pre dict always have option take out regular insurance cheaper continue program liability insurance crisis something have read about first direct encounter have reading horror stories cancelled parades festivals sporting events along threat forced closing police departments fire departments other municipal services due prob lem think will agree thatAMA has done good job instance havent seen anything yet department Ill have say Shuttle launch GCRCC flying circus really something else Carried aloft piggybackon large RC model about 300 ft shuttle model released allowed drop glide about 100 ft before large NA R rocket motor fired its tail shooting vertically 500 ft spectacular fashion flights two cul minated very steep glide just like real perfect nose-high landing runway right front crowd Believe moment silence memory Challenger astronauts anticipation airplane climbed slowly altitude shear excitement rocket fired cheers crowd landed didnt bring lump throat must have spectacular things Ive seen aeromodeling Congrats Barry Henry Next year talking about VTO under rocket power impressive part about show other Shuttle crowd extent safety stressed Hay bales along runway protected pilots veer ing airplanes regular cyclone fence protected pit area non-flying pilots snow fence behind pro tected spectators Add required preflight inspection airplanes man datory qualifying flight airplane before show within week requirement airplanes flown multi-plane events must flown together before show added up ensure no problems Good job well run safety firstmy kind show also got chance month visit Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton couple days great see some old friends flying event still dear heart Its amazing see fast some classes have gotten since flew Speed early 60s Y2A speed 130s unbelievable hear Carl Dodges FAI model something else Most us used hearing FAI speed model jump up octave comes onto pipe Carls has octave yet go other thing can think similar sound very high-speed dentists drill Salt Fork 87 approaching fast dates years District Ill meeting january 17 18 Salt Fork State Park lodge southeastern Ohio near Ohio W Virginia Pennsylvania intersect starting promote meeting/sym posium early year try increase participation Id like see club district take subject present sym posium gathering Examples possible subjects might create improve club newsletter start club training program build run way install RC equipment trim FF model organize contest etc can see presentation grow good grass including type selection use fertilizer Almost anything might interest other modelers would work Im sure club could contribute some way Call Bob Button 216-343-7906 AMA elections year bit muddied District Ill members quite number people running president nominating committee put 3 candidates ballot hear campaign being mounted Execu tive Director john Worth should get elected its going interesting see what happens Executive Council would hold two positions Council simultaneously has already stated wouldnt resign retire Executive Director elected Presi dent Oh well neversaid lifeasanAMA VP would boring Regardless support election please take time vote Saying month Any Organization made up parts its important yours Public Relations Cont pg 120 televised short story about 15 minutes long will seen january 1987 PBS network Watch local listings proper time because film may used filler could shown once varying times depending location 10 1986 NatsExcellent media coverage given Nats Lake Charles Daily newspaper television reports made sure story told locally very interesting part coverage tele phone interview NBC Radio New york Geoff Styles gave information commentary Bob Underwood ran model engine background provide some Nats-type sound effects regular AMA press release program followed Nats major events regional TV stations radio stations newspapers plus TV networks major national newspapers received dozen releases prior Nats start As true publicity get coverage dependingon what else happened district world given day things have plug away time 11 Dick Scobee Memorial Field August 16 1986 model airport opened Houston TX finest fields world Named honor Dick Scobee Commander ill-fated Challenger shuttle flight will become Mecca aeromodelers four Control Line cir cles two paved magnificent runway Radio Controlled aircraft use shelters paved parking electricity running water great tribute memory brave American Hundreds hours hard work planning dedication en thusiasm have poured project twenty years grand opening dedication Alan Bean moon-walking astronaut dream come true people conceived project worked see become reality detailed storywill appear Model Aviaf ion magazine along photos can see what great site Future Nats site Future World Championships site knows potential Houston would great place either event 12 Air Show Team Program Twenty nine teams have performed hundreds shows front audiences totaling two million people past year great public relations educational effort re sulting new members better understanding sport thousands upon thousands others much sacrifice hard work giving up familytime out-of-pocket expense dedicated men women long-suffering group individuals ever get chance see AST performance goand sayHi fliers supporting members have done sport deserve big pat back AST program best PR efforts Team members volunteers Continued page 122 December 1986 121 Delaware rci Columbia land North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispiai District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aneociate Vice Prenidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwaod Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lelrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatiansburg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Vtrlmington DC 19609 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27026 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Further Nats item As said last month would surely miss someone did James Welch Portsmouth VA competed Con trol Line 9th place Open D Speed Sorry missed last month District travelsOn 1 7th August stopped Raleigh Aeromasters field thefirst trip sitehopingto see some flying second day 4th Annual Pattern Meet No such luck could permit myself halfadaythere surprise waiting start flying Sunday until noon time weather becoming somewhat chancyhurricane Charlie just off shore did get talk few early birds before left Better luck next time gang following weekend up toward other end District Crownsville MD home Chesapeake Bay RC Club have active number endeavors past years area annual Radio Control Scale contest turnout quite modest year Scale event should grow site very good grass people work hard put good meet year Up until now has oneday event distinct possi bility might go two next time around Probably finest Pattern site District IV Fentress Naval Air Landing Field Chesapeake VA Tidewater Radio Control Club holds its nual Pattern Meet Labor Day week end year dates happened last two days August site has long wide taxiway used flying runs parallel runway entire length tree line front far away get over entirely too far away judged mention because very good chance Tidewater will submitting bid hold F3A Team Selection Meet Masters Mike Ingalls Club President looking possibility best knowledge Masters has never held East closest has Ohio Kentucky Ala bama Good Luck attempt Being resort areaVirginia Beach Norfolk Carolina beaches fairly close makes ideal place bring family give fine vacation have fun flying F3A National Geographic Society long intended get up CASA meet National Geographic site heard about what great soaring site turnout events held field past weekend Saturday finally able get up field What told does justice site National Geographic site has beautiful sites could ask field itself very big fine landscaping around set against Geographic headquarters building No wonder CASA soaring enthusiasts like place flying Saturday outstanding daynot necessarily ut far thermals go flying highly competitive days work what got live East want enjoy soaring best Electric flight first time rule making process going concerted effort develop set rules Electric flight will add-ons existing rules set tailored strictly Electrics aspect sport need keep very close watch pages proposed rules response time short need let District Electric Contest Board mem ber know stand subject District IV write Woody Blan chard 1733 Beach Road Hampton VA 23664 Woody District IV Con test Board member also chairman Electric Contest Board yourself Woody favor Comment rules its card says agree Woody District members other Contest Boards need know interested work doing Seen Fiftieth Anniversary celebration couple photos taken celebration held Lake Charles cele brate fiftieth year national aero modeling organization United States appropriate having part celebration Photo number shows Maynard Hill giant whatizit somewhat like great big Senior Falcon Anyway May nard movie business Mounted above wing 16MM movie camera Maynard lofted flew around site celebration day effort assist crew Na tional Geographic Society NGS crew down Nationals doing film aeromodeling will shown na tional television later next year What appropriate individual help effort former AMA President holds has held international aero modeling records anyone else Good show Maynard am sure wonder whe therthe personnel whoworkforyou atAMA Headquarters active fliers have seen Bob Underwoods name mentioned know very active flier especially Radio Control Scale others can catch one spare moments will pass shot time second photo shows Doug Pratt Goldberg J-3 Cub powered Saito Twin Doug made flights Lake Charles during celebra tion take part ModelNet familiar Doug SysOp Headquarters Doug Mister Special Projects Department works special events trade shows promotion materials industry liaison enough keep him jumping Watch others future Mortgage Depletion Program have re ceived notice Joe Beshar par ticipation some members have made contributions Mortgage Deple tion Fund effort pay off mortgage Academys Headquarters/ Museum Building rapidly possible Doing will free up funds other needed projects such ongoing insur ance problem Consider talking up club meetings encourage participa tion members organized group please think welcome amount can contribute will certainly appre ciated will try acknowledge contributions District time around three groups mention first contribution Charlie Rec tor Jerry Johnson Aero-Masters Model Airplane Club Fredericksburg VA donation $9000 Howard County Radio Control Club Co lumbia MD third acheckfor $1 5000 District Columbia Radio Control Clubthese members broad area fly Rockville MD about club joining Public Relations t pg 121 what makes effort amazing 13 Two other national programs have done well could stand participation additional clubs Adopt-A-School Program National Mall Show Program involved either should Several clubs now working adopted schools report enhanced posi tive public images better understanding communities whole lot fun taking kids through steps turn model aviators missing missing great opportunity con tribute Put something back Get involved Mall Show Program another way can improve club image get message out neighbors others community chance Continued page 126 122 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 5 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Leo Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr H Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 1532 Falordo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Eirminghom AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd. *3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fielda P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904684-2517 Model Airplanes fun wouldnt have 118000 AMA mem bers AMA loses sight fact begin have problems Too much concern National problems can make us short sighted think AMA terms competition flying problems arising competition serving majority modelers represent turn such thinking will limit growth organization type quality services provide Reading District 5 newsletters makes very obvious fun name game AMA-chartered clubs wealth talent clubs writing newsletters running club affairs having fun Lets run through few quotes some selected mid-summer letters Eglin Aero Modelers Beam Editor Bob Hanson Hi troops Another great month flying action store Besides usual Soaring Quickie 500 contests month will Night Glider contest 23 August 800 pm big news Annual Fall Picnic/Fun Fly scheduled afternoon 14 September year will also Delta Dart contest conjunction Fun Fly bring whole family participate few Delta Darts still avail able Ron Van Putte havent bought yours already Nominations thejuly SAD Society Aircraft Demolishers patch Rick Fleming Jim Rozzelle Chad Stewart Rick Fleming won next club fun fly will held 14 September 1966 starting 300 pm will picnic well free burgers beverages club members families As added event will Delta Dart contest modelers ages club sold dozens fun little planes over last several months hopefully event will well-attended kind Flying imaginable look emphasis fun Look novel ideas expressed successful club knows have fun now Fountain City Flyers News letter presents some ideas picnic include family members Ronnie Wilson chair entertainment has come up another feasible scheme include wives families some field activities will fun would Halloween whatever Fly & Cook-in chosen Friday evening start about 500 pm Food served lateras desired Grills can set up Pavilion tents before Tents would left up till Saturday noon Old-Timers would flying morning usual Ronnie NB others dig camping would spend evening field might fly flash lights Butterflies will discussed depth September meeting show up own ideas have long needed gettogether event some members have never laid eyes other Social events include ladies kids great way expand fun get know other fully Another way club fun fly mean fun fly warmed-over contest events anyone can fly about Osceola Black Sheep RC Clubs approach presented news letter Rams Tale clubs first fun-fly proved fair fliers load fun Wayne Northcutt did outstanding job CD planning four events gave member equal chance come home Gold first event taxiing around total six pylons followed bomb-drop event end event six members within two points first place last event scored two separate events first score flight closest two minutes dead-stick landing second score plane stopped closest mark center run way could compete Shows important thing find formula will include everyone Another fine idea members family dinner meeting Sometimes formal speakers stuff sometimes just social get-together Heres Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadrons news letter Fly Paper Dick McLean editorThis year have decided have dinner similar annual banquet dinner will have banquet room Squires Res taurant have used banquets will assure us privacy socialize wish dinner will replace regular meeting August 28th dinner will strictly social affair Air Foilers own club also have big Dinner Bash once year purpose reviewing accomplishments fail ures year introducing new offi cers discussing next years dreams lot tomfoolery fun things everyone except perhaps winner presenting Dork trophy year prestigious award goes individual has committed dumbest error year accomplished review such happenings club can remember trophy tail sec tion plane planted base green carpet fact remains original winners aircraft after error Im sure trophy displayed yearly winner Haw Haw good company since club members have owned year time another Another scheme works advantage conduct raffle fine way raise money getting know other also generates support club activity Indian River Kontrol Societys news letter Air Scoop has article Dont forget club will holding raffle during contest nifty OS Max 60 engine gear reduction still work ing getting other prizes premiums give away well probably have raffle off time contest Tickets wont go sale until start contest give us members too big head start will have present sign up win Hopefully youll hang around contest because know could sure use help proceeds year will go directly mower fund youve waiting donate some money very worthy cause should good reason buy lots tickets Having set up participated Air Foilers first air show year can recom mend highly fun activity others agree evident following quote Chattanooga RC clubs Prop Wash newsletter Please keep mind will have annual air show Sunday September 28th organizing event now would appreciate help comment could give might enable us have best airshow ever have always given good show getting harder harder top last show biggest event year expect have well over two thou sand spectators again year Clyde Ship ley airshow committee chairman will appreciate help can give would like have some different things year put thinking caps let us hear have several new members year hope will provide some fresh ideas us Most mechanics have place still need lots ideas routines Finally planning execution trade show large undertaking worth RC World Flyers RC World Tower newsletter note planning Third Annual Festival Planning assigning job responsibili ties Third Annual Festival has completed Flyers have mailed District V clubs previous participants well wide distribution 1986 Nats Don Lowe handling very difficult task getting manufacturers exhibit products has received five 5 tentative commitments far RC World Flyers Inc well its way making 1986 Fall Festival biggest best ever subject Id like take opportunity plug annual Mid South Radio Control Association Trade Show Flea Market Banquet held November 15 16 Memphis Cook Convention Center youre part country stop show attend banquet Now close column would like use words Memphis Prop Busters Newsletter Bullsheet present thanks fine editors District 5 Thank yu much riteing us such fine newsletter reel good funnytu fac reminded newsletters yore brother ole whats name used rite Sumbuddy said mus sumthin yawls jeans dont seem lak should helpvery much yawl both shure rite good funny tu Anyway thank yu agin fore such fine news letter hope rite another reel soon Remember funs Name Game December 1986 123 Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Cal EtIel *3 Castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46708 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcreat Rantoul IL 61 B66 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 warm flying days will ending soon us District 6 course will put away models another winter start new projects next year Around fly year round too suggest check out models sure theyll able handle year-round flying safely takes just few minutes check out before go fly cycle packs sure have juice can get out cold days Im subject safety lets talk about models vs full-scale operations local airport clubs can hold contests local airports good since gives us chance mix full-scale friends chance visit month find airport closed arrived Knowing closed arrived early thought Apparently changed starting time announced flyer sent tried contact ground communications several times no radio communications set up either going use airport have ground air communica tions owe full-size counter parts Itll help make things bit safer Father FAA would love Heres another deals airshow demonstrations models offer de grees action knowthefull-size guys cant handle Lets forget safety Over runway place fly received call AVPs complaining demo given modeler flew model over crowd airplanes dont need chance go Lake Charles Nats month sure hot Wouldnt nice have Nats near District 6 believe temps would have better area Well lookingata Nats District 6 does Indianapolis grab Keep tuned may happen ground work process have personally visited Indy think could easily have Well know soon know Indian apolis wants us took trip Indianapolis visit Indy Sportliners guys really put good CL contest saw CL models types flying throughout day group three circles planes going once really enjoy combat part said CL dying saw some top names CL son loved As matter fact did Id like take some time thank Jack Sheeks Clancy Arnold rest Sportliners making weekend Indy very enjoyable especially want thank Clancys wife Pat putting up son Mark weekend Clancy good enough show Bill Zimmer around Indy check out possible Nats sites day before CL contest After dinner meeting discuss mostly Nats well seeing slide show supplied Clancy After went jack Sheeks birthday party celebrated thirty-ninth times does make Jack Morehead KY fun fly month ball volunteered some judging Im glad left model plane fun having stress competition good time weather did us right Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead also full-size modelers have some homebuilts field two process being built see lot fly full scale too field local airport can close both interests Now thats life problem tend hold up score cards full-size landings makes tough its first time got letter Fred South president Morrison Model Aircraft Fliers tell club concerned about current insurance problems club de cided something about make flying safer field posted AMA safety rules posted club rules installed frequency board im pound area installed two hundred thir ty feet separation fence bout Maybe should take note guys have congrats next two pics show field Bill Johnson Central Indiana Chapter 48 IMAA sent letter about fly-in Converse have heard itsagreateventand apparently others also think past two years have averaged about eighty contestants half planes guys already getting ready next year suggest look dates appear contest list next year two pictures sent Love Eagles second picture Gary Bussell Cap 20L Gary CD years event Now Id like take some space list names people District 6 brought home trophies Nats Tony Hutchins C Schuchmann Guenther No wak Charles Markos Charlie Sotich Robert Klipp Aaron Markos William H utchins won FF events Charles Markos Aaron Markos Tony Hutchins Mark Whittemore won Indoor William Hughes Jane John son Glen Lee Todd Ballard Jerry Meyer Peter Mazur William Calkins Bill Lester won CL David Snow Pattern Gregory Sawyer Helicopter Soaring Paul Carlson Scott Christensen Tom Kallevang Scale Julie Abel Charles Bauer Stephen Ashby Clancy Arnold Dennis Crooks Harold Parenti think thats hope didnt miss way District 6 got very close trophy new trophy rules kept out winning Lets congratulate did us proud Joe Beshar asked let latest contributors mortgage fund Champaign County Radio Control Club Champaign IL sent $500 Aero Sport RC Club Northfield IL sent $1 20 also received $115 Johnson County RC Flyers Franklin IN special thanks Alex Zobkiw $20 nostalgic reminiscence AMA 1940s prompted donation month real mix Keep cards letters coming Enough now.. 124 Model Aviation Iowa igan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville PAl 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Bled Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack Finn 365 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Rsssell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaskee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Dulsth MN 55504 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494TanglewoOd Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 givingtime year upon us time hope receive some thing useful times asked what Santa brought reply pro duces puzzled expressions Heck everyone knows what ABC 60 rear exhauster Confidentially wife collaborate buy ones own choice Anyhoot hope have merry seasonal time include resolutions bene fit pastime AMA Visited Minneapolis F3B Team Selection Trials very com petently run Bob Sealyand Crew very firm decisions con sidered advice competitors necessary impressions two days event requiring does lots technical acumen obtain results needs modifying make less helper dependant large number workers necessary run crazy Boyd Bowdish managed get sunburned faces side-tripped local flying fields meet other Seveners large Attaboy helpers notice newsletters club hats available am always looking some thing different collect display would appreciate sending will pay would look great display board local mall show showerings data analysis another column have approached compete arguments presented ie have members etc well midwest have shorter flying season cant have reduced membership fee compensate After dont fly several months consequently need no insurance So tongue cheek what think Once again aremindertobooktheTable Top Displays early enough ensure get two district standard pack useful literature avail able no charge pay ship display back to next user also have tapes can obtain copies sending blank AMA HQ care Doug Pratt gives club its own tape MARKS Sailplane Symposium November shall Look out bring suggestions ques tions program chock block lot modeling greats name him will event extremely educational Glider pilot also produce report event can obtained Carl Mohs ideal reference bookshelf have vacancy AVP group Bill Rohring transferring Florida wish him good health lots flying has stalwart western part Michigan thank him service am now announcing replacement Jean Lasik Jean Muskegon well known editor Showgram Showteam newsletter her husband being involved contact large sampling district being nearlyUp North am confident will perform necessary duties extremely well Welcome aboard Jean Dual Seminars filling up few weeks interest seems Contest Director far maybe needing help direction realized confusing situation insurance problems com pleting necessary forms correctly need help As can see try keep column people places need some help supplying suitable photos can format editor crops suitable proportion columns can return after use need Try get good contrast reproduces better also gets name print Sorry dues increase Believe meeting everyone pointed same direction looking stable way provide insurance new will cover much past yearcars boats now included severe problems country having subject now going own thing have control Realize 80 cents week AVP Jack Finn IA Pete asked write few words column started building models grade school flew first gas-powered Free Flight Comet Clipper Baby Cyclone engine ten have flown free flight CL Speed Stunt RC Pattern Sport Scale Glider last couple winters have flown some Indoormostly Peanut Scale last few years have concentrated RC Glider competition some degree success past summer have heard same kinds comments fliers Iowa main seems concern District 10 VP other AMA officers using Model Aviation means attacking other general feeling get improv ing AMA get out Enough said Another comment frequently hear contestants approve CDs flying own contests dont know requires some kind rule change Council can pass rule prohibit CDs flying contests Noise isnt way lose flying field Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have using city school field sailplanes overthe lastseventoeightyears Lastwinter school system sold field City Parks Department field has houses three sides corn field other Parks Department held hearings future use neighbors wanted family-type facilities picnics etc mentioned Glider fliers welcome did generate noise have large crowds well-behaved also said enjoyed watching models fly Parks Department decided need ed baseball diamonds will four parking lots concession stand fortunate city land near golf course about mile outside town said could use recent RC glider fun fly fliers great idea Since clubs seem run fun flies both Powerand Glider must plenty different events question Could AMA compile list events scoring methods clubs send ideas headquarters Duplications etc would have weeded out ideas could copied sent club interested Let yourVPs AVPs know think idea has merit Iowas AMA members have specific ideas subject concerning AMA please let know can get action Bob Taylor Park Rapids copy magazine bore picture Feb ruary 1967 magazine Flying Models shows Taylor national tournament Control-Line planes Taylorfinished sixth competition District Roundup WMRAFs Radio Flyerhas new editor Melanie Smith Ladybird job River City usesa local bulletin board advertise local con tests also warns about having correct iden tification models S Thought month Aerobatic Aces Knowledge comes reading instructions Exper ience comes reading S Dave Pinegar selling Crash crying towels shirts Bob Hisey still has selection too S need PR being tackled Stillwater Flyerstheyre talking schools scouts senior citizens etc have addition AMA PR Department now Welcome Troy 0 Elm Creek Flyers setting up phone tree get news out fast use locally school teachers 0 Rick Alter Byron Pilot says look out next year B-29 flew OK Safe flying practices insurance December 1986 125 Arkansas siasa 0 New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S 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 Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Im leading off little personal story has bit advice am typing Column broken right thumb cast broke fall down back steps tripped threshold top four concrete steps training gotten days long past gymnast threw body out beyond Concrete steps turned midair land shoulders However clever reflex movements foiled caught stupid thumb pants pocket way down bent completely backwards broke tell you Can remember feel falling like quickly take pants off Next insurance guess talked about problem AMAs world right now RC frequency problems As first paragraph Ill bless some advice again Fred Marks very dedi cated chairman AMA Frequency Committee Twice lately have heard him voice opinion very important committee heartily agree advice Use maintain RC equipment exactly per guidelines provided along some common sense Most so-called frequency problems disappear Try Preach Good News AMAers just returned intense Executive Council meetingin quiteafewyears Itwastosetup practical three-year plan workable high-tab liability insurance has al become impossible organizations like doctors Boy Girl Scouts buy price Thanks lots careful study part Headquar ters Staff firm have dealing Alexander Alexander have come up plan largely self insured safely least next three years Granted will cost money means boost dues will still heck bargain todays cock-eyed world mentioning Council Meeting am proud report although unpleasant subject pleasant Council Meeting have attended long time reason say meeting dead-serious subject heavy political overtones have plagued Council long miss ing pray can find way elimi nate politics AMA Perhaps upcoming election will Consider Advancingtheartofaeromodeling must salute Model Airplane News magazine its editor Dan Santich current issue fine old magazine features Electric Flight Please know electric power next big step improving total picture modeling pleasures say because quietness electric power will keep us being noisenuisance real pain-in-the-neck rest community Check electric power hobby shop doesnt have find hobby shop does least partly responsibility protect right fly offering acceptable flying devices information use salute Dan Santich Model Airplane News hope other magazines hobby dealer will encourage Elec tric Flight have little story amusing will illustrate importance preceding paragraph quiet Electric operation Dallas RC Club bang-up Pylon Race part Southwest championships over Labor Day weekend Flying start 9 am hour previous start flying clubs leader-types Val Marchesoni went around getting up pool dollar-a-chance long after flying started would take Dallas Park Police show up complaint Because some constantly-complaining nearby residents model airport long before everyone wanted pool ticket time within firstten fifteen minutes rather tonished cops didnt show until 954 am Mind city-approved contract races fearlessly asked said cops what took long answer simply stop breakfast way have hugged news letter editor lately person about important person club matter AMA Without fine folks activities would just about dead water youd better remember thank time time because mostly taken granted just aint fair Same goes columns Vice Presidents write dang God bless newsletter editors selfish feeling finest newsletter editors AMA right District 8 Id love praise individually space wont allqw can quote remind club Johnny Clemens sez deserve raise least praise thanks will single out long-sufferingfellowas being among really champion newsletter edi tors AMA world Itis Dan Rauwhohas just retired service North Dallas RC Club years paper has always informa tive has pleasure receive am sure everyone has enjoyed efforts will join Well Done Dan salute same subject just received very best newsletters ever Southwestern New Mexico RC Modelers Carlsbad edited Frank E Burchardt paper Tail Winds has has news art humor neatness readability excel lent contest notice map fact contest site map super strongly suggest send Frank self-addressedstamped envelope copy map perhaps whole Tail Winds paper Address Frank Burchardt 318 E Orchard Ln No 16 Carlsbad NM 88220 Im really cranked-up newsletters month oldest finest national newsletters Digest National Free Flight Society might mumble Free Flight aint yer thing aerodynamics clever construction ideas universal phases model flying NFFS Digest almost entirely technical has put together long time old admired friend Bob Meuser Believe Bobs leadership editing expertise Free Flight would great ly diminished interested can contact Bob Meuserat4200 GregoryStreet Oakland CA 94619 Incidentally Na tional Free Flight Society AMAs oldest Special Interest Group its devoted President Tony Italiano its Executive Director Hardy Brodersen Bravo NFFS wonder am pumping-up Free Flight Districit B column Simply cause heck lot Free Flight activity District 8 whole bunch new interest Free Flight especially rubberband-powered beginner level dealer doesnt have kits supplies find does Plenty available interested As further endorsement rubberband powered models what beautiful thing see father 8 10 12-year-old son building flying models son s level dont cost arm leg Oh kid again important election year AMA Having served Executive Council 21 years AMA President B years feel am entitled opinion serious need change direction leadership AMA avoid having become political selfserving diminish its intended value individual member now involved handling some $4 million funds decisions should re turned multi-member council available whims single per son will require two things will require change bylaws change elected leadership Adademy Model Aeronautics organization certainly deserves thoughtful consideration sincerely hope will help steer AMA new better direction vote Thanks listening old dedicated lover what AMA supposed ***Gear down Its time Iand*** Public Relations tfrom pg122 promote club possible need fora flying field make friends create better understanding short laythe groundwork people press TV radio time may come need friend Contact National Center supplies recommendation read Model Aviation what other clubs have done go thou likewise NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 126 Model Aviation elers have made significant contribu tions modeling District IX have featured two ladies both Colorado know must lots out District about sending picture background information AMA lady member making signifi cant contribution modeling Asso ciate Vice President can recog nize outstanding members Art May Bismark ND sends report international contest remember proximity Canadian neighbors held past summer along some super pictures Art photographer par excellence Art indicates two days top-notch flying no problems tells us thattheir club 540 years old year Way go Enjoy pics Colorado e Kansas C Nrbraska e North Dakota S Sooth Dakota ixWyomiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1S07 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Boo 2832 Cooper hW 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloudaa Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Stave Mangles Radio Servica Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Some good news around Dis trict Congratulations Bill Giesking Denver COon having design folder FAI Power selected top ten model designs entered 1986 Nats Watch other acknowledgement Bills achieve ment later issue Model Aviation magazine good News. Award Excellence Club Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada CC has responded request help deplete AMA building mortgage $100 donation Way go AAM setting fine example AMA spirit other clubs individuals would respond likewise mortgage would get paid off time save AMA whale lot interest moneymoney could used other worthwhile services AMA mem bers clubs Im proud point club hometown club Speaking Award Excellence Clubs Lincoln Sky Knights Club Lincoln NE will bethemainhostclubforthel987 Nats writing Vince Mankowski way Lincoln make arrangements check Out sites Honest Sandy Frank hes checkin out Free Flight sites first other preliminary work necessary suc cessful Nats Sky Knights have under taken task several times before know ropes have no doubt will again great style Congratulations thanks Byron Blakeslee Sedalia CC accepting appointment District IX member newly-formed Electric Contest Board Elec tric flight fast gaining acceptance becoming popular segment mod eling activities over country As side foregoing paragraph heard recent information FAI RC Electric team placed fourth First World Championships Belgium Look information reporting event elsewhere subsequent issues MA new procedure receiving AllSeason Patches fliers working have club officer send verification monthly flying activity twelve months along $250 member qualify ing AMA H eadquarters will turn send patches distribution qualify ing fliers program got its start District IX Vince Mankowski Vice-President seven years ago Itwould interesting know members have qualified patch what program has done motivate flying activity past year started recognition program appreciation women modDecember 1986 127 STOP LOOK about AMA building mortgagedepletion program Joe Beshar Director program suggests 1 Make one-time $5 voluntary contribution along dues next year 2 AMA clubs members solicit $5 contribution non-AMA member Id like suggest contributions source would welcomed will certainly free AMA large amounts interest yet paid mortgage Everyone share Keep landings soft intentional LISTEN Ted Stockert Bismarck ND readies new D H Chipmunk forthe testflight Itfiew fantastic 4 1 20B 4-cycle Enya-powered Cap 2J Dan Steffes Bismarck ND signs carried /4-scale Robin have International 40 years 40-and 50-year signs brought lot questions spectators Mary Mull handled impound duty fortwo days did excellent job 4-cycle Stearman Ed Derkach Winni peg made flights THE 1986 NATS ON TELEVISION NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL JANUARY 18 1987SCHEDULED BROADCAST 800 PM ON YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC TV CHANNEL CHECK YOUR TV LISTINGS FOR EXACT DETAILS Actualschedule subject change Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Gleno Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Aveorangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reyvolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Flancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Loog Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency coordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 AMA Election now youve re ceived AMA ballots Too few about 20% take time cast votes Thats very unfortunate should cast vote years election very important us because will determine next AMA President Please vote before read following very carefully make sure other AMA members know read too following exact text letter sent out short time ago some very wellknown people within AMA really care about AMAs future letter Walt Good AMA President No 11 Maynard Hill AMA President No 14 Claude McCullough AMA President No 10 John Patton AMA President No 17 Cliff Weirick AMA President No 16 Johnny Clemens AMA President No 18 AMA Members From the Council Past Presidents Subject Upcoming Presidential Election Very soon will receiving bal lots AMA headquarters ballot will space write-in candidates choice Council Past Presidents strong ly recommend write name John Worth ask John Worth Simply cause qualified see attached statement peopie names listed ballot After has already President has filled office AMA Executive Director years attached statement lists reasons combining offices Presi dent Executive Director Also listed reasons John Worth should elected Please read statement carefully feel will write John Worth AMA President highly informative statement enclosed letter too long reprint Send SASE Ill gladly send copy Need New Leadership Ive satisfied present AMA leaders fora number reasons Neither other people within AMA anarchists rebels sincere people put AMAs future front else As can see above letter Im alone feelings 1 need new leadership AMA 2 ballot choices given best ones 3 write-in vote needed clear loud message Never before AMAs history has such strong movement elect write-in candidate President good reasons people care about AMAs future urge write-in John Worth AMA President very prominent peo ple strongly feel thatJohn Worth best choice can make Letters Get Letters get lot mail support positions various other AMA matters Because reflects opinions expressed other AMA members Id like share letter received Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD Dear Mr Peltz would like take opportunitytotell supportyouon Mr Schmaltz permission ac cordance Council agreement Ive deleted supportive comments outcome F3 B matter goes will informing rest Executive Council about also Im just simple modeler Ive belonged AMA about 5 years Ive donated $75 Building Fund Gold Brick plus $25 totally enjoythe hobby promoteAMA hobby chance get school Im high school teacher com mu n ity agree organization needs people can stand up issue Too often see Executive Council rubber-stamping endorsements trying keep everyone happy time No body can happy time some thing wrong thrive controversy like informed what happening good bad AMA feel right member ever hear about wonderful things happening nega tive aspects discussed mentioned briefly nothing can established Case point Dave Brown disqualified 84 Nats competition because something did still dont know what because nobody ever said being disqualified men tioned couple VP columns nobody would say what prompted itonly happened thought terrible Tell whole story shut up felt should have informed nations top Pattern fliers disqualified am sorry getting long-winded dont usually write letters people quit excellent work doing quit making waves boat needs rocked Rock let boat stabilize itself moving some dead weight around realize VP long Im writing Ill tell howl feel about added space VP columns Im against itthe way VPs currently using space have excep tion Dave Brown col umns enjoy reading very much other VPs time just fill space fun flies contests happened going happen should have hap pened rained out organization large must AMA matters should brought before modeling public people dont spend time Council meetings discussing weather discuss vote some very important items members get read synopsis meeting VPs voted against some issues would like see VPs state some columns Iftheycantsupportor defend stand issue have no reason being office Also dont want take heat criticism actions taken again can hit road Whenever talk modelers ask what would like also ask happy what currently being written VP concur above-mentioned things conclude think doing fantastic job hope convey some comments other VPs hope reconsider stand running president AMA someday Thank very much time Thank Mr Schmaltz As know Im trying get rest Council become aware real needs desires members Letters like yours really help Ive corrupted As far flying goes Ive corrupted Before being elected VP flew RC Sailplanes almost exclusively Now Im staring huge 2nd-place trophy just won Scale Electric J-3 Cub thanks Tony Nacarrato club Black Sheep Squadron first RC Scale contest super first too Thanks lot help Tony went home trophy couldnt have done him Im very grateful fan tastic contest going become annual event shouldnt missed anyone loves AMA gas Scale ducted-fan Scale Electric scale Port-a-Potti PilotsTheres group District 10 odd name fantastic following Port-A-Potti Pilots have two large gatherings summer Ive very fortunate attend group started Robin Hambly wife Mary send out notice upcoming happening hundreds flock over District 10 Low key no complex rules no pressure no politics just fun flying partying excel lent conversation plenty good pot luck food Both events wife Evelyn attended summer night flies Sepulveda Basin ball Want know Contact Robin Mary Hambly 1844 W Glendale Blvd Glendale CA 91201 telephone 818 2402093 Dont Forget Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President 128 Model Aviation Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Muliens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Fnquency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 761-5103 Seems like let fact next happening Puyallup Exposliptill now biggest best show around will happen 31st January first February its usual place Maybe will have finished new exposition hall regardless will plenty see Dont forget annual District Xl meeting held just before scheduling meeting Better get reservations now time short Free Flight activity will WEBS meets held Indoor doings till next February Misery Meet time will again upon us might try little Indoor really lot fun Speaking Puyallup Expo person has making huge success is Bob Pfeiffer fact appreciated us know about inner workings Expo certainly members Mount Rainier RC Society host club Expo Now 4th July MRRCS held mortgage-burning cere mony Thats right now own field Bob P showed up festivities clue what going transpire Somehow group managed hide Bob going name newly-paid-for field Pfeiffer Field honor hes done club picture shows Bob entrance very nice spot fly enjoy life friends Bob Balch frequency coordinator asked pass include phone number write him Might bad idea did too have lost another modeler Bill Skel ton passed away July Bill very active Control Line Carrier What remember about Bill wonderful letters sent discussions would have contests Bill always willing help will missed Dick Wickline AVP lives southern Oregon sent some informa tion abouta new club has formed called LakeviewJ uniperJ umpers have 12 members soloed Dick two other Kiamath Falls Flightmasters Dr Keith Srch Steve Sheehy drove over 8th Februarytotryto get brand new group air day wasnt bad onejusta 10mph wind 320 temperature snow ground field elevation 4700 ft cold conditions fledgling pilots sounded like pre scription disaster fact seems have rousing success dont know picture Dick sent Lakeview group will print happy hardy group ready learn new skill join us enjoying Welcome aboard hope have made flights now go alongwith Lakeview report Dick also sent picture some Oregon Miniature Pylon RacingAssociation pilots dont recall group races stock Sig Super Sports idea being since plane/engine same pilot vs pilot race equipment vs equipment speeds high enthusiasm cost low interested write Dick copy rules fine-looking group sorry cant idivntifv individually dont know its Control Line action interests check see Drizzle Circuit up flying probably will run Delta Park site could moved Check john Thompson Mike Hazel Dave Cobb does fine job news letter editor microphone person OMAS gatherings sent some pictures some men planes OMAS picture Dick Heininge left James Jack Dick new ownerof Proctor Enterprises moved nearAurora picture shows Dicks owndesigned planes left two ver sions Antic youre looking picture note edge lake right best places around fly plane either wheels floats Late news has annual OMAS Fly August another huge success lots neat stuff want something column some things must remember First lead time required must submit least two months ahead just time submission doesnt count time ahead need get typed put gether time spent think about doing figure three months earliest Also remember times things get very heavy what sorts things going Although might dispute work living such boss pretty good does expect work occa sionally will best need remember limits Billings Flying Mustangs used district booth put mall show spring Bob Abelman wrote very good attendance held state basketball tournament week end lot people going past stopping display 45 planes field box displayed video tapes plane & transmitter demon strations Mall Management has asked pictures use promotion next years show looks like guys set Bob notes some new fliers joined club because show just points out does mall benefit club can get new members can make community feel lot better about you show support community being involved Remember run malls often run municipal governments way another Bob said some Powell WY group brought airplanes help fill show Bob remarked Powell bunch always willingto help out gotto meet some Billings club members last summer thoroughly enjoyed visit now have very nice flying site mucho better last remember Billings would have nice see some flying wind trying blow over control tower Actually no flew because nobody wanted walk far downwind find aircraft close month October Dis trict X column made appear other districts sponging off Dis trict X membership Now true smallerdistricts X largest also true report exaggerates relative size X ignores fact always have dis tricts larger others dis tricts have found necessary cry about disparity district funds includes former VPs District X point fact real costs servicing membership very close being same districts Actually think consideration should what service can actually supplied up now has way done Happy Flying December 1986 129 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 76 WaIl St Sta York NY 10005 Thanks Proud Father September issue Wing Tips fine newsletter Mid-Hudson NY Modelmasters editor Scott Smith ran let ter club its members Jesse Aronstin time great joyforour family number two son David graduated Princeton University past June mem ber Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft So ciety CIMAS majored aerospace engineering having switched physics after first year great extent enthusiasm field stems hobby good experiences among fellow modelers As father want go record sincere thank have participated ways Daves maturing learn ing over past years major influence interest level achievement Joining Modelmasters 12 years old Dave became involved broadest age-group situations young ster can encounter wide range inter ests variety club events stimulated considerable creative thinking interchange ideas knowhow led continuous growth hands-on skills craftsmanship Enjoying creating sharing learning benefits club Dave took club members gave time provided transporta tion gave materials how-to tips little kid deserve lot thanks Rubber-powered Free Flight Indoor flying became major interests Soon after joining Modelmasters also started fly Columbia dedicated modelers helped challenged him organizers donated considerable time make flying sessions happen participants gave liberally advice experience mature new Indoor modeler What thrill see several genera tions modelers participatingtogether meet some Indoor greats havent named names because have involved told him get good cover ing job tissue gave him first piece good Indoor rubber told him trim Peanut model could ultimately beat contest Daves achievements built founda tion attitudes experience liberally donated eagerly absorbed Daves model-building hobby very much respected Princeton Speakingwith Department Chairman after gradua tion clear Daves achievements hobby competition original designs organizing contests universitys huge gym etc admired fact pivotal factor winning awards graduation hobby outside loops time flight opportunity personal development learning sharing giving have given much David thank assure turn will generous others information Dave graduated Princeton highest honors three years won National Science Foundation Fellowship graduate study elected Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi Tau Beta Pi National Honor Societies second-place winner D J Dike Awards Excellence Undergraduate Research won Silver Medal British Royal Society Arts Dave worked past summerat Fisher Flying Products Ohio light planes hang gliders fall started graduate studies Stamford University California Jesses entitled brag hes Daves Pop Columbia University flying sessions Dave did staya beginner long started awarding Henry Orzech tro phies modeler making progress during year no award ever given Davehe alreadyway past stage already expert although still AMA Senior Thats award cant put mantle believe high praise Dave builds fast beautifully maintaining high academic standards models own original designs Currently holds 14 Columbia site records Silver Rule No 4 Light Airframes lot different things have done right order build model airplane will fly well Ive said before lightweight airframe important Rememberthe five rules lightweight construction 1 Rid model unnecessary parts details 2 weight strength should needed 3 improve strength-toweight ratio selecting wood proper grain 4 use glue sparingly 5 keep covering light Rule 4 says use glue cement spar ingly rememberwhen wasakidacouple other young modelers school always bragged about contest held tween themselves see little glue could use would buy identical Flying Scale kits build com pare much glue left bottle Back course kits did include glue never used kit glue because always considered too little usually half dried-up anyway thought two kids completely off rockers Sometimes got models fly sometimes crashed crashes spectacular Pieceswentflying everywhere models sure didnt last longtoo little glue hold together other hand models lasted forever Sometimes flew too 130 Model Aviation sometimes crashed crashes ever never sent pieces flying overthe place crash could always repaired see used plenty glue filleted glue joint glue crash wood always broke before joint Very good models some heaviest ever saw long time before heavyweight clunkers rode thermal Too much glue just bad too little fact too much lot worse Thereareacoupleofthingstogetin mind first joint between piece balsa another should bemust beflush crosspiece instance fuselage wing rib must cut entire end crosspiece fits against longeron corner crosspiece touches longeron have terrible joint No mat ter much glue squirt joint will weak will plenty strength joint end crosspiece fits flush against longeron doesntfitflush discard make new Nowthis wayyou keepthegluetoa minimum have well-cut crosspiece slips place snugly loose forced put little repeat little glue end little repeat little crosspiece will touch Ion geronnowhere else little endandwhereitwilltouch Letthegluedry putting pieces place After dry put another small repeat small amount glue crosspiece insert place called pre-gluing important Done right dont need glue smeared anywhere will have super-strong joint Remember pieces must fit perfectly Dont lazy dont sloppy Proper-fitting joints neat glue jobs marks expert Take time try become Now dont let catch squirting glue directly tube No very least should use glue sticka 3- 4inch piece 1/16th sq sharpened end Apply single drop make small Sooner later sooner better should advance Ising some sort glue applicator little squeeze bot tle long thin tube can easily squeeze out tiny drop get exactly want squeeze bottle applicator also lets thin out glue thinness should lightweight Peanut Flying Scale model should thin out Ambroid pure acetone never thinners 5050 consistency Thin glue will soak pores balsa wood better thick joint will both lighter stronger no lumps So neat use delicate touch take time accurate think clean models will lighter look just great See next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today IEP2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
44444 44 44 44444 4444444 444 444 4% 444 44/44444 4. 444 Dues Increase Due Insurance Crisis past few years AMA has always faced crisis situation September came time renew members liability insurance insurance industry doesnt seem understand model aeronautics spite fact insurers have pay out money claims three years have difficult time getting policy renewed September13 two weeks go before AMAs liability insurance cover age due expire no affirma tive response AMAs previous requests renewal bids September 5 fact refusal renew AMAs current policy holder continue though profit themover $300000 AMA Executive Council voted initiate new AMA member liability protection program Remembering previous year AMA went insurance coverage fora day before obtaining new coverage company among 27 willing provide policy restricted coverage Executive Council decided proceed proposal AMAfunded program extension principle behind past few years cov erage based onAMA payingforclaims upto pre-specified level amount 1985 $100000 succeeded next years program AMA covering up first $1 50000 AMA fundingup front reason insurance car riers havent pay money claims last three years though have made hundreds thousands dollars premiums have paid Now last quarter 1986 continuing through 1987 AMA will cover first half-million dollars claims plus up additional million dollars neces sary Thus new coverage total up half million dollars coverage point escalation AMA funding assure accident up million dollars cover age available Does mean AMA now insurance business actually because legal logistical reasons possible Therefore coverage handled insurance people AMA money risk AMA assuming risk order sure AMA mem bers clubs flying site owners meet sponsors protected new plan means will no longer have worry about getting coverage renewed also means will subject re quirements placed us people dont understand what new program assures coverage renewal will nail-biting situation year also enables AMA specify nature technicalities coverage Thus new program restores coverage lost last year AMA accept aviation-only policy Therefore coverage now applies model boat car claims addition model aircraft Another important point about carrying own coverage paying huge sums premiums will never see again money AMA holds reserve pay claims earns interest us So AMA members fly safely AMA benefits some insurance company So far good Whats catch catch program order pro vide reserves necessary such cover age initially expensive means AMA must set aside funds up front ever before Also means fund buildup must continue over period years before reserves sufficient funding increases no longer required present example necessary have AMAs bank guarantee availability approximately half 15 million dollars worth coverage itself costs lot money about $20000 banks money used goal new program build fund does require other companys banks money will take awhile meantime means must look members clubs fund increased costs program Since coverage vital availability flying sites protecting site owners lia bility modeler use property protect members clubs suits may caused activities highest priority item membership order obtain above patch necessary return application available AMA HQ club secre tary together check money order NO CASH payable Academy Model Aeronautics amount $250 after having executed following certifi cation application hereby certifythat duly enrolled AMA member have personally caused model aircraft become effectively air borne upon least occasion during month applicable calendar year further certify am accompanying application check money order amount $250 made payable Academy Model Aeronautics manner procedure has changed require aplying via AMA club rather via district AMA VicePresident case previously Clubs expected receive such applications behalf members submit AMA HQ mem bers chartered club may submit appli cations directly AMA HQ benefits Without clubs would unable get permission use flying sites found place fly theywould have no protection case accident Because AMAs tremendous growth over 118000 1986 per-member share higher cost much less might have few years ago Thus though large dues increase neces sary 1987 beyond cost isfor expensive category member shipless dollar week $40 full service magazine other classes membership less costly though too have increased net result new era AMA model aviation generala liability protection program funded controlled modelers modelers ups downs uncertainties confusions pre vious years Thus AMA has grown up AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager vince Mankowski0 Special Service Director Carl MaroneyO Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 SpecIal Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 112 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents New Procedures All-Weather Fliers Patch AMAs Eseculive Council equivalent Board Directorsi basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represeni official position AMA Executive Council point controlling its own destiny instead being subservient mercy insurance industry As IooktoAMAs second half-century 1987 51st year have graduated dependence upon others protection AMA has providing liability protection mod el activities 45 years since 1942 new program probably significant achievement history alternative go unprotected again mercy industry has proved unstable unsympathetic needs noted elected officers unacceptable therefore unanimously approved historic move Now AMA members must part renewal AMA membership 1987 vital make sure liability protection continues available us indi viduals clubs site owners meet sponsors Frank Tiush together brother Charles produced famous Tiush Super Ace series engines mid iate thirties Frankis shown herewiththedispiay case engines other historical materisis donated tothe AMA Museum first nine Tiush engines dispiayed except number six stolen Franks home Cape Coral FL January 1985 engine part B1 series Anyone having information reiat ing current whereabouts en gine urged contact AMA HQ faclil tate recovery TheTlushdisplayattheAMAMuseum isa spectacuiar showcase engine deveiop mentthe case custom-designed commissioned bulit Frank Tiush specificaiiy AMA exhibition Public Relations Overviewi 986 Geoffrey Styies Public Relations Director Several significant events have taken place 1986 As service members providing brief summary items give some idea budget Public Relations Department spent 1 Federal Aviation Administration called input rewrite FAR-i 01 Federal Air Regulation governs remote piloted ve hicles brief prepared presented person FAA Meetings held FAA personnel responsible re write Due established working rela tionship AMA has FAA recom mendations large part adopted thus radio controlled airborne vehicles covered limitations AMA Safe ty Code exempt federal regulation AMA members build fly aircraft accordance stipulations Safety Code have concern selves possible violations federal rules 2 1986 Annual Hobby industryAssocia tion Show held January Chicago AMA attended exposition meet general public hobby shop owners proprietors manufacturers show successful much AMA material placed willing hands Concurrently AMA Hobby Shop Display membership enrollment program has responsible pulling hundreds members Work ing directly hobby shops has also great assistance working safer use RC channels frequencies educational effort hobby shop owners employees general public relative signed channels aircraft vs surface ve hicles continuing Some progress has made program has ongoing recent application Federal Communications Commission resulted issuance Public Notice No 2407 May 1986 cautioning users about observ ance applicable regulations concerning separation frequencies radiocontrolled model aircraft operations model boats cars AMA continuing address hobby shops long-range effort work safety promotion sport 3 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby & Trade Assocation relatively new trade associ ation formed advance interests manufacturers retailers other people interested radio control equipment business Since early 1986 regular meetings have held co-sponsored Baltek Inc largest importer balsa USA develop ideas promotion sport model aviation products balsa related items meetings have hosted Baltek Inc NewJersey AMA National Aeromodeling Center Top Flite Chicago Goldberg Models Chi cago coordination efforts group dedicated companies national association has resulted several programs commencing nationwide survey randomly-selected modelers should soon see publicity form some excellentarticles about model avia tion being prepared national non-mod eling publications 4 AMA joined ARC American Recreation Coalition 1986 national association comprised national groups rec reational interests ARC actively lobbies state federal levels protect mem ber interests Through ARC able make presentation Presidents Commission American Outdoors state strong case model aviation need flying sites Preser vation use/access public private lands recreational purposes necessary legislation enhance opportunities prime goals ARC 5 American Tort Reform Association ATRA AMA has also joined organiza tion insurance provisions AMA Continued page 118 December1986 113 very special occasion AMA Museum held June 171986 Shown L R Norm Rosenstock John Worth Bill Winter FrankTiush Frank Ehling Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Norm delivered Joe Raspantes original RC model 1939 also John Roths RC Scale Volksplane 2nd-place winner 1974 World Championships Tiush Granieri presented Franks 1936 Texaco Trophy-winning Free Flight model also 1938 Mercury Meteor model Frank Charles Tiush FrankTiush also presented AMAwith special display case shown behind him original Tiush engines parts other memorabilia relating engines 30s 40s Sound Et Model Aeronautics Time Review Over past several months have discussed sound model aeronautics intent has would some trend toward uniform definition terms standards methods measuring sound Ive received letters concerning efforts have made read articles other publica tions listened comments face face Still problem definition persists Ive received reports contain what surely good information fact obtained such variety ways does always correlate try put together Lets try same way least will talking same language very beginning started premise until recently basic standard use checking sound level model aircraft still method written FAI F3A event perfectly satisfactory means performing tests may come time particular site will need much different level F3A requirement expected still method testing remains valid before Rule maximum noise level will 98 dBA measured three meters 9 feet 10 inches center line model model placed ground flying site engine running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path right-hand side downwind model micro phone will placed stand 30 centi meters 118 above ground line engine No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise mea surement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero important facts remember purpose studies distances given holding F3A contest should abide entire rule testing send results will help tremen dously way Local Sound Game Now know standard method used measure sound level ground can review what needs done attempt save flying sites As stated previously will work under assumption local authorities have level need meet case can use figures start control emis sions now Youll prepared future eventualities will help make things quieter fellow modelers Lets assume local regulations say cannot exceed 55 dBA neighbors property line What need to take readings point have aircraft exceeds level make note Using above-described procedures take reading sound level aircraft flying site using same power settings have deter mined anything flies sound level excess yourfield requirements offending flier will have work getting sound level down within compliance range Rules Proposal Among rules changes proposed AMA RC Pattern sub mitted establish maximum sound level writer well intentioned pro posal something can live established level existing F3A quite handily attained makes little sense ask rule establishes dB level 10 points higher cannot live sort level longer either competition local flying fields Asking maximum level 108 dBA regressive point time level established surely should no higher 98 dBA individuals believe possible get sound levels down point no longer problem just true have make changes equipment techniques using fly aircraft Have tried seriously drop own operating sound level Have tried different mufflers pipes propellers Working things can help Work others club develop what needed particular area Understand abso lutely necessary future model aircraft powered internal combustion engines sound levels reduced must also understand other fact community political jurisdiction bans model flying because noise protests other reason usually ban alf model aircraft very important remember field lose because loud engine field lost modelers can no longer afford luxury losing field finding another somewhere else As numbers grow Academys membership now over 118000 have need better facilities contribute shortage flying sitesnow future Data Collections am quite ready submit article based data col lected Lake Charles should ready next issuebut some gen eralities consider Appr6ximately 60 percent Pattern fliers met bettered 98 dBA figure fortheir flights Nationals Some did flight did subsequent flights varied quite exten sivelya sign needle valve tweekers Other fliers varied half decibel indicates knew equipment using knew exactly performed setting generally ones quietest-running equipment does appear Pattern possible get sound levels way down have seem have problem Scale Scale fliers using nothing straight stacks carry off exhaust area rules being enforced Lets take look 1986-1987 Official Model Air craft Regulations Page 79 under RC Sport Scale events 511 512 513 Look Section 3 Model Requirements 3rd para graph engine must equipped muffler silencer limit noise output Ducted fan installations electric motors exempt muffler requirement should note rule alsoapplies Giant Scale event 514 does say can fly competition effective muffler would very much like hear RC Scale community reasonable expect same decrease sound levels expect Pattern An effort must made just fact requirement has generally ignored has nothing situation faces us now RC Scale aircraft have cases larger sound footprint Pattern aircraft especially true right angles flight path Scale flier doing mandatory Figure Eight fliers choose Straight-Flight-Out Procedure-Turn StraightFlight-Back option would like get some input Scale types some solu tions Are effective muffler designs detract aircrafts appearance Tell what have am showing two photographs month providing view hazards doingtestwork Labor Day havingafree day millions more-orless last day summer went out local flying field little stand testingof some equipment As cannot run up engines town because local ordinances Fortunately turned out son went field got break-down stand set up 61 engine mounted 3-meter chain laid out sound meter position Since looking some extreme comparisons started flow-through muffler pro ceeded run top needle walked out take reading As returned towards engine saw throttle barrel rotate about 31/2 4 ft engine slightly rear got slammed head least felt way realized what happened became aware real problem trouble seeing next thing noticed felt slight pain above left eye brow line As shock wore off seconds saw hole prescription safety sun glasses Being careful move eyes walked over car could check things out rearview mirror Two pieces glass sticking inside corner eye worried pulled out eye would no doubt bleed did attribute fact safety glass did splinter Later part eye badly bruised eye did hurt point could see glass took down stand son driving pro ceeded hospital emergency room Examination showed evidently litContinued oaee 118 114 Model Aviation no ianzei orotners vcior ana Josepn originators G line monollne control systems Control Line model products Inducted Model AvIation Hall Paine AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA Aug 1 1g86 AMA President John Grigg presented award plaque Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Insurance Crisis Yes proper word crisis have critical need support membership liability insurance protec tion coverage also lends protection owners manyflyingfields use daily practice sport/hobby date sources have either responded negative have yet responded must find way provide needed protectionAnd tothatend Executive Council meeting special ses sion 13th September study situation decide course action course action may well result special one-time dues increase assess ment enable us institute course action will provide future well next year Since column has submitted later 12 Septem ber will report final course action next months column Keep fingers crossed FAI US have definite problem FAI environment being fly events enough develop skills needed become competitive rest world Yes fly some often others cases leave FAI competition handful modelers What problem As see people consider FAI events too difficult too time-consuming too expensive worth overall effort required So will shy away widely-accepted country AMA events have events similar FAI events control own destiny regards stabilizing changing rules differences between AMA FAI events cases very minor extremely significant Let discuss few areas difference Control Line FAI recognizes four primary eventsSpeed Aerobatics Team Race Combat fly similar events speed engine limited 15 cuin 25 cubic centimeters whereas recognize different size engines 15 fits class event So away out limb thought dont just drop class adopt FAI rules standard No one-line models might better safety standpoint increase minimum line size would better safety standpoint CL Aerobatics wont suffer much change since pattern very similar time limits change No requirements line size long entire control system can withstand up 20-kg line pull test Kfactor scoring used What heck folksthe two events AMA FAI really quite similar change FAI CL aerobatics heresy say Think about other two events Control Line team race combat show like similarities between AMA FAI nake primary AMA event instead ones now have rule book should Simple events being flown often will developing very strong cadre fliers become potential entrants FAI team selection programs Free Flight have less pronounced difference between FAI AMA categories fact fly FAI events quite frequently local level place would like see achange Free Flight drop present class Gas favor FAI event Sure can become technical average flier newcomers Free Flight arena would just assume way meant go ahead build class anyway No big deal really already fly good deal FAI Free Flight around country maybe would flown noAMA class know now Scale scale model scale model scale model ght seem FAI environment differences between ship qualified FAI might seem weight requirement basic difference flying method scoring K factor system being used FAI So dont people enter team selection meets FAK RC modeling press has good bit say over past years about aerobatics turnaround pattern some out right hating others spoke glowingly about same subject considerably different AMA pattern aircraft might somewhat different al though modelers flying theirAMA type ships turnaround patterns use simplified FAI pattern various AMA pattern categories drop AMA rules know now wow heresy discontent being raised guy think earlier part column would raise hackles necks few read Pylon Now area could easily change FAI event After needs screaming ear-deafening sound Formula air craft instead could fly quieter aircraft OK F-i guys put away hatchets think about F-i losing popularity right now possible dropping F-i favor FAI pylon might put shot arm pylon racing possible wonder After aircraft very similar Only fuel engine need real work Hmmmm Helicopter Lots similarities bit difference too empha size FAI pattern Helicopter rather AMA aerobatics could set up lower-rated categories simply diminishing number maneu vers flown does seem like possible alternative what now fly Electrics new competition scene least US know team selection meet lot fewer ten entries fewer six actually possibility showing well world championship event Still motors used team American manufacture Europeans showed considerable amount interest did have 50 entries team selection meet Soaring event should excel international scene Still team se lection meet entries continue dwindle change pattern first world championships soaring won American Skip Miller third won American Dwight Holley What need to raise interest event partial answer presently participating various FAI events finest competitors US work hard event study practice work still generally dont well might expect world cham pionships apologies comment Indoor teams have outstand ing over past two world championship events answer likelythe lack good solid competition country just fly FA events enough develop needed skills competitive world environment can change can provide needed practice local na tional meets simply including FAI events contest schedule some cases may want modify FAI rules suit local conditions As example F3B Soaring might consider flying speed task using dis tance duration tasks same type modifications might made other events get modeling public aware basic events flown FAI time joined world time became aware events fel low modelers flying other parts world time decided great na tion can produce modelers bit good anywhere else world time join world note safety short ago very noted flier Michigan lost home fire suspected cause shorted cell battery pack left overnight charge Now leaving battery packs charge overnight uncommon event hobby should realize battery pack two years old can considered suspect shorted cell old pack charger old has abused loose wire can causes overheating possible fire no sure-cure methods elimi nate possibility fire can certainly take precautions mini mize possibility Have equipment checked regular basis knowledge able service person Dont have receiver transmitter checked out rather have equipment checkedin cluding servos batteries charging system means use charging system designed equip ment December 1986 115 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Read ** Read ** Read months report update Council members views concerned internal managerial mechanics way AMA structured today plan change have concern improvement Academy read carefully stuff like bores go another page dont read might look like politics restructuring executive management political setup want bring attention entitled ex planation proposed changes out front before happen entitled know about major changes matter law fair play reader can get personally volved proposals three ways care 1 can respond to District Vice President views write will personally reprint letter 2 can vote feelings election process going right now 3 underlined AMA laws changes should come vote Leader Members AMA sometime during first six nine months 1987 fore already Leader Member can vote Leader Member would like become AMA Leader Member can act nowask AMA Headquarters ap plication OK heres whats coming down Fifty years ago AMA began spin-off National Aeronautic Association NAA Most members kids few grownups mechanics ganization manner execu tive administrative muckety-mucks ran nonprofit corporation manner responsibilities handed out piecemeal worked OK because organization small assumption good faith prevailed Sud denly almost overnight AMA has mush roomed almost 120000 members makeshift manner sup posed what joint sup posed run delegation authority forth hasnt kept up size now has changed isnt something put off its some thing look now Maybe Leader Members will vote leave things situation needs ad dressed What am crabbing about principle structured AMA President has too much raw powerpower glory never intended fathers created AMA spin-off NAA way things now AMA can giant toy properly-elected president can play grand scale can manipulate juggle reshuffle team members FAI teams trying international competition can go anywhere within United States time AMAs money answering nobody AMA money dues money Until last year Council said No could go anywhere world AMAs money pleasure time Are good guys bad guys soap opera No Emphatica fly no current President very fine person has served two terms dedication maybe or anyone else might react same way given chance nothing personal reflecting anybody simply have bring laws AMA bylaws up date organization organizations profit nonprofit President actually runs operation day-by-day mechanics has power hire fire salaried employees sees work gets done AMA call person Executive Director lot us want restructure constitutional bylaws change wantto eliminate words Executive Director call person President Board Directors called Council now wording good no change suggested rename Council Leaving basic Council alone shifting President away three-year election process hired employee will chair Board Directors/Council meets regularly legislate laws rules will have call chairman bya new name Since Council made up Vice Presidents obvious tag call him Executive Vice President Thus person President will automa tically become Executive Vice Presi dent person Execu tive VP will automatically revert back previous title Secretary Treasurer ST newly-designated Executive VP will chair board meetings Secretary/Treasurer will monitor fiscal affairs Academy elected Speaking personal ly want nothing out myself elected Finance Officer intend stay place So what would have under new structure President now Executive Director would henceforth chosen Council under contract salary run headquarters operation business Two national officers would continue elected members Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasur er EVP would chairthe board meetings ST would monitor financial affairs District VPs forth would stay same Other changes will proposed Leader Members modernize bylaws Currently person President has raw unfettered power play FAI teams AMA fields world com petition would tightened up Hence forth decisions regarding FAI teams selections would made involved persons designated Council various board members committees Executive VP would act member governing team runs AMA business act within scope better-defined parameters see AMA fields FAI teams consistently Hewould act go-between peacemaker forth Hewould have naked powerto change something whether people like would have work closely other people involved same true AMA committees Currently individual holding office President can wave magic wand create out air committee doing can seize greater control over AMA requiring committee answer him un checked power course answer him because has power create first place person holding current office President creates committees touch almost phase AMA business has powerto appoint whomever wants whatever commit tees wants whether current commit tee chairman likes gives such President unfettered unchecked con troltomanipulatetheAMA Italsogiveshim stranglehold power over what pre sented agenda Council meet ings consideration vote Under new plan Leader Members will asked consider new bylaws redefine committee structures function purposeto put chair man board position cooperation overseeing working committees take away nonsense power juggle will Currently Executive Director John Worth candidate President Because feel put John Worth President can immediately go forward above plan least hurtfeelings Hedoesnotintendtoholdthe two offices longer necessary implementation changes will act solely President Council will pick person chair board until next regular national election Executive Vice President will revert back Secretary Treasurer what elected first place ask consider John Worth President current election John President once before long time ago vote him have write name blank space ballot says write-in cleverly-designed scheme part get Worth re-elected President No painless quick way begin bylaws change process like soap operas Heres good have feeling helping control AMAs destiny get involved Write blast away Ill reprint letter space permitting Write above write blank form get yourself changed Leader Member desire vote bylaws changes next year paid dues member its AMA just belong local club get involved dont shy dont anything now dont crab later Victor Hugo said best kids wrote Stronger armies idea time has come time has come update bylaws GET WITH IT 44Do part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member 116 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Earlier Dates 1987 Nats. July 11-19 time Lincoln Ne braska place earlier usual dates will enable people what have wanted yearsattend both Nats EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention fly-in Oshkosh Wisconsin past years events have usually held same time AMAers choose go wont have problem 1987 provided have enough vacation time finances both Cloud Nine Takes Off. AMAs quarterly newsletter featuring re ports letters model aviation personalities has completed its first year publication widespread applause Sub scribers have told pleasure hear ing likes Bill Winter Irwin Ohisson Chet Lanzo Walt Good Hal de Bolt others newsletter has become very personal publication revealing previously private thoughts modelings great famous people nothing like available anywhere else world Museum Patrons get newsletterauto matically $10 annual fee also provides special card pin patch Nows time sign up 1987 send $10 words Musuem Patron AMA Headquarters Special note would also like receive four 1986 issues newsletter send $5 words Cloud Nine-i 986 Oba L St Clair Control Line Pioneer model aviations famous people died August 16 1986 1937 Oba St Clair invented system controlling model airplanes wires helped lead worldwide hobby competitive sport Control Line model aviation life member Eugene Prop Spinners Control Line model aviation club remained active hobby until death often served official annual Northwest Regional Control Line Championships Eugene Wests largest Control Line contest St Clair also invented several other mod el aviation devices including training flight simulator in-flight adjustable con trol handle automatic launcher designer special technical systems airplane Prop Spinners set national endurance record 1957 flight 64 hours Articles about St Clairs model aviation activities have published several national model airplane magazines includ ing two-part tribute Model Builder 1981 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting September 13 1986 following attendance AMA HQ Reston VA President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim Mc Neill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice Pre sident Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Char lottesville VA VP-V Lee Webster Man chester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VPVII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Port land OR Present Academys executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Vince Mankowski Nats General Manager Carl Maroney Special Services Director Bob U nderwood Technical Direc tor Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher Model Aviation Guests included Winton BuckleyAccount Executive Alexander & Alexander Don Weidner memberof insurance industry guest Dave Brown Fred Marks chair man Frequency Committee copy official minutes may obtained request AMA Headquar ters Available approximately 1 November minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next council meeting October 18-19 Special meeting brought order 900 am agenda follows Location October 18-19 Execu tive Council Meeting II4-A Status Tangerine Meet Ill F3D Jury Member IV Insurance V Nats Report VI Frequency Committee Report I October Executive Council location next regular meeting Executive Council decided AMA Headquar ters Reston VA October 18-19 19th open overflow agenda items II 4-A SanctionTangerine Meet peti tion Remote Control Association Central Florida recognize yearly Tangerine RC Championships 4-A sta tus contest approved prevailing opinion since 4A rating would precedent-setting RC event other RC interests should given opportunity express inter est before deciding motion grant 4-A status Tangerine RC Championships 1986 failed 11 against 12346789 1011ED 1 4 1 abstained EVP Ill Replacement F3D FinalsJury MemberA previously-appointed Pylon Finals jury member available noted majority Council mail ballot approved Presidents offer assume task IV Insurance Executive Director ex plained replacement liability insurance program developed Academy Alexander & Alexander result Councils request previous meeting proposal known Fully Fronted Carrier Program Third Party Liability offers insurance company paper provide $1000000 policy limit Academys cost would approximately $100000 claims payment program also requires letter credit loss fund provided AMA plan allows Academy write policy lan guage coverage deemed necessary activities An important addition A&A proposal another half-million fund AMA Money up front total 15 million coverage provided Debate extensive detailed questions asked insurance ex perts present Afterward approved unanimously accept liability insur ance plan presented Executive Director Following debate passage insurance plan Council looked ways bywhich money could raised fund project Some expressed opinion mem bership dues increased means acquiring necessary additional income other needs should simultan eously considered Others op posed stating insurance crisis should mandate dues increase time however needy other causes may agreed publishing Model Aviation membership should made aware membership dues utilized discussing various ways increas ing income previously-revised 1987 membership table May1986 minutes further revised Debate led following actions motion amend previouslyadopted May 1986 figures approved amended 10 12457891011 ED 3 against EVP 36 amendment insert increases toJunior Senior Senior Citizen categories previously ap proved 8 123 579 1011 5 against 468ED EVPThustheduesmembership structure 1987 follows 1987 Membership Table Category Jr no publication Jr magazine Sr no publication Sr magazine Senior citizen Op-2nd family member Op-newsletter regular Op-newsletter early Op-magazine regular Op-magazine early 1987 $ 700 1600 950 1850 2100 2000 3600 3400 4000 3800 reviewing membership structure recalled November 1985 continuous three-year membership ap proved commence 1987 Reconsid eration resulted approval motion rescind 3-year membership plan 11 2 against 211 Discussion followed feasibility changing club charter fees and/or im posing charges related insurance ser vices motion impose $10 charge certificates insurance failed 10 against 3 8EVPED approved Continued page 118 December 1986 117 Cont pg 117 beginning 1987 $10 fee including cost certificate imposed thirdparty insurance applications 8 14578 11EDEVP 5 against 236910 Note intent charge yearly third-party insurance requests made through clubs chapters single several days coverage requested through contest sanctions V Nats Report Vince Mankowski reported upon findings two recent Nats sites visits Indianapolis site highly favorable unavailable 1987 available 1988 2 Lincoln Dates 1119 July 1986 confirmed Control Line Pattern Soaring sites used 1982 still available excel lent condition Helicopter event will flown Skyknights club field good new FF site has found Nats Manager will make FF site visit shortly together FF Category Man ager known FF competitor further evaluate suitability also reported modifications will made advance late entry fee structures encourage ad vance entries also new policy forJunior Senior trophies forthcoming VI Frequency Committee Report Chairman Fred Marks reported committees activities deliberations results theirAugust meeting refuting rumors about major changes previously-ap proved Phase-in Plan noted Council will shortly receive rewrite Phase-in Plan will contain few very minor revisions likewise rewrite Frequency Flag Plan also minor re visions proposed Rule Book informa tion Marks asked Council carefully con sider Committees draft Guidelines Acceptable Introduction Full Set RC Frequencies will brought before Council formal approval October meetIng Meeting adjourned 4 35 pm Sound Cont pg 114 tie bit glass did have sharp edge cut scratch across cornea patch over eye until next day some subsequent treatment eye now OK What happened Photo number shows rotated barrel what next occurred knurled end needle valve entered prop arc photo reproduces well can see imprint about half inches out prop piece broke off rather high velocity thrown out slightly rear engine next step sequence shown photo number two piece evidently struck glasses angle judging spot two chunks glass hit eye As can see impacttookout center glasses Fortunately always wear safety glasses times goggles over Without protection have little doubt damage eye would have severe possibly could have lost eye retrospect am sure barrel rotated mounted engine checked screws tightness balanced prop engine likely some vibration sufficient apply enough pressure throttle linkage cause throttle rotate Whatever cause can assure will very careful things exactly same way next time pleasant way spend Holiday Public Relations t pg 113 membership vitally important member chartered club flying site owners administrators have caught liability crisis along hundreds manufacturers towns cities villages hundreds other associa tions interest seeing issue examined interest supporting national campaign bring some sem blance reason law suit credible settlement-oriented society AMA personnel have attended ATRA meetings injected problems briefs prepared ATRA Cooperating dozens associations through ATRA will help get message before legislators can make changes favorable needs Much hard work ahead us goal have appropriate legislation hands state legislature 1987 business year Meanwhile Academy insurance package vital membership benefit making effort ensure can continue have benefit afford able cost 6 Flying Site SeminarsSanta Ana CA firstAMAflying site seminarwas held May unqualified success attended 86 people 35 different chartered clubsA complete report event can found pages 99 113 September 1986 issue Model Aviation magazine Additional seminars sched uled other AMA Districts later 1986 continuing 1987 7 Field TripsSeveral have made assist clubs facing opposition ac tivities bill introduced Ne braska Legislature would have banned forms model aviation state legislation defeated committee Commonwealth Pennsylvania Buck ingham Township club brought fore Board due complaints area residents club forced close down field Town Depew NY deliberated ordinance ban model flying bill wastabled forfurtherstudy Montgomery County MD long-estab lished flying field under pressure close due noise complaints byavocal minority new residents matter has yet resolved case dozens AMA has involved working clubs assisting needed incidents point out model flying much like having automobile drivers licensea privilege can lose public opposition outcry made local/state administra tions succumb voter pressure need positive public image 50th Anniversary year need remem ber original reasons founding AMA act accordingly consider field neighbors fly quietly safely 8 Trade & Consumer ShowsAMA atten dance shows such Toledo Pasadena CA Puyallup WA White Plains NY Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia im portant year Thousands AMA members visit Academy booth get questions answered renew mem berships just stop say Hi people National Center instances local volunteers help man AMA booth assistance always Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation EC Council Anthony J iano left received oneofthelg86Carland BethGoldbergVital People Awards Nats workers party Lake Charles July31 John Grigg made presentation noted long list achievements byTony Including presidency National Free Flight Society organi zation annual National Indoor Cham pionships other Free-Flight related activities Enrique Arance Upland CA received Vital People Award special ceremony last July arranged club American Model Airport Association Beth Goldberg made presentation conjunction AMA District 10 Vice-President Dave Peltz awards spondored Carl Beth Goldberg recognize unsung heroes work behind scenes promote model aviation Mr Arance devotes hours weekends helping newcomers flight instruction basic model building flying information addition editor club newsletter its princi pal correspondent organizerof events Connecticut 0 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middietown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouih NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators RC Club organized 1980 became char tered AMA club 1981 clubs flying site located West River Road Sydney ME approximately 40 members KVMA As clubs KVMA membership has wide range interests include Electrics Gliders Scale Pat tern Indoor Rubber sport flying KVMA has active flying season two fun-flies Glider contest Pattern contest always new pilots clubs Pilot Training Program two builders help sessions month through out winter final KVMA event December mall show Waterville proceeds donated charitable organiza tion KVMA clubs involved organizing Maine Model Club Asso ciation its Expo held March Augusta club continues active MMCA its activities Club officers President Sam Wade Vice President Keith Seely Treasurer Bruce Olsen Secretary Bruce Fowles Newsletter Editor Cliff Piper attended entire Nationals Lake Charles weather lived up its reputation large thunderstorm Friday afternoon before Nats started after cleared weather mostly clear skies very little wind week tempera ture humidity very high really admire workers put long hours under very uncomfortable conditions As expected very few people attending District I would like mention thank ones did attend names taken entry list miss anyone apologize Gerald Knoblauch Robert Nichols 5 trophies Stanley Lagarski Reginald Strout Raymond Audet Nathaniel Gifford 1st Jr CL Aero batics Dave Cook Bruce Olsen George Higgins Ron Connors Jessica Thurrott 9th Formula Pylon 3rd FAI Best Senior both events lru Thurrott Robert Greer Pike Noyes 4th Intermediate Helicopter Thomas Dalusio Ralph Daluslo Jorge Guz man 2nd Standard Sailplane Mortgage Depletion Program program has underway several months now mortgage Headquarters building could paid off AMA would save about $70000 per year could put better use such public relations letter printed below about Nat Gifford has mentioned column before also successful Lake Charles year believe letter pretty well sums up what hobby can young people havejust returned exhibition young man demonstrated Control Line precision aerobatic flying group elementary students New Bedford public schools request school principal Although young man does attend public schools graciously accepted invitation put very informative display demonstrated flying skills also spent time students answering questions regarding hobby young man son am very proud him Three years ago watched elevenyear-old boy enter first contest after rather dismal showing set upon personal goal become national champion have watched him achieve goal twice past two years now watch him prepar ing defend championship Lake Charles later summer education Nathaniel received model aviation has remarkable has learned patience dedication long hours 20 40 hours per week building finishing practice Now designing own planes learning about aeronautical design moments pect ratios structural design etc time read hear about crime drugs vandalism involving young peo ple become thankful part model aviation people involved have played sons life want personally thank Windy Urtnowski help support have invaluable Nathaniels progress also Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team members have always supportive therefore much pleasure gratitude donate enclosed amount $100 AMA Mortgage Depletion Program names Na thaniel Gifford Windy Urtnowski Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team Very truly yours E Bruce Gifford month column should two pages long have sent material column patient will used am out material clubs have patches no background information would like see club featured write up short description send Remember Flying should fun December 1986 119 3rd-place trophy re ceiveg es otratford CT Since has placed 1st Quonset Pt RI Sei Sportsman class next season Mike Jessica Thurrott South Windsor CT Formula aircraft Jessica placed 9th outof35in Formula land3rdoutofi2inFAl Pylon also best Senior both elaeewm Pike NOye5 Marblehead MA rinished 4th Intermediate Helicopter Nicole Evans Houston Texas Nicole flew Cox PT-i 9 Cox dlsplayat Anni versary Celebration won PT-i 9 raffle Cox provided also helped Helicopter site during Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boa 88i APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts word still fail realize due standard magazine lead time what writing today shall reach dear Reader until considerably later date consequently news items have sent us moment excitement high enthusiasm found have become somewhat stale time appear print Please understand neces sarily journalistic fact life implore thank understanding kind indulgence should such occasion arise case Tis Electricity Air Now AMA has authorized Electric Contest Board August 1 Executive Council meeting attended cast affirmative vote motion have appointed Joe Beshar Oradell NJ serve member thereof representing District 2 Joe no stranger recent developments rapidly-expanding area Electro-Flight already ap pointed him post Team Selection board member representing District 2 connection F3-E World Champion shipsin BelgiumJoewasalsoajurymember US F3-E Team Qualification Finals held earlier Parks College St Louis thanks Joe Harvest Thanks indeed extra proud three New York AMA members really knocked themselves out hospitality department US Scale Team passed through NYC embarka tion portals theirwayto participate World Championships recently Long Island modelers Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti Al La Femina space does permit full description valuable services rendered following quo tations Bob Underwoods thank letters will give idea ourfeelings matter behalf United States Scale Team members thank very much outstanding acts hospitality provided fact family New York help details involved such trip helped ease minds make departure pleasant experience Bob Thank making arrangements Tony Nick Al tremendous help whole operation Thank Bob pleasure Brookhaven Model Aviation Facility happy learn yet another RC flying site has become available Eastern Long Island compliments Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS Presi dent Tony Cruz others contri buted time abilities toward commendable result Ourthanks too Brookhaven Town Supervisor Henrietta Acampora efforts connection must Brookhaven town residentto fly site interested contact Brook haven Model Aviation Facility Long Island Aero Radio Society PO Box 54 Holbrook NY 11741 Curtiss A-i Triad Hydroplane con cludes story regarding above ended closing topic October issue entitled Under Wire shot Bob Dunn creation plusnewspapercredits express ly Childrens Worlds Fair have just learned foregoing spectacle will held Flushing Meadows site previous Worlds Fair Queens County NY September 25-28 might have opportunity participate somehow other model aircraft sense familiar location frequent reader column will perfectly clear performance-wise kind flight possible Flushing Meadow area has end some pretty strong lines local Control-Line expert Doug Figgs regular flier site working enthusiastically project thank him help Hackensack Valley Flyers club located Moonachie NJ sent us several interest ing snapshots some time ago change solely model airplanes rather happy children enjoying what probably very first encounter form model aircraft also thus shown example clubs interest general affairs community some scenes furnished us valued friend Gordon Hart club IMAA Life Member LM 5 occasion 75th Anniversary Moonachie NJ during celebration club distri buted Delta Darts Shown happy recipients potentially least future AMA members Auburn Finger Lakes Radio Control Club According correspondence have received Mr Joe Dello Stritto Presi dent District 2 club may take justified pride its existence Tis true Above group guided two very important principles 1 Combine compete neighboring clubs 2 actively join such clubs local and/or regional effort obtain maximum PR earlier correspondence Mr Dello Stritto described glowing terms highlysuccessful extremely well-attended Mall Show club held earlier year Finger Lakes Mall Auburn NY conjunction neighboring organiza tion Flying Eagles RC Club Elbridge NY As put What resulted largest best display RC models area has ever seen real booster better model aircraft PR Mr Dello Stritto continues cannot begin tell what success show response public well interest new members incredible both clubs picked up new members well best regards Joe clijh nd its neigh welcome Next time go show sure stop greet AMA folks hand job help get association 9 National Geographic SocietyThe NGS covered 1985 Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts story eight pages color text appears July 1986 issue National Geographic magazine addition May 1986 issue NGSs World magazine contains story about large contest France AMA worked closely NGS staffers consulting capacity design maze edit text identify various aircraft photographs used ensure accuracy story NGS inserted AMAs name address story readers wanted further information about model aviation received 800 direct inquiries based exposure World childrens magazine published monthly NGS 1986 Nats also covered NGS year TV team Thousands feet videotape ex posed expected nationallyContinued page 121 120 Model Aviation Olean Resident builds Navy model airplane Photo Olean Times Herald Uear up Locked Public RelationsCont pg 118 Ohio sylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mum Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 time read will self insured liability coverage careful major step forAMA particu larly financial sense hopefully will end up providing us stability liability insurance program have long needed stability its costs Basically need about $800000 cash start out plus $800000 letterof creditfrom bank $800000 cash provides $1 00000 administra tion fee provides first $700000 claims reserve letter credit pledges another $800000 total loss fund $1500000 becomes necessary Please understand letter credit really just guarantee loan would granted need would have paid back used outline very simplified version very complex group documents agreements should serve help understand needed increase dues compared 1986 dues can figure $1000 increase open members $200 increase Jr Sr members $300 increase Sr citi zens second family members per sonally feel fair equitable Although would have preferred $800 increase open members rapid reduction $800000 line credit backing cash ratherthan credit will provide us stable situation Simply accomplishing will result swing $80000 income/expense statement year $16000 reduction interest expense $64000 increase interest income insurance market becomes softer future pre dict always have option take out regular insurance cheaper continue program liability insurance crisis something have read about first direct encounter have reading horror stories cancelled parades festivals sporting events along threat forced closing police departments fire departments other municipal services due prob lem think will agree thatAMA has done good job instance havent seen anything yet department Ill have say Shuttle launch GCRCC flying circus really something else Carried aloft piggybackon large RC model about 300 ft shuttle model released allowed drop glide about 100 ft before large NA R rocket motor fired its tail shooting vertically 500 ft spectacular fashion flights two cul minated very steep glide just like real perfect nose-high landing runway right front crowd Believe moment silence memory Challenger astronauts anticipation airplane climbed slowly altitude shear excitement rocket fired cheers crowd landed didnt bring lump throat must have spectacular things Ive seen aeromodeling Congrats Barry Henry Next year talking about VTO under rocket power impressive part about show other Shuttle crowd extent safety stressed Hay bales along runway protected pilots veer ing airplanes regular cyclone fence protected pit area non-flying pilots snow fence behind pro tected spectators Add required preflight inspection airplanes man datory qualifying flight airplane before show within week requirement airplanes flown multi-plane events must flown together before show added up ensure no problems Good job well run safety firstmy kind show also got chance month visit Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton couple days great see some old friends flying event still dear heart Its amazing see fast some classes have gotten since flew Speed early 60s Y2A speed 130s unbelievable hear Carl Dodges FAI model something else Most us used hearing FAI speed model jump up octave comes onto pipe Carls has octave yet go other thing can think similar sound very high-speed dentists drill Salt Fork 87 approaching fast dates years District Ill meeting january 17 18 Salt Fork State Park lodge southeastern Ohio near Ohio W Virginia Pennsylvania intersect starting promote meeting/sym posium early year try increase participation Id like see club district take subject present sym posium gathering Examples possible subjects might create improve club newsletter start club training program build run way install RC equipment trim FF model organize contest etc can see presentation grow good grass including type selection use fertilizer Almost anything might interest other modelers would work Im sure club could contribute some way Call Bob Button 216-343-7906 AMA elections year bit muddied District Ill members quite number people running president nominating committee put 3 candidates ballot hear campaign being mounted Execu tive Director john Worth should get elected its going interesting see what happens Executive Council would hold two positions Council simultaneously has already stated wouldnt resign retire Executive Director elected Presi dent Oh well neversaid lifeasanAMA VP would boring Regardless support election please take time vote Saying month Any Organization made up parts its important yours Public Relations Cont pg 120 televised short story about 15 minutes long will seen january 1987 PBS network Watch local listings proper time because film may used filler could shown once varying times depending location 10 1986 NatsExcellent media coverage given Nats Lake Charles Daily newspaper television reports made sure story told locally very interesting part coverage tele phone interview NBC Radio New york Geoff Styles gave information commentary Bob Underwood ran model engine background provide some Nats-type sound effects regular AMA press release program followed Nats major events regional TV stations radio stations newspapers plus TV networks major national newspapers received dozen releases prior Nats start As true publicity get coverage dependingon what else happened district world given day things have plug away time 11 Dick Scobee Memorial Field August 16 1986 model airport opened Houston TX finest fields world Named honor Dick Scobee Commander ill-fated Challenger shuttle flight will become Mecca aeromodelers four Control Line cir cles two paved magnificent runway Radio Controlled aircraft use shelters paved parking electricity running water great tribute memory brave American Hundreds hours hard work planning dedication en thusiasm have poured project twenty years grand opening dedication Alan Bean moon-walking astronaut dream come true people conceived project worked see become reality detailed storywill appear Model Aviaf ion magazine along photos can see what great site Future Nats site Future World Championships site knows potential Houston would great place either event 12 Air Show Team Program Twenty nine teams have performed hundreds shows front audiences totaling two million people past year great public relations educational effort re sulting new members better understanding sport thousands upon thousands others much sacrifice hard work giving up familytime out-of-pocket expense dedicated men women long-suffering group individuals ever get chance see AST performance goand sayHi fliers supporting members have done sport deserve big pat back AST program best PR efforts Team members volunteers Continued page 122 December 1986 121 Delaware rci Columbia land North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispiai District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aneociate Vice Prenidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwaod Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lelrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatiansburg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Vtrlmington DC 19609 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27026 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Further Nats item As said last month would surely miss someone did James Welch Portsmouth VA competed Con trol Line 9th place Open D Speed Sorry missed last month District travelsOn 1 7th August stopped Raleigh Aeromasters field thefirst trip sitehopingto see some flying second day 4th Annual Pattern Meet No such luck could permit myself halfadaythere surprise waiting start flying Sunday until noon time weather becoming somewhat chancyhurricane Charlie just off shore did get talk few early birds before left Better luck next time gang following weekend up toward other end District Crownsville MD home Chesapeake Bay RC Club have active number endeavors past years area annual Radio Control Scale contest turnout quite modest year Scale event should grow site very good grass people work hard put good meet year Up until now has oneday event distinct possi bility might go two next time around Probably finest Pattern site District IV Fentress Naval Air Landing Field Chesapeake VA Tidewater Radio Control Club holds its nual Pattern Meet Labor Day week end year dates happened last two days August site has long wide taxiway used flying runs parallel runway entire length tree line front far away get over entirely too far away judged mention because very good chance Tidewater will submitting bid hold F3A Team Selection Meet Masters Mike Ingalls Club President looking possibility best knowledge Masters has never held East closest has Ohio Kentucky Ala bama Good Luck attempt Being resort areaVirginia Beach Norfolk Carolina beaches fairly close makes ideal place bring family give fine vacation have fun flying F3A National Geographic Society long intended get up CASA meet National Geographic site heard about what great soaring site turnout events held field past weekend Saturday finally able get up field What told does justice site National Geographic site has beautiful sites could ask field itself very big fine landscaping around set against Geographic headquarters building No wonder CASA soaring enthusiasts like place flying Saturday outstanding daynot necessarily ut far thermals go flying highly competitive days work what got live East want enjoy soaring best Electric flight first time rule making process going concerted effort develop set rules Electric flight will add-ons existing rules set tailored strictly Electrics aspect sport need keep very close watch pages proposed rules response time short need let District Electric Contest Board mem ber know stand subject District IV write Woody Blan chard 1733 Beach Road Hampton VA 23664 Woody District IV Con test Board member also chairman Electric Contest Board yourself Woody favor Comment rules its card says agree Woody District members other Contest Boards need know interested work doing Seen Fiftieth Anniversary celebration couple photos taken celebration held Lake Charles cele brate fiftieth year national aero modeling organization United States appropriate having part celebration Photo number shows Maynard Hill giant whatizit somewhat like great big Senior Falcon Anyway May nard movie business Mounted above wing 16MM movie camera Maynard lofted flew around site celebration day effort assist crew Na tional Geographic Society NGS crew down Nationals doing film aeromodeling will shown na tional television later next year What appropriate individual help effort former AMA President holds has held international aero modeling records anyone else Good show Maynard am sure wonder whe therthe personnel whoworkforyou atAMA Headquarters active fliers have seen Bob Underwoods name mentioned know very active flier especially Radio Control Scale others can catch one spare moments will pass shot time second photo shows Doug Pratt Goldberg J-3 Cub powered Saito Twin Doug made flights Lake Charles during celebra tion take part ModelNet familiar Doug SysOp Headquarters Doug Mister Special Projects Department works special events trade shows promotion materials industry liaison enough keep him jumping Watch others future Mortgage Depletion Program have re ceived notice Joe Beshar par ticipation some members have made contributions Mortgage Deple tion Fund effort pay off mortgage Academys Headquarters/ Museum Building rapidly possible Doing will free up funds other needed projects such ongoing insur ance problem Consider talking up club meetings encourage participa tion members organized group please think welcome amount can contribute will certainly appre ciated will try acknowledge contributions District time around three groups mention first contribution Charlie Rec tor Jerry Johnson Aero-Masters Model Airplane Club Fredericksburg VA donation $9000 Howard County Radio Control Club Co lumbia MD third acheckfor $1 5000 District Columbia Radio Control Clubthese members broad area fly Rockville MD about club joining Public Relations t pg 121 what makes effort amazing 13 Two other national programs have done well could stand participation additional clubs Adopt-A-School Program National Mall Show Program involved either should Several clubs now working adopted schools report enhanced posi tive public images better understanding communities whole lot fun taking kids through steps turn model aviators missing missing great opportunity con tribute Put something back Get involved Mall Show Program another way can improve club image get message out neighbors others community chance Continued page 126 122 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 5 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Leo Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr H Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 1532 Falordo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Eirminghom AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd. *3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fielda P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904684-2517 Model Airplanes fun wouldnt have 118000 AMA mem bers AMA loses sight fact begin have problems Too much concern National problems can make us short sighted think AMA terms competition flying problems arising competition serving majority modelers represent turn such thinking will limit growth organization type quality services provide Reading District 5 newsletters makes very obvious fun name game AMA-chartered clubs wealth talent clubs writing newsletters running club affairs having fun Lets run through few quotes some selected mid-summer letters Eglin Aero Modelers Beam Editor Bob Hanson Hi troops Another great month flying action store Besides usual Soaring Quickie 500 contests month will Night Glider contest 23 August 800 pm big news Annual Fall Picnic/Fun Fly scheduled afternoon 14 September year will also Delta Dart contest conjunction Fun Fly bring whole family participate few Delta Darts still avail able Ron Van Putte havent bought yours already Nominations thejuly SAD Society Aircraft Demolishers patch Rick Fleming Jim Rozzelle Chad Stewart Rick Fleming won next club fun fly will held 14 September 1966 starting 300 pm will picnic well free burgers beverages club members families As added event will Delta Dart contest modelers ages club sold dozens fun little planes over last several months hopefully event will well-attended kind Flying imaginable look emphasis fun Look novel ideas expressed successful club knows have fun now Fountain City Flyers News letter presents some ideas picnic include family members Ronnie Wilson chair entertainment has come up another feasible scheme include wives families some field activities will fun would Halloween whatever Fly & Cook-in chosen Friday evening start about 500 pm Food served lateras desired Grills can set up Pavilion tents before Tents would left up till Saturday noon Old-Timers would flying morning usual Ronnie NB others dig camping would spend evening field might fly flash lights Butterflies will discussed depth September meeting show up own ideas have long needed gettogether event some members have never laid eyes other Social events include ladies kids great way expand fun get know other fully Another way club fun fly mean fun fly warmed-over contest events anyone can fly about Osceola Black Sheep RC Clubs approach presented news letter Rams Tale clubs first fun-fly proved fair fliers load fun Wayne Northcutt did outstanding job CD planning four events gave member equal chance come home Gold first event taxiing around total six pylons followed bomb-drop event end event six members within two points first place last event scored two separate events first score flight closest two minutes dead-stick landing second score plane stopped closest mark center run way could compete Shows important thing find formula will include everyone Another fine idea members family dinner meeting Sometimes formal speakers stuff sometimes just social get-together Heres Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadrons news letter Fly Paper Dick McLean editorThis year have decided have dinner similar annual banquet dinner will have banquet room Squires Res taurant have used banquets will assure us privacy socialize wish dinner will replace regular meeting August 28th dinner will strictly social affair Air Foilers own club also have big Dinner Bash once year purpose reviewing accomplishments fail ures year introducing new offi cers discussing next years dreams lot tomfoolery fun things everyone except perhaps winner presenting Dork trophy year prestigious award goes individual has committed dumbest error year accomplished review such happenings club can remember trophy tail sec tion plane planted base green carpet fact remains original winners aircraft after error Im sure trophy displayed yearly winner Haw Haw good company since club members have owned year time another Another scheme works advantage conduct raffle fine way raise money getting know other also generates support club activity Indian River Kontrol Societys news letter Air Scoop has article Dont forget club will holding raffle during contest nifty OS Max 60 engine gear reduction still work ing getting other prizes premiums give away well probably have raffle off time contest Tickets wont go sale until start contest give us members too big head start will have present sign up win Hopefully youll hang around contest because know could sure use help proceeds year will go directly mower fund youve waiting donate some money very worthy cause should good reason buy lots tickets Having set up participated Air Foilers first air show year can recom mend highly fun activity others agree evident following quote Chattanooga RC clubs Prop Wash newsletter Please keep mind will have annual air show Sunday September 28th organizing event now would appreciate help comment could give might enable us have best airshow ever have always given good show getting harder harder top last show biggest event year expect have well over two thou sand spectators again year Clyde Ship ley airshow committee chairman will appreciate help can give would like have some different things year put thinking caps let us hear have several new members year hope will provide some fresh ideas us Most mechanics have place still need lots ideas routines Finally planning execution trade show large undertaking worth RC World Flyers RC World Tower newsletter note planning Third Annual Festival Planning assigning job responsibili ties Third Annual Festival has completed Flyers have mailed District V clubs previous participants well wide distribution 1986 Nats Don Lowe handling very difficult task getting manufacturers exhibit products has received five 5 tentative commitments far RC World Flyers Inc well its way making 1986 Fall Festival biggest best ever subject Id like take opportunity plug annual Mid South Radio Control Association Trade Show Flea Market Banquet held November 15 16 Memphis Cook Convention Center youre part country stop show attend banquet Now close column would like use words Memphis Prop Busters Newsletter Bullsheet present thanks fine editors District 5 Thank yu much riteing us such fine newsletter reel good funnytu fac reminded newsletters yore brother ole whats name used rite Sumbuddy said mus sumthin yawls jeans dont seem lak should helpvery much yawl both shure rite good funny tu Anyway thank yu agin fore such fine news letter hope rite another reel soon Remember funs Name Game December 1986 123 Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Cal EtIel *3 Castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46708 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcreat Rantoul IL 61 B66 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 warm flying days will ending soon us District 6 course will put away models another winter start new projects next year Around fly year round too suggest check out models sure theyll able handle year-round flying safely takes just few minutes check out before go fly cycle packs sure have juice can get out cold days Im subject safety lets talk about models vs full-scale operations local airport clubs can hold contests local airports good since gives us chance mix full-scale friends chance visit month find airport closed arrived Knowing closed arrived early thought Apparently changed starting time announced flyer sent tried contact ground communications several times no radio communications set up either going use airport have ground air communica tions owe full-size counter parts Itll help make things bit safer Father FAA would love Heres another deals airshow demonstrations models offer de grees action knowthefull-size guys cant handle Lets forget safety Over runway place fly received call AVPs complaining demo given modeler flew model over crowd airplanes dont need chance go Lake Charles Nats month sure hot Wouldnt nice have Nats near District 6 believe temps would have better area Well lookingata Nats District 6 does Indianapolis grab Keep tuned may happen ground work process have personally visited Indy think could easily have Well know soon know Indian apolis wants us took trip Indianapolis visit Indy Sportliners guys really put good CL contest saw CL models types flying throughout day group three circles planes going once really enjoy combat part said CL dying saw some top names CL son loved As matter fact did Id like take some time thank Jack Sheeks Clancy Arnold rest Sportliners making weekend Indy very enjoyable especially want thank Clancys wife Pat putting up son Mark weekend Clancy good enough show Bill Zimmer around Indy check out possible Nats sites day before CL contest After dinner meeting discuss mostly Nats well seeing slide show supplied Clancy After went jack Sheeks birthday party celebrated thirty-ninth times does make Jack Morehead KY fun fly month ball volunteered some judging Im glad left model plane fun having stress competition good time weather did us right Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead also full-size modelers have some homebuilts field two process being built see lot fly full scale too field local airport can close both interests Now thats life problem tend hold up score cards full-size landings makes tough its first time got letter Fred South president Morrison Model Aircraft Fliers tell club concerned about current insurance problems club de cided something about make flying safer field posted AMA safety rules posted club rules installed frequency board im pound area installed two hundred thir ty feet separation fence bout Maybe should take note guys have congrats next two pics show field Bill Johnson Central Indiana Chapter 48 IMAA sent letter about fly-in Converse have heard itsagreateventand apparently others also think past two years have averaged about eighty contestants half planes guys already getting ready next year suggest look dates appear contest list next year two pictures sent Love Eagles second picture Gary Bussell Cap 20L Gary CD years event Now Id like take some space list names people District 6 brought home trophies Nats Tony Hutchins C Schuchmann Guenther No wak Charles Markos Charlie Sotich Robert Klipp Aaron Markos William H utchins won FF events Charles Markos Aaron Markos Tony Hutchins Mark Whittemore won Indoor William Hughes Jane John son Glen Lee Todd Ballard Jerry Meyer Peter Mazur William Calkins Bill Lester won CL David Snow Pattern Gregory Sawyer Helicopter Soaring Paul Carlson Scott Christensen Tom Kallevang Scale Julie Abel Charles Bauer Stephen Ashby Clancy Arnold Dennis Crooks Harold Parenti think thats hope didnt miss way District 6 got very close trophy new trophy rules kept out winning Lets congratulate did us proud Joe Beshar asked let latest contributors mortgage fund Champaign County Radio Control Club Champaign IL sent $500 Aero Sport RC Club Northfield IL sent $1 20 also received $115 Johnson County RC Flyers Franklin IN special thanks Alex Zobkiw $20 nostalgic reminiscence AMA 1940s prompted donation month real mix Keep cards letters coming Enough now.. 124 Model Aviation Iowa igan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville PAl 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Bled Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack Finn 365 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Rsssell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaskee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Dulsth MN 55504 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494TanglewoOd Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 givingtime year upon us time hope receive some thing useful times asked what Santa brought reply pro duces puzzled expressions Heck everyone knows what ABC 60 rear exhauster Confidentially wife collaborate buy ones own choice Anyhoot hope have merry seasonal time include resolutions bene fit pastime AMA Visited Minneapolis F3B Team Selection Trials very com petently run Bob Sealyand Crew very firm decisions con sidered advice competitors necessary impressions two days event requiring does lots technical acumen obtain results needs modifying make less helper dependant large number workers necessary run crazy Boyd Bowdish managed get sunburned faces side-tripped local flying fields meet other Seveners large Attaboy helpers notice newsletters club hats available am always looking some thing different collect display would appreciate sending will pay would look great display board local mall show showerings data analysis another column have approached compete arguments presented ie have members etc well midwest have shorter flying season cant have reduced membership fee compensate After dont fly several months consequently need no insurance So tongue cheek what think Once again aremindertobooktheTable Top Displays early enough ensure get two district standard pack useful literature avail able no charge pay ship display back to next user also have tapes can obtain copies sending blank AMA HQ care Doug Pratt gives club its own tape MARKS Sailplane Symposium November shall Look out bring suggestions ques tions program chock block lot modeling greats name him will event extremely educational Glider pilot also produce report event can obtained Carl Mohs ideal reference bookshelf have vacancy AVP group Bill Rohring transferring Florida wish him good health lots flying has stalwart western part Michigan thank him service am now announcing replacement Jean Lasik Jean Muskegon well known editor Showgram Showteam newsletter her husband being involved contact large sampling district being nearlyUp North am confident will perform necessary duties extremely well Welcome aboard Jean Dual Seminars filling up few weeks interest seems Contest Director far maybe needing help direction realized confusing situation insurance problems com pleting necessary forms correctly need help As can see try keep column people places need some help supplying suitable photos can format editor crops suitable proportion columns can return after use need Try get good contrast reproduces better also gets name print Sorry dues increase Believe meeting everyone pointed same direction looking stable way provide insurance new will cover much past yearcars boats now included severe problems country having subject now going own thing have control Realize 80 cents week AVP Jack Finn IA Pete asked write few words column started building models grade school flew first gas-powered Free Flight Comet Clipper Baby Cyclone engine ten have flown free flight CL Speed Stunt RC Pattern Sport Scale Glider last couple winters have flown some Indoormostly Peanut Scale last few years have concentrated RC Glider competition some degree success past summer have heard same kinds comments fliers Iowa main seems concern District 10 VP other AMA officers using Model Aviation means attacking other general feeling get improv ing AMA get out Enough said Another comment frequently hear contestants approve CDs flying own contests dont know requires some kind rule change Council can pass rule prohibit CDs flying contests Noise isnt way lose flying field Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have using city school field sailplanes overthe lastseventoeightyears Lastwinter school system sold field City Parks Department field has houses three sides corn field other Parks Department held hearings future use neighbors wanted family-type facilities picnics etc mentioned Glider fliers welcome did generate noise have large crowds well-behaved also said enjoyed watching models fly Parks Department decided need ed baseball diamonds will four parking lots concession stand fortunate city land near golf course about mile outside town said could use recent RC glider fun fly fliers great idea Since clubs seem run fun flies both Powerand Glider must plenty different events question Could AMA compile list events scoring methods clubs send ideas headquarters Duplications etc would have weeded out ideas could copied sent club interested Let yourVPs AVPs know think idea has merit Iowas AMA members have specific ideas subject concerning AMA please let know can get action Bob Taylor Park Rapids copy magazine bore picture Feb ruary 1967 magazine Flying Models shows Taylor national tournament Control-Line planes Taylorfinished sixth competition District Roundup WMRAFs Radio Flyerhas new editor Melanie Smith Ladybird job River City usesa local bulletin board advertise local con tests also warns about having correct iden tification models S Thought month Aerobatic Aces Knowledge comes reading instructions Exper ience comes reading S Dave Pinegar selling Crash crying towels shirts Bob Hisey still has selection too S need PR being tackled Stillwater Flyerstheyre talking schools scouts senior citizens etc have addition AMA PR Department now Welcome Troy 0 Elm Creek Flyers setting up phone tree get news out fast use locally school teachers 0 Rick Alter Byron Pilot says look out next year B-29 flew OK Safe flying practices insurance December 1986 125 Arkansas siasa 0 New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S 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 Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Im leading off little personal story has bit advice am typing Column broken right thumb cast broke fall down back steps tripped threshold top four concrete steps training gotten days long past gymnast threw body out beyond Concrete steps turned midair land shoulders However clever reflex movements foiled caught stupid thumb pants pocket way down bent completely backwards broke tell you Can remember feel falling like quickly take pants off Next insurance guess talked about problem AMAs world right now RC frequency problems As first paragraph Ill bless some advice again Fred Marks very dedi cated chairman AMA Frequency Committee Twice lately have heard him voice opinion very important committee heartily agree advice Use maintain RC equipment exactly per guidelines provided along some common sense Most so-called frequency problems disappear Try Preach Good News AMAers just returned intense Executive Council meetingin quiteafewyears Itwastosetup practical three-year plan workable high-tab liability insurance has al become impossible organizations like doctors Boy Girl Scouts buy price Thanks lots careful study part Headquar ters Staff firm have dealing Alexander Alexander have come up plan largely self insured safely least next three years Granted will cost money means boost dues will still heck bargain todays cock-eyed world mentioning Council Meeting am proud report although unpleasant subject pleasant Council Meeting have attended long time reason say meeting dead-serious subject heavy political overtones have plagued Council long miss ing pray can find way elimi nate politics AMA Perhaps upcoming election will Consider Advancingtheartofaeromodeling must salute Model Airplane News magazine its editor Dan Santich current issue fine old magazine features Electric Flight Please know electric power next big step improving total picture modeling pleasures say because quietness electric power will keep us being noisenuisance real pain-in-the-neck rest community Check electric power hobby shop doesnt have find hobby shop does least partly responsibility protect right fly offering acceptable flying devices information use salute Dan Santich Model Airplane News hope other magazines hobby dealer will encourage Elec tric Flight have little story amusing will illustrate importance preceding paragraph quiet Electric operation Dallas RC Club bang-up Pylon Race part Southwest championships over Labor Day weekend Flying start 9 am hour previous start flying clubs leader-types Val Marchesoni went around getting up pool dollar-a-chance long after flying started would take Dallas Park Police show up complaint Because some constantly-complaining nearby residents model airport long before everyone wanted pool ticket time within firstten fifteen minutes rather tonished cops didnt show until 954 am Mind city-approved contract races fearlessly asked said cops what took long answer simply stop breakfast way have hugged news letter editor lately person about important person club matter AMA Without fine folks activities would just about dead water youd better remember thank time time because mostly taken granted just aint fair Same goes columns Vice Presidents write dang God bless newsletter editors selfish feeling finest newsletter editors AMA right District 8 Id love praise individually space wont allqw can quote remind club Johnny Clemens sez deserve raise least praise thanks will single out long-sufferingfellowas being among really champion newsletter edi tors AMA world Itis Dan Rauwhohas just retired service North Dallas RC Club years paper has always informa tive has pleasure receive am sure everyone has enjoyed efforts will join Well Done Dan salute same subject just received very best newsletters ever Southwestern New Mexico RC Modelers Carlsbad edited Frank E Burchardt paper Tail Winds has has news art humor neatness readability excel lent contest notice map fact contest site map super strongly suggest send Frank self-addressedstamped envelope copy map perhaps whole Tail Winds paper Address Frank Burchardt 318 E Orchard Ln No 16 Carlsbad NM 88220 Im really cranked-up newsletters month oldest finest national newsletters Digest National Free Flight Society might mumble Free Flight aint yer thing aerodynamics clever construction ideas universal phases model flying NFFS Digest almost entirely technical has put together long time old admired friend Bob Meuser Believe Bobs leadership editing expertise Free Flight would great ly diminished interested can contact Bob Meuserat4200 GregoryStreet Oakland CA 94619 Incidentally Na tional Free Flight Society AMAs oldest Special Interest Group its devoted President Tony Italiano its Executive Director Hardy Brodersen Bravo NFFS wonder am pumping-up Free Flight Districit B column Simply cause heck lot Free Flight activity District 8 whole bunch new interest Free Flight especially rubberband-powered beginner level dealer doesnt have kits supplies find does Plenty available interested As further endorsement rubberband powered models what beautiful thing see father 8 10 12-year-old son building flying models son s level dont cost arm leg Oh kid again important election year AMA Having served Executive Council 21 years AMA President B years feel am entitled opinion serious need change direction leadership AMA avoid having become political selfserving diminish its intended value individual member now involved handling some $4 million funds decisions should re turned multi-member council available whims single per son will require two things will require change bylaws change elected leadership Adademy Model Aeronautics organization certainly deserves thoughtful consideration sincerely hope will help steer AMA new better direction vote Thanks listening old dedicated lover what AMA supposed ***Gear down Its time Iand*** Public Relations tfrom pg122 promote club possible need fora flying field make friends create better understanding short laythe groundwork people press TV radio time may come need friend Contact National Center supplies recommendation read Model Aviation what other clubs have done go thou likewise NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 126 Model Aviation elers have made significant contribu tions modeling District IX have featured two ladies both Colorado know must lots out District about sending picture background information AMA lady member making signifi cant contribution modeling Asso ciate Vice President can recog nize outstanding members Art May Bismark ND sends report international contest remember proximity Canadian neighbors held past summer along some super pictures Art photographer par excellence Art indicates two days top-notch flying no problems tells us thattheir club 540 years old year Way go Enjoy pics Colorado e Kansas C Nrbraska e North Dakota S Sooth Dakota ixWyomiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1S07 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Boo 2832 Cooper hW 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloudaa Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Stave Mangles Radio Servica Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Some good news around Dis trict Congratulations Bill Giesking Denver COon having design folder FAI Power selected top ten model designs entered 1986 Nats Watch other acknowledgement Bills achieve ment later issue Model Aviation magazine good News. Award Excellence Club Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada CC has responded request help deplete AMA building mortgage $100 donation Way go AAM setting fine example AMA spirit other clubs individuals would respond likewise mortgage would get paid off time save AMA whale lot interest moneymoney could used other worthwhile services AMA mem bers clubs Im proud point club hometown club Speaking Award Excellence Clubs Lincoln Sky Knights Club Lincoln NE will bethemainhostclubforthel987 Nats writing Vince Mankowski way Lincoln make arrangements check Out sites Honest Sandy Frank hes checkin out Free Flight sites first other preliminary work necessary suc cessful Nats Sky Knights have under taken task several times before know ropes have no doubt will again great style Congratulations thanks Byron Blakeslee Sedalia CC accepting appointment District IX member newly-formed Electric Contest Board Elec tric flight fast gaining acceptance becoming popular segment mod eling activities over country As side foregoing paragraph heard recent information FAI RC Electric team placed fourth First World Championships Belgium Look information reporting event elsewhere subsequent issues MA new procedure receiving AllSeason Patches fliers working have club officer send verification monthly flying activity twelve months along $250 member qualify ing AMA H eadquarters will turn send patches distribution qualify ing fliers program got its start District IX Vince Mankowski Vice-President seven years ago Itwould interesting know members have qualified patch what program has done motivate flying activity past year started recognition program appreciation women modDecember 1986 127 STOP LOOK about AMA building mortgagedepletion program Joe Beshar Director program suggests 1 Make one-time $5 voluntary contribution along dues next year 2 AMA clubs members solicit $5 contribution non-AMA member Id like suggest contributions source would welcomed will certainly free AMA large amounts interest yet paid mortgage Everyone share Keep landings soft intentional LISTEN Ted Stockert Bismarck ND readies new D H Chipmunk forthe testflight Itfiew fantastic 4 1 20B 4-cycle Enya-powered Cap 2J Dan Steffes Bismarck ND signs carried /4-scale Robin have International 40 years 40-and 50-year signs brought lot questions spectators Mary Mull handled impound duty fortwo days did excellent job 4-cycle Stearman Ed Derkach Winni peg made flights THE 1986 NATS ON TELEVISION NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL JANUARY 18 1987SCHEDULED BROADCAST 800 PM ON YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC TV CHANNEL CHECK YOUR TV LISTINGS FOR EXACT DETAILS Actualschedule subject change Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Gleno Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Aveorangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reyvolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Flancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Loog Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency coordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 AMA Election now youve re ceived AMA ballots Too few about 20% take time cast votes Thats very unfortunate should cast vote years election very important us because will determine next AMA President Please vote before read following very carefully make sure other AMA members know read too following exact text letter sent out short time ago some very wellknown people within AMA really care about AMAs future letter Walt Good AMA President No 11 Maynard Hill AMA President No 14 Claude McCullough AMA President No 10 John Patton AMA President No 17 Cliff Weirick AMA President No 16 Johnny Clemens AMA President No 18 AMA Members From the Council Past Presidents Subject Upcoming Presidential Election Very soon will receiving bal lots AMA headquarters ballot will space write-in candidates choice Council Past Presidents strong ly recommend write name John Worth ask John Worth Simply cause qualified see attached statement peopie names listed ballot After has already President has filled office AMA Executive Director years attached statement lists reasons combining offices Presi dent Executive Director Also listed reasons John Worth should elected Please read statement carefully feel will write John Worth AMA President highly informative statement enclosed letter too long reprint Send SASE Ill gladly send copy Need New Leadership Ive satisfied present AMA leaders fora number reasons Neither other people within AMA anarchists rebels sincere people put AMAs future front else As can see above letter Im alone feelings 1 need new leadership AMA 2 ballot choices given best ones 3 write-in vote needed clear loud message Never before AMAs history has such strong movement elect write-in candidate President good reasons people care about AMAs future urge write-in John Worth AMA President very prominent peo ple strongly feel thatJohn Worth best choice can make Letters Get Letters get lot mail support positions various other AMA matters Because reflects opinions expressed other AMA members Id like share letter received Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD Dear Mr Peltz would like take opportunitytotell supportyouon Mr Schmaltz permission ac cordance Council agreement Ive deleted supportive comments outcome F3 B matter goes will informing rest Executive Council about also Im just simple modeler Ive belonged AMA about 5 years Ive donated $75 Building Fund Gold Brick plus $25 totally enjoythe hobby promoteAMA hobby chance get school Im high school teacher com mu n ity agree organization needs people can stand up issue Too often see Executive Council rubber-stamping endorsements trying keep everyone happy time No body can happy time some thing wrong thrive controversy like informed what happening good bad AMA feel right member ever hear about wonderful things happening nega tive aspects discussed mentioned briefly nothing can established Case point Dave Brown disqualified 84 Nats competition because something did still dont know what because nobody ever said being disqualified men tioned couple VP columns nobody would say what prompted itonly happened thought terrible Tell whole story shut up felt should have informed nations top Pattern fliers disqualified am sorry getting long-winded dont usually write letters people quit excellent work doing quit making waves boat needs rocked Rock let boat stabilize itself moving some dead weight around realize VP long Im writing Ill tell howl feel about added space VP columns Im against itthe way VPs currently using space have excep tion Dave Brown col umns enjoy reading very much other VPs time just fill space fun flies contests happened going happen should have hap pened rained out organization large must AMA matters should brought before modeling public people dont spend time Council meetings discussing weather discuss vote some very important items members get read synopsis meeting VPs voted against some issues would like see VPs state some columns Iftheycantsupportor defend stand issue have no reason being office Also dont want take heat criticism actions taken again can hit road Whenever talk modelers ask what would like also ask happy what currently being written VP concur above-mentioned things conclude think doing fantastic job hope convey some comments other VPs hope reconsider stand running president AMA someday Thank very much time Thank Mr Schmaltz As know Im trying get rest Council become aware real needs desires members Letters like yours really help Ive corrupted As far flying goes Ive corrupted Before being elected VP flew RC Sailplanes almost exclusively Now Im staring huge 2nd-place trophy just won Scale Electric J-3 Cub thanks Tony Nacarrato club Black Sheep Squadron first RC Scale contest super first too Thanks lot help Tony went home trophy couldnt have done him Im very grateful fan tastic contest going become annual event shouldnt missed anyone loves AMA gas Scale ducted-fan Scale Electric scale Port-a-Potti PilotsTheres group District 10 odd name fantastic following Port-A-Potti Pilots have two large gatherings summer Ive very fortunate attend group started Robin Hambly wife Mary send out notice upcoming happening hundreds flock over District 10 Low key no complex rules no pressure no politics just fun flying partying excel lent conversation plenty good pot luck food Both events wife Evelyn attended summer night flies Sepulveda Basin ball Want know Contact Robin Mary Hambly 1844 W Glendale Blvd Glendale CA 91201 telephone 818 2402093 Dont Forget Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President 128 Model Aviation Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Muliens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Fnquency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 761-5103 Seems like let fact next happening Puyallup Exposliptill now biggest best show around will happen 31st January first February its usual place Maybe will have finished new exposition hall regardless will plenty see Dont forget annual District Xl meeting held just before scheduling meeting Better get reservations now time short Free Flight activity will WEBS meets held Indoor doings till next February Misery Meet time will again upon us might try little Indoor really lot fun Speaking Puyallup Expo person has making huge success is Bob Pfeiffer fact appreciated us know about inner workings Expo certainly members Mount Rainier RC Society host club Expo Now 4th July MRRCS held mortgage-burning cere mony Thats right now own field Bob P showed up festivities clue what going transpire Somehow group managed hide Bob going name newly-paid-for field Pfeiffer Field honor hes done club picture shows Bob entrance very nice spot fly enjoy life friends Bob Balch frequency coordinator asked pass include phone number write him Might bad idea did too have lost another modeler Bill Skel ton passed away July Bill very active Control Line Carrier What remember about Bill wonderful letters sent discussions would have contests Bill always willing help will missed Dick Wickline AVP lives southern Oregon sent some informa tion abouta new club has formed called LakeviewJ uniperJ umpers have 12 members soloed Dick two other Kiamath Falls Flightmasters Dr Keith Srch Steve Sheehy drove over 8th Februarytotryto get brand new group air day wasnt bad onejusta 10mph wind 320 temperature snow ground field elevation 4700 ft cold conditions fledgling pilots sounded like pre scription disaster fact seems have rousing success dont know picture Dick sent Lakeview group will print happy hardy group ready learn new skill join us enjoying Welcome aboard hope have made flights now go alongwith Lakeview report Dick also sent picture some Oregon Miniature Pylon RacingAssociation pilots dont recall group races stock Sig Super Sports idea being since plane/engine same pilot vs pilot race equipment vs equipment speeds high enthusiasm cost low interested write Dick copy rules fine-looking group sorry cant idivntifv individually dont know its Control Line action interests check see Drizzle Circuit up flying probably will run Delta Park site could moved Check john Thompson Mike Hazel Dave Cobb does fine job news letter editor microphone person OMAS gatherings sent some pictures some men planes OMAS picture Dick Heininge left James Jack Dick new ownerof Proctor Enterprises moved nearAurora picture shows Dicks owndesigned planes left two ver sions Antic youre looking picture note edge lake right best places around fly plane either wheels floats Late news has annual OMAS Fly August another huge success lots neat stuff want something column some things must remember First lead time required must submit least two months ahead just time submission doesnt count time ahead need get typed put gether time spent think about doing figure three months earliest Also remember times things get very heavy what sorts things going Although might dispute work living such boss pretty good does expect work occa sionally will best need remember limits Billings Flying Mustangs used district booth put mall show spring Bob Abelman wrote very good attendance held state basketball tournament week end lot people going past stopping display 45 planes field box displayed video tapes plane & transmitter demon strations Mall Management has asked pictures use promotion next years show looks like guys set Bob notes some new fliers joined club because show just points out does mall benefit club can get new members can make community feel lot better about you show support community being involved Remember run malls often run municipal governments way another Bob said some Powell WY group brought airplanes help fill show Bob remarked Powell bunch always willingto help out gotto meet some Billings club members last summer thoroughly enjoyed visit now have very nice flying site mucho better last remember Billings would have nice see some flying wind trying blow over control tower Actually no flew because nobody wanted walk far downwind find aircraft close month October Dis trict X column made appear other districts sponging off Dis trict X membership Now true smallerdistricts X largest also true report exaggerates relative size X ignores fact always have dis tricts larger others dis tricts have found necessary cry about disparity district funds includes former VPs District X point fact real costs servicing membership very close being same districts Actually think consideration should what service can actually supplied up now has way done Happy Flying December 1986 129 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 76 WaIl St Sta York NY 10005 Thanks Proud Father September issue Wing Tips fine newsletter Mid-Hudson NY Modelmasters editor Scott Smith ran let ter club its members Jesse Aronstin time great joyforour family number two son David graduated Princeton University past June mem ber Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft So ciety CIMAS majored aerospace engineering having switched physics after first year great extent enthusiasm field stems hobby good experiences among fellow modelers As father want go record sincere thank have participated ways Daves maturing learn ing over past years major influence interest level achievement Joining Modelmasters 12 years old Dave became involved broadest age-group situations young ster can encounter wide range inter ests variety club events stimulated considerable creative thinking interchange ideas knowhow led continuous growth hands-on skills craftsmanship Enjoying creating sharing learning benefits club Dave took club members gave time provided transporta tion gave materials how-to tips little kid deserve lot thanks Rubber-powered Free Flight Indoor flying became major interests Soon after joining Modelmasters also started fly Columbia dedicated modelers helped challenged him organizers donated considerable time make flying sessions happen participants gave liberally advice experience mature new Indoor modeler What thrill see several genera tions modelers participatingtogether meet some Indoor greats havent named names because have involved told him get good cover ing job tissue gave him first piece good Indoor rubber told him trim Peanut model could ultimately beat contest Daves achievements built founda tion attitudes experience liberally donated eagerly absorbed Daves model-building hobby very much respected Princeton Speakingwith Department Chairman after gradua tion clear Daves achievements hobby competition original designs organizing contests universitys huge gym etc admired fact pivotal factor winning awards graduation hobby outside loops time flight opportunity personal development learning sharing giving have given much David thank assure turn will generous others information Dave graduated Princeton highest honors three years won National Science Foundation Fellowship graduate study elected Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi Tau Beta Pi National Honor Societies second-place winner D J Dike Awards Excellence Undergraduate Research won Silver Medal British Royal Society Arts Dave worked past summerat Fisher Flying Products Ohio light planes hang gliders fall started graduate studies Stamford University California Jesses entitled brag hes Daves Pop Columbia University flying sessions Dave did staya beginner long started awarding Henry Orzech tro phies modeler making progress during year no award ever given Davehe alreadyway past stage already expert although still AMA Senior Thats award cant put mantle believe high praise Dave builds fast beautifully maintaining high academic standards models own original designs Currently holds 14 Columbia site records Silver Rule No 4 Light Airframes lot different things have done right order build model airplane will fly well Ive said before lightweight airframe important Rememberthe five rules lightweight construction 1 Rid model unnecessary parts details 2 weight strength should needed 3 improve strength-toweight ratio selecting wood proper grain 4 use glue sparingly 5 keep covering light Rule 4 says use glue cement spar ingly rememberwhen wasakidacouple other young modelers school always bragged about contest held tween themselves see little glue could use would buy identical Flying Scale kits build com pare much glue left bottle Back course kits did include glue never used kit glue because always considered too little usually half dried-up anyway thought two kids completely off rockers Sometimes got models fly sometimes crashed crashes spectacular Pieceswentflying everywhere models sure didnt last longtoo little glue hold together other hand models lasted forever Sometimes flew too 130 Model Aviation sometimes crashed crashes ever never sent pieces flying overthe place crash could always repaired see used plenty glue filleted glue joint glue crash wood always broke before joint Very good models some heaviest ever saw long time before heavyweight clunkers rode thermal Too much glue just bad too little fact too much lot worse Thereareacoupleofthingstogetin mind first joint between piece balsa another should bemust beflush crosspiece instance fuselage wing rib must cut entire end crosspiece fits against longeron corner crosspiece touches longeron have terrible joint No mat ter much glue squirt joint will weak will plenty strength joint end crosspiece fits flush against longeron doesntfitflush discard make new Nowthis wayyou keepthegluetoa minimum have well-cut crosspiece slips place snugly loose forced put little repeat little glue end little repeat little crosspiece will touch Ion geronnowhere else little endandwhereitwilltouch Letthegluedry putting pieces place After dry put another small repeat small amount glue crosspiece insert place called pre-gluing important Done right dont need glue smeared anywhere will have super-strong joint Remember pieces must fit perfectly Dont lazy dont sloppy Proper-fitting joints neat glue jobs marks expert Take time try become Now dont let catch squirting glue directly tube No very least should use glue sticka 3- 4inch piece 1/16th sq sharpened end Apply single drop make small Sooner later sooner better should advance Ising some sort glue applicator little squeeze bot tle long thin tube can easily squeeze out tiny drop get exactly want squeeze bottle applicator also lets thin out glue thinness should lightweight Peanut Flying Scale model should thin out Ambroid pure acetone never thinners 5050 consistency Thin glue will soak pores balsa wood better thick joint will both lighter stronger no lumps So neat use delicate touch take time accurate think clean models will lighter look just great See next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today IEP2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
44444 44 44 44444 4444444 444 444 4% 444 44/44444 4. 444 Dues Increase Due Insurance Crisis past few years AMA has always faced crisis situation September came time renew members liability insurance insurance industry doesnt seem understand model aeronautics spite fact insurers have pay out money claims three years have difficult time getting policy renewed September13 two weeks go before AMAs liability insurance cover age due expire no affirma tive response AMAs previous requests renewal bids September 5 fact refusal renew AMAs current policy holder continue though profit themover $300000 AMA Executive Council voted initiate new AMA member liability protection program Remembering previous year AMA went insurance coverage fora day before obtaining new coverage company among 27 willing provide policy restricted coverage Executive Council decided proceed proposal AMAfunded program extension principle behind past few years cov erage based onAMA payingforclaims upto pre-specified level amount 1985 $100000 succeeded next years program AMA covering up first $1 50000 AMA fundingup front reason insurance car riers havent pay money claims last three years though have made hundreds thousands dollars premiums have paid Now last quarter 1986 continuing through 1987 AMA will cover first half-million dollars claims plus up additional million dollars neces sary Thus new coverage total up half million dollars coverage point escalation AMA funding assure accident up million dollars cover age available Does mean AMA now insurance business actually because legal logistical reasons possible Therefore coverage handled insurance people AMA money risk AMA assuming risk order sure AMA mem bers clubs flying site owners meet sponsors protected new plan means will no longer have worry about getting coverage renewed also means will subject re quirements placed us people dont understand what new program assures coverage renewal will nail-biting situation year also enables AMA specify nature technicalities coverage Thus new program restores coverage lost last year AMA accept aviation-only policy Therefore coverage now applies model boat car claims addition model aircraft Another important point about carrying own coverage paying huge sums premiums will never see again money AMA holds reserve pay claims earns interest us So AMA members fly safely AMA benefits some insurance company So far good Whats catch catch program order pro vide reserves necessary such cover age initially expensive means AMA must set aside funds up front ever before Also means fund buildup must continue over period years before reserves sufficient funding increases no longer required present example necessary have AMAs bank guarantee availability approximately half 15 million dollars worth coverage itself costs lot money about $20000 banks money used goal new program build fund does require other companys banks money will take awhile meantime means must look members clubs fund increased costs program Since coverage vital availability flying sites protecting site owners lia bility modeler use property protect members clubs suits may caused activities highest priority item membership order obtain above patch necessary return application available AMA HQ club secre tary together check money order NO CASH payable Academy Model Aeronautics amount $250 after having executed following certifi cation application hereby certifythat duly enrolled AMA member have personally caused model aircraft become effectively air borne upon least occasion during month applicable calendar year further certify am accompanying application check money order amount $250 made payable Academy Model Aeronautics manner procedure has changed require aplying via AMA club rather via district AMA VicePresident case previously Clubs expected receive such applications behalf members submit AMA HQ mem bers chartered club may submit appli cations directly AMA HQ benefits Without clubs would unable get permission use flying sites found place fly theywould have no protection case accident Because AMAs tremendous growth over 118000 1986 per-member share higher cost much less might have few years ago Thus though large dues increase neces sary 1987 beyond cost isfor expensive category member shipless dollar week $40 full service magazine other classes membership less costly though too have increased net result new era AMA model aviation generala liability protection program funded controlled modelers modelers ups downs uncertainties confusions pre vious years Thus AMA has grown up AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager vince Mankowski0 Special Service Director Carl MaroneyO Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 SpecIal Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 112 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents New Procedures All-Weather Fliers Patch AMAs Eseculive Council equivalent Board Directorsi basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represeni official position AMA Executive Council point controlling its own destiny instead being subservient mercy insurance industry As IooktoAMAs second half-century 1987 51st year have graduated dependence upon others protection AMA has providing liability protection mod el activities 45 years since 1942 new program probably significant achievement history alternative go unprotected again mercy industry has proved unstable unsympathetic needs noted elected officers unacceptable therefore unanimously approved historic move Now AMA members must part renewal AMA membership 1987 vital make sure liability protection continues available us indi viduals clubs site owners meet sponsors Frank Tiush together brother Charles produced famous Tiush Super Ace series engines mid iate thirties Frankis shown herewiththedispiay case engines other historical materisis donated tothe AMA Museum first nine Tiush engines dispiayed except number six stolen Franks home Cape Coral FL January 1985 engine part B1 series Anyone having information reiat ing current whereabouts en gine urged contact AMA HQ faclil tate recovery TheTlushdisplayattheAMAMuseum isa spectacuiar showcase engine deveiop mentthe case custom-designed commissioned bulit Frank Tiush specificaiiy AMA exhibition Public Relations Overviewi 986 Geoffrey Styies Public Relations Director Several significant events have taken place 1986 As service members providing brief summary items give some idea budget Public Relations Department spent 1 Federal Aviation Administration called input rewrite FAR-i 01 Federal Air Regulation governs remote piloted ve hicles brief prepared presented person FAA Meetings held FAA personnel responsible re write Due established working rela tionship AMA has FAA recom mendations large part adopted thus radio controlled airborne vehicles covered limitations AMA Safe ty Code exempt federal regulation AMA members build fly aircraft accordance stipulations Safety Code have concern selves possible violations federal rules 2 1986 Annual Hobby industryAssocia tion Show held January Chicago AMA attended exposition meet general public hobby shop owners proprietors manufacturers show successful much AMA material placed willing hands Concurrently AMA Hobby Shop Display membership enrollment program has responsible pulling hundreds members Work ing directly hobby shops has also great assistance working safer use RC channels frequencies educational effort hobby shop owners employees general public relative signed channels aircraft vs surface ve hicles continuing Some progress has made program has ongoing recent application Federal Communications Commission resulted issuance Public Notice No 2407 May 1986 cautioning users about observ ance applicable regulations concerning separation frequencies radiocontrolled model aircraft operations model boats cars AMA continuing address hobby shops long-range effort work safety promotion sport 3 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby & Trade Assocation relatively new trade associ ation formed advance interests manufacturers retailers other people interested radio control equipment business Since early 1986 regular meetings have held co-sponsored Baltek Inc largest importer balsa USA develop ideas promotion sport model aviation products balsa related items meetings have hosted Baltek Inc NewJersey AMA National Aeromodeling Center Top Flite Chicago Goldberg Models Chi cago coordination efforts group dedicated companies national association has resulted several programs commencing nationwide survey randomly-selected modelers should soon see publicity form some excellentarticles about model avia tion being prepared national non-mod eling publications 4 AMA joined ARC American Recreation Coalition 1986 national association comprised national groups rec reational interests ARC actively lobbies state federal levels protect mem ber interests Through ARC able make presentation Presidents Commission American Outdoors state strong case model aviation need flying sites Preser vation use/access public private lands recreational purposes necessary legislation enhance opportunities prime goals ARC 5 American Tort Reform Association ATRA AMA has also joined organiza tion insurance provisions AMA Continued page 118 December1986 113 very special occasion AMA Museum held June 171986 Shown L R Norm Rosenstock John Worth Bill Winter FrankTiush Frank Ehling Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Norm delivered Joe Raspantes original RC model 1939 also John Roths RC Scale Volksplane 2nd-place winner 1974 World Championships Tiush Granieri presented Franks 1936 Texaco Trophy-winning Free Flight model also 1938 Mercury Meteor model Frank Charles Tiush FrankTiush also presented AMAwith special display case shown behind him original Tiush engines parts other memorabilia relating engines 30s 40s Sound Et Model Aeronautics Time Review Over past several months have discussed sound model aeronautics intent has would some trend toward uniform definition terms standards methods measuring sound Ive received letters concerning efforts have made read articles other publica tions listened comments face face Still problem definition persists Ive received reports contain what surely good information fact obtained such variety ways does always correlate try put together Lets try same way least will talking same language very beginning started premise until recently basic standard use checking sound level model aircraft still method written FAI F3A event perfectly satisfactory means performing tests may come time particular site will need much different level F3A requirement expected still method testing remains valid before Rule maximum noise level will 98 dBA measured three meters 9 feet 10 inches center line model model placed ground flying site engine running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path right-hand side downwind model micro phone will placed stand 30 centi meters 118 above ground line engine No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise mea surement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero important facts remember purpose studies distances given holding F3A contest should abide entire rule testing send results will help tremen dously way Local Sound Game Now know standard method used measure sound level ground can review what needs done attempt save flying sites As stated previously will work under assumption local authorities have level need meet case can use figures start control emis sions now Youll prepared future eventualities will help make things quieter fellow modelers Lets assume local regulations say cannot exceed 55 dBA neighbors property line What need to take readings point have aircraft exceeds level make note Using above-described procedures take reading sound level aircraft flying site using same power settings have deter mined anything flies sound level excess yourfield requirements offending flier will have work getting sound level down within compliance range Rules Proposal Among rules changes proposed AMA RC Pattern sub mitted establish maximum sound level writer well intentioned pro posal something can live established level existing F3A quite handily attained makes little sense ask rule establishes dB level 10 points higher cannot live sort level longer either competition local flying fields Asking maximum level 108 dBA regressive point time level established surely should no higher 98 dBA individuals believe possible get sound levels down point no longer problem just true have make changes equipment techniques using fly aircraft Have tried seriously drop own operating sound level Have tried different mufflers pipes propellers Working things can help Work others club develop what needed particular area Understand abso lutely necessary future model aircraft powered internal combustion engines sound levels reduced must also understand other fact community political jurisdiction bans model flying because noise protests other reason usually ban alf model aircraft very important remember field lose because loud engine field lost modelers can no longer afford luxury losing field finding another somewhere else As numbers grow Academys membership now over 118000 have need better facilities contribute shortage flying sitesnow future Data Collections am quite ready submit article based data col lected Lake Charles should ready next issuebut some gen eralities consider Appr6ximately 60 percent Pattern fliers met bettered 98 dBA figure fortheir flights Nationals Some did flight did subsequent flights varied quite exten sivelya sign needle valve tweekers Other fliers varied half decibel indicates knew equipment using knew exactly performed setting generally ones quietest-running equipment does appear Pattern possible get sound levels way down have seem have problem Scale Scale fliers using nothing straight stacks carry off exhaust area rules being enforced Lets take look 1986-1987 Official Model Air craft Regulations Page 79 under RC Sport Scale events 511 512 513 Look Section 3 Model Requirements 3rd para graph engine must equipped muffler silencer limit noise output Ducted fan installations electric motors exempt muffler requirement should note rule alsoapplies Giant Scale event 514 does say can fly competition effective muffler would very much like hear RC Scale community reasonable expect same decrease sound levels expect Pattern An effort must made just fact requirement has generally ignored has nothing situation faces us now RC Scale aircraft have cases larger sound footprint Pattern aircraft especially true right angles flight path Scale flier doing mandatory Figure Eight fliers choose Straight-Flight-Out Procedure-Turn StraightFlight-Back option would like get some input Scale types some solu tions Are effective muffler designs detract aircrafts appearance Tell what have am showing two photographs month providing view hazards doingtestwork Labor Day havingafree day millions more-orless last day summer went out local flying field little stand testingof some equipment As cannot run up engines town because local ordinances Fortunately turned out son went field got break-down stand set up 61 engine mounted 3-meter chain laid out sound meter position Since looking some extreme comparisons started flow-through muffler pro ceeded run top needle walked out take reading As returned towards engine saw throttle barrel rotate about 31/2 4 ft engine slightly rear got slammed head least felt way realized what happened became aware real problem trouble seeing next thing noticed felt slight pain above left eye brow line As shock wore off seconds saw hole prescription safety sun glasses Being careful move eyes walked over car could check things out rearview mirror Two pieces glass sticking inside corner eye worried pulled out eye would no doubt bleed did attribute fact safety glass did splinter Later part eye badly bruised eye did hurt point could see glass took down stand son driving pro ceeded hospital emergency room Examination showed evidently litContinued oaee 118 114 Model Aviation no ianzei orotners vcior ana Josepn originators G line monollne control systems Control Line model products Inducted Model AvIation Hall Paine AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA Aug 1 1g86 AMA President John Grigg presented award plaque Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Insurance Crisis Yes proper word crisis have critical need support membership liability insurance protec tion coverage also lends protection owners manyflyingfields use daily practice sport/hobby date sources have either responded negative have yet responded must find way provide needed protectionAnd tothatend Executive Council meeting special ses sion 13th September study situation decide course action course action may well result special one-time dues increase assess ment enable us institute course action will provide future well next year Since column has submitted later 12 Septem ber will report final course action next months column Keep fingers crossed FAI US have definite problem FAI environment being fly events enough develop skills needed become competitive rest world Yes fly some often others cases leave FAI competition handful modelers What problem As see people consider FAI events too difficult too time-consuming too expensive worth overall effort required So will shy away widely-accepted country AMA events have events similar FAI events control own destiny regards stabilizing changing rules differences between AMA FAI events cases very minor extremely significant Let discuss few areas difference Control Line FAI recognizes four primary eventsSpeed Aerobatics Team Race Combat fly similar events speed engine limited 15 cuin 25 cubic centimeters whereas recognize different size engines 15 fits class event So away out limb thought dont just drop class adopt FAI rules standard No one-line models might better safety standpoint increase minimum line size would better safety standpoint CL Aerobatics wont suffer much change since pattern very similar time limits change No requirements line size long entire control system can withstand up 20-kg line pull test Kfactor scoring used What heck folksthe two events AMA FAI really quite similar change FAI CL aerobatics heresy say Think about other two events Control Line team race combat show like similarities between AMA FAI nake primary AMA event instead ones now have rule book should Simple events being flown often will developing very strong cadre fliers become potential entrants FAI team selection programs Free Flight have less pronounced difference between FAI AMA categories fact fly FAI events quite frequently local level place would like see achange Free Flight drop present class Gas favor FAI event Sure can become technical average flier newcomers Free Flight arena would just assume way meant go ahead build class anyway No big deal really already fly good deal FAI Free Flight around country maybe would flown noAMA class know now Scale scale model scale model scale model ght seem FAI environment differences between ship qualified FAI might seem weight requirement basic difference flying method scoring K factor system being used FAI So dont people enter team selection meets FAK RC modeling press has good bit say over past years about aerobatics turnaround pattern some out right hating others spoke glowingly about same subject considerably different AMA pattern aircraft might somewhat different al though modelers flying theirAMA type ships turnaround patterns use simplified FAI pattern various AMA pattern categories drop AMA rules know now wow heresy discontent being raised guy think earlier part column would raise hackles necks few read Pylon Now area could easily change FAI event After needs screaming ear-deafening sound Formula air craft instead could fly quieter aircraft OK F-i guys put away hatchets think about F-i losing popularity right now possible dropping F-i favor FAI pylon might put shot arm pylon racing possible wonder After aircraft very similar Only fuel engine need real work Hmmmm Helicopter Lots similarities bit difference too empha size FAI pattern Helicopter rather AMA aerobatics could set up lower-rated categories simply diminishing number maneu vers flown does seem like possible alternative what now fly Electrics new competition scene least US know team selection meet lot fewer ten entries fewer six actually possibility showing well world championship event Still motors used team American manufacture Europeans showed considerable amount interest did have 50 entries team selection meet Soaring event should excel international scene Still team se lection meet entries continue dwindle change pattern first world championships soaring won American Skip Miller third won American Dwight Holley What need to raise interest event partial answer presently participating various FAI events finest competitors US work hard event study practice work still generally dont well might expect world cham pionships apologies comment Indoor teams have outstand ing over past two world championship events answer likelythe lack good solid competition country just fly FA events enough develop needed skills competitive world environment can change can provide needed practice local na tional meets simply including FAI events contest schedule some cases may want modify FAI rules suit local conditions As example F3B Soaring might consider flying speed task using dis tance duration tasks same type modifications might made other events get modeling public aware basic events flown FAI time joined world time became aware events fel low modelers flying other parts world time decided great na tion can produce modelers bit good anywhere else world time join world note safety short ago very noted flier Michigan lost home fire suspected cause shorted cell battery pack left overnight charge Now leaving battery packs charge overnight uncommon event hobby should realize battery pack two years old can considered suspect shorted cell old pack charger old has abused loose wire can causes overheating possible fire no sure-cure methods elimi nate possibility fire can certainly take precautions mini mize possibility Have equipment checked regular basis knowledge able service person Dont have receiver transmitter checked out rather have equipment checkedin cluding servos batteries charging system means use charging system designed equip ment December 1986 115 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Read ** Read ** Read months report update Council members views concerned internal managerial mechanics way AMA structured today plan change have concern improvement Academy read carefully stuff like bores go another page dont read might look like politics restructuring executive management political setup want bring attention entitled ex planation proposed changes out front before happen entitled know about major changes matter law fair play reader can get personally volved proposals three ways care 1 can respond to District Vice President views write will personally reprint letter 2 can vote feelings election process going right now 3 underlined AMA laws changes should come vote Leader Members AMA sometime during first six nine months 1987 fore already Leader Member can vote Leader Member would like become AMA Leader Member can act nowask AMA Headquarters ap plication OK heres whats coming down Fifty years ago AMA began spin-off National Aeronautic Association NAA Most members kids few grownups mechanics ganization manner execu tive administrative muckety-mucks ran nonprofit corporation manner responsibilities handed out piecemeal worked OK because organization small assumption good faith prevailed Sud denly almost overnight AMA has mush roomed almost 120000 members makeshift manner sup posed what joint sup posed run delegation authority forth hasnt kept up size now has changed isnt something put off its some thing look now Maybe Leader Members will vote leave things situation needs ad dressed What am crabbing about principle structured AMA President has too much raw powerpower glory never intended fathers created AMA spin-off NAA way things now AMA can giant toy properly-elected president can play grand scale can manipulate juggle reshuffle team members FAI teams trying international competition can go anywhere within United States time AMAs money answering nobody AMA money dues money Until last year Council said No could go anywhere world AMAs money pleasure time Are good guys bad guys soap opera No Emphatica fly no current President very fine person has served two terms dedication maybe or anyone else might react same way given chance nothing personal reflecting anybody simply have bring laws AMA bylaws up date organization organizations profit nonprofit President actually runs operation day-by-day mechanics has power hire fire salaried employees sees work gets done AMA call person Executive Director lot us want restructure constitutional bylaws change wantto eliminate words Executive Director call person President Board Directors called Council now wording good no change suggested rename Council Leaving basic Council alone shifting President away three-year election process hired employee will chair Board Directors/Council meets regularly legislate laws rules will have call chairman bya new name Since Council made up Vice Presidents obvious tag call him Executive Vice President Thus person President will automa tically become Executive Vice Presi dent person Execu tive VP will automatically revert back previous title Secretary Treasurer ST newly-designated Executive VP will chair board meetings Secretary/Treasurer will monitor fiscal affairs Academy elected Speaking personal ly want nothing out myself elected Finance Officer intend stay place So what would have under new structure President now Executive Director would henceforth chosen Council under contract salary run headquarters operation business Two national officers would continue elected members Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasur er EVP would chairthe board meetings ST would monitor financial affairs District VPs forth would stay same Other changes will proposed Leader Members modernize bylaws Currently person President has raw unfettered power play FAI teams AMA fields world com petition would tightened up Hence forth decisions regarding FAI teams selections would made involved persons designated Council various board members committees Executive VP would act member governing team runs AMA business act within scope better-defined parameters see AMA fields FAI teams consistently Hewould act go-between peacemaker forth Hewould have naked powerto change something whether people like would have work closely other people involved same true AMA committees Currently individual holding office President can wave magic wand create out air committee doing can seize greater control over AMA requiring committee answer him un checked power course answer him because has power create first place person holding current office President creates committees touch almost phase AMA business has powerto appoint whomever wants whatever commit tees wants whether current commit tee chairman likes gives such President unfettered unchecked con troltomanipulatetheAMA Italsogiveshim stranglehold power over what pre sented agenda Council meet ings consideration vote Under new plan Leader Members will asked consider new bylaws redefine committee structures function purposeto put chair man board position cooperation overseeing working committees take away nonsense power juggle will Currently Executive Director John Worth candidate President Because feel put John Worth President can immediately go forward above plan least hurtfeelings Hedoesnotintendtoholdthe two offices longer necessary implementation changes will act solely President Council will pick person chair board until next regular national election Executive Vice President will revert back Secretary Treasurer what elected first place ask consider John Worth President current election John President once before long time ago vote him have write name blank space ballot says write-in cleverly-designed scheme part get Worth re-elected President No painless quick way begin bylaws change process like soap operas Heres good have feeling helping control AMAs destiny get involved Write blast away Ill reprint letter space permitting Write above write blank form get yourself changed Leader Member desire vote bylaws changes next year paid dues member its AMA just belong local club get involved dont shy dont anything now dont crab later Victor Hugo said best kids wrote Stronger armies idea time has come time has come update bylaws GET WITH IT 44Do part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member 116 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Earlier Dates 1987 Nats. July 11-19 time Lincoln Ne braska place earlier usual dates will enable people what have wanted yearsattend both Nats EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention fly-in Oshkosh Wisconsin past years events have usually held same time AMAers choose go wont have problem 1987 provided have enough vacation time finances both Cloud Nine Takes Off. AMAs quarterly newsletter featuring re ports letters model aviation personalities has completed its first year publication widespread applause Sub scribers have told pleasure hear ing likes Bill Winter Irwin Ohisson Chet Lanzo Walt Good Hal de Bolt others newsletter has become very personal publication revealing previously private thoughts modelings great famous people nothing like available anywhere else world Museum Patrons get newsletterauto matically $10 annual fee also provides special card pin patch Nows time sign up 1987 send $10 words Musuem Patron AMA Headquarters Special note would also like receive four 1986 issues newsletter send $5 words Cloud Nine-i 986 Oba L St Clair Control Line Pioneer model aviations famous people died August 16 1986 1937 Oba St Clair invented system controlling model airplanes wires helped lead worldwide hobby competitive sport Control Line model aviation life member Eugene Prop Spinners Control Line model aviation club remained active hobby until death often served official annual Northwest Regional Control Line Championships Eugene Wests largest Control Line contest St Clair also invented several other mod el aviation devices including training flight simulator in-flight adjustable con trol handle automatic launcher designer special technical systems airplane Prop Spinners set national endurance record 1957 flight 64 hours Articles about St Clairs model aviation activities have published several national model airplane magazines includ ing two-part tribute Model Builder 1981 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting September 13 1986 following attendance AMA HQ Reston VA President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim Mc Neill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice Pre sident Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Char lottesville VA VP-V Lee Webster Man chester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VPVII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Port land OR Present Academys executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Vince Mankowski Nats General Manager Carl Maroney Special Services Director Bob U nderwood Technical Direc tor Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher Model Aviation Guests included Winton BuckleyAccount Executive Alexander & Alexander Don Weidner memberof insurance industry guest Dave Brown Fred Marks chair man Frequency Committee copy official minutes may obtained request AMA Headquar ters Available approximately 1 November minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next council meeting October 18-19 Special meeting brought order 900 am agenda follows Location October 18-19 Execu tive Council Meeting II4-A Status Tangerine Meet Ill F3D Jury Member IV Insurance V Nats Report VI Frequency Committee Report I October Executive Council location next regular meeting Executive Council decided AMA Headquar ters Reston VA October 18-19 19th open overflow agenda items II 4-A SanctionTangerine Meet peti tion Remote Control Association Central Florida recognize yearly Tangerine RC Championships 4-A sta tus contest approved prevailing opinion since 4A rating would precedent-setting RC event other RC interests should given opportunity express inter est before deciding motion grant 4-A status Tangerine RC Championships 1986 failed 11 against 12346789 1011ED 1 4 1 abstained EVP Ill Replacement F3D FinalsJury MemberA previously-appointed Pylon Finals jury member available noted majority Council mail ballot approved Presidents offer assume task IV Insurance Executive Director ex plained replacement liability insurance program developed Academy Alexander & Alexander result Councils request previous meeting proposal known Fully Fronted Carrier Program Third Party Liability offers insurance company paper provide $1000000 policy limit Academys cost would approximately $100000 claims payment program also requires letter credit loss fund provided AMA plan allows Academy write policy lan guage coverage deemed necessary activities An important addition A&A proposal another half-million fund AMA Money up front total 15 million coverage provided Debate extensive detailed questions asked insurance ex perts present Afterward approved unanimously accept liability insur ance plan presented Executive Director Following debate passage insurance plan Council looked ways bywhich money could raised fund project Some expressed opinion mem bership dues increased means acquiring necessary additional income other needs should simultan eously considered Others op posed stating insurance crisis should mandate dues increase time however needy other causes may agreed publishing Model Aviation membership should made aware membership dues utilized discussing various ways increas ing income previously-revised 1987 membership table May1986 minutes further revised Debate led following actions motion amend previouslyadopted May 1986 figures approved amended 10 12457891011 ED 3 against EVP 36 amendment insert increases toJunior Senior Senior Citizen categories previously ap proved 8 123 579 1011 5 against 468ED EVPThustheduesmembership structure 1987 follows 1987 Membership Table Category Jr no publication Jr magazine Sr no publication Sr magazine Senior citizen Op-2nd family member Op-newsletter regular Op-newsletter early Op-magazine regular Op-magazine early 1987 $ 700 1600 950 1850 2100 2000 3600 3400 4000 3800 reviewing membership structure recalled November 1985 continuous three-year membership ap proved commence 1987 Reconsid eration resulted approval motion rescind 3-year membership plan 11 2 against 211 Discussion followed feasibility changing club charter fees and/or im posing charges related insurance ser vices motion impose $10 charge certificates insurance failed 10 against 3 8EVPED approved Continued page 118 December 1986 117 Cont pg 117 beginning 1987 $10 fee including cost certificate imposed thirdparty insurance applications 8 14578 11EDEVP 5 against 236910 Note intent charge yearly third-party insurance requests made through clubs chapters single several days coverage requested through contest sanctions V Nats Report Vince Mankowski reported upon findings two recent Nats sites visits Indianapolis site highly favorable unavailable 1987 available 1988 2 Lincoln Dates 1119 July 1986 confirmed Control Line Pattern Soaring sites used 1982 still available excel lent condition Helicopter event will flown Skyknights club field good new FF site has found Nats Manager will make FF site visit shortly together FF Category Man ager known FF competitor further evaluate suitability also reported modifications will made advance late entry fee structures encourage ad vance entries also new policy forJunior Senior trophies forthcoming VI Frequency Committee Report Chairman Fred Marks reported committees activities deliberations results theirAugust meeting refuting rumors about major changes previously-ap proved Phase-in Plan noted Council will shortly receive rewrite Phase-in Plan will contain few very minor revisions likewise rewrite Frequency Flag Plan also minor re visions proposed Rule Book informa tion Marks asked Council carefully con sider Committees draft Guidelines Acceptable Introduction Full Set RC Frequencies will brought before Council formal approval October meetIng Meeting adjourned 4 35 pm Sound Cont pg 114 tie bit glass did have sharp edge cut scratch across cornea patch over eye until next day some subsequent treatment eye now OK What happened Photo number shows rotated barrel what next occurred knurled end needle valve entered prop arc photo reproduces well can see imprint about half inches out prop piece broke off rather high velocity thrown out slightly rear engine next step sequence shown photo number two piece evidently struck glasses angle judging spot two chunks glass hit eye As can see impacttookout center glasses Fortunately always wear safety glasses times goggles over Without protection have little doubt damage eye would have severe possibly could have lost eye retrospect am sure barrel rotated mounted engine checked screws tightness balanced prop engine likely some vibration sufficient apply enough pressure throttle linkage cause throttle rotate Whatever cause can assure will very careful things exactly same way next time pleasant way spend Holiday Public Relations t pg 113 membership vitally important member chartered club flying site owners administrators have caught liability crisis along hundreds manufacturers towns cities villages hundreds other associa tions interest seeing issue examined interest supporting national campaign bring some sem blance reason law suit credible settlement-oriented society AMA personnel have attended ATRA meetings injected problems briefs prepared ATRA Cooperating dozens associations through ATRA will help get message before legislators can make changes favorable needs Much hard work ahead us goal have appropriate legislation hands state legislature 1987 business year Meanwhile Academy insurance package vital membership benefit making effort ensure can continue have benefit afford able cost 6 Flying Site SeminarsSanta Ana CA firstAMAflying site seminarwas held May unqualified success attended 86 people 35 different chartered clubsA complete report event can found pages 99 113 September 1986 issue Model Aviation magazine Additional seminars sched uled other AMA Districts later 1986 continuing 1987 7 Field TripsSeveral have made assist clubs facing opposition ac tivities bill introduced Ne braska Legislature would have banned forms model aviation state legislation defeated committee Commonwealth Pennsylvania Buck ingham Township club brought fore Board due complaints area residents club forced close down field Town Depew NY deliberated ordinance ban model flying bill wastabled forfurtherstudy Montgomery County MD long-estab lished flying field under pressure close due noise complaints byavocal minority new residents matter has yet resolved case dozens AMA has involved working clubs assisting needed incidents point out model flying much like having automobile drivers licensea privilege can lose public opposition outcry made local/state administra tions succumb voter pressure need positive public image 50th Anniversary year need remem ber original reasons founding AMA act accordingly consider field neighbors fly quietly safely 8 Trade & Consumer ShowsAMA atten dance shows such Toledo Pasadena CA Puyallup WA White Plains NY Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia im portant year Thousands AMA members visit Academy booth get questions answered renew mem berships just stop say Hi people National Center instances local volunteers help man AMA booth assistance always Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation EC Council Anthony J iano left received oneofthelg86Carland BethGoldbergVital People Awards Nats workers party Lake Charles July31 John Grigg made presentation noted long list achievements byTony Including presidency National Free Flight Society organi zation annual National Indoor Cham pionships other Free-Flight related activities Enrique Arance Upland CA received Vital People Award special ceremony last July arranged club American Model Airport Association Beth Goldberg made presentation conjunction AMA District 10 Vice-President Dave Peltz awards spondored Carl Beth Goldberg recognize unsung heroes work behind scenes promote model aviation Mr Arance devotes hours weekends helping newcomers flight instruction basic model building flying information addition editor club newsletter its princi pal correspondent organizerof events Connecticut 0 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middietown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouih NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators RC Club organized 1980 became char tered AMA club 1981 clubs flying site located West River Road Sydney ME approximately 40 members KVMA As clubs KVMA membership has wide range interests include Electrics Gliders Scale Pat tern Indoor Rubber sport flying KVMA has active flying season two fun-flies Glider contest Pattern contest always new pilots clubs Pilot Training Program two builders help sessions month through out winter final KVMA event December mall show Waterville proceeds donated charitable organiza tion KVMA clubs involved organizing Maine Model Club Asso ciation its Expo held March Augusta club continues active MMCA its activities Club officers President Sam Wade Vice President Keith Seely Treasurer Bruce Olsen Secretary Bruce Fowles Newsletter Editor Cliff Piper attended entire Nationals Lake Charles weather lived up its reputation large thunderstorm Friday afternoon before Nats started after cleared weather mostly clear skies very little wind week tempera ture humidity very high really admire workers put long hours under very uncomfortable conditions As expected very few people attending District I would like mention thank ones did attend names taken entry list miss anyone apologize Gerald Knoblauch Robert Nichols 5 trophies Stanley Lagarski Reginald Strout Raymond Audet Nathaniel Gifford 1st Jr CL Aero batics Dave Cook Bruce Olsen George Higgins Ron Connors Jessica Thurrott 9th Formula Pylon 3rd FAI Best Senior both events lru Thurrott Robert Greer Pike Noyes 4th Intermediate Helicopter Thomas Dalusio Ralph Daluslo Jorge Guz man 2nd Standard Sailplane Mortgage Depletion Program program has underway several months now mortgage Headquarters building could paid off AMA would save about $70000 per year could put better use such public relations letter printed below about Nat Gifford has mentioned column before also successful Lake Charles year believe letter pretty well sums up what hobby can young people havejust returned exhibition young man demonstrated Control Line precision aerobatic flying group elementary students New Bedford public schools request school principal Although young man does attend public schools graciously accepted invitation put very informative display demonstrated flying skills also spent time students answering questions regarding hobby young man son am very proud him Three years ago watched elevenyear-old boy enter first contest after rather dismal showing set upon personal goal become national champion have watched him achieve goal twice past two years now watch him prepar ing defend championship Lake Charles later summer education Nathaniel received model aviation has remarkable has learned patience dedication long hours 20 40 hours per week building finishing practice Now designing own planes learning about aeronautical design moments pect ratios structural design etc time read hear about crime drugs vandalism involving young peo ple become thankful part model aviation people involved have played sons life want personally thank Windy Urtnowski help support have invaluable Nathaniels progress also Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team members have always supportive therefore much pleasure gratitude donate enclosed amount $100 AMA Mortgage Depletion Program names Na thaniel Gifford Windy Urtnowski Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team Very truly yours E Bruce Gifford month column should two pages long have sent material column patient will used am out material clubs have patches no background information would like see club featured write up short description send Remember Flying should fun December 1986 119 3rd-place trophy re ceiveg es otratford CT Since has placed 1st Quonset Pt RI Sei Sportsman class next season Mike Jessica Thurrott South Windsor CT Formula aircraft Jessica placed 9th outof35in Formula land3rdoutofi2inFAl Pylon also best Senior both elaeewm Pike NOye5 Marblehead MA rinished 4th Intermediate Helicopter Nicole Evans Houston Texas Nicole flew Cox PT-i 9 Cox dlsplayat Anni versary Celebration won PT-i 9 raffle Cox provided also helped Helicopter site during Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boa 88i APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts word still fail realize due standard magazine lead time what writing today shall reach dear Reader until considerably later date consequently news items have sent us moment excitement high enthusiasm found have become somewhat stale time appear print Please understand neces sarily journalistic fact life implore thank understanding kind indulgence should such occasion arise case Tis Electricity Air Now AMA has authorized Electric Contest Board August 1 Executive Council meeting attended cast affirmative vote motion have appointed Joe Beshar Oradell NJ serve member thereof representing District 2 Joe no stranger recent developments rapidly-expanding area Electro-Flight already ap pointed him post Team Selection board member representing District 2 connection F3-E World Champion shipsin BelgiumJoewasalsoajurymember US F3-E Team Qualification Finals held earlier Parks College St Louis thanks Joe Harvest Thanks indeed extra proud three New York AMA members really knocked themselves out hospitality department US Scale Team passed through NYC embarka tion portals theirwayto participate World Championships recently Long Island modelers Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti Al La Femina space does permit full description valuable services rendered following quo tations Bob Underwoods thank letters will give idea ourfeelings matter behalf United States Scale Team members thank very much outstanding acts hospitality provided fact family New York help details involved such trip helped ease minds make departure pleasant experience Bob Thank making arrangements Tony Nick Al tremendous help whole operation Thank Bob pleasure Brookhaven Model Aviation Facility happy learn yet another RC flying site has become available Eastern Long Island compliments Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS Presi dent Tony Cruz others contri buted time abilities toward commendable result Ourthanks too Brookhaven Town Supervisor Henrietta Acampora efforts connection must Brookhaven town residentto fly site interested contact Brook haven Model Aviation Facility Long Island Aero Radio Society PO Box 54 Holbrook NY 11741 Curtiss A-i Triad Hydroplane con cludes story regarding above ended closing topic October issue entitled Under Wire shot Bob Dunn creation plusnewspapercredits express ly Childrens Worlds Fair have just learned foregoing spectacle will held Flushing Meadows site previous Worlds Fair Queens County NY September 25-28 might have opportunity participate somehow other model aircraft sense familiar location frequent reader column will perfectly clear performance-wise kind flight possible Flushing Meadow area has end some pretty strong lines local Control-Line expert Doug Figgs regular flier site working enthusiastically project thank him help Hackensack Valley Flyers club located Moonachie NJ sent us several interest ing snapshots some time ago change solely model airplanes rather happy children enjoying what probably very first encounter form model aircraft also thus shown example clubs interest general affairs community some scenes furnished us valued friend Gordon Hart club IMAA Life Member LM 5 occasion 75th Anniversary Moonachie NJ during celebration club distri buted Delta Darts Shown happy recipients potentially least future AMA members Auburn Finger Lakes Radio Control Club According correspondence have received Mr Joe Dello Stritto Presi dent District 2 club may take justified pride its existence Tis true Above group guided two very important principles 1 Combine compete neighboring clubs 2 actively join such clubs local and/or regional effort obtain maximum PR earlier correspondence Mr Dello Stritto described glowing terms highlysuccessful extremely well-attended Mall Show club held earlier year Finger Lakes Mall Auburn NY conjunction neighboring organiza tion Flying Eagles RC Club Elbridge NY As put What resulted largest best display RC models area has ever seen real booster better model aircraft PR Mr Dello Stritto continues cannot begin tell what success show response public well interest new members incredible both clubs picked up new members well best regards Joe clijh nd its neigh welcome Next time go show sure stop greet AMA folks hand job help get association 9 National Geographic SocietyThe NGS covered 1985 Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts story eight pages color text appears July 1986 issue National Geographic magazine addition May 1986 issue NGSs World magazine contains story about large contest France AMA worked closely NGS staffers consulting capacity design maze edit text identify various aircraft photographs used ensure accuracy story NGS inserted AMAs name address story readers wanted further information about model aviation received 800 direct inquiries based exposure World childrens magazine published monthly NGS 1986 Nats also covered NGS year TV team Thousands feet videotape ex posed expected nationallyContinued page 121 120 Model Aviation Olean Resident builds Navy model airplane Photo Olean Times Herald Uear up Locked Public RelationsCont pg 118 Ohio sylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mum Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 time read will self insured liability coverage careful major step forAMA particu larly financial sense hopefully will end up providing us stability liability insurance program have long needed stability its costs Basically need about $800000 cash start out plus $800000 letterof creditfrom bank $800000 cash provides $1 00000 administra tion fee provides first $700000 claims reserve letter credit pledges another $800000 total loss fund $1500000 becomes necessary Please understand letter credit really just guarantee loan would granted need would have paid back used outline very simplified version very complex group documents agreements should serve help understand needed increase dues compared 1986 dues can figure $1000 increase open members $200 increase Jr Sr members $300 increase Sr citi zens second family members per sonally feel fair equitable Although would have preferred $800 increase open members rapid reduction $800000 line credit backing cash ratherthan credit will provide us stable situation Simply accomplishing will result swing $80000 income/expense statement year $16000 reduction interest expense $64000 increase interest income insurance market becomes softer future pre dict always have option take out regular insurance cheaper continue program liability insurance crisis something have read about first direct encounter have reading horror stories cancelled parades festivals sporting events along threat forced closing police departments fire departments other municipal services due prob lem think will agree thatAMA has done good job instance havent seen anything yet department Ill have say Shuttle launch GCRCC flying circus really something else Carried aloft piggybackon large RC model about 300 ft shuttle model released allowed drop glide about 100 ft before large NA R rocket motor fired its tail shooting vertically 500 ft spectacular fashion flights two cul minated very steep glide just like real perfect nose-high landing runway right front crowd Believe moment silence memory Challenger astronauts anticipation airplane climbed slowly altitude shear excitement rocket fired cheers crowd landed didnt bring lump throat must have spectacular things Ive seen aeromodeling Congrats Barry Henry Next year talking about VTO under rocket power impressive part about show other Shuttle crowd extent safety stressed Hay bales along runway protected pilots veer ing airplanes regular cyclone fence protected pit area non-flying pilots snow fence behind pro tected spectators Add required preflight inspection airplanes man datory qualifying flight airplane before show within week requirement airplanes flown multi-plane events must flown together before show added up ensure no problems Good job well run safety firstmy kind show also got chance month visit Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton couple days great see some old friends flying event still dear heart Its amazing see fast some classes have gotten since flew Speed early 60s Y2A speed 130s unbelievable hear Carl Dodges FAI model something else Most us used hearing FAI speed model jump up octave comes onto pipe Carls has octave yet go other thing can think similar sound very high-speed dentists drill Salt Fork 87 approaching fast dates years District Ill meeting january 17 18 Salt Fork State Park lodge southeastern Ohio near Ohio W Virginia Pennsylvania intersect starting promote meeting/sym posium early year try increase participation Id like see club district take subject present sym posium gathering Examples possible subjects might create improve club newsletter start club training program build run way install RC equipment trim FF model organize contest etc can see presentation grow good grass including type selection use fertilizer Almost anything might interest other modelers would work Im sure club could contribute some way Call Bob Button 216-343-7906 AMA elections year bit muddied District Ill members quite number people running president nominating committee put 3 candidates ballot hear campaign being mounted Execu tive Director john Worth should get elected its going interesting see what happens Executive Council would hold two positions Council simultaneously has already stated wouldnt resign retire Executive Director elected Presi dent Oh well neversaid lifeasanAMA VP would boring Regardless support election please take time vote Saying month Any Organization made up parts its important yours Public Relations Cont pg 120 televised short story about 15 minutes long will seen january 1987 PBS network Watch local listings proper time because film may used filler could shown once varying times depending location 10 1986 NatsExcellent media coverage given Nats Lake Charles Daily newspaper television reports made sure story told locally very interesting part coverage tele phone interview NBC Radio New york Geoff Styles gave information commentary Bob Underwood ran model engine background provide some Nats-type sound effects regular AMA press release program followed Nats major events regional TV stations radio stations newspapers plus TV networks major national newspapers received dozen releases prior Nats start As true publicity get coverage dependingon what else happened district world given day things have plug away time 11 Dick Scobee Memorial Field August 16 1986 model airport opened Houston TX finest fields world Named honor Dick Scobee Commander ill-fated Challenger shuttle flight will become Mecca aeromodelers four Control Line cir cles two paved magnificent runway Radio Controlled aircraft use shelters paved parking electricity running water great tribute memory brave American Hundreds hours hard work planning dedication en thusiasm have poured project twenty years grand opening dedication Alan Bean moon-walking astronaut dream come true people conceived project worked see become reality detailed storywill appear Model Aviaf ion magazine along photos can see what great site Future Nats site Future World Championships site knows potential Houston would great place either event 12 Air Show Team Program Twenty nine teams have performed hundreds shows front audiences totaling two million people past year great public relations educational effort re sulting new members better understanding sport thousands upon thousands others much sacrifice hard work giving up familytime out-of-pocket expense dedicated men women long-suffering group individuals ever get chance see AST performance goand sayHi fliers supporting members have done sport deserve big pat back AST program best PR efforts Team members volunteers Continued page 122 December 1986 121 Delaware rci Columbia land North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispiai District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aneociate Vice Prenidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwaod Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lelrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatiansburg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Vtrlmington DC 19609 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27026 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Further Nats item As said last month would surely miss someone did James Welch Portsmouth VA competed Con trol Line 9th place Open D Speed Sorry missed last month District travelsOn 1 7th August stopped Raleigh Aeromasters field thefirst trip sitehopingto see some flying second day 4th Annual Pattern Meet No such luck could permit myself halfadaythere surprise waiting start flying Sunday until noon time weather becoming somewhat chancyhurricane Charlie just off shore did get talk few early birds before left Better luck next time gang following weekend up toward other end District Crownsville MD home Chesapeake Bay RC Club have active number endeavors past years area annual Radio Control Scale contest turnout quite modest year Scale event should grow site very good grass people work hard put good meet year Up until now has oneday event distinct possi bility might go two next time around Probably finest Pattern site District IV Fentress Naval Air Landing Field Chesapeake VA Tidewater Radio Control Club holds its nual Pattern Meet Labor Day week end year dates happened last two days August site has long wide taxiway used flying runs parallel runway entire length tree line front far away get over entirely too far away judged mention because very good chance Tidewater will submitting bid hold F3A Team Selection Meet Masters Mike Ingalls Club President looking possibility best knowledge Masters has never held East closest has Ohio Kentucky Ala bama Good Luck attempt Being resort areaVirginia Beach Norfolk Carolina beaches fairly close makes ideal place bring family give fine vacation have fun flying F3A National Geographic Society long intended get up CASA meet National Geographic site heard about what great soaring site turnout events held field past weekend Saturday finally able get up field What told does justice site National Geographic site has beautiful sites could ask field itself very big fine landscaping around set against Geographic headquarters building No wonder CASA soaring enthusiasts like place flying Saturday outstanding daynot necessarily ut far thermals go flying highly competitive days work what got live East want enjoy soaring best Electric flight first time rule making process going concerted effort develop set rules Electric flight will add-ons existing rules set tailored strictly Electrics aspect sport need keep very close watch pages proposed rules response time short need let District Electric Contest Board mem ber know stand subject District IV write Woody Blan chard 1733 Beach Road Hampton VA 23664 Woody District IV Con test Board member also chairman Electric Contest Board yourself Woody favor Comment rules its card says agree Woody District members other Contest Boards need know interested work doing Seen Fiftieth Anniversary celebration couple photos taken celebration held Lake Charles cele brate fiftieth year national aero modeling organization United States appropriate having part celebration Photo number shows Maynard Hill giant whatizit somewhat like great big Senior Falcon Anyway May nard movie business Mounted above wing 16MM movie camera Maynard lofted flew around site celebration day effort assist crew Na tional Geographic Society NGS crew down Nationals doing film aeromodeling will shown na tional television later next year What appropriate individual help effort former AMA President holds has held international aero modeling records anyone else Good show Maynard am sure wonder whe therthe personnel whoworkforyou atAMA Headquarters active fliers have seen Bob Underwoods name mentioned know very active flier especially Radio Control Scale others can catch one spare moments will pass shot time second photo shows Doug Pratt Goldberg J-3 Cub powered Saito Twin Doug made flights Lake Charles during celebra tion take part ModelNet familiar Doug SysOp Headquarters Doug Mister Special Projects Department works special events trade shows promotion materials industry liaison enough keep him jumping Watch others future Mortgage Depletion Program have re ceived notice Joe Beshar par ticipation some members have made contributions Mortgage Deple tion Fund effort pay off mortgage Academys Headquarters/ Museum Building rapidly possible Doing will free up funds other needed projects such ongoing insur ance problem Consider talking up club meetings encourage participa tion members organized group please think welcome amount can contribute will certainly appre ciated will try acknowledge contributions District time around three groups mention first contribution Charlie Rec tor Jerry Johnson Aero-Masters Model Airplane Club Fredericksburg VA donation $9000 Howard County Radio Control Club Co lumbia MD third acheckfor $1 5000 District Columbia Radio Control Clubthese members broad area fly Rockville MD about club joining Public Relations t pg 121 what makes effort amazing 13 Two other national programs have done well could stand participation additional clubs Adopt-A-School Program National Mall Show Program involved either should Several clubs now working adopted schools report enhanced posi tive public images better understanding communities whole lot fun taking kids through steps turn model aviators missing missing great opportunity con tribute Put something back Get involved Mall Show Program another way can improve club image get message out neighbors others community chance Continued page 126 122 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 5 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Leo Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr H Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 1532 Falordo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Eirminghom AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd. *3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fielda P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904684-2517 Model Airplanes fun wouldnt have 118000 AMA mem bers AMA loses sight fact begin have problems Too much concern National problems can make us short sighted think AMA terms competition flying problems arising competition serving majority modelers represent turn such thinking will limit growth organization type quality services provide Reading District 5 newsletters makes very obvious fun name game AMA-chartered clubs wealth talent clubs writing newsletters running club affairs having fun Lets run through few quotes some selected mid-summer letters Eglin Aero Modelers Beam Editor Bob Hanson Hi troops Another great month flying action store Besides usual Soaring Quickie 500 contests month will Night Glider contest 23 August 800 pm big news Annual Fall Picnic/Fun Fly scheduled afternoon 14 September year will also Delta Dart contest conjunction Fun Fly bring whole family participate few Delta Darts still avail able Ron Van Putte havent bought yours already Nominations thejuly SAD Society Aircraft Demolishers patch Rick Fleming Jim Rozzelle Chad Stewart Rick Fleming won next club fun fly will held 14 September 1966 starting 300 pm will picnic well free burgers beverages club members families As added event will Delta Dart contest modelers ages club sold dozens fun little planes over last several months hopefully event will well-attended kind Flying imaginable look emphasis fun Look novel ideas expressed successful club knows have fun now Fountain City Flyers News letter presents some ideas picnic include family members Ronnie Wilson chair entertainment has come up another feasible scheme include wives families some field activities will fun would Halloween whatever Fly & Cook-in chosen Friday evening start about 500 pm Food served lateras desired Grills can set up Pavilion tents before Tents would left up till Saturday noon Old-Timers would flying morning usual Ronnie NB others dig camping would spend evening field might fly flash lights Butterflies will discussed depth September meeting show up own ideas have long needed gettogether event some members have never laid eyes other Social events include ladies kids great way expand fun get know other fully Another way club fun fly mean fun fly warmed-over contest events anyone can fly about Osceola Black Sheep RC Clubs approach presented news letter Rams Tale clubs first fun-fly proved fair fliers load fun Wayne Northcutt did outstanding job CD planning four events gave member equal chance come home Gold first event taxiing around total six pylons followed bomb-drop event end event six members within two points first place last event scored two separate events first score flight closest two minutes dead-stick landing second score plane stopped closest mark center run way could compete Shows important thing find formula will include everyone Another fine idea members family dinner meeting Sometimes formal speakers stuff sometimes just social get-together Heres Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadrons news letter Fly Paper Dick McLean editorThis year have decided have dinner similar annual banquet dinner will have banquet room Squires Res taurant have used banquets will assure us privacy socialize wish dinner will replace regular meeting August 28th dinner will strictly social affair Air Foilers own club also have big Dinner Bash once year purpose reviewing accomplishments fail ures year introducing new offi cers discussing next years dreams lot tomfoolery fun things everyone except perhaps winner presenting Dork trophy year prestigious award goes individual has committed dumbest error year accomplished review such happenings club can remember trophy tail sec tion plane planted base green carpet fact remains original winners aircraft after error Im sure trophy displayed yearly winner Haw Haw good company since club members have owned year time another Another scheme works advantage conduct raffle fine way raise money getting know other also generates support club activity Indian River Kontrol Societys news letter Air Scoop has article Dont forget club will holding raffle during contest nifty OS Max 60 engine gear reduction still work ing getting other prizes premiums give away well probably have raffle off time contest Tickets wont go sale until start contest give us members too big head start will have present sign up win Hopefully youll hang around contest because know could sure use help proceeds year will go directly mower fund youve waiting donate some money very worthy cause should good reason buy lots tickets Having set up participated Air Foilers first air show year can recom mend highly fun activity others agree evident following quote Chattanooga RC clubs Prop Wash newsletter Please keep mind will have annual air show Sunday September 28th organizing event now would appreciate help comment could give might enable us have best airshow ever have always given good show getting harder harder top last show biggest event year expect have well over two thou sand spectators again year Clyde Ship ley airshow committee chairman will appreciate help can give would like have some different things year put thinking caps let us hear have several new members year hope will provide some fresh ideas us Most mechanics have place still need lots ideas routines Finally planning execution trade show large undertaking worth RC World Flyers RC World Tower newsletter note planning Third Annual Festival Planning assigning job responsibili ties Third Annual Festival has completed Flyers have mailed District V clubs previous participants well wide distribution 1986 Nats Don Lowe handling very difficult task getting manufacturers exhibit products has received five 5 tentative commitments far RC World Flyers Inc well its way making 1986 Fall Festival biggest best ever subject Id like take opportunity plug annual Mid South Radio Control Association Trade Show Flea Market Banquet held November 15 16 Memphis Cook Convention Center youre part country stop show attend banquet Now close column would like use words Memphis Prop Busters Newsletter Bullsheet present thanks fine editors District 5 Thank yu much riteing us such fine newsletter reel good funnytu fac reminded newsletters yore brother ole whats name used rite Sumbuddy said mus sumthin yawls jeans dont seem lak should helpvery much yawl both shure rite good funny tu Anyway thank yu agin fore such fine news letter hope rite another reel soon Remember funs Name Game December 1986 123 Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Cal EtIel *3 Castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46708 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcreat Rantoul IL 61 B66 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 warm flying days will ending soon us District 6 course will put away models another winter start new projects next year Around fly year round too suggest check out models sure theyll able handle year-round flying safely takes just few minutes check out before go fly cycle packs sure have juice can get out cold days Im subject safety lets talk about models vs full-scale operations local airport clubs can hold contests local airports good since gives us chance mix full-scale friends chance visit month find airport closed arrived Knowing closed arrived early thought Apparently changed starting time announced flyer sent tried contact ground communications several times no radio communications set up either going use airport have ground air communica tions owe full-size counter parts Itll help make things bit safer Father FAA would love Heres another deals airshow demonstrations models offer de grees action knowthefull-size guys cant handle Lets forget safety Over runway place fly received call AVPs complaining demo given modeler flew model over crowd airplanes dont need chance go Lake Charles Nats month sure hot Wouldnt nice have Nats near District 6 believe temps would have better area Well lookingata Nats District 6 does Indianapolis grab Keep tuned may happen ground work process have personally visited Indy think could easily have Well know soon know Indian apolis wants us took trip Indianapolis visit Indy Sportliners guys really put good CL contest saw CL models types flying throughout day group three circles planes going once really enjoy combat part said CL dying saw some top names CL son loved As matter fact did Id like take some time thank Jack Sheeks Clancy Arnold rest Sportliners making weekend Indy very enjoyable especially want thank Clancys wife Pat putting up son Mark weekend Clancy good enough show Bill Zimmer around Indy check out possible Nats sites day before CL contest After dinner meeting discuss mostly Nats well seeing slide show supplied Clancy After went jack Sheeks birthday party celebrated thirty-ninth times does make Jack Morehead KY fun fly month ball volunteered some judging Im glad left model plane fun having stress competition good time weather did us right Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead also full-size modelers have some homebuilts field two process being built see lot fly full scale too field local airport can close both interests Now thats life problem tend hold up score cards full-size landings makes tough its first time got letter Fred South president Morrison Model Aircraft Fliers tell club concerned about current insurance problems club de cided something about make flying safer field posted AMA safety rules posted club rules installed frequency board im pound area installed two hundred thir ty feet separation fence bout Maybe should take note guys have congrats next two pics show field Bill Johnson Central Indiana Chapter 48 IMAA sent letter about fly-in Converse have heard itsagreateventand apparently others also think past two years have averaged about eighty contestants half planes guys already getting ready next year suggest look dates appear contest list next year two pictures sent Love Eagles second picture Gary Bussell Cap 20L Gary CD years event Now Id like take some space list names people District 6 brought home trophies Nats Tony Hutchins C Schuchmann Guenther No wak Charles Markos Charlie Sotich Robert Klipp Aaron Markos William H utchins won FF events Charles Markos Aaron Markos Tony Hutchins Mark Whittemore won Indoor William Hughes Jane John son Glen Lee Todd Ballard Jerry Meyer Peter Mazur William Calkins Bill Lester won CL David Snow Pattern Gregory Sawyer Helicopter Soaring Paul Carlson Scott Christensen Tom Kallevang Scale Julie Abel Charles Bauer Stephen Ashby Clancy Arnold Dennis Crooks Harold Parenti think thats hope didnt miss way District 6 got very close trophy new trophy rules kept out winning Lets congratulate did us proud Joe Beshar asked let latest contributors mortgage fund Champaign County Radio Control Club Champaign IL sent $500 Aero Sport RC Club Northfield IL sent $1 20 also received $115 Johnson County RC Flyers Franklin IN special thanks Alex Zobkiw $20 nostalgic reminiscence AMA 1940s prompted donation month real mix Keep cards letters coming Enough now.. 124 Model Aviation Iowa igan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville PAl 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Bled Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack Finn 365 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Rsssell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaskee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Dulsth MN 55504 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494TanglewoOd Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 givingtime year upon us time hope receive some thing useful times asked what Santa brought reply pro duces puzzled expressions Heck everyone knows what ABC 60 rear exhauster Confidentially wife collaborate buy ones own choice Anyhoot hope have merry seasonal time include resolutions bene fit pastime AMA Visited Minneapolis F3B Team Selection Trials very com petently run Bob Sealyand Crew very firm decisions con sidered advice competitors necessary impressions two days event requiring does lots technical acumen obtain results needs modifying make less helper dependant large number workers necessary run crazy Boyd Bowdish managed get sunburned faces side-tripped local flying fields meet other Seveners large Attaboy helpers notice newsletters club hats available am always looking some thing different collect display would appreciate sending will pay would look great display board local mall show showerings data analysis another column have approached compete arguments presented ie have members etc well midwest have shorter flying season cant have reduced membership fee compensate After dont fly several months consequently need no insurance So tongue cheek what think Once again aremindertobooktheTable Top Displays early enough ensure get two district standard pack useful literature avail able no charge pay ship display back to next user also have tapes can obtain copies sending blank AMA HQ care Doug Pratt gives club its own tape MARKS Sailplane Symposium November shall Look out bring suggestions ques tions program chock block lot modeling greats name him will event extremely educational Glider pilot also produce report event can obtained Carl Mohs ideal reference bookshelf have vacancy AVP group Bill Rohring transferring Florida wish him good health lots flying has stalwart western part Michigan thank him service am now announcing replacement Jean Lasik Jean Muskegon well known editor Showgram Showteam newsletter her husband being involved contact large sampling district being nearlyUp North am confident will perform necessary duties extremely well Welcome aboard Jean Dual Seminars filling up few weeks interest seems Contest Director far maybe needing help direction realized confusing situation insurance problems com pleting necessary forms correctly need help As can see try keep column people places need some help supplying suitable photos can format editor crops suitable proportion columns can return after use need Try get good contrast reproduces better also gets name print Sorry dues increase Believe meeting everyone pointed same direction looking stable way provide insurance new will cover much past yearcars boats now included severe problems country having subject now going own thing have control Realize 80 cents week AVP Jack Finn IA Pete asked write few words column started building models grade school flew first gas-powered Free Flight Comet Clipper Baby Cyclone engine ten have flown free flight CL Speed Stunt RC Pattern Sport Scale Glider last couple winters have flown some Indoormostly Peanut Scale last few years have concentrated RC Glider competition some degree success past summer have heard same kinds comments fliers Iowa main seems concern District 10 VP other AMA officers using Model Aviation means attacking other general feeling get improv ing AMA get out Enough said Another comment frequently hear contestants approve CDs flying own contests dont know requires some kind rule change Council can pass rule prohibit CDs flying contests Noise isnt way lose flying field Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have using city school field sailplanes overthe lastseventoeightyears Lastwinter school system sold field City Parks Department field has houses three sides corn field other Parks Department held hearings future use neighbors wanted family-type facilities picnics etc mentioned Glider fliers welcome did generate noise have large crowds well-behaved also said enjoyed watching models fly Parks Department decided need ed baseball diamonds will four parking lots concession stand fortunate city land near golf course about mile outside town said could use recent RC glider fun fly fliers great idea Since clubs seem run fun flies both Powerand Glider must plenty different events question Could AMA compile list events scoring methods clubs send ideas headquarters Duplications etc would have weeded out ideas could copied sent club interested Let yourVPs AVPs know think idea has merit Iowas AMA members have specific ideas subject concerning AMA please let know can get action Bob Taylor Park Rapids copy magazine bore picture Feb ruary 1967 magazine Flying Models shows Taylor national tournament Control-Line planes Taylorfinished sixth competition District Roundup WMRAFs Radio Flyerhas new editor Melanie Smith Ladybird job River City usesa local bulletin board advertise local con tests also warns about having correct iden tification models S Thought month Aerobatic Aces Knowledge comes reading instructions Exper ience comes reading S Dave Pinegar selling Crash crying towels shirts Bob Hisey still has selection too S need PR being tackled Stillwater Flyerstheyre talking schools scouts senior citizens etc have addition AMA PR Department now Welcome Troy 0 Elm Creek Flyers setting up phone tree get news out fast use locally school teachers 0 Rick Alter Byron Pilot says look out next year B-29 flew OK Safe flying practices insurance December 1986 125 Arkansas siasa 0 New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S 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 Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Im leading off little personal story has bit advice am typing Column broken right thumb cast broke fall down back steps tripped threshold top four concrete steps training gotten days long past gymnast threw body out beyond Concrete steps turned midair land shoulders However clever reflex movements foiled caught stupid thumb pants pocket way down bent completely backwards broke tell you Can remember feel falling like quickly take pants off Next insurance guess talked about problem AMAs world right now RC frequency problems As first paragraph Ill bless some advice again Fred Marks very dedi cated chairman AMA Frequency Committee Twice lately have heard him voice opinion very important committee heartily agree advice Use maintain RC equipment exactly per guidelines provided along some common sense Most so-called frequency problems disappear Try Preach Good News AMAers just returned intense Executive Council meetingin quiteafewyears Itwastosetup practical three-year plan workable high-tab liability insurance has al become impossible organizations like doctors Boy Girl Scouts buy price Thanks lots careful study part Headquar ters Staff firm have dealing Alexander Alexander have come up plan largely self insured safely least next three years Granted will cost money means boost dues will still heck bargain todays cock-eyed world mentioning Council Meeting am proud report although unpleasant subject pleasant Council Meeting have attended long time reason say meeting dead-serious subject heavy political overtones have plagued Council long miss ing pray can find way elimi nate politics AMA Perhaps upcoming election will Consider Advancingtheartofaeromodeling must salute Model Airplane News magazine its editor Dan Santich current issue fine old magazine features Electric Flight Please know electric power next big step improving total picture modeling pleasures say because quietness electric power will keep us being noisenuisance real pain-in-the-neck rest community Check electric power hobby shop doesnt have find hobby shop does least partly responsibility protect right fly offering acceptable flying devices information use salute Dan Santich Model Airplane News hope other magazines hobby dealer will encourage Elec tric Flight have little story amusing will illustrate importance preceding paragraph quiet Electric operation Dallas RC Club bang-up Pylon Race part Southwest championships over Labor Day weekend Flying start 9 am hour previous start flying clubs leader-types Val Marchesoni went around getting up pool dollar-a-chance long after flying started would take Dallas Park Police show up complaint Because some constantly-complaining nearby residents model airport long before everyone wanted pool ticket time within firstten fifteen minutes rather tonished cops didnt show until 954 am Mind city-approved contract races fearlessly asked said cops what took long answer simply stop breakfast way have hugged news letter editor lately person about important person club matter AMA Without fine folks activities would just about dead water youd better remember thank time time because mostly taken granted just aint fair Same goes columns Vice Presidents write dang God bless newsletter editors selfish feeling finest newsletter editors AMA right District 8 Id love praise individually space wont allqw can quote remind club Johnny Clemens sez deserve raise least praise thanks will single out long-sufferingfellowas being among really champion newsletter edi tors AMA world Itis Dan Rauwhohas just retired service North Dallas RC Club years paper has always informa tive has pleasure receive am sure everyone has enjoyed efforts will join Well Done Dan salute same subject just received very best newsletters ever Southwestern New Mexico RC Modelers Carlsbad edited Frank E Burchardt paper Tail Winds has has news art humor neatness readability excel lent contest notice map fact contest site map super strongly suggest send Frank self-addressedstamped envelope copy map perhaps whole Tail Winds paper Address Frank Burchardt 318 E Orchard Ln No 16 Carlsbad NM 88220 Im really cranked-up newsletters month oldest finest national newsletters Digest National Free Flight Society might mumble Free Flight aint yer thing aerodynamics clever construction ideas universal phases model flying NFFS Digest almost entirely technical has put together long time old admired friend Bob Meuser Believe Bobs leadership editing expertise Free Flight would great ly diminished interested can contact Bob Meuserat4200 GregoryStreet Oakland CA 94619 Incidentally Na tional Free Flight Society AMAs oldest Special Interest Group its devoted President Tony Italiano its Executive Director Hardy Brodersen Bravo NFFS wonder am pumping-up Free Flight Districit B column Simply cause heck lot Free Flight activity District 8 whole bunch new interest Free Flight especially rubberband-powered beginner level dealer doesnt have kits supplies find does Plenty available interested As further endorsement rubberband powered models what beautiful thing see father 8 10 12-year-old son building flying models son s level dont cost arm leg Oh kid again important election year AMA Having served Executive Council 21 years AMA President B years feel am entitled opinion serious need change direction leadership AMA avoid having become political selfserving diminish its intended value individual member now involved handling some $4 million funds decisions should re turned multi-member council available whims single per son will require two things will require change bylaws change elected leadership Adademy Model Aeronautics organization certainly deserves thoughtful consideration sincerely hope will help steer AMA new better direction vote Thanks listening old dedicated lover what AMA supposed ***Gear down Its time Iand*** Public Relations tfrom pg122 promote club possible need fora flying field make friends create better understanding short laythe groundwork people press TV radio time may come need friend Contact National Center supplies recommendation read Model Aviation what other clubs have done go thou likewise NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 126 Model Aviation elers have made significant contribu tions modeling District IX have featured two ladies both Colorado know must lots out District about sending picture background information AMA lady member making signifi cant contribution modeling Asso ciate Vice President can recog nize outstanding members Art May Bismark ND sends report international contest remember proximity Canadian neighbors held past summer along some super pictures Art photographer par excellence Art indicates two days top-notch flying no problems tells us thattheir club 540 years old year Way go Enjoy pics Colorado e Kansas C Nrbraska e North Dakota S Sooth Dakota ixWyomiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1S07 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Boo 2832 Cooper hW 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloudaa Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Stave Mangles Radio Servica Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Some good news around Dis trict Congratulations Bill Giesking Denver COon having design folder FAI Power selected top ten model designs entered 1986 Nats Watch other acknowledgement Bills achieve ment later issue Model Aviation magazine good News. Award Excellence Club Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada CC has responded request help deplete AMA building mortgage $100 donation Way go AAM setting fine example AMA spirit other clubs individuals would respond likewise mortgage would get paid off time save AMA whale lot interest moneymoney could used other worthwhile services AMA mem bers clubs Im proud point club hometown club Speaking Award Excellence Clubs Lincoln Sky Knights Club Lincoln NE will bethemainhostclubforthel987 Nats writing Vince Mankowski way Lincoln make arrangements check Out sites Honest Sandy Frank hes checkin out Free Flight sites first other preliminary work necessary suc cessful Nats Sky Knights have under taken task several times before know ropes have no doubt will again great style Congratulations thanks Byron Blakeslee Sedalia CC accepting appointment District IX member newly-formed Electric Contest Board Elec tric flight fast gaining acceptance becoming popular segment mod eling activities over country As side foregoing paragraph heard recent information FAI RC Electric team placed fourth First World Championships Belgium Look information reporting event elsewhere subsequent issues MA new procedure receiving AllSeason Patches fliers working have club officer send verification monthly flying activity twelve months along $250 member qualify ing AMA H eadquarters will turn send patches distribution qualify ing fliers program got its start District IX Vince Mankowski Vice-President seven years ago Itwould interesting know members have qualified patch what program has done motivate flying activity past year started recognition program appreciation women modDecember 1986 127 STOP LOOK about AMA building mortgagedepletion program Joe Beshar Director program suggests 1 Make one-time $5 voluntary contribution along dues next year 2 AMA clubs members solicit $5 contribution non-AMA member Id like suggest contributions source would welcomed will certainly free AMA large amounts interest yet paid mortgage Everyone share Keep landings soft intentional LISTEN Ted Stockert Bismarck ND readies new D H Chipmunk forthe testflight Itfiew fantastic 4 1 20B 4-cycle Enya-powered Cap 2J Dan Steffes Bismarck ND signs carried /4-scale Robin have International 40 years 40-and 50-year signs brought lot questions spectators Mary Mull handled impound duty fortwo days did excellent job 4-cycle Stearman Ed Derkach Winni peg made flights THE 1986 NATS ON TELEVISION NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL JANUARY 18 1987SCHEDULED BROADCAST 800 PM ON YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC TV CHANNEL CHECK YOUR TV LISTINGS FOR EXACT DETAILS Actualschedule subject change Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Gleno Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Aveorangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reyvolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Flancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Loog Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency coordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 AMA Election now youve re ceived AMA ballots Too few about 20% take time cast votes Thats very unfortunate should cast vote years election very important us because will determine next AMA President Please vote before read following very carefully make sure other AMA members know read too following exact text letter sent out short time ago some very wellknown people within AMA really care about AMAs future letter Walt Good AMA President No 11 Maynard Hill AMA President No 14 Claude McCullough AMA President No 10 John Patton AMA President No 17 Cliff Weirick AMA President No 16 Johnny Clemens AMA President No 18 AMA Members From the Council Past Presidents Subject Upcoming Presidential Election Very soon will receiving bal lots AMA headquarters ballot will space write-in candidates choice Council Past Presidents strong ly recommend write name John Worth ask John Worth Simply cause qualified see attached statement peopie names listed ballot After has already President has filled office AMA Executive Director years attached statement lists reasons combining offices Presi dent Executive Director Also listed reasons John Worth should elected Please read statement carefully feel will write John Worth AMA President highly informative statement enclosed letter too long reprint Send SASE Ill gladly send copy Need New Leadership Ive satisfied present AMA leaders fora number reasons Neither other people within AMA anarchists rebels sincere people put AMAs future front else As can see above letter Im alone feelings 1 need new leadership AMA 2 ballot choices given best ones 3 write-in vote needed clear loud message Never before AMAs history has such strong movement elect write-in candidate President good reasons people care about AMAs future urge write-in John Worth AMA President very prominent peo ple strongly feel thatJohn Worth best choice can make Letters Get Letters get lot mail support positions various other AMA matters Because reflects opinions expressed other AMA members Id like share letter received Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD Dear Mr Peltz would like take opportunitytotell supportyouon Mr Schmaltz permission ac cordance Council agreement Ive deleted supportive comments outcome F3 B matter goes will informing rest Executive Council about also Im just simple modeler Ive belonged AMA about 5 years Ive donated $75 Building Fund Gold Brick plus $25 totally enjoythe hobby promoteAMA hobby chance get school Im high school teacher com mu n ity agree organization needs people can stand up issue Too often see Executive Council rubber-stamping endorsements trying keep everyone happy time No body can happy time some thing wrong thrive controversy like informed what happening good bad AMA feel right member ever hear about wonderful things happening nega tive aspects discussed mentioned briefly nothing can established Case point Dave Brown disqualified 84 Nats competition because something did still dont know what because nobody ever said being disqualified men tioned couple VP columns nobody would say what prompted itonly happened thought terrible Tell whole story shut up felt should have informed nations top Pattern fliers disqualified am sorry getting long-winded dont usually write letters people quit excellent work doing quit making waves boat needs rocked Rock let boat stabilize itself moving some dead weight around realize VP long Im writing Ill tell howl feel about added space VP columns Im against itthe way VPs currently using space have excep tion Dave Brown col umns enjoy reading very much other VPs time just fill space fun flies contests happened going happen should have hap pened rained out organization large must AMA matters should brought before modeling public people dont spend time Council meetings discussing weather discuss vote some very important items members get read synopsis meeting VPs voted against some issues would like see VPs state some columns Iftheycantsupportor defend stand issue have no reason being office Also dont want take heat criticism actions taken again can hit road Whenever talk modelers ask what would like also ask happy what currently being written VP concur above-mentioned things conclude think doing fantastic job hope convey some comments other VPs hope reconsider stand running president AMA someday Thank very much time Thank Mr Schmaltz As know Im trying get rest Council become aware real needs desires members Letters like yours really help Ive corrupted As far flying goes Ive corrupted Before being elected VP flew RC Sailplanes almost exclusively Now Im staring huge 2nd-place trophy just won Scale Electric J-3 Cub thanks Tony Nacarrato club Black Sheep Squadron first RC Scale contest super first too Thanks lot help Tony went home trophy couldnt have done him Im very grateful fan tastic contest going become annual event shouldnt missed anyone loves AMA gas Scale ducted-fan Scale Electric scale Port-a-Potti PilotsTheres group District 10 odd name fantastic following Port-A-Potti Pilots have two large gatherings summer Ive very fortunate attend group started Robin Hambly wife Mary send out notice upcoming happening hundreds flock over District 10 Low key no complex rules no pressure no politics just fun flying partying excel lent conversation plenty good pot luck food Both events wife Evelyn attended summer night flies Sepulveda Basin ball Want know Contact Robin Mary Hambly 1844 W Glendale Blvd Glendale CA 91201 telephone 818 2402093 Dont Forget Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President 128 Model Aviation Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Muliens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Fnquency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 761-5103 Seems like let fact next happening Puyallup Exposliptill now biggest best show around will happen 31st January first February its usual place Maybe will have finished new exposition hall regardless will plenty see Dont forget annual District Xl meeting held just before scheduling meeting Better get reservations now time short Free Flight activity will WEBS meets held Indoor doings till next February Misery Meet time will again upon us might try little Indoor really lot fun Speaking Puyallup Expo person has making huge success is Bob Pfeiffer fact appreciated us know about inner workings Expo certainly members Mount Rainier RC Society host club Expo Now 4th July MRRCS held mortgage-burning cere mony Thats right now own field Bob P showed up festivities clue what going transpire Somehow group managed hide Bob going name newly-paid-for field Pfeiffer Field honor hes done club picture shows Bob entrance very nice spot fly enjoy life friends Bob Balch frequency coordinator asked pass include phone number write him Might bad idea did too have lost another modeler Bill Skel ton passed away July Bill very active Control Line Carrier What remember about Bill wonderful letters sent discussions would have contests Bill always willing help will missed Dick Wickline AVP lives southern Oregon sent some informa tion abouta new club has formed called LakeviewJ uniperJ umpers have 12 members soloed Dick two other Kiamath Falls Flightmasters Dr Keith Srch Steve Sheehy drove over 8th Februarytotryto get brand new group air day wasnt bad onejusta 10mph wind 320 temperature snow ground field elevation 4700 ft cold conditions fledgling pilots sounded like pre scription disaster fact seems have rousing success dont know picture Dick sent Lakeview group will print happy hardy group ready learn new skill join us enjoying Welcome aboard hope have made flights now go alongwith Lakeview report Dick also sent picture some Oregon Miniature Pylon RacingAssociation pilots dont recall group races stock Sig Super Sports idea being since plane/engine same pilot vs pilot race equipment vs equipment speeds high enthusiasm cost low interested write Dick copy rules fine-looking group sorry cant idivntifv individually dont know its Control Line action interests check see Drizzle Circuit up flying probably will run Delta Park site could moved Check john Thompson Mike Hazel Dave Cobb does fine job news letter editor microphone person OMAS gatherings sent some pictures some men planes OMAS picture Dick Heininge left James Jack Dick new ownerof Proctor Enterprises moved nearAurora picture shows Dicks owndesigned planes left two ver sions Antic youre looking picture note edge lake right best places around fly plane either wheels floats Late news has annual OMAS Fly August another huge success lots neat stuff want something column some things must remember First lead time required must submit least two months ahead just time submission doesnt count time ahead need get typed put gether time spent think about doing figure three months earliest Also remember times things get very heavy what sorts things going Although might dispute work living such boss pretty good does expect work occa sionally will best need remember limits Billings Flying Mustangs used district booth put mall show spring Bob Abelman wrote very good attendance held state basketball tournament week end lot people going past stopping display 45 planes field box displayed video tapes plane & transmitter demon strations Mall Management has asked pictures use promotion next years show looks like guys set Bob notes some new fliers joined club because show just points out does mall benefit club can get new members can make community feel lot better about you show support community being involved Remember run malls often run municipal governments way another Bob said some Powell WY group brought airplanes help fill show Bob remarked Powell bunch always willingto help out gotto meet some Billings club members last summer thoroughly enjoyed visit now have very nice flying site mucho better last remember Billings would have nice see some flying wind trying blow over control tower Actually no flew because nobody wanted walk far downwind find aircraft close month October Dis trict X column made appear other districts sponging off Dis trict X membership Now true smallerdistricts X largest also true report exaggerates relative size X ignores fact always have dis tricts larger others dis tricts have found necessary cry about disparity district funds includes former VPs District X point fact real costs servicing membership very close being same districts Actually think consideration should what service can actually supplied up now has way done Happy Flying December 1986 129 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 76 WaIl St Sta York NY 10005 Thanks Proud Father September issue Wing Tips fine newsletter Mid-Hudson NY Modelmasters editor Scott Smith ran let ter club its members Jesse Aronstin time great joyforour family number two son David graduated Princeton University past June mem ber Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft So ciety CIMAS majored aerospace engineering having switched physics after first year great extent enthusiasm field stems hobby good experiences among fellow modelers As father want go record sincere thank have participated ways Daves maturing learn ing over past years major influence interest level achievement Joining Modelmasters 12 years old Dave became involved broadest age-group situations young ster can encounter wide range inter ests variety club events stimulated considerable creative thinking interchange ideas knowhow led continuous growth hands-on skills craftsmanship Enjoying creating sharing learning benefits club Dave took club members gave time provided transporta tion gave materials how-to tips little kid deserve lot thanks Rubber-powered Free Flight Indoor flying became major interests Soon after joining Modelmasters also started fly Columbia dedicated modelers helped challenged him organizers donated considerable time make flying sessions happen participants gave liberally advice experience mature new Indoor modeler What thrill see several genera tions modelers participatingtogether meet some Indoor greats havent named names because have involved told him get good cover ing job tissue gave him first piece good Indoor rubber told him trim Peanut model could ultimately beat contest Daves achievements built founda tion attitudes experience liberally donated eagerly absorbed Daves model-building hobby very much respected Princeton Speakingwith Department Chairman after gradua tion clear Daves achievements hobby competition original designs organizing contests universitys huge gym etc admired fact pivotal factor winning awards graduation hobby outside loops time flight opportunity personal development learning sharing giving have given much David thank assure turn will generous others information Dave graduated Princeton highest honors three years won National Science Foundation Fellowship graduate study elected Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi Tau Beta Pi National Honor Societies second-place winner D J Dike Awards Excellence Undergraduate Research won Silver Medal British Royal Society Arts Dave worked past summerat Fisher Flying Products Ohio light planes hang gliders fall started graduate studies Stamford University California Jesses entitled brag hes Daves Pop Columbia University flying sessions Dave did staya beginner long started awarding Henry Orzech tro phies modeler making progress during year no award ever given Davehe alreadyway past stage already expert although still AMA Senior Thats award cant put mantle believe high praise Dave builds fast beautifully maintaining high academic standards models own original designs Currently holds 14 Columbia site records Silver Rule No 4 Light Airframes lot different things have done right order build model airplane will fly well Ive said before lightweight airframe important Rememberthe five rules lightweight construction 1 Rid model unnecessary parts details 2 weight strength should needed 3 improve strength-toweight ratio selecting wood proper grain 4 use glue sparingly 5 keep covering light Rule 4 says use glue cement spar ingly rememberwhen wasakidacouple other young modelers school always bragged about contest held tween themselves see little glue could use would buy identical Flying Scale kits build com pare much glue left bottle Back course kits did include glue never used kit glue because always considered too little usually half dried-up anyway thought two kids completely off rockers Sometimes got models fly sometimes crashed crashes spectacular Pieceswentflying everywhere models sure didnt last longtoo little glue hold together other hand models lasted forever Sometimes flew too 130 Model Aviation sometimes crashed crashes ever never sent pieces flying overthe place crash could always repaired see used plenty glue filleted glue joint glue crash wood always broke before joint Very good models some heaviest ever saw long time before heavyweight clunkers rode thermal Too much glue just bad too little fact too much lot worse Thereareacoupleofthingstogetin mind first joint between piece balsa another should bemust beflush crosspiece instance fuselage wing rib must cut entire end crosspiece fits against longeron corner crosspiece touches longeron have terrible joint No mat ter much glue squirt joint will weak will plenty strength joint end crosspiece fits flush against longeron doesntfitflush discard make new Nowthis wayyou keepthegluetoa minimum have well-cut crosspiece slips place snugly loose forced put little repeat little glue end little repeat little crosspiece will touch Ion geronnowhere else little endandwhereitwilltouch Letthegluedry putting pieces place After dry put another small repeat small amount glue crosspiece insert place called pre-gluing important Done right dont need glue smeared anywhere will have super-strong joint Remember pieces must fit perfectly Dont lazy dont sloppy Proper-fitting joints neat glue jobs marks expert Take time try become Now dont let catch squirting glue directly tube No very least should use glue sticka 3- 4inch piece 1/16th sq sharpened end Apply single drop make small Sooner later sooner better should advance Ising some sort glue applicator little squeeze bot tle long thin tube can easily squeeze out tiny drop get exactly want squeeze bottle applicator also lets thin out glue thinness should lightweight Peanut Flying Scale model should thin out Ambroid pure acetone never thinners 5050 consistency Thin glue will soak pores balsa wood better thick joint will both lighter stronger no lumps So neat use delicate touch take time accurate think clean models will lighter look just great See next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today IEP2
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/12
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130
44444 44 44 44444 4444444 444 444 4% 444 44/44444 4. 444 Dues Increase Due Insurance Crisis past few years AMA has always faced crisis situation September came time renew members liability insurance insurance industry doesnt seem understand model aeronautics spite fact insurers have pay out money claims three years have difficult time getting policy renewed September13 two weeks go before AMAs liability insurance cover age due expire no affirma tive response AMAs previous requests renewal bids September 5 fact refusal renew AMAs current policy holder continue though profit themover $300000 AMA Executive Council voted initiate new AMA member liability protection program Remembering previous year AMA went insurance coverage fora day before obtaining new coverage company among 27 willing provide policy restricted coverage Executive Council decided proceed proposal AMAfunded program extension principle behind past few years cov erage based onAMA payingforclaims upto pre-specified level amount 1985 $100000 succeeded next years program AMA covering up first $1 50000 AMA fundingup front reason insurance car riers havent pay money claims last three years though have made hundreds thousands dollars premiums have paid Now last quarter 1986 continuing through 1987 AMA will cover first half-million dollars claims plus up additional million dollars neces sary Thus new coverage total up half million dollars coverage point escalation AMA funding assure accident up million dollars cover age available Does mean AMA now insurance business actually because legal logistical reasons possible Therefore coverage handled insurance people AMA money risk AMA assuming risk order sure AMA mem bers clubs flying site owners meet sponsors protected new plan means will no longer have worry about getting coverage renewed also means will subject re quirements placed us people dont understand what new program assures coverage renewal will nail-biting situation year also enables AMA specify nature technicalities coverage Thus new program restores coverage lost last year AMA accept aviation-only policy Therefore coverage now applies model boat car claims addition model aircraft Another important point about carrying own coverage paying huge sums premiums will never see again money AMA holds reserve pay claims earns interest us So AMA members fly safely AMA benefits some insurance company So far good Whats catch catch program order pro vide reserves necessary such cover age initially expensive means AMA must set aside funds up front ever before Also means fund buildup must continue over period years before reserves sufficient funding increases no longer required present example necessary have AMAs bank guarantee availability approximately half 15 million dollars worth coverage itself costs lot money about $20000 banks money used goal new program build fund does require other companys banks money will take awhile meantime means must look members clubs fund increased costs program Since coverage vital availability flying sites protecting site owners lia bility modeler use property protect members clubs suits may caused activities highest priority item membership order obtain above patch necessary return application available AMA HQ club secre tary together check money order NO CASH payable Academy Model Aeronautics amount $250 after having executed following certifi cation application hereby certifythat duly enrolled AMA member have personally caused model aircraft become effectively air borne upon least occasion during month applicable calendar year further certify am accompanying application check money order amount $250 made payable Academy Model Aeronautics manner procedure has changed require aplying via AMA club rather via district AMA VicePresident case previously Clubs expected receive such applications behalf members submit AMA HQ mem bers chartered club may submit appli cations directly AMA HQ benefits Without clubs would unable get permission use flying sites found place fly theywould have no protection case accident Because AMAs tremendous growth over 118000 1986 per-member share higher cost much less might have few years ago Thus though large dues increase neces sary 1987 beyond cost isfor expensive category member shipless dollar week $40 full service magazine other classes membership less costly though too have increased net result new era AMA model aviation generala liability protection program funded controlled modelers modelers ups downs uncertainties confusions pre vious years Thus AMA has grown up AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nate General Manager vince Mankowski0 Special Service Director Carl MaroneyO Membership Director Carol Merfeld 0 SpecIal Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 112 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents New Procedures All-Weather Fliers Patch AMAs Eseculive Council equivalent Board Directorsi basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represeni official position AMA Executive Council point controlling its own destiny instead being subservient mercy insurance industry As IooktoAMAs second half-century 1987 51st year have graduated dependence upon others protection AMA has providing liability protection mod el activities 45 years since 1942 new program probably significant achievement history alternative go unprotected again mercy industry has proved unstable unsympathetic needs noted elected officers unacceptable therefore unanimously approved historic move Now AMA members must part renewal AMA membership 1987 vital make sure liability protection continues available us indi viduals clubs site owners meet sponsors Frank Tiush together brother Charles produced famous Tiush Super Ace series engines mid iate thirties Frankis shown herewiththedispiay case engines other historical materisis donated tothe AMA Museum first nine Tiush engines dispiayed except number six stolen Franks home Cape Coral FL January 1985 engine part B1 series Anyone having information reiat ing current whereabouts en gine urged contact AMA HQ faclil tate recovery TheTlushdisplayattheAMAMuseum isa spectacuiar showcase engine deveiop mentthe case custom-designed commissioned bulit Frank Tiush specificaiiy AMA exhibition Public Relations Overviewi 986 Geoffrey Styies Public Relations Director Several significant events have taken place 1986 As service members providing brief summary items give some idea budget Public Relations Department spent 1 Federal Aviation Administration called input rewrite FAR-i 01 Federal Air Regulation governs remote piloted ve hicles brief prepared presented person FAA Meetings held FAA personnel responsible re write Due established working rela tionship AMA has FAA recom mendations large part adopted thus radio controlled airborne vehicles covered limitations AMA Safe ty Code exempt federal regulation AMA members build fly aircraft accordance stipulations Safety Code have concern selves possible violations federal rules 2 1986 Annual Hobby industryAssocia tion Show held January Chicago AMA attended exposition meet general public hobby shop owners proprietors manufacturers show successful much AMA material placed willing hands Concurrently AMA Hobby Shop Display membership enrollment program has responsible pulling hundreds members Work ing directly hobby shops has also great assistance working safer use RC channels frequencies educational effort hobby shop owners employees general public relative signed channels aircraft vs surface ve hicles continuing Some progress has made program has ongoing recent application Federal Communications Commission resulted issuance Public Notice No 2407 May 1986 cautioning users about observ ance applicable regulations concerning separation frequencies radiocontrolled model aircraft operations model boats cars AMA continuing address hobby shops long-range effort work safety promotion sport 3 RCHTA Radio Control Hobby & Trade Assocation relatively new trade associ ation formed advance interests manufacturers retailers other people interested radio control equipment business Since early 1986 regular meetings have held co-sponsored Baltek Inc largest importer balsa USA develop ideas promotion sport model aviation products balsa related items meetings have hosted Baltek Inc NewJersey AMA National Aeromodeling Center Top Flite Chicago Goldberg Models Chi cago coordination efforts group dedicated companies national association has resulted several programs commencing nationwide survey randomly-selected modelers should soon see publicity form some excellentarticles about model avia tion being prepared national non-mod eling publications 4 AMA joined ARC American Recreation Coalition 1986 national association comprised national groups rec reational interests ARC actively lobbies state federal levels protect mem ber interests Through ARC able make presentation Presidents Commission American Outdoors state strong case model aviation need flying sites Preser vation use/access public private lands recreational purposes necessary legislation enhance opportunities prime goals ARC 5 American Tort Reform Association ATRA AMA has also joined organiza tion insurance provisions AMA Continued page 118 December1986 113 very special occasion AMA Museum held June 171986 Shown L R Norm Rosenstock John Worth Bill Winter FrankTiush Frank Ehling Mike Granieri Hurst Bowers Norm delivered Joe Raspantes original RC model 1939 also John Roths RC Scale Volksplane 2nd-place winner 1974 World Championships Tiush Granieri presented Franks 1936 Texaco Trophy-winning Free Flight model also 1938 Mercury Meteor model Frank Charles Tiush FrankTiush also presented AMAwith special display case shown behind him original Tiush engines parts other memorabilia relating engines 30s 40s Sound Et Model Aeronautics Time Review Over past several months have discussed sound model aeronautics intent has would some trend toward uniform definition terms standards methods measuring sound Ive received letters concerning efforts have made read articles other publica tions listened comments face face Still problem definition persists Ive received reports contain what surely good information fact obtained such variety ways does always correlate try put together Lets try same way least will talking same language very beginning started premise until recently basic standard use checking sound level model aircraft still method written FAI F3A event perfectly satisfactory means performing tests may come time particular site will need much different level F3A requirement expected still method testing remains valid before Rule maximum noise level will 98 dBA measured three meters 9 feet 10 inches center line model model placed ground flying site engine running full power measurement will taken 900 flight path right-hand side downwind model micro phone will placed stand 30 centi meters 118 above ground line engine No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise mea surement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero important facts remember purpose studies distances given holding F3A contest should abide entire rule testing send results will help tremen dously way Local Sound Game Now know standard method used measure sound level ground can review what needs done attempt save flying sites As stated previously will work under assumption local authorities have level need meet case can use figures start control emis sions now Youll prepared future eventualities will help make things quieter fellow modelers Lets assume local regulations say cannot exceed 55 dBA neighbors property line What need to take readings point have aircraft exceeds level make note Using above-described procedures take reading sound level aircraft flying site using same power settings have deter mined anything flies sound level excess yourfield requirements offending flier will have work getting sound level down within compliance range Rules Proposal Among rules changes proposed AMA RC Pattern sub mitted establish maximum sound level writer well intentioned pro posal something can live established level existing F3A quite handily attained makes little sense ask rule establishes dB level 10 points higher cannot live sort level longer either competition local flying fields Asking maximum level 108 dBA regressive point time level established surely should no higher 98 dBA individuals believe possible get sound levels down point no longer problem just true have make changes equipment techniques using fly aircraft Have tried seriously drop own operating sound level Have tried different mufflers pipes propellers Working things can help Work others club develop what needed particular area Understand abso lutely necessary future model aircraft powered internal combustion engines sound levels reduced must also understand other fact community political jurisdiction bans model flying because noise protests other reason usually ban alf model aircraft very important remember field lose because loud engine field lost modelers can no longer afford luxury losing field finding another somewhere else As numbers grow Academys membership now over 118000 have need better facilities contribute shortage flying sitesnow future Data Collections am quite ready submit article based data col lected Lake Charles should ready next issuebut some gen eralities consider Appr6ximately 60 percent Pattern fliers met bettered 98 dBA figure fortheir flights Nationals Some did flight did subsequent flights varied quite exten sivelya sign needle valve tweekers Other fliers varied half decibel indicates knew equipment using knew exactly performed setting generally ones quietest-running equipment does appear Pattern possible get sound levels way down have seem have problem Scale Scale fliers using nothing straight stacks carry off exhaust area rules being enforced Lets take look 1986-1987 Official Model Air craft Regulations Page 79 under RC Sport Scale events 511 512 513 Look Section 3 Model Requirements 3rd para graph engine must equipped muffler silencer limit noise output Ducted fan installations electric motors exempt muffler requirement should note rule alsoapplies Giant Scale event 514 does say can fly competition effective muffler would very much like hear RC Scale community reasonable expect same decrease sound levels expect Pattern An effort must made just fact requirement has generally ignored has nothing situation faces us now RC Scale aircraft have cases larger sound footprint Pattern aircraft especially true right angles flight path Scale flier doing mandatory Figure Eight fliers choose Straight-Flight-Out Procedure-Turn StraightFlight-Back option would like get some input Scale types some solu tions Are effective muffler designs detract aircrafts appearance Tell what have am showing two photographs month providing view hazards doingtestwork Labor Day havingafree day millions more-orless last day summer went out local flying field little stand testingof some equipment As cannot run up engines town because local ordinances Fortunately turned out son went field got break-down stand set up 61 engine mounted 3-meter chain laid out sound meter position Since looking some extreme comparisons started flow-through muffler pro ceeded run top needle walked out take reading As returned towards engine saw throttle barrel rotate about 31/2 4 ft engine slightly rear got slammed head least felt way realized what happened became aware real problem trouble seeing next thing noticed felt slight pain above left eye brow line As shock wore off seconds saw hole prescription safety sun glasses Being careful move eyes walked over car could check things out rearview mirror Two pieces glass sticking inside corner eye worried pulled out eye would no doubt bleed did attribute fact safety glass did splinter Later part eye badly bruised eye did hurt point could see glass took down stand son driving pro ceeded hospital emergency room Examination showed evidently litContinued oaee 118 114 Model Aviation no ianzei orotners vcior ana Josepn originators G line monollne control systems Control Line model products Inducted Model AvIation Hall Paine AMAs 50th Anniversary Banquet Lake Charles LA Aug 1 1g86 AMA President John Grigg presented award plaque Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Insurance Crisis Yes proper word crisis have critical need support membership liability insurance protec tion coverage also lends protection owners manyflyingfields use daily practice sport/hobby date sources have either responded negative have yet responded must find way provide needed protectionAnd tothatend Executive Council meeting special ses sion 13th September study situation decide course action course action may well result special one-time dues increase assess ment enable us institute course action will provide future well next year Since column has submitted later 12 Septem ber will report final course action next months column Keep fingers crossed FAI US have definite problem FAI environment being fly events enough develop skills needed become competitive rest world Yes fly some often others cases leave FAI competition handful modelers What problem As see people consider FAI events too difficult too time-consuming too expensive worth overall effort required So will shy away widely-accepted country AMA events have events similar FAI events control own destiny regards stabilizing changing rules differences between AMA FAI events cases very minor extremely significant Let discuss few areas difference Control Line FAI recognizes four primary eventsSpeed Aerobatics Team Race Combat fly similar events speed engine limited 15 cuin 25 cubic centimeters whereas recognize different size engines 15 fits class event So away out limb thought dont just drop class adopt FAI rules standard No one-line models might better safety standpoint increase minimum line size would better safety standpoint CL Aerobatics wont suffer much change since pattern very similar time limits change No requirements line size long entire control system can withstand up 20-kg line pull test Kfactor scoring used What heck folksthe two events AMA FAI really quite similar change FAI CL aerobatics heresy say Think about other two events Control Line team race combat show like similarities between AMA FAI nake primary AMA event instead ones now have rule book should Simple events being flown often will developing very strong cadre fliers become potential entrants FAI team selection programs Free Flight have less pronounced difference between FAI AMA categories fact fly FAI events quite frequently local level place would like see achange Free Flight drop present class Gas favor FAI event Sure can become technical average flier newcomers Free Flight arena would just assume way meant go ahead build class anyway No big deal really already fly good deal FAI Free Flight around country maybe would flown noAMA class know now Scale scale model scale model scale model ght seem FAI environment differences between ship qualified FAI might seem weight requirement basic difference flying method scoring K factor system being used FAI So dont people enter team selection meets FAK RC modeling press has good bit say over past years about aerobatics turnaround pattern some out right hating others spoke glowingly about same subject considerably different AMA pattern aircraft might somewhat different al though modelers flying theirAMA type ships turnaround patterns use simplified FAI pattern various AMA pattern categories drop AMA rules know now wow heresy discontent being raised guy think earlier part column would raise hackles necks few read Pylon Now area could easily change FAI event After needs screaming ear-deafening sound Formula air craft instead could fly quieter aircraft OK F-i guys put away hatchets think about F-i losing popularity right now possible dropping F-i favor FAI pylon might put shot arm pylon racing possible wonder After aircraft very similar Only fuel engine need real work Hmmmm Helicopter Lots similarities bit difference too empha size FAI pattern Helicopter rather AMA aerobatics could set up lower-rated categories simply diminishing number maneu vers flown does seem like possible alternative what now fly Electrics new competition scene least US know team selection meet lot fewer ten entries fewer six actually possibility showing well world championship event Still motors used team American manufacture Europeans showed considerable amount interest did have 50 entries team selection meet Soaring event should excel international scene Still team se lection meet entries continue dwindle change pattern first world championships soaring won American Skip Miller third won American Dwight Holley What need to raise interest event partial answer presently participating various FAI events finest competitors US work hard event study practice work still generally dont well might expect world cham pionships apologies comment Indoor teams have outstand ing over past two world championship events answer likelythe lack good solid competition country just fly FA events enough develop needed skills competitive world environment can change can provide needed practice local na tional meets simply including FAI events contest schedule some cases may want modify FAI rules suit local conditions As example F3B Soaring might consider flying speed task using dis tance duration tasks same type modifications might made other events get modeling public aware basic events flown FAI time joined world time became aware events fel low modelers flying other parts world time decided great na tion can produce modelers bit good anywhere else world time join world note safety short ago very noted flier Michigan lost home fire suspected cause shorted cell battery pack left overnight charge Now leaving battery packs charge overnight uncommon event hobby should realize battery pack two years old can considered suspect shorted cell old pack charger old has abused loose wire can causes overheating possible fire no sure-cure methods elimi nate possibility fire can certainly take precautions mini mize possibility Have equipment checked regular basis knowledge able service person Dont have receiver transmitter checked out rather have equipment checkedin cluding servos batteries charging system means use charging system designed equip ment December 1986 115 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Read ** Read ** Read months report update Council members views concerned internal managerial mechanics way AMA structured today plan change have concern improvement Academy read carefully stuff like bores go another page dont read might look like politics restructuring executive management political setup want bring attention entitled ex planation proposed changes out front before happen entitled know about major changes matter law fair play reader can get personally volved proposals three ways care 1 can respond to District Vice President views write will personally reprint letter 2 can vote feelings election process going right now 3 underlined AMA laws changes should come vote Leader Members AMA sometime during first six nine months 1987 fore already Leader Member can vote Leader Member would like become AMA Leader Member can act nowask AMA Headquarters ap plication OK heres whats coming down Fifty years ago AMA began spin-off National Aeronautic Association NAA Most members kids few grownups mechanics ganization manner execu tive administrative muckety-mucks ran nonprofit corporation manner responsibilities handed out piecemeal worked OK because organization small assumption good faith prevailed Sud denly almost overnight AMA has mush roomed almost 120000 members makeshift manner sup posed what joint sup posed run delegation authority forth hasnt kept up size now has changed isnt something put off its some thing look now Maybe Leader Members will vote leave things situation needs ad dressed What am crabbing about principle structured AMA President has too much raw powerpower glory never intended fathers created AMA spin-off NAA way things now AMA can giant toy properly-elected president can play grand scale can manipulate juggle reshuffle team members FAI teams trying international competition can go anywhere within United States time AMAs money answering nobody AMA money dues money Until last year Council said No could go anywhere world AMAs money pleasure time Are good guys bad guys soap opera No Emphatica fly no current President very fine person has served two terms dedication maybe or anyone else might react same way given chance nothing personal reflecting anybody simply have bring laws AMA bylaws up date organization organizations profit nonprofit President actually runs operation day-by-day mechanics has power hire fire salaried employees sees work gets done AMA call person Executive Director lot us want restructure constitutional bylaws change wantto eliminate words Executive Director call person President Board Directors called Council now wording good no change suggested rename Council Leaving basic Council alone shifting President away three-year election process hired employee will chair Board Directors/Council meets regularly legislate laws rules will have call chairman bya new name Since Council made up Vice Presidents obvious tag call him Executive Vice President Thus person President will automa tically become Executive Vice Presi dent person Execu tive VP will automatically revert back previous title Secretary Treasurer ST newly-designated Executive VP will chair board meetings Secretary/Treasurer will monitor fiscal affairs Academy elected Speaking personal ly want nothing out myself elected Finance Officer intend stay place So what would have under new structure President now Executive Director would henceforth chosen Council under contract salary run headquarters operation business Two national officers would continue elected members Executive Vice President Secretary-Treasur er EVP would chairthe board meetings ST would monitor financial affairs District VPs forth would stay same Other changes will proposed Leader Members modernize bylaws Currently person President has raw unfettered power play FAI teams AMA fields world com petition would tightened up Hence forth decisions regarding FAI teams selections would made involved persons designated Council various board members committees Executive VP would act member governing team runs AMA business act within scope better-defined parameters see AMA fields FAI teams consistently Hewould act go-between peacemaker forth Hewould have naked powerto change something whether people like would have work closely other people involved same true AMA committees Currently individual holding office President can wave magic wand create out air committee doing can seize greater control over AMA requiring committee answer him un checked power course answer him because has power create first place person holding current office President creates committees touch almost phase AMA business has powerto appoint whomever wants whatever commit tees wants whether current commit tee chairman likes gives such President unfettered unchecked con troltomanipulatetheAMA Italsogiveshim stranglehold power over what pre sented agenda Council meet ings consideration vote Under new plan Leader Members will asked consider new bylaws redefine committee structures function purposeto put chair man board position cooperation overseeing working committees take away nonsense power juggle will Currently Executive Director John Worth candidate President Because feel put John Worth President can immediately go forward above plan least hurtfeelings Hedoesnotintendtoholdthe two offices longer necessary implementation changes will act solely President Council will pick person chair board until next regular national election Executive Vice President will revert back Secretary Treasurer what elected first place ask consider John Worth President current election John President once before long time ago vote him have write name blank space ballot says write-in cleverly-designed scheme part get Worth re-elected President No painless quick way begin bylaws change process like soap operas Heres good have feeling helping control AMAs destiny get involved Write blast away Ill reprint letter space permitting Write above write blank form get yourself changed Leader Member desire vote bylaws changes next year paid dues member its AMA just belong local club get involved dont shy dont anything now dont crab later Victor Hugo said best kids wrote Stronger armies idea time has come time has come update bylaws GET WITH IT 44Do part Mortgage Depletion Program getting $500 donation non-AMA member 116 Model Aviation Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Earlier Dates 1987 Nats. July 11-19 time Lincoln Ne braska place earlier usual dates will enable people what have wanted yearsattend both Nats EAA Experimental Aircraft Association annual convention fly-in Oshkosh Wisconsin past years events have usually held same time AMAers choose go wont have problem 1987 provided have enough vacation time finances both Cloud Nine Takes Off. AMAs quarterly newsletter featuring re ports letters model aviation personalities has completed its first year publication widespread applause Sub scribers have told pleasure hear ing likes Bill Winter Irwin Ohisson Chet Lanzo Walt Good Hal de Bolt others newsletter has become very personal publication revealing previously private thoughts modelings great famous people nothing like available anywhere else world Museum Patrons get newsletterauto matically $10 annual fee also provides special card pin patch Nows time sign up 1987 send $10 words Musuem Patron AMA Headquarters Special note would also like receive four 1986 issues newsletter send $5 words Cloud Nine-i 986 Oba L St Clair Control Line Pioneer model aviations famous people died August 16 1986 1937 Oba St Clair invented system controlling model airplanes wires helped lead worldwide hobby competitive sport Control Line model aviation life member Eugene Prop Spinners Control Line model aviation club remained active hobby until death often served official annual Northwest Regional Control Line Championships Eugene Wests largest Control Line contest St Clair also invented several other mod el aviation devices including training flight simulator in-flight adjustable con trol handle automatic launcher designer special technical systems airplane Prop Spinners set national endurance record 1957 flight 64 hours Articles about St Clairs model aviation activities have published several national model airplane magazines includ ing two-part tribute Model Builder 1981 Synopsis Executive Council Meeting September 13 1986 following attendance AMA HQ Reston VA President John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim Mc Neill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice Pre sident Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Char lottesville VA VP-V Lee Webster Man chester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VPVII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Port land OR Present Academys executive staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Miche line Madison Competitions Department Director Vince Mankowski Nats General Manager Carl Maroney Special Services Director Bob U nderwood Technical Direc tor Carl Wheeley Editor & Publisher Model Aviation Guests included Winton BuckleyAccount Executive Alexander & Alexander Don Weidner memberof insurance industry guest Dave Brown Fred Marks chair man Frequency Committee copy official minutes may obtained request AMA Headquar ters Available approximately 1 November minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next council meeting October 18-19 Special meeting brought order 900 am agenda follows Location October 18-19 Execu tive Council Meeting II4-A Status Tangerine Meet Ill F3D Jury Member IV Insurance V Nats Report VI Frequency Committee Report I October Executive Council location next regular meeting Executive Council decided AMA Headquar ters Reston VA October 18-19 19th open overflow agenda items II 4-A SanctionTangerine Meet peti tion Remote Control Association Central Florida recognize yearly Tangerine RC Championships 4-A sta tus contest approved prevailing opinion since 4A rating would precedent-setting RC event other RC interests should given opportunity express inter est before deciding motion grant 4-A status Tangerine RC Championships 1986 failed 11 against 12346789 1011ED 1 4 1 abstained EVP Ill Replacement F3D FinalsJury MemberA previously-appointed Pylon Finals jury member available noted majority Council mail ballot approved Presidents offer assume task IV Insurance Executive Director ex plained replacement liability insurance program developed Academy Alexander & Alexander result Councils request previous meeting proposal known Fully Fronted Carrier Program Third Party Liability offers insurance company paper provide $1000000 policy limit Academys cost would approximately $100000 claims payment program also requires letter credit loss fund provided AMA plan allows Academy write policy lan guage coverage deemed necessary activities An important addition A&A proposal another half-million fund AMA Money up front total 15 million coverage provided Debate extensive detailed questions asked insurance ex perts present Afterward approved unanimously accept liability insur ance plan presented Executive Director Following debate passage insurance plan Council looked ways bywhich money could raised fund project Some expressed opinion mem bership dues increased means acquiring necessary additional income other needs should simultan eously considered Others op posed stating insurance crisis should mandate dues increase time however needy other causes may agreed publishing Model Aviation membership should made aware membership dues utilized discussing various ways increas ing income previously-revised 1987 membership table May1986 minutes further revised Debate led following actions motion amend previouslyadopted May 1986 figures approved amended 10 12457891011 ED 3 against EVP 36 amendment insert increases toJunior Senior Senior Citizen categories previously ap proved 8 123 579 1011 5 against 468ED EVPThustheduesmembership structure 1987 follows 1987 Membership Table Category Jr no publication Jr magazine Sr no publication Sr magazine Senior citizen Op-2nd family member Op-newsletter regular Op-newsletter early Op-magazine regular Op-magazine early 1987 $ 700 1600 950 1850 2100 2000 3600 3400 4000 3800 reviewing membership structure recalled November 1985 continuous three-year membership ap proved commence 1987 Reconsid eration resulted approval motion rescind 3-year membership plan 11 2 against 211 Discussion followed feasibility changing club charter fees and/or im posing charges related insurance ser vices motion impose $10 charge certificates insurance failed 10 against 3 8EVPED approved Continued page 118 December 1986 117 Cont pg 117 beginning 1987 $10 fee including cost certificate imposed thirdparty insurance applications 8 14578 11EDEVP 5 against 236910 Note intent charge yearly third-party insurance requests made through clubs chapters single several days coverage requested through contest sanctions V Nats Report Vince Mankowski reported upon findings two recent Nats sites visits Indianapolis site highly favorable unavailable 1987 available 1988 2 Lincoln Dates 1119 July 1986 confirmed Control Line Pattern Soaring sites used 1982 still available excel lent condition Helicopter event will flown Skyknights club field good new FF site has found Nats Manager will make FF site visit shortly together FF Category Man ager known FF competitor further evaluate suitability also reported modifications will made advance late entry fee structures encourage ad vance entries also new policy forJunior Senior trophies forthcoming VI Frequency Committee Report Chairman Fred Marks reported committees activities deliberations results theirAugust meeting refuting rumors about major changes previously-ap proved Phase-in Plan noted Council will shortly receive rewrite Phase-in Plan will contain few very minor revisions likewise rewrite Frequency Flag Plan also minor re visions proposed Rule Book informa tion Marks asked Council carefully con sider Committees draft Guidelines Acceptable Introduction Full Set RC Frequencies will brought before Council formal approval October meetIng Meeting adjourned 4 35 pm Sound Cont pg 114 tie bit glass did have sharp edge cut scratch across cornea patch over eye until next day some subsequent treatment eye now OK What happened Photo number shows rotated barrel what next occurred knurled end needle valve entered prop arc photo reproduces well can see imprint about half inches out prop piece broke off rather high velocity thrown out slightly rear engine next step sequence shown photo number two piece evidently struck glasses angle judging spot two chunks glass hit eye As can see impacttookout center glasses Fortunately always wear safety glasses times goggles over Without protection have little doubt damage eye would have severe possibly could have lost eye retrospect am sure barrel rotated mounted engine checked screws tightness balanced prop engine likely some vibration sufficient apply enough pressure throttle linkage cause throttle rotate Whatever cause can assure will very careful things exactly same way next time pleasant way spend Holiday Public Relations t pg 113 membership vitally important member chartered club flying site owners administrators have caught liability crisis along hundreds manufacturers towns cities villages hundreds other associa tions interest seeing issue examined interest supporting national campaign bring some sem blance reason law suit credible settlement-oriented society AMA personnel have attended ATRA meetings injected problems briefs prepared ATRA Cooperating dozens associations through ATRA will help get message before legislators can make changes favorable needs Much hard work ahead us goal have appropriate legislation hands state legislature 1987 business year Meanwhile Academy insurance package vital membership benefit making effort ensure can continue have benefit afford able cost 6 Flying Site SeminarsSanta Ana CA firstAMAflying site seminarwas held May unqualified success attended 86 people 35 different chartered clubsA complete report event can found pages 99 113 September 1986 issue Model Aviation magazine Additional seminars sched uled other AMA Districts later 1986 continuing 1987 7 Field TripsSeveral have made assist clubs facing opposition ac tivities bill introduced Ne braska Legislature would have banned forms model aviation state legislation defeated committee Commonwealth Pennsylvania Buck ingham Township club brought fore Board due complaints area residents club forced close down field Town Depew NY deliberated ordinance ban model flying bill wastabled forfurtherstudy Montgomery County MD long-estab lished flying field under pressure close due noise complaints byavocal minority new residents matter has yet resolved case dozens AMA has involved working clubs assisting needed incidents point out model flying much like having automobile drivers licensea privilege can lose public opposition outcry made local/state administra tions succumb voter pressure need positive public image 50th Anniversary year need remem ber original reasons founding AMA act accordingly consider field neighbors fly quietly safely 8 Trade & Consumer ShowsAMA atten dance shows such Toledo Pasadena CA Puyallup WA White Plains NY Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia im portant year Thousands AMA members visit Academy booth get questions answered renew mem berships just stop say Hi people National Center instances local volunteers help man AMA booth assistance always Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation EC Council Anthony J iano left received oneofthelg86Carland BethGoldbergVital People Awards Nats workers party Lake Charles July31 John Grigg made presentation noted long list achievements byTony Including presidency National Free Flight Society organi zation annual National Indoor Cham pionships other Free-Flight related activities Enrique Arance Upland CA received Vital People Award special ceremony last July arranged club American Model Airport Association Beth Goldberg made presentation conjunction AMA District 10 Vice-President Dave Peltz awards spondored Carl Beth Goldberg recognize unsung heroes work behind scenes promote model aviation Mr Arance devotes hours weekends helping newcomers flight instruction basic model building flying information addition editor club newsletter its princi pal correspondent organizerof events Connecticut 0 Maine Massachusetts 5 New Hampshire Rhode island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Browe PO Box 4384 Middietown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01489 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 08850 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouih NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 Kennebec Valley Model Aviators RC Club organized 1980 became char tered AMA club 1981 clubs flying site located West River Road Sydney ME approximately 40 members KVMA As clubs KVMA membership has wide range interests include Electrics Gliders Scale Pat tern Indoor Rubber sport flying KVMA has active flying season two fun-flies Glider contest Pattern contest always new pilots clubs Pilot Training Program two builders help sessions month through out winter final KVMA event December mall show Waterville proceeds donated charitable organiza tion KVMA clubs involved organizing Maine Model Club Asso ciation its Expo held March Augusta club continues active MMCA its activities Club officers President Sam Wade Vice President Keith Seely Treasurer Bruce Olsen Secretary Bruce Fowles Newsletter Editor Cliff Piper attended entire Nationals Lake Charles weather lived up its reputation large thunderstorm Friday afternoon before Nats started after cleared weather mostly clear skies very little wind week tempera ture humidity very high really admire workers put long hours under very uncomfortable conditions As expected very few people attending District I would like mention thank ones did attend names taken entry list miss anyone apologize Gerald Knoblauch Robert Nichols 5 trophies Stanley Lagarski Reginald Strout Raymond Audet Nathaniel Gifford 1st Jr CL Aero batics Dave Cook Bruce Olsen George Higgins Ron Connors Jessica Thurrott 9th Formula Pylon 3rd FAI Best Senior both events lru Thurrott Robert Greer Pike Noyes 4th Intermediate Helicopter Thomas Dalusio Ralph Daluslo Jorge Guz man 2nd Standard Sailplane Mortgage Depletion Program program has underway several months now mortgage Headquarters building could paid off AMA would save about $70000 per year could put better use such public relations letter printed below about Nat Gifford has mentioned column before also successful Lake Charles year believe letter pretty well sums up what hobby can young people havejust returned exhibition young man demonstrated Control Line precision aerobatic flying group elementary students New Bedford public schools request school principal Although young man does attend public schools graciously accepted invitation put very informative display demonstrated flying skills also spent time students answering questions regarding hobby young man son am very proud him Three years ago watched elevenyear-old boy enter first contest after rather dismal showing set upon personal goal become national champion have watched him achieve goal twice past two years now watch him prepar ing defend championship Lake Charles later summer education Nathaniel received model aviation has remarkable has learned patience dedication long hours 20 40 hours per week building finishing practice Now designing own planes learning about aeronautical design moments pect ratios structural design etc time read hear about crime drugs vandalism involving young peo ple become thankful part model aviation people involved have played sons life want personally thank Windy Urtnowski help support have invaluable Nathaniels progress also Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team members have always supportive therefore much pleasure gratitude donate enclosed amount $100 AMA Mortgage Depletion Program names Na thaniel Gifford Windy Urtnowski Garden State Circle Burners New England Stunt Team Very truly yours E Bruce Gifford month column should two pages long have sent material column patient will used am out material clubs have patches no background information would like see club featured write up short description send Remember Flying should fun December 1986 119 3rd-place trophy re ceiveg es otratford CT Since has placed 1st Quonset Pt RI Sei Sportsman class next season Mike Jessica Thurrott South Windsor CT Formula aircraft Jessica placed 9th outof35in Formula land3rdoutofi2inFAl Pylon also best Senior both elaeewm Pike NOye5 Marblehead MA rinished 4th Intermediate Helicopter Nicole Evans Houston Texas Nicole flew Cox PT-i 9 Cox dlsplayat Anni versary Celebration won PT-i 9 raffle Cox provided also helped Helicopter site during Nats New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boa 88i APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave. Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts word still fail realize due standard magazine lead time what writing today shall reach dear Reader until considerably later date consequently news items have sent us moment excitement high enthusiasm found have become somewhat stale time appear print Please understand neces sarily journalistic fact life implore thank understanding kind indulgence should such occasion arise case Tis Electricity Air Now AMA has authorized Electric Contest Board August 1 Executive Council meeting attended cast affirmative vote motion have appointed Joe Beshar Oradell NJ serve member thereof representing District 2 Joe no stranger recent developments rapidly-expanding area Electro-Flight already ap pointed him post Team Selection board member representing District 2 connection F3-E World Champion shipsin BelgiumJoewasalsoajurymember US F3-E Team Qualification Finals held earlier Parks College St Louis thanks Joe Harvest Thanks indeed extra proud three New York AMA members really knocked themselves out hospitality department US Scale Team passed through NYC embarka tion portals theirwayto participate World Championships recently Long Island modelers Tony Ristuccia Nick Capriotti Al La Femina space does permit full description valuable services rendered following quo tations Bob Underwoods thank letters will give idea ourfeelings matter behalf United States Scale Team members thank very much outstanding acts hospitality provided fact family New York help details involved such trip helped ease minds make departure pleasant experience Bob Thank making arrangements Tony Nick Al tremendous help whole operation Thank Bob pleasure Brookhaven Model Aviation Facility happy learn yet another RC flying site has become available Eastern Long Island compliments Long Island Aero Radio Society LIARS Presi dent Tony Cruz others contri buted time abilities toward commendable result Ourthanks too Brookhaven Town Supervisor Henrietta Acampora efforts connection must Brookhaven town residentto fly site interested contact Brook haven Model Aviation Facility Long Island Aero Radio Society PO Box 54 Holbrook NY 11741 Curtiss A-i Triad Hydroplane con cludes story regarding above ended closing topic October issue entitled Under Wire shot Bob Dunn creation plusnewspapercredits express ly Childrens Worlds Fair have just learned foregoing spectacle will held Flushing Meadows site previous Worlds Fair Queens County NY September 25-28 might have opportunity participate somehow other model aircraft sense familiar location frequent reader column will perfectly clear performance-wise kind flight possible Flushing Meadow area has end some pretty strong lines local Control-Line expert Doug Figgs regular flier site working enthusiastically project thank him help Hackensack Valley Flyers club located Moonachie NJ sent us several interest ing snapshots some time ago change solely model airplanes rather happy children enjoying what probably very first encounter form model aircraft also thus shown example clubs interest general affairs community some scenes furnished us valued friend Gordon Hart club IMAA Life Member LM 5 occasion 75th Anniversary Moonachie NJ during celebration club distri buted Delta Darts Shown happy recipients potentially least future AMA members Auburn Finger Lakes Radio Control Club According correspondence have received Mr Joe Dello Stritto Presi dent District 2 club may take justified pride its existence Tis true Above group guided two very important principles 1 Combine compete neighboring clubs 2 actively join such clubs local and/or regional effort obtain maximum PR earlier correspondence Mr Dello Stritto described glowing terms highlysuccessful extremely well-attended Mall Show club held earlier year Finger Lakes Mall Auburn NY conjunction neighboring organiza tion Flying Eagles RC Club Elbridge NY As put What resulted largest best display RC models area has ever seen real booster better model aircraft PR Mr Dello Stritto continues cannot begin tell what success show response public well interest new members incredible both clubs picked up new members well best regards Joe clijh nd its neigh welcome Next time go show sure stop greet AMA folks hand job help get association 9 National Geographic SocietyThe NGS covered 1985 Nats Westover AFB Massachusetts story eight pages color text appears July 1986 issue National Geographic magazine addition May 1986 issue NGSs World magazine contains story about large contest France AMA worked closely NGS staffers consulting capacity design maze edit text identify various aircraft photographs used ensure accuracy story NGS inserted AMAs name address story readers wanted further information about model aviation received 800 direct inquiries based exposure World childrens magazine published monthly NGS 1986 Nats also covered NGS year TV team Thousands feet videotape ex posed expected nationallyContinued page 121 120 Model Aviation Olean Resident builds Navy model airplane Photo Olean Times Herald Uear up Locked Public RelationsCont pg 118 Ohio sylvania e West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Mum Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francia Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackaon 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 time read will self insured liability coverage careful major step forAMA particu larly financial sense hopefully will end up providing us stability liability insurance program have long needed stability its costs Basically need about $800000 cash start out plus $800000 letterof creditfrom bank $800000 cash provides $1 00000 administra tion fee provides first $700000 claims reserve letter credit pledges another $800000 total loss fund $1500000 becomes necessary Please understand letter credit really just guarantee loan would granted need would have paid back used outline very simplified version very complex group documents agreements should serve help understand needed increase dues compared 1986 dues can figure $1000 increase open members $200 increase Jr Sr members $300 increase Sr citi zens second family members per sonally feel fair equitable Although would have preferred $800 increase open members rapid reduction $800000 line credit backing cash ratherthan credit will provide us stable situation Simply accomplishing will result swing $80000 income/expense statement year $16000 reduction interest expense $64000 increase interest income insurance market becomes softer future pre dict always have option take out regular insurance cheaper continue program liability insurance crisis something have read about first direct encounter have reading horror stories cancelled parades festivals sporting events along threat forced closing police departments fire departments other municipal services due prob lem think will agree thatAMA has done good job instance havent seen anything yet department Ill have say Shuttle launch GCRCC flying circus really something else Carried aloft piggybackon large RC model about 300 ft shuttle model released allowed drop glide about 100 ft before large NA R rocket motor fired its tail shooting vertically 500 ft spectacular fashion flights two cul minated very steep glide just like real perfect nose-high landing runway right front crowd Believe moment silence memory Challenger astronauts anticipation airplane climbed slowly altitude shear excitement rocket fired cheers crowd landed didnt bring lump throat must have spectacular things Ive seen aeromodeling Congrats Barry Henry Next year talking about VTO under rocket power impressive part about show other Shuttle crowd extent safety stressed Hay bales along runway protected pilots veer ing airplanes regular cyclone fence protected pit area non-flying pilots snow fence behind pro tected spectators Add required preflight inspection airplanes man datory qualifying flight airplane before show within week requirement airplanes flown multi-plane events must flown together before show added up ensure no problems Good job well run safety firstmy kind show also got chance month visit Cold Cash Speed Bash Dayton couple days great see some old friends flying event still dear heart Its amazing see fast some classes have gotten since flew Speed early 60s Y2A speed 130s unbelievable hear Carl Dodges FAI model something else Most us used hearing FAI speed model jump up octave comes onto pipe Carls has octave yet go other thing can think similar sound very high-speed dentists drill Salt Fork 87 approaching fast dates years District Ill meeting january 17 18 Salt Fork State Park lodge southeastern Ohio near Ohio W Virginia Pennsylvania intersect starting promote meeting/sym posium early year try increase participation Id like see club district take subject present sym posium gathering Examples possible subjects might create improve club newsletter start club training program build run way install RC equipment trim FF model organize contest etc can see presentation grow good grass including type selection use fertilizer Almost anything might interest other modelers would work Im sure club could contribute some way Call Bob Button 216-343-7906 AMA elections year bit muddied District Ill members quite number people running president nominating committee put 3 candidates ballot hear campaign being mounted Execu tive Director john Worth should get elected its going interesting see what happens Executive Council would hold two positions Council simultaneously has already stated wouldnt resign retire Executive Director elected Presi dent Oh well neversaid lifeasanAMA VP would boring Regardless support election please take time vote Saying month Any Organization made up parts its important yours Public Relations Cont pg 120 televised short story about 15 minutes long will seen january 1987 PBS network Watch local listings proper time because film may used filler could shown once varying times depending location 10 1986 NatsExcellent media coverage given Nats Lake Charles Daily newspaper television reports made sure story told locally very interesting part coverage tele phone interview NBC Radio New york Geoff Styles gave information commentary Bob Underwood ran model engine background provide some Nats-type sound effects regular AMA press release program followed Nats major events regional TV stations radio stations newspapers plus TV networks major national newspapers received dozen releases prior Nats start As true publicity get coverage dependingon what else happened district world given day things have plug away time 11 Dick Scobee Memorial Field August 16 1986 model airport opened Houston TX finest fields world Named honor Dick Scobee Commander ill-fated Challenger shuttle flight will become Mecca aeromodelers four Control Line cir cles two paved magnificent runway Radio Controlled aircraft use shelters paved parking electricity running water great tribute memory brave American Hundreds hours hard work planning dedication en thusiasm have poured project twenty years grand opening dedication Alan Bean moon-walking astronaut dream come true people conceived project worked see become reality detailed storywill appear Model Aviaf ion magazine along photos can see what great site Future Nats site Future World Championships site knows potential Houston would great place either event 12 Air Show Team Program Twenty nine teams have performed hundreds shows front audiences totaling two million people past year great public relations educational effort re sulting new members better understanding sport thousands upon thousands others much sacrifice hard work giving up familytime out-of-pocket expense dedicated men women long-suffering group individuals ever get chance see AST performance goand sayHi fliers supporting members have done sport deserve big pat back AST program best PR efforts Team members volunteers Continued page 122 December 1986 121 Delaware rci Columbia land North Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispiai District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aneociate Vice Prenidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3617 Fernwaod Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Lelrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatiansburg VA 24073 Scatty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Vtrlmington DC 19609 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27026 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Further Nats item As said last month would surely miss someone did James Welch Portsmouth VA competed Con trol Line 9th place Open D Speed Sorry missed last month District travelsOn 1 7th August stopped Raleigh Aeromasters field thefirst trip sitehopingto see some flying second day 4th Annual Pattern Meet No such luck could permit myself halfadaythere surprise waiting start flying Sunday until noon time weather becoming somewhat chancyhurricane Charlie just off shore did get talk few early birds before left Better luck next time gang following weekend up toward other end District Crownsville MD home Chesapeake Bay RC Club have active number endeavors past years area annual Radio Control Scale contest turnout quite modest year Scale event should grow site very good grass people work hard put good meet year Up until now has oneday event distinct possi bility might go two next time around Probably finest Pattern site District IV Fentress Naval Air Landing Field Chesapeake VA Tidewater Radio Control Club holds its nual Pattern Meet Labor Day week end year dates happened last two days August site has long wide taxiway used flying runs parallel runway entire length tree line front far away get over entirely too far away judged mention because very good chance Tidewater will submitting bid hold F3A Team Selection Meet Masters Mike Ingalls Club President looking possibility best knowledge Masters has never held East closest has Ohio Kentucky Ala bama Good Luck attempt Being resort areaVirginia Beach Norfolk Carolina beaches fairly close makes ideal place bring family give fine vacation have fun flying F3A National Geographic Society long intended get up CASA meet National Geographic site heard about what great soaring site turnout events held field past weekend Saturday finally able get up field What told does justice site National Geographic site has beautiful sites could ask field itself very big fine landscaping around set against Geographic headquarters building No wonder CASA soaring enthusiasts like place flying Saturday outstanding daynot necessarily ut far thermals go flying highly competitive days work what got live East want enjoy soaring best Electric flight first time rule making process going concerted effort develop set rules Electric flight will add-ons existing rules set tailored strictly Electrics aspect sport need keep very close watch pages proposed rules response time short need let District Electric Contest Board mem ber know stand subject District IV write Woody Blan chard 1733 Beach Road Hampton VA 23664 Woody District IV Con test Board member also chairman Electric Contest Board yourself Woody favor Comment rules its card says agree Woody District members other Contest Boards need know interested work doing Seen Fiftieth Anniversary celebration couple photos taken celebration held Lake Charles cele brate fiftieth year national aero modeling organization United States appropriate having part celebration Photo number shows Maynard Hill giant whatizit somewhat like great big Senior Falcon Anyway May nard movie business Mounted above wing 16MM movie camera Maynard lofted flew around site celebration day effort assist crew Na tional Geographic Society NGS crew down Nationals doing film aeromodeling will shown na tional television later next year What appropriate individual help effort former AMA President holds has held international aero modeling records anyone else Good show Maynard am sure wonder whe therthe personnel whoworkforyou atAMA Headquarters active fliers have seen Bob Underwoods name mentioned know very active flier especially Radio Control Scale others can catch one spare moments will pass shot time second photo shows Doug Pratt Goldberg J-3 Cub powered Saito Twin Doug made flights Lake Charles during celebra tion take part ModelNet familiar Doug SysOp Headquarters Doug Mister Special Projects Department works special events trade shows promotion materials industry liaison enough keep him jumping Watch others future Mortgage Depletion Program have re ceived notice Joe Beshar par ticipation some members have made contributions Mortgage Deple tion Fund effort pay off mortgage Academys Headquarters/ Museum Building rapidly possible Doing will free up funds other needed projects such ongoing insur ance problem Consider talking up club meetings encourage participa tion members organized group please think welcome amount can contribute will certainly appre ciated will try acknowledge contributions District time around three groups mention first contribution Charlie Rec tor Jerry Johnson Aero-Masters Model Airplane Club Fredericksburg VA donation $9000 Howard County Radio Control Club Co lumbia MD third acheckfor $1 5000 District Columbia Radio Control Clubthese members broad area fly Rockville MD about club joining Public Relations t pg 121 what makes effort amazing 13 Two other national programs have done well could stand participation additional clubs Adopt-A-School Program National Mall Show Program involved either should Several clubs now working adopted schools report enhanced posi tive public images better understanding communities whole lot fun taking kids through steps turn model aviators missing missing great opportunity con tribute Put something back Get involved Mall Show Program another way can improve club image get message out neighbors others community chance Continued page 126 122 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 5 Puerto Rico V South Carolina essee DISTRICT REPORT Leo Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615455-6100 Phone Home 615728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Boa 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr H Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Boa 1532 Falordo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Eirminghom AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd. *3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fielda P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904684-2517 Model Airplanes fun wouldnt have 118000 AMA mem bers AMA loses sight fact begin have problems Too much concern National problems can make us short sighted think AMA terms competition flying problems arising competition serving majority modelers represent turn such thinking will limit growth organization type quality services provide Reading District 5 newsletters makes very obvious fun name game AMA-chartered clubs wealth talent clubs writing newsletters running club affairs having fun Lets run through few quotes some selected mid-summer letters Eglin Aero Modelers Beam Editor Bob Hanson Hi troops Another great month flying action store Besides usual Soaring Quickie 500 contests month will Night Glider contest 23 August 800 pm big news Annual Fall Picnic/Fun Fly scheduled afternoon 14 September year will also Delta Dart contest conjunction Fun Fly bring whole family participate few Delta Darts still avail able Ron Van Putte havent bought yours already Nominations thejuly SAD Society Aircraft Demolishers patch Rick Fleming Jim Rozzelle Chad Stewart Rick Fleming won next club fun fly will held 14 September 1966 starting 300 pm will picnic well free burgers beverages club members families As added event will Delta Dart contest modelers ages club sold dozens fun little planes over last several months hopefully event will well-attended kind Flying imaginable look emphasis fun Look novel ideas expressed successful club knows have fun now Fountain City Flyers News letter presents some ideas picnic include family members Ronnie Wilson chair entertainment has come up another feasible scheme include wives families some field activities will fun would Halloween whatever Fly & Cook-in chosen Friday evening start about 500 pm Food served lateras desired Grills can set up Pavilion tents before Tents would left up till Saturday noon Old-Timers would flying morning usual Ronnie NB others dig camping would spend evening field might fly flash lights Butterflies will discussed depth September meeting show up own ideas have long needed gettogether event some members have never laid eyes other Social events include ladies kids great way expand fun get know other fully Another way club fun fly mean fun fly warmed-over contest events anyone can fly about Osceola Black Sheep RC Clubs approach presented news letter Rams Tale clubs first fun-fly proved fair fliers load fun Wayne Northcutt did outstanding job CD planning four events gave member equal chance come home Gold first event taxiing around total six pylons followed bomb-drop event end event six members within two points first place last event scored two separate events first score flight closest two minutes dead-stick landing second score plane stopped closest mark center run way could compete Shows important thing find formula will include everyone Another fine idea members family dinner meeting Sometimes formal speakers stuff sometimes just social get-together Heres Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadrons news letter Fly Paper Dick McLean editorThis year have decided have dinner similar annual banquet dinner will have banquet room Squires Res taurant have used banquets will assure us privacy socialize wish dinner will replace regular meeting August 28th dinner will strictly social affair Air Foilers own club also have big Dinner Bash once year purpose reviewing accomplishments fail ures year introducing new offi cers discussing next years dreams lot tomfoolery fun things everyone except perhaps winner presenting Dork trophy year prestigious award goes individual has committed dumbest error year accomplished review such happenings club can remember trophy tail sec tion plane planted base green carpet fact remains original winners aircraft after error Im sure trophy displayed yearly winner Haw Haw good company since club members have owned year time another Another scheme works advantage conduct raffle fine way raise money getting know other also generates support club activity Indian River Kontrol Societys news letter Air Scoop has article Dont forget club will holding raffle during contest nifty OS Max 60 engine gear reduction still work ing getting other prizes premiums give away well probably have raffle off time contest Tickets wont go sale until start contest give us members too big head start will have present sign up win Hopefully youll hang around contest because know could sure use help proceeds year will go directly mower fund youve waiting donate some money very worthy cause should good reason buy lots tickets Having set up participated Air Foilers first air show year can recom mend highly fun activity others agree evident following quote Chattanooga RC clubs Prop Wash newsletter Please keep mind will have annual air show Sunday September 28th organizing event now would appreciate help comment could give might enable us have best airshow ever have always given good show getting harder harder top last show biggest event year expect have well over two thou sand spectators again year Clyde Ship ley airshow committee chairman will appreciate help can give would like have some different things year put thinking caps let us hear have several new members year hope will provide some fresh ideas us Most mechanics have place still need lots ideas routines Finally planning execution trade show large undertaking worth RC World Flyers RC World Tower newsletter note planning Third Annual Festival Planning assigning job responsibili ties Third Annual Festival has completed Flyers have mailed District V clubs previous participants well wide distribution 1986 Nats Don Lowe handling very difficult task getting manufacturers exhibit products has received five 5 tentative commitments far RC World Flyers Inc well its way making 1986 Fall Festival biggest best ever subject Id like take opportunity plug annual Mid South Radio Control Association Trade Show Flea Market Banquet held November 15 16 Memphis Cook Convention Center youre part country stop show attend banquet Now close column would like use words Memphis Prop Busters Newsletter Bullsheet present thanks fine editors District 5 Thank yu much riteing us such fine newsletter reel good funnytu fac reminded newsletters yore brother ole whats name used rite Sumbuddy said mus sumthin yawls jeans dont seem lak should helpvery much yawl both shure rite good funny tu Anyway thank yu agin fore such fine news letter hope rite another reel soon Remember funs Name Game December 1986 123 Illinois S Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Cal EtIel *3 Castle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46708 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcreat Rantoul IL 61 B66 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency coordinator Loren HoIm 843 Hill Brook Quincy IL 62301 warm flying days will ending soon us District 6 course will put away models another winter start new projects next year Around fly year round too suggest check out models sure theyll able handle year-round flying safely takes just few minutes check out before go fly cycle packs sure have juice can get out cold days Im subject safety lets talk about models vs full-scale operations local airport clubs can hold contests local airports good since gives us chance mix full-scale friends chance visit month find airport closed arrived Knowing closed arrived early thought Apparently changed starting time announced flyer sent tried contact ground communications several times no radio communications set up either going use airport have ground air communica tions owe full-size counter parts Itll help make things bit safer Father FAA would love Heres another deals airshow demonstrations models offer de grees action knowthefull-size guys cant handle Lets forget safety Over runway place fly received call AVPs complaining demo given modeler flew model over crowd airplanes dont need chance go Lake Charles Nats month sure hot Wouldnt nice have Nats near District 6 believe temps would have better area Well lookingata Nats District 6 does Indianapolis grab Keep tuned may happen ground work process have personally visited Indy think could easily have Well know soon know Indian apolis wants us took trip Indianapolis visit Indy Sportliners guys really put good CL contest saw CL models types flying throughout day group three circles planes going once really enjoy combat part said CL dying saw some top names CL son loved As matter fact did Id like take some time thank Jack Sheeks Clancy Arnold rest Sportliners making weekend Indy very enjoyable especially want thank Clancys wife Pat putting up son Mark weekend Clancy good enough show Bill Zimmer around Indy check out possible Nats sites day before CL contest After dinner meeting discuss mostly Nats well seeing slide show supplied Clancy After went jack Sheeks birthday party celebrated thirty-ninth times does make Jack Morehead KY fun fly month ball volunteered some judging Im glad left model plane fun having stress competition good time weather did us right Cave Run Aero Modelers Morehead also full-size modelers have some homebuilts field two process being built see lot fly full scale too field local airport can close both interests Now thats life problem tend hold up score cards full-size landings makes tough its first time got letter Fred South president Morrison Model Aircraft Fliers tell club concerned about current insurance problems club de cided something about make flying safer field posted AMA safety rules posted club rules installed frequency board im pound area installed two hundred thir ty feet separation fence bout Maybe should take note guys have congrats next two pics show field Bill Johnson Central Indiana Chapter 48 IMAA sent letter about fly-in Converse have heard itsagreateventand apparently others also think past two years have averaged about eighty contestants half planes guys already getting ready next year suggest look dates appear contest list next year two pictures sent Love Eagles second picture Gary Bussell Cap 20L Gary CD years event Now Id like take some space list names people District 6 brought home trophies Nats Tony Hutchins C Schuchmann Guenther No wak Charles Markos Charlie Sotich Robert Klipp Aaron Markos William H utchins won FF events Charles Markos Aaron Markos Tony Hutchins Mark Whittemore won Indoor William Hughes Jane John son Glen Lee Todd Ballard Jerry Meyer Peter Mazur William Calkins Bill Lester won CL David Snow Pattern Gregory Sawyer Helicopter Soaring Paul Carlson Scott Christensen Tom Kallevang Scale Julie Abel Charles Bauer Stephen Ashby Clancy Arnold Dennis Crooks Harold Parenti think thats hope didnt miss way District 6 got very close trophy new trophy rules kept out winning Lets congratulate did us proud Joe Beshar asked let latest contributors mortgage fund Champaign County Radio Control Club Champaign IL sent $500 Aero Sport RC Club Northfield IL sent $1 20 also received $115 Johnson County RC Flyers Franklin IN special thanks Alex Zobkiw $20 nostalgic reminiscence AMA 1940s prompted donation month real mix Keep cards letters coming Enough now.. 124 Model Aviation Iowa igan 0 Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville PAl 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro 1014 Woodbridge Bled Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack Finn 365 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Rsssell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaskee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Dulsth MN 55504 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 William Rohring 4494TanglewoOd Tr St Joseph MI 49085 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac MI 48054 Frequency coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minoqus WI 54548 givingtime year upon us time hope receive some thing useful times asked what Santa brought reply pro duces puzzled expressions Heck everyone knows what ABC 60 rear exhauster Confidentially wife collaborate buy ones own choice Anyhoot hope have merry seasonal time include resolutions bene fit pastime AMA Visited Minneapolis F3B Team Selection Trials very com petently run Bob Sealyand Crew very firm decisions con sidered advice competitors necessary impressions two days event requiring does lots technical acumen obtain results needs modifying make less helper dependant large number workers necessary run crazy Boyd Bowdish managed get sunburned faces side-tripped local flying fields meet other Seveners large Attaboy helpers notice newsletters club hats available am always looking some thing different collect display would appreciate sending will pay would look great display board local mall show showerings data analysis another column have approached compete arguments presented ie have members etc well midwest have shorter flying season cant have reduced membership fee compensate After dont fly several months consequently need no insurance So tongue cheek what think Once again aremindertobooktheTable Top Displays early enough ensure get two district standard pack useful literature avail able no charge pay ship display back to next user also have tapes can obtain copies sending blank AMA HQ care Doug Pratt gives club its own tape MARKS Sailplane Symposium November shall Look out bring suggestions ques tions program chock block lot modeling greats name him will event extremely educational Glider pilot also produce report event can obtained Carl Mohs ideal reference bookshelf have vacancy AVP group Bill Rohring transferring Florida wish him good health lots flying has stalwart western part Michigan thank him service am now announcing replacement Jean Lasik Jean Muskegon well known editor Showgram Showteam newsletter her husband being involved contact large sampling district being nearlyUp North am confident will perform necessary duties extremely well Welcome aboard Jean Dual Seminars filling up few weeks interest seems Contest Director far maybe needing help direction realized confusing situation insurance problems com pleting necessary forms correctly need help As can see try keep column people places need some help supplying suitable photos can format editor crops suitable proportion columns can return after use need Try get good contrast reproduces better also gets name print Sorry dues increase Believe meeting everyone pointed same direction looking stable way provide insurance new will cover much past yearcars boats now included severe problems country having subject now going own thing have control Realize 80 cents week AVP Jack Finn IA Pete asked write few words column started building models grade school flew first gas-powered Free Flight Comet Clipper Baby Cyclone engine ten have flown free flight CL Speed Stunt RC Pattern Sport Scale Glider last couple winters have flown some Indoormostly Peanut Scale last few years have concentrated RC Glider competition some degree success past summer have heard same kinds comments fliers Iowa main seems concern District 10 VP other AMA officers using Model Aviation means attacking other general feeling get improv ing AMA get out Enough said Another comment frequently hear contestants approve CDs flying own contests dont know requires some kind rule change Council can pass rule prohibit CDs flying contests Noise isnt way lose flying field Cedar Rapids Skyhawks have using city school field sailplanes overthe lastseventoeightyears Lastwinter school system sold field City Parks Department field has houses three sides corn field other Parks Department held hearings future use neighbors wanted family-type facilities picnics etc mentioned Glider fliers welcome did generate noise have large crowds well-behaved also said enjoyed watching models fly Parks Department decided need ed baseball diamonds will four parking lots concession stand fortunate city land near golf course about mile outside town said could use recent RC glider fun fly fliers great idea Since clubs seem run fun flies both Powerand Glider must plenty different events question Could AMA compile list events scoring methods clubs send ideas headquarters Duplications etc would have weeded out ideas could copied sent club interested Let yourVPs AVPs know think idea has merit Iowas AMA members have specific ideas subject concerning AMA please let know can get action Bob Taylor Park Rapids copy magazine bore picture Feb ruary 1967 magazine Flying Models shows Taylor national tournament Control-Line planes Taylorfinished sixth competition District Roundup WMRAFs Radio Flyerhas new editor Melanie Smith Ladybird job River City usesa local bulletin board advertise local con tests also warns about having correct iden tification models S Thought month Aerobatic Aces Knowledge comes reading instructions Exper ience comes reading S Dave Pinegar selling Crash crying towels shirts Bob Hisey still has selection too S need PR being tackled Stillwater Flyerstheyre talking schools scouts senior citizens etc have addition AMA PR Department now Welcome Troy 0 Elm Creek Flyers setting up phone tree get news out fast use locally school teachers 0 Rick Alter Byron Pilot says look out next year B-29 flew OK Safe flying practices insurance December 1986 125 Arkansas siasa 0 New Mexico 0 Oklahoma S 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 Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariok Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleoville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr. Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville *125 Garland TX 75041 Im leading off little personal story has bit advice am typing Column broken right thumb cast broke fall down back steps tripped threshold top four concrete steps training gotten days long past gymnast threw body out beyond Concrete steps turned midair land shoulders However clever reflex movements foiled caught stupid thumb pants pocket way down bent completely backwards broke tell you Can remember feel falling like quickly take pants off Next insurance guess talked about problem AMAs world right now RC frequency problems As first paragraph Ill bless some advice again Fred Marks very dedi cated chairman AMA Frequency Committee Twice lately have heard him voice opinion very important committee heartily agree advice Use maintain RC equipment exactly per guidelines provided along some common sense Most so-called frequency problems disappear Try Preach Good News AMAers just returned intense Executive Council meetingin quiteafewyears Itwastosetup practical three-year plan workable high-tab liability insurance has al become impossible organizations like doctors Boy Girl Scouts buy price Thanks lots careful study part Headquar ters Staff firm have dealing Alexander Alexander have come up plan largely self insured safely least next three years Granted will cost money means boost dues will still heck bargain todays cock-eyed world mentioning Council Meeting am proud report although unpleasant subject pleasant Council Meeting have attended long time reason say meeting dead-serious subject heavy political overtones have plagued Council long miss ing pray can find way elimi nate politics AMA Perhaps upcoming election will Consider Advancingtheartofaeromodeling must salute Model Airplane News magazine its editor Dan Santich current issue fine old magazine features Electric Flight Please know electric power next big step improving total picture modeling pleasures say because quietness electric power will keep us being noisenuisance real pain-in-the-neck rest community Check electric power hobby shop doesnt have find hobby shop does least partly responsibility protect right fly offering acceptable flying devices information use salute Dan Santich Model Airplane News hope other magazines hobby dealer will encourage Elec tric Flight have little story amusing will illustrate importance preceding paragraph quiet Electric operation Dallas RC Club bang-up Pylon Race part Southwest championships over Labor Day weekend Flying start 9 am hour previous start flying clubs leader-types Val Marchesoni went around getting up pool dollar-a-chance long after flying started would take Dallas Park Police show up complaint Because some constantly-complaining nearby residents model airport long before everyone wanted pool ticket time within firstten fifteen minutes rather tonished cops didnt show until 954 am Mind city-approved contract races fearlessly asked said cops what took long answer simply stop breakfast way have hugged news letter editor lately person about important person club matter AMA Without fine folks activities would just about dead water youd better remember thank time time because mostly taken granted just aint fair Same goes columns Vice Presidents write dang God bless newsletter editors selfish feeling finest newsletter editors AMA right District 8 Id love praise individually space wont allqw can quote remind club Johnny Clemens sez deserve raise least praise thanks will single out long-sufferingfellowas being among really champion newsletter edi tors AMA world Itis Dan Rauwhohas just retired service North Dallas RC Club years paper has always informa tive has pleasure receive am sure everyone has enjoyed efforts will join Well Done Dan salute same subject just received very best newsletters ever Southwestern New Mexico RC Modelers Carlsbad edited Frank E Burchardt paper Tail Winds has has news art humor neatness readability excel lent contest notice map fact contest site map super strongly suggest send Frank self-addressedstamped envelope copy map perhaps whole Tail Winds paper Address Frank Burchardt 318 E Orchard Ln No 16 Carlsbad NM 88220 Im really cranked-up newsletters month oldest finest national newsletters Digest National Free Flight Society might mumble Free Flight aint yer thing aerodynamics clever construction ideas universal phases model flying NFFS Digest almost entirely technical has put together long time old admired friend Bob Meuser Believe Bobs leadership editing expertise Free Flight would great ly diminished interested can contact Bob Meuserat4200 GregoryStreet Oakland CA 94619 Incidentally Na tional Free Flight Society AMAs oldest Special Interest Group its devoted President Tony Italiano its Executive Director Hardy Brodersen Bravo NFFS wonder am pumping-up Free Flight Districit B column Simply cause heck lot Free Flight activity District 8 whole bunch new interest Free Flight especially rubberband-powered beginner level dealer doesnt have kits supplies find does Plenty available interested As further endorsement rubberband powered models what beautiful thing see father 8 10 12-year-old son building flying models son s level dont cost arm leg Oh kid again important election year AMA Having served Executive Council 21 years AMA President B years feel am entitled opinion serious need change direction leadership AMA avoid having become political selfserving diminish its intended value individual member now involved handling some $4 million funds decisions should re turned multi-member council available whims single per son will require two things will require change bylaws change elected leadership Adademy Model Aeronautics organization certainly deserves thoughtful consideration sincerely hope will help steer AMA new better direction vote Thanks listening old dedicated lover what AMA supposed ***Gear down Its time Iand*** Public Relations tfrom pg122 promote club possible need fora flying field make friends create better understanding short laythe groundwork people press TV radio time may come need friend Contact National Center supplies recommendation read Model Aviation what other clubs have done go thou likewise NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy National Newsletter 126 Model Aviation elers have made significant contribu tions modeling District IX have featured two ladies both Colorado know must lots out District about sending picture background information AMA lady member making signifi cant contribution modeling Asso ciate Vice President can recog nize outstanding members Art May Bismark ND sends report international contest remember proximity Canadian neighbors held past summer along some super pictures Art photographer par excellence Art indicates two days top-notch flying no problems tells us thattheir club 540 years old year Way go Enjoy pics Colorado e Kansas C Nrbraska e North Dakota S Sooth Dakota ixWyomiog DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1S07 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coroon Boo 2832 Cooper hW 82602 Ed Coo 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurora CO 80015 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloudaa Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Stave Mangles Radio Servica Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Some good news around Dis trict Congratulations Bill Giesking Denver COon having design folder FAI Power selected top ten model designs entered 1986 Nats Watch other acknowledgement Bills achieve ment later issue Model Aviation magazine good News. Award Excellence Club Arvada Associated Modelers Arvada CC has responded request help deplete AMA building mortgage $100 donation Way go AAM setting fine example AMA spirit other clubs individuals would respond likewise mortgage would get paid off time save AMA whale lot interest moneymoney could used other worthwhile services AMA mem bers clubs Im proud point club hometown club Speaking Award Excellence Clubs Lincoln Sky Knights Club Lincoln NE will bethemainhostclubforthel987 Nats writing Vince Mankowski way Lincoln make arrangements check Out sites Honest Sandy Frank hes checkin out Free Flight sites first other preliminary work necessary suc cessful Nats Sky Knights have under taken task several times before know ropes have no doubt will again great style Congratulations thanks Byron Blakeslee Sedalia CC accepting appointment District IX member newly-formed Electric Contest Board Elec tric flight fast gaining acceptance becoming popular segment mod eling activities over country As side foregoing paragraph heard recent information FAI RC Electric team placed fourth First World Championships Belgium Look information reporting event elsewhere subsequent issues MA new procedure receiving AllSeason Patches fliers working have club officer send verification monthly flying activity twelve months along $250 member qualify ing AMA H eadquarters will turn send patches distribution qualify ing fliers program got its start District IX Vince Mankowski Vice-President seven years ago Itwould interesting know members have qualified patch what program has done motivate flying activity past year started recognition program appreciation women modDecember 1986 127 STOP LOOK about AMA building mortgagedepletion program Joe Beshar Director program suggests 1 Make one-time $5 voluntary contribution along dues next year 2 AMA clubs members solicit $5 contribution non-AMA member Id like suggest contributions source would welcomed will certainly free AMA large amounts interest yet paid mortgage Everyone share Keep landings soft intentional LISTEN Ted Stockert Bismarck ND readies new D H Chipmunk forthe testflight Itfiew fantastic 4 1 20B 4-cycle Enya-powered Cap 2J Dan Steffes Bismarck ND signs carried /4-scale Robin have International 40 years 40-and 50-year signs brought lot questions spectators Mary Mull handled impound duty fortwo days did excellent job 4-cycle Stearman Ed Derkach Winni peg made flights THE 1986 NATS ON TELEVISION NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPECIAL JANUARY 18 1987SCHEDULED BROADCAST 800 PM ON YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC TV CHANNEL CHECK YOUR TV LISTINGS FOR EXACT DETAILS Actualschedule subject change Arizona fornia ii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Gleno Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 6312 Kenneth Aveorangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reyvolds Rt 8 Boo 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Flancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Soowden Ave Loog Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeislott 5411 OctoberWay West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency coordInator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 AMA Election now youve re ceived AMA ballots Too few about 20% take time cast votes Thats very unfortunate should cast vote years election very important us because will determine next AMA President Please vote before read following very carefully make sure other AMA members know read too following exact text letter sent out short time ago some very wellknown people within AMA really care about AMAs future letter Walt Good AMA President No 11 Maynard Hill AMA President No 14 Claude McCullough AMA President No 10 John Patton AMA President No 17 Cliff Weirick AMA President No 16 Johnny Clemens AMA President No 18 AMA Members From the Council Past Presidents Subject Upcoming Presidential Election Very soon will receiving bal lots AMA headquarters ballot will space write-in candidates choice Council Past Presidents strong ly recommend write name John Worth ask John Worth Simply cause qualified see attached statement peopie names listed ballot After has already President has filled office AMA Executive Director years attached statement lists reasons combining offices Presi dent Executive Director Also listed reasons John Worth should elected Please read statement carefully feel will write John Worth AMA President highly informative statement enclosed letter too long reprint Send SASE Ill gladly send copy Need New Leadership Ive satisfied present AMA leaders fora number reasons Neither other people within AMA anarchists rebels sincere people put AMAs future front else As can see above letter Im alone feelings 1 need new leadership AMA 2 ballot choices given best ones 3 write-in vote needed clear loud message Never before AMAs history has such strong movement elect write-in candidate President good reasons people care about AMAs future urge write-in John Worth AMA President very prominent peo ple strongly feel thatJohn Worth best choice can make Letters Get Letters get lot mail support positions various other AMA matters Because reflects opinions expressed other AMA members Id like share letter received Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD Dear Mr Peltz would like take opportunitytotell supportyouon Mr Schmaltz permission ac cordance Council agreement Ive deleted supportive comments outcome F3 B matter goes will informing rest Executive Council about also Im just simple modeler Ive belonged AMA about 5 years Ive donated $75 Building Fund Gold Brick plus $25 totally enjoythe hobby promoteAMA hobby chance get school Im high school teacher com mu n ity agree organization needs people can stand up issue Too often see Executive Council rubber-stamping endorsements trying keep everyone happy time No body can happy time some thing wrong thrive controversy like informed what happening good bad AMA feel right member ever hear about wonderful things happening nega tive aspects discussed mentioned briefly nothing can established Case point Dave Brown disqualified 84 Nats competition because something did still dont know what because nobody ever said being disqualified men tioned couple VP columns nobody would say what prompted itonly happened thought terrible Tell whole story shut up felt should have informed nations top Pattern fliers disqualified am sorry getting long-winded dont usually write letters people quit excellent work doing quit making waves boat needs rocked Rock let boat stabilize itself moving some dead weight around realize VP long Im writing Ill tell howl feel about added space VP columns Im against itthe way VPs currently using space have excep tion Dave Brown col umns enjoy reading very much other VPs time just fill space fun flies contests happened going happen should have hap pened rained out organization large must AMA matters should brought before modeling public people dont spend time Council meetings discussing weather discuss vote some very important items members get read synopsis meeting VPs voted against some issues would like see VPs state some columns Iftheycantsupportor defend stand issue have no reason being office Also dont want take heat criticism actions taken again can hit road Whenever talk modelers ask what would like also ask happy what currently being written VP concur above-mentioned things conclude think doing fantastic job hope convey some comments other VPs hope reconsider stand running president AMA someday Thank very much time Thank Mr Schmaltz As know Im trying get rest Council become aware real needs desires members Letters like yours really help Ive corrupted As far flying goes Ive corrupted Before being elected VP flew RC Sailplanes almost exclusively Now Im staring huge 2nd-place trophy just won Scale Electric J-3 Cub thanks Tony Nacarrato club Black Sheep Squadron first RC Scale contest super first too Thanks lot help Tony went home trophy couldnt have done him Im very grateful fan tastic contest going become annual event shouldnt missed anyone loves AMA gas Scale ducted-fan Scale Electric scale Port-a-Potti PilotsTheres group District 10 odd name fantastic following Port-A-Potti Pilots have two large gatherings summer Ive very fortunate attend group started Robin Hambly wife Mary send out notice upcoming happening hundreds flock over District 10 Low key no complex rules no pressure no politics just fun flying partying excel lent conversation plenty good pot luck food Both events wife Evelyn attended summer night flies Sepulveda Basin ball Want know Contact Robin Mary Hambly 1844 W Glendale Blvd Glendale CA 91201 telephone 818 2402093 Dont Forget Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President Write-in John Worth AMA President 128 Model Aviation Alaska o ana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 59401 Dave Muliens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boo 623 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Fnquency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97238 Phone 503 761-5103 Seems like let fact next happening Puyallup Exposliptill now biggest best show around will happen 31st January first February its usual place Maybe will have finished new exposition hall regardless will plenty see Dont forget annual District Xl meeting held just before scheduling meeting Better get reservations now time short Free Flight activity will WEBS meets held Indoor doings till next February Misery Meet time will again upon us might try little Indoor really lot fun Speaking Puyallup Expo person has making huge success is Bob Pfeiffer fact appreciated us know about inner workings Expo certainly members Mount Rainier RC Society host club Expo Now 4th July MRRCS held mortgage-burning cere mony Thats right now own field Bob P showed up festivities clue what going transpire Somehow group managed hide Bob going name newly-paid-for field Pfeiffer Field honor hes done club picture shows Bob entrance very nice spot fly enjoy life friends Bob Balch frequency coordinator asked pass include phone number write him Might bad idea did too have lost another modeler Bill Skel ton passed away July Bill very active Control Line Carrier What remember about Bill wonderful letters sent discussions would have contests Bill always willing help will missed Dick Wickline AVP lives southern Oregon sent some informa tion abouta new club has formed called LakeviewJ uniperJ umpers have 12 members soloed Dick two other Kiamath Falls Flightmasters Dr Keith Srch Steve Sheehy drove over 8th Februarytotryto get brand new group air day wasnt bad onejusta 10mph wind 320 temperature snow ground field elevation 4700 ft cold conditions fledgling pilots sounded like pre scription disaster fact seems have rousing success dont know picture Dick sent Lakeview group will print happy hardy group ready learn new skill join us enjoying Welcome aboard hope have made flights now go alongwith Lakeview report Dick also sent picture some Oregon Miniature Pylon RacingAssociation pilots dont recall group races stock Sig Super Sports idea being since plane/engine same pilot vs pilot race equipment vs equipment speeds high enthusiasm cost low interested write Dick copy rules fine-looking group sorry cant idivntifv individually dont know its Control Line action interests check see Drizzle Circuit up flying probably will run Delta Park site could moved Check john Thompson Mike Hazel Dave Cobb does fine job news letter editor microphone person OMAS gatherings sent some pictures some men planes OMAS picture Dick Heininge left James Jack Dick new ownerof Proctor Enterprises moved nearAurora picture shows Dicks owndesigned planes left two ver sions Antic youre looking picture note edge lake right best places around fly plane either wheels floats Late news has annual OMAS Fly August another huge success lots neat stuff want something column some things must remember First lead time required must submit least two months ahead just time submission doesnt count time ahead need get typed put gether time spent think about doing figure three months earliest Also remember times things get very heavy what sorts things going Although might dispute work living such boss pretty good does expect work occa sionally will best need remember limits Billings Flying Mustangs used district booth put mall show spring Bob Abelman wrote very good attendance held state basketball tournament week end lot people going past stopping display 45 planes field box displayed video tapes plane & transmitter demon strations Mall Management has asked pictures use promotion next years show looks like guys set Bob notes some new fliers joined club because show just points out does mall benefit club can get new members can make community feel lot better about you show support community being involved Remember run malls often run municipal governments way another Bob said some Powell WY group brought airplanes help fill show Bob remarked Powell bunch always willingto help out gotto meet some Billings club members last summer thoroughly enjoyed visit now have very nice flying site mucho better last remember Billings would have nice see some flying wind trying blow over control tower Actually no flew because nobody wanted walk far downwind find aircraft close month October Dis trict X column made appear other districts sponging off Dis trict X membership Now true smallerdistricts X largest also true report exaggerates relative size X ignores fact always have dis tricts larger others dis tricts have found necessary cry about disparity district funds includes former VPs District X point fact real costs servicing membership very close being same districts Actually think consideration should what service can actually supplied up now has way done Happy Flying December 1986 129 JUNIO FLIGHT / ED WHITTEN Box 76 WaIl St Sta York NY 10005 Thanks Proud Father September issue Wing Tips fine newsletter Mid-Hudson NY Modelmasters editor Scott Smith ran let ter club its members Jesse Aronstin time great joyforour family number two son David graduated Princeton University past June mem ber Mid-Hudson Modelmasters Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft So ciety CIMAS majored aerospace engineering having switched physics after first year great extent enthusiasm field stems hobby good experiences among fellow modelers As father want go record sincere thank have participated ways Daves maturing learn ing over past years major influence interest level achievement Joining Modelmasters 12 years old Dave became involved broadest age-group situations young ster can encounter wide range inter ests variety club events stimulated considerable creative thinking interchange ideas knowhow led continuous growth hands-on skills craftsmanship Enjoying creating sharing learning benefits club Dave took club members gave time provided transporta tion gave materials how-to tips little kid deserve lot thanks Rubber-powered Free Flight Indoor flying became major interests Soon after joining Modelmasters also started fly Columbia dedicated modelers helped challenged him organizers donated considerable time make flying sessions happen participants gave liberally advice experience mature new Indoor modeler What thrill see several genera tions modelers participatingtogether meet some Indoor greats havent named names because have involved told him get good cover ing job tissue gave him first piece good Indoor rubber told him trim Peanut model could ultimately beat contest Daves achievements built founda tion attitudes experience liberally donated eagerly absorbed Daves model-building hobby very much respected Princeton Speakingwith Department Chairman after gradua tion clear Daves achievements hobby competition original designs organizing contests universitys huge gym etc admired fact pivotal factor winning awards graduation hobby outside loops time flight opportunity personal development learning sharing giving have given much David thank assure turn will generous others information Dave graduated Princeton highest honors three years won National Science Foundation Fellowship graduate study elected Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Xi Tau Beta Pi National Honor Societies second-place winner D J Dike Awards Excellence Undergraduate Research won Silver Medal British Royal Society Arts Dave worked past summerat Fisher Flying Products Ohio light planes hang gliders fall started graduate studies Stamford University California Jesses entitled brag hes Daves Pop Columbia University flying sessions Dave did staya beginner long started awarding Henry Orzech tro phies modeler making progress during year no award ever given Davehe alreadyway past stage already expert although still AMA Senior Thats award cant put mantle believe high praise Dave builds fast beautifully maintaining high academic standards models own original designs Currently holds 14 Columbia site records Silver Rule No 4 Light Airframes lot different things have done right order build model airplane will fly well Ive said before lightweight airframe important Rememberthe five rules lightweight construction 1 Rid model unnecessary parts details 2 weight strength should needed 3 improve strength-toweight ratio selecting wood proper grain 4 use glue sparingly 5 keep covering light Rule 4 says use glue cement spar ingly rememberwhen wasakidacouple other young modelers school always bragged about contest held tween themselves see little glue could use would buy identical Flying Scale kits build com pare much glue left bottle Back course kits did include glue never used kit glue because always considered too little usually half dried-up anyway thought two kids completely off rockers Sometimes got models fly sometimes crashed crashes spectacular Pieceswentflying everywhere models sure didnt last longtoo little glue hold together other hand models lasted forever Sometimes flew too 130 Model Aviation sometimes crashed crashes ever never sent pieces flying overthe place crash could always repaired see used plenty glue filleted glue joint glue crash wood always broke before joint Very good models some heaviest ever saw long time before heavyweight clunkers rode thermal Too much glue just bad too little fact too much lot worse Thereareacoupleofthingstogetin mind first joint between piece balsa another should bemust beflush crosspiece instance fuselage wing rib must cut entire end crosspiece fits against longeron corner crosspiece touches longeron have terrible joint No mat ter much glue squirt joint will weak will plenty strength joint end crosspiece fits flush against longeron doesntfitflush discard make new Nowthis wayyou keepthegluetoa minimum have well-cut crosspiece slips place snugly loose forced put little repeat little glue end little repeat little crosspiece will touch Ion geronnowhere else little endandwhereitwilltouch Letthegluedry putting pieces place After dry put another small repeat small amount glue crosspiece insert place called pre-gluing important Done right dont need glue smeared anywhere will have super-strong joint Remember pieces must fit perfectly Dont lazy dont sloppy Proper-fitting joints neat glue jobs marks expert Take time try become Now dont let catch squirting glue directly tube No very least should use glue sticka 3- 4inch piece 1/16th sq sharpened end Apply single drop make small Sooner later sooner better should advance Ising some sort glue applicator little squeeze bot tle long thin tube can easily squeeze out tiny drop get exactly want squeeze bottle applicator also lets thin out glue thinness should lightweight Peanut Flying Scale model should thin out Ambroid pure acetone never thinners 5050 consistency Thin glue will soak pores balsa wood better thick joint will both lighter stronger no lumps So neat use delicate touch take time accurate think clean models will lighter look just great See next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today IEP2