From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Executive Council met Washing ton DC act number agenda items left over Nats meeting August 4 see minutes page 58 plus some new items developed since Nats During September meeting noted usual manner getting meeting minutes approved published involved too much ofatime lag particularly subsequent meeting held before minutes previous published Yet acknowledged something synopsis meeting decisions needed properly report explain background regarding decisions also significance future implications deci sions also noted informal type report Council actions presented September 76 issue AMA News p53 too general incomplete also agreed explanations developed AMA Executive Director usual minutes preferred means communicating intent concerning Coun cil actions sufficient background infor US AND THE 1977 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Two potential crises concerning World Championships 1977 noted dis cussed September AMA Executive Council meeting concerned possible lack host country Outdoor Free Flight event other concerned current political situation South Africa might prevent RC Soaring event ing held FF situation AMA has solved picking team event according normal FAI schedule years due held 1977 yet no official confirmation offer hosz known Some unofficial information indicates Denmark may make offer may known sure until annual Dccembei meeting FAI meantime National Free Flight Society has proposed US make offei case no other offer available December meeting basis NFFS would willing oversee West mation understanding mind following offered Executive Di rectors report September 18 meeting constituting actual minutes terms said what report provides essence what done meeting what can expected result Later actual minutes approved will made available supplement verify report meantime re port provides information shortest time understanding some details may incomplete subject correction misinterpreted Note Due great amount business transacted September 18 Council meet ing report has divided two parts second part published next month relates extensive complicated subject meetingNew FAI Team Policies subject equal other agenda items combined terms time number decisions Look next monthit makes significant changes long-standing FAI matters Coast effort would responsible organizing staffing otherwise operating event council agreed submit tent ative offer FAI Similarly National Soaring Society dicated willingness host RC Soaring World Championships 1978 current 1977 offer withdrawn South Africa However noted no such offer would made prior December FAI meeting order avoid influencing South African decision US team Soaring World Championships has already selected finals held last Labor Day weekend Colorado Aside above situations other World Championships 1977 con cerns RC Aerobatics event currently scheduled Austria September believed firm final details ap proved December FAI meeting Mean AMA program pick 1977 RC Aerobatics team currently October last stage qualifying finalists will compete next June decide three top fli ers represent US TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM COMMITTEES AMA Executive Council has noted National Soaring Society RC two Control Line groupsthe Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association have responded AMA invitation participate establishment team selec tion committees Such committees already being Indoor Outdoor Free Flight team programs hoped appropriate special interest organizations would respond promptly commit tees could business end 1976 However September Council meeting decided improved guidelines proce dures needed developed before satisfac tory committee operation could expected recommended special group pointed President draft nec essary document goal having veil-defined document present next Council Meeting February Following approval such document team selection committees would required operate accordance meantime mat ter special interest organization participa tion resolved HQ goal having new committees being new document available general Council consensus seemed full eleven-person committees rep resenting AMA district desired acknowledged however committees lesser number composed special interest organization officers could used inter im inputs team selection planning next year 1977 NATS POSSIBILITIES As end September possibility California Nats very strong different location previously publicized March Air Force Base near River side about 30 miles NE Disneyland edged out former Air Force base near Oxnard result efforts California Nats task force headed Betty Stream AMA As sociate VP LA area turn page December 1976 53 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Council Meeting Sept181976 help AMA member Gene Sid well former president LA chapter Air Force Association negotiations March AFB developed rapidly prom ise facilities superior offered Oxnard site Both Oxnard March visited mid-September Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer chairman AMAs Nats Executive Committee Witt reported evaluation both sites AMA Executive Council latters September 18 meeting Council consid ered sites along other possibilities Dayton-Springfield OH Lake Charles LA Houston TX Noting previous Nats site discussions indicated promise go back California after being away years since 1967 Council majority urged immediate pursuit California pos sibilities preference March site 1977 choice could announced soon possible CONTEST/FUN-FLY CLASSI FICAT ION Problems defining so-called Fun-Flys often thinly disguised contests have noted AMA Contest Coordina tors AMA Executive Council need better guidelines has subject much discussion months previous Council meeting district XI VP Homer Smith offered provide such guidelines help improve 1978 sanction season Smith presented new guidelines September 18 Executive Council meeting unanimously agreed should immediately copied circulated Contest Coordinators Council members approval and/or suggestions further improvement circulation currently un derway goal publication new guidelines before end 1976 NATIONAL HEALTH PR PROGRAM FOR 77 suggestion AMA member Thomas MehI Sand Lake MI favorably re ceived September 18 Council meeting Proposed program would feature nationwide club efforts particular week end tied some national health organi zation such Cancer Society Heart Fund Muscular Dystrophy etc Clubs would put air shows demonstrations static dis plays other public participation events raise money causes gain public ity model aviation some Council disagreements concerning conflicts current local efforts designation single organization focusing particular weekend rather longer flexible time period finally agreed however AMAs PR director should communicate origi nator proposal develop specific recommendation next Council meet ing EARL WITT FOR AMA PRESIDENT 1977-1978 Earl AMA No L21 has active key worker AMA 30 years model builder half century first winning recognition model Southern Cross age 6 Venice CA Though maintaining low profile publicity Earl honored AMA Fel lowship Award 1959 AMA Distin guished Service Award 1967 became 21st Life Member AMA 1975 Including participation AMA Executive Council absentee Vice Presi dents representative has years ex perience Council other elec ted officer including President opposing Presidents attempt fourth term office Earl Witt elected AMA Execu tive Council Secretary-Treasurer AMA membership 20000 members yearly income mere $160000 operating year-end deficit $19600 red has part AMA management through years phenomenal growth present 65000 members annual budget close million dollars black remaining member original Nationals Executive Committee hav ing worked 29 Nationals two Interna tional meets jobs traffic control parking Director Manager No job would enhance further modeling too big too menial him Earls education employment career executive further qualifies him Pres ident AMA City Manager-type Engineer responsible mainten ance operation facilities nations largest military supply installa tions staff 260 $10000000 annual budget has held elected appointed public offices community city manage ment received numerous commendations awards management efficiency Earl aviation-oriented pilot during WW II has flight instructors rating pilots own aircraft conduct much business practical standpoint loca tion can work closely AMA HQ minimum cost loss time being 70-cent phone call away HQ two hours away car 30 minutes air Earl position can well afford time expense demanded office President AMA has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified rep resentation public business organi zations required presidency Regardless preference Presi dent AMAVOTE Lets make elected officers selection majority AMA TRADE SHOW POLICY number so-called trade shows increasing has growing problem regarding AMA should expected participate General discussion Executive Council indicated need three level policy lowest level AMA would provide AMA materials put display continued page 57 SIGN UP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model Aviation magazine now best time subscribe-sign up November JOHN CLEMENS FOR AMA PRESIDENT1977-78 am Johnny Clemens am seeking important office President Academy Model Aeronautics time pursue important projects AMA already has started tackle some needed new goals loss momentum would happen changing AMAs top officer especially important present excellent progressive AMA Executive Council available Relative continuing Radio Control frequency problem would like continue battle modelers rights needs would like able personally pur sue universal problem flying sites first list needed things dol Es pecially now looks like some govern ment lands might available would like develop useful enter taining programs use AMAs chartered clubs am eager see AMA develop education al inspiring programs youth involve ment aimed toward occupying educating rewarding entertaining young folks investment pre sent future American community Establishing model aviation museum preservation history memora bilia AMAs past absolute must plans Presidency AMA handled prop erly involves tremendous workload fantastic amount responsibility Choice leader should considered lightly high elective offices AMA should never awarded way honoring someone should based getting job done very best way awarding honors worthy people have AMA Hall Fame other means ultimate salute President should elected basis dedication hard work result will responsibility guiding 65000 aero modelers different interests work ing together toward goal making aero modeling satisfying AMA tre mendous organization deserves dynamic leadership Success past leadership evidenced simply obvious fact member ship Academy Model Aeronautics has doubled numbers have served Academys President would very much like add AMAs dy namic growth recognition success serving 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Recently en old ABA friend West Texas Sen Angelo exact sent long letter expressing feelings about prssent ABA ELDON WILSON started letter out John Presidents Corner column ABA magazine has got best idea yet keeping us infnrmed unofficial side ABA doings exactly what em trying am trying let things mould never appear technical ABA business articles same time am trying hard establish SPIRIT PURPOSE put behind members simple statement Im ABA BemberPerhaps can give words t0 use expressing feel about just have banded worlds handsome organizations slip bits wit humor occasional gems phil osophy Well see modeling supposed relaxation fun also think should occa sionsly giggle ourselves other just keep perspective reason ting thoughts experiences think helps realize real live thoughtful sensitive people leading ABA just big cold insurance company could sincerely hops enjoy visiting because lot love goes efforts Thanks being friends FIFTH COBBANDRENT OF AEROBODEL INC WHEN FLYINO THY mODEL PLANE LEARN THY ABCs AND WATCH THY Ps AND ls LEST X BARKETH THE SPOT WHERE THY BACHINE LANDETH TImE TO VOTE TO VOTE About time receive mag azine will also receiving ABA Bembership Renewal notice AND WITH IT YOUR ABA VOTING BALLOT Please know thst ballot may sent itself necessarily along renewal payment VOTE ABA IS BEBBERSHIPDIRECTED ORGANIZA TION elections choose leaders pay right vote pay dues have responsibility help guide 0000 THING WITH YOUR HELP ILL BAKE BODEL AERONAUTICS BORE RECOGNIZED BORE AD mIRED BORE FUN WELL IT COULD HAPPEN working intently model plane modeler called wife said Honey would please bring screwdriver reply Weve got plenty orange juice no vodka FIOVIES OF EARLY BODELING ACTIVITY couple months ago mentioned having located some own movies modeling late 3Ds early 40s asked anyone knowing other old time modeling files contact got irmiediate respon OTTO CURTH ABA 6920 Chicago Aeronuts HERBERT R WILLIAmS ARIA 7413g Audubon Park New Jersey will get touch right away have old time movies air modeling know please let know will eventually make documentary movie highlights past proposed movie will added t0 TWA Film Library loan Chartered Clubs other useful purposes address Johnny Clemens POSox 64573 Dallas Taxes 75206 SHOW YOUR INTEREST IN E OVERPOWERED ILLEGAL CBs HAT Chief Engineer Cadillac Rotors quoted Popular Bechanics Begin. zine page 101 Oct sue stating illegal CBers can mass up motor car performance says some CBers have booster amplifiers go up high 500 watts points out stopped alongside traffic light could stall engine car equipt electronic fuel injection some new tars pdints out standard leoal CB op eration will cause no trouble question remains experience illegal CS broadcast sake other guy honest BY NOW YOU KNOW FCC has lis tened favorably plea NOT ban use 27 mh purposes radio control model planes cars boats came about thru beautifully coordinated efforts model airplane ABA model sailboat model powerboat model race car organizations Hobby Industry Ass ociation America model electronics manufacturers Probably biggest influence FCC form thousands letters written fine folks THIS CERTAINLY POINTS UP valuable has proven have dev eloped tremendous amount com iunication have ABA will just remember always talk other can move mountains matter oovernment bureaus ONE CAUTION HOWEVER speaking ag ainst troublesome illaoal CB oper ators PLEASE RERIEBBER speak respect fully thousands fine experien ced CBers operate LEGALLY have years certainly have no quarrel fact will find ABAers group legal good guys OVERHEARD AT RULES COBBITTEE BEET INC IF ALL THE PEOPLE IN THIS BEET INC WERE LAID ENDTOEND THEY WOULD HARDLY REACH CONFLUSION BE PART OF ABAS DESTINY ADDITIONAL ON CS SITUATION ABA Executive Council hon ored t0 have DR WALT 0000 attend Council seating just held Washington Dr Good member ABA Radio Frequency Committee has recently effective working FCC protect modelers rights Walt also chairman ABA Hall Fame Committee ABA Pest Pres ident ABA leaders helped establish AWAs place international model sviation FAI Dr Good gave Council updated report frequency status eentioned FCCs problem already being over ion CBers being current crease about 1/3 million per month Walt mentioned something us aware FCCs power over nongovernment communic ations still problem considering what broadcast bands military other government December1976 55 AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS receives MS BOBBIE STERNE Mayor Cincinnati proclama tion saluting aeromodeling its role providing Cincinnati nation wholesome educational entertaining recreation Tom Burdin photo agencies operate Dr Good gives us encouraging news FCC exploring possible future use BY LYlODELERS additional frequencies 72 mh ares some new channels between 32 mh 42 mh BE PATIENT WERE WORKIN ON IT ACCORDING EXPERTS three recognizable signs age overtaking first loss memory t life think what other two are! hear people say got together Wel1 finally got together now cant rem ember put HELP DECIDE WHO SHALL LEAD WE CAN ALL SYPIPATHISE ! got giggle out club news letter 7 pages yet first line print started out THE HELL TOOI THE RED & WHITE FREQUENCY CLOTHESPIN HOWE NITH THEA Now think puting things proper uer spective importance! NEAT IDEA FOR mESSY PROBLEm ! Nothing nastier mess gooey oilsoaked rubber bands have holding various loose items like wings tails end forth favorite flying machine tendency throw away DONT RAROS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas Radio Control Society picked up clever idea puting rubberbands cost money back good condition Snitch zipbc plastic bag kitchen fill about half full corn meal put flight box Next time unharness bird drop slimey bands bag meal zip shut shake bag leave until next time fly will happy surprise reach bag corn meal pull out nice clean fresh bands Try WORD OF WARN INC same news letter g above cute idea removing castor oil rubberbands under no circum stance should ever make cornbread used corn meal violent re action might result THANKS AARCS Incidently cornmeal idea removing grease oil stains sill work carpets garments such Just remove vacuum cleaner after has done its work soaking up oil grease Great idea Afterthought one suggested kittylitter will soak up oil off rubberbands too make sure brand new PUTCHER NAWE AND ADDRESS ON NEWSLETTERS AARCS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas AC Society exceptionally sparkling ones lots news lots hints some very refreshing humor thing lacks THE NAAE AND ADDRESS EDITOR PULEAOE put name adress news sheets should certainly want folks know deserves credit effort AND SOAEBODY AAA President AIGHT WANT TO RESPOND TO YOU Honest important because helps complete fantastic AmA network communications has put us head shoulders ahead other membership organization world! PLEASE BE ACTIWE PART OF AriA AND FROm THE LIRCS NEWSLETTER LIRCS Long Island Radio Control Society mince radio control oriented thought pretty clever saw slogan newsletter said BE EXTRA RADIOACTIVE CLUB mEmBER LIRCS newsletter LOW PASSES edited RALPH CRISCI out standing paper little chuckle July issue says old Italian proverb translates s what breaks will find himself lacking spare time Thanks Ralph SIXTEEN YEAR tU NEWSLETTER EDITORS few issues back mentioned Chartered Club newsletter editors 16 years old WELL August 17th JIP TYNES AWA 71870 wrote smilingly demanded equal time see Jim newsletter editor WARBIRD FLYPAPER HE IS ALSO 16 YEARS OLD think terrific young folks pitch tackle club chores such newsletter editing Please consider article salute two fine young fellows AriA young folks Now think would fun two young men would exchange newslett ers WYNES Pownal Rd Auburn Ae 04210 please meet STEVE BECK AR 2 POBox 110 C Sioux Falls 0057101GO FELLOWS WHEN FIRST WRIT INC THIS COLUAN began read lot dictionary got fascinated just couldnt wait end ed lest pageTHE ZEBRA DID AOST POPULAR CLUB WEETINO PROGRAmS see newsletters personal visits clubs seem SHOWANDTELL programs Aodelers bring latest bird other handi work talk about usually some prizes awarded jury opinion applause idea lets keep eye other guy because may doing something need know about SHOW AND TELL AbOUT IT AT THE NATS ERFUL PEOPLE six years AWA President dont think anything has pleas ant having AAAars never met before come up ask shake hands catch lot hell because AAA buck stops some realize burden admire result efforts kind enough offer occasional cheerful greeting handshake THEN IT IS ALL WORTHWHILE So people did NATS overwhelmed THANKS GUYS ANO GALS think simple little remark made spelled out what we feel LARRY PULS editor Council Bluffs Iowa COBRA newsletter walked clear across big hangar shake hands say havent done thing meet Ive heck lot fun isnt what about Nuff said T DONT UNOERSTARD Experts tell us talking plants will help — thy true come cussin mowing lawn doesnt kill seeds? 7 PICTURE OF W PROPWASH Yesterdays asil brought Sept 1976 issue newsletter Warcer County Radio Control Society New Jersey ALLAN COLES editor papar PRUPIJASH got real charge out relating name PROPJASH 5t top cover page halfpage photo below showing five club neebars fishing JOhN SHANEs three channsl A/C trainer out river lake Yes guess thmt way t0 WASH PROP seems pretty ex treme pleased see minutes WERE Sept 9th meeting considering possible alternatives incorporation restrictions membership being persons 10 years age older need good experienced adults like ACACs encouraging y~g folks After young folks arm hope future CIRCUS lN CINCINNATI preat August 28th & 29th Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club put together beat pieces public exposure modeling fun affairs have seen Since am particular sensitive problem need selling modal aviation general public have adaire OCRCC effort dont think mis sed trick! will try capsulate activities because justice Circus would take entire column Several thousand folks saw warmup display end R/C Helicopter flying demo Fountain Spuare noon lunch hours smack middle downtown Cincin nati Friday publicize big Sat Sun Circus show Circus entertained estimated S B thousand people Sat about ten thousand Sunday morning hours day fun fly formal program 1 S PA both days Admission free program included Welcome banner tow Helicopter Demo Pattern Demo members US World Champ Team Dave Brown Aark Radcliff Don Lowe Pylon Race Glider Demo Biplane Demo Scale Demo Doghouse other strange model flying Combat Watch eight fast airplanes air once trying cut paper streamers Toilet Paper Chase fantastic roll toilet paper released several thousand feet altitude eight H/C models tried cut way down second day THE PAPER ACTUALLY ROLLED ITSELF UP BEFORE IT GOT ALL THE WAY DOWN Ill bet people having picnic lunches park next door mere astonished roll toilet paper fell sky! Col Betkeys Show Team put icing tho cake superb entertainment Proclamation saluting aeromodeling handsome part Cincinnati American community presented President AAA Amyor Cincinnati AS BOBBIE STERNE received proudly behalf bership AmA Greater Cincin nati RC CluD Andi am indebted club hard workers making honorary member THEIRS WAS GREAT SHOW OF PUBLIC SERVICE *ww thats now 56 Model Aviation Council Mtg cont pg 53 1976 SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION PROCEDURES and/or distributed local groups middle level AMA would ship prefab booth materials use local groups highest level AMA would provide HQ person nel staff AMA booth distribute maten als AMA HQ requested Council present specific proposal next meet ing regard costs involved types shows proposed meantime agreed HQ should participate current PR budget permits particularly regard promoting AMA model aviation general public rather modelers HQ DISABILITY PROGRAM An insurance program HQ employees approved Executive Council cost program will shared equally tween employees AMA will cost approx imately $2500 per year cover 25 employ ees program form fringe benefit help attract retain employees plan provides payment 60% salary participating employee unable work after 90 days disability HUTCHINSON PROPERTY noted Executive Council some new developments Hutchinson needed watched before commit ment made concerning property purchase Other sport aviation groups negotiating property use purchase Hutchinson could affect AMA interests Ex ecutive Director keep Council posted new developments maintaining AMA negotiations until some definite information can help resolve purchase question FREE FLIGHT FINALS Noting weather problems pre vented selection Nordic team FF team selection finals Minnesota last Labor Day weekend Executive Council agreed wait until recommendation FF team selection committee forthcoming see special action necessary also agreed eventual decision should voted finalists themselves Similarity RC team selection problem 1974 noted need basic guidelines rules procedure deciding cancellations type well require ments controls finals meet operation spelled out advance possibility incorporating latter points pro cedures defined new committee acknowledged will considered committee chairman NEW TITLE FOR PR DIRECTOR AMA President Johnny Clemens recom mended Executive Council title Public Relations Director changed correctly reflect actual nature job being done pointed out AMAs PR man has almost totally occu pied AMA demonstrations displays various events such Nats air shows conventions other organizations Council agreed henceforth Larry Bolich AMA HQ staff known Spe cial Events Director AMAs Scholarship Committee au thorized Executive Council award up $2000 1976 program participants five applicants years pro gram Committee currently final evaluation process determine win ners Announcement 1976 recipients expected next month 3-YEAR RULES CYCLE proposal extend current 2-year competition rules proposal cycle unani mously disapproved Executive Coun cil generally felt relatively new 2-year cycle has yet being long enough tell needs changed also noted 3-year cycle might enable new rule book available some months before would become effec tive itself vitalmore impor tant need have new rules tested actual competition before need chan ges can best determined Discussion indi cated mere availability new rules would result adequate testingactual competition necessary felt new rules would used come official Note proposal will reviewed again following inputs contest boards required Contest Board Procedures concerning amendments procedures CONTEST BOARD MEETINGS proposal RC Contest Board Chair man Bill Northrop in-person meetings Board members travel paid AMA referred next Executive Council meeting further consideration noted such meetings de sirable very high cost factor would volved since four boards 11 mem bers also suggested eco nomics Saturday long distance conference calls examined possible alternative meetings inputs Contest Board members sought next Council meeting LEGAL SERVICE FEE AMA has enjoyed services top notch legal counsel years ex tremely low monthly retainer services iginally FCC matters have since covered aspects AMA business cluding incorporation organization tax matters liability protection other prob lems Also what previously amounted legal advice person has grown ser vices staff several people expanded help particularly noted FCC crisis 1976 resulted great success AMA members against what seemed like impossible odds latter cam paign came during previous negotiations readjustment fees bring line services rendered negotiations deferred however until conclusion FCC campaign Following campaign monthly fee adjusted Executive Director $150 per month $500 per month assure future availability same full-service benefits AMA members readjusted fee schedule ratified Executive Coun cil becomes effective 1977 complaint noted regard 1976 procedures subject tabled Executive Council until next normal time discussion subjectthe winter meeting Council expected mid-Feb ruary time nomination proce dures 1977 AMA election will es tablished announced meantime suggestions welcomed consideration winter meeting FILM PROJECTS current status AMAs film project reviewed Executive Council reported large amount footage shot AMAS forthcoming pro motional film model aviation other film work suspended top priority could given project target date completion next year Meanwhile AMA Film Library very active films great demand steady backlog orders mainly clubs suggested next Council meeting held Philadelphia area AMAs film editing operation could demonstrated status various film projects could reviewed closely Some concern expressed Council members regarding cost time factors volved film production hoped fore study film production oper ation can help future decision-making subject AWARDS proposal Frank Zaic establish perpetual award name Charles Lind bergh reviewed Executive Council acknowledged Lindbergh tremendous inspiration progress model aviation such awards require sponsorship cover initial cost also upkeep administration through years Council consensus recommend Zaic seek sponsor such award could properly estab lished continued No other award proposals made agreed AMA Frequency Com mittee should commended its leader ship during 1976 campaign FCC instrumental preventing loss RC frequencies other undesirable changes RC licensing requirements HQ OPERATION organizational structure AMA HQ operation reviewed Executive Council particular regard chain authority number employees noted eight-member staff sisted 18 other employees Besides Ex ecutive Director John Worth Assistant Executive Director Carl Maroney six department heads Publications Carl Wheeley Business Frank Ehling Executive Secretaries Micheline Madison Membership Dept Bill Smythe Accounting Gisele Jack son Public Relations Larry Bolich diagram management structure shown suggested should published information membership will done AMA News shortly along article about HQ operation membership services provided turn page December1976 57 Council Meeting continued EXPULSION POLICY Executive Council discussed what would involved decided membership should terminated rea son noted basic legal re quirements requiring adequate notice person involved opportunity defense also appeal agreed AMAs legal counsel should asked look sub ject such requirements properly provided MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES review made Executive Council concerning current status var ious model aviation museum possibilities new development noted regarding pro ject Florida near Disney World Exec utive Director advised project ing followed case favorable situation AMA Museum might possible also noted proposal city Springfield 01-I regarding possible AMA l-IQ museum area being fol lowed up see possible proposition forthcoming Council informed further developments along lines HALL OF FAME proposal have past presidents AMA automatically inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame reviewed Executive Council agreed question should directed Hall Fame selection committee Council did have authority area ATTENTION OFFICERS OF CHARTERED CLUBS special mailing made late Septem ber concerning club charter renewal proced ures 1977 procedure different recent years can save clubs considerable amount money provided club members urged renew 1977 AMA mem bership before end 1976 proced ure also simpler recent years special mailing sent club offi cers usually President Secretary sure club know about new chartering procedure potential sav ings check see mailing has re ceived let AMA HQ knowthe sooner better IF YOU RENEW THROUGH YOUR CLUB sure have club send Bill Dues along dues money necessary club save usual 50 cents per member charter fee Its also impor tant have charter club number Bill Dues avoid 50 cent fee suggest putting number upper right hand corner Actually preferable send AMA membership renewal through club often results extra delay both due club handling also due extra steps HQ processing problem can minimized however including Bill Dues renew annual membership renewal mailing made early October AMA mem ber should have Bill Dues end October first week November needs mailed back AMA HQ before middle December avoid inter ruption publication service EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STUART HALL UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON AUGUST 4 1976 HOWARD E JOHNSON 19081976 AMAs 15th president passed away Sep tember following long series health prob lems prevented him enjoying last years model aviation activities dominated earlier life Howard E Johnson climaxed years model aviation leadership being elected AMA president 1965 An avid Free-Flighter California came top AMA job time organization struggling overcome several years financial deficits During two years office AMA made two major de cisions credited dramatically boosting organization road re covery its current success Under lead ership AMA Executive Council initiated current club charter program has seen number AMA clubs grow 120 1965 over 1200 1976 al during Johnsons term AMAs former publication arrangement American Modeler magazine begun has evolved present very successful Model Aviation magazine operation Howard president long-range vision constantly thinking plan ning years ahead rather being content current achievements Yet single-minded couldnt en joy other things besides model aviation As former musician enjoyed spending ings little places featured good music played old friends simple gentle man great perseverance generally unappreciated strumental getting things done worrying about got credit Howard AMA Fellow former district 10 AMA Vice-President Contest Coordina tor primarily responsible estab lishment Free Flight Model Association Southern California Howard E Johnson gone likely forgotten strong chapter history AMA following attendance Presi dent John Clemens Dallas TX SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Presidents-District Cliff Piper Atkin son NH District II John Byrne Bayside NY District Ill Don Lowe Centerville OH AVPDistrict IV Chuck Foreman proxy John Spalding District V Jim MeNeill Birm ingham AL District VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL District VII Hardy Brodersen Birming ham Ml District VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX District IX Stan Chilton Wichita KS District X Alex Chisoim Fresno CA District Xl Homer Smith Seattle WA following guests Associate VPs District Al Novot nik District II Bill Boss Joe Friend District III Ralph Pennetti District V Julie Woods District VI Roger Geers District VII Mr Mrs K McClure also John Embry represent ing Ned Barnes District VIII Guy Kirk wood Chula Vista CA also attended spec ial guest report California Nats possibil ities Meeting began 1025 pm intro duction present President Clemens I Mid-year financial report Witt Worth commented current financial status particularly regard surplus previous years Witt noted current situation should permit oper ation another year increase possible necessity using reserve funds cover deficit General discussions ques tioned Nats cost vs income current member ship growth vs budget magazine operations noted $24000 maga zine reserve fund resulting 1975 credit vouchers cashed mem bers Worth also pointed Out previ ously budgeted deficit approximately $30000 1975 should materialize ac cording current accounting information Following questions general discussion details various council members motion made McNeill VP-V seconded Smith VP-XI keep 1977 dues same 1976 Unanimously approved II RC site separation Lowe VP-Ill reported Dayton area RC tests noted interference problems within 15 miles also noted let ters various parts country indicated safe operations between sites two miles apart slightly less recommendation take no action time noting clubs operating close proximity satis fied continue Smith VP-XI noted Washington area operation 3/4 mile between RC boats planes flying 400 feet less no problem Smith moved seconded Byrne VP-Il review subject again next meeting permit further input meantime During discussion motion Brodersen VP-VII reported study Heathkit sent Bill Rohring AVP-VII indica ted model operations site would cause problems Site B regardless distance between sites distance C least equal radius model 58 Model Aviation operation zone XMTR XMTR B K K McClure AVP-VII reported 15 mile separation testing progress conclusions forwarded completed being no further discussion mo tion voted approved unanimously III 1977 Natsstatus Clemens asked Guy Kirkwood update council California site progress since April council meeting Kirkwood noted Brown Field availability San Diego contingent upon agreement six FBPs Fixed Base Opera torstwo six previously nega tive said San Diego officials fund offset losses small businesses affec ted activities brought city Upon ing advised fund availability Nats negative FBOs became favorable explained pos sibility city matching AMA dollar dollar FBO reimbursement last holdout FBO would agree Brown Field negotiations have abandoned However Kirkwood reported former Air Force base Oxnard possibility SE Point Mugu near Camarillo about 60 miles LA airfield size noted 1/2 miles 21/2 miles three hangars barracks said property under control city Camarillo prelim inary discussions local officials fav orable further discussions negotia tions forthcoming AMA publicity informa lion requested study local officials Byrne VP-Il made motion show good faith West Coast AMAers sending least AMA representative California study reportbacktothe council fall meeting consideration California vs other sites Nats Executive Committee make recommendation council based details study seconded Piper VP-I Unanimously approved Further discussion indicated need evidence West Coast worker sup port order conclude arrangements distance major commercial air line airport noted problem Chisoim VP-X assured council offers California Nats worker support Springfield Ohio Nats possibility also noted invitation already extend ed city host whole Nats 1977 Lake Charles Louisiana possi bility noted still open John Embry advised previous growth projects have delayed field still available acted spokesman city invite AMA back Nats airfield still available Byrne VP-Il noted Executive Di rector should write Lake Charles offici als thanking past Nats support noting possibility coming back IV Distinguished Service Award Nominated Worth unanimously ap proved Ted Thompson Assistant City Manager Springfield Ohio excep tional support connection 1976 Nats 1130 pm Brodersen VP-VII noted lateness hour need time FAI agenda item discussion suggest ed continuance council meeting Thursday Worth noted conflicting invita tion Springfield officials Thursday 8 pm General discussion indicated concern time needed other night might provide Nats especi ally depth FAI matters re viewed Smith VP-XI made motion postpone rest agenda until Sep tember council meeting Lowe VP-Ill seconded date September 18 dis cussed accepted location Washington DC Unanimously approved Meeting adjourned Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire C Rhode Islad Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Antedate Vioe-Prasjdenna Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Huriley MA 01036 Well after two great guest columnists have appeared guess better come back mind store awhile Thanks again Al Tuttle Bill Washburn Just back writing big RI 76 District Regional CL Champs Mid dletown RI Most encouraging meet participation Juniors Seniors young people events helping out apparent other categories fine sport HATS OFF Control Line people continuing build Juniors Seniors model avia tion interest Roy Mytinger course guy should have hernia instead John Scott Jr hospitalized malady just time miss out fun Too much pull testing Nats John state New England represented except Vermont recall awards ceremony Newport Motor Inn well-attended arid certainly lot hardware ones said Just another trophy really did mean am sure really upset kids would have willing take trophies home souvenir perhaps think re cipient has 50 home closet still bit glory pride still smile victorygenuine sin cereis upon face trophy winner accepts symbol ability skills Congratulations winnersand time time comments troops such dont write aboutFellows difficult enough try keep interesting column going find get can column will truly try include everything brought tention District people get will month about half column about RI 76 meet because vitation MC award presentations first week October expect have up Bangor ME area meeting some clubs area will have attended executive council meeting Washington September 18th will have received about 1-3/4 pounds first class mail will have answered possible ones require answer response Im com plaining enjoy thrive it helps stay young thought let hear out Ill making plans club visits New England 1 977 starting time print would like have real live AMA VP meeting com bined meeting other clubs let know 495th RC group already planning District meeting Westford MA some time March 1977 Can anyone help conquest permanent site NE modelers specifically Westover AFB Chicopee MA knows some key people-senators repswho could help us out Wouldnt nice eventually Regional Finals before National flyoff Championship awards sites New England Please help work have looking site possibility ever since Mack Knife visited Westover inspection tour over ten years ago would appear Hutch inson idea dead issue thought Regional siteperhaps four fiveis still very much alive Long-range planning very necessary membership reaches over 100000 next few years well need kind space kind thinking Please let hear you have ideas subject fast summer wasnt Hope yours active enjoyable kind prop-snapping friend may have good-looking mother may think endwell New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baysitle NY 11361 Autociat Vim Presideante Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit old 11 Lace Lane Elnenra NY 12066 John Greg 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 Rotary Dr. Saumunnit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersean Ave. utnion NJ 07083 Jamet Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067k APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windenneer Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS asked modeler Rhinebeck WW Jamboree yesterday think up things go monthly dis December1976 59 trict reports MA er question simple dont think up5 OCCUR mein HUGE numbers really TOUGH part ie things report little space few issues justice Bear mind VPs REQUIRED limit report single 8/2 X 11 typewrit ten page Consider too terms fice 24 months duration means having 24 shots covering second populous district AMA Figuring 162 chartered AMA clubs District 2 ran Club-of-the Month bit report 24 months would 138 clubs NOT represented columnless happy representation pic tureand lot less-than-happy clubsand brethren and sistren Ditto regards Newsletter-of-the-Month citation Besides would hard put single out certain clubs newsletters consider worthier mention others opin ion ALL great! Whilst still soapbox let add cannot think anything duller non-competitive modeler MANY COM PETITIVE type resides say North Overshoe NJ having read listing names honors participants contest specialty another Quivering Rosebush NY hope agree results effort fitting proper Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PA RCS named its annual contest Floyd Bennet-Gateway Field September 19th ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL MEET BRYAN SATTLER order achiest effective con test scheduling program District 2 have decided appoint THIRD coordinator handle RC Racing Soaring worthy person Bryan Sattler 29 Waldorf Place Schenectady NY 12307 Make note Bryans address well telephone number 518 377-4632 Note too Fred Blackburn 8 Spruce Lane Coinmack NY 11725 Telephone 516 5439097 handles coordination ALL RC com petition EXCEPT Racing Soaring Dick Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 Telephone 212 8464367 very capable coordinator Con trol Line Free Flight non-RC events George Meyers no longer participating coordinating program because other activities very demanding therefore advised refrain sending sanction applications him instead appropriate coordinator referred above District 2 ONE coordinator took office two years ago great increase number contests against same number week-ends ren ders imperative burden divid ed interest efficiency can help getting sanction applica dons early appropriate coordina r ON VOTING Naturally candidate office hopes elected am no exception fairness adversary have scrupulously avoided using report means elec tioneering equally true candidate wins default enjoys hollow victory Accordingly urged VOTE costs make certain ballot will acceptable hence counted Re member certain MUST 1 Sign 2 Enter AMA number 3 En ter district number 4 Indicate choice AND 5 Mail soon possible ie NOT have send license renewal application fee can RENEW later VOTE NOW! GEAR UP AND LOCKED! RHINEBECK WW JAMBOREE 1976 mid-Hudson RC Club has done again time Worlds Largest Fly ing-Scale Meet annual rally actu ally drew close 200 contestants hun dreds hundreds spectators dates September 11 12 weather great Two fun-filled flying days World War aircraft miniature hand full-scale other Cole Palens Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY full-scale show featured flight standard WW craft such Fokkers Thomas-Morse Scout Curtiss Jenny etc also such PRE-WW craft Bleriot Curtiss Pusher Demoiselle like As added attraction pretty mademoiselle sent aloft hot-air balloon Saiur cy night banquet sellout ticket-wise understandably view great appeal annual affair has model ers stripe hailing dis tant points including Canada edition Jamboree 10th anticipate fact announced banquet plans afoot another kind Jamboree Rhinebeck latter part June beginning 1977 would known Classic competition involv ing model aircraft full-scale aircraft 1920s 30s 40s so-called Gold en Age Lindbergh Era aviation shall fill information con cerning particular event same becomes available ROMANO GARABELLO us lost revered personal friend model aeronautics has deprived true genius untimely death Romano Garabello Although Ro best known RC fraternity Rom-Air landing gear retract systems devoted much modeling career various other special ties hobby Ro will profoundly missed us knew respected him modelers appreciate integ tity quality human beings Oh, ylvama West Vrginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenterville OIl 45440 Aseociate Vine-Presidents Francis Fluharty 004 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penretti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cv Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 1703 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 September 18 1976 AMA Executive Council meeting Washington DC usual day marathon affair lasting some 15 hours time out eat Over period however much discussion action subjects taken impor tant modelingI have no intent cover subject minutes meeting will published later based Worths own inimitable style Let say AMA Executive Director does fine job putting understandable language sometimes lengthy discussion takes place Council important subject consumed much time dealt FAI international competition affairs Im confident average Joe Flier contest-oriented could probably care less about competition affairs thats shame since Council collectively appreciate vital part competition plays hobby passion Its old story nevertheless true competi tion life blood hobby out modeling would far different cer tainly provides vital stimulus develop ment publicity therefore public accep tance keynote goals everbroadening achievement enjoyment International competition has us some time Im sure serious modeler would enjoy making team own area interest adding notable success teams have achieved over past Since modeling ever-expanding cate gories being added therefore team travel resultant costs increasing apparent full travel support such has policy up now has become difficult costly therefore some new formula needed cover modern situ ation After MUCH discussion deter mined key maximum FAI team expendi ture $1 per Open payment AMA member Further decided limit travel reim bursement AMA basically cost travel US port departure near est World Championships country port entry nearest contest site Domes tic US travel local foreign travel would handled special interest groups individuals involved Contest entry fees would paid AMA has much discus sion concerning international contest frequen cy ie two-year three-year cycle and/or maximum three events per year decided AMA should support twoyear cycle order better maintain interest enthusiasm growth category Whether rest international modeling community will support posi tion highly debatable point noted discussion re sponse competition special interest groups except NSS PAMPA N1ACA proposition assistance setting up team selection programs nonexistent point can say guys out want share business run better get off behinds put some action behind words doesnt good bitch complain unwilling put little effort action discussing competition affairs Ill report bit future Nats considerations shut up Nats Ohio gener ally considered success very good entry significant profit showing first time years ever some heartburn about splitting events 60 Model Aviation done between three sites workable could certainly improved lessons learned 76 has much sentiment taking Nats Cali fornia suitable site available necessary support base could established Much discussion held concerning two pos sible Sites Oxnard AFB March AFB other possible choices return Ohio Louisiana pros cons possibility its sure nice have several choices choose decided further explore possible difficulty operation March AFB full-scale mili tary flight activity before final action taken light previous editorializing column Nats its future would appreciate hearing comments folks out read thingespecially districtFINI letter Bill Winter see could used elsewhere magazine its entirety Bob Lopshire noticed gadget hard ware store sanding sent sketch could find anything similar offered stores area have asked Bob get details Ill print later Its rotating series sandpaper flaps will shape fine sand wood agenda items Fall Council meeting important things discussed think some good decisions important Academy made also think much good groundwork future decisions made meeting Youll read about elsewhere issue Leath Harry Grogan good friends Phil Shirley Hartman live District IV nobodys perfect some people snapped recent Birmingham RC wing-ding L-R David Phillips Marlin CuIwell Pres Bessemer AL RC Club Pete Peterson CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH Alahanma ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth Carolina C Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Delaware District af Colombia land North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dist IV Vice-Prtsidtnt 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhant MCI 28801 Asnocrate Vioe-Presdsnsts tttarles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mecttanicsville VA 23111 V Dill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Oiarlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlnson 2043 Maroft Rd wilmington DE 10810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 brief adventure fiction science fiction some said last September issue has brought forth some comment nicest probably shortest received Bill Hearn AMA 33428 kind enough say enioyed article since JAWS Maybe should take other way Bill Musser remarked read porcelainlibrary Other comments ranged downward So fellows Ill again ntil rare spark creative talent again rages breast Received comments years Nats Huge largest real big show stuff like Also notes tremen dous lob done volunteer workers organizing running such logistic night mare people put thing together year deserve much appre ciation us enjoy fruit year hundreds local modelers put aside own problems take myriad chores biggest contest Timers judges runners flagmen cleanup list lobs required runs on year locality Nationals held must supply bulk person power Add people travel good distances meet work meet help out part year few contestants take time write thank note could let public place pass along thanks congrats lob well done again reply earlier comment endless sanding required finish-paint typical pattern aircraft Frank Winters sent nice note method cutting down some final sanding needed uses resin small segments broken window glass scrape resin smooth Ill pass Jim MeNeill Gist V Vice-Presidert 817 South 20 Avenue Birmitgham Al 35285 Associate Vioe-Preeedaesto Richard E Jackson 107 white BInd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr. Kinguttort TN 37680 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Co. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lulo Rodriguez E-10 5th St Errs Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whidey 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35801 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scooba MS 39358 Can make political observation getting mad An election AMA Pres dent coming up should have bal lots NOW know percentage members vote microscopically small Listen YOU DO NOT HAVE TO IN CLUDE DUES send vote can pay dues through club mail later Its YOURAcademywhy vote want meet some important peo pIe month James Duckworth Jim helped start GAMA Georgia State organization clubs now being ably carried Chris Joiner others Frank Carney sent snap A-2 winners 76 Rebel Rally Jacksonville FL L-R Jim Bradley Phil Hartman Don another breathtaking Club-of-theMonth time want pay atten tion Presented Savannah GA PROP TWISTERS MAC CL club small wellorganized Shown below pretty Cathy Nickols holding Fast Rat speed model Started almost 20 years ago clay field 20 members club survives today about 35 active solid fliers dude topnotch Carrier Rat Race Stunt Combat Speed Scale enthusiasts club began wane late 60s Frank Stetson Gerald Long breathed new life two pictures above show top L-R David Brown Sec-Tres Robert Harpe Bob December 1976 61 Summers George Collins Kids Bobby Summers Tom Stetson Michael Brown Larry BattlesBottom picture L-R Mike McGill Frank Stetson Benji Berry Pres Coy Battles Jerry Long little kid Byron Stauffer Frank Stetson ST 29 Bspeed Frank wins Carrier Speed time around Jacksonville Savannah Tony Jilks peachy Scale Stinson way other winners local Nats contests include Bob Harpe Benji Berry Lake Charles Nats Bob Summers Dave Brown Slow Combat Ralph Barnhardt Slow Rat Tony Gilkes Scale Oh good grief what other picture lady shown earlier started report Cathy Nickols now MRS BEN BERRY hap pened typing reading told pay attention didnt know anything like going happen haps power ful forces work Heaven Earth dreamed toy airplane philoso phies Cute couple huh want meet wonderful people go CL AAA meet November 27/28 Itinors ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1168518 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Quincy IL 62301 Robern Gill 216 Stotely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apr c Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 corrienhia Cn Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Snagner 1828 Seifert Poplar Bluft MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cn Anderson IN 46011 heard few people may read column sure notice dont write tremendous amount modeling activity District VI have heard few Associate VPs contest schedule has full weekend contests fun-flys demon strations Bob Gill AVP Springfield IL reported fun-fly new club name un known Lincoln IL Bill Qidham Lin coln Contest Director flying includ ed RC Control Line Free Flight Haerr Field Taylor MO site air show sponsored Aviation Ex plorers Post 480 September 11 12 Quincy Falcons RC Club Quincy Glu-Devils Control Line Club assisted put model flying demonstrations part show show included Sig Manufactur ing Co flying team Hazel Glen Siga foose Maxey Hester Pitts Spec ial home-builts information came Roger Geers AVP Quincy IL Bob Stagner AVP Poplar Bluff MO sent newspaper photos Delta Dart contest sponsored Freelancers RC Club About 40 Cub Scouts built airplanes un der supervision club members flew club flying field An RC fly ing demonstration followed Freelancers will present demonstra tion RC models Paragould AK Septem ber 25 Hopefully club will form offi cial AMA Show team near future Bob other club members also discussing possibility city-sponsored model park Mr Dave Pence Poplar Bluff City Manager wish lots luck success have new Contest Coordinators District VI Please spread word club ficers sanction applications can sent proper individual new RC Contest Coordinator Ralph White Jr RR 1 Box 324 Neoga IL 62447 Ralph has volunteered take over job Bob Voislavek mighty busy getting REV Model Prod ucts business going new FF CL Contest Coordinator Kit Gerhart 3930 W Jefferson Kokomo IN 46901 Kit avid Control Line compet itor takes over Harry Murphy Most scheduling conflicts Control Line contests Free Flight seems get along quite well want thank Bob Voislavek Harry Murphy services Contest Coord inator job lot work scheduling critical usually thankless job too hear modelers want cuss out about something get vote AMA President District VI Vice-President year need renew AMA membership vote either although should want magazine subscription continue Dis trict VI usually has fair voter response coni pared other districts would like see ballots sent suggestion have club members bring ballots club meeting send envelope Saves postage encourages members vote Keep sending club newsletters re ceive quite bunch read want anything put column let know Inwa rgar ensta orsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dint VII Vice-President P 8 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48t12 Associate Vice-Presidents Keinh Mcclure 5703 terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Prank Muirrissey 14100W Pak Ave New Berlin WI 53tB1 Win Robring 4484 tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lare crystal MN 55426 News District VII tragic death two Minneapolis men plane crash spotting downed models during FAI Outdoor Team Selection Finals Hastings Minn held over Labor Day weekend letter Terry Taylor Crystal Minnesota gives us background men lost Darold Nilsen Pete Simonson members Minn Piston Poppers both previous club officers love aviation form both pilots Darold lust received li cense earlier year Both also members EAA well AMA Pete founders organiza tion called Mini Air Expo area council clubs put large exhibit Thanksgiving facets hobby Darold also member group representing clubs Pete Darold put countless hours helping youngsters area get involved aviation thru YMCA Junior High School oth er programs involving club Mini Air Expo additon both active Control Line competitors contest scene Pete began competing during early teens became very good stunt flyer both locally Nats times top stunt flyers knew him well Darold competed regional scene will always remembered best racing pilot area super fast Rat Mouse Racing real talent handling crowd Darold Nilsen 38 years old car pet layer trade family man Simonson 29 years old single employed Moellers Hobby Shop Robinsdale 4inn world aviation has lost two great men Pete Darold volunteered readily help spot planes contest death tragic maybe died doing some thing loved Terry Taylor has offered assume As sociate VP job area recently vacated Phil Cartier Phil moved Pennsylvania thank Phil work district wish him well Free Flight Team Finals halted Simonson Nilsen tragedy during seventh round second day FAI 62 Model Aviation Power flyoffs next morning gave us Charlie Martin Washington Al McLaughlan Florida Al Bissonnette Oklahoma Power Team Wakefield Team members California men Walt Ghio Robert Pis erchio Phedon Tsiknopoulos Nordic scrubbed last day action jury after vote participants Arkansas siana enico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaeociate Vice-Presidaesgs Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Time goes everything everyone matures fact natural order life academy has grown matured during six years have served Executive Council too have matured now things ourselves got away depending Navy own Nats Though Air Force property year all-AMA operation large diversified group gether can get much done An example leadership AMA furnished settling frequency problem FCC lot members dont fly RC got licks behalf fellow mod elers now beginning find communi ties leaders coming us want ing us Such case Hutchinson now Springfield coming place come begging flying sites rather offer program people After THEIR people satellite groups formed cater specific needs programs cate gory involved NFFS NSS NSRCA USPJA MACA PAMPA should better know needs specific groups also leaves Council work mat ters general interest also lets Council work specific items need attention chartered clubs also doing fine job servicing local areas local modelers clubs perform civic functions displays exhibitions model flying further cause too have able call AMA specific assistance also have unified model ers area dealing local govern ment FAI programs becoming well-or ganized thanks NFFS helping hand programs being run people compete class interna tional competition back publishing own maga zine great supplements commercial mags rather competing What better pays its own way So least has good six years have indeed matured future looks good model aviation modelers br AMA around election time AMA year vote AMA President even-numbered District VPs Appear ing ballot President will names John Clemens Dallas TX Earl Xi/itt Chambersburg PA John incumbent Earl presently SecretaryTreasurer AMA VP District VIII will name Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX other having presented nominating committee will place write-in candidates Please VOTE Get ballot back HQ time counted least much AMA voting means dont care about AMA Look announcement hobby show Dallas Fair Park January got word Larry Bolich HQ has touch Mike Clark get ting thing together tolorads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 87211 Associate Vice-Presidenes Chartes Brandon 2220 Mariposa BInd Casper WY 82801 Man Hansen 1809 Wisconsin SW Huron 50 57350 John Krekonioch 7810 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1754SBth Fergo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey R R 2 Boo 56 Kinstey KS 67547 lean Manninghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 80915 OscarOlson6111 MapleOmaha NE 68104 No District IX Report month Ariaeea e Calilornia ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim DisI 0 Vice-President 1106 West Show Fresne CA 83711 Aueociage Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Aiea Nt 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ane Tucson AZ 85719 Joke Pond 4289 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Ln Redondo Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 82069 Executive Council meetings happening time days Last month report ed the Dayton NATS September 18 fourth Council meeting 1976 Washington DC pleasure listening Dr Walt Good AMAs Frequency Committee Some Walts suggestions include get own individual FCC License stead relying Club License will help AMA negotiate FCC FCC aware total licenses sued number people shown club license Walt also indicated frequency committee trying get FCC let us use 32-42 MHz band addition now authorized also cautioned although 27 MHz saved use sooner later starting 1977 illegal CB operators 27 MHz will too much RC use rest day spent nit-picking FAI matters AMA supports International FAI World Championships competition United States America will rep resented Because competition AMA Nationals members benefit di rectly finest equipment thus being made available indirectly too ways list Council unanimously opposed three-year World Championships cycle will voted December CIAM executive body coun tries involved FAI Along about 5 pm 1977 California NATS status report made AMA Secre tary-Treasurer Earl Witt Earl made special trip home Pennsylvania see Oxnard AFB also March AFB Earl has NATS Contest Director years knows what good NATS site what reported Oxnard good NATS flying site little re served whether local housing accommo dations would sufficient So thanks Earl Guy Kirkwood site will con sidered AMA NATS Executive Com mittee Earl also visited March AFB Riverside Gene Sidwell actually im pressed March AFB possible NATS site active Air Force runway housing base could pose hazards Local housing accommodations contestants officials others adequate BIRD Club expected demonstrate RC flying March AFB Commander Following should able get firm commitment John Worth reported Air Force people Dayton said would like have us back 1977 also indicated early reports show 1976 NATS income higher expenses encou rag ing sign indicates denser areas population capable greater finan cial support NATS items agen da before meeting finally adJourned during wee hours AM some District X people will interested Contest Rule cycle 2 years still intact changed 3 years proposed Hall Fame recommendation past AMA Presi dents Dick Tichenor referred Council Past Presidents National Health Public Relations Program researched AMA Special Events Director Larry Bolich Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 151st Street Seatlle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Hoffman W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 1507 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fon Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Oon Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 Well finally happened missed column last month guess pride cause proud having missed OflC December 1976 63 since new Model viation begun No real excuse except long work hours Nats etc May happen again am kick another apology order lead District column September issue statement did come out right print could read say club newsletter mentioned THAI column ma' receiving newsletter intent say club newsletter mentioned ONE OF MY columns may receiving want thank Barnstormers calling error tention did come out way ex pected dont know whether blame typewriter Headquarters ate stand corrected am subject Barnstorm ers Portland chartered club have very nice newsletter way first published Portland area according editor Steve Tischler club has flight training program monthly fun-flys building contests other activities active club activities list newsletter indicate information call Steve 639-0798 write him 5256 SW CenterwoodSt Lake Oswego OR 97034 number changes have made District officers would like call attention read October issue Model Aviation very carefully found have new Free Flight Contest Board mem ber other Ernie Linn mem ber Boeing Hawks Ernie member Free Flight fraternity has years few years ago re-entered contest scene name con test entry lists winners lists Ernie can reached address listed direc tory portion Competition Newsletter section issue Ernie requests assis tance rules change process cur rently underway have opportunity might ask Ernie Stan Chilton few friends reluctant send Ernie watermelon Ernie replaces Al Grell has served us well over last few years Al asked re placed can pursue other interests entire District want thank Al great job has done Unfortunately can never repay him hours spent behalf Thanks million Al Another new officer District new Associate Vice President Clarence E Haught Clarence resides Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 will respons ible northern Idaho eastern Washing ton Besides being active modeler RC Control Line Free Flight prime movers Coeur dAlene Aero Mo deling Society CAMS put hell symposium fall should tend possibly can possible formation will printed about Clarence will make available know pub lished articles model magazines makes living professor North Idaho College Clarence replaces Dick Carson AVP Dick felt time take rest AMA duties Dick well-known area can say District thank Dick Good luck happy land ings know Dick plans spend time gliders Another new Associate Vice President Don Zipoy Seattle area Don will assist area District Free Flight Control Line activities no stranger us managed Sandpoint contests years Organization management Dons strong suit has recently threatened bring out closet twin engined Control Line model Hows activity Actually Don dean SOBs Strat-O-Bats club makes living managing combat aircraft projects Boeing Company Don can reached 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Don honored peers annual Misery Meet reason honor wis years service Contest Director t Sandpoint Misery other meets veil FAI qualifications semi-finals Ap propriate long service trophy made bottle Chevas Regal 12 years YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has another light month formail Pattys Pinkie being usual bright spot Bob Underwood Sent report Dayton section Nats Dart program however says things went very well Kiwanis people guided Underwood clan Dave Elsie Abel Carrie Axeirod Cathy Burnstine Mike Gretz Jeff Foley Dave Talkenhagen did fine job Bob says both hot glue guns Jet glue provided through efforts Carl Goldberg necessary keep things moving agrees what found out Springfield program familiar Nats Delta Dart have make some adjustments printed instructions First cant pro vide sufficient cardboard give partici pant sheet work have build directly table tops poses no prob lem construction since dont really have pin plan sheet down However get final assembly theres no way set up several hundred models long drying period means have have some way quickly assemble motor stick wings stab kids can hang model go right out fly Weve tried just about everything could think past have found hot glue allows plenty room error wing joints about good anything problem its rather tedious job since glue tends drip over after youve scorched yourself gun several times also becomes painful year decided try new fast-drying glue Ive used own projects models fairly good joints works well word caution decide use rapid cement projects never let kids handle themselves program have adult final assembly line both types glue both sake speed safety kids build framework cut out line up have whole thing put together sometimes can create quite long line Both Dayton Springfield some problems nothing wont over come future believe best ways sell model aviation newcomers well worth efforts old trophy base cup top well-deserved honor hoped able announce other new officer appointments time remember asked nominate offi cers beginning summer two appointments above result greatest number nominations received encouraged send nominations other officers can appointed believe need RC-oriented AVP Puget Sound area need multi-interest AVP Oregon since Bob Stalick has asked replaced returning school work PhD wish him best luck will give us total six AVPs full complement Contest Board members Any suggestions should sent Clear building boardwinter coming also learn lot about running program time have lot formation pass anyone desires Sorry dont have identification picture just never got names apologies guys Springfield again sincere thanks vacation ended its back school Just about activities during summer something aircraft models full scale After Nats went Great Endicott NY Air Show featuring Charlie Hillard Red Devils missed chance star Charlie cancelled inverted ribbon cutId asked hold poles After got out center flight path wasnt too sure such good idea since Pitts blowing over place cross wind wound up next week Elmira sailpianing over Harris Hill real ball Take look cover October MAN tickled see ol buddy Sal Taibi gracing edition couple years ago did article some really tremen dous modelers lost shuffle thoughts Sal some others never made print man real gentleman old line compet itors will lend engine help trim ship act pit crew still go out beat pants off Get pencils out month lets hear out 64 Model Aviation Springfield MAC members final assembly line Similar action also Dayton
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/12
Page Numbers: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Executive Council met Washing ton DC act number agenda items left over Nats meeting August 4 see minutes page 58 plus some new items developed since Nats During September meeting noted usual manner getting meeting minutes approved published involved too much ofatime lag particularly subsequent meeting held before minutes previous published Yet acknowledged something synopsis meeting decisions needed properly report explain background regarding decisions also significance future implications deci sions also noted informal type report Council actions presented September 76 issue AMA News p53 too general incomplete also agreed explanations developed AMA Executive Director usual minutes preferred means communicating intent concerning Coun cil actions sufficient background infor US AND THE 1977 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Two potential crises concerning World Championships 1977 noted dis cussed September AMA Executive Council meeting concerned possible lack host country Outdoor Free Flight event other concerned current political situation South Africa might prevent RC Soaring event ing held FF situation AMA has solved picking team event according normal FAI schedule years due held 1977 yet no official confirmation offer hosz known Some unofficial information indicates Denmark may make offer may known sure until annual Dccembei meeting FAI meantime National Free Flight Society has proposed US make offei case no other offer available December meeting basis NFFS would willing oversee West mation understanding mind following offered Executive Di rectors report September 18 meeting constituting actual minutes terms said what report provides essence what done meeting what can expected result Later actual minutes approved will made available supplement verify report meantime re port provides information shortest time understanding some details may incomplete subject correction misinterpreted Note Due great amount business transacted September 18 Council meet ing report has divided two parts second part published next month relates extensive complicated subject meetingNew FAI Team Policies subject equal other agenda items combined terms time number decisions Look next monthit makes significant changes long-standing FAI matters Coast effort would responsible organizing staffing otherwise operating event council agreed submit tent ative offer FAI Similarly National Soaring Society dicated willingness host RC Soaring World Championships 1978 current 1977 offer withdrawn South Africa However noted no such offer would made prior December FAI meeting order avoid influencing South African decision US team Soaring World Championships has already selected finals held last Labor Day weekend Colorado Aside above situations other World Championships 1977 con cerns RC Aerobatics event currently scheduled Austria September believed firm final details ap proved December FAI meeting Mean AMA program pick 1977 RC Aerobatics team currently October last stage qualifying finalists will compete next June decide three top fli ers represent US TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM COMMITTEES AMA Executive Council has noted National Soaring Society RC two Control Line groupsthe Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association have responded AMA invitation participate establishment team selec tion committees Such committees already being Indoor Outdoor Free Flight team programs hoped appropriate special interest organizations would respond promptly commit tees could business end 1976 However September Council meeting decided improved guidelines proce dures needed developed before satisfac tory committee operation could expected recommended special group pointed President draft nec essary document goal having veil-defined document present next Council Meeting February Following approval such document team selection committees would required operate accordance meantime mat ter special interest organization participa tion resolved HQ goal having new committees being new document available general Council consensus seemed full eleven-person committees rep resenting AMA district desired acknowledged however committees lesser number composed special interest organization officers could used inter im inputs team selection planning next year 1977 NATS POSSIBILITIES As end September possibility California Nats very strong different location previously publicized March Air Force Base near River side about 30 miles NE Disneyland edged out former Air Force base near Oxnard result efforts California Nats task force headed Betty Stream AMA As sociate VP LA area turn page December 1976 53 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Council Meeting Sept181976 help AMA member Gene Sid well former president LA chapter Air Force Association negotiations March AFB developed rapidly prom ise facilities superior offered Oxnard site Both Oxnard March visited mid-September Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer chairman AMAs Nats Executive Committee Witt reported evaluation both sites AMA Executive Council latters September 18 meeting Council consid ered sites along other possibilities Dayton-Springfield OH Lake Charles LA Houston TX Noting previous Nats site discussions indicated promise go back California after being away years since 1967 Council majority urged immediate pursuit California pos sibilities preference March site 1977 choice could announced soon possible CONTEST/FUN-FLY CLASSI FICAT ION Problems defining so-called Fun-Flys often thinly disguised contests have noted AMA Contest Coordina tors AMA Executive Council need better guidelines has subject much discussion months previous Council meeting district XI VP Homer Smith offered provide such guidelines help improve 1978 sanction season Smith presented new guidelines September 18 Executive Council meeting unanimously agreed should immediately copied circulated Contest Coordinators Council members approval and/or suggestions further improvement circulation currently un derway goal publication new guidelines before end 1976 NATIONAL HEALTH PR PROGRAM FOR 77 suggestion AMA member Thomas MehI Sand Lake MI favorably re ceived September 18 Council meeting Proposed program would feature nationwide club efforts particular week end tied some national health organi zation such Cancer Society Heart Fund Muscular Dystrophy etc Clubs would put air shows demonstrations static dis plays other public participation events raise money causes gain public ity model aviation some Council disagreements concerning conflicts current local efforts designation single organization focusing particular weekend rather longer flexible time period finally agreed however AMAs PR director should communicate origi nator proposal develop specific recommendation next Council meet ing EARL WITT FOR AMA PRESIDENT 1977-1978 Earl AMA No L21 has active key worker AMA 30 years model builder half century first winning recognition model Southern Cross age 6 Venice CA Though maintaining low profile publicity Earl honored AMA Fel lowship Award 1959 AMA Distin guished Service Award 1967 became 21st Life Member AMA 1975 Including participation AMA Executive Council absentee Vice Presi dents representative has years ex perience Council other elec ted officer including President opposing Presidents attempt fourth term office Earl Witt elected AMA Execu tive Council Secretary-Treasurer AMA membership 20000 members yearly income mere $160000 operating year-end deficit $19600 red has part AMA management through years phenomenal growth present 65000 members annual budget close million dollars black remaining member original Nationals Executive Committee hav ing worked 29 Nationals two Interna tional meets jobs traffic control parking Director Manager No job would enhance further modeling too big too menial him Earls education employment career executive further qualifies him Pres ident AMA City Manager-type Engineer responsible mainten ance operation facilities nations largest military supply installa tions staff 260 $10000000 annual budget has held elected appointed public offices community city manage ment received numerous commendations awards management efficiency Earl aviation-oriented pilot during WW II has flight instructors rating pilots own aircraft conduct much business practical standpoint loca tion can work closely AMA HQ minimum cost loss time being 70-cent phone call away HQ two hours away car 30 minutes air Earl position can well afford time expense demanded office President AMA has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified rep resentation public business organi zations required presidency Regardless preference Presi dent AMAVOTE Lets make elected officers selection majority AMA TRADE SHOW POLICY number so-called trade shows increasing has growing problem regarding AMA should expected participate General discussion Executive Council indicated need three level policy lowest level AMA would provide AMA materials put display continued page 57 SIGN UP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model Aviation magazine now best time subscribe-sign up November JOHN CLEMENS FOR AMA PRESIDENT1977-78 am Johnny Clemens am seeking important office President Academy Model Aeronautics time pursue important projects AMA already has started tackle some needed new goals loss momentum would happen changing AMAs top officer especially important present excellent progressive AMA Executive Council available Relative continuing Radio Control frequency problem would like continue battle modelers rights needs would like able personally pur sue universal problem flying sites first list needed things dol Es pecially now looks like some govern ment lands might available would like develop useful enter taining programs use AMAs chartered clubs am eager see AMA develop education al inspiring programs youth involve ment aimed toward occupying educating rewarding entertaining young folks investment pre sent future American community Establishing model aviation museum preservation history memora bilia AMAs past absolute must plans Presidency AMA handled prop erly involves tremendous workload fantastic amount responsibility Choice leader should considered lightly high elective offices AMA should never awarded way honoring someone should based getting job done very best way awarding honors worthy people have AMA Hall Fame other means ultimate salute President should elected basis dedication hard work result will responsibility guiding 65000 aero modelers different interests work ing together toward goal making aero modeling satisfying AMA tre mendous organization deserves dynamic leadership Success past leadership evidenced simply obvious fact member ship Academy Model Aeronautics has doubled numbers have served Academys President would very much like add AMAs dy namic growth recognition success serving 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Recently en old ABA friend West Texas Sen Angelo exact sent long letter expressing feelings about prssent ABA ELDON WILSON started letter out John Presidents Corner column ABA magazine has got best idea yet keeping us infnrmed unofficial side ABA doings exactly what em trying am trying let things mould never appear technical ABA business articles same time am trying hard establish SPIRIT PURPOSE put behind members simple statement Im ABA BemberPerhaps can give words t0 use expressing feel about just have banded worlds handsome organizations slip bits wit humor occasional gems phil osophy Well see modeling supposed relaxation fun also think should occa sionsly giggle ourselves other just keep perspective reason ting thoughts experiences think helps realize real live thoughtful sensitive people leading ABA just big cold insurance company could sincerely hops enjoy visiting because lot love goes efforts Thanks being friends FIFTH COBBANDRENT OF AEROBODEL INC WHEN FLYINO THY mODEL PLANE LEARN THY ABCs AND WATCH THY Ps AND ls LEST X BARKETH THE SPOT WHERE THY BACHINE LANDETH TImE TO VOTE TO VOTE About time receive mag azine will also receiving ABA Bembership Renewal notice AND WITH IT YOUR ABA VOTING BALLOT Please know thst ballot may sent itself necessarily along renewal payment VOTE ABA IS BEBBERSHIPDIRECTED ORGANIZA TION elections choose leaders pay right vote pay dues have responsibility help guide 0000 THING WITH YOUR HELP ILL BAKE BODEL AERONAUTICS BORE RECOGNIZED BORE AD mIRED BORE FUN WELL IT COULD HAPPEN working intently model plane modeler called wife said Honey would please bring screwdriver reply Weve got plenty orange juice no vodka FIOVIES OF EARLY BODELING ACTIVITY couple months ago mentioned having located some own movies modeling late 3Ds early 40s asked anyone knowing other old time modeling files contact got irmiediate respon OTTO CURTH ABA 6920 Chicago Aeronuts HERBERT R WILLIAmS ARIA 7413g Audubon Park New Jersey will get touch right away have old time movies air modeling know please let know will eventually make documentary movie highlights past proposed movie will added t0 TWA Film Library loan Chartered Clubs other useful purposes address Johnny Clemens POSox 64573 Dallas Taxes 75206 SHOW YOUR INTEREST IN E OVERPOWERED ILLEGAL CBs HAT Chief Engineer Cadillac Rotors quoted Popular Bechanics Begin. zine page 101 Oct sue stating illegal CBers can mass up motor car performance says some CBers have booster amplifiers go up high 500 watts points out stopped alongside traffic light could stall engine car equipt electronic fuel injection some new tars pdints out standard leoal CB op eration will cause no trouble question remains experience illegal CS broadcast sake other guy honest BY NOW YOU KNOW FCC has lis tened favorably plea NOT ban use 27 mh purposes radio control model planes cars boats came about thru beautifully coordinated efforts model airplane ABA model sailboat model powerboat model race car organizations Hobby Industry Ass ociation America model electronics manufacturers Probably biggest influence FCC form thousands letters written fine folks THIS CERTAINLY POINTS UP valuable has proven have dev eloped tremendous amount com iunication have ABA will just remember always talk other can move mountains matter oovernment bureaus ONE CAUTION HOWEVER speaking ag ainst troublesome illaoal CB oper ators PLEASE RERIEBBER speak respect fully thousands fine experien ced CBers operate LEGALLY have years certainly have no quarrel fact will find ABAers group legal good guys OVERHEARD AT RULES COBBITTEE BEET INC IF ALL THE PEOPLE IN THIS BEET INC WERE LAID ENDTOEND THEY WOULD HARDLY REACH CONFLUSION BE PART OF ABAS DESTINY ADDITIONAL ON CS SITUATION ABA Executive Council hon ored t0 have DR WALT 0000 attend Council seating just held Washington Dr Good member ABA Radio Frequency Committee has recently effective working FCC protect modelers rights Walt also chairman ABA Hall Fame Committee ABA Pest Pres ident ABA leaders helped establish AWAs place international model sviation FAI Dr Good gave Council updated report frequency status eentioned FCCs problem already being over ion CBers being current crease about 1/3 million per month Walt mentioned something us aware FCCs power over nongovernment communic ations still problem considering what broadcast bands military other government December1976 55 AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS receives MS BOBBIE STERNE Mayor Cincinnati proclama tion saluting aeromodeling its role providing Cincinnati nation wholesome educational entertaining recreation Tom Burdin photo agencies operate Dr Good gives us encouraging news FCC exploring possible future use BY LYlODELERS additional frequencies 72 mh ares some new channels between 32 mh 42 mh BE PATIENT WERE WORKIN ON IT ACCORDING EXPERTS three recognizable signs age overtaking first loss memory t life think what other two are! hear people say got together Wel1 finally got together now cant rem ember put HELP DECIDE WHO SHALL LEAD WE CAN ALL SYPIPATHISE ! got giggle out club news letter 7 pages yet first line print started out THE HELL TOOI THE RED & WHITE FREQUENCY CLOTHESPIN HOWE NITH THEA Now think puting things proper uer spective importance! NEAT IDEA FOR mESSY PROBLEm ! Nothing nastier mess gooey oilsoaked rubber bands have holding various loose items like wings tails end forth favorite flying machine tendency throw away DONT RAROS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas Radio Control Society picked up clever idea puting rubberbands cost money back good condition Snitch zipbc plastic bag kitchen fill about half full corn meal put flight box Next time unharness bird drop slimey bands bag meal zip shut shake bag leave until next time fly will happy surprise reach bag corn meal pull out nice clean fresh bands Try WORD OF WARN INC same news letter g above cute idea removing castor oil rubberbands under no circum stance should ever make cornbread used corn meal violent re action might result THANKS AARCS Incidently cornmeal idea removing grease oil stains sill work carpets garments such Just remove vacuum cleaner after has done its work soaking up oil grease Great idea Afterthought one suggested kittylitter will soak up oil off rubberbands too make sure brand new PUTCHER NAWE AND ADDRESS ON NEWSLETTERS AARCS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas AC Society exceptionally sparkling ones lots news lots hints some very refreshing humor thing lacks THE NAAE AND ADDRESS EDITOR PULEAOE put name adress news sheets should certainly want folks know deserves credit effort AND SOAEBODY AAA President AIGHT WANT TO RESPOND TO YOU Honest important because helps complete fantastic AmA network communications has put us head shoulders ahead other membership organization world! PLEASE BE ACTIWE PART OF AriA AND FROm THE LIRCS NEWSLETTER LIRCS Long Island Radio Control Society mince radio control oriented thought pretty clever saw slogan newsletter said BE EXTRA RADIOACTIVE CLUB mEmBER LIRCS newsletter LOW PASSES edited RALPH CRISCI out standing paper little chuckle July issue says old Italian proverb translates s what breaks will find himself lacking spare time Thanks Ralph SIXTEEN YEAR tU NEWSLETTER EDITORS few issues back mentioned Chartered Club newsletter editors 16 years old WELL August 17th JIP TYNES AWA 71870 wrote smilingly demanded equal time see Jim newsletter editor WARBIRD FLYPAPER HE IS ALSO 16 YEARS OLD think terrific young folks pitch tackle club chores such newsletter editing Please consider article salute two fine young fellows AriA young folks Now think would fun two young men would exchange newslett ers WYNES Pownal Rd Auburn Ae 04210 please meet STEVE BECK AR 2 POBox 110 C Sioux Falls 0057101GO FELLOWS WHEN FIRST WRIT INC THIS COLUAN began read lot dictionary got fascinated just couldnt wait end ed lest pageTHE ZEBRA DID AOST POPULAR CLUB WEETINO PROGRAmS see newsletters personal visits clubs seem SHOWANDTELL programs Aodelers bring latest bird other handi work talk about usually some prizes awarded jury opinion applause idea lets keep eye other guy because may doing something need know about SHOW AND TELL AbOUT IT AT THE NATS ERFUL PEOPLE six years AWA President dont think anything has pleas ant having AAAars never met before come up ask shake hands catch lot hell because AAA buck stops some realize burden admire result efforts kind enough offer occasional cheerful greeting handshake THEN IT IS ALL WORTHWHILE So people did NATS overwhelmed THANKS GUYS ANO GALS think simple little remark made spelled out what we feel LARRY PULS editor Council Bluffs Iowa COBRA newsletter walked clear across big hangar shake hands say havent done thing meet Ive heck lot fun isnt what about Nuff said T DONT UNOERSTARD Experts tell us talking plants will help — thy true come cussin mowing lawn doesnt kill seeds? 7 PICTURE OF W PROPWASH Yesterdays asil brought Sept 1976 issue newsletter Warcer County Radio Control Society New Jersey ALLAN COLES editor papar PRUPIJASH got real charge out relating name PROPJASH 5t top cover page halfpage photo below showing five club neebars fishing JOhN SHANEs three channsl A/C trainer out river lake Yes guess thmt way t0 WASH PROP seems pretty ex treme pleased see minutes WERE Sept 9th meeting considering possible alternatives incorporation restrictions membership being persons 10 years age older need good experienced adults like ACACs encouraging y~g folks After young folks arm hope future CIRCUS lN CINCINNATI preat August 28th & 29th Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club put together beat pieces public exposure modeling fun affairs have seen Since am particular sensitive problem need selling modal aviation general public have adaire OCRCC effort dont think mis sed trick! will try capsulate activities because justice Circus would take entire column Several thousand folks saw warmup display end R/C Helicopter flying demo Fountain Spuare noon lunch hours smack middle downtown Cincin nati Friday publicize big Sat Sun Circus show Circus entertained estimated S B thousand people Sat about ten thousand Sunday morning hours day fun fly formal program 1 S PA both days Admission free program included Welcome banner tow Helicopter Demo Pattern Demo members US World Champ Team Dave Brown Aark Radcliff Don Lowe Pylon Race Glider Demo Biplane Demo Scale Demo Doghouse other strange model flying Combat Watch eight fast airplanes air once trying cut paper streamers Toilet Paper Chase fantastic roll toilet paper released several thousand feet altitude eight H/C models tried cut way down second day THE PAPER ACTUALLY ROLLED ITSELF UP BEFORE IT GOT ALL THE WAY DOWN Ill bet people having picnic lunches park next door mere astonished roll toilet paper fell sky! Col Betkeys Show Team put icing tho cake superb entertainment Proclamation saluting aeromodeling handsome part Cincinnati American community presented President AAA Amyor Cincinnati AS BOBBIE STERNE received proudly behalf bership AmA Greater Cincin nati RC CluD Andi am indebted club hard workers making honorary member THEIRS WAS GREAT SHOW OF PUBLIC SERVICE *ww thats now 56 Model Aviation Council Mtg cont pg 53 1976 SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION PROCEDURES and/or distributed local groups middle level AMA would ship prefab booth materials use local groups highest level AMA would provide HQ person nel staff AMA booth distribute maten als AMA HQ requested Council present specific proposal next meet ing regard costs involved types shows proposed meantime agreed HQ should participate current PR budget permits particularly regard promoting AMA model aviation general public rather modelers HQ DISABILITY PROGRAM An insurance program HQ employees approved Executive Council cost program will shared equally tween employees AMA will cost approx imately $2500 per year cover 25 employ ees program form fringe benefit help attract retain employees plan provides payment 60% salary participating employee unable work after 90 days disability HUTCHINSON PROPERTY noted Executive Council some new developments Hutchinson needed watched before commit ment made concerning property purchase Other sport aviation groups negotiating property use purchase Hutchinson could affect AMA interests Ex ecutive Director keep Council posted new developments maintaining AMA negotiations until some definite information can help resolve purchase question FREE FLIGHT FINALS Noting weather problems pre vented selection Nordic team FF team selection finals Minnesota last Labor Day weekend Executive Council agreed wait until recommendation FF team selection committee forthcoming see special action necessary also agreed eventual decision should voted finalists themselves Similarity RC team selection problem 1974 noted need basic guidelines rules procedure deciding cancellations type well require ments controls finals meet operation spelled out advance possibility incorporating latter points pro cedures defined new committee acknowledged will considered committee chairman NEW TITLE FOR PR DIRECTOR AMA President Johnny Clemens recom mended Executive Council title Public Relations Director changed correctly reflect actual nature job being done pointed out AMAs PR man has almost totally occu pied AMA demonstrations displays various events such Nats air shows conventions other organizations Council agreed henceforth Larry Bolich AMA HQ staff known Spe cial Events Director AMAs Scholarship Committee au thorized Executive Council award up $2000 1976 program participants five applicants years pro gram Committee currently final evaluation process determine win ners Announcement 1976 recipients expected next month 3-YEAR RULES CYCLE proposal extend current 2-year competition rules proposal cycle unani mously disapproved Executive Coun cil generally felt relatively new 2-year cycle has yet being long enough tell needs changed also noted 3-year cycle might enable new rule book available some months before would become effec tive itself vitalmore impor tant need have new rules tested actual competition before need chan ges can best determined Discussion indi cated mere availability new rules would result adequate testingactual competition necessary felt new rules would used come official Note proposal will reviewed again following inputs contest boards required Contest Board Procedures concerning amendments procedures CONTEST BOARD MEETINGS proposal RC Contest Board Chair man Bill Northrop in-person meetings Board members travel paid AMA referred next Executive Council meeting further consideration noted such meetings de sirable very high cost factor would volved since four boards 11 mem bers also suggested eco nomics Saturday long distance conference calls examined possible alternative meetings inputs Contest Board members sought next Council meeting LEGAL SERVICE FEE AMA has enjoyed services top notch legal counsel years ex tremely low monthly retainer services iginally FCC matters have since covered aspects AMA business cluding incorporation organization tax matters liability protection other prob lems Also what previously amounted legal advice person has grown ser vices staff several people expanded help particularly noted FCC crisis 1976 resulted great success AMA members against what seemed like impossible odds latter cam paign came during previous negotiations readjustment fees bring line services rendered negotiations deferred however until conclusion FCC campaign Following campaign monthly fee adjusted Executive Director $150 per month $500 per month assure future availability same full-service benefits AMA members readjusted fee schedule ratified Executive Coun cil becomes effective 1977 complaint noted regard 1976 procedures subject tabled Executive Council until next normal time discussion subjectthe winter meeting Council expected mid-Feb ruary time nomination proce dures 1977 AMA election will es tablished announced meantime suggestions welcomed consideration winter meeting FILM PROJECTS current status AMAs film project reviewed Executive Council reported large amount footage shot AMAS forthcoming pro motional film model aviation other film work suspended top priority could given project target date completion next year Meanwhile AMA Film Library very active films great demand steady backlog orders mainly clubs suggested next Council meeting held Philadelphia area AMAs film editing operation could demonstrated status various film projects could reviewed closely Some concern expressed Council members regarding cost time factors volved film production hoped fore study film production oper ation can help future decision-making subject AWARDS proposal Frank Zaic establish perpetual award name Charles Lind bergh reviewed Executive Council acknowledged Lindbergh tremendous inspiration progress model aviation such awards require sponsorship cover initial cost also upkeep administration through years Council consensus recommend Zaic seek sponsor such award could properly estab lished continued No other award proposals made agreed AMA Frequency Com mittee should commended its leader ship during 1976 campaign FCC instrumental preventing loss RC frequencies other undesirable changes RC licensing requirements HQ OPERATION organizational structure AMA HQ operation reviewed Executive Council particular regard chain authority number employees noted eight-member staff sisted 18 other employees Besides Ex ecutive Director John Worth Assistant Executive Director Carl Maroney six department heads Publications Carl Wheeley Business Frank Ehling Executive Secretaries Micheline Madison Membership Dept Bill Smythe Accounting Gisele Jack son Public Relations Larry Bolich diagram management structure shown suggested should published information membership will done AMA News shortly along article about HQ operation membership services provided turn page December1976 57 Council Meeting continued EXPULSION POLICY Executive Council discussed what would involved decided membership should terminated rea son noted basic legal re quirements requiring adequate notice person involved opportunity defense also appeal agreed AMAs legal counsel should asked look sub ject such requirements properly provided MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES review made Executive Council concerning current status var ious model aviation museum possibilities new development noted regarding pro ject Florida near Disney World Exec utive Director advised project ing followed case favorable situation AMA Museum might possible also noted proposal city Springfield 01-I regarding possible AMA l-IQ museum area being fol lowed up see possible proposition forthcoming Council informed further developments along lines HALL OF FAME proposal have past presidents AMA automatically inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame reviewed Executive Council agreed question should directed Hall Fame selection committee Council did have authority area ATTENTION OFFICERS OF CHARTERED CLUBS special mailing made late Septem ber concerning club charter renewal proced ures 1977 procedure different recent years can save clubs considerable amount money provided club members urged renew 1977 AMA mem bership before end 1976 proced ure also simpler recent years special mailing sent club offi cers usually President Secretary sure club know about new chartering procedure potential sav ings check see mailing has re ceived let AMA HQ knowthe sooner better IF YOU RENEW THROUGH YOUR CLUB sure have club send Bill Dues along dues money necessary club save usual 50 cents per member charter fee Its also impor tant have charter club number Bill Dues avoid 50 cent fee suggest putting number upper right hand corner Actually preferable send AMA membership renewal through club often results extra delay both due club handling also due extra steps HQ processing problem can minimized however including Bill Dues renew annual membership renewal mailing made early October AMA mem ber should have Bill Dues end October first week November needs mailed back AMA HQ before middle December avoid inter ruption publication service EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STUART HALL UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON AUGUST 4 1976 HOWARD E JOHNSON 19081976 AMAs 15th president passed away Sep tember following long series health prob lems prevented him enjoying last years model aviation activities dominated earlier life Howard E Johnson climaxed years model aviation leadership being elected AMA president 1965 An avid Free-Flighter California came top AMA job time organization struggling overcome several years financial deficits During two years office AMA made two major de cisions credited dramatically boosting organization road re covery its current success Under lead ership AMA Executive Council initiated current club charter program has seen number AMA clubs grow 120 1965 over 1200 1976 al during Johnsons term AMAs former publication arrangement American Modeler magazine begun has evolved present very successful Model Aviation magazine operation Howard president long-range vision constantly thinking plan ning years ahead rather being content current achievements Yet single-minded couldnt en joy other things besides model aviation As former musician enjoyed spending ings little places featured good music played old friends simple gentle man great perseverance generally unappreciated strumental getting things done worrying about got credit Howard AMA Fellow former district 10 AMA Vice-President Contest Coordina tor primarily responsible estab lishment Free Flight Model Association Southern California Howard E Johnson gone likely forgotten strong chapter history AMA following attendance Presi dent John Clemens Dallas TX SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Presidents-District Cliff Piper Atkin son NH District II John Byrne Bayside NY District Ill Don Lowe Centerville OH AVPDistrict IV Chuck Foreman proxy John Spalding District V Jim MeNeill Birm ingham AL District VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL District VII Hardy Brodersen Birming ham Ml District VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX District IX Stan Chilton Wichita KS District X Alex Chisoim Fresno CA District Xl Homer Smith Seattle WA following guests Associate VPs District Al Novot nik District II Bill Boss Joe Friend District III Ralph Pennetti District V Julie Woods District VI Roger Geers District VII Mr Mrs K McClure also John Embry represent ing Ned Barnes District VIII Guy Kirk wood Chula Vista CA also attended spec ial guest report California Nats possibil ities Meeting began 1025 pm intro duction present President Clemens I Mid-year financial report Witt Worth commented current financial status particularly regard surplus previous years Witt noted current situation should permit oper ation another year increase possible necessity using reserve funds cover deficit General discussions ques tioned Nats cost vs income current member ship growth vs budget magazine operations noted $24000 maga zine reserve fund resulting 1975 credit vouchers cashed mem bers Worth also pointed Out previ ously budgeted deficit approximately $30000 1975 should materialize ac cording current accounting information Following questions general discussion details various council members motion made McNeill VP-V seconded Smith VP-XI keep 1977 dues same 1976 Unanimously approved II RC site separation Lowe VP-Ill reported Dayton area RC tests noted interference problems within 15 miles also noted let ters various parts country indicated safe operations between sites two miles apart slightly less recommendation take no action time noting clubs operating close proximity satis fied continue Smith VP-XI noted Washington area operation 3/4 mile between RC boats planes flying 400 feet less no problem Smith moved seconded Byrne VP-Il review subject again next meeting permit further input meantime During discussion motion Brodersen VP-VII reported study Heathkit sent Bill Rohring AVP-VII indica ted model operations site would cause problems Site B regardless distance between sites distance C least equal radius model 58 Model Aviation operation zone XMTR XMTR B K K McClure AVP-VII reported 15 mile separation testing progress conclusions forwarded completed being no further discussion mo tion voted approved unanimously III 1977 Natsstatus Clemens asked Guy Kirkwood update council California site progress since April council meeting Kirkwood noted Brown Field availability San Diego contingent upon agreement six FBPs Fixed Base Opera torstwo six previously nega tive said San Diego officials fund offset losses small businesses affec ted activities brought city Upon ing advised fund availability Nats negative FBOs became favorable explained pos sibility city matching AMA dollar dollar FBO reimbursement last holdout FBO would agree Brown Field negotiations have abandoned However Kirkwood reported former Air Force base Oxnard possibility SE Point Mugu near Camarillo about 60 miles LA airfield size noted 1/2 miles 21/2 miles three hangars barracks said property under control city Camarillo prelim inary discussions local officials fav orable further discussions negotia tions forthcoming AMA publicity informa lion requested study local officials Byrne VP-Il made motion show good faith West Coast AMAers sending least AMA representative California study reportbacktothe council fall meeting consideration California vs other sites Nats Executive Committee make recommendation council based details study seconded Piper VP-I Unanimously approved Further discussion indicated need evidence West Coast worker sup port order conclude arrangements distance major commercial air line airport noted problem Chisoim VP-X assured council offers California Nats worker support Springfield Ohio Nats possibility also noted invitation already extend ed city host whole Nats 1977 Lake Charles Louisiana possi bility noted still open John Embry advised previous growth projects have delayed field still available acted spokesman city invite AMA back Nats airfield still available Byrne VP-Il noted Executive Di rector should write Lake Charles offici als thanking past Nats support noting possibility coming back IV Distinguished Service Award Nominated Worth unanimously ap proved Ted Thompson Assistant City Manager Springfield Ohio excep tional support connection 1976 Nats 1130 pm Brodersen VP-VII noted lateness hour need time FAI agenda item discussion suggest ed continuance council meeting Thursday Worth noted conflicting invita tion Springfield officials Thursday 8 pm General discussion indicated concern time needed other night might provide Nats especi ally depth FAI matters re viewed Smith VP-XI made motion postpone rest agenda until Sep tember council meeting Lowe VP-Ill seconded date September 18 dis cussed accepted location Washington DC Unanimously approved Meeting adjourned Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire C Rhode Islad Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Antedate Vioe-Prasjdenna Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Huriley MA 01036 Well after two great guest columnists have appeared guess better come back mind store awhile Thanks again Al Tuttle Bill Washburn Just back writing big RI 76 District Regional CL Champs Mid dletown RI Most encouraging meet participation Juniors Seniors young people events helping out apparent other categories fine sport HATS OFF Control Line people continuing build Juniors Seniors model avia tion interest Roy Mytinger course guy should have hernia instead John Scott Jr hospitalized malady just time miss out fun Too much pull testing Nats John state New England represented except Vermont recall awards ceremony Newport Motor Inn well-attended arid certainly lot hardware ones said Just another trophy really did mean am sure really upset kids would have willing take trophies home souvenir perhaps think re cipient has 50 home closet still bit glory pride still smile victorygenuine sin cereis upon face trophy winner accepts symbol ability skills Congratulations winnersand time time comments troops such dont write aboutFellows difficult enough try keep interesting column going find get can column will truly try include everything brought tention District people get will month about half column about RI 76 meet because vitation MC award presentations first week October expect have up Bangor ME area meeting some clubs area will have attended executive council meeting Washington September 18th will have received about 1-3/4 pounds first class mail will have answered possible ones require answer response Im com plaining enjoy thrive it helps stay young thought let hear out Ill making plans club visits New England 1 977 starting time print would like have real live AMA VP meeting com bined meeting other clubs let know 495th RC group already planning District meeting Westford MA some time March 1977 Can anyone help conquest permanent site NE modelers specifically Westover AFB Chicopee MA knows some key people-senators repswho could help us out Wouldnt nice eventually Regional Finals before National flyoff Championship awards sites New England Please help work have looking site possibility ever since Mack Knife visited Westover inspection tour over ten years ago would appear Hutch inson idea dead issue thought Regional siteperhaps four fiveis still very much alive Long-range planning very necessary membership reaches over 100000 next few years well need kind space kind thinking Please let hear you have ideas subject fast summer wasnt Hope yours active enjoyable kind prop-snapping friend may have good-looking mother may think endwell New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baysitle NY 11361 Autociat Vim Presideante Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit old 11 Lace Lane Elnenra NY 12066 John Greg 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 Rotary Dr. Saumunnit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersean Ave. utnion NJ 07083 Jamet Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067k APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windenneer Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS asked modeler Rhinebeck WW Jamboree yesterday think up things go monthly dis December1976 59 trict reports MA er question simple dont think up5 OCCUR mein HUGE numbers really TOUGH part ie things report little space few issues justice Bear mind VPs REQUIRED limit report single 8/2 X 11 typewrit ten page Consider too terms fice 24 months duration means having 24 shots covering second populous district AMA Figuring 162 chartered AMA clubs District 2 ran Club-of-the Month bit report 24 months would 138 clubs NOT represented columnless happy representation pic tureand lot less-than-happy clubsand brethren and sistren Ditto regards Newsletter-of-the-Month citation Besides would hard put single out certain clubs newsletters consider worthier mention others opin ion ALL great! Whilst still soapbox let add cannot think anything duller non-competitive modeler MANY COM PETITIVE type resides say North Overshoe NJ having read listing names honors participants contest specialty another Quivering Rosebush NY hope agree results effort fitting proper Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PA RCS named its annual contest Floyd Bennet-Gateway Field September 19th ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL MEET BRYAN SATTLER order achiest effective con test scheduling program District 2 have decided appoint THIRD coordinator handle RC Racing Soaring worthy person Bryan Sattler 29 Waldorf Place Schenectady NY 12307 Make note Bryans address well telephone number 518 377-4632 Note too Fred Blackburn 8 Spruce Lane Coinmack NY 11725 Telephone 516 5439097 handles coordination ALL RC com petition EXCEPT Racing Soaring Dick Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 Telephone 212 8464367 very capable coordinator Con trol Line Free Flight non-RC events George Meyers no longer participating coordinating program because other activities very demanding therefore advised refrain sending sanction applications him instead appropriate coordinator referred above District 2 ONE coordinator took office two years ago great increase number contests against same number week-ends ren ders imperative burden divid ed interest efficiency can help getting sanction applica dons early appropriate coordina r ON VOTING Naturally candidate office hopes elected am no exception fairness adversary have scrupulously avoided using report means elec tioneering equally true candidate wins default enjoys hollow victory Accordingly urged VOTE costs make certain ballot will acceptable hence counted Re member certain MUST 1 Sign 2 Enter AMA number 3 En ter district number 4 Indicate choice AND 5 Mail soon possible ie NOT have send license renewal application fee can RENEW later VOTE NOW! GEAR UP AND LOCKED! RHINEBECK WW JAMBOREE 1976 mid-Hudson RC Club has done again time Worlds Largest Fly ing-Scale Meet annual rally actu ally drew close 200 contestants hun dreds hundreds spectators dates September 11 12 weather great Two fun-filled flying days World War aircraft miniature hand full-scale other Cole Palens Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY full-scale show featured flight standard WW craft such Fokkers Thomas-Morse Scout Curtiss Jenny etc also such PRE-WW craft Bleriot Curtiss Pusher Demoiselle like As added attraction pretty mademoiselle sent aloft hot-air balloon Saiur cy night banquet sellout ticket-wise understandably view great appeal annual affair has model ers stripe hailing dis tant points including Canada edition Jamboree 10th anticipate fact announced banquet plans afoot another kind Jamboree Rhinebeck latter part June beginning 1977 would known Classic competition involv ing model aircraft full-scale aircraft 1920s 30s 40s so-called Gold en Age Lindbergh Era aviation shall fill information con cerning particular event same becomes available ROMANO GARABELLO us lost revered personal friend model aeronautics has deprived true genius untimely death Romano Garabello Although Ro best known RC fraternity Rom-Air landing gear retract systems devoted much modeling career various other special ties hobby Ro will profoundly missed us knew respected him modelers appreciate integ tity quality human beings Oh, ylvama West Vrginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenterville OIl 45440 Aseociate Vine-Presidents Francis Fluharty 004 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penretti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cv Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 1703 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 September 18 1976 AMA Executive Council meeting Washington DC usual day marathon affair lasting some 15 hours time out eat Over period however much discussion action subjects taken impor tant modelingI have no intent cover subject minutes meeting will published later based Worths own inimitable style Let say AMA Executive Director does fine job putting understandable language sometimes lengthy discussion takes place Council important subject consumed much time dealt FAI international competition affairs Im confident average Joe Flier contest-oriented could probably care less about competition affairs thats shame since Council collectively appreciate vital part competition plays hobby passion Its old story nevertheless true competi tion life blood hobby out modeling would far different cer tainly provides vital stimulus develop ment publicity therefore public accep tance keynote goals everbroadening achievement enjoyment International competition has us some time Im sure serious modeler would enjoy making team own area interest adding notable success teams have achieved over past Since modeling ever-expanding cate gories being added therefore team travel resultant costs increasing apparent full travel support such has policy up now has become difficult costly therefore some new formula needed cover modern situ ation After MUCH discussion deter mined key maximum FAI team expendi ture $1 per Open payment AMA member Further decided limit travel reim bursement AMA basically cost travel US port departure near est World Championships country port entry nearest contest site Domes tic US travel local foreign travel would handled special interest groups individuals involved Contest entry fees would paid AMA has much discus sion concerning international contest frequen cy ie two-year three-year cycle and/or maximum three events per year decided AMA should support twoyear cycle order better maintain interest enthusiasm growth category Whether rest international modeling community will support posi tion highly debatable point noted discussion re sponse competition special interest groups except NSS PAMPA N1ACA proposition assistance setting up team selection programs nonexistent point can say guys out want share business run better get off behinds put some action behind words doesnt good bitch complain unwilling put little effort action discussing competition affairs Ill report bit future Nats considerations shut up Nats Ohio gener ally considered success very good entry significant profit showing first time years ever some heartburn about splitting events 60 Model Aviation done between three sites workable could certainly improved lessons learned 76 has much sentiment taking Nats Cali fornia suitable site available necessary support base could established Much discussion held concerning two pos sible Sites Oxnard AFB March AFB other possible choices return Ohio Louisiana pros cons possibility its sure nice have several choices choose decided further explore possible difficulty operation March AFB full-scale mili tary flight activity before final action taken light previous editorializing column Nats its future would appreciate hearing comments folks out read thingespecially districtFINI letter Bill Winter see could used elsewhere magazine its entirety Bob Lopshire noticed gadget hard ware store sanding sent sketch could find anything similar offered stores area have asked Bob get details Ill print later Its rotating series sandpaper flaps will shape fine sand wood agenda items Fall Council meeting important things discussed think some good decisions important Academy made also think much good groundwork future decisions made meeting Youll read about elsewhere issue Leath Harry Grogan good friends Phil Shirley Hartman live District IV nobodys perfect some people snapped recent Birmingham RC wing-ding L-R David Phillips Marlin CuIwell Pres Bessemer AL RC Club Pete Peterson CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH Alahanma ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth Carolina C Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Delaware District af Colombia land North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dist IV Vice-Prtsidtnt 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhant MCI 28801 Asnocrate Vioe-Presdsnsts tttarles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mecttanicsville VA 23111 V Dill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Oiarlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlnson 2043 Maroft Rd wilmington DE 10810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 brief adventure fiction science fiction some said last September issue has brought forth some comment nicest probably shortest received Bill Hearn AMA 33428 kind enough say enioyed article since JAWS Maybe should take other way Bill Musser remarked read porcelainlibrary Other comments ranged downward So fellows Ill again ntil rare spark creative talent again rages breast Received comments years Nats Huge largest real big show stuff like Also notes tremen dous lob done volunteer workers organizing running such logistic night mare people put thing together year deserve much appre ciation us enjoy fruit year hundreds local modelers put aside own problems take myriad chores biggest contest Timers judges runners flagmen cleanup list lobs required runs on year locality Nationals held must supply bulk person power Add people travel good distances meet work meet help out part year few contestants take time write thank note could let public place pass along thanks congrats lob well done again reply earlier comment endless sanding required finish-paint typical pattern aircraft Frank Winters sent nice note method cutting down some final sanding needed uses resin small segments broken window glass scrape resin smooth Ill pass Jim MeNeill Gist V Vice-Presidert 817 South 20 Avenue Birmitgham Al 35285 Associate Vioe-Preeedaesto Richard E Jackson 107 white BInd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr. Kinguttort TN 37680 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Co. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lulo Rodriguez E-10 5th St Errs Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whidey 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35801 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scooba MS 39358 Can make political observation getting mad An election AMA Pres dent coming up should have bal lots NOW know percentage members vote microscopically small Listen YOU DO NOT HAVE TO IN CLUDE DUES send vote can pay dues through club mail later Its YOURAcademywhy vote want meet some important peo pIe month James Duckworth Jim helped start GAMA Georgia State organization clubs now being ably carried Chris Joiner others Frank Carney sent snap A-2 winners 76 Rebel Rally Jacksonville FL L-R Jim Bradley Phil Hartman Don another breathtaking Club-of-theMonth time want pay atten tion Presented Savannah GA PROP TWISTERS MAC CL club small wellorganized Shown below pretty Cathy Nickols holding Fast Rat speed model Started almost 20 years ago clay field 20 members club survives today about 35 active solid fliers dude topnotch Carrier Rat Race Stunt Combat Speed Scale enthusiasts club began wane late 60s Frank Stetson Gerald Long breathed new life two pictures above show top L-R David Brown Sec-Tres Robert Harpe Bob December 1976 61 Summers George Collins Kids Bobby Summers Tom Stetson Michael Brown Larry BattlesBottom picture L-R Mike McGill Frank Stetson Benji Berry Pres Coy Battles Jerry Long little kid Byron Stauffer Frank Stetson ST 29 Bspeed Frank wins Carrier Speed time around Jacksonville Savannah Tony Jilks peachy Scale Stinson way other winners local Nats contests include Bob Harpe Benji Berry Lake Charles Nats Bob Summers Dave Brown Slow Combat Ralph Barnhardt Slow Rat Tony Gilkes Scale Oh good grief what other picture lady shown earlier started report Cathy Nickols now MRS BEN BERRY hap pened typing reading told pay attention didnt know anything like going happen haps power ful forces work Heaven Earth dreamed toy airplane philoso phies Cute couple huh want meet wonderful people go CL AAA meet November 27/28 Itinors ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1168518 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Quincy IL 62301 Robern Gill 216 Stotely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apr c Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 corrienhia Cn Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Snagner 1828 Seifert Poplar Bluft MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cn Anderson IN 46011 heard few people may read column sure notice dont write tremendous amount modeling activity District VI have heard few Associate VPs contest schedule has full weekend contests fun-flys demon strations Bob Gill AVP Springfield IL reported fun-fly new club name un known Lincoln IL Bill Qidham Lin coln Contest Director flying includ ed RC Control Line Free Flight Haerr Field Taylor MO site air show sponsored Aviation Ex plorers Post 480 September 11 12 Quincy Falcons RC Club Quincy Glu-Devils Control Line Club assisted put model flying demonstrations part show show included Sig Manufactur ing Co flying team Hazel Glen Siga foose Maxey Hester Pitts Spec ial home-builts information came Roger Geers AVP Quincy IL Bob Stagner AVP Poplar Bluff MO sent newspaper photos Delta Dart contest sponsored Freelancers RC Club About 40 Cub Scouts built airplanes un der supervision club members flew club flying field An RC fly ing demonstration followed Freelancers will present demonstra tion RC models Paragould AK Septem ber 25 Hopefully club will form offi cial AMA Show team near future Bob other club members also discussing possibility city-sponsored model park Mr Dave Pence Poplar Bluff City Manager wish lots luck success have new Contest Coordinators District VI Please spread word club ficers sanction applications can sent proper individual new RC Contest Coordinator Ralph White Jr RR 1 Box 324 Neoga IL 62447 Ralph has volunteered take over job Bob Voislavek mighty busy getting REV Model Prod ucts business going new FF CL Contest Coordinator Kit Gerhart 3930 W Jefferson Kokomo IN 46901 Kit avid Control Line compet itor takes over Harry Murphy Most scheduling conflicts Control Line contests Free Flight seems get along quite well want thank Bob Voislavek Harry Murphy services Contest Coord inator job lot work scheduling critical usually thankless job too hear modelers want cuss out about something get vote AMA President District VI Vice-President year need renew AMA membership vote either although should want magazine subscription continue Dis trict VI usually has fair voter response coni pared other districts would like see ballots sent suggestion have club members bring ballots club meeting send envelope Saves postage encourages members vote Keep sending club newsletters re ceive quite bunch read want anything put column let know Inwa rgar ensta orsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dint VII Vice-President P 8 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48t12 Associate Vice-Presidents Keinh Mcclure 5703 terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Prank Muirrissey 14100W Pak Ave New Berlin WI 53tB1 Win Robring 4484 tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lare crystal MN 55426 News District VII tragic death two Minneapolis men plane crash spotting downed models during FAI Outdoor Team Selection Finals Hastings Minn held over Labor Day weekend letter Terry Taylor Crystal Minnesota gives us background men lost Darold Nilsen Pete Simonson members Minn Piston Poppers both previous club officers love aviation form both pilots Darold lust received li cense earlier year Both also members EAA well AMA Pete founders organiza tion called Mini Air Expo area council clubs put large exhibit Thanksgiving facets hobby Darold also member group representing clubs Pete Darold put countless hours helping youngsters area get involved aviation thru YMCA Junior High School oth er programs involving club Mini Air Expo additon both active Control Line competitors contest scene Pete began competing during early teens became very good stunt flyer both locally Nats times top stunt flyers knew him well Darold competed regional scene will always remembered best racing pilot area super fast Rat Mouse Racing real talent handling crowd Darold Nilsen 38 years old car pet layer trade family man Simonson 29 years old single employed Moellers Hobby Shop Robinsdale 4inn world aviation has lost two great men Pete Darold volunteered readily help spot planes contest death tragic maybe died doing some thing loved Terry Taylor has offered assume As sociate VP job area recently vacated Phil Cartier Phil moved Pennsylvania thank Phil work district wish him well Free Flight Team Finals halted Simonson Nilsen tragedy during seventh round second day FAI 62 Model Aviation Power flyoffs next morning gave us Charlie Martin Washington Al McLaughlan Florida Al Bissonnette Oklahoma Power Team Wakefield Team members California men Walt Ghio Robert Pis erchio Phedon Tsiknopoulos Nordic scrubbed last day action jury after vote participants Arkansas siana enico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaeociate Vice-Presidaesgs Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Time goes everything everyone matures fact natural order life academy has grown matured during six years have served Executive Council too have matured now things ourselves got away depending Navy own Nats Though Air Force property year all-AMA operation large diversified group gether can get much done An example leadership AMA furnished settling frequency problem FCC lot members dont fly RC got licks behalf fellow mod elers now beginning find communi ties leaders coming us want ing us Such case Hutchinson now Springfield coming place come begging flying sites rather offer program people After THEIR people satellite groups formed cater specific needs programs cate gory involved NFFS NSS NSRCA USPJA MACA PAMPA should better know needs specific groups also leaves Council work mat ters general interest also lets Council work specific items need attention chartered clubs also doing fine job servicing local areas local modelers clubs perform civic functions displays exhibitions model flying further cause too have able call AMA specific assistance also have unified model ers area dealing local govern ment FAI programs becoming well-or ganized thanks NFFS helping hand programs being run people compete class interna tional competition back publishing own maga zine great supplements commercial mags rather competing What better pays its own way So least has good six years have indeed matured future looks good model aviation modelers br AMA around election time AMA year vote AMA President even-numbered District VPs Appear ing ballot President will names John Clemens Dallas TX Earl Xi/itt Chambersburg PA John incumbent Earl presently SecretaryTreasurer AMA VP District VIII will name Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX other having presented nominating committee will place write-in candidates Please VOTE Get ballot back HQ time counted least much AMA voting means dont care about AMA Look announcement hobby show Dallas Fair Park January got word Larry Bolich HQ has touch Mike Clark get ting thing together tolorads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 87211 Associate Vice-Presidenes Chartes Brandon 2220 Mariposa BInd Casper WY 82801 Man Hansen 1809 Wisconsin SW Huron 50 57350 John Krekonioch 7810 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1754SBth Fergo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey R R 2 Boo 56 Kinstey KS 67547 lean Manninghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 80915 OscarOlson6111 MapleOmaha NE 68104 No District IX Report month Ariaeea e Calilornia ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim DisI 0 Vice-President 1106 West Show Fresne CA 83711 Aueociage Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Aiea Nt 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ane Tucson AZ 85719 Joke Pond 4289 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Ln Redondo Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 82069 Executive Council meetings happening time days Last month report ed the Dayton NATS September 18 fourth Council meeting 1976 Washington DC pleasure listening Dr Walt Good AMAs Frequency Committee Some Walts suggestions include get own individual FCC License stead relying Club License will help AMA negotiate FCC FCC aware total licenses sued number people shown club license Walt also indicated frequency committee trying get FCC let us use 32-42 MHz band addition now authorized also cautioned although 27 MHz saved use sooner later starting 1977 illegal CB operators 27 MHz will too much RC use rest day spent nit-picking FAI matters AMA supports International FAI World Championships competition United States America will rep resented Because competition AMA Nationals members benefit di rectly finest equipment thus being made available indirectly too ways list Council unanimously opposed three-year World Championships cycle will voted December CIAM executive body coun tries involved FAI Along about 5 pm 1977 California NATS status report made AMA Secre tary-Treasurer Earl Witt Earl made special trip home Pennsylvania see Oxnard AFB also March AFB Earl has NATS Contest Director years knows what good NATS site what reported Oxnard good NATS flying site little re served whether local housing accommo dations would sufficient So thanks Earl Guy Kirkwood site will con sidered AMA NATS Executive Com mittee Earl also visited March AFB Riverside Gene Sidwell actually im pressed March AFB possible NATS site active Air Force runway housing base could pose hazards Local housing accommodations contestants officials others adequate BIRD Club expected demonstrate RC flying March AFB Commander Following should able get firm commitment John Worth reported Air Force people Dayton said would like have us back 1977 also indicated early reports show 1976 NATS income higher expenses encou rag ing sign indicates denser areas population capable greater finan cial support NATS items agen da before meeting finally adJourned during wee hours AM some District X people will interested Contest Rule cycle 2 years still intact changed 3 years proposed Hall Fame recommendation past AMA Presi dents Dick Tichenor referred Council Past Presidents National Health Public Relations Program researched AMA Special Events Director Larry Bolich Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 151st Street Seatlle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Hoffman W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 1507 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fon Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Oon Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 Well finally happened missed column last month guess pride cause proud having missed OflC December 1976 63 since new Model viation begun No real excuse except long work hours Nats etc May happen again am kick another apology order lead District column September issue statement did come out right print could read say club newsletter mentioned THAI column ma' receiving newsletter intent say club newsletter mentioned ONE OF MY columns may receiving want thank Barnstormers calling error tention did come out way ex pected dont know whether blame typewriter Headquarters ate stand corrected am subject Barnstorm ers Portland chartered club have very nice newsletter way first published Portland area according editor Steve Tischler club has flight training program monthly fun-flys building contests other activities active club activities list newsletter indicate information call Steve 639-0798 write him 5256 SW CenterwoodSt Lake Oswego OR 97034 number changes have made District officers would like call attention read October issue Model Aviation very carefully found have new Free Flight Contest Board mem ber other Ernie Linn mem ber Boeing Hawks Ernie member Free Flight fraternity has years few years ago re-entered contest scene name con test entry lists winners lists Ernie can reached address listed direc tory portion Competition Newsletter section issue Ernie requests assis tance rules change process cur rently underway have opportunity might ask Ernie Stan Chilton few friends reluctant send Ernie watermelon Ernie replaces Al Grell has served us well over last few years Al asked re placed can pursue other interests entire District want thank Al great job has done Unfortunately can never repay him hours spent behalf Thanks million Al Another new officer District new Associate Vice President Clarence E Haught Clarence resides Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 will respons ible northern Idaho eastern Washing ton Besides being active modeler RC Control Line Free Flight prime movers Coeur dAlene Aero Mo deling Society CAMS put hell symposium fall should tend possibly can possible formation will printed about Clarence will make available know pub lished articles model magazines makes living professor North Idaho College Clarence replaces Dick Carson AVP Dick felt time take rest AMA duties Dick well-known area can say District thank Dick Good luck happy land ings know Dick plans spend time gliders Another new Associate Vice President Don Zipoy Seattle area Don will assist area District Free Flight Control Line activities no stranger us managed Sandpoint contests years Organization management Dons strong suit has recently threatened bring out closet twin engined Control Line model Hows activity Actually Don dean SOBs Strat-O-Bats club makes living managing combat aircraft projects Boeing Company Don can reached 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Don honored peers annual Misery Meet reason honor wis years service Contest Director t Sandpoint Misery other meets veil FAI qualifications semi-finals Ap propriate long service trophy made bottle Chevas Regal 12 years YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has another light month formail Pattys Pinkie being usual bright spot Bob Underwood Sent report Dayton section Nats Dart program however says things went very well Kiwanis people guided Underwood clan Dave Elsie Abel Carrie Axeirod Cathy Burnstine Mike Gretz Jeff Foley Dave Talkenhagen did fine job Bob says both hot glue guns Jet glue provided through efforts Carl Goldberg necessary keep things moving agrees what found out Springfield program familiar Nats Delta Dart have make some adjustments printed instructions First cant pro vide sufficient cardboard give partici pant sheet work have build directly table tops poses no prob lem construction since dont really have pin plan sheet down However get final assembly theres no way set up several hundred models long drying period means have have some way quickly assemble motor stick wings stab kids can hang model go right out fly Weve tried just about everything could think past have found hot glue allows plenty room error wing joints about good anything problem its rather tedious job since glue tends drip over after youve scorched yourself gun several times also becomes painful year decided try new fast-drying glue Ive used own projects models fairly good joints works well word caution decide use rapid cement projects never let kids handle themselves program have adult final assembly line both types glue both sake speed safety kids build framework cut out line up have whole thing put together sometimes can create quite long line Both Dayton Springfield some problems nothing wont over come future believe best ways sell model aviation newcomers well worth efforts old trophy base cup top well-deserved honor hoped able announce other new officer appointments time remember asked nominate offi cers beginning summer two appointments above result greatest number nominations received encouraged send nominations other officers can appointed believe need RC-oriented AVP Puget Sound area need multi-interest AVP Oregon since Bob Stalick has asked replaced returning school work PhD wish him best luck will give us total six AVPs full complement Contest Board members Any suggestions should sent Clear building boardwinter coming also learn lot about running program time have lot formation pass anyone desires Sorry dont have identification picture just never got names apologies guys Springfield again sincere thanks vacation ended its back school Just about activities during summer something aircraft models full scale After Nats went Great Endicott NY Air Show featuring Charlie Hillard Red Devils missed chance star Charlie cancelled inverted ribbon cutId asked hold poles After got out center flight path wasnt too sure such good idea since Pitts blowing over place cross wind wound up next week Elmira sailpianing over Harris Hill real ball Take look cover October MAN tickled see ol buddy Sal Taibi gracing edition couple years ago did article some really tremen dous modelers lost shuffle thoughts Sal some others never made print man real gentleman old line compet itors will lend engine help trim ship act pit crew still go out beat pants off Get pencils out month lets hear out 64 Model Aviation Springfield MAC members final assembly line Similar action also Dayton
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Executive Council met Washing ton DC act number agenda items left over Nats meeting August 4 see minutes page 58 plus some new items developed since Nats During September meeting noted usual manner getting meeting minutes approved published involved too much ofatime lag particularly subsequent meeting held before minutes previous published Yet acknowledged something synopsis meeting decisions needed properly report explain background regarding decisions also significance future implications deci sions also noted informal type report Council actions presented September 76 issue AMA News p53 too general incomplete also agreed explanations developed AMA Executive Director usual minutes preferred means communicating intent concerning Coun cil actions sufficient background infor US AND THE 1977 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Two potential crises concerning World Championships 1977 noted dis cussed September AMA Executive Council meeting concerned possible lack host country Outdoor Free Flight event other concerned current political situation South Africa might prevent RC Soaring event ing held FF situation AMA has solved picking team event according normal FAI schedule years due held 1977 yet no official confirmation offer hosz known Some unofficial information indicates Denmark may make offer may known sure until annual Dccembei meeting FAI meantime National Free Flight Society has proposed US make offei case no other offer available December meeting basis NFFS would willing oversee West mation understanding mind following offered Executive Di rectors report September 18 meeting constituting actual minutes terms said what report provides essence what done meeting what can expected result Later actual minutes approved will made available supplement verify report meantime re port provides information shortest time understanding some details may incomplete subject correction misinterpreted Note Due great amount business transacted September 18 Council meet ing report has divided two parts second part published next month relates extensive complicated subject meetingNew FAI Team Policies subject equal other agenda items combined terms time number decisions Look next monthit makes significant changes long-standing FAI matters Coast effort would responsible organizing staffing otherwise operating event council agreed submit tent ative offer FAI Similarly National Soaring Society dicated willingness host RC Soaring World Championships 1978 current 1977 offer withdrawn South Africa However noted no such offer would made prior December FAI meeting order avoid influencing South African decision US team Soaring World Championships has already selected finals held last Labor Day weekend Colorado Aside above situations other World Championships 1977 con cerns RC Aerobatics event currently scheduled Austria September believed firm final details ap proved December FAI meeting Mean AMA program pick 1977 RC Aerobatics team currently October last stage qualifying finalists will compete next June decide three top fli ers represent US TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM COMMITTEES AMA Executive Council has noted National Soaring Society RC two Control Line groupsthe Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association have responded AMA invitation participate establishment team selec tion committees Such committees already being Indoor Outdoor Free Flight team programs hoped appropriate special interest organizations would respond promptly commit tees could business end 1976 However September Council meeting decided improved guidelines proce dures needed developed before satisfac tory committee operation could expected recommended special group pointed President draft nec essary document goal having veil-defined document present next Council Meeting February Following approval such document team selection committees would required operate accordance meantime mat ter special interest organization participa tion resolved HQ goal having new committees being new document available general Council consensus seemed full eleven-person committees rep resenting AMA district desired acknowledged however committees lesser number composed special interest organization officers could used inter im inputs team selection planning next year 1977 NATS POSSIBILITIES As end September possibility California Nats very strong different location previously publicized March Air Force Base near River side about 30 miles NE Disneyland edged out former Air Force base near Oxnard result efforts California Nats task force headed Betty Stream AMA As sociate VP LA area turn page December 1976 53 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Council Meeting Sept181976 help AMA member Gene Sid well former president LA chapter Air Force Association negotiations March AFB developed rapidly prom ise facilities superior offered Oxnard site Both Oxnard March visited mid-September Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer chairman AMAs Nats Executive Committee Witt reported evaluation both sites AMA Executive Council latters September 18 meeting Council consid ered sites along other possibilities Dayton-Springfield OH Lake Charles LA Houston TX Noting previous Nats site discussions indicated promise go back California after being away years since 1967 Council majority urged immediate pursuit California pos sibilities preference March site 1977 choice could announced soon possible CONTEST/FUN-FLY CLASSI FICAT ION Problems defining so-called Fun-Flys often thinly disguised contests have noted AMA Contest Coordina tors AMA Executive Council need better guidelines has subject much discussion months previous Council meeting district XI VP Homer Smith offered provide such guidelines help improve 1978 sanction season Smith presented new guidelines September 18 Executive Council meeting unanimously agreed should immediately copied circulated Contest Coordinators Council members approval and/or suggestions further improvement circulation currently un derway goal publication new guidelines before end 1976 NATIONAL HEALTH PR PROGRAM FOR 77 suggestion AMA member Thomas MehI Sand Lake MI favorably re ceived September 18 Council meeting Proposed program would feature nationwide club efforts particular week end tied some national health organi zation such Cancer Society Heart Fund Muscular Dystrophy etc Clubs would put air shows demonstrations static dis plays other public participation events raise money causes gain public ity model aviation some Council disagreements concerning conflicts current local efforts designation single organization focusing particular weekend rather longer flexible time period finally agreed however AMAs PR director should communicate origi nator proposal develop specific recommendation next Council meet ing EARL WITT FOR AMA PRESIDENT 1977-1978 Earl AMA No L21 has active key worker AMA 30 years model builder half century first winning recognition model Southern Cross age 6 Venice CA Though maintaining low profile publicity Earl honored AMA Fel lowship Award 1959 AMA Distin guished Service Award 1967 became 21st Life Member AMA 1975 Including participation AMA Executive Council absentee Vice Presi dents representative has years ex perience Council other elec ted officer including President opposing Presidents attempt fourth term office Earl Witt elected AMA Execu tive Council Secretary-Treasurer AMA membership 20000 members yearly income mere $160000 operating year-end deficit $19600 red has part AMA management through years phenomenal growth present 65000 members annual budget close million dollars black remaining member original Nationals Executive Committee hav ing worked 29 Nationals two Interna tional meets jobs traffic control parking Director Manager No job would enhance further modeling too big too menial him Earls education employment career executive further qualifies him Pres ident AMA City Manager-type Engineer responsible mainten ance operation facilities nations largest military supply installa tions staff 260 $10000000 annual budget has held elected appointed public offices community city manage ment received numerous commendations awards management efficiency Earl aviation-oriented pilot during WW II has flight instructors rating pilots own aircraft conduct much business practical standpoint loca tion can work closely AMA HQ minimum cost loss time being 70-cent phone call away HQ two hours away car 30 minutes air Earl position can well afford time expense demanded office President AMA has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified rep resentation public business organi zations required presidency Regardless preference Presi dent AMAVOTE Lets make elected officers selection majority AMA TRADE SHOW POLICY number so-called trade shows increasing has growing problem regarding AMA should expected participate General discussion Executive Council indicated need three level policy lowest level AMA would provide AMA materials put display continued page 57 SIGN UP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model Aviation magazine now best time subscribe-sign up November JOHN CLEMENS FOR AMA PRESIDENT1977-78 am Johnny Clemens am seeking important office President Academy Model Aeronautics time pursue important projects AMA already has started tackle some needed new goals loss momentum would happen changing AMAs top officer especially important present excellent progressive AMA Executive Council available Relative continuing Radio Control frequency problem would like continue battle modelers rights needs would like able personally pur sue universal problem flying sites first list needed things dol Es pecially now looks like some govern ment lands might available would like develop useful enter taining programs use AMAs chartered clubs am eager see AMA develop education al inspiring programs youth involve ment aimed toward occupying educating rewarding entertaining young folks investment pre sent future American community Establishing model aviation museum preservation history memora bilia AMAs past absolute must plans Presidency AMA handled prop erly involves tremendous workload fantastic amount responsibility Choice leader should considered lightly high elective offices AMA should never awarded way honoring someone should based getting job done very best way awarding honors worthy people have AMA Hall Fame other means ultimate salute President should elected basis dedication hard work result will responsibility guiding 65000 aero modelers different interests work ing together toward goal making aero modeling satisfying AMA tre mendous organization deserves dynamic leadership Success past leadership evidenced simply obvious fact member ship Academy Model Aeronautics has doubled numbers have served Academys President would very much like add AMAs dy namic growth recognition success serving time vote will deeply appreciated 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month part sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days Its come long way year now best buys available AMA members 1977 Bill Dues mailed early October using before November 15 can start Model viation coming regu larly December ever good time get foryourmoney now itl 54 Model Aviation ** * ** * *** S * *** ** ** **** * * S *** **A *hIIIIJLL President ACADERY BODEL AERONAUTICS HNNYCLERENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IPE SPIRIT OF THE TIINL Ive found out! Recently en old ABA friend West Texas Sen Angelo exact sent long letter expressing feelings about prssent ABA ELDON WILSON started letter out John Presidents Corner column ABA magazine has got best idea yet keeping us infnrmed unofficial side ABA doings exactly what em trying am trying let things mould never appear technical ABA business articles same time am trying hard establish SPIRIT PURPOSE put behind members simple statement Im ABA BemberPerhaps can give words t0 use expressing feel about just have banded worlds handsome organizations slip bits wit humor occasional gems phil osophy Well see modeling supposed relaxation fun also think should occa sionsly giggle ourselves other just keep perspective reason ting thoughts experiences think helps realize real live thoughtful sensitive people leading ABA just big cold insurance company could sincerely hops enjoy visiting because lot love goes efforts Thanks being friends FIFTH COBBANDRENT OF AEROBODEL INC WHEN FLYINO THY mODEL PLANE LEARN THY ABCs AND WATCH THY Ps AND ls LEST X BARKETH THE SPOT WHERE THY BACHINE LANDETH TImE TO VOTE TO VOTE About time receive mag azine will also receiving ABA Bembership Renewal notice AND WITH IT YOUR ABA VOTING BALLOT Please know thst ballot may sent itself necessarily along renewal payment VOTE ABA IS BEBBERSHIPDIRECTED ORGANIZA TION elections choose leaders pay right vote pay dues have responsibility help guide 0000 THING WITH YOUR HELP ILL BAKE BODEL AERONAUTICS BORE RECOGNIZED BORE AD mIRED BORE FUN WELL IT COULD HAPPEN working intently model plane modeler called wife said Honey would please bring screwdriver reply Weve got plenty orange juice no vodka FIOVIES OF EARLY BODELING ACTIVITY couple months ago mentioned having located some own movies modeling late 3Ds early 40s asked anyone knowing other old time modeling files contact got irmiediate respon OTTO CURTH ABA 6920 Chicago Aeronuts HERBERT R WILLIAmS ARIA 7413g Audubon Park New Jersey will get touch right away have old time movies air modeling know please let know will eventually make documentary movie highlights past proposed movie will added t0 TWA Film Library loan Chartered Clubs other useful purposes address Johnny Clemens POSox 64573 Dallas Taxes 75206 SHOW YOUR INTEREST IN E OVERPOWERED ILLEGAL CBs HAT Chief Engineer Cadillac Rotors quoted Popular Bechanics Begin. zine page 101 Oct sue stating illegal CBers can mass up motor car performance says some CBers have booster amplifiers go up high 500 watts points out stopped alongside traffic light could stall engine car equipt electronic fuel injection some new tars pdints out standard leoal CB op eration will cause no trouble question remains experience illegal CS broadcast sake other guy honest BY NOW YOU KNOW FCC has lis tened favorably plea NOT ban use 27 mh purposes radio control model planes cars boats came about thru beautifully coordinated efforts model airplane ABA model sailboat model powerboat model race car organizations Hobby Industry Ass ociation America model electronics manufacturers Probably biggest influence FCC form thousands letters written fine folks THIS CERTAINLY POINTS UP valuable has proven have dev eloped tremendous amount com iunication have ABA will just remember always talk other can move mountains matter oovernment bureaus ONE CAUTION HOWEVER speaking ag ainst troublesome illaoal CB oper ators PLEASE RERIEBBER speak respect fully thousands fine experien ced CBers operate LEGALLY have years certainly have no quarrel fact will find ABAers group legal good guys OVERHEARD AT RULES COBBITTEE BEET INC IF ALL THE PEOPLE IN THIS BEET INC WERE LAID ENDTOEND THEY WOULD HARDLY REACH CONFLUSION BE PART OF ABAS DESTINY ADDITIONAL ON CS SITUATION ABA Executive Council hon ored t0 have DR WALT 0000 attend Council seating just held Washington Dr Good member ABA Radio Frequency Committee has recently effective working FCC protect modelers rights Walt also chairman ABA Hall Fame Committee ABA Pest Pres ident ABA leaders helped establish AWAs place international model sviation FAI Dr Good gave Council updated report frequency status eentioned FCCs problem already being over ion CBers being current crease about 1/3 million per month Walt mentioned something us aware FCCs power over nongovernment communic ations still problem considering what broadcast bands military other government December1976 55 AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS receives MS BOBBIE STERNE Mayor Cincinnati proclama tion saluting aeromodeling its role providing Cincinnati nation wholesome educational entertaining recreation Tom Burdin photo agencies operate Dr Good gives us encouraging news FCC exploring possible future use BY LYlODELERS additional frequencies 72 mh ares some new channels between 32 mh 42 mh BE PATIENT WERE WORKIN ON IT ACCORDING EXPERTS three recognizable signs age overtaking first loss memory t life think what other two are! hear people say got together Wel1 finally got together now cant rem ember put HELP DECIDE WHO SHALL LEAD WE CAN ALL SYPIPATHISE ! got giggle out club news letter 7 pages yet first line print started out THE HELL TOOI THE RED & WHITE FREQUENCY CLOTHESPIN HOWE NITH THEA Now think puting things proper uer spective importance! NEAT IDEA FOR mESSY PROBLEm ! Nothing nastier mess gooey oilsoaked rubber bands have holding various loose items like wings tails end forth favorite flying machine tendency throw away DONT RAROS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas Radio Control Society picked up clever idea puting rubberbands cost money back good condition Snitch zipbc plastic bag kitchen fill about half full corn meal put flight box Next time unharness bird drop slimey bands bag meal zip shut shake bag leave until next time fly will happy surprise reach bag corn meal pull out nice clean fresh bands Try WORD OF WARN INC same news letter g above cute idea removing castor oil rubberbands under no circum stance should ever make cornbread used corn meal violent re action might result THANKS AARCS Incidently cornmeal idea removing grease oil stains sill work carpets garments such Just remove vacuum cleaner after has done its work soaking up oil grease Great idea Afterthought one suggested kittylitter will soak up oil off rubberbands too make sure brand new PUTCHER NAWE AND ADDRESS ON NEWSLETTERS AARCS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas AC Society exceptionally sparkling ones lots news lots hints some very refreshing humor thing lacks THE NAAE AND ADDRESS EDITOR PULEAOE put name adress news sheets should certainly want folks know deserves credit effort AND SOAEBODY AAA President AIGHT WANT TO RESPOND TO YOU Honest important because helps complete fantastic AmA network communications has put us head shoulders ahead other membership organization world! PLEASE BE ACTIWE PART OF AriA AND FROm THE LIRCS NEWSLETTER LIRCS Long Island Radio Control Society mince radio control oriented thought pretty clever saw slogan newsletter said BE EXTRA RADIOACTIVE CLUB mEmBER LIRCS newsletter LOW PASSES edited RALPH CRISCI out standing paper little chuckle July issue says old Italian proverb translates s what breaks will find himself lacking spare time Thanks Ralph SIXTEEN YEAR tU NEWSLETTER EDITORS few issues back mentioned Chartered Club newsletter editors 16 years old WELL August 17th JIP TYNES AWA 71870 wrote smilingly demanded equal time see Jim newsletter editor WARBIRD FLYPAPER HE IS ALSO 16 YEARS OLD think terrific young folks pitch tackle club chores such newsletter editing Please consider article salute two fine young fellows AriA young folks Now think would fun two young men would exchange newslett ers WYNES Pownal Rd Auburn Ae 04210 please meet STEVE BECK AR 2 POBox 110 C Sioux Falls 0057101GO FELLOWS WHEN FIRST WRIT INC THIS COLUAN began read lot dictionary got fascinated just couldnt wait end ed lest pageTHE ZEBRA DID AOST POPULAR CLUB WEETINO PROGRAmS see newsletters personal visits clubs seem SHOWANDTELL programs Aodelers bring latest bird other handi work talk about usually some prizes awarded jury opinion applause idea lets keep eye other guy because may doing something need know about SHOW AND TELL AbOUT IT AT THE NATS ERFUL PEOPLE six years AWA President dont think anything has pleas ant having AAAars never met before come up ask shake hands catch lot hell because AAA buck stops some realize burden admire result efforts kind enough offer occasional cheerful greeting handshake THEN IT IS ALL WORTHWHILE So people did NATS overwhelmed THANKS GUYS ANO GALS think simple little remark made spelled out what we feel LARRY PULS editor Council Bluffs Iowa COBRA newsletter walked clear across big hangar shake hands say havent done thing meet Ive heck lot fun isnt what about Nuff said T DONT UNOERSTARD Experts tell us talking plants will help — thy true come cussin mowing lawn doesnt kill seeds? 7 PICTURE OF W PROPWASH Yesterdays asil brought Sept 1976 issue newsletter Warcer County Radio Control Society New Jersey ALLAN COLES editor papar PRUPIJASH got real charge out relating name PROPJASH 5t top cover page halfpage photo below showing five club neebars fishing JOhN SHANEs three channsl A/C trainer out river lake Yes guess thmt way t0 WASH PROP seems pretty ex treme pleased see minutes WERE Sept 9th meeting considering possible alternatives incorporation restrictions membership being persons 10 years age older need good experienced adults like ACACs encouraging y~g folks After young folks arm hope future CIRCUS lN CINCINNATI preat August 28th & 29th Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club put together beat pieces public exposure modeling fun affairs have seen Since am particular sensitive problem need selling modal aviation general public have adaire OCRCC effort dont think mis sed trick! will try capsulate activities because justice Circus would take entire column Several thousand folks saw warmup display end R/C Helicopter flying demo Fountain Spuare noon lunch hours smack middle downtown Cincin nati Friday publicize big Sat Sun Circus show Circus entertained estimated S B thousand people Sat about ten thousand Sunday morning hours day fun fly formal program 1 S PA both days Admission free program included Welcome banner tow Helicopter Demo Pattern Demo members US World Champ Team Dave Brown Aark Radcliff Don Lowe Pylon Race Glider Demo Biplane Demo Scale Demo Doghouse other strange model flying Combat Watch eight fast airplanes air once trying cut paper streamers Toilet Paper Chase fantastic roll toilet paper released several thousand feet altitude eight H/C models tried cut way down second day THE PAPER ACTUALLY ROLLED ITSELF UP BEFORE IT GOT ALL THE WAY DOWN Ill bet people having picnic lunches park next door mere astonished roll toilet paper fell sky! Col Betkeys Show Team put icing tho cake superb entertainment Proclamation saluting aeromodeling handsome part Cincinnati American community presented President AAA Amyor Cincinnati AS BOBBIE STERNE received proudly behalf bership AmA Greater Cincin nati RC CluD Andi am indebted club hard workers making honorary member THEIRS WAS GREAT SHOW OF PUBLIC SERVICE *ww thats now 56 Model Aviation Council Mtg cont pg 53 1976 SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION PROCEDURES and/or distributed local groups middle level AMA would ship prefab booth materials use local groups highest level AMA would provide HQ person nel staff AMA booth distribute maten als AMA HQ requested Council present specific proposal next meet ing regard costs involved types shows proposed meantime agreed HQ should participate current PR budget permits particularly regard promoting AMA model aviation general public rather modelers HQ DISABILITY PROGRAM An insurance program HQ employees approved Executive Council cost program will shared equally tween employees AMA will cost approx imately $2500 per year cover 25 employ ees program form fringe benefit help attract retain employees plan provides payment 60% salary participating employee unable work after 90 days disability HUTCHINSON PROPERTY noted Executive Council some new developments Hutchinson needed watched before commit ment made concerning property purchase Other sport aviation groups negotiating property use purchase Hutchinson could affect AMA interests Ex ecutive Director keep Council posted new developments maintaining AMA negotiations until some definite information can help resolve purchase question FREE FLIGHT FINALS Noting weather problems pre vented selection Nordic team FF team selection finals Minnesota last Labor Day weekend Executive Council agreed wait until recommendation FF team selection committee forthcoming see special action necessary also agreed eventual decision should voted finalists themselves Similarity RC team selection problem 1974 noted need basic guidelines rules procedure deciding cancellations type well require ments controls finals meet operation spelled out advance possibility incorporating latter points pro cedures defined new committee acknowledged will considered committee chairman NEW TITLE FOR PR DIRECTOR AMA President Johnny Clemens recom mended Executive Council title Public Relations Director changed correctly reflect actual nature job being done pointed out AMAs PR man has almost totally occu pied AMA demonstrations displays various events such Nats air shows conventions other organizations Council agreed henceforth Larry Bolich AMA HQ staff known Spe cial Events Director AMAs Scholarship Committee au thorized Executive Council award up $2000 1976 program participants five applicants years pro gram Committee currently final evaluation process determine win ners Announcement 1976 recipients expected next month 3-YEAR RULES CYCLE proposal extend current 2-year competition rules proposal cycle unani mously disapproved Executive Coun cil generally felt relatively new 2-year cycle has yet being long enough tell needs changed also noted 3-year cycle might enable new rule book available some months before would become effec tive itself vitalmore impor tant need have new rules tested actual competition before need chan ges can best determined Discussion indi cated mere availability new rules would result adequate testingactual competition necessary felt new rules would used come official Note proposal will reviewed again following inputs contest boards required Contest Board Procedures concerning amendments procedures CONTEST BOARD MEETINGS proposal RC Contest Board Chair man Bill Northrop in-person meetings Board members travel paid AMA referred next Executive Council meeting further consideration noted such meetings de sirable very high cost factor would volved since four boards 11 mem bers also suggested eco nomics Saturday long distance conference calls examined possible alternative meetings inputs Contest Board members sought next Council meeting LEGAL SERVICE FEE AMA has enjoyed services top notch legal counsel years ex tremely low monthly retainer services iginally FCC matters have since covered aspects AMA business cluding incorporation organization tax matters liability protection other prob lems Also what previously amounted legal advice person has grown ser vices staff several people expanded help particularly noted FCC crisis 1976 resulted great success AMA members against what seemed like impossible odds latter cam paign came during previous negotiations readjustment fees bring line services rendered negotiations deferred however until conclusion FCC campaign Following campaign monthly fee adjusted Executive Director $150 per month $500 per month assure future availability same full-service benefits AMA members readjusted fee schedule ratified Executive Coun cil becomes effective 1977 complaint noted regard 1976 procedures subject tabled Executive Council until next normal time discussion subjectthe winter meeting Council expected mid-Feb ruary time nomination proce dures 1977 AMA election will es tablished announced meantime suggestions welcomed consideration winter meeting FILM PROJECTS current status AMAs film project reviewed Executive Council reported large amount footage shot AMAS forthcoming pro motional film model aviation other film work suspended top priority could given project target date completion next year Meanwhile AMA Film Library very active films great demand steady backlog orders mainly clubs suggested next Council meeting held Philadelphia area AMAs film editing operation could demonstrated status various film projects could reviewed closely Some concern expressed Council members regarding cost time factors volved film production hoped fore study film production oper ation can help future decision-making subject AWARDS proposal Frank Zaic establish perpetual award name Charles Lind bergh reviewed Executive Council acknowledged Lindbergh tremendous inspiration progress model aviation such awards require sponsorship cover initial cost also upkeep administration through years Council consensus recommend Zaic seek sponsor such award could properly estab lished continued No other award proposals made agreed AMA Frequency Com mittee should commended its leader ship during 1976 campaign FCC instrumental preventing loss RC frequencies other undesirable changes RC licensing requirements HQ OPERATION organizational structure AMA HQ operation reviewed Executive Council particular regard chain authority number employees noted eight-member staff sisted 18 other employees Besides Ex ecutive Director John Worth Assistant Executive Director Carl Maroney six department heads Publications Carl Wheeley Business Frank Ehling Executive Secretaries Micheline Madison Membership Dept Bill Smythe Accounting Gisele Jack son Public Relations Larry Bolich diagram management structure shown suggested should published information membership will done AMA News shortly along article about HQ operation membership services provided turn page December1976 57 Council Meeting continued EXPULSION POLICY Executive Council discussed what would involved decided membership should terminated rea son noted basic legal re quirements requiring adequate notice person involved opportunity defense also appeal agreed AMAs legal counsel should asked look sub ject such requirements properly provided MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES review made Executive Council concerning current status var ious model aviation museum possibilities new development noted regarding pro ject Florida near Disney World Exec utive Director advised project ing followed case favorable situation AMA Museum might possible also noted proposal city Springfield 01-I regarding possible AMA l-IQ museum area being fol lowed up see possible proposition forthcoming Council informed further developments along lines HALL OF FAME proposal have past presidents AMA automatically inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame reviewed Executive Council agreed question should directed Hall Fame selection committee Council did have authority area ATTENTION OFFICERS OF CHARTERED CLUBS special mailing made late Septem ber concerning club charter renewal proced ures 1977 procedure different recent years can save clubs considerable amount money provided club members urged renew 1977 AMA mem bership before end 1976 proced ure also simpler recent years special mailing sent club offi cers usually President Secretary sure club know about new chartering procedure potential sav ings check see mailing has re ceived let AMA HQ knowthe sooner better IF YOU RENEW THROUGH YOUR CLUB sure have club send Bill Dues along dues money necessary club save usual 50 cents per member charter fee Its also impor tant have charter club number Bill Dues avoid 50 cent fee suggest putting number upper right hand corner Actually preferable send AMA membership renewal through club often results extra delay both due club handling also due extra steps HQ processing problem can minimized however including Bill Dues renew annual membership renewal mailing made early October AMA mem ber should have Bill Dues end October first week November needs mailed back AMA HQ before middle December avoid inter ruption publication service EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STUART HALL UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON AUGUST 4 1976 HOWARD E JOHNSON 19081976 AMAs 15th president passed away Sep tember following long series health prob lems prevented him enjoying last years model aviation activities dominated earlier life Howard E Johnson climaxed years model aviation leadership being elected AMA president 1965 An avid Free-Flighter California came top AMA job time organization struggling overcome several years financial deficits During two years office AMA made two major de cisions credited dramatically boosting organization road re covery its current success Under lead ership AMA Executive Council initiated current club charter program has seen number AMA clubs grow 120 1965 over 1200 1976 al during Johnsons term AMAs former publication arrangement American Modeler magazine begun has evolved present very successful Model Aviation magazine operation Howard president long-range vision constantly thinking plan ning years ahead rather being content current achievements Yet single-minded couldnt en joy other things besides model aviation As former musician enjoyed spending ings little places featured good music played old friends simple gentle man great perseverance generally unappreciated strumental getting things done worrying about got credit Howard AMA Fellow former district 10 AMA Vice-President Contest Coordina tor primarily responsible estab lishment Free Flight Model Association Southern California Howard E Johnson gone likely forgotten strong chapter history AMA following attendance Presi dent John Clemens Dallas TX SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Presidents-District Cliff Piper Atkin son NH District II John Byrne Bayside NY District Ill Don Lowe Centerville OH AVPDistrict IV Chuck Foreman proxy John Spalding District V Jim MeNeill Birm ingham AL District VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL District VII Hardy Brodersen Birming ham Ml District VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX District IX Stan Chilton Wichita KS District X Alex Chisoim Fresno CA District Xl Homer Smith Seattle WA following guests Associate VPs District Al Novot nik District II Bill Boss Joe Friend District III Ralph Pennetti District V Julie Woods District VI Roger Geers District VII Mr Mrs K McClure also John Embry represent ing Ned Barnes District VIII Guy Kirk wood Chula Vista CA also attended spec ial guest report California Nats possibil ities Meeting began 1025 pm intro duction present President Clemens I Mid-year financial report Witt Worth commented current financial status particularly regard surplus previous years Witt noted current situation should permit oper ation another year increase possible necessity using reserve funds cover deficit General discussions ques tioned Nats cost vs income current member ship growth vs budget magazine operations noted $24000 maga zine reserve fund resulting 1975 credit vouchers cashed mem bers Worth also pointed Out previ ously budgeted deficit approximately $30000 1975 should materialize ac cording current accounting information Following questions general discussion details various council members motion made McNeill VP-V seconded Smith VP-XI keep 1977 dues same 1976 Unanimously approved II RC site separation Lowe VP-Ill reported Dayton area RC tests noted interference problems within 15 miles also noted let ters various parts country indicated safe operations between sites two miles apart slightly less recommendation take no action time noting clubs operating close proximity satis fied continue Smith VP-XI noted Washington area operation 3/4 mile between RC boats planes flying 400 feet less no problem Smith moved seconded Byrne VP-Il review subject again next meeting permit further input meantime During discussion motion Brodersen VP-VII reported study Heathkit sent Bill Rohring AVP-VII indica ted model operations site would cause problems Site B regardless distance between sites distance C least equal radius model 58 Model Aviation operation zone XMTR XMTR B K K McClure AVP-VII reported 15 mile separation testing progress conclusions forwarded completed being no further discussion mo tion voted approved unanimously III 1977 Natsstatus Clemens asked Guy Kirkwood update council California site progress since April council meeting Kirkwood noted Brown Field availability San Diego contingent upon agreement six FBPs Fixed Base Opera torstwo six previously nega tive said San Diego officials fund offset losses small businesses affec ted activities brought city Upon ing advised fund availability Nats negative FBOs became favorable explained pos sibility city matching AMA dollar dollar FBO reimbursement last holdout FBO would agree Brown Field negotiations have abandoned However Kirkwood reported former Air Force base Oxnard possibility SE Point Mugu near Camarillo about 60 miles LA airfield size noted 1/2 miles 21/2 miles three hangars barracks said property under control city Camarillo prelim inary discussions local officials fav orable further discussions negotia tions forthcoming AMA publicity informa lion requested study local officials Byrne VP-Il made motion show good faith West Coast AMAers sending least AMA representative California study reportbacktothe council fall meeting consideration California vs other sites Nats Executive Committee make recommendation council based details study seconded Piper VP-I Unanimously approved Further discussion indicated need evidence West Coast worker sup port order conclude arrangements distance major commercial air line airport noted problem Chisoim VP-X assured council offers California Nats worker support Springfield Ohio Nats possibility also noted invitation already extend ed city host whole Nats 1977 Lake Charles Louisiana possi bility noted still open John Embry advised previous growth projects have delayed field still available acted spokesman city invite AMA back Nats airfield still available Byrne VP-Il noted Executive Di rector should write Lake Charles offici als thanking past Nats support noting possibility coming back IV Distinguished Service Award Nominated Worth unanimously ap proved Ted Thompson Assistant City Manager Springfield Ohio excep tional support connection 1976 Nats 1130 pm Brodersen VP-VII noted lateness hour need time FAI agenda item discussion suggest ed continuance council meeting Thursday Worth noted conflicting invita tion Springfield officials Thursday 8 pm General discussion indicated concern time needed other night might provide Nats especi ally depth FAI matters re viewed Smith VP-XI made motion postpone rest agenda until Sep tember council meeting Lowe VP-Ill seconded date September 18 dis cussed accepted location Washington DC Unanimously approved Meeting adjourned Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire C Rhode Islad Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Antedate Vioe-Prasjdenna Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Huriley MA 01036 Well after two great guest columnists have appeared guess better come back mind store awhile Thanks again Al Tuttle Bill Washburn Just back writing big RI 76 District Regional CL Champs Mid dletown RI Most encouraging meet participation Juniors Seniors young people events helping out apparent other categories fine sport HATS OFF Control Line people continuing build Juniors Seniors model avia tion interest Roy Mytinger course guy should have hernia instead John Scott Jr hospitalized malady just time miss out fun Too much pull testing Nats John state New England represented except Vermont recall awards ceremony Newport Motor Inn well-attended arid certainly lot hardware ones said Just another trophy really did mean am sure really upset kids would have willing take trophies home souvenir perhaps think re cipient has 50 home closet still bit glory pride still smile victorygenuine sin cereis upon face trophy winner accepts symbol ability skills Congratulations winnersand time time comments troops such dont write aboutFellows difficult enough try keep interesting column going find get can column will truly try include everything brought tention District people get will month about half column about RI 76 meet because vitation MC award presentations first week October expect have up Bangor ME area meeting some clubs area will have attended executive council meeting Washington September 18th will have received about 1-3/4 pounds first class mail will have answered possible ones require answer response Im com plaining enjoy thrive it helps stay young thought let hear out Ill making plans club visits New England 1 977 starting time print would like have real live AMA VP meeting com bined meeting other clubs let know 495th RC group already planning District meeting Westford MA some time March 1977 Can anyone help conquest permanent site NE modelers specifically Westover AFB Chicopee MA knows some key people-senators repswho could help us out Wouldnt nice eventually Regional Finals before National flyoff Championship awards sites New England Please help work have looking site possibility ever since Mack Knife visited Westover inspection tour over ten years ago would appear Hutch inson idea dead issue thought Regional siteperhaps four fiveis still very much alive Long-range planning very necessary membership reaches over 100000 next few years well need kind space kind thinking Please let hear you have ideas subject fast summer wasnt Hope yours active enjoyable kind prop-snapping friend may have good-looking mother may think endwell New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baysitle NY 11361 Autociat Vim Presideante Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit old 11 Lace Lane Elnenra NY 12066 John Greg 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 Rotary Dr. Saumunnit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersean Ave. utnion NJ 07083 Jamet Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067k APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windenneer Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS asked modeler Rhinebeck WW Jamboree yesterday think up things go monthly dis December1976 59 trict reports MA er question simple dont think up5 OCCUR mein HUGE numbers really TOUGH part ie things report little space few issues justice Bear mind VPs REQUIRED limit report single 8/2 X 11 typewrit ten page Consider too terms fice 24 months duration means having 24 shots covering second populous district AMA Figuring 162 chartered AMA clubs District 2 ran Club-of-the Month bit report 24 months would 138 clubs NOT represented columnless happy representation pic tureand lot less-than-happy clubsand brethren and sistren Ditto regards Newsletter-of-the-Month citation Besides would hard put single out certain clubs newsletters consider worthier mention others opin ion ALL great! Whilst still soapbox let add cannot think anything duller non-competitive modeler MANY COM PETITIVE type resides say North Overshoe NJ having read listing names honors participants contest specialty another Quivering Rosebush NY hope agree results effort fitting proper Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PA RCS named its annual contest Floyd Bennet-Gateway Field September 19th ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL MEET BRYAN SATTLER order achiest effective con test scheduling program District 2 have decided appoint THIRD coordinator handle RC Racing Soaring worthy person Bryan Sattler 29 Waldorf Place Schenectady NY 12307 Make note Bryans address well telephone number 518 377-4632 Note too Fred Blackburn 8 Spruce Lane Coinmack NY 11725 Telephone 516 5439097 handles coordination ALL RC com petition EXCEPT Racing Soaring Dick Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 Telephone 212 8464367 very capable coordinator Con trol Line Free Flight non-RC events George Meyers no longer participating coordinating program because other activities very demanding therefore advised refrain sending sanction applications him instead appropriate coordinator referred above District 2 ONE coordinator took office two years ago great increase number contests against same number week-ends ren ders imperative burden divid ed interest efficiency can help getting sanction applica dons early appropriate coordina r ON VOTING Naturally candidate office hopes elected am no exception fairness adversary have scrupulously avoided using report means elec tioneering equally true candidate wins default enjoys hollow victory Accordingly urged VOTE costs make certain ballot will acceptable hence counted Re member certain MUST 1 Sign 2 Enter AMA number 3 En ter district number 4 Indicate choice AND 5 Mail soon possible ie NOT have send license renewal application fee can RENEW later VOTE NOW! GEAR UP AND LOCKED! RHINEBECK WW JAMBOREE 1976 mid-Hudson RC Club has done again time Worlds Largest Fly ing-Scale Meet annual rally actu ally drew close 200 contestants hun dreds hundreds spectators dates September 11 12 weather great Two fun-filled flying days World War aircraft miniature hand full-scale other Cole Palens Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY full-scale show featured flight standard WW craft such Fokkers Thomas-Morse Scout Curtiss Jenny etc also such PRE-WW craft Bleriot Curtiss Pusher Demoiselle like As added attraction pretty mademoiselle sent aloft hot-air balloon Saiur cy night banquet sellout ticket-wise understandably view great appeal annual affair has model ers stripe hailing dis tant points including Canada edition Jamboree 10th anticipate fact announced banquet plans afoot another kind Jamboree Rhinebeck latter part June beginning 1977 would known Classic competition involv ing model aircraft full-scale aircraft 1920s 30s 40s so-called Gold en Age Lindbergh Era aviation shall fill information con cerning particular event same becomes available ROMANO GARABELLO us lost revered personal friend model aeronautics has deprived true genius untimely death Romano Garabello Although Ro best known RC fraternity Rom-Air landing gear retract systems devoted much modeling career various other special ties hobby Ro will profoundly missed us knew respected him modelers appreciate integ tity quality human beings Oh, ylvama West Vrginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenterville OIl 45440 Aseociate Vine-Presidents Francis Fluharty 004 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penretti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cv Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 1703 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 September 18 1976 AMA Executive Council meeting Washington DC usual day marathon affair lasting some 15 hours time out eat Over period however much discussion action subjects taken impor tant modelingI have no intent cover subject minutes meeting will published later based Worths own inimitable style Let say AMA Executive Director does fine job putting understandable language sometimes lengthy discussion takes place Council important subject consumed much time dealt FAI international competition affairs Im confident average Joe Flier contest-oriented could probably care less about competition affairs thats shame since Council collectively appreciate vital part competition plays hobby passion Its old story nevertheless true competi tion life blood hobby out modeling would far different cer tainly provides vital stimulus develop ment publicity therefore public accep tance keynote goals everbroadening achievement enjoyment International competition has us some time Im sure serious modeler would enjoy making team own area interest adding notable success teams have achieved over past Since modeling ever-expanding cate gories being added therefore team travel resultant costs increasing apparent full travel support such has policy up now has become difficult costly therefore some new formula needed cover modern situ ation After MUCH discussion deter mined key maximum FAI team expendi ture $1 per Open payment AMA member Further decided limit travel reim bursement AMA basically cost travel US port departure near est World Championships country port entry nearest contest site Domes tic US travel local foreign travel would handled special interest groups individuals involved Contest entry fees would paid AMA has much discus sion concerning international contest frequen cy ie two-year three-year cycle and/or maximum three events per year decided AMA should support twoyear cycle order better maintain interest enthusiasm growth category Whether rest international modeling community will support posi tion highly debatable point noted discussion re sponse competition special interest groups except NSS PAMPA N1ACA proposition assistance setting up team selection programs nonexistent point can say guys out want share business run better get off behinds put some action behind words doesnt good bitch complain unwilling put little effort action discussing competition affairs Ill report bit future Nats considerations shut up Nats Ohio gener ally considered success very good entry significant profit showing first time years ever some heartburn about splitting events 60 Model Aviation done between three sites workable could certainly improved lessons learned 76 has much sentiment taking Nats Cali fornia suitable site available necessary support base could established Much discussion held concerning two pos sible Sites Oxnard AFB March AFB other possible choices return Ohio Louisiana pros cons possibility its sure nice have several choices choose decided further explore possible difficulty operation March AFB full-scale mili tary flight activity before final action taken light previous editorializing column Nats its future would appreciate hearing comments folks out read thingespecially districtFINI letter Bill Winter see could used elsewhere magazine its entirety Bob Lopshire noticed gadget hard ware store sanding sent sketch could find anything similar offered stores area have asked Bob get details Ill print later Its rotating series sandpaper flaps will shape fine sand wood agenda items Fall Council meeting important things discussed think some good decisions important Academy made also think much good groundwork future decisions made meeting Youll read about elsewhere issue Leath Harry Grogan good friends Phil Shirley Hartman live District IV nobodys perfect some people snapped recent Birmingham RC wing-ding L-R David Phillips Marlin CuIwell Pres Bessemer AL RC Club Pete Peterson CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH Alahanma ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth Carolina C Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Delaware District af Colombia land North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dist IV Vice-Prtsidtnt 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhant MCI 28801 Asnocrate Vioe-Presdsnsts tttarles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mecttanicsville VA 23111 V Dill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Oiarlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlnson 2043 Maroft Rd wilmington DE 10810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 brief adventure fiction science fiction some said last September issue has brought forth some comment nicest probably shortest received Bill Hearn AMA 33428 kind enough say enioyed article since JAWS Maybe should take other way Bill Musser remarked read porcelainlibrary Other comments ranged downward So fellows Ill again ntil rare spark creative talent again rages breast Received comments years Nats Huge largest real big show stuff like Also notes tremen dous lob done volunteer workers organizing running such logistic night mare people put thing together year deserve much appre ciation us enjoy fruit year hundreds local modelers put aside own problems take myriad chores biggest contest Timers judges runners flagmen cleanup list lobs required runs on year locality Nationals held must supply bulk person power Add people travel good distances meet work meet help out part year few contestants take time write thank note could let public place pass along thanks congrats lob well done again reply earlier comment endless sanding required finish-paint typical pattern aircraft Frank Winters sent nice note method cutting down some final sanding needed uses resin small segments broken window glass scrape resin smooth Ill pass Jim MeNeill Gist V Vice-Presidert 817 South 20 Avenue Birmitgham Al 35285 Associate Vioe-Preeedaesto Richard E Jackson 107 white BInd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr. Kinguttort TN 37680 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Co. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lulo Rodriguez E-10 5th St Errs Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whidey 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35801 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scooba MS 39358 Can make political observation getting mad An election AMA Pres dent coming up should have bal lots NOW know percentage members vote microscopically small Listen YOU DO NOT HAVE TO IN CLUDE DUES send vote can pay dues through club mail later Its YOURAcademywhy vote want meet some important peo pIe month James Duckworth Jim helped start GAMA Georgia State organization clubs now being ably carried Chris Joiner others Frank Carney sent snap A-2 winners 76 Rebel Rally Jacksonville FL L-R Jim Bradley Phil Hartman Don another breathtaking Club-of-theMonth time want pay atten tion Presented Savannah GA PROP TWISTERS MAC CL club small wellorganized Shown below pretty Cathy Nickols holding Fast Rat speed model Started almost 20 years ago clay field 20 members club survives today about 35 active solid fliers dude topnotch Carrier Rat Race Stunt Combat Speed Scale enthusiasts club began wane late 60s Frank Stetson Gerald Long breathed new life two pictures above show top L-R David Brown Sec-Tres Robert Harpe Bob December 1976 61 Summers George Collins Kids Bobby Summers Tom Stetson Michael Brown Larry BattlesBottom picture L-R Mike McGill Frank Stetson Benji Berry Pres Coy Battles Jerry Long little kid Byron Stauffer Frank Stetson ST 29 Bspeed Frank wins Carrier Speed time around Jacksonville Savannah Tony Jilks peachy Scale Stinson way other winners local Nats contests include Bob Harpe Benji Berry Lake Charles Nats Bob Summers Dave Brown Slow Combat Ralph Barnhardt Slow Rat Tony Gilkes Scale Oh good grief what other picture lady shown earlier started report Cathy Nickols now MRS BEN BERRY hap pened typing reading told pay attention didnt know anything like going happen haps power ful forces work Heaven Earth dreamed toy airplane philoso phies Cute couple huh want meet wonderful people go CL AAA meet November 27/28 Itinors ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1168518 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Quincy IL 62301 Robern Gill 216 Stotely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apr c Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 corrienhia Cn Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Snagner 1828 Seifert Poplar Bluft MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cn Anderson IN 46011 heard few people may read column sure notice dont write tremendous amount modeling activity District VI have heard few Associate VPs contest schedule has full weekend contests fun-flys demon strations Bob Gill AVP Springfield IL reported fun-fly new club name un known Lincoln IL Bill Qidham Lin coln Contest Director flying includ ed RC Control Line Free Flight Haerr Field Taylor MO site air show sponsored Aviation Ex plorers Post 480 September 11 12 Quincy Falcons RC Club Quincy Glu-Devils Control Line Club assisted put model flying demonstrations part show show included Sig Manufactur ing Co flying team Hazel Glen Siga foose Maxey Hester Pitts Spec ial home-builts information came Roger Geers AVP Quincy IL Bob Stagner AVP Poplar Bluff MO sent newspaper photos Delta Dart contest sponsored Freelancers RC Club About 40 Cub Scouts built airplanes un der supervision club members flew club flying field An RC fly ing demonstration followed Freelancers will present demonstra tion RC models Paragould AK Septem ber 25 Hopefully club will form offi cial AMA Show team near future Bob other club members also discussing possibility city-sponsored model park Mr Dave Pence Poplar Bluff City Manager wish lots luck success have new Contest Coordinators District VI Please spread word club ficers sanction applications can sent proper individual new RC Contest Coordinator Ralph White Jr RR 1 Box 324 Neoga IL 62447 Ralph has volunteered take over job Bob Voislavek mighty busy getting REV Model Prod ucts business going new FF CL Contest Coordinator Kit Gerhart 3930 W Jefferson Kokomo IN 46901 Kit avid Control Line compet itor takes over Harry Murphy Most scheduling conflicts Control Line contests Free Flight seems get along quite well want thank Bob Voislavek Harry Murphy services Contest Coord inator job lot work scheduling critical usually thankless job too hear modelers want cuss out about something get vote AMA President District VI Vice-President year need renew AMA membership vote either although should want magazine subscription continue Dis trict VI usually has fair voter response coni pared other districts would like see ballots sent suggestion have club members bring ballots club meeting send envelope Saves postage encourages members vote Keep sending club newsletters re ceive quite bunch read want anything put column let know Inwa rgar ensta orsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dint VII Vice-President P 8 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48t12 Associate Vice-Presidents Keinh Mcclure 5703 terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Prank Muirrissey 14100W Pak Ave New Berlin WI 53tB1 Win Robring 4484 tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lare crystal MN 55426 News District VII tragic death two Minneapolis men plane crash spotting downed models during FAI Outdoor Team Selection Finals Hastings Minn held over Labor Day weekend letter Terry Taylor Crystal Minnesota gives us background men lost Darold Nilsen Pete Simonson members Minn Piston Poppers both previous club officers love aviation form both pilots Darold lust received li cense earlier year Both also members EAA well AMA Pete founders organiza tion called Mini Air Expo area council clubs put large exhibit Thanksgiving facets hobby Darold also member group representing clubs Pete Darold put countless hours helping youngsters area get involved aviation thru YMCA Junior High School oth er programs involving club Mini Air Expo additon both active Control Line competitors contest scene Pete began competing during early teens became very good stunt flyer both locally Nats times top stunt flyers knew him well Darold competed regional scene will always remembered best racing pilot area super fast Rat Mouse Racing real talent handling crowd Darold Nilsen 38 years old car pet layer trade family man Simonson 29 years old single employed Moellers Hobby Shop Robinsdale 4inn world aviation has lost two great men Pete Darold volunteered readily help spot planes contest death tragic maybe died doing some thing loved Terry Taylor has offered assume As sociate VP job area recently vacated Phil Cartier Phil moved Pennsylvania thank Phil work district wish him well Free Flight Team Finals halted Simonson Nilsen tragedy during seventh round second day FAI 62 Model Aviation Power flyoffs next morning gave us Charlie Martin Washington Al McLaughlan Florida Al Bissonnette Oklahoma Power Team Wakefield Team members California men Walt Ghio Robert Pis erchio Phedon Tsiknopoulos Nordic scrubbed last day action jury after vote participants Arkansas siana enico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaeociate Vice-Presidaesgs Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Time goes everything everyone matures fact natural order life academy has grown matured during six years have served Executive Council too have matured now things ourselves got away depending Navy own Nats Though Air Force property year all-AMA operation large diversified group gether can get much done An example leadership AMA furnished settling frequency problem FCC lot members dont fly RC got licks behalf fellow mod elers now beginning find communi ties leaders coming us want ing us Such case Hutchinson now Springfield coming place come begging flying sites rather offer program people After THEIR people satellite groups formed cater specific needs programs cate gory involved NFFS NSS NSRCA USPJA MACA PAMPA should better know needs specific groups also leaves Council work mat ters general interest also lets Council work specific items need attention chartered clubs also doing fine job servicing local areas local modelers clubs perform civic functions displays exhibitions model flying further cause too have able call AMA specific assistance also have unified model ers area dealing local govern ment FAI programs becoming well-or ganized thanks NFFS helping hand programs being run people compete class interna tional competition back publishing own maga zine great supplements commercial mags rather competing What better pays its own way So least has good six years have indeed matured future looks good model aviation modelers br AMA around election time AMA year vote AMA President even-numbered District VPs Appear ing ballot President will names John Clemens Dallas TX Earl Xi/itt Chambersburg PA John incumbent Earl presently SecretaryTreasurer AMA VP District VIII will name Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX other having presented nominating committee will place write-in candidates Please VOTE Get ballot back HQ time counted least much AMA voting means dont care about AMA Look announcement hobby show Dallas Fair Park January got word Larry Bolich HQ has touch Mike Clark get ting thing together tolorads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 87211 Associate Vice-Presidenes Chartes Brandon 2220 Mariposa BInd Casper WY 82801 Man Hansen 1809 Wisconsin SW Huron 50 57350 John Krekonioch 7810 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1754SBth Fergo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey R R 2 Boo 56 Kinstey KS 67547 lean Manninghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 80915 OscarOlson6111 MapleOmaha NE 68104 No District IX Report month Ariaeea e Calilornia ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim DisI 0 Vice-President 1106 West Show Fresne CA 83711 Aueociage Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Aiea Nt 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ane Tucson AZ 85719 Joke Pond 4289 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Ln Redondo Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 82069 Executive Council meetings happening time days Last month report ed the Dayton NATS September 18 fourth Council meeting 1976 Washington DC pleasure listening Dr Walt Good AMAs Frequency Committee Some Walts suggestions include get own individual FCC License stead relying Club License will help AMA negotiate FCC FCC aware total licenses sued number people shown club license Walt also indicated frequency committee trying get FCC let us use 32-42 MHz band addition now authorized also cautioned although 27 MHz saved use sooner later starting 1977 illegal CB operators 27 MHz will too much RC use rest day spent nit-picking FAI matters AMA supports International FAI World Championships competition United States America will rep resented Because competition AMA Nationals members benefit di rectly finest equipment thus being made available indirectly too ways list Council unanimously opposed three-year World Championships cycle will voted December CIAM executive body coun tries involved FAI Along about 5 pm 1977 California NATS status report made AMA Secre tary-Treasurer Earl Witt Earl made special trip home Pennsylvania see Oxnard AFB also March AFB Earl has NATS Contest Director years knows what good NATS site what reported Oxnard good NATS flying site little re served whether local housing accommo dations would sufficient So thanks Earl Guy Kirkwood site will con sidered AMA NATS Executive Com mittee Earl also visited March AFB Riverside Gene Sidwell actually im pressed March AFB possible NATS site active Air Force runway housing base could pose hazards Local housing accommodations contestants officials others adequate BIRD Club expected demonstrate RC flying March AFB Commander Following should able get firm commitment John Worth reported Air Force people Dayton said would like have us back 1977 also indicated early reports show 1976 NATS income higher expenses encou rag ing sign indicates denser areas population capable greater finan cial support NATS items agen da before meeting finally adJourned during wee hours AM some District X people will interested Contest Rule cycle 2 years still intact changed 3 years proposed Hall Fame recommendation past AMA Presi dents Dick Tichenor referred Council Past Presidents National Health Public Relations Program researched AMA Special Events Director Larry Bolich Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 151st Street Seatlle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Hoffman W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 1507 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fon Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Oon Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 Well finally happened missed column last month guess pride cause proud having missed OflC December 1976 63 since new Model viation begun No real excuse except long work hours Nats etc May happen again am kick another apology order lead District column September issue statement did come out right print could read say club newsletter mentioned THAI column ma' receiving newsletter intent say club newsletter mentioned ONE OF MY columns may receiving want thank Barnstormers calling error tention did come out way ex pected dont know whether blame typewriter Headquarters ate stand corrected am subject Barnstorm ers Portland chartered club have very nice newsletter way first published Portland area according editor Steve Tischler club has flight training program monthly fun-flys building contests other activities active club activities list newsletter indicate information call Steve 639-0798 write him 5256 SW CenterwoodSt Lake Oswego OR 97034 number changes have made District officers would like call attention read October issue Model Aviation very carefully found have new Free Flight Contest Board mem ber other Ernie Linn mem ber Boeing Hawks Ernie member Free Flight fraternity has years few years ago re-entered contest scene name con test entry lists winners lists Ernie can reached address listed direc tory portion Competition Newsletter section issue Ernie requests assis tance rules change process cur rently underway have opportunity might ask Ernie Stan Chilton few friends reluctant send Ernie watermelon Ernie replaces Al Grell has served us well over last few years Al asked re placed can pursue other interests entire District want thank Al great job has done Unfortunately can never repay him hours spent behalf Thanks million Al Another new officer District new Associate Vice President Clarence E Haught Clarence resides Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 will respons ible northern Idaho eastern Washing ton Besides being active modeler RC Control Line Free Flight prime movers Coeur dAlene Aero Mo deling Society CAMS put hell symposium fall should tend possibly can possible formation will printed about Clarence will make available know pub lished articles model magazines makes living professor North Idaho College Clarence replaces Dick Carson AVP Dick felt time take rest AMA duties Dick well-known area can say District thank Dick Good luck happy land ings know Dick plans spend time gliders Another new Associate Vice President Don Zipoy Seattle area Don will assist area District Free Flight Control Line activities no stranger us managed Sandpoint contests years Organization management Dons strong suit has recently threatened bring out closet twin engined Control Line model Hows activity Actually Don dean SOBs Strat-O-Bats club makes living managing combat aircraft projects Boeing Company Don can reached 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Don honored peers annual Misery Meet reason honor wis years service Contest Director t Sandpoint Misery other meets veil FAI qualifications semi-finals Ap propriate long service trophy made bottle Chevas Regal 12 years YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has another light month formail Pattys Pinkie being usual bright spot Bob Underwood Sent report Dayton section Nats Dart program however says things went very well Kiwanis people guided Underwood clan Dave Elsie Abel Carrie Axeirod Cathy Burnstine Mike Gretz Jeff Foley Dave Talkenhagen did fine job Bob says both hot glue guns Jet glue provided through efforts Carl Goldberg necessary keep things moving agrees what found out Springfield program familiar Nats Delta Dart have make some adjustments printed instructions First cant pro vide sufficient cardboard give partici pant sheet work have build directly table tops poses no prob lem construction since dont really have pin plan sheet down However get final assembly theres no way set up several hundred models long drying period means have have some way quickly assemble motor stick wings stab kids can hang model go right out fly Weve tried just about everything could think past have found hot glue allows plenty room error wing joints about good anything problem its rather tedious job since glue tends drip over after youve scorched yourself gun several times also becomes painful year decided try new fast-drying glue Ive used own projects models fairly good joints works well word caution decide use rapid cement projects never let kids handle themselves program have adult final assembly line both types glue both sake speed safety kids build framework cut out line up have whole thing put together sometimes can create quite long line Both Dayton Springfield some problems nothing wont over come future believe best ways sell model aviation newcomers well worth efforts old trophy base cup top well-deserved honor hoped able announce other new officer appointments time remember asked nominate offi cers beginning summer two appointments above result greatest number nominations received encouraged send nominations other officers can appointed believe need RC-oriented AVP Puget Sound area need multi-interest AVP Oregon since Bob Stalick has asked replaced returning school work PhD wish him best luck will give us total six AVPs full complement Contest Board members Any suggestions should sent Clear building boardwinter coming also learn lot about running program time have lot formation pass anyone desires Sorry dont have identification picture just never got names apologies guys Springfield again sincere thanks vacation ended its back school Just about activities during summer something aircraft models full scale After Nats went Great Endicott NY Air Show featuring Charlie Hillard Red Devils missed chance star Charlie cancelled inverted ribbon cutId asked hold poles After got out center flight path wasnt too sure such good idea since Pitts blowing over place cross wind wound up next week Elmira sailpianing over Harris Hill real ball Take look cover October MAN tickled see ol buddy Sal Taibi gracing edition couple years ago did article some really tremen dous modelers lost shuffle thoughts Sal some others never made print man real gentleman old line compet itors will lend engine help trim ship act pit crew still go out beat pants off Get pencils out month lets hear out 64 Model Aviation Springfield MAC members final assembly line Similar action also Dayton
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Executive Council met Washing ton DC act number agenda items left over Nats meeting August 4 see minutes page 58 plus some new items developed since Nats During September meeting noted usual manner getting meeting minutes approved published involved too much ofatime lag particularly subsequent meeting held before minutes previous published Yet acknowledged something synopsis meeting decisions needed properly report explain background regarding decisions also significance future implications deci sions also noted informal type report Council actions presented September 76 issue AMA News p53 too general incomplete also agreed explanations developed AMA Executive Director usual minutes preferred means communicating intent concerning Coun cil actions sufficient background infor US AND THE 1977 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Two potential crises concerning World Championships 1977 noted dis cussed September AMA Executive Council meeting concerned possible lack host country Outdoor Free Flight event other concerned current political situation South Africa might prevent RC Soaring event ing held FF situation AMA has solved picking team event according normal FAI schedule years due held 1977 yet no official confirmation offer hosz known Some unofficial information indicates Denmark may make offer may known sure until annual Dccembei meeting FAI meantime National Free Flight Society has proposed US make offei case no other offer available December meeting basis NFFS would willing oversee West mation understanding mind following offered Executive Di rectors report September 18 meeting constituting actual minutes terms said what report provides essence what done meeting what can expected result Later actual minutes approved will made available supplement verify report meantime re port provides information shortest time understanding some details may incomplete subject correction misinterpreted Note Due great amount business transacted September 18 Council meet ing report has divided two parts second part published next month relates extensive complicated subject meetingNew FAI Team Policies subject equal other agenda items combined terms time number decisions Look next monthit makes significant changes long-standing FAI matters Coast effort would responsible organizing staffing otherwise operating event council agreed submit tent ative offer FAI Similarly National Soaring Society dicated willingness host RC Soaring World Championships 1978 current 1977 offer withdrawn South Africa However noted no such offer would made prior December FAI meeting order avoid influencing South African decision US team Soaring World Championships has already selected finals held last Labor Day weekend Colorado Aside above situations other World Championships 1977 con cerns RC Aerobatics event currently scheduled Austria September believed firm final details ap proved December FAI meeting Mean AMA program pick 1977 RC Aerobatics team currently October last stage qualifying finalists will compete next June decide three top fli ers represent US TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM COMMITTEES AMA Executive Council has noted National Soaring Society RC two Control Line groupsthe Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association have responded AMA invitation participate establishment team selec tion committees Such committees already being Indoor Outdoor Free Flight team programs hoped appropriate special interest organizations would respond promptly commit tees could business end 1976 However September Council meeting decided improved guidelines proce dures needed developed before satisfac tory committee operation could expected recommended special group pointed President draft nec essary document goal having veil-defined document present next Council Meeting February Following approval such document team selection committees would required operate accordance meantime mat ter special interest organization participa tion resolved HQ goal having new committees being new document available general Council consensus seemed full eleven-person committees rep resenting AMA district desired acknowledged however committees lesser number composed special interest organization officers could used inter im inputs team selection planning next year 1977 NATS POSSIBILITIES As end September possibility California Nats very strong different location previously publicized March Air Force Base near River side about 30 miles NE Disneyland edged out former Air Force base near Oxnard result efforts California Nats task force headed Betty Stream AMA As sociate VP LA area turn page December 1976 53 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Council Meeting Sept181976 help AMA member Gene Sid well former president LA chapter Air Force Association negotiations March AFB developed rapidly prom ise facilities superior offered Oxnard site Both Oxnard March visited mid-September Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer chairman AMAs Nats Executive Committee Witt reported evaluation both sites AMA Executive Council latters September 18 meeting Council consid ered sites along other possibilities Dayton-Springfield OH Lake Charles LA Houston TX Noting previous Nats site discussions indicated promise go back California after being away years since 1967 Council majority urged immediate pursuit California pos sibilities preference March site 1977 choice could announced soon possible CONTEST/FUN-FLY CLASSI FICAT ION Problems defining so-called Fun-Flys often thinly disguised contests have noted AMA Contest Coordina tors AMA Executive Council need better guidelines has subject much discussion months previous Council meeting district XI VP Homer Smith offered provide such guidelines help improve 1978 sanction season Smith presented new guidelines September 18 Executive Council meeting unanimously agreed should immediately copied circulated Contest Coordinators Council members approval and/or suggestions further improvement circulation currently un derway goal publication new guidelines before end 1976 NATIONAL HEALTH PR PROGRAM FOR 77 suggestion AMA member Thomas MehI Sand Lake MI favorably re ceived September 18 Council meeting Proposed program would feature nationwide club efforts particular week end tied some national health organi zation such Cancer Society Heart Fund Muscular Dystrophy etc Clubs would put air shows demonstrations static dis plays other public participation events raise money causes gain public ity model aviation some Council disagreements concerning conflicts current local efforts designation single organization focusing particular weekend rather longer flexible time period finally agreed however AMAs PR director should communicate origi nator proposal develop specific recommendation next Council meet ing EARL WITT FOR AMA PRESIDENT 1977-1978 Earl AMA No L21 has active key worker AMA 30 years model builder half century first winning recognition model Southern Cross age 6 Venice CA Though maintaining low profile publicity Earl honored AMA Fel lowship Award 1959 AMA Distin guished Service Award 1967 became 21st Life Member AMA 1975 Including participation AMA Executive Council absentee Vice Presi dents representative has years ex perience Council other elec ted officer including President opposing Presidents attempt fourth term office Earl Witt elected AMA Execu tive Council Secretary-Treasurer AMA membership 20000 members yearly income mere $160000 operating year-end deficit $19600 red has part AMA management through years phenomenal growth present 65000 members annual budget close million dollars black remaining member original Nationals Executive Committee hav ing worked 29 Nationals two Interna tional meets jobs traffic control parking Director Manager No job would enhance further modeling too big too menial him Earls education employment career executive further qualifies him Pres ident AMA City Manager-type Engineer responsible mainten ance operation facilities nations largest military supply installa tions staff 260 $10000000 annual budget has held elected appointed public offices community city manage ment received numerous commendations awards management efficiency Earl aviation-oriented pilot during WW II has flight instructors rating pilots own aircraft conduct much business practical standpoint loca tion can work closely AMA HQ minimum cost loss time being 70-cent phone call away HQ two hours away car 30 minutes air Earl position can well afford time expense demanded office President AMA has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified rep resentation public business organi zations required presidency Regardless preference Presi dent AMAVOTE Lets make elected officers selection majority AMA TRADE SHOW POLICY number so-called trade shows increasing has growing problem regarding AMA should expected participate General discussion Executive Council indicated need three level policy lowest level AMA would provide AMA materials put display continued page 57 SIGN UP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model Aviation magazine now best time subscribe-sign up November JOHN CLEMENS FOR AMA PRESIDENT1977-78 am Johnny Clemens am seeking important office President Academy Model Aeronautics time pursue important projects AMA already has started tackle some needed new goals loss momentum would happen changing AMAs top officer especially important present excellent progressive AMA Executive Council available Relative continuing Radio Control frequency problem would like continue battle modelers rights needs would like able personally pur sue universal problem flying sites first list needed things dol Es pecially now looks like some govern ment lands might available would like develop useful enter taining programs use AMAs chartered clubs am eager see AMA develop education al inspiring programs youth involve ment aimed toward occupying educating rewarding entertaining young folks investment pre sent future American community Establishing model aviation museum preservation history memora bilia AMAs past absolute must plans Presidency AMA handled prop erly involves tremendous workload fantastic amount responsibility Choice leader should considered lightly high elective offices AMA should never awarded way honoring someone should based getting job done very best way awarding honors worthy people have AMA Hall Fame other means ultimate salute President should elected basis dedication hard work result will responsibility guiding 65000 aero modelers different interests work ing together toward goal making aero modeling satisfying AMA tre mendous organization deserves dynamic leadership Success past leadership evidenced simply obvious fact member ship Academy Model Aeronautics has doubled numbers have served Academys President would very much like add AMAs dy namic growth recognition success serving 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Recently en old ABA friend West Texas Sen Angelo exact sent long letter expressing feelings about prssent ABA ELDON WILSON started letter out John Presidents Corner column ABA magazine has got best idea yet keeping us infnrmed unofficial side ABA doings exactly what em trying am trying let things mould never appear technical ABA business articles same time am trying hard establish SPIRIT PURPOSE put behind members simple statement Im ABA BemberPerhaps can give words t0 use expressing feel about just have banded worlds handsome organizations slip bits wit humor occasional gems phil osophy Well see modeling supposed relaxation fun also think should occa sionsly giggle ourselves other just keep perspective reason ting thoughts experiences think helps realize real live thoughtful sensitive people leading ABA just big cold insurance company could sincerely hops enjoy visiting because lot love goes efforts Thanks being friends FIFTH COBBANDRENT OF AEROBODEL INC WHEN FLYINO THY mODEL PLANE LEARN THY ABCs AND WATCH THY Ps AND ls LEST X BARKETH THE SPOT WHERE THY BACHINE LANDETH TImE TO VOTE TO VOTE About time receive mag azine will also receiving ABA Bembership Renewal notice AND WITH IT YOUR ABA VOTING BALLOT Please know thst ballot may sent itself necessarily along renewal payment VOTE ABA IS BEBBERSHIPDIRECTED ORGANIZA TION elections choose leaders pay right vote pay dues have responsibility help guide 0000 THING WITH YOUR HELP ILL BAKE BODEL AERONAUTICS BORE RECOGNIZED BORE AD mIRED BORE FUN WELL IT COULD HAPPEN working intently model plane modeler called wife said Honey would please bring screwdriver reply Weve got plenty orange juice no vodka FIOVIES OF EARLY BODELING ACTIVITY couple months ago mentioned having located some own movies modeling late 3Ds early 40s asked anyone knowing other old time modeling files contact got irmiediate respon OTTO CURTH ABA 6920 Chicago Aeronuts HERBERT R WILLIAmS ARIA 7413g Audubon Park New Jersey will get touch right away have old time movies air modeling know please let know will eventually make documentary movie highlights past proposed movie will added t0 TWA Film Library loan Chartered Clubs other useful purposes address Johnny Clemens POSox 64573 Dallas Taxes 75206 SHOW YOUR INTEREST IN E OVERPOWERED ILLEGAL CBs HAT Chief Engineer Cadillac Rotors quoted Popular Bechanics Begin. zine page 101 Oct sue stating illegal CBers can mass up motor car performance says some CBers have booster amplifiers go up high 500 watts points out stopped alongside traffic light could stall engine car equipt electronic fuel injection some new tars pdints out standard leoal CB op eration will cause no trouble question remains experience illegal CS broadcast sake other guy honest BY NOW YOU KNOW FCC has lis tened favorably plea NOT ban use 27 mh purposes radio control model planes cars boats came about thru beautifully coordinated efforts model airplane ABA model sailboat model powerboat model race car organizations Hobby Industry Ass ociation America model electronics manufacturers Probably biggest influence FCC form thousands letters written fine folks THIS CERTAINLY POINTS UP valuable has proven have dev eloped tremendous amount com iunication have ABA will just remember always talk other can move mountains matter oovernment bureaus ONE CAUTION HOWEVER speaking ag ainst troublesome illaoal CB oper ators PLEASE RERIEBBER speak respect fully thousands fine experien ced CBers operate LEGALLY have years certainly have no quarrel fact will find ABAers group legal good guys OVERHEARD AT RULES COBBITTEE BEET INC IF ALL THE PEOPLE IN THIS BEET INC WERE LAID ENDTOEND THEY WOULD HARDLY REACH CONFLUSION BE PART OF ABAS DESTINY ADDITIONAL ON CS SITUATION ABA Executive Council hon ored t0 have DR WALT 0000 attend Council seating just held Washington Dr Good member ABA Radio Frequency Committee has recently effective working FCC protect modelers rights Walt also chairman ABA Hall Fame Committee ABA Pest Pres ident ABA leaders helped establish AWAs place international model sviation FAI Dr Good gave Council updated report frequency status eentioned FCCs problem already being over ion CBers being current crease about 1/3 million per month Walt mentioned something us aware FCCs power over nongovernment communic ations still problem considering what broadcast bands military other government December1976 55 AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS receives MS BOBBIE STERNE Mayor Cincinnati proclama tion saluting aeromodeling its role providing Cincinnati nation wholesome educational entertaining recreation Tom Burdin photo agencies operate Dr Good gives us encouraging news FCC exploring possible future use BY LYlODELERS additional frequencies 72 mh ares some new channels between 32 mh 42 mh BE PATIENT WERE WORKIN ON IT ACCORDING EXPERTS three recognizable signs age overtaking first loss memory t life think what other two are! hear people say got together Wel1 finally got together now cant rem ember put HELP DECIDE WHO SHALL LEAD WE CAN ALL SYPIPATHISE ! got giggle out club news letter 7 pages yet first line print started out THE HELL TOOI THE RED & WHITE FREQUENCY CLOTHESPIN HOWE NITH THEA Now think puting things proper uer spective importance! NEAT IDEA FOR mESSY PROBLEm ! Nothing nastier mess gooey oilsoaked rubber bands have holding various loose items like wings tails end forth favorite flying machine tendency throw away DONT RAROS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas Radio Control Society picked up clever idea puting rubberbands cost money back good condition Snitch zipbc plastic bag kitchen fill about half full corn meal put flight box Next time unharness bird drop slimey bands bag meal zip shut shake bag leave until next time fly will happy surprise reach bag corn meal pull out nice clean fresh bands Try WORD OF WARN INC same news letter g above cute idea removing castor oil rubberbands under no circum stance should ever make cornbread used corn meal violent re action might result THANKS AARCS Incidently cornmeal idea removing grease oil stains sill work carpets garments such Just remove vacuum cleaner after has done its work soaking up oil grease Great idea Afterthought one suggested kittylitter will soak up oil off rubberbands too make sure brand new PUTCHER NAWE AND ADDRESS ON NEWSLETTERS AARCS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas AC Society exceptionally sparkling ones lots news lots hints some very refreshing humor thing lacks THE NAAE AND ADDRESS EDITOR PULEAOE put name adress news sheets should certainly want folks know deserves credit effort AND SOAEBODY AAA President AIGHT WANT TO RESPOND TO YOU Honest important because helps complete fantastic AmA network communications has put us head shoulders ahead other membership organization world! PLEASE BE ACTIWE PART OF AriA AND FROm THE LIRCS NEWSLETTER LIRCS Long Island Radio Control Society mince radio control oriented thought pretty clever saw slogan newsletter said BE EXTRA RADIOACTIVE CLUB mEmBER LIRCS newsletter LOW PASSES edited RALPH CRISCI out standing paper little chuckle July issue says old Italian proverb translates s what breaks will find himself lacking spare time Thanks Ralph SIXTEEN YEAR tU NEWSLETTER EDITORS few issues back mentioned Chartered Club newsletter editors 16 years old WELL August 17th JIP TYNES AWA 71870 wrote smilingly demanded equal time see Jim newsletter editor WARBIRD FLYPAPER HE IS ALSO 16 YEARS OLD think terrific young folks pitch tackle club chores such newsletter editing Please consider article salute two fine young fellows AriA young folks Now think would fun two young men would exchange newslett ers WYNES Pownal Rd Auburn Ae 04210 please meet STEVE BECK AR 2 POBox 110 C Sioux Falls 0057101GO FELLOWS WHEN FIRST WRIT INC THIS COLUAN began read lot dictionary got fascinated just couldnt wait end ed lest pageTHE ZEBRA DID AOST POPULAR CLUB WEETINO PROGRAmS see newsletters personal visits clubs seem SHOWANDTELL programs Aodelers bring latest bird other handi work talk about usually some prizes awarded jury opinion applause idea lets keep eye other guy because may doing something need know about SHOW AND TELL AbOUT IT AT THE NATS ERFUL PEOPLE six years AWA President dont think anything has pleas ant having AAAars never met before come up ask shake hands catch lot hell because AAA buck stops some realize burden admire result efforts kind enough offer occasional cheerful greeting handshake THEN IT IS ALL WORTHWHILE So people did NATS overwhelmed THANKS GUYS ANO GALS think simple little remark made spelled out what we feel LARRY PULS editor Council Bluffs Iowa COBRA newsletter walked clear across big hangar shake hands say havent done thing meet Ive heck lot fun isnt what about Nuff said T DONT UNOERSTARD Experts tell us talking plants will help — thy true come cussin mowing lawn doesnt kill seeds? 7 PICTURE OF W PROPWASH Yesterdays asil brought Sept 1976 issue newsletter Warcer County Radio Control Society New Jersey ALLAN COLES editor papar PRUPIJASH got real charge out relating name PROPJASH 5t top cover page halfpage photo below showing five club neebars fishing JOhN SHANEs three channsl A/C trainer out river lake Yes guess thmt way t0 WASH PROP seems pretty ex treme pleased see minutes WERE Sept 9th meeting considering possible alternatives incorporation restrictions membership being persons 10 years age older need good experienced adults like ACACs encouraging y~g folks After young folks arm hope future CIRCUS lN CINCINNATI preat August 28th & 29th Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club put together beat pieces public exposure modeling fun affairs have seen Since am particular sensitive problem need selling modal aviation general public have adaire OCRCC effort dont think mis sed trick! will try capsulate activities because justice Circus would take entire column Several thousand folks saw warmup display end R/C Helicopter flying demo Fountain Spuare noon lunch hours smack middle downtown Cincin nati Friday publicize big Sat Sun Circus show Circus entertained estimated S B thousand people Sat about ten thousand Sunday morning hours day fun fly formal program 1 S PA both days Admission free program included Welcome banner tow Helicopter Demo Pattern Demo members US World Champ Team Dave Brown Aark Radcliff Don Lowe Pylon Race Glider Demo Biplane Demo Scale Demo Doghouse other strange model flying Combat Watch eight fast airplanes air once trying cut paper streamers Toilet Paper Chase fantastic roll toilet paper released several thousand feet altitude eight H/C models tried cut way down second day THE PAPER ACTUALLY ROLLED ITSELF UP BEFORE IT GOT ALL THE WAY DOWN Ill bet people having picnic lunches park next door mere astonished roll toilet paper fell sky! Col Betkeys Show Team put icing tho cake superb entertainment Proclamation saluting aeromodeling handsome part Cincinnati American community presented President AAA Amyor Cincinnati AS BOBBIE STERNE received proudly behalf bership AmA Greater Cincin nati RC CluD Andi am indebted club hard workers making honorary member THEIRS WAS GREAT SHOW OF PUBLIC SERVICE *ww thats now 56 Model Aviation Council Mtg cont pg 53 1976 SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION PROCEDURES and/or distributed local groups middle level AMA would ship prefab booth materials use local groups highest level AMA would provide HQ person nel staff AMA booth distribute maten als AMA HQ requested Council present specific proposal next meet ing regard costs involved types shows proposed meantime agreed HQ should participate current PR budget permits particularly regard promoting AMA model aviation general public rather modelers HQ DISABILITY PROGRAM An insurance program HQ employees approved Executive Council cost program will shared equally tween employees AMA will cost approx imately $2500 per year cover 25 employ ees program form fringe benefit help attract retain employees plan provides payment 60% salary participating employee unable work after 90 days disability HUTCHINSON PROPERTY noted Executive Council some new developments Hutchinson needed watched before commit ment made concerning property purchase Other sport aviation groups negotiating property use purchase Hutchinson could affect AMA interests Ex ecutive Director keep Council posted new developments maintaining AMA negotiations until some definite information can help resolve purchase question FREE FLIGHT FINALS Noting weather problems pre vented selection Nordic team FF team selection finals Minnesota last Labor Day weekend Executive Council agreed wait until recommendation FF team selection committee forthcoming see special action necessary also agreed eventual decision should voted finalists themselves Similarity RC team selection problem 1974 noted need basic guidelines rules procedure deciding cancellations type well require ments controls finals meet operation spelled out advance possibility incorporating latter points pro cedures defined new committee acknowledged will considered committee chairman NEW TITLE FOR PR DIRECTOR AMA President Johnny Clemens recom mended Executive Council title Public Relations Director changed correctly reflect actual nature job being done pointed out AMAs PR man has almost totally occu pied AMA demonstrations displays various events such Nats air shows conventions other organizations Council agreed henceforth Larry Bolich AMA HQ staff known Spe cial Events Director AMAs Scholarship Committee au thorized Executive Council award up $2000 1976 program participants five applicants years pro gram Committee currently final evaluation process determine win ners Announcement 1976 recipients expected next month 3-YEAR RULES CYCLE proposal extend current 2-year competition rules proposal cycle unani mously disapproved Executive Coun cil generally felt relatively new 2-year cycle has yet being long enough tell needs changed also noted 3-year cycle might enable new rule book available some months before would become effec tive itself vitalmore impor tant need have new rules tested actual competition before need chan ges can best determined Discussion indi cated mere availability new rules would result adequate testingactual competition necessary felt new rules would used come official Note proposal will reviewed again following inputs contest boards required Contest Board Procedures concerning amendments procedures CONTEST BOARD MEETINGS proposal RC Contest Board Chair man Bill Northrop in-person meetings Board members travel paid AMA referred next Executive Council meeting further consideration noted such meetings de sirable very high cost factor would volved since four boards 11 mem bers also suggested eco nomics Saturday long distance conference calls examined possible alternative meetings inputs Contest Board members sought next Council meeting LEGAL SERVICE FEE AMA has enjoyed services top notch legal counsel years ex tremely low monthly retainer services iginally FCC matters have since covered aspects AMA business cluding incorporation organization tax matters liability protection other prob lems Also what previously amounted legal advice person has grown ser vices staff several people expanded help particularly noted FCC crisis 1976 resulted great success AMA members against what seemed like impossible odds latter cam paign came during previous negotiations readjustment fees bring line services rendered negotiations deferred however until conclusion FCC campaign Following campaign monthly fee adjusted Executive Director $150 per month $500 per month assure future availability same full-service benefits AMA members readjusted fee schedule ratified Executive Coun cil becomes effective 1977 complaint noted regard 1976 procedures subject tabled Executive Council until next normal time discussion subjectthe winter meeting Council expected mid-Feb ruary time nomination proce dures 1977 AMA election will es tablished announced meantime suggestions welcomed consideration winter meeting FILM PROJECTS current status AMAs film project reviewed Executive Council reported large amount footage shot AMAS forthcoming pro motional film model aviation other film work suspended top priority could given project target date completion next year Meanwhile AMA Film Library very active films great demand steady backlog orders mainly clubs suggested next Council meeting held Philadelphia area AMAs film editing operation could demonstrated status various film projects could reviewed closely Some concern expressed Council members regarding cost time factors volved film production hoped fore study film production oper ation can help future decision-making subject AWARDS proposal Frank Zaic establish perpetual award name Charles Lind bergh reviewed Executive Council acknowledged Lindbergh tremendous inspiration progress model aviation such awards require sponsorship cover initial cost also upkeep administration through years Council consensus recommend Zaic seek sponsor such award could properly estab lished continued No other award proposals made agreed AMA Frequency Com mittee should commended its leader ship during 1976 campaign FCC instrumental preventing loss RC frequencies other undesirable changes RC licensing requirements HQ OPERATION organizational structure AMA HQ operation reviewed Executive Council particular regard chain authority number employees noted eight-member staff sisted 18 other employees Besides Ex ecutive Director John Worth Assistant Executive Director Carl Maroney six department heads Publications Carl Wheeley Business Frank Ehling Executive Secretaries Micheline Madison Membership Dept Bill Smythe Accounting Gisele Jack son Public Relations Larry Bolich diagram management structure shown suggested should published information membership will done AMA News shortly along article about HQ operation membership services provided turn page December1976 57 Council Meeting continued EXPULSION POLICY Executive Council discussed what would involved decided membership should terminated rea son noted basic legal re quirements requiring adequate notice person involved opportunity defense also appeal agreed AMAs legal counsel should asked look sub ject such requirements properly provided MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES review made Executive Council concerning current status var ious model aviation museum possibilities new development noted regarding pro ject Florida near Disney World Exec utive Director advised project ing followed case favorable situation AMA Museum might possible also noted proposal city Springfield 01-I regarding possible AMA l-IQ museum area being fol lowed up see possible proposition forthcoming Council informed further developments along lines HALL OF FAME proposal have past presidents AMA automatically inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame reviewed Executive Council agreed question should directed Hall Fame selection committee Council did have authority area ATTENTION OFFICERS OF CHARTERED CLUBS special mailing made late Septem ber concerning club charter renewal proced ures 1977 procedure different recent years can save clubs considerable amount money provided club members urged renew 1977 AMA mem bership before end 1976 proced ure also simpler recent years special mailing sent club offi cers usually President Secretary sure club know about new chartering procedure potential sav ings check see mailing has re ceived let AMA HQ knowthe sooner better IF YOU RENEW THROUGH YOUR CLUB sure have club send Bill Dues along dues money necessary club save usual 50 cents per member charter fee Its also impor tant have charter club number Bill Dues avoid 50 cent fee suggest putting number upper right hand corner Actually preferable send AMA membership renewal through club often results extra delay both due club handling also due extra steps HQ processing problem can minimized however including Bill Dues renew annual membership renewal mailing made early October AMA mem ber should have Bill Dues end October first week November needs mailed back AMA HQ before middle December avoid inter ruption publication service EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STUART HALL UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON AUGUST 4 1976 HOWARD E JOHNSON 19081976 AMAs 15th president passed away Sep tember following long series health prob lems prevented him enjoying last years model aviation activities dominated earlier life Howard E Johnson climaxed years model aviation leadership being elected AMA president 1965 An avid Free-Flighter California came top AMA job time organization struggling overcome several years financial deficits During two years office AMA made two major de cisions credited dramatically boosting organization road re covery its current success Under lead ership AMA Executive Council initiated current club charter program has seen number AMA clubs grow 120 1965 over 1200 1976 al during Johnsons term AMAs former publication arrangement American Modeler magazine begun has evolved present very successful Model Aviation magazine operation Howard president long-range vision constantly thinking plan ning years ahead rather being content current achievements Yet single-minded couldnt en joy other things besides model aviation As former musician enjoyed spending ings little places featured good music played old friends simple gentle man great perseverance generally unappreciated strumental getting things done worrying about got credit Howard AMA Fellow former district 10 AMA Vice-President Contest Coordina tor primarily responsible estab lishment Free Flight Model Association Southern California Howard E Johnson gone likely forgotten strong chapter history AMA following attendance Presi dent John Clemens Dallas TX SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Presidents-District Cliff Piper Atkin son NH District II John Byrne Bayside NY District Ill Don Lowe Centerville OH AVPDistrict IV Chuck Foreman proxy John Spalding District V Jim MeNeill Birm ingham AL District VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL District VII Hardy Brodersen Birming ham Ml District VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX District IX Stan Chilton Wichita KS District X Alex Chisoim Fresno CA District Xl Homer Smith Seattle WA following guests Associate VPs District Al Novot nik District II Bill Boss Joe Friend District III Ralph Pennetti District V Julie Woods District VI Roger Geers District VII Mr Mrs K McClure also John Embry represent ing Ned Barnes District VIII Guy Kirk wood Chula Vista CA also attended spec ial guest report California Nats possibil ities Meeting began 1025 pm intro duction present President Clemens I Mid-year financial report Witt Worth commented current financial status particularly regard surplus previous years Witt noted current situation should permit oper ation another year increase possible necessity using reserve funds cover deficit General discussions ques tioned Nats cost vs income current member ship growth vs budget magazine operations noted $24000 maga zine reserve fund resulting 1975 credit vouchers cashed mem bers Worth also pointed Out previ ously budgeted deficit approximately $30000 1975 should materialize ac cording current accounting information Following questions general discussion details various council members motion made McNeill VP-V seconded Smith VP-XI keep 1977 dues same 1976 Unanimously approved II RC site separation Lowe VP-Ill reported Dayton area RC tests noted interference problems within 15 miles also noted let ters various parts country indicated safe operations between sites two miles apart slightly less recommendation take no action time noting clubs operating close proximity satis fied continue Smith VP-XI noted Washington area operation 3/4 mile between RC boats planes flying 400 feet less no problem Smith moved seconded Byrne VP-Il review subject again next meeting permit further input meantime During discussion motion Brodersen VP-VII reported study Heathkit sent Bill Rohring AVP-VII indica ted model operations site would cause problems Site B regardless distance between sites distance C least equal radius model 58 Model Aviation operation zone XMTR XMTR B K K McClure AVP-VII reported 15 mile separation testing progress conclusions forwarded completed being no further discussion mo tion voted approved unanimously III 1977 Natsstatus Clemens asked Guy Kirkwood update council California site progress since April council meeting Kirkwood noted Brown Field availability San Diego contingent upon agreement six FBPs Fixed Base Opera torstwo six previously nega tive said San Diego officials fund offset losses small businesses affec ted activities brought city Upon ing advised fund availability Nats negative FBOs became favorable explained pos sibility city matching AMA dollar dollar FBO reimbursement last holdout FBO would agree Brown Field negotiations have abandoned However Kirkwood reported former Air Force base Oxnard possibility SE Point Mugu near Camarillo about 60 miles LA airfield size noted 1/2 miles 21/2 miles three hangars barracks said property under control city Camarillo prelim inary discussions local officials fav orable further discussions negotia tions forthcoming AMA publicity informa lion requested study local officials Byrne VP-Il made motion show good faith West Coast AMAers sending least AMA representative California study reportbacktothe council fall meeting consideration California vs other sites Nats Executive Committee make recommendation council based details study seconded Piper VP-I Unanimously approved Further discussion indicated need evidence West Coast worker sup port order conclude arrangements distance major commercial air line airport noted problem Chisoim VP-X assured council offers California Nats worker support Springfield Ohio Nats possibility also noted invitation already extend ed city host whole Nats 1977 Lake Charles Louisiana possi bility noted still open John Embry advised previous growth projects have delayed field still available acted spokesman city invite AMA back Nats airfield still available Byrne VP-Il noted Executive Di rector should write Lake Charles offici als thanking past Nats support noting possibility coming back IV Distinguished Service Award Nominated Worth unanimously ap proved Ted Thompson Assistant City Manager Springfield Ohio excep tional support connection 1976 Nats 1130 pm Brodersen VP-VII noted lateness hour need time FAI agenda item discussion suggest ed continuance council meeting Thursday Worth noted conflicting invita tion Springfield officials Thursday 8 pm General discussion indicated concern time needed other night might provide Nats especi ally depth FAI matters re viewed Smith VP-XI made motion postpone rest agenda until Sep tember council meeting Lowe VP-Ill seconded date September 18 dis cussed accepted location Washington DC Unanimously approved Meeting adjourned Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire C Rhode Islad Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Antedate Vioe-Prasjdenna Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Huriley MA 01036 Well after two great guest columnists have appeared guess better come back mind store awhile Thanks again Al Tuttle Bill Washburn Just back writing big RI 76 District Regional CL Champs Mid dletown RI Most encouraging meet participation Juniors Seniors young people events helping out apparent other categories fine sport HATS OFF Control Line people continuing build Juniors Seniors model avia tion interest Roy Mytinger course guy should have hernia instead John Scott Jr hospitalized malady just time miss out fun Too much pull testing Nats John state New England represented except Vermont recall awards ceremony Newport Motor Inn well-attended arid certainly lot hardware ones said Just another trophy really did mean am sure really upset kids would have willing take trophies home souvenir perhaps think re cipient has 50 home closet still bit glory pride still smile victorygenuine sin cereis upon face trophy winner accepts symbol ability skills Congratulations winnersand time time comments troops such dont write aboutFellows difficult enough try keep interesting column going find get can column will truly try include everything brought tention District people get will month about half column about RI 76 meet because vitation MC award presentations first week October expect have up Bangor ME area meeting some clubs area will have attended executive council meeting Washington September 18th will have received about 1-3/4 pounds first class mail will have answered possible ones require answer response Im com plaining enjoy thrive it helps stay young thought let hear out Ill making plans club visits New England 1 977 starting time print would like have real live AMA VP meeting com bined meeting other clubs let know 495th RC group already planning District meeting Westford MA some time March 1977 Can anyone help conquest permanent site NE modelers specifically Westover AFB Chicopee MA knows some key people-senators repswho could help us out Wouldnt nice eventually Regional Finals before National flyoff Championship awards sites New England Please help work have looking site possibility ever since Mack Knife visited Westover inspection tour over ten years ago would appear Hutch inson idea dead issue thought Regional siteperhaps four fiveis still very much alive Long-range planning very necessary membership reaches over 100000 next few years well need kind space kind thinking Please let hear you have ideas subject fast summer wasnt Hope yours active enjoyable kind prop-snapping friend may have good-looking mother may think endwell New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baysitle NY 11361 Autociat Vim Presideante Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit old 11 Lace Lane Elnenra NY 12066 John Greg 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 Rotary Dr. Saumunnit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersean Ave. utnion NJ 07083 Jamet Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067k APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windenneer Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS asked modeler Rhinebeck WW Jamboree yesterday think up things go monthly dis December1976 59 trict reports MA er question simple dont think up5 OCCUR mein HUGE numbers really TOUGH part ie things report little space few issues justice Bear mind VPs REQUIRED limit report single 8/2 X 11 typewrit ten page Consider too terms fice 24 months duration means having 24 shots covering second populous district AMA Figuring 162 chartered AMA clubs District 2 ran Club-of-the Month bit report 24 months would 138 clubs NOT represented columnless happy representation pic tureand lot less-than-happy clubsand brethren and sistren Ditto regards Newsletter-of-the-Month citation Besides would hard put single out certain clubs newsletters consider worthier mention others opin ion ALL great! Whilst still soapbox let add cannot think anything duller non-competitive modeler MANY COM PETITIVE type resides say North Overshoe NJ having read listing names honors participants contest specialty another Quivering Rosebush NY hope agree results effort fitting proper Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PA RCS named its annual contest Floyd Bennet-Gateway Field September 19th ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL MEET BRYAN SATTLER order achiest effective con test scheduling program District 2 have decided appoint THIRD coordinator handle RC Racing Soaring worthy person Bryan Sattler 29 Waldorf Place Schenectady NY 12307 Make note Bryans address well telephone number 518 377-4632 Note too Fred Blackburn 8 Spruce Lane Coinmack NY 11725 Telephone 516 5439097 handles coordination ALL RC com petition EXCEPT Racing Soaring Dick Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 Telephone 212 8464367 very capable coordinator Con trol Line Free Flight non-RC events George Meyers no longer participating coordinating program because other activities very demanding therefore advised refrain sending sanction applications him instead appropriate coordinator referred above District 2 ONE coordinator took office two years ago great increase number contests against same number week-ends ren ders imperative burden divid ed interest efficiency can help getting sanction applica dons early appropriate coordina r ON VOTING Naturally candidate office hopes elected am no exception fairness adversary have scrupulously avoided using report means elec tioneering equally true candidate wins default enjoys hollow victory Accordingly urged VOTE costs make certain ballot will acceptable hence counted Re member certain MUST 1 Sign 2 Enter AMA number 3 En ter district number 4 Indicate choice AND 5 Mail soon possible ie NOT have send license renewal application fee can RENEW later VOTE NOW! GEAR UP AND LOCKED! RHINEBECK WW JAMBOREE 1976 mid-Hudson RC Club has done again time Worlds Largest Fly ing-Scale Meet annual rally actu ally drew close 200 contestants hun dreds hundreds spectators dates September 11 12 weather great Two fun-filled flying days World War aircraft miniature hand full-scale other Cole Palens Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY full-scale show featured flight standard WW craft such Fokkers Thomas-Morse Scout Curtiss Jenny etc also such PRE-WW craft Bleriot Curtiss Pusher Demoiselle like As added attraction pretty mademoiselle sent aloft hot-air balloon Saiur cy night banquet sellout ticket-wise understandably view great appeal annual affair has model ers stripe hailing dis tant points including Canada edition Jamboree 10th anticipate fact announced banquet plans afoot another kind Jamboree Rhinebeck latter part June beginning 1977 would known Classic competition involv ing model aircraft full-scale aircraft 1920s 30s 40s so-called Gold en Age Lindbergh Era aviation shall fill information con cerning particular event same becomes available ROMANO GARABELLO us lost revered personal friend model aeronautics has deprived true genius untimely death Romano Garabello Although Ro best known RC fraternity Rom-Air landing gear retract systems devoted much modeling career various other special ties hobby Ro will profoundly missed us knew respected him modelers appreciate integ tity quality human beings Oh, ylvama West Vrginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenterville OIl 45440 Aseociate Vine-Presidents Francis Fluharty 004 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penretti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cv Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 1703 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 September 18 1976 AMA Executive Council meeting Washington DC usual day marathon affair lasting some 15 hours time out eat Over period however much discussion action subjects taken impor tant modelingI have no intent cover subject minutes meeting will published later based Worths own inimitable style Let say AMA Executive Director does fine job putting understandable language sometimes lengthy discussion takes place Council important subject consumed much time dealt FAI international competition affairs Im confident average Joe Flier contest-oriented could probably care less about competition affairs thats shame since Council collectively appreciate vital part competition plays hobby passion Its old story nevertheless true competi tion life blood hobby out modeling would far different cer tainly provides vital stimulus develop ment publicity therefore public accep tance keynote goals everbroadening achievement enjoyment International competition has us some time Im sure serious modeler would enjoy making team own area interest adding notable success teams have achieved over past Since modeling ever-expanding cate gories being added therefore team travel resultant costs increasing apparent full travel support such has policy up now has become difficult costly therefore some new formula needed cover modern situ ation After MUCH discussion deter mined key maximum FAI team expendi ture $1 per Open payment AMA member Further decided limit travel reim bursement AMA basically cost travel US port departure near est World Championships country port entry nearest contest site Domes tic US travel local foreign travel would handled special interest groups individuals involved Contest entry fees would paid AMA has much discus sion concerning international contest frequen cy ie two-year three-year cycle and/or maximum three events per year decided AMA should support twoyear cycle order better maintain interest enthusiasm growth category Whether rest international modeling community will support posi tion highly debatable point noted discussion re sponse competition special interest groups except NSS PAMPA N1ACA proposition assistance setting up team selection programs nonexistent point can say guys out want share business run better get off behinds put some action behind words doesnt good bitch complain unwilling put little effort action discussing competition affairs Ill report bit future Nats considerations shut up Nats Ohio gener ally considered success very good entry significant profit showing first time years ever some heartburn about splitting events 60 Model Aviation done between three sites workable could certainly improved lessons learned 76 has much sentiment taking Nats Cali fornia suitable site available necessary support base could established Much discussion held concerning two pos sible Sites Oxnard AFB March AFB other possible choices return Ohio Louisiana pros cons possibility its sure nice have several choices choose decided further explore possible difficulty operation March AFB full-scale mili tary flight activity before final action taken light previous editorializing column Nats its future would appreciate hearing comments folks out read thingespecially districtFINI letter Bill Winter see could used elsewhere magazine its entirety Bob Lopshire noticed gadget hard ware store sanding sent sketch could find anything similar offered stores area have asked Bob get details Ill print later Its rotating series sandpaper flaps will shape fine sand wood agenda items Fall Council meeting important things discussed think some good decisions important Academy made also think much good groundwork future decisions made meeting Youll read about elsewhere issue Leath Harry Grogan good friends Phil Shirley Hartman live District IV nobodys perfect some people snapped recent Birmingham RC wing-ding L-R David Phillips Marlin CuIwell Pres Bessemer AL RC Club Pete Peterson CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH Alahanma ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth Carolina C Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Delaware District af Colombia land North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dist IV Vice-Prtsidtnt 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhant MCI 28801 Asnocrate Vioe-Presdsnsts tttarles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mecttanicsville VA 23111 V Dill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Oiarlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlnson 2043 Maroft Rd wilmington DE 10810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 brief adventure fiction science fiction some said last September issue has brought forth some comment nicest probably shortest received Bill Hearn AMA 33428 kind enough say enioyed article since JAWS Maybe should take other way Bill Musser remarked read porcelainlibrary Other comments ranged downward So fellows Ill again ntil rare spark creative talent again rages breast Received comments years Nats Huge largest real big show stuff like Also notes tremen dous lob done volunteer workers organizing running such logistic night mare people put thing together year deserve much appre ciation us enjoy fruit year hundreds local modelers put aside own problems take myriad chores biggest contest Timers judges runners flagmen cleanup list lobs required runs on year locality Nationals held must supply bulk person power Add people travel good distances meet work meet help out part year few contestants take time write thank note could let public place pass along thanks congrats lob well done again reply earlier comment endless sanding required finish-paint typical pattern aircraft Frank Winters sent nice note method cutting down some final sanding needed uses resin small segments broken window glass scrape resin smooth Ill pass Jim MeNeill Gist V Vice-Presidert 817 South 20 Avenue Birmitgham Al 35285 Associate Vioe-Preeedaesto Richard E Jackson 107 white BInd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr. Kinguttort TN 37680 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Co. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lulo Rodriguez E-10 5th St Errs Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whidey 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35801 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scooba MS 39358 Can make political observation getting mad An election AMA Pres dent coming up should have bal lots NOW know percentage members vote microscopically small Listen YOU DO NOT HAVE TO IN CLUDE DUES send vote can pay dues through club mail later Its YOURAcademywhy vote want meet some important peo pIe month James Duckworth Jim helped start GAMA Georgia State organization clubs now being ably carried Chris Joiner others Frank Carney sent snap A-2 winners 76 Rebel Rally Jacksonville FL L-R Jim Bradley Phil Hartman Don another breathtaking Club-of-theMonth time want pay atten tion Presented Savannah GA PROP TWISTERS MAC CL club small wellorganized Shown below pretty Cathy Nickols holding Fast Rat speed model Started almost 20 years ago clay field 20 members club survives today about 35 active solid fliers dude topnotch Carrier Rat Race Stunt Combat Speed Scale enthusiasts club began wane late 60s Frank Stetson Gerald Long breathed new life two pictures above show top L-R David Brown Sec-Tres Robert Harpe Bob December 1976 61 Summers George Collins Kids Bobby Summers Tom Stetson Michael Brown Larry BattlesBottom picture L-R Mike McGill Frank Stetson Benji Berry Pres Coy Battles Jerry Long little kid Byron Stauffer Frank Stetson ST 29 Bspeed Frank wins Carrier Speed time around Jacksonville Savannah Tony Jilks peachy Scale Stinson way other winners local Nats contests include Bob Harpe Benji Berry Lake Charles Nats Bob Summers Dave Brown Slow Combat Ralph Barnhardt Slow Rat Tony Gilkes Scale Oh good grief what other picture lady shown earlier started report Cathy Nickols now MRS BEN BERRY hap pened typing reading told pay attention didnt know anything like going happen haps power ful forces work Heaven Earth dreamed toy airplane philoso phies Cute couple huh want meet wonderful people go CL AAA meet November 27/28 Itinors ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1168518 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Quincy IL 62301 Robern Gill 216 Stotely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apr c Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 corrienhia Cn Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Snagner 1828 Seifert Poplar Bluft MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cn Anderson IN 46011 heard few people may read column sure notice dont write tremendous amount modeling activity District VI have heard few Associate VPs contest schedule has full weekend contests fun-flys demon strations Bob Gill AVP Springfield IL reported fun-fly new club name un known Lincoln IL Bill Qidham Lin coln Contest Director flying includ ed RC Control Line Free Flight Haerr Field Taylor MO site air show sponsored Aviation Ex plorers Post 480 September 11 12 Quincy Falcons RC Club Quincy Glu-Devils Control Line Club assisted put model flying demonstrations part show show included Sig Manufactur ing Co flying team Hazel Glen Siga foose Maxey Hester Pitts Spec ial home-builts information came Roger Geers AVP Quincy IL Bob Stagner AVP Poplar Bluff MO sent newspaper photos Delta Dart contest sponsored Freelancers RC Club About 40 Cub Scouts built airplanes un der supervision club members flew club flying field An RC fly ing demonstration followed Freelancers will present demonstra tion RC models Paragould AK Septem ber 25 Hopefully club will form offi cial AMA Show team near future Bob other club members also discussing possibility city-sponsored model park Mr Dave Pence Poplar Bluff City Manager wish lots luck success have new Contest Coordinators District VI Please spread word club ficers sanction applications can sent proper individual new RC Contest Coordinator Ralph White Jr RR 1 Box 324 Neoga IL 62447 Ralph has volunteered take over job Bob Voislavek mighty busy getting REV Model Prod ucts business going new FF CL Contest Coordinator Kit Gerhart 3930 W Jefferson Kokomo IN 46901 Kit avid Control Line compet itor takes over Harry Murphy Most scheduling conflicts Control Line contests Free Flight seems get along quite well want thank Bob Voislavek Harry Murphy services Contest Coord inator job lot work scheduling critical usually thankless job too hear modelers want cuss out about something get vote AMA President District VI Vice-President year need renew AMA membership vote either although should want magazine subscription continue Dis trict VI usually has fair voter response coni pared other districts would like see ballots sent suggestion have club members bring ballots club meeting send envelope Saves postage encourages members vote Keep sending club newsletters re ceive quite bunch read want anything put column let know Inwa rgar ensta orsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dint VII Vice-President P 8 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48t12 Associate Vice-Presidents Keinh Mcclure 5703 terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Prank Muirrissey 14100W Pak Ave New Berlin WI 53tB1 Win Robring 4484 tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lare crystal MN 55426 News District VII tragic death two Minneapolis men plane crash spotting downed models during FAI Outdoor Team Selection Finals Hastings Minn held over Labor Day weekend letter Terry Taylor Crystal Minnesota gives us background men lost Darold Nilsen Pete Simonson members Minn Piston Poppers both previous club officers love aviation form both pilots Darold lust received li cense earlier year Both also members EAA well AMA Pete founders organiza tion called Mini Air Expo area council clubs put large exhibit Thanksgiving facets hobby Darold also member group representing clubs Pete Darold put countless hours helping youngsters area get involved aviation thru YMCA Junior High School oth er programs involving club Mini Air Expo additon both active Control Line competitors contest scene Pete began competing during early teens became very good stunt flyer both locally Nats times top stunt flyers knew him well Darold competed regional scene will always remembered best racing pilot area super fast Rat Mouse Racing real talent handling crowd Darold Nilsen 38 years old car pet layer trade family man Simonson 29 years old single employed Moellers Hobby Shop Robinsdale 4inn world aviation has lost two great men Pete Darold volunteered readily help spot planes contest death tragic maybe died doing some thing loved Terry Taylor has offered assume As sociate VP job area recently vacated Phil Cartier Phil moved Pennsylvania thank Phil work district wish him well Free Flight Team Finals halted Simonson Nilsen tragedy during seventh round second day FAI 62 Model Aviation Power flyoffs next morning gave us Charlie Martin Washington Al McLaughlan Florida Al Bissonnette Oklahoma Power Team Wakefield Team members California men Walt Ghio Robert Pis erchio Phedon Tsiknopoulos Nordic scrubbed last day action jury after vote participants Arkansas siana enico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaeociate Vice-Presidaesgs Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Time goes everything everyone matures fact natural order life academy has grown matured during six years have served Executive Council too have matured now things ourselves got away depending Navy own Nats Though Air Force property year all-AMA operation large diversified group gether can get much done An example leadership AMA furnished settling frequency problem FCC lot members dont fly RC got licks behalf fellow mod elers now beginning find communi ties leaders coming us want ing us Such case Hutchinson now Springfield coming place come begging flying sites rather offer program people After THEIR people satellite groups formed cater specific needs programs cate gory involved NFFS NSS NSRCA USPJA MACA PAMPA should better know needs specific groups also leaves Council work mat ters general interest also lets Council work specific items need attention chartered clubs also doing fine job servicing local areas local modelers clubs perform civic functions displays exhibitions model flying further cause too have able call AMA specific assistance also have unified model ers area dealing local govern ment FAI programs becoming well-or ganized thanks NFFS helping hand programs being run people compete class interna tional competition back publishing own maga zine great supplements commercial mags rather competing What better pays its own way So least has good six years have indeed matured future looks good model aviation modelers br AMA around election time AMA year vote AMA President even-numbered District VPs Appear ing ballot President will names John Clemens Dallas TX Earl Xi/itt Chambersburg PA John incumbent Earl presently SecretaryTreasurer AMA VP District VIII will name Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX other having presented nominating committee will place write-in candidates Please VOTE Get ballot back HQ time counted least much AMA voting means dont care about AMA Look announcement hobby show Dallas Fair Park January got word Larry Bolich HQ has touch Mike Clark get ting thing together tolorads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 87211 Associate Vice-Presidenes Chartes Brandon 2220 Mariposa BInd Casper WY 82801 Man Hansen 1809 Wisconsin SW Huron 50 57350 John Krekonioch 7810 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1754SBth Fergo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey R R 2 Boo 56 Kinstey KS 67547 lean Manninghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 80915 OscarOlson6111 MapleOmaha NE 68104 No District IX Report month Ariaeea e Calilornia ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim DisI 0 Vice-President 1106 West Show Fresne CA 83711 Aueociage Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Aiea Nt 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ane Tucson AZ 85719 Joke Pond 4289 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Ln Redondo Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 82069 Executive Council meetings happening time days Last month report ed the Dayton NATS September 18 fourth Council meeting 1976 Washington DC pleasure listening Dr Walt Good AMAs Frequency Committee Some Walts suggestions include get own individual FCC License stead relying Club License will help AMA negotiate FCC FCC aware total licenses sued number people shown club license Walt also indicated frequency committee trying get FCC let us use 32-42 MHz band addition now authorized also cautioned although 27 MHz saved use sooner later starting 1977 illegal CB operators 27 MHz will too much RC use rest day spent nit-picking FAI matters AMA supports International FAI World Championships competition United States America will rep resented Because competition AMA Nationals members benefit di rectly finest equipment thus being made available indirectly too ways list Council unanimously opposed three-year World Championships cycle will voted December CIAM executive body coun tries involved FAI Along about 5 pm 1977 California NATS status report made AMA Secre tary-Treasurer Earl Witt Earl made special trip home Pennsylvania see Oxnard AFB also March AFB Earl has NATS Contest Director years knows what good NATS site what reported Oxnard good NATS flying site little re served whether local housing accommo dations would sufficient So thanks Earl Guy Kirkwood site will con sidered AMA NATS Executive Com mittee Earl also visited March AFB Riverside Gene Sidwell actually im pressed March AFB possible NATS site active Air Force runway housing base could pose hazards Local housing accommodations contestants officials others adequate BIRD Club expected demonstrate RC flying March AFB Commander Following should able get firm commitment John Worth reported Air Force people Dayton said would like have us back 1977 also indicated early reports show 1976 NATS income higher expenses encou rag ing sign indicates denser areas population capable greater finan cial support NATS items agen da before meeting finally adJourned during wee hours AM some District X people will interested Contest Rule cycle 2 years still intact changed 3 years proposed Hall Fame recommendation past AMA Presi dents Dick Tichenor referred Council Past Presidents National Health Public Relations Program researched AMA Special Events Director Larry Bolich Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 151st Street Seatlle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Hoffman W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 1507 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fon Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Oon Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 Well finally happened missed column last month guess pride cause proud having missed OflC December 1976 63 since new Model viation begun No real excuse except long work hours Nats etc May happen again am kick another apology order lead District column September issue statement did come out right print could read say club newsletter mentioned THAI column ma' receiving newsletter intent say club newsletter mentioned ONE OF MY columns may receiving want thank Barnstormers calling error tention did come out way ex pected dont know whether blame typewriter Headquarters ate stand corrected am subject Barnstorm ers Portland chartered club have very nice newsletter way first published Portland area according editor Steve Tischler club has flight training program monthly fun-flys building contests other activities active club activities list newsletter indicate information call Steve 639-0798 write him 5256 SW CenterwoodSt Lake Oswego OR 97034 number changes have made District officers would like call attention read October issue Model Aviation very carefully found have new Free Flight Contest Board mem ber other Ernie Linn mem ber Boeing Hawks Ernie member Free Flight fraternity has years few years ago re-entered contest scene name con test entry lists winners lists Ernie can reached address listed direc tory portion Competition Newsletter section issue Ernie requests assis tance rules change process cur rently underway have opportunity might ask Ernie Stan Chilton few friends reluctant send Ernie watermelon Ernie replaces Al Grell has served us well over last few years Al asked re placed can pursue other interests entire District want thank Al great job has done Unfortunately can never repay him hours spent behalf Thanks million Al Another new officer District new Associate Vice President Clarence E Haught Clarence resides Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 will respons ible northern Idaho eastern Washing ton Besides being active modeler RC Control Line Free Flight prime movers Coeur dAlene Aero Mo deling Society CAMS put hell symposium fall should tend possibly can possible formation will printed about Clarence will make available know pub lished articles model magazines makes living professor North Idaho College Clarence replaces Dick Carson AVP Dick felt time take rest AMA duties Dick well-known area can say District thank Dick Good luck happy land ings know Dick plans spend time gliders Another new Associate Vice President Don Zipoy Seattle area Don will assist area District Free Flight Control Line activities no stranger us managed Sandpoint contests years Organization management Dons strong suit has recently threatened bring out closet twin engined Control Line model Hows activity Actually Don dean SOBs Strat-O-Bats club makes living managing combat aircraft projects Boeing Company Don can reached 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Don honored peers annual Misery Meet reason honor wis years service Contest Director t Sandpoint Misery other meets veil FAI qualifications semi-finals Ap propriate long service trophy made bottle Chevas Regal 12 years YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has another light month formail Pattys Pinkie being usual bright spot Bob Underwood Sent report Dayton section Nats Dart program however says things went very well Kiwanis people guided Underwood clan Dave Elsie Abel Carrie Axeirod Cathy Burnstine Mike Gretz Jeff Foley Dave Talkenhagen did fine job Bob says both hot glue guns Jet glue provided through efforts Carl Goldberg necessary keep things moving agrees what found out Springfield program familiar Nats Delta Dart have make some adjustments printed instructions First cant pro vide sufficient cardboard give partici pant sheet work have build directly table tops poses no prob lem construction since dont really have pin plan sheet down However get final assembly theres no way set up several hundred models long drying period means have have some way quickly assemble motor stick wings stab kids can hang model go right out fly Weve tried just about everything could think past have found hot glue allows plenty room error wing joints about good anything problem its rather tedious job since glue tends drip over after youve scorched yourself gun several times also becomes painful year decided try new fast-drying glue Ive used own projects models fairly good joints works well word caution decide use rapid cement projects never let kids handle themselves program have adult final assembly line both types glue both sake speed safety kids build framework cut out line up have whole thing put together sometimes can create quite long line Both Dayton Springfield some problems nothing wont over come future believe best ways sell model aviation newcomers well worth efforts old trophy base cup top well-deserved honor hoped able announce other new officer appointments time remember asked nominate offi cers beginning summer two appointments above result greatest number nominations received encouraged send nominations other officers can appointed believe need RC-oriented AVP Puget Sound area need multi-interest AVP Oregon since Bob Stalick has asked replaced returning school work PhD wish him best luck will give us total six AVPs full complement Contest Board members Any suggestions should sent Clear building boardwinter coming also learn lot about running program time have lot formation pass anyone desires Sorry dont have identification picture just never got names apologies guys Springfield again sincere thanks vacation ended its back school Just about activities during summer something aircraft models full scale After Nats went Great Endicott NY Air Show featuring Charlie Hillard Red Devils missed chance star Charlie cancelled inverted ribbon cutId asked hold poles After got out center flight path wasnt too sure such good idea since Pitts blowing over place cross wind wound up next week Elmira sailpianing over Harris Hill real ball Take look cover October MAN tickled see ol buddy Sal Taibi gracing edition couple years ago did article some really tremen dous modelers lost shuffle thoughts Sal some others never made print man real gentleman old line compet itors will lend engine help trim ship act pit crew still go out beat pants off Get pencils out month lets hear out 64 Model Aviation Springfield MAC members final assembly line Similar action also Dayton
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From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Executive Council met Washing ton DC act number agenda items left over Nats meeting August 4 see minutes page 58 plus some new items developed since Nats During September meeting noted usual manner getting meeting minutes approved published involved too much ofatime lag particularly subsequent meeting held before minutes previous published Yet acknowledged something synopsis meeting decisions needed properly report explain background regarding decisions also significance future implications deci sions also noted informal type report Council actions presented September 76 issue AMA News p53 too general incomplete also agreed explanations developed AMA Executive Director usual minutes preferred means communicating intent concerning Coun cil actions sufficient background infor US AND THE 1977 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Two potential crises concerning World Championships 1977 noted dis cussed September AMA Executive Council meeting concerned possible lack host country Outdoor Free Flight event other concerned current political situation South Africa might prevent RC Soaring event ing held FF situation AMA has solved picking team event according normal FAI schedule years due held 1977 yet no official confirmation offer hosz known Some unofficial information indicates Denmark may make offer may known sure until annual Dccembei meeting FAI meantime National Free Flight Society has proposed US make offei case no other offer available December meeting basis NFFS would willing oversee West mation understanding mind following offered Executive Di rectors report September 18 meeting constituting actual minutes terms said what report provides essence what done meeting what can expected result Later actual minutes approved will made available supplement verify report meantime re port provides information shortest time understanding some details may incomplete subject correction misinterpreted Note Due great amount business transacted September 18 Council meet ing report has divided two parts second part published next month relates extensive complicated subject meetingNew FAI Team Policies subject equal other agenda items combined terms time number decisions Look next monthit makes significant changes long-standing FAI matters Coast effort would responsible organizing staffing otherwise operating event council agreed submit tent ative offer FAI Similarly National Soaring Society dicated willingness host RC Soaring World Championships 1978 current 1977 offer withdrawn South Africa However noted no such offer would made prior December FAI meeting order avoid influencing South African decision US team Soaring World Championships has already selected finals held last Labor Day weekend Colorado Aside above situations other World Championships 1977 con cerns RC Aerobatics event currently scheduled Austria September believed firm final details ap proved December FAI meeting Mean AMA program pick 1977 RC Aerobatics team currently October last stage qualifying finalists will compete next June decide three top fli ers represent US TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM COMMITTEES AMA Executive Council has noted National Soaring Society RC two Control Line groupsthe Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association have responded AMA invitation participate establishment team selec tion committees Such committees already being Indoor Outdoor Free Flight team programs hoped appropriate special interest organizations would respond promptly commit tees could business end 1976 However September Council meeting decided improved guidelines proce dures needed developed before satisfac tory committee operation could expected recommended special group pointed President draft nec essary document goal having veil-defined document present next Council Meeting February Following approval such document team selection committees would required operate accordance meantime mat ter special interest organization participa tion resolved HQ goal having new committees being new document available general Council consensus seemed full eleven-person committees rep resenting AMA district desired acknowledged however committees lesser number composed special interest organization officers could used inter im inputs team selection planning next year 1977 NATS POSSIBILITIES As end September possibility California Nats very strong different location previously publicized March Air Force Base near River side about 30 miles NE Disneyland edged out former Air Force base near Oxnard result efforts California Nats task force headed Betty Stream AMA As sociate VP LA area turn page December 1976 53 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Council Meeting Sept181976 help AMA member Gene Sid well former president LA chapter Air Force Association negotiations March AFB developed rapidly prom ise facilities superior offered Oxnard site Both Oxnard March visited mid-September Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer chairman AMAs Nats Executive Committee Witt reported evaluation both sites AMA Executive Council latters September 18 meeting Council consid ered sites along other possibilities Dayton-Springfield OH Lake Charles LA Houston TX Noting previous Nats site discussions indicated promise go back California after being away years since 1967 Council majority urged immediate pursuit California pos sibilities preference March site 1977 choice could announced soon possible CONTEST/FUN-FLY CLASSI FICAT ION Problems defining so-called Fun-Flys often thinly disguised contests have noted AMA Contest Coordina tors AMA Executive Council need better guidelines has subject much discussion months previous Council meeting district XI VP Homer Smith offered provide such guidelines help improve 1978 sanction season Smith presented new guidelines September 18 Executive Council meeting unanimously agreed should immediately copied circulated Contest Coordinators Council members approval and/or suggestions further improvement circulation currently un derway goal publication new guidelines before end 1976 NATIONAL HEALTH PR PROGRAM FOR 77 suggestion AMA member Thomas MehI Sand Lake MI favorably re ceived September 18 Council meeting Proposed program would feature nationwide club efforts particular week end tied some national health organi zation such Cancer Society Heart Fund Muscular Dystrophy etc Clubs would put air shows demonstrations static dis plays other public participation events raise money causes gain public ity model aviation some Council disagreements concerning conflicts current local efforts designation single organization focusing particular weekend rather longer flexible time period finally agreed however AMAs PR director should communicate origi nator proposal develop specific recommendation next Council meet ing EARL WITT FOR AMA PRESIDENT 1977-1978 Earl AMA No L21 has active key worker AMA 30 years model builder half century first winning recognition model Southern Cross age 6 Venice CA Though maintaining low profile publicity Earl honored AMA Fel lowship Award 1959 AMA Distin guished Service Award 1967 became 21st Life Member AMA 1975 Including participation AMA Executive Council absentee Vice Presi dents representative has years ex perience Council other elec ted officer including President opposing Presidents attempt fourth term office Earl Witt elected AMA Execu tive Council Secretary-Treasurer AMA membership 20000 members yearly income mere $160000 operating year-end deficit $19600 red has part AMA management through years phenomenal growth present 65000 members annual budget close million dollars black remaining member original Nationals Executive Committee hav ing worked 29 Nationals two Interna tional meets jobs traffic control parking Director Manager No job would enhance further modeling too big too menial him Earls education employment career executive further qualifies him Pres ident AMA City Manager-type Engineer responsible mainten ance operation facilities nations largest military supply installa tions staff 260 $10000000 annual budget has held elected appointed public offices community city manage ment received numerous commendations awards management efficiency Earl aviation-oriented pilot during WW II has flight instructors rating pilots own aircraft conduct much business practical standpoint loca tion can work closely AMA HQ minimum cost loss time being 70-cent phone call away HQ two hours away car 30 minutes air Earl position can well afford time expense demanded office President AMA has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified rep resentation public business organi zations required presidency Regardless preference Presi dent AMAVOTE Lets make elected officers selection majority AMA TRADE SHOW POLICY number so-called trade shows increasing has growing problem regarding AMA should expected participate General discussion Executive Council indicated need three level policy lowest level AMA would provide AMA materials put display continued page 57 SIGN UP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model Aviation magazine now best time subscribe-sign up November JOHN CLEMENS FOR AMA PRESIDENT1977-78 am Johnny Clemens am seeking important office President Academy Model Aeronautics time pursue important projects AMA already has started tackle some needed new goals loss momentum would happen changing AMAs top officer especially important present excellent progressive AMA Executive Council available Relative continuing Radio Control frequency problem would like continue battle modelers rights needs would like able personally pur sue universal problem flying sites first list needed things dol Es pecially now looks like some govern ment lands might available would like develop useful enter taining programs use AMAs chartered clubs am eager see AMA develop education al inspiring programs youth involve ment aimed toward occupying educating rewarding entertaining young folks investment pre sent future American community Establishing model aviation museum preservation history memora bilia AMAs past absolute must plans Presidency AMA handled prop erly involves tremendous workload fantastic amount responsibility Choice leader should considered lightly high elective offices AMA should never awarded way honoring someone should based getting job done very best way awarding honors worthy people have AMA Hall Fame other means ultimate salute President should elected basis dedication hard work result will responsibility guiding 65000 aero modelers different interests work ing together toward goal making aero modeling satisfying AMA tre mendous organization deserves dynamic leadership Success past leadership evidenced simply obvious fact member ship Academy Model Aeronautics has doubled numbers have served Academys President would very much like add AMAs dy namic growth recognition success serving time vote will deeply appreciated 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month part sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days Its come long way year now best buys available AMA members 1977 Bill Dues mailed early October using before November 15 can start Model viation coming regu larly December ever good time get foryourmoney now itl 54 Model Aviation ** * ** * *** S * *** ** ** **** * * S *** **A *hIIIIJLL President ACADERY BODEL AERONAUTICS HNNYCLERENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IPE SPIRIT OF THE TIINL Ive found out! Recently en old ABA friend West Texas Sen Angelo exact sent long letter expressing feelings about prssent ABA ELDON WILSON started letter out John Presidents Corner column ABA magazine has got best idea yet keeping us infnrmed unofficial side ABA doings exactly what em trying am trying let things mould never appear technical ABA business articles same time am trying hard establish SPIRIT PURPOSE put behind members simple statement Im ABA BemberPerhaps can give words t0 use expressing feel about just have banded worlds handsome organizations slip bits wit humor occasional gems phil osophy Well see modeling supposed relaxation fun also think should occa sionsly giggle ourselves other just keep perspective reason ting thoughts experiences think helps realize real live thoughtful sensitive people leading ABA just big cold insurance company could sincerely hops enjoy visiting because lot love goes efforts Thanks being friends FIFTH COBBANDRENT OF AEROBODEL INC WHEN FLYINO THY mODEL PLANE LEARN THY ABCs AND WATCH THY Ps AND ls LEST X BARKETH THE SPOT WHERE THY BACHINE LANDETH TImE TO VOTE TO VOTE About time receive mag azine will also receiving ABA Bembership Renewal notice AND WITH IT YOUR ABA VOTING BALLOT Please know thst ballot may sent itself necessarily along renewal payment VOTE ABA IS BEBBERSHIPDIRECTED ORGANIZA TION elections choose leaders pay right vote pay dues have responsibility help guide 0000 THING WITH YOUR HELP ILL BAKE BODEL AERONAUTICS BORE RECOGNIZED BORE AD mIRED BORE FUN WELL IT COULD HAPPEN working intently model plane modeler called wife said Honey would please bring screwdriver reply Weve got plenty orange juice no vodka FIOVIES OF EARLY BODELING ACTIVITY couple months ago mentioned having located some own movies modeling late 3Ds early 40s asked anyone knowing other old time modeling files contact got irmiediate respon OTTO CURTH ABA 6920 Chicago Aeronuts HERBERT R WILLIAmS ARIA 7413g Audubon Park New Jersey will get touch right away have old time movies air modeling know please let know will eventually make documentary movie highlights past proposed movie will added t0 TWA Film Library loan Chartered Clubs other useful purposes address Johnny Clemens POSox 64573 Dallas Taxes 75206 SHOW YOUR INTEREST IN E OVERPOWERED ILLEGAL CBs HAT Chief Engineer Cadillac Rotors quoted Popular Bechanics Begin. zine page 101 Oct sue stating illegal CBers can mass up motor car performance says some CBers have booster amplifiers go up high 500 watts points out stopped alongside traffic light could stall engine car equipt electronic fuel injection some new tars pdints out standard leoal CB op eration will cause no trouble question remains experience illegal CS broadcast sake other guy honest BY NOW YOU KNOW FCC has lis tened favorably plea NOT ban use 27 mh purposes radio control model planes cars boats came about thru beautifully coordinated efforts model airplane ABA model sailboat model powerboat model race car organizations Hobby Industry Ass ociation America model electronics manufacturers Probably biggest influence FCC form thousands letters written fine folks THIS CERTAINLY POINTS UP valuable has proven have dev eloped tremendous amount com iunication have ABA will just remember always talk other can move mountains matter oovernment bureaus ONE CAUTION HOWEVER speaking ag ainst troublesome illaoal CB oper ators PLEASE RERIEBBER speak respect fully thousands fine experien ced CBers operate LEGALLY have years certainly have no quarrel fact will find ABAers group legal good guys OVERHEARD AT RULES COBBITTEE BEET INC IF ALL THE PEOPLE IN THIS BEET INC WERE LAID ENDTOEND THEY WOULD HARDLY REACH CONFLUSION BE PART OF ABAS DESTINY ADDITIONAL ON CS SITUATION ABA Executive Council hon ored t0 have DR WALT 0000 attend Council seating just held Washington Dr Good member ABA Radio Frequency Committee has recently effective working FCC protect modelers rights Walt also chairman ABA Hall Fame Committee ABA Pest Pres ident ABA leaders helped establish AWAs place international model sviation FAI Dr Good gave Council updated report frequency status eentioned FCCs problem already being over ion CBers being current crease about 1/3 million per month Walt mentioned something us aware FCCs power over nongovernment communic ations still problem considering what broadcast bands military other government December1976 55 AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS receives MS BOBBIE STERNE Mayor Cincinnati proclama tion saluting aeromodeling its role providing Cincinnati nation wholesome educational entertaining recreation Tom Burdin photo agencies operate Dr Good gives us encouraging news FCC exploring possible future use BY LYlODELERS additional frequencies 72 mh ares some new channels between 32 mh 42 mh BE PATIENT WERE WORKIN ON IT ACCORDING EXPERTS three recognizable signs age overtaking first loss memory t life think what other two are! hear people say got together Wel1 finally got together now cant rem ember put HELP DECIDE WHO SHALL LEAD WE CAN ALL SYPIPATHISE ! got giggle out club news letter 7 pages yet first line print started out THE HELL TOOI THE RED & WHITE FREQUENCY CLOTHESPIN HOWE NITH THEA Now think puting things proper uer spective importance! NEAT IDEA FOR mESSY PROBLEm ! Nothing nastier mess gooey oilsoaked rubber bands have holding various loose items like wings tails end forth favorite flying machine tendency throw away DONT RAROS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas Radio Control Society picked up clever idea puting rubberbands cost money back good condition Snitch zipbc plastic bag kitchen fill about half full corn meal put flight box Next time unharness bird drop slimey bands bag meal zip shut shake bag leave until next time fly will happy surprise reach bag corn meal pull out nice clean fresh bands Try WORD OF WARN INC same news letter g above cute idea removing castor oil rubberbands under no circum stance should ever make cornbread used corn meal violent re action might result THANKS AARCS Incidently cornmeal idea removing grease oil stains sill work carpets garments such Just remove vacuum cleaner after has done its work soaking up oil grease Great idea Afterthought one suggested kittylitter will soak up oil off rubberbands too make sure brand new PUTCHER NAWE AND ADDRESS ON NEWSLETTERS AARCS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas AC Society exceptionally sparkling ones lots news lots hints some very refreshing humor thing lacks THE NAAE AND ADDRESS EDITOR PULEAOE put name adress news sheets should certainly want folks know deserves credit effort AND SOAEBODY AAA President AIGHT WANT TO RESPOND TO YOU Honest important because helps complete fantastic AmA network communications has put us head shoulders ahead other membership organization world! PLEASE BE ACTIWE PART OF AriA AND FROm THE LIRCS NEWSLETTER LIRCS Long Island Radio Control Society mince radio control oriented thought pretty clever saw slogan newsletter said BE EXTRA RADIOACTIVE CLUB mEmBER LIRCS newsletter LOW PASSES edited RALPH CRISCI out standing paper little chuckle July issue says old Italian proverb translates s what breaks will find himself lacking spare time Thanks Ralph SIXTEEN YEAR tU NEWSLETTER EDITORS few issues back mentioned Chartered Club newsletter editors 16 years old WELL August 17th JIP TYNES AWA 71870 wrote smilingly demanded equal time see Jim newsletter editor WARBIRD FLYPAPER HE IS ALSO 16 YEARS OLD think terrific young folks pitch tackle club chores such newsletter editing Please consider article salute two fine young fellows AriA young folks Now think would fun two young men would exchange newslett ers WYNES Pownal Rd Auburn Ae 04210 please meet STEVE BECK AR 2 POBox 110 C Sioux Falls 0057101GO FELLOWS WHEN FIRST WRIT INC THIS COLUAN began read lot dictionary got fascinated just couldnt wait end ed lest pageTHE ZEBRA DID AOST POPULAR CLUB WEETINO PROGRAmS see newsletters personal visits clubs seem SHOWANDTELL programs Aodelers bring latest bird other handi work talk about usually some prizes awarded jury opinion applause idea lets keep eye other guy because may doing something need know about SHOW AND TELL AbOUT IT AT THE NATS ERFUL PEOPLE six years AWA President dont think anything has pleas ant having AAAars never met before come up ask shake hands catch lot hell because AAA buck stops some realize burden admire result efforts kind enough offer occasional cheerful greeting handshake THEN IT IS ALL WORTHWHILE So people did NATS overwhelmed THANKS GUYS ANO GALS think simple little remark made spelled out what we feel LARRY PULS editor Council Bluffs Iowa COBRA newsletter walked clear across big hangar shake hands say havent done thing meet Ive heck lot fun isnt what about Nuff said T DONT UNOERSTARD Experts tell us talking plants will help — thy true come cussin mowing lawn doesnt kill seeds? 7 PICTURE OF W PROPWASH Yesterdays asil brought Sept 1976 issue newsletter Warcer County Radio Control Society New Jersey ALLAN COLES editor papar PRUPIJASH got real charge out relating name PROPJASH 5t top cover page halfpage photo below showing five club neebars fishing JOhN SHANEs three channsl A/C trainer out river lake Yes guess thmt way t0 WASH PROP seems pretty ex treme pleased see minutes WERE Sept 9th meeting considering possible alternatives incorporation restrictions membership being persons 10 years age older need good experienced adults like ACACs encouraging y~g folks After young folks arm hope future CIRCUS lN CINCINNATI preat August 28th & 29th Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club put together beat pieces public exposure modeling fun affairs have seen Since am particular sensitive problem need selling modal aviation general public have adaire OCRCC effort dont think mis sed trick! will try capsulate activities because justice Circus would take entire column Several thousand folks saw warmup display end R/C Helicopter flying demo Fountain Spuare noon lunch hours smack middle downtown Cincin nati Friday publicize big Sat Sun Circus show Circus entertained estimated S B thousand people Sat about ten thousand Sunday morning hours day fun fly formal program 1 S PA both days Admission free program included Welcome banner tow Helicopter Demo Pattern Demo members US World Champ Team Dave Brown Aark Radcliff Don Lowe Pylon Race Glider Demo Biplane Demo Scale Demo Doghouse other strange model flying Combat Watch eight fast airplanes air once trying cut paper streamers Toilet Paper Chase fantastic roll toilet paper released several thousand feet altitude eight H/C models tried cut way down second day THE PAPER ACTUALLY ROLLED ITSELF UP BEFORE IT GOT ALL THE WAY DOWN Ill bet people having picnic lunches park next door mere astonished roll toilet paper fell sky! Col Betkeys Show Team put icing tho cake superb entertainment Proclamation saluting aeromodeling handsome part Cincinnati American community presented President AAA Amyor Cincinnati AS BOBBIE STERNE received proudly behalf bership AmA Greater Cincin nati RC CluD Andi am indebted club hard workers making honorary member THEIRS WAS GREAT SHOW OF PUBLIC SERVICE *ww thats now 56 Model Aviation Council Mtg cont pg 53 1976 SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION PROCEDURES and/or distributed local groups middle level AMA would ship prefab booth materials use local groups highest level AMA would provide HQ person nel staff AMA booth distribute maten als AMA HQ requested Council present specific proposal next meet ing regard costs involved types shows proposed meantime agreed HQ should participate current PR budget permits particularly regard promoting AMA model aviation general public rather modelers HQ DISABILITY PROGRAM An insurance program HQ employees approved Executive Council cost program will shared equally tween employees AMA will cost approx imately $2500 per year cover 25 employ ees program form fringe benefit help attract retain employees plan provides payment 60% salary participating employee unable work after 90 days disability HUTCHINSON PROPERTY noted Executive Council some new developments Hutchinson needed watched before commit ment made concerning property purchase Other sport aviation groups negotiating property use purchase Hutchinson could affect AMA interests Ex ecutive Director keep Council posted new developments maintaining AMA negotiations until some definite information can help resolve purchase question FREE FLIGHT FINALS Noting weather problems pre vented selection Nordic team FF team selection finals Minnesota last Labor Day weekend Executive Council agreed wait until recommendation FF team selection committee forthcoming see special action necessary also agreed eventual decision should voted finalists themselves Similarity RC team selection problem 1974 noted need basic guidelines rules procedure deciding cancellations type well require ments controls finals meet operation spelled out advance possibility incorporating latter points pro cedures defined new committee acknowledged will considered committee chairman NEW TITLE FOR PR DIRECTOR AMA President Johnny Clemens recom mended Executive Council title Public Relations Director changed correctly reflect actual nature job being done pointed out AMAs PR man has almost totally occu pied AMA demonstrations displays various events such Nats air shows conventions other organizations Council agreed henceforth Larry Bolich AMA HQ staff known Spe cial Events Director AMAs Scholarship Committee au thorized Executive Council award up $2000 1976 program participants five applicants years pro gram Committee currently final evaluation process determine win ners Announcement 1976 recipients expected next month 3-YEAR RULES CYCLE proposal extend current 2-year competition rules proposal cycle unani mously disapproved Executive Coun cil generally felt relatively new 2-year cycle has yet being long enough tell needs changed also noted 3-year cycle might enable new rule book available some months before would become effec tive itself vitalmore impor tant need have new rules tested actual competition before need chan ges can best determined Discussion indi cated mere availability new rules would result adequate testingactual competition necessary felt new rules would used come official Note proposal will reviewed again following inputs contest boards required Contest Board Procedures concerning amendments procedures CONTEST BOARD MEETINGS proposal RC Contest Board Chair man Bill Northrop in-person meetings Board members travel paid AMA referred next Executive Council meeting further consideration noted such meetings de sirable very high cost factor would volved since four boards 11 mem bers also suggested eco nomics Saturday long distance conference calls examined possible alternative meetings inputs Contest Board members sought next Council meeting LEGAL SERVICE FEE AMA has enjoyed services top notch legal counsel years ex tremely low monthly retainer services iginally FCC matters have since covered aspects AMA business cluding incorporation organization tax matters liability protection other prob lems Also what previously amounted legal advice person has grown ser vices staff several people expanded help particularly noted FCC crisis 1976 resulted great success AMA members against what seemed like impossible odds latter cam paign came during previous negotiations readjustment fees bring line services rendered negotiations deferred however until conclusion FCC campaign Following campaign monthly fee adjusted Executive Director $150 per month $500 per month assure future availability same full-service benefits AMA members readjusted fee schedule ratified Executive Coun cil becomes effective 1977 complaint noted regard 1976 procedures subject tabled Executive Council until next normal time discussion subjectthe winter meeting Council expected mid-Feb ruary time nomination proce dures 1977 AMA election will es tablished announced meantime suggestions welcomed consideration winter meeting FILM PROJECTS current status AMAs film project reviewed Executive Council reported large amount footage shot AMAS forthcoming pro motional film model aviation other film work suspended top priority could given project target date completion next year Meanwhile AMA Film Library very active films great demand steady backlog orders mainly clubs suggested next Council meeting held Philadelphia area AMAs film editing operation could demonstrated status various film projects could reviewed closely Some concern expressed Council members regarding cost time factors volved film production hoped fore study film production oper ation can help future decision-making subject AWARDS proposal Frank Zaic establish perpetual award name Charles Lind bergh reviewed Executive Council acknowledged Lindbergh tremendous inspiration progress model aviation such awards require sponsorship cover initial cost also upkeep administration through years Council consensus recommend Zaic seek sponsor such award could properly estab lished continued No other award proposals made agreed AMA Frequency Com mittee should commended its leader ship during 1976 campaign FCC instrumental preventing loss RC frequencies other undesirable changes RC licensing requirements HQ OPERATION organizational structure AMA HQ operation reviewed Executive Council particular regard chain authority number employees noted eight-member staff sisted 18 other employees Besides Ex ecutive Director John Worth Assistant Executive Director Carl Maroney six department heads Publications Carl Wheeley Business Frank Ehling Executive Secretaries Micheline Madison Membership Dept Bill Smythe Accounting Gisele Jack son Public Relations Larry Bolich diagram management structure shown suggested should published information membership will done AMA News shortly along article about HQ operation membership services provided turn page December1976 57 Council Meeting continued EXPULSION POLICY Executive Council discussed what would involved decided membership should terminated rea son noted basic legal re quirements requiring adequate notice person involved opportunity defense also appeal agreed AMAs legal counsel should asked look sub ject such requirements properly provided MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES review made Executive Council concerning current status var ious model aviation museum possibilities new development noted regarding pro ject Florida near Disney World Exec utive Director advised project ing followed case favorable situation AMA Museum might possible also noted proposal city Springfield 01-I regarding possible AMA l-IQ museum area being fol lowed up see possible proposition forthcoming Council informed further developments along lines HALL OF FAME proposal have past presidents AMA automatically inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame reviewed Executive Council agreed question should directed Hall Fame selection committee Council did have authority area ATTENTION OFFICERS OF CHARTERED CLUBS special mailing made late Septem ber concerning club charter renewal proced ures 1977 procedure different recent years can save clubs considerable amount money provided club members urged renew 1977 AMA mem bership before end 1976 proced ure also simpler recent years special mailing sent club offi cers usually President Secretary sure club know about new chartering procedure potential sav ings check see mailing has re ceived let AMA HQ knowthe sooner better IF YOU RENEW THROUGH YOUR CLUB sure have club send Bill Dues along dues money necessary club save usual 50 cents per member charter fee Its also impor tant have charter club number Bill Dues avoid 50 cent fee suggest putting number upper right hand corner Actually preferable send AMA membership renewal through club often results extra delay both due club handling also due extra steps HQ processing problem can minimized however including Bill Dues renew annual membership renewal mailing made early October AMA mem ber should have Bill Dues end October first week November needs mailed back AMA HQ before middle December avoid inter ruption publication service EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STUART HALL UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON AUGUST 4 1976 HOWARD E JOHNSON 19081976 AMAs 15th president passed away Sep tember following long series health prob lems prevented him enjoying last years model aviation activities dominated earlier life Howard E Johnson climaxed years model aviation leadership being elected AMA president 1965 An avid Free-Flighter California came top AMA job time organization struggling overcome several years financial deficits During two years office AMA made two major de cisions credited dramatically boosting organization road re covery its current success Under lead ership AMA Executive Council initiated current club charter program has seen number AMA clubs grow 120 1965 over 1200 1976 al during Johnsons term AMAs former publication arrangement American Modeler magazine begun has evolved present very successful Model Aviation magazine operation Howard president long-range vision constantly thinking plan ning years ahead rather being content current achievements Yet single-minded couldnt en joy other things besides model aviation As former musician enjoyed spending ings little places featured good music played old friends simple gentle man great perseverance generally unappreciated strumental getting things done worrying about got credit Howard AMA Fellow former district 10 AMA Vice-President Contest Coordina tor primarily responsible estab lishment Free Flight Model Association Southern California Howard E Johnson gone likely forgotten strong chapter history AMA following attendance Presi dent John Clemens Dallas TX SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Presidents-District Cliff Piper Atkin son NH District II John Byrne Bayside NY District Ill Don Lowe Centerville OH AVPDistrict IV Chuck Foreman proxy John Spalding District V Jim MeNeill Birm ingham AL District VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL District VII Hardy Brodersen Birming ham Ml District VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX District IX Stan Chilton Wichita KS District X Alex Chisoim Fresno CA District Xl Homer Smith Seattle WA following guests Associate VPs District Al Novot nik District II Bill Boss Joe Friend District III Ralph Pennetti District V Julie Woods District VI Roger Geers District VII Mr Mrs K McClure also John Embry represent ing Ned Barnes District VIII Guy Kirk wood Chula Vista CA also attended spec ial guest report California Nats possibil ities Meeting began 1025 pm intro duction present President Clemens I Mid-year financial report Witt Worth commented current financial status particularly regard surplus previous years Witt noted current situation should permit oper ation another year increase possible necessity using reserve funds cover deficit General discussions ques tioned Nats cost vs income current member ship growth vs budget magazine operations noted $24000 maga zine reserve fund resulting 1975 credit vouchers cashed mem bers Worth also pointed Out previ ously budgeted deficit approximately $30000 1975 should materialize ac cording current accounting information Following questions general discussion details various council members motion made McNeill VP-V seconded Smith VP-XI keep 1977 dues same 1976 Unanimously approved II RC site separation Lowe VP-Ill reported Dayton area RC tests noted interference problems within 15 miles also noted let ters various parts country indicated safe operations between sites two miles apart slightly less recommendation take no action time noting clubs operating close proximity satis fied continue Smith VP-XI noted Washington area operation 3/4 mile between RC boats planes flying 400 feet less no problem Smith moved seconded Byrne VP-Il review subject again next meeting permit further input meantime During discussion motion Brodersen VP-VII reported study Heathkit sent Bill Rohring AVP-VII indica ted model operations site would cause problems Site B regardless distance between sites distance C least equal radius model 58 Model Aviation operation zone XMTR XMTR B K K McClure AVP-VII reported 15 mile separation testing progress conclusions forwarded completed being no further discussion mo tion voted approved unanimously III 1977 Natsstatus Clemens asked Guy Kirkwood update council California site progress since April council meeting Kirkwood noted Brown Field availability San Diego contingent upon agreement six FBPs Fixed Base Opera torstwo six previously nega tive said San Diego officials fund offset losses small businesses affec ted activities brought city Upon ing advised fund availability Nats negative FBOs became favorable explained pos sibility city matching AMA dollar dollar FBO reimbursement last holdout FBO would agree Brown Field negotiations have abandoned However Kirkwood reported former Air Force base Oxnard possibility SE Point Mugu near Camarillo about 60 miles LA airfield size noted 1/2 miles 21/2 miles three hangars barracks said property under control city Camarillo prelim inary discussions local officials fav orable further discussions negotia tions forthcoming AMA publicity informa lion requested study local officials Byrne VP-Il made motion show good faith West Coast AMAers sending least AMA representative California study reportbacktothe council fall meeting consideration California vs other sites Nats Executive Committee make recommendation council based details study seconded Piper VP-I Unanimously approved Further discussion indicated need evidence West Coast worker sup port order conclude arrangements distance major commercial air line airport noted problem Chisoim VP-X assured council offers California Nats worker support Springfield Ohio Nats possibility also noted invitation already extend ed city host whole Nats 1977 Lake Charles Louisiana possi bility noted still open John Embry advised previous growth projects have delayed field still available acted spokesman city invite AMA back Nats airfield still available Byrne VP-Il noted Executive Di rector should write Lake Charles offici als thanking past Nats support noting possibility coming back IV Distinguished Service Award Nominated Worth unanimously ap proved Ted Thompson Assistant City Manager Springfield Ohio excep tional support connection 1976 Nats 1130 pm Brodersen VP-VII noted lateness hour need time FAI agenda item discussion suggest ed continuance council meeting Thursday Worth noted conflicting invita tion Springfield officials Thursday 8 pm General discussion indicated concern time needed other night might provide Nats especi ally depth FAI matters re viewed Smith VP-XI made motion postpone rest agenda until Sep tember council meeting Lowe VP-Ill seconded date September 18 dis cussed accepted location Washington DC Unanimously approved Meeting adjourned Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire C Rhode Islad Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Antedate Vioe-Prasjdenna Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Huriley MA 01036 Well after two great guest columnists have appeared guess better come back mind store awhile Thanks again Al Tuttle Bill Washburn Just back writing big RI 76 District Regional CL Champs Mid dletown RI Most encouraging meet participation Juniors Seniors young people events helping out apparent other categories fine sport HATS OFF Control Line people continuing build Juniors Seniors model avia tion interest Roy Mytinger course guy should have hernia instead John Scott Jr hospitalized malady just time miss out fun Too much pull testing Nats John state New England represented except Vermont recall awards ceremony Newport Motor Inn well-attended arid certainly lot hardware ones said Just another trophy really did mean am sure really upset kids would have willing take trophies home souvenir perhaps think re cipient has 50 home closet still bit glory pride still smile victorygenuine sin cereis upon face trophy winner accepts symbol ability skills Congratulations winnersand time time comments troops such dont write aboutFellows difficult enough try keep interesting column going find get can column will truly try include everything brought tention District people get will month about half column about RI 76 meet because vitation MC award presentations first week October expect have up Bangor ME area meeting some clubs area will have attended executive council meeting Washington September 18th will have received about 1-3/4 pounds first class mail will have answered possible ones require answer response Im com plaining enjoy thrive it helps stay young thought let hear out Ill making plans club visits New England 1 977 starting time print would like have real live AMA VP meeting com bined meeting other clubs let know 495th RC group already planning District meeting Westford MA some time March 1977 Can anyone help conquest permanent site NE modelers specifically Westover AFB Chicopee MA knows some key people-senators repswho could help us out Wouldnt nice eventually Regional Finals before National flyoff Championship awards sites New England Please help work have looking site possibility ever since Mack Knife visited Westover inspection tour over ten years ago would appear Hutch inson idea dead issue thought Regional siteperhaps four fiveis still very much alive Long-range planning very necessary membership reaches over 100000 next few years well need kind space kind thinking Please let hear you have ideas subject fast summer wasnt Hope yours active enjoyable kind prop-snapping friend may have good-looking mother may think endwell New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baysitle NY 11361 Autociat Vim Presideante Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit old 11 Lace Lane Elnenra NY 12066 John Greg 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 Rotary Dr. Saumunnit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersean Ave. utnion NJ 07083 Jamet Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067k APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windenneer Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS asked modeler Rhinebeck WW Jamboree yesterday think up things go monthly dis December1976 59 trict reports MA er question simple dont think up5 OCCUR mein HUGE numbers really TOUGH part ie things report little space few issues justice Bear mind VPs REQUIRED limit report single 8/2 X 11 typewrit ten page Consider too terms fice 24 months duration means having 24 shots covering second populous district AMA Figuring 162 chartered AMA clubs District 2 ran Club-of-the Month bit report 24 months would 138 clubs NOT represented columnless happy representation pic tureand lot less-than-happy clubsand brethren and sistren Ditto regards Newsletter-of-the-Month citation Besides would hard put single out certain clubs newsletters consider worthier mention others opin ion ALL great! Whilst still soapbox let add cannot think anything duller non-competitive modeler MANY COM PETITIVE type resides say North Overshoe NJ having read listing names honors participants contest specialty another Quivering Rosebush NY hope agree results effort fitting proper Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PA RCS named its annual contest Floyd Bennet-Gateway Field September 19th ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL MEET BRYAN SATTLER order achiest effective con test scheduling program District 2 have decided appoint THIRD coordinator handle RC Racing Soaring worthy person Bryan Sattler 29 Waldorf Place Schenectady NY 12307 Make note Bryans address well telephone number 518 377-4632 Note too Fred Blackburn 8 Spruce Lane Coinmack NY 11725 Telephone 516 5439097 handles coordination ALL RC com petition EXCEPT Racing Soaring Dick Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 Telephone 212 8464367 very capable coordinator Con trol Line Free Flight non-RC events George Meyers no longer participating coordinating program because other activities very demanding therefore advised refrain sending sanction applications him instead appropriate coordinator referred above District 2 ONE coordinator took office two years ago great increase number contests against same number week-ends ren ders imperative burden divid ed interest efficiency can help getting sanction applica dons early appropriate coordina r ON VOTING Naturally candidate office hopes elected am no exception fairness adversary have scrupulously avoided using report means elec tioneering equally true candidate wins default enjoys hollow victory Accordingly urged VOTE costs make certain ballot will acceptable hence counted Re member certain MUST 1 Sign 2 Enter AMA number 3 En ter district number 4 Indicate choice AND 5 Mail soon possible ie NOT have send license renewal application fee can RENEW later VOTE NOW! GEAR UP AND LOCKED! RHINEBECK WW JAMBOREE 1976 mid-Hudson RC Club has done again time Worlds Largest Fly ing-Scale Meet annual rally actu ally drew close 200 contestants hun dreds hundreds spectators dates September 11 12 weather great Two fun-filled flying days World War aircraft miniature hand full-scale other Cole Palens Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY full-scale show featured flight standard WW craft such Fokkers Thomas-Morse Scout Curtiss Jenny etc also such PRE-WW craft Bleriot Curtiss Pusher Demoiselle like As added attraction pretty mademoiselle sent aloft hot-air balloon Saiur cy night banquet sellout ticket-wise understandably view great appeal annual affair has model ers stripe hailing dis tant points including Canada edition Jamboree 10th anticipate fact announced banquet plans afoot another kind Jamboree Rhinebeck latter part June beginning 1977 would known Classic competition involv ing model aircraft full-scale aircraft 1920s 30s 40s so-called Gold en Age Lindbergh Era aviation shall fill information con cerning particular event same becomes available ROMANO GARABELLO us lost revered personal friend model aeronautics has deprived true genius untimely death Romano Garabello Although Ro best known RC fraternity Rom-Air landing gear retract systems devoted much modeling career various other special ties hobby Ro will profoundly missed us knew respected him modelers appreciate integ tity quality human beings Oh, ylvama West Vrginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenterville OIl 45440 Aseociate Vine-Presidents Francis Fluharty 004 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penretti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cv Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 1703 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 September 18 1976 AMA Executive Council meeting Washington DC usual day marathon affair lasting some 15 hours time out eat Over period however much discussion action subjects taken impor tant modelingI have no intent cover subject minutes meeting will published later based Worths own inimitable style Let say AMA Executive Director does fine job putting understandable language sometimes lengthy discussion takes place Council important subject consumed much time dealt FAI international competition affairs Im confident average Joe Flier contest-oriented could probably care less about competition affairs thats shame since Council collectively appreciate vital part competition plays hobby passion Its old story nevertheless true competi tion life blood hobby out modeling would far different cer tainly provides vital stimulus develop ment publicity therefore public accep tance keynote goals everbroadening achievement enjoyment International competition has us some time Im sure serious modeler would enjoy making team own area interest adding notable success teams have achieved over past Since modeling ever-expanding cate gories being added therefore team travel resultant costs increasing apparent full travel support such has policy up now has become difficult costly therefore some new formula needed cover modern situ ation After MUCH discussion deter mined key maximum FAI team expendi ture $1 per Open payment AMA member Further decided limit travel reim bursement AMA basically cost travel US port departure near est World Championships country port entry nearest contest site Domes tic US travel local foreign travel would handled special interest groups individuals involved Contest entry fees would paid AMA has much discus sion concerning international contest frequen cy ie two-year three-year cycle and/or maximum three events per year decided AMA should support twoyear cycle order better maintain interest enthusiasm growth category Whether rest international modeling community will support posi tion highly debatable point noted discussion re sponse competition special interest groups except NSS PAMPA N1ACA proposition assistance setting up team selection programs nonexistent point can say guys out want share business run better get off behinds put some action behind words doesnt good bitch complain unwilling put little effort action discussing competition affairs Ill report bit future Nats considerations shut up Nats Ohio gener ally considered success very good entry significant profit showing first time years ever some heartburn about splitting events 60 Model Aviation done between three sites workable could certainly improved lessons learned 76 has much sentiment taking Nats Cali fornia suitable site available necessary support base could established Much discussion held concerning two pos sible Sites Oxnard AFB March AFB other possible choices return Ohio Louisiana pros cons possibility its sure nice have several choices choose decided further explore possible difficulty operation March AFB full-scale mili tary flight activity before final action taken light previous editorializing column Nats its future would appreciate hearing comments folks out read thingespecially districtFINI letter Bill Winter see could used elsewhere magazine its entirety Bob Lopshire noticed gadget hard ware store sanding sent sketch could find anything similar offered stores area have asked Bob get details Ill print later Its rotating series sandpaper flaps will shape fine sand wood agenda items Fall Council meeting important things discussed think some good decisions important Academy made also think much good groundwork future decisions made meeting Youll read about elsewhere issue Leath Harry Grogan good friends Phil Shirley Hartman live District IV nobodys perfect some people snapped recent Birmingham RC wing-ding L-R David Phillips Marlin CuIwell Pres Bessemer AL RC Club Pete Peterson CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH Alahanma ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth Carolina C Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Delaware District af Colombia land North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dist IV Vice-Prtsidtnt 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhant MCI 28801 Asnocrate Vioe-Presdsnsts tttarles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mecttanicsville VA 23111 V Dill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Oiarlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlnson 2043 Maroft Rd wilmington DE 10810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 brief adventure fiction science fiction some said last September issue has brought forth some comment nicest probably shortest received Bill Hearn AMA 33428 kind enough say enioyed article since JAWS Maybe should take other way Bill Musser remarked read porcelainlibrary Other comments ranged downward So fellows Ill again ntil rare spark creative talent again rages breast Received comments years Nats Huge largest real big show stuff like Also notes tremen dous lob done volunteer workers organizing running such logistic night mare people put thing together year deserve much appre ciation us enjoy fruit year hundreds local modelers put aside own problems take myriad chores biggest contest Timers judges runners flagmen cleanup list lobs required runs on year locality Nationals held must supply bulk person power Add people travel good distances meet work meet help out part year few contestants take time write thank note could let public place pass along thanks congrats lob well done again reply earlier comment endless sanding required finish-paint typical pattern aircraft Frank Winters sent nice note method cutting down some final sanding needed uses resin small segments broken window glass scrape resin smooth Ill pass Jim MeNeill Gist V Vice-Presidert 817 South 20 Avenue Birmitgham Al 35285 Associate Vioe-Preeedaesto Richard E Jackson 107 white BInd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr. Kinguttort TN 37680 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Co. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lulo Rodriguez E-10 5th St Errs Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whidey 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35801 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scooba MS 39358 Can make political observation getting mad An election AMA Pres dent coming up should have bal lots NOW know percentage members vote microscopically small Listen YOU DO NOT HAVE TO IN CLUDE DUES send vote can pay dues through club mail later Its YOURAcademywhy vote want meet some important peo pIe month James Duckworth Jim helped start GAMA Georgia State organization clubs now being ably carried Chris Joiner others Frank Carney sent snap A-2 winners 76 Rebel Rally Jacksonville FL L-R Jim Bradley Phil Hartman Don another breathtaking Club-of-theMonth time want pay atten tion Presented Savannah GA PROP TWISTERS MAC CL club small wellorganized Shown below pretty Cathy Nickols holding Fast Rat speed model Started almost 20 years ago clay field 20 members club survives today about 35 active solid fliers dude topnotch Carrier Rat Race Stunt Combat Speed Scale enthusiasts club began wane late 60s Frank Stetson Gerald Long breathed new life two pictures above show top L-R David Brown Sec-Tres Robert Harpe Bob December 1976 61 Summers George Collins Kids Bobby Summers Tom Stetson Michael Brown Larry BattlesBottom picture L-R Mike McGill Frank Stetson Benji Berry Pres Coy Battles Jerry Long little kid Byron Stauffer Frank Stetson ST 29 Bspeed Frank wins Carrier Speed time around Jacksonville Savannah Tony Jilks peachy Scale Stinson way other winners local Nats contests include Bob Harpe Benji Berry Lake Charles Nats Bob Summers Dave Brown Slow Combat Ralph Barnhardt Slow Rat Tony Gilkes Scale Oh good grief what other picture lady shown earlier started report Cathy Nickols now MRS BEN BERRY hap pened typing reading told pay attention didnt know anything like going happen haps power ful forces work Heaven Earth dreamed toy airplane philoso phies Cute couple huh want meet wonderful people go CL AAA meet November 27/28 Itinors ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1168518 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Quincy IL 62301 Robern Gill 216 Stotely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apr c Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 corrienhia Cn Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Snagner 1828 Seifert Poplar Bluft MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cn Anderson IN 46011 heard few people may read column sure notice dont write tremendous amount modeling activity District VI have heard few Associate VPs contest schedule has full weekend contests fun-flys demon strations Bob Gill AVP Springfield IL reported fun-fly new club name un known Lincoln IL Bill Qidham Lin coln Contest Director flying includ ed RC Control Line Free Flight Haerr Field Taylor MO site air show sponsored Aviation Ex plorers Post 480 September 11 12 Quincy Falcons RC Club Quincy Glu-Devils Control Line Club assisted put model flying demonstrations part show show included Sig Manufactur ing Co flying team Hazel Glen Siga foose Maxey Hester Pitts Spec ial home-builts information came Roger Geers AVP Quincy IL Bob Stagner AVP Poplar Bluff MO sent newspaper photos Delta Dart contest sponsored Freelancers RC Club About 40 Cub Scouts built airplanes un der supervision club members flew club flying field An RC fly ing demonstration followed Freelancers will present demonstra tion RC models Paragould AK Septem ber 25 Hopefully club will form offi cial AMA Show team near future Bob other club members also discussing possibility city-sponsored model park Mr Dave Pence Poplar Bluff City Manager wish lots luck success have new Contest Coordinators District VI Please spread word club ficers sanction applications can sent proper individual new RC Contest Coordinator Ralph White Jr RR 1 Box 324 Neoga IL 62447 Ralph has volunteered take over job Bob Voislavek mighty busy getting REV Model Prod ucts business going new FF CL Contest Coordinator Kit Gerhart 3930 W Jefferson Kokomo IN 46901 Kit avid Control Line compet itor takes over Harry Murphy Most scheduling conflicts Control Line contests Free Flight seems get along quite well want thank Bob Voislavek Harry Murphy services Contest Coord inator job lot work scheduling critical usually thankless job too hear modelers want cuss out about something get vote AMA President District VI Vice-President year need renew AMA membership vote either although should want magazine subscription continue Dis trict VI usually has fair voter response coni pared other districts would like see ballots sent suggestion have club members bring ballots club meeting send envelope Saves postage encourages members vote Keep sending club newsletters re ceive quite bunch read want anything put column let know Inwa rgar ensta orsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dint VII Vice-President P 8 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48t12 Associate Vice-Presidents Keinh Mcclure 5703 terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Prank Muirrissey 14100W Pak Ave New Berlin WI 53tB1 Win Robring 4484 tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lare crystal MN 55426 News District VII tragic death two Minneapolis men plane crash spotting downed models during FAI Outdoor Team Selection Finals Hastings Minn held over Labor Day weekend letter Terry Taylor Crystal Minnesota gives us background men lost Darold Nilsen Pete Simonson members Minn Piston Poppers both previous club officers love aviation form both pilots Darold lust received li cense earlier year Both also members EAA well AMA Pete founders organiza tion called Mini Air Expo area council clubs put large exhibit Thanksgiving facets hobby Darold also member group representing clubs Pete Darold put countless hours helping youngsters area get involved aviation thru YMCA Junior High School oth er programs involving club Mini Air Expo additon both active Control Line competitors contest scene Pete began competing during early teens became very good stunt flyer both locally Nats times top stunt flyers knew him well Darold competed regional scene will always remembered best racing pilot area super fast Rat Mouse Racing real talent handling crowd Darold Nilsen 38 years old car pet layer trade family man Simonson 29 years old single employed Moellers Hobby Shop Robinsdale 4inn world aviation has lost two great men Pete Darold volunteered readily help spot planes contest death tragic maybe died doing some thing loved Terry Taylor has offered assume As sociate VP job area recently vacated Phil Cartier Phil moved Pennsylvania thank Phil work district wish him well Free Flight Team Finals halted Simonson Nilsen tragedy during seventh round second day FAI 62 Model Aviation Power flyoffs next morning gave us Charlie Martin Washington Al McLaughlan Florida Al Bissonnette Oklahoma Power Team Wakefield Team members California men Walt Ghio Robert Pis erchio Phedon Tsiknopoulos Nordic scrubbed last day action jury after vote participants Arkansas siana enico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaeociate Vice-Presidaesgs Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Time goes everything everyone matures fact natural order life academy has grown matured during six years have served Executive Council too have matured now things ourselves got away depending Navy own Nats Though Air Force property year all-AMA operation large diversified group gether can get much done An example leadership AMA furnished settling frequency problem FCC lot members dont fly RC got licks behalf fellow mod elers now beginning find communi ties leaders coming us want ing us Such case Hutchinson now Springfield coming place come begging flying sites rather offer program people After THEIR people satellite groups formed cater specific needs programs cate gory involved NFFS NSS NSRCA USPJA MACA PAMPA should better know needs specific groups also leaves Council work mat ters general interest also lets Council work specific items need attention chartered clubs also doing fine job servicing local areas local modelers clubs perform civic functions displays exhibitions model flying further cause too have able call AMA specific assistance also have unified model ers area dealing local govern ment FAI programs becoming well-or ganized thanks NFFS helping hand programs being run people compete class interna tional competition back publishing own maga zine great supplements commercial mags rather competing What better pays its own way So least has good six years have indeed matured future looks good model aviation modelers br AMA around election time AMA year vote AMA President even-numbered District VPs Appear ing ballot President will names John Clemens Dallas TX Earl Xi/itt Chambersburg PA John incumbent Earl presently SecretaryTreasurer AMA VP District VIII will name Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX other having presented nominating committee will place write-in candidates Please VOTE Get ballot back HQ time counted least much AMA voting means dont care about AMA Look announcement hobby show Dallas Fair Park January got word Larry Bolich HQ has touch Mike Clark get ting thing together tolorads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 87211 Associate Vice-Presidenes Chartes Brandon 2220 Mariposa BInd Casper WY 82801 Man Hansen 1809 Wisconsin SW Huron 50 57350 John Krekonioch 7810 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1754SBth Fergo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey R R 2 Boo 56 Kinstey KS 67547 lean Manninghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 80915 OscarOlson6111 MapleOmaha NE 68104 No District IX Report month Ariaeea e Calilornia ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim DisI 0 Vice-President 1106 West Show Fresne CA 83711 Aueociage Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Aiea Nt 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ane Tucson AZ 85719 Joke Pond 4289 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Ln Redondo Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 82069 Executive Council meetings happening time days Last month report ed the Dayton NATS September 18 fourth Council meeting 1976 Washington DC pleasure listening Dr Walt Good AMAs Frequency Committee Some Walts suggestions include get own individual FCC License stead relying Club License will help AMA negotiate FCC FCC aware total licenses sued number people shown club license Walt also indicated frequency committee trying get FCC let us use 32-42 MHz band addition now authorized also cautioned although 27 MHz saved use sooner later starting 1977 illegal CB operators 27 MHz will too much RC use rest day spent nit-picking FAI matters AMA supports International FAI World Championships competition United States America will rep resented Because competition AMA Nationals members benefit di rectly finest equipment thus being made available indirectly too ways list Council unanimously opposed three-year World Championships cycle will voted December CIAM executive body coun tries involved FAI Along about 5 pm 1977 California NATS status report made AMA Secre tary-Treasurer Earl Witt Earl made special trip home Pennsylvania see Oxnard AFB also March AFB Earl has NATS Contest Director years knows what good NATS site what reported Oxnard good NATS flying site little re served whether local housing accommo dations would sufficient So thanks Earl Guy Kirkwood site will con sidered AMA NATS Executive Com mittee Earl also visited March AFB Riverside Gene Sidwell actually im pressed March AFB possible NATS site active Air Force runway housing base could pose hazards Local housing accommodations contestants officials others adequate BIRD Club expected demonstrate RC flying March AFB Commander Following should able get firm commitment John Worth reported Air Force people Dayton said would like have us back 1977 also indicated early reports show 1976 NATS income higher expenses encou rag ing sign indicates denser areas population capable greater finan cial support NATS items agen da before meeting finally adJourned during wee hours AM some District X people will interested Contest Rule cycle 2 years still intact changed 3 years proposed Hall Fame recommendation past AMA Presi dents Dick Tichenor referred Council Past Presidents National Health Public Relations Program researched AMA Special Events Director Larry Bolich Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 151st Street Seatlle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Hoffman W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 1507 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fon Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Oon Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 Well finally happened missed column last month guess pride cause proud having missed OflC December 1976 63 since new Model viation begun No real excuse except long work hours Nats etc May happen again am kick another apology order lead District column September issue statement did come out right print could read say club newsletter mentioned THAI column ma' receiving newsletter intent say club newsletter mentioned ONE OF MY columns may receiving want thank Barnstormers calling error tention did come out way ex pected dont know whether blame typewriter Headquarters ate stand corrected am subject Barnstorm ers Portland chartered club have very nice newsletter way first published Portland area according editor Steve Tischler club has flight training program monthly fun-flys building contests other activities active club activities list newsletter indicate information call Steve 639-0798 write him 5256 SW CenterwoodSt Lake Oswego OR 97034 number changes have made District officers would like call attention read October issue Model Aviation very carefully found have new Free Flight Contest Board mem ber other Ernie Linn mem ber Boeing Hawks Ernie member Free Flight fraternity has years few years ago re-entered contest scene name con test entry lists winners lists Ernie can reached address listed direc tory portion Competition Newsletter section issue Ernie requests assis tance rules change process cur rently underway have opportunity might ask Ernie Stan Chilton few friends reluctant send Ernie watermelon Ernie replaces Al Grell has served us well over last few years Al asked re placed can pursue other interests entire District want thank Al great job has done Unfortunately can never repay him hours spent behalf Thanks million Al Another new officer District new Associate Vice President Clarence E Haught Clarence resides Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 will respons ible northern Idaho eastern Washing ton Besides being active modeler RC Control Line Free Flight prime movers Coeur dAlene Aero Mo deling Society CAMS put hell symposium fall should tend possibly can possible formation will printed about Clarence will make available know pub lished articles model magazines makes living professor North Idaho College Clarence replaces Dick Carson AVP Dick felt time take rest AMA duties Dick well-known area can say District thank Dick Good luck happy land ings know Dick plans spend time gliders Another new Associate Vice President Don Zipoy Seattle area Don will assist area District Free Flight Control Line activities no stranger us managed Sandpoint contests years Organization management Dons strong suit has recently threatened bring out closet twin engined Control Line model Hows activity Actually Don dean SOBs Strat-O-Bats club makes living managing combat aircraft projects Boeing Company Don can reached 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Don honored peers annual Misery Meet reason honor wis years service Contest Director t Sandpoint Misery other meets veil FAI qualifications semi-finals Ap propriate long service trophy made bottle Chevas Regal 12 years YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has another light month formail Pattys Pinkie being usual bright spot Bob Underwood Sent report Dayton section Nats Dart program however says things went very well Kiwanis people guided Underwood clan Dave Elsie Abel Carrie Axeirod Cathy Burnstine Mike Gretz Jeff Foley Dave Talkenhagen did fine job Bob says both hot glue guns Jet glue provided through efforts Carl Goldberg necessary keep things moving agrees what found out Springfield program familiar Nats Delta Dart have make some adjustments printed instructions First cant pro vide sufficient cardboard give partici pant sheet work have build directly table tops poses no prob lem construction since dont really have pin plan sheet down However get final assembly theres no way set up several hundred models long drying period means have have some way quickly assemble motor stick wings stab kids can hang model go right out fly Weve tried just about everything could think past have found hot glue allows plenty room error wing joints about good anything problem its rather tedious job since glue tends drip over after youve scorched yourself gun several times also becomes painful year decided try new fast-drying glue Ive used own projects models fairly good joints works well word caution decide use rapid cement projects never let kids handle themselves program have adult final assembly line both types glue both sake speed safety kids build framework cut out line up have whole thing put together sometimes can create quite long line Both Dayton Springfield some problems nothing wont over come future believe best ways sell model aviation newcomers well worth efforts old trophy base cup top well-deserved honor hoped able announce other new officer appointments time remember asked nominate offi cers beginning summer two appointments above result greatest number nominations received encouraged send nominations other officers can appointed believe need RC-oriented AVP Puget Sound area need multi-interest AVP Oregon since Bob Stalick has asked replaced returning school work PhD wish him best luck will give us total six AVPs full complement Contest Board members Any suggestions should sent Clear building boardwinter coming also learn lot about running program time have lot formation pass anyone desires Sorry dont have identification picture just never got names apologies guys Springfield again sincere thanks vacation ended its back school Just about activities during summer something aircraft models full scale After Nats went Great Endicott NY Air Show featuring Charlie Hillard Red Devils missed chance star Charlie cancelled inverted ribbon cutId asked hold poles After got out center flight path wasnt too sure such good idea since Pitts blowing over place cross wind wound up next week Elmira sailpianing over Harris Hill real ball Take look cover October MAN tickled see ol buddy Sal Taibi gracing edition couple years ago did article some really tremen dous modelers lost shuffle thoughts Sal some others never made print man real gentleman old line compet itors will lend engine help trim ship act pit crew still go out beat pants off Get pencils out month lets hear out 64 Model Aviation Springfield MAC members final assembly line Similar action also Dayton
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From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Executive Council met Washing ton DC act number agenda items left over Nats meeting August 4 see minutes page 58 plus some new items developed since Nats During September meeting noted usual manner getting meeting minutes approved published involved too much ofatime lag particularly subsequent meeting held before minutes previous published Yet acknowledged something synopsis meeting decisions needed properly report explain background regarding decisions also significance future implications deci sions also noted informal type report Council actions presented September 76 issue AMA News p53 too general incomplete also agreed explanations developed AMA Executive Director usual minutes preferred means communicating intent concerning Coun cil actions sufficient background infor US AND THE 1977 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Two potential crises concerning World Championships 1977 noted dis cussed September AMA Executive Council meeting concerned possible lack host country Outdoor Free Flight event other concerned current political situation South Africa might prevent RC Soaring event ing held FF situation AMA has solved picking team event according normal FAI schedule years due held 1977 yet no official confirmation offer hosz known Some unofficial information indicates Denmark may make offer may known sure until annual Dccembei meeting FAI meantime National Free Flight Society has proposed US make offei case no other offer available December meeting basis NFFS would willing oversee West mation understanding mind following offered Executive Di rectors report September 18 meeting constituting actual minutes terms said what report provides essence what done meeting what can expected result Later actual minutes approved will made available supplement verify report meantime re port provides information shortest time understanding some details may incomplete subject correction misinterpreted Note Due great amount business transacted September 18 Council meet ing report has divided two parts second part published next month relates extensive complicated subject meetingNew FAI Team Policies subject equal other agenda items combined terms time number decisions Look next monthit makes significant changes long-standing FAI matters Coast effort would responsible organizing staffing otherwise operating event council agreed submit tent ative offer FAI Similarly National Soaring Society dicated willingness host RC Soaring World Championships 1978 current 1977 offer withdrawn South Africa However noted no such offer would made prior December FAI meeting order avoid influencing South African decision US team Soaring World Championships has already selected finals held last Labor Day weekend Colorado Aside above situations other World Championships 1977 con cerns RC Aerobatics event currently scheduled Austria September believed firm final details ap proved December FAI meeting Mean AMA program pick 1977 RC Aerobatics team currently October last stage qualifying finalists will compete next June decide three top fli ers represent US TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM COMMITTEES AMA Executive Council has noted National Soaring Society RC two Control Line groupsthe Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association have responded AMA invitation participate establishment team selec tion committees Such committees already being Indoor Outdoor Free Flight team programs hoped appropriate special interest organizations would respond promptly commit tees could business end 1976 However September Council meeting decided improved guidelines proce dures needed developed before satisfac tory committee operation could expected recommended special group pointed President draft nec essary document goal having veil-defined document present next Council Meeting February Following approval such document team selection committees would required operate accordance meantime mat ter special interest organization participa tion resolved HQ goal having new committees being new document available general Council consensus seemed full eleven-person committees rep resenting AMA district desired acknowledged however committees lesser number composed special interest organization officers could used inter im inputs team selection planning next year 1977 NATS POSSIBILITIES As end September possibility California Nats very strong different location previously publicized March Air Force Base near River side about 30 miles NE Disneyland edged out former Air Force base near Oxnard result efforts California Nats task force headed Betty Stream AMA As sociate VP LA area turn page December 1976 53 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Council Meeting Sept181976 help AMA member Gene Sid well former president LA chapter Air Force Association negotiations March AFB developed rapidly prom ise facilities superior offered Oxnard site Both Oxnard March visited mid-September Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer chairman AMAs Nats Executive Committee Witt reported evaluation both sites AMA Executive Council latters September 18 meeting Council consid ered sites along other possibilities Dayton-Springfield OH Lake Charles LA Houston TX Noting previous Nats site discussions indicated promise go back California after being away years since 1967 Council majority urged immediate pursuit California pos sibilities preference March site 1977 choice could announced soon possible CONTEST/FUN-FLY CLASSI FICAT ION Problems defining so-called Fun-Flys often thinly disguised contests have noted AMA Contest Coordina tors AMA Executive Council need better guidelines has subject much discussion months previous Council meeting district XI VP Homer Smith offered provide such guidelines help improve 1978 sanction season Smith presented new guidelines September 18 Executive Council meeting unanimously agreed should immediately copied circulated Contest Coordinators Council members approval and/or suggestions further improvement circulation currently un derway goal publication new guidelines before end 1976 NATIONAL HEALTH PR PROGRAM FOR 77 suggestion AMA member Thomas MehI Sand Lake MI favorably re ceived September 18 Council meeting Proposed program would feature nationwide club efforts particular week end tied some national health organi zation such Cancer Society Heart Fund Muscular Dystrophy etc Clubs would put air shows demonstrations static dis plays other public participation events raise money causes gain public ity model aviation some Council disagreements concerning conflicts current local efforts designation single organization focusing particular weekend rather longer flexible time period finally agreed however AMAs PR director should communicate origi nator proposal develop specific recommendation next Council meet ing EARL WITT FOR AMA PRESIDENT 1977-1978 Earl AMA No L21 has active key worker AMA 30 years model builder half century first winning recognition model Southern Cross age 6 Venice CA Though maintaining low profile publicity Earl honored AMA Fel lowship Award 1959 AMA Distin guished Service Award 1967 became 21st Life Member AMA 1975 Including participation AMA Executive Council absentee Vice Presi dents representative has years ex perience Council other elec ted officer including President opposing Presidents attempt fourth term office Earl Witt elected AMA Execu tive Council Secretary-Treasurer AMA membership 20000 members yearly income mere $160000 operating year-end deficit $19600 red has part AMA management through years phenomenal growth present 65000 members annual budget close million dollars black remaining member original Nationals Executive Committee hav ing worked 29 Nationals two Interna tional meets jobs traffic control parking Director Manager No job would enhance further modeling too big too menial him Earls education employment career executive further qualifies him Pres ident AMA City Manager-type Engineer responsible mainten ance operation facilities nations largest military supply installa tions staff 260 $10000000 annual budget has held elected appointed public offices community city manage ment received numerous commendations awards management efficiency Earl aviation-oriented pilot during WW II has flight instructors rating pilots own aircraft conduct much business practical standpoint loca tion can work closely AMA HQ minimum cost loss time being 70-cent phone call away HQ two hours away car 30 minutes air Earl position can well afford time expense demanded office President AMA has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified rep resentation public business organi zations required presidency Regardless preference Presi dent AMAVOTE Lets make elected officers selection majority AMA TRADE SHOW POLICY number so-called trade shows increasing has growing problem regarding AMA should expected participate General discussion Executive Council indicated need three level policy lowest level AMA would provide AMA materials put display continued page 57 SIGN UP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model Aviation magazine now best time subscribe-sign up November JOHN CLEMENS FOR AMA PRESIDENT1977-78 am Johnny Clemens am seeking important office President Academy Model Aeronautics time pursue important projects AMA already has started tackle some needed new goals loss momentum would happen changing AMAs top officer especially important present excellent progressive AMA Executive Council available Relative continuing Radio Control frequency problem would like continue battle modelers rights needs would like able personally pur sue universal problem flying sites first list needed things dol Es pecially now looks like some govern ment lands might available would like develop useful enter taining programs use AMAs chartered clubs am eager see AMA develop education al inspiring programs youth involve ment aimed toward occupying educating rewarding entertaining young folks investment pre sent future American community Establishing model aviation museum preservation history memora bilia AMAs past absolute must plans Presidency AMA handled prop erly involves tremendous workload fantastic amount responsibility Choice leader should considered lightly high elective offices AMA should never awarded way honoring someone should based getting job done very best way awarding honors worthy people have AMA Hall Fame other means ultimate salute President should elected basis dedication hard work result will responsibility guiding 65000 aero modelers different interests work ing together toward goal making aero modeling satisfying AMA tre mendous organization deserves dynamic leadership Success past leadership evidenced simply obvious fact member ship Academy Model Aeronautics has doubled numbers have served Academys President would very much like add AMAs dy namic growth recognition success serving time vote will deeply appreciated 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month part sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days Its come long way year now best buys available AMA members 1977 Bill Dues mailed early October using before November 15 can start Model viation coming regu larly December ever good time get foryourmoney now itl 54 Model Aviation ** * ** * *** S * *** ** ** **** * * S *** **A *hIIIIJLL President ACADERY BODEL AERONAUTICS HNNYCLERENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IPE SPIRIT OF THE TIINL Ive found out! Recently en old ABA friend West Texas Sen Angelo exact sent long letter expressing feelings about prssent ABA ELDON WILSON started letter out John Presidents Corner column ABA magazine has got best idea yet keeping us infnrmed unofficial side ABA doings exactly what em trying am trying let things mould never appear technical ABA business articles same time am trying hard establish SPIRIT PURPOSE put behind members simple statement Im ABA BemberPerhaps can give words t0 use expressing feel about just have banded worlds handsome organizations slip bits wit humor occasional gems phil osophy Well see modeling supposed relaxation fun also think should occa sionsly giggle ourselves other just keep perspective reason ting thoughts experiences think helps realize real live thoughtful sensitive people leading ABA just big cold insurance company could sincerely hops enjoy visiting because lot love goes efforts Thanks being friends FIFTH COBBANDRENT OF AEROBODEL INC WHEN FLYINO THY mODEL PLANE LEARN THY ABCs AND WATCH THY Ps AND ls LEST X BARKETH THE SPOT WHERE THY BACHINE LANDETH TImE TO VOTE TO VOTE About time receive mag azine will also receiving ABA Bembership Renewal notice AND WITH IT YOUR ABA VOTING BALLOT Please know thst ballot may sent itself necessarily along renewal payment VOTE ABA IS BEBBERSHIPDIRECTED ORGANIZA TION elections choose leaders pay right vote pay dues have responsibility help guide 0000 THING WITH YOUR HELP ILL BAKE BODEL AERONAUTICS BORE RECOGNIZED BORE AD mIRED BORE FUN WELL IT COULD HAPPEN working intently model plane modeler called wife said Honey would please bring screwdriver reply Weve got plenty orange juice no vodka FIOVIES OF EARLY BODELING ACTIVITY couple months ago mentioned having located some own movies modeling late 3Ds early 40s asked anyone knowing other old time modeling files contact got irmiediate respon OTTO CURTH ABA 6920 Chicago Aeronuts HERBERT R WILLIAmS ARIA 7413g Audubon Park New Jersey will get touch right away have old time movies air modeling know please let know will eventually make documentary movie highlights past proposed movie will added t0 TWA Film Library loan Chartered Clubs other useful purposes address Johnny Clemens POSox 64573 Dallas Taxes 75206 SHOW YOUR INTEREST IN E OVERPOWERED ILLEGAL CBs HAT Chief Engineer Cadillac Rotors quoted Popular Bechanics Begin. zine page 101 Oct sue stating illegal CBers can mass up motor car performance says some CBers have booster amplifiers go up high 500 watts points out stopped alongside traffic light could stall engine car equipt electronic fuel injection some new tars pdints out standard leoal CB op eration will cause no trouble question remains experience illegal CS broadcast sake other guy honest BY NOW YOU KNOW FCC has lis tened favorably plea NOT ban use 27 mh purposes radio control model planes cars boats came about thru beautifully coordinated efforts model airplane ABA model sailboat model powerboat model race car organizations Hobby Industry Ass ociation America model electronics manufacturers Probably biggest influence FCC form thousands letters written fine folks THIS CERTAINLY POINTS UP valuable has proven have dev eloped tremendous amount com iunication have ABA will just remember always talk other can move mountains matter oovernment bureaus ONE CAUTION HOWEVER speaking ag ainst troublesome illaoal CB oper ators PLEASE RERIEBBER speak respect fully thousands fine experien ced CBers operate LEGALLY have years certainly have no quarrel fact will find ABAers group legal good guys OVERHEARD AT RULES COBBITTEE BEET INC IF ALL THE PEOPLE IN THIS BEET INC WERE LAID ENDTOEND THEY WOULD HARDLY REACH CONFLUSION BE PART OF ABAS DESTINY ADDITIONAL ON CS SITUATION ABA Executive Council hon ored t0 have DR WALT 0000 attend Council seating just held Washington Dr Good member ABA Radio Frequency Committee has recently effective working FCC protect modelers rights Walt also chairman ABA Hall Fame Committee ABA Pest Pres ident ABA leaders helped establish AWAs place international model sviation FAI Dr Good gave Council updated report frequency status eentioned FCCs problem already being over ion CBers being current crease about 1/3 million per month Walt mentioned something us aware FCCs power over nongovernment communic ations still problem considering what broadcast bands military other government December1976 55 AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS receives MS BOBBIE STERNE Mayor Cincinnati proclama tion saluting aeromodeling its role providing Cincinnati nation wholesome educational entertaining recreation Tom Burdin photo agencies operate Dr Good gives us encouraging news FCC exploring possible future use BY LYlODELERS additional frequencies 72 mh ares some new channels between 32 mh 42 mh BE PATIENT WERE WORKIN ON IT ACCORDING EXPERTS three recognizable signs age overtaking first loss memory t life think what other two are! hear people say got together Wel1 finally got together now cant rem ember put HELP DECIDE WHO SHALL LEAD WE CAN ALL SYPIPATHISE ! got giggle out club news letter 7 pages yet first line print started out THE HELL TOOI THE RED & WHITE FREQUENCY CLOTHESPIN HOWE NITH THEA Now think puting things proper uer spective importance! NEAT IDEA FOR mESSY PROBLEm ! Nothing nastier mess gooey oilsoaked rubber bands have holding various loose items like wings tails end forth favorite flying machine tendency throw away DONT RAROS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas Radio Control Society picked up clever idea puting rubberbands cost money back good condition Snitch zipbc plastic bag kitchen fill about half full corn meal put flight box Next time unharness bird drop slimey bands bag meal zip shut shake bag leave until next time fly will happy surprise reach bag corn meal pull out nice clean fresh bands Try WORD OF WARN INC same news letter g above cute idea removing castor oil rubberbands under no circum stance should ever make cornbread used corn meal violent re action might result THANKS AARCS Incidently cornmeal idea removing grease oil stains sill work carpets garments such Just remove vacuum cleaner after has done its work soaking up oil grease Great idea Afterthought one suggested kittylitter will soak up oil off rubberbands too make sure brand new PUTCHER NAWE AND ADDRESS ON NEWSLETTERS AARCS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas AC Society exceptionally sparkling ones lots news lots hints some very refreshing humor thing lacks THE NAAE AND ADDRESS EDITOR PULEAOE put name adress news sheets should certainly want folks know deserves credit effort AND SOAEBODY AAA President AIGHT WANT TO RESPOND TO YOU Honest important because helps complete fantastic AmA network communications has put us head shoulders ahead other membership organization world! PLEASE BE ACTIWE PART OF AriA AND FROm THE LIRCS NEWSLETTER LIRCS Long Island Radio Control Society mince radio control oriented thought pretty clever saw slogan newsletter said BE EXTRA RADIOACTIVE CLUB mEmBER LIRCS newsletter LOW PASSES edited RALPH CRISCI out standing paper little chuckle July issue says old Italian proverb translates s what breaks will find himself lacking spare time Thanks Ralph SIXTEEN YEAR tU NEWSLETTER EDITORS few issues back mentioned Chartered Club newsletter editors 16 years old WELL August 17th JIP TYNES AWA 71870 wrote smilingly demanded equal time see Jim newsletter editor WARBIRD FLYPAPER HE IS ALSO 16 YEARS OLD think terrific young folks pitch tackle club chores such newsletter editing Please consider article salute two fine young fellows AriA young folks Now think would fun two young men would exchange newslett ers WYNES Pownal Rd Auburn Ae 04210 please meet STEVE BECK AR 2 POBox 110 C Sioux Falls 0057101GO FELLOWS WHEN FIRST WRIT INC THIS COLUAN began read lot dictionary got fascinated just couldnt wait end ed lest pageTHE ZEBRA DID AOST POPULAR CLUB WEETINO PROGRAmS see newsletters personal visits clubs seem SHOWANDTELL programs Aodelers bring latest bird other handi work talk about usually some prizes awarded jury opinion applause idea lets keep eye other guy because may doing something need know about SHOW AND TELL AbOUT IT AT THE NATS ERFUL PEOPLE six years AWA President dont think anything has pleas ant having AAAars never met before come up ask shake hands catch lot hell because AAA buck stops some realize burden admire result efforts kind enough offer occasional cheerful greeting handshake THEN IT IS ALL WORTHWHILE So people did NATS overwhelmed THANKS GUYS ANO GALS think simple little remark made spelled out what we feel LARRY PULS editor Council Bluffs Iowa COBRA newsletter walked clear across big hangar shake hands say havent done thing meet Ive heck lot fun isnt what about Nuff said T DONT UNOERSTARD Experts tell us talking plants will help — thy true come cussin mowing lawn doesnt kill seeds? 7 PICTURE OF W PROPWASH Yesterdays asil brought Sept 1976 issue newsletter Warcer County Radio Control Society New Jersey ALLAN COLES editor papar PRUPIJASH got real charge out relating name PROPJASH 5t top cover page halfpage photo below showing five club neebars fishing JOhN SHANEs three channsl A/C trainer out river lake Yes guess thmt way t0 WASH PROP seems pretty ex treme pleased see minutes WERE Sept 9th meeting considering possible alternatives incorporation restrictions membership being persons 10 years age older need good experienced adults like ACACs encouraging y~g folks After young folks arm hope future CIRCUS lN CINCINNATI preat August 28th & 29th Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club put together beat pieces public exposure modeling fun affairs have seen Since am particular sensitive problem need selling modal aviation general public have adaire OCRCC effort dont think mis sed trick! will try capsulate activities because justice Circus would take entire column Several thousand folks saw warmup display end R/C Helicopter flying demo Fountain Spuare noon lunch hours smack middle downtown Cincin nati Friday publicize big Sat Sun Circus show Circus entertained estimated S B thousand people Sat about ten thousand Sunday morning hours day fun fly formal program 1 S PA both days Admission free program included Welcome banner tow Helicopter Demo Pattern Demo members US World Champ Team Dave Brown Aark Radcliff Don Lowe Pylon Race Glider Demo Biplane Demo Scale Demo Doghouse other strange model flying Combat Watch eight fast airplanes air once trying cut paper streamers Toilet Paper Chase fantastic roll toilet paper released several thousand feet altitude eight H/C models tried cut way down second day THE PAPER ACTUALLY ROLLED ITSELF UP BEFORE IT GOT ALL THE WAY DOWN Ill bet people having picnic lunches park next door mere astonished roll toilet paper fell sky! Col Betkeys Show Team put icing tho cake superb entertainment Proclamation saluting aeromodeling handsome part Cincinnati American community presented President AAA Amyor Cincinnati AS BOBBIE STERNE received proudly behalf bership AmA Greater Cincin nati RC CluD Andi am indebted club hard workers making honorary member THEIRS WAS GREAT SHOW OF PUBLIC SERVICE *ww thats now 56 Model Aviation Council Mtg cont pg 53 1976 SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION PROCEDURES and/or distributed local groups middle level AMA would ship prefab booth materials use local groups highest level AMA would provide HQ person nel staff AMA booth distribute maten als AMA HQ requested Council present specific proposal next meet ing regard costs involved types shows proposed meantime agreed HQ should participate current PR budget permits particularly regard promoting AMA model aviation general public rather modelers HQ DISABILITY PROGRAM An insurance program HQ employees approved Executive Council cost program will shared equally tween employees AMA will cost approx imately $2500 per year cover 25 employ ees program form fringe benefit help attract retain employees plan provides payment 60% salary participating employee unable work after 90 days disability HUTCHINSON PROPERTY noted Executive Council some new developments Hutchinson needed watched before commit ment made concerning property purchase Other sport aviation groups negotiating property use purchase Hutchinson could affect AMA interests Ex ecutive Director keep Council posted new developments maintaining AMA negotiations until some definite information can help resolve purchase question FREE FLIGHT FINALS Noting weather problems pre vented selection Nordic team FF team selection finals Minnesota last Labor Day weekend Executive Council agreed wait until recommendation FF team selection committee forthcoming see special action necessary also agreed eventual decision should voted finalists themselves Similarity RC team selection problem 1974 noted need basic guidelines rules procedure deciding cancellations type well require ments controls finals meet operation spelled out advance possibility incorporating latter points pro cedures defined new committee acknowledged will considered committee chairman NEW TITLE FOR PR DIRECTOR AMA President Johnny Clemens recom mended Executive Council title Public Relations Director changed correctly reflect actual nature job being done pointed out AMAs PR man has almost totally occu pied AMA demonstrations displays various events such Nats air shows conventions other organizations Council agreed henceforth Larry Bolich AMA HQ staff known Spe cial Events Director AMAs Scholarship Committee au thorized Executive Council award up $2000 1976 program participants five applicants years pro gram Committee currently final evaluation process determine win ners Announcement 1976 recipients expected next month 3-YEAR RULES CYCLE proposal extend current 2-year competition rules proposal cycle unani mously disapproved Executive Coun cil generally felt relatively new 2-year cycle has yet being long enough tell needs changed also noted 3-year cycle might enable new rule book available some months before would become effec tive itself vitalmore impor tant need have new rules tested actual competition before need chan ges can best determined Discussion indi cated mere availability new rules would result adequate testingactual competition necessary felt new rules would used come official Note proposal will reviewed again following inputs contest boards required Contest Board Procedures concerning amendments procedures CONTEST BOARD MEETINGS proposal RC Contest Board Chair man Bill Northrop in-person meetings Board members travel paid AMA referred next Executive Council meeting further consideration noted such meetings de sirable very high cost factor would volved since four boards 11 mem bers also suggested eco nomics Saturday long distance conference calls examined possible alternative meetings inputs Contest Board members sought next Council meeting LEGAL SERVICE FEE AMA has enjoyed services top notch legal counsel years ex tremely low monthly retainer services iginally FCC matters have since covered aspects AMA business cluding incorporation organization tax matters liability protection other prob lems Also what previously amounted legal advice person has grown ser vices staff several people expanded help particularly noted FCC crisis 1976 resulted great success AMA members against what seemed like impossible odds latter cam paign came during previous negotiations readjustment fees bring line services rendered negotiations deferred however until conclusion FCC campaign Following campaign monthly fee adjusted Executive Director $150 per month $500 per month assure future availability same full-service benefits AMA members readjusted fee schedule ratified Executive Coun cil becomes effective 1977 complaint noted regard 1976 procedures subject tabled Executive Council until next normal time discussion subjectthe winter meeting Council expected mid-Feb ruary time nomination proce dures 1977 AMA election will es tablished announced meantime suggestions welcomed consideration winter meeting FILM PROJECTS current status AMAs film project reviewed Executive Council reported large amount footage shot AMAS forthcoming pro motional film model aviation other film work suspended top priority could given project target date completion next year Meanwhile AMA Film Library very active films great demand steady backlog orders mainly clubs suggested next Council meeting held Philadelphia area AMAs film editing operation could demonstrated status various film projects could reviewed closely Some concern expressed Council members regarding cost time factors volved film production hoped fore study film production oper ation can help future decision-making subject AWARDS proposal Frank Zaic establish perpetual award name Charles Lind bergh reviewed Executive Council acknowledged Lindbergh tremendous inspiration progress model aviation such awards require sponsorship cover initial cost also upkeep administration through years Council consensus recommend Zaic seek sponsor such award could properly estab lished continued No other award proposals made agreed AMA Frequency Com mittee should commended its leader ship during 1976 campaign FCC instrumental preventing loss RC frequencies other undesirable changes RC licensing requirements HQ OPERATION organizational structure AMA HQ operation reviewed Executive Council particular regard chain authority number employees noted eight-member staff sisted 18 other employees Besides Ex ecutive Director John Worth Assistant Executive Director Carl Maroney six department heads Publications Carl Wheeley Business Frank Ehling Executive Secretaries Micheline Madison Membership Dept Bill Smythe Accounting Gisele Jack son Public Relations Larry Bolich diagram management structure shown suggested should published information membership will done AMA News shortly along article about HQ operation membership services provided turn page December1976 57 Council Meeting continued EXPULSION POLICY Executive Council discussed what would involved decided membership should terminated rea son noted basic legal re quirements requiring adequate notice person involved opportunity defense also appeal agreed AMAs legal counsel should asked look sub ject such requirements properly provided MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES review made Executive Council concerning current status var ious model aviation museum possibilities new development noted regarding pro ject Florida near Disney World Exec utive Director advised project ing followed case favorable situation AMA Museum might possible also noted proposal city Springfield 01-I regarding possible AMA l-IQ museum area being fol lowed up see possible proposition forthcoming Council informed further developments along lines HALL OF FAME proposal have past presidents AMA automatically inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame reviewed Executive Council agreed question should directed Hall Fame selection committee Council did have authority area ATTENTION OFFICERS OF CHARTERED CLUBS special mailing made late Septem ber concerning club charter renewal proced ures 1977 procedure different recent years can save clubs considerable amount money provided club members urged renew 1977 AMA mem bership before end 1976 proced ure also simpler recent years special mailing sent club offi cers usually President Secretary sure club know about new chartering procedure potential sav ings check see mailing has re ceived let AMA HQ knowthe sooner better IF YOU RENEW THROUGH YOUR CLUB sure have club send Bill Dues along dues money necessary club save usual 50 cents per member charter fee Its also impor tant have charter club number Bill Dues avoid 50 cent fee suggest putting number upper right hand corner Actually preferable send AMA membership renewal through club often results extra delay both due club handling also due extra steps HQ processing problem can minimized however including Bill Dues renew annual membership renewal mailing made early October AMA mem ber should have Bill Dues end October first week November needs mailed back AMA HQ before middle December avoid inter ruption publication service EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STUART HALL UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON AUGUST 4 1976 HOWARD E JOHNSON 19081976 AMAs 15th president passed away Sep tember following long series health prob lems prevented him enjoying last years model aviation activities dominated earlier life Howard E Johnson climaxed years model aviation leadership being elected AMA president 1965 An avid Free-Flighter California came top AMA job time organization struggling overcome several years financial deficits During two years office AMA made two major de cisions credited dramatically boosting organization road re covery its current success Under lead ership AMA Executive Council initiated current club charter program has seen number AMA clubs grow 120 1965 over 1200 1976 al during Johnsons term AMAs former publication arrangement American Modeler magazine begun has evolved present very successful Model Aviation magazine operation Howard president long-range vision constantly thinking plan ning years ahead rather being content current achievements Yet single-minded couldnt en joy other things besides model aviation As former musician enjoyed spending ings little places featured good music played old friends simple gentle man great perseverance generally unappreciated strumental getting things done worrying about got credit Howard AMA Fellow former district 10 AMA Vice-President Contest Coordina tor primarily responsible estab lishment Free Flight Model Association Southern California Howard E Johnson gone likely forgotten strong chapter history AMA following attendance Presi dent John Clemens Dallas TX SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Presidents-District Cliff Piper Atkin son NH District II John Byrne Bayside NY District Ill Don Lowe Centerville OH AVPDistrict IV Chuck Foreman proxy John Spalding District V Jim MeNeill Birm ingham AL District VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL District VII Hardy Brodersen Birming ham Ml District VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX District IX Stan Chilton Wichita KS District X Alex Chisoim Fresno CA District Xl Homer Smith Seattle WA following guests Associate VPs District Al Novot nik District II Bill Boss Joe Friend District III Ralph Pennetti District V Julie Woods District VI Roger Geers District VII Mr Mrs K McClure also John Embry represent ing Ned Barnes District VIII Guy Kirk wood Chula Vista CA also attended spec ial guest report California Nats possibil ities Meeting began 1025 pm intro duction present President Clemens I Mid-year financial report Witt Worth commented current financial status particularly regard surplus previous years Witt noted current situation should permit oper ation another year increase possible necessity using reserve funds cover deficit General discussions ques tioned Nats cost vs income current member ship growth vs budget magazine operations noted $24000 maga zine reserve fund resulting 1975 credit vouchers cashed mem bers Worth also pointed Out previ ously budgeted deficit approximately $30000 1975 should materialize ac cording current accounting information Following questions general discussion details various council members motion made McNeill VP-V seconded Smith VP-XI keep 1977 dues same 1976 Unanimously approved II RC site separation Lowe VP-Ill reported Dayton area RC tests noted interference problems within 15 miles also noted let ters various parts country indicated safe operations between sites two miles apart slightly less recommendation take no action time noting clubs operating close proximity satis fied continue Smith VP-XI noted Washington area operation 3/4 mile between RC boats planes flying 400 feet less no problem Smith moved seconded Byrne VP-Il review subject again next meeting permit further input meantime During discussion motion Brodersen VP-VII reported study Heathkit sent Bill Rohring AVP-VII indica ted model operations site would cause problems Site B regardless distance between sites distance C least equal radius model 58 Model Aviation operation zone XMTR XMTR B K K McClure AVP-VII reported 15 mile separation testing progress conclusions forwarded completed being no further discussion mo tion voted approved unanimously III 1977 Natsstatus Clemens asked Guy Kirkwood update council California site progress since April council meeting Kirkwood noted Brown Field availability San Diego contingent upon agreement six FBPs Fixed Base Opera torstwo six previously nega tive said San Diego officials fund offset losses small businesses affec ted activities brought city Upon ing advised fund availability Nats negative FBOs became favorable explained pos sibility city matching AMA dollar dollar FBO reimbursement last holdout FBO would agree Brown Field negotiations have abandoned However Kirkwood reported former Air Force base Oxnard possibility SE Point Mugu near Camarillo about 60 miles LA airfield size noted 1/2 miles 21/2 miles three hangars barracks said property under control city Camarillo prelim inary discussions local officials fav orable further discussions negotia tions forthcoming AMA publicity informa lion requested study local officials Byrne VP-Il made motion show good faith West Coast AMAers sending least AMA representative California study reportbacktothe council fall meeting consideration California vs other sites Nats Executive Committee make recommendation council based details study seconded Piper VP-I Unanimously approved Further discussion indicated need evidence West Coast worker sup port order conclude arrangements distance major commercial air line airport noted problem Chisoim VP-X assured council offers California Nats worker support Springfield Ohio Nats possibility also noted invitation already extend ed city host whole Nats 1977 Lake Charles Louisiana possi bility noted still open John Embry advised previous growth projects have delayed field still available acted spokesman city invite AMA back Nats airfield still available Byrne VP-Il noted Executive Di rector should write Lake Charles offici als thanking past Nats support noting possibility coming back IV Distinguished Service Award Nominated Worth unanimously ap proved Ted Thompson Assistant City Manager Springfield Ohio excep tional support connection 1976 Nats 1130 pm Brodersen VP-VII noted lateness hour need time FAI agenda item discussion suggest ed continuance council meeting Thursday Worth noted conflicting invita tion Springfield officials Thursday 8 pm General discussion indicated concern time needed other night might provide Nats especi ally depth FAI matters re viewed Smith VP-XI made motion postpone rest agenda until Sep tember council meeting Lowe VP-Ill seconded date September 18 dis cussed accepted location Washington DC Unanimously approved Meeting adjourned Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire C Rhode Islad Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Antedate Vioe-Prasjdenna Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Huriley MA 01036 Well after two great guest columnists have appeared guess better come back mind store awhile Thanks again Al Tuttle Bill Washburn Just back writing big RI 76 District Regional CL Champs Mid dletown RI Most encouraging meet participation Juniors Seniors young people events helping out apparent other categories fine sport HATS OFF Control Line people continuing build Juniors Seniors model avia tion interest Roy Mytinger course guy should have hernia instead John Scott Jr hospitalized malady just time miss out fun Too much pull testing Nats John state New England represented except Vermont recall awards ceremony Newport Motor Inn well-attended arid certainly lot hardware ones said Just another trophy really did mean am sure really upset kids would have willing take trophies home souvenir perhaps think re cipient has 50 home closet still bit glory pride still smile victorygenuine sin cereis upon face trophy winner accepts symbol ability skills Congratulations winnersand time time comments troops such dont write aboutFellows difficult enough try keep interesting column going find get can column will truly try include everything brought tention District people get will month about half column about RI 76 meet because vitation MC award presentations first week October expect have up Bangor ME area meeting some clubs area will have attended executive council meeting Washington September 18th will have received about 1-3/4 pounds first class mail will have answered possible ones require answer response Im com plaining enjoy thrive it helps stay young thought let hear out Ill making plans club visits New England 1 977 starting time print would like have real live AMA VP meeting com bined meeting other clubs let know 495th RC group already planning District meeting Westford MA some time March 1977 Can anyone help conquest permanent site NE modelers specifically Westover AFB Chicopee MA knows some key people-senators repswho could help us out Wouldnt nice eventually Regional Finals before National flyoff Championship awards sites New England Please help work have looking site possibility ever since Mack Knife visited Westover inspection tour over ten years ago would appear Hutch inson idea dead issue thought Regional siteperhaps four fiveis still very much alive Long-range planning very necessary membership reaches over 100000 next few years well need kind space kind thinking Please let hear you have ideas subject fast summer wasnt Hope yours active enjoyable kind prop-snapping friend may have good-looking mother may think endwell New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baysitle NY 11361 Autociat Vim Presideante Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit old 11 Lace Lane Elnenra NY 12066 John Greg 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 Rotary Dr. Saumunnit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersean Ave. utnion NJ 07083 Jamet Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067k APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windenneer Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS asked modeler Rhinebeck WW Jamboree yesterday think up things go monthly dis December1976 59 trict reports MA er question simple dont think up5 OCCUR mein HUGE numbers really TOUGH part ie things report little space few issues justice Bear mind VPs REQUIRED limit report single 8/2 X 11 typewrit ten page Consider too terms fice 24 months duration means having 24 shots covering second populous district AMA Figuring 162 chartered AMA clubs District 2 ran Club-of-the Month bit report 24 months would 138 clubs NOT represented columnless happy representation pic tureand lot less-than-happy clubsand brethren and sistren Ditto regards Newsletter-of-the-Month citation Besides would hard put single out certain clubs newsletters consider worthier mention others opin ion ALL great! Whilst still soapbox let add cannot think anything duller non-competitive modeler MANY COM PETITIVE type resides say North Overshoe NJ having read listing names honors participants contest specialty another Quivering Rosebush NY hope agree results effort fitting proper Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PA RCS named its annual contest Floyd Bennet-Gateway Field September 19th ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL MEET BRYAN SATTLER order achiest effective con test scheduling program District 2 have decided appoint THIRD coordinator handle RC Racing Soaring worthy person Bryan Sattler 29 Waldorf Place Schenectady NY 12307 Make note Bryans address well telephone number 518 377-4632 Note too Fred Blackburn 8 Spruce Lane Coinmack NY 11725 Telephone 516 5439097 handles coordination ALL RC com petition EXCEPT Racing Soaring Dick Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 Telephone 212 8464367 very capable coordinator Con trol Line Free Flight non-RC events George Meyers no longer participating coordinating program because other activities very demanding therefore advised refrain sending sanction applications him instead appropriate coordinator referred above District 2 ONE coordinator took office two years ago great increase number contests against same number week-ends ren ders imperative burden divid ed interest efficiency can help getting sanction applica dons early appropriate coordina r ON VOTING Naturally candidate office hopes elected am no exception fairness adversary have scrupulously avoided using report means elec tioneering equally true candidate wins default enjoys hollow victory Accordingly urged VOTE costs make certain ballot will acceptable hence counted Re member certain MUST 1 Sign 2 Enter AMA number 3 En ter district number 4 Indicate choice AND 5 Mail soon possible ie NOT have send license renewal application fee can RENEW later VOTE NOW! GEAR UP AND LOCKED! RHINEBECK WW JAMBOREE 1976 mid-Hudson RC Club has done again time Worlds Largest Fly ing-Scale Meet annual rally actu ally drew close 200 contestants hun dreds hundreds spectators dates September 11 12 weather great Two fun-filled flying days World War aircraft miniature hand full-scale other Cole Palens Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY full-scale show featured flight standard WW craft such Fokkers Thomas-Morse Scout Curtiss Jenny etc also such PRE-WW craft Bleriot Curtiss Pusher Demoiselle like As added attraction pretty mademoiselle sent aloft hot-air balloon Saiur cy night banquet sellout ticket-wise understandably view great appeal annual affair has model ers stripe hailing dis tant points including Canada edition Jamboree 10th anticipate fact announced banquet plans afoot another kind Jamboree Rhinebeck latter part June beginning 1977 would known Classic competition involv ing model aircraft full-scale aircraft 1920s 30s 40s so-called Gold en Age Lindbergh Era aviation shall fill information con cerning particular event same becomes available ROMANO GARABELLO us lost revered personal friend model aeronautics has deprived true genius untimely death Romano Garabello Although Ro best known RC fraternity Rom-Air landing gear retract systems devoted much modeling career various other special ties hobby Ro will profoundly missed us knew respected him modelers appreciate integ tity quality human beings Oh, ylvama West Vrginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenterville OIl 45440 Aseociate Vine-Presidents Francis Fluharty 004 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penretti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cv Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 1703 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 September 18 1976 AMA Executive Council meeting Washington DC usual day marathon affair lasting some 15 hours time out eat Over period however much discussion action subjects taken impor tant modelingI have no intent cover subject minutes meeting will published later based Worths own inimitable style Let say AMA Executive Director does fine job putting understandable language sometimes lengthy discussion takes place Council important subject consumed much time dealt FAI international competition affairs Im confident average Joe Flier contest-oriented could probably care less about competition affairs thats shame since Council collectively appreciate vital part competition plays hobby passion Its old story nevertheless true competi tion life blood hobby out modeling would far different cer tainly provides vital stimulus develop ment publicity therefore public accep tance keynote goals everbroadening achievement enjoyment International competition has us some time Im sure serious modeler would enjoy making team own area interest adding notable success teams have achieved over past Since modeling ever-expanding cate gories being added therefore team travel resultant costs increasing apparent full travel support such has policy up now has become difficult costly therefore some new formula needed cover modern situ ation After MUCH discussion deter mined key maximum FAI team expendi ture $1 per Open payment AMA member Further decided limit travel reim bursement AMA basically cost travel US port departure near est World Championships country port entry nearest contest site Domes tic US travel local foreign travel would handled special interest groups individuals involved Contest entry fees would paid AMA has much discus sion concerning international contest frequen cy ie two-year three-year cycle and/or maximum three events per year decided AMA should support twoyear cycle order better maintain interest enthusiasm growth category Whether rest international modeling community will support posi tion highly debatable point noted discussion re sponse competition special interest groups except NSS PAMPA N1ACA proposition assistance setting up team selection programs nonexistent point can say guys out want share business run better get off behinds put some action behind words doesnt good bitch complain unwilling put little effort action discussing competition affairs Ill report bit future Nats considerations shut up Nats Ohio gener ally considered success very good entry significant profit showing first time years ever some heartburn about splitting events 60 Model Aviation done between three sites workable could certainly improved lessons learned 76 has much sentiment taking Nats Cali fornia suitable site available necessary support base could established Much discussion held concerning two pos sible Sites Oxnard AFB March AFB other possible choices return Ohio Louisiana pros cons possibility its sure nice have several choices choose decided further explore possible difficulty operation March AFB full-scale mili tary flight activity before final action taken light previous editorializing column Nats its future would appreciate hearing comments folks out read thingespecially districtFINI letter Bill Winter see could used elsewhere magazine its entirety Bob Lopshire noticed gadget hard ware store sanding sent sketch could find anything similar offered stores area have asked Bob get details Ill print later Its rotating series sandpaper flaps will shape fine sand wood agenda items Fall Council meeting important things discussed think some good decisions important Academy made also think much good groundwork future decisions made meeting Youll read about elsewhere issue Leath Harry Grogan good friends Phil Shirley Hartman live District IV nobodys perfect some people snapped recent Birmingham RC wing-ding L-R David Phillips Marlin CuIwell Pres Bessemer AL RC Club Pete Peterson CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH Alahanma ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth Carolina C Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Delaware District af Colombia land North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dist IV Vice-Prtsidtnt 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhant MCI 28801 Asnocrate Vioe-Presdsnsts tttarles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mecttanicsville VA 23111 V Dill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Oiarlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlnson 2043 Maroft Rd wilmington DE 10810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 brief adventure fiction science fiction some said last September issue has brought forth some comment nicest probably shortest received Bill Hearn AMA 33428 kind enough say enioyed article since JAWS Maybe should take other way Bill Musser remarked read porcelainlibrary Other comments ranged downward So fellows Ill again ntil rare spark creative talent again rages breast Received comments years Nats Huge largest real big show stuff like Also notes tremen dous lob done volunteer workers organizing running such logistic night mare people put thing together year deserve much appre ciation us enjoy fruit year hundreds local modelers put aside own problems take myriad chores biggest contest Timers judges runners flagmen cleanup list lobs required runs on year locality Nationals held must supply bulk person power Add people travel good distances meet work meet help out part year few contestants take time write thank note could let public place pass along thanks congrats lob well done again reply earlier comment endless sanding required finish-paint typical pattern aircraft Frank Winters sent nice note method cutting down some final sanding needed uses resin small segments broken window glass scrape resin smooth Ill pass Jim MeNeill Gist V Vice-Presidert 817 South 20 Avenue Birmitgham Al 35285 Associate Vioe-Preeedaesto Richard E Jackson 107 white BInd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr. Kinguttort TN 37680 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Co. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lulo Rodriguez E-10 5th St Errs Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whidey 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35801 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scooba MS 39358 Can make political observation getting mad An election AMA Pres dent coming up should have bal lots NOW know percentage members vote microscopically small Listen YOU DO NOT HAVE TO IN CLUDE DUES send vote can pay dues through club mail later Its YOURAcademywhy vote want meet some important peo pIe month James Duckworth Jim helped start GAMA Georgia State organization clubs now being ably carried Chris Joiner others Frank Carney sent snap A-2 winners 76 Rebel Rally Jacksonville FL L-R Jim Bradley Phil Hartman Don another breathtaking Club-of-theMonth time want pay atten tion Presented Savannah GA PROP TWISTERS MAC CL club small wellorganized Shown below pretty Cathy Nickols holding Fast Rat speed model Started almost 20 years ago clay field 20 members club survives today about 35 active solid fliers dude topnotch Carrier Rat Race Stunt Combat Speed Scale enthusiasts club began wane late 60s Frank Stetson Gerald Long breathed new life two pictures above show top L-R David Brown Sec-Tres Robert Harpe Bob December 1976 61 Summers George Collins Kids Bobby Summers Tom Stetson Michael Brown Larry BattlesBottom picture L-R Mike McGill Frank Stetson Benji Berry Pres Coy Battles Jerry Long little kid Byron Stauffer Frank Stetson ST 29 Bspeed Frank wins Carrier Speed time around Jacksonville Savannah Tony Jilks peachy Scale Stinson way other winners local Nats contests include Bob Harpe Benji Berry Lake Charles Nats Bob Summers Dave Brown Slow Combat Ralph Barnhardt Slow Rat Tony Gilkes Scale Oh good grief what other picture lady shown earlier started report Cathy Nickols now MRS BEN BERRY hap pened typing reading told pay attention didnt know anything like going happen haps power ful forces work Heaven Earth dreamed toy airplane philoso phies Cute couple huh want meet wonderful people go CL AAA meet November 27/28 Itinors ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1168518 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Quincy IL 62301 Robern Gill 216 Stotely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apr c Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 corrienhia Cn Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Snagner 1828 Seifert Poplar Bluft MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cn Anderson IN 46011 heard few people may read column sure notice dont write tremendous amount modeling activity District VI have heard few Associate VPs contest schedule has full weekend contests fun-flys demon strations Bob Gill AVP Springfield IL reported fun-fly new club name un known Lincoln IL Bill Qidham Lin coln Contest Director flying includ ed RC Control Line Free Flight Haerr Field Taylor MO site air show sponsored Aviation Ex plorers Post 480 September 11 12 Quincy Falcons RC Club Quincy Glu-Devils Control Line Club assisted put model flying demonstrations part show show included Sig Manufactur ing Co flying team Hazel Glen Siga foose Maxey Hester Pitts Spec ial home-builts information came Roger Geers AVP Quincy IL Bob Stagner AVP Poplar Bluff MO sent newspaper photos Delta Dart contest sponsored Freelancers RC Club About 40 Cub Scouts built airplanes un der supervision club members flew club flying field An RC fly ing demonstration followed Freelancers will present demonstra tion RC models Paragould AK Septem ber 25 Hopefully club will form offi cial AMA Show team near future Bob other club members also discussing possibility city-sponsored model park Mr Dave Pence Poplar Bluff City Manager wish lots luck success have new Contest Coordinators District VI Please spread word club ficers sanction applications can sent proper individual new RC Contest Coordinator Ralph White Jr RR 1 Box 324 Neoga IL 62447 Ralph has volunteered take over job Bob Voislavek mighty busy getting REV Model Prod ucts business going new FF CL Contest Coordinator Kit Gerhart 3930 W Jefferson Kokomo IN 46901 Kit avid Control Line compet itor takes over Harry Murphy Most scheduling conflicts Control Line contests Free Flight seems get along quite well want thank Bob Voislavek Harry Murphy services Contest Coord inator job lot work scheduling critical usually thankless job too hear modelers want cuss out about something get vote AMA President District VI Vice-President year need renew AMA membership vote either although should want magazine subscription continue Dis trict VI usually has fair voter response coni pared other districts would like see ballots sent suggestion have club members bring ballots club meeting send envelope Saves postage encourages members vote Keep sending club newsletters re ceive quite bunch read want anything put column let know Inwa rgar ensta orsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dint VII Vice-President P 8 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48t12 Associate Vice-Presidents Keinh Mcclure 5703 terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Prank Muirrissey 14100W Pak Ave New Berlin WI 53tB1 Win Robring 4484 tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lare crystal MN 55426 News District VII tragic death two Minneapolis men plane crash spotting downed models during FAI Outdoor Team Selection Finals Hastings Minn held over Labor Day weekend letter Terry Taylor Crystal Minnesota gives us background men lost Darold Nilsen Pete Simonson members Minn Piston Poppers both previous club officers love aviation form both pilots Darold lust received li cense earlier year Both also members EAA well AMA Pete founders organiza tion called Mini Air Expo area council clubs put large exhibit Thanksgiving facets hobby Darold also member group representing clubs Pete Darold put countless hours helping youngsters area get involved aviation thru YMCA Junior High School oth er programs involving club Mini Air Expo additon both active Control Line competitors contest scene Pete began competing during early teens became very good stunt flyer both locally Nats times top stunt flyers knew him well Darold competed regional scene will always remembered best racing pilot area super fast Rat Mouse Racing real talent handling crowd Darold Nilsen 38 years old car pet layer trade family man Simonson 29 years old single employed Moellers Hobby Shop Robinsdale 4inn world aviation has lost two great men Pete Darold volunteered readily help spot planes contest death tragic maybe died doing some thing loved Terry Taylor has offered assume As sociate VP job area recently vacated Phil Cartier Phil moved Pennsylvania thank Phil work district wish him well Free Flight Team Finals halted Simonson Nilsen tragedy during seventh round second day FAI 62 Model Aviation Power flyoffs next morning gave us Charlie Martin Washington Al McLaughlan Florida Al Bissonnette Oklahoma Power Team Wakefield Team members California men Walt Ghio Robert Pis erchio Phedon Tsiknopoulos Nordic scrubbed last day action jury after vote participants Arkansas siana enico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaeociate Vice-Presidaesgs Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Time goes everything everyone matures fact natural order life academy has grown matured during six years have served Executive Council too have matured now things ourselves got away depending Navy own Nats Though Air Force property year all-AMA operation large diversified group gether can get much done An example leadership AMA furnished settling frequency problem FCC lot members dont fly RC got licks behalf fellow mod elers now beginning find communi ties leaders coming us want ing us Such case Hutchinson now Springfield coming place come begging flying sites rather offer program people After THEIR people satellite groups formed cater specific needs programs cate gory involved NFFS NSS NSRCA USPJA MACA PAMPA should better know needs specific groups also leaves Council work mat ters general interest also lets Council work specific items need attention chartered clubs also doing fine job servicing local areas local modelers clubs perform civic functions displays exhibitions model flying further cause too have able call AMA specific assistance also have unified model ers area dealing local govern ment FAI programs becoming well-or ganized thanks NFFS helping hand programs being run people compete class interna tional competition back publishing own maga zine great supplements commercial mags rather competing What better pays its own way So least has good six years have indeed matured future looks good model aviation modelers br AMA around election time AMA year vote AMA President even-numbered District VPs Appear ing ballot President will names John Clemens Dallas TX Earl Xi/itt Chambersburg PA John incumbent Earl presently SecretaryTreasurer AMA VP District VIII will name Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX other having presented nominating committee will place write-in candidates Please VOTE Get ballot back HQ time counted least much AMA voting means dont care about AMA Look announcement hobby show Dallas Fair Park January got word Larry Bolich HQ has touch Mike Clark get ting thing together tolorads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 87211 Associate Vice-Presidenes Chartes Brandon 2220 Mariposa BInd Casper WY 82801 Man Hansen 1809 Wisconsin SW Huron 50 57350 John Krekonioch 7810 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1754SBth Fergo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey R R 2 Boo 56 Kinstey KS 67547 lean Manninghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 80915 OscarOlson6111 MapleOmaha NE 68104 No District IX Report month Ariaeea e Calilornia ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim DisI 0 Vice-President 1106 West Show Fresne CA 83711 Aueociage Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Aiea Nt 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ane Tucson AZ 85719 Joke Pond 4289 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Ln Redondo Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 82069 Executive Council meetings happening time days Last month report ed the Dayton NATS September 18 fourth Council meeting 1976 Washington DC pleasure listening Dr Walt Good AMAs Frequency Committee Some Walts suggestions include get own individual FCC License stead relying Club License will help AMA negotiate FCC FCC aware total licenses sued number people shown club license Walt also indicated frequency committee trying get FCC let us use 32-42 MHz band addition now authorized also cautioned although 27 MHz saved use sooner later starting 1977 illegal CB operators 27 MHz will too much RC use rest day spent nit-picking FAI matters AMA supports International FAI World Championships competition United States America will rep resented Because competition AMA Nationals members benefit di rectly finest equipment thus being made available indirectly too ways list Council unanimously opposed three-year World Championships cycle will voted December CIAM executive body coun tries involved FAI Along about 5 pm 1977 California NATS status report made AMA Secre tary-Treasurer Earl Witt Earl made special trip home Pennsylvania see Oxnard AFB also March AFB Earl has NATS Contest Director years knows what good NATS site what reported Oxnard good NATS flying site little re served whether local housing accommo dations would sufficient So thanks Earl Guy Kirkwood site will con sidered AMA NATS Executive Com mittee Earl also visited March AFB Riverside Gene Sidwell actually im pressed March AFB possible NATS site active Air Force runway housing base could pose hazards Local housing accommodations contestants officials others adequate BIRD Club expected demonstrate RC flying March AFB Commander Following should able get firm commitment John Worth reported Air Force people Dayton said would like have us back 1977 also indicated early reports show 1976 NATS income higher expenses encou rag ing sign indicates denser areas population capable greater finan cial support NATS items agen da before meeting finally adJourned during wee hours AM some District X people will interested Contest Rule cycle 2 years still intact changed 3 years proposed Hall Fame recommendation past AMA Presi dents Dick Tichenor referred Council Past Presidents National Health Public Relations Program researched AMA Special Events Director Larry Bolich Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 151st Street Seatlle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Hoffman W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 1507 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fon Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Oon Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 Well finally happened missed column last month guess pride cause proud having missed OflC December 1976 63 since new Model viation begun No real excuse except long work hours Nats etc May happen again am kick another apology order lead District column September issue statement did come out right print could read say club newsletter mentioned THAI column ma' receiving newsletter intent say club newsletter mentioned ONE OF MY columns may receiving want thank Barnstormers calling error tention did come out way ex pected dont know whether blame typewriter Headquarters ate stand corrected am subject Barnstorm ers Portland chartered club have very nice newsletter way first published Portland area according editor Steve Tischler club has flight training program monthly fun-flys building contests other activities active club activities list newsletter indicate information call Steve 639-0798 write him 5256 SW CenterwoodSt Lake Oswego OR 97034 number changes have made District officers would like call attention read October issue Model Aviation very carefully found have new Free Flight Contest Board mem ber other Ernie Linn mem ber Boeing Hawks Ernie member Free Flight fraternity has years few years ago re-entered contest scene name con test entry lists winners lists Ernie can reached address listed direc tory portion Competition Newsletter section issue Ernie requests assis tance rules change process cur rently underway have opportunity might ask Ernie Stan Chilton few friends reluctant send Ernie watermelon Ernie replaces Al Grell has served us well over last few years Al asked re placed can pursue other interests entire District want thank Al great job has done Unfortunately can never repay him hours spent behalf Thanks million Al Another new officer District new Associate Vice President Clarence E Haught Clarence resides Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 will respons ible northern Idaho eastern Washing ton Besides being active modeler RC Control Line Free Flight prime movers Coeur dAlene Aero Mo deling Society CAMS put hell symposium fall should tend possibly can possible formation will printed about Clarence will make available know pub lished articles model magazines makes living professor North Idaho College Clarence replaces Dick Carson AVP Dick felt time take rest AMA duties Dick well-known area can say District thank Dick Good luck happy land ings know Dick plans spend time gliders Another new Associate Vice President Don Zipoy Seattle area Don will assist area District Free Flight Control Line activities no stranger us managed Sandpoint contests years Organization management Dons strong suit has recently threatened bring out closet twin engined Control Line model Hows activity Actually Don dean SOBs Strat-O-Bats club makes living managing combat aircraft projects Boeing Company Don can reached 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Don honored peers annual Misery Meet reason honor wis years service Contest Director t Sandpoint Misery other meets veil FAI qualifications semi-finals Ap propriate long service trophy made bottle Chevas Regal 12 years YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has another light month formail Pattys Pinkie being usual bright spot Bob Underwood Sent report Dayton section Nats Dart program however says things went very well Kiwanis people guided Underwood clan Dave Elsie Abel Carrie Axeirod Cathy Burnstine Mike Gretz Jeff Foley Dave Talkenhagen did fine job Bob says both hot glue guns Jet glue provided through efforts Carl Goldberg necessary keep things moving agrees what found out Springfield program familiar Nats Delta Dart have make some adjustments printed instructions First cant pro vide sufficient cardboard give partici pant sheet work have build directly table tops poses no prob lem construction since dont really have pin plan sheet down However get final assembly theres no way set up several hundred models long drying period means have have some way quickly assemble motor stick wings stab kids can hang model go right out fly Weve tried just about everything could think past have found hot glue allows plenty room error wing joints about good anything problem its rather tedious job since glue tends drip over after youve scorched yourself gun several times also becomes painful year decided try new fast-drying glue Ive used own projects models fairly good joints works well word caution decide use rapid cement projects never let kids handle themselves program have adult final assembly line both types glue both sake speed safety kids build framework cut out line up have whole thing put together sometimes can create quite long line Both Dayton Springfield some problems nothing wont over come future believe best ways sell model aviation newcomers well worth efforts old trophy base cup top well-deserved honor hoped able announce other new officer appointments time remember asked nominate offi cers beginning summer two appointments above result greatest number nominations received encouraged send nominations other officers can appointed believe need RC-oriented AVP Puget Sound area need multi-interest AVP Oregon since Bob Stalick has asked replaced returning school work PhD wish him best luck will give us total six AVPs full complement Contest Board members Any suggestions should sent Clear building boardwinter coming also learn lot about running program time have lot formation pass anyone desires Sorry dont have identification picture just never got names apologies guys Springfield again sincere thanks vacation ended its back school Just about activities during summer something aircraft models full scale After Nats went Great Endicott NY Air Show featuring Charlie Hillard Red Devils missed chance star Charlie cancelled inverted ribbon cutId asked hold poles After got out center flight path wasnt too sure such good idea since Pitts blowing over place cross wind wound up next week Elmira sailpianing over Harris Hill real ball Take look cover October MAN tickled see ol buddy Sal Taibi gracing edition couple years ago did article some really tremen dous modelers lost shuffle thoughts Sal some others never made print man real gentleman old line compet itors will lend engine help trim ship act pit crew still go out beat pants off Get pencils out month lets hear out 64 Model Aviation Springfield MAC members final assembly line Similar action also Dayton
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Executive Council met Washing ton DC act number agenda items left over Nats meeting August 4 see minutes page 58 plus some new items developed since Nats During September meeting noted usual manner getting meeting minutes approved published involved too much ofatime lag particularly subsequent meeting held before minutes previous published Yet acknowledged something synopsis meeting decisions needed properly report explain background regarding decisions also significance future implications deci sions also noted informal type report Council actions presented September 76 issue AMA News p53 too general incomplete also agreed explanations developed AMA Executive Director usual minutes preferred means communicating intent concerning Coun cil actions sufficient background infor US AND THE 1977 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Two potential crises concerning World Championships 1977 noted dis cussed September AMA Executive Council meeting concerned possible lack host country Outdoor Free Flight event other concerned current political situation South Africa might prevent RC Soaring event ing held FF situation AMA has solved picking team event according normal FAI schedule years due held 1977 yet no official confirmation offer hosz known Some unofficial information indicates Denmark may make offer may known sure until annual Dccembei meeting FAI meantime National Free Flight Society has proposed US make offei case no other offer available December meeting basis NFFS would willing oversee West mation understanding mind following offered Executive Di rectors report September 18 meeting constituting actual minutes terms said what report provides essence what done meeting what can expected result Later actual minutes approved will made available supplement verify report meantime re port provides information shortest time understanding some details may incomplete subject correction misinterpreted Note Due great amount business transacted September 18 Council meet ing report has divided two parts second part published next month relates extensive complicated subject meetingNew FAI Team Policies subject equal other agenda items combined terms time number decisions Look next monthit makes significant changes long-standing FAI matters Coast effort would responsible organizing staffing otherwise operating event council agreed submit tent ative offer FAI Similarly National Soaring Society dicated willingness host RC Soaring World Championships 1978 current 1977 offer withdrawn South Africa However noted no such offer would made prior December FAI meeting order avoid influencing South African decision US team Soaring World Championships has already selected finals held last Labor Day weekend Colorado Aside above situations other World Championships 1977 con cerns RC Aerobatics event currently scheduled Austria September believed firm final details ap proved December FAI meeting Mean AMA program pick 1977 RC Aerobatics team currently October last stage qualifying finalists will compete next June decide three top fli ers represent US TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM COMMITTEES AMA Executive Council has noted National Soaring Society RC two Control Line groupsthe Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association have responded AMA invitation participate establishment team selec tion committees Such committees already being Indoor Outdoor Free Flight team programs hoped appropriate special interest organizations would respond promptly commit tees could business end 1976 However September Council meeting decided improved guidelines proce dures needed developed before satisfac tory committee operation could expected recommended special group pointed President draft nec essary document goal having veil-defined document present next Council Meeting February Following approval such document team selection committees would required operate accordance meantime mat ter special interest organization participa tion resolved HQ goal having new committees being new document available general Council consensus seemed full eleven-person committees rep resenting AMA district desired acknowledged however committees lesser number composed special interest organization officers could used inter im inputs team selection planning next year 1977 NATS POSSIBILITIES As end September possibility California Nats very strong different location previously publicized March Air Force Base near River side about 30 miles NE Disneyland edged out former Air Force base near Oxnard result efforts California Nats task force headed Betty Stream AMA As sociate VP LA area turn page December 1976 53 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Council Meeting Sept181976 help AMA member Gene Sid well former president LA chapter Air Force Association negotiations March AFB developed rapidly prom ise facilities superior offered Oxnard site Both Oxnard March visited mid-September Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer chairman AMAs Nats Executive Committee Witt reported evaluation both sites AMA Executive Council latters September 18 meeting Council consid ered sites along other possibilities Dayton-Springfield OH Lake Charles LA Houston TX Noting previous Nats site discussions indicated promise go back California after being away years since 1967 Council majority urged immediate pursuit California pos sibilities preference March site 1977 choice could announced soon possible CONTEST/FUN-FLY CLASSI FICAT ION Problems defining so-called Fun-Flys often thinly disguised contests have noted AMA Contest Coordina tors AMA Executive Council need better guidelines has subject much discussion months previous Council meeting district XI VP Homer Smith offered provide such guidelines help improve 1978 sanction season Smith presented new guidelines September 18 Executive Council meeting unanimously agreed should immediately copied circulated Contest Coordinators Council members approval and/or suggestions further improvement circulation currently un derway goal publication new guidelines before end 1976 NATIONAL HEALTH PR PROGRAM FOR 77 suggestion AMA member Thomas MehI Sand Lake MI favorably re ceived September 18 Council meeting Proposed program would feature nationwide club efforts particular week end tied some national health organi zation such Cancer Society Heart Fund Muscular Dystrophy etc Clubs would put air shows demonstrations static dis plays other public participation events raise money causes gain public ity model aviation some Council disagreements concerning conflicts current local efforts designation single organization focusing particular weekend rather longer flexible time period finally agreed however AMAs PR director should communicate origi nator proposal develop specific recommendation next Council meet ing EARL WITT FOR AMA PRESIDENT 1977-1978 Earl AMA No L21 has active key worker AMA 30 years model builder half century first winning recognition model Southern Cross age 6 Venice CA Though maintaining low profile publicity Earl honored AMA Fel lowship Award 1959 AMA Distin guished Service Award 1967 became 21st Life Member AMA 1975 Including participation AMA Executive Council absentee Vice Presi dents representative has years ex perience Council other elec ted officer including President opposing Presidents attempt fourth term office Earl Witt elected AMA Execu tive Council Secretary-Treasurer AMA membership 20000 members yearly income mere $160000 operating year-end deficit $19600 red has part AMA management through years phenomenal growth present 65000 members annual budget close million dollars black remaining member original Nationals Executive Committee hav ing worked 29 Nationals two Interna tional meets jobs traffic control parking Director Manager No job would enhance further modeling too big too menial him Earls education employment career executive further qualifies him Pres ident AMA City Manager-type Engineer responsible mainten ance operation facilities nations largest military supply installa tions staff 260 $10000000 annual budget has held elected appointed public offices community city manage ment received numerous commendations awards management efficiency Earl aviation-oriented pilot during WW II has flight instructors rating pilots own aircraft conduct much business practical standpoint loca tion can work closely AMA HQ minimum cost loss time being 70-cent phone call away HQ two hours away car 30 minutes air Earl position can well afford time expense demanded office President AMA has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified rep resentation public business organi zations required presidency Regardless preference Presi dent AMAVOTE Lets make elected officers selection majority AMA TRADE SHOW POLICY number so-called trade shows increasing has growing problem regarding AMA should expected participate General discussion Executive Council indicated need three level policy lowest level AMA would provide AMA materials put display continued page 57 SIGN UP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model Aviation magazine now best time subscribe-sign up November JOHN CLEMENS FOR AMA PRESIDENT1977-78 am Johnny Clemens am seeking important office President Academy Model Aeronautics time pursue important projects AMA already has started tackle some needed new goals loss momentum would happen changing AMAs top officer especially important present excellent progressive AMA Executive Council available Relative continuing Radio Control frequency problem would like continue battle modelers rights needs would like able personally pur sue universal problem flying sites first list needed things dol Es pecially now looks like some govern ment lands might available would like develop useful enter taining programs use AMAs chartered clubs am eager see AMA develop education al inspiring programs youth involve ment aimed toward occupying educating rewarding entertaining young folks investment pre sent future American community Establishing model aviation museum preservation history memora bilia AMAs past absolute must plans Presidency AMA handled prop erly involves tremendous workload fantastic amount responsibility Choice leader should considered lightly high elective offices AMA should never awarded way honoring someone should based getting job done very best way awarding honors worthy people have AMA Hall Fame other means ultimate salute President should elected basis dedication hard work result will responsibility guiding 65000 aero modelers different interests work ing together toward goal making aero modeling satisfying AMA tre mendous organization deserves dynamic leadership Success past leadership evidenced simply obvious fact member ship Academy Model Aeronautics has doubled numbers have served Academys President would very much like add AMAs dy namic growth recognition success serving time vote will deeply appreciated 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month part sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days Its come long way year now best buys available AMA members 1977 Bill Dues mailed early October using before November 15 can start Model viation coming regu larly December ever good time get foryourmoney now itl 54 Model Aviation ** * ** * *** S * *** ** ** **** * * S *** **A *hIIIIJLL President ACADERY BODEL AERONAUTICS HNNYCLERENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IPE SPIRIT OF THE TIINL Ive found out! Recently en old ABA friend West Texas Sen Angelo exact sent long letter expressing feelings about prssent ABA ELDON WILSON started letter out John Presidents Corner column ABA magazine has got best idea yet keeping us infnrmed unofficial side ABA doings exactly what em trying am trying let things mould never appear technical ABA business articles same time am trying hard establish SPIRIT PURPOSE put behind members simple statement Im ABA BemberPerhaps can give words t0 use expressing feel about just have banded worlds handsome organizations slip bits wit humor occasional gems phil osophy Well see modeling supposed relaxation fun also think should occa sionsly giggle ourselves other just keep perspective reason ting thoughts experiences think helps realize real live thoughtful sensitive people leading ABA just big cold insurance company could sincerely hops enjoy visiting because lot love goes efforts Thanks being friends FIFTH COBBANDRENT OF AEROBODEL INC WHEN FLYINO THY mODEL PLANE LEARN THY ABCs AND WATCH THY Ps AND ls LEST X BARKETH THE SPOT WHERE THY BACHINE LANDETH TImE TO VOTE TO VOTE About time receive mag azine will also receiving ABA Bembership Renewal notice AND WITH IT YOUR ABA VOTING BALLOT Please know thst ballot may sent itself necessarily along renewal payment VOTE ABA IS BEBBERSHIPDIRECTED ORGANIZA TION elections choose leaders pay right vote pay dues have responsibility help guide 0000 THING WITH YOUR HELP ILL BAKE BODEL AERONAUTICS BORE RECOGNIZED BORE AD mIRED BORE FUN WELL IT COULD HAPPEN working intently model plane modeler called wife said Honey would please bring screwdriver reply Weve got plenty orange juice no vodka FIOVIES OF EARLY BODELING ACTIVITY couple months ago mentioned having located some own movies modeling late 3Ds early 40s asked anyone knowing other old time modeling files contact got irmiediate respon OTTO CURTH ABA 6920 Chicago Aeronuts HERBERT R WILLIAmS ARIA 7413g Audubon Park New Jersey will get touch right away have old time movies air modeling know please let know will eventually make documentary movie highlights past proposed movie will added t0 TWA Film Library loan Chartered Clubs other useful purposes address Johnny Clemens POSox 64573 Dallas Taxes 75206 SHOW YOUR INTEREST IN E OVERPOWERED ILLEGAL CBs HAT Chief Engineer Cadillac Rotors quoted Popular Bechanics Begin. zine page 101 Oct sue stating illegal CBers can mass up motor car performance says some CBers have booster amplifiers go up high 500 watts points out stopped alongside traffic light could stall engine car equipt electronic fuel injection some new tars pdints out standard leoal CB op eration will cause no trouble question remains experience illegal CS broadcast sake other guy honest BY NOW YOU KNOW FCC has lis tened favorably plea NOT ban use 27 mh purposes radio control model planes cars boats came about thru beautifully coordinated efforts model airplane ABA model sailboat model powerboat model race car organizations Hobby Industry Ass ociation America model electronics manufacturers Probably biggest influence FCC form thousands letters written fine folks THIS CERTAINLY POINTS UP valuable has proven have dev eloped tremendous amount com iunication have ABA will just remember always talk other can move mountains matter oovernment bureaus ONE CAUTION HOWEVER speaking ag ainst troublesome illaoal CB oper ators PLEASE RERIEBBER speak respect fully thousands fine experien ced CBers operate LEGALLY have years certainly have no quarrel fact will find ABAers group legal good guys OVERHEARD AT RULES COBBITTEE BEET INC IF ALL THE PEOPLE IN THIS BEET INC WERE LAID ENDTOEND THEY WOULD HARDLY REACH CONFLUSION BE PART OF ABAS DESTINY ADDITIONAL ON CS SITUATION ABA Executive Council hon ored t0 have DR WALT 0000 attend Council seating just held Washington Dr Good member ABA Radio Frequency Committee has recently effective working FCC protect modelers rights Walt also chairman ABA Hall Fame Committee ABA Pest Pres ident ABA leaders helped establish AWAs place international model sviation FAI Dr Good gave Council updated report frequency status eentioned FCCs problem already being over ion CBers being current crease about 1/3 million per month Walt mentioned something us aware FCCs power over nongovernment communic ations still problem considering what broadcast bands military other government December1976 55 AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS receives MS BOBBIE STERNE Mayor Cincinnati proclama tion saluting aeromodeling its role providing Cincinnati nation wholesome educational entertaining recreation Tom Burdin photo agencies operate Dr Good gives us encouraging news FCC exploring possible future use BY LYlODELERS additional frequencies 72 mh ares some new channels between 32 mh 42 mh BE PATIENT WERE WORKIN ON IT ACCORDING EXPERTS three recognizable signs age overtaking first loss memory t life think what other two are! hear people say got together Wel1 finally got together now cant rem ember put HELP DECIDE WHO SHALL LEAD WE CAN ALL SYPIPATHISE ! got giggle out club news letter 7 pages yet first line print started out THE HELL TOOI THE RED & WHITE FREQUENCY CLOTHESPIN HOWE NITH THEA Now think puting things proper uer spective importance! NEAT IDEA FOR mESSY PROBLEm ! Nothing nastier mess gooey oilsoaked rubber bands have holding various loose items like wings tails end forth favorite flying machine tendency throw away DONT RAROS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas Radio Control Society picked up clever idea puting rubberbands cost money back good condition Snitch zipbc plastic bag kitchen fill about half full corn meal put flight box Next time unharness bird drop slimey bands bag meal zip shut shake bag leave until next time fly will happy surprise reach bag corn meal pull out nice clean fresh bands Try WORD OF WARN INC same news letter g above cute idea removing castor oil rubberbands under no circum stance should ever make cornbread used corn meal violent re action might result THANKS AARCS Incidently cornmeal idea removing grease oil stains sill work carpets garments such Just remove vacuum cleaner after has done its work soaking up oil grease Great idea Afterthought one suggested kittylitter will soak up oil off rubberbands too make sure brand new PUTCHER NAWE AND ADDRESS ON NEWSLETTERS AARCS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas AC Society exceptionally sparkling ones lots news lots hints some very refreshing humor thing lacks THE NAAE AND ADDRESS EDITOR PULEAOE put name adress news sheets should certainly want folks know deserves credit effort AND SOAEBODY AAA President AIGHT WANT TO RESPOND TO YOU Honest important because helps complete fantastic AmA network communications has put us head shoulders ahead other membership organization world! PLEASE BE ACTIWE PART OF AriA AND FROm THE LIRCS NEWSLETTER LIRCS Long Island Radio Control Society mince radio control oriented thought pretty clever saw slogan newsletter said BE EXTRA RADIOACTIVE CLUB mEmBER LIRCS newsletter LOW PASSES edited RALPH CRISCI out standing paper little chuckle July issue says old Italian proverb translates s what breaks will find himself lacking spare time Thanks Ralph SIXTEEN YEAR tU NEWSLETTER EDITORS few issues back mentioned Chartered Club newsletter editors 16 years old WELL August 17th JIP TYNES AWA 71870 wrote smilingly demanded equal time see Jim newsletter editor WARBIRD FLYPAPER HE IS ALSO 16 YEARS OLD think terrific young folks pitch tackle club chores such newsletter editing Please consider article salute two fine young fellows AriA young folks Now think would fun two young men would exchange newslett ers WYNES Pownal Rd Auburn Ae 04210 please meet STEVE BECK AR 2 POBox 110 C Sioux Falls 0057101GO FELLOWS WHEN FIRST WRIT INC THIS COLUAN began read lot dictionary got fascinated just couldnt wait end ed lest pageTHE ZEBRA DID AOST POPULAR CLUB WEETINO PROGRAmS see newsletters personal visits clubs seem SHOWANDTELL programs Aodelers bring latest bird other handi work talk about usually some prizes awarded jury opinion applause idea lets keep eye other guy because may doing something need know about SHOW AND TELL AbOUT IT AT THE NATS ERFUL PEOPLE six years AWA President dont think anything has pleas ant having AAAars never met before come up ask shake hands catch lot hell because AAA buck stops some realize burden admire result efforts kind enough offer occasional cheerful greeting handshake THEN IT IS ALL WORTHWHILE So people did NATS overwhelmed THANKS GUYS ANO GALS think simple little remark made spelled out what we feel LARRY PULS editor Council Bluffs Iowa COBRA newsletter walked clear across big hangar shake hands say havent done thing meet Ive heck lot fun isnt what about Nuff said T DONT UNOERSTARD Experts tell us talking plants will help — thy true come cussin mowing lawn doesnt kill seeds? 7 PICTURE OF W PROPWASH Yesterdays asil brought Sept 1976 issue newsletter Warcer County Radio Control Society New Jersey ALLAN COLES editor papar PRUPIJASH got real charge out relating name PROPJASH 5t top cover page halfpage photo below showing five club neebars fishing JOhN SHANEs three channsl A/C trainer out river lake Yes guess thmt way t0 WASH PROP seems pretty ex treme pleased see minutes WERE Sept 9th meeting considering possible alternatives incorporation restrictions membership being persons 10 years age older need good experienced adults like ACACs encouraging y~g folks After young folks arm hope future CIRCUS lN CINCINNATI preat August 28th & 29th Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club put together beat pieces public exposure modeling fun affairs have seen Since am particular sensitive problem need selling modal aviation general public have adaire OCRCC effort dont think mis sed trick! will try capsulate activities because justice Circus would take entire column Several thousand folks saw warmup display end R/C Helicopter flying demo Fountain Spuare noon lunch hours smack middle downtown Cincin nati Friday publicize big Sat Sun Circus show Circus entertained estimated S B thousand people Sat about ten thousand Sunday morning hours day fun fly formal program 1 S PA both days Admission free program included Welcome banner tow Helicopter Demo Pattern Demo members US World Champ Team Dave Brown Aark Radcliff Don Lowe Pylon Race Glider Demo Biplane Demo Scale Demo Doghouse other strange model flying Combat Watch eight fast airplanes air once trying cut paper streamers Toilet Paper Chase fantastic roll toilet paper released several thousand feet altitude eight H/C models tried cut way down second day THE PAPER ACTUALLY ROLLED ITSELF UP BEFORE IT GOT ALL THE WAY DOWN Ill bet people having picnic lunches park next door mere astonished roll toilet paper fell sky! Col Betkeys Show Team put icing tho cake superb entertainment Proclamation saluting aeromodeling handsome part Cincinnati American community presented President AAA Amyor Cincinnati AS BOBBIE STERNE received proudly behalf bership AmA Greater Cincin nati RC CluD Andi am indebted club hard workers making honorary member THEIRS WAS GREAT SHOW OF PUBLIC SERVICE *ww thats now 56 Model Aviation Council Mtg cont pg 53 1976 SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION PROCEDURES and/or distributed local groups middle level AMA would ship prefab booth materials use local groups highest level AMA would provide HQ person nel staff AMA booth distribute maten als AMA HQ requested Council present specific proposal next meet ing regard costs involved types shows proposed meantime agreed HQ should participate current PR budget permits particularly regard promoting AMA model aviation general public rather modelers HQ DISABILITY PROGRAM An insurance program HQ employees approved Executive Council cost program will shared equally tween employees AMA will cost approx imately $2500 per year cover 25 employ ees program form fringe benefit help attract retain employees plan provides payment 60% salary participating employee unable work after 90 days disability HUTCHINSON PROPERTY noted Executive Council some new developments Hutchinson needed watched before commit ment made concerning property purchase Other sport aviation groups negotiating property use purchase Hutchinson could affect AMA interests Ex ecutive Director keep Council posted new developments maintaining AMA negotiations until some definite information can help resolve purchase question FREE FLIGHT FINALS Noting weather problems pre vented selection Nordic team FF team selection finals Minnesota last Labor Day weekend Executive Council agreed wait until recommendation FF team selection committee forthcoming see special action necessary also agreed eventual decision should voted finalists themselves Similarity RC team selection problem 1974 noted need basic guidelines rules procedure deciding cancellations type well require ments controls finals meet operation spelled out advance possibility incorporating latter points pro cedures defined new committee acknowledged will considered committee chairman NEW TITLE FOR PR DIRECTOR AMA President Johnny Clemens recom mended Executive Council title Public Relations Director changed correctly reflect actual nature job being done pointed out AMAs PR man has almost totally occu pied AMA demonstrations displays various events such Nats air shows conventions other organizations Council agreed henceforth Larry Bolich AMA HQ staff known Spe cial Events Director AMAs Scholarship Committee au thorized Executive Council award up $2000 1976 program participants five applicants years pro gram Committee currently final evaluation process determine win ners Announcement 1976 recipients expected next month 3-YEAR RULES CYCLE proposal extend current 2-year competition rules proposal cycle unani mously disapproved Executive Coun cil generally felt relatively new 2-year cycle has yet being long enough tell needs changed also noted 3-year cycle might enable new rule book available some months before would become effec tive itself vitalmore impor tant need have new rules tested actual competition before need chan ges can best determined Discussion indi cated mere availability new rules would result adequate testingactual competition necessary felt new rules would used come official Note proposal will reviewed again following inputs contest boards required Contest Board Procedures concerning amendments procedures CONTEST BOARD MEETINGS proposal RC Contest Board Chair man Bill Northrop in-person meetings Board members travel paid AMA referred next Executive Council meeting further consideration noted such meetings de sirable very high cost factor would volved since four boards 11 mem bers also suggested eco nomics Saturday long distance conference calls examined possible alternative meetings inputs Contest Board members sought next Council meeting LEGAL SERVICE FEE AMA has enjoyed services top notch legal counsel years ex tremely low monthly retainer services iginally FCC matters have since covered aspects AMA business cluding incorporation organization tax matters liability protection other prob lems Also what previously amounted legal advice person has grown ser vices staff several people expanded help particularly noted FCC crisis 1976 resulted great success AMA members against what seemed like impossible odds latter cam paign came during previous negotiations readjustment fees bring line services rendered negotiations deferred however until conclusion FCC campaign Following campaign monthly fee adjusted Executive Director $150 per month $500 per month assure future availability same full-service benefits AMA members readjusted fee schedule ratified Executive Coun cil becomes effective 1977 complaint noted regard 1976 procedures subject tabled Executive Council until next normal time discussion subjectthe winter meeting Council expected mid-Feb ruary time nomination proce dures 1977 AMA election will es tablished announced meantime suggestions welcomed consideration winter meeting FILM PROJECTS current status AMAs film project reviewed Executive Council reported large amount footage shot AMAS forthcoming pro motional film model aviation other film work suspended top priority could given project target date completion next year Meanwhile AMA Film Library very active films great demand steady backlog orders mainly clubs suggested next Council meeting held Philadelphia area AMAs film editing operation could demonstrated status various film projects could reviewed closely Some concern expressed Council members regarding cost time factors volved film production hoped fore study film production oper ation can help future decision-making subject AWARDS proposal Frank Zaic establish perpetual award name Charles Lind bergh reviewed Executive Council acknowledged Lindbergh tremendous inspiration progress model aviation such awards require sponsorship cover initial cost also upkeep administration through years Council consensus recommend Zaic seek sponsor such award could properly estab lished continued No other award proposals made agreed AMA Frequency Com mittee should commended its leader ship during 1976 campaign FCC instrumental preventing loss RC frequencies other undesirable changes RC licensing requirements HQ OPERATION organizational structure AMA HQ operation reviewed Executive Council particular regard chain authority number employees noted eight-member staff sisted 18 other employees Besides Ex ecutive Director John Worth Assistant Executive Director Carl Maroney six department heads Publications Carl Wheeley Business Frank Ehling Executive Secretaries Micheline Madison Membership Dept Bill Smythe Accounting Gisele Jack son Public Relations Larry Bolich diagram management structure shown suggested should published information membership will done AMA News shortly along article about HQ operation membership services provided turn page December1976 57 Council Meeting continued EXPULSION POLICY Executive Council discussed what would involved decided membership should terminated rea son noted basic legal re quirements requiring adequate notice person involved opportunity defense also appeal agreed AMAs legal counsel should asked look sub ject such requirements properly provided MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES review made Executive Council concerning current status var ious model aviation museum possibilities new development noted regarding pro ject Florida near Disney World Exec utive Director advised project ing followed case favorable situation AMA Museum might possible also noted proposal city Springfield 01-I regarding possible AMA l-IQ museum area being fol lowed up see possible proposition forthcoming Council informed further developments along lines HALL OF FAME proposal have past presidents AMA automatically inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame reviewed Executive Council agreed question should directed Hall Fame selection committee Council did have authority area ATTENTION OFFICERS OF CHARTERED CLUBS special mailing made late Septem ber concerning club charter renewal proced ures 1977 procedure different recent years can save clubs considerable amount money provided club members urged renew 1977 AMA mem bership before end 1976 proced ure also simpler recent years special mailing sent club offi cers usually President Secretary sure club know about new chartering procedure potential sav ings check see mailing has re ceived let AMA HQ knowthe sooner better IF YOU RENEW THROUGH YOUR CLUB sure have club send Bill Dues along dues money necessary club save usual 50 cents per member charter fee Its also impor tant have charter club number Bill Dues avoid 50 cent fee suggest putting number upper right hand corner Actually preferable send AMA membership renewal through club often results extra delay both due club handling also due extra steps HQ processing problem can minimized however including Bill Dues renew annual membership renewal mailing made early October AMA mem ber should have Bill Dues end October first week November needs mailed back AMA HQ before middle December avoid inter ruption publication service EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STUART HALL UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON AUGUST 4 1976 HOWARD E JOHNSON 19081976 AMAs 15th president passed away Sep tember following long series health prob lems prevented him enjoying last years model aviation activities dominated earlier life Howard E Johnson climaxed years model aviation leadership being elected AMA president 1965 An avid Free-Flighter California came top AMA job time organization struggling overcome several years financial deficits During two years office AMA made two major de cisions credited dramatically boosting organization road re covery its current success Under lead ership AMA Executive Council initiated current club charter program has seen number AMA clubs grow 120 1965 over 1200 1976 al during Johnsons term AMAs former publication arrangement American Modeler magazine begun has evolved present very successful Model Aviation magazine operation Howard president long-range vision constantly thinking plan ning years ahead rather being content current achievements Yet single-minded couldnt en joy other things besides model aviation As former musician enjoyed spending ings little places featured good music played old friends simple gentle man great perseverance generally unappreciated strumental getting things done worrying about got credit Howard AMA Fellow former district 10 AMA Vice-President Contest Coordina tor primarily responsible estab lishment Free Flight Model Association Southern California Howard E Johnson gone likely forgotten strong chapter history AMA following attendance Presi dent John Clemens Dallas TX SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Presidents-District Cliff Piper Atkin son NH District II John Byrne Bayside NY District Ill Don Lowe Centerville OH AVPDistrict IV Chuck Foreman proxy John Spalding District V Jim MeNeill Birm ingham AL District VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL District VII Hardy Brodersen Birming ham Ml District VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX District IX Stan Chilton Wichita KS District X Alex Chisoim Fresno CA District Xl Homer Smith Seattle WA following guests Associate VPs District Al Novot nik District II Bill Boss Joe Friend District III Ralph Pennetti District V Julie Woods District VI Roger Geers District VII Mr Mrs K McClure also John Embry represent ing Ned Barnes District VIII Guy Kirk wood Chula Vista CA also attended spec ial guest report California Nats possibil ities Meeting began 1025 pm intro duction present President Clemens I Mid-year financial report Witt Worth commented current financial status particularly regard surplus previous years Witt noted current situation should permit oper ation another year increase possible necessity using reserve funds cover deficit General discussions ques tioned Nats cost vs income current member ship growth vs budget magazine operations noted $24000 maga zine reserve fund resulting 1975 credit vouchers cashed mem bers Worth also pointed Out previ ously budgeted deficit approximately $30000 1975 should materialize ac cording current accounting information Following questions general discussion details various council members motion made McNeill VP-V seconded Smith VP-XI keep 1977 dues same 1976 Unanimously approved II RC site separation Lowe VP-Ill reported Dayton area RC tests noted interference problems within 15 miles also noted let ters various parts country indicated safe operations between sites two miles apart slightly less recommendation take no action time noting clubs operating close proximity satis fied continue Smith VP-XI noted Washington area operation 3/4 mile between RC boats planes flying 400 feet less no problem Smith moved seconded Byrne VP-Il review subject again next meeting permit further input meantime During discussion motion Brodersen VP-VII reported study Heathkit sent Bill Rohring AVP-VII indica ted model operations site would cause problems Site B regardless distance between sites distance C least equal radius model 58 Model Aviation operation zone XMTR XMTR B K K McClure AVP-VII reported 15 mile separation testing progress conclusions forwarded completed being no further discussion mo tion voted approved unanimously III 1977 Natsstatus Clemens asked Guy Kirkwood update council California site progress since April council meeting Kirkwood noted Brown Field availability San Diego contingent upon agreement six FBPs Fixed Base Opera torstwo six previously nega tive said San Diego officials fund offset losses small businesses affec ted activities brought city Upon ing advised fund availability Nats negative FBOs became favorable explained pos sibility city matching AMA dollar dollar FBO reimbursement last holdout FBO would agree Brown Field negotiations have abandoned However Kirkwood reported former Air Force base Oxnard possibility SE Point Mugu near Camarillo about 60 miles LA airfield size noted 1/2 miles 21/2 miles three hangars barracks said property under control city Camarillo prelim inary discussions local officials fav orable further discussions negotia tions forthcoming AMA publicity informa lion requested study local officials Byrne VP-Il made motion show good faith West Coast AMAers sending least AMA representative California study reportbacktothe council fall meeting consideration California vs other sites Nats Executive Committee make recommendation council based details study seconded Piper VP-I Unanimously approved Further discussion indicated need evidence West Coast worker sup port order conclude arrangements distance major commercial air line airport noted problem Chisoim VP-X assured council offers California Nats worker support Springfield Ohio Nats possibility also noted invitation already extend ed city host whole Nats 1977 Lake Charles Louisiana possi bility noted still open John Embry advised previous growth projects have delayed field still available acted spokesman city invite AMA back Nats airfield still available Byrne VP-Il noted Executive Di rector should write Lake Charles offici als thanking past Nats support noting possibility coming back IV Distinguished Service Award Nominated Worth unanimously ap proved Ted Thompson Assistant City Manager Springfield Ohio excep tional support connection 1976 Nats 1130 pm Brodersen VP-VII noted lateness hour need time FAI agenda item discussion suggest ed continuance council meeting Thursday Worth noted conflicting invita tion Springfield officials Thursday 8 pm General discussion indicated concern time needed other night might provide Nats especi ally depth FAI matters re viewed Smith VP-XI made motion postpone rest agenda until Sep tember council meeting Lowe VP-Ill seconded date September 18 dis cussed accepted location Washington DC Unanimously approved Meeting adjourned Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire C Rhode Islad Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Antedate Vioe-Prasjdenna Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Huriley MA 01036 Well after two great guest columnists have appeared guess better come back mind store awhile Thanks again Al Tuttle Bill Washburn Just back writing big RI 76 District Regional CL Champs Mid dletown RI Most encouraging meet participation Juniors Seniors young people events helping out apparent other categories fine sport HATS OFF Control Line people continuing build Juniors Seniors model avia tion interest Roy Mytinger course guy should have hernia instead John Scott Jr hospitalized malady just time miss out fun Too much pull testing Nats John state New England represented except Vermont recall awards ceremony Newport Motor Inn well-attended arid certainly lot hardware ones said Just another trophy really did mean am sure really upset kids would have willing take trophies home souvenir perhaps think re cipient has 50 home closet still bit glory pride still smile victorygenuine sin cereis upon face trophy winner accepts symbol ability skills Congratulations winnersand time time comments troops such dont write aboutFellows difficult enough try keep interesting column going find get can column will truly try include everything brought tention District people get will month about half column about RI 76 meet because vitation MC award presentations first week October expect have up Bangor ME area meeting some clubs area will have attended executive council meeting Washington September 18th will have received about 1-3/4 pounds first class mail will have answered possible ones require answer response Im com plaining enjoy thrive it helps stay young thought let hear out Ill making plans club visits New England 1 977 starting time print would like have real live AMA VP meeting com bined meeting other clubs let know 495th RC group already planning District meeting Westford MA some time March 1977 Can anyone help conquest permanent site NE modelers specifically Westover AFB Chicopee MA knows some key people-senators repswho could help us out Wouldnt nice eventually Regional Finals before National flyoff Championship awards sites New England Please help work have looking site possibility ever since Mack Knife visited Westover inspection tour over ten years ago would appear Hutch inson idea dead issue thought Regional siteperhaps four fiveis still very much alive Long-range planning very necessary membership reaches over 100000 next few years well need kind space kind thinking Please let hear you have ideas subject fast summer wasnt Hope yours active enjoyable kind prop-snapping friend may have good-looking mother may think endwell New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baysitle NY 11361 Autociat Vim Presideante Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit old 11 Lace Lane Elnenra NY 12066 John Greg 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 Rotary Dr. Saumunnit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersean Ave. utnion NJ 07083 Jamet Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067k APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windenneer Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS asked modeler Rhinebeck WW Jamboree yesterday think up things go monthly dis December1976 59 trict reports MA er question simple dont think up5 OCCUR mein HUGE numbers really TOUGH part ie things report little space few issues justice Bear mind VPs REQUIRED limit report single 8/2 X 11 typewrit ten page Consider too terms fice 24 months duration means having 24 shots covering second populous district AMA Figuring 162 chartered AMA clubs District 2 ran Club-of-the Month bit report 24 months would 138 clubs NOT represented columnless happy representation pic tureand lot less-than-happy clubsand brethren and sistren Ditto regards Newsletter-of-the-Month citation Besides would hard put single out certain clubs newsletters consider worthier mention others opin ion ALL great! Whilst still soapbox let add cannot think anything duller non-competitive modeler MANY COM PETITIVE type resides say North Overshoe NJ having read listing names honors participants contest specialty another Quivering Rosebush NY hope agree results effort fitting proper Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PA RCS named its annual contest Floyd Bennet-Gateway Field September 19th ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL MEET BRYAN SATTLER order achiest effective con test scheduling program District 2 have decided appoint THIRD coordinator handle RC Racing Soaring worthy person Bryan Sattler 29 Waldorf Place Schenectady NY 12307 Make note Bryans address well telephone number 518 377-4632 Note too Fred Blackburn 8 Spruce Lane Coinmack NY 11725 Telephone 516 5439097 handles coordination ALL RC com petition EXCEPT Racing Soaring Dick Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 Telephone 212 8464367 very capable coordinator Con trol Line Free Flight non-RC events George Meyers no longer participating coordinating program because other activities very demanding therefore advised refrain sending sanction applications him instead appropriate coordinator referred above District 2 ONE coordinator took office two years ago great increase number contests against same number week-ends ren ders imperative burden divid ed interest efficiency can help getting sanction applica dons early appropriate coordina r ON VOTING Naturally candidate office hopes elected am no exception fairness adversary have scrupulously avoided using report means elec tioneering equally true candidate wins default enjoys hollow victory Accordingly urged VOTE costs make certain ballot will acceptable hence counted Re member certain MUST 1 Sign 2 Enter AMA number 3 En ter district number 4 Indicate choice AND 5 Mail soon possible ie NOT have send license renewal application fee can RENEW later VOTE NOW! GEAR UP AND LOCKED! RHINEBECK WW JAMBOREE 1976 mid-Hudson RC Club has done again time Worlds Largest Fly ing-Scale Meet annual rally actu ally drew close 200 contestants hun dreds hundreds spectators dates September 11 12 weather great Two fun-filled flying days World War aircraft miniature hand full-scale other Cole Palens Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY full-scale show featured flight standard WW craft such Fokkers Thomas-Morse Scout Curtiss Jenny etc also such PRE-WW craft Bleriot Curtiss Pusher Demoiselle like As added attraction pretty mademoiselle sent aloft hot-air balloon Saiur cy night banquet sellout ticket-wise understandably view great appeal annual affair has model ers stripe hailing dis tant points including Canada edition Jamboree 10th anticipate fact announced banquet plans afoot another kind Jamboree Rhinebeck latter part June beginning 1977 would known Classic competition involv ing model aircraft full-scale aircraft 1920s 30s 40s so-called Gold en Age Lindbergh Era aviation shall fill information con cerning particular event same becomes available ROMANO GARABELLO us lost revered personal friend model aeronautics has deprived true genius untimely death Romano Garabello Although Ro best known RC fraternity Rom-Air landing gear retract systems devoted much modeling career various other special ties hobby Ro will profoundly missed us knew respected him modelers appreciate integ tity quality human beings Oh, ylvama West Vrginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenterville OIl 45440 Aseociate Vine-Presidents Francis Fluharty 004 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penretti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cv Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 1703 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 September 18 1976 AMA Executive Council meeting Washington DC usual day marathon affair lasting some 15 hours time out eat Over period however much discussion action subjects taken impor tant modelingI have no intent cover subject minutes meeting will published later based Worths own inimitable style Let say AMA Executive Director does fine job putting understandable language sometimes lengthy discussion takes place Council important subject consumed much time dealt FAI international competition affairs Im confident average Joe Flier contest-oriented could probably care less about competition affairs thats shame since Council collectively appreciate vital part competition plays hobby passion Its old story nevertheless true competi tion life blood hobby out modeling would far different cer tainly provides vital stimulus develop ment publicity therefore public accep tance keynote goals everbroadening achievement enjoyment International competition has us some time Im sure serious modeler would enjoy making team own area interest adding notable success teams have achieved over past Since modeling ever-expanding cate gories being added therefore team travel resultant costs increasing apparent full travel support such has policy up now has become difficult costly therefore some new formula needed cover modern situ ation After MUCH discussion deter mined key maximum FAI team expendi ture $1 per Open payment AMA member Further decided limit travel reim bursement AMA basically cost travel US port departure near est World Championships country port entry nearest contest site Domes tic US travel local foreign travel would handled special interest groups individuals involved Contest entry fees would paid AMA has much discus sion concerning international contest frequen cy ie two-year three-year cycle and/or maximum three events per year decided AMA should support twoyear cycle order better maintain interest enthusiasm growth category Whether rest international modeling community will support posi tion highly debatable point noted discussion re sponse competition special interest groups except NSS PAMPA N1ACA proposition assistance setting up team selection programs nonexistent point can say guys out want share business run better get off behinds put some action behind words doesnt good bitch complain unwilling put little effort action discussing competition affairs Ill report bit future Nats considerations shut up Nats Ohio gener ally considered success very good entry significant profit showing first time years ever some heartburn about splitting events 60 Model Aviation done between three sites workable could certainly improved lessons learned 76 has much sentiment taking Nats Cali fornia suitable site available necessary support base could established Much discussion held concerning two pos sible Sites Oxnard AFB March AFB other possible choices return Ohio Louisiana pros cons possibility its sure nice have several choices choose decided further explore possible difficulty operation March AFB full-scale mili tary flight activity before final action taken light previous editorializing column Nats its future would appreciate hearing comments folks out read thingespecially districtFINI letter Bill Winter see could used elsewhere magazine its entirety Bob Lopshire noticed gadget hard ware store sanding sent sketch could find anything similar offered stores area have asked Bob get details Ill print later Its rotating series sandpaper flaps will shape fine sand wood agenda items Fall Council meeting important things discussed think some good decisions important Academy made also think much good groundwork future decisions made meeting Youll read about elsewhere issue Leath Harry Grogan good friends Phil Shirley Hartman live District IV nobodys perfect some people snapped recent Birmingham RC wing-ding L-R David Phillips Marlin CuIwell Pres Bessemer AL RC Club Pete Peterson CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH Alahanma ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth Carolina C Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Delaware District af Colombia land North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dist IV Vice-Prtsidtnt 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhant MCI 28801 Asnocrate Vioe-Presdsnsts tttarles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mecttanicsville VA 23111 V Dill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Oiarlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlnson 2043 Maroft Rd wilmington DE 10810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 brief adventure fiction science fiction some said last September issue has brought forth some comment nicest probably shortest received Bill Hearn AMA 33428 kind enough say enioyed article since JAWS Maybe should take other way Bill Musser remarked read porcelainlibrary Other comments ranged downward So fellows Ill again ntil rare spark creative talent again rages breast Received comments years Nats Huge largest real big show stuff like Also notes tremen dous lob done volunteer workers organizing running such logistic night mare people put thing together year deserve much appre ciation us enjoy fruit year hundreds local modelers put aside own problems take myriad chores biggest contest Timers judges runners flagmen cleanup list lobs required runs on year locality Nationals held must supply bulk person power Add people travel good distances meet work meet help out part year few contestants take time write thank note could let public place pass along thanks congrats lob well done again reply earlier comment endless sanding required finish-paint typical pattern aircraft Frank Winters sent nice note method cutting down some final sanding needed uses resin small segments broken window glass scrape resin smooth Ill pass Jim MeNeill Gist V Vice-Presidert 817 South 20 Avenue Birmitgham Al 35285 Associate Vioe-Preeedaesto Richard E Jackson 107 white BInd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr. Kinguttort TN 37680 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Co. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lulo Rodriguez E-10 5th St Errs Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whidey 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35801 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scooba MS 39358 Can make political observation getting mad An election AMA Pres dent coming up should have bal lots NOW know percentage members vote microscopically small Listen YOU DO NOT HAVE TO IN CLUDE DUES send vote can pay dues through club mail later Its YOURAcademywhy vote want meet some important peo pIe month James Duckworth Jim helped start GAMA Georgia State organization clubs now being ably carried Chris Joiner others Frank Carney sent snap A-2 winners 76 Rebel Rally Jacksonville FL L-R Jim Bradley Phil Hartman Don another breathtaking Club-of-theMonth time want pay atten tion Presented Savannah GA PROP TWISTERS MAC CL club small wellorganized Shown below pretty Cathy Nickols holding Fast Rat speed model Started almost 20 years ago clay field 20 members club survives today about 35 active solid fliers dude topnotch Carrier Rat Race Stunt Combat Speed Scale enthusiasts club began wane late 60s Frank Stetson Gerald Long breathed new life two pictures above show top L-R David Brown Sec-Tres Robert Harpe Bob December 1976 61 Summers George Collins Kids Bobby Summers Tom Stetson Michael Brown Larry BattlesBottom picture L-R Mike McGill Frank Stetson Benji Berry Pres Coy Battles Jerry Long little kid Byron Stauffer Frank Stetson ST 29 Bspeed Frank wins Carrier Speed time around Jacksonville Savannah Tony Jilks peachy Scale Stinson way other winners local Nats contests include Bob Harpe Benji Berry Lake Charles Nats Bob Summers Dave Brown Slow Combat Ralph Barnhardt Slow Rat Tony Gilkes Scale Oh good grief what other picture lady shown earlier started report Cathy Nickols now MRS BEN BERRY hap pened typing reading told pay attention didnt know anything like going happen haps power ful forces work Heaven Earth dreamed toy airplane philoso phies Cute couple huh want meet wonderful people go CL AAA meet November 27/28 Itinors ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1168518 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Quincy IL 62301 Robern Gill 216 Stotely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apr c Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 corrienhia Cn Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Snagner 1828 Seifert Poplar Bluft MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cn Anderson IN 46011 heard few people may read column sure notice dont write tremendous amount modeling activity District VI have heard few Associate VPs contest schedule has full weekend contests fun-flys demon strations Bob Gill AVP Springfield IL reported fun-fly new club name un known Lincoln IL Bill Qidham Lin coln Contest Director flying includ ed RC Control Line Free Flight Haerr Field Taylor MO site air show sponsored Aviation Ex plorers Post 480 September 11 12 Quincy Falcons RC Club Quincy Glu-Devils Control Line Club assisted put model flying demonstrations part show show included Sig Manufactur ing Co flying team Hazel Glen Siga foose Maxey Hester Pitts Spec ial home-builts information came Roger Geers AVP Quincy IL Bob Stagner AVP Poplar Bluff MO sent newspaper photos Delta Dart contest sponsored Freelancers RC Club About 40 Cub Scouts built airplanes un der supervision club members flew club flying field An RC fly ing demonstration followed Freelancers will present demonstra tion RC models Paragould AK Septem ber 25 Hopefully club will form offi cial AMA Show team near future Bob other club members also discussing possibility city-sponsored model park Mr Dave Pence Poplar Bluff City Manager wish lots luck success have new Contest Coordinators District VI Please spread word club ficers sanction applications can sent proper individual new RC Contest Coordinator Ralph White Jr RR 1 Box 324 Neoga IL 62447 Ralph has volunteered take over job Bob Voislavek mighty busy getting REV Model Prod ucts business going new FF CL Contest Coordinator Kit Gerhart 3930 W Jefferson Kokomo IN 46901 Kit avid Control Line compet itor takes over Harry Murphy Most scheduling conflicts Control Line contests Free Flight seems get along quite well want thank Bob Voislavek Harry Murphy services Contest Coord inator job lot work scheduling critical usually thankless job too hear modelers want cuss out about something get vote AMA President District VI Vice-President year need renew AMA membership vote either although should want magazine subscription continue Dis trict VI usually has fair voter response coni pared other districts would like see ballots sent suggestion have club members bring ballots club meeting send envelope Saves postage encourages members vote Keep sending club newsletters re ceive quite bunch read want anything put column let know Inwa rgar ensta orsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dint VII Vice-President P 8 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48t12 Associate Vice-Presidents Keinh Mcclure 5703 terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Prank Muirrissey 14100W Pak Ave New Berlin WI 53tB1 Win Robring 4484 tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lare crystal MN 55426 News District VII tragic death two Minneapolis men plane crash spotting downed models during FAI Outdoor Team Selection Finals Hastings Minn held over Labor Day weekend letter Terry Taylor Crystal Minnesota gives us background men lost Darold Nilsen Pete Simonson members Minn Piston Poppers both previous club officers love aviation form both pilots Darold lust received li cense earlier year Both also members EAA well AMA Pete founders organiza tion called Mini Air Expo area council clubs put large exhibit Thanksgiving facets hobby Darold also member group representing clubs Pete Darold put countless hours helping youngsters area get involved aviation thru YMCA Junior High School oth er programs involving club Mini Air Expo additon both active Control Line competitors contest scene Pete began competing during early teens became very good stunt flyer both locally Nats times top stunt flyers knew him well Darold competed regional scene will always remembered best racing pilot area super fast Rat Mouse Racing real talent handling crowd Darold Nilsen 38 years old car pet layer trade family man Simonson 29 years old single employed Moellers Hobby Shop Robinsdale 4inn world aviation has lost two great men Pete Darold volunteered readily help spot planes contest death tragic maybe died doing some thing loved Terry Taylor has offered assume As sociate VP job area recently vacated Phil Cartier Phil moved Pennsylvania thank Phil work district wish him well Free Flight Team Finals halted Simonson Nilsen tragedy during seventh round second day FAI 62 Model Aviation Power flyoffs next morning gave us Charlie Martin Washington Al McLaughlan Florida Al Bissonnette Oklahoma Power Team Wakefield Team members California men Walt Ghio Robert Pis erchio Phedon Tsiknopoulos Nordic scrubbed last day action jury after vote participants Arkansas siana enico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaeociate Vice-Presidaesgs Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Time goes everything everyone matures fact natural order life academy has grown matured during six years have served Executive Council too have matured now things ourselves got away depending Navy own Nats Though Air Force property year all-AMA operation large diversified group gether can get much done An example leadership AMA furnished settling frequency problem FCC lot members dont fly RC got licks behalf fellow mod elers now beginning find communi ties leaders coming us want ing us Such case Hutchinson now Springfield coming place come begging flying sites rather offer program people After THEIR people satellite groups formed cater specific needs programs cate gory involved NFFS NSS NSRCA USPJA MACA PAMPA should better know needs specific groups also leaves Council work mat ters general interest also lets Council work specific items need attention chartered clubs also doing fine job servicing local areas local modelers clubs perform civic functions displays exhibitions model flying further cause too have able call AMA specific assistance also have unified model ers area dealing local govern ment FAI programs becoming well-or ganized thanks NFFS helping hand programs being run people compete class interna tional competition back publishing own maga zine great supplements commercial mags rather competing What better pays its own way So least has good six years have indeed matured future looks good model aviation modelers br AMA around election time AMA year vote AMA President even-numbered District VPs Appear ing ballot President will names John Clemens Dallas TX Earl Xi/itt Chambersburg PA John incumbent Earl presently SecretaryTreasurer AMA VP District VIII will name Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX other having presented nominating committee will place write-in candidates Please VOTE Get ballot back HQ time counted least much AMA voting means dont care about AMA Look announcement hobby show Dallas Fair Park January got word Larry Bolich HQ has touch Mike Clark get ting thing together tolorads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 87211 Associate Vice-Presidenes Chartes Brandon 2220 Mariposa BInd Casper WY 82801 Man Hansen 1809 Wisconsin SW Huron 50 57350 John Krekonioch 7810 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1754SBth Fergo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey R R 2 Boo 56 Kinstey KS 67547 lean Manninghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 80915 OscarOlson6111 MapleOmaha NE 68104 No District IX Report month Ariaeea e Calilornia ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim DisI 0 Vice-President 1106 West Show Fresne CA 83711 Aueociage Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Aiea Nt 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ane Tucson AZ 85719 Joke Pond 4289 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Ln Redondo Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 82069 Executive Council meetings happening time days Last month report ed the Dayton NATS September 18 fourth Council meeting 1976 Washington DC pleasure listening Dr Walt Good AMAs Frequency Committee Some Walts suggestions include get own individual FCC License stead relying Club License will help AMA negotiate FCC FCC aware total licenses sued number people shown club license Walt also indicated frequency committee trying get FCC let us use 32-42 MHz band addition now authorized also cautioned although 27 MHz saved use sooner later starting 1977 illegal CB operators 27 MHz will too much RC use rest day spent nit-picking FAI matters AMA supports International FAI World Championships competition United States America will rep resented Because competition AMA Nationals members benefit di rectly finest equipment thus being made available indirectly too ways list Council unanimously opposed three-year World Championships cycle will voted December CIAM executive body coun tries involved FAI Along about 5 pm 1977 California NATS status report made AMA Secre tary-Treasurer Earl Witt Earl made special trip home Pennsylvania see Oxnard AFB also March AFB Earl has NATS Contest Director years knows what good NATS site what reported Oxnard good NATS flying site little re served whether local housing accommo dations would sufficient So thanks Earl Guy Kirkwood site will con sidered AMA NATS Executive Com mittee Earl also visited March AFB Riverside Gene Sidwell actually im pressed March AFB possible NATS site active Air Force runway housing base could pose hazards Local housing accommodations contestants officials others adequate BIRD Club expected demonstrate RC flying March AFB Commander Following should able get firm commitment John Worth reported Air Force people Dayton said would like have us back 1977 also indicated early reports show 1976 NATS income higher expenses encou rag ing sign indicates denser areas population capable greater finan cial support NATS items agen da before meeting finally adJourned during wee hours AM some District X people will interested Contest Rule cycle 2 years still intact changed 3 years proposed Hall Fame recommendation past AMA Presi dents Dick Tichenor referred Council Past Presidents National Health Public Relations Program researched AMA Special Events Director Larry Bolich Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 151st Street Seatlle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Hoffman W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 1507 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fon Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Oon Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 Well finally happened missed column last month guess pride cause proud having missed OflC December 1976 63 since new Model viation begun No real excuse except long work hours Nats etc May happen again am kick another apology order lead District column September issue statement did come out right print could read say club newsletter mentioned THAI column ma' receiving newsletter intent say club newsletter mentioned ONE OF MY columns may receiving want thank Barnstormers calling error tention did come out way ex pected dont know whether blame typewriter Headquarters ate stand corrected am subject Barnstorm ers Portland chartered club have very nice newsletter way first published Portland area according editor Steve Tischler club has flight training program monthly fun-flys building contests other activities active club activities list newsletter indicate information call Steve 639-0798 write him 5256 SW CenterwoodSt Lake Oswego OR 97034 number changes have made District officers would like call attention read October issue Model Aviation very carefully found have new Free Flight Contest Board mem ber other Ernie Linn mem ber Boeing Hawks Ernie member Free Flight fraternity has years few years ago re-entered contest scene name con test entry lists winners lists Ernie can reached address listed direc tory portion Competition Newsletter section issue Ernie requests assis tance rules change process cur rently underway have opportunity might ask Ernie Stan Chilton few friends reluctant send Ernie watermelon Ernie replaces Al Grell has served us well over last few years Al asked re placed can pursue other interests entire District want thank Al great job has done Unfortunately can never repay him hours spent behalf Thanks million Al Another new officer District new Associate Vice President Clarence E Haught Clarence resides Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 will respons ible northern Idaho eastern Washing ton Besides being active modeler RC Control Line Free Flight prime movers Coeur dAlene Aero Mo deling Society CAMS put hell symposium fall should tend possibly can possible formation will printed about Clarence will make available know pub lished articles model magazines makes living professor North Idaho College Clarence replaces Dick Carson AVP Dick felt time take rest AMA duties Dick well-known area can say District thank Dick Good luck happy land ings know Dick plans spend time gliders Another new Associate Vice President Don Zipoy Seattle area Don will assist area District Free Flight Control Line activities no stranger us managed Sandpoint contests years Organization management Dons strong suit has recently threatened bring out closet twin engined Control Line model Hows activity Actually Don dean SOBs Strat-O-Bats club makes living managing combat aircraft projects Boeing Company Don can reached 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Don honored peers annual Misery Meet reason honor wis years service Contest Director t Sandpoint Misery other meets veil FAI qualifications semi-finals Ap propriate long service trophy made bottle Chevas Regal 12 years YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has another light month formail Pattys Pinkie being usual bright spot Bob Underwood Sent report Dayton section Nats Dart program however says things went very well Kiwanis people guided Underwood clan Dave Elsie Abel Carrie Axeirod Cathy Burnstine Mike Gretz Jeff Foley Dave Talkenhagen did fine job Bob says both hot glue guns Jet glue provided through efforts Carl Goldberg necessary keep things moving agrees what found out Springfield program familiar Nats Delta Dart have make some adjustments printed instructions First cant pro vide sufficient cardboard give partici pant sheet work have build directly table tops poses no prob lem construction since dont really have pin plan sheet down However get final assembly theres no way set up several hundred models long drying period means have have some way quickly assemble motor stick wings stab kids can hang model go right out fly Weve tried just about everything could think past have found hot glue allows plenty room error wing joints about good anything problem its rather tedious job since glue tends drip over after youve scorched yourself gun several times also becomes painful year decided try new fast-drying glue Ive used own projects models fairly good joints works well word caution decide use rapid cement projects never let kids handle themselves program have adult final assembly line both types glue both sake speed safety kids build framework cut out line up have whole thing put together sometimes can create quite long line Both Dayton Springfield some problems nothing wont over come future believe best ways sell model aviation newcomers well worth efforts old trophy base cup top well-deserved honor hoped able announce other new officer appointments time remember asked nominate offi cers beginning summer two appointments above result greatest number nominations received encouraged send nominations other officers can appointed believe need RC-oriented AVP Puget Sound area need multi-interest AVP Oregon since Bob Stalick has asked replaced returning school work PhD wish him best luck will give us total six AVPs full complement Contest Board members Any suggestions should sent Clear building boardwinter coming also learn lot about running program time have lot formation pass anyone desires Sorry dont have identification picture just never got names apologies guys Springfield again sincere thanks vacation ended its back school Just about activities during summer something aircraft models full scale After Nats went Great Endicott NY Air Show featuring Charlie Hillard Red Devils missed chance star Charlie cancelled inverted ribbon cutId asked hold poles After got out center flight path wasnt too sure such good idea since Pitts blowing over place cross wind wound up next week Elmira sailpianing over Harris Hill real ball Take look cover October MAN tickled see ol buddy Sal Taibi gracing edition couple years ago did article some really tremen dous modelers lost shuffle thoughts Sal some others never made print man real gentleman old line compet itors will lend engine help trim ship act pit crew still go out beat pants off Get pencils out month lets hear out 64 Model Aviation Springfield MAC members final assembly line Similar action also Dayton
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/12
Page Numbers: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Executive Council met Washing ton DC act number agenda items left over Nats meeting August 4 see minutes page 58 plus some new items developed since Nats During September meeting noted usual manner getting meeting minutes approved published involved too much ofatime lag particularly subsequent meeting held before minutes previous published Yet acknowledged something synopsis meeting decisions needed properly report explain background regarding decisions also significance future implications deci sions also noted informal type report Council actions presented September 76 issue AMA News p53 too general incomplete also agreed explanations developed AMA Executive Director usual minutes preferred means communicating intent concerning Coun cil actions sufficient background infor US AND THE 1977 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Two potential crises concerning World Championships 1977 noted dis cussed September AMA Executive Council meeting concerned possible lack host country Outdoor Free Flight event other concerned current political situation South Africa might prevent RC Soaring event ing held FF situation AMA has solved picking team event according normal FAI schedule years due held 1977 yet no official confirmation offer hosz known Some unofficial information indicates Denmark may make offer may known sure until annual Dccembei meeting FAI meantime National Free Flight Society has proposed US make offei case no other offer available December meeting basis NFFS would willing oversee West mation understanding mind following offered Executive Di rectors report September 18 meeting constituting actual minutes terms said what report provides essence what done meeting what can expected result Later actual minutes approved will made available supplement verify report meantime re port provides information shortest time understanding some details may incomplete subject correction misinterpreted Note Due great amount business transacted September 18 Council meet ing report has divided two parts second part published next month relates extensive complicated subject meetingNew FAI Team Policies subject equal other agenda items combined terms time number decisions Look next monthit makes significant changes long-standing FAI matters Coast effort would responsible organizing staffing otherwise operating event council agreed submit tent ative offer FAI Similarly National Soaring Society dicated willingness host RC Soaring World Championships 1978 current 1977 offer withdrawn South Africa However noted no such offer would made prior December FAI meeting order avoid influencing South African decision US team Soaring World Championships has already selected finals held last Labor Day weekend Colorado Aside above situations other World Championships 1977 con cerns RC Aerobatics event currently scheduled Austria September believed firm final details ap proved December FAI meeting Mean AMA program pick 1977 RC Aerobatics team currently October last stage qualifying finalists will compete next June decide three top fli ers represent US TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM COMMITTEES AMA Executive Council has noted National Soaring Society RC two Control Line groupsthe Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association have responded AMA invitation participate establishment team selec tion committees Such committees already being Indoor Outdoor Free Flight team programs hoped appropriate special interest organizations would respond promptly commit tees could business end 1976 However September Council meeting decided improved guidelines proce dures needed developed before satisfac tory committee operation could expected recommended special group pointed President draft nec essary document goal having veil-defined document present next Council Meeting February Following approval such document team selection committees would required operate accordance meantime mat ter special interest organization participa tion resolved HQ goal having new committees being new document available general Council consensus seemed full eleven-person committees rep resenting AMA district desired acknowledged however committees lesser number composed special interest organization officers could used inter im inputs team selection planning next year 1977 NATS POSSIBILITIES As end September possibility California Nats very strong different location previously publicized March Air Force Base near River side about 30 miles NE Disneyland edged out former Air Force base near Oxnard result efforts California Nats task force headed Betty Stream AMA As sociate VP LA area turn page December 1976 53 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Council Meeting Sept181976 help AMA member Gene Sid well former president LA chapter Air Force Association negotiations March AFB developed rapidly prom ise facilities superior offered Oxnard site Both Oxnard March visited mid-September Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer chairman AMAs Nats Executive Committee Witt reported evaluation both sites AMA Executive Council latters September 18 meeting Council consid ered sites along other possibilities Dayton-Springfield OH Lake Charles LA Houston TX Noting previous Nats site discussions indicated promise go back California after being away years since 1967 Council majority urged immediate pursuit California pos sibilities preference March site 1977 choice could announced soon possible CONTEST/FUN-FLY CLASSI FICAT ION Problems defining so-called Fun-Flys often thinly disguised contests have noted AMA Contest Coordina tors AMA Executive Council need better guidelines has subject much discussion months previous Council meeting district XI VP Homer Smith offered provide such guidelines help improve 1978 sanction season Smith presented new guidelines September 18 Executive Council meeting unanimously agreed should immediately copied circulated Contest Coordinators Council members approval and/or suggestions further improvement circulation currently un derway goal publication new guidelines before end 1976 NATIONAL HEALTH PR PROGRAM FOR 77 suggestion AMA member Thomas MehI Sand Lake MI favorably re ceived September 18 Council meeting Proposed program would feature nationwide club efforts particular week end tied some national health organi zation such Cancer Society Heart Fund Muscular Dystrophy etc Clubs would put air shows demonstrations static dis plays other public participation events raise money causes gain public ity model aviation some Council disagreements concerning conflicts current local efforts designation single organization focusing particular weekend rather longer flexible time period finally agreed however AMAs PR director should communicate origi nator proposal develop specific recommendation next Council meet ing EARL WITT FOR AMA PRESIDENT 1977-1978 Earl AMA No L21 has active key worker AMA 30 years model builder half century first winning recognition model Southern Cross age 6 Venice CA Though maintaining low profile publicity Earl honored AMA Fel lowship Award 1959 AMA Distin guished Service Award 1967 became 21st Life Member AMA 1975 Including participation AMA Executive Council absentee Vice Presi dents representative has years ex perience Council other elec ted officer including President opposing Presidents attempt fourth term office Earl Witt elected AMA Execu tive Council Secretary-Treasurer AMA membership 20000 members yearly income mere $160000 operating year-end deficit $19600 red has part AMA management through years phenomenal growth present 65000 members annual budget close million dollars black remaining member original Nationals Executive Committee hav ing worked 29 Nationals two Interna tional meets jobs traffic control parking Director Manager No job would enhance further modeling too big too menial him Earls education employment career executive further qualifies him Pres ident AMA City Manager-type Engineer responsible mainten ance operation facilities nations largest military supply installa tions staff 260 $10000000 annual budget has held elected appointed public offices community city manage ment received numerous commendations awards management efficiency Earl aviation-oriented pilot during WW II has flight instructors rating pilots own aircraft conduct much business practical standpoint loca tion can work closely AMA HQ minimum cost loss time being 70-cent phone call away HQ two hours away car 30 minutes air Earl position can well afford time expense demanded office President AMA has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified rep resentation public business organi zations required presidency Regardless preference Presi dent AMAVOTE Lets make elected officers selection majority AMA TRADE SHOW POLICY number so-called trade shows increasing has growing problem regarding AMA should expected participate General discussion Executive Council indicated need three level policy lowest level AMA would provide AMA materials put display continued page 57 SIGN UP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model Aviation magazine now best time subscribe-sign up November JOHN CLEMENS FOR AMA PRESIDENT1977-78 am Johnny Clemens am seeking important office President Academy Model Aeronautics time pursue important projects AMA already has started tackle some needed new goals loss momentum would happen changing AMAs top officer especially important present excellent progressive AMA Executive Council available Relative continuing Radio Control frequency problem would like continue battle modelers rights needs would like able personally pur sue universal problem flying sites first list needed things dol Es pecially now looks like some govern ment lands might available would like develop useful enter taining programs use AMAs chartered clubs am eager see AMA develop education al inspiring programs youth involve ment aimed toward occupying educating rewarding entertaining young folks investment pre sent future American community Establishing model aviation museum preservation history memora bilia AMAs past absolute must plans Presidency AMA handled prop erly involves tremendous workload fantastic amount responsibility Choice leader should considered lightly high elective offices AMA should never awarded way honoring someone should based getting job done very best way awarding honors worthy people have AMA Hall Fame other means ultimate salute President should elected basis dedication hard work result will responsibility guiding 65000 aero modelers different interests work ing together toward goal making aero modeling satisfying AMA tre mendous organization deserves dynamic leadership Success past leadership evidenced simply obvious fact member ship Academy Model Aeronautics has doubled numbers have served Academys President would very much like add AMAs dy namic growth recognition success serving 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Recently en old ABA friend West Texas Sen Angelo exact sent long letter expressing feelings about prssent ABA ELDON WILSON started letter out John Presidents Corner column ABA magazine has got best idea yet keeping us infnrmed unofficial side ABA doings exactly what em trying am trying let things mould never appear technical ABA business articles same time am trying hard establish SPIRIT PURPOSE put behind members simple statement Im ABA BemberPerhaps can give words t0 use expressing feel about just have banded worlds handsome organizations slip bits wit humor occasional gems phil osophy Well see modeling supposed relaxation fun also think should occa sionsly giggle ourselves other just keep perspective reason ting thoughts experiences think helps realize real live thoughtful sensitive people leading ABA just big cold insurance company could sincerely hops enjoy visiting because lot love goes efforts Thanks being friends FIFTH COBBANDRENT OF AEROBODEL INC WHEN FLYINO THY mODEL PLANE LEARN THY ABCs AND WATCH THY Ps AND ls LEST X BARKETH THE SPOT WHERE THY BACHINE LANDETH TImE TO VOTE TO VOTE About time receive mag azine will also receiving ABA Bembership Renewal notice AND WITH IT YOUR ABA VOTING BALLOT Please know thst ballot may sent itself necessarily along renewal payment VOTE ABA IS BEBBERSHIPDIRECTED ORGANIZA TION elections choose leaders pay right vote pay dues have responsibility help guide 0000 THING WITH YOUR HELP ILL BAKE BODEL AERONAUTICS BORE RECOGNIZED BORE AD mIRED BORE FUN WELL IT COULD HAPPEN working intently model plane modeler called wife said Honey would please bring screwdriver reply Weve got plenty orange juice no vodka FIOVIES OF EARLY BODELING ACTIVITY couple months ago mentioned having located some own movies modeling late 3Ds early 40s asked anyone knowing other old time modeling files contact got irmiediate respon OTTO CURTH ABA 6920 Chicago Aeronuts HERBERT R WILLIAmS ARIA 7413g Audubon Park New Jersey will get touch right away have old time movies air modeling know please let know will eventually make documentary movie highlights past proposed movie will added t0 TWA Film Library loan Chartered Clubs other useful purposes address Johnny Clemens POSox 64573 Dallas Taxes 75206 SHOW YOUR INTEREST IN E OVERPOWERED ILLEGAL CBs HAT Chief Engineer Cadillac Rotors quoted Popular Bechanics Begin. zine page 101 Oct sue stating illegal CBers can mass up motor car performance says some CBers have booster amplifiers go up high 500 watts points out stopped alongside traffic light could stall engine car equipt electronic fuel injection some new tars pdints out standard leoal CB op eration will cause no trouble question remains experience illegal CS broadcast sake other guy honest BY NOW YOU KNOW FCC has lis tened favorably plea NOT ban use 27 mh purposes radio control model planes cars boats came about thru beautifully coordinated efforts model airplane ABA model sailboat model powerboat model race car organizations Hobby Industry Ass ociation America model electronics manufacturers Probably biggest influence FCC form thousands letters written fine folks THIS CERTAINLY POINTS UP valuable has proven have dev eloped tremendous amount com iunication have ABA will just remember always talk other can move mountains matter oovernment bureaus ONE CAUTION HOWEVER speaking ag ainst troublesome illaoal CB oper ators PLEASE RERIEBBER speak respect fully thousands fine experien ced CBers operate LEGALLY have years certainly have no quarrel fact will find ABAers group legal good guys OVERHEARD AT RULES COBBITTEE BEET INC IF ALL THE PEOPLE IN THIS BEET INC WERE LAID ENDTOEND THEY WOULD HARDLY REACH CONFLUSION BE PART OF ABAS DESTINY ADDITIONAL ON CS SITUATION ABA Executive Council hon ored t0 have DR WALT 0000 attend Council seating just held Washington Dr Good member ABA Radio Frequency Committee has recently effective working FCC protect modelers rights Walt also chairman ABA Hall Fame Committee ABA Pest Pres ident ABA leaders helped establish AWAs place international model sviation FAI Dr Good gave Council updated report frequency status eentioned FCCs problem already being over ion CBers being current crease about 1/3 million per month Walt mentioned something us aware FCCs power over nongovernment communic ations still problem considering what broadcast bands military other government December1976 55 AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS receives MS BOBBIE STERNE Mayor Cincinnati proclama tion saluting aeromodeling its role providing Cincinnati nation wholesome educational entertaining recreation Tom Burdin photo agencies operate Dr Good gives us encouraging news FCC exploring possible future use BY LYlODELERS additional frequencies 72 mh ares some new channels between 32 mh 42 mh BE PATIENT WERE WORKIN ON IT ACCORDING EXPERTS three recognizable signs age overtaking first loss memory t life think what other two are! hear people say got together Wel1 finally got together now cant rem ember put HELP DECIDE WHO SHALL LEAD WE CAN ALL SYPIPATHISE ! got giggle out club news letter 7 pages yet first line print started out THE HELL TOOI THE RED & WHITE FREQUENCY CLOTHESPIN HOWE NITH THEA Now think puting things proper uer spective importance! NEAT IDEA FOR mESSY PROBLEm ! Nothing nastier mess gooey oilsoaked rubber bands have holding various loose items like wings tails end forth favorite flying machine tendency throw away DONT RAROS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas Radio Control Society picked up clever idea puting rubberbands cost money back good condition Snitch zipbc plastic bag kitchen fill about half full corn meal put flight box Next time unharness bird drop slimey bands bag meal zip shut shake bag leave until next time fly will happy surprise reach bag corn meal pull out nice clean fresh bands Try WORD OF WARN INC same news letter g above cute idea removing castor oil rubberbands under no circum stance should ever make cornbread used corn meal violent re action might result THANKS AARCS Incidently cornmeal idea removing grease oil stains sill work carpets garments such Just remove vacuum cleaner after has done its work soaking up oil grease Great idea Afterthought one suggested kittylitter will soak up oil off rubberbands too make sure brand new PUTCHER NAWE AND ADDRESS ON NEWSLETTERS AARCS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas AC Society exceptionally sparkling ones lots news lots hints some very refreshing humor thing lacks THE NAAE AND ADDRESS EDITOR PULEAOE put name adress news sheets should certainly want folks know deserves credit effort AND SOAEBODY AAA President AIGHT WANT TO RESPOND TO YOU Honest important because helps complete fantastic AmA network communications has put us head shoulders ahead other membership organization world! PLEASE BE ACTIWE PART OF AriA AND FROm THE LIRCS NEWSLETTER LIRCS Long Island Radio Control Society mince radio control oriented thought pretty clever saw slogan newsletter said BE EXTRA RADIOACTIVE CLUB mEmBER LIRCS newsletter LOW PASSES edited RALPH CRISCI out standing paper little chuckle July issue says old Italian proverb translates s what breaks will find himself lacking spare time Thanks Ralph SIXTEEN YEAR tU NEWSLETTER EDITORS few issues back mentioned Chartered Club newsletter editors 16 years old WELL August 17th JIP TYNES AWA 71870 wrote smilingly demanded equal time see Jim newsletter editor WARBIRD FLYPAPER HE IS ALSO 16 YEARS OLD think terrific young folks pitch tackle club chores such newsletter editing Please consider article salute two fine young fellows AriA young folks Now think would fun two young men would exchange newslett ers WYNES Pownal Rd Auburn Ae 04210 please meet STEVE BECK AR 2 POBox 110 C Sioux Falls 0057101GO FELLOWS WHEN FIRST WRIT INC THIS COLUAN began read lot dictionary got fascinated just couldnt wait end ed lest pageTHE ZEBRA DID AOST POPULAR CLUB WEETINO PROGRAmS see newsletters personal visits clubs seem SHOWANDTELL programs Aodelers bring latest bird other handi work talk about usually some prizes awarded jury opinion applause idea lets keep eye other guy because may doing something need know about SHOW AND TELL AbOUT IT AT THE NATS ERFUL PEOPLE six years AWA President dont think anything has pleas ant having AAAars never met before come up ask shake hands catch lot hell because AAA buck stops some realize burden admire result efforts kind enough offer occasional cheerful greeting handshake THEN IT IS ALL WORTHWHILE So people did NATS overwhelmed THANKS GUYS ANO GALS think simple little remark made spelled out what we feel LARRY PULS editor Council Bluffs Iowa COBRA newsletter walked clear across big hangar shake hands say havent done thing meet Ive heck lot fun isnt what about Nuff said T DONT UNOERSTARD Experts tell us talking plants will help — thy true come cussin mowing lawn doesnt kill seeds? 7 PICTURE OF W PROPWASH Yesterdays asil brought Sept 1976 issue newsletter Warcer County Radio Control Society New Jersey ALLAN COLES editor papar PRUPIJASH got real charge out relating name PROPJASH 5t top cover page halfpage photo below showing five club neebars fishing JOhN SHANEs three channsl A/C trainer out river lake Yes guess thmt way t0 WASH PROP seems pretty ex treme pleased see minutes WERE Sept 9th meeting considering possible alternatives incorporation restrictions membership being persons 10 years age older need good experienced adults like ACACs encouraging y~g folks After young folks arm hope future CIRCUS lN CINCINNATI preat August 28th & 29th Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club put together beat pieces public exposure modeling fun affairs have seen Since am particular sensitive problem need selling modal aviation general public have adaire OCRCC effort dont think mis sed trick! will try capsulate activities because justice Circus would take entire column Several thousand folks saw warmup display end R/C Helicopter flying demo Fountain Spuare noon lunch hours smack middle downtown Cincin nati Friday publicize big Sat Sun Circus show Circus entertained estimated S B thousand people Sat about ten thousand Sunday morning hours day fun fly formal program 1 S PA both days Admission free program included Welcome banner tow Helicopter Demo Pattern Demo members US World Champ Team Dave Brown Aark Radcliff Don Lowe Pylon Race Glider Demo Biplane Demo Scale Demo Doghouse other strange model flying Combat Watch eight fast airplanes air once trying cut paper streamers Toilet Paper Chase fantastic roll toilet paper released several thousand feet altitude eight H/C models tried cut way down second day THE PAPER ACTUALLY ROLLED ITSELF UP BEFORE IT GOT ALL THE WAY DOWN Ill bet people having picnic lunches park next door mere astonished roll toilet paper fell sky! Col Betkeys Show Team put icing tho cake superb entertainment Proclamation saluting aeromodeling handsome part Cincinnati American community presented President AAA Amyor Cincinnati AS BOBBIE STERNE received proudly behalf bership AmA Greater Cincin nati RC CluD Andi am indebted club hard workers making honorary member THEIRS WAS GREAT SHOW OF PUBLIC SERVICE *ww thats now 56 Model Aviation Council Mtg cont pg 53 1976 SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION PROCEDURES and/or distributed local groups middle level AMA would ship prefab booth materials use local groups highest level AMA would provide HQ person nel staff AMA booth distribute maten als AMA HQ requested Council present specific proposal next meet ing regard costs involved types shows proposed meantime agreed HQ should participate current PR budget permits particularly regard promoting AMA model aviation general public rather modelers HQ DISABILITY PROGRAM An insurance program HQ employees approved Executive Council cost program will shared equally tween employees AMA will cost approx imately $2500 per year cover 25 employ ees program form fringe benefit help attract retain employees plan provides payment 60% salary participating employee unable work after 90 days disability HUTCHINSON PROPERTY noted Executive Council some new developments Hutchinson needed watched before commit ment made concerning property purchase Other sport aviation groups negotiating property use purchase Hutchinson could affect AMA interests Ex ecutive Director keep Council posted new developments maintaining AMA negotiations until some definite information can help resolve purchase question FREE FLIGHT FINALS Noting weather problems pre vented selection Nordic team FF team selection finals Minnesota last Labor Day weekend Executive Council agreed wait until recommendation FF team selection committee forthcoming see special action necessary also agreed eventual decision should voted finalists themselves Similarity RC team selection problem 1974 noted need basic guidelines rules procedure deciding cancellations type well require ments controls finals meet operation spelled out advance possibility incorporating latter points pro cedures defined new committee acknowledged will considered committee chairman NEW TITLE FOR PR DIRECTOR AMA President Johnny Clemens recom mended Executive Council title Public Relations Director changed correctly reflect actual nature job being done pointed out AMAs PR man has almost totally occu pied AMA demonstrations displays various events such Nats air shows conventions other organizations Council agreed henceforth Larry Bolich AMA HQ staff known Spe cial Events Director AMAs Scholarship Committee au thorized Executive Council award up $2000 1976 program participants five applicants years pro gram Committee currently final evaluation process determine win ners Announcement 1976 recipients expected next month 3-YEAR RULES CYCLE proposal extend current 2-year competition rules proposal cycle unani mously disapproved Executive Coun cil generally felt relatively new 2-year cycle has yet being long enough tell needs changed also noted 3-year cycle might enable new rule book available some months before would become effec tive itself vitalmore impor tant need have new rules tested actual competition before need chan ges can best determined Discussion indi cated mere availability new rules would result adequate testingactual competition necessary felt new rules would used come official Note proposal will reviewed again following inputs contest boards required Contest Board Procedures concerning amendments procedures CONTEST BOARD MEETINGS proposal RC Contest Board Chair man Bill Northrop in-person meetings Board members travel paid AMA referred next Executive Council meeting further consideration noted such meetings de sirable very high cost factor would volved since four boards 11 mem bers also suggested eco nomics Saturday long distance conference calls examined possible alternative meetings inputs Contest Board members sought next Council meeting LEGAL SERVICE FEE AMA has enjoyed services top notch legal counsel years ex tremely low monthly retainer services iginally FCC matters have since covered aspects AMA business cluding incorporation organization tax matters liability protection other prob lems Also what previously amounted legal advice person has grown ser vices staff several people expanded help particularly noted FCC crisis 1976 resulted great success AMA members against what seemed like impossible odds latter cam paign came during previous negotiations readjustment fees bring line services rendered negotiations deferred however until conclusion FCC campaign Following campaign monthly fee adjusted Executive Director $150 per month $500 per month assure future availability same full-service benefits AMA members readjusted fee schedule ratified Executive Coun cil becomes effective 1977 complaint noted regard 1976 procedures subject tabled Executive Council until next normal time discussion subjectthe winter meeting Council expected mid-Feb ruary time nomination proce dures 1977 AMA election will es tablished announced meantime suggestions welcomed consideration winter meeting FILM PROJECTS current status AMAs film project reviewed Executive Council reported large amount footage shot AMAS forthcoming pro motional film model aviation other film work suspended top priority could given project target date completion next year Meanwhile AMA Film Library very active films great demand steady backlog orders mainly clubs suggested next Council meeting held Philadelphia area AMAs film editing operation could demonstrated status various film projects could reviewed closely Some concern expressed Council members regarding cost time factors volved film production hoped fore study film production oper ation can help future decision-making subject AWARDS proposal Frank Zaic establish perpetual award name Charles Lind bergh reviewed Executive Council acknowledged Lindbergh tremendous inspiration progress model aviation such awards require sponsorship cover initial cost also upkeep administration through years Council consensus recommend Zaic seek sponsor such award could properly estab lished continued No other award proposals made agreed AMA Frequency Com mittee should commended its leader ship during 1976 campaign FCC instrumental preventing loss RC frequencies other undesirable changes RC licensing requirements HQ OPERATION organizational structure AMA HQ operation reviewed Executive Council particular regard chain authority number employees noted eight-member staff sisted 18 other employees Besides Ex ecutive Director John Worth Assistant Executive Director Carl Maroney six department heads Publications Carl Wheeley Business Frank Ehling Executive Secretaries Micheline Madison Membership Dept Bill Smythe Accounting Gisele Jack son Public Relations Larry Bolich diagram management structure shown suggested should published information membership will done AMA News shortly along article about HQ operation membership services provided turn page December1976 57 Council Meeting continued EXPULSION POLICY Executive Council discussed what would involved decided membership should terminated rea son noted basic legal re quirements requiring adequate notice person involved opportunity defense also appeal agreed AMAs legal counsel should asked look sub ject such requirements properly provided MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES review made Executive Council concerning current status var ious model aviation museum possibilities new development noted regarding pro ject Florida near Disney World Exec utive Director advised project ing followed case favorable situation AMA Museum might possible also noted proposal city Springfield 01-I regarding possible AMA l-IQ museum area being fol lowed up see possible proposition forthcoming Council informed further developments along lines HALL OF FAME proposal have past presidents AMA automatically inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame reviewed Executive Council agreed question should directed Hall Fame selection committee Council did have authority area ATTENTION OFFICERS OF CHARTERED CLUBS special mailing made late Septem ber concerning club charter renewal proced ures 1977 procedure different recent years can save clubs considerable amount money provided club members urged renew 1977 AMA mem bership before end 1976 proced ure also simpler recent years special mailing sent club offi cers usually President Secretary sure club know about new chartering procedure potential sav ings check see mailing has re ceived let AMA HQ knowthe sooner better IF YOU RENEW THROUGH YOUR CLUB sure have club send Bill Dues along dues money necessary club save usual 50 cents per member charter fee Its also impor tant have charter club number Bill Dues avoid 50 cent fee suggest putting number upper right hand corner Actually preferable send AMA membership renewal through club often results extra delay both due club handling also due extra steps HQ processing problem can minimized however including Bill Dues renew annual membership renewal mailing made early October AMA mem ber should have Bill Dues end October first week November needs mailed back AMA HQ before middle December avoid inter ruption publication service EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STUART HALL UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON AUGUST 4 1976 HOWARD E JOHNSON 19081976 AMAs 15th president passed away Sep tember following long series health prob lems prevented him enjoying last years model aviation activities dominated earlier life Howard E Johnson climaxed years model aviation leadership being elected AMA president 1965 An avid Free-Flighter California came top AMA job time organization struggling overcome several years financial deficits During two years office AMA made two major de cisions credited dramatically boosting organization road re covery its current success Under lead ership AMA Executive Council initiated current club charter program has seen number AMA clubs grow 120 1965 over 1200 1976 al during Johnsons term AMAs former publication arrangement American Modeler magazine begun has evolved present very successful Model Aviation magazine operation Howard president long-range vision constantly thinking plan ning years ahead rather being content current achievements Yet single-minded couldnt en joy other things besides model aviation As former musician enjoyed spending ings little places featured good music played old friends simple gentle man great perseverance generally unappreciated strumental getting things done worrying about got credit Howard AMA Fellow former district 10 AMA Vice-President Contest Coordina tor primarily responsible estab lishment Free Flight Model Association Southern California Howard E Johnson gone likely forgotten strong chapter history AMA following attendance Presi dent John Clemens Dallas TX SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Presidents-District Cliff Piper Atkin son NH District II John Byrne Bayside NY District Ill Don Lowe Centerville OH AVPDistrict IV Chuck Foreman proxy John Spalding District V Jim MeNeill Birm ingham AL District VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL District VII Hardy Brodersen Birming ham Ml District VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX District IX Stan Chilton Wichita KS District X Alex Chisoim Fresno CA District Xl Homer Smith Seattle WA following guests Associate VPs District Al Novot nik District II Bill Boss Joe Friend District III Ralph Pennetti District V Julie Woods District VI Roger Geers District VII Mr Mrs K McClure also John Embry represent ing Ned Barnes District VIII Guy Kirk wood Chula Vista CA also attended spec ial guest report California Nats possibil ities Meeting began 1025 pm intro duction present President Clemens I Mid-year financial report Witt Worth commented current financial status particularly regard surplus previous years Witt noted current situation should permit oper ation another year increase possible necessity using reserve funds cover deficit General discussions ques tioned Nats cost vs income current member ship growth vs budget magazine operations noted $24000 maga zine reserve fund resulting 1975 credit vouchers cashed mem bers Worth also pointed Out previ ously budgeted deficit approximately $30000 1975 should materialize ac cording current accounting information Following questions general discussion details various council members motion made McNeill VP-V seconded Smith VP-XI keep 1977 dues same 1976 Unanimously approved II RC site separation Lowe VP-Ill reported Dayton area RC tests noted interference problems within 15 miles also noted let ters various parts country indicated safe operations between sites two miles apart slightly less recommendation take no action time noting clubs operating close proximity satis fied continue Smith VP-XI noted Washington area operation 3/4 mile between RC boats planes flying 400 feet less no problem Smith moved seconded Byrne VP-Il review subject again next meeting permit further input meantime During discussion motion Brodersen VP-VII reported study Heathkit sent Bill Rohring AVP-VII indica ted model operations site would cause problems Site B regardless distance between sites distance C least equal radius model 58 Model Aviation operation zone XMTR XMTR B K K McClure AVP-VII reported 15 mile separation testing progress conclusions forwarded completed being no further discussion mo tion voted approved unanimously III 1977 Natsstatus Clemens asked Guy Kirkwood update council California site progress since April council meeting Kirkwood noted Brown Field availability San Diego contingent upon agreement six FBPs Fixed Base Opera torstwo six previously nega tive said San Diego officials fund offset losses small businesses affec ted activities brought city Upon ing advised fund availability Nats negative FBOs became favorable explained pos sibility city matching AMA dollar dollar FBO reimbursement last holdout FBO would agree Brown Field negotiations have abandoned However Kirkwood reported former Air Force base Oxnard possibility SE Point Mugu near Camarillo about 60 miles LA airfield size noted 1/2 miles 21/2 miles three hangars barracks said property under control city Camarillo prelim inary discussions local officials fav orable further discussions negotia tions forthcoming AMA publicity informa lion requested study local officials Byrne VP-Il made motion show good faith West Coast AMAers sending least AMA representative California study reportbacktothe council fall meeting consideration California vs other sites Nats Executive Committee make recommendation council based details study seconded Piper VP-I Unanimously approved Further discussion indicated need evidence West Coast worker sup port order conclude arrangements distance major commercial air line airport noted problem Chisoim VP-X assured council offers California Nats worker support Springfield Ohio Nats possibility also noted invitation already extend ed city host whole Nats 1977 Lake Charles Louisiana possi bility noted still open John Embry advised previous growth projects have delayed field still available acted spokesman city invite AMA back Nats airfield still available Byrne VP-Il noted Executive Di rector should write Lake Charles offici als thanking past Nats support noting possibility coming back IV Distinguished Service Award Nominated Worth unanimously ap proved Ted Thompson Assistant City Manager Springfield Ohio excep tional support connection 1976 Nats 1130 pm Brodersen VP-VII noted lateness hour need time FAI agenda item discussion suggest ed continuance council meeting Thursday Worth noted conflicting invita tion Springfield officials Thursday 8 pm General discussion indicated concern time needed other night might provide Nats especi ally depth FAI matters re viewed Smith VP-XI made motion postpone rest agenda until Sep tember council meeting Lowe VP-Ill seconded date September 18 dis cussed accepted location Washington DC Unanimously approved Meeting adjourned Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire C Rhode Islad Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Antedate Vioe-Prasjdenna Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Huriley MA 01036 Well after two great guest columnists have appeared guess better come back mind store awhile Thanks again Al Tuttle Bill Washburn Just back writing big RI 76 District Regional CL Champs Mid dletown RI Most encouraging meet participation Juniors Seniors young people events helping out apparent other categories fine sport HATS OFF Control Line people continuing build Juniors Seniors model avia tion interest Roy Mytinger course guy should have hernia instead John Scott Jr hospitalized malady just time miss out fun Too much pull testing Nats John state New England represented except Vermont recall awards ceremony Newport Motor Inn well-attended arid certainly lot hardware ones said Just another trophy really did mean am sure really upset kids would have willing take trophies home souvenir perhaps think re cipient has 50 home closet still bit glory pride still smile victorygenuine sin cereis upon face trophy winner accepts symbol ability skills Congratulations winnersand time time comments troops such dont write aboutFellows difficult enough try keep interesting column going find get can column will truly try include everything brought tention District people get will month about half column about RI 76 meet because vitation MC award presentations first week October expect have up Bangor ME area meeting some clubs area will have attended executive council meeting Washington September 18th will have received about 1-3/4 pounds first class mail will have answered possible ones require answer response Im com plaining enjoy thrive it helps stay young thought let hear out Ill making plans club visits New England 1 977 starting time print would like have real live AMA VP meeting com bined meeting other clubs let know 495th RC group already planning District meeting Westford MA some time March 1977 Can anyone help conquest permanent site NE modelers specifically Westover AFB Chicopee MA knows some key people-senators repswho could help us out Wouldnt nice eventually Regional Finals before National flyoff Championship awards sites New England Please help work have looking site possibility ever since Mack Knife visited Westover inspection tour over ten years ago would appear Hutch inson idea dead issue thought Regional siteperhaps four fiveis still very much alive Long-range planning very necessary membership reaches over 100000 next few years well need kind space kind thinking Please let hear you have ideas subject fast summer wasnt Hope yours active enjoyable kind prop-snapping friend may have good-looking mother may think endwell New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baysitle NY 11361 Autociat Vim Presideante Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit old 11 Lace Lane Elnenra NY 12066 John Greg 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 Rotary Dr. Saumunnit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersean Ave. utnion NJ 07083 Jamet Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067k APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windenneer Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS asked modeler Rhinebeck WW Jamboree yesterday think up things go monthly dis December1976 59 trict reports MA er question simple dont think up5 OCCUR mein HUGE numbers really TOUGH part ie things report little space few issues justice Bear mind VPs REQUIRED limit report single 8/2 X 11 typewrit ten page Consider too terms fice 24 months duration means having 24 shots covering second populous district AMA Figuring 162 chartered AMA clubs District 2 ran Club-of-the Month bit report 24 months would 138 clubs NOT represented columnless happy representation pic tureand lot less-than-happy clubsand brethren and sistren Ditto regards Newsletter-of-the-Month citation Besides would hard put single out certain clubs newsletters consider worthier mention others opin ion ALL great! Whilst still soapbox let add cannot think anything duller non-competitive modeler MANY COM PETITIVE type resides say North Overshoe NJ having read listing names honors participants contest specialty another Quivering Rosebush NY hope agree results effort fitting proper Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PA RCS named its annual contest Floyd Bennet-Gateway Field September 19th ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL MEET BRYAN SATTLER order achiest effective con test scheduling program District 2 have decided appoint THIRD coordinator handle RC Racing Soaring worthy person Bryan Sattler 29 Waldorf Place Schenectady NY 12307 Make note Bryans address well telephone number 518 377-4632 Note too Fred Blackburn 8 Spruce Lane Coinmack NY 11725 Telephone 516 5439097 handles coordination ALL RC com petition EXCEPT Racing Soaring Dick Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 Telephone 212 8464367 very capable coordinator Con trol Line Free Flight non-RC events George Meyers no longer participating coordinating program because other activities very demanding therefore advised refrain sending sanction applications him instead appropriate coordinator referred above District 2 ONE coordinator took office two years ago great increase number contests against same number week-ends ren ders imperative burden divid ed interest efficiency can help getting sanction applica dons early appropriate coordina r ON VOTING Naturally candidate office hopes elected am no exception fairness adversary have scrupulously avoided using report means elec tioneering equally true candidate wins default enjoys hollow victory Accordingly urged VOTE costs make certain ballot will acceptable hence counted Re member certain MUST 1 Sign 2 Enter AMA number 3 En ter district number 4 Indicate choice AND 5 Mail soon possible ie NOT have send license renewal application fee can RENEW later VOTE NOW! GEAR UP AND LOCKED! RHINEBECK WW JAMBOREE 1976 mid-Hudson RC Club has done again time Worlds Largest Fly ing-Scale Meet annual rally actu ally drew close 200 contestants hun dreds hundreds spectators dates September 11 12 weather great Two fun-filled flying days World War aircraft miniature hand full-scale other Cole Palens Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY full-scale show featured flight standard WW craft such Fokkers Thomas-Morse Scout Curtiss Jenny etc also such PRE-WW craft Bleriot Curtiss Pusher Demoiselle like As added attraction pretty mademoiselle sent aloft hot-air balloon Saiur cy night banquet sellout ticket-wise understandably view great appeal annual affair has model ers stripe hailing dis tant points including Canada edition Jamboree 10th anticipate fact announced banquet plans afoot another kind Jamboree Rhinebeck latter part June beginning 1977 would known Classic competition involv ing model aircraft full-scale aircraft 1920s 30s 40s so-called Gold en Age Lindbergh Era aviation shall fill information con cerning particular event same becomes available ROMANO GARABELLO us lost revered personal friend model aeronautics has deprived true genius untimely death Romano Garabello Although Ro best known RC fraternity Rom-Air landing gear retract systems devoted much modeling career various other special ties hobby Ro will profoundly missed us knew respected him modelers appreciate integ tity quality human beings Oh, ylvama West Vrginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenterville OIl 45440 Aseociate Vine-Presidents Francis Fluharty 004 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penretti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cv Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 1703 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 September 18 1976 AMA Executive Council meeting Washington DC usual day marathon affair lasting some 15 hours time out eat Over period however much discussion action subjects taken impor tant modelingI have no intent cover subject minutes meeting will published later based Worths own inimitable style Let say AMA Executive Director does fine job putting understandable language sometimes lengthy discussion takes place Council important subject consumed much time dealt FAI international competition affairs Im confident average Joe Flier contest-oriented could probably care less about competition affairs thats shame since Council collectively appreciate vital part competition plays hobby passion Its old story nevertheless true competi tion life blood hobby out modeling would far different cer tainly provides vital stimulus develop ment publicity therefore public accep tance keynote goals everbroadening achievement enjoyment International competition has us some time Im sure serious modeler would enjoy making team own area interest adding notable success teams have achieved over past Since modeling ever-expanding cate gories being added therefore team travel resultant costs increasing apparent full travel support such has policy up now has become difficult costly therefore some new formula needed cover modern situ ation After MUCH discussion deter mined key maximum FAI team expendi ture $1 per Open payment AMA member Further decided limit travel reim bursement AMA basically cost travel US port departure near est World Championships country port entry nearest contest site Domes tic US travel local foreign travel would handled special interest groups individuals involved Contest entry fees would paid AMA has much discus sion concerning international contest frequen cy ie two-year three-year cycle and/or maximum three events per year decided AMA should support twoyear cycle order better maintain interest enthusiasm growth category Whether rest international modeling community will support posi tion highly debatable point noted discussion re sponse competition special interest groups except NSS PAMPA N1ACA proposition assistance setting up team selection programs nonexistent point can say guys out want share business run better get off behinds put some action behind words doesnt good bitch complain unwilling put little effort action discussing competition affairs Ill report bit future Nats considerations shut up Nats Ohio gener ally considered success very good entry significant profit showing first time years ever some heartburn about splitting events 60 Model Aviation done between three sites workable could certainly improved lessons learned 76 has much sentiment taking Nats Cali fornia suitable site available necessary support base could established Much discussion held concerning two pos sible Sites Oxnard AFB March AFB other possible choices return Ohio Louisiana pros cons possibility its sure nice have several choices choose decided further explore possible difficulty operation March AFB full-scale mili tary flight activity before final action taken light previous editorializing column Nats its future would appreciate hearing comments folks out read thingespecially districtFINI letter Bill Winter see could used elsewhere magazine its entirety Bob Lopshire noticed gadget hard ware store sanding sent sketch could find anything similar offered stores area have asked Bob get details Ill print later Its rotating series sandpaper flaps will shape fine sand wood agenda items Fall Council meeting important things discussed think some good decisions important Academy made also think much good groundwork future decisions made meeting Youll read about elsewhere issue Leath Harry Grogan good friends Phil Shirley Hartman live District IV nobodys perfect some people snapped recent Birmingham RC wing-ding L-R David Phillips Marlin CuIwell Pres Bessemer AL RC Club Pete Peterson CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH Alahanma ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth Carolina C Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Delaware District af Colombia land North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dist IV Vice-Prtsidtnt 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhant MCI 28801 Asnocrate Vioe-Presdsnsts tttarles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mecttanicsville VA 23111 V Dill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Oiarlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlnson 2043 Maroft Rd wilmington DE 10810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 brief adventure fiction science fiction some said last September issue has brought forth some comment nicest probably shortest received Bill Hearn AMA 33428 kind enough say enioyed article since JAWS Maybe should take other way Bill Musser remarked read porcelainlibrary Other comments ranged downward So fellows Ill again ntil rare spark creative talent again rages breast Received comments years Nats Huge largest real big show stuff like Also notes tremen dous lob done volunteer workers organizing running such logistic night mare people put thing together year deserve much appre ciation us enjoy fruit year hundreds local modelers put aside own problems take myriad chores biggest contest Timers judges runners flagmen cleanup list lobs required runs on year locality Nationals held must supply bulk person power Add people travel good distances meet work meet help out part year few contestants take time write thank note could let public place pass along thanks congrats lob well done again reply earlier comment endless sanding required finish-paint typical pattern aircraft Frank Winters sent nice note method cutting down some final sanding needed uses resin small segments broken window glass scrape resin smooth Ill pass Jim MeNeill Gist V Vice-Presidert 817 South 20 Avenue Birmitgham Al 35285 Associate Vioe-Preeedaesto Richard E Jackson 107 white BInd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr. Kinguttort TN 37680 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Co. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lulo Rodriguez E-10 5th St Errs Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whidey 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35801 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scooba MS 39358 Can make political observation getting mad An election AMA Pres dent coming up should have bal lots NOW know percentage members vote microscopically small Listen YOU DO NOT HAVE TO IN CLUDE DUES send vote can pay dues through club mail later Its YOURAcademywhy vote want meet some important peo pIe month James Duckworth Jim helped start GAMA Georgia State organization clubs now being ably carried Chris Joiner others Frank Carney sent snap A-2 winners 76 Rebel Rally Jacksonville FL L-R Jim Bradley Phil Hartman Don another breathtaking Club-of-theMonth time want pay atten tion Presented Savannah GA PROP TWISTERS MAC CL club small wellorganized Shown below pretty Cathy Nickols holding Fast Rat speed model Started almost 20 years ago clay field 20 members club survives today about 35 active solid fliers dude topnotch Carrier Rat Race Stunt Combat Speed Scale enthusiasts club began wane late 60s Frank Stetson Gerald Long breathed new life two pictures above show top L-R David Brown Sec-Tres Robert Harpe Bob December 1976 61 Summers George Collins Kids Bobby Summers Tom Stetson Michael Brown Larry BattlesBottom picture L-R Mike McGill Frank Stetson Benji Berry Pres Coy Battles Jerry Long little kid Byron Stauffer Frank Stetson ST 29 Bspeed Frank wins Carrier Speed time around Jacksonville Savannah Tony Jilks peachy Scale Stinson way other winners local Nats contests include Bob Harpe Benji Berry Lake Charles Nats Bob Summers Dave Brown Slow Combat Ralph Barnhardt Slow Rat Tony Gilkes Scale Oh good grief what other picture lady shown earlier started report Cathy Nickols now MRS BEN BERRY hap pened typing reading told pay attention didnt know anything like going happen haps power ful forces work Heaven Earth dreamed toy airplane philoso phies Cute couple huh want meet wonderful people go CL AAA meet November 27/28 Itinors ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1168518 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Quincy IL 62301 Robern Gill 216 Stotely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apr c Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 corrienhia Cn Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Snagner 1828 Seifert Poplar Bluft MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cn Anderson IN 46011 heard few people may read column sure notice dont write tremendous amount modeling activity District VI have heard few Associate VPs contest schedule has full weekend contests fun-flys demon strations Bob Gill AVP Springfield IL reported fun-fly new club name un known Lincoln IL Bill Qidham Lin coln Contest Director flying includ ed RC Control Line Free Flight Haerr Field Taylor MO site air show sponsored Aviation Ex plorers Post 480 September 11 12 Quincy Falcons RC Club Quincy Glu-Devils Control Line Club assisted put model flying demonstrations part show show included Sig Manufactur ing Co flying team Hazel Glen Siga foose Maxey Hester Pitts Spec ial home-builts information came Roger Geers AVP Quincy IL Bob Stagner AVP Poplar Bluff MO sent newspaper photos Delta Dart contest sponsored Freelancers RC Club About 40 Cub Scouts built airplanes un der supervision club members flew club flying field An RC fly ing demonstration followed Freelancers will present demonstra tion RC models Paragould AK Septem ber 25 Hopefully club will form offi cial AMA Show team near future Bob other club members also discussing possibility city-sponsored model park Mr Dave Pence Poplar Bluff City Manager wish lots luck success have new Contest Coordinators District VI Please spread word club ficers sanction applications can sent proper individual new RC Contest Coordinator Ralph White Jr RR 1 Box 324 Neoga IL 62447 Ralph has volunteered take over job Bob Voislavek mighty busy getting REV Model Prod ucts business going new FF CL Contest Coordinator Kit Gerhart 3930 W Jefferson Kokomo IN 46901 Kit avid Control Line compet itor takes over Harry Murphy Most scheduling conflicts Control Line contests Free Flight seems get along quite well want thank Bob Voislavek Harry Murphy services Contest Coord inator job lot work scheduling critical usually thankless job too hear modelers want cuss out about something get vote AMA President District VI Vice-President year need renew AMA membership vote either although should want magazine subscription continue Dis trict VI usually has fair voter response coni pared other districts would like see ballots sent suggestion have club members bring ballots club meeting send envelope Saves postage encourages members vote Keep sending club newsletters re ceive quite bunch read want anything put column let know Inwa rgar ensta orsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dint VII Vice-President P 8 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48t12 Associate Vice-Presidents Keinh Mcclure 5703 terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Prank Muirrissey 14100W Pak Ave New Berlin WI 53tB1 Win Robring 4484 tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lare crystal MN 55426 News District VII tragic death two Minneapolis men plane crash spotting downed models during FAI Outdoor Team Selection Finals Hastings Minn held over Labor Day weekend letter Terry Taylor Crystal Minnesota gives us background men lost Darold Nilsen Pete Simonson members Minn Piston Poppers both previous club officers love aviation form both pilots Darold lust received li cense earlier year Both also members EAA well AMA Pete founders organiza tion called Mini Air Expo area council clubs put large exhibit Thanksgiving facets hobby Darold also member group representing clubs Pete Darold put countless hours helping youngsters area get involved aviation thru YMCA Junior High School oth er programs involving club Mini Air Expo additon both active Control Line competitors contest scene Pete began competing during early teens became very good stunt flyer both locally Nats times top stunt flyers knew him well Darold competed regional scene will always remembered best racing pilot area super fast Rat Mouse Racing real talent handling crowd Darold Nilsen 38 years old car pet layer trade family man Simonson 29 years old single employed Moellers Hobby Shop Robinsdale 4inn world aviation has lost two great men Pete Darold volunteered readily help spot planes contest death tragic maybe died doing some thing loved Terry Taylor has offered assume As sociate VP job area recently vacated Phil Cartier Phil moved Pennsylvania thank Phil work district wish him well Free Flight Team Finals halted Simonson Nilsen tragedy during seventh round second day FAI 62 Model Aviation Power flyoffs next morning gave us Charlie Martin Washington Al McLaughlan Florida Al Bissonnette Oklahoma Power Team Wakefield Team members California men Walt Ghio Robert Pis erchio Phedon Tsiknopoulos Nordic scrubbed last day action jury after vote participants Arkansas siana enico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaeociate Vice-Presidaesgs Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Time goes everything everyone matures fact natural order life academy has grown matured during six years have served Executive Council too have matured now things ourselves got away depending Navy own Nats Though Air Force property year all-AMA operation large diversified group gether can get much done An example leadership AMA furnished settling frequency problem FCC lot members dont fly RC got licks behalf fellow mod elers now beginning find communi ties leaders coming us want ing us Such case Hutchinson now Springfield coming place come begging flying sites rather offer program people After THEIR people satellite groups formed cater specific needs programs cate gory involved NFFS NSS NSRCA USPJA MACA PAMPA should better know needs specific groups also leaves Council work mat ters general interest also lets Council work specific items need attention chartered clubs also doing fine job servicing local areas local modelers clubs perform civic functions displays exhibitions model flying further cause too have able call AMA specific assistance also have unified model ers area dealing local govern ment FAI programs becoming well-or ganized thanks NFFS helping hand programs being run people compete class interna tional competition back publishing own maga zine great supplements commercial mags rather competing What better pays its own way So least has good six years have indeed matured future looks good model aviation modelers br AMA around election time AMA year vote AMA President even-numbered District VPs Appear ing ballot President will names John Clemens Dallas TX Earl Xi/itt Chambersburg PA John incumbent Earl presently SecretaryTreasurer AMA VP District VIII will name Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX other having presented nominating committee will place write-in candidates Please VOTE Get ballot back HQ time counted least much AMA voting means dont care about AMA Look announcement hobby show Dallas Fair Park January got word Larry Bolich HQ has touch Mike Clark get ting thing together tolorads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 87211 Associate Vice-Presidenes Chartes Brandon 2220 Mariposa BInd Casper WY 82801 Man Hansen 1809 Wisconsin SW Huron 50 57350 John Krekonioch 7810 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1754SBth Fergo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey R R 2 Boo 56 Kinstey KS 67547 lean Manninghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 80915 OscarOlson6111 MapleOmaha NE 68104 No District IX Report month Ariaeea e Calilornia ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim DisI 0 Vice-President 1106 West Show Fresne CA 83711 Aueociage Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Aiea Nt 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ane Tucson AZ 85719 Joke Pond 4289 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Ln Redondo Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 82069 Executive Council meetings happening time days Last month report ed the Dayton NATS September 18 fourth Council meeting 1976 Washington DC pleasure listening Dr Walt Good AMAs Frequency Committee Some Walts suggestions include get own individual FCC License stead relying Club License will help AMA negotiate FCC FCC aware total licenses sued number people shown club license Walt also indicated frequency committee trying get FCC let us use 32-42 MHz band addition now authorized also cautioned although 27 MHz saved use sooner later starting 1977 illegal CB operators 27 MHz will too much RC use rest day spent nit-picking FAI matters AMA supports International FAI World Championships competition United States America will rep resented Because competition AMA Nationals members benefit di rectly finest equipment thus being made available indirectly too ways list Council unanimously opposed three-year World Championships cycle will voted December CIAM executive body coun tries involved FAI Along about 5 pm 1977 California NATS status report made AMA Secre tary-Treasurer Earl Witt Earl made special trip home Pennsylvania see Oxnard AFB also March AFB Earl has NATS Contest Director years knows what good NATS site what reported Oxnard good NATS flying site little re served whether local housing accommo dations would sufficient So thanks Earl Guy Kirkwood site will con sidered AMA NATS Executive Com mittee Earl also visited March AFB Riverside Gene Sidwell actually im pressed March AFB possible NATS site active Air Force runway housing base could pose hazards Local housing accommodations contestants officials others adequate BIRD Club expected demonstrate RC flying March AFB Commander Following should able get firm commitment John Worth reported Air Force people Dayton said would like have us back 1977 also indicated early reports show 1976 NATS income higher expenses encou rag ing sign indicates denser areas population capable greater finan cial support NATS items agen da before meeting finally adJourned during wee hours AM some District X people will interested Contest Rule cycle 2 years still intact changed 3 years proposed Hall Fame recommendation past AMA Presi dents Dick Tichenor referred Council Past Presidents National Health Public Relations Program researched AMA Special Events Director Larry Bolich Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 151st Street Seatlle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Hoffman W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 1507 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fon Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Oon Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 Well finally happened missed column last month guess pride cause proud having missed OflC December 1976 63 since new Model viation begun No real excuse except long work hours Nats etc May happen again am kick another apology order lead District column September issue statement did come out right print could read say club newsletter mentioned THAI column ma' receiving newsletter intent say club newsletter mentioned ONE OF MY columns may receiving want thank Barnstormers calling error tention did come out way ex pected dont know whether blame typewriter Headquarters ate stand corrected am subject Barnstorm ers Portland chartered club have very nice newsletter way first published Portland area according editor Steve Tischler club has flight training program monthly fun-flys building contests other activities active club activities list newsletter indicate information call Steve 639-0798 write him 5256 SW CenterwoodSt Lake Oswego OR 97034 number changes have made District officers would like call attention read October issue Model Aviation very carefully found have new Free Flight Contest Board mem ber other Ernie Linn mem ber Boeing Hawks Ernie member Free Flight fraternity has years few years ago re-entered contest scene name con test entry lists winners lists Ernie can reached address listed direc tory portion Competition Newsletter section issue Ernie requests assis tance rules change process cur rently underway have opportunity might ask Ernie Stan Chilton few friends reluctant send Ernie watermelon Ernie replaces Al Grell has served us well over last few years Al asked re placed can pursue other interests entire District want thank Al great job has done Unfortunately can never repay him hours spent behalf Thanks million Al Another new officer District new Associate Vice President Clarence E Haught Clarence resides Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 will respons ible northern Idaho eastern Washing ton Besides being active modeler RC Control Line Free Flight prime movers Coeur dAlene Aero Mo deling Society CAMS put hell symposium fall should tend possibly can possible formation will printed about Clarence will make available know pub lished articles model magazines makes living professor North Idaho College Clarence replaces Dick Carson AVP Dick felt time take rest AMA duties Dick well-known area can say District thank Dick Good luck happy land ings know Dick plans spend time gliders Another new Associate Vice President Don Zipoy Seattle area Don will assist area District Free Flight Control Line activities no stranger us managed Sandpoint contests years Organization management Dons strong suit has recently threatened bring out closet twin engined Control Line model Hows activity Actually Don dean SOBs Strat-O-Bats club makes living managing combat aircraft projects Boeing Company Don can reached 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Don honored peers annual Misery Meet reason honor wis years service Contest Director t Sandpoint Misery other meets veil FAI qualifications semi-finals Ap propriate long service trophy made bottle Chevas Regal 12 years YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has another light month formail Pattys Pinkie being usual bright spot Bob Underwood Sent report Dayton section Nats Dart program however says things went very well Kiwanis people guided Underwood clan Dave Elsie Abel Carrie Axeirod Cathy Burnstine Mike Gretz Jeff Foley Dave Talkenhagen did fine job Bob says both hot glue guns Jet glue provided through efforts Carl Goldberg necessary keep things moving agrees what found out Springfield program familiar Nats Delta Dart have make some adjustments printed instructions First cant pro vide sufficient cardboard give partici pant sheet work have build directly table tops poses no prob lem construction since dont really have pin plan sheet down However get final assembly theres no way set up several hundred models long drying period means have have some way quickly assemble motor stick wings stab kids can hang model go right out fly Weve tried just about everything could think past have found hot glue allows plenty room error wing joints about good anything problem its rather tedious job since glue tends drip over after youve scorched yourself gun several times also becomes painful year decided try new fast-drying glue Ive used own projects models fairly good joints works well word caution decide use rapid cement projects never let kids handle themselves program have adult final assembly line both types glue both sake speed safety kids build framework cut out line up have whole thing put together sometimes can create quite long line Both Dayton Springfield some problems nothing wont over come future believe best ways sell model aviation newcomers well worth efforts old trophy base cup top well-deserved honor hoped able announce other new officer appointments time remember asked nominate offi cers beginning summer two appointments above result greatest number nominations received encouraged send nominations other officers can appointed believe need RC-oriented AVP Puget Sound area need multi-interest AVP Oregon since Bob Stalick has asked replaced returning school work PhD wish him best luck will give us total six AVPs full complement Contest Board members Any suggestions should sent Clear building boardwinter coming also learn lot about running program time have lot formation pass anyone desires Sorry dont have identification picture just never got names apologies guys Springfield again sincere thanks vacation ended its back school Just about activities during summer something aircraft models full scale After Nats went Great Endicott NY Air Show featuring Charlie Hillard Red Devils missed chance star Charlie cancelled inverted ribbon cutId asked hold poles After got out center flight path wasnt too sure such good idea since Pitts blowing over place cross wind wound up next week Elmira sailpianing over Harris Hill real ball Take look cover October MAN tickled see ol buddy Sal Taibi gracing edition couple years ago did article some really tremen dous modelers lost shuffle thoughts Sal some others never made print man real gentleman old line compet itors will lend engine help trim ship act pit crew still go out beat pants off Get pencils out month lets hear out 64 Model Aviation Springfield MAC members final assembly line Similar action also Dayton
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Executive Council met Washing ton DC act number agenda items left over Nats meeting August 4 see minutes page 58 plus some new items developed since Nats During September meeting noted usual manner getting meeting minutes approved published involved too much ofatime lag particularly subsequent meeting held before minutes previous published Yet acknowledged something synopsis meeting decisions needed properly report explain background regarding decisions also significance future implications deci sions also noted informal type report Council actions presented September 76 issue AMA News p53 too general incomplete also agreed explanations developed AMA Executive Director usual minutes preferred means communicating intent concerning Coun cil actions sufficient background infor US AND THE 1977 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Two potential crises concerning World Championships 1977 noted dis cussed September AMA Executive Council meeting concerned possible lack host country Outdoor Free Flight event other concerned current political situation South Africa might prevent RC Soaring event ing held FF situation AMA has solved picking team event according normal FAI schedule years due held 1977 yet no official confirmation offer hosz known Some unofficial information indicates Denmark may make offer may known sure until annual Dccembei meeting FAI meantime National Free Flight Society has proposed US make offei case no other offer available December meeting basis NFFS would willing oversee West mation understanding mind following offered Executive Di rectors report September 18 meeting constituting actual minutes terms said what report provides essence what done meeting what can expected result Later actual minutes approved will made available supplement verify report meantime re port provides information shortest time understanding some details may incomplete subject correction misinterpreted Note Due great amount business transacted September 18 Council meet ing report has divided two parts second part published next month relates extensive complicated subject meetingNew FAI Team Policies subject equal other agenda items combined terms time number decisions Look next monthit makes significant changes long-standing FAI matters Coast effort would responsible organizing staffing otherwise operating event council agreed submit tent ative offer FAI Similarly National Soaring Society dicated willingness host RC Soaring World Championships 1978 current 1977 offer withdrawn South Africa However noted no such offer would made prior December FAI meeting order avoid influencing South African decision US team Soaring World Championships has already selected finals held last Labor Day weekend Colorado Aside above situations other World Championships 1977 con cerns RC Aerobatics event currently scheduled Austria September believed firm final details ap proved December FAI meeting Mean AMA program pick 1977 RC Aerobatics team currently October last stage qualifying finalists will compete next June decide three top fli ers represent US TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM COMMITTEES AMA Executive Council has noted National Soaring Society RC two Control Line groupsthe Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association have responded AMA invitation participate establishment team selec tion committees Such committees already being Indoor Outdoor Free Flight team programs hoped appropriate special interest organizations would respond promptly commit tees could business end 1976 However September Council meeting decided improved guidelines proce dures needed developed before satisfac tory committee operation could expected recommended special group pointed President draft nec essary document goal having veil-defined document present next Council Meeting February Following approval such document team selection committees would required operate accordance meantime mat ter special interest organization participa tion resolved HQ goal having new committees being new document available general Council consensus seemed full eleven-person committees rep resenting AMA district desired acknowledged however committees lesser number composed special interest organization officers could used inter im inputs team selection planning next year 1977 NATS POSSIBILITIES As end September possibility California Nats very strong different location previously publicized March Air Force Base near River side about 30 miles NE Disneyland edged out former Air Force base near Oxnard result efforts California Nats task force headed Betty Stream AMA As sociate VP LA area turn page December 1976 53 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Council Meeting Sept181976 help AMA member Gene Sid well former president LA chapter Air Force Association negotiations March AFB developed rapidly prom ise facilities superior offered Oxnard site Both Oxnard March visited mid-September Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer chairman AMAs Nats Executive Committee Witt reported evaluation both sites AMA Executive Council latters September 18 meeting Council consid ered sites along other possibilities Dayton-Springfield OH Lake Charles LA Houston TX Noting previous Nats site discussions indicated promise go back California after being away years since 1967 Council majority urged immediate pursuit California pos sibilities preference March site 1977 choice could announced soon possible CONTEST/FUN-FLY CLASSI FICAT ION Problems defining so-called Fun-Flys often thinly disguised contests have noted AMA Contest Coordina tors AMA Executive Council need better guidelines has subject much discussion months previous Council meeting district XI VP Homer Smith offered provide such guidelines help improve 1978 sanction season Smith presented new guidelines September 18 Executive Council meeting unanimously agreed should immediately copied circulated Contest Coordinators Council members approval and/or suggestions further improvement circulation currently un derway goal publication new guidelines before end 1976 NATIONAL HEALTH PR PROGRAM FOR 77 suggestion AMA member Thomas MehI Sand Lake MI favorably re ceived September 18 Council meeting Proposed program would feature nationwide club efforts particular week end tied some national health organi zation such Cancer Society Heart Fund Muscular Dystrophy etc Clubs would put air shows demonstrations static dis plays other public participation events raise money causes gain public ity model aviation some Council disagreements concerning conflicts current local efforts designation single organization focusing particular weekend rather longer flexible time period finally agreed however AMAs PR director should communicate origi nator proposal develop specific recommendation next Council meet ing EARL WITT FOR AMA PRESIDENT 1977-1978 Earl AMA No L21 has active key worker AMA 30 years model builder half century first winning recognition model Southern Cross age 6 Venice CA Though maintaining low profile publicity Earl honored AMA Fel lowship Award 1959 AMA Distin guished Service Award 1967 became 21st Life Member AMA 1975 Including participation AMA Executive Council absentee Vice Presi dents representative has years ex perience Council other elec ted officer including President opposing Presidents attempt fourth term office Earl Witt elected AMA Execu tive Council Secretary-Treasurer AMA membership 20000 members yearly income mere $160000 operating year-end deficit $19600 red has part AMA management through years phenomenal growth present 65000 members annual budget close million dollars black remaining member original Nationals Executive Committee hav ing worked 29 Nationals two Interna tional meets jobs traffic control parking Director Manager No job would enhance further modeling too big too menial him Earls education employment career executive further qualifies him Pres ident AMA City Manager-type Engineer responsible mainten ance operation facilities nations largest military supply installa tions staff 260 $10000000 annual budget has held elected appointed public offices community city manage ment received numerous commendations awards management efficiency Earl aviation-oriented pilot during WW II has flight instructors rating pilots own aircraft conduct much business practical standpoint loca tion can work closely AMA HQ minimum cost loss time being 70-cent phone call away HQ two hours away car 30 minutes air Earl position can well afford time expense demanded office President AMA has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified rep resentation public business organi zations required presidency Regardless preference Presi dent AMAVOTE Lets make elected officers selection majority AMA TRADE SHOW POLICY number so-called trade shows increasing has growing problem regarding AMA should expected participate General discussion Executive Council indicated need three level policy lowest level AMA would provide AMA materials put display continued page 57 SIGN UP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model Aviation magazine now best time subscribe-sign up November JOHN CLEMENS FOR AMA PRESIDENT1977-78 am Johnny Clemens am seeking important office President Academy Model Aeronautics time pursue important projects AMA already has started tackle some needed new goals loss momentum would happen changing AMAs top officer especially important present excellent progressive AMA Executive Council available Relative continuing Radio Control frequency problem would like continue battle modelers rights needs would like able personally pur sue universal problem flying sites first list needed things dol Es pecially now looks like some govern ment lands might available would like develop useful enter taining programs use AMAs chartered clubs am eager see AMA develop education al inspiring programs youth involve ment aimed toward occupying educating rewarding entertaining young folks investment pre sent future American community Establishing model aviation museum preservation history memora bilia AMAs past absolute must plans Presidency AMA handled prop erly involves tremendous workload fantastic amount responsibility Choice leader should considered lightly high elective offices AMA should never awarded way honoring someone should based getting job done very best way awarding honors worthy people have AMA Hall Fame other means ultimate salute President should elected basis dedication hard work result will responsibility guiding 65000 aero modelers different interests work ing together toward goal making aero modeling satisfying AMA tre mendous organization deserves dynamic leadership Success past leadership evidenced simply obvious fact member ship Academy Model Aeronautics has doubled numbers have served Academys President would very much like add AMAs dy namic growth recognition success serving 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Recently en old ABA friend West Texas Sen Angelo exact sent long letter expressing feelings about prssent ABA ELDON WILSON started letter out John Presidents Corner column ABA magazine has got best idea yet keeping us infnrmed unofficial side ABA doings exactly what em trying am trying let things mould never appear technical ABA business articles same time am trying hard establish SPIRIT PURPOSE put behind members simple statement Im ABA BemberPerhaps can give words t0 use expressing feel about just have banded worlds handsome organizations slip bits wit humor occasional gems phil osophy Well see modeling supposed relaxation fun also think should occa sionsly giggle ourselves other just keep perspective reason ting thoughts experiences think helps realize real live thoughtful sensitive people leading ABA just big cold insurance company could sincerely hops enjoy visiting because lot love goes efforts Thanks being friends FIFTH COBBANDRENT OF AEROBODEL INC WHEN FLYINO THY mODEL PLANE LEARN THY ABCs AND WATCH THY Ps AND ls LEST X BARKETH THE SPOT WHERE THY BACHINE LANDETH TImE TO VOTE TO VOTE About time receive mag azine will also receiving ABA Bembership Renewal notice AND WITH IT YOUR ABA VOTING BALLOT Please know thst ballot may sent itself necessarily along renewal payment VOTE ABA IS BEBBERSHIPDIRECTED ORGANIZA TION elections choose leaders pay right vote pay dues have responsibility help guide 0000 THING WITH YOUR HELP ILL BAKE BODEL AERONAUTICS BORE RECOGNIZED BORE AD mIRED BORE FUN WELL IT COULD HAPPEN working intently model plane modeler called wife said Honey would please bring screwdriver reply Weve got plenty orange juice no vodka FIOVIES OF EARLY BODELING ACTIVITY couple months ago mentioned having located some own movies modeling late 3Ds early 40s asked anyone knowing other old time modeling files contact got irmiediate respon OTTO CURTH ABA 6920 Chicago Aeronuts HERBERT R WILLIAmS ARIA 7413g Audubon Park New Jersey will get touch right away have old time movies air modeling know please let know will eventually make documentary movie highlights past proposed movie will added t0 TWA Film Library loan Chartered Clubs other useful purposes address Johnny Clemens POSox 64573 Dallas Taxes 75206 SHOW YOUR INTEREST IN E OVERPOWERED ILLEGAL CBs HAT Chief Engineer Cadillac Rotors quoted Popular Bechanics Begin. zine page 101 Oct sue stating illegal CBers can mass up motor car performance says some CBers have booster amplifiers go up high 500 watts points out stopped alongside traffic light could stall engine car equipt electronic fuel injection some new tars pdints out standard leoal CB op eration will cause no trouble question remains experience illegal CS broadcast sake other guy honest BY NOW YOU KNOW FCC has lis tened favorably plea NOT ban use 27 mh purposes radio control model planes cars boats came about thru beautifully coordinated efforts model airplane ABA model sailboat model powerboat model race car organizations Hobby Industry Ass ociation America model electronics manufacturers Probably biggest influence FCC form thousands letters written fine folks THIS CERTAINLY POINTS UP valuable has proven have dev eloped tremendous amount com iunication have ABA will just remember always talk other can move mountains matter oovernment bureaus ONE CAUTION HOWEVER speaking ag ainst troublesome illaoal CB oper ators PLEASE RERIEBBER speak respect fully thousands fine experien ced CBers operate LEGALLY have years certainly have no quarrel fact will find ABAers group legal good guys OVERHEARD AT RULES COBBITTEE BEET INC IF ALL THE PEOPLE IN THIS BEET INC WERE LAID ENDTOEND THEY WOULD HARDLY REACH CONFLUSION BE PART OF ABAS DESTINY ADDITIONAL ON CS SITUATION ABA Executive Council hon ored t0 have DR WALT 0000 attend Council seating just held Washington Dr Good member ABA Radio Frequency Committee has recently effective working FCC protect modelers rights Walt also chairman ABA Hall Fame Committee ABA Pest Pres ident ABA leaders helped establish AWAs place international model sviation FAI Dr Good gave Council updated report frequency status eentioned FCCs problem already being over ion CBers being current crease about 1/3 million per month Walt mentioned something us aware FCCs power over nongovernment communic ations still problem considering what broadcast bands military other government December1976 55 AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS receives MS BOBBIE STERNE Mayor Cincinnati proclama tion saluting aeromodeling its role providing Cincinnati nation wholesome educational entertaining recreation Tom Burdin photo agencies operate Dr Good gives us encouraging news FCC exploring possible future use BY LYlODELERS additional frequencies 72 mh ares some new channels between 32 mh 42 mh BE PATIENT WERE WORKIN ON IT ACCORDING EXPERTS three recognizable signs age overtaking first loss memory t life think what other two are! hear people say got together Wel1 finally got together now cant rem ember put HELP DECIDE WHO SHALL LEAD WE CAN ALL SYPIPATHISE ! got giggle out club news letter 7 pages yet first line print started out THE HELL TOOI THE RED & WHITE FREQUENCY CLOTHESPIN HOWE NITH THEA Now think puting things proper uer spective importance! NEAT IDEA FOR mESSY PROBLEm ! Nothing nastier mess gooey oilsoaked rubber bands have holding various loose items like wings tails end forth favorite flying machine tendency throw away DONT RAROS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas Radio Control Society picked up clever idea puting rubberbands cost money back good condition Snitch zipbc plastic bag kitchen fill about half full corn meal put flight box Next time unharness bird drop slimey bands bag meal zip shut shake bag leave until next time fly will happy surprise reach bag corn meal pull out nice clean fresh bands Try WORD OF WARN INC same news letter g above cute idea removing castor oil rubberbands under no circum stance should ever make cornbread used corn meal violent re action might result THANKS AARCS Incidently cornmeal idea removing grease oil stains sill work carpets garments such Just remove vacuum cleaner after has done its work soaking up oil grease Great idea Afterthought one suggested kittylitter will soak up oil off rubberbands too make sure brand new PUTCHER NAWE AND ADDRESS ON NEWSLETTERS AARCS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas AC Society exceptionally sparkling ones lots news lots hints some very refreshing humor thing lacks THE NAAE AND ADDRESS EDITOR PULEAOE put name adress news sheets should certainly want folks know deserves credit effort AND SOAEBODY AAA President AIGHT WANT TO RESPOND TO YOU Honest important because helps complete fantastic AmA network communications has put us head shoulders ahead other membership organization world! PLEASE BE ACTIWE PART OF AriA AND FROm THE LIRCS NEWSLETTER LIRCS Long Island Radio Control Society mince radio control oriented thought pretty clever saw slogan newsletter said BE EXTRA RADIOACTIVE CLUB mEmBER LIRCS newsletter LOW PASSES edited RALPH CRISCI out standing paper little chuckle July issue says old Italian proverb translates s what breaks will find himself lacking spare time Thanks Ralph SIXTEEN YEAR tU NEWSLETTER EDITORS few issues back mentioned Chartered Club newsletter editors 16 years old WELL August 17th JIP TYNES AWA 71870 wrote smilingly demanded equal time see Jim newsletter editor WARBIRD FLYPAPER HE IS ALSO 16 YEARS OLD think terrific young folks pitch tackle club chores such newsletter editing Please consider article salute two fine young fellows AriA young folks Now think would fun two young men would exchange newslett ers WYNES Pownal Rd Auburn Ae 04210 please meet STEVE BECK AR 2 POBox 110 C Sioux Falls 0057101GO FELLOWS WHEN FIRST WRIT INC THIS COLUAN began read lot dictionary got fascinated just couldnt wait end ed lest pageTHE ZEBRA DID AOST POPULAR CLUB WEETINO PROGRAmS see newsletters personal visits clubs seem SHOWANDTELL programs Aodelers bring latest bird other handi work talk about usually some prizes awarded jury opinion applause idea lets keep eye other guy because may doing something need know about SHOW AND TELL AbOUT IT AT THE NATS ERFUL PEOPLE six years AWA President dont think anything has pleas ant having AAAars never met before come up ask shake hands catch lot hell because AAA buck stops some realize burden admire result efforts kind enough offer occasional cheerful greeting handshake THEN IT IS ALL WORTHWHILE So people did NATS overwhelmed THANKS GUYS ANO GALS think simple little remark made spelled out what we feel LARRY PULS editor Council Bluffs Iowa COBRA newsletter walked clear across big hangar shake hands say havent done thing meet Ive heck lot fun isnt what about Nuff said T DONT UNOERSTARD Experts tell us talking plants will help — thy true come cussin mowing lawn doesnt kill seeds? 7 PICTURE OF W PROPWASH Yesterdays asil brought Sept 1976 issue newsletter Warcer County Radio Control Society New Jersey ALLAN COLES editor papar PRUPIJASH got real charge out relating name PROPJASH 5t top cover page halfpage photo below showing five club neebars fishing JOhN SHANEs three channsl A/C trainer out river lake Yes guess thmt way t0 WASH PROP seems pretty ex treme pleased see minutes WERE Sept 9th meeting considering possible alternatives incorporation restrictions membership being persons 10 years age older need good experienced adults like ACACs encouraging y~g folks After young folks arm hope future CIRCUS lN CINCINNATI preat August 28th & 29th Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club put together beat pieces public exposure modeling fun affairs have seen Since am particular sensitive problem need selling modal aviation general public have adaire OCRCC effort dont think mis sed trick! will try capsulate activities because justice Circus would take entire column Several thousand folks saw warmup display end R/C Helicopter flying demo Fountain Spuare noon lunch hours smack middle downtown Cincin nati Friday publicize big Sat Sun Circus show Circus entertained estimated S B thousand people Sat about ten thousand Sunday morning hours day fun fly formal program 1 S PA both days Admission free program included Welcome banner tow Helicopter Demo Pattern Demo members US World Champ Team Dave Brown Aark Radcliff Don Lowe Pylon Race Glider Demo Biplane Demo Scale Demo Doghouse other strange model flying Combat Watch eight fast airplanes air once trying cut paper streamers Toilet Paper Chase fantastic roll toilet paper released several thousand feet altitude eight H/C models tried cut way down second day THE PAPER ACTUALLY ROLLED ITSELF UP BEFORE IT GOT ALL THE WAY DOWN Ill bet people having picnic lunches park next door mere astonished roll toilet paper fell sky! Col Betkeys Show Team put icing tho cake superb entertainment Proclamation saluting aeromodeling handsome part Cincinnati American community presented President AAA Amyor Cincinnati AS BOBBIE STERNE received proudly behalf bership AmA Greater Cincin nati RC CluD Andi am indebted club hard workers making honorary member THEIRS WAS GREAT SHOW OF PUBLIC SERVICE *ww thats now 56 Model Aviation Council Mtg cont pg 53 1976 SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION PROCEDURES and/or distributed local groups middle level AMA would ship prefab booth materials use local groups highest level AMA would provide HQ person nel staff AMA booth distribute maten als AMA HQ requested Council present specific proposal next meet ing regard costs involved types shows proposed meantime agreed HQ should participate current PR budget permits particularly regard promoting AMA model aviation general public rather modelers HQ DISABILITY PROGRAM An insurance program HQ employees approved Executive Council cost program will shared equally tween employees AMA will cost approx imately $2500 per year cover 25 employ ees program form fringe benefit help attract retain employees plan provides payment 60% salary participating employee unable work after 90 days disability HUTCHINSON PROPERTY noted Executive Council some new developments Hutchinson needed watched before commit ment made concerning property purchase Other sport aviation groups negotiating property use purchase Hutchinson could affect AMA interests Ex ecutive Director keep Council posted new developments maintaining AMA negotiations until some definite information can help resolve purchase question FREE FLIGHT FINALS Noting weather problems pre vented selection Nordic team FF team selection finals Minnesota last Labor Day weekend Executive Council agreed wait until recommendation FF team selection committee forthcoming see special action necessary also agreed eventual decision should voted finalists themselves Similarity RC team selection problem 1974 noted need basic guidelines rules procedure deciding cancellations type well require ments controls finals meet operation spelled out advance possibility incorporating latter points pro cedures defined new committee acknowledged will considered committee chairman NEW TITLE FOR PR DIRECTOR AMA President Johnny Clemens recom mended Executive Council title Public Relations Director changed correctly reflect actual nature job being done pointed out AMAs PR man has almost totally occu pied AMA demonstrations displays various events such Nats air shows conventions other organizations Council agreed henceforth Larry Bolich AMA HQ staff known Spe cial Events Director AMAs Scholarship Committee au thorized Executive Council award up $2000 1976 program participants five applicants years pro gram Committee currently final evaluation process determine win ners Announcement 1976 recipients expected next month 3-YEAR RULES CYCLE proposal extend current 2-year competition rules proposal cycle unani mously disapproved Executive Coun cil generally felt relatively new 2-year cycle has yet being long enough tell needs changed also noted 3-year cycle might enable new rule book available some months before would become effec tive itself vitalmore impor tant need have new rules tested actual competition before need chan ges can best determined Discussion indi cated mere availability new rules would result adequate testingactual competition necessary felt new rules would used come official Note proposal will reviewed again following inputs contest boards required Contest Board Procedures concerning amendments procedures CONTEST BOARD MEETINGS proposal RC Contest Board Chair man Bill Northrop in-person meetings Board members travel paid AMA referred next Executive Council meeting further consideration noted such meetings de sirable very high cost factor would volved since four boards 11 mem bers also suggested eco nomics Saturday long distance conference calls examined possible alternative meetings inputs Contest Board members sought next Council meeting LEGAL SERVICE FEE AMA has enjoyed services top notch legal counsel years ex tremely low monthly retainer services iginally FCC matters have since covered aspects AMA business cluding incorporation organization tax matters liability protection other prob lems Also what previously amounted legal advice person has grown ser vices staff several people expanded help particularly noted FCC crisis 1976 resulted great success AMA members against what seemed like impossible odds latter cam paign came during previous negotiations readjustment fees bring line services rendered negotiations deferred however until conclusion FCC campaign Following campaign monthly fee adjusted Executive Director $150 per month $500 per month assure future availability same full-service benefits AMA members readjusted fee schedule ratified Executive Coun cil becomes effective 1977 complaint noted regard 1976 procedures subject tabled Executive Council until next normal time discussion subjectthe winter meeting Council expected mid-Feb ruary time nomination proce dures 1977 AMA election will es tablished announced meantime suggestions welcomed consideration winter meeting FILM PROJECTS current status AMAs film project reviewed Executive Council reported large amount footage shot AMAS forthcoming pro motional film model aviation other film work suspended top priority could given project target date completion next year Meanwhile AMA Film Library very active films great demand steady backlog orders mainly clubs suggested next Council meeting held Philadelphia area AMAs film editing operation could demonstrated status various film projects could reviewed closely Some concern expressed Council members regarding cost time factors volved film production hoped fore study film production oper ation can help future decision-making subject AWARDS proposal Frank Zaic establish perpetual award name Charles Lind bergh reviewed Executive Council acknowledged Lindbergh tremendous inspiration progress model aviation such awards require sponsorship cover initial cost also upkeep administration through years Council consensus recommend Zaic seek sponsor such award could properly estab lished continued No other award proposals made agreed AMA Frequency Com mittee should commended its leader ship during 1976 campaign FCC instrumental preventing loss RC frequencies other undesirable changes RC licensing requirements HQ OPERATION organizational structure AMA HQ operation reviewed Executive Council particular regard chain authority number employees noted eight-member staff sisted 18 other employees Besides Ex ecutive Director John Worth Assistant Executive Director Carl Maroney six department heads Publications Carl Wheeley Business Frank Ehling Executive Secretaries Micheline Madison Membership Dept Bill Smythe Accounting Gisele Jack son Public Relations Larry Bolich diagram management structure shown suggested should published information membership will done AMA News shortly along article about HQ operation membership services provided turn page December1976 57 Council Meeting continued EXPULSION POLICY Executive Council discussed what would involved decided membership should terminated rea son noted basic legal re quirements requiring adequate notice person involved opportunity defense also appeal agreed AMAs legal counsel should asked look sub ject such requirements properly provided MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES review made Executive Council concerning current status var ious model aviation museum possibilities new development noted regarding pro ject Florida near Disney World Exec utive Director advised project ing followed case favorable situation AMA Museum might possible also noted proposal city Springfield 01-I regarding possible AMA l-IQ museum area being fol lowed up see possible proposition forthcoming Council informed further developments along lines HALL OF FAME proposal have past presidents AMA automatically inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame reviewed Executive Council agreed question should directed Hall Fame selection committee Council did have authority area ATTENTION OFFICERS OF CHARTERED CLUBS special mailing made late Septem ber concerning club charter renewal proced ures 1977 procedure different recent years can save clubs considerable amount money provided club members urged renew 1977 AMA mem bership before end 1976 proced ure also simpler recent years special mailing sent club offi cers usually President Secretary sure club know about new chartering procedure potential sav ings check see mailing has re ceived let AMA HQ knowthe sooner better IF YOU RENEW THROUGH YOUR CLUB sure have club send Bill Dues along dues money necessary club save usual 50 cents per member charter fee Its also impor tant have charter club number Bill Dues avoid 50 cent fee suggest putting number upper right hand corner Actually preferable send AMA membership renewal through club often results extra delay both due club handling also due extra steps HQ processing problem can minimized however including Bill Dues renew annual membership renewal mailing made early October AMA mem ber should have Bill Dues end October first week November needs mailed back AMA HQ before middle December avoid inter ruption publication service EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STUART HALL UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON AUGUST 4 1976 HOWARD E JOHNSON 19081976 AMAs 15th president passed away Sep tember following long series health prob lems prevented him enjoying last years model aviation activities dominated earlier life Howard E Johnson climaxed years model aviation leadership being elected AMA president 1965 An avid Free-Flighter California came top AMA job time organization struggling overcome several years financial deficits During two years office AMA made two major de cisions credited dramatically boosting organization road re covery its current success Under lead ership AMA Executive Council initiated current club charter program has seen number AMA clubs grow 120 1965 over 1200 1976 al during Johnsons term AMAs former publication arrangement American Modeler magazine begun has evolved present very successful Model Aviation magazine operation Howard president long-range vision constantly thinking plan ning years ahead rather being content current achievements Yet single-minded couldnt en joy other things besides model aviation As former musician enjoyed spending ings little places featured good music played old friends simple gentle man great perseverance generally unappreciated strumental getting things done worrying about got credit Howard AMA Fellow former district 10 AMA Vice-President Contest Coordina tor primarily responsible estab lishment Free Flight Model Association Southern California Howard E Johnson gone likely forgotten strong chapter history AMA following attendance Presi dent John Clemens Dallas TX SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Presidents-District Cliff Piper Atkin son NH District II John Byrne Bayside NY District Ill Don Lowe Centerville OH AVPDistrict IV Chuck Foreman proxy John Spalding District V Jim MeNeill Birm ingham AL District VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL District VII Hardy Brodersen Birming ham Ml District VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX District IX Stan Chilton Wichita KS District X Alex Chisoim Fresno CA District Xl Homer Smith Seattle WA following guests Associate VPs District Al Novot nik District II Bill Boss Joe Friend District III Ralph Pennetti District V Julie Woods District VI Roger Geers District VII Mr Mrs K McClure also John Embry represent ing Ned Barnes District VIII Guy Kirk wood Chula Vista CA also attended spec ial guest report California Nats possibil ities Meeting began 1025 pm intro duction present President Clemens I Mid-year financial report Witt Worth commented current financial status particularly regard surplus previous years Witt noted current situation should permit oper ation another year increase possible necessity using reserve funds cover deficit General discussions ques tioned Nats cost vs income current member ship growth vs budget magazine operations noted $24000 maga zine reserve fund resulting 1975 credit vouchers cashed mem bers Worth also pointed Out previ ously budgeted deficit approximately $30000 1975 should materialize ac cording current accounting information Following questions general discussion details various council members motion made McNeill VP-V seconded Smith VP-XI keep 1977 dues same 1976 Unanimously approved II RC site separation Lowe VP-Ill reported Dayton area RC tests noted interference problems within 15 miles also noted let ters various parts country indicated safe operations between sites two miles apart slightly less recommendation take no action time noting clubs operating close proximity satis fied continue Smith VP-XI noted Washington area operation 3/4 mile between RC boats planes flying 400 feet less no problem Smith moved seconded Byrne VP-Il review subject again next meeting permit further input meantime During discussion motion Brodersen VP-VII reported study Heathkit sent Bill Rohring AVP-VII indica ted model operations site would cause problems Site B regardless distance between sites distance C least equal radius model 58 Model Aviation operation zone XMTR XMTR B K K McClure AVP-VII reported 15 mile separation testing progress conclusions forwarded completed being no further discussion mo tion voted approved unanimously III 1977 Natsstatus Clemens asked Guy Kirkwood update council California site progress since April council meeting Kirkwood noted Brown Field availability San Diego contingent upon agreement six FBPs Fixed Base Opera torstwo six previously nega tive said San Diego officials fund offset losses small businesses affec ted activities brought city Upon ing advised fund availability Nats negative FBOs became favorable explained pos sibility city matching AMA dollar dollar FBO reimbursement last holdout FBO would agree Brown Field negotiations have abandoned However Kirkwood reported former Air Force base Oxnard possibility SE Point Mugu near Camarillo about 60 miles LA airfield size noted 1/2 miles 21/2 miles three hangars barracks said property under control city Camarillo prelim inary discussions local officials fav orable further discussions negotia tions forthcoming AMA publicity informa lion requested study local officials Byrne VP-Il made motion show good faith West Coast AMAers sending least AMA representative California study reportbacktothe council fall meeting consideration California vs other sites Nats Executive Committee make recommendation council based details study seconded Piper VP-I Unanimously approved Further discussion indicated need evidence West Coast worker sup port order conclude arrangements distance major commercial air line airport noted problem Chisoim VP-X assured council offers California Nats worker support Springfield Ohio Nats possibility also noted invitation already extend ed city host whole Nats 1977 Lake Charles Louisiana possi bility noted still open John Embry advised previous growth projects have delayed field still available acted spokesman city invite AMA back Nats airfield still available Byrne VP-Il noted Executive Di rector should write Lake Charles offici als thanking past Nats support noting possibility coming back IV Distinguished Service Award Nominated Worth unanimously ap proved Ted Thompson Assistant City Manager Springfield Ohio excep tional support connection 1976 Nats 1130 pm Brodersen VP-VII noted lateness hour need time FAI agenda item discussion suggest ed continuance council meeting Thursday Worth noted conflicting invita tion Springfield officials Thursday 8 pm General discussion indicated concern time needed other night might provide Nats especi ally depth FAI matters re viewed Smith VP-XI made motion postpone rest agenda until Sep tember council meeting Lowe VP-Ill seconded date September 18 dis cussed accepted location Washington DC Unanimously approved Meeting adjourned Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire C Rhode Islad Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Antedate Vioe-Prasjdenna Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Huriley MA 01036 Well after two great guest columnists have appeared guess better come back mind store awhile Thanks again Al Tuttle Bill Washburn Just back writing big RI 76 District Regional CL Champs Mid dletown RI Most encouraging meet participation Juniors Seniors young people events helping out apparent other categories fine sport HATS OFF Control Line people continuing build Juniors Seniors model avia tion interest Roy Mytinger course guy should have hernia instead John Scott Jr hospitalized malady just time miss out fun Too much pull testing Nats John state New England represented except Vermont recall awards ceremony Newport Motor Inn well-attended arid certainly lot hardware ones said Just another trophy really did mean am sure really upset kids would have willing take trophies home souvenir perhaps think re cipient has 50 home closet still bit glory pride still smile victorygenuine sin cereis upon face trophy winner accepts symbol ability skills Congratulations winnersand time time comments troops such dont write aboutFellows difficult enough try keep interesting column going find get can column will truly try include everything brought tention District people get will month about half column about RI 76 meet because vitation MC award presentations first week October expect have up Bangor ME area meeting some clubs area will have attended executive council meeting Washington September 18th will have received about 1-3/4 pounds first class mail will have answered possible ones require answer response Im com plaining enjoy thrive it helps stay young thought let hear out Ill making plans club visits New England 1 977 starting time print would like have real live AMA VP meeting com bined meeting other clubs let know 495th RC group already planning District meeting Westford MA some time March 1977 Can anyone help conquest permanent site NE modelers specifically Westover AFB Chicopee MA knows some key people-senators repswho could help us out Wouldnt nice eventually Regional Finals before National flyoff Championship awards sites New England Please help work have looking site possibility ever since Mack Knife visited Westover inspection tour over ten years ago would appear Hutch inson idea dead issue thought Regional siteperhaps four fiveis still very much alive Long-range planning very necessary membership reaches over 100000 next few years well need kind space kind thinking Please let hear you have ideas subject fast summer wasnt Hope yours active enjoyable kind prop-snapping friend may have good-looking mother may think endwell New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baysitle NY 11361 Autociat Vim Presideante Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit old 11 Lace Lane Elnenra NY 12066 John Greg 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 Rotary Dr. Saumunnit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersean Ave. utnion NJ 07083 Jamet Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067k APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windenneer Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS asked modeler Rhinebeck WW Jamboree yesterday think up things go monthly dis December1976 59 trict reports MA er question simple dont think up5 OCCUR mein HUGE numbers really TOUGH part ie things report little space few issues justice Bear mind VPs REQUIRED limit report single 8/2 X 11 typewrit ten page Consider too terms fice 24 months duration means having 24 shots covering second populous district AMA Figuring 162 chartered AMA clubs District 2 ran Club-of-the Month bit report 24 months would 138 clubs NOT represented columnless happy representation pic tureand lot less-than-happy clubsand brethren and sistren Ditto regards Newsletter-of-the-Month citation Besides would hard put single out certain clubs newsletters consider worthier mention others opin ion ALL great! Whilst still soapbox let add cannot think anything duller non-competitive modeler MANY COM PETITIVE type resides say North Overshoe NJ having read listing names honors participants contest specialty another Quivering Rosebush NY hope agree results effort fitting proper Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PA RCS named its annual contest Floyd Bennet-Gateway Field September 19th ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL MEET BRYAN SATTLER order achiest effective con test scheduling program District 2 have decided appoint THIRD coordinator handle RC Racing Soaring worthy person Bryan Sattler 29 Waldorf Place Schenectady NY 12307 Make note Bryans address well telephone number 518 377-4632 Note too Fred Blackburn 8 Spruce Lane Coinmack NY 11725 Telephone 516 5439097 handles coordination ALL RC com petition EXCEPT Racing Soaring Dick Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 Telephone 212 8464367 very capable coordinator Con trol Line Free Flight non-RC events George Meyers no longer participating coordinating program because other activities very demanding therefore advised refrain sending sanction applications him instead appropriate coordinator referred above District 2 ONE coordinator took office two years ago great increase number contests against same number week-ends ren ders imperative burden divid ed interest efficiency can help getting sanction applica dons early appropriate coordina r ON VOTING Naturally candidate office hopes elected am no exception fairness adversary have scrupulously avoided using report means elec tioneering equally true candidate wins default enjoys hollow victory Accordingly urged VOTE costs make certain ballot will acceptable hence counted Re member certain MUST 1 Sign 2 Enter AMA number 3 En ter district number 4 Indicate choice AND 5 Mail soon possible ie NOT have send license renewal application fee can RENEW later VOTE NOW! GEAR UP AND LOCKED! RHINEBECK WW JAMBOREE 1976 mid-Hudson RC Club has done again time Worlds Largest Fly ing-Scale Meet annual rally actu ally drew close 200 contestants hun dreds hundreds spectators dates September 11 12 weather great Two fun-filled flying days World War aircraft miniature hand full-scale other Cole Palens Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY full-scale show featured flight standard WW craft such Fokkers Thomas-Morse Scout Curtiss Jenny etc also such PRE-WW craft Bleriot Curtiss Pusher Demoiselle like As added attraction pretty mademoiselle sent aloft hot-air balloon Saiur cy night banquet sellout ticket-wise understandably view great appeal annual affair has model ers stripe hailing dis tant points including Canada edition Jamboree 10th anticipate fact announced banquet plans afoot another kind Jamboree Rhinebeck latter part June beginning 1977 would known Classic competition involv ing model aircraft full-scale aircraft 1920s 30s 40s so-called Gold en Age Lindbergh Era aviation shall fill information con cerning particular event same becomes available ROMANO GARABELLO us lost revered personal friend model aeronautics has deprived true genius untimely death Romano Garabello Although Ro best known RC fraternity Rom-Air landing gear retract systems devoted much modeling career various other special ties hobby Ro will profoundly missed us knew respected him modelers appreciate integ tity quality human beings Oh, ylvama West Vrginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenterville OIl 45440 Aseociate Vine-Presidents Francis Fluharty 004 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penretti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cv Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 1703 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 September 18 1976 AMA Executive Council meeting Washington DC usual day marathon affair lasting some 15 hours time out eat Over period however much discussion action subjects taken impor tant modelingI have no intent cover subject minutes meeting will published later based Worths own inimitable style Let say AMA Executive Director does fine job putting understandable language sometimes lengthy discussion takes place Council important subject consumed much time dealt FAI international competition affairs Im confident average Joe Flier contest-oriented could probably care less about competition affairs thats shame since Council collectively appreciate vital part competition plays hobby passion Its old story nevertheless true competi tion life blood hobby out modeling would far different cer tainly provides vital stimulus develop ment publicity therefore public accep tance keynote goals everbroadening achievement enjoyment International competition has us some time Im sure serious modeler would enjoy making team own area interest adding notable success teams have achieved over past Since modeling ever-expanding cate gories being added therefore team travel resultant costs increasing apparent full travel support such has policy up now has become difficult costly therefore some new formula needed cover modern situ ation After MUCH discussion deter mined key maximum FAI team expendi ture $1 per Open payment AMA member Further decided limit travel reim bursement AMA basically cost travel US port departure near est World Championships country port entry nearest contest site Domes tic US travel local foreign travel would handled special interest groups individuals involved Contest entry fees would paid AMA has much discus sion concerning international contest frequen cy ie two-year three-year cycle and/or maximum three events per year decided AMA should support twoyear cycle order better maintain interest enthusiasm growth category Whether rest international modeling community will support posi tion highly debatable point noted discussion re sponse competition special interest groups except NSS PAMPA N1ACA proposition assistance setting up team selection programs nonexistent point can say guys out want share business run better get off behinds put some action behind words doesnt good bitch complain unwilling put little effort action discussing competition affairs Ill report bit future Nats considerations shut up Nats Ohio gener ally considered success very good entry significant profit showing first time years ever some heartburn about splitting events 60 Model Aviation done between three sites workable could certainly improved lessons learned 76 has much sentiment taking Nats Cali fornia suitable site available necessary support base could established Much discussion held concerning two pos sible Sites Oxnard AFB March AFB other possible choices return Ohio Louisiana pros cons possibility its sure nice have several choices choose decided further explore possible difficulty operation March AFB full-scale mili tary flight activity before final action taken light previous editorializing column Nats its future would appreciate hearing comments folks out read thingespecially districtFINI letter Bill Winter see could used elsewhere magazine its entirety Bob Lopshire noticed gadget hard ware store sanding sent sketch could find anything similar offered stores area have asked Bob get details Ill print later Its rotating series sandpaper flaps will shape fine sand wood agenda items Fall Council meeting important things discussed think some good decisions important Academy made also think much good groundwork future decisions made meeting Youll read about elsewhere issue Leath Harry Grogan good friends Phil Shirley Hartman live District IV nobodys perfect some people snapped recent Birmingham RC wing-ding L-R David Phillips Marlin CuIwell Pres Bessemer AL RC Club Pete Peterson CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH Alahanma ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth Carolina C Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Delaware District af Colombia land North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dist IV Vice-Prtsidtnt 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhant MCI 28801 Asnocrate Vioe-Presdsnsts tttarles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mecttanicsville VA 23111 V Dill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Oiarlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlnson 2043 Maroft Rd wilmington DE 10810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 brief adventure fiction science fiction some said last September issue has brought forth some comment nicest probably shortest received Bill Hearn AMA 33428 kind enough say enioyed article since JAWS Maybe should take other way Bill Musser remarked read porcelainlibrary Other comments ranged downward So fellows Ill again ntil rare spark creative talent again rages breast Received comments years Nats Huge largest real big show stuff like Also notes tremen dous lob done volunteer workers organizing running such logistic night mare people put thing together year deserve much appre ciation us enjoy fruit year hundreds local modelers put aside own problems take myriad chores biggest contest Timers judges runners flagmen cleanup list lobs required runs on year locality Nationals held must supply bulk person power Add people travel good distances meet work meet help out part year few contestants take time write thank note could let public place pass along thanks congrats lob well done again reply earlier comment endless sanding required finish-paint typical pattern aircraft Frank Winters sent nice note method cutting down some final sanding needed uses resin small segments broken window glass scrape resin smooth Ill pass Jim MeNeill Gist V Vice-Presidert 817 South 20 Avenue Birmitgham Al 35285 Associate Vioe-Preeedaesto Richard E Jackson 107 white BInd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr. Kinguttort TN 37680 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Co. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lulo Rodriguez E-10 5th St Errs Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whidey 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35801 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scooba MS 39358 Can make political observation getting mad An election AMA Pres dent coming up should have bal lots NOW know percentage members vote microscopically small Listen YOU DO NOT HAVE TO IN CLUDE DUES send vote can pay dues through club mail later Its YOURAcademywhy vote want meet some important peo pIe month James Duckworth Jim helped start GAMA Georgia State organization clubs now being ably carried Chris Joiner others Frank Carney sent snap A-2 winners 76 Rebel Rally Jacksonville FL L-R Jim Bradley Phil Hartman Don another breathtaking Club-of-theMonth time want pay atten tion Presented Savannah GA PROP TWISTERS MAC CL club small wellorganized Shown below pretty Cathy Nickols holding Fast Rat speed model Started almost 20 years ago clay field 20 members club survives today about 35 active solid fliers dude topnotch Carrier Rat Race Stunt Combat Speed Scale enthusiasts club began wane late 60s Frank Stetson Gerald Long breathed new life two pictures above show top L-R David Brown Sec-Tres Robert Harpe Bob December 1976 61 Summers George Collins Kids Bobby Summers Tom Stetson Michael Brown Larry BattlesBottom picture L-R Mike McGill Frank Stetson Benji Berry Pres Coy Battles Jerry Long little kid Byron Stauffer Frank Stetson ST 29 Bspeed Frank wins Carrier Speed time around Jacksonville Savannah Tony Jilks peachy Scale Stinson way other winners local Nats contests include Bob Harpe Benji Berry Lake Charles Nats Bob Summers Dave Brown Slow Combat Ralph Barnhardt Slow Rat Tony Gilkes Scale Oh good grief what other picture lady shown earlier started report Cathy Nickols now MRS BEN BERRY hap pened typing reading told pay attention didnt know anything like going happen haps power ful forces work Heaven Earth dreamed toy airplane philoso phies Cute couple huh want meet wonderful people go CL AAA meet November 27/28 Itinors ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1168518 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Quincy IL 62301 Robern Gill 216 Stotely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apr c Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 corrienhia Cn Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Snagner 1828 Seifert Poplar Bluft MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cn Anderson IN 46011 heard few people may read column sure notice dont write tremendous amount modeling activity District VI have heard few Associate VPs contest schedule has full weekend contests fun-flys demon strations Bob Gill AVP Springfield IL reported fun-fly new club name un known Lincoln IL Bill Qidham Lin coln Contest Director flying includ ed RC Control Line Free Flight Haerr Field Taylor MO site air show sponsored Aviation Ex plorers Post 480 September 11 12 Quincy Falcons RC Club Quincy Glu-Devils Control Line Club assisted put model flying demonstrations part show show included Sig Manufactur ing Co flying team Hazel Glen Siga foose Maxey Hester Pitts Spec ial home-builts information came Roger Geers AVP Quincy IL Bob Stagner AVP Poplar Bluff MO sent newspaper photos Delta Dart contest sponsored Freelancers RC Club About 40 Cub Scouts built airplanes un der supervision club members flew club flying field An RC fly ing demonstration followed Freelancers will present demonstra tion RC models Paragould AK Septem ber 25 Hopefully club will form offi cial AMA Show team near future Bob other club members also discussing possibility city-sponsored model park Mr Dave Pence Poplar Bluff City Manager wish lots luck success have new Contest Coordinators District VI Please spread word club ficers sanction applications can sent proper individual new RC Contest Coordinator Ralph White Jr RR 1 Box 324 Neoga IL 62447 Ralph has volunteered take over job Bob Voislavek mighty busy getting REV Model Prod ucts business going new FF CL Contest Coordinator Kit Gerhart 3930 W Jefferson Kokomo IN 46901 Kit avid Control Line compet itor takes over Harry Murphy Most scheduling conflicts Control Line contests Free Flight seems get along quite well want thank Bob Voislavek Harry Murphy services Contest Coord inator job lot work scheduling critical usually thankless job too hear modelers want cuss out about something get vote AMA President District VI Vice-President year need renew AMA membership vote either although should want magazine subscription continue Dis trict VI usually has fair voter response coni pared other districts would like see ballots sent suggestion have club members bring ballots club meeting send envelope Saves postage encourages members vote Keep sending club newsletters re ceive quite bunch read want anything put column let know Inwa rgar ensta orsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dint VII Vice-President P 8 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48t12 Associate Vice-Presidents Keinh Mcclure 5703 terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Prank Muirrissey 14100W Pak Ave New Berlin WI 53tB1 Win Robring 4484 tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lare crystal MN 55426 News District VII tragic death two Minneapolis men plane crash spotting downed models during FAI Outdoor Team Selection Finals Hastings Minn held over Labor Day weekend letter Terry Taylor Crystal Minnesota gives us background men lost Darold Nilsen Pete Simonson members Minn Piston Poppers both previous club officers love aviation form both pilots Darold lust received li cense earlier year Both also members EAA well AMA Pete founders organiza tion called Mini Air Expo area council clubs put large exhibit Thanksgiving facets hobby Darold also member group representing clubs Pete Darold put countless hours helping youngsters area get involved aviation thru YMCA Junior High School oth er programs involving club Mini Air Expo additon both active Control Line competitors contest scene Pete began competing during early teens became very good stunt flyer both locally Nats times top stunt flyers knew him well Darold competed regional scene will always remembered best racing pilot area super fast Rat Mouse Racing real talent handling crowd Darold Nilsen 38 years old car pet layer trade family man Simonson 29 years old single employed Moellers Hobby Shop Robinsdale 4inn world aviation has lost two great men Pete Darold volunteered readily help spot planes contest death tragic maybe died doing some thing loved Terry Taylor has offered assume As sociate VP job area recently vacated Phil Cartier Phil moved Pennsylvania thank Phil work district wish him well Free Flight Team Finals halted Simonson Nilsen tragedy during seventh round second day FAI 62 Model Aviation Power flyoffs next morning gave us Charlie Martin Washington Al McLaughlan Florida Al Bissonnette Oklahoma Power Team Wakefield Team members California men Walt Ghio Robert Pis erchio Phedon Tsiknopoulos Nordic scrubbed last day action jury after vote participants Arkansas siana enico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaeociate Vice-Presidaesgs Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Time goes everything everyone matures fact natural order life academy has grown matured during six years have served Executive Council too have matured now things ourselves got away depending Navy own Nats Though Air Force property year all-AMA operation large diversified group gether can get much done An example leadership AMA furnished settling frequency problem FCC lot members dont fly RC got licks behalf fellow mod elers now beginning find communi ties leaders coming us want ing us Such case Hutchinson now Springfield coming place come begging flying sites rather offer program people After THEIR people satellite groups formed cater specific needs programs cate gory involved NFFS NSS NSRCA USPJA MACA PAMPA should better know needs specific groups also leaves Council work mat ters general interest also lets Council work specific items need attention chartered clubs also doing fine job servicing local areas local modelers clubs perform civic functions displays exhibitions model flying further cause too have able call AMA specific assistance also have unified model ers area dealing local govern ment FAI programs becoming well-or ganized thanks NFFS helping hand programs being run people compete class interna tional competition back publishing own maga zine great supplements commercial mags rather competing What better pays its own way So least has good six years have indeed matured future looks good model aviation modelers br AMA around election time AMA year vote AMA President even-numbered District VPs Appear ing ballot President will names John Clemens Dallas TX Earl Xi/itt Chambersburg PA John incumbent Earl presently SecretaryTreasurer AMA VP District VIII will name Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX other having presented nominating committee will place write-in candidates Please VOTE Get ballot back HQ time counted least much AMA voting means dont care about AMA Look announcement hobby show Dallas Fair Park January got word Larry Bolich HQ has touch Mike Clark get ting thing together tolorads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 87211 Associate Vice-Presidenes Chartes Brandon 2220 Mariposa BInd Casper WY 82801 Man Hansen 1809 Wisconsin SW Huron 50 57350 John Krekonioch 7810 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1754SBth Fergo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey R R 2 Boo 56 Kinstey KS 67547 lean Manninghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 80915 OscarOlson6111 MapleOmaha NE 68104 No District IX Report month Ariaeea e Calilornia ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim DisI 0 Vice-President 1106 West Show Fresne CA 83711 Aueociage Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Aiea Nt 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ane Tucson AZ 85719 Joke Pond 4289 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Ln Redondo Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 82069 Executive Council meetings happening time days Last month report ed the Dayton NATS September 18 fourth Council meeting 1976 Washington DC pleasure listening Dr Walt Good AMAs Frequency Committee Some Walts suggestions include get own individual FCC License stead relying Club License will help AMA negotiate FCC FCC aware total licenses sued number people shown club license Walt also indicated frequency committee trying get FCC let us use 32-42 MHz band addition now authorized also cautioned although 27 MHz saved use sooner later starting 1977 illegal CB operators 27 MHz will too much RC use rest day spent nit-picking FAI matters AMA supports International FAI World Championships competition United States America will rep resented Because competition AMA Nationals members benefit di rectly finest equipment thus being made available indirectly too ways list Council unanimously opposed three-year World Championships cycle will voted December CIAM executive body coun tries involved FAI Along about 5 pm 1977 California NATS status report made AMA Secre tary-Treasurer Earl Witt Earl made special trip home Pennsylvania see Oxnard AFB also March AFB Earl has NATS Contest Director years knows what good NATS site what reported Oxnard good NATS flying site little re served whether local housing accommo dations would sufficient So thanks Earl Guy Kirkwood site will con sidered AMA NATS Executive Com mittee Earl also visited March AFB Riverside Gene Sidwell actually im pressed March AFB possible NATS site active Air Force runway housing base could pose hazards Local housing accommodations contestants officials others adequate BIRD Club expected demonstrate RC flying March AFB Commander Following should able get firm commitment John Worth reported Air Force people Dayton said would like have us back 1977 also indicated early reports show 1976 NATS income higher expenses encou rag ing sign indicates denser areas population capable greater finan cial support NATS items agen da before meeting finally adJourned during wee hours AM some District X people will interested Contest Rule cycle 2 years still intact changed 3 years proposed Hall Fame recommendation past AMA Presi dents Dick Tichenor referred Council Past Presidents National Health Public Relations Program researched AMA Special Events Director Larry Bolich Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 151st Street Seatlle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Hoffman W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 1507 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fon Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Oon Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 Well finally happened missed column last month guess pride cause proud having missed OflC December 1976 63 since new Model viation begun No real excuse except long work hours Nats etc May happen again am kick another apology order lead District column September issue statement did come out right print could read say club newsletter mentioned THAI column ma' receiving newsletter intent say club newsletter mentioned ONE OF MY columns may receiving want thank Barnstormers calling error tention did come out way ex pected dont know whether blame typewriter Headquarters ate stand corrected am subject Barnstorm ers Portland chartered club have very nice newsletter way first published Portland area according editor Steve Tischler club has flight training program monthly fun-flys building contests other activities active club activities list newsletter indicate information call Steve 639-0798 write him 5256 SW CenterwoodSt Lake Oswego OR 97034 number changes have made District officers would like call attention read October issue Model Aviation very carefully found have new Free Flight Contest Board mem ber other Ernie Linn mem ber Boeing Hawks Ernie member Free Flight fraternity has years few years ago re-entered contest scene name con test entry lists winners lists Ernie can reached address listed direc tory portion Competition Newsletter section issue Ernie requests assis tance rules change process cur rently underway have opportunity might ask Ernie Stan Chilton few friends reluctant send Ernie watermelon Ernie replaces Al Grell has served us well over last few years Al asked re placed can pursue other interests entire District want thank Al great job has done Unfortunately can never repay him hours spent behalf Thanks million Al Another new officer District new Associate Vice President Clarence E Haught Clarence resides Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 will respons ible northern Idaho eastern Washing ton Besides being active modeler RC Control Line Free Flight prime movers Coeur dAlene Aero Mo deling Society CAMS put hell symposium fall should tend possibly can possible formation will printed about Clarence will make available know pub lished articles model magazines makes living professor North Idaho College Clarence replaces Dick Carson AVP Dick felt time take rest AMA duties Dick well-known area can say District thank Dick Good luck happy land ings know Dick plans spend time gliders Another new Associate Vice President Don Zipoy Seattle area Don will assist area District Free Flight Control Line activities no stranger us managed Sandpoint contests years Organization management Dons strong suit has recently threatened bring out closet twin engined Control Line model Hows activity Actually Don dean SOBs Strat-O-Bats club makes living managing combat aircraft projects Boeing Company Don can reached 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Don honored peers annual Misery Meet reason honor wis years service Contest Director t Sandpoint Misery other meets veil FAI qualifications semi-finals Ap propriate long service trophy made bottle Chevas Regal 12 years YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has another light month formail Pattys Pinkie being usual bright spot Bob Underwood Sent report Dayton section Nats Dart program however says things went very well Kiwanis people guided Underwood clan Dave Elsie Abel Carrie Axeirod Cathy Burnstine Mike Gretz Jeff Foley Dave Talkenhagen did fine job Bob says both hot glue guns Jet glue provided through efforts Carl Goldberg necessary keep things moving agrees what found out Springfield program familiar Nats Delta Dart have make some adjustments printed instructions First cant pro vide sufficient cardboard give partici pant sheet work have build directly table tops poses no prob lem construction since dont really have pin plan sheet down However get final assembly theres no way set up several hundred models long drying period means have have some way quickly assemble motor stick wings stab kids can hang model go right out fly Weve tried just about everything could think past have found hot glue allows plenty room error wing joints about good anything problem its rather tedious job since glue tends drip over after youve scorched yourself gun several times also becomes painful year decided try new fast-drying glue Ive used own projects models fairly good joints works well word caution decide use rapid cement projects never let kids handle themselves program have adult final assembly line both types glue both sake speed safety kids build framework cut out line up have whole thing put together sometimes can create quite long line Both Dayton Springfield some problems nothing wont over come future believe best ways sell model aviation newcomers well worth efforts old trophy base cup top well-deserved honor hoped able announce other new officer appointments time remember asked nominate offi cers beginning summer two appointments above result greatest number nominations received encouraged send nominations other officers can appointed believe need RC-oriented AVP Puget Sound area need multi-interest AVP Oregon since Bob Stalick has asked replaced returning school work PhD wish him best luck will give us total six AVPs full complement Contest Board members Any suggestions should sent Clear building boardwinter coming also learn lot about running program time have lot formation pass anyone desires Sorry dont have identification picture just never got names apologies guys Springfield again sincere thanks vacation ended its back school Just about activities during summer something aircraft models full scale After Nats went Great Endicott NY Air Show featuring Charlie Hillard Red Devils missed chance star Charlie cancelled inverted ribbon cutId asked hold poles After got out center flight path wasnt too sure such good idea since Pitts blowing over place cross wind wound up next week Elmira sailpianing over Harris Hill real ball Take look cover October MAN tickled see ol buddy Sal Taibi gracing edition couple years ago did article some really tremen dous modelers lost shuffle thoughts Sal some others never made print man real gentleman old line compet itors will lend engine help trim ship act pit crew still go out beat pants off Get pencils out month lets hear out 64 Model Aviation Springfield MAC members final assembly line Similar action also Dayton
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/12
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From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Executive Council met Washing ton DC act number agenda items left over Nats meeting August 4 see minutes page 58 plus some new items developed since Nats During September meeting noted usual manner getting meeting minutes approved published involved too much ofatime lag particularly subsequent meeting held before minutes previous published Yet acknowledged something synopsis meeting decisions needed properly report explain background regarding decisions also significance future implications deci sions also noted informal type report Council actions presented September 76 issue AMA News p53 too general incomplete also agreed explanations developed AMA Executive Director usual minutes preferred means communicating intent concerning Coun cil actions sufficient background infor US AND THE 1977 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Two potential crises concerning World Championships 1977 noted dis cussed September AMA Executive Council meeting concerned possible lack host country Outdoor Free Flight event other concerned current political situation South Africa might prevent RC Soaring event ing held FF situation AMA has solved picking team event according normal FAI schedule years due held 1977 yet no official confirmation offer hosz known Some unofficial information indicates Denmark may make offer may known sure until annual Dccembei meeting FAI meantime National Free Flight Society has proposed US make offei case no other offer available December meeting basis NFFS would willing oversee West mation understanding mind following offered Executive Di rectors report September 18 meeting constituting actual minutes terms said what report provides essence what done meeting what can expected result Later actual minutes approved will made available supplement verify report meantime re port provides information shortest time understanding some details may incomplete subject correction misinterpreted Note Due great amount business transacted September 18 Council meet ing report has divided two parts second part published next month relates extensive complicated subject meetingNew FAI Team Policies subject equal other agenda items combined terms time number decisions Look next monthit makes significant changes long-standing FAI matters Coast effort would responsible organizing staffing otherwise operating event council agreed submit tent ative offer FAI Similarly National Soaring Society dicated willingness host RC Soaring World Championships 1978 current 1977 offer withdrawn South Africa However noted no such offer would made prior December FAI meeting order avoid influencing South African decision US team Soaring World Championships has already selected finals held last Labor Day weekend Colorado Aside above situations other World Championships 1977 con cerns RC Aerobatics event currently scheduled Austria September believed firm final details ap proved December FAI meeting Mean AMA program pick 1977 RC Aerobatics team currently October last stage qualifying finalists will compete next June decide three top fli ers represent US TEAM SELECTION PROGRAM COMMITTEES AMA Executive Council has noted National Soaring Society RC two Control Line groupsthe Mini ature Aircraft Combat Association Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association have responded AMA invitation participate establishment team selec tion committees Such committees already being Indoor Outdoor Free Flight team programs hoped appropriate special interest organizations would respond promptly commit tees could business end 1976 However September Council meeting decided improved guidelines proce dures needed developed before satisfac tory committee operation could expected recommended special group pointed President draft nec essary document goal having veil-defined document present next Council Meeting February Following approval such document team selection committees would required operate accordance meantime mat ter special interest organization participa tion resolved HQ goal having new committees being new document available general Council consensus seemed full eleven-person committees rep resenting AMA district desired acknowledged however committees lesser number composed special interest organization officers could used inter im inputs team selection planning next year 1977 NATS POSSIBILITIES As end September possibility California Nats very strong different location previously publicized March Air Force Base near River side about 30 miles NE Disneyland edged out former Air Force base near Oxnard result efforts California Nats task force headed Betty Stream AMA As sociate VP LA area turn page December 1976 53 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 81 5 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Council Meeting Sept181976 help AMA member Gene Sid well former president LA chapter Air Force Association negotiations March AFB developed rapidly prom ise facilities superior offered Oxnard site Both Oxnard March visited mid-September Earl Witt AMA Secretary-Treasurer chairman AMAs Nats Executive Committee Witt reported evaluation both sites AMA Executive Council latters September 18 meeting Council consid ered sites along other possibilities Dayton-Springfield OH Lake Charles LA Houston TX Noting previous Nats site discussions indicated promise go back California after being away years since 1967 Council majority urged immediate pursuit California pos sibilities preference March site 1977 choice could announced soon possible CONTEST/FUN-FLY CLASSI FICAT ION Problems defining so-called Fun-Flys often thinly disguised contests have noted AMA Contest Coordina tors AMA Executive Council need better guidelines has subject much discussion months previous Council meeting district XI VP Homer Smith offered provide such guidelines help improve 1978 sanction season Smith presented new guidelines September 18 Executive Council meeting unanimously agreed should immediately copied circulated Contest Coordinators Council members approval and/or suggestions further improvement circulation currently un derway goal publication new guidelines before end 1976 NATIONAL HEALTH PR PROGRAM FOR 77 suggestion AMA member Thomas MehI Sand Lake MI favorably re ceived September 18 Council meeting Proposed program would feature nationwide club efforts particular week end tied some national health organi zation such Cancer Society Heart Fund Muscular Dystrophy etc Clubs would put air shows demonstrations static dis plays other public participation events raise money causes gain public ity model aviation some Council disagreements concerning conflicts current local efforts designation single organization focusing particular weekend rather longer flexible time period finally agreed however AMAs PR director should communicate origi nator proposal develop specific recommendation next Council meet ing EARL WITT FOR AMA PRESIDENT 1977-1978 Earl AMA No L21 has active key worker AMA 30 years model builder half century first winning recognition model Southern Cross age 6 Venice CA Though maintaining low profile publicity Earl honored AMA Fel lowship Award 1959 AMA Distin guished Service Award 1967 became 21st Life Member AMA 1975 Including participation AMA Executive Council absentee Vice Presi dents representative has years ex perience Council other elec ted officer including President opposing Presidents attempt fourth term office Earl Witt elected AMA Execu tive Council Secretary-Treasurer AMA membership 20000 members yearly income mere $160000 operating year-end deficit $19600 red has part AMA management through years phenomenal growth present 65000 members annual budget close million dollars black remaining member original Nationals Executive Committee hav ing worked 29 Nationals two Interna tional meets jobs traffic control parking Director Manager No job would enhance further modeling too big too menial him Earls education employment career executive further qualifies him Pres ident AMA City Manager-type Engineer responsible mainten ance operation facilities nations largest military supply installa tions staff 260 $10000000 annual budget has held elected appointed public offices community city manage ment received numerous commendations awards management efficiency Earl aviation-oriented pilot during WW II has flight instructors rating pilots own aircraft conduct much business practical standpoint loca tion can work closely AMA HQ minimum cost loss time being 70-cent phone call away HQ two hours away car 30 minutes air Earl position can well afford time expense demanded office President AMA has considerable experience public speaking will give AMA dignified rep resentation public business organi zations required presidency Regardless preference Presi dent AMAVOTE Lets make elected officers selection majority AMA TRADE SHOW POLICY number so-called trade shows increasing has growing problem regarding AMA should expected participate General discussion Executive Council indicated need three level policy lowest level AMA would provide AMA materials put display continued page 57 SIGN UP BY NOV 15 FOR BONUS BARGAIN have getting AMA News stead Model Aviation magazine now best time subscribe-sign up November JOHN CLEMENS FOR AMA PRESIDENT1977-78 am Johnny Clemens am seeking important office President Academy Model Aeronautics time pursue important projects AMA already has started tackle some needed new goals loss momentum would happen changing AMAs top officer especially important present excellent progressive AMA Executive Council available Relative continuing Radio Control frequency problem would like continue battle modelers rights needs would like able personally pur sue universal problem flying sites first list needed things dol Es pecially now looks like some govern ment lands might available would like develop useful enter taining programs use AMAs chartered clubs am eager see AMA develop education al inspiring programs youth involve ment aimed toward occupying educating rewarding entertaining young folks investment pre sent future American community Establishing model aviation museum preservation history memora bilia AMAs past absolute must plans Presidency AMA handled prop erly involves tremendous workload fantastic amount responsibility Choice leader should considered lightly high elective offices AMA should never awarded way honoring someone should based getting job done very best way awarding honors worthy people have AMA Hall Fame other means ultimate salute President should elected basis dedication hard work result will responsibility guiding 65000 aero modelers different interests work ing together toward goal making aero modeling satisfying AMA tre mendous organization deserves dynamic leadership Success past leadership evidenced simply obvious fact member ship Academy Model Aeronautics has doubled numbers have served Academys President would very much like add AMAs dy namic growth recognition success serving time vote will deeply appreciated 15 will get 12 issues next year plus another December Thats 13 issues price 12 have getting AMA News separate publication getting month part sample copy Model Aviation sample provided show what AMAs magazine like days Its come long way year now best buys available AMA members 1977 Bill Dues mailed early October using before November 15 can start Model viation coming regu larly December ever good time get foryourmoney now itl 54 Model Aviation ** * ** * *** S * *** ** ** **** * * S *** **A *hIIIIJLL President ACADERY BODEL AERONAUTICS HNNYCLERENS P 0 Box 64573 Dallas Texas 75206 IPE SPIRIT OF THE TIINL Ive found out! Recently en old ABA friend West Texas Sen Angelo exact sent long letter expressing feelings about prssent ABA ELDON WILSON started letter out John Presidents Corner column ABA magazine has got best idea yet keeping us infnrmed unofficial side ABA doings exactly what em trying am trying let things mould never appear technical ABA business articles same time am trying hard establish SPIRIT PURPOSE put behind members simple statement Im ABA BemberPerhaps can give words t0 use expressing feel about just have banded worlds handsome organizations slip bits wit humor occasional gems phil osophy Well see modeling supposed relaxation fun also think should occa sionsly giggle ourselves other just keep perspective reason ting thoughts experiences think helps realize real live thoughtful sensitive people leading ABA just big cold insurance company could sincerely hops enjoy visiting because lot love goes efforts Thanks being friends FIFTH COBBANDRENT OF AEROBODEL INC WHEN FLYINO THY mODEL PLANE LEARN THY ABCs AND WATCH THY Ps AND ls LEST X BARKETH THE SPOT WHERE THY BACHINE LANDETH TImE TO VOTE TO VOTE About time receive mag azine will also receiving ABA Bembership Renewal notice AND WITH IT YOUR ABA VOTING BALLOT Please know thst ballot may sent itself necessarily along renewal payment VOTE ABA IS BEBBERSHIPDIRECTED ORGANIZA TION elections choose leaders pay right vote pay dues have responsibility help guide 0000 THING WITH YOUR HELP ILL BAKE BODEL AERONAUTICS BORE RECOGNIZED BORE AD mIRED BORE FUN WELL IT COULD HAPPEN working intently model plane modeler called wife said Honey would please bring screwdriver reply Weve got plenty orange juice no vodka FIOVIES OF EARLY BODELING ACTIVITY couple months ago mentioned having located some own movies modeling late 3Ds early 40s asked anyone knowing other old time modeling files contact got irmiediate respon OTTO CURTH ABA 6920 Chicago Aeronuts HERBERT R WILLIAmS ARIA 7413g Audubon Park New Jersey will get touch right away have old time movies air modeling know please let know will eventually make documentary movie highlights past proposed movie will added t0 TWA Film Library loan Chartered Clubs other useful purposes address Johnny Clemens POSox 64573 Dallas Taxes 75206 SHOW YOUR INTEREST IN E OVERPOWERED ILLEGAL CBs HAT Chief Engineer Cadillac Rotors quoted Popular Bechanics Begin. zine page 101 Oct sue stating illegal CBers can mass up motor car performance says some CBers have booster amplifiers go up high 500 watts points out stopped alongside traffic light could stall engine car equipt electronic fuel injection some new tars pdints out standard leoal CB op eration will cause no trouble question remains experience illegal CS broadcast sake other guy honest BY NOW YOU KNOW FCC has lis tened favorably plea NOT ban use 27 mh purposes radio control model planes cars boats came about thru beautifully coordinated efforts model airplane ABA model sailboat model powerboat model race car organizations Hobby Industry Ass ociation America model electronics manufacturers Probably biggest influence FCC form thousands letters written fine folks THIS CERTAINLY POINTS UP valuable has proven have dev eloped tremendous amount com iunication have ABA will just remember always talk other can move mountains matter oovernment bureaus ONE CAUTION HOWEVER speaking ag ainst troublesome illaoal CB oper ators PLEASE RERIEBBER speak respect fully thousands fine experien ced CBers operate LEGALLY have years certainly have no quarrel fact will find ABAers group legal good guys OVERHEARD AT RULES COBBITTEE BEET INC IF ALL THE PEOPLE IN THIS BEET INC WERE LAID ENDTOEND THEY WOULD HARDLY REACH CONFLUSION BE PART OF ABAS DESTINY ADDITIONAL ON CS SITUATION ABA Executive Council hon ored t0 have DR WALT 0000 attend Council seating just held Washington Dr Good member ABA Radio Frequency Committee has recently effective working FCC protect modelers rights Walt also chairman ABA Hall Fame Committee ABA Pest Pres ident ABA leaders helped establish AWAs place international model sviation FAI Dr Good gave Council updated report frequency status eentioned FCCs problem already being over ion CBers being current crease about 1/3 million per month Walt mentioned something us aware FCCs power over nongovernment communic ations still problem considering what broadcast bands military other government December1976 55 AMA President JOHNNY CLEMENS receives MS BOBBIE STERNE Mayor Cincinnati proclama tion saluting aeromodeling its role providing Cincinnati nation wholesome educational entertaining recreation Tom Burdin photo agencies operate Dr Good gives us encouraging news FCC exploring possible future use BY LYlODELERS additional frequencies 72 mh ares some new channels between 32 mh 42 mh BE PATIENT WERE WORKIN ON IT ACCORDING EXPERTS three recognizable signs age overtaking first loss memory t life think what other two are! hear people say got together Wel1 finally got together now cant rem ember put HELP DECIDE WHO SHALL LEAD WE CAN ALL SYPIPATHISE ! got giggle out club news letter 7 pages yet first line print started out THE HELL TOOI THE RED & WHITE FREQUENCY CLOTHESPIN HOWE NITH THEA Now think puting things proper uer spective importance! NEAT IDEA FOR mESSY PROBLEm ! Nothing nastier mess gooey oilsoaked rubber bands have holding various loose items like wings tails end forth favorite flying machine tendency throw away DONT RAROS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas Radio Control Society picked up clever idea puting rubberbands cost money back good condition Snitch zipbc plastic bag kitchen fill about half full corn meal put flight box Next time unharness bird drop slimey bands bag meal zip shut shake bag leave until next time fly will happy surprise reach bag corn meal pull out nice clean fresh bands Try WORD OF WARN INC same news letter g above cute idea removing castor oil rubberbands under no circum stance should ever make cornbread used corn meal violent re action might result THANKS AARCS Incidently cornmeal idea removing grease oil stains sill work carpets garments such Just remove vacuum cleaner after has done its work soaking up oil grease Great idea Afterthought one suggested kittylitter will soak up oil off rubberbands too make sure brand new PUTCHER NAWE AND ADDRESS ON NEWSLETTERS AARCS WISH AASH newsletter AidArkansas AC Society exceptionally sparkling ones lots news lots hints some very refreshing humor thing lacks THE NAAE AND ADDRESS EDITOR PULEAOE put name adress news sheets should certainly want folks know deserves credit effort AND SOAEBODY AAA President AIGHT WANT TO RESPOND TO YOU Honest important because helps complete fantastic AmA network communications has put us head shoulders ahead other membership organization world! PLEASE BE ACTIWE PART OF AriA AND FROm THE LIRCS NEWSLETTER LIRCS Long Island Radio Control Society mince radio control oriented thought pretty clever saw slogan newsletter said BE EXTRA RADIOACTIVE CLUB mEmBER LIRCS newsletter LOW PASSES edited RALPH CRISCI out standing paper little chuckle July issue says old Italian proverb translates s what breaks will find himself lacking spare time Thanks Ralph SIXTEEN YEAR tU NEWSLETTER EDITORS few issues back mentioned Chartered Club newsletter editors 16 years old WELL August 17th JIP TYNES AWA 71870 wrote smilingly demanded equal time see Jim newsletter editor WARBIRD FLYPAPER HE IS ALSO 16 YEARS OLD think terrific young folks pitch tackle club chores such newsletter editing Please consider article salute two fine young fellows AriA young folks Now think would fun two young men would exchange newslett ers WYNES Pownal Rd Auburn Ae 04210 please meet STEVE BECK AR 2 POBox 110 C Sioux Falls 0057101GO FELLOWS WHEN FIRST WRIT INC THIS COLUAN began read lot dictionary got fascinated just couldnt wait end ed lest pageTHE ZEBRA DID AOST POPULAR CLUB WEETINO PROGRAmS see newsletters personal visits clubs seem SHOWANDTELL programs Aodelers bring latest bird other handi work talk about usually some prizes awarded jury opinion applause idea lets keep eye other guy because may doing something need know about SHOW AND TELL AbOUT IT AT THE NATS ERFUL PEOPLE six years AWA President dont think anything has pleas ant having AAAars never met before come up ask shake hands catch lot hell because AAA buck stops some realize burden admire result efforts kind enough offer occasional cheerful greeting handshake THEN IT IS ALL WORTHWHILE So people did NATS overwhelmed THANKS GUYS ANO GALS think simple little remark made spelled out what we feel LARRY PULS editor Council Bluffs Iowa COBRA newsletter walked clear across big hangar shake hands say havent done thing meet Ive heck lot fun isnt what about Nuff said T DONT UNOERSTARD Experts tell us talking plants will help — thy true come cussin mowing lawn doesnt kill seeds? 7 PICTURE OF W PROPWASH Yesterdays asil brought Sept 1976 issue newsletter Warcer County Radio Control Society New Jersey ALLAN COLES editor papar PRUPIJASH got real charge out relating name PROPJASH 5t top cover page halfpage photo below showing five club neebars fishing JOhN SHANEs three channsl A/C trainer out river lake Yes guess thmt way t0 WASH PROP seems pretty ex treme pleased see minutes WERE Sept 9th meeting considering possible alternatives incorporation restrictions membership being persons 10 years age older need good experienced adults like ACACs encouraging y~g folks After young folks arm hope future CIRCUS lN CINCINNATI preat August 28th & 29th Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club put together beat pieces public exposure modeling fun affairs have seen Since am particular sensitive problem need selling modal aviation general public have adaire OCRCC effort dont think mis sed trick! will try capsulate activities because justice Circus would take entire column Several thousand folks saw warmup display end R/C Helicopter flying demo Fountain Spuare noon lunch hours smack middle downtown Cincin nati Friday publicize big Sat Sun Circus show Circus entertained estimated S B thousand people Sat about ten thousand Sunday morning hours day fun fly formal program 1 S PA both days Admission free program included Welcome banner tow Helicopter Demo Pattern Demo members US World Champ Team Dave Brown Aark Radcliff Don Lowe Pylon Race Glider Demo Biplane Demo Scale Demo Doghouse other strange model flying Combat Watch eight fast airplanes air once trying cut paper streamers Toilet Paper Chase fantastic roll toilet paper released several thousand feet altitude eight H/C models tried cut way down second day THE PAPER ACTUALLY ROLLED ITSELF UP BEFORE IT GOT ALL THE WAY DOWN Ill bet people having picnic lunches park next door mere astonished roll toilet paper fell sky! Col Betkeys Show Team put icing tho cake superb entertainment Proclamation saluting aeromodeling handsome part Cincinnati American community presented President AAA Amyor Cincinnati AS BOBBIE STERNE received proudly behalf bership AmA Greater Cincin nati RC CluD Andi am indebted club hard workers making honorary member THEIRS WAS GREAT SHOW OF PUBLIC SERVICE *ww thats now 56 Model Aviation Council Mtg cont pg 53 1976 SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION PROCEDURES and/or distributed local groups middle level AMA would ship prefab booth materials use local groups highest level AMA would provide HQ person nel staff AMA booth distribute maten als AMA HQ requested Council present specific proposal next meet ing regard costs involved types shows proposed meantime agreed HQ should participate current PR budget permits particularly regard promoting AMA model aviation general public rather modelers HQ DISABILITY PROGRAM An insurance program HQ employees approved Executive Council cost program will shared equally tween employees AMA will cost approx imately $2500 per year cover 25 employ ees program form fringe benefit help attract retain employees plan provides payment 60% salary participating employee unable work after 90 days disability HUTCHINSON PROPERTY noted Executive Council some new developments Hutchinson needed watched before commit ment made concerning property purchase Other sport aviation groups negotiating property use purchase Hutchinson could affect AMA interests Ex ecutive Director keep Council posted new developments maintaining AMA negotiations until some definite information can help resolve purchase question FREE FLIGHT FINALS Noting weather problems pre vented selection Nordic team FF team selection finals Minnesota last Labor Day weekend Executive Council agreed wait until recommendation FF team selection committee forthcoming see special action necessary also agreed eventual decision should voted finalists themselves Similarity RC team selection problem 1974 noted need basic guidelines rules procedure deciding cancellations type well require ments controls finals meet operation spelled out advance possibility incorporating latter points pro cedures defined new committee acknowledged will considered committee chairman NEW TITLE FOR PR DIRECTOR AMA President Johnny Clemens recom mended Executive Council title Public Relations Director changed correctly reflect actual nature job being done pointed out AMAs PR man has almost totally occu pied AMA demonstrations displays various events such Nats air shows conventions other organizations Council agreed henceforth Larry Bolich AMA HQ staff known Spe cial Events Director AMAs Scholarship Committee au thorized Executive Council award up $2000 1976 program participants five applicants years pro gram Committee currently final evaluation process determine win ners Announcement 1976 recipients expected next month 3-YEAR RULES CYCLE proposal extend current 2-year competition rules proposal cycle unani mously disapproved Executive Coun cil generally felt relatively new 2-year cycle has yet being long enough tell needs changed also noted 3-year cycle might enable new rule book available some months before would become effec tive itself vitalmore impor tant need have new rules tested actual competition before need chan ges can best determined Discussion indi cated mere availability new rules would result adequate testingactual competition necessary felt new rules would used come official Note proposal will reviewed again following inputs contest boards required Contest Board Procedures concerning amendments procedures CONTEST BOARD MEETINGS proposal RC Contest Board Chair man Bill Northrop in-person meetings Board members travel paid AMA referred next Executive Council meeting further consideration noted such meetings de sirable very high cost factor would volved since four boards 11 mem bers also suggested eco nomics Saturday long distance conference calls examined possible alternative meetings inputs Contest Board members sought next Council meeting LEGAL SERVICE FEE AMA has enjoyed services top notch legal counsel years ex tremely low monthly retainer services iginally FCC matters have since covered aspects AMA business cluding incorporation organization tax matters liability protection other prob lems Also what previously amounted legal advice person has grown ser vices staff several people expanded help particularly noted FCC crisis 1976 resulted great success AMA members against what seemed like impossible odds latter cam paign came during previous negotiations readjustment fees bring line services rendered negotiations deferred however until conclusion FCC campaign Following campaign monthly fee adjusted Executive Director $150 per month $500 per month assure future availability same full-service benefits AMA members readjusted fee schedule ratified Executive Coun cil becomes effective 1977 complaint noted regard 1976 procedures subject tabled Executive Council until next normal time discussion subjectthe winter meeting Council expected mid-Feb ruary time nomination proce dures 1977 AMA election will es tablished announced meantime suggestions welcomed consideration winter meeting FILM PROJECTS current status AMAs film project reviewed Executive Council reported large amount footage shot AMAS forthcoming pro motional film model aviation other film work suspended top priority could given project target date completion next year Meanwhile AMA Film Library very active films great demand steady backlog orders mainly clubs suggested next Council meeting held Philadelphia area AMAs film editing operation could demonstrated status various film projects could reviewed closely Some concern expressed Council members regarding cost time factors volved film production hoped fore study film production oper ation can help future decision-making subject AWARDS proposal Frank Zaic establish perpetual award name Charles Lind bergh reviewed Executive Council acknowledged Lindbergh tremendous inspiration progress model aviation such awards require sponsorship cover initial cost also upkeep administration through years Council consensus recommend Zaic seek sponsor such award could properly estab lished continued No other award proposals made agreed AMA Frequency Com mittee should commended its leader ship during 1976 campaign FCC instrumental preventing loss RC frequencies other undesirable changes RC licensing requirements HQ OPERATION organizational structure AMA HQ operation reviewed Executive Council particular regard chain authority number employees noted eight-member staff sisted 18 other employees Besides Ex ecutive Director John Worth Assistant Executive Director Carl Maroney six department heads Publications Carl Wheeley Business Frank Ehling Executive Secretaries Micheline Madison Membership Dept Bill Smythe Accounting Gisele Jack son Public Relations Larry Bolich diagram management structure shown suggested should published information membership will done AMA News shortly along article about HQ operation membership services provided turn page December1976 57 Council Meeting continued EXPULSION POLICY Executive Council discussed what would involved decided membership should terminated rea son noted basic legal re quirements requiring adequate notice person involved opportunity defense also appeal agreed AMAs legal counsel should asked look sub ject such requirements properly provided MUSEUM POSSIBILITIES review made Executive Council concerning current status var ious model aviation museum possibilities new development noted regarding pro ject Florida near Disney World Exec utive Director advised project ing followed case favorable situation AMA Museum might possible also noted proposal city Springfield 01-I regarding possible AMA l-IQ museum area being fol lowed up see possible proposition forthcoming Council informed further developments along lines HALL OF FAME proposal have past presidents AMA automatically inducted Model Aviation Hall Fame reviewed Executive Council agreed question should directed Hall Fame selection committee Council did have authority area ATTENTION OFFICERS OF CHARTERED CLUBS special mailing made late Septem ber concerning club charter renewal proced ures 1977 procedure different recent years can save clubs considerable amount money provided club members urged renew 1977 AMA mem bership before end 1976 proced ure also simpler recent years special mailing sent club offi cers usually President Secretary sure club know about new chartering procedure potential sav ings check see mailing has re ceived let AMA HQ knowthe sooner better IF YOU RENEW THROUGH YOUR CLUB sure have club send Bill Dues along dues money necessary club save usual 50 cents per member charter fee Its also impor tant have charter club number Bill Dues avoid 50 cent fee suggest putting number upper right hand corner Actually preferable send AMA membership renewal through club often results extra delay both due club handling also due extra steps HQ processing problem can minimized however including Bill Dues renew annual membership renewal mailing made early October AMA mem ber should have Bill Dues end October first week November needs mailed back AMA HQ before middle December avoid inter ruption publication service EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STUART HALL UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON AUGUST 4 1976 HOWARD E JOHNSON 19081976 AMAs 15th president passed away Sep tember following long series health prob lems prevented him enjoying last years model aviation activities dominated earlier life Howard E Johnson climaxed years model aviation leadership being elected AMA president 1965 An avid Free-Flighter California came top AMA job time organization struggling overcome several years financial deficits During two years office AMA made two major de cisions credited dramatically boosting organization road re covery its current success Under lead ership AMA Executive Council initiated current club charter program has seen number AMA clubs grow 120 1965 over 1200 1976 al during Johnsons term AMAs former publication arrangement American Modeler magazine begun has evolved present very successful Model Aviation magazine operation Howard president long-range vision constantly thinking plan ning years ahead rather being content current achievements Yet single-minded couldnt en joy other things besides model aviation As former musician enjoyed spending ings little places featured good music played old friends simple gentle man great perseverance generally unappreciated strumental getting things done worrying about got credit Howard AMA Fellow former district 10 AMA Vice-President Contest Coordina tor primarily responsible estab lishment Free Flight Model Association Southern California Howard E Johnson gone likely forgotten strong chapter history AMA following attendance Presi dent John Clemens Dallas TX SecretaryTreasurer Earl Witt Chambersburg PA Ex ecutive Director John Worth Fairfax VA Vice-Presidents-District Cliff Piper Atkin son NH District II John Byrne Bayside NY District Ill Don Lowe Centerville OH AVPDistrict IV Chuck Foreman proxy John Spalding District V Jim MeNeill Birm ingham AL District VI Glenn Lee Batavia IL District VII Hardy Brodersen Birming ham Ml District VIII Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX District IX Stan Chilton Wichita KS District X Alex Chisoim Fresno CA District Xl Homer Smith Seattle WA following guests Associate VPs District Al Novot nik District II Bill Boss Joe Friend District III Ralph Pennetti District V Julie Woods District VI Roger Geers District VII Mr Mrs K McClure also John Embry represent ing Ned Barnes District VIII Guy Kirk wood Chula Vista CA also attended spec ial guest report California Nats possibil ities Meeting began 1025 pm intro duction present President Clemens I Mid-year financial report Witt Worth commented current financial status particularly regard surplus previous years Witt noted current situation should permit oper ation another year increase possible necessity using reserve funds cover deficit General discussions ques tioned Nats cost vs income current member ship growth vs budget magazine operations noted $24000 maga zine reserve fund resulting 1975 credit vouchers cashed mem bers Worth also pointed Out previ ously budgeted deficit approximately $30000 1975 should materialize ac cording current accounting information Following questions general discussion details various council members motion made McNeill VP-V seconded Smith VP-XI keep 1977 dues same 1976 Unanimously approved II RC site separation Lowe VP-Ill reported Dayton area RC tests noted interference problems within 15 miles also noted let ters various parts country indicated safe operations between sites two miles apart slightly less recommendation take no action time noting clubs operating close proximity satis fied continue Smith VP-XI noted Washington area operation 3/4 mile between RC boats planes flying 400 feet less no problem Smith moved seconded Byrne VP-Il review subject again next meeting permit further input meantime During discussion motion Brodersen VP-VII reported study Heathkit sent Bill Rohring AVP-VII indica ted model operations site would cause problems Site B regardless distance between sites distance C least equal radius model 58 Model Aviation operation zone XMTR XMTR B K K McClure AVP-VII reported 15 mile separation testing progress conclusions forwarded completed being no further discussion mo tion voted approved unanimously III 1977 Natsstatus Clemens asked Guy Kirkwood update council California site progress since April council meeting Kirkwood noted Brown Field availability San Diego contingent upon agreement six FBPs Fixed Base Opera torstwo six previously nega tive said San Diego officials fund offset losses small businesses affec ted activities brought city Upon ing advised fund availability Nats negative FBOs became favorable explained pos sibility city matching AMA dollar dollar FBO reimbursement last holdout FBO would agree Brown Field negotiations have abandoned However Kirkwood reported former Air Force base Oxnard possibility SE Point Mugu near Camarillo about 60 miles LA airfield size noted 1/2 miles 21/2 miles three hangars barracks said property under control city Camarillo prelim inary discussions local officials fav orable further discussions negotia tions forthcoming AMA publicity informa lion requested study local officials Byrne VP-Il made motion show good faith West Coast AMAers sending least AMA representative California study reportbacktothe council fall meeting consideration California vs other sites Nats Executive Committee make recommendation council based details study seconded Piper VP-I Unanimously approved Further discussion indicated need evidence West Coast worker sup port order conclude arrangements distance major commercial air line airport noted problem Chisoim VP-X assured council offers California Nats worker support Springfield Ohio Nats possibility also noted invitation already extend ed city host whole Nats 1977 Lake Charles Louisiana possi bility noted still open John Embry advised previous growth projects have delayed field still available acted spokesman city invite AMA back Nats airfield still available Byrne VP-Il noted Executive Di rector should write Lake Charles offici als thanking past Nats support noting possibility coming back IV Distinguished Service Award Nominated Worth unanimously ap proved Ted Thompson Assistant City Manager Springfield Ohio excep tional support connection 1976 Nats 1130 pm Brodersen VP-VII noted lateness hour need time FAI agenda item discussion suggest ed continuance council meeting Thursday Worth noted conflicting invita tion Springfield officials Thursday 8 pm General discussion indicated concern time needed other night might provide Nats especi ally depth FAI matters re viewed Smith VP-XI made motion postpone rest agenda until Sep tember council meeting Lowe VP-Ill seconded date September 18 dis cussed accepted location Washington DC Unanimously approved Meeting adjourned Connecticut s achusetts Hampshire C Rhode Islad Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenan Atkinson NH 03811 Antedate Vioe-Prasjdenna Arthur Everett 28 Sandy Hill Rd S Portland ME 04106 Charles H Leuroyd PO Box 428 W Groton MA 01472 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Huriley MA 01036 Well after two great guest columnists have appeared guess better come back mind store awhile Thanks again Al Tuttle Bill Washburn Just back writing big RI 76 District Regional CL Champs Mid dletown RI Most encouraging meet participation Juniors Seniors young people events helping out apparent other categories fine sport HATS OFF Control Line people continuing build Juniors Seniors model avia tion interest Roy Mytinger course guy should have hernia instead John Scott Jr hospitalized malady just time miss out fun Too much pull testing Nats John state New England represented except Vermont recall awards ceremony Newport Motor Inn well-attended arid certainly lot hardware ones said Just another trophy really did mean am sure really upset kids would have willing take trophies home souvenir perhaps think re cipient has 50 home closet still bit glory pride still smile victorygenuine sin cereis upon face trophy winner accepts symbol ability skills Congratulations winnersand time time comments troops such dont write aboutFellows difficult enough try keep interesting column going find get can column will truly try include everything brought tention District people get will month about half column about RI 76 meet because vitation MC award presentations first week October expect have up Bangor ME area meeting some clubs area will have attended executive council meeting Washington September 18th will have received about 1-3/4 pounds first class mail will have answered possible ones require answer response Im com plaining enjoy thrive it helps stay young thought let hear out Ill making plans club visits New England 1 977 starting time print would like have real live AMA VP meeting com bined meeting other clubs let know 495th RC group already planning District meeting Westford MA some time March 1977 Can anyone help conquest permanent site NE modelers specifically Westover AFB Chicopee MA knows some key people-senators repswho could help us out Wouldnt nice eventually Regional Finals before National flyoff Championship awards sites New England Please help work have looking site possibility ever since Mack Knife visited Westover inspection tour over ten years ago would appear Hutch inson idea dead issue thought Regional siteperhaps four fiveis still very much alive Long-range planning very necessary membership reaches over 100000 next few years well need kind space kind thinking Please let hear you have ideas subject fast summer wasnt Hope yours active enjoyable kind prop-snapping friend may have good-looking mother may think endwell New Jersey C New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dint II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Baysitle NY 11361 Autociat Vim Presideante Bill Boss 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 David Fit old 11 Lace Lane Elnenra NY 12066 John Greg 6387 Badger Or. Lockport NY 14094 Cliff Montpluisir 17 Rotary Dr. Saumunnit NJ 07901 Jack Sammarco 2062 Emersean Ave. utnion NJ 07083 Jamet Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EuROPE Box 4067k APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 208 Windenneer Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICT THOUGHTS asked modeler Rhinebeck WW Jamboree yesterday think up things go monthly dis December1976 59 trict reports MA er question simple dont think up5 OCCUR mein HUGE numbers really TOUGH part ie things report little space few issues justice Bear mind VPs REQUIRED limit report single 8/2 X 11 typewrit ten page Consider too terms fice 24 months duration means having 24 shots covering second populous district AMA Figuring 162 chartered AMA clubs District 2 ran Club-of-the Month bit report 24 months would 138 clubs NOT represented columnless happy representation pic tureand lot less-than-happy clubsand brethren and sistren Ditto regards Newsletter-of-the-Month citation Besides would hard put single out certain clubs newsletters consider worthier mention others opin ion ALL great! Whilst still soapbox let add cannot think anything duller non-competitive modeler MANY COM PETITIVE type resides say North Overshoe NJ having read listing names honors participants contest specialty another Quivering Rosebush NY hope agree results effort fitting proper Pennsylvania Avenue RC Society PA RCS named its annual contest Floyd Bennet-Gateway Field September 19th ROMANO GARABELLO MEMORIAL MEET BRYAN SATTLER order achiest effective con test scheduling program District 2 have decided appoint THIRD coordinator handle RC Racing Soaring worthy person Bryan Sattler 29 Waldorf Place Schenectady NY 12307 Make note Bryans address well telephone number 518 377-4632 Note too Fred Blackburn 8 Spruce Lane Coinmack NY 11725 Telephone 516 5439097 handles coordination ALL RC com petition EXCEPT Racing Soaring Dick Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 Telephone 212 8464367 very capable coordinator Con trol Line Free Flight non-RC events George Meyers no longer participating coordinating program because other activities very demanding therefore advised refrain sending sanction applications him instead appropriate coordinator referred above District 2 ONE coordinator took office two years ago great increase number contests against same number week-ends ren ders imperative burden divid ed interest efficiency can help getting sanction applica dons early appropriate coordina r ON VOTING Naturally candidate office hopes elected am no exception fairness adversary have scrupulously avoided using report means elec tioneering equally true candidate wins default enjoys hollow victory Accordingly urged VOTE costs make certain ballot will acceptable hence counted Re member certain MUST 1 Sign 2 Enter AMA number 3 En ter district number 4 Indicate choice AND 5 Mail soon possible ie NOT have send license renewal application fee can RENEW later VOTE NOW! GEAR UP AND LOCKED! RHINEBECK WW JAMBOREE 1976 mid-Hudson RC Club has done again time Worlds Largest Fly ing-Scale Meet annual rally actu ally drew close 200 contestants hun dreds hundreds spectators dates September 11 12 weather great Two fun-filled flying days World War aircraft miniature hand full-scale other Cole Palens Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY full-scale show featured flight standard WW craft such Fokkers Thomas-Morse Scout Curtiss Jenny etc also such PRE-WW craft Bleriot Curtiss Pusher Demoiselle like As added attraction pretty mademoiselle sent aloft hot-air balloon Saiur cy night banquet sellout ticket-wise understandably view great appeal annual affair has model ers stripe hailing dis tant points including Canada edition Jamboree 10th anticipate fact announced banquet plans afoot another kind Jamboree Rhinebeck latter part June beginning 1977 would known Classic competition involv ing model aircraft full-scale aircraft 1920s 30s 40s so-called Gold en Age Lindbergh Era aviation shall fill information con cerning particular event same becomes available ROMANO GARABELLO us lost revered personal friend model aeronautics has deprived true genius untimely death Romano Garabello Although Ro best known RC fraternity Rom-Air landing gear retract systems devoted much modeling career various other special ties hobby Ro will profoundly missed us knew respected him modelers appreciate integ tity quality human beings Oh, ylvama West Vrginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenterville OIl 45440 Aseociate Vine-Presidents Francis Fluharty 004 21st Sr. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penretti Wharrey Dr RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pye 2406 Hillock Cv Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Seidowski 1703 Grant Blvd Cleveland OH 44130 September 18 1976 AMA Executive Council meeting Washington DC usual day marathon affair lasting some 15 hours time out eat Over period however much discussion action subjects taken impor tant modelingI have no intent cover subject minutes meeting will published later based Worths own inimitable style Let say AMA Executive Director does fine job putting understandable language sometimes lengthy discussion takes place Council important subject consumed much time dealt FAI international competition affairs Im confident average Joe Flier contest-oriented could probably care less about competition affairs thats shame since Council collectively appreciate vital part competition plays hobby passion Its old story nevertheless true competi tion life blood hobby out modeling would far different cer tainly provides vital stimulus develop ment publicity therefore public accep tance keynote goals everbroadening achievement enjoyment International competition has us some time Im sure serious modeler would enjoy making team own area interest adding notable success teams have achieved over past Since modeling ever-expanding cate gories being added therefore team travel resultant costs increasing apparent full travel support such has policy up now has become difficult costly therefore some new formula needed cover modern situ ation After MUCH discussion deter mined key maximum FAI team expendi ture $1 per Open payment AMA member Further decided limit travel reim bursement AMA basically cost travel US port departure near est World Championships country port entry nearest contest site Domes tic US travel local foreign travel would handled special interest groups individuals involved Contest entry fees would paid AMA has much discus sion concerning international contest frequen cy ie two-year three-year cycle and/or maximum three events per year decided AMA should support twoyear cycle order better maintain interest enthusiasm growth category Whether rest international modeling community will support posi tion highly debatable point noted discussion re sponse competition special interest groups except NSS PAMPA N1ACA proposition assistance setting up team selection programs nonexistent point can say guys out want share business run better get off behinds put some action behind words doesnt good bitch complain unwilling put little effort action discussing competition affairs Ill report bit future Nats considerations shut up Nats Ohio gener ally considered success very good entry significant profit showing first time years ever some heartburn about splitting events 60 Model Aviation done between three sites workable could certainly improved lessons learned 76 has much sentiment taking Nats Cali fornia suitable site available necessary support base could established Much discussion held concerning two pos sible Sites Oxnard AFB March AFB other possible choices return Ohio Louisiana pros cons possibility its sure nice have several choices choose decided further explore possible difficulty operation March AFB full-scale mili tary flight activity before final action taken light previous editorializing column Nats its future would appreciate hearing comments folks out read thingespecially districtFINI letter Bill Winter see could used elsewhere magazine its entirety Bob Lopshire noticed gadget hard ware store sanding sent sketch could find anything similar offered stores area have asked Bob get details Ill print later Its rotating series sandpaper flaps will shape fine sand wood agenda items Fall Council meeting important things discussed think some good decisions important Academy made also think much good groundwork future decisions made meeting Youll read about elsewhere issue Leath Harry Grogan good friends Phil Shirley Hartman live District IV nobodys perfect some people snapped recent Birmingham RC wing-ding L-R David Phillips Marlin CuIwell Pres Bessemer AL RC Club Pete Peterson CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH Alahanma ida gia issippi to Rico VSouth Carolina C Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Delaware District af Colombia land North Carolina Virginia Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding Dist IV Vice-Prtsidtnt 5803 Ellerbie Street Lanhant MCI 28801 Asnocrate Vioe-Presdsnsts tttarles Foreman 609 Pohito Rd. Mecttanicsville VA 23111 V Dill Helms 800 Tyvola Rd Oiarlotte NC 28210 Robert Karlnson 2043 Maroft Rd wilmington DE 10810 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 wood Home Rd Centerville VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 brief adventure fiction science fiction some said last September issue has brought forth some comment nicest probably shortest received Bill Hearn AMA 33428 kind enough say enioyed article since JAWS Maybe should take other way Bill Musser remarked read porcelainlibrary Other comments ranged downward So fellows Ill again ntil rare spark creative talent again rages breast Received comments years Nats Huge largest real big show stuff like Also notes tremen dous lob done volunteer workers organizing running such logistic night mare people put thing together year deserve much appre ciation us enjoy fruit year hundreds local modelers put aside own problems take myriad chores biggest contest Timers judges runners flagmen cleanup list lobs required runs on year locality Nationals held must supply bulk person power Add people travel good distances meet work meet help out part year few contestants take time write thank note could let public place pass along thanks congrats lob well done again reply earlier comment endless sanding required finish-paint typical pattern aircraft Frank Winters sent nice note method cutting down some final sanding needed uses resin small segments broken window glass scrape resin smooth Ill pass Jim MeNeill Gist V Vice-Presidert 817 South 20 Avenue Birmitgham Al 35285 Associate Vioe-Preeedaesto Richard E Jackson 107 white BInd. Summerville SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warner Road Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Stone Dr. Kinguttort TN 37680 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Fern Co. Pine Glades Pensacola FL 32503 Lulo Rodriguez E-10 5th St Errs Villa Rica Bayamon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whidey 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35801 Julie Woods P0 Boo 127 Scooba MS 39358 Can make political observation getting mad An election AMA Pres dent coming up should have bal lots NOW know percentage members vote microscopically small Listen YOU DO NOT HAVE TO IN CLUDE DUES send vote can pay dues through club mail later Its YOURAcademywhy vote want meet some important peo pIe month James Duckworth Jim helped start GAMA Georgia State organization clubs now being ably carried Chris Joiner others Frank Carney sent snap A-2 winners 76 Rebel Rally Jacksonville FL L-R Jim Bradley Phil Hartman Don another breathtaking Club-of-theMonth time want pay atten tion Presented Savannah GA PROP TWISTERS MAC CL club small wellorganized Shown below pretty Cathy Nickols holding Fast Rat speed model Started almost 20 years ago clay field 20 members club survives today about 35 active solid fliers dude topnotch Carrier Rat Race Stunt Combat Speed Scale enthusiasts club began wane late 60s Frank Stetson Gerald Long breathed new life two pictures above show top L-R David Brown Sec-Tres Robert Harpe Bob December 1976 61 Summers George Collins Kids Bobby Summers Tom Stetson Michael Brown Larry BattlesBottom picture L-R Mike McGill Frank Stetson Benji Berry Pres Coy Battles Jerry Long little kid Byron Stauffer Frank Stetson ST 29 Bspeed Frank wins Carrier Speed time around Jacksonville Savannah Tony Jilks peachy Scale Stinson way other winners local Nats contests include Bob Harpe Benji Berry Lake Charles Nats Bob Summers Dave Brown Slow Combat Ralph Barnhardt Slow Rat Tony Gilkes Scale Oh good grief what other picture lady shown earlier started report Cathy Nickols now MRS BEN BERRY hap pened typing reading told pay attention didnt know anything like going happen haps power ful forces work Heaven Earth dreamed toy airplane philoso phies Cute couple huh want meet wonderful people go CL AAA meet November 27/28 Itinors ana ucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Batavia 1168518 Associate Vice-Presidents Roger Geers 729 N 22nd St. Quincy IL 62301 Robern Gill 216 Stotely Lane Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Apr c Ft Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 624 corrienhia Cn Elk Grove VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Lexington KY 40504 Robert B Snagner 1828 Seifert Poplar Bluft MO 63901 Phillip Sullivan 3021 Spring Valley Cn Anderson IN 46011 heard few people may read column sure notice dont write tremendous amount modeling activity District VI have heard few Associate VPs contest schedule has full weekend contests fun-flys demon strations Bob Gill AVP Springfield IL reported fun-fly new club name un known Lincoln IL Bill Qidham Lin coln Contest Director flying includ ed RC Control Line Free Flight Haerr Field Taylor MO site air show sponsored Aviation Ex plorers Post 480 September 11 12 Quincy Falcons RC Club Quincy Glu-Devils Control Line Club assisted put model flying demonstrations part show show included Sig Manufactur ing Co flying team Hazel Glen Siga foose Maxey Hester Pitts Spec ial home-builts information came Roger Geers AVP Quincy IL Bob Stagner AVP Poplar Bluff MO sent newspaper photos Delta Dart contest sponsored Freelancers RC Club About 40 Cub Scouts built airplanes un der supervision club members flew club flying field An RC fly ing demonstration followed Freelancers will present demonstra tion RC models Paragould AK Septem ber 25 Hopefully club will form offi cial AMA Show team near future Bob other club members also discussing possibility city-sponsored model park Mr Dave Pence Poplar Bluff City Manager wish lots luck success have new Contest Coordinators District VI Please spread word club ficers sanction applications can sent proper individual new RC Contest Coordinator Ralph White Jr RR 1 Box 324 Neoga IL 62447 Ralph has volunteered take over job Bob Voislavek mighty busy getting REV Model Prod ucts business going new FF CL Contest Coordinator Kit Gerhart 3930 W Jefferson Kokomo IN 46901 Kit avid Control Line compet itor takes over Harry Murphy Most scheduling conflicts Control Line contests Free Flight seems get along quite well want thank Bob Voislavek Harry Murphy services Contest Coord inator job lot work scheduling critical usually thankless job too hear modelers want cuss out about something get vote AMA President District VI Vice-President year need renew AMA membership vote either although should want magazine subscription continue Dis trict VI usually has fair voter response coni pared other districts would like see ballots sent suggestion have club members bring ballots club meeting send envelope Saves postage encourages members vote Keep sending club newsletters re ceive quite bunch read want anything put column let know Inwa rgar ensta orsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dint VII Vice-President P 8 Bun 1104 Birmingham Ml 48t12 Associate Vice-Presidents Keinh Mcclure 5703 terrace Dr. Des Moines IA 50312 Prank Muirrissey 14100W Pak Ave New Berlin WI 53tB1 Win Robring 4484 tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49065 terry Taylor 6306 Lombardy Lare crystal MN 55426 News District VII tragic death two Minneapolis men plane crash spotting downed models during FAI Outdoor Team Selection Finals Hastings Minn held over Labor Day weekend letter Terry Taylor Crystal Minnesota gives us background men lost Darold Nilsen Pete Simonson members Minn Piston Poppers both previous club officers love aviation form both pilots Darold lust received li cense earlier year Both also members EAA well AMA Pete founders organiza tion called Mini Air Expo area council clubs put large exhibit Thanksgiving facets hobby Darold also member group representing clubs Pete Darold put countless hours helping youngsters area get involved aviation thru YMCA Junior High School oth er programs involving club Mini Air Expo additon both active Control Line competitors contest scene Pete began competing during early teens became very good stunt flyer both locally Nats times top stunt flyers knew him well Darold competed regional scene will always remembered best racing pilot area super fast Rat Mouse Racing real talent handling crowd Darold Nilsen 38 years old car pet layer trade family man Simonson 29 years old single employed Moellers Hobby Shop Robinsdale 4inn world aviation has lost two great men Pete Darold volunteered readily help spot planes contest death tragic maybe died doing some thing loved Terry Taylor has offered assume As sociate VP job area recently vacated Phil Cartier Phil moved Pennsylvania thank Phil work district wish him well Free Flight Team Finals halted Simonson Nilsen tragedy during seventh round second day FAI 62 Model Aviation Power flyoffs next morning gave us Charlie Martin Washington Al McLaughlan Florida Al Bissonnette Oklahoma Power Team Wakefield Team members California men Walt Ghio Robert Pis erchio Phedon Tsiknopoulos Nordic scrubbed last day action jury after vote participants Arkansas siana enico homa C Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank Dist VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Aaeociate Vice-Presidaesgs Buzz Anerill 9117 La Barranee NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Barnes 523 N Lebanon Sulphur LA 70683 Frank Osborne 18 Mohane N Little Rock AR 72116 Bud Tenny Box 545 Richardson TX 75080 Time goes everything everyone matures fact natural order life academy has grown matured during six years have served Executive Council too have matured now things ourselves got away depending Navy own Nats Though Air Force property year all-AMA operation large diversified group gether can get much done An example leadership AMA furnished settling frequency problem FCC lot members dont fly RC got licks behalf fellow mod elers now beginning find communi ties leaders coming us want ing us Such case Hutchinson now Springfield coming place come begging flying sites rather offer program people After THEIR people satellite groups formed cater specific needs programs cate gory involved NFFS NSS NSRCA USPJA MACA PAMPA should better know needs specific groups also leaves Council work mat ters general interest also lets Council work specific items need attention chartered clubs also doing fine job servicing local areas local modelers clubs perform civic functions displays exhibitions model flying further cause too have able call AMA specific assistance also have unified model ers area dealing local govern ment FAI programs becoming well-or ganized thanks NFFS helping hand programs being run people compete class interna tional competition back publishing own maga zine great supplements commercial mags rather competing What better pays its own way So least has good six years have indeed matured future looks good model aviation modelers br AMA around election time AMA year vote AMA President even-numbered District VPs Appear ing ballot President will names John Clemens Dallas TX Earl Xi/itt Chambersburg PA John incumbent Earl presently SecretaryTreasurer AMA VP District VIII will name Murry Frank Wichita Falls TX other having presented nominating committee will place write-in candidates Please VOTE Get ballot back HQ time counted least much AMA voting means dont care about AMA Look announcement hobby show Dallas Fair Park January got word Larry Bolich HQ has touch Mike Clark get ting thing together tolorads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A Sooth Hydraulic Street Wichita KS 87211 Associate Vice-Presidenes Chartes Brandon 2220 Mariposa BInd Casper WY 82801 Man Hansen 1809 Wisconsin SW Huron 50 57350 John Krekonioch 7810 Lowell Sr Onerland Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroeber 1754SBth Fergo NO 58102 Jim Mowrey R R 2 Boo 56 Kinstey KS 67547 lean Manninghoft 5102 Brady Rd. Colorado Springs CO 80915 OscarOlson6111 MapleOmaha NE 68104 No District IX Report month Ariaeea e Calilornia ii da Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisoim DisI 0 Vice-President 1106 West Show Fresne CA 83711 Aueociage Vice-Presidents Robert Barnes 98-1080 Komo Mai Aiea Nt 96701 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlin 2751 N Campbell Ane Tucson AZ 85719 Joke Pond 4289 Syoko Cir San Jose CA 95136 Jim Scarborough 2501 Armour Ln Redondo Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ane Long Beach CA 90808 Granger Williams 181 Pawnee Street San Marcos CA 82069 Executive Council meetings happening time days Last month report ed the Dayton NATS September 18 fourth Council meeting 1976 Washington DC pleasure listening Dr Walt Good AMAs Frequency Committee Some Walts suggestions include get own individual FCC License stead relying Club License will help AMA negotiate FCC FCC aware total licenses sued number people shown club license Walt also indicated frequency committee trying get FCC let us use 32-42 MHz band addition now authorized also cautioned although 27 MHz saved use sooner later starting 1977 illegal CB operators 27 MHz will too much RC use rest day spent nit-picking FAI matters AMA supports International FAI World Championships competition United States America will rep resented Because competition AMA Nationals members benefit di rectly finest equipment thus being made available indirectly too ways list Council unanimously opposed three-year World Championships cycle will voted December CIAM executive body coun tries involved FAI Along about 5 pm 1977 California NATS status report made AMA Secre tary-Treasurer Earl Witt Earl made special trip home Pennsylvania see Oxnard AFB also March AFB Earl has NATS Contest Director years knows what good NATS site what reported Oxnard good NATS flying site little re served whether local housing accommo dations would sufficient So thanks Earl Guy Kirkwood site will con sidered AMA NATS Executive Com mittee Earl also visited March AFB Riverside Gene Sidwell actually im pressed March AFB possible NATS site active Air Force runway housing base could pose hazards Local housing accommodations contestants officials others adequate BIRD Club expected demonstrate RC flying March AFB Commander Following should able get firm commitment John Worth reported Air Force people Dayton said would like have us back 1977 also indicated early reports show 1976 NATS income higher expenses encou rag ing sign indicates denser areas population capable greater finan cial support NATS items agen da before meeting finally adJourned during wee hours AM some District X people will interested Contest Rule cycle 2 years still intact changed 3 years proposed Hall Fame recommendation past AMA Presi dents Dick Tichenor referred Council Past Presidents National Health Public Relations Program researched AMA Special Events Director Larry Bolich Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith Dist Xl Vice-President 1417 NW 151st Street Seatlle WA 98177 Associate Vice-Presidents Oick Carson 3029 Hoffman W Spokane WA 99205 Al Culver 1507 S non Elm Pocatello 1083201 Simon Oreese Rn 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 59015 Robert 0 Stalick 4437 Fon Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97405 Oon Zipoy 21418 NE Main St. Redmond WA 95052 Well finally happened missed column last month guess pride cause proud having missed OflC December 1976 63 since new Model viation begun No real excuse except long work hours Nats etc May happen again am kick another apology order lead District column September issue statement did come out right print could read say club newsletter mentioned THAI column ma' receiving newsletter intent say club newsletter mentioned ONE OF MY columns may receiving want thank Barnstormers calling error tention did come out way ex pected dont know whether blame typewriter Headquarters ate stand corrected am subject Barnstorm ers Portland chartered club have very nice newsletter way first published Portland area according editor Steve Tischler club has flight training program monthly fun-flys building contests other activities active club activities list newsletter indicate information call Steve 639-0798 write him 5256 SW CenterwoodSt Lake Oswego OR 97034 number changes have made District officers would like call attention read October issue Model Aviation very carefully found have new Free Flight Contest Board mem ber other Ernie Linn mem ber Boeing Hawks Ernie member Free Flight fraternity has years few years ago re-entered contest scene name con test entry lists winners lists Ernie can reached address listed direc tory portion Competition Newsletter section issue Ernie requests assis tance rules change process cur rently underway have opportunity might ask Ernie Stan Chilton few friends reluctant send Ernie watermelon Ernie replaces Al Grell has served us well over last few years Al asked re placed can pursue other interests entire District want thank Al great job has done Unfortunately can never repay him hours spent behalf Thanks million Al Another new officer District new Associate Vice President Clarence E Haught Clarence resides Rt 5 Box 16 Coeur dAlene ID 83814 will respons ible northern Idaho eastern Washing ton Besides being active modeler RC Control Line Free Flight prime movers Coeur dAlene Aero Mo deling Society CAMS put hell symposium fall should tend possibly can possible formation will printed about Clarence will make available know pub lished articles model magazines makes living professor North Idaho College Clarence replaces Dick Carson AVP Dick felt time take rest AMA duties Dick well-known area can say District thank Dick Good luck happy land ings know Dick plans spend time gliders Another new Associate Vice President Don Zipoy Seattle area Don will assist area District Free Flight Control Line activities no stranger us managed Sandpoint contests years Organization management Dons strong suit has recently threatened bring out closet twin engined Control Line model Hows activity Actually Don dean SOBs Strat-O-Bats club makes living managing combat aircraft projects Boeing Company Don can reached 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Don honored peers annual Misery Meet reason honor wis years service Contest Director t Sandpoint Misery other meets veil FAI qualifications semi-finals Ap propriate long service trophy made bottle Chevas Regal 12 years YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 has another light month formail Pattys Pinkie being usual bright spot Bob Underwood Sent report Dayton section Nats Dart program however says things went very well Kiwanis people guided Underwood clan Dave Elsie Abel Carrie Axeirod Cathy Burnstine Mike Gretz Jeff Foley Dave Talkenhagen did fine job Bob says both hot glue guns Jet glue provided through efforts Carl Goldberg necessary keep things moving agrees what found out Springfield program familiar Nats Delta Dart have make some adjustments printed instructions First cant pro vide sufficient cardboard give partici pant sheet work have build directly table tops poses no prob lem construction since dont really have pin plan sheet down However get final assembly theres no way set up several hundred models long drying period means have have some way quickly assemble motor stick wings stab kids can hang model go right out fly Weve tried just about everything could think past have found hot glue allows plenty room error wing joints about good anything problem its rather tedious job since glue tends drip over after youve scorched yourself gun several times also becomes painful year decided try new fast-drying glue Ive used own projects models fairly good joints works well word caution decide use rapid cement projects never let kids handle themselves program have adult final assembly line both types glue both sake speed safety kids build framework cut out line up have whole thing put together sometimes can create quite long line Both Dayton Springfield some problems nothing wont over come future believe best ways sell model aviation newcomers well worth efforts old trophy base cup top well-deserved honor hoped able announce other new officer appointments time remember asked nominate offi cers beginning summer two appointments above result greatest number nominations received encouraged send nominations other officers can appointed believe need RC-oriented AVP Puget Sound area need multi-interest AVP Oregon since Bob Stalick has asked replaced returning school work PhD wish him best luck will give us total six AVPs full complement Contest Board members Any suggestions should sent Clear building boardwinter coming also learn lot about running program time have lot formation pass anyone desires Sorry dont have identification picture just never got names apologies guys Springfield again sincere thanks vacation ended its back school Just about activities during summer something aircraft models full scale After Nats went Great Endicott NY Air Show featuring Charlie Hillard Red Devils missed chance star Charlie cancelled inverted ribbon cutId asked hold poles After got out center flight path wasnt too sure such good idea since Pitts blowing over place cross wind wound up next week Elmira sailpianing over Harris Hill real ball Take look cover October MAN tickled see ol buddy Sal Taibi gracing edition couple years ago did article some really tremen dous modelers lost shuffle thoughts Sal some others never made print man real gentleman old line compet itors will lend engine help trim ship act pit crew still go out beat pants off Get pencils out month lets hear out 64 Model Aviation Springfield MAC members final assembly line Similar action also Dayton