1986 HaIl FameA Frequency Geoffrey Styles Timeout Director Public Relations Ten distinguished model aviation personal ities have elected Academy Hall Fame 1986 men individ ual contributions sport made candidates honor nominated AMA members part selection process annual responsibility AMA Council Past Presidents Any AMA member may present nomina tion Forms purpose available Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Simply drop Joyce line give call will provide form Nominations should accompanied supporting data substantiate back ground achievements candi date Please submit nominations arrive AMA HQ before March 31 year give Council adequate time deliberation 1-bli Famers Frank L Cummings Jr has model aviation over fifty years As competitor won contests local regional national levels member USA Indoor Team 1964 1966 Na tional Champion 1947 Grand Champion 1948 Plymouth Interna tional Contest No matter Frank competing always took time assist other people especially beginners Between 1931 1937 worked Los Angeles Times Playground Aircraft Continued page 109 Bob Underwood Technical Director quite few months now have articles Model Aviation telling some technical aspects radio control operation Included have rule book type material technical guidelines radios concerns involving antenna de sign placement months article takes somewhat different tack writ ten radio nontechnician AMA Technical Director task Headquarters does require know just what little what ya-ma-caIl-its framistans widgets talk another radio system Rather am called upon act moderator between members Fre quency Committee industry FCC other interested parties Granted some ba sic knowledge radio stuff required certainly depth What have asked relate time out technical article some what happen ing RCers world far just operat ing model airplane stumbling over regulations other things go bump night therefore interfering just having some fun flying So further ado What about aircraft/surface frequency problems period time during 1985 1986 encountered tremendous amount difficulty incorrect use fre quency allocations model airplanes cars/boats/robots phone rang daily reports dire foreboding predictions problem has abated dra matically recent months Two things seem have contributed improvement First borrowed page Mr Revere help sources spread word far wide Secondly probably effectively program labeling transmitter cartons transmitters themselves adopt ed manufacturers/importers red yellow stickers developed AMA supplied industry cost Artwork supplied free com pany wished have labels developed themselves During last two years several inci dents brought attention con cerning model airplane interference due incorrect frequency usage Most model cars operated aircraft frequencies crash caused promotional robot would some value being able publish details about events Unfortunately have unable obtain anything other verbal responses concerning doc umentation used support cases outcome event As re sult reluctant detail event print Should experience interference problem type several impor tant things should 1 Document incident carefully Names dates times locations frequencies etc very important rely second- third-hand information out checking out verifying details yourself 2 Maintain cool Often loss model stirs emotions point irrational behavior occurs emo tional outburst may seem provide some measure immediate satisfaction such havior may also complicate subsequent settlement problem 3 Determine loss will assume no bodily injury occurred need figure what repair re placement items might cases such determination will lead seek relief small claims court 4 Seek legal aid meet resistance rely advice friends Talk attorney Bear mind re gional differences legislation make virtually impossible Headquarters provide specific advice given matter 5 Obtain available written documenta tion can provide number different documents such FCC Part 95 will enable support case addition position provide individual personal legal aid may Continued page 108 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Manager Vince Mankowaki0 Specisi Services DimctOr Carl Maroney0 Specisi Events Dinctor Douglas Pratt 0 Pubilc Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Pubiications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Membership Director Mike Woodfolk0 General Counsei Jeremiah Courtney December 1987 107 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 President Don Lowe presenting riaii rauuu award Frank L Cummings L R AMAs Executive Council lectuivatent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council FrequencyCont pg 107 able obtain some general guidance Academys attorney Mr Jeremiah Courtney somewhat off subject hand should noted have comprehensive document designed help event club suffer de liberate interference site prob lem very complicated since its very nature highly emotionally charged situation As far problem improper fre quency usage concerned let us end brief discussion suggesting con tact Headquarters feel problem exists have several approaches can take inform individuals industry members improper frequency usage known Most persons organizations cooperative matter realize may position legal jeop ardy should sell use equipment improperly What AMA rules concerning radio control Several months ago subject touched upon Note Tech nical Director information presented elicited some degree interest particular concern some state ment no frequency control rules mandated Academy sport flier local field Just recommended flying site layout rule book number highly recommended guidelines provided Frequency Committee specific rules developed given site respon sibility club fact over 2000 very different types sites around country makes necessity best illustration reason set frequency control rules cannot fit situations involves clothespin syndrome fields use subtractive system taking appropriate clothespin placing transmitter antenna ready fly No pin available no transmitter turn-on Its very simple procedure However some clubs have found impossible keep store pins site due vandalism therefore use additive system board hooks pegs allows pin paddle added person ready fly way individual flier may carry own frequency control device no storage problem exists Which system better both work quite well Additionally will find host other systems varia tions basic ones used around country AMA has suggested rec ommended rule book publish anything way rule frequency control local field might simply field have some type control Such rule would probably appear radio control section Safety Code important fact should noted move 1988 new set rule books AMA Frequency Utilization Plan approved Executive Council con tains preliminary statement effect system transmitter identification flag channel identification plaques required AMA sanctioned events. See page 106 June 1987 issue Model Aviation complete text plan Please note same plan uses terms encouraged recommended such things pins monitoring spac ing flight stations RC operating sites An addition Safety Code also im portant note Effective January 11988 item has added states will op erate model using radio control fre quencies currently allowed Federal Communications Commission Only prop erly licensed Amateurs authorized op erate equipment Amateur Band frequencies future persons using nontypical frequencies such equipment European frequencies frequencies withdrawn model service FCC persons operating license equipment requires such will violat ing AMA Safety Code persons should take note fact Safety Code contains statement Model flying must accordance code der AMA liability protection apply What about AMA-FCC relationship Academy fortunate have maintained very good working relation ship Federal Communications Commission has just chance represented before Commission expert field Mr Jeremiah Courtney Mr Courtneys exper tise FCC matters has proved invaluable level need whether ap plication rule making resolution little glitches system affect model operations oft-used truism Its what know know does apply Indeed saying case should what know important instances re veal vast amount help Mr Courtney has provided us two spring mind immediately first involved robot/model aircraft interference problem An incorrect interpretation Part 95 FCC field office resulted insurance company refusing settle claim crashing model Through appropriate prompt action Mr Courtneys office little problem overcome second instance few months later also involved robot aircraft frequency incor rect field office interpretation Mr Courtney requested letter office explaining second instance type serious op erational implications Through Mr Courtneys efforts letter accepted acted upon FCC immediately communications sent field offices FCC letter AMA treated request rule mak ing section Part 95 detailing model aircraft/surface frequency split completely rewritten very easily under stood form Academy members can very proud fine working relationship has maintained FCC As member can assured will work diligently maintain relationship Sometime soon will submitting proposal rule making tighten specifications required equipment type acceptance anticipation radio needs 1991 headed radio control Everybody would love own bullet proof system never fails able put beautifully detailed Scale Widget 10 fly out backyard worry ing about club anyone else Would settle three reality us will never achieve three will necessary interested radio control work together other members industry achieve maximum amount pleasure hobby/sport mail phone bring contradictory news what occurring field club individual will relate horror stories about possible interfer ence area about quality some specific piece equipment Scant moments later report may bring glowing tales success such divergent obser vations experiences First must bear mind operating emotionally charged issue elements money time involved model crashesnot mention safety know dealing radio signal cannot seen touched smelled discerned senses just out cannot sure what doing what being done Have ever feeling someone used interference means covering up what may have dumb thumbs really want shock modeler friends tell truth should plant due pilot error possibility may willing accept answer Someone will always try convince must have interference radio trouble Next condition occurs will call brain-finger link break pilot may truly know caused crash have personally wit nessed condition occasion years ago young man fly ing new model appeared doing what can best described lazy snap rolls big spiral loops called anguished cry familiar us aint got called him let go sticks ran direction response have As approached him saw rudder-throttle stick crammed top left-hand corner full up elevator right-hand stick about pull out roots just handing trans mitter allowing sticks go neutral model started straighten out truly dumbfounded find thought turned sticks loose fact tested ten sile strength trying bend over side transmitter operating environ ment often very difficult tell what might have caused specific thing happen What have observed good operating procedures fol lowed clubs individuals fewer prob lems seem exist isnt suggest everyone must become radio expert rath er observing simple guidelines developed Academy maintaining equipment good working order RC flying seems become safer enjoyable would leave three simple ad monitions concerning whole frequency matter First read can find 108 Model Aviation subject discouraging pects position find tons information have generated vari ous subjects seems have fallen vast chasm never read anyone cannot count number times have tell someone calls ques tions asking have answered several occasions Model Aviation other publications Granted must tem per concern fact often dont see something because time printed concerned issue happens us often What am suggesting period tran sition radio control world make copy relevant thought process Secondly beware expert course much too general statement must rely knowledgeable persons provide us information Perhaps could state better saying Beware self-styled expert persons willing share mis information us no cost doubt especially concerning rules check us Headquarters have Hall Fame Cont pg 107 League helped thousands young peo ple get started model aviation contin ued type endeavor until 1956 countless street kids can thank Frank patience understanding skills learned under guidance Frank has served sport club offi cer heading up LA Thermal Thumbers President 1947 1948 As Contest Director ran contests always find ing time advise newcomers circle friends admirers grew through years well deserves esteem held As additional contribution sport Frank started Cummings Specialties using understanding Free Flight require ments provide top-quality components Indoor fliers knowledge gained competitor national/world record holder has passed along help other contestants Although has out limelight years standing ovation Frank received 1987 Nats ban quet indication continuing popularityand contributions model aviation have forgotten William C Hannan occupies unique posi tion model aviation world contri butions have still amazing Writer designer builder consultant com petitor author mentorBill Hannan has contributed articles worlds leading model aviation maga zines plans have pleased satisfied thousands builders designs have led fliers winners circle immediate answer assured will find out quickly since certainly will turn out something should know Dont call ask what brand radio think should buy subject will repeat words character trom old Hogans Heroes TV show know nothing Lastly remember frequencies will using 1988 clear other users club suffers some form interference channel-numbered frequencies may due some type commercial operation frequencies tween FCC granted 80 frequen cies model use because knew some cases some locales few frequencies granted may usable very ifs must considered many thousands mod elers enjoy thrill radio control flight week Academy through work Frequency Committee Headquarters staff liaison FCC industry will work hard see such condition continues Happy landings USA Japan England France Belgium other countries Hannan designs have tri umphed As aviation historian Bill has per formed extensive research make de signs authentic specialty Scale especially small-scale world fa mous contributions Peanut Scale finely detailed kits provided Williams Brothers San Marcos CA owe much fidelity Bill Hannan Never too busy help others Bill pro vided beginning aeromodelers basic training contributed much research library San Diego Air Museum unfortunately lost several years ago tragic fire Never quit has built donated mod els rebuilt museum possible recognize has done space however particu larly fitting Bill Hannan has elec ted AMA Hall Fame qualified times over Robert Hatschek started modeling 1936 age 11 Apart service WW II has ever since contestant since 1939 flew Hand-Launched Gliders has since com peted almost Free Flight category keen Nordic A/2 Glider enthusiast Bob qualifier US team since 1972 As two-time winner Mulvihill Trophy 1957 1958 member 1959 firstplace US Wakefield Team France placing second himself well known interna tional circles Team member reporter proxy flier sup porter contest official well designer author Bob has recognized published leading model maga zines Hatschek Glider towhook used worldwide informative articles vari ety subjects have become standard refer ences other enthusiasts An AMA member since 1939 Contest Director since 1950 Bob named AMA Fellow 1971 Retired position senior editor American Machinist maga zine flies Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Club has active member 33 years Always willing lend hand guide newcomer Bob kind person achievements have gone un noticed enthusiasm dedication have produced lasting re sults benefits Robert Holland competed twelve events 1948 Nats came out National Champion Since has lost count number contests has entered As manufacturer Bob produced 049-051 Holland Hornet own design racing en gines during years 1948-1955 fine reputation well earned skilled modeler 56 years Bob Hol land worked full-scale aviation Lock heed skunk works interesting project participated lofting lines design layout XP-80 built 147 days retired Lockheed 1981 recent achievement Bob Best Show award 1986 IMS Show Pasadena CA SESA admired tribute expert craftsmanship Continued page 110 PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident December 1987 109 Walter Musciano won contests Thirties Forties finally re tired competition became classed professional developed career full-time model aviation activity Walt designed airplanes Scientific Models output included scores Con trol Line Free Flight Radio Control kits Berkeley Models also kitted some Musciano designs notably CL P-38 Lightning P-51 Mustang modelers won top honors national regional contests using designs As leader Walt started several model fly ing clubs served terms office As Contest Director organized ran meets New York/New Jersey re gion completed first airplane seven years old Walt has builder/designer ever since Perhaps greatest achievements have au thor Apart aeromodeling maga zines Musciano articles have published Mechanx Illustrated Model Craftsman Electronics Illustrated Young Men several foreign publications Walt researched prepared literally hundreds articles some months print three four magazines simultaneously As author eight books six pub lished USA two Britain Walter has international reputation William Bill Northrop best known Continued page 111 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Standard There will proposal submit ted Executive Council 24 Octo ber meeting asking establish sound level will acceptable standard will value should able attempt attain universally within rel atively short period time will level accepted used will bring semblance quiet relations neighbors An accepted standard should induce manufacturers work toward goal would expect see hardware reason able costs information will enable us attain goal virtually equipmentboth use today introduced future Much technology place now meet goal should able surpass stan dard future establishment eventual accep tance standard will mean fly ing sites will operate under can also mean categories competition aircraft will need designed operate under standard Eventually such model aircraft will operating sufficiently quiet levels noticeable dis tances few hundred feet away Naturally will mean some reassessment present rules competition levels have ever gone through such changes before Af ter fly Free Flight example under rules 40 years ago much way research will need done before lower levels will attained too will come about Proposals being considered propel ler other research Methods isolating vibration quieting further sounds ex hausts intakes other changes will eventually help alter environment accept today Will establishment standard mean flier club field will oper ate quiet manner Probably will always sites noise pollution problem future competition other hand will no doubt mean models will need meet criteria because contests held flier goes site requirement exists will ne cessity operating like manner everywhere will always individu als remote locations would meet values Standards rules would could universally enforced Nevertheless may stated relative certainty such values would operating rule contests especially Nationals Essentially time has come bite bullet accept need Vibration Don Lowe article RC Modeler photo showing installa tion Lord mounts Dean Kogers aircraft flown F3A team selection Nationals very quiet aircraft air has several alternatives reducing vibration transmission sound through fuselage sound fiberglass fuselage drumming adds overall sound level aircraft flight increases apparent level hear drumming reduced eliminated sound level will drop considerably need plan ahead installation vibration mounts during construction model engine backplate bolted aluminum flat-mount large enough permit having four holes outside engine dimension install four screws asso ciated Lord mount Four mounts installed between engine plate firewall secured nuts catalog have Don Lowe Tech Products Corporation 5030 Lin den Avenue Dayton OH 45432 mount used Item Number 51033 Style SS Stud/Plate Mount mount has studs 34-in long 8-32 thread mount proper 1/2-in long iameter quite compact very adequate 60 engine mount shock material Neoprene will stand up abuse glow fuel need watch mounts made natural rubber Use would looking trouble latest prices have show items cost $250 lots 1-23 $112 lots 24-99 $96 lots 100-499 catalog says company requires minimum der $25 can contact information may talk lesser amounts necessary couple people could go together get larger quantity lower numbers would cost $10 per installation can get information drawings couple other mount arrangements might consider Al way will take ad vance planning due wider mount installation proper propeller clearance firewall will distance other normal mount might installation will probably prove custom Field behavior local Control Line club re cently lost its flying site loss brought incident couple children riding skateboards run off flying site apparently rude manner adult member family took offense naturally called police noise complaint re sult CL fliers asked leave Although real reason nothing noise can readily see operate high sound levels can used against you can operate quietly stand better chance keep ing what have Rude actions will surely endear neighbor Practice little bit courtesy PR area As turns out particular case results could have extremely bad other future scheduled activities 110 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 middle September have back Florida month Spent last weekend Pattern contest Ft Lauderdale rest month has spent recharging batteries done expect leave 24th 1988 Nats planning session Chesa peake VA next month hold quarterly AMA Council meeting Reston VA AMA budget will big item agenda November plan attend RCHTA Show District VII meeting Chicago Later month Ill attend District IX meeting Denver RC World Fall Festival during Thanksgiving weekend Tangerine Meet beginning after Christmas So now until end year Ill stay busy Im trying best feel pulse membership talking lots mod elers general modelers seem happy way running things difficult determine consensus opinion takes lot discussion lots people have increase dis trict activity via district meetings good hope meetings will well attended fruitful terms supplying information need starting see some movement noise reduction Its amazing people have talked year have tales lost flying sites because noise some instances noise measure ment data has sufficed save sites PubIc PERCEPTION noise model engine irritant required shut site down friend Bob Violett producer Jet models has working problem recently demonstrated new setup muffled carbon-fiber tuned pipe did hurt performance yet met FAI limit 98 dB three meters first Jet model could stand next hurting ears also recently obtained have flown new K&B 45 Sportster en gines Talk about quiet So folks can done have work nothing fundamental enjoy ment hobby having nice place fly Couple equipment works its FUN Lets keep sites clubs putting place opera tional schemes reduce radio function fail ures Radio systems days marvelous creations low cost reliabil ity bulletproof however must accommodate limita tions must operational schemes physically separate fliers frequencies local flying field ex ample RCACF Club Orlando just put place scheme called George Myers Pacific Plan groups fre quencies three separate flight lines order reduce possibility mutual interference would nice have cheap equipment very narrow bandpass no 31M problemsthe industry working things life radio equipment now have com promise between quality price Please learn safely use what now have realize equipment will get better better work problem Please also realize AMA Frequency Commit tee working closely industry sure existence safe radio operations progress through new frequency implementation plan want SAFE derly transition minimal disruptions new equipment availability obsoles cence old sets Im looking better ways merge interests competition sport fliers concept used lot Europe weekend event includes day formal rule book competition sec ond day fly-in/fun-fly format looks popularity events such IMAA Giant Model fly-ins annual Byron Show obviously tremendous interest Scale models yet finds small number entries RC Scale contests Are missing something Cer tainly means modelers like low-key nonpressured atmosphere fly-in also means lot us like ego satisfaction showing off latest creation like trade ideas just talk about hobby like mind addition just plain fun visit other areas see new places make new friends dont combine mats Most us recognize competi tion necessary striving excellence craftsmanship flying abil ity generates tests finite standards help improve art need both would also like challenge sport fliers out spend week ends doing loops rolls Ugly Stik whatever grab local Pattern hotshot have him teach es sence disciplined Aerobatics Try sim ple pattern guarantee will become better flier enjoy knows might want try Novice pattern Cont pg 110 current modelers publisher Model Builder magazine founder acclaimed International Modeler Show Pasadena CA has also proud holder world records 1965 set al titude record Radio Control aircraft 166099 ft 1967 established speed record RC Glider 4171 kilometers per hour Bill has editor Model Builder since 1971 also RC editor Model Air plane News 1965 1969 addition made major contribution over years RC Aerobatics judge both na tional international events Because experience expertise asked judge times Tournament Champions Las Vegas AMA activities have included Contest Board chairman ten years RC Con test Board member district twenty years 1964-1984 believed service record Bill also operated plans service Model Aviation magazine Sixties Although Bill has strongly RC 33 53 years modeler retains interest aspects model aviation can seen wide variety arti cles appear own publication ator sixty years age nine Hewitt flew model Gliders play ground across home Belmont MA built models illustrated library books became keen competitor led him join JordanTraveler Aviation League Boston tually took him Massachusetts Institute Technology study aeronautical engineer ing Graduating bachelors degree 1939 went complete masters degree 1940 Moving Hampton VA became em ployed NACA forerunner NASA assigned Flight Research Divi sion space age dawned came Chief Space Mechanics Division subsequent years did exten sive work Space Shuttle projects head Guidance Control Division St Louis Nats 1935 Hewitts first national event competed again 1936 1937 took several trophies includ ing first place Stout Indoor event 1937 Hewitt has received several prestigious awards including NASA Medal Excep tional Scientific Achievement 1967 Pres idents Award Distinguished Federal Continued page 112 December 1987 111 Hall Fame William Hewitt Phillips has model avi Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Fred Van Keuren Greenvillie MS writes talked over phone months ago pretty much agreed must weight cutoff somewhere Giant Scale airplanes current limit 55 lb proposed IMAA good As mufflers/noise control some thing missing doesnt AMA something . nothing done aver age flier may disappear Club fields ing lost average fliers t get results dont beat dead horse Fred think important items everybodys mind today noise reduction AMA just group imperfect people like lets keep trying Have read Duke Foxs latest noise report Ted Temer Redding CA writes happy club over 30 members lease field dollar year 14 mile high-priced homes number problem noise have imposed strict limit 83 dB ten meters distance measured Radio Shack dB meter Also club 80% four-stroke noise have worries AMA field size baseball field 300 x 300 ft fenced keep out spectators flying area Now come AMAs safety rule saying in gle straight line ll have four sin gle straight lines side field rule vague Ted Ill check Robert Underwood see thinks rule needs changing Thanks letter Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes Whatever happened old friend Judge Davis Charlie colorful friend Judge Davis passed away back spring year will miss him served AMA Contest Board years faithfully well Goodbye Judge will miss Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX writes still havent received third-place trophy Open Jet Speed 86 Nats Dimmitt Jr won have no complaints about years 87 Nats Dimmitt Ill stick until dust settles right place Ill Reston next week see about Juniors award officials both Reston Nats dedicated honestalso hardworking Only oversight Im sure know body weary hearing about read ing about doesnt make difference Jr will get whats coming him Louis Torovich Detroit writes Two years ago asked about Safety input suggested use nets use racing RC boats responded passing appropriate committee Now sudden guy Graham Hicks has brilliant idea have writing about idea using nets Come friend what gives Also have attention get exercise privilege being Leader Member Louis remember suggestion us ing nets should have played up Its fault stupidity Graham club featured magnificent arti cle pictures magazine idea seemed catch Im blame Re garding Leader Members constantly have revisions additions bylaws just wait Meet friend Earl Fredrickson Palatine IL Americas top RC Glider experts Earl builds everybody club dont know charges just gives away Ill find out let know Hall FameCont pg 111 Civilian Service 1979 NASA Distin guished Service Medal 1979 made Fellow American Astronautical Soci ety 1985 has also honored model groups serves technical editor Free Flight magazine interest model aircraft limited type group enjoys exploring new developments design flying tech niques NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy Nafionaf Newsletter John Pond has modeler life Having entering contests since 1920s has lost count number events wins has local state national competition origi nal member San Francisco Vultures Club founding member former president SAM Society Antique Modelers has served AMA ca pacities District 10 vice-president years As Contest Director John has run contests 30 years many years John has contrib uted personal time both good sport assist others reports model magazines leadership help ful cooperation attitudes towards beginners have provided very construc tive benefits days John very well known Old-Timer Plans service operates out San Jose CA Through Old-Timer activities has helped establish SAM chapters over world has traveled extensively promote activities cluding trip Australia year flew national contest Continued page 113 112 Model Aviation important chuck glider contest being conducted Stanley NC icated modelers Col James Ace Grits Duckworth snapped action the festivIties 1 R Malcolm Mize Byron Little Eric Abernathy Brandi Lewis nuwn irphy Kristy Duckworth wasnt clear won big contest Robin appears have vic torious look very future hobby lies encouragement persons age Col Duckworth edits Metrolina Control Line Society newsletter regularly conducts such serious activities Executive Directors ViewFrom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Whats New 88. Its membership renewal time again annual mass mailing renewal information scheduled mail first class early October including election ballots due mailed back Novem ber 15 new feature years renewal process provision fast verification membership status supplements Express Renewal service initi ated last year What Express Renewal means have no changes ad ditional services needed include membership renewal fee re turn envelope processing will almost immediate upon HQ receipt 1988 membership card will mail within few days address membership status changes and/or might want ser vices other membership Museum Patron mortgage donation FAI stamp etc need quick verification 1988 membership status special postcard provided renewal mailing Putting stamp address postcard enclosing same check money order no cash please assures postcard will date-stamped immedi ately upon receipt HQ sent back within day postcard will provide evidence club officers Con test Directors 88 member HQ processing membership renewal other words anything other nochange simple renewal gets delayed due accounting computer input processing use postcard can provide quick proof until AMA license membership card arrives current member insurance coverage fast verification system intended used necessary Thus can use Express Renewal dont need use fast verification system because membership card will sent quickly Likewise renew early October November Express Renewal should have 1988 membership card end 1987 December 87 through 1988 need quick proof 1988 membership status order use club field enter contest use fast verification system cost 22-cent stamp can put proof hands much sooner might otherwise happen AMA HQ processing thou sands membership renewals per week Again need quick service Keep mind AMA insur ance applies day membership money received AMA HQ regardless long might take membership card get hands faster way covered pay dues Contest Director AMA sanctioned meet AMA employee HQ trade show AMA has official booth fast verification system devel oped result input suggestions members clubs need system can solve longstanding problem get quicker proof cur rent membership status Give try need ijif dont card will show up time depending upon HQ workload Consider AMAs membership now over 120000 approximately 125000 end September means proces sing average over 10000 per month 2500 per weekactually 500 working day year kind volume shortcut need can very helpful Also new year Membership Manual has compiled provide kinds formation about AMA operates servic es available contact various problems etc Combined 1988 Supply Service catalog manual pro vides much new information about services products interest AMA members AMA rule book optional 1988 stead automatically sending AMA member rule book obvious waste involved over 100000 members competition oriented AMA will send rule books ask mechanism request will form included membership card mailing Sending form will result rule book being mailed back Although unit cost rule book will higher because fewer will printed previously overall result expected savings since about 10% membership less should need rule books effect anyone wants rule book will pay price 22cent stamp get minor cost extra competition members should mean less members dues will used buy rule books overall savings help providing oth er membership services may serve people FAI Sporting Code buy $10 FAI Stamp Previously wanted complete set official aeromodeling com petition rules Federation Aeronau tique Internationale pay $3 1988 AMA version rules have printed AMA rule book typically much complete form will provided automatically extra charge AMA member pays $10 FAI stamp needed partic ipate FAI team selection contests FAI world record attempts Note AMA rule book will continue provide limit ed version FAI rules various com petition events anyone seriously involved international competi tion complete FAI rules must Hall Fame Cont pg 112 Louis tor tounder ot rroctor 1nerprlses Corp has name synonymous quality contributions model aviation go back 1926 entered first contest Nats wins span years 1929 1967 built very first models 1921-1922 plans found Boys Mechanic Book solid models first fly ing model Nieuport monoplane 1923 interest aviation grew favorite spot Pearson Field Vancouver WA As skills model building became advanced Lou entered first contest took first place same year 1926 met Jim Walker formed lifelong friend ship Continuing build models including nithopters started produce own designs 1929 triumphed Lindy contest thrill receiving prize Charles Lindbergh himself winning ways gained him place 1929 Wakefield Team trip England During inspiring event met Louis Bleriot Orville Wright Igor Sikorsky honored return special Lou Proctor Fete Vancouver Airport Shortly after Lou went work Boe ing Aircraft Company model builder producing both wind-tunnel display models Leaving Boeing 1945 started several small businesses 1958 San Diego started Radio Control fa mous Antic Monoplane Bolero Bipe created 1964 next year Lou started Proctor Enter prises soon headed worldwide busi ness built reputation top quality 1982 age 72 Lou sold com pany retired spend some time himself building flying model aircraft leisure still member four RC Clubs participates numerous con tests year Continued page 114 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT December 1987 113 AMA Cont pg 113 joseph Raspante competitor builder de signer experimenter gave much him self model aviation 1929 Joe became Ham operator later built up small radio repair business Brooklyn NY became interested developing own radio equipment started fly radiocontrolled airplanes 1937 Raspante placed second RC 1939 Nats third 1940 Nats Elmer Sperry got know Joe through involvement RC airplanes 1940 Joe went work Sperry stayed 27 years Thirties Joe designed refined famous model Snow White beConnecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxhury MA 02331 817 9344248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Brown PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01468 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High SI. Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon cT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Prazie Way Mamloon Mills MA 02848 South County RC Club Ten modelers southern Rhode Island area formed club 1982 original goals club promote safety sport train new pilots flying area por tion turf farm owned Mr Tucker clubs activities last two years has participate South County Hot Air Balloon Festival event held July 25-26 1987 Univer sity Rhode Island Included twocame known model beat area contests Snow White Nats winner 1939 taking prize outstanding finish awarded Berryloid paint company AMA Museum houses another Ras pante modelthe Willie III 11-ftwingspan airplane dating back late Thirties controlled Raspante radio package Seventies Joe created special demonstration RC aircraft took contests displays purpose show modelers general pub lic radio-controlled aircraft function Soon no contest complete Joe being hand demonstrate worked Contest Directors called Joe ahead time book him events ef fort played large role making nonmodelers aware pleasures skills waiting world model aviation day event hot air balloons ultralight aircraft craft show numerous food con cessions Radio Control display demonstrations attended Saturday large crowds seemed really enjoy models event sponsored Wakefield Rotary Club RC portion organized club committee headed Vein Nulk following club members participated event Vein Nulk Ric Charlebois Rick Schwegman John Ryczek Noah Forden Andrian Constantino Phil Perkins Russ Lynch Jr Russ Lynch Sr Rick Solderberg Dana Willis Bud Cronin Jim Mur docco Bert Fell Ray Moriarty Steve Block Ed Fayerweather Pete Adams Tom Bous quet Tom Bousquet good public relations activity well worth effort made members involved picture ginning column shows some club members aircraft flown owned Rick Schwegman information contact club President Richard Charlebois 401 828-4288 Westover Air Force Base After 1985 Nats Air Force indicated dif ferent type aircraft based Westover During transition period use base modelers would reduced re stricted Over next two years considerable construction work will require aircraft parked area normally used modelers aircraft will require area equally significant security re quirement People cannot allowed roam over area chasing airplanes Friday August 28 1987 meeting held Colonel Hargis Base Com mander result appears Wes foyer may available modelers limited basis 1988 1989 depend ing construction progresses Further meetings will held discuss use base have material club will contacted letter would like add Colonel Hargis very much interested having model ers Westover Base will can regard modelers have remember guests must conduct ourselves accordir Shown John Frykenberg Chicopee Chamber Commerce Don Kmfft District vice-president Sue Carrion Pioneer Valley Convention Visitors Bureau Cot Hargis Westover Base Commander John Worth AMA executive director representatives present during discus sions using Westover modeling activi ties Dan Thompsons model placed first lieve WRAM show Scale Masters Qualifying contest Orange MA Nationals participation Since last col umn have learned two other people traveled Lincoln Nationals 114 ModelAviation Hall Fame AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Rick Schwegman F-16 flown Rhode Island Balloon Feat aaron nompson Don Kmfft 10-lb Hershey bar provided con testants guests Bridgewater Pat tern contest Barb Don Krafft Steve Lelito participated RC FAI Pattern Nat Gifford according Handle newsletter won first Senior CL Aerobatics also placed second new Advanced class Firebird Classic 87 Pattern con test held Marcy NY know Dis trict II over Labor Day weekend really enjoy contest gives chance re turn Utica area lived about 11 years field did flying before moving New Eng land Barb saw friends contest Joe Valud Harvey demons CD assistant CD respectively club members present did super job providing excellent contest Thanks Mohawk Valley RC Modelers use field looking ward attending next year Manufacturers distributors dealers several thousand contests held US year know lot Contest Di rectors ask merchandise awards am sure problem does provide benefits return sales Anyway pur pose mention thank people donate merchandise gift certificates cash awarded contests mod elers appreciate generosity Club workers As follow-up thanking people donate merchandise would like draw attention people various clubs work hard put contest other club activities wish could said club member shared load equally seems 10% rule prevailsthat about 10% club members work So people work hard provide con tests etc rest may benefit large thank-you Modelers passing really dislike writing part column Two very fine people passed away recently have much formation case Leon Auger learned about him Skystreaker newsletter Leon Auger great guy long longtime modeler Gods gain loss Bill Macartney told about Jerry Gi sondi Marcy Pattern meet Jerry starting out Pattern knew him short time always cheerful pleasure around will missed New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pisostaway NJ 08654 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts learned early aeromodeling career its what fly fly prime importanceand have Class C Free Flight prop scars left forearm prove Obviously transition 049 60 too eagerly pursued burning desire become airborne current sources concern rooted pressure receiving some quarters raise existing AMA maximum weight limit its mandated 55 lb considerably higher figure per craft Would believe 100 lb agree big beautiful weight-lifters would have us believe am also able per ceive beauty greater portability smaller ships Safety always major concern attempt raise weight limit shall require imposition specifics gov erning technical aspects design construction flight characteris tics heavier note did say larger aircraft also performance capability pilot Herein lies great est problemto wit equires spe cial kind expertise fly biggies easy convince beginner full pride deserved selfsatisfaction having mastered trainertype machine ready fly eagles further instruc tion careful supervision expert should prove obstacle earnestly recommend its formaliza tion absolute requirement going authorize heavier model aircraft Vexing question heavier also con sidered Beautiful Howard M Brimberg AMA 98632 have never met finer gentleman good friend Howard Brimberg untimely death sorrowfully report oc curred August 6 1987 resided beloved wife Miriam 80-09 249th St Bellerose Queens NY 11426 sur vived addition Miriam father two daughters son sister three grandchildren Howard member Long Island NY Cobras RC Club never missed opportunity promote aeromodeling general club partic ular AMA event Howards dis tinctive warmth charm shall sorely missed fortunate enough have known him have enjoyed shar ing matchless sense humor wish space quote entire letter trib ute Howard received Allan Frank president Cobras instead offer following excerpts did smile joke C 5 * saw Howard best. ed two young daughters treated grandchil dren nt capture essence modeling need look no further man like Howard Brimberg friend will miss him So shall Allan shall Nats Honorable Mention Dept Though top winners some District II aeromodelers certainly compli mented upon showings years National Model Airplane Championships Lincoln NE indebted two fine newsletters news ea gerly awaited regard source news well-executed MAAW Flyer edited Ann Bruns Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY Flyer reported its member Jan Langelius took first place B Gas making him na tional champ event third con secutive year well first place Hand-Launched Glider further nounced Jim Chadwick placed 10th Expert Pattern class club President Arnie Wile took 12th place Quickee 500 son captured six trophies var ious Free Flight CO-2 divisions BRAVO newsletter Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club edited Harold Mayle reports George Brown son George Jr scored heavily Lincoln Natsie billed Staten Island Speed Team George Jr Sr pro ceeded break 200 mph barrier Control Line D Class ship add sincere compliments Staten land Speed Team Incidentally George Sr popular proprietor Brownies Sport Hobbies Staten Island NY shall pleased list other Nats winners provided names places Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS lath Annual RC Scale Rally District II classic marked 50 years model aviation 1937 1987 subject award-winning club extend warmest congratula tions involvedand particularly such stalwarts genial George Privateer Bob Brown Bill Messer AVP area Ken Koeppel belongs club annual affairs regarded contests rather defined Web sters Dictionary under rally mass meeting intended arouse group enthusi asm Thats what thats what does comprehensive handbill high lights following attractions No entry fees Scale models welcome Free chicken dinner food tickets regisDecember 1987 115 Aircraft ID Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1985 membership kit may ordered AMA Supply Ser vice 10 $100 postpaid Please include remittance order specify stick-on labels Bill Vail Stoughton MA passed away due heart attack September 5 am very sorry report Bill shown good-flying Fokker 0-ViI Orline kit trant Saturday Night model auction Re freshments available Saturday Sunday Breakfast Hinsdale & lschua Vol Fire Depts etc happened August 8-9 just passed Scenes like photos below abound popular STARS rallies Adirondack Modelers Inc extend heartiest congratulations club especially its persevering treasurer Mr James Morrissey having through pa tience restraint persistence diplomacy respect opinions others suc ceeded securing much better larger flying site lost through noise other familiar com plaints citizenry After long drain ing series town meeting debates journalistic participation Town Fathers mothers reflectively provided club another public flying site much larger better former hope happy solu tion familiar seemingly impossible predicament will encourage oth ers faced possibility los ing publicly owned flying site Thank-you Jim Safety sale No way readers will pleased doubt surprised learn reaction piece concerning revenueseeking flying site field marshals over whelmingly disapproval Reactions ranged disbelief downright revul sion usually best expressed threeletter word reading ugh fact readers lost very little time extolling varied gratuitous contributions have continue made particular clubs aeromodeling general entirely thought re ward Such report came letter Mr James F Reilly editor Bipes Barn stormers newsletter Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers Inc AMA Charter #461 Utica NY known far wide Firebirds praising worthiness clubs field marshal Bill Palmer Jim has written follows field marshal second year Bill Palmer pays club dues like other member volunteers field marshal cause enjoys doing feel Bill makes Firebird Field finest flying sites central New York What compensa tion does Bill receive patch AMA Thanks Bill peers Its peo ple like Bill make up nucleus club keep going come hell high water Jim concludes tribute Bill final endorsemet-tt profes sional field marshal thank Jim welcome letter Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4561] Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vtce Presidents Eva Biddle 2158 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob I3ively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 100 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 10107 Eugene Shetkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Boarden 5552 Foarun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Im back Thanks Eva filling last month As being written Im still wondering what Eva wrote Hey sports fans its fall again means football season supposed start baseball season supposed end merci fully youre Reds fan thoughts modelers District Ill build ing next years flying season Did some roll back clock Question plea Five years ago football players strike up my. belt prepa ration Tournament Champions Las Vegas year football players threatening strike Tournament Champions contestants being nounced resumption great event 1988 appears District Ill will have three its members contestants cluding yours truly dont remember TOC its 10 Americans 10 foreign competitors flying big Scale aerobatic models Aresti format competition virtually identical full-scale aerobatics competitions also offers some big prize money about $100000 wasnt write last months column Team Manager US RC Aerobatics World Championships team Avignon France wish could re port successful competition unfortu nately international panel judges read European werent buying large open smooth style flying last time Holland thing chastised flying too slow close small Ya cant win Its really too bad competitors worked hard worked together flew well came away smarting Fourth team sixth 16th 20th individually injustice US fliers Around district clubs trying promote model aviation through school systems Beltzville Flying Ma chine Society love name Pennsyl vania did demo ran class 96 fourth-to-sixth-grade kids Mahoning Valley Elementary School can tell personal experience nothing beats look kids face first sees model airplane perform Great stuff Wayne County RC fliers took different approach school system compared what Ive seen before took adult education evening classes sounds like great success Ill re print Steve Middlesworths letter Dear Dave decided couple meetings ago should inform information what club did pro mote sport model aviation area well generate some needed funds treasury Since gener ated idea last year club felt should fill details have some local area schools fer adult education classes evenings schools particular Wayne County Joint Vocational School ex tends offer have subject can teach can generate enough interest will offer contact ed Steve Miller head Career Center proposed idea offering building class residents area quite thrilled chance offer kind class wanted sit down discuss two father-and-son teams class didnt finish two lost interest about halfway through other team wanted finish busy didnt get time work home quite worthwhile club did have about 10 members able come out help class offered over winter students told could use services instructors joined club club made $200 teaching class about another $240 signing eight new members class met night week 10 weeks Maybe can pass information column hopes picking up interest clubs wishing increase memberships well treasuries Happy Flying Steve Middlesworth Great Steve hope other clubs will fol low lead give try helps increase ranks its great PR same time also got letter Gene Shelkey ask ing print following Sunday November 1 1987 biggest auctions will take place Circleville Fire Hall North Huntingdon PA auction sponsored Mur raysville Area RC Society MARCS thing Astro-Hogs Zap will available bid buy information registration forms maps may contact John Czesnakowski auctioneer 412-327-3930 Neil Rossi chairman 412-327-8741 fire hall very easy get couple miles Irwin inter change Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 7 116 Model Aviation knife set sandpaper $100 cost ciass set school offered class catalog receiving re sponse hoped contacted local newspaper fered little free publicity did halfpage spread concerning sport class After article paper en rollments picked up ended up 13 students eight finished kits class became members club details John Berkey local hobby shop owner myself met Mr Miller worked Out cost materials der decide price charge class decided offer class choice either Goldberg Eagle Great Planes P1-40 also wanted offer kit either sizes rebate refunded smaller chosen Also included materials two rolls covering two bottles Zap fuel tank wheels collars An Exacto twoI will again remind Salt Fork coming up February 13-14 Get res ervations 1-800-AT PARK Unfortu nately stalwart workers Salt Fork meetings Joe Karl has grave ly ill Im sure can speak entire dis trict wishing him well best thing could Joe show up Salt Fork has worked very hard organize promote over years Thats month Delaware S District Columbia 0 Matyland 0 North Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwaod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Anooclate VIce Prealdenta Robert E Bubura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 chuck Foreman 5011 Rinker Dr Mechunicsville VA 23111 Doug Holtund 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Creot HarriuonburgYA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 10000 Charles Spear 280 Holly Lone Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency CoordInator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 400-5086 Space age technology Much hobby has benefited great advances have come out space age technology members remem ber what like participate sport prior enlightened times technology good Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society might feel age has given shaft little over year ago club moved new field settled down existence should last practically forever no signs future problems horizon could cause think other site happened Geological Survey satellite made pass over North Carolina spotted something interest re suIt now survey stakes number spots field marking plac es core drilling Now although does mean imminent danger field being closed surely good possibility happening some point future What did probe see major create potential prob lem GOLD Yes probe says land under flying site has good poten tial being producing gold vein Isnt wonderful various things cause us lose flying sites could very first due satellite orbit 1988 Nationals Local work progressing nicely 1988 Nationals held Chesapeake VA vicinity problems Nats site selection Free Flight Sometimes reasonably good site can turn sour year good example wind bad direc tion high velocities week Will have problems 1988 Nats think As rule get winds nature seen Lincoln As place can expect high winds presence thunderstorms unreasonable expect few site has selected looks very good flatland some drainage ditches running through can handled temporary bridging field covered brush trees open land Within next two weeks Nats Manager Vince Mankowski members Nationals Planning Committee will looking site Much appreciation has granted Tidewater RC Club effort expending pre liminary site planning 1988 what required area contemplating possibility holding Nats en vi rons Indoor A good Indoor site has se lected Nats 88 another area generally brings up some discus sion annual championships Tennessee hear talk separate Nats Indoor well Free Flight always option run out Nats sites suitable indoor sites Again think people area doing right members interested events Indoor strong area country will participate help run Indoor events such group DC Maxecuters hold Indoor Outdoor events almost monthlyprimarily Scale Coming up 7th November example competitions hold Fall Contest Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Maryland out inter ested possibility competing 88 Nats might consider coming down Pax November again spring get shape also get meet some best sport times 0930 1730 Rotary Wing Hangar Building 111 NAS/NATC Patuxent River Lex ington Park MD Contest Scheduling Some difficulties have come play scheduling cer tain contests/fun-fly/fly-in events Scale category Large aircraft IMAA fly-in events basically Scale air craft also truism fliers enter Scale contests also fly ing large read Giant Scale aircraft problem arises because fly-in event listed fun-fly As such under present rules does enter draw area protection scheme AMA rule book event contest What means can have Giant Scale fly-in AMA rule book contest within few miles other same date has occurred several occasions District IV during flying season has resulted cancellation events rather bitter words toward Academy toward Dis trict IV Contest Coordinator would like inform Contest Coordinator fault could under present rules permit sanctions Some discus sion negotiating early date might have helped situation might have permitted VP get involved Sev eral weeks before event after advertised too late much about What can done future situa tion good requires some sort action prevent type problem District IV elsewhere Fliers should have choose between events close gether results loss entrants event other best knowledge Radio Control Scale problem talked over AMA Technical Director Bob Underwood agreed submit agenda item next Execu tive Council meeting consider change way events sanctioned would provide Radio Control Scale events rule book IMAA flyin type considered same sanc tioning purposes would offer some draw protection particular eventand would go long way towards resolving conflicts category Associate Vice-President meeting As stated earlier Nationals Planning Committee meets end month September Executive Council meets 24th 25th October Shortly after will meeting associate vice-presidents District IV will discussions where heading future special em phasis what will involved what expected membership regards 88 Nats Nats manpowerintensive large number members local clubs around Chesa peake Virginia Beach Norfolk Hampton Newport News also clubs areas extending out these members will volunteer work also absolutely certain going participate fullest var ious events After first time Nationals has own backyard True somewhat near us years ago held Willow Grove PA Nevertheless first down Southeast intent make outstanding associate vice-presidents going very visible part success full report will go out you can start making own plans next July December 1987 117 Alabama 0 Rorida S Georgia 0 Missisoippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-0100 Phone Home e15728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edword Hunter 3 Box 206 Amory MS 30021 Richard Juckoon 2110 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 20400 Arthur Johnoon 032 Banyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joneph Micalizzi SR 00006 Box 1032 Fuiurdo PR 00040 Ed Moorman 05 12th Street Shalimar FL 32570 Dick Panon 700 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 040 East Glochester Pluco Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinstor Burnin Fields PD Boo 1063 Stricklund Rd Interlachen FL 33040 Phone 004 084-2017 Ive received number letters past month have advocated sepa rate Free Flight Nationals next year Seems word out Virginia site doesnt have very good Free Flight field situation becoming more common Free Flight fields get harder find Strange though special terest group feels its particular interest getting shortchanged Nationals after Nationals What going real dissatisfaction Nationals just hearing few problem per sons problems silent ma jority out Sunday fliers just go local contests fun-fly events just thing local field appears could care less Nationals just show less 1% member ship Maybe its much interest rank file anyway Nation als should tailored people Nationals-goers true contest addicts means providing best possible con ditions type competition setting up contest let skilled modelers come out top trouble contest rule book bulging events days find site will suit events optimum manner possible fact setting up national model airplane championship event really big compromise Come think local events since contest generally tailored fit field weather overall interests contestants could events such diversified nature contestants must fly under conditions op timum Such simple thing Free Flight models landing U-Control circles ex ample Another site separation RC events allow use available frequen cies Maybejust maybethe Nationals too big too complicated serious con test work advocate separate sites have strong point another side Na tionals place show model building flying public chance get media newspapers magazines TV Also its place less skilled modelers can see experts ac tion source information inspi ration general AMA membership end desirable have types models represented also financial picture considered currently takes well over $100000 put Nationals Sure well attended much cost covered entry fees nevertheless Nation als takes lot money execute Now began split Nationals up sev eral smaller contestsie Free Flight Nationalsl can see costs increas ing proportion number splinter contests Sure cost could held down support sponsoring special interest groups national event AMA sponsorship will take AMA people AMA equipment meetings planningand costs money Yet might way things should go qual ity contest might improve nearly optimum sites special inter est group could found complexity planning major contest encompassing event rule book could re duced may very close trial case decided hold Indoor Nationals Johnson City TN future Its great site sort middle USA its fixed location Will California mod elers come does manpower come put event year Im giving try few years see works after trial very spe cial case proves success lets try Free Flight After Indoor Free Flight probably next difficult set events find adequate field guess Im average model builder Ive flown just about kind model possible competitively havent flown Ive interested like Nationals its diversity can fly Free Flight Indoor RC soaring OldTimer kinds Scale son growing up U-Control events same site during same week Maybe model builders interests transcend kind model ac tivity minority hope Dont know would like go Nationals just RC events come modelers such narrow-minded bunch anyway thing know sure dont like current Nationals sites shouldnt complain until have done best locate perfect site made Nationals Committee aware Such action also needs commitment local clubs help Nationals setup operation Site selection yearround continuous process sites being considered future Nationals right now major factors consid ered much help can Nationals Committee get local clubs Other factors 1 ability house contes tants families during meet 2 adequate land hold events 3 park ing areas electrical power availability 4 support local authorities list gets very long lot prob lems high weeds cornfields have lo cale mind check see can handle rule book events has place headquarters has dormitories motels available has parking retrieval areas million other things still looks good please let know about Make pitch Nationals Committee Most sites chosen because someone put gether proposal too good turn down Well now Ill get off soapbox Honest flew Free Flight Oshkosh Lake Charles tooit terrible way Navy Nationals werent great Free Flight fields either remember DTing base swimming pool once try ing beat housing project kids plane flew off small field Maybe thats like new t/2A RC Texaco type events much writing word AMA hasnt found satisfactory Free Flight field near Virginia Beach site may have give separate Free Flight Nationals trial 88 whether want lets set up can evaluate op tion Lets learn AMA can sponsor sep arate National events necessary future destroying good stuff last thought has proposed AMA also sponsor sort national fun-fly once year Maybe could beIllinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Ansociste Vice Presidents Charlie Buxer 4044 N Orange Norridge IL 60606 Cal Ettel #3 Cuotle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1000 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7020 JeBerson Kansas City MO 04114 Stun Wutoon 10414W 134 Street Ruins Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 varna IL 61370 August such hot month just isnt worth go out fly until later evening Well thats feel about gentlemen ladies flying FF Lex ington KY didnt agree saw field full people chucking models up heavens What beautiful sight weather hot thermals big flights enjoyed performed little pink Rubber ship launched young lady proceeded get max right off bat Beat Dad Thats way Bill Barr Lexington Model Airplane Club hold yearly meet Bill Barr LMAC did good again year Another bit news LMAC being moved its present site make room golf course lots cases could end club club being moved park used past very sparingly FF know club certainly appreciates being forgotten get new site pretty good FF site boot real win club August Burgin Barnstormer fun-fly month strategy starts long before battle time arrives have con test year members Im glad dont pressure compe 118 Model Aviation AMA come show American public least some other 99% AMA membership could participate Lets call convention something like however try make look like contest reported last spring Indoor chal lenge meet between Alabama boys Huntsville Georgia boys TTOMA Atlanta may remember reported based information George Batiuk Huntsville team Georgia boys soundly trounced seemed true based Batiuks way reckoning Now however TTOMAs George Perryman reports its way reckoning iTOMA Georgia boys won eight firsts Alabama boys think Gorgeous George trying work up rematch winter Better get agreement score next round before contest starts fellows course talking about Indoor contests Yep its soon time get out cold tickle rafters again ITOMA planning new round competition Look competition news tition can dont see month after month way Its too rough nerves went home Purdue University visit Lafayette Cloud Jockeys time fly-in got meet lot nice people Lafayette sur rounding area clubs weather broke beautifully cool day just perfect great time fellows Lafayette have great site Its flood plain has parks industry around bad point field plane-eating river side Oh well gives reason need learn fly well last trip August airport Greenville KY airport having air show Isotopes RC Club Owensboro preliminary act club kept planes air constantly left before full-size air show saw what impact club event left lots people lying grass watching antics Again full-size models able mix harmony day clearing out newslet ters decided count Im getting least sixty month Taint bad Thanks editors send Keep up good work Its thankless job de serves lot recognition Thanks editor could understand have used newsletter writings column Thats fair question As just stated get around sixty month newsletters use Well thats simple enough answer have asked put specific piece newsletter column have gotten just saves mailing letter Ive gotten complaint about travels dont feel deserved seems CDs ticked because dont come area Well did let him know did travel area year fact area several times Problem am guilty going event dont re member getting invite either People know Ive said several times Ill say again Ya gotta make effort contact want Sometimes just cant come make effort blessed AVPs fill wait hear Get touch About time read will getting dues bill ballot receive ballot vote immediately procrastinate Vote year see low counts hear stories compla cency Well sport fliers have clout make break officers AMA Iowa S Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0415 Glenwood N. Golden volley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55600 Jack Finn 300 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlino Hts Ml 40077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stomm Box 357 Minocqua Wi 54540 little late getting editor due hectic time trying test fly new models between rainstorms final ly managed trim out today set last Q-500 meet area tomorrow Signal Seekers have received several letters interested fliers Pylon models read comments Q-500 Introductory class Models Equal some Equal Others fun time everyone has rac ing tight equal simply blasted off course no fun beginners drop out Now have National rules seem Rossi forget have problem spare parts. have another change districts officers Steve Bowman Duluth has resign AVP position has office short assistance has very helpful glad am ac cept recommendation Bob Gorman Rice River MN welcome Bob aboard look forward meeting him Chicago AVP meeting November guess time local clubs will flying off solid water shall winter round swap meets Indoor flying sessions brings up another item have gleaned newsletters Club attend ance monthly meetings very important several clubs use neat ideas encourage attendance Try setting up regular session beginners half-hour before Serious part meeting Also run videos before meeting add special raffle special price coffee donuts Come up some ideas own something strong pull guys attend district vote have power put sport flier almost seat Coun cil Today just aint controlled competitors Its up vote want voice heard Vote competi tors already know think its time joined Since have received mail column month am going stop head shop Enough now. club meetings look ideas pass along Indian City begin meetings pledge flag really gets meet ing onto solid footing much better beating table gavel pop bottle club Midwest RC has new field Now have common problem get ting cut have grass-cutting teams paid extra dues club member itand usually evening negates flying mower action What looking use lawn service will done during daytime will specially treat grass needed No murmurs some member doing share cutting resultant problem punish him No machines maintainso pluses December 1987 119 Duluth RC Club Duluth Air Show Behind nice Scale Harrier Photo Steve Bowman President Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Debra Grubich Ida Grove Debbie two Giant Scale models heading up Nats search city Al Tuttle transplanted Iowa Hawaii Plays Byrons presenting Award Ser vice AVP District 10 President Cal Satawa Ct Michigan Whiny birds presenting plaque Detroit Police Dept supporting Hell Division Models Combat team selection trials went off very smoothly evening dinner clear rule interpretations great help got know everyone tendance staggering 35 entries Now think Pylon crazy ought see FA ships action Its good thing use rear-induction motors really stick sod distinctive whomp won really together earned places Congratulations entrants best wishes team Things stirring association FAI through NAA costs us lot dollars now dues being raised As return very minimal European group seems operate rules translate have ques tion need heavily involved FAI events AMA lays out very large amount participation Need less say Executive Council looking resolve input will help District Roundup Key City Bald Eagles have real deluxe setup field about power sockets 12-volt field accesso ries newsletter Charle voix Area Buffs Ed Linse editor Keith Riemersma Tulip City Air Force promoting purchasing mag sub scriptions local schools thousand taboys idea Moines Modelaires have included Free Flight events Glen Sig event d marshal being searched Mid Michigan Thumbs club safety checks models S has great videotape library thanks local store checklist safety inspection Rainbow Aero Modelers newsletter Val Jaroszewski editor o Control Club Detroit holding Spreading party field graphics Flight Lines St Croix Valley club PR idea Livingstone County RC appreciation plaque landowner also contribute months quote real man child hidden wants play Merry Christmas Happy ears Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 Now Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michool S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71801 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78043 Witliam Harley 927 commerce Pleasantos TX 78004 Bill Lee 3522 Tamarink Lane Missouri city TX 77459 Bill May 3830 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75228 Larry Sailor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3410 David Dr. Motairie LA 70003 chack Wood 909 Harvard St. clovis NM 00101 Frequency Coordinator ScoB Kalmus 5001 Bayview Garland TX 75043 Ill start column month good news/bad news things have little group inventor friends Dallas call ourselves Innovators us can claim some pretty clever ventions over years delight impressing other am proud say have finally aced other guys completely have invented working per petual motion machine little problem now have running devil turn off period year ideal time flying model airplanes because heat has dropped winds mild weve early half year prac tice flying rebuilding flying again Dis trict 8 has whirlwind contest fun-fly activity especially since Nats Lincoln have personally attended some sort meet almost weekend period time must commend AMA Contest Directors clubs sponsors flying has very good minimum ot crashes safety problems safety awareness will go long way help preserve right fly community Credit newsletter ed itors lot safety awareness cause club papers now have regular Safety columns safety officers should exchanging newslet ters find out what other folks doing previous paragraph reminds another good-bad deal good air simply full model airplanes bad air also full pollen experts say will worst years ever sneezed newsletter editor club ficer wondering set up improve newsletter might drop note Walter Laich copy Crosswinds newsletter SPARKS RC Club Spring TX have ever seen Good year Blimp hangar highway north Houston Spring TX newslet ter Walter puts out 60-member club good neat will try point out feature just suggest exchange papers Write Walter Laich 4718 Casemont Spring TX 77388 One-Fifth Scale Air Force members Gordon Berletich wife Sherry Giant Scale Cub complete miniature pilot looks like Gordon Gordon does per fect imitation full-scale Cub fine piece workmanship real active club Abilene RC Socie ty Abilene TX got kick out coedi tors Wesley Morris Joe Hodges printing apology missing month completely explanation club activities overwhelmed production ca pacity highly paid newsletter staff 120 Model Aviation JW Jones tows entry leash takeoff area Dallas Masters Meet Dallas RC Club Jones experienced finest builders have especially big birds Fred Schroeder Bedford TX appears making catapult launch Electric plane roof apartment DEAF Electric Fun-Fly tricky camera also makes look vapor trails power lines photo present ed show Electric stuff can flown near neighbors cops being called because noise District 8 Scale board member Buddy Irwin proving fully qualified Scale mat ters showing us Fokker DR-i flew perfect imitation full-scale WW German fighter Unique bonfire night club meeting Dal las RC Club its new flying field Seagoville TX Drop line youd like map get promise better get raise pay want exchange active folks write Abilene RC Society PO Box 1742 Abilene TX 79604 fond ly remember meeting ventriloquist Ed gar Bergen Abilene contest years ago mentioning some newsletters have chance call attention darned good clubs good editors good newsletters enjoy chuckle Such fine paper put out Don Collins Westside RC Fliers Okla homa City Dons paper fine got-everything efforts really tickled quote September paper said want maximum attention hard beat good big mistake want thank him reminder write Don Collins 4433 NW 20th Oklahoma City OK 73107 quotes old newsletter editor friend Howell Gwin Jr authors Barnstormers Bulisheet Beaumont TX RC Club August paper quotes Thomas Jefferson wisely said necessary evil triumph good men nothing Any newsletter editor can quote freely Thomas Jefferson worth exchanging write Howell Gwin Jr 1375 Rikisha Lane Beaumont TX 77706 am passing out roses newslet ter editors realized Id better rec ognize some other District 8 folks seldom thanked recognized hardest working teams Nats Lin coln consisted Mike Harrison District 8 AVP John Embry busy putting RC Pattern together didnt have usual B-S breaks Mike has particularly effective organizing procedure Pattern big ole John made work Im proud guys also want pay tribute AMA President Don Lowe keeping himself visible Nats vis ible warm cheerful very willing listen leaving nice feeling realized dues money made AMA work ego trip few leaders playing dues money Don good leader Continuing leadership salutes Bud dy Irwin District 8 Scale Contest Board representative requalified Southwest RC Championships La bor Day weekend Dallas RC Clubs new field Seagoville TX Buddy flew Fokker triplane too hard fly terror land can attest because flew Control Line built Hoyt Geer could land Buddy Irwin represents us well Scale matters bang-up Electric fun-fly sponsored DEAF named because Electric quiet Club flying Eastfield College Mesquite TX Frank Korman sez 50 Electric planes spite high winds sweltering heat Enthusiastic entrants San Antonio Houston well Dallas Metroplex area sa lute Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers leading way such electrifying manner parting Id like call attention change districts Frequency Coor dinator shown fine print ginning column ****Thanks Flying Me**e* ColoradoO Kansas 0 NebraskaO North DakotaO SouthDakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Phone Home 3031 6931204 CompuServe address EMAIL 760072750 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Prank clarke 1007 Woodlond Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Box 2032 Cooper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver Co 80230 Ross Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloodao Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordlnalor Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 sanctioned events through out district now history though few contests still calendar definite slowing down flying events fall season arrives Id hope successful CDs will share events us through some pictures reports via column t sociate vice-presidents hear Free Flight Nats site Last Month asked write no fun working vacuum got several items concerning dissatisfaction some Free Flight community past Nats sitesLin coln NE being current unsatisfac tory FF Outdoor site Ive written directly took time effort com municate would share Ive passed along concerns Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski Vince turn will share planning committee will working next years Nats suggestion was time have something less composite Nats have separate FF Nats Ive always supported combined composite Nats past attendees contestants well noncompetitors seemed enjoy seeing various types activities site Now think Im hearing competitors dont necessarily care de sire type format looking optimal contest site own disci pline too surprising sites out Good Ole US can accommodate expecta tions competitors Well folks its dilemma seem together Now challenge will see sites whole thing break up Nats have known years time change What think What want have happen Worlds Larg est Model Airplane Meet Another subject Im sure Im alone hearing modelers categories collectively faced variety rea sons growing need flying sites Growth sport/hobby loss present sites . Almost daily something press model club news letters conversations between model ers points out growing concern regarding amount sound models produce objectionable others ourselves Well address other concerns will forum learning discussion sharing successes probably lot informative hangar talk will taking place November 20th Friday pm 21st Saturdayall day Denver Mark calendars now District IX AMA meeting will fea ture seminars about Flying Sites Noise Re duction Contest Directors procedures Updating new Rule Books coming out soon new Frequencies 1988 will local national speakrs district officers national officershere visit about local national sues Location Regency Hotel Den ver notice has sent chartered clubs District IX need infor mation can call home eve nings will useful seminar session both Bob Underwood Geoff Styles National Headquarters program Dont miss planned provide something club dis trict benefit will have get representative several meeting success story two Over Labor Day weekend Omahawks Club Omaha NE put air show dedicated new flying site conducted benefit Make Wish Foundation may re call Omahawks several years ago experienced loss flying site went through lengthy court test right stuff have sur vived successful club over 200 members now have new flying site much support surrounding com munity much brighter futurecon tinuing activities blessing local government entities hope have some ideas pictures share column later time DAS Denver Air Show team Sep tember 11 12 performed warm-up demonstration flying shows Greater Denver Air Show Jefferson County Airport Colorado reported have 90000 people attending dur ing two days Thats lots positive ex posure model aviation Keep up good work Omahawks DAS team Id like end column month introduction new associate vicepresident Colorado interim basis Nat Lancaster Nat well known district years involvement ac tive RC modeler full-scale enthusiast Con test Director officer Award Excellence Jefco Aeromodlers Club Nat has served President Metro Denver Modeling Council MDMC founding member manager DAS team currently liaison Col orado State Division Parks Recrea tion modeling activities metro area Welcome aboard Nat know will contributing member winning team Keep landings intentional soft December 1987 121 Arizona S California 0 Hawaii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseociate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiaken Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 0252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 05251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 0818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 Mike Lee 11420 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langloin Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 448 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161 362-1962 Trouble Basin flying field SepulVeda Basin Los Angeles unique ways First fine RC site 600 ft paved runway large pit area etc CL site paved circles prestigious events held year Second its public land owned US Army Corps Engineers part flood control basin federal land leased LA City Parks Recreation Commission recreational purposes include park/picnic grounds huge golf course three-mile-long bicycle path cricket field whats left over used partially farmer rais ing crop grass sod Water Reclama tion plant partially military Third flying site far enough away nearest house/street noise problem Fourth just little over mile south runways Van Nuys Airport just happens busiest airport entire US though no com mercial flights dealt having 200-ft altitude limit model field dont get way fullsize planes Lastly field also unique because thanks LA Parks Recreation Commission presently open anyone wishes fly AMA member Add up room kinds trouble created First list occasional crash full-size plane model field Yup thats right because Van Nuys Airport home number experimental old WW II airplanes often has make emergency landing somewhereand so often get unexpected fullsized visitor knowledge no model plane has ever done full-size airport nor have ever death model field Unfortunately Van Nuys Airports record good number full-size pilots passengers have killed basin af ter birds bit dust addition deaths full-size plane crashes weve also heard number heart attacks golf course bicycle path burns broken bones picnic fields car crash injuries roads streets within basinbut oc casional minor injury flying field itself usually nothing serious occasional finger got hit prop fixed Band-Aid spite good aeromodeling safety record let now show easy things get out hand easy big trouble started First take traffic helicopter pilot KABC radio Next let him fly directly over field get close model listen him scream about live air Next take local newspaper prompted someone write first-page story about model airport haz ard full-size aviation including inter view withyou guessed KABC helicopter pilot next thing know everyone up arms CLOSE THE MODEL FIELD manager Water Reclamation plant starts talking model plane crashes facility farmer starts talking about field workers running model planes Golfers heard com plaining about occasional crash golf course theres kinds talk about FAA controllers Van Nuys getting complaints about planes airspace Funny everyone ignores real safety hazards area starts pointing model airport something ought go BECAUSE WE ARE EASY TARGET Because power ful voice Because dont bring reve nue like golf course got involved mess day article appeared page local paper After getting number phone calls about decided try patch things up first drove down Van Nuys tower identified myself let spoke FAA Supervisor said have far trouble fullsize pilot hotshots modelers No sooner words come out mouth giant military C-130 abort landing because tiny Cessna still loafing runway goodness modelers know better after landing left tower after picking up copy airports official rules regulations found rules about heli copters supposed minimum 1300 ft MSL airport vicinity including over model field Aha Two polite factual yet very stern letters written publisher local newspaper other gener al manager KABC letter publisher contained kinds information real safety record good things field such collecting truckloads toys Christmas produced phone call him along promise positive coverage activities con cluded good note invited him down learn fly RC letter KABC dwelled helicopter violated airspace particularly hovered 50-100 ft scold pilots violated kinds FAA rules doing pleaded com mon sense pilot avoid flying over field altitude politely stated complaining about near-miss airspace pilot could compared man first kills mother fath er pleads mercy courts because orphan general manager called few days later told no longer problem thanked running FAA said read letter pilot would no longer fly over field thats left now find way get city give local club someone reasonable amount authority control over uses field short trial period Park Rangers placed observe Funny well everything ran noted full-size planes KABCs helicop ter flying too low noted letter kept records did didnt have AMA insurance Rangers gone now maybe trou ble will start over again few days ago sent out another letter went Mayor Tom Bradley Los Angeles requests meeting address whole situation aeromodeling LA area No answer yet hope moral should clear can easily get stepped often right easy target because dont represent activity decent level national prominence backing significant level own worst enemies hate spend dime anything other personal modeling supplies As result have no war chest draw upon also expect landowners private public give us use land Fine can get away dont ever hope win competition public land use farmer golf course some other revenue-producing activity Im told now costs $50 per hour use model flying field Tokyo Japan land real scarce much pay privilege model flight much would willing pay Perhaps because arent mak ing new land anymore ought start ask ing ourselves questions want able fly future personal opinion national organization dwell too much trivia sport itself faces extinction needs saving need strong national voice flying site matters meantime too much AMAs atten tion resources aimed wrong directions get lots phone calls letters over district about flying site prob lems description Most time nothing can Sepulveda Basin exception Yes AMA party line goes flying site problems /ocal ones need dealt local level Thats very convenient stand AMA take think about local problems dont get solved no na tional problem left Its time AMA start considering formation regional field offices manned experts flying site matters No cost doing wont fit present budget Lets see what can rea//y Anyone out got ideas 122 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCellough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 51st Ave Portland OR 97215 003 234-4430 CompuServe addocan tot EMAIL760672422 Aseoclate Vice Preeldenta Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 00023 Al Culver Boa 00 Wilder ID 03070 Gory R Fuller 3000 Riverwood Juneau AK 00001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 50401 Dave Mulleno 15550 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 00133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 00200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 07001 Chick Young 11201 120th St E #69 Poyallup WA 00373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Batch 10430 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 07230 Phone 003 701-5103 things regret about last Scalemasters Farragut having got ten picture Art Newlands Tempest before flew watched him fly got distracted just managed look back went Art did very nice job hope rebuilds next year did admit relatively high wing loading thats something should keep mind building bird compete especially higher altitude usually fly some pictures taken Far ragut during Scalemasters Regional pictures taken Bob Balch Lets start off what may think double ex posure isnt Its B Cranes Giant Scale Waener Cub flip side twin Cub Vis ible side photo below TROH Skyport about five miles Im sitting sound plane unusual say nothing looked sky photo below Bob Siegelkoffs Eastbourne Monoplane immense size aircraft apparent see quarter-scale Twin Cub peeking out underneath right wing flew majesti callv Dave Gasvoda came over Missoula MT flew very nice Yak-18 shown below Dave flies very well know well-done aircraft over maybe will show up next year Hope Dick Heininge bought Proctor Enterprises has producing familiar kits stuff south Portland near Wilson ville Recently Dick produced new kit Curtiss IN Jenny Jenny pictured below Dick Hansen has campaigning smiling person sitting hind new Mr Proctor Enterprises him self Youd smiling too produced beautiful kit Heres close-up neat scale detail available Jenny nonscale item sticking out between OX heads four-stroke helps Dick fly beauty realistically President Ron Rea Lewis-Clark RC Model Club reports fourth annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly big success 20 participants enjoyed good contest during fine weather Ron said Bill Kaufman should get special thanks organizing running event ad dition thanks club members helped out last thought sort leads newslet ters usually lonely souls put out hear about won con tests seldom hear about worked hard contest could go Mostly folks hear gripes complaints voiced never help out newsletter editor has same problem too often editor faced getting out something has remarkable ability hold club gether him/herself Pleas news other things go unheeded Well heres other try Help out newsletter editor unthinkable write something publication Yes takes little time Yes should either inform educate illumi nate can humorous dont really have able spell well either helps Maybe something bothers you want start dialogue maybe want start argument greatest lacks society communication little cant help im prove what weve got Now Im down off Ivory con tainer couple new newslet ters Ive getting Whidbey Island RC Society newsletter Whidbey Island WA edited John Pettersen edition Im looking contains lot good information about getting air craft ready fly supplied Prez alias 0 L Adcock Also cover sported drawing ATBP allterrain biplane computer program used lay out issue included some neat graphics well layout lends itself interest boredom As sidelight Whidbey group hosted PROPs race meet did such fine job some PROPs told looked forward next time anticipation other newsletter Penin sula Modelers Association Soldotna Alaska called Pellet Mangler News love name have no idea use suspect done either Al Ahlfors Gary Clack am sure its either Point sometimes editor named would nice know responsible works art Anyway done different computer program also allows extensive use graphics can see lot work went both fine efforts both editors would like some help members Also club exchanging newslet ters others district note AMA HQ will get club list can get touch clubs would like keep touch gives lot stuff steal too Now heres hot flash lovers wonderful stuff Jim Walker used make Frank Macy has producing few Gliders like folding-wing 404 used lose flying thermals Gliders would great take school program get some young people interested what Frank will coming out Hor net days will give kids excellent way start powered flight might enjoy having couple around fly yourself Happy Flying Flying Near Airports Careful December 1987 123 Sooner later popular unofficial events always proposed official AMA events whether wish originatorand Bostonian Don Lindley has drawn up set ruies amplify way event flown Midwest US Indoor Champion ship contests Dons suggested rules closer New York US Rules Bostonian West rules dif ferences First off Don wants call event Boston Cabin name should remain Bostonian keep event being compared Manhattan Cabin Manhattan originally Manhattan mula experts Duration event Bostonian Scale event everyone al though doesnt center around spe cific airplane exclusively Second Dons charisma percentage can amount 20% New York expe rience event originated has found 20% too little 30% used way get models scalelike award higher charisma values 30% too little Don restricts stabilizer 50% wing area causes no harm Minimum weight kept seven grams ten grams biplanes Open cockpits okayed no side windows required flying surfaces properly required double covered Fuselage box requirement remains un changed 15 x 25 x 30 longerons required support stress rubber motor required form box conformance original rules reviewed couple months ago page intent require full fuselage violated Dons wording satisfactory intent circumvented can Dons wording very unscalelike fuselage can result Such unsightly fuselage il ustrated below 0 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 rules must plugged Such occasions thing didnt mention source have arisen events attempt Its simple plans worlds create particular style model best Indoor newsletter Indoor News As mentioned Bostonians fuselage fantastic newsletter 16 longeron requirement such area No- pages edited published Jorgen body trying circumvent box re- Korsgaard Ahorn 5 D-2397 Ellund quirement Bostonians have Handewitt West Germany Jorgen Dandesigned fit Don Lindleys west ish lives teaches school just coast rules original US Rules across border Western Germany Practically have perfectly nice fuselages newsletter published three times year too John Triolos Larrys Bird such costs us USA 60 Dkr per year Bostonian strips above side win- sent airmail dows below constitute longe- much beginners Jun rons Personally find very acceptable iors Most will tell design despite question therefore about excitement involved world go along Dons revision fin- championship Indoor flying also gers crossed hopes best cludes Peanut Pistachio plans charisma points raised 50% news Hand-Launched Gliders experi promote scalelike models might mental types sport models news possible have enforce original FiD Beginner category popular Europe rules require longerons both sup- Can imagine international European port motor form box contest restricted beginners enough rules discussionlets get worksand also possibly interna back simply enjoying Bostonians how- tional postal contest beginners ever would like full set Don Lind- Simply great newsletter leys Bostonian proposal send 224 * * * * * stamped envelope Don 420 Tupelo Thats wrote monthbe Ave Naperville IL 60540or can re- b quest copy Ed Whitten ad- ack next month dress above 224 envelope Both us would like feedback now about something really importantJohn Triolos name Bostonian rrys Bird have explain non-basketball fans signi ficance John tells hes also thinking jumbo 32-in-wing-spread double-sized Have Helped monster added impactOutdoor Jumbo Bostonian Rubber 020-poweredor aJun ior Modeler maybe half-sized 8-in Pistachio model model John cut imagination clear workbenchand have Larrys T Bird ready fly Columbia December sixth Indoor News Last month ran plans P-is Danish Indoor SRPSM Erik Knudsen aberration like does have result can Rules writing difficult task re quirement Bostonians fuselage problem area originator develops intent writes rules Once written rules event does mean intent thrown away Whenever innovation within rules cir cumvents intent loophole O5TONIAN 0 LARRYS 8IPD John Trial0 124 Model Aviation Bostonian Proposed As Official AMA Event
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/12
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/12
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
1986 HaIl FameA Frequency Geoffrey Styles Timeout Director Public Relations Ten distinguished model aviation personal ities have elected Academy Hall Fame 1986 men individ ual contributions sport made candidates honor nominated AMA members part selection process annual responsibility AMA Council Past Presidents Any AMA member may present nomina tion Forms purpose available Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Simply drop Joyce line give call will provide form Nominations should accompanied supporting data substantiate back ground achievements candi date Please submit nominations arrive AMA HQ before March 31 year give Council adequate time deliberation 1-bli Famers Frank L Cummings Jr has model aviation over fifty years As competitor won contests local regional national levels member USA Indoor Team 1964 1966 Na tional Champion 1947 Grand Champion 1948 Plymouth Interna tional Contest No matter Frank competing always took time assist other people especially beginners Between 1931 1937 worked Los Angeles Times Playground Aircraft Continued page 109 Bob Underwood Technical Director quite few months now have articles Model Aviation telling some technical aspects radio control operation Included have rule book type material technical guidelines radios concerns involving antenna de sign placement months article takes somewhat different tack writ ten radio nontechnician AMA Technical Director task Headquarters does require know just what little what ya-ma-caIl-its framistans widgets talk another radio system Rather am called upon act moderator between members Fre quency Committee industry FCC other interested parties Granted some ba sic knowledge radio stuff required certainly depth What have asked relate time out technical article some what happen ing RCers world far just operat ing model airplane stumbling over regulations other things go bump night therefore interfering just having some fun flying So further ado What about aircraft/surface frequency problems period time during 1985 1986 encountered tremendous amount difficulty incorrect use fre quency allocations model airplanes cars/boats/robots phone rang daily reports dire foreboding predictions problem has abated dra matically recent months Two things seem have contributed improvement First borrowed page Mr Revere help sources spread word far wide Secondly probably effectively program labeling transmitter cartons transmitters themselves adopt ed manufacturers/importers red yellow stickers developed AMA supplied industry cost Artwork supplied free com pany wished have labels developed themselves During last two years several inci dents brought attention con cerning model airplane interference due incorrect frequency usage Most model cars operated aircraft frequencies crash caused promotional robot would some value being able publish details about events Unfortunately have unable obtain anything other verbal responses concerning doc umentation used support cases outcome event As re sult reluctant detail event print Should experience interference problem type several impor tant things should 1 Document incident carefully Names dates times locations frequencies etc very important rely second- third-hand information out checking out verifying details yourself 2 Maintain cool Often loss model stirs emotions point irrational behavior occurs emo tional outburst may seem provide some measure immediate satisfaction such havior may also complicate subsequent settlement problem 3 Determine loss will assume no bodily injury occurred need figure what repair re placement items might cases such determination will lead seek relief small claims court 4 Seek legal aid meet resistance rely advice friends Talk attorney Bear mind re gional differences legislation make virtually impossible Headquarters provide specific advice given matter 5 Obtain available written documenta tion can provide number different documents such FCC Part 95 will enable support case addition position provide individual personal legal aid may Continued page 108 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Manager Vince Mankowaki0 Specisi Services DimctOr Carl Maroney0 Specisi Events Dinctor Douglas Pratt 0 Pubilc Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Pubiications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Membership Director Mike Woodfolk0 General Counsei Jeremiah Courtney December 1987 107 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 President Don Lowe presenting riaii rauuu award Frank L Cummings L R AMAs Executive Council lectuivatent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council FrequencyCont pg 107 able obtain some general guidance Academys attorney Mr Jeremiah Courtney somewhat off subject hand should noted have comprehensive document designed help event club suffer de liberate interference site prob lem very complicated since its very nature highly emotionally charged situation As far problem improper fre quency usage concerned let us end brief discussion suggesting con tact Headquarters feel problem exists have several approaches can take inform individuals industry members improper frequency usage known Most persons organizations cooperative matter realize may position legal jeop ardy should sell use equipment improperly What AMA rules concerning radio control Several months ago subject touched upon Note Tech nical Director information presented elicited some degree interest particular concern some state ment no frequency control rules mandated Academy sport flier local field Just recommended flying site layout rule book number highly recommended guidelines provided Frequency Committee specific rules developed given site respon sibility club fact over 2000 very different types sites around country makes necessity best illustration reason set frequency control rules cannot fit situations involves clothespin syndrome fields use subtractive system taking appropriate clothespin placing transmitter antenna ready fly No pin available no transmitter turn-on Its very simple procedure However some clubs have found impossible keep store pins site due vandalism therefore use additive system board hooks pegs allows pin paddle added person ready fly way individual flier may carry own frequency control device no storage problem exists Which system better both work quite well Additionally will find host other systems varia tions basic ones used around country AMA has suggested rec ommended rule book publish anything way rule frequency control local field might simply field have some type control Such rule would probably appear radio control section Safety Code important fact should noted move 1988 new set rule books AMA Frequency Utilization Plan approved Executive Council con tains preliminary statement effect system transmitter identification flag channel identification plaques required AMA sanctioned events. See page 106 June 1987 issue Model Aviation complete text plan Please note same plan uses terms encouraged recommended such things pins monitoring spac ing flight stations RC operating sites An addition Safety Code also im portant note Effective January 11988 item has added states will op erate model using radio control fre quencies currently allowed Federal Communications Commission Only prop erly licensed Amateurs authorized op erate equipment Amateur Band frequencies future persons using nontypical frequencies such equipment European frequencies frequencies withdrawn model service FCC persons operating license equipment requires such will violat ing AMA Safety Code persons should take note fact Safety Code contains statement Model flying must accordance code der AMA liability protection apply What about AMA-FCC relationship Academy fortunate have maintained very good working relation ship Federal Communications Commission has just chance represented before Commission expert field Mr Jeremiah Courtney Mr Courtneys exper tise FCC matters has proved invaluable level need whether ap plication rule making resolution little glitches system affect model operations oft-used truism Its what know know does apply Indeed saying case should what know important instances re veal vast amount help Mr Courtney has provided us two spring mind immediately first involved robot/model aircraft interference problem An incorrect interpretation Part 95 FCC field office resulted insurance company refusing settle claim crashing model Through appropriate prompt action Mr Courtneys office little problem overcome second instance few months later also involved robot aircraft frequency incor rect field office interpretation Mr Courtney requested letter office explaining second instance type serious op erational implications Through Mr Courtneys efforts letter accepted acted upon FCC immediately communications sent field offices FCC letter AMA treated request rule mak ing section Part 95 detailing model aircraft/surface frequency split completely rewritten very easily under stood form Academy members can very proud fine working relationship has maintained FCC As member can assured will work diligently maintain relationship Sometime soon will submitting proposal rule making tighten specifications required equipment type acceptance anticipation radio needs 1991 headed radio control Everybody would love own bullet proof system never fails able put beautifully detailed Scale Widget 10 fly out backyard worry ing about club anyone else Would settle three reality us will never achieve three will necessary interested radio control work together other members industry achieve maximum amount pleasure hobby/sport mail phone bring contradictory news what occurring field club individual will relate horror stories about possible interfer ence area about quality some specific piece equipment Scant moments later report may bring glowing tales success such divergent obser vations experiences First must bear mind operating emotionally charged issue elements money time involved model crashesnot mention safety know dealing radio signal cannot seen touched smelled discerned senses just out cannot sure what doing what being done Have ever feeling someone used interference means covering up what may have dumb thumbs really want shock modeler friends tell truth should plant due pilot error possibility may willing accept answer Someone will always try convince must have interference radio trouble Next condition occurs will call brain-finger link break pilot may truly know caused crash have personally wit nessed condition occasion years ago young man fly ing new model appeared doing what can best described lazy snap rolls big spiral loops called anguished cry familiar us aint got called him let go sticks ran direction response have As approached him saw rudder-throttle stick crammed top left-hand corner full up elevator right-hand stick about pull out roots just handing trans mitter allowing sticks go neutral model started straighten out truly dumbfounded find thought turned sticks loose fact tested ten sile strength trying bend over side transmitter operating environ ment often very difficult tell what might have caused specific thing happen What have observed good operating procedures fol lowed clubs individuals fewer prob lems seem exist isnt suggest everyone must become radio expert rath er observing simple guidelines developed Academy maintaining equipment good working order RC flying seems become safer enjoyable would leave three simple ad monitions concerning whole frequency matter First read can find 108 Model Aviation subject discouraging pects position find tons information have generated vari ous subjects seems have fallen vast chasm never read anyone cannot count number times have tell someone calls ques tions asking have answered several occasions Model Aviation other publications Granted must tem per concern fact often dont see something because time printed concerned issue happens us often What am suggesting period tran sition radio control world make copy relevant thought process Secondly beware expert course much too general statement must rely knowledgeable persons provide us information Perhaps could state better saying Beware self-styled expert persons willing share mis information us no cost doubt especially concerning rules check us Headquarters have Hall Fame Cont pg 107 League helped thousands young peo ple get started model aviation contin ued type endeavor until 1956 countless street kids can thank Frank patience understanding skills learned under guidance Frank has served sport club offi cer heading up LA Thermal Thumbers President 1947 1948 As Contest Director ran contests always find ing time advise newcomers circle friends admirers grew through years well deserves esteem held As additional contribution sport Frank started Cummings Specialties using understanding Free Flight require ments provide top-quality components Indoor fliers knowledge gained competitor national/world record holder has passed along help other contestants Although has out limelight years standing ovation Frank received 1987 Nats ban quet indication continuing popularityand contributions model aviation have forgotten William C Hannan occupies unique posi tion model aviation world contri butions have still amazing Writer designer builder consultant com petitor author mentorBill Hannan has contributed articles worlds leading model aviation maga zines plans have pleased satisfied thousands builders designs have led fliers winners circle immediate answer assured will find out quickly since certainly will turn out something should know Dont call ask what brand radio think should buy subject will repeat words character trom old Hogans Heroes TV show know nothing Lastly remember frequencies will using 1988 clear other users club suffers some form interference channel-numbered frequencies may due some type commercial operation frequencies tween FCC granted 80 frequen cies model use because knew some cases some locales few frequencies granted may usable very ifs must considered many thousands mod elers enjoy thrill radio control flight week Academy through work Frequency Committee Headquarters staff liaison FCC industry will work hard see such condition continues Happy landings USA Japan England France Belgium other countries Hannan designs have tri umphed As aviation historian Bill has per formed extensive research make de signs authentic specialty Scale especially small-scale world fa mous contributions Peanut Scale finely detailed kits provided Williams Brothers San Marcos CA owe much fidelity Bill Hannan Never too busy help others Bill pro vided beginning aeromodelers basic training contributed much research library San Diego Air Museum unfortunately lost several years ago tragic fire Never quit has built donated mod els rebuilt museum possible recognize has done space however particu larly fitting Bill Hannan has elec ted AMA Hall Fame qualified times over Robert Hatschek started modeling 1936 age 11 Apart service WW II has ever since contestant since 1939 flew Hand-Launched Gliders has since com peted almost Free Flight category keen Nordic A/2 Glider enthusiast Bob qualifier US team since 1972 As two-time winner Mulvihill Trophy 1957 1958 member 1959 firstplace US Wakefield Team France placing second himself well known interna tional circles Team member reporter proxy flier sup porter contest official well designer author Bob has recognized published leading model maga zines Hatschek Glider towhook used worldwide informative articles vari ety subjects have become standard refer ences other enthusiasts An AMA member since 1939 Contest Director since 1950 Bob named AMA Fellow 1971 Retired position senior editor American Machinist maga zine flies Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Club has active member 33 years Always willing lend hand guide newcomer Bob kind person achievements have gone un noticed enthusiasm dedication have produced lasting re sults benefits Robert Holland competed twelve events 1948 Nats came out National Champion Since has lost count number contests has entered As manufacturer Bob produced 049-051 Holland Hornet own design racing en gines during years 1948-1955 fine reputation well earned skilled modeler 56 years Bob Hol land worked full-scale aviation Lock heed skunk works interesting project participated lofting lines design layout XP-80 built 147 days retired Lockheed 1981 recent achievement Bob Best Show award 1986 IMS Show Pasadena CA SESA admired tribute expert craftsmanship Continued page 110 PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident December 1987 109 Walter Musciano won contests Thirties Forties finally re tired competition became classed professional developed career full-time model aviation activity Walt designed airplanes Scientific Models output included scores Con trol Line Free Flight Radio Control kits Berkeley Models also kitted some Musciano designs notably CL P-38 Lightning P-51 Mustang modelers won top honors national regional contests using designs As leader Walt started several model fly ing clubs served terms office As Contest Director organized ran meets New York/New Jersey re gion completed first airplane seven years old Walt has builder/designer ever since Perhaps greatest achievements have au thor Apart aeromodeling maga zines Musciano articles have published Mechanx Illustrated Model Craftsman Electronics Illustrated Young Men several foreign publications Walt researched prepared literally hundreds articles some months print three four magazines simultaneously As author eight books six pub lished USA two Britain Walter has international reputation William Bill Northrop best known Continued page 111 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Standard There will proposal submit ted Executive Council 24 Octo ber meeting asking establish sound level will acceptable standard will value should able attempt attain universally within rel atively short period time will level accepted used will bring semblance quiet relations neighbors An accepted standard should induce manufacturers work toward goal would expect see hardware reason able costs information will enable us attain goal virtually equipmentboth use today introduced future Much technology place now meet goal should able surpass stan dard future establishment eventual accep tance standard will mean fly ing sites will operate under can also mean categories competition aircraft will need designed operate under standard Eventually such model aircraft will operating sufficiently quiet levels noticeable dis tances few hundred feet away Naturally will mean some reassessment present rules competition levels have ever gone through such changes before Af ter fly Free Flight example under rules 40 years ago much way research will need done before lower levels will attained too will come about Proposals being considered propel ler other research Methods isolating vibration quieting further sounds ex hausts intakes other changes will eventually help alter environment accept today Will establishment standard mean flier club field will oper ate quiet manner Probably will always sites noise pollution problem future competition other hand will no doubt mean models will need meet criteria because contests held flier goes site requirement exists will ne cessity operating like manner everywhere will always individu als remote locations would meet values Standards rules would could universally enforced Nevertheless may stated relative certainty such values would operating rule contests especially Nationals Essentially time has come bite bullet accept need Vibration Don Lowe article RC Modeler photo showing installa tion Lord mounts Dean Kogers aircraft flown F3A team selection Nationals very quiet aircraft air has several alternatives reducing vibration transmission sound through fuselage sound fiberglass fuselage drumming adds overall sound level aircraft flight increases apparent level hear drumming reduced eliminated sound level will drop considerably need plan ahead installation vibration mounts during construction model engine backplate bolted aluminum flat-mount large enough permit having four holes outside engine dimension install four screws asso ciated Lord mount Four mounts installed between engine plate firewall secured nuts catalog have Don Lowe Tech Products Corporation 5030 Lin den Avenue Dayton OH 45432 mount used Item Number 51033 Style SS Stud/Plate Mount mount has studs 34-in long 8-32 thread mount proper 1/2-in long iameter quite compact very adequate 60 engine mount shock material Neoprene will stand up abuse glow fuel need watch mounts made natural rubber Use would looking trouble latest prices have show items cost $250 lots 1-23 $112 lots 24-99 $96 lots 100-499 catalog says company requires minimum der $25 can contact information may talk lesser amounts necessary couple people could go together get larger quantity lower numbers would cost $10 per installation can get information drawings couple other mount arrangements might consider Al way will take ad vance planning due wider mount installation proper propeller clearance firewall will distance other normal mount might installation will probably prove custom Field behavior local Control Line club re cently lost its flying site loss brought incident couple children riding skateboards run off flying site apparently rude manner adult member family took offense naturally called police noise complaint re sult CL fliers asked leave Although real reason nothing noise can readily see operate high sound levels can used against you can operate quietly stand better chance keep ing what have Rude actions will surely endear neighbor Practice little bit courtesy PR area As turns out particular case results could have extremely bad other future scheduled activities 110 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 middle September have back Florida month Spent last weekend Pattern contest Ft Lauderdale rest month has spent recharging batteries done expect leave 24th 1988 Nats planning session Chesa peake VA next month hold quarterly AMA Council meeting Reston VA AMA budget will big item agenda November plan attend RCHTA Show District VII meeting Chicago Later month Ill attend District IX meeting Denver RC World Fall Festival during Thanksgiving weekend Tangerine Meet beginning after Christmas So now until end year Ill stay busy Im trying best feel pulse membership talking lots mod elers general modelers seem happy way running things difficult determine consensus opinion takes lot discussion lots people have increase dis trict activity via district meetings good hope meetings will well attended fruitful terms supplying information need starting see some movement noise reduction Its amazing people have talked year have tales lost flying sites because noise some instances noise measure ment data has sufficed save sites PubIc PERCEPTION noise model engine irritant required shut site down friend Bob Violett producer Jet models has working problem recently demonstrated new setup muffled carbon-fiber tuned pipe did hurt performance yet met FAI limit 98 dB three meters first Jet model could stand next hurting ears also recently obtained have flown new K&B 45 Sportster en gines Talk about quiet So folks can done have work nothing fundamental enjoy ment hobby having nice place fly Couple equipment works its FUN Lets keep sites clubs putting place opera tional schemes reduce radio function fail ures Radio systems days marvelous creations low cost reliabil ity bulletproof however must accommodate limita tions must operational schemes physically separate fliers frequencies local flying field ex ample RCACF Club Orlando just put place scheme called George Myers Pacific Plan groups fre quencies three separate flight lines order reduce possibility mutual interference would nice have cheap equipment very narrow bandpass no 31M problemsthe industry working things life radio equipment now have com promise between quality price Please learn safely use what now have realize equipment will get better better work problem Please also realize AMA Frequency Commit tee working closely industry sure existence safe radio operations progress through new frequency implementation plan want SAFE derly transition minimal disruptions new equipment availability obsoles cence old sets Im looking better ways merge interests competition sport fliers concept used lot Europe weekend event includes day formal rule book competition sec ond day fly-in/fun-fly format looks popularity events such IMAA Giant Model fly-ins annual Byron Show obviously tremendous interest Scale models yet finds small number entries RC Scale contests Are missing something Cer tainly means modelers like low-key nonpressured atmosphere fly-in also means lot us like ego satisfaction showing off latest creation like trade ideas just talk about hobby like mind addition just plain fun visit other areas see new places make new friends dont combine mats Most us recognize competi tion necessary striving excellence craftsmanship flying abil ity generates tests finite standards help improve art need both would also like challenge sport fliers out spend week ends doing loops rolls Ugly Stik whatever grab local Pattern hotshot have him teach es sence disciplined Aerobatics Try sim ple pattern guarantee will become better flier enjoy knows might want try Novice pattern Cont pg 110 current modelers publisher Model Builder magazine founder acclaimed International Modeler Show Pasadena CA has also proud holder world records 1965 set al titude record Radio Control aircraft 166099 ft 1967 established speed record RC Glider 4171 kilometers per hour Bill has editor Model Builder since 1971 also RC editor Model Air plane News 1965 1969 addition made major contribution over years RC Aerobatics judge both na tional international events Because experience expertise asked judge times Tournament Champions Las Vegas AMA activities have included Contest Board chairman ten years RC Con test Board member district twenty years 1964-1984 believed service record Bill also operated plans service Model Aviation magazine Sixties Although Bill has strongly RC 33 53 years modeler retains interest aspects model aviation can seen wide variety arti cles appear own publication ator sixty years age nine Hewitt flew model Gliders play ground across home Belmont MA built models illustrated library books became keen competitor led him join JordanTraveler Aviation League Boston tually took him Massachusetts Institute Technology study aeronautical engineer ing Graduating bachelors degree 1939 went complete masters degree 1940 Moving Hampton VA became em ployed NACA forerunner NASA assigned Flight Research Divi sion space age dawned came Chief Space Mechanics Division subsequent years did exten sive work Space Shuttle projects head Guidance Control Division St Louis Nats 1935 Hewitts first national event competed again 1936 1937 took several trophies includ ing first place Stout Indoor event 1937 Hewitt has received several prestigious awards including NASA Medal Excep tional Scientific Achievement 1967 Pres idents Award Distinguished Federal Continued page 112 December 1987 111 Hall Fame William Hewitt Phillips has model avi Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Fred Van Keuren Greenvillie MS writes talked over phone months ago pretty much agreed must weight cutoff somewhere Giant Scale airplanes current limit 55 lb proposed IMAA good As mufflers/noise control some thing missing doesnt AMA something . nothing done aver age flier may disappear Club fields ing lost average fliers t get results dont beat dead horse Fred think important items everybodys mind today noise reduction AMA just group imperfect people like lets keep trying Have read Duke Foxs latest noise report Ted Temer Redding CA writes happy club over 30 members lease field dollar year 14 mile high-priced homes number problem noise have imposed strict limit 83 dB ten meters distance measured Radio Shack dB meter Also club 80% four-stroke noise have worries AMA field size baseball field 300 x 300 ft fenced keep out spectators flying area Now come AMAs safety rule saying in gle straight line ll have four sin gle straight lines side field rule vague Ted Ill check Robert Underwood see thinks rule needs changing Thanks letter Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes Whatever happened old friend Judge Davis Charlie colorful friend Judge Davis passed away back spring year will miss him served AMA Contest Board years faithfully well Goodbye Judge will miss Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX writes still havent received third-place trophy Open Jet Speed 86 Nats Dimmitt Jr won have no complaints about years 87 Nats Dimmitt Ill stick until dust settles right place Ill Reston next week see about Juniors award officials both Reston Nats dedicated honestalso hardworking Only oversight Im sure know body weary hearing about read ing about doesnt make difference Jr will get whats coming him Louis Torovich Detroit writes Two years ago asked about Safety input suggested use nets use racing RC boats responded passing appropriate committee Now sudden guy Graham Hicks has brilliant idea have writing about idea using nets Come friend what gives Also have attention get exercise privilege being Leader Member Louis remember suggestion us ing nets should have played up Its fault stupidity Graham club featured magnificent arti cle pictures magazine idea seemed catch Im blame Re garding Leader Members constantly have revisions additions bylaws just wait Meet friend Earl Fredrickson Palatine IL Americas top RC Glider experts Earl builds everybody club dont know charges just gives away Ill find out let know Hall FameCont pg 111 Civilian Service 1979 NASA Distin guished Service Medal 1979 made Fellow American Astronautical Soci ety 1985 has also honored model groups serves technical editor Free Flight magazine interest model aircraft limited type group enjoys exploring new developments design flying tech niques NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy Nafionaf Newsletter John Pond has modeler life Having entering contests since 1920s has lost count number events wins has local state national competition origi nal member San Francisco Vultures Club founding member former president SAM Society Antique Modelers has served AMA ca pacities District 10 vice-president years As Contest Director John has run contests 30 years many years John has contrib uted personal time both good sport assist others reports model magazines leadership help ful cooperation attitudes towards beginners have provided very construc tive benefits days John very well known Old-Timer Plans service operates out San Jose CA Through Old-Timer activities has helped establish SAM chapters over world has traveled extensively promote activities cluding trip Australia year flew national contest Continued page 113 112 Model Aviation important chuck glider contest being conducted Stanley NC icated modelers Col James Ace Grits Duckworth snapped action the festivIties 1 R Malcolm Mize Byron Little Eric Abernathy Brandi Lewis nuwn irphy Kristy Duckworth wasnt clear won big contest Robin appears have vic torious look very future hobby lies encouragement persons age Col Duckworth edits Metrolina Control Line Society newsletter regularly conducts such serious activities Executive Directors ViewFrom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Whats New 88. Its membership renewal time again annual mass mailing renewal information scheduled mail first class early October including election ballots due mailed back Novem ber 15 new feature years renewal process provision fast verification membership status supplements Express Renewal service initi ated last year What Express Renewal means have no changes ad ditional services needed include membership renewal fee re turn envelope processing will almost immediate upon HQ receipt 1988 membership card will mail within few days address membership status changes and/or might want ser vices other membership Museum Patron mortgage donation FAI stamp etc need quick verification 1988 membership status special postcard provided renewal mailing Putting stamp address postcard enclosing same check money order no cash please assures postcard will date-stamped immedi ately upon receipt HQ sent back within day postcard will provide evidence club officers Con test Directors 88 member HQ processing membership renewal other words anything other nochange simple renewal gets delayed due accounting computer input processing use postcard can provide quick proof until AMA license membership card arrives current member insurance coverage fast verification system intended used necessary Thus can use Express Renewal dont need use fast verification system because membership card will sent quickly Likewise renew early October November Express Renewal should have 1988 membership card end 1987 December 87 through 1988 need quick proof 1988 membership status order use club field enter contest use fast verification system cost 22-cent stamp can put proof hands much sooner might otherwise happen AMA HQ processing thou sands membership renewals per week Again need quick service Keep mind AMA insur ance applies day membership money received AMA HQ regardless long might take membership card get hands faster way covered pay dues Contest Director AMA sanctioned meet AMA employee HQ trade show AMA has official booth fast verification system devel oped result input suggestions members clubs need system can solve longstanding problem get quicker proof cur rent membership status Give try need ijif dont card will show up time depending upon HQ workload Consider AMAs membership now over 120000 approximately 125000 end September means proces sing average over 10000 per month 2500 per weekactually 500 working day year kind volume shortcut need can very helpful Also new year Membership Manual has compiled provide kinds formation about AMA operates servic es available contact various problems etc Combined 1988 Supply Service catalog manual pro vides much new information about services products interest AMA members AMA rule book optional 1988 stead automatically sending AMA member rule book obvious waste involved over 100000 members competition oriented AMA will send rule books ask mechanism request will form included membership card mailing Sending form will result rule book being mailed back Although unit cost rule book will higher because fewer will printed previously overall result expected savings since about 10% membership less should need rule books effect anyone wants rule book will pay price 22cent stamp get minor cost extra competition members should mean less members dues will used buy rule books overall savings help providing oth er membership services may serve people FAI Sporting Code buy $10 FAI Stamp Previously wanted complete set official aeromodeling com petition rules Federation Aeronau tique Internationale pay $3 1988 AMA version rules have printed AMA rule book typically much complete form will provided automatically extra charge AMA member pays $10 FAI stamp needed partic ipate FAI team selection contests FAI world record attempts Note AMA rule book will continue provide limit ed version FAI rules various com petition events anyone seriously involved international competi tion complete FAI rules must Hall Fame Cont pg 112 Louis tor tounder ot rroctor 1nerprlses Corp has name synonymous quality contributions model aviation go back 1926 entered first contest Nats wins span years 1929 1967 built very first models 1921-1922 plans found Boys Mechanic Book solid models first fly ing model Nieuport monoplane 1923 interest aviation grew favorite spot Pearson Field Vancouver WA As skills model building became advanced Lou entered first contest took first place same year 1926 met Jim Walker formed lifelong friend ship Continuing build models including nithopters started produce own designs 1929 triumphed Lindy contest thrill receiving prize Charles Lindbergh himself winning ways gained him place 1929 Wakefield Team trip England During inspiring event met Louis Bleriot Orville Wright Igor Sikorsky honored return special Lou Proctor Fete Vancouver Airport Shortly after Lou went work Boe ing Aircraft Company model builder producing both wind-tunnel display models Leaving Boeing 1945 started several small businesses 1958 San Diego started Radio Control fa mous Antic Monoplane Bolero Bipe created 1964 next year Lou started Proctor Enter prises soon headed worldwide busi ness built reputation top quality 1982 age 72 Lou sold com pany retired spend some time himself building flying model aircraft leisure still member four RC Clubs participates numerous con tests year Continued page 114 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT December 1987 113 AMA Cont pg 113 joseph Raspante competitor builder de signer experimenter gave much him self model aviation 1929 Joe became Ham operator later built up small radio repair business Brooklyn NY became interested developing own radio equipment started fly radiocontrolled airplanes 1937 Raspante placed second RC 1939 Nats third 1940 Nats Elmer Sperry got know Joe through involvement RC airplanes 1940 Joe went work Sperry stayed 27 years Thirties Joe designed refined famous model Snow White beConnecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxhury MA 02331 817 9344248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Brown PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01468 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High SI. Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon cT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Prazie Way Mamloon Mills MA 02848 South County RC Club Ten modelers southern Rhode Island area formed club 1982 original goals club promote safety sport train new pilots flying area por tion turf farm owned Mr Tucker clubs activities last two years has participate South County Hot Air Balloon Festival event held July 25-26 1987 Univer sity Rhode Island Included twocame known model beat area contests Snow White Nats winner 1939 taking prize outstanding finish awarded Berryloid paint company AMA Museum houses another Ras pante modelthe Willie III 11-ftwingspan airplane dating back late Thirties controlled Raspante radio package Seventies Joe created special demonstration RC aircraft took contests displays purpose show modelers general pub lic radio-controlled aircraft function Soon no contest complete Joe being hand demonstrate worked Contest Directors called Joe ahead time book him events ef fort played large role making nonmodelers aware pleasures skills waiting world model aviation day event hot air balloons ultralight aircraft craft show numerous food con cessions Radio Control display demonstrations attended Saturday large crowds seemed really enjoy models event sponsored Wakefield Rotary Club RC portion organized club committee headed Vein Nulk following club members participated event Vein Nulk Ric Charlebois Rick Schwegman John Ryczek Noah Forden Andrian Constantino Phil Perkins Russ Lynch Jr Russ Lynch Sr Rick Solderberg Dana Willis Bud Cronin Jim Mur docco Bert Fell Ray Moriarty Steve Block Ed Fayerweather Pete Adams Tom Bous quet Tom Bousquet good public relations activity well worth effort made members involved picture ginning column shows some club members aircraft flown owned Rick Schwegman information contact club President Richard Charlebois 401 828-4288 Westover Air Force Base After 1985 Nats Air Force indicated dif ferent type aircraft based Westover During transition period use base modelers would reduced re stricted Over next two years considerable construction work will require aircraft parked area normally used modelers aircraft will require area equally significant security re quirement People cannot allowed roam over area chasing airplanes Friday August 28 1987 meeting held Colonel Hargis Base Com mander result appears Wes foyer may available modelers limited basis 1988 1989 depend ing construction progresses Further meetings will held discuss use base have material club will contacted letter would like add Colonel Hargis very much interested having model ers Westover Base will can regard modelers have remember guests must conduct ourselves accordir Shown John Frykenberg Chicopee Chamber Commerce Don Kmfft District vice-president Sue Carrion Pioneer Valley Convention Visitors Bureau Cot Hargis Westover Base Commander John Worth AMA executive director representatives present during discus sions using Westover modeling activi ties Dan Thompsons model placed first lieve WRAM show Scale Masters Qualifying contest Orange MA Nationals participation Since last col umn have learned two other people traveled Lincoln Nationals 114 ModelAviation Hall Fame AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Rick Schwegman F-16 flown Rhode Island Balloon Feat aaron nompson Don Kmfft 10-lb Hershey bar provided con testants guests Bridgewater Pat tern contest Barb Don Krafft Steve Lelito participated RC FAI Pattern Nat Gifford according Handle newsletter won first Senior CL Aerobatics also placed second new Advanced class Firebird Classic 87 Pattern con test held Marcy NY know Dis trict II over Labor Day weekend really enjoy contest gives chance re turn Utica area lived about 11 years field did flying before moving New Eng land Barb saw friends contest Joe Valud Harvey demons CD assistant CD respectively club members present did super job providing excellent contest Thanks Mohawk Valley RC Modelers use field looking ward attending next year Manufacturers distributors dealers several thousand contests held US year know lot Contest Di rectors ask merchandise awards am sure problem does provide benefits return sales Anyway pur pose mention thank people donate merchandise gift certificates cash awarded contests mod elers appreciate generosity Club workers As follow-up thanking people donate merchandise would like draw attention people various clubs work hard put contest other club activities wish could said club member shared load equally seems 10% rule prevailsthat about 10% club members work So people work hard provide con tests etc rest may benefit large thank-you Modelers passing really dislike writing part column Two very fine people passed away recently have much formation case Leon Auger learned about him Skystreaker newsletter Leon Auger great guy long longtime modeler Gods gain loss Bill Macartney told about Jerry Gi sondi Marcy Pattern meet Jerry starting out Pattern knew him short time always cheerful pleasure around will missed New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pisostaway NJ 08654 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts learned early aeromodeling career its what fly fly prime importanceand have Class C Free Flight prop scars left forearm prove Obviously transition 049 60 too eagerly pursued burning desire become airborne current sources concern rooted pressure receiving some quarters raise existing AMA maximum weight limit its mandated 55 lb considerably higher figure per craft Would believe 100 lb agree big beautiful weight-lifters would have us believe am also able per ceive beauty greater portability smaller ships Safety always major concern attempt raise weight limit shall require imposition specifics gov erning technical aspects design construction flight characteris tics heavier note did say larger aircraft also performance capability pilot Herein lies great est problemto wit equires spe cial kind expertise fly biggies easy convince beginner full pride deserved selfsatisfaction having mastered trainertype machine ready fly eagles further instruc tion careful supervision expert should prove obstacle earnestly recommend its formaliza tion absolute requirement going authorize heavier model aircraft Vexing question heavier also con sidered Beautiful Howard M Brimberg AMA 98632 have never met finer gentleman good friend Howard Brimberg untimely death sorrowfully report oc curred August 6 1987 resided beloved wife Miriam 80-09 249th St Bellerose Queens NY 11426 sur vived addition Miriam father two daughters son sister three grandchildren Howard member Long Island NY Cobras RC Club never missed opportunity promote aeromodeling general club partic ular AMA event Howards dis tinctive warmth charm shall sorely missed fortunate enough have known him have enjoyed shar ing matchless sense humor wish space quote entire letter trib ute Howard received Allan Frank president Cobras instead offer following excerpts did smile joke C 5 * saw Howard best. ed two young daughters treated grandchil dren nt capture essence modeling need look no further man like Howard Brimberg friend will miss him So shall Allan shall Nats Honorable Mention Dept Though top winners some District II aeromodelers certainly compli mented upon showings years National Model Airplane Championships Lincoln NE indebted two fine newsletters news ea gerly awaited regard source news well-executed MAAW Flyer edited Ann Bruns Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY Flyer reported its member Jan Langelius took first place B Gas making him na tional champ event third con secutive year well first place Hand-Launched Glider further nounced Jim Chadwick placed 10th Expert Pattern class club President Arnie Wile took 12th place Quickee 500 son captured six trophies var ious Free Flight CO-2 divisions BRAVO newsletter Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club edited Harold Mayle reports George Brown son George Jr scored heavily Lincoln Natsie billed Staten Island Speed Team George Jr Sr pro ceeded break 200 mph barrier Control Line D Class ship add sincere compliments Staten land Speed Team Incidentally George Sr popular proprietor Brownies Sport Hobbies Staten Island NY shall pleased list other Nats winners provided names places Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS lath Annual RC Scale Rally District II classic marked 50 years model aviation 1937 1987 subject award-winning club extend warmest congratula tions involvedand particularly such stalwarts genial George Privateer Bob Brown Bill Messer AVP area Ken Koeppel belongs club annual affairs regarded contests rather defined Web sters Dictionary under rally mass meeting intended arouse group enthusi asm Thats what thats what does comprehensive handbill high lights following attractions No entry fees Scale models welcome Free chicken dinner food tickets regisDecember 1987 115 Aircraft ID Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1985 membership kit may ordered AMA Supply Ser vice 10 $100 postpaid Please include remittance order specify stick-on labels Bill Vail Stoughton MA passed away due heart attack September 5 am very sorry report Bill shown good-flying Fokker 0-ViI Orline kit trant Saturday Night model auction Re freshments available Saturday Sunday Breakfast Hinsdale & lschua Vol Fire Depts etc happened August 8-9 just passed Scenes like photos below abound popular STARS rallies Adirondack Modelers Inc extend heartiest congratulations club especially its persevering treasurer Mr James Morrissey having through pa tience restraint persistence diplomacy respect opinions others suc ceeded securing much better larger flying site lost through noise other familiar com plaints citizenry After long drain ing series town meeting debates journalistic participation Town Fathers mothers reflectively provided club another public flying site much larger better former hope happy solu tion familiar seemingly impossible predicament will encourage oth ers faced possibility los ing publicly owned flying site Thank-you Jim Safety sale No way readers will pleased doubt surprised learn reaction piece concerning revenueseeking flying site field marshals over whelmingly disapproval Reactions ranged disbelief downright revul sion usually best expressed threeletter word reading ugh fact readers lost very little time extolling varied gratuitous contributions have continue made particular clubs aeromodeling general entirely thought re ward Such report came letter Mr James F Reilly editor Bipes Barn stormers newsletter Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers Inc AMA Charter #461 Utica NY known far wide Firebirds praising worthiness clubs field marshal Bill Palmer Jim has written follows field marshal second year Bill Palmer pays club dues like other member volunteers field marshal cause enjoys doing feel Bill makes Firebird Field finest flying sites central New York What compensa tion does Bill receive patch AMA Thanks Bill peers Its peo ple like Bill make up nucleus club keep going come hell high water Jim concludes tribute Bill final endorsemet-tt profes sional field marshal thank Jim welcome letter Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4561] Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vtce Presidents Eva Biddle 2158 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob I3ively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 100 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 10107 Eugene Shetkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Boarden 5552 Foarun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Im back Thanks Eva filling last month As being written Im still wondering what Eva wrote Hey sports fans its fall again means football season supposed start baseball season supposed end merci fully youre Reds fan thoughts modelers District Ill build ing next years flying season Did some roll back clock Question plea Five years ago football players strike up my. belt prepa ration Tournament Champions Las Vegas year football players threatening strike Tournament Champions contestants being nounced resumption great event 1988 appears District Ill will have three its members contestants cluding yours truly dont remember TOC its 10 Americans 10 foreign competitors flying big Scale aerobatic models Aresti format competition virtually identical full-scale aerobatics competitions also offers some big prize money about $100000 wasnt write last months column Team Manager US RC Aerobatics World Championships team Avignon France wish could re port successful competition unfortu nately international panel judges read European werent buying large open smooth style flying last time Holland thing chastised flying too slow close small Ya cant win Its really too bad competitors worked hard worked together flew well came away smarting Fourth team sixth 16th 20th individually injustice US fliers Around district clubs trying promote model aviation through school systems Beltzville Flying Ma chine Society love name Pennsyl vania did demo ran class 96 fourth-to-sixth-grade kids Mahoning Valley Elementary School can tell personal experience nothing beats look kids face first sees model airplane perform Great stuff Wayne County RC fliers took different approach school system compared what Ive seen before took adult education evening classes sounds like great success Ill re print Steve Middlesworths letter Dear Dave decided couple meetings ago should inform information what club did pro mote sport model aviation area well generate some needed funds treasury Since gener ated idea last year club felt should fill details have some local area schools fer adult education classes evenings schools particular Wayne County Joint Vocational School ex tends offer have subject can teach can generate enough interest will offer contact ed Steve Miller head Career Center proposed idea offering building class residents area quite thrilled chance offer kind class wanted sit down discuss two father-and-son teams class didnt finish two lost interest about halfway through other team wanted finish busy didnt get time work home quite worthwhile club did have about 10 members able come out help class offered over winter students told could use services instructors joined club club made $200 teaching class about another $240 signing eight new members class met night week 10 weeks Maybe can pass information column hopes picking up interest clubs wishing increase memberships well treasuries Happy Flying Steve Middlesworth Great Steve hope other clubs will fol low lead give try helps increase ranks its great PR same time also got letter Gene Shelkey ask ing print following Sunday November 1 1987 biggest auctions will take place Circleville Fire Hall North Huntingdon PA auction sponsored Mur raysville Area RC Society MARCS thing Astro-Hogs Zap will available bid buy information registration forms maps may contact John Czesnakowski auctioneer 412-327-3930 Neil Rossi chairman 412-327-8741 fire hall very easy get couple miles Irwin inter change Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 7 116 Model Aviation knife set sandpaper $100 cost ciass set school offered class catalog receiving re sponse hoped contacted local newspaper fered little free publicity did halfpage spread concerning sport class After article paper en rollments picked up ended up 13 students eight finished kits class became members club details John Berkey local hobby shop owner myself met Mr Miller worked Out cost materials der decide price charge class decided offer class choice either Goldberg Eagle Great Planes P1-40 also wanted offer kit either sizes rebate refunded smaller chosen Also included materials two rolls covering two bottles Zap fuel tank wheels collars An Exacto twoI will again remind Salt Fork coming up February 13-14 Get res ervations 1-800-AT PARK Unfortu nately stalwart workers Salt Fork meetings Joe Karl has grave ly ill Im sure can speak entire dis trict wishing him well best thing could Joe show up Salt Fork has worked very hard organize promote over years Thats month Delaware S District Columbia 0 Matyland 0 North Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwaod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Anooclate VIce Prealdenta Robert E Bubura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 chuck Foreman 5011 Rinker Dr Mechunicsville VA 23111 Doug Holtund 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Creot HarriuonburgYA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 10000 Charles Spear 280 Holly Lone Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency CoordInator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 400-5086 Space age technology Much hobby has benefited great advances have come out space age technology members remem ber what like participate sport prior enlightened times technology good Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society might feel age has given shaft little over year ago club moved new field settled down existence should last practically forever no signs future problems horizon could cause think other site happened Geological Survey satellite made pass over North Carolina spotted something interest re suIt now survey stakes number spots field marking plac es core drilling Now although does mean imminent danger field being closed surely good possibility happening some point future What did probe see major create potential prob lem GOLD Yes probe says land under flying site has good poten tial being producing gold vein Isnt wonderful various things cause us lose flying sites could very first due satellite orbit 1988 Nationals Local work progressing nicely 1988 Nationals held Chesapeake VA vicinity problems Nats site selection Free Flight Sometimes reasonably good site can turn sour year good example wind bad direc tion high velocities week Will have problems 1988 Nats think As rule get winds nature seen Lincoln As place can expect high winds presence thunderstorms unreasonable expect few site has selected looks very good flatland some drainage ditches running through can handled temporary bridging field covered brush trees open land Within next two weeks Nats Manager Vince Mankowski members Nationals Planning Committee will looking site Much appreciation has granted Tidewater RC Club effort expending pre liminary site planning 1988 what required area contemplating possibility holding Nats en vi rons Indoor A good Indoor site has se lected Nats 88 another area generally brings up some discus sion annual championships Tennessee hear talk separate Nats Indoor well Free Flight always option run out Nats sites suitable indoor sites Again think people area doing right members interested events Indoor strong area country will participate help run Indoor events such group DC Maxecuters hold Indoor Outdoor events almost monthlyprimarily Scale Coming up 7th November example competitions hold Fall Contest Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Maryland out inter ested possibility competing 88 Nats might consider coming down Pax November again spring get shape also get meet some best sport times 0930 1730 Rotary Wing Hangar Building 111 NAS/NATC Patuxent River Lex ington Park MD Contest Scheduling Some difficulties have come play scheduling cer tain contests/fun-fly/fly-in events Scale category Large aircraft IMAA fly-in events basically Scale air craft also truism fliers enter Scale contests also fly ing large read Giant Scale aircraft problem arises because fly-in event listed fun-fly As such under present rules does enter draw area protection scheme AMA rule book event contest What means can have Giant Scale fly-in AMA rule book contest within few miles other same date has occurred several occasions District IV during flying season has resulted cancellation events rather bitter words toward Academy toward Dis trict IV Contest Coordinator would like inform Contest Coordinator fault could under present rules permit sanctions Some discus sion negotiating early date might have helped situation might have permitted VP get involved Sev eral weeks before event after advertised too late much about What can done future situa tion good requires some sort action prevent type problem District IV elsewhere Fliers should have choose between events close gether results loss entrants event other best knowledge Radio Control Scale problem talked over AMA Technical Director Bob Underwood agreed submit agenda item next Execu tive Council meeting consider change way events sanctioned would provide Radio Control Scale events rule book IMAA flyin type considered same sanc tioning purposes would offer some draw protection particular eventand would go long way towards resolving conflicts category Associate Vice-President meeting As stated earlier Nationals Planning Committee meets end month September Executive Council meets 24th 25th October Shortly after will meeting associate vice-presidents District IV will discussions where heading future special em phasis what will involved what expected membership regards 88 Nats Nats manpowerintensive large number members local clubs around Chesa peake Virginia Beach Norfolk Hampton Newport News also clubs areas extending out these members will volunteer work also absolutely certain going participate fullest var ious events After first time Nationals has own backyard True somewhat near us years ago held Willow Grove PA Nevertheless first down Southeast intent make outstanding associate vice-presidents going very visible part success full report will go out you can start making own plans next July December 1987 117 Alabama 0 Rorida S Georgia 0 Missisoippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-0100 Phone Home e15728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edword Hunter 3 Box 206 Amory MS 30021 Richard Juckoon 2110 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 20400 Arthur Johnoon 032 Banyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joneph Micalizzi SR 00006 Box 1032 Fuiurdo PR 00040 Ed Moorman 05 12th Street Shalimar FL 32570 Dick Panon 700 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 040 East Glochester Pluco Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinstor Burnin Fields PD Boo 1063 Stricklund Rd Interlachen FL 33040 Phone 004 084-2017 Ive received number letters past month have advocated sepa rate Free Flight Nationals next year Seems word out Virginia site doesnt have very good Free Flight field situation becoming more common Free Flight fields get harder find Strange though special terest group feels its particular interest getting shortchanged Nationals after Nationals What going real dissatisfaction Nationals just hearing few problem per sons problems silent ma jority out Sunday fliers just go local contests fun-fly events just thing local field appears could care less Nationals just show less 1% member ship Maybe its much interest rank file anyway Nation als should tailored people Nationals-goers true contest addicts means providing best possible con ditions type competition setting up contest let skilled modelers come out top trouble contest rule book bulging events days find site will suit events optimum manner possible fact setting up national model airplane championship event really big compromise Come think local events since contest generally tailored fit field weather overall interests contestants could events such diversified nature contestants must fly under conditions op timum Such simple thing Free Flight models landing U-Control circles ex ample Another site separation RC events allow use available frequen cies Maybejust maybethe Nationals too big too complicated serious con test work advocate separate sites have strong point another side Na tionals place show model building flying public chance get media newspapers magazines TV Also its place less skilled modelers can see experts ac tion source information inspi ration general AMA membership end desirable have types models represented also financial picture considered currently takes well over $100000 put Nationals Sure well attended much cost covered entry fees nevertheless Nation als takes lot money execute Now began split Nationals up sev eral smaller contestsie Free Flight Nationalsl can see costs increas ing proportion number splinter contests Sure cost could held down support sponsoring special interest groups national event AMA sponsorship will take AMA people AMA equipment meetings planningand costs money Yet might way things should go qual ity contest might improve nearly optimum sites special inter est group could found complexity planning major contest encompassing event rule book could re duced may very close trial case decided hold Indoor Nationals Johnson City TN future Its great site sort middle USA its fixed location Will California mod elers come does manpower come put event year Im giving try few years see works after trial very spe cial case proves success lets try Free Flight After Indoor Free Flight probably next difficult set events find adequate field guess Im average model builder Ive flown just about kind model possible competitively havent flown Ive interested like Nationals its diversity can fly Free Flight Indoor RC soaring OldTimer kinds Scale son growing up U-Control events same site during same week Maybe model builders interests transcend kind model ac tivity minority hope Dont know would like go Nationals just RC events come modelers such narrow-minded bunch anyway thing know sure dont like current Nationals sites shouldnt complain until have done best locate perfect site made Nationals Committee aware Such action also needs commitment local clubs help Nationals setup operation Site selection yearround continuous process sites being considered future Nationals right now major factors consid ered much help can Nationals Committee get local clubs Other factors 1 ability house contes tants families during meet 2 adequate land hold events 3 park ing areas electrical power availability 4 support local authorities list gets very long lot prob lems high weeds cornfields have lo cale mind check see can handle rule book events has place headquarters has dormitories motels available has parking retrieval areas million other things still looks good please let know about Make pitch Nationals Committee Most sites chosen because someone put gether proposal too good turn down Well now Ill get off soapbox Honest flew Free Flight Oshkosh Lake Charles tooit terrible way Navy Nationals werent great Free Flight fields either remember DTing base swimming pool once try ing beat housing project kids plane flew off small field Maybe thats like new t/2A RC Texaco type events much writing word AMA hasnt found satisfactory Free Flight field near Virginia Beach site may have give separate Free Flight Nationals trial 88 whether want lets set up can evaluate op tion Lets learn AMA can sponsor sep arate National events necessary future destroying good stuff last thought has proposed AMA also sponsor sort national fun-fly once year Maybe could beIllinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Ansociste Vice Presidents Charlie Buxer 4044 N Orange Norridge IL 60606 Cal Ettel #3 Cuotle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1000 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7020 JeBerson Kansas City MO 04114 Stun Wutoon 10414W 134 Street Ruins Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 varna IL 61370 August such hot month just isnt worth go out fly until later evening Well thats feel about gentlemen ladies flying FF Lex ington KY didnt agree saw field full people chucking models up heavens What beautiful sight weather hot thermals big flights enjoyed performed little pink Rubber ship launched young lady proceeded get max right off bat Beat Dad Thats way Bill Barr Lexington Model Airplane Club hold yearly meet Bill Barr LMAC did good again year Another bit news LMAC being moved its present site make room golf course lots cases could end club club being moved park used past very sparingly FF know club certainly appreciates being forgotten get new site pretty good FF site boot real win club August Burgin Barnstormer fun-fly month strategy starts long before battle time arrives have con test year members Im glad dont pressure compe 118 Model Aviation AMA come show American public least some other 99% AMA membership could participate Lets call convention something like however try make look like contest reported last spring Indoor chal lenge meet between Alabama boys Huntsville Georgia boys TTOMA Atlanta may remember reported based information George Batiuk Huntsville team Georgia boys soundly trounced seemed true based Batiuks way reckoning Now however TTOMAs George Perryman reports its way reckoning iTOMA Georgia boys won eight firsts Alabama boys think Gorgeous George trying work up rematch winter Better get agreement score next round before contest starts fellows course talking about Indoor contests Yep its soon time get out cold tickle rafters again ITOMA planning new round competition Look competition news tition can dont see month after month way Its too rough nerves went home Purdue University visit Lafayette Cloud Jockeys time fly-in got meet lot nice people Lafayette sur rounding area clubs weather broke beautifully cool day just perfect great time fellows Lafayette have great site Its flood plain has parks industry around bad point field plane-eating river side Oh well gives reason need learn fly well last trip August airport Greenville KY airport having air show Isotopes RC Club Owensboro preliminary act club kept planes air constantly left before full-size air show saw what impact club event left lots people lying grass watching antics Again full-size models able mix harmony day clearing out newslet ters decided count Im getting least sixty month Taint bad Thanks editors send Keep up good work Its thankless job de serves lot recognition Thanks editor could understand have used newsletter writings column Thats fair question As just stated get around sixty month newsletters use Well thats simple enough answer have asked put specific piece newsletter column have gotten just saves mailing letter Ive gotten complaint about travels dont feel deserved seems CDs ticked because dont come area Well did let him know did travel area year fact area several times Problem am guilty going event dont re member getting invite either People know Ive said several times Ill say again Ya gotta make effort contact want Sometimes just cant come make effort blessed AVPs fill wait hear Get touch About time read will getting dues bill ballot receive ballot vote immediately procrastinate Vote year see low counts hear stories compla cency Well sport fliers have clout make break officers AMA Iowa S Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0415 Glenwood N. Golden volley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55600 Jack Finn 300 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlino Hts Ml 40077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stomm Box 357 Minocqua Wi 54540 little late getting editor due hectic time trying test fly new models between rainstorms final ly managed trim out today set last Q-500 meet area tomorrow Signal Seekers have received several letters interested fliers Pylon models read comments Q-500 Introductory class Models Equal some Equal Others fun time everyone has rac ing tight equal simply blasted off course no fun beginners drop out Now have National rules seem Rossi forget have problem spare parts. have another change districts officers Steve Bowman Duluth has resign AVP position has office short assistance has very helpful glad am ac cept recommendation Bob Gorman Rice River MN welcome Bob aboard look forward meeting him Chicago AVP meeting November guess time local clubs will flying off solid water shall winter round swap meets Indoor flying sessions brings up another item have gleaned newsletters Club attend ance monthly meetings very important several clubs use neat ideas encourage attendance Try setting up regular session beginners half-hour before Serious part meeting Also run videos before meeting add special raffle special price coffee donuts Come up some ideas own something strong pull guys attend district vote have power put sport flier almost seat Coun cil Today just aint controlled competitors Its up vote want voice heard Vote competi tors already know think its time joined Since have received mail column month am going stop head shop Enough now. club meetings look ideas pass along Indian City begin meetings pledge flag really gets meet ing onto solid footing much better beating table gavel pop bottle club Midwest RC has new field Now have common problem get ting cut have grass-cutting teams paid extra dues club member itand usually evening negates flying mower action What looking use lawn service will done during daytime will specially treat grass needed No murmurs some member doing share cutting resultant problem punish him No machines maintainso pluses December 1987 119 Duluth RC Club Duluth Air Show Behind nice Scale Harrier Photo Steve Bowman President Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Debra Grubich Ida Grove Debbie two Giant Scale models heading up Nats search city Al Tuttle transplanted Iowa Hawaii Plays Byrons presenting Award Ser vice AVP District 10 President Cal Satawa Ct Michigan Whiny birds presenting plaque Detroit Police Dept supporting Hell Division Models Combat team selection trials went off very smoothly evening dinner clear rule interpretations great help got know everyone tendance staggering 35 entries Now think Pylon crazy ought see FA ships action Its good thing use rear-induction motors really stick sod distinctive whomp won really together earned places Congratulations entrants best wishes team Things stirring association FAI through NAA costs us lot dollars now dues being raised As return very minimal European group seems operate rules translate have ques tion need heavily involved FAI events AMA lays out very large amount participation Need less say Executive Council looking resolve input will help District Roundup Key City Bald Eagles have real deluxe setup field about power sockets 12-volt field accesso ries newsletter Charle voix Area Buffs Ed Linse editor Keith Riemersma Tulip City Air Force promoting purchasing mag sub scriptions local schools thousand taboys idea Moines Modelaires have included Free Flight events Glen Sig event d marshal being searched Mid Michigan Thumbs club safety checks models S has great videotape library thanks local store checklist safety inspection Rainbow Aero Modelers newsletter Val Jaroszewski editor o Control Club Detroit holding Spreading party field graphics Flight Lines St Croix Valley club PR idea Livingstone County RC appreciation plaque landowner also contribute months quote real man child hidden wants play Merry Christmas Happy ears Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 Now Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michool S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71801 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78043 Witliam Harley 927 commerce Pleasantos TX 78004 Bill Lee 3522 Tamarink Lane Missouri city TX 77459 Bill May 3830 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75228 Larry Sailor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3410 David Dr. Motairie LA 70003 chack Wood 909 Harvard St. clovis NM 00101 Frequency Coordinator ScoB Kalmus 5001 Bayview Garland TX 75043 Ill start column month good news/bad news things have little group inventor friends Dallas call ourselves Innovators us can claim some pretty clever ventions over years delight impressing other am proud say have finally aced other guys completely have invented working per petual motion machine little problem now have running devil turn off period year ideal time flying model airplanes because heat has dropped winds mild weve early half year prac tice flying rebuilding flying again Dis trict 8 has whirlwind contest fun-fly activity especially since Nats Lincoln have personally attended some sort meet almost weekend period time must commend AMA Contest Directors clubs sponsors flying has very good minimum ot crashes safety problems safety awareness will go long way help preserve right fly community Credit newsletter ed itors lot safety awareness cause club papers now have regular Safety columns safety officers should exchanging newslet ters find out what other folks doing previous paragraph reminds another good-bad deal good air simply full model airplanes bad air also full pollen experts say will worst years ever sneezed newsletter editor club ficer wondering set up improve newsletter might drop note Walter Laich copy Crosswinds newsletter SPARKS RC Club Spring TX have ever seen Good year Blimp hangar highway north Houston Spring TX newslet ter Walter puts out 60-member club good neat will try point out feature just suggest exchange papers Write Walter Laich 4718 Casemont Spring TX 77388 One-Fifth Scale Air Force members Gordon Berletich wife Sherry Giant Scale Cub complete miniature pilot looks like Gordon Gordon does per fect imitation full-scale Cub fine piece workmanship real active club Abilene RC Socie ty Abilene TX got kick out coedi tors Wesley Morris Joe Hodges printing apology missing month completely explanation club activities overwhelmed production ca pacity highly paid newsletter staff 120 Model Aviation JW Jones tows entry leash takeoff area Dallas Masters Meet Dallas RC Club Jones experienced finest builders have especially big birds Fred Schroeder Bedford TX appears making catapult launch Electric plane roof apartment DEAF Electric Fun-Fly tricky camera also makes look vapor trails power lines photo present ed show Electric stuff can flown near neighbors cops being called because noise District 8 Scale board member Buddy Irwin proving fully qualified Scale mat ters showing us Fokker DR-i flew perfect imitation full-scale WW German fighter Unique bonfire night club meeting Dal las RC Club its new flying field Seagoville TX Drop line youd like map get promise better get raise pay want exchange active folks write Abilene RC Society PO Box 1742 Abilene TX 79604 fond ly remember meeting ventriloquist Ed gar Bergen Abilene contest years ago mentioning some newsletters have chance call attention darned good clubs good editors good newsletters enjoy chuckle Such fine paper put out Don Collins Westside RC Fliers Okla homa City Dons paper fine got-everything efforts really tickled quote September paper said want maximum attention hard beat good big mistake want thank him reminder write Don Collins 4433 NW 20th Oklahoma City OK 73107 quotes old newsletter editor friend Howell Gwin Jr authors Barnstormers Bulisheet Beaumont TX RC Club August paper quotes Thomas Jefferson wisely said necessary evil triumph good men nothing Any newsletter editor can quote freely Thomas Jefferson worth exchanging write Howell Gwin Jr 1375 Rikisha Lane Beaumont TX 77706 am passing out roses newslet ter editors realized Id better rec ognize some other District 8 folks seldom thanked recognized hardest working teams Nats Lin coln consisted Mike Harrison District 8 AVP John Embry busy putting RC Pattern together didnt have usual B-S breaks Mike has particularly effective organizing procedure Pattern big ole John made work Im proud guys also want pay tribute AMA President Don Lowe keeping himself visible Nats vis ible warm cheerful very willing listen leaving nice feeling realized dues money made AMA work ego trip few leaders playing dues money Don good leader Continuing leadership salutes Bud dy Irwin District 8 Scale Contest Board representative requalified Southwest RC Championships La bor Day weekend Dallas RC Clubs new field Seagoville TX Buddy flew Fokker triplane too hard fly terror land can attest because flew Control Line built Hoyt Geer could land Buddy Irwin represents us well Scale matters bang-up Electric fun-fly sponsored DEAF named because Electric quiet Club flying Eastfield College Mesquite TX Frank Korman sez 50 Electric planes spite high winds sweltering heat Enthusiastic entrants San Antonio Houston well Dallas Metroplex area sa lute Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers leading way such electrifying manner parting Id like call attention change districts Frequency Coor dinator shown fine print ginning column ****Thanks Flying Me**e* ColoradoO Kansas 0 NebraskaO North DakotaO SouthDakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Phone Home 3031 6931204 CompuServe address EMAIL 760072750 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Prank clarke 1007 Woodlond Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Box 2032 Cooper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver Co 80230 Ross Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloodao Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordlnalor Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 sanctioned events through out district now history though few contests still calendar definite slowing down flying events fall season arrives Id hope successful CDs will share events us through some pictures reports via column t sociate vice-presidents hear Free Flight Nats site Last Month asked write no fun working vacuum got several items concerning dissatisfaction some Free Flight community past Nats sitesLin coln NE being current unsatisfac tory FF Outdoor site Ive written directly took time effort com municate would share Ive passed along concerns Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski Vince turn will share planning committee will working next years Nats suggestion was time have something less composite Nats have separate FF Nats Ive always supported combined composite Nats past attendees contestants well noncompetitors seemed enjoy seeing various types activities site Now think Im hearing competitors dont necessarily care de sire type format looking optimal contest site own disci pline too surprising sites out Good Ole US can accommodate expecta tions competitors Well folks its dilemma seem together Now challenge will see sites whole thing break up Nats have known years time change What think What want have happen Worlds Larg est Model Airplane Meet Another subject Im sure Im alone hearing modelers categories collectively faced variety rea sons growing need flying sites Growth sport/hobby loss present sites . Almost daily something press model club news letters conversations between model ers points out growing concern regarding amount sound models produce objectionable others ourselves Well address other concerns will forum learning discussion sharing successes probably lot informative hangar talk will taking place November 20th Friday pm 21st Saturdayall day Denver Mark calendars now District IX AMA meeting will fea ture seminars about Flying Sites Noise Re duction Contest Directors procedures Updating new Rule Books coming out soon new Frequencies 1988 will local national speakrs district officers national officershere visit about local national sues Location Regency Hotel Den ver notice has sent chartered clubs District IX need infor mation can call home eve nings will useful seminar session both Bob Underwood Geoff Styles National Headquarters program Dont miss planned provide something club dis trict benefit will have get representative several meeting success story two Over Labor Day weekend Omahawks Club Omaha NE put air show dedicated new flying site conducted benefit Make Wish Foundation may re call Omahawks several years ago experienced loss flying site went through lengthy court test right stuff have sur vived successful club over 200 members now have new flying site much support surrounding com munity much brighter futurecon tinuing activities blessing local government entities hope have some ideas pictures share column later time DAS Denver Air Show team Sep tember 11 12 performed warm-up demonstration flying shows Greater Denver Air Show Jefferson County Airport Colorado reported have 90000 people attending dur ing two days Thats lots positive ex posure model aviation Keep up good work Omahawks DAS team Id like end column month introduction new associate vicepresident Colorado interim basis Nat Lancaster Nat well known district years involvement ac tive RC modeler full-scale enthusiast Con test Director officer Award Excellence Jefco Aeromodlers Club Nat has served President Metro Denver Modeling Council MDMC founding member manager DAS team currently liaison Col orado State Division Parks Recrea tion modeling activities metro area Welcome aboard Nat know will contributing member winning team Keep landings intentional soft December 1987 121 Arizona S California 0 Hawaii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseociate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiaken Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 0252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 05251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 0818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 Mike Lee 11420 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langloin Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 448 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161 362-1962 Trouble Basin flying field SepulVeda Basin Los Angeles unique ways First fine RC site 600 ft paved runway large pit area etc CL site paved circles prestigious events held year Second its public land owned US Army Corps Engineers part flood control basin federal land leased LA City Parks Recreation Commission recreational purposes include park/picnic grounds huge golf course three-mile-long bicycle path cricket field whats left over used partially farmer rais ing crop grass sod Water Reclama tion plant partially military Third flying site far enough away nearest house/street noise problem Fourth just little over mile south runways Van Nuys Airport just happens busiest airport entire US though no com mercial flights dealt having 200-ft altitude limit model field dont get way fullsize planes Lastly field also unique because thanks LA Parks Recreation Commission presently open anyone wishes fly AMA member Add up room kinds trouble created First list occasional crash full-size plane model field Yup thats right because Van Nuys Airport home number experimental old WW II airplanes often has make emergency landing somewhereand so often get unexpected fullsized visitor knowledge no model plane has ever done full-size airport nor have ever death model field Unfortunately Van Nuys Airports record good number full-size pilots passengers have killed basin af ter birds bit dust addition deaths full-size plane crashes weve also heard number heart attacks golf course bicycle path burns broken bones picnic fields car crash injuries roads streets within basinbut oc casional minor injury flying field itself usually nothing serious occasional finger got hit prop fixed Band-Aid spite good aeromodeling safety record let now show easy things get out hand easy big trouble started First take traffic helicopter pilot KABC radio Next let him fly directly over field get close model listen him scream about live air Next take local newspaper prompted someone write first-page story about model airport haz ard full-size aviation including inter view withyou guessed KABC helicopter pilot next thing know everyone up arms CLOSE THE MODEL FIELD manager Water Reclamation plant starts talking model plane crashes facility farmer starts talking about field workers running model planes Golfers heard com plaining about occasional crash golf course theres kinds talk about FAA controllers Van Nuys getting complaints about planes airspace Funny everyone ignores real safety hazards area starts pointing model airport something ought go BECAUSE WE ARE EASY TARGET Because power ful voice Because dont bring reve nue like golf course got involved mess day article appeared page local paper After getting number phone calls about decided try patch things up first drove down Van Nuys tower identified myself let spoke FAA Supervisor said have far trouble fullsize pilot hotshots modelers No sooner words come out mouth giant military C-130 abort landing because tiny Cessna still loafing runway goodness modelers know better after landing left tower after picking up copy airports official rules regulations found rules about heli copters supposed minimum 1300 ft MSL airport vicinity including over model field Aha Two polite factual yet very stern letters written publisher local newspaper other gener al manager KABC letter publisher contained kinds information real safety record good things field such collecting truckloads toys Christmas produced phone call him along promise positive coverage activities con cluded good note invited him down learn fly RC letter KABC dwelled helicopter violated airspace particularly hovered 50-100 ft scold pilots violated kinds FAA rules doing pleaded com mon sense pilot avoid flying over field altitude politely stated complaining about near-miss airspace pilot could compared man first kills mother fath er pleads mercy courts because orphan general manager called few days later told no longer problem thanked running FAA said read letter pilot would no longer fly over field thats left now find way get city give local club someone reasonable amount authority control over uses field short trial period Park Rangers placed observe Funny well everything ran noted full-size planes KABCs helicop ter flying too low noted letter kept records did didnt have AMA insurance Rangers gone now maybe trou ble will start over again few days ago sent out another letter went Mayor Tom Bradley Los Angeles requests meeting address whole situation aeromodeling LA area No answer yet hope moral should clear can easily get stepped often right easy target because dont represent activity decent level national prominence backing significant level own worst enemies hate spend dime anything other personal modeling supplies As result have no war chest draw upon also expect landowners private public give us use land Fine can get away dont ever hope win competition public land use farmer golf course some other revenue-producing activity Im told now costs $50 per hour use model flying field Tokyo Japan land real scarce much pay privilege model flight much would willing pay Perhaps because arent mak ing new land anymore ought start ask ing ourselves questions want able fly future personal opinion national organization dwell too much trivia sport itself faces extinction needs saving need strong national voice flying site matters meantime too much AMAs atten tion resources aimed wrong directions get lots phone calls letters over district about flying site prob lems description Most time nothing can Sepulveda Basin exception Yes AMA party line goes flying site problems /ocal ones need dealt local level Thats very convenient stand AMA take think about local problems dont get solved no na tional problem left Its time AMA start considering formation regional field offices manned experts flying site matters No cost doing wont fit present budget Lets see what can rea//y Anyone out got ideas 122 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCellough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 51st Ave Portland OR 97215 003 234-4430 CompuServe addocan tot EMAIL760672422 Aseoclate Vice Preeldenta Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 00023 Al Culver Boa 00 Wilder ID 03070 Gory R Fuller 3000 Riverwood Juneau AK 00001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 50401 Dave Mulleno 15550 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 00133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 00200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 07001 Chick Young 11201 120th St E #69 Poyallup WA 00373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Batch 10430 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 07230 Phone 003 701-5103 things regret about last Scalemasters Farragut having got ten picture Art Newlands Tempest before flew watched him fly got distracted just managed look back went Art did very nice job hope rebuilds next year did admit relatively high wing loading thats something should keep mind building bird compete especially higher altitude usually fly some pictures taken Far ragut during Scalemasters Regional pictures taken Bob Balch Lets start off what may think double ex posure isnt Its B Cranes Giant Scale Waener Cub flip side twin Cub Vis ible side photo below TROH Skyport about five miles Im sitting sound plane unusual say nothing looked sky photo below Bob Siegelkoffs Eastbourne Monoplane immense size aircraft apparent see quarter-scale Twin Cub peeking out underneath right wing flew majesti callv Dave Gasvoda came over Missoula MT flew very nice Yak-18 shown below Dave flies very well know well-done aircraft over maybe will show up next year Hope Dick Heininge bought Proctor Enterprises has producing familiar kits stuff south Portland near Wilson ville Recently Dick produced new kit Curtiss IN Jenny Jenny pictured below Dick Hansen has campaigning smiling person sitting hind new Mr Proctor Enterprises him self Youd smiling too produced beautiful kit Heres close-up neat scale detail available Jenny nonscale item sticking out between OX heads four-stroke helps Dick fly beauty realistically President Ron Rea Lewis-Clark RC Model Club reports fourth annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly big success 20 participants enjoyed good contest during fine weather Ron said Bill Kaufman should get special thanks organizing running event ad dition thanks club members helped out last thought sort leads newslet ters usually lonely souls put out hear about won con tests seldom hear about worked hard contest could go Mostly folks hear gripes complaints voiced never help out newsletter editor has same problem too often editor faced getting out something has remarkable ability hold club gether him/herself Pleas news other things go unheeded Well heres other try Help out newsletter editor unthinkable write something publication Yes takes little time Yes should either inform educate illumi nate can humorous dont really have able spell well either helps Maybe something bothers you want start dialogue maybe want start argument greatest lacks society communication little cant help im prove what weve got Now Im down off Ivory con tainer couple new newslet ters Ive getting Whidbey Island RC Society newsletter Whidbey Island WA edited John Pettersen edition Im looking contains lot good information about getting air craft ready fly supplied Prez alias 0 L Adcock Also cover sported drawing ATBP allterrain biplane computer program used lay out issue included some neat graphics well layout lends itself interest boredom As sidelight Whidbey group hosted PROPs race meet did such fine job some PROPs told looked forward next time anticipation other newsletter Penin sula Modelers Association Soldotna Alaska called Pellet Mangler News love name have no idea use suspect done either Al Ahlfors Gary Clack am sure its either Point sometimes editor named would nice know responsible works art Anyway done different computer program also allows extensive use graphics can see lot work went both fine efforts both editors would like some help members Also club exchanging newslet ters others district note AMA HQ will get club list can get touch clubs would like keep touch gives lot stuff steal too Now heres hot flash lovers wonderful stuff Jim Walker used make Frank Macy has producing few Gliders like folding-wing 404 used lose flying thermals Gliders would great take school program get some young people interested what Frank will coming out Hor net days will give kids excellent way start powered flight might enjoy having couple around fly yourself Happy Flying Flying Near Airports Careful December 1987 123 Sooner later popular unofficial events always proposed official AMA events whether wish originatorand Bostonian Don Lindley has drawn up set ruies amplify way event flown Midwest US Indoor Champion ship contests Dons suggested rules closer New York US Rules Bostonian West rules dif ferences First off Don wants call event Boston Cabin name should remain Bostonian keep event being compared Manhattan Cabin Manhattan originally Manhattan mula experts Duration event Bostonian Scale event everyone al though doesnt center around spe cific airplane exclusively Second Dons charisma percentage can amount 20% New York expe rience event originated has found 20% too little 30% used way get models scalelike award higher charisma values 30% too little Don restricts stabilizer 50% wing area causes no harm Minimum weight kept seven grams ten grams biplanes Open cockpits okayed no side windows required flying surfaces properly required double covered Fuselage box requirement remains un changed 15 x 25 x 30 longerons required support stress rubber motor required form box conformance original rules reviewed couple months ago page intent require full fuselage violated Dons wording satisfactory intent circumvented can Dons wording very unscalelike fuselage can result Such unsightly fuselage il ustrated below 0 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 rules must plugged Such occasions thing didnt mention source have arisen events attempt Its simple plans worlds create particular style model best Indoor newsletter Indoor News As mentioned Bostonians fuselage fantastic newsletter 16 longeron requirement such area No- pages edited published Jorgen body trying circumvent box re- Korsgaard Ahorn 5 D-2397 Ellund quirement Bostonians have Handewitt West Germany Jorgen Dandesigned fit Don Lindleys west ish lives teaches school just coast rules original US Rules across border Western Germany Practically have perfectly nice fuselages newsletter published three times year too John Triolos Larrys Bird such costs us USA 60 Dkr per year Bostonian strips above side win- sent airmail dows below constitute longe- much beginners Jun rons Personally find very acceptable iors Most will tell design despite question therefore about excitement involved world go along Dons revision fin- championship Indoor flying also gers crossed hopes best cludes Peanut Pistachio plans charisma points raised 50% news Hand-Launched Gliders experi promote scalelike models might mental types sport models news possible have enforce original FiD Beginner category popular Europe rules require longerons both sup- Can imagine international European port motor form box contest restricted beginners enough rules discussionlets get worksand also possibly interna back simply enjoying Bostonians how- tional postal contest beginners ever would like full set Don Lind- Simply great newsletter leys Bostonian proposal send 224 * * * * * stamped envelope Don 420 Tupelo Thats wrote monthbe Ave Naperville IL 60540or can re- b quest copy Ed Whitten ad- ack next month dress above 224 envelope Both us would like feedback now about something really importantJohn Triolos name Bostonian rrys Bird have explain non-basketball fans signi ficance John tells hes also thinking jumbo 32-in-wing-spread double-sized Have Helped monster added impactOutdoor Jumbo Bostonian Rubber 020-poweredor aJun ior Modeler maybe half-sized 8-in Pistachio model model John cut imagination clear workbenchand have Larrys T Bird ready fly Columbia December sixth Indoor News Last month ran plans P-is Danish Indoor SRPSM Erik Knudsen aberration like does have result can Rules writing difficult task re quirement Bostonians fuselage problem area originator develops intent writes rules Once written rules event does mean intent thrown away Whenever innovation within rules cir cumvents intent loophole O5TONIAN 0 LARRYS 8IPD John Trial0 124 Model Aviation Bostonian Proposed As Official AMA Event
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/12
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
1986 HaIl FameA Frequency Geoffrey Styles Timeout Director Public Relations Ten distinguished model aviation personal ities have elected Academy Hall Fame 1986 men individ ual contributions sport made candidates honor nominated AMA members part selection process annual responsibility AMA Council Past Presidents Any AMA member may present nomina tion Forms purpose available Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Simply drop Joyce line give call will provide form Nominations should accompanied supporting data substantiate back ground achievements candi date Please submit nominations arrive AMA HQ before March 31 year give Council adequate time deliberation 1-bli Famers Frank L Cummings Jr has model aviation over fifty years As competitor won contests local regional national levels member USA Indoor Team 1964 1966 Na tional Champion 1947 Grand Champion 1948 Plymouth Interna tional Contest No matter Frank competing always took time assist other people especially beginners Between 1931 1937 worked Los Angeles Times Playground Aircraft Continued page 109 Bob Underwood Technical Director quite few months now have articles Model Aviation telling some technical aspects radio control operation Included have rule book type material technical guidelines radios concerns involving antenna de sign placement months article takes somewhat different tack writ ten radio nontechnician AMA Technical Director task Headquarters does require know just what little what ya-ma-caIl-its framistans widgets talk another radio system Rather am called upon act moderator between members Fre quency Committee industry FCC other interested parties Granted some ba sic knowledge radio stuff required certainly depth What have asked relate time out technical article some what happen ing RCers world far just operat ing model airplane stumbling over regulations other things go bump night therefore interfering just having some fun flying So further ado What about aircraft/surface frequency problems period time during 1985 1986 encountered tremendous amount difficulty incorrect use fre quency allocations model airplanes cars/boats/robots phone rang daily reports dire foreboding predictions problem has abated dra matically recent months Two things seem have contributed improvement First borrowed page Mr Revere help sources spread word far wide Secondly probably effectively program labeling transmitter cartons transmitters themselves adopt ed manufacturers/importers red yellow stickers developed AMA supplied industry cost Artwork supplied free com pany wished have labels developed themselves During last two years several inci dents brought attention con cerning model airplane interference due incorrect frequency usage Most model cars operated aircraft frequencies crash caused promotional robot would some value being able publish details about events Unfortunately have unable obtain anything other verbal responses concerning doc umentation used support cases outcome event As re sult reluctant detail event print Should experience interference problem type several impor tant things should 1 Document incident carefully Names dates times locations frequencies etc very important rely second- third-hand information out checking out verifying details yourself 2 Maintain cool Often loss model stirs emotions point irrational behavior occurs emo tional outburst may seem provide some measure immediate satisfaction such havior may also complicate subsequent settlement problem 3 Determine loss will assume no bodily injury occurred need figure what repair re placement items might cases such determination will lead seek relief small claims court 4 Seek legal aid meet resistance rely advice friends Talk attorney Bear mind re gional differences legislation make virtually impossible Headquarters provide specific advice given matter 5 Obtain available written documenta tion can provide number different documents such FCC Part 95 will enable support case addition position provide individual personal legal aid may Continued page 108 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Manager Vince Mankowaki0 Specisi Services DimctOr Carl Maroney0 Specisi Events Dinctor Douglas Pratt 0 Pubilc Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Pubiications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Membership Director Mike Woodfolk0 General Counsei Jeremiah Courtney December 1987 107 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 President Don Lowe presenting riaii rauuu award Frank L Cummings L R AMAs Executive Council lectuivatent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council FrequencyCont pg 107 able obtain some general guidance Academys attorney Mr Jeremiah Courtney somewhat off subject hand should noted have comprehensive document designed help event club suffer de liberate interference site prob lem very complicated since its very nature highly emotionally charged situation As far problem improper fre quency usage concerned let us end brief discussion suggesting con tact Headquarters feel problem exists have several approaches can take inform individuals industry members improper frequency usage known Most persons organizations cooperative matter realize may position legal jeop ardy should sell use equipment improperly What AMA rules concerning radio control Several months ago subject touched upon Note Tech nical Director information presented elicited some degree interest particular concern some state ment no frequency control rules mandated Academy sport flier local field Just recommended flying site layout rule book number highly recommended guidelines provided Frequency Committee specific rules developed given site respon sibility club fact over 2000 very different types sites around country makes necessity best illustration reason set frequency control rules cannot fit situations involves clothespin syndrome fields use subtractive system taking appropriate clothespin placing transmitter antenna ready fly No pin available no transmitter turn-on Its very simple procedure However some clubs have found impossible keep store pins site due vandalism therefore use additive system board hooks pegs allows pin paddle added person ready fly way individual flier may carry own frequency control device no storage problem exists Which system better both work quite well Additionally will find host other systems varia tions basic ones used around country AMA has suggested rec ommended rule book publish anything way rule frequency control local field might simply field have some type control Such rule would probably appear radio control section Safety Code important fact should noted move 1988 new set rule books AMA Frequency Utilization Plan approved Executive Council con tains preliminary statement effect system transmitter identification flag channel identification plaques required AMA sanctioned events. See page 106 June 1987 issue Model Aviation complete text plan Please note same plan uses terms encouraged recommended such things pins monitoring spac ing flight stations RC operating sites An addition Safety Code also im portant note Effective January 11988 item has added states will op erate model using radio control fre quencies currently allowed Federal Communications Commission Only prop erly licensed Amateurs authorized op erate equipment Amateur Band frequencies future persons using nontypical frequencies such equipment European frequencies frequencies withdrawn model service FCC persons operating license equipment requires such will violat ing AMA Safety Code persons should take note fact Safety Code contains statement Model flying must accordance code der AMA liability protection apply What about AMA-FCC relationship Academy fortunate have maintained very good working relation ship Federal Communications Commission has just chance represented before Commission expert field Mr Jeremiah Courtney Mr Courtneys exper tise FCC matters has proved invaluable level need whether ap plication rule making resolution little glitches system affect model operations oft-used truism Its what know know does apply Indeed saying case should what know important instances re veal vast amount help Mr Courtney has provided us two spring mind immediately first involved robot/model aircraft interference problem An incorrect interpretation Part 95 FCC field office resulted insurance company refusing settle claim crashing model Through appropriate prompt action Mr Courtneys office little problem overcome second instance few months later also involved robot aircraft frequency incor rect field office interpretation Mr Courtney requested letter office explaining second instance type serious op erational implications Through Mr Courtneys efforts letter accepted acted upon FCC immediately communications sent field offices FCC letter AMA treated request rule mak ing section Part 95 detailing model aircraft/surface frequency split completely rewritten very easily under stood form Academy members can very proud fine working relationship has maintained FCC As member can assured will work diligently maintain relationship Sometime soon will submitting proposal rule making tighten specifications required equipment type acceptance anticipation radio needs 1991 headed radio control Everybody would love own bullet proof system never fails able put beautifully detailed Scale Widget 10 fly out backyard worry ing about club anyone else Would settle three reality us will never achieve three will necessary interested radio control work together other members industry achieve maximum amount pleasure hobby/sport mail phone bring contradictory news what occurring field club individual will relate horror stories about possible interfer ence area about quality some specific piece equipment Scant moments later report may bring glowing tales success such divergent obser vations experiences First must bear mind operating emotionally charged issue elements money time involved model crashesnot mention safety know dealing radio signal cannot seen touched smelled discerned senses just out cannot sure what doing what being done Have ever feeling someone used interference means covering up what may have dumb thumbs really want shock modeler friends tell truth should plant due pilot error possibility may willing accept answer Someone will always try convince must have interference radio trouble Next condition occurs will call brain-finger link break pilot may truly know caused crash have personally wit nessed condition occasion years ago young man fly ing new model appeared doing what can best described lazy snap rolls big spiral loops called anguished cry familiar us aint got called him let go sticks ran direction response have As approached him saw rudder-throttle stick crammed top left-hand corner full up elevator right-hand stick about pull out roots just handing trans mitter allowing sticks go neutral model started straighten out truly dumbfounded find thought turned sticks loose fact tested ten sile strength trying bend over side transmitter operating environ ment often very difficult tell what might have caused specific thing happen What have observed good operating procedures fol lowed clubs individuals fewer prob lems seem exist isnt suggest everyone must become radio expert rath er observing simple guidelines developed Academy maintaining equipment good working order RC flying seems become safer enjoyable would leave three simple ad monitions concerning whole frequency matter First read can find 108 Model Aviation subject discouraging pects position find tons information have generated vari ous subjects seems have fallen vast chasm never read anyone cannot count number times have tell someone calls ques tions asking have answered several occasions Model Aviation other publications Granted must tem per concern fact often dont see something because time printed concerned issue happens us often What am suggesting period tran sition radio control world make copy relevant thought process Secondly beware expert course much too general statement must rely knowledgeable persons provide us information Perhaps could state better saying Beware self-styled expert persons willing share mis information us no cost doubt especially concerning rules check us Headquarters have Hall Fame Cont pg 107 League helped thousands young peo ple get started model aviation contin ued type endeavor until 1956 countless street kids can thank Frank patience understanding skills learned under guidance Frank has served sport club offi cer heading up LA Thermal Thumbers President 1947 1948 As Contest Director ran contests always find ing time advise newcomers circle friends admirers grew through years well deserves esteem held As additional contribution sport Frank started Cummings Specialties using understanding Free Flight require ments provide top-quality components Indoor fliers knowledge gained competitor national/world record holder has passed along help other contestants Although has out limelight years standing ovation Frank received 1987 Nats ban quet indication continuing popularityand contributions model aviation have forgotten William C Hannan occupies unique posi tion model aviation world contri butions have still amazing Writer designer builder consultant com petitor author mentorBill Hannan has contributed articles worlds leading model aviation maga zines plans have pleased satisfied thousands builders designs have led fliers winners circle immediate answer assured will find out quickly since certainly will turn out something should know Dont call ask what brand radio think should buy subject will repeat words character trom old Hogans Heroes TV show know nothing Lastly remember frequencies will using 1988 clear other users club suffers some form interference channel-numbered frequencies may due some type commercial operation frequencies tween FCC granted 80 frequen cies model use because knew some cases some locales few frequencies granted may usable very ifs must considered many thousands mod elers enjoy thrill radio control flight week Academy through work Frequency Committee Headquarters staff liaison FCC industry will work hard see such condition continues Happy landings USA Japan England France Belgium other countries Hannan designs have tri umphed As aviation historian Bill has per formed extensive research make de signs authentic specialty Scale especially small-scale world fa mous contributions Peanut Scale finely detailed kits provided Williams Brothers San Marcos CA owe much fidelity Bill Hannan Never too busy help others Bill pro vided beginning aeromodelers basic training contributed much research library San Diego Air Museum unfortunately lost several years ago tragic fire Never quit has built donated mod els rebuilt museum possible recognize has done space however particu larly fitting Bill Hannan has elec ted AMA Hall Fame qualified times over Robert Hatschek started modeling 1936 age 11 Apart service WW II has ever since contestant since 1939 flew Hand-Launched Gliders has since com peted almost Free Flight category keen Nordic A/2 Glider enthusiast Bob qualifier US team since 1972 As two-time winner Mulvihill Trophy 1957 1958 member 1959 firstplace US Wakefield Team France placing second himself well known interna tional circles Team member reporter proxy flier sup porter contest official well designer author Bob has recognized published leading model maga zines Hatschek Glider towhook used worldwide informative articles vari ety subjects have become standard refer ences other enthusiasts An AMA member since 1939 Contest Director since 1950 Bob named AMA Fellow 1971 Retired position senior editor American Machinist maga zine flies Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Club has active member 33 years Always willing lend hand guide newcomer Bob kind person achievements have gone un noticed enthusiasm dedication have produced lasting re sults benefits Robert Holland competed twelve events 1948 Nats came out National Champion Since has lost count number contests has entered As manufacturer Bob produced 049-051 Holland Hornet own design racing en gines during years 1948-1955 fine reputation well earned skilled modeler 56 years Bob Hol land worked full-scale aviation Lock heed skunk works interesting project participated lofting lines design layout XP-80 built 147 days retired Lockheed 1981 recent achievement Bob Best Show award 1986 IMS Show Pasadena CA SESA admired tribute expert craftsmanship Continued page 110 PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident December 1987 109 Walter Musciano won contests Thirties Forties finally re tired competition became classed professional developed career full-time model aviation activity Walt designed airplanes Scientific Models output included scores Con trol Line Free Flight Radio Control kits Berkeley Models also kitted some Musciano designs notably CL P-38 Lightning P-51 Mustang modelers won top honors national regional contests using designs As leader Walt started several model fly ing clubs served terms office As Contest Director organized ran meets New York/New Jersey re gion completed first airplane seven years old Walt has builder/designer ever since Perhaps greatest achievements have au thor Apart aeromodeling maga zines Musciano articles have published Mechanx Illustrated Model Craftsman Electronics Illustrated Young Men several foreign publications Walt researched prepared literally hundreds articles some months print three four magazines simultaneously As author eight books six pub lished USA two Britain Walter has international reputation William Bill Northrop best known Continued page 111 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Standard There will proposal submit ted Executive Council 24 Octo ber meeting asking establish sound level will acceptable standard will value should able attempt attain universally within rel atively short period time will level accepted used will bring semblance quiet relations neighbors An accepted standard should induce manufacturers work toward goal would expect see hardware reason able costs information will enable us attain goal virtually equipmentboth use today introduced future Much technology place now meet goal should able surpass stan dard future establishment eventual accep tance standard will mean fly ing sites will operate under can also mean categories competition aircraft will need designed operate under standard Eventually such model aircraft will operating sufficiently quiet levels noticeable dis tances few hundred feet away Naturally will mean some reassessment present rules competition levels have ever gone through such changes before Af ter fly Free Flight example under rules 40 years ago much way research will need done before lower levels will attained too will come about Proposals being considered propel ler other research Methods isolating vibration quieting further sounds ex hausts intakes other changes will eventually help alter environment accept today Will establishment standard mean flier club field will oper ate quiet manner Probably will always sites noise pollution problem future competition other hand will no doubt mean models will need meet criteria because contests held flier goes site requirement exists will ne cessity operating like manner everywhere will always individu als remote locations would meet values Standards rules would could universally enforced Nevertheless may stated relative certainty such values would operating rule contests especially Nationals Essentially time has come bite bullet accept need Vibration Don Lowe article RC Modeler photo showing installa tion Lord mounts Dean Kogers aircraft flown F3A team selection Nationals very quiet aircraft air has several alternatives reducing vibration transmission sound through fuselage sound fiberglass fuselage drumming adds overall sound level aircraft flight increases apparent level hear drumming reduced eliminated sound level will drop considerably need plan ahead installation vibration mounts during construction model engine backplate bolted aluminum flat-mount large enough permit having four holes outside engine dimension install four screws asso ciated Lord mount Four mounts installed between engine plate firewall secured nuts catalog have Don Lowe Tech Products Corporation 5030 Lin den Avenue Dayton OH 45432 mount used Item Number 51033 Style SS Stud/Plate Mount mount has studs 34-in long 8-32 thread mount proper 1/2-in long iameter quite compact very adequate 60 engine mount shock material Neoprene will stand up abuse glow fuel need watch mounts made natural rubber Use would looking trouble latest prices have show items cost $250 lots 1-23 $112 lots 24-99 $96 lots 100-499 catalog says company requires minimum der $25 can contact information may talk lesser amounts necessary couple people could go together get larger quantity lower numbers would cost $10 per installation can get information drawings couple other mount arrangements might consider Al way will take ad vance planning due wider mount installation proper propeller clearance firewall will distance other normal mount might installation will probably prove custom Field behavior local Control Line club re cently lost its flying site loss brought incident couple children riding skateboards run off flying site apparently rude manner adult member family took offense naturally called police noise complaint re sult CL fliers asked leave Although real reason nothing noise can readily see operate high sound levels can used against you can operate quietly stand better chance keep ing what have Rude actions will surely endear neighbor Practice little bit courtesy PR area As turns out particular case results could have extremely bad other future scheduled activities 110 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 middle September have back Florida month Spent last weekend Pattern contest Ft Lauderdale rest month has spent recharging batteries done expect leave 24th 1988 Nats planning session Chesa peake VA next month hold quarterly AMA Council meeting Reston VA AMA budget will big item agenda November plan attend RCHTA Show District VII meeting Chicago Later month Ill attend District IX meeting Denver RC World Fall Festival during Thanksgiving weekend Tangerine Meet beginning after Christmas So now until end year Ill stay busy Im trying best feel pulse membership talking lots mod elers general modelers seem happy way running things difficult determine consensus opinion takes lot discussion lots people have increase dis trict activity via district meetings good hope meetings will well attended fruitful terms supplying information need starting see some movement noise reduction Its amazing people have talked year have tales lost flying sites because noise some instances noise measure ment data has sufficed save sites PubIc PERCEPTION noise model engine irritant required shut site down friend Bob Violett producer Jet models has working problem recently demonstrated new setup muffled carbon-fiber tuned pipe did hurt performance yet met FAI limit 98 dB three meters first Jet model could stand next hurting ears also recently obtained have flown new K&B 45 Sportster en gines Talk about quiet So folks can done have work nothing fundamental enjoy ment hobby having nice place fly Couple equipment works its FUN Lets keep sites clubs putting place opera tional schemes reduce radio function fail ures Radio systems days marvelous creations low cost reliabil ity bulletproof however must accommodate limita tions must operational schemes physically separate fliers frequencies local flying field ex ample RCACF Club Orlando just put place scheme called George Myers Pacific Plan groups fre quencies three separate flight lines order reduce possibility mutual interference would nice have cheap equipment very narrow bandpass no 31M problemsthe industry working things life radio equipment now have com promise between quality price Please learn safely use what now have realize equipment will get better better work problem Please also realize AMA Frequency Commit tee working closely industry sure existence safe radio operations progress through new frequency implementation plan want SAFE derly transition minimal disruptions new equipment availability obsoles cence old sets Im looking better ways merge interests competition sport fliers concept used lot Europe weekend event includes day formal rule book competition sec ond day fly-in/fun-fly format looks popularity events such IMAA Giant Model fly-ins annual Byron Show obviously tremendous interest Scale models yet finds small number entries RC Scale contests Are missing something Cer tainly means modelers like low-key nonpressured atmosphere fly-in also means lot us like ego satisfaction showing off latest creation like trade ideas just talk about hobby like mind addition just plain fun visit other areas see new places make new friends dont combine mats Most us recognize competi tion necessary striving excellence craftsmanship flying abil ity generates tests finite standards help improve art need both would also like challenge sport fliers out spend week ends doing loops rolls Ugly Stik whatever grab local Pattern hotshot have him teach es sence disciplined Aerobatics Try sim ple pattern guarantee will become better flier enjoy knows might want try Novice pattern Cont pg 110 current modelers publisher Model Builder magazine founder acclaimed International Modeler Show Pasadena CA has also proud holder world records 1965 set al titude record Radio Control aircraft 166099 ft 1967 established speed record RC Glider 4171 kilometers per hour Bill has editor Model Builder since 1971 also RC editor Model Air plane News 1965 1969 addition made major contribution over years RC Aerobatics judge both na tional international events Because experience expertise asked judge times Tournament Champions Las Vegas AMA activities have included Contest Board chairman ten years RC Con test Board member district twenty years 1964-1984 believed service record Bill also operated plans service Model Aviation magazine Sixties Although Bill has strongly RC 33 53 years modeler retains interest aspects model aviation can seen wide variety arti cles appear own publication ator sixty years age nine Hewitt flew model Gliders play ground across home Belmont MA built models illustrated library books became keen competitor led him join JordanTraveler Aviation League Boston tually took him Massachusetts Institute Technology study aeronautical engineer ing Graduating bachelors degree 1939 went complete masters degree 1940 Moving Hampton VA became em ployed NACA forerunner NASA assigned Flight Research Divi sion space age dawned came Chief Space Mechanics Division subsequent years did exten sive work Space Shuttle projects head Guidance Control Division St Louis Nats 1935 Hewitts first national event competed again 1936 1937 took several trophies includ ing first place Stout Indoor event 1937 Hewitt has received several prestigious awards including NASA Medal Excep tional Scientific Achievement 1967 Pres idents Award Distinguished Federal Continued page 112 December 1987 111 Hall Fame William Hewitt Phillips has model avi Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Fred Van Keuren Greenvillie MS writes talked over phone months ago pretty much agreed must weight cutoff somewhere Giant Scale airplanes current limit 55 lb proposed IMAA good As mufflers/noise control some thing missing doesnt AMA something . nothing done aver age flier may disappear Club fields ing lost average fliers t get results dont beat dead horse Fred think important items everybodys mind today noise reduction AMA just group imperfect people like lets keep trying Have read Duke Foxs latest noise report Ted Temer Redding CA writes happy club over 30 members lease field dollar year 14 mile high-priced homes number problem noise have imposed strict limit 83 dB ten meters distance measured Radio Shack dB meter Also club 80% four-stroke noise have worries AMA field size baseball field 300 x 300 ft fenced keep out spectators flying area Now come AMAs safety rule saying in gle straight line ll have four sin gle straight lines side field rule vague Ted Ill check Robert Underwood see thinks rule needs changing Thanks letter Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes Whatever happened old friend Judge Davis Charlie colorful friend Judge Davis passed away back spring year will miss him served AMA Contest Board years faithfully well Goodbye Judge will miss Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX writes still havent received third-place trophy Open Jet Speed 86 Nats Dimmitt Jr won have no complaints about years 87 Nats Dimmitt Ill stick until dust settles right place Ill Reston next week see about Juniors award officials both Reston Nats dedicated honestalso hardworking Only oversight Im sure know body weary hearing about read ing about doesnt make difference Jr will get whats coming him Louis Torovich Detroit writes Two years ago asked about Safety input suggested use nets use racing RC boats responded passing appropriate committee Now sudden guy Graham Hicks has brilliant idea have writing about idea using nets Come friend what gives Also have attention get exercise privilege being Leader Member Louis remember suggestion us ing nets should have played up Its fault stupidity Graham club featured magnificent arti cle pictures magazine idea seemed catch Im blame Re garding Leader Members constantly have revisions additions bylaws just wait Meet friend Earl Fredrickson Palatine IL Americas top RC Glider experts Earl builds everybody club dont know charges just gives away Ill find out let know Hall FameCont pg 111 Civilian Service 1979 NASA Distin guished Service Medal 1979 made Fellow American Astronautical Soci ety 1985 has also honored model groups serves technical editor Free Flight magazine interest model aircraft limited type group enjoys exploring new developments design flying tech niques NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy Nafionaf Newsletter John Pond has modeler life Having entering contests since 1920s has lost count number events wins has local state national competition origi nal member San Francisco Vultures Club founding member former president SAM Society Antique Modelers has served AMA ca pacities District 10 vice-president years As Contest Director John has run contests 30 years many years John has contrib uted personal time both good sport assist others reports model magazines leadership help ful cooperation attitudes towards beginners have provided very construc tive benefits days John very well known Old-Timer Plans service operates out San Jose CA Through Old-Timer activities has helped establish SAM chapters over world has traveled extensively promote activities cluding trip Australia year flew national contest Continued page 113 112 Model Aviation important chuck glider contest being conducted Stanley NC icated modelers Col James Ace Grits Duckworth snapped action the festivIties 1 R Malcolm Mize Byron Little Eric Abernathy Brandi Lewis nuwn irphy Kristy Duckworth wasnt clear won big contest Robin appears have vic torious look very future hobby lies encouragement persons age Col Duckworth edits Metrolina Control Line Society newsletter regularly conducts such serious activities Executive Directors ViewFrom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Whats New 88. Its membership renewal time again annual mass mailing renewal information scheduled mail first class early October including election ballots due mailed back Novem ber 15 new feature years renewal process provision fast verification membership status supplements Express Renewal service initi ated last year What Express Renewal means have no changes ad ditional services needed include membership renewal fee re turn envelope processing will almost immediate upon HQ receipt 1988 membership card will mail within few days address membership status changes and/or might want ser vices other membership Museum Patron mortgage donation FAI stamp etc need quick verification 1988 membership status special postcard provided renewal mailing Putting stamp address postcard enclosing same check money order no cash please assures postcard will date-stamped immedi ately upon receipt HQ sent back within day postcard will provide evidence club officers Con test Directors 88 member HQ processing membership renewal other words anything other nochange simple renewal gets delayed due accounting computer input processing use postcard can provide quick proof until AMA license membership card arrives current member insurance coverage fast verification system intended used necessary Thus can use Express Renewal dont need use fast verification system because membership card will sent quickly Likewise renew early October November Express Renewal should have 1988 membership card end 1987 December 87 through 1988 need quick proof 1988 membership status order use club field enter contest use fast verification system cost 22-cent stamp can put proof hands much sooner might otherwise happen AMA HQ processing thou sands membership renewals per week Again need quick service Keep mind AMA insur ance applies day membership money received AMA HQ regardless long might take membership card get hands faster way covered pay dues Contest Director AMA sanctioned meet AMA employee HQ trade show AMA has official booth fast verification system devel oped result input suggestions members clubs need system can solve longstanding problem get quicker proof cur rent membership status Give try need ijif dont card will show up time depending upon HQ workload Consider AMAs membership now over 120000 approximately 125000 end September means proces sing average over 10000 per month 2500 per weekactually 500 working day year kind volume shortcut need can very helpful Also new year Membership Manual has compiled provide kinds formation about AMA operates servic es available contact various problems etc Combined 1988 Supply Service catalog manual pro vides much new information about services products interest AMA members AMA rule book optional 1988 stead automatically sending AMA member rule book obvious waste involved over 100000 members competition oriented AMA will send rule books ask mechanism request will form included membership card mailing Sending form will result rule book being mailed back Although unit cost rule book will higher because fewer will printed previously overall result expected savings since about 10% membership less should need rule books effect anyone wants rule book will pay price 22cent stamp get minor cost extra competition members should mean less members dues will used buy rule books overall savings help providing oth er membership services may serve people FAI Sporting Code buy $10 FAI Stamp Previously wanted complete set official aeromodeling com petition rules Federation Aeronau tique Internationale pay $3 1988 AMA version rules have printed AMA rule book typically much complete form will provided automatically extra charge AMA member pays $10 FAI stamp needed partic ipate FAI team selection contests FAI world record attempts Note AMA rule book will continue provide limit ed version FAI rules various com petition events anyone seriously involved international competi tion complete FAI rules must Hall Fame Cont pg 112 Louis tor tounder ot rroctor 1nerprlses Corp has name synonymous quality contributions model aviation go back 1926 entered first contest Nats wins span years 1929 1967 built very first models 1921-1922 plans found Boys Mechanic Book solid models first fly ing model Nieuport monoplane 1923 interest aviation grew favorite spot Pearson Field Vancouver WA As skills model building became advanced Lou entered first contest took first place same year 1926 met Jim Walker formed lifelong friend ship Continuing build models including nithopters started produce own designs 1929 triumphed Lindy contest thrill receiving prize Charles Lindbergh himself winning ways gained him place 1929 Wakefield Team trip England During inspiring event met Louis Bleriot Orville Wright Igor Sikorsky honored return special Lou Proctor Fete Vancouver Airport Shortly after Lou went work Boe ing Aircraft Company model builder producing both wind-tunnel display models Leaving Boeing 1945 started several small businesses 1958 San Diego started Radio Control fa mous Antic Monoplane Bolero Bipe created 1964 next year Lou started Proctor Enter prises soon headed worldwide busi ness built reputation top quality 1982 age 72 Lou sold com pany retired spend some time himself building flying model aircraft leisure still member four RC Clubs participates numerous con tests year Continued page 114 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT December 1987 113 AMA Cont pg 113 joseph Raspante competitor builder de signer experimenter gave much him self model aviation 1929 Joe became Ham operator later built up small radio repair business Brooklyn NY became interested developing own radio equipment started fly radiocontrolled airplanes 1937 Raspante placed second RC 1939 Nats third 1940 Nats Elmer Sperry got know Joe through involvement RC airplanes 1940 Joe went work Sperry stayed 27 years Thirties Joe designed refined famous model Snow White beConnecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxhury MA 02331 817 9344248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Brown PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01468 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High SI. Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon cT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Prazie Way Mamloon Mills MA 02848 South County RC Club Ten modelers southern Rhode Island area formed club 1982 original goals club promote safety sport train new pilots flying area por tion turf farm owned Mr Tucker clubs activities last two years has participate South County Hot Air Balloon Festival event held July 25-26 1987 Univer sity Rhode Island Included twocame known model beat area contests Snow White Nats winner 1939 taking prize outstanding finish awarded Berryloid paint company AMA Museum houses another Ras pante modelthe Willie III 11-ftwingspan airplane dating back late Thirties controlled Raspante radio package Seventies Joe created special demonstration RC aircraft took contests displays purpose show modelers general pub lic radio-controlled aircraft function Soon no contest complete Joe being hand demonstrate worked Contest Directors called Joe ahead time book him events ef fort played large role making nonmodelers aware pleasures skills waiting world model aviation day event hot air balloons ultralight aircraft craft show numerous food con cessions Radio Control display demonstrations attended Saturday large crowds seemed really enjoy models event sponsored Wakefield Rotary Club RC portion organized club committee headed Vein Nulk following club members participated event Vein Nulk Ric Charlebois Rick Schwegman John Ryczek Noah Forden Andrian Constantino Phil Perkins Russ Lynch Jr Russ Lynch Sr Rick Solderberg Dana Willis Bud Cronin Jim Mur docco Bert Fell Ray Moriarty Steve Block Ed Fayerweather Pete Adams Tom Bous quet Tom Bousquet good public relations activity well worth effort made members involved picture ginning column shows some club members aircraft flown owned Rick Schwegman information contact club President Richard Charlebois 401 828-4288 Westover Air Force Base After 1985 Nats Air Force indicated dif ferent type aircraft based Westover During transition period use base modelers would reduced re stricted Over next two years considerable construction work will require aircraft parked area normally used modelers aircraft will require area equally significant security re quirement People cannot allowed roam over area chasing airplanes Friday August 28 1987 meeting held Colonel Hargis Base Com mander result appears Wes foyer may available modelers limited basis 1988 1989 depend ing construction progresses Further meetings will held discuss use base have material club will contacted letter would like add Colonel Hargis very much interested having model ers Westover Base will can regard modelers have remember guests must conduct ourselves accordir Shown John Frykenberg Chicopee Chamber Commerce Don Kmfft District vice-president Sue Carrion Pioneer Valley Convention Visitors Bureau Cot Hargis Westover Base Commander John Worth AMA executive director representatives present during discus sions using Westover modeling activi ties Dan Thompsons model placed first lieve WRAM show Scale Masters Qualifying contest Orange MA Nationals participation Since last col umn have learned two other people traveled Lincoln Nationals 114 ModelAviation Hall Fame AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Rick Schwegman F-16 flown Rhode Island Balloon Feat aaron nompson Don Kmfft 10-lb Hershey bar provided con testants guests Bridgewater Pat tern contest Barb Don Krafft Steve Lelito participated RC FAI Pattern Nat Gifford according Handle newsletter won first Senior CL Aerobatics also placed second new Advanced class Firebird Classic 87 Pattern con test held Marcy NY know Dis trict II over Labor Day weekend really enjoy contest gives chance re turn Utica area lived about 11 years field did flying before moving New Eng land Barb saw friends contest Joe Valud Harvey demons CD assistant CD respectively club members present did super job providing excellent contest Thanks Mohawk Valley RC Modelers use field looking ward attending next year Manufacturers distributors dealers several thousand contests held US year know lot Contest Di rectors ask merchandise awards am sure problem does provide benefits return sales Anyway pur pose mention thank people donate merchandise gift certificates cash awarded contests mod elers appreciate generosity Club workers As follow-up thanking people donate merchandise would like draw attention people various clubs work hard put contest other club activities wish could said club member shared load equally seems 10% rule prevailsthat about 10% club members work So people work hard provide con tests etc rest may benefit large thank-you Modelers passing really dislike writing part column Two very fine people passed away recently have much formation case Leon Auger learned about him Skystreaker newsletter Leon Auger great guy long longtime modeler Gods gain loss Bill Macartney told about Jerry Gi sondi Marcy Pattern meet Jerry starting out Pattern knew him short time always cheerful pleasure around will missed New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pisostaway NJ 08654 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts learned early aeromodeling career its what fly fly prime importanceand have Class C Free Flight prop scars left forearm prove Obviously transition 049 60 too eagerly pursued burning desire become airborne current sources concern rooted pressure receiving some quarters raise existing AMA maximum weight limit its mandated 55 lb considerably higher figure per craft Would believe 100 lb agree big beautiful weight-lifters would have us believe am also able per ceive beauty greater portability smaller ships Safety always major concern attempt raise weight limit shall require imposition specifics gov erning technical aspects design construction flight characteris tics heavier note did say larger aircraft also performance capability pilot Herein lies great est problemto wit equires spe cial kind expertise fly biggies easy convince beginner full pride deserved selfsatisfaction having mastered trainertype machine ready fly eagles further instruc tion careful supervision expert should prove obstacle earnestly recommend its formaliza tion absolute requirement going authorize heavier model aircraft Vexing question heavier also con sidered Beautiful Howard M Brimberg AMA 98632 have never met finer gentleman good friend Howard Brimberg untimely death sorrowfully report oc curred August 6 1987 resided beloved wife Miriam 80-09 249th St Bellerose Queens NY 11426 sur vived addition Miriam father two daughters son sister three grandchildren Howard member Long Island NY Cobras RC Club never missed opportunity promote aeromodeling general club partic ular AMA event Howards dis tinctive warmth charm shall sorely missed fortunate enough have known him have enjoyed shar ing matchless sense humor wish space quote entire letter trib ute Howard received Allan Frank president Cobras instead offer following excerpts did smile joke C 5 * saw Howard best. ed two young daughters treated grandchil dren nt capture essence modeling need look no further man like Howard Brimberg friend will miss him So shall Allan shall Nats Honorable Mention Dept Though top winners some District II aeromodelers certainly compli mented upon showings years National Model Airplane Championships Lincoln NE indebted two fine newsletters news ea gerly awaited regard source news well-executed MAAW Flyer edited Ann Bruns Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY Flyer reported its member Jan Langelius took first place B Gas making him na tional champ event third con secutive year well first place Hand-Launched Glider further nounced Jim Chadwick placed 10th Expert Pattern class club President Arnie Wile took 12th place Quickee 500 son captured six trophies var ious Free Flight CO-2 divisions BRAVO newsletter Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club edited Harold Mayle reports George Brown son George Jr scored heavily Lincoln Natsie billed Staten Island Speed Team George Jr Sr pro ceeded break 200 mph barrier Control Line D Class ship add sincere compliments Staten land Speed Team Incidentally George Sr popular proprietor Brownies Sport Hobbies Staten Island NY shall pleased list other Nats winners provided names places Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS lath Annual RC Scale Rally District II classic marked 50 years model aviation 1937 1987 subject award-winning club extend warmest congratula tions involvedand particularly such stalwarts genial George Privateer Bob Brown Bill Messer AVP area Ken Koeppel belongs club annual affairs regarded contests rather defined Web sters Dictionary under rally mass meeting intended arouse group enthusi asm Thats what thats what does comprehensive handbill high lights following attractions No entry fees Scale models welcome Free chicken dinner food tickets regisDecember 1987 115 Aircraft ID Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1985 membership kit may ordered AMA Supply Ser vice 10 $100 postpaid Please include remittance order specify stick-on labels Bill Vail Stoughton MA passed away due heart attack September 5 am very sorry report Bill shown good-flying Fokker 0-ViI Orline kit trant Saturday Night model auction Re freshments available Saturday Sunday Breakfast Hinsdale & lschua Vol Fire Depts etc happened August 8-9 just passed Scenes like photos below abound popular STARS rallies Adirondack Modelers Inc extend heartiest congratulations club especially its persevering treasurer Mr James Morrissey having through pa tience restraint persistence diplomacy respect opinions others suc ceeded securing much better larger flying site lost through noise other familiar com plaints citizenry After long drain ing series town meeting debates journalistic participation Town Fathers mothers reflectively provided club another public flying site much larger better former hope happy solu tion familiar seemingly impossible predicament will encourage oth ers faced possibility los ing publicly owned flying site Thank-you Jim Safety sale No way readers will pleased doubt surprised learn reaction piece concerning revenueseeking flying site field marshals over whelmingly disapproval Reactions ranged disbelief downright revul sion usually best expressed threeletter word reading ugh fact readers lost very little time extolling varied gratuitous contributions have continue made particular clubs aeromodeling general entirely thought re ward Such report came letter Mr James F Reilly editor Bipes Barn stormers newsletter Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers Inc AMA Charter #461 Utica NY known far wide Firebirds praising worthiness clubs field marshal Bill Palmer Jim has written follows field marshal second year Bill Palmer pays club dues like other member volunteers field marshal cause enjoys doing feel Bill makes Firebird Field finest flying sites central New York What compensa tion does Bill receive patch AMA Thanks Bill peers Its peo ple like Bill make up nucleus club keep going come hell high water Jim concludes tribute Bill final endorsemet-tt profes sional field marshal thank Jim welcome letter Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4561] Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vtce Presidents Eva Biddle 2158 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob I3ively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 100 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 10107 Eugene Shetkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Boarden 5552 Foarun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Im back Thanks Eva filling last month As being written Im still wondering what Eva wrote Hey sports fans its fall again means football season supposed start baseball season supposed end merci fully youre Reds fan thoughts modelers District Ill build ing next years flying season Did some roll back clock Question plea Five years ago football players strike up my. belt prepa ration Tournament Champions Las Vegas year football players threatening strike Tournament Champions contestants being nounced resumption great event 1988 appears District Ill will have three its members contestants cluding yours truly dont remember TOC its 10 Americans 10 foreign competitors flying big Scale aerobatic models Aresti format competition virtually identical full-scale aerobatics competitions also offers some big prize money about $100000 wasnt write last months column Team Manager US RC Aerobatics World Championships team Avignon France wish could re port successful competition unfortu nately international panel judges read European werent buying large open smooth style flying last time Holland thing chastised flying too slow close small Ya cant win Its really too bad competitors worked hard worked together flew well came away smarting Fourth team sixth 16th 20th individually injustice US fliers Around district clubs trying promote model aviation through school systems Beltzville Flying Ma chine Society love name Pennsyl vania did demo ran class 96 fourth-to-sixth-grade kids Mahoning Valley Elementary School can tell personal experience nothing beats look kids face first sees model airplane perform Great stuff Wayne County RC fliers took different approach school system compared what Ive seen before took adult education evening classes sounds like great success Ill re print Steve Middlesworths letter Dear Dave decided couple meetings ago should inform information what club did pro mote sport model aviation area well generate some needed funds treasury Since gener ated idea last year club felt should fill details have some local area schools fer adult education classes evenings schools particular Wayne County Joint Vocational School ex tends offer have subject can teach can generate enough interest will offer contact ed Steve Miller head Career Center proposed idea offering building class residents area quite thrilled chance offer kind class wanted sit down discuss two father-and-son teams class didnt finish two lost interest about halfway through other team wanted finish busy didnt get time work home quite worthwhile club did have about 10 members able come out help class offered over winter students told could use services instructors joined club club made $200 teaching class about another $240 signing eight new members class met night week 10 weeks Maybe can pass information column hopes picking up interest clubs wishing increase memberships well treasuries Happy Flying Steve Middlesworth Great Steve hope other clubs will fol low lead give try helps increase ranks its great PR same time also got letter Gene Shelkey ask ing print following Sunday November 1 1987 biggest auctions will take place Circleville Fire Hall North Huntingdon PA auction sponsored Mur raysville Area RC Society MARCS thing Astro-Hogs Zap will available bid buy information registration forms maps may contact John Czesnakowski auctioneer 412-327-3930 Neil Rossi chairman 412-327-8741 fire hall very easy get couple miles Irwin inter change Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 7 116 Model Aviation knife set sandpaper $100 cost ciass set school offered class catalog receiving re sponse hoped contacted local newspaper fered little free publicity did halfpage spread concerning sport class After article paper en rollments picked up ended up 13 students eight finished kits class became members club details John Berkey local hobby shop owner myself met Mr Miller worked Out cost materials der decide price charge class decided offer class choice either Goldberg Eagle Great Planes P1-40 also wanted offer kit either sizes rebate refunded smaller chosen Also included materials two rolls covering two bottles Zap fuel tank wheels collars An Exacto twoI will again remind Salt Fork coming up February 13-14 Get res ervations 1-800-AT PARK Unfortu nately stalwart workers Salt Fork meetings Joe Karl has grave ly ill Im sure can speak entire dis trict wishing him well best thing could Joe show up Salt Fork has worked very hard organize promote over years Thats month Delaware S District Columbia 0 Matyland 0 North Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwaod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Anooclate VIce Prealdenta Robert E Bubura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 chuck Foreman 5011 Rinker Dr Mechunicsville VA 23111 Doug Holtund 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Creot HarriuonburgYA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 10000 Charles Spear 280 Holly Lone Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency CoordInator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 400-5086 Space age technology Much hobby has benefited great advances have come out space age technology members remem ber what like participate sport prior enlightened times technology good Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society might feel age has given shaft little over year ago club moved new field settled down existence should last practically forever no signs future problems horizon could cause think other site happened Geological Survey satellite made pass over North Carolina spotted something interest re suIt now survey stakes number spots field marking plac es core drilling Now although does mean imminent danger field being closed surely good possibility happening some point future What did probe see major create potential prob lem GOLD Yes probe says land under flying site has good poten tial being producing gold vein Isnt wonderful various things cause us lose flying sites could very first due satellite orbit 1988 Nationals Local work progressing nicely 1988 Nationals held Chesapeake VA vicinity problems Nats site selection Free Flight Sometimes reasonably good site can turn sour year good example wind bad direc tion high velocities week Will have problems 1988 Nats think As rule get winds nature seen Lincoln As place can expect high winds presence thunderstorms unreasonable expect few site has selected looks very good flatland some drainage ditches running through can handled temporary bridging field covered brush trees open land Within next two weeks Nats Manager Vince Mankowski members Nationals Planning Committee will looking site Much appreciation has granted Tidewater RC Club effort expending pre liminary site planning 1988 what required area contemplating possibility holding Nats en vi rons Indoor A good Indoor site has se lected Nats 88 another area generally brings up some discus sion annual championships Tennessee hear talk separate Nats Indoor well Free Flight always option run out Nats sites suitable indoor sites Again think people area doing right members interested events Indoor strong area country will participate help run Indoor events such group DC Maxecuters hold Indoor Outdoor events almost monthlyprimarily Scale Coming up 7th November example competitions hold Fall Contest Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Maryland out inter ested possibility competing 88 Nats might consider coming down Pax November again spring get shape also get meet some best sport times 0930 1730 Rotary Wing Hangar Building 111 NAS/NATC Patuxent River Lex ington Park MD Contest Scheduling Some difficulties have come play scheduling cer tain contests/fun-fly/fly-in events Scale category Large aircraft IMAA fly-in events basically Scale air craft also truism fliers enter Scale contests also fly ing large read Giant Scale aircraft problem arises because fly-in event listed fun-fly As such under present rules does enter draw area protection scheme AMA rule book event contest What means can have Giant Scale fly-in AMA rule book contest within few miles other same date has occurred several occasions District IV during flying season has resulted cancellation events rather bitter words toward Academy toward Dis trict IV Contest Coordinator would like inform Contest Coordinator fault could under present rules permit sanctions Some discus sion negotiating early date might have helped situation might have permitted VP get involved Sev eral weeks before event after advertised too late much about What can done future situa tion good requires some sort action prevent type problem District IV elsewhere Fliers should have choose between events close gether results loss entrants event other best knowledge Radio Control Scale problem talked over AMA Technical Director Bob Underwood agreed submit agenda item next Execu tive Council meeting consider change way events sanctioned would provide Radio Control Scale events rule book IMAA flyin type considered same sanc tioning purposes would offer some draw protection particular eventand would go long way towards resolving conflicts category Associate Vice-President meeting As stated earlier Nationals Planning Committee meets end month September Executive Council meets 24th 25th October Shortly after will meeting associate vice-presidents District IV will discussions where heading future special em phasis what will involved what expected membership regards 88 Nats Nats manpowerintensive large number members local clubs around Chesa peake Virginia Beach Norfolk Hampton Newport News also clubs areas extending out these members will volunteer work also absolutely certain going participate fullest var ious events After first time Nationals has own backyard True somewhat near us years ago held Willow Grove PA Nevertheless first down Southeast intent make outstanding associate vice-presidents going very visible part success full report will go out you can start making own plans next July December 1987 117 Alabama 0 Rorida S Georgia 0 Missisoippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-0100 Phone Home e15728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edword Hunter 3 Box 206 Amory MS 30021 Richard Juckoon 2110 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 20400 Arthur Johnoon 032 Banyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joneph Micalizzi SR 00006 Box 1032 Fuiurdo PR 00040 Ed Moorman 05 12th Street Shalimar FL 32570 Dick Panon 700 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 040 East Glochester Pluco Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinstor Burnin Fields PD Boo 1063 Stricklund Rd Interlachen FL 33040 Phone 004 084-2017 Ive received number letters past month have advocated sepa rate Free Flight Nationals next year Seems word out Virginia site doesnt have very good Free Flight field situation becoming more common Free Flight fields get harder find Strange though special terest group feels its particular interest getting shortchanged Nationals after Nationals What going real dissatisfaction Nationals just hearing few problem per sons problems silent ma jority out Sunday fliers just go local contests fun-fly events just thing local field appears could care less Nationals just show less 1% member ship Maybe its much interest rank file anyway Nation als should tailored people Nationals-goers true contest addicts means providing best possible con ditions type competition setting up contest let skilled modelers come out top trouble contest rule book bulging events days find site will suit events optimum manner possible fact setting up national model airplane championship event really big compromise Come think local events since contest generally tailored fit field weather overall interests contestants could events such diversified nature contestants must fly under conditions op timum Such simple thing Free Flight models landing U-Control circles ex ample Another site separation RC events allow use available frequen cies Maybejust maybethe Nationals too big too complicated serious con test work advocate separate sites have strong point another side Na tionals place show model building flying public chance get media newspapers magazines TV Also its place less skilled modelers can see experts ac tion source information inspi ration general AMA membership end desirable have types models represented also financial picture considered currently takes well over $100000 put Nationals Sure well attended much cost covered entry fees nevertheless Nation als takes lot money execute Now began split Nationals up sev eral smaller contestsie Free Flight Nationalsl can see costs increas ing proportion number splinter contests Sure cost could held down support sponsoring special interest groups national event AMA sponsorship will take AMA people AMA equipment meetings planningand costs money Yet might way things should go qual ity contest might improve nearly optimum sites special inter est group could found complexity planning major contest encompassing event rule book could re duced may very close trial case decided hold Indoor Nationals Johnson City TN future Its great site sort middle USA its fixed location Will California mod elers come does manpower come put event year Im giving try few years see works after trial very spe cial case proves success lets try Free Flight After Indoor Free Flight probably next difficult set events find adequate field guess Im average model builder Ive flown just about kind model possible competitively havent flown Ive interested like Nationals its diversity can fly Free Flight Indoor RC soaring OldTimer kinds Scale son growing up U-Control events same site during same week Maybe model builders interests transcend kind model ac tivity minority hope Dont know would like go Nationals just RC events come modelers such narrow-minded bunch anyway thing know sure dont like current Nationals sites shouldnt complain until have done best locate perfect site made Nationals Committee aware Such action also needs commitment local clubs help Nationals setup operation Site selection yearround continuous process sites being considered future Nationals right now major factors consid ered much help can Nationals Committee get local clubs Other factors 1 ability house contes tants families during meet 2 adequate land hold events 3 park ing areas electrical power availability 4 support local authorities list gets very long lot prob lems high weeds cornfields have lo cale mind check see can handle rule book events has place headquarters has dormitories motels available has parking retrieval areas million other things still looks good please let know about Make pitch Nationals Committee Most sites chosen because someone put gether proposal too good turn down Well now Ill get off soapbox Honest flew Free Flight Oshkosh Lake Charles tooit terrible way Navy Nationals werent great Free Flight fields either remember DTing base swimming pool once try ing beat housing project kids plane flew off small field Maybe thats like new t/2A RC Texaco type events much writing word AMA hasnt found satisfactory Free Flight field near Virginia Beach site may have give separate Free Flight Nationals trial 88 whether want lets set up can evaluate op tion Lets learn AMA can sponsor sep arate National events necessary future destroying good stuff last thought has proposed AMA also sponsor sort national fun-fly once year Maybe could beIllinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Ansociste Vice Presidents Charlie Buxer 4044 N Orange Norridge IL 60606 Cal Ettel #3 Cuotle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1000 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7020 JeBerson Kansas City MO 04114 Stun Wutoon 10414W 134 Street Ruins Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 varna IL 61370 August such hot month just isnt worth go out fly until later evening Well thats feel about gentlemen ladies flying FF Lex ington KY didnt agree saw field full people chucking models up heavens What beautiful sight weather hot thermals big flights enjoyed performed little pink Rubber ship launched young lady proceeded get max right off bat Beat Dad Thats way Bill Barr Lexington Model Airplane Club hold yearly meet Bill Barr LMAC did good again year Another bit news LMAC being moved its present site make room golf course lots cases could end club club being moved park used past very sparingly FF know club certainly appreciates being forgotten get new site pretty good FF site boot real win club August Burgin Barnstormer fun-fly month strategy starts long before battle time arrives have con test year members Im glad dont pressure compe 118 Model Aviation AMA come show American public least some other 99% AMA membership could participate Lets call convention something like however try make look like contest reported last spring Indoor chal lenge meet between Alabama boys Huntsville Georgia boys TTOMA Atlanta may remember reported based information George Batiuk Huntsville team Georgia boys soundly trounced seemed true based Batiuks way reckoning Now however TTOMAs George Perryman reports its way reckoning iTOMA Georgia boys won eight firsts Alabama boys think Gorgeous George trying work up rematch winter Better get agreement score next round before contest starts fellows course talking about Indoor contests Yep its soon time get out cold tickle rafters again ITOMA planning new round competition Look competition news tition can dont see month after month way Its too rough nerves went home Purdue University visit Lafayette Cloud Jockeys time fly-in got meet lot nice people Lafayette sur rounding area clubs weather broke beautifully cool day just perfect great time fellows Lafayette have great site Its flood plain has parks industry around bad point field plane-eating river side Oh well gives reason need learn fly well last trip August airport Greenville KY airport having air show Isotopes RC Club Owensboro preliminary act club kept planes air constantly left before full-size air show saw what impact club event left lots people lying grass watching antics Again full-size models able mix harmony day clearing out newslet ters decided count Im getting least sixty month Taint bad Thanks editors send Keep up good work Its thankless job de serves lot recognition Thanks editor could understand have used newsletter writings column Thats fair question As just stated get around sixty month newsletters use Well thats simple enough answer have asked put specific piece newsletter column have gotten just saves mailing letter Ive gotten complaint about travels dont feel deserved seems CDs ticked because dont come area Well did let him know did travel area year fact area several times Problem am guilty going event dont re member getting invite either People know Ive said several times Ill say again Ya gotta make effort contact want Sometimes just cant come make effort blessed AVPs fill wait hear Get touch About time read will getting dues bill ballot receive ballot vote immediately procrastinate Vote year see low counts hear stories compla cency Well sport fliers have clout make break officers AMA Iowa S Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0415 Glenwood N. Golden volley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55600 Jack Finn 300 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlino Hts Ml 40077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stomm Box 357 Minocqua Wi 54540 little late getting editor due hectic time trying test fly new models between rainstorms final ly managed trim out today set last Q-500 meet area tomorrow Signal Seekers have received several letters interested fliers Pylon models read comments Q-500 Introductory class Models Equal some Equal Others fun time everyone has rac ing tight equal simply blasted off course no fun beginners drop out Now have National rules seem Rossi forget have problem spare parts. have another change districts officers Steve Bowman Duluth has resign AVP position has office short assistance has very helpful glad am ac cept recommendation Bob Gorman Rice River MN welcome Bob aboard look forward meeting him Chicago AVP meeting November guess time local clubs will flying off solid water shall winter round swap meets Indoor flying sessions brings up another item have gleaned newsletters Club attend ance monthly meetings very important several clubs use neat ideas encourage attendance Try setting up regular session beginners half-hour before Serious part meeting Also run videos before meeting add special raffle special price coffee donuts Come up some ideas own something strong pull guys attend district vote have power put sport flier almost seat Coun cil Today just aint controlled competitors Its up vote want voice heard Vote competi tors already know think its time joined Since have received mail column month am going stop head shop Enough now. club meetings look ideas pass along Indian City begin meetings pledge flag really gets meet ing onto solid footing much better beating table gavel pop bottle club Midwest RC has new field Now have common problem get ting cut have grass-cutting teams paid extra dues club member itand usually evening negates flying mower action What looking use lawn service will done during daytime will specially treat grass needed No murmurs some member doing share cutting resultant problem punish him No machines maintainso pluses December 1987 119 Duluth RC Club Duluth Air Show Behind nice Scale Harrier Photo Steve Bowman President Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Debra Grubich Ida Grove Debbie two Giant Scale models heading up Nats search city Al Tuttle transplanted Iowa Hawaii Plays Byrons presenting Award Ser vice AVP District 10 President Cal Satawa Ct Michigan Whiny birds presenting plaque Detroit Police Dept supporting Hell Division Models Combat team selection trials went off very smoothly evening dinner clear rule interpretations great help got know everyone tendance staggering 35 entries Now think Pylon crazy ought see FA ships action Its good thing use rear-induction motors really stick sod distinctive whomp won really together earned places Congratulations entrants best wishes team Things stirring association FAI through NAA costs us lot dollars now dues being raised As return very minimal European group seems operate rules translate have ques tion need heavily involved FAI events AMA lays out very large amount participation Need less say Executive Council looking resolve input will help District Roundup Key City Bald Eagles have real deluxe setup field about power sockets 12-volt field accesso ries newsletter Charle voix Area Buffs Ed Linse editor Keith Riemersma Tulip City Air Force promoting purchasing mag sub scriptions local schools thousand taboys idea Moines Modelaires have included Free Flight events Glen Sig event d marshal being searched Mid Michigan Thumbs club safety checks models S has great videotape library thanks local store checklist safety inspection Rainbow Aero Modelers newsletter Val Jaroszewski editor o Control Club Detroit holding Spreading party field graphics Flight Lines St Croix Valley club PR idea Livingstone County RC appreciation plaque landowner also contribute months quote real man child hidden wants play Merry Christmas Happy ears Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 Now Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michool S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71801 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78043 Witliam Harley 927 commerce Pleasantos TX 78004 Bill Lee 3522 Tamarink Lane Missouri city TX 77459 Bill May 3830 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75228 Larry Sailor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3410 David Dr. Motairie LA 70003 chack Wood 909 Harvard St. clovis NM 00101 Frequency Coordinator ScoB Kalmus 5001 Bayview Garland TX 75043 Ill start column month good news/bad news things have little group inventor friends Dallas call ourselves Innovators us can claim some pretty clever ventions over years delight impressing other am proud say have finally aced other guys completely have invented working per petual motion machine little problem now have running devil turn off period year ideal time flying model airplanes because heat has dropped winds mild weve early half year prac tice flying rebuilding flying again Dis trict 8 has whirlwind contest fun-fly activity especially since Nats Lincoln have personally attended some sort meet almost weekend period time must commend AMA Contest Directors clubs sponsors flying has very good minimum ot crashes safety problems safety awareness will go long way help preserve right fly community Credit newsletter ed itors lot safety awareness cause club papers now have regular Safety columns safety officers should exchanging newslet ters find out what other folks doing previous paragraph reminds another good-bad deal good air simply full model airplanes bad air also full pollen experts say will worst years ever sneezed newsletter editor club ficer wondering set up improve newsletter might drop note Walter Laich copy Crosswinds newsletter SPARKS RC Club Spring TX have ever seen Good year Blimp hangar highway north Houston Spring TX newslet ter Walter puts out 60-member club good neat will try point out feature just suggest exchange papers Write Walter Laich 4718 Casemont Spring TX 77388 One-Fifth Scale Air Force members Gordon Berletich wife Sherry Giant Scale Cub complete miniature pilot looks like Gordon Gordon does per fect imitation full-scale Cub fine piece workmanship real active club Abilene RC Socie ty Abilene TX got kick out coedi tors Wesley Morris Joe Hodges printing apology missing month completely explanation club activities overwhelmed production ca pacity highly paid newsletter staff 120 Model Aviation JW Jones tows entry leash takeoff area Dallas Masters Meet Dallas RC Club Jones experienced finest builders have especially big birds Fred Schroeder Bedford TX appears making catapult launch Electric plane roof apartment DEAF Electric Fun-Fly tricky camera also makes look vapor trails power lines photo present ed show Electric stuff can flown near neighbors cops being called because noise District 8 Scale board member Buddy Irwin proving fully qualified Scale mat ters showing us Fokker DR-i flew perfect imitation full-scale WW German fighter Unique bonfire night club meeting Dal las RC Club its new flying field Seagoville TX Drop line youd like map get promise better get raise pay want exchange active folks write Abilene RC Society PO Box 1742 Abilene TX 79604 fond ly remember meeting ventriloquist Ed gar Bergen Abilene contest years ago mentioning some newsletters have chance call attention darned good clubs good editors good newsletters enjoy chuckle Such fine paper put out Don Collins Westside RC Fliers Okla homa City Dons paper fine got-everything efforts really tickled quote September paper said want maximum attention hard beat good big mistake want thank him reminder write Don Collins 4433 NW 20th Oklahoma City OK 73107 quotes old newsletter editor friend Howell Gwin Jr authors Barnstormers Bulisheet Beaumont TX RC Club August paper quotes Thomas Jefferson wisely said necessary evil triumph good men nothing Any newsletter editor can quote freely Thomas Jefferson worth exchanging write Howell Gwin Jr 1375 Rikisha Lane Beaumont TX 77706 am passing out roses newslet ter editors realized Id better rec ognize some other District 8 folks seldom thanked recognized hardest working teams Nats Lin coln consisted Mike Harrison District 8 AVP John Embry busy putting RC Pattern together didnt have usual B-S breaks Mike has particularly effective organizing procedure Pattern big ole John made work Im proud guys also want pay tribute AMA President Don Lowe keeping himself visible Nats vis ible warm cheerful very willing listen leaving nice feeling realized dues money made AMA work ego trip few leaders playing dues money Don good leader Continuing leadership salutes Bud dy Irwin District 8 Scale Contest Board representative requalified Southwest RC Championships La bor Day weekend Dallas RC Clubs new field Seagoville TX Buddy flew Fokker triplane too hard fly terror land can attest because flew Control Line built Hoyt Geer could land Buddy Irwin represents us well Scale matters bang-up Electric fun-fly sponsored DEAF named because Electric quiet Club flying Eastfield College Mesquite TX Frank Korman sez 50 Electric planes spite high winds sweltering heat Enthusiastic entrants San Antonio Houston well Dallas Metroplex area sa lute Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers leading way such electrifying manner parting Id like call attention change districts Frequency Coor dinator shown fine print ginning column ****Thanks Flying Me**e* ColoradoO Kansas 0 NebraskaO North DakotaO SouthDakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Phone Home 3031 6931204 CompuServe address EMAIL 760072750 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Prank clarke 1007 Woodlond Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Box 2032 Cooper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver Co 80230 Ross Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloodao Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordlnalor Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 sanctioned events through out district now history though few contests still calendar definite slowing down flying events fall season arrives Id hope successful CDs will share events us through some pictures reports via column t sociate vice-presidents hear Free Flight Nats site Last Month asked write no fun working vacuum got several items concerning dissatisfaction some Free Flight community past Nats sitesLin coln NE being current unsatisfac tory FF Outdoor site Ive written directly took time effort com municate would share Ive passed along concerns Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski Vince turn will share planning committee will working next years Nats suggestion was time have something less composite Nats have separate FF Nats Ive always supported combined composite Nats past attendees contestants well noncompetitors seemed enjoy seeing various types activities site Now think Im hearing competitors dont necessarily care de sire type format looking optimal contest site own disci pline too surprising sites out Good Ole US can accommodate expecta tions competitors Well folks its dilemma seem together Now challenge will see sites whole thing break up Nats have known years time change What think What want have happen Worlds Larg est Model Airplane Meet Another subject Im sure Im alone hearing modelers categories collectively faced variety rea sons growing need flying sites Growth sport/hobby loss present sites . Almost daily something press model club news letters conversations between model ers points out growing concern regarding amount sound models produce objectionable others ourselves Well address other concerns will forum learning discussion sharing successes probably lot informative hangar talk will taking place November 20th Friday pm 21st Saturdayall day Denver Mark calendars now District IX AMA meeting will fea ture seminars about Flying Sites Noise Re duction Contest Directors procedures Updating new Rule Books coming out soon new Frequencies 1988 will local national speakrs district officers national officershere visit about local national sues Location Regency Hotel Den ver notice has sent chartered clubs District IX need infor mation can call home eve nings will useful seminar session both Bob Underwood Geoff Styles National Headquarters program Dont miss planned provide something club dis trict benefit will have get representative several meeting success story two Over Labor Day weekend Omahawks Club Omaha NE put air show dedicated new flying site conducted benefit Make Wish Foundation may re call Omahawks several years ago experienced loss flying site went through lengthy court test right stuff have sur vived successful club over 200 members now have new flying site much support surrounding com munity much brighter futurecon tinuing activities blessing local government entities hope have some ideas pictures share column later time DAS Denver Air Show team Sep tember 11 12 performed warm-up demonstration flying shows Greater Denver Air Show Jefferson County Airport Colorado reported have 90000 people attending dur ing two days Thats lots positive ex posure model aviation Keep up good work Omahawks DAS team Id like end column month introduction new associate vicepresident Colorado interim basis Nat Lancaster Nat well known district years involvement ac tive RC modeler full-scale enthusiast Con test Director officer Award Excellence Jefco Aeromodlers Club Nat has served President Metro Denver Modeling Council MDMC founding member manager DAS team currently liaison Col orado State Division Parks Recrea tion modeling activities metro area Welcome aboard Nat know will contributing member winning team Keep landings intentional soft December 1987 121 Arizona S California 0 Hawaii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseociate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiaken Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 0252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 05251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 0818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 Mike Lee 11420 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langloin Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 448 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161 362-1962 Trouble Basin flying field SepulVeda Basin Los Angeles unique ways First fine RC site 600 ft paved runway large pit area etc CL site paved circles prestigious events held year Second its public land owned US Army Corps Engineers part flood control basin federal land leased LA City Parks Recreation Commission recreational purposes include park/picnic grounds huge golf course three-mile-long bicycle path cricket field whats left over used partially farmer rais ing crop grass sod Water Reclama tion plant partially military Third flying site far enough away nearest house/street noise problem Fourth just little over mile south runways Van Nuys Airport just happens busiest airport entire US though no com mercial flights dealt having 200-ft altitude limit model field dont get way fullsize planes Lastly field also unique because thanks LA Parks Recreation Commission presently open anyone wishes fly AMA member Add up room kinds trouble created First list occasional crash full-size plane model field Yup thats right because Van Nuys Airport home number experimental old WW II airplanes often has make emergency landing somewhereand so often get unexpected fullsized visitor knowledge no model plane has ever done full-size airport nor have ever death model field Unfortunately Van Nuys Airports record good number full-size pilots passengers have killed basin af ter birds bit dust addition deaths full-size plane crashes weve also heard number heart attacks golf course bicycle path burns broken bones picnic fields car crash injuries roads streets within basinbut oc casional minor injury flying field itself usually nothing serious occasional finger got hit prop fixed Band-Aid spite good aeromodeling safety record let now show easy things get out hand easy big trouble started First take traffic helicopter pilot KABC radio Next let him fly directly over field get close model listen him scream about live air Next take local newspaper prompted someone write first-page story about model airport haz ard full-size aviation including inter view withyou guessed KABC helicopter pilot next thing know everyone up arms CLOSE THE MODEL FIELD manager Water Reclamation plant starts talking model plane crashes facility farmer starts talking about field workers running model planes Golfers heard com plaining about occasional crash golf course theres kinds talk about FAA controllers Van Nuys getting complaints about planes airspace Funny everyone ignores real safety hazards area starts pointing model airport something ought go BECAUSE WE ARE EASY TARGET Because power ful voice Because dont bring reve nue like golf course got involved mess day article appeared page local paper After getting number phone calls about decided try patch things up first drove down Van Nuys tower identified myself let spoke FAA Supervisor said have far trouble fullsize pilot hotshots modelers No sooner words come out mouth giant military C-130 abort landing because tiny Cessna still loafing runway goodness modelers know better after landing left tower after picking up copy airports official rules regulations found rules about heli copters supposed minimum 1300 ft MSL airport vicinity including over model field Aha Two polite factual yet very stern letters written publisher local newspaper other gener al manager KABC letter publisher contained kinds information real safety record good things field such collecting truckloads toys Christmas produced phone call him along promise positive coverage activities con cluded good note invited him down learn fly RC letter KABC dwelled helicopter violated airspace particularly hovered 50-100 ft scold pilots violated kinds FAA rules doing pleaded com mon sense pilot avoid flying over field altitude politely stated complaining about near-miss airspace pilot could compared man first kills mother fath er pleads mercy courts because orphan general manager called few days later told no longer problem thanked running FAA said read letter pilot would no longer fly over field thats left now find way get city give local club someone reasonable amount authority control over uses field short trial period Park Rangers placed observe Funny well everything ran noted full-size planes KABCs helicop ter flying too low noted letter kept records did didnt have AMA insurance Rangers gone now maybe trou ble will start over again few days ago sent out another letter went Mayor Tom Bradley Los Angeles requests meeting address whole situation aeromodeling LA area No answer yet hope moral should clear can easily get stepped often right easy target because dont represent activity decent level national prominence backing significant level own worst enemies hate spend dime anything other personal modeling supplies As result have no war chest draw upon also expect landowners private public give us use land Fine can get away dont ever hope win competition public land use farmer golf course some other revenue-producing activity Im told now costs $50 per hour use model flying field Tokyo Japan land real scarce much pay privilege model flight much would willing pay Perhaps because arent mak ing new land anymore ought start ask ing ourselves questions want able fly future personal opinion national organization dwell too much trivia sport itself faces extinction needs saving need strong national voice flying site matters meantime too much AMAs atten tion resources aimed wrong directions get lots phone calls letters over district about flying site prob lems description Most time nothing can Sepulveda Basin exception Yes AMA party line goes flying site problems /ocal ones need dealt local level Thats very convenient stand AMA take think about local problems dont get solved no na tional problem left Its time AMA start considering formation regional field offices manned experts flying site matters No cost doing wont fit present budget Lets see what can rea//y Anyone out got ideas 122 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCellough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 51st Ave Portland OR 97215 003 234-4430 CompuServe addocan tot EMAIL760672422 Aseoclate Vice Preeldenta Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 00023 Al Culver Boa 00 Wilder ID 03070 Gory R Fuller 3000 Riverwood Juneau AK 00001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 50401 Dave Mulleno 15550 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 00133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 00200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 07001 Chick Young 11201 120th St E #69 Poyallup WA 00373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Batch 10430 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 07230 Phone 003 701-5103 things regret about last Scalemasters Farragut having got ten picture Art Newlands Tempest before flew watched him fly got distracted just managed look back went Art did very nice job hope rebuilds next year did admit relatively high wing loading thats something should keep mind building bird compete especially higher altitude usually fly some pictures taken Far ragut during Scalemasters Regional pictures taken Bob Balch Lets start off what may think double ex posure isnt Its B Cranes Giant Scale Waener Cub flip side twin Cub Vis ible side photo below TROH Skyport about five miles Im sitting sound plane unusual say nothing looked sky photo below Bob Siegelkoffs Eastbourne Monoplane immense size aircraft apparent see quarter-scale Twin Cub peeking out underneath right wing flew majesti callv Dave Gasvoda came over Missoula MT flew very nice Yak-18 shown below Dave flies very well know well-done aircraft over maybe will show up next year Hope Dick Heininge bought Proctor Enterprises has producing familiar kits stuff south Portland near Wilson ville Recently Dick produced new kit Curtiss IN Jenny Jenny pictured below Dick Hansen has campaigning smiling person sitting hind new Mr Proctor Enterprises him self Youd smiling too produced beautiful kit Heres close-up neat scale detail available Jenny nonscale item sticking out between OX heads four-stroke helps Dick fly beauty realistically President Ron Rea Lewis-Clark RC Model Club reports fourth annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly big success 20 participants enjoyed good contest during fine weather Ron said Bill Kaufman should get special thanks organizing running event ad dition thanks club members helped out last thought sort leads newslet ters usually lonely souls put out hear about won con tests seldom hear about worked hard contest could go Mostly folks hear gripes complaints voiced never help out newsletter editor has same problem too often editor faced getting out something has remarkable ability hold club gether him/herself Pleas news other things go unheeded Well heres other try Help out newsletter editor unthinkable write something publication Yes takes little time Yes should either inform educate illumi nate can humorous dont really have able spell well either helps Maybe something bothers you want start dialogue maybe want start argument greatest lacks society communication little cant help im prove what weve got Now Im down off Ivory con tainer couple new newslet ters Ive getting Whidbey Island RC Society newsletter Whidbey Island WA edited John Pettersen edition Im looking contains lot good information about getting air craft ready fly supplied Prez alias 0 L Adcock Also cover sported drawing ATBP allterrain biplane computer program used lay out issue included some neat graphics well layout lends itself interest boredom As sidelight Whidbey group hosted PROPs race meet did such fine job some PROPs told looked forward next time anticipation other newsletter Penin sula Modelers Association Soldotna Alaska called Pellet Mangler News love name have no idea use suspect done either Al Ahlfors Gary Clack am sure its either Point sometimes editor named would nice know responsible works art Anyway done different computer program also allows extensive use graphics can see lot work went both fine efforts both editors would like some help members Also club exchanging newslet ters others district note AMA HQ will get club list can get touch clubs would like keep touch gives lot stuff steal too Now heres hot flash lovers wonderful stuff Jim Walker used make Frank Macy has producing few Gliders like folding-wing 404 used lose flying thermals Gliders would great take school program get some young people interested what Frank will coming out Hor net days will give kids excellent way start powered flight might enjoy having couple around fly yourself Happy Flying Flying Near Airports Careful December 1987 123 Sooner later popular unofficial events always proposed official AMA events whether wish originatorand Bostonian Don Lindley has drawn up set ruies amplify way event flown Midwest US Indoor Champion ship contests Dons suggested rules closer New York US Rules Bostonian West rules dif ferences First off Don wants call event Boston Cabin name should remain Bostonian keep event being compared Manhattan Cabin Manhattan originally Manhattan mula experts Duration event Bostonian Scale event everyone al though doesnt center around spe cific airplane exclusively Second Dons charisma percentage can amount 20% New York expe rience event originated has found 20% too little 30% used way get models scalelike award higher charisma values 30% too little Don restricts stabilizer 50% wing area causes no harm Minimum weight kept seven grams ten grams biplanes Open cockpits okayed no side windows required flying surfaces properly required double covered Fuselage box requirement remains un changed 15 x 25 x 30 longerons required support stress rubber motor required form box conformance original rules reviewed couple months ago page intent require full fuselage violated Dons wording satisfactory intent circumvented can Dons wording very unscalelike fuselage can result Such unsightly fuselage il ustrated below 0 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 rules must plugged Such occasions thing didnt mention source have arisen events attempt Its simple plans worlds create particular style model best Indoor newsletter Indoor News As mentioned Bostonians fuselage fantastic newsletter 16 longeron requirement such area No- pages edited published Jorgen body trying circumvent box re- Korsgaard Ahorn 5 D-2397 Ellund quirement Bostonians have Handewitt West Germany Jorgen Dandesigned fit Don Lindleys west ish lives teaches school just coast rules original US Rules across border Western Germany Practically have perfectly nice fuselages newsletter published three times year too John Triolos Larrys Bird such costs us USA 60 Dkr per year Bostonian strips above side win- sent airmail dows below constitute longe- much beginners Jun rons Personally find very acceptable iors Most will tell design despite question therefore about excitement involved world go along Dons revision fin- championship Indoor flying also gers crossed hopes best cludes Peanut Pistachio plans charisma points raised 50% news Hand-Launched Gliders experi promote scalelike models might mental types sport models news possible have enforce original FiD Beginner category popular Europe rules require longerons both sup- Can imagine international European port motor form box contest restricted beginners enough rules discussionlets get worksand also possibly interna back simply enjoying Bostonians how- tional postal contest beginners ever would like full set Don Lind- Simply great newsletter leys Bostonian proposal send 224 * * * * * stamped envelope Don 420 Tupelo Thats wrote monthbe Ave Naperville IL 60540or can re- b quest copy Ed Whitten ad- ack next month dress above 224 envelope Both us would like feedback now about something really importantJohn Triolos name Bostonian rrys Bird have explain non-basketball fans signi ficance John tells hes also thinking jumbo 32-in-wing-spread double-sized Have Helped monster added impactOutdoor Jumbo Bostonian Rubber 020-poweredor aJun ior Modeler maybe half-sized 8-in Pistachio model model John cut imagination clear workbenchand have Larrys T Bird ready fly Columbia December sixth Indoor News Last month ran plans P-is Danish Indoor SRPSM Erik Knudsen aberration like does have result can Rules writing difficult task re quirement Bostonians fuselage problem area originator develops intent writes rules Once written rules event does mean intent thrown away Whenever innovation within rules cir cumvents intent loophole O5TONIAN 0 LARRYS 8IPD John Trial0 124 Model Aviation Bostonian Proposed As Official AMA Event
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/12
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
1986 HaIl FameA Frequency Geoffrey Styles Timeout Director Public Relations Ten distinguished model aviation personal ities have elected Academy Hall Fame 1986 men individ ual contributions sport made candidates honor nominated AMA members part selection process annual responsibility AMA Council Past Presidents Any AMA member may present nomina tion Forms purpose available Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Simply drop Joyce line give call will provide form Nominations should accompanied supporting data substantiate back ground achievements candi date Please submit nominations arrive AMA HQ before March 31 year give Council adequate time deliberation 1-bli Famers Frank L Cummings Jr has model aviation over fifty years As competitor won contests local regional national levels member USA Indoor Team 1964 1966 Na tional Champion 1947 Grand Champion 1948 Plymouth Interna tional Contest No matter Frank competing always took time assist other people especially beginners Between 1931 1937 worked Los Angeles Times Playground Aircraft Continued page 109 Bob Underwood Technical Director quite few months now have articles Model Aviation telling some technical aspects radio control operation Included have rule book type material technical guidelines radios concerns involving antenna de sign placement months article takes somewhat different tack writ ten radio nontechnician AMA Technical Director task Headquarters does require know just what little what ya-ma-caIl-its framistans widgets talk another radio system Rather am called upon act moderator between members Fre quency Committee industry FCC other interested parties Granted some ba sic knowledge radio stuff required certainly depth What have asked relate time out technical article some what happen ing RCers world far just operat ing model airplane stumbling over regulations other things go bump night therefore interfering just having some fun flying So further ado What about aircraft/surface frequency problems period time during 1985 1986 encountered tremendous amount difficulty incorrect use fre quency allocations model airplanes cars/boats/robots phone rang daily reports dire foreboding predictions problem has abated dra matically recent months Two things seem have contributed improvement First borrowed page Mr Revere help sources spread word far wide Secondly probably effectively program labeling transmitter cartons transmitters themselves adopt ed manufacturers/importers red yellow stickers developed AMA supplied industry cost Artwork supplied free com pany wished have labels developed themselves During last two years several inci dents brought attention con cerning model airplane interference due incorrect frequency usage Most model cars operated aircraft frequencies crash caused promotional robot would some value being able publish details about events Unfortunately have unable obtain anything other verbal responses concerning doc umentation used support cases outcome event As re sult reluctant detail event print Should experience interference problem type several impor tant things should 1 Document incident carefully Names dates times locations frequencies etc very important rely second- third-hand information out checking out verifying details yourself 2 Maintain cool Often loss model stirs emotions point irrational behavior occurs emo tional outburst may seem provide some measure immediate satisfaction such havior may also complicate subsequent settlement problem 3 Determine loss will assume no bodily injury occurred need figure what repair re placement items might cases such determination will lead seek relief small claims court 4 Seek legal aid meet resistance rely advice friends Talk attorney Bear mind re gional differences legislation make virtually impossible Headquarters provide specific advice given matter 5 Obtain available written documenta tion can provide number different documents such FCC Part 95 will enable support case addition position provide individual personal legal aid may Continued page 108 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Manager Vince Mankowaki0 Specisi Services DimctOr Carl Maroney0 Specisi Events Dinctor Douglas Pratt 0 Pubilc Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Pubiications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Membership Director Mike Woodfolk0 General Counsei Jeremiah Courtney December 1987 107 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 President Don Lowe presenting riaii rauuu award Frank L Cummings L R AMAs Executive Council lectuivatent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council FrequencyCont pg 107 able obtain some general guidance Academys attorney Mr Jeremiah Courtney somewhat off subject hand should noted have comprehensive document designed help event club suffer de liberate interference site prob lem very complicated since its very nature highly emotionally charged situation As far problem improper fre quency usage concerned let us end brief discussion suggesting con tact Headquarters feel problem exists have several approaches can take inform individuals industry members improper frequency usage known Most persons organizations cooperative matter realize may position legal jeop ardy should sell use equipment improperly What AMA rules concerning radio control Several months ago subject touched upon Note Tech nical Director information presented elicited some degree interest particular concern some state ment no frequency control rules mandated Academy sport flier local field Just recommended flying site layout rule book number highly recommended guidelines provided Frequency Committee specific rules developed given site respon sibility club fact over 2000 very different types sites around country makes necessity best illustration reason set frequency control rules cannot fit situations involves clothespin syndrome fields use subtractive system taking appropriate clothespin placing transmitter antenna ready fly No pin available no transmitter turn-on Its very simple procedure However some clubs have found impossible keep store pins site due vandalism therefore use additive system board hooks pegs allows pin paddle added person ready fly way individual flier may carry own frequency control device no storage problem exists Which system better both work quite well Additionally will find host other systems varia tions basic ones used around country AMA has suggested rec ommended rule book publish anything way rule frequency control local field might simply field have some type control Such rule would probably appear radio control section Safety Code important fact should noted move 1988 new set rule books AMA Frequency Utilization Plan approved Executive Council con tains preliminary statement effect system transmitter identification flag channel identification plaques required AMA sanctioned events. See page 106 June 1987 issue Model Aviation complete text plan Please note same plan uses terms encouraged recommended such things pins monitoring spac ing flight stations RC operating sites An addition Safety Code also im portant note Effective January 11988 item has added states will op erate model using radio control fre quencies currently allowed Federal Communications Commission Only prop erly licensed Amateurs authorized op erate equipment Amateur Band frequencies future persons using nontypical frequencies such equipment European frequencies frequencies withdrawn model service FCC persons operating license equipment requires such will violat ing AMA Safety Code persons should take note fact Safety Code contains statement Model flying must accordance code der AMA liability protection apply What about AMA-FCC relationship Academy fortunate have maintained very good working relation ship Federal Communications Commission has just chance represented before Commission expert field Mr Jeremiah Courtney Mr Courtneys exper tise FCC matters has proved invaluable level need whether ap plication rule making resolution little glitches system affect model operations oft-used truism Its what know know does apply Indeed saying case should what know important instances re veal vast amount help Mr Courtney has provided us two spring mind immediately first involved robot/model aircraft interference problem An incorrect interpretation Part 95 FCC field office resulted insurance company refusing settle claim crashing model Through appropriate prompt action Mr Courtneys office little problem overcome second instance few months later also involved robot aircraft frequency incor rect field office interpretation Mr Courtney requested letter office explaining second instance type serious op erational implications Through Mr Courtneys efforts letter accepted acted upon FCC immediately communications sent field offices FCC letter AMA treated request rule mak ing section Part 95 detailing model aircraft/surface frequency split completely rewritten very easily under stood form Academy members can very proud fine working relationship has maintained FCC As member can assured will work diligently maintain relationship Sometime soon will submitting proposal rule making tighten specifications required equipment type acceptance anticipation radio needs 1991 headed radio control Everybody would love own bullet proof system never fails able put beautifully detailed Scale Widget 10 fly out backyard worry ing about club anyone else Would settle three reality us will never achieve three will necessary interested radio control work together other members industry achieve maximum amount pleasure hobby/sport mail phone bring contradictory news what occurring field club individual will relate horror stories about possible interfer ence area about quality some specific piece equipment Scant moments later report may bring glowing tales success such divergent obser vations experiences First must bear mind operating emotionally charged issue elements money time involved model crashesnot mention safety know dealing radio signal cannot seen touched smelled discerned senses just out cannot sure what doing what being done Have ever feeling someone used interference means covering up what may have dumb thumbs really want shock modeler friends tell truth should plant due pilot error possibility may willing accept answer Someone will always try convince must have interference radio trouble Next condition occurs will call brain-finger link break pilot may truly know caused crash have personally wit nessed condition occasion years ago young man fly ing new model appeared doing what can best described lazy snap rolls big spiral loops called anguished cry familiar us aint got called him let go sticks ran direction response have As approached him saw rudder-throttle stick crammed top left-hand corner full up elevator right-hand stick about pull out roots just handing trans mitter allowing sticks go neutral model started straighten out truly dumbfounded find thought turned sticks loose fact tested ten sile strength trying bend over side transmitter operating environ ment often very difficult tell what might have caused specific thing happen What have observed good operating procedures fol lowed clubs individuals fewer prob lems seem exist isnt suggest everyone must become radio expert rath er observing simple guidelines developed Academy maintaining equipment good working order RC flying seems become safer enjoyable would leave three simple ad monitions concerning whole frequency matter First read can find 108 Model Aviation subject discouraging pects position find tons information have generated vari ous subjects seems have fallen vast chasm never read anyone cannot count number times have tell someone calls ques tions asking have answered several occasions Model Aviation other publications Granted must tem per concern fact often dont see something because time printed concerned issue happens us often What am suggesting period tran sition radio control world make copy relevant thought process Secondly beware expert course much too general statement must rely knowledgeable persons provide us information Perhaps could state better saying Beware self-styled expert persons willing share mis information us no cost doubt especially concerning rules check us Headquarters have Hall Fame Cont pg 107 League helped thousands young peo ple get started model aviation contin ued type endeavor until 1956 countless street kids can thank Frank patience understanding skills learned under guidance Frank has served sport club offi cer heading up LA Thermal Thumbers President 1947 1948 As Contest Director ran contests always find ing time advise newcomers circle friends admirers grew through years well deserves esteem held As additional contribution sport Frank started Cummings Specialties using understanding Free Flight require ments provide top-quality components Indoor fliers knowledge gained competitor national/world record holder has passed along help other contestants Although has out limelight years standing ovation Frank received 1987 Nats ban quet indication continuing popularityand contributions model aviation have forgotten William C Hannan occupies unique posi tion model aviation world contri butions have still amazing Writer designer builder consultant com petitor author mentorBill Hannan has contributed articles worlds leading model aviation maga zines plans have pleased satisfied thousands builders designs have led fliers winners circle immediate answer assured will find out quickly since certainly will turn out something should know Dont call ask what brand radio think should buy subject will repeat words character trom old Hogans Heroes TV show know nothing Lastly remember frequencies will using 1988 clear other users club suffers some form interference channel-numbered frequencies may due some type commercial operation frequencies tween FCC granted 80 frequen cies model use because knew some cases some locales few frequencies granted may usable very ifs must considered many thousands mod elers enjoy thrill radio control flight week Academy through work Frequency Committee Headquarters staff liaison FCC industry will work hard see such condition continues Happy landings USA Japan England France Belgium other countries Hannan designs have tri umphed As aviation historian Bill has per formed extensive research make de signs authentic specialty Scale especially small-scale world fa mous contributions Peanut Scale finely detailed kits provided Williams Brothers San Marcos CA owe much fidelity Bill Hannan Never too busy help others Bill pro vided beginning aeromodelers basic training contributed much research library San Diego Air Museum unfortunately lost several years ago tragic fire Never quit has built donated mod els rebuilt museum possible recognize has done space however particu larly fitting Bill Hannan has elec ted AMA Hall Fame qualified times over Robert Hatschek started modeling 1936 age 11 Apart service WW II has ever since contestant since 1939 flew Hand-Launched Gliders has since com peted almost Free Flight category keen Nordic A/2 Glider enthusiast Bob qualifier US team since 1972 As two-time winner Mulvihill Trophy 1957 1958 member 1959 firstplace US Wakefield Team France placing second himself well known interna tional circles Team member reporter proxy flier sup porter contest official well designer author Bob has recognized published leading model maga zines Hatschek Glider towhook used worldwide informative articles vari ety subjects have become standard refer ences other enthusiasts An AMA member since 1939 Contest Director since 1950 Bob named AMA Fellow 1971 Retired position senior editor American Machinist maga zine flies Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Club has active member 33 years Always willing lend hand guide newcomer Bob kind person achievements have gone un noticed enthusiasm dedication have produced lasting re sults benefits Robert Holland competed twelve events 1948 Nats came out National Champion Since has lost count number contests has entered As manufacturer Bob produced 049-051 Holland Hornet own design racing en gines during years 1948-1955 fine reputation well earned skilled modeler 56 years Bob Hol land worked full-scale aviation Lock heed skunk works interesting project participated lofting lines design layout XP-80 built 147 days retired Lockheed 1981 recent achievement Bob Best Show award 1986 IMS Show Pasadena CA SESA admired tribute expert craftsmanship Continued page 110 PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident December 1987 109 Walter Musciano won contests Thirties Forties finally re tired competition became classed professional developed career full-time model aviation activity Walt designed airplanes Scientific Models output included scores Con trol Line Free Flight Radio Control kits Berkeley Models also kitted some Musciano designs notably CL P-38 Lightning P-51 Mustang modelers won top honors national regional contests using designs As leader Walt started several model fly ing clubs served terms office As Contest Director organized ran meets New York/New Jersey re gion completed first airplane seven years old Walt has builder/designer ever since Perhaps greatest achievements have au thor Apart aeromodeling maga zines Musciano articles have published Mechanx Illustrated Model Craftsman Electronics Illustrated Young Men several foreign publications Walt researched prepared literally hundreds articles some months print three four magazines simultaneously As author eight books six pub lished USA two Britain Walter has international reputation William Bill Northrop best known Continued page 111 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Standard There will proposal submit ted Executive Council 24 Octo ber meeting asking establish sound level will acceptable standard will value should able attempt attain universally within rel atively short period time will level accepted used will bring semblance quiet relations neighbors An accepted standard should induce manufacturers work toward goal would expect see hardware reason able costs information will enable us attain goal virtually equipmentboth use today introduced future Much technology place now meet goal should able surpass stan dard future establishment eventual accep tance standard will mean fly ing sites will operate under can also mean categories competition aircraft will need designed operate under standard Eventually such model aircraft will operating sufficiently quiet levels noticeable dis tances few hundred feet away Naturally will mean some reassessment present rules competition levels have ever gone through such changes before Af ter fly Free Flight example under rules 40 years ago much way research will need done before lower levels will attained too will come about Proposals being considered propel ler other research Methods isolating vibration quieting further sounds ex hausts intakes other changes will eventually help alter environment accept today Will establishment standard mean flier club field will oper ate quiet manner Probably will always sites noise pollution problem future competition other hand will no doubt mean models will need meet criteria because contests held flier goes site requirement exists will ne cessity operating like manner everywhere will always individu als remote locations would meet values Standards rules would could universally enforced Nevertheless may stated relative certainty such values would operating rule contests especially Nationals Essentially time has come bite bullet accept need Vibration Don Lowe article RC Modeler photo showing installa tion Lord mounts Dean Kogers aircraft flown F3A team selection Nationals very quiet aircraft air has several alternatives reducing vibration transmission sound through fuselage sound fiberglass fuselage drumming adds overall sound level aircraft flight increases apparent level hear drumming reduced eliminated sound level will drop considerably need plan ahead installation vibration mounts during construction model engine backplate bolted aluminum flat-mount large enough permit having four holes outside engine dimension install four screws asso ciated Lord mount Four mounts installed between engine plate firewall secured nuts catalog have Don Lowe Tech Products Corporation 5030 Lin den Avenue Dayton OH 45432 mount used Item Number 51033 Style SS Stud/Plate Mount mount has studs 34-in long 8-32 thread mount proper 1/2-in long iameter quite compact very adequate 60 engine mount shock material Neoprene will stand up abuse glow fuel need watch mounts made natural rubber Use would looking trouble latest prices have show items cost $250 lots 1-23 $112 lots 24-99 $96 lots 100-499 catalog says company requires minimum der $25 can contact information may talk lesser amounts necessary couple people could go together get larger quantity lower numbers would cost $10 per installation can get information drawings couple other mount arrangements might consider Al way will take ad vance planning due wider mount installation proper propeller clearance firewall will distance other normal mount might installation will probably prove custom Field behavior local Control Line club re cently lost its flying site loss brought incident couple children riding skateboards run off flying site apparently rude manner adult member family took offense naturally called police noise complaint re sult CL fliers asked leave Although real reason nothing noise can readily see operate high sound levels can used against you can operate quietly stand better chance keep ing what have Rude actions will surely endear neighbor Practice little bit courtesy PR area As turns out particular case results could have extremely bad other future scheduled activities 110 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 middle September have back Florida month Spent last weekend Pattern contest Ft Lauderdale rest month has spent recharging batteries done expect leave 24th 1988 Nats planning session Chesa peake VA next month hold quarterly AMA Council meeting Reston VA AMA budget will big item agenda November plan attend RCHTA Show District VII meeting Chicago Later month Ill attend District IX meeting Denver RC World Fall Festival during Thanksgiving weekend Tangerine Meet beginning after Christmas So now until end year Ill stay busy Im trying best feel pulse membership talking lots mod elers general modelers seem happy way running things difficult determine consensus opinion takes lot discussion lots people have increase dis trict activity via district meetings good hope meetings will well attended fruitful terms supplying information need starting see some movement noise reduction Its amazing people have talked year have tales lost flying sites because noise some instances noise measure ment data has sufficed save sites PubIc PERCEPTION noise model engine irritant required shut site down friend Bob Violett producer Jet models has working problem recently demonstrated new setup muffled carbon-fiber tuned pipe did hurt performance yet met FAI limit 98 dB three meters first Jet model could stand next hurting ears also recently obtained have flown new K&B 45 Sportster en gines Talk about quiet So folks can done have work nothing fundamental enjoy ment hobby having nice place fly Couple equipment works its FUN Lets keep sites clubs putting place opera tional schemes reduce radio function fail ures Radio systems days marvelous creations low cost reliabil ity bulletproof however must accommodate limita tions must operational schemes physically separate fliers frequencies local flying field ex ample RCACF Club Orlando just put place scheme called George Myers Pacific Plan groups fre quencies three separate flight lines order reduce possibility mutual interference would nice have cheap equipment very narrow bandpass no 31M problemsthe industry working things life radio equipment now have com promise between quality price Please learn safely use what now have realize equipment will get better better work problem Please also realize AMA Frequency Commit tee working closely industry sure existence safe radio operations progress through new frequency implementation plan want SAFE derly transition minimal disruptions new equipment availability obsoles cence old sets Im looking better ways merge interests competition sport fliers concept used lot Europe weekend event includes day formal rule book competition sec ond day fly-in/fun-fly format looks popularity events such IMAA Giant Model fly-ins annual Byron Show obviously tremendous interest Scale models yet finds small number entries RC Scale contests Are missing something Cer tainly means modelers like low-key nonpressured atmosphere fly-in also means lot us like ego satisfaction showing off latest creation like trade ideas just talk about hobby like mind addition just plain fun visit other areas see new places make new friends dont combine mats Most us recognize competi tion necessary striving excellence craftsmanship flying abil ity generates tests finite standards help improve art need both would also like challenge sport fliers out spend week ends doing loops rolls Ugly Stik whatever grab local Pattern hotshot have him teach es sence disciplined Aerobatics Try sim ple pattern guarantee will become better flier enjoy knows might want try Novice pattern Cont pg 110 current modelers publisher Model Builder magazine founder acclaimed International Modeler Show Pasadena CA has also proud holder world records 1965 set al titude record Radio Control aircraft 166099 ft 1967 established speed record RC Glider 4171 kilometers per hour Bill has editor Model Builder since 1971 also RC editor Model Air plane News 1965 1969 addition made major contribution over years RC Aerobatics judge both na tional international events Because experience expertise asked judge times Tournament Champions Las Vegas AMA activities have included Contest Board chairman ten years RC Con test Board member district twenty years 1964-1984 believed service record Bill also operated plans service Model Aviation magazine Sixties Although Bill has strongly RC 33 53 years modeler retains interest aspects model aviation can seen wide variety arti cles appear own publication ator sixty years age nine Hewitt flew model Gliders play ground across home Belmont MA built models illustrated library books became keen competitor led him join JordanTraveler Aviation League Boston tually took him Massachusetts Institute Technology study aeronautical engineer ing Graduating bachelors degree 1939 went complete masters degree 1940 Moving Hampton VA became em ployed NACA forerunner NASA assigned Flight Research Divi sion space age dawned came Chief Space Mechanics Division subsequent years did exten sive work Space Shuttle projects head Guidance Control Division St Louis Nats 1935 Hewitts first national event competed again 1936 1937 took several trophies includ ing first place Stout Indoor event 1937 Hewitt has received several prestigious awards including NASA Medal Excep tional Scientific Achievement 1967 Pres idents Award Distinguished Federal Continued page 112 December 1987 111 Hall Fame William Hewitt Phillips has model avi Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Fred Van Keuren Greenvillie MS writes talked over phone months ago pretty much agreed must weight cutoff somewhere Giant Scale airplanes current limit 55 lb proposed IMAA good As mufflers/noise control some thing missing doesnt AMA something . nothing done aver age flier may disappear Club fields ing lost average fliers t get results dont beat dead horse Fred think important items everybodys mind today noise reduction AMA just group imperfect people like lets keep trying Have read Duke Foxs latest noise report Ted Temer Redding CA writes happy club over 30 members lease field dollar year 14 mile high-priced homes number problem noise have imposed strict limit 83 dB ten meters distance measured Radio Shack dB meter Also club 80% four-stroke noise have worries AMA field size baseball field 300 x 300 ft fenced keep out spectators flying area Now come AMAs safety rule saying in gle straight line ll have four sin gle straight lines side field rule vague Ted Ill check Robert Underwood see thinks rule needs changing Thanks letter Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes Whatever happened old friend Judge Davis Charlie colorful friend Judge Davis passed away back spring year will miss him served AMA Contest Board years faithfully well Goodbye Judge will miss Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX writes still havent received third-place trophy Open Jet Speed 86 Nats Dimmitt Jr won have no complaints about years 87 Nats Dimmitt Ill stick until dust settles right place Ill Reston next week see about Juniors award officials both Reston Nats dedicated honestalso hardworking Only oversight Im sure know body weary hearing about read ing about doesnt make difference Jr will get whats coming him Louis Torovich Detroit writes Two years ago asked about Safety input suggested use nets use racing RC boats responded passing appropriate committee Now sudden guy Graham Hicks has brilliant idea have writing about idea using nets Come friend what gives Also have attention get exercise privilege being Leader Member Louis remember suggestion us ing nets should have played up Its fault stupidity Graham club featured magnificent arti cle pictures magazine idea seemed catch Im blame Re garding Leader Members constantly have revisions additions bylaws just wait Meet friend Earl Fredrickson Palatine IL Americas top RC Glider experts Earl builds everybody club dont know charges just gives away Ill find out let know Hall FameCont pg 111 Civilian Service 1979 NASA Distin guished Service Medal 1979 made Fellow American Astronautical Soci ety 1985 has also honored model groups serves technical editor Free Flight magazine interest model aircraft limited type group enjoys exploring new developments design flying tech niques NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy Nafionaf Newsletter John Pond has modeler life Having entering contests since 1920s has lost count number events wins has local state national competition origi nal member San Francisco Vultures Club founding member former president SAM Society Antique Modelers has served AMA ca pacities District 10 vice-president years As Contest Director John has run contests 30 years many years John has contrib uted personal time both good sport assist others reports model magazines leadership help ful cooperation attitudes towards beginners have provided very construc tive benefits days John very well known Old-Timer Plans service operates out San Jose CA Through Old-Timer activities has helped establish SAM chapters over world has traveled extensively promote activities cluding trip Australia year flew national contest Continued page 113 112 Model Aviation important chuck glider contest being conducted Stanley NC icated modelers Col James Ace Grits Duckworth snapped action the festivIties 1 R Malcolm Mize Byron Little Eric Abernathy Brandi Lewis nuwn irphy Kristy Duckworth wasnt clear won big contest Robin appears have vic torious look very future hobby lies encouragement persons age Col Duckworth edits Metrolina Control Line Society newsletter regularly conducts such serious activities Executive Directors ViewFrom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Whats New 88. Its membership renewal time again annual mass mailing renewal information scheduled mail first class early October including election ballots due mailed back Novem ber 15 new feature years renewal process provision fast verification membership status supplements Express Renewal service initi ated last year What Express Renewal means have no changes ad ditional services needed include membership renewal fee re turn envelope processing will almost immediate upon HQ receipt 1988 membership card will mail within few days address membership status changes and/or might want ser vices other membership Museum Patron mortgage donation FAI stamp etc need quick verification 1988 membership status special postcard provided renewal mailing Putting stamp address postcard enclosing same check money order no cash please assures postcard will date-stamped immedi ately upon receipt HQ sent back within day postcard will provide evidence club officers Con test Directors 88 member HQ processing membership renewal other words anything other nochange simple renewal gets delayed due accounting computer input processing use postcard can provide quick proof until AMA license membership card arrives current member insurance coverage fast verification system intended used necessary Thus can use Express Renewal dont need use fast verification system because membership card will sent quickly Likewise renew early October November Express Renewal should have 1988 membership card end 1987 December 87 through 1988 need quick proof 1988 membership status order use club field enter contest use fast verification system cost 22-cent stamp can put proof hands much sooner might otherwise happen AMA HQ processing thou sands membership renewals per week Again need quick service Keep mind AMA insur ance applies day membership money received AMA HQ regardless long might take membership card get hands faster way covered pay dues Contest Director AMA sanctioned meet AMA employee HQ trade show AMA has official booth fast verification system devel oped result input suggestions members clubs need system can solve longstanding problem get quicker proof cur rent membership status Give try need ijif dont card will show up time depending upon HQ workload Consider AMAs membership now over 120000 approximately 125000 end September means proces sing average over 10000 per month 2500 per weekactually 500 working day year kind volume shortcut need can very helpful Also new year Membership Manual has compiled provide kinds formation about AMA operates servic es available contact various problems etc Combined 1988 Supply Service catalog manual pro vides much new information about services products interest AMA members AMA rule book optional 1988 stead automatically sending AMA member rule book obvious waste involved over 100000 members competition oriented AMA will send rule books ask mechanism request will form included membership card mailing Sending form will result rule book being mailed back Although unit cost rule book will higher because fewer will printed previously overall result expected savings since about 10% membership less should need rule books effect anyone wants rule book will pay price 22cent stamp get minor cost extra competition members should mean less members dues will used buy rule books overall savings help providing oth er membership services may serve people FAI Sporting Code buy $10 FAI Stamp Previously wanted complete set official aeromodeling com petition rules Federation Aeronau tique Internationale pay $3 1988 AMA version rules have printed AMA rule book typically much complete form will provided automatically extra charge AMA member pays $10 FAI stamp needed partic ipate FAI team selection contests FAI world record attempts Note AMA rule book will continue provide limit ed version FAI rules various com petition events anyone seriously involved international competi tion complete FAI rules must Hall Fame Cont pg 112 Louis tor tounder ot rroctor 1nerprlses Corp has name synonymous quality contributions model aviation go back 1926 entered first contest Nats wins span years 1929 1967 built very first models 1921-1922 plans found Boys Mechanic Book solid models first fly ing model Nieuport monoplane 1923 interest aviation grew favorite spot Pearson Field Vancouver WA As skills model building became advanced Lou entered first contest took first place same year 1926 met Jim Walker formed lifelong friend ship Continuing build models including nithopters started produce own designs 1929 triumphed Lindy contest thrill receiving prize Charles Lindbergh himself winning ways gained him place 1929 Wakefield Team trip England During inspiring event met Louis Bleriot Orville Wright Igor Sikorsky honored return special Lou Proctor Fete Vancouver Airport Shortly after Lou went work Boe ing Aircraft Company model builder producing both wind-tunnel display models Leaving Boeing 1945 started several small businesses 1958 San Diego started Radio Control fa mous Antic Monoplane Bolero Bipe created 1964 next year Lou started Proctor Enter prises soon headed worldwide busi ness built reputation top quality 1982 age 72 Lou sold com pany retired spend some time himself building flying model aircraft leisure still member four RC Clubs participates numerous con tests year Continued page 114 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT December 1987 113 AMA Cont pg 113 joseph Raspante competitor builder de signer experimenter gave much him self model aviation 1929 Joe became Ham operator later built up small radio repair business Brooklyn NY became interested developing own radio equipment started fly radiocontrolled airplanes 1937 Raspante placed second RC 1939 Nats third 1940 Nats Elmer Sperry got know Joe through involvement RC airplanes 1940 Joe went work Sperry stayed 27 years Thirties Joe designed refined famous model Snow White beConnecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxhury MA 02331 817 9344248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Brown PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01468 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High SI. Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon cT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Prazie Way Mamloon Mills MA 02848 South County RC Club Ten modelers southern Rhode Island area formed club 1982 original goals club promote safety sport train new pilots flying area por tion turf farm owned Mr Tucker clubs activities last two years has participate South County Hot Air Balloon Festival event held July 25-26 1987 Univer sity Rhode Island Included twocame known model beat area contests Snow White Nats winner 1939 taking prize outstanding finish awarded Berryloid paint company AMA Museum houses another Ras pante modelthe Willie III 11-ftwingspan airplane dating back late Thirties controlled Raspante radio package Seventies Joe created special demonstration RC aircraft took contests displays purpose show modelers general pub lic radio-controlled aircraft function Soon no contest complete Joe being hand demonstrate worked Contest Directors called Joe ahead time book him events ef fort played large role making nonmodelers aware pleasures skills waiting world model aviation day event hot air balloons ultralight aircraft craft show numerous food con cessions Radio Control display demonstrations attended Saturday large crowds seemed really enjoy models event sponsored Wakefield Rotary Club RC portion organized club committee headed Vein Nulk following club members participated event Vein Nulk Ric Charlebois Rick Schwegman John Ryczek Noah Forden Andrian Constantino Phil Perkins Russ Lynch Jr Russ Lynch Sr Rick Solderberg Dana Willis Bud Cronin Jim Mur docco Bert Fell Ray Moriarty Steve Block Ed Fayerweather Pete Adams Tom Bous quet Tom Bousquet good public relations activity well worth effort made members involved picture ginning column shows some club members aircraft flown owned Rick Schwegman information contact club President Richard Charlebois 401 828-4288 Westover Air Force Base After 1985 Nats Air Force indicated dif ferent type aircraft based Westover During transition period use base modelers would reduced re stricted Over next two years considerable construction work will require aircraft parked area normally used modelers aircraft will require area equally significant security re quirement People cannot allowed roam over area chasing airplanes Friday August 28 1987 meeting held Colonel Hargis Base Com mander result appears Wes foyer may available modelers limited basis 1988 1989 depend ing construction progresses Further meetings will held discuss use base have material club will contacted letter would like add Colonel Hargis very much interested having model ers Westover Base will can regard modelers have remember guests must conduct ourselves accordir Shown John Frykenberg Chicopee Chamber Commerce Don Kmfft District vice-president Sue Carrion Pioneer Valley Convention Visitors Bureau Cot Hargis Westover Base Commander John Worth AMA executive director representatives present during discus sions using Westover modeling activi ties Dan Thompsons model placed first lieve WRAM show Scale Masters Qualifying contest Orange MA Nationals participation Since last col umn have learned two other people traveled Lincoln Nationals 114 ModelAviation Hall Fame AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Rick Schwegman F-16 flown Rhode Island Balloon Feat aaron nompson Don Kmfft 10-lb Hershey bar provided con testants guests Bridgewater Pat tern contest Barb Don Krafft Steve Lelito participated RC FAI Pattern Nat Gifford according Handle newsletter won first Senior CL Aerobatics also placed second new Advanced class Firebird Classic 87 Pattern con test held Marcy NY know Dis trict II over Labor Day weekend really enjoy contest gives chance re turn Utica area lived about 11 years field did flying before moving New Eng land Barb saw friends contest Joe Valud Harvey demons CD assistant CD respectively club members present did super job providing excellent contest Thanks Mohawk Valley RC Modelers use field looking ward attending next year Manufacturers distributors dealers several thousand contests held US year know lot Contest Di rectors ask merchandise awards am sure problem does provide benefits return sales Anyway pur pose mention thank people donate merchandise gift certificates cash awarded contests mod elers appreciate generosity Club workers As follow-up thanking people donate merchandise would like draw attention people various clubs work hard put contest other club activities wish could said club member shared load equally seems 10% rule prevailsthat about 10% club members work So people work hard provide con tests etc rest may benefit large thank-you Modelers passing really dislike writing part column Two very fine people passed away recently have much formation case Leon Auger learned about him Skystreaker newsletter Leon Auger great guy long longtime modeler Gods gain loss Bill Macartney told about Jerry Gi sondi Marcy Pattern meet Jerry starting out Pattern knew him short time always cheerful pleasure around will missed New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pisostaway NJ 08654 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts learned early aeromodeling career its what fly fly prime importanceand have Class C Free Flight prop scars left forearm prove Obviously transition 049 60 too eagerly pursued burning desire become airborne current sources concern rooted pressure receiving some quarters raise existing AMA maximum weight limit its mandated 55 lb considerably higher figure per craft Would believe 100 lb agree big beautiful weight-lifters would have us believe am also able per ceive beauty greater portability smaller ships Safety always major concern attempt raise weight limit shall require imposition specifics gov erning technical aspects design construction flight characteris tics heavier note did say larger aircraft also performance capability pilot Herein lies great est problemto wit equires spe cial kind expertise fly biggies easy convince beginner full pride deserved selfsatisfaction having mastered trainertype machine ready fly eagles further instruc tion careful supervision expert should prove obstacle earnestly recommend its formaliza tion absolute requirement going authorize heavier model aircraft Vexing question heavier also con sidered Beautiful Howard M Brimberg AMA 98632 have never met finer gentleman good friend Howard Brimberg untimely death sorrowfully report oc curred August 6 1987 resided beloved wife Miriam 80-09 249th St Bellerose Queens NY 11426 sur vived addition Miriam father two daughters son sister three grandchildren Howard member Long Island NY Cobras RC Club never missed opportunity promote aeromodeling general club partic ular AMA event Howards dis tinctive warmth charm shall sorely missed fortunate enough have known him have enjoyed shar ing matchless sense humor wish space quote entire letter trib ute Howard received Allan Frank president Cobras instead offer following excerpts did smile joke C 5 * saw Howard best. ed two young daughters treated grandchil dren nt capture essence modeling need look no further man like Howard Brimberg friend will miss him So shall Allan shall Nats Honorable Mention Dept Though top winners some District II aeromodelers certainly compli mented upon showings years National Model Airplane Championships Lincoln NE indebted two fine newsletters news ea gerly awaited regard source news well-executed MAAW Flyer edited Ann Bruns Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY Flyer reported its member Jan Langelius took first place B Gas making him na tional champ event third con secutive year well first place Hand-Launched Glider further nounced Jim Chadwick placed 10th Expert Pattern class club President Arnie Wile took 12th place Quickee 500 son captured six trophies var ious Free Flight CO-2 divisions BRAVO newsletter Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club edited Harold Mayle reports George Brown son George Jr scored heavily Lincoln Natsie billed Staten Island Speed Team George Jr Sr pro ceeded break 200 mph barrier Control Line D Class ship add sincere compliments Staten land Speed Team Incidentally George Sr popular proprietor Brownies Sport Hobbies Staten Island NY shall pleased list other Nats winners provided names places Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS lath Annual RC Scale Rally District II classic marked 50 years model aviation 1937 1987 subject award-winning club extend warmest congratula tions involvedand particularly such stalwarts genial George Privateer Bob Brown Bill Messer AVP area Ken Koeppel belongs club annual affairs regarded contests rather defined Web sters Dictionary under rally mass meeting intended arouse group enthusi asm Thats what thats what does comprehensive handbill high lights following attractions No entry fees Scale models welcome Free chicken dinner food tickets regisDecember 1987 115 Aircraft ID Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1985 membership kit may ordered AMA Supply Ser vice 10 $100 postpaid Please include remittance order specify stick-on labels Bill Vail Stoughton MA passed away due heart attack September 5 am very sorry report Bill shown good-flying Fokker 0-ViI Orline kit trant Saturday Night model auction Re freshments available Saturday Sunday Breakfast Hinsdale & lschua Vol Fire Depts etc happened August 8-9 just passed Scenes like photos below abound popular STARS rallies Adirondack Modelers Inc extend heartiest congratulations club especially its persevering treasurer Mr James Morrissey having through pa tience restraint persistence diplomacy respect opinions others suc ceeded securing much better larger flying site lost through noise other familiar com plaints citizenry After long drain ing series town meeting debates journalistic participation Town Fathers mothers reflectively provided club another public flying site much larger better former hope happy solu tion familiar seemingly impossible predicament will encourage oth ers faced possibility los ing publicly owned flying site Thank-you Jim Safety sale No way readers will pleased doubt surprised learn reaction piece concerning revenueseeking flying site field marshals over whelmingly disapproval Reactions ranged disbelief downright revul sion usually best expressed threeletter word reading ugh fact readers lost very little time extolling varied gratuitous contributions have continue made particular clubs aeromodeling general entirely thought re ward Such report came letter Mr James F Reilly editor Bipes Barn stormers newsletter Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers Inc AMA Charter #461 Utica NY known far wide Firebirds praising worthiness clubs field marshal Bill Palmer Jim has written follows field marshal second year Bill Palmer pays club dues like other member volunteers field marshal cause enjoys doing feel Bill makes Firebird Field finest flying sites central New York What compensa tion does Bill receive patch AMA Thanks Bill peers Its peo ple like Bill make up nucleus club keep going come hell high water Jim concludes tribute Bill final endorsemet-tt profes sional field marshal thank Jim welcome letter Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4561] Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vtce Presidents Eva Biddle 2158 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob I3ively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 100 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 10107 Eugene Shetkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Boarden 5552 Foarun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Im back Thanks Eva filling last month As being written Im still wondering what Eva wrote Hey sports fans its fall again means football season supposed start baseball season supposed end merci fully youre Reds fan thoughts modelers District Ill build ing next years flying season Did some roll back clock Question plea Five years ago football players strike up my. belt prepa ration Tournament Champions Las Vegas year football players threatening strike Tournament Champions contestants being nounced resumption great event 1988 appears District Ill will have three its members contestants cluding yours truly dont remember TOC its 10 Americans 10 foreign competitors flying big Scale aerobatic models Aresti format competition virtually identical full-scale aerobatics competitions also offers some big prize money about $100000 wasnt write last months column Team Manager US RC Aerobatics World Championships team Avignon France wish could re port successful competition unfortu nately international panel judges read European werent buying large open smooth style flying last time Holland thing chastised flying too slow close small Ya cant win Its really too bad competitors worked hard worked together flew well came away smarting Fourth team sixth 16th 20th individually injustice US fliers Around district clubs trying promote model aviation through school systems Beltzville Flying Ma chine Society love name Pennsyl vania did demo ran class 96 fourth-to-sixth-grade kids Mahoning Valley Elementary School can tell personal experience nothing beats look kids face first sees model airplane perform Great stuff Wayne County RC fliers took different approach school system compared what Ive seen before took adult education evening classes sounds like great success Ill re print Steve Middlesworths letter Dear Dave decided couple meetings ago should inform information what club did pro mote sport model aviation area well generate some needed funds treasury Since gener ated idea last year club felt should fill details have some local area schools fer adult education classes evenings schools particular Wayne County Joint Vocational School ex tends offer have subject can teach can generate enough interest will offer contact ed Steve Miller head Career Center proposed idea offering building class residents area quite thrilled chance offer kind class wanted sit down discuss two father-and-son teams class didnt finish two lost interest about halfway through other team wanted finish busy didnt get time work home quite worthwhile club did have about 10 members able come out help class offered over winter students told could use services instructors joined club club made $200 teaching class about another $240 signing eight new members class met night week 10 weeks Maybe can pass information column hopes picking up interest clubs wishing increase memberships well treasuries Happy Flying Steve Middlesworth Great Steve hope other clubs will fol low lead give try helps increase ranks its great PR same time also got letter Gene Shelkey ask ing print following Sunday November 1 1987 biggest auctions will take place Circleville Fire Hall North Huntingdon PA auction sponsored Mur raysville Area RC Society MARCS thing Astro-Hogs Zap will available bid buy information registration forms maps may contact John Czesnakowski auctioneer 412-327-3930 Neil Rossi chairman 412-327-8741 fire hall very easy get couple miles Irwin inter change Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 7 116 Model Aviation knife set sandpaper $100 cost ciass set school offered class catalog receiving re sponse hoped contacted local newspaper fered little free publicity did halfpage spread concerning sport class After article paper en rollments picked up ended up 13 students eight finished kits class became members club details John Berkey local hobby shop owner myself met Mr Miller worked Out cost materials der decide price charge class decided offer class choice either Goldberg Eagle Great Planes P1-40 also wanted offer kit either sizes rebate refunded smaller chosen Also included materials two rolls covering two bottles Zap fuel tank wheels collars An Exacto twoI will again remind Salt Fork coming up February 13-14 Get res ervations 1-800-AT PARK Unfortu nately stalwart workers Salt Fork meetings Joe Karl has grave ly ill Im sure can speak entire dis trict wishing him well best thing could Joe show up Salt Fork has worked very hard organize promote over years Thats month Delaware S District Columbia 0 Matyland 0 North Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwaod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Anooclate VIce Prealdenta Robert E Bubura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 chuck Foreman 5011 Rinker Dr Mechunicsville VA 23111 Doug Holtund 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Creot HarriuonburgYA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 10000 Charles Spear 280 Holly Lone Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency CoordInator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 400-5086 Space age technology Much hobby has benefited great advances have come out space age technology members remem ber what like participate sport prior enlightened times technology good Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society might feel age has given shaft little over year ago club moved new field settled down existence should last practically forever no signs future problems horizon could cause think other site happened Geological Survey satellite made pass over North Carolina spotted something interest re suIt now survey stakes number spots field marking plac es core drilling Now although does mean imminent danger field being closed surely good possibility happening some point future What did probe see major create potential prob lem GOLD Yes probe says land under flying site has good poten tial being producing gold vein Isnt wonderful various things cause us lose flying sites could very first due satellite orbit 1988 Nationals Local work progressing nicely 1988 Nationals held Chesapeake VA vicinity problems Nats site selection Free Flight Sometimes reasonably good site can turn sour year good example wind bad direc tion high velocities week Will have problems 1988 Nats think As rule get winds nature seen Lincoln As place can expect high winds presence thunderstorms unreasonable expect few site has selected looks very good flatland some drainage ditches running through can handled temporary bridging field covered brush trees open land Within next two weeks Nats Manager Vince Mankowski members Nationals Planning Committee will looking site Much appreciation has granted Tidewater RC Club effort expending pre liminary site planning 1988 what required area contemplating possibility holding Nats en vi rons Indoor A good Indoor site has se lected Nats 88 another area generally brings up some discus sion annual championships Tennessee hear talk separate Nats Indoor well Free Flight always option run out Nats sites suitable indoor sites Again think people area doing right members interested events Indoor strong area country will participate help run Indoor events such group DC Maxecuters hold Indoor Outdoor events almost monthlyprimarily Scale Coming up 7th November example competitions hold Fall Contest Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Maryland out inter ested possibility competing 88 Nats might consider coming down Pax November again spring get shape also get meet some best sport times 0930 1730 Rotary Wing Hangar Building 111 NAS/NATC Patuxent River Lex ington Park MD Contest Scheduling Some difficulties have come play scheduling cer tain contests/fun-fly/fly-in events Scale category Large aircraft IMAA fly-in events basically Scale air craft also truism fliers enter Scale contests also fly ing large read Giant Scale aircraft problem arises because fly-in event listed fun-fly As such under present rules does enter draw area protection scheme AMA rule book event contest What means can have Giant Scale fly-in AMA rule book contest within few miles other same date has occurred several occasions District IV during flying season has resulted cancellation events rather bitter words toward Academy toward Dis trict IV Contest Coordinator would like inform Contest Coordinator fault could under present rules permit sanctions Some discus sion negotiating early date might have helped situation might have permitted VP get involved Sev eral weeks before event after advertised too late much about What can done future situa tion good requires some sort action prevent type problem District IV elsewhere Fliers should have choose between events close gether results loss entrants event other best knowledge Radio Control Scale problem talked over AMA Technical Director Bob Underwood agreed submit agenda item next Execu tive Council meeting consider change way events sanctioned would provide Radio Control Scale events rule book IMAA flyin type considered same sanc tioning purposes would offer some draw protection particular eventand would go long way towards resolving conflicts category Associate Vice-President meeting As stated earlier Nationals Planning Committee meets end month September Executive Council meets 24th 25th October Shortly after will meeting associate vice-presidents District IV will discussions where heading future special em phasis what will involved what expected membership regards 88 Nats Nats manpowerintensive large number members local clubs around Chesa peake Virginia Beach Norfolk Hampton Newport News also clubs areas extending out these members will volunteer work also absolutely certain going participate fullest var ious events After first time Nationals has own backyard True somewhat near us years ago held Willow Grove PA Nevertheless first down Southeast intent make outstanding associate vice-presidents going very visible part success full report will go out you can start making own plans next July December 1987 117 Alabama 0 Rorida S Georgia 0 Missisoippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-0100 Phone Home e15728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edword Hunter 3 Box 206 Amory MS 30021 Richard Juckoon 2110 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 20400 Arthur Johnoon 032 Banyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joneph Micalizzi SR 00006 Box 1032 Fuiurdo PR 00040 Ed Moorman 05 12th Street Shalimar FL 32570 Dick Panon 700 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 040 East Glochester Pluco Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinstor Burnin Fields PD Boo 1063 Stricklund Rd Interlachen FL 33040 Phone 004 084-2017 Ive received number letters past month have advocated sepa rate Free Flight Nationals next year Seems word out Virginia site doesnt have very good Free Flight field situation becoming more common Free Flight fields get harder find Strange though special terest group feels its particular interest getting shortchanged Nationals after Nationals What going real dissatisfaction Nationals just hearing few problem per sons problems silent ma jority out Sunday fliers just go local contests fun-fly events just thing local field appears could care less Nationals just show less 1% member ship Maybe its much interest rank file anyway Nation als should tailored people Nationals-goers true contest addicts means providing best possible con ditions type competition setting up contest let skilled modelers come out top trouble contest rule book bulging events days find site will suit events optimum manner possible fact setting up national model airplane championship event really big compromise Come think local events since contest generally tailored fit field weather overall interests contestants could events such diversified nature contestants must fly under conditions op timum Such simple thing Free Flight models landing U-Control circles ex ample Another site separation RC events allow use available frequen cies Maybejust maybethe Nationals too big too complicated serious con test work advocate separate sites have strong point another side Na tionals place show model building flying public chance get media newspapers magazines TV Also its place less skilled modelers can see experts ac tion source information inspi ration general AMA membership end desirable have types models represented also financial picture considered currently takes well over $100000 put Nationals Sure well attended much cost covered entry fees nevertheless Nation als takes lot money execute Now began split Nationals up sev eral smaller contestsie Free Flight Nationalsl can see costs increas ing proportion number splinter contests Sure cost could held down support sponsoring special interest groups national event AMA sponsorship will take AMA people AMA equipment meetings planningand costs money Yet might way things should go qual ity contest might improve nearly optimum sites special inter est group could found complexity planning major contest encompassing event rule book could re duced may very close trial case decided hold Indoor Nationals Johnson City TN future Its great site sort middle USA its fixed location Will California mod elers come does manpower come put event year Im giving try few years see works after trial very spe cial case proves success lets try Free Flight After Indoor Free Flight probably next difficult set events find adequate field guess Im average model builder Ive flown just about kind model possible competitively havent flown Ive interested like Nationals its diversity can fly Free Flight Indoor RC soaring OldTimer kinds Scale son growing up U-Control events same site during same week Maybe model builders interests transcend kind model ac tivity minority hope Dont know would like go Nationals just RC events come modelers such narrow-minded bunch anyway thing know sure dont like current Nationals sites shouldnt complain until have done best locate perfect site made Nationals Committee aware Such action also needs commitment local clubs help Nationals setup operation Site selection yearround continuous process sites being considered future Nationals right now major factors consid ered much help can Nationals Committee get local clubs Other factors 1 ability house contes tants families during meet 2 adequate land hold events 3 park ing areas electrical power availability 4 support local authorities list gets very long lot prob lems high weeds cornfields have lo cale mind check see can handle rule book events has place headquarters has dormitories motels available has parking retrieval areas million other things still looks good please let know about Make pitch Nationals Committee Most sites chosen because someone put gether proposal too good turn down Well now Ill get off soapbox Honest flew Free Flight Oshkosh Lake Charles tooit terrible way Navy Nationals werent great Free Flight fields either remember DTing base swimming pool once try ing beat housing project kids plane flew off small field Maybe thats like new t/2A RC Texaco type events much writing word AMA hasnt found satisfactory Free Flight field near Virginia Beach site may have give separate Free Flight Nationals trial 88 whether want lets set up can evaluate op tion Lets learn AMA can sponsor sep arate National events necessary future destroying good stuff last thought has proposed AMA also sponsor sort national fun-fly once year Maybe could beIllinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Ansociste Vice Presidents Charlie Buxer 4044 N Orange Norridge IL 60606 Cal Ettel #3 Cuotle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1000 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7020 JeBerson Kansas City MO 04114 Stun Wutoon 10414W 134 Street Ruins Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 varna IL 61370 August such hot month just isnt worth go out fly until later evening Well thats feel about gentlemen ladies flying FF Lex ington KY didnt agree saw field full people chucking models up heavens What beautiful sight weather hot thermals big flights enjoyed performed little pink Rubber ship launched young lady proceeded get max right off bat Beat Dad Thats way Bill Barr Lexington Model Airplane Club hold yearly meet Bill Barr LMAC did good again year Another bit news LMAC being moved its present site make room golf course lots cases could end club club being moved park used past very sparingly FF know club certainly appreciates being forgotten get new site pretty good FF site boot real win club August Burgin Barnstormer fun-fly month strategy starts long before battle time arrives have con test year members Im glad dont pressure compe 118 Model Aviation AMA come show American public least some other 99% AMA membership could participate Lets call convention something like however try make look like contest reported last spring Indoor chal lenge meet between Alabama boys Huntsville Georgia boys TTOMA Atlanta may remember reported based information George Batiuk Huntsville team Georgia boys soundly trounced seemed true based Batiuks way reckoning Now however TTOMAs George Perryman reports its way reckoning iTOMA Georgia boys won eight firsts Alabama boys think Gorgeous George trying work up rematch winter Better get agreement score next round before contest starts fellows course talking about Indoor contests Yep its soon time get out cold tickle rafters again ITOMA planning new round competition Look competition news tition can dont see month after month way Its too rough nerves went home Purdue University visit Lafayette Cloud Jockeys time fly-in got meet lot nice people Lafayette sur rounding area clubs weather broke beautifully cool day just perfect great time fellows Lafayette have great site Its flood plain has parks industry around bad point field plane-eating river side Oh well gives reason need learn fly well last trip August airport Greenville KY airport having air show Isotopes RC Club Owensboro preliminary act club kept planes air constantly left before full-size air show saw what impact club event left lots people lying grass watching antics Again full-size models able mix harmony day clearing out newslet ters decided count Im getting least sixty month Taint bad Thanks editors send Keep up good work Its thankless job de serves lot recognition Thanks editor could understand have used newsletter writings column Thats fair question As just stated get around sixty month newsletters use Well thats simple enough answer have asked put specific piece newsletter column have gotten just saves mailing letter Ive gotten complaint about travels dont feel deserved seems CDs ticked because dont come area Well did let him know did travel area year fact area several times Problem am guilty going event dont re member getting invite either People know Ive said several times Ill say again Ya gotta make effort contact want Sometimes just cant come make effort blessed AVPs fill wait hear Get touch About time read will getting dues bill ballot receive ballot vote immediately procrastinate Vote year see low counts hear stories compla cency Well sport fliers have clout make break officers AMA Iowa S Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0415 Glenwood N. Golden volley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55600 Jack Finn 300 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlino Hts Ml 40077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stomm Box 357 Minocqua Wi 54540 little late getting editor due hectic time trying test fly new models between rainstorms final ly managed trim out today set last Q-500 meet area tomorrow Signal Seekers have received several letters interested fliers Pylon models read comments Q-500 Introductory class Models Equal some Equal Others fun time everyone has rac ing tight equal simply blasted off course no fun beginners drop out Now have National rules seem Rossi forget have problem spare parts. have another change districts officers Steve Bowman Duluth has resign AVP position has office short assistance has very helpful glad am ac cept recommendation Bob Gorman Rice River MN welcome Bob aboard look forward meeting him Chicago AVP meeting November guess time local clubs will flying off solid water shall winter round swap meets Indoor flying sessions brings up another item have gleaned newsletters Club attend ance monthly meetings very important several clubs use neat ideas encourage attendance Try setting up regular session beginners half-hour before Serious part meeting Also run videos before meeting add special raffle special price coffee donuts Come up some ideas own something strong pull guys attend district vote have power put sport flier almost seat Coun cil Today just aint controlled competitors Its up vote want voice heard Vote competi tors already know think its time joined Since have received mail column month am going stop head shop Enough now. club meetings look ideas pass along Indian City begin meetings pledge flag really gets meet ing onto solid footing much better beating table gavel pop bottle club Midwest RC has new field Now have common problem get ting cut have grass-cutting teams paid extra dues club member itand usually evening negates flying mower action What looking use lawn service will done during daytime will specially treat grass needed No murmurs some member doing share cutting resultant problem punish him No machines maintainso pluses December 1987 119 Duluth RC Club Duluth Air Show Behind nice Scale Harrier Photo Steve Bowman President Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Debra Grubich Ida Grove Debbie two Giant Scale models heading up Nats search city Al Tuttle transplanted Iowa Hawaii Plays Byrons presenting Award Ser vice AVP District 10 President Cal Satawa Ct Michigan Whiny birds presenting plaque Detroit Police Dept supporting Hell Division Models Combat team selection trials went off very smoothly evening dinner clear rule interpretations great help got know everyone tendance staggering 35 entries Now think Pylon crazy ought see FA ships action Its good thing use rear-induction motors really stick sod distinctive whomp won really together earned places Congratulations entrants best wishes team Things stirring association FAI through NAA costs us lot dollars now dues being raised As return very minimal European group seems operate rules translate have ques tion need heavily involved FAI events AMA lays out very large amount participation Need less say Executive Council looking resolve input will help District Roundup Key City Bald Eagles have real deluxe setup field about power sockets 12-volt field accesso ries newsletter Charle voix Area Buffs Ed Linse editor Keith Riemersma Tulip City Air Force promoting purchasing mag sub scriptions local schools thousand taboys idea Moines Modelaires have included Free Flight events Glen Sig event d marshal being searched Mid Michigan Thumbs club safety checks models S has great videotape library thanks local store checklist safety inspection Rainbow Aero Modelers newsletter Val Jaroszewski editor o Control Club Detroit holding Spreading party field graphics Flight Lines St Croix Valley club PR idea Livingstone County RC appreciation plaque landowner also contribute months quote real man child hidden wants play Merry Christmas Happy ears Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 Now Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michool S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71801 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78043 Witliam Harley 927 commerce Pleasantos TX 78004 Bill Lee 3522 Tamarink Lane Missouri city TX 77459 Bill May 3830 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75228 Larry Sailor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3410 David Dr. Motairie LA 70003 chack Wood 909 Harvard St. clovis NM 00101 Frequency Coordinator ScoB Kalmus 5001 Bayview Garland TX 75043 Ill start column month good news/bad news things have little group inventor friends Dallas call ourselves Innovators us can claim some pretty clever ventions over years delight impressing other am proud say have finally aced other guys completely have invented working per petual motion machine little problem now have running devil turn off period year ideal time flying model airplanes because heat has dropped winds mild weve early half year prac tice flying rebuilding flying again Dis trict 8 has whirlwind contest fun-fly activity especially since Nats Lincoln have personally attended some sort meet almost weekend period time must commend AMA Contest Directors clubs sponsors flying has very good minimum ot crashes safety problems safety awareness will go long way help preserve right fly community Credit newsletter ed itors lot safety awareness cause club papers now have regular Safety columns safety officers should exchanging newslet ters find out what other folks doing previous paragraph reminds another good-bad deal good air simply full model airplanes bad air also full pollen experts say will worst years ever sneezed newsletter editor club ficer wondering set up improve newsletter might drop note Walter Laich copy Crosswinds newsletter SPARKS RC Club Spring TX have ever seen Good year Blimp hangar highway north Houston Spring TX newslet ter Walter puts out 60-member club good neat will try point out feature just suggest exchange papers Write Walter Laich 4718 Casemont Spring TX 77388 One-Fifth Scale Air Force members Gordon Berletich wife Sherry Giant Scale Cub complete miniature pilot looks like Gordon Gordon does per fect imitation full-scale Cub fine piece workmanship real active club Abilene RC Socie ty Abilene TX got kick out coedi tors Wesley Morris Joe Hodges printing apology missing month completely explanation club activities overwhelmed production ca pacity highly paid newsletter staff 120 Model Aviation JW Jones tows entry leash takeoff area Dallas Masters Meet Dallas RC Club Jones experienced finest builders have especially big birds Fred Schroeder Bedford TX appears making catapult launch Electric plane roof apartment DEAF Electric Fun-Fly tricky camera also makes look vapor trails power lines photo present ed show Electric stuff can flown near neighbors cops being called because noise District 8 Scale board member Buddy Irwin proving fully qualified Scale mat ters showing us Fokker DR-i flew perfect imitation full-scale WW German fighter Unique bonfire night club meeting Dal las RC Club its new flying field Seagoville TX Drop line youd like map get promise better get raise pay want exchange active folks write Abilene RC Society PO Box 1742 Abilene TX 79604 fond ly remember meeting ventriloquist Ed gar Bergen Abilene contest years ago mentioning some newsletters have chance call attention darned good clubs good editors good newsletters enjoy chuckle Such fine paper put out Don Collins Westside RC Fliers Okla homa City Dons paper fine got-everything efforts really tickled quote September paper said want maximum attention hard beat good big mistake want thank him reminder write Don Collins 4433 NW 20th Oklahoma City OK 73107 quotes old newsletter editor friend Howell Gwin Jr authors Barnstormers Bulisheet Beaumont TX RC Club August paper quotes Thomas Jefferson wisely said necessary evil triumph good men nothing Any newsletter editor can quote freely Thomas Jefferson worth exchanging write Howell Gwin Jr 1375 Rikisha Lane Beaumont TX 77706 am passing out roses newslet ter editors realized Id better rec ognize some other District 8 folks seldom thanked recognized hardest working teams Nats Lin coln consisted Mike Harrison District 8 AVP John Embry busy putting RC Pattern together didnt have usual B-S breaks Mike has particularly effective organizing procedure Pattern big ole John made work Im proud guys also want pay tribute AMA President Don Lowe keeping himself visible Nats vis ible warm cheerful very willing listen leaving nice feeling realized dues money made AMA work ego trip few leaders playing dues money Don good leader Continuing leadership salutes Bud dy Irwin District 8 Scale Contest Board representative requalified Southwest RC Championships La bor Day weekend Dallas RC Clubs new field Seagoville TX Buddy flew Fokker triplane too hard fly terror land can attest because flew Control Line built Hoyt Geer could land Buddy Irwin represents us well Scale matters bang-up Electric fun-fly sponsored DEAF named because Electric quiet Club flying Eastfield College Mesquite TX Frank Korman sez 50 Electric planes spite high winds sweltering heat Enthusiastic entrants San Antonio Houston well Dallas Metroplex area sa lute Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers leading way such electrifying manner parting Id like call attention change districts Frequency Coor dinator shown fine print ginning column ****Thanks Flying Me**e* ColoradoO Kansas 0 NebraskaO North DakotaO SouthDakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Phone Home 3031 6931204 CompuServe address EMAIL 760072750 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Prank clarke 1007 Woodlond Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Box 2032 Cooper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver Co 80230 Ross Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloodao Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordlnalor Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 sanctioned events through out district now history though few contests still calendar definite slowing down flying events fall season arrives Id hope successful CDs will share events us through some pictures reports via column t sociate vice-presidents hear Free Flight Nats site Last Month asked write no fun working vacuum got several items concerning dissatisfaction some Free Flight community past Nats sitesLin coln NE being current unsatisfac tory FF Outdoor site Ive written directly took time effort com municate would share Ive passed along concerns Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski Vince turn will share planning committee will working next years Nats suggestion was time have something less composite Nats have separate FF Nats Ive always supported combined composite Nats past attendees contestants well noncompetitors seemed enjoy seeing various types activities site Now think Im hearing competitors dont necessarily care de sire type format looking optimal contest site own disci pline too surprising sites out Good Ole US can accommodate expecta tions competitors Well folks its dilemma seem together Now challenge will see sites whole thing break up Nats have known years time change What think What want have happen Worlds Larg est Model Airplane Meet Another subject Im sure Im alone hearing modelers categories collectively faced variety rea sons growing need flying sites Growth sport/hobby loss present sites . Almost daily something press model club news letters conversations between model ers points out growing concern regarding amount sound models produce objectionable others ourselves Well address other concerns will forum learning discussion sharing successes probably lot informative hangar talk will taking place November 20th Friday pm 21st Saturdayall day Denver Mark calendars now District IX AMA meeting will fea ture seminars about Flying Sites Noise Re duction Contest Directors procedures Updating new Rule Books coming out soon new Frequencies 1988 will local national speakrs district officers national officershere visit about local national sues Location Regency Hotel Den ver notice has sent chartered clubs District IX need infor mation can call home eve nings will useful seminar session both Bob Underwood Geoff Styles National Headquarters program Dont miss planned provide something club dis trict benefit will have get representative several meeting success story two Over Labor Day weekend Omahawks Club Omaha NE put air show dedicated new flying site conducted benefit Make Wish Foundation may re call Omahawks several years ago experienced loss flying site went through lengthy court test right stuff have sur vived successful club over 200 members now have new flying site much support surrounding com munity much brighter futurecon tinuing activities blessing local government entities hope have some ideas pictures share column later time DAS Denver Air Show team Sep tember 11 12 performed warm-up demonstration flying shows Greater Denver Air Show Jefferson County Airport Colorado reported have 90000 people attending dur ing two days Thats lots positive ex posure model aviation Keep up good work Omahawks DAS team Id like end column month introduction new associate vicepresident Colorado interim basis Nat Lancaster Nat well known district years involvement ac tive RC modeler full-scale enthusiast Con test Director officer Award Excellence Jefco Aeromodlers Club Nat has served President Metro Denver Modeling Council MDMC founding member manager DAS team currently liaison Col orado State Division Parks Recrea tion modeling activities metro area Welcome aboard Nat know will contributing member winning team Keep landings intentional soft December 1987 121 Arizona S California 0 Hawaii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseociate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiaken Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 0252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 05251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 0818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 Mike Lee 11420 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langloin Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 448 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161 362-1962 Trouble Basin flying field SepulVeda Basin Los Angeles unique ways First fine RC site 600 ft paved runway large pit area etc CL site paved circles prestigious events held year Second its public land owned US Army Corps Engineers part flood control basin federal land leased LA City Parks Recreation Commission recreational purposes include park/picnic grounds huge golf course three-mile-long bicycle path cricket field whats left over used partially farmer rais ing crop grass sod Water Reclama tion plant partially military Third flying site far enough away nearest house/street noise problem Fourth just little over mile south runways Van Nuys Airport just happens busiest airport entire US though no com mercial flights dealt having 200-ft altitude limit model field dont get way fullsize planes Lastly field also unique because thanks LA Parks Recreation Commission presently open anyone wishes fly AMA member Add up room kinds trouble created First list occasional crash full-size plane model field Yup thats right because Van Nuys Airport home number experimental old WW II airplanes often has make emergency landing somewhereand so often get unexpected fullsized visitor knowledge no model plane has ever done full-size airport nor have ever death model field Unfortunately Van Nuys Airports record good number full-size pilots passengers have killed basin af ter birds bit dust addition deaths full-size plane crashes weve also heard number heart attacks golf course bicycle path burns broken bones picnic fields car crash injuries roads streets within basinbut oc casional minor injury flying field itself usually nothing serious occasional finger got hit prop fixed Band-Aid spite good aeromodeling safety record let now show easy things get out hand easy big trouble started First take traffic helicopter pilot KABC radio Next let him fly directly over field get close model listen him scream about live air Next take local newspaper prompted someone write first-page story about model airport haz ard full-size aviation including inter view withyou guessed KABC helicopter pilot next thing know everyone up arms CLOSE THE MODEL FIELD manager Water Reclamation plant starts talking model plane crashes facility farmer starts talking about field workers running model planes Golfers heard com plaining about occasional crash golf course theres kinds talk about FAA controllers Van Nuys getting complaints about planes airspace Funny everyone ignores real safety hazards area starts pointing model airport something ought go BECAUSE WE ARE EASY TARGET Because power ful voice Because dont bring reve nue like golf course got involved mess day article appeared page local paper After getting number phone calls about decided try patch things up first drove down Van Nuys tower identified myself let spoke FAA Supervisor said have far trouble fullsize pilot hotshots modelers No sooner words come out mouth giant military C-130 abort landing because tiny Cessna still loafing runway goodness modelers know better after landing left tower after picking up copy airports official rules regulations found rules about heli copters supposed minimum 1300 ft MSL airport vicinity including over model field Aha Two polite factual yet very stern letters written publisher local newspaper other gener al manager KABC letter publisher contained kinds information real safety record good things field such collecting truckloads toys Christmas produced phone call him along promise positive coverage activities con cluded good note invited him down learn fly RC letter KABC dwelled helicopter violated airspace particularly hovered 50-100 ft scold pilots violated kinds FAA rules doing pleaded com mon sense pilot avoid flying over field altitude politely stated complaining about near-miss airspace pilot could compared man first kills mother fath er pleads mercy courts because orphan general manager called few days later told no longer problem thanked running FAA said read letter pilot would no longer fly over field thats left now find way get city give local club someone reasonable amount authority control over uses field short trial period Park Rangers placed observe Funny well everything ran noted full-size planes KABCs helicop ter flying too low noted letter kept records did didnt have AMA insurance Rangers gone now maybe trou ble will start over again few days ago sent out another letter went Mayor Tom Bradley Los Angeles requests meeting address whole situation aeromodeling LA area No answer yet hope moral should clear can easily get stepped often right easy target because dont represent activity decent level national prominence backing significant level own worst enemies hate spend dime anything other personal modeling supplies As result have no war chest draw upon also expect landowners private public give us use land Fine can get away dont ever hope win competition public land use farmer golf course some other revenue-producing activity Im told now costs $50 per hour use model flying field Tokyo Japan land real scarce much pay privilege model flight much would willing pay Perhaps because arent mak ing new land anymore ought start ask ing ourselves questions want able fly future personal opinion national organization dwell too much trivia sport itself faces extinction needs saving need strong national voice flying site matters meantime too much AMAs atten tion resources aimed wrong directions get lots phone calls letters over district about flying site prob lems description Most time nothing can Sepulveda Basin exception Yes AMA party line goes flying site problems /ocal ones need dealt local level Thats very convenient stand AMA take think about local problems dont get solved no na tional problem left Its time AMA start considering formation regional field offices manned experts flying site matters No cost doing wont fit present budget Lets see what can rea//y Anyone out got ideas 122 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCellough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 51st Ave Portland OR 97215 003 234-4430 CompuServe addocan tot EMAIL760672422 Aseoclate Vice Preeldenta Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 00023 Al Culver Boa 00 Wilder ID 03070 Gory R Fuller 3000 Riverwood Juneau AK 00001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 50401 Dave Mulleno 15550 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 00133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 00200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 07001 Chick Young 11201 120th St E #69 Poyallup WA 00373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Batch 10430 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 07230 Phone 003 701-5103 things regret about last Scalemasters Farragut having got ten picture Art Newlands Tempest before flew watched him fly got distracted just managed look back went Art did very nice job hope rebuilds next year did admit relatively high wing loading thats something should keep mind building bird compete especially higher altitude usually fly some pictures taken Far ragut during Scalemasters Regional pictures taken Bob Balch Lets start off what may think double ex posure isnt Its B Cranes Giant Scale Waener Cub flip side twin Cub Vis ible side photo below TROH Skyport about five miles Im sitting sound plane unusual say nothing looked sky photo below Bob Siegelkoffs Eastbourne Monoplane immense size aircraft apparent see quarter-scale Twin Cub peeking out underneath right wing flew majesti callv Dave Gasvoda came over Missoula MT flew very nice Yak-18 shown below Dave flies very well know well-done aircraft over maybe will show up next year Hope Dick Heininge bought Proctor Enterprises has producing familiar kits stuff south Portland near Wilson ville Recently Dick produced new kit Curtiss IN Jenny Jenny pictured below Dick Hansen has campaigning smiling person sitting hind new Mr Proctor Enterprises him self Youd smiling too produced beautiful kit Heres close-up neat scale detail available Jenny nonscale item sticking out between OX heads four-stroke helps Dick fly beauty realistically President Ron Rea Lewis-Clark RC Model Club reports fourth annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly big success 20 participants enjoyed good contest during fine weather Ron said Bill Kaufman should get special thanks organizing running event ad dition thanks club members helped out last thought sort leads newslet ters usually lonely souls put out hear about won con tests seldom hear about worked hard contest could go Mostly folks hear gripes complaints voiced never help out newsletter editor has same problem too often editor faced getting out something has remarkable ability hold club gether him/herself Pleas news other things go unheeded Well heres other try Help out newsletter editor unthinkable write something publication Yes takes little time Yes should either inform educate illumi nate can humorous dont really have able spell well either helps Maybe something bothers you want start dialogue maybe want start argument greatest lacks society communication little cant help im prove what weve got Now Im down off Ivory con tainer couple new newslet ters Ive getting Whidbey Island RC Society newsletter Whidbey Island WA edited John Pettersen edition Im looking contains lot good information about getting air craft ready fly supplied Prez alias 0 L Adcock Also cover sported drawing ATBP allterrain biplane computer program used lay out issue included some neat graphics well layout lends itself interest boredom As sidelight Whidbey group hosted PROPs race meet did such fine job some PROPs told looked forward next time anticipation other newsletter Penin sula Modelers Association Soldotna Alaska called Pellet Mangler News love name have no idea use suspect done either Al Ahlfors Gary Clack am sure its either Point sometimes editor named would nice know responsible works art Anyway done different computer program also allows extensive use graphics can see lot work went both fine efforts both editors would like some help members Also club exchanging newslet ters others district note AMA HQ will get club list can get touch clubs would like keep touch gives lot stuff steal too Now heres hot flash lovers wonderful stuff Jim Walker used make Frank Macy has producing few Gliders like folding-wing 404 used lose flying thermals Gliders would great take school program get some young people interested what Frank will coming out Hor net days will give kids excellent way start powered flight might enjoy having couple around fly yourself Happy Flying Flying Near Airports Careful December 1987 123 Sooner later popular unofficial events always proposed official AMA events whether wish originatorand Bostonian Don Lindley has drawn up set ruies amplify way event flown Midwest US Indoor Champion ship contests Dons suggested rules closer New York US Rules Bostonian West rules dif ferences First off Don wants call event Boston Cabin name should remain Bostonian keep event being compared Manhattan Cabin Manhattan originally Manhattan mula experts Duration event Bostonian Scale event everyone al though doesnt center around spe cific airplane exclusively Second Dons charisma percentage can amount 20% New York expe rience event originated has found 20% too little 30% used way get models scalelike award higher charisma values 30% too little Don restricts stabilizer 50% wing area causes no harm Minimum weight kept seven grams ten grams biplanes Open cockpits okayed no side windows required flying surfaces properly required double covered Fuselage box requirement remains un changed 15 x 25 x 30 longerons required support stress rubber motor required form box conformance original rules reviewed couple months ago page intent require full fuselage violated Dons wording satisfactory intent circumvented can Dons wording very unscalelike fuselage can result Such unsightly fuselage il ustrated below 0 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 rules must plugged Such occasions thing didnt mention source have arisen events attempt Its simple plans worlds create particular style model best Indoor newsletter Indoor News As mentioned Bostonians fuselage fantastic newsletter 16 longeron requirement such area No- pages edited published Jorgen body trying circumvent box re- Korsgaard Ahorn 5 D-2397 Ellund quirement Bostonians have Handewitt West Germany Jorgen Dandesigned fit Don Lindleys west ish lives teaches school just coast rules original US Rules across border Western Germany Practically have perfectly nice fuselages newsletter published three times year too John Triolos Larrys Bird such costs us USA 60 Dkr per year Bostonian strips above side win- sent airmail dows below constitute longe- much beginners Jun rons Personally find very acceptable iors Most will tell design despite question therefore about excitement involved world go along Dons revision fin- championship Indoor flying also gers crossed hopes best cludes Peanut Pistachio plans charisma points raised 50% news Hand-Launched Gliders experi promote scalelike models might mental types sport models news possible have enforce original FiD Beginner category popular Europe rules require longerons both sup- Can imagine international European port motor form box contest restricted beginners enough rules discussionlets get worksand also possibly interna back simply enjoying Bostonians how- tional postal contest beginners ever would like full set Don Lind- Simply great newsletter leys Bostonian proposal send 224 * * * * * stamped envelope Don 420 Tupelo Thats wrote monthbe Ave Naperville IL 60540or can re- b quest copy Ed Whitten ad- ack next month dress above 224 envelope Both us would like feedback now about something really importantJohn Triolos name Bostonian rrys Bird have explain non-basketball fans signi ficance John tells hes also thinking jumbo 32-in-wing-spread double-sized Have Helped monster added impactOutdoor Jumbo Bostonian Rubber 020-poweredor aJun ior Modeler maybe half-sized 8-in Pistachio model model John cut imagination clear workbenchand have Larrys T Bird ready fly Columbia December sixth Indoor News Last month ran plans P-is Danish Indoor SRPSM Erik Knudsen aberration like does have result can Rules writing difficult task re quirement Bostonians fuselage problem area originator develops intent writes rules Once written rules event does mean intent thrown away Whenever innovation within rules cir cumvents intent loophole O5TONIAN 0 LARRYS 8IPD John Trial0 124 Model Aviation Bostonian Proposed As Official AMA Event
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/12
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
1986 HaIl FameA Frequency Geoffrey Styles Timeout Director Public Relations Ten distinguished model aviation personal ities have elected Academy Hall Fame 1986 men individ ual contributions sport made candidates honor nominated AMA members part selection process annual responsibility AMA Council Past Presidents Any AMA member may present nomina tion Forms purpose available Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Simply drop Joyce line give call will provide form Nominations should accompanied supporting data substantiate back ground achievements candi date Please submit nominations arrive AMA HQ before March 31 year give Council adequate time deliberation 1-bli Famers Frank L Cummings Jr has model aviation over fifty years As competitor won contests local regional national levels member USA Indoor Team 1964 1966 Na tional Champion 1947 Grand Champion 1948 Plymouth Interna tional Contest No matter Frank competing always took time assist other people especially beginners Between 1931 1937 worked Los Angeles Times Playground Aircraft Continued page 109 Bob Underwood Technical Director quite few months now have articles Model Aviation telling some technical aspects radio control operation Included have rule book type material technical guidelines radios concerns involving antenna de sign placement months article takes somewhat different tack writ ten radio nontechnician AMA Technical Director task Headquarters does require know just what little what ya-ma-caIl-its framistans widgets talk another radio system Rather am called upon act moderator between members Fre quency Committee industry FCC other interested parties Granted some ba sic knowledge radio stuff required certainly depth What have asked relate time out technical article some what happen ing RCers world far just operat ing model airplane stumbling over regulations other things go bump night therefore interfering just having some fun flying So further ado What about aircraft/surface frequency problems period time during 1985 1986 encountered tremendous amount difficulty incorrect use fre quency allocations model airplanes cars/boats/robots phone rang daily reports dire foreboding predictions problem has abated dra matically recent months Two things seem have contributed improvement First borrowed page Mr Revere help sources spread word far wide Secondly probably effectively program labeling transmitter cartons transmitters themselves adopt ed manufacturers/importers red yellow stickers developed AMA supplied industry cost Artwork supplied free com pany wished have labels developed themselves During last two years several inci dents brought attention con cerning model airplane interference due incorrect frequency usage Most model cars operated aircraft frequencies crash caused promotional robot would some value being able publish details about events Unfortunately have unable obtain anything other verbal responses concerning doc umentation used support cases outcome event As re sult reluctant detail event print Should experience interference problem type several impor tant things should 1 Document incident carefully Names dates times locations frequencies etc very important rely second- third-hand information out checking out verifying details yourself 2 Maintain cool Often loss model stirs emotions point irrational behavior occurs emo tional outburst may seem provide some measure immediate satisfaction such havior may also complicate subsequent settlement problem 3 Determine loss will assume no bodily injury occurred need figure what repair re placement items might cases such determination will lead seek relief small claims court 4 Seek legal aid meet resistance rely advice friends Talk attorney Bear mind re gional differences legislation make virtually impossible Headquarters provide specific advice given matter 5 Obtain available written documenta tion can provide number different documents such FCC Part 95 will enable support case addition position provide individual personal legal aid may Continued page 108 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Manager Vince Mankowaki0 Specisi Services DimctOr Carl Maroney0 Specisi Events Dinctor Douglas Pratt 0 Pubilc Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Pubiications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Membership Director Mike Woodfolk0 General Counsei Jeremiah Courtney December 1987 107 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 President Don Lowe presenting riaii rauuu award Frank L Cummings L R AMAs Executive Council lectuivatent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council FrequencyCont pg 107 able obtain some general guidance Academys attorney Mr Jeremiah Courtney somewhat off subject hand should noted have comprehensive document designed help event club suffer de liberate interference site prob lem very complicated since its very nature highly emotionally charged situation As far problem improper fre quency usage concerned let us end brief discussion suggesting con tact Headquarters feel problem exists have several approaches can take inform individuals industry members improper frequency usage known Most persons organizations cooperative matter realize may position legal jeop ardy should sell use equipment improperly What AMA rules concerning radio control Several months ago subject touched upon Note Tech nical Director information presented elicited some degree interest particular concern some state ment no frequency control rules mandated Academy sport flier local field Just recommended flying site layout rule book number highly recommended guidelines provided Frequency Committee specific rules developed given site respon sibility club fact over 2000 very different types sites around country makes necessity best illustration reason set frequency control rules cannot fit situations involves clothespin syndrome fields use subtractive system taking appropriate clothespin placing transmitter antenna ready fly No pin available no transmitter turn-on Its very simple procedure However some clubs have found impossible keep store pins site due vandalism therefore use additive system board hooks pegs allows pin paddle added person ready fly way individual flier may carry own frequency control device no storage problem exists Which system better both work quite well Additionally will find host other systems varia tions basic ones used around country AMA has suggested rec ommended rule book publish anything way rule frequency control local field might simply field have some type control Such rule would probably appear radio control section Safety Code important fact should noted move 1988 new set rule books AMA Frequency Utilization Plan approved Executive Council con tains preliminary statement effect system transmitter identification flag channel identification plaques required AMA sanctioned events. See page 106 June 1987 issue Model Aviation complete text plan Please note same plan uses terms encouraged recommended such things pins monitoring spac ing flight stations RC operating sites An addition Safety Code also im portant note Effective January 11988 item has added states will op erate model using radio control fre quencies currently allowed Federal Communications Commission Only prop erly licensed Amateurs authorized op erate equipment Amateur Band frequencies future persons using nontypical frequencies such equipment European frequencies frequencies withdrawn model service FCC persons operating license equipment requires such will violat ing AMA Safety Code persons should take note fact Safety Code contains statement Model flying must accordance code der AMA liability protection apply What about AMA-FCC relationship Academy fortunate have maintained very good working relation ship Federal Communications Commission has just chance represented before Commission expert field Mr Jeremiah Courtney Mr Courtneys exper tise FCC matters has proved invaluable level need whether ap plication rule making resolution little glitches system affect model operations oft-used truism Its what know know does apply Indeed saying case should what know important instances re veal vast amount help Mr Courtney has provided us two spring mind immediately first involved robot/model aircraft interference problem An incorrect interpretation Part 95 FCC field office resulted insurance company refusing settle claim crashing model Through appropriate prompt action Mr Courtneys office little problem overcome second instance few months later also involved robot aircraft frequency incor rect field office interpretation Mr Courtney requested letter office explaining second instance type serious op erational implications Through Mr Courtneys efforts letter accepted acted upon FCC immediately communications sent field offices FCC letter AMA treated request rule mak ing section Part 95 detailing model aircraft/surface frequency split completely rewritten very easily under stood form Academy members can very proud fine working relationship has maintained FCC As member can assured will work diligently maintain relationship Sometime soon will submitting proposal rule making tighten specifications required equipment type acceptance anticipation radio needs 1991 headed radio control Everybody would love own bullet proof system never fails able put beautifully detailed Scale Widget 10 fly out backyard worry ing about club anyone else Would settle three reality us will never achieve three will necessary interested radio control work together other members industry achieve maximum amount pleasure hobby/sport mail phone bring contradictory news what occurring field club individual will relate horror stories about possible interfer ence area about quality some specific piece equipment Scant moments later report may bring glowing tales success such divergent obser vations experiences First must bear mind operating emotionally charged issue elements money time involved model crashesnot mention safety know dealing radio signal cannot seen touched smelled discerned senses just out cannot sure what doing what being done Have ever feeling someone used interference means covering up what may have dumb thumbs really want shock modeler friends tell truth should plant due pilot error possibility may willing accept answer Someone will always try convince must have interference radio trouble Next condition occurs will call brain-finger link break pilot may truly know caused crash have personally wit nessed condition occasion years ago young man fly ing new model appeared doing what can best described lazy snap rolls big spiral loops called anguished cry familiar us aint got called him let go sticks ran direction response have As approached him saw rudder-throttle stick crammed top left-hand corner full up elevator right-hand stick about pull out roots just handing trans mitter allowing sticks go neutral model started straighten out truly dumbfounded find thought turned sticks loose fact tested ten sile strength trying bend over side transmitter operating environ ment often very difficult tell what might have caused specific thing happen What have observed good operating procedures fol lowed clubs individuals fewer prob lems seem exist isnt suggest everyone must become radio expert rath er observing simple guidelines developed Academy maintaining equipment good working order RC flying seems become safer enjoyable would leave three simple ad monitions concerning whole frequency matter First read can find 108 Model Aviation subject discouraging pects position find tons information have generated vari ous subjects seems have fallen vast chasm never read anyone cannot count number times have tell someone calls ques tions asking have answered several occasions Model Aviation other publications Granted must tem per concern fact often dont see something because time printed concerned issue happens us often What am suggesting period tran sition radio control world make copy relevant thought process Secondly beware expert course much too general statement must rely knowledgeable persons provide us information Perhaps could state better saying Beware self-styled expert persons willing share mis information us no cost doubt especially concerning rules check us Headquarters have Hall Fame Cont pg 107 League helped thousands young peo ple get started model aviation contin ued type endeavor until 1956 countless street kids can thank Frank patience understanding skills learned under guidance Frank has served sport club offi cer heading up LA Thermal Thumbers President 1947 1948 As Contest Director ran contests always find ing time advise newcomers circle friends admirers grew through years well deserves esteem held As additional contribution sport Frank started Cummings Specialties using understanding Free Flight require ments provide top-quality components Indoor fliers knowledge gained competitor national/world record holder has passed along help other contestants Although has out limelight years standing ovation Frank received 1987 Nats ban quet indication continuing popularityand contributions model aviation have forgotten William C Hannan occupies unique posi tion model aviation world contri butions have still amazing Writer designer builder consultant com petitor author mentorBill Hannan has contributed articles worlds leading model aviation maga zines plans have pleased satisfied thousands builders designs have led fliers winners circle immediate answer assured will find out quickly since certainly will turn out something should know Dont call ask what brand radio think should buy subject will repeat words character trom old Hogans Heroes TV show know nothing Lastly remember frequencies will using 1988 clear other users club suffers some form interference channel-numbered frequencies may due some type commercial operation frequencies tween FCC granted 80 frequen cies model use because knew some cases some locales few frequencies granted may usable very ifs must considered many thousands mod elers enjoy thrill radio control flight week Academy through work Frequency Committee Headquarters staff liaison FCC industry will work hard see such condition continues Happy landings USA Japan England France Belgium other countries Hannan designs have tri umphed As aviation historian Bill has per formed extensive research make de signs authentic specialty Scale especially small-scale world fa mous contributions Peanut Scale finely detailed kits provided Williams Brothers San Marcos CA owe much fidelity Bill Hannan Never too busy help others Bill pro vided beginning aeromodelers basic training contributed much research library San Diego Air Museum unfortunately lost several years ago tragic fire Never quit has built donated mod els rebuilt museum possible recognize has done space however particu larly fitting Bill Hannan has elec ted AMA Hall Fame qualified times over Robert Hatschek started modeling 1936 age 11 Apart service WW II has ever since contestant since 1939 flew Hand-Launched Gliders has since com peted almost Free Flight category keen Nordic A/2 Glider enthusiast Bob qualifier US team since 1972 As two-time winner Mulvihill Trophy 1957 1958 member 1959 firstplace US Wakefield Team France placing second himself well known interna tional circles Team member reporter proxy flier sup porter contest official well designer author Bob has recognized published leading model maga zines Hatschek Glider towhook used worldwide informative articles vari ety subjects have become standard refer ences other enthusiasts An AMA member since 1939 Contest Director since 1950 Bob named AMA Fellow 1971 Retired position senior editor American Machinist maga zine flies Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Club has active member 33 years Always willing lend hand guide newcomer Bob kind person achievements have gone un noticed enthusiasm dedication have produced lasting re sults benefits Robert Holland competed twelve events 1948 Nats came out National Champion Since has lost count number contests has entered As manufacturer Bob produced 049-051 Holland Hornet own design racing en gines during years 1948-1955 fine reputation well earned skilled modeler 56 years Bob Hol land worked full-scale aviation Lock heed skunk works interesting project participated lofting lines design layout XP-80 built 147 days retired Lockheed 1981 recent achievement Bob Best Show award 1986 IMS Show Pasadena CA SESA admired tribute expert craftsmanship Continued page 110 PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident December 1987 109 Walter Musciano won contests Thirties Forties finally re tired competition became classed professional developed career full-time model aviation activity Walt designed airplanes Scientific Models output included scores Con trol Line Free Flight Radio Control kits Berkeley Models also kitted some Musciano designs notably CL P-38 Lightning P-51 Mustang modelers won top honors national regional contests using designs As leader Walt started several model fly ing clubs served terms office As Contest Director organized ran meets New York/New Jersey re gion completed first airplane seven years old Walt has builder/designer ever since Perhaps greatest achievements have au thor Apart aeromodeling maga zines Musciano articles have published Mechanx Illustrated Model Craftsman Electronics Illustrated Young Men several foreign publications Walt researched prepared literally hundreds articles some months print three four magazines simultaneously As author eight books six pub lished USA two Britain Walter has international reputation William Bill Northrop best known Continued page 111 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Standard There will proposal submit ted Executive Council 24 Octo ber meeting asking establish sound level will acceptable standard will value should able attempt attain universally within rel atively short period time will level accepted used will bring semblance quiet relations neighbors An accepted standard should induce manufacturers work toward goal would expect see hardware reason able costs information will enable us attain goal virtually equipmentboth use today introduced future Much technology place now meet goal should able surpass stan dard future establishment eventual accep tance standard will mean fly ing sites will operate under can also mean categories competition aircraft will need designed operate under standard Eventually such model aircraft will operating sufficiently quiet levels noticeable dis tances few hundred feet away Naturally will mean some reassessment present rules competition levels have ever gone through such changes before Af ter fly Free Flight example under rules 40 years ago much way research will need done before lower levels will attained too will come about Proposals being considered propel ler other research Methods isolating vibration quieting further sounds ex hausts intakes other changes will eventually help alter environment accept today Will establishment standard mean flier club field will oper ate quiet manner Probably will always sites noise pollution problem future competition other hand will no doubt mean models will need meet criteria because contests held flier goes site requirement exists will ne cessity operating like manner everywhere will always individu als remote locations would meet values Standards rules would could universally enforced Nevertheless may stated relative certainty such values would operating rule contests especially Nationals Essentially time has come bite bullet accept need Vibration Don Lowe article RC Modeler photo showing installa tion Lord mounts Dean Kogers aircraft flown F3A team selection Nationals very quiet aircraft air has several alternatives reducing vibration transmission sound through fuselage sound fiberglass fuselage drumming adds overall sound level aircraft flight increases apparent level hear drumming reduced eliminated sound level will drop considerably need plan ahead installation vibration mounts during construction model engine backplate bolted aluminum flat-mount large enough permit having four holes outside engine dimension install four screws asso ciated Lord mount Four mounts installed between engine plate firewall secured nuts catalog have Don Lowe Tech Products Corporation 5030 Lin den Avenue Dayton OH 45432 mount used Item Number 51033 Style SS Stud/Plate Mount mount has studs 34-in long 8-32 thread mount proper 1/2-in long iameter quite compact very adequate 60 engine mount shock material Neoprene will stand up abuse glow fuel need watch mounts made natural rubber Use would looking trouble latest prices have show items cost $250 lots 1-23 $112 lots 24-99 $96 lots 100-499 catalog says company requires minimum der $25 can contact information may talk lesser amounts necessary couple people could go together get larger quantity lower numbers would cost $10 per installation can get information drawings couple other mount arrangements might consider Al way will take ad vance planning due wider mount installation proper propeller clearance firewall will distance other normal mount might installation will probably prove custom Field behavior local Control Line club re cently lost its flying site loss brought incident couple children riding skateboards run off flying site apparently rude manner adult member family took offense naturally called police noise complaint re sult CL fliers asked leave Although real reason nothing noise can readily see operate high sound levels can used against you can operate quietly stand better chance keep ing what have Rude actions will surely endear neighbor Practice little bit courtesy PR area As turns out particular case results could have extremely bad other future scheduled activities 110 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 middle September have back Florida month Spent last weekend Pattern contest Ft Lauderdale rest month has spent recharging batteries done expect leave 24th 1988 Nats planning session Chesa peake VA next month hold quarterly AMA Council meeting Reston VA AMA budget will big item agenda November plan attend RCHTA Show District VII meeting Chicago Later month Ill attend District IX meeting Denver RC World Fall Festival during Thanksgiving weekend Tangerine Meet beginning after Christmas So now until end year Ill stay busy Im trying best feel pulse membership talking lots mod elers general modelers seem happy way running things difficult determine consensus opinion takes lot discussion lots people have increase dis trict activity via district meetings good hope meetings will well attended fruitful terms supplying information need starting see some movement noise reduction Its amazing people have talked year have tales lost flying sites because noise some instances noise measure ment data has sufficed save sites PubIc PERCEPTION noise model engine irritant required shut site down friend Bob Violett producer Jet models has working problem recently demonstrated new setup muffled carbon-fiber tuned pipe did hurt performance yet met FAI limit 98 dB three meters first Jet model could stand next hurting ears also recently obtained have flown new K&B 45 Sportster en gines Talk about quiet So folks can done have work nothing fundamental enjoy ment hobby having nice place fly Couple equipment works its FUN Lets keep sites clubs putting place opera tional schemes reduce radio function fail ures Radio systems days marvelous creations low cost reliabil ity bulletproof however must accommodate limita tions must operational schemes physically separate fliers frequencies local flying field ex ample RCACF Club Orlando just put place scheme called George Myers Pacific Plan groups fre quencies three separate flight lines order reduce possibility mutual interference would nice have cheap equipment very narrow bandpass no 31M problemsthe industry working things life radio equipment now have com promise between quality price Please learn safely use what now have realize equipment will get better better work problem Please also realize AMA Frequency Commit tee working closely industry sure existence safe radio operations progress through new frequency implementation plan want SAFE derly transition minimal disruptions new equipment availability obsoles cence old sets Im looking better ways merge interests competition sport fliers concept used lot Europe weekend event includes day formal rule book competition sec ond day fly-in/fun-fly format looks popularity events such IMAA Giant Model fly-ins annual Byron Show obviously tremendous interest Scale models yet finds small number entries RC Scale contests Are missing something Cer tainly means modelers like low-key nonpressured atmosphere fly-in also means lot us like ego satisfaction showing off latest creation like trade ideas just talk about hobby like mind addition just plain fun visit other areas see new places make new friends dont combine mats Most us recognize competi tion necessary striving excellence craftsmanship flying abil ity generates tests finite standards help improve art need both would also like challenge sport fliers out spend week ends doing loops rolls Ugly Stik whatever grab local Pattern hotshot have him teach es sence disciplined Aerobatics Try sim ple pattern guarantee will become better flier enjoy knows might want try Novice pattern Cont pg 110 current modelers publisher Model Builder magazine founder acclaimed International Modeler Show Pasadena CA has also proud holder world records 1965 set al titude record Radio Control aircraft 166099 ft 1967 established speed record RC Glider 4171 kilometers per hour Bill has editor Model Builder since 1971 also RC editor Model Air plane News 1965 1969 addition made major contribution over years RC Aerobatics judge both na tional international events Because experience expertise asked judge times Tournament Champions Las Vegas AMA activities have included Contest Board chairman ten years RC Con test Board member district twenty years 1964-1984 believed service record Bill also operated plans service Model Aviation magazine Sixties Although Bill has strongly RC 33 53 years modeler retains interest aspects model aviation can seen wide variety arti cles appear own publication ator sixty years age nine Hewitt flew model Gliders play ground across home Belmont MA built models illustrated library books became keen competitor led him join JordanTraveler Aviation League Boston tually took him Massachusetts Institute Technology study aeronautical engineer ing Graduating bachelors degree 1939 went complete masters degree 1940 Moving Hampton VA became em ployed NACA forerunner NASA assigned Flight Research Divi sion space age dawned came Chief Space Mechanics Division subsequent years did exten sive work Space Shuttle projects head Guidance Control Division St Louis Nats 1935 Hewitts first national event competed again 1936 1937 took several trophies includ ing first place Stout Indoor event 1937 Hewitt has received several prestigious awards including NASA Medal Excep tional Scientific Achievement 1967 Pres idents Award Distinguished Federal Continued page 112 December 1987 111 Hall Fame William Hewitt Phillips has model avi Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Fred Van Keuren Greenvillie MS writes talked over phone months ago pretty much agreed must weight cutoff somewhere Giant Scale airplanes current limit 55 lb proposed IMAA good As mufflers/noise control some thing missing doesnt AMA something . nothing done aver age flier may disappear Club fields ing lost average fliers t get results dont beat dead horse Fred think important items everybodys mind today noise reduction AMA just group imperfect people like lets keep trying Have read Duke Foxs latest noise report Ted Temer Redding CA writes happy club over 30 members lease field dollar year 14 mile high-priced homes number problem noise have imposed strict limit 83 dB ten meters distance measured Radio Shack dB meter Also club 80% four-stroke noise have worries AMA field size baseball field 300 x 300 ft fenced keep out spectators flying area Now come AMAs safety rule saying in gle straight line ll have four sin gle straight lines side field rule vague Ted Ill check Robert Underwood see thinks rule needs changing Thanks letter Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes Whatever happened old friend Judge Davis Charlie colorful friend Judge Davis passed away back spring year will miss him served AMA Contest Board years faithfully well Goodbye Judge will miss Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX writes still havent received third-place trophy Open Jet Speed 86 Nats Dimmitt Jr won have no complaints about years 87 Nats Dimmitt Ill stick until dust settles right place Ill Reston next week see about Juniors award officials both Reston Nats dedicated honestalso hardworking Only oversight Im sure know body weary hearing about read ing about doesnt make difference Jr will get whats coming him Louis Torovich Detroit writes Two years ago asked about Safety input suggested use nets use racing RC boats responded passing appropriate committee Now sudden guy Graham Hicks has brilliant idea have writing about idea using nets Come friend what gives Also have attention get exercise privilege being Leader Member Louis remember suggestion us ing nets should have played up Its fault stupidity Graham club featured magnificent arti cle pictures magazine idea seemed catch Im blame Re garding Leader Members constantly have revisions additions bylaws just wait Meet friend Earl Fredrickson Palatine IL Americas top RC Glider experts Earl builds everybody club dont know charges just gives away Ill find out let know Hall FameCont pg 111 Civilian Service 1979 NASA Distin guished Service Medal 1979 made Fellow American Astronautical Soci ety 1985 has also honored model groups serves technical editor Free Flight magazine interest model aircraft limited type group enjoys exploring new developments design flying tech niques NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy Nafionaf Newsletter John Pond has modeler life Having entering contests since 1920s has lost count number events wins has local state national competition origi nal member San Francisco Vultures Club founding member former president SAM Society Antique Modelers has served AMA ca pacities District 10 vice-president years As Contest Director John has run contests 30 years many years John has contrib uted personal time both good sport assist others reports model magazines leadership help ful cooperation attitudes towards beginners have provided very construc tive benefits days John very well known Old-Timer Plans service operates out San Jose CA Through Old-Timer activities has helped establish SAM chapters over world has traveled extensively promote activities cluding trip Australia year flew national contest Continued page 113 112 Model Aviation important chuck glider contest being conducted Stanley NC icated modelers Col James Ace Grits Duckworth snapped action the festivIties 1 R Malcolm Mize Byron Little Eric Abernathy Brandi Lewis nuwn irphy Kristy Duckworth wasnt clear won big contest Robin appears have vic torious look very future hobby lies encouragement persons age Col Duckworth edits Metrolina Control Line Society newsletter regularly conducts such serious activities Executive Directors ViewFrom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Whats New 88. Its membership renewal time again annual mass mailing renewal information scheduled mail first class early October including election ballots due mailed back Novem ber 15 new feature years renewal process provision fast verification membership status supplements Express Renewal service initi ated last year What Express Renewal means have no changes ad ditional services needed include membership renewal fee re turn envelope processing will almost immediate upon HQ receipt 1988 membership card will mail within few days address membership status changes and/or might want ser vices other membership Museum Patron mortgage donation FAI stamp etc need quick verification 1988 membership status special postcard provided renewal mailing Putting stamp address postcard enclosing same check money order no cash please assures postcard will date-stamped immedi ately upon receipt HQ sent back within day postcard will provide evidence club officers Con test Directors 88 member HQ processing membership renewal other words anything other nochange simple renewal gets delayed due accounting computer input processing use postcard can provide quick proof until AMA license membership card arrives current member insurance coverage fast verification system intended used necessary Thus can use Express Renewal dont need use fast verification system because membership card will sent quickly Likewise renew early October November Express Renewal should have 1988 membership card end 1987 December 87 through 1988 need quick proof 1988 membership status order use club field enter contest use fast verification system cost 22-cent stamp can put proof hands much sooner might otherwise happen AMA HQ processing thou sands membership renewals per week Again need quick service Keep mind AMA insur ance applies day membership money received AMA HQ regardless long might take membership card get hands faster way covered pay dues Contest Director AMA sanctioned meet AMA employee HQ trade show AMA has official booth fast verification system devel oped result input suggestions members clubs need system can solve longstanding problem get quicker proof cur rent membership status Give try need ijif dont card will show up time depending upon HQ workload Consider AMAs membership now over 120000 approximately 125000 end September means proces sing average over 10000 per month 2500 per weekactually 500 working day year kind volume shortcut need can very helpful Also new year Membership Manual has compiled provide kinds formation about AMA operates servic es available contact various problems etc Combined 1988 Supply Service catalog manual pro vides much new information about services products interest AMA members AMA rule book optional 1988 stead automatically sending AMA member rule book obvious waste involved over 100000 members competition oriented AMA will send rule books ask mechanism request will form included membership card mailing Sending form will result rule book being mailed back Although unit cost rule book will higher because fewer will printed previously overall result expected savings since about 10% membership less should need rule books effect anyone wants rule book will pay price 22cent stamp get minor cost extra competition members should mean less members dues will used buy rule books overall savings help providing oth er membership services may serve people FAI Sporting Code buy $10 FAI Stamp Previously wanted complete set official aeromodeling com petition rules Federation Aeronau tique Internationale pay $3 1988 AMA version rules have printed AMA rule book typically much complete form will provided automatically extra charge AMA member pays $10 FAI stamp needed partic ipate FAI team selection contests FAI world record attempts Note AMA rule book will continue provide limit ed version FAI rules various com petition events anyone seriously involved international competi tion complete FAI rules must Hall Fame Cont pg 112 Louis tor tounder ot rroctor 1nerprlses Corp has name synonymous quality contributions model aviation go back 1926 entered first contest Nats wins span years 1929 1967 built very first models 1921-1922 plans found Boys Mechanic Book solid models first fly ing model Nieuport monoplane 1923 interest aviation grew favorite spot Pearson Field Vancouver WA As skills model building became advanced Lou entered first contest took first place same year 1926 met Jim Walker formed lifelong friend ship Continuing build models including nithopters started produce own designs 1929 triumphed Lindy contest thrill receiving prize Charles Lindbergh himself winning ways gained him place 1929 Wakefield Team trip England During inspiring event met Louis Bleriot Orville Wright Igor Sikorsky honored return special Lou Proctor Fete Vancouver Airport Shortly after Lou went work Boe ing Aircraft Company model builder producing both wind-tunnel display models Leaving Boeing 1945 started several small businesses 1958 San Diego started Radio Control fa mous Antic Monoplane Bolero Bipe created 1964 next year Lou started Proctor Enter prises soon headed worldwide busi ness built reputation top quality 1982 age 72 Lou sold com pany retired spend some time himself building flying model aircraft leisure still member four RC Clubs participates numerous con tests year Continued page 114 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT December 1987 113 AMA Cont pg 113 joseph Raspante competitor builder de signer experimenter gave much him self model aviation 1929 Joe became Ham operator later built up small radio repair business Brooklyn NY became interested developing own radio equipment started fly radiocontrolled airplanes 1937 Raspante placed second RC 1939 Nats third 1940 Nats Elmer Sperry got know Joe through involvement RC airplanes 1940 Joe went work Sperry stayed 27 years Thirties Joe designed refined famous model Snow White beConnecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxhury MA 02331 817 9344248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Brown PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01468 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High SI. Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon cT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Prazie Way Mamloon Mills MA 02848 South County RC Club Ten modelers southern Rhode Island area formed club 1982 original goals club promote safety sport train new pilots flying area por tion turf farm owned Mr Tucker clubs activities last two years has participate South County Hot Air Balloon Festival event held July 25-26 1987 Univer sity Rhode Island Included twocame known model beat area contests Snow White Nats winner 1939 taking prize outstanding finish awarded Berryloid paint company AMA Museum houses another Ras pante modelthe Willie III 11-ftwingspan airplane dating back late Thirties controlled Raspante radio package Seventies Joe created special demonstration RC aircraft took contests displays purpose show modelers general pub lic radio-controlled aircraft function Soon no contest complete Joe being hand demonstrate worked Contest Directors called Joe ahead time book him events ef fort played large role making nonmodelers aware pleasures skills waiting world model aviation day event hot air balloons ultralight aircraft craft show numerous food con cessions Radio Control display demonstrations attended Saturday large crowds seemed really enjoy models event sponsored Wakefield Rotary Club RC portion organized club committee headed Vein Nulk following club members participated event Vein Nulk Ric Charlebois Rick Schwegman John Ryczek Noah Forden Andrian Constantino Phil Perkins Russ Lynch Jr Russ Lynch Sr Rick Solderberg Dana Willis Bud Cronin Jim Mur docco Bert Fell Ray Moriarty Steve Block Ed Fayerweather Pete Adams Tom Bous quet Tom Bousquet good public relations activity well worth effort made members involved picture ginning column shows some club members aircraft flown owned Rick Schwegman information contact club President Richard Charlebois 401 828-4288 Westover Air Force Base After 1985 Nats Air Force indicated dif ferent type aircraft based Westover During transition period use base modelers would reduced re stricted Over next two years considerable construction work will require aircraft parked area normally used modelers aircraft will require area equally significant security re quirement People cannot allowed roam over area chasing airplanes Friday August 28 1987 meeting held Colonel Hargis Base Com mander result appears Wes foyer may available modelers limited basis 1988 1989 depend ing construction progresses Further meetings will held discuss use base have material club will contacted letter would like add Colonel Hargis very much interested having model ers Westover Base will can regard modelers have remember guests must conduct ourselves accordir Shown John Frykenberg Chicopee Chamber Commerce Don Kmfft District vice-president Sue Carrion Pioneer Valley Convention Visitors Bureau Cot Hargis Westover Base Commander John Worth AMA executive director representatives present during discus sions using Westover modeling activi ties Dan Thompsons model placed first lieve WRAM show Scale Masters Qualifying contest Orange MA Nationals participation Since last col umn have learned two other people traveled Lincoln Nationals 114 ModelAviation Hall Fame AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Rick Schwegman F-16 flown Rhode Island Balloon Feat aaron nompson Don Kmfft 10-lb Hershey bar provided con testants guests Bridgewater Pat tern contest Barb Don Krafft Steve Lelito participated RC FAI Pattern Nat Gifford according Handle newsletter won first Senior CL Aerobatics also placed second new Advanced class Firebird Classic 87 Pattern con test held Marcy NY know Dis trict II over Labor Day weekend really enjoy contest gives chance re turn Utica area lived about 11 years field did flying before moving New Eng land Barb saw friends contest Joe Valud Harvey demons CD assistant CD respectively club members present did super job providing excellent contest Thanks Mohawk Valley RC Modelers use field looking ward attending next year Manufacturers distributors dealers several thousand contests held US year know lot Contest Di rectors ask merchandise awards am sure problem does provide benefits return sales Anyway pur pose mention thank people donate merchandise gift certificates cash awarded contests mod elers appreciate generosity Club workers As follow-up thanking people donate merchandise would like draw attention people various clubs work hard put contest other club activities wish could said club member shared load equally seems 10% rule prevailsthat about 10% club members work So people work hard provide con tests etc rest may benefit large thank-you Modelers passing really dislike writing part column Two very fine people passed away recently have much formation case Leon Auger learned about him Skystreaker newsletter Leon Auger great guy long longtime modeler Gods gain loss Bill Macartney told about Jerry Gi sondi Marcy Pattern meet Jerry starting out Pattern knew him short time always cheerful pleasure around will missed New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pisostaway NJ 08654 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts learned early aeromodeling career its what fly fly prime importanceand have Class C Free Flight prop scars left forearm prove Obviously transition 049 60 too eagerly pursued burning desire become airborne current sources concern rooted pressure receiving some quarters raise existing AMA maximum weight limit its mandated 55 lb considerably higher figure per craft Would believe 100 lb agree big beautiful weight-lifters would have us believe am also able per ceive beauty greater portability smaller ships Safety always major concern attempt raise weight limit shall require imposition specifics gov erning technical aspects design construction flight characteris tics heavier note did say larger aircraft also performance capability pilot Herein lies great est problemto wit equires spe cial kind expertise fly biggies easy convince beginner full pride deserved selfsatisfaction having mastered trainertype machine ready fly eagles further instruc tion careful supervision expert should prove obstacle earnestly recommend its formaliza tion absolute requirement going authorize heavier model aircraft Vexing question heavier also con sidered Beautiful Howard M Brimberg AMA 98632 have never met finer gentleman good friend Howard Brimberg untimely death sorrowfully report oc curred August 6 1987 resided beloved wife Miriam 80-09 249th St Bellerose Queens NY 11426 sur vived addition Miriam father two daughters son sister three grandchildren Howard member Long Island NY Cobras RC Club never missed opportunity promote aeromodeling general club partic ular AMA event Howards dis tinctive warmth charm shall sorely missed fortunate enough have known him have enjoyed shar ing matchless sense humor wish space quote entire letter trib ute Howard received Allan Frank president Cobras instead offer following excerpts did smile joke C 5 * saw Howard best. ed two young daughters treated grandchil dren nt capture essence modeling need look no further man like Howard Brimberg friend will miss him So shall Allan shall Nats Honorable Mention Dept Though top winners some District II aeromodelers certainly compli mented upon showings years National Model Airplane Championships Lincoln NE indebted two fine newsletters news ea gerly awaited regard source news well-executed MAAW Flyer edited Ann Bruns Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY Flyer reported its member Jan Langelius took first place B Gas making him na tional champ event third con secutive year well first place Hand-Launched Glider further nounced Jim Chadwick placed 10th Expert Pattern class club President Arnie Wile took 12th place Quickee 500 son captured six trophies var ious Free Flight CO-2 divisions BRAVO newsletter Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club edited Harold Mayle reports George Brown son George Jr scored heavily Lincoln Natsie billed Staten Island Speed Team George Jr Sr pro ceeded break 200 mph barrier Control Line D Class ship add sincere compliments Staten land Speed Team Incidentally George Sr popular proprietor Brownies Sport Hobbies Staten Island NY shall pleased list other Nats winners provided names places Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS lath Annual RC Scale Rally District II classic marked 50 years model aviation 1937 1987 subject award-winning club extend warmest congratula tions involvedand particularly such stalwarts genial George Privateer Bob Brown Bill Messer AVP area Ken Koeppel belongs club annual affairs regarded contests rather defined Web sters Dictionary under rally mass meeting intended arouse group enthusi asm Thats what thats what does comprehensive handbill high lights following attractions No entry fees Scale models welcome Free chicken dinner food tickets regisDecember 1987 115 Aircraft ID Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1985 membership kit may ordered AMA Supply Ser vice 10 $100 postpaid Please include remittance order specify stick-on labels Bill Vail Stoughton MA passed away due heart attack September 5 am very sorry report Bill shown good-flying Fokker 0-ViI Orline kit trant Saturday Night model auction Re freshments available Saturday Sunday Breakfast Hinsdale & lschua Vol Fire Depts etc happened August 8-9 just passed Scenes like photos below abound popular STARS rallies Adirondack Modelers Inc extend heartiest congratulations club especially its persevering treasurer Mr James Morrissey having through pa tience restraint persistence diplomacy respect opinions others suc ceeded securing much better larger flying site lost through noise other familiar com plaints citizenry After long drain ing series town meeting debates journalistic participation Town Fathers mothers reflectively provided club another public flying site much larger better former hope happy solu tion familiar seemingly impossible predicament will encourage oth ers faced possibility los ing publicly owned flying site Thank-you Jim Safety sale No way readers will pleased doubt surprised learn reaction piece concerning revenueseeking flying site field marshals over whelmingly disapproval Reactions ranged disbelief downright revul sion usually best expressed threeletter word reading ugh fact readers lost very little time extolling varied gratuitous contributions have continue made particular clubs aeromodeling general entirely thought re ward Such report came letter Mr James F Reilly editor Bipes Barn stormers newsletter Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers Inc AMA Charter #461 Utica NY known far wide Firebirds praising worthiness clubs field marshal Bill Palmer Jim has written follows field marshal second year Bill Palmer pays club dues like other member volunteers field marshal cause enjoys doing feel Bill makes Firebird Field finest flying sites central New York What compensa tion does Bill receive patch AMA Thanks Bill peers Its peo ple like Bill make up nucleus club keep going come hell high water Jim concludes tribute Bill final endorsemet-tt profes sional field marshal thank Jim welcome letter Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4561] Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vtce Presidents Eva Biddle 2158 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob I3ively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 100 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 10107 Eugene Shetkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Boarden 5552 Foarun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Im back Thanks Eva filling last month As being written Im still wondering what Eva wrote Hey sports fans its fall again means football season supposed start baseball season supposed end merci fully youre Reds fan thoughts modelers District Ill build ing next years flying season Did some roll back clock Question plea Five years ago football players strike up my. belt prepa ration Tournament Champions Las Vegas year football players threatening strike Tournament Champions contestants being nounced resumption great event 1988 appears District Ill will have three its members contestants cluding yours truly dont remember TOC its 10 Americans 10 foreign competitors flying big Scale aerobatic models Aresti format competition virtually identical full-scale aerobatics competitions also offers some big prize money about $100000 wasnt write last months column Team Manager US RC Aerobatics World Championships team Avignon France wish could re port successful competition unfortu nately international panel judges read European werent buying large open smooth style flying last time Holland thing chastised flying too slow close small Ya cant win Its really too bad competitors worked hard worked together flew well came away smarting Fourth team sixth 16th 20th individually injustice US fliers Around district clubs trying promote model aviation through school systems Beltzville Flying Ma chine Society love name Pennsyl vania did demo ran class 96 fourth-to-sixth-grade kids Mahoning Valley Elementary School can tell personal experience nothing beats look kids face first sees model airplane perform Great stuff Wayne County RC fliers took different approach school system compared what Ive seen before took adult education evening classes sounds like great success Ill re print Steve Middlesworths letter Dear Dave decided couple meetings ago should inform information what club did pro mote sport model aviation area well generate some needed funds treasury Since gener ated idea last year club felt should fill details have some local area schools fer adult education classes evenings schools particular Wayne County Joint Vocational School ex tends offer have subject can teach can generate enough interest will offer contact ed Steve Miller head Career Center proposed idea offering building class residents area quite thrilled chance offer kind class wanted sit down discuss two father-and-son teams class didnt finish two lost interest about halfway through other team wanted finish busy didnt get time work home quite worthwhile club did have about 10 members able come out help class offered over winter students told could use services instructors joined club club made $200 teaching class about another $240 signing eight new members class met night week 10 weeks Maybe can pass information column hopes picking up interest clubs wishing increase memberships well treasuries Happy Flying Steve Middlesworth Great Steve hope other clubs will fol low lead give try helps increase ranks its great PR same time also got letter Gene Shelkey ask ing print following Sunday November 1 1987 biggest auctions will take place Circleville Fire Hall North Huntingdon PA auction sponsored Mur raysville Area RC Society MARCS thing Astro-Hogs Zap will available bid buy information registration forms maps may contact John Czesnakowski auctioneer 412-327-3930 Neil Rossi chairman 412-327-8741 fire hall very easy get couple miles Irwin inter change Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 7 116 Model Aviation knife set sandpaper $100 cost ciass set school offered class catalog receiving re sponse hoped contacted local newspaper fered little free publicity did halfpage spread concerning sport class After article paper en rollments picked up ended up 13 students eight finished kits class became members club details John Berkey local hobby shop owner myself met Mr Miller worked Out cost materials der decide price charge class decided offer class choice either Goldberg Eagle Great Planes P1-40 also wanted offer kit either sizes rebate refunded smaller chosen Also included materials two rolls covering two bottles Zap fuel tank wheels collars An Exacto twoI will again remind Salt Fork coming up February 13-14 Get res ervations 1-800-AT PARK Unfortu nately stalwart workers Salt Fork meetings Joe Karl has grave ly ill Im sure can speak entire dis trict wishing him well best thing could Joe show up Salt Fork has worked very hard organize promote over years Thats month Delaware S District Columbia 0 Matyland 0 North Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwaod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Anooclate VIce Prealdenta Robert E Bubura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 chuck Foreman 5011 Rinker Dr Mechunicsville VA 23111 Doug Holtund 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Creot HarriuonburgYA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 10000 Charles Spear 280 Holly Lone Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency CoordInator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 400-5086 Space age technology Much hobby has benefited great advances have come out space age technology members remem ber what like participate sport prior enlightened times technology good Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society might feel age has given shaft little over year ago club moved new field settled down existence should last practically forever no signs future problems horizon could cause think other site happened Geological Survey satellite made pass over North Carolina spotted something interest re suIt now survey stakes number spots field marking plac es core drilling Now although does mean imminent danger field being closed surely good possibility happening some point future What did probe see major create potential prob lem GOLD Yes probe says land under flying site has good poten tial being producing gold vein Isnt wonderful various things cause us lose flying sites could very first due satellite orbit 1988 Nationals Local work progressing nicely 1988 Nationals held Chesapeake VA vicinity problems Nats site selection Free Flight Sometimes reasonably good site can turn sour year good example wind bad direc tion high velocities week Will have problems 1988 Nats think As rule get winds nature seen Lincoln As place can expect high winds presence thunderstorms unreasonable expect few site has selected looks very good flatland some drainage ditches running through can handled temporary bridging field covered brush trees open land Within next two weeks Nats Manager Vince Mankowski members Nationals Planning Committee will looking site Much appreciation has granted Tidewater RC Club effort expending pre liminary site planning 1988 what required area contemplating possibility holding Nats en vi rons Indoor A good Indoor site has se lected Nats 88 another area generally brings up some discus sion annual championships Tennessee hear talk separate Nats Indoor well Free Flight always option run out Nats sites suitable indoor sites Again think people area doing right members interested events Indoor strong area country will participate help run Indoor events such group DC Maxecuters hold Indoor Outdoor events almost monthlyprimarily Scale Coming up 7th November example competitions hold Fall Contest Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Maryland out inter ested possibility competing 88 Nats might consider coming down Pax November again spring get shape also get meet some best sport times 0930 1730 Rotary Wing Hangar Building 111 NAS/NATC Patuxent River Lex ington Park MD Contest Scheduling Some difficulties have come play scheduling cer tain contests/fun-fly/fly-in events Scale category Large aircraft IMAA fly-in events basically Scale air craft also truism fliers enter Scale contests also fly ing large read Giant Scale aircraft problem arises because fly-in event listed fun-fly As such under present rules does enter draw area protection scheme AMA rule book event contest What means can have Giant Scale fly-in AMA rule book contest within few miles other same date has occurred several occasions District IV during flying season has resulted cancellation events rather bitter words toward Academy toward Dis trict IV Contest Coordinator would like inform Contest Coordinator fault could under present rules permit sanctions Some discus sion negotiating early date might have helped situation might have permitted VP get involved Sev eral weeks before event after advertised too late much about What can done future situa tion good requires some sort action prevent type problem District IV elsewhere Fliers should have choose between events close gether results loss entrants event other best knowledge Radio Control Scale problem talked over AMA Technical Director Bob Underwood agreed submit agenda item next Execu tive Council meeting consider change way events sanctioned would provide Radio Control Scale events rule book IMAA flyin type considered same sanc tioning purposes would offer some draw protection particular eventand would go long way towards resolving conflicts category Associate Vice-President meeting As stated earlier Nationals Planning Committee meets end month September Executive Council meets 24th 25th October Shortly after will meeting associate vice-presidents District IV will discussions where heading future special em phasis what will involved what expected membership regards 88 Nats Nats manpowerintensive large number members local clubs around Chesa peake Virginia Beach Norfolk Hampton Newport News also clubs areas extending out these members will volunteer work also absolutely certain going participate fullest var ious events After first time Nationals has own backyard True somewhat near us years ago held Willow Grove PA Nevertheless first down Southeast intent make outstanding associate vice-presidents going very visible part success full report will go out you can start making own plans next July December 1987 117 Alabama 0 Rorida S Georgia 0 Missisoippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-0100 Phone Home e15728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edword Hunter 3 Box 206 Amory MS 30021 Richard Juckoon 2110 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 20400 Arthur Johnoon 032 Banyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joneph Micalizzi SR 00006 Box 1032 Fuiurdo PR 00040 Ed Moorman 05 12th Street Shalimar FL 32570 Dick Panon 700 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 040 East Glochester Pluco Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinstor Burnin Fields PD Boo 1063 Stricklund Rd Interlachen FL 33040 Phone 004 084-2017 Ive received number letters past month have advocated sepa rate Free Flight Nationals next year Seems word out Virginia site doesnt have very good Free Flight field situation becoming more common Free Flight fields get harder find Strange though special terest group feels its particular interest getting shortchanged Nationals after Nationals What going real dissatisfaction Nationals just hearing few problem per sons problems silent ma jority out Sunday fliers just go local contests fun-fly events just thing local field appears could care less Nationals just show less 1% member ship Maybe its much interest rank file anyway Nation als should tailored people Nationals-goers true contest addicts means providing best possible con ditions type competition setting up contest let skilled modelers come out top trouble contest rule book bulging events days find site will suit events optimum manner possible fact setting up national model airplane championship event really big compromise Come think local events since contest generally tailored fit field weather overall interests contestants could events such diversified nature contestants must fly under conditions op timum Such simple thing Free Flight models landing U-Control circles ex ample Another site separation RC events allow use available frequen cies Maybejust maybethe Nationals too big too complicated serious con test work advocate separate sites have strong point another side Na tionals place show model building flying public chance get media newspapers magazines TV Also its place less skilled modelers can see experts ac tion source information inspi ration general AMA membership end desirable have types models represented also financial picture considered currently takes well over $100000 put Nationals Sure well attended much cost covered entry fees nevertheless Nation als takes lot money execute Now began split Nationals up sev eral smaller contestsie Free Flight Nationalsl can see costs increas ing proportion number splinter contests Sure cost could held down support sponsoring special interest groups national event AMA sponsorship will take AMA people AMA equipment meetings planningand costs money Yet might way things should go qual ity contest might improve nearly optimum sites special inter est group could found complexity planning major contest encompassing event rule book could re duced may very close trial case decided hold Indoor Nationals Johnson City TN future Its great site sort middle USA its fixed location Will California mod elers come does manpower come put event year Im giving try few years see works after trial very spe cial case proves success lets try Free Flight After Indoor Free Flight probably next difficult set events find adequate field guess Im average model builder Ive flown just about kind model possible competitively havent flown Ive interested like Nationals its diversity can fly Free Flight Indoor RC soaring OldTimer kinds Scale son growing up U-Control events same site during same week Maybe model builders interests transcend kind model ac tivity minority hope Dont know would like go Nationals just RC events come modelers such narrow-minded bunch anyway thing know sure dont like current Nationals sites shouldnt complain until have done best locate perfect site made Nationals Committee aware Such action also needs commitment local clubs help Nationals setup operation Site selection yearround continuous process sites being considered future Nationals right now major factors consid ered much help can Nationals Committee get local clubs Other factors 1 ability house contes tants families during meet 2 adequate land hold events 3 park ing areas electrical power availability 4 support local authorities list gets very long lot prob lems high weeds cornfields have lo cale mind check see can handle rule book events has place headquarters has dormitories motels available has parking retrieval areas million other things still looks good please let know about Make pitch Nationals Committee Most sites chosen because someone put gether proposal too good turn down Well now Ill get off soapbox Honest flew Free Flight Oshkosh Lake Charles tooit terrible way Navy Nationals werent great Free Flight fields either remember DTing base swimming pool once try ing beat housing project kids plane flew off small field Maybe thats like new t/2A RC Texaco type events much writing word AMA hasnt found satisfactory Free Flight field near Virginia Beach site may have give separate Free Flight Nationals trial 88 whether want lets set up can evaluate op tion Lets learn AMA can sponsor sep arate National events necessary future destroying good stuff last thought has proposed AMA also sponsor sort national fun-fly once year Maybe could beIllinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Ansociste Vice Presidents Charlie Buxer 4044 N Orange Norridge IL 60606 Cal Ettel #3 Cuotle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1000 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7020 JeBerson Kansas City MO 04114 Stun Wutoon 10414W 134 Street Ruins Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 varna IL 61370 August such hot month just isnt worth go out fly until later evening Well thats feel about gentlemen ladies flying FF Lex ington KY didnt agree saw field full people chucking models up heavens What beautiful sight weather hot thermals big flights enjoyed performed little pink Rubber ship launched young lady proceeded get max right off bat Beat Dad Thats way Bill Barr Lexington Model Airplane Club hold yearly meet Bill Barr LMAC did good again year Another bit news LMAC being moved its present site make room golf course lots cases could end club club being moved park used past very sparingly FF know club certainly appreciates being forgotten get new site pretty good FF site boot real win club August Burgin Barnstormer fun-fly month strategy starts long before battle time arrives have con test year members Im glad dont pressure compe 118 Model Aviation AMA come show American public least some other 99% AMA membership could participate Lets call convention something like however try make look like contest reported last spring Indoor chal lenge meet between Alabama boys Huntsville Georgia boys TTOMA Atlanta may remember reported based information George Batiuk Huntsville team Georgia boys soundly trounced seemed true based Batiuks way reckoning Now however TTOMAs George Perryman reports its way reckoning iTOMA Georgia boys won eight firsts Alabama boys think Gorgeous George trying work up rematch winter Better get agreement score next round before contest starts fellows course talking about Indoor contests Yep its soon time get out cold tickle rafters again ITOMA planning new round competition Look competition news tition can dont see month after month way Its too rough nerves went home Purdue University visit Lafayette Cloud Jockeys time fly-in got meet lot nice people Lafayette sur rounding area clubs weather broke beautifully cool day just perfect great time fellows Lafayette have great site Its flood plain has parks industry around bad point field plane-eating river side Oh well gives reason need learn fly well last trip August airport Greenville KY airport having air show Isotopes RC Club Owensboro preliminary act club kept planes air constantly left before full-size air show saw what impact club event left lots people lying grass watching antics Again full-size models able mix harmony day clearing out newslet ters decided count Im getting least sixty month Taint bad Thanks editors send Keep up good work Its thankless job de serves lot recognition Thanks editor could understand have used newsletter writings column Thats fair question As just stated get around sixty month newsletters use Well thats simple enough answer have asked put specific piece newsletter column have gotten just saves mailing letter Ive gotten complaint about travels dont feel deserved seems CDs ticked because dont come area Well did let him know did travel area year fact area several times Problem am guilty going event dont re member getting invite either People know Ive said several times Ill say again Ya gotta make effort contact want Sometimes just cant come make effort blessed AVPs fill wait hear Get touch About time read will getting dues bill ballot receive ballot vote immediately procrastinate Vote year see low counts hear stories compla cency Well sport fliers have clout make break officers AMA Iowa S Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0415 Glenwood N. Golden volley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55600 Jack Finn 300 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlino Hts Ml 40077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stomm Box 357 Minocqua Wi 54540 little late getting editor due hectic time trying test fly new models between rainstorms final ly managed trim out today set last Q-500 meet area tomorrow Signal Seekers have received several letters interested fliers Pylon models read comments Q-500 Introductory class Models Equal some Equal Others fun time everyone has rac ing tight equal simply blasted off course no fun beginners drop out Now have National rules seem Rossi forget have problem spare parts. have another change districts officers Steve Bowman Duluth has resign AVP position has office short assistance has very helpful glad am ac cept recommendation Bob Gorman Rice River MN welcome Bob aboard look forward meeting him Chicago AVP meeting November guess time local clubs will flying off solid water shall winter round swap meets Indoor flying sessions brings up another item have gleaned newsletters Club attend ance monthly meetings very important several clubs use neat ideas encourage attendance Try setting up regular session beginners half-hour before Serious part meeting Also run videos before meeting add special raffle special price coffee donuts Come up some ideas own something strong pull guys attend district vote have power put sport flier almost seat Coun cil Today just aint controlled competitors Its up vote want voice heard Vote competi tors already know think its time joined Since have received mail column month am going stop head shop Enough now. club meetings look ideas pass along Indian City begin meetings pledge flag really gets meet ing onto solid footing much better beating table gavel pop bottle club Midwest RC has new field Now have common problem get ting cut have grass-cutting teams paid extra dues club member itand usually evening negates flying mower action What looking use lawn service will done during daytime will specially treat grass needed No murmurs some member doing share cutting resultant problem punish him No machines maintainso pluses December 1987 119 Duluth RC Club Duluth Air Show Behind nice Scale Harrier Photo Steve Bowman President Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Debra Grubich Ida Grove Debbie two Giant Scale models heading up Nats search city Al Tuttle transplanted Iowa Hawaii Plays Byrons presenting Award Ser vice AVP District 10 President Cal Satawa Ct Michigan Whiny birds presenting plaque Detroit Police Dept supporting Hell Division Models Combat team selection trials went off very smoothly evening dinner clear rule interpretations great help got know everyone tendance staggering 35 entries Now think Pylon crazy ought see FA ships action Its good thing use rear-induction motors really stick sod distinctive whomp won really together earned places Congratulations entrants best wishes team Things stirring association FAI through NAA costs us lot dollars now dues being raised As return very minimal European group seems operate rules translate have ques tion need heavily involved FAI events AMA lays out very large amount participation Need less say Executive Council looking resolve input will help District Roundup Key City Bald Eagles have real deluxe setup field about power sockets 12-volt field accesso ries newsletter Charle voix Area Buffs Ed Linse editor Keith Riemersma Tulip City Air Force promoting purchasing mag sub scriptions local schools thousand taboys idea Moines Modelaires have included Free Flight events Glen Sig event d marshal being searched Mid Michigan Thumbs club safety checks models S has great videotape library thanks local store checklist safety inspection Rainbow Aero Modelers newsletter Val Jaroszewski editor o Control Club Detroit holding Spreading party field graphics Flight Lines St Croix Valley club PR idea Livingstone County RC appreciation plaque landowner also contribute months quote real man child hidden wants play Merry Christmas Happy ears Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 Now Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michool S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71801 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78043 Witliam Harley 927 commerce Pleasantos TX 78004 Bill Lee 3522 Tamarink Lane Missouri city TX 77459 Bill May 3830 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75228 Larry Sailor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3410 David Dr. Motairie LA 70003 chack Wood 909 Harvard St. clovis NM 00101 Frequency Coordinator ScoB Kalmus 5001 Bayview Garland TX 75043 Ill start column month good news/bad news things have little group inventor friends Dallas call ourselves Innovators us can claim some pretty clever ventions over years delight impressing other am proud say have finally aced other guys completely have invented working per petual motion machine little problem now have running devil turn off period year ideal time flying model airplanes because heat has dropped winds mild weve early half year prac tice flying rebuilding flying again Dis trict 8 has whirlwind contest fun-fly activity especially since Nats Lincoln have personally attended some sort meet almost weekend period time must commend AMA Contest Directors clubs sponsors flying has very good minimum ot crashes safety problems safety awareness will go long way help preserve right fly community Credit newsletter ed itors lot safety awareness cause club papers now have regular Safety columns safety officers should exchanging newslet ters find out what other folks doing previous paragraph reminds another good-bad deal good air simply full model airplanes bad air also full pollen experts say will worst years ever sneezed newsletter editor club ficer wondering set up improve newsletter might drop note Walter Laich copy Crosswinds newsletter SPARKS RC Club Spring TX have ever seen Good year Blimp hangar highway north Houston Spring TX newslet ter Walter puts out 60-member club good neat will try point out feature just suggest exchange papers Write Walter Laich 4718 Casemont Spring TX 77388 One-Fifth Scale Air Force members Gordon Berletich wife Sherry Giant Scale Cub complete miniature pilot looks like Gordon Gordon does per fect imitation full-scale Cub fine piece workmanship real active club Abilene RC Socie ty Abilene TX got kick out coedi tors Wesley Morris Joe Hodges printing apology missing month completely explanation club activities overwhelmed production ca pacity highly paid newsletter staff 120 Model Aviation JW Jones tows entry leash takeoff area Dallas Masters Meet Dallas RC Club Jones experienced finest builders have especially big birds Fred Schroeder Bedford TX appears making catapult launch Electric plane roof apartment DEAF Electric Fun-Fly tricky camera also makes look vapor trails power lines photo present ed show Electric stuff can flown near neighbors cops being called because noise District 8 Scale board member Buddy Irwin proving fully qualified Scale mat ters showing us Fokker DR-i flew perfect imitation full-scale WW German fighter Unique bonfire night club meeting Dal las RC Club its new flying field Seagoville TX Drop line youd like map get promise better get raise pay want exchange active folks write Abilene RC Society PO Box 1742 Abilene TX 79604 fond ly remember meeting ventriloquist Ed gar Bergen Abilene contest years ago mentioning some newsletters have chance call attention darned good clubs good editors good newsletters enjoy chuckle Such fine paper put out Don Collins Westside RC Fliers Okla homa City Dons paper fine got-everything efforts really tickled quote September paper said want maximum attention hard beat good big mistake want thank him reminder write Don Collins 4433 NW 20th Oklahoma City OK 73107 quotes old newsletter editor friend Howell Gwin Jr authors Barnstormers Bulisheet Beaumont TX RC Club August paper quotes Thomas Jefferson wisely said necessary evil triumph good men nothing Any newsletter editor can quote freely Thomas Jefferson worth exchanging write Howell Gwin Jr 1375 Rikisha Lane Beaumont TX 77706 am passing out roses newslet ter editors realized Id better rec ognize some other District 8 folks seldom thanked recognized hardest working teams Nats Lin coln consisted Mike Harrison District 8 AVP John Embry busy putting RC Pattern together didnt have usual B-S breaks Mike has particularly effective organizing procedure Pattern big ole John made work Im proud guys also want pay tribute AMA President Don Lowe keeping himself visible Nats vis ible warm cheerful very willing listen leaving nice feeling realized dues money made AMA work ego trip few leaders playing dues money Don good leader Continuing leadership salutes Bud dy Irwin District 8 Scale Contest Board representative requalified Southwest RC Championships La bor Day weekend Dallas RC Clubs new field Seagoville TX Buddy flew Fokker triplane too hard fly terror land can attest because flew Control Line built Hoyt Geer could land Buddy Irwin represents us well Scale matters bang-up Electric fun-fly sponsored DEAF named because Electric quiet Club flying Eastfield College Mesquite TX Frank Korman sez 50 Electric planes spite high winds sweltering heat Enthusiastic entrants San Antonio Houston well Dallas Metroplex area sa lute Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers leading way such electrifying manner parting Id like call attention change districts Frequency Coor dinator shown fine print ginning column ****Thanks Flying Me**e* ColoradoO Kansas 0 NebraskaO North DakotaO SouthDakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Phone Home 3031 6931204 CompuServe address EMAIL 760072750 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Prank clarke 1007 Woodlond Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Box 2032 Cooper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver Co 80230 Ross Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloodao Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordlnalor Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 sanctioned events through out district now history though few contests still calendar definite slowing down flying events fall season arrives Id hope successful CDs will share events us through some pictures reports via column t sociate vice-presidents hear Free Flight Nats site Last Month asked write no fun working vacuum got several items concerning dissatisfaction some Free Flight community past Nats sitesLin coln NE being current unsatisfac tory FF Outdoor site Ive written directly took time effort com municate would share Ive passed along concerns Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski Vince turn will share planning committee will working next years Nats suggestion was time have something less composite Nats have separate FF Nats Ive always supported combined composite Nats past attendees contestants well noncompetitors seemed enjoy seeing various types activities site Now think Im hearing competitors dont necessarily care de sire type format looking optimal contest site own disci pline too surprising sites out Good Ole US can accommodate expecta tions competitors Well folks its dilemma seem together Now challenge will see sites whole thing break up Nats have known years time change What think What want have happen Worlds Larg est Model Airplane Meet Another subject Im sure Im alone hearing modelers categories collectively faced variety rea sons growing need flying sites Growth sport/hobby loss present sites . Almost daily something press model club news letters conversations between model ers points out growing concern regarding amount sound models produce objectionable others ourselves Well address other concerns will forum learning discussion sharing successes probably lot informative hangar talk will taking place November 20th Friday pm 21st Saturdayall day Denver Mark calendars now District IX AMA meeting will fea ture seminars about Flying Sites Noise Re duction Contest Directors procedures Updating new Rule Books coming out soon new Frequencies 1988 will local national speakrs district officers national officershere visit about local national sues Location Regency Hotel Den ver notice has sent chartered clubs District IX need infor mation can call home eve nings will useful seminar session both Bob Underwood Geoff Styles National Headquarters program Dont miss planned provide something club dis trict benefit will have get representative several meeting success story two Over Labor Day weekend Omahawks Club Omaha NE put air show dedicated new flying site conducted benefit Make Wish Foundation may re call Omahawks several years ago experienced loss flying site went through lengthy court test right stuff have sur vived successful club over 200 members now have new flying site much support surrounding com munity much brighter futurecon tinuing activities blessing local government entities hope have some ideas pictures share column later time DAS Denver Air Show team Sep tember 11 12 performed warm-up demonstration flying shows Greater Denver Air Show Jefferson County Airport Colorado reported have 90000 people attending dur ing two days Thats lots positive ex posure model aviation Keep up good work Omahawks DAS team Id like end column month introduction new associate vicepresident Colorado interim basis Nat Lancaster Nat well known district years involvement ac tive RC modeler full-scale enthusiast Con test Director officer Award Excellence Jefco Aeromodlers Club Nat has served President Metro Denver Modeling Council MDMC founding member manager DAS team currently liaison Col orado State Division Parks Recrea tion modeling activities metro area Welcome aboard Nat know will contributing member winning team Keep landings intentional soft December 1987 121 Arizona S California 0 Hawaii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseociate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiaken Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 0252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 05251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 0818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 Mike Lee 11420 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langloin Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 448 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161 362-1962 Trouble Basin flying field SepulVeda Basin Los Angeles unique ways First fine RC site 600 ft paved runway large pit area etc CL site paved circles prestigious events held year Second its public land owned US Army Corps Engineers part flood control basin federal land leased LA City Parks Recreation Commission recreational purposes include park/picnic grounds huge golf course three-mile-long bicycle path cricket field whats left over used partially farmer rais ing crop grass sod Water Reclama tion plant partially military Third flying site far enough away nearest house/street noise problem Fourth just little over mile south runways Van Nuys Airport just happens busiest airport entire US though no com mercial flights dealt having 200-ft altitude limit model field dont get way fullsize planes Lastly field also unique because thanks LA Parks Recreation Commission presently open anyone wishes fly AMA member Add up room kinds trouble created First list occasional crash full-size plane model field Yup thats right because Van Nuys Airport home number experimental old WW II airplanes often has make emergency landing somewhereand so often get unexpected fullsized visitor knowledge no model plane has ever done full-size airport nor have ever death model field Unfortunately Van Nuys Airports record good number full-size pilots passengers have killed basin af ter birds bit dust addition deaths full-size plane crashes weve also heard number heart attacks golf course bicycle path burns broken bones picnic fields car crash injuries roads streets within basinbut oc casional minor injury flying field itself usually nothing serious occasional finger got hit prop fixed Band-Aid spite good aeromodeling safety record let now show easy things get out hand easy big trouble started First take traffic helicopter pilot KABC radio Next let him fly directly over field get close model listen him scream about live air Next take local newspaper prompted someone write first-page story about model airport haz ard full-size aviation including inter view withyou guessed KABC helicopter pilot next thing know everyone up arms CLOSE THE MODEL FIELD manager Water Reclamation plant starts talking model plane crashes facility farmer starts talking about field workers running model planes Golfers heard com plaining about occasional crash golf course theres kinds talk about FAA controllers Van Nuys getting complaints about planes airspace Funny everyone ignores real safety hazards area starts pointing model airport something ought go BECAUSE WE ARE EASY TARGET Because power ful voice Because dont bring reve nue like golf course got involved mess day article appeared page local paper After getting number phone calls about decided try patch things up first drove down Van Nuys tower identified myself let spoke FAA Supervisor said have far trouble fullsize pilot hotshots modelers No sooner words come out mouth giant military C-130 abort landing because tiny Cessna still loafing runway goodness modelers know better after landing left tower after picking up copy airports official rules regulations found rules about heli copters supposed minimum 1300 ft MSL airport vicinity including over model field Aha Two polite factual yet very stern letters written publisher local newspaper other gener al manager KABC letter publisher contained kinds information real safety record good things field such collecting truckloads toys Christmas produced phone call him along promise positive coverage activities con cluded good note invited him down learn fly RC letter KABC dwelled helicopter violated airspace particularly hovered 50-100 ft scold pilots violated kinds FAA rules doing pleaded com mon sense pilot avoid flying over field altitude politely stated complaining about near-miss airspace pilot could compared man first kills mother fath er pleads mercy courts because orphan general manager called few days later told no longer problem thanked running FAA said read letter pilot would no longer fly over field thats left now find way get city give local club someone reasonable amount authority control over uses field short trial period Park Rangers placed observe Funny well everything ran noted full-size planes KABCs helicop ter flying too low noted letter kept records did didnt have AMA insurance Rangers gone now maybe trou ble will start over again few days ago sent out another letter went Mayor Tom Bradley Los Angeles requests meeting address whole situation aeromodeling LA area No answer yet hope moral should clear can easily get stepped often right easy target because dont represent activity decent level national prominence backing significant level own worst enemies hate spend dime anything other personal modeling supplies As result have no war chest draw upon also expect landowners private public give us use land Fine can get away dont ever hope win competition public land use farmer golf course some other revenue-producing activity Im told now costs $50 per hour use model flying field Tokyo Japan land real scarce much pay privilege model flight much would willing pay Perhaps because arent mak ing new land anymore ought start ask ing ourselves questions want able fly future personal opinion national organization dwell too much trivia sport itself faces extinction needs saving need strong national voice flying site matters meantime too much AMAs atten tion resources aimed wrong directions get lots phone calls letters over district about flying site prob lems description Most time nothing can Sepulveda Basin exception Yes AMA party line goes flying site problems /ocal ones need dealt local level Thats very convenient stand AMA take think about local problems dont get solved no na tional problem left Its time AMA start considering formation regional field offices manned experts flying site matters No cost doing wont fit present budget Lets see what can rea//y Anyone out got ideas 122 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCellough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 51st Ave Portland OR 97215 003 234-4430 CompuServe addocan tot EMAIL760672422 Aseoclate Vice Preeldenta Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 00023 Al Culver Boa 00 Wilder ID 03070 Gory R Fuller 3000 Riverwood Juneau AK 00001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 50401 Dave Mulleno 15550 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 00133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 00200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 07001 Chick Young 11201 120th St E #69 Poyallup WA 00373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Batch 10430 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 07230 Phone 003 701-5103 things regret about last Scalemasters Farragut having got ten picture Art Newlands Tempest before flew watched him fly got distracted just managed look back went Art did very nice job hope rebuilds next year did admit relatively high wing loading thats something should keep mind building bird compete especially higher altitude usually fly some pictures taken Far ragut during Scalemasters Regional pictures taken Bob Balch Lets start off what may think double ex posure isnt Its B Cranes Giant Scale Waener Cub flip side twin Cub Vis ible side photo below TROH Skyport about five miles Im sitting sound plane unusual say nothing looked sky photo below Bob Siegelkoffs Eastbourne Monoplane immense size aircraft apparent see quarter-scale Twin Cub peeking out underneath right wing flew majesti callv Dave Gasvoda came over Missoula MT flew very nice Yak-18 shown below Dave flies very well know well-done aircraft over maybe will show up next year Hope Dick Heininge bought Proctor Enterprises has producing familiar kits stuff south Portland near Wilson ville Recently Dick produced new kit Curtiss IN Jenny Jenny pictured below Dick Hansen has campaigning smiling person sitting hind new Mr Proctor Enterprises him self Youd smiling too produced beautiful kit Heres close-up neat scale detail available Jenny nonscale item sticking out between OX heads four-stroke helps Dick fly beauty realistically President Ron Rea Lewis-Clark RC Model Club reports fourth annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly big success 20 participants enjoyed good contest during fine weather Ron said Bill Kaufman should get special thanks organizing running event ad dition thanks club members helped out last thought sort leads newslet ters usually lonely souls put out hear about won con tests seldom hear about worked hard contest could go Mostly folks hear gripes complaints voiced never help out newsletter editor has same problem too often editor faced getting out something has remarkable ability hold club gether him/herself Pleas news other things go unheeded Well heres other try Help out newsletter editor unthinkable write something publication Yes takes little time Yes should either inform educate illumi nate can humorous dont really have able spell well either helps Maybe something bothers you want start dialogue maybe want start argument greatest lacks society communication little cant help im prove what weve got Now Im down off Ivory con tainer couple new newslet ters Ive getting Whidbey Island RC Society newsletter Whidbey Island WA edited John Pettersen edition Im looking contains lot good information about getting air craft ready fly supplied Prez alias 0 L Adcock Also cover sported drawing ATBP allterrain biplane computer program used lay out issue included some neat graphics well layout lends itself interest boredom As sidelight Whidbey group hosted PROPs race meet did such fine job some PROPs told looked forward next time anticipation other newsletter Penin sula Modelers Association Soldotna Alaska called Pellet Mangler News love name have no idea use suspect done either Al Ahlfors Gary Clack am sure its either Point sometimes editor named would nice know responsible works art Anyway done different computer program also allows extensive use graphics can see lot work went both fine efforts both editors would like some help members Also club exchanging newslet ters others district note AMA HQ will get club list can get touch clubs would like keep touch gives lot stuff steal too Now heres hot flash lovers wonderful stuff Jim Walker used make Frank Macy has producing few Gliders like folding-wing 404 used lose flying thermals Gliders would great take school program get some young people interested what Frank will coming out Hor net days will give kids excellent way start powered flight might enjoy having couple around fly yourself Happy Flying Flying Near Airports Careful December 1987 123 Sooner later popular unofficial events always proposed official AMA events whether wish originatorand Bostonian Don Lindley has drawn up set ruies amplify way event flown Midwest US Indoor Champion ship contests Dons suggested rules closer New York US Rules Bostonian West rules dif ferences First off Don wants call event Boston Cabin name should remain Bostonian keep event being compared Manhattan Cabin Manhattan originally Manhattan mula experts Duration event Bostonian Scale event everyone al though doesnt center around spe cific airplane exclusively Second Dons charisma percentage can amount 20% New York expe rience event originated has found 20% too little 30% used way get models scalelike award higher charisma values 30% too little Don restricts stabilizer 50% wing area causes no harm Minimum weight kept seven grams ten grams biplanes Open cockpits okayed no side windows required flying surfaces properly required double covered Fuselage box requirement remains un changed 15 x 25 x 30 longerons required support stress rubber motor required form box conformance original rules reviewed couple months ago page intent require full fuselage violated Dons wording satisfactory intent circumvented can Dons wording very unscalelike fuselage can result Such unsightly fuselage il ustrated below 0 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 rules must plugged Such occasions thing didnt mention source have arisen events attempt Its simple plans worlds create particular style model best Indoor newsletter Indoor News As mentioned Bostonians fuselage fantastic newsletter 16 longeron requirement such area No- pages edited published Jorgen body trying circumvent box re- Korsgaard Ahorn 5 D-2397 Ellund quirement Bostonians have Handewitt West Germany Jorgen Dandesigned fit Don Lindleys west ish lives teaches school just coast rules original US Rules across border Western Germany Practically have perfectly nice fuselages newsletter published three times year too John Triolos Larrys Bird such costs us USA 60 Dkr per year Bostonian strips above side win- sent airmail dows below constitute longe- much beginners Jun rons Personally find very acceptable iors Most will tell design despite question therefore about excitement involved world go along Dons revision fin- championship Indoor flying also gers crossed hopes best cludes Peanut Pistachio plans charisma points raised 50% news Hand-Launched Gliders experi promote scalelike models might mental types sport models news possible have enforce original FiD Beginner category popular Europe rules require longerons both sup- Can imagine international European port motor form box contest restricted beginners enough rules discussionlets get worksand also possibly interna back simply enjoying Bostonians how- tional postal contest beginners ever would like full set Don Lind- Simply great newsletter leys Bostonian proposal send 224 * * * * * stamped envelope Don 420 Tupelo Thats wrote monthbe Ave Naperville IL 60540or can re- b quest copy Ed Whitten ad- ack next month dress above 224 envelope Both us would like feedback now about something really importantJohn Triolos name Bostonian rrys Bird have explain non-basketball fans signi ficance John tells hes also thinking jumbo 32-in-wing-spread double-sized Have Helped monster added impactOutdoor Jumbo Bostonian Rubber 020-poweredor aJun ior Modeler maybe half-sized 8-in Pistachio model model John cut imagination clear workbenchand have Larrys T Bird ready fly Columbia December sixth Indoor News Last month ran plans P-is Danish Indoor SRPSM Erik Knudsen aberration like does have result can Rules writing difficult task re quirement Bostonians fuselage problem area originator develops intent writes rules Once written rules event does mean intent thrown away Whenever innovation within rules cir cumvents intent loophole O5TONIAN 0 LARRYS 8IPD John Trial0 124 Model Aviation Bostonian Proposed As Official AMA Event
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/12
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
1986 HaIl FameA Frequency Geoffrey Styles Timeout Director Public Relations Ten distinguished model aviation personal ities have elected Academy Hall Fame 1986 men individ ual contributions sport made candidates honor nominated AMA members part selection process annual responsibility AMA Council Past Presidents Any AMA member may present nomina tion Forms purpose available Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Simply drop Joyce line give call will provide form Nominations should accompanied supporting data substantiate back ground achievements candi date Please submit nominations arrive AMA HQ before March 31 year give Council adequate time deliberation 1-bli Famers Frank L Cummings Jr has model aviation over fifty years As competitor won contests local regional national levels member USA Indoor Team 1964 1966 Na tional Champion 1947 Grand Champion 1948 Plymouth Interna tional Contest No matter Frank competing always took time assist other people especially beginners Between 1931 1937 worked Los Angeles Times Playground Aircraft Continued page 109 Bob Underwood Technical Director quite few months now have articles Model Aviation telling some technical aspects radio control operation Included have rule book type material technical guidelines radios concerns involving antenna de sign placement months article takes somewhat different tack writ ten radio nontechnician AMA Technical Director task Headquarters does require know just what little what ya-ma-caIl-its framistans widgets talk another radio system Rather am called upon act moderator between members Fre quency Committee industry FCC other interested parties Granted some ba sic knowledge radio stuff required certainly depth What have asked relate time out technical article some what happen ing RCers world far just operat ing model airplane stumbling over regulations other things go bump night therefore interfering just having some fun flying So further ado What about aircraft/surface frequency problems period time during 1985 1986 encountered tremendous amount difficulty incorrect use fre quency allocations model airplanes cars/boats/robots phone rang daily reports dire foreboding predictions problem has abated dra matically recent months Two things seem have contributed improvement First borrowed page Mr Revere help sources spread word far wide Secondly probably effectively program labeling transmitter cartons transmitters themselves adopt ed manufacturers/importers red yellow stickers developed AMA supplied industry cost Artwork supplied free com pany wished have labels developed themselves During last two years several inci dents brought attention con cerning model airplane interference due incorrect frequency usage Most model cars operated aircraft frequencies crash caused promotional robot would some value being able publish details about events Unfortunately have unable obtain anything other verbal responses concerning doc umentation used support cases outcome event As re sult reluctant detail event print Should experience interference problem type several impor tant things should 1 Document incident carefully Names dates times locations frequencies etc very important rely second- third-hand information out checking out verifying details yourself 2 Maintain cool Often loss model stirs emotions point irrational behavior occurs emo tional outburst may seem provide some measure immediate satisfaction such havior may also complicate subsequent settlement problem 3 Determine loss will assume no bodily injury occurred need figure what repair re placement items might cases such determination will lead seek relief small claims court 4 Seek legal aid meet resistance rely advice friends Talk attorney Bear mind re gional differences legislation make virtually impossible Headquarters provide specific advice given matter 5 Obtain available written documenta tion can provide number different documents such FCC Part 95 will enable support case addition position provide individual personal legal aid may Continued page 108 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Manager Vince Mankowaki0 Specisi Services DimctOr Carl Maroney0 Specisi Events Dinctor Douglas Pratt 0 Pubilc Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Pubiications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Membership Director Mike Woodfolk0 General Counsei Jeremiah Courtney December 1987 107 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 President Don Lowe presenting riaii rauuu award Frank L Cummings L R AMAs Executive Council lectuivatent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council FrequencyCont pg 107 able obtain some general guidance Academys attorney Mr Jeremiah Courtney somewhat off subject hand should noted have comprehensive document designed help event club suffer de liberate interference site prob lem very complicated since its very nature highly emotionally charged situation As far problem improper fre quency usage concerned let us end brief discussion suggesting con tact Headquarters feel problem exists have several approaches can take inform individuals industry members improper frequency usage known Most persons organizations cooperative matter realize may position legal jeop ardy should sell use equipment improperly What AMA rules concerning radio control Several months ago subject touched upon Note Tech nical Director information presented elicited some degree interest particular concern some state ment no frequency control rules mandated Academy sport flier local field Just recommended flying site layout rule book number highly recommended guidelines provided Frequency Committee specific rules developed given site respon sibility club fact over 2000 very different types sites around country makes necessity best illustration reason set frequency control rules cannot fit situations involves clothespin syndrome fields use subtractive system taking appropriate clothespin placing transmitter antenna ready fly No pin available no transmitter turn-on Its very simple procedure However some clubs have found impossible keep store pins site due vandalism therefore use additive system board hooks pegs allows pin paddle added person ready fly way individual flier may carry own frequency control device no storage problem exists Which system better both work quite well Additionally will find host other systems varia tions basic ones used around country AMA has suggested rec ommended rule book publish anything way rule frequency control local field might simply field have some type control Such rule would probably appear radio control section Safety Code important fact should noted move 1988 new set rule books AMA Frequency Utilization Plan approved Executive Council con tains preliminary statement effect system transmitter identification flag channel identification plaques required AMA sanctioned events. See page 106 June 1987 issue Model Aviation complete text plan Please note same plan uses terms encouraged recommended such things pins monitoring spac ing flight stations RC operating sites An addition Safety Code also im portant note Effective January 11988 item has added states will op erate model using radio control fre quencies currently allowed Federal Communications Commission Only prop erly licensed Amateurs authorized op erate equipment Amateur Band frequencies future persons using nontypical frequencies such equipment European frequencies frequencies withdrawn model service FCC persons operating license equipment requires such will violat ing AMA Safety Code persons should take note fact Safety Code contains statement Model flying must accordance code der AMA liability protection apply What about AMA-FCC relationship Academy fortunate have maintained very good working relation ship Federal Communications Commission has just chance represented before Commission expert field Mr Jeremiah Courtney Mr Courtneys exper tise FCC matters has proved invaluable level need whether ap plication rule making resolution little glitches system affect model operations oft-used truism Its what know know does apply Indeed saying case should what know important instances re veal vast amount help Mr Courtney has provided us two spring mind immediately first involved robot/model aircraft interference problem An incorrect interpretation Part 95 FCC field office resulted insurance company refusing settle claim crashing model Through appropriate prompt action Mr Courtneys office little problem overcome second instance few months later also involved robot aircraft frequency incor rect field office interpretation Mr Courtney requested letter office explaining second instance type serious op erational implications Through Mr Courtneys efforts letter accepted acted upon FCC immediately communications sent field offices FCC letter AMA treated request rule mak ing section Part 95 detailing model aircraft/surface frequency split completely rewritten very easily under stood form Academy members can very proud fine working relationship has maintained FCC As member can assured will work diligently maintain relationship Sometime soon will submitting proposal rule making tighten specifications required equipment type acceptance anticipation radio needs 1991 headed radio control Everybody would love own bullet proof system never fails able put beautifully detailed Scale Widget 10 fly out backyard worry ing about club anyone else Would settle three reality us will never achieve three will necessary interested radio control work together other members industry achieve maximum amount pleasure hobby/sport mail phone bring contradictory news what occurring field club individual will relate horror stories about possible interfer ence area about quality some specific piece equipment Scant moments later report may bring glowing tales success such divergent obser vations experiences First must bear mind operating emotionally charged issue elements money time involved model crashesnot mention safety know dealing radio signal cannot seen touched smelled discerned senses just out cannot sure what doing what being done Have ever feeling someone used interference means covering up what may have dumb thumbs really want shock modeler friends tell truth should plant due pilot error possibility may willing accept answer Someone will always try convince must have interference radio trouble Next condition occurs will call brain-finger link break pilot may truly know caused crash have personally wit nessed condition occasion years ago young man fly ing new model appeared doing what can best described lazy snap rolls big spiral loops called anguished cry familiar us aint got called him let go sticks ran direction response have As approached him saw rudder-throttle stick crammed top left-hand corner full up elevator right-hand stick about pull out roots just handing trans mitter allowing sticks go neutral model started straighten out truly dumbfounded find thought turned sticks loose fact tested ten sile strength trying bend over side transmitter operating environ ment often very difficult tell what might have caused specific thing happen What have observed good operating procedures fol lowed clubs individuals fewer prob lems seem exist isnt suggest everyone must become radio expert rath er observing simple guidelines developed Academy maintaining equipment good working order RC flying seems become safer enjoyable would leave three simple ad monitions concerning whole frequency matter First read can find 108 Model Aviation subject discouraging pects position find tons information have generated vari ous subjects seems have fallen vast chasm never read anyone cannot count number times have tell someone calls ques tions asking have answered several occasions Model Aviation other publications Granted must tem per concern fact often dont see something because time printed concerned issue happens us often What am suggesting period tran sition radio control world make copy relevant thought process Secondly beware expert course much too general statement must rely knowledgeable persons provide us information Perhaps could state better saying Beware self-styled expert persons willing share mis information us no cost doubt especially concerning rules check us Headquarters have Hall Fame Cont pg 107 League helped thousands young peo ple get started model aviation contin ued type endeavor until 1956 countless street kids can thank Frank patience understanding skills learned under guidance Frank has served sport club offi cer heading up LA Thermal Thumbers President 1947 1948 As Contest Director ran contests always find ing time advise newcomers circle friends admirers grew through years well deserves esteem held As additional contribution sport Frank started Cummings Specialties using understanding Free Flight require ments provide top-quality components Indoor fliers knowledge gained competitor national/world record holder has passed along help other contestants Although has out limelight years standing ovation Frank received 1987 Nats ban quet indication continuing popularityand contributions model aviation have forgotten William C Hannan occupies unique posi tion model aviation world contri butions have still amazing Writer designer builder consultant com petitor author mentorBill Hannan has contributed articles worlds leading model aviation maga zines plans have pleased satisfied thousands builders designs have led fliers winners circle immediate answer assured will find out quickly since certainly will turn out something should know Dont call ask what brand radio think should buy subject will repeat words character trom old Hogans Heroes TV show know nothing Lastly remember frequencies will using 1988 clear other users club suffers some form interference channel-numbered frequencies may due some type commercial operation frequencies tween FCC granted 80 frequen cies model use because knew some cases some locales few frequencies granted may usable very ifs must considered many thousands mod elers enjoy thrill radio control flight week Academy through work Frequency Committee Headquarters staff liaison FCC industry will work hard see such condition continues Happy landings USA Japan England France Belgium other countries Hannan designs have tri umphed As aviation historian Bill has per formed extensive research make de signs authentic specialty Scale especially small-scale world fa mous contributions Peanut Scale finely detailed kits provided Williams Brothers San Marcos CA owe much fidelity Bill Hannan Never too busy help others Bill pro vided beginning aeromodelers basic training contributed much research library San Diego Air Museum unfortunately lost several years ago tragic fire Never quit has built donated mod els rebuilt museum possible recognize has done space however particu larly fitting Bill Hannan has elec ted AMA Hall Fame qualified times over Robert Hatschek started modeling 1936 age 11 Apart service WW II has ever since contestant since 1939 flew Hand-Launched Gliders has since com peted almost Free Flight category keen Nordic A/2 Glider enthusiast Bob qualifier US team since 1972 As two-time winner Mulvihill Trophy 1957 1958 member 1959 firstplace US Wakefield Team France placing second himself well known interna tional circles Team member reporter proxy flier sup porter contest official well designer author Bob has recognized published leading model maga zines Hatschek Glider towhook used worldwide informative articles vari ety subjects have become standard refer ences other enthusiasts An AMA member since 1939 Contest Director since 1950 Bob named AMA Fellow 1971 Retired position senior editor American Machinist maga zine flies Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Club has active member 33 years Always willing lend hand guide newcomer Bob kind person achievements have gone un noticed enthusiasm dedication have produced lasting re sults benefits Robert Holland competed twelve events 1948 Nats came out National Champion Since has lost count number contests has entered As manufacturer Bob produced 049-051 Holland Hornet own design racing en gines during years 1948-1955 fine reputation well earned skilled modeler 56 years Bob Hol land worked full-scale aviation Lock heed skunk works interesting project participated lofting lines design layout XP-80 built 147 days retired Lockheed 1981 recent achievement Bob Best Show award 1986 IMS Show Pasadena CA SESA admired tribute expert craftsmanship Continued page 110 PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident December 1987 109 Walter Musciano won contests Thirties Forties finally re tired competition became classed professional developed career full-time model aviation activity Walt designed airplanes Scientific Models output included scores Con trol Line Free Flight Radio Control kits Berkeley Models also kitted some Musciano designs notably CL P-38 Lightning P-51 Mustang modelers won top honors national regional contests using designs As leader Walt started several model fly ing clubs served terms office As Contest Director organized ran meets New York/New Jersey re gion completed first airplane seven years old Walt has builder/designer ever since Perhaps greatest achievements have au thor Apart aeromodeling maga zines Musciano articles have published Mechanx Illustrated Model Craftsman Electronics Illustrated Young Men several foreign publications Walt researched prepared literally hundreds articles some months print three four magazines simultaneously As author eight books six pub lished USA two Britain Walter has international reputation William Bill Northrop best known Continued page 111 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Standard There will proposal submit ted Executive Council 24 Octo ber meeting asking establish sound level will acceptable standard will value should able attempt attain universally within rel atively short period time will level accepted used will bring semblance quiet relations neighbors An accepted standard should induce manufacturers work toward goal would expect see hardware reason able costs information will enable us attain goal virtually equipmentboth use today introduced future Much technology place now meet goal should able surpass stan dard future establishment eventual accep tance standard will mean fly ing sites will operate under can also mean categories competition aircraft will need designed operate under standard Eventually such model aircraft will operating sufficiently quiet levels noticeable dis tances few hundred feet away Naturally will mean some reassessment present rules competition levels have ever gone through such changes before Af ter fly Free Flight example under rules 40 years ago much way research will need done before lower levels will attained too will come about Proposals being considered propel ler other research Methods isolating vibration quieting further sounds ex hausts intakes other changes will eventually help alter environment accept today Will establishment standard mean flier club field will oper ate quiet manner Probably will always sites noise pollution problem future competition other hand will no doubt mean models will need meet criteria because contests held flier goes site requirement exists will ne cessity operating like manner everywhere will always individu als remote locations would meet values Standards rules would could universally enforced Nevertheless may stated relative certainty such values would operating rule contests especially Nationals Essentially time has come bite bullet accept need Vibration Don Lowe article RC Modeler photo showing installa tion Lord mounts Dean Kogers aircraft flown F3A team selection Nationals very quiet aircraft air has several alternatives reducing vibration transmission sound through fuselage sound fiberglass fuselage drumming adds overall sound level aircraft flight increases apparent level hear drumming reduced eliminated sound level will drop considerably need plan ahead installation vibration mounts during construction model engine backplate bolted aluminum flat-mount large enough permit having four holes outside engine dimension install four screws asso ciated Lord mount Four mounts installed between engine plate firewall secured nuts catalog have Don Lowe Tech Products Corporation 5030 Lin den Avenue Dayton OH 45432 mount used Item Number 51033 Style SS Stud/Plate Mount mount has studs 34-in long 8-32 thread mount proper 1/2-in long iameter quite compact very adequate 60 engine mount shock material Neoprene will stand up abuse glow fuel need watch mounts made natural rubber Use would looking trouble latest prices have show items cost $250 lots 1-23 $112 lots 24-99 $96 lots 100-499 catalog says company requires minimum der $25 can contact information may talk lesser amounts necessary couple people could go together get larger quantity lower numbers would cost $10 per installation can get information drawings couple other mount arrangements might consider Al way will take ad vance planning due wider mount installation proper propeller clearance firewall will distance other normal mount might installation will probably prove custom Field behavior local Control Line club re cently lost its flying site loss brought incident couple children riding skateboards run off flying site apparently rude manner adult member family took offense naturally called police noise complaint re sult CL fliers asked leave Although real reason nothing noise can readily see operate high sound levels can used against you can operate quietly stand better chance keep ing what have Rude actions will surely endear neighbor Practice little bit courtesy PR area As turns out particular case results could have extremely bad other future scheduled activities 110 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 middle September have back Florida month Spent last weekend Pattern contest Ft Lauderdale rest month has spent recharging batteries done expect leave 24th 1988 Nats planning session Chesa peake VA next month hold quarterly AMA Council meeting Reston VA AMA budget will big item agenda November plan attend RCHTA Show District VII meeting Chicago Later month Ill attend District IX meeting Denver RC World Fall Festival during Thanksgiving weekend Tangerine Meet beginning after Christmas So now until end year Ill stay busy Im trying best feel pulse membership talking lots mod elers general modelers seem happy way running things difficult determine consensus opinion takes lot discussion lots people have increase dis trict activity via district meetings good hope meetings will well attended fruitful terms supplying information need starting see some movement noise reduction Its amazing people have talked year have tales lost flying sites because noise some instances noise measure ment data has sufficed save sites PubIc PERCEPTION noise model engine irritant required shut site down friend Bob Violett producer Jet models has working problem recently demonstrated new setup muffled carbon-fiber tuned pipe did hurt performance yet met FAI limit 98 dB three meters first Jet model could stand next hurting ears also recently obtained have flown new K&B 45 Sportster en gines Talk about quiet So folks can done have work nothing fundamental enjoy ment hobby having nice place fly Couple equipment works its FUN Lets keep sites clubs putting place opera tional schemes reduce radio function fail ures Radio systems days marvelous creations low cost reliabil ity bulletproof however must accommodate limita tions must operational schemes physically separate fliers frequencies local flying field ex ample RCACF Club Orlando just put place scheme called George Myers Pacific Plan groups fre quencies three separate flight lines order reduce possibility mutual interference would nice have cheap equipment very narrow bandpass no 31M problemsthe industry working things life radio equipment now have com promise between quality price Please learn safely use what now have realize equipment will get better better work problem Please also realize AMA Frequency Commit tee working closely industry sure existence safe radio operations progress through new frequency implementation plan want SAFE derly transition minimal disruptions new equipment availability obsoles cence old sets Im looking better ways merge interests competition sport fliers concept used lot Europe weekend event includes day formal rule book competition sec ond day fly-in/fun-fly format looks popularity events such IMAA Giant Model fly-ins annual Byron Show obviously tremendous interest Scale models yet finds small number entries RC Scale contests Are missing something Cer tainly means modelers like low-key nonpressured atmosphere fly-in also means lot us like ego satisfaction showing off latest creation like trade ideas just talk about hobby like mind addition just plain fun visit other areas see new places make new friends dont combine mats Most us recognize competi tion necessary striving excellence craftsmanship flying abil ity generates tests finite standards help improve art need both would also like challenge sport fliers out spend week ends doing loops rolls Ugly Stik whatever grab local Pattern hotshot have him teach es sence disciplined Aerobatics Try sim ple pattern guarantee will become better flier enjoy knows might want try Novice pattern Cont pg 110 current modelers publisher Model Builder magazine founder acclaimed International Modeler Show Pasadena CA has also proud holder world records 1965 set al titude record Radio Control aircraft 166099 ft 1967 established speed record RC Glider 4171 kilometers per hour Bill has editor Model Builder since 1971 also RC editor Model Air plane News 1965 1969 addition made major contribution over years RC Aerobatics judge both na tional international events Because experience expertise asked judge times Tournament Champions Las Vegas AMA activities have included Contest Board chairman ten years RC Con test Board member district twenty years 1964-1984 believed service record Bill also operated plans service Model Aviation magazine Sixties Although Bill has strongly RC 33 53 years modeler retains interest aspects model aviation can seen wide variety arti cles appear own publication ator sixty years age nine Hewitt flew model Gliders play ground across home Belmont MA built models illustrated library books became keen competitor led him join JordanTraveler Aviation League Boston tually took him Massachusetts Institute Technology study aeronautical engineer ing Graduating bachelors degree 1939 went complete masters degree 1940 Moving Hampton VA became em ployed NACA forerunner NASA assigned Flight Research Divi sion space age dawned came Chief Space Mechanics Division subsequent years did exten sive work Space Shuttle projects head Guidance Control Division St Louis Nats 1935 Hewitts first national event competed again 1936 1937 took several trophies includ ing first place Stout Indoor event 1937 Hewitt has received several prestigious awards including NASA Medal Excep tional Scientific Achievement 1967 Pres idents Award Distinguished Federal Continued page 112 December 1987 111 Hall Fame William Hewitt Phillips has model avi Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Fred Van Keuren Greenvillie MS writes talked over phone months ago pretty much agreed must weight cutoff somewhere Giant Scale airplanes current limit 55 lb proposed IMAA good As mufflers/noise control some thing missing doesnt AMA something . nothing done aver age flier may disappear Club fields ing lost average fliers t get results dont beat dead horse Fred think important items everybodys mind today noise reduction AMA just group imperfect people like lets keep trying Have read Duke Foxs latest noise report Ted Temer Redding CA writes happy club over 30 members lease field dollar year 14 mile high-priced homes number problem noise have imposed strict limit 83 dB ten meters distance measured Radio Shack dB meter Also club 80% four-stroke noise have worries AMA field size baseball field 300 x 300 ft fenced keep out spectators flying area Now come AMAs safety rule saying in gle straight line ll have four sin gle straight lines side field rule vague Ted Ill check Robert Underwood see thinks rule needs changing Thanks letter Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes Whatever happened old friend Judge Davis Charlie colorful friend Judge Davis passed away back spring year will miss him served AMA Contest Board years faithfully well Goodbye Judge will miss Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX writes still havent received third-place trophy Open Jet Speed 86 Nats Dimmitt Jr won have no complaints about years 87 Nats Dimmitt Ill stick until dust settles right place Ill Reston next week see about Juniors award officials both Reston Nats dedicated honestalso hardworking Only oversight Im sure know body weary hearing about read ing about doesnt make difference Jr will get whats coming him Louis Torovich Detroit writes Two years ago asked about Safety input suggested use nets use racing RC boats responded passing appropriate committee Now sudden guy Graham Hicks has brilliant idea have writing about idea using nets Come friend what gives Also have attention get exercise privilege being Leader Member Louis remember suggestion us ing nets should have played up Its fault stupidity Graham club featured magnificent arti cle pictures magazine idea seemed catch Im blame Re garding Leader Members constantly have revisions additions bylaws just wait Meet friend Earl Fredrickson Palatine IL Americas top RC Glider experts Earl builds everybody club dont know charges just gives away Ill find out let know Hall FameCont pg 111 Civilian Service 1979 NASA Distin guished Service Medal 1979 made Fellow American Astronautical Soci ety 1985 has also honored model groups serves technical editor Free Flight magazine interest model aircraft limited type group enjoys exploring new developments design flying tech niques NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy Nafionaf Newsletter John Pond has modeler life Having entering contests since 1920s has lost count number events wins has local state national competition origi nal member San Francisco Vultures Club founding member former president SAM Society Antique Modelers has served AMA ca pacities District 10 vice-president years As Contest Director John has run contests 30 years many years John has contrib uted personal time both good sport assist others reports model magazines leadership help ful cooperation attitudes towards beginners have provided very construc tive benefits days John very well known Old-Timer Plans service operates out San Jose CA Through Old-Timer activities has helped establish SAM chapters over world has traveled extensively promote activities cluding trip Australia year flew national contest Continued page 113 112 Model Aviation important chuck glider contest being conducted Stanley NC icated modelers Col James Ace Grits Duckworth snapped action the festivIties 1 R Malcolm Mize Byron Little Eric Abernathy Brandi Lewis nuwn irphy Kristy Duckworth wasnt clear won big contest Robin appears have vic torious look very future hobby lies encouragement persons age Col Duckworth edits Metrolina Control Line Society newsletter regularly conducts such serious activities Executive Directors ViewFrom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Whats New 88. Its membership renewal time again annual mass mailing renewal information scheduled mail first class early October including election ballots due mailed back Novem ber 15 new feature years renewal process provision fast verification membership status supplements Express Renewal service initi ated last year What Express Renewal means have no changes ad ditional services needed include membership renewal fee re turn envelope processing will almost immediate upon HQ receipt 1988 membership card will mail within few days address membership status changes and/or might want ser vices other membership Museum Patron mortgage donation FAI stamp etc need quick verification 1988 membership status special postcard provided renewal mailing Putting stamp address postcard enclosing same check money order no cash please assures postcard will date-stamped immedi ately upon receipt HQ sent back within day postcard will provide evidence club officers Con test Directors 88 member HQ processing membership renewal other words anything other nochange simple renewal gets delayed due accounting computer input processing use postcard can provide quick proof until AMA license membership card arrives current member insurance coverage fast verification system intended used necessary Thus can use Express Renewal dont need use fast verification system because membership card will sent quickly Likewise renew early October November Express Renewal should have 1988 membership card end 1987 December 87 through 1988 need quick proof 1988 membership status order use club field enter contest use fast verification system cost 22-cent stamp can put proof hands much sooner might otherwise happen AMA HQ processing thou sands membership renewals per week Again need quick service Keep mind AMA insur ance applies day membership money received AMA HQ regardless long might take membership card get hands faster way covered pay dues Contest Director AMA sanctioned meet AMA employee HQ trade show AMA has official booth fast verification system devel oped result input suggestions members clubs need system can solve longstanding problem get quicker proof cur rent membership status Give try need ijif dont card will show up time depending upon HQ workload Consider AMAs membership now over 120000 approximately 125000 end September means proces sing average over 10000 per month 2500 per weekactually 500 working day year kind volume shortcut need can very helpful Also new year Membership Manual has compiled provide kinds formation about AMA operates servic es available contact various problems etc Combined 1988 Supply Service catalog manual pro vides much new information about services products interest AMA members AMA rule book optional 1988 stead automatically sending AMA member rule book obvious waste involved over 100000 members competition oriented AMA will send rule books ask mechanism request will form included membership card mailing Sending form will result rule book being mailed back Although unit cost rule book will higher because fewer will printed previously overall result expected savings since about 10% membership less should need rule books effect anyone wants rule book will pay price 22cent stamp get minor cost extra competition members should mean less members dues will used buy rule books overall savings help providing oth er membership services may serve people FAI Sporting Code buy $10 FAI Stamp Previously wanted complete set official aeromodeling com petition rules Federation Aeronau tique Internationale pay $3 1988 AMA version rules have printed AMA rule book typically much complete form will provided automatically extra charge AMA member pays $10 FAI stamp needed partic ipate FAI team selection contests FAI world record attempts Note AMA rule book will continue provide limit ed version FAI rules various com petition events anyone seriously involved international competi tion complete FAI rules must Hall Fame Cont pg 112 Louis tor tounder ot rroctor 1nerprlses Corp has name synonymous quality contributions model aviation go back 1926 entered first contest Nats wins span years 1929 1967 built very first models 1921-1922 plans found Boys Mechanic Book solid models first fly ing model Nieuport monoplane 1923 interest aviation grew favorite spot Pearson Field Vancouver WA As skills model building became advanced Lou entered first contest took first place same year 1926 met Jim Walker formed lifelong friend ship Continuing build models including nithopters started produce own designs 1929 triumphed Lindy contest thrill receiving prize Charles Lindbergh himself winning ways gained him place 1929 Wakefield Team trip England During inspiring event met Louis Bleriot Orville Wright Igor Sikorsky honored return special Lou Proctor Fete Vancouver Airport Shortly after Lou went work Boe ing Aircraft Company model builder producing both wind-tunnel display models Leaving Boeing 1945 started several small businesses 1958 San Diego started Radio Control fa mous Antic Monoplane Bolero Bipe created 1964 next year Lou started Proctor Enter prises soon headed worldwide busi ness built reputation top quality 1982 age 72 Lou sold com pany retired spend some time himself building flying model aircraft leisure still member four RC Clubs participates numerous con tests year Continued page 114 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT December 1987 113 AMA Cont pg 113 joseph Raspante competitor builder de signer experimenter gave much him self model aviation 1929 Joe became Ham operator later built up small radio repair business Brooklyn NY became interested developing own radio equipment started fly radiocontrolled airplanes 1937 Raspante placed second RC 1939 Nats third 1940 Nats Elmer Sperry got know Joe through involvement RC airplanes 1940 Joe went work Sperry stayed 27 years Thirties Joe designed refined famous model Snow White beConnecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxhury MA 02331 817 9344248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Brown PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01468 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High SI. Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon cT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Prazie Way Mamloon Mills MA 02848 South County RC Club Ten modelers southern Rhode Island area formed club 1982 original goals club promote safety sport train new pilots flying area por tion turf farm owned Mr Tucker clubs activities last two years has participate South County Hot Air Balloon Festival event held July 25-26 1987 Univer sity Rhode Island Included twocame known model beat area contests Snow White Nats winner 1939 taking prize outstanding finish awarded Berryloid paint company AMA Museum houses another Ras pante modelthe Willie III 11-ftwingspan airplane dating back late Thirties controlled Raspante radio package Seventies Joe created special demonstration RC aircraft took contests displays purpose show modelers general pub lic radio-controlled aircraft function Soon no contest complete Joe being hand demonstrate worked Contest Directors called Joe ahead time book him events ef fort played large role making nonmodelers aware pleasures skills waiting world model aviation day event hot air balloons ultralight aircraft craft show numerous food con cessions Radio Control display demonstrations attended Saturday large crowds seemed really enjoy models event sponsored Wakefield Rotary Club RC portion organized club committee headed Vein Nulk following club members participated event Vein Nulk Ric Charlebois Rick Schwegman John Ryczek Noah Forden Andrian Constantino Phil Perkins Russ Lynch Jr Russ Lynch Sr Rick Solderberg Dana Willis Bud Cronin Jim Mur docco Bert Fell Ray Moriarty Steve Block Ed Fayerweather Pete Adams Tom Bous quet Tom Bousquet good public relations activity well worth effort made members involved picture ginning column shows some club members aircraft flown owned Rick Schwegman information contact club President Richard Charlebois 401 828-4288 Westover Air Force Base After 1985 Nats Air Force indicated dif ferent type aircraft based Westover During transition period use base modelers would reduced re stricted Over next two years considerable construction work will require aircraft parked area normally used modelers aircraft will require area equally significant security re quirement People cannot allowed roam over area chasing airplanes Friday August 28 1987 meeting held Colonel Hargis Base Com mander result appears Wes foyer may available modelers limited basis 1988 1989 depend ing construction progresses Further meetings will held discuss use base have material club will contacted letter would like add Colonel Hargis very much interested having model ers Westover Base will can regard modelers have remember guests must conduct ourselves accordir Shown John Frykenberg Chicopee Chamber Commerce Don Kmfft District vice-president Sue Carrion Pioneer Valley Convention Visitors Bureau Cot Hargis Westover Base Commander John Worth AMA executive director representatives present during discus sions using Westover modeling activi ties Dan Thompsons model placed first lieve WRAM show Scale Masters Qualifying contest Orange MA Nationals participation Since last col umn have learned two other people traveled Lincoln Nationals 114 ModelAviation Hall Fame AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Rick Schwegman F-16 flown Rhode Island Balloon Feat aaron nompson Don Kmfft 10-lb Hershey bar provided con testants guests Bridgewater Pat tern contest Barb Don Krafft Steve Lelito participated RC FAI Pattern Nat Gifford according Handle newsletter won first Senior CL Aerobatics also placed second new Advanced class Firebird Classic 87 Pattern con test held Marcy NY know Dis trict II over Labor Day weekend really enjoy contest gives chance re turn Utica area lived about 11 years field did flying before moving New Eng land Barb saw friends contest Joe Valud Harvey demons CD assistant CD respectively club members present did super job providing excellent contest Thanks Mohawk Valley RC Modelers use field looking ward attending next year Manufacturers distributors dealers several thousand contests held US year know lot Contest Di rectors ask merchandise awards am sure problem does provide benefits return sales Anyway pur pose mention thank people donate merchandise gift certificates cash awarded contests mod elers appreciate generosity Club workers As follow-up thanking people donate merchandise would like draw attention people various clubs work hard put contest other club activities wish could said club member shared load equally seems 10% rule prevailsthat about 10% club members work So people work hard provide con tests etc rest may benefit large thank-you Modelers passing really dislike writing part column Two very fine people passed away recently have much formation case Leon Auger learned about him Skystreaker newsletter Leon Auger great guy long longtime modeler Gods gain loss Bill Macartney told about Jerry Gi sondi Marcy Pattern meet Jerry starting out Pattern knew him short time always cheerful pleasure around will missed New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pisostaway NJ 08654 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts learned early aeromodeling career its what fly fly prime importanceand have Class C Free Flight prop scars left forearm prove Obviously transition 049 60 too eagerly pursued burning desire become airborne current sources concern rooted pressure receiving some quarters raise existing AMA maximum weight limit its mandated 55 lb considerably higher figure per craft Would believe 100 lb agree big beautiful weight-lifters would have us believe am also able per ceive beauty greater portability smaller ships Safety always major concern attempt raise weight limit shall require imposition specifics gov erning technical aspects design construction flight characteris tics heavier note did say larger aircraft also performance capability pilot Herein lies great est problemto wit equires spe cial kind expertise fly biggies easy convince beginner full pride deserved selfsatisfaction having mastered trainertype machine ready fly eagles further instruc tion careful supervision expert should prove obstacle earnestly recommend its formaliza tion absolute requirement going authorize heavier model aircraft Vexing question heavier also con sidered Beautiful Howard M Brimberg AMA 98632 have never met finer gentleman good friend Howard Brimberg untimely death sorrowfully report oc curred August 6 1987 resided beloved wife Miriam 80-09 249th St Bellerose Queens NY 11426 sur vived addition Miriam father two daughters son sister three grandchildren Howard member Long Island NY Cobras RC Club never missed opportunity promote aeromodeling general club partic ular AMA event Howards dis tinctive warmth charm shall sorely missed fortunate enough have known him have enjoyed shar ing matchless sense humor wish space quote entire letter trib ute Howard received Allan Frank president Cobras instead offer following excerpts did smile joke C 5 * saw Howard best. ed two young daughters treated grandchil dren nt capture essence modeling need look no further man like Howard Brimberg friend will miss him So shall Allan shall Nats Honorable Mention Dept Though top winners some District II aeromodelers certainly compli mented upon showings years National Model Airplane Championships Lincoln NE indebted two fine newsletters news ea gerly awaited regard source news well-executed MAAW Flyer edited Ann Bruns Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY Flyer reported its member Jan Langelius took first place B Gas making him na tional champ event third con secutive year well first place Hand-Launched Glider further nounced Jim Chadwick placed 10th Expert Pattern class club President Arnie Wile took 12th place Quickee 500 son captured six trophies var ious Free Flight CO-2 divisions BRAVO newsletter Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club edited Harold Mayle reports George Brown son George Jr scored heavily Lincoln Natsie billed Staten Island Speed Team George Jr Sr pro ceeded break 200 mph barrier Control Line D Class ship add sincere compliments Staten land Speed Team Incidentally George Sr popular proprietor Brownies Sport Hobbies Staten Island NY shall pleased list other Nats winners provided names places Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS lath Annual RC Scale Rally District II classic marked 50 years model aviation 1937 1987 subject award-winning club extend warmest congratula tions involvedand particularly such stalwarts genial George Privateer Bob Brown Bill Messer AVP area Ken Koeppel belongs club annual affairs regarded contests rather defined Web sters Dictionary under rally mass meeting intended arouse group enthusi asm Thats what thats what does comprehensive handbill high lights following attractions No entry fees Scale models welcome Free chicken dinner food tickets regisDecember 1987 115 Aircraft ID Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1985 membership kit may ordered AMA Supply Ser vice 10 $100 postpaid Please include remittance order specify stick-on labels Bill Vail Stoughton MA passed away due heart attack September 5 am very sorry report Bill shown good-flying Fokker 0-ViI Orline kit trant Saturday Night model auction Re freshments available Saturday Sunday Breakfast Hinsdale & lschua Vol Fire Depts etc happened August 8-9 just passed Scenes like photos below abound popular STARS rallies Adirondack Modelers Inc extend heartiest congratulations club especially its persevering treasurer Mr James Morrissey having through pa tience restraint persistence diplomacy respect opinions others suc ceeded securing much better larger flying site lost through noise other familiar com plaints citizenry After long drain ing series town meeting debates journalistic participation Town Fathers mothers reflectively provided club another public flying site much larger better former hope happy solu tion familiar seemingly impossible predicament will encourage oth ers faced possibility los ing publicly owned flying site Thank-you Jim Safety sale No way readers will pleased doubt surprised learn reaction piece concerning revenueseeking flying site field marshals over whelmingly disapproval Reactions ranged disbelief downright revul sion usually best expressed threeletter word reading ugh fact readers lost very little time extolling varied gratuitous contributions have continue made particular clubs aeromodeling general entirely thought re ward Such report came letter Mr James F Reilly editor Bipes Barn stormers newsletter Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers Inc AMA Charter #461 Utica NY known far wide Firebirds praising worthiness clubs field marshal Bill Palmer Jim has written follows field marshal second year Bill Palmer pays club dues like other member volunteers field marshal cause enjoys doing feel Bill makes Firebird Field finest flying sites central New York What compensa tion does Bill receive patch AMA Thanks Bill peers Its peo ple like Bill make up nucleus club keep going come hell high water Jim concludes tribute Bill final endorsemet-tt profes sional field marshal thank Jim welcome letter Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4561] Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vtce Presidents Eva Biddle 2158 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob I3ively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 100 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 10107 Eugene Shetkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Boarden 5552 Foarun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Im back Thanks Eva filling last month As being written Im still wondering what Eva wrote Hey sports fans its fall again means football season supposed start baseball season supposed end merci fully youre Reds fan thoughts modelers District Ill build ing next years flying season Did some roll back clock Question plea Five years ago football players strike up my. belt prepa ration Tournament Champions Las Vegas year football players threatening strike Tournament Champions contestants being nounced resumption great event 1988 appears District Ill will have three its members contestants cluding yours truly dont remember TOC its 10 Americans 10 foreign competitors flying big Scale aerobatic models Aresti format competition virtually identical full-scale aerobatics competitions also offers some big prize money about $100000 wasnt write last months column Team Manager US RC Aerobatics World Championships team Avignon France wish could re port successful competition unfortu nately international panel judges read European werent buying large open smooth style flying last time Holland thing chastised flying too slow close small Ya cant win Its really too bad competitors worked hard worked together flew well came away smarting Fourth team sixth 16th 20th individually injustice US fliers Around district clubs trying promote model aviation through school systems Beltzville Flying Ma chine Society love name Pennsyl vania did demo ran class 96 fourth-to-sixth-grade kids Mahoning Valley Elementary School can tell personal experience nothing beats look kids face first sees model airplane perform Great stuff Wayne County RC fliers took different approach school system compared what Ive seen before took adult education evening classes sounds like great success Ill re print Steve Middlesworths letter Dear Dave decided couple meetings ago should inform information what club did pro mote sport model aviation area well generate some needed funds treasury Since gener ated idea last year club felt should fill details have some local area schools fer adult education classes evenings schools particular Wayne County Joint Vocational School ex tends offer have subject can teach can generate enough interest will offer contact ed Steve Miller head Career Center proposed idea offering building class residents area quite thrilled chance offer kind class wanted sit down discuss two father-and-son teams class didnt finish two lost interest about halfway through other team wanted finish busy didnt get time work home quite worthwhile club did have about 10 members able come out help class offered over winter students told could use services instructors joined club club made $200 teaching class about another $240 signing eight new members class met night week 10 weeks Maybe can pass information column hopes picking up interest clubs wishing increase memberships well treasuries Happy Flying Steve Middlesworth Great Steve hope other clubs will fol low lead give try helps increase ranks its great PR same time also got letter Gene Shelkey ask ing print following Sunday November 1 1987 biggest auctions will take place Circleville Fire Hall North Huntingdon PA auction sponsored Mur raysville Area RC Society MARCS thing Astro-Hogs Zap will available bid buy information registration forms maps may contact John Czesnakowski auctioneer 412-327-3930 Neil Rossi chairman 412-327-8741 fire hall very easy get couple miles Irwin inter change Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 7 116 Model Aviation knife set sandpaper $100 cost ciass set school offered class catalog receiving re sponse hoped contacted local newspaper fered little free publicity did halfpage spread concerning sport class After article paper en rollments picked up ended up 13 students eight finished kits class became members club details John Berkey local hobby shop owner myself met Mr Miller worked Out cost materials der decide price charge class decided offer class choice either Goldberg Eagle Great Planes P1-40 also wanted offer kit either sizes rebate refunded smaller chosen Also included materials two rolls covering two bottles Zap fuel tank wheels collars An Exacto twoI will again remind Salt Fork coming up February 13-14 Get res ervations 1-800-AT PARK Unfortu nately stalwart workers Salt Fork meetings Joe Karl has grave ly ill Im sure can speak entire dis trict wishing him well best thing could Joe show up Salt Fork has worked very hard organize promote over years Thats month Delaware S District Columbia 0 Matyland 0 North Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwaod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Anooclate VIce Prealdenta Robert E Bubura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 chuck Foreman 5011 Rinker Dr Mechunicsville VA 23111 Doug Holtund 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Creot HarriuonburgYA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 10000 Charles Spear 280 Holly Lone Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency CoordInator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 400-5086 Space age technology Much hobby has benefited great advances have come out space age technology members remem ber what like participate sport prior enlightened times technology good Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society might feel age has given shaft little over year ago club moved new field settled down existence should last practically forever no signs future problems horizon could cause think other site happened Geological Survey satellite made pass over North Carolina spotted something interest re suIt now survey stakes number spots field marking plac es core drilling Now although does mean imminent danger field being closed surely good possibility happening some point future What did probe see major create potential prob lem GOLD Yes probe says land under flying site has good poten tial being producing gold vein Isnt wonderful various things cause us lose flying sites could very first due satellite orbit 1988 Nationals Local work progressing nicely 1988 Nationals held Chesapeake VA vicinity problems Nats site selection Free Flight Sometimes reasonably good site can turn sour year good example wind bad direc tion high velocities week Will have problems 1988 Nats think As rule get winds nature seen Lincoln As place can expect high winds presence thunderstorms unreasonable expect few site has selected looks very good flatland some drainage ditches running through can handled temporary bridging field covered brush trees open land Within next two weeks Nats Manager Vince Mankowski members Nationals Planning Committee will looking site Much appreciation has granted Tidewater RC Club effort expending pre liminary site planning 1988 what required area contemplating possibility holding Nats en vi rons Indoor A good Indoor site has se lected Nats 88 another area generally brings up some discus sion annual championships Tennessee hear talk separate Nats Indoor well Free Flight always option run out Nats sites suitable indoor sites Again think people area doing right members interested events Indoor strong area country will participate help run Indoor events such group DC Maxecuters hold Indoor Outdoor events almost monthlyprimarily Scale Coming up 7th November example competitions hold Fall Contest Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Maryland out inter ested possibility competing 88 Nats might consider coming down Pax November again spring get shape also get meet some best sport times 0930 1730 Rotary Wing Hangar Building 111 NAS/NATC Patuxent River Lex ington Park MD Contest Scheduling Some difficulties have come play scheduling cer tain contests/fun-fly/fly-in events Scale category Large aircraft IMAA fly-in events basically Scale air craft also truism fliers enter Scale contests also fly ing large read Giant Scale aircraft problem arises because fly-in event listed fun-fly As such under present rules does enter draw area protection scheme AMA rule book event contest What means can have Giant Scale fly-in AMA rule book contest within few miles other same date has occurred several occasions District IV during flying season has resulted cancellation events rather bitter words toward Academy toward Dis trict IV Contest Coordinator would like inform Contest Coordinator fault could under present rules permit sanctions Some discus sion negotiating early date might have helped situation might have permitted VP get involved Sev eral weeks before event after advertised too late much about What can done future situa tion good requires some sort action prevent type problem District IV elsewhere Fliers should have choose between events close gether results loss entrants event other best knowledge Radio Control Scale problem talked over AMA Technical Director Bob Underwood agreed submit agenda item next Execu tive Council meeting consider change way events sanctioned would provide Radio Control Scale events rule book IMAA flyin type considered same sanc tioning purposes would offer some draw protection particular eventand would go long way towards resolving conflicts category Associate Vice-President meeting As stated earlier Nationals Planning Committee meets end month September Executive Council meets 24th 25th October Shortly after will meeting associate vice-presidents District IV will discussions where heading future special em phasis what will involved what expected membership regards 88 Nats Nats manpowerintensive large number members local clubs around Chesa peake Virginia Beach Norfolk Hampton Newport News also clubs areas extending out these members will volunteer work also absolutely certain going participate fullest var ious events After first time Nationals has own backyard True somewhat near us years ago held Willow Grove PA Nevertheless first down Southeast intent make outstanding associate vice-presidents going very visible part success full report will go out you can start making own plans next July December 1987 117 Alabama 0 Rorida S Georgia 0 Missisoippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-0100 Phone Home e15728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edword Hunter 3 Box 206 Amory MS 30021 Richard Juckoon 2110 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 20400 Arthur Johnoon 032 Banyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joneph Micalizzi SR 00006 Box 1032 Fuiurdo PR 00040 Ed Moorman 05 12th Street Shalimar FL 32570 Dick Panon 700 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 040 East Glochester Pluco Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinstor Burnin Fields PD Boo 1063 Stricklund Rd Interlachen FL 33040 Phone 004 084-2017 Ive received number letters past month have advocated sepa rate Free Flight Nationals next year Seems word out Virginia site doesnt have very good Free Flight field situation becoming more common Free Flight fields get harder find Strange though special terest group feels its particular interest getting shortchanged Nationals after Nationals What going real dissatisfaction Nationals just hearing few problem per sons problems silent ma jority out Sunday fliers just go local contests fun-fly events just thing local field appears could care less Nationals just show less 1% member ship Maybe its much interest rank file anyway Nation als should tailored people Nationals-goers true contest addicts means providing best possible con ditions type competition setting up contest let skilled modelers come out top trouble contest rule book bulging events days find site will suit events optimum manner possible fact setting up national model airplane championship event really big compromise Come think local events since contest generally tailored fit field weather overall interests contestants could events such diversified nature contestants must fly under conditions op timum Such simple thing Free Flight models landing U-Control circles ex ample Another site separation RC events allow use available frequen cies Maybejust maybethe Nationals too big too complicated serious con test work advocate separate sites have strong point another side Na tionals place show model building flying public chance get media newspapers magazines TV Also its place less skilled modelers can see experts ac tion source information inspi ration general AMA membership end desirable have types models represented also financial picture considered currently takes well over $100000 put Nationals Sure well attended much cost covered entry fees nevertheless Nation als takes lot money execute Now began split Nationals up sev eral smaller contestsie Free Flight Nationalsl can see costs increas ing proportion number splinter contests Sure cost could held down support sponsoring special interest groups national event AMA sponsorship will take AMA people AMA equipment meetings planningand costs money Yet might way things should go qual ity contest might improve nearly optimum sites special inter est group could found complexity planning major contest encompassing event rule book could re duced may very close trial case decided hold Indoor Nationals Johnson City TN future Its great site sort middle USA its fixed location Will California mod elers come does manpower come put event year Im giving try few years see works after trial very spe cial case proves success lets try Free Flight After Indoor Free Flight probably next difficult set events find adequate field guess Im average model builder Ive flown just about kind model possible competitively havent flown Ive interested like Nationals its diversity can fly Free Flight Indoor RC soaring OldTimer kinds Scale son growing up U-Control events same site during same week Maybe model builders interests transcend kind model ac tivity minority hope Dont know would like go Nationals just RC events come modelers such narrow-minded bunch anyway thing know sure dont like current Nationals sites shouldnt complain until have done best locate perfect site made Nationals Committee aware Such action also needs commitment local clubs help Nationals setup operation Site selection yearround continuous process sites being considered future Nationals right now major factors consid ered much help can Nationals Committee get local clubs Other factors 1 ability house contes tants families during meet 2 adequate land hold events 3 park ing areas electrical power availability 4 support local authorities list gets very long lot prob lems high weeds cornfields have lo cale mind check see can handle rule book events has place headquarters has dormitories motels available has parking retrieval areas million other things still looks good please let know about Make pitch Nationals Committee Most sites chosen because someone put gether proposal too good turn down Well now Ill get off soapbox Honest flew Free Flight Oshkosh Lake Charles tooit terrible way Navy Nationals werent great Free Flight fields either remember DTing base swimming pool once try ing beat housing project kids plane flew off small field Maybe thats like new t/2A RC Texaco type events much writing word AMA hasnt found satisfactory Free Flight field near Virginia Beach site may have give separate Free Flight Nationals trial 88 whether want lets set up can evaluate op tion Lets learn AMA can sponsor sep arate National events necessary future destroying good stuff last thought has proposed AMA also sponsor sort national fun-fly once year Maybe could beIllinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Ansociste Vice Presidents Charlie Buxer 4044 N Orange Norridge IL 60606 Cal Ettel #3 Cuotle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1000 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7020 JeBerson Kansas City MO 04114 Stun Wutoon 10414W 134 Street Ruins Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 varna IL 61370 August such hot month just isnt worth go out fly until later evening Well thats feel about gentlemen ladies flying FF Lex ington KY didnt agree saw field full people chucking models up heavens What beautiful sight weather hot thermals big flights enjoyed performed little pink Rubber ship launched young lady proceeded get max right off bat Beat Dad Thats way Bill Barr Lexington Model Airplane Club hold yearly meet Bill Barr LMAC did good again year Another bit news LMAC being moved its present site make room golf course lots cases could end club club being moved park used past very sparingly FF know club certainly appreciates being forgotten get new site pretty good FF site boot real win club August Burgin Barnstormer fun-fly month strategy starts long before battle time arrives have con test year members Im glad dont pressure compe 118 Model Aviation AMA come show American public least some other 99% AMA membership could participate Lets call convention something like however try make look like contest reported last spring Indoor chal lenge meet between Alabama boys Huntsville Georgia boys TTOMA Atlanta may remember reported based information George Batiuk Huntsville team Georgia boys soundly trounced seemed true based Batiuks way reckoning Now however TTOMAs George Perryman reports its way reckoning iTOMA Georgia boys won eight firsts Alabama boys think Gorgeous George trying work up rematch winter Better get agreement score next round before contest starts fellows course talking about Indoor contests Yep its soon time get out cold tickle rafters again ITOMA planning new round competition Look competition news tition can dont see month after month way Its too rough nerves went home Purdue University visit Lafayette Cloud Jockeys time fly-in got meet lot nice people Lafayette sur rounding area clubs weather broke beautifully cool day just perfect great time fellows Lafayette have great site Its flood plain has parks industry around bad point field plane-eating river side Oh well gives reason need learn fly well last trip August airport Greenville KY airport having air show Isotopes RC Club Owensboro preliminary act club kept planes air constantly left before full-size air show saw what impact club event left lots people lying grass watching antics Again full-size models able mix harmony day clearing out newslet ters decided count Im getting least sixty month Taint bad Thanks editors send Keep up good work Its thankless job de serves lot recognition Thanks editor could understand have used newsletter writings column Thats fair question As just stated get around sixty month newsletters use Well thats simple enough answer have asked put specific piece newsletter column have gotten just saves mailing letter Ive gotten complaint about travels dont feel deserved seems CDs ticked because dont come area Well did let him know did travel area year fact area several times Problem am guilty going event dont re member getting invite either People know Ive said several times Ill say again Ya gotta make effort contact want Sometimes just cant come make effort blessed AVPs fill wait hear Get touch About time read will getting dues bill ballot receive ballot vote immediately procrastinate Vote year see low counts hear stories compla cency Well sport fliers have clout make break officers AMA Iowa S Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0415 Glenwood N. Golden volley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55600 Jack Finn 300 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlino Hts Ml 40077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stomm Box 357 Minocqua Wi 54540 little late getting editor due hectic time trying test fly new models between rainstorms final ly managed trim out today set last Q-500 meet area tomorrow Signal Seekers have received several letters interested fliers Pylon models read comments Q-500 Introductory class Models Equal some Equal Others fun time everyone has rac ing tight equal simply blasted off course no fun beginners drop out Now have National rules seem Rossi forget have problem spare parts. have another change districts officers Steve Bowman Duluth has resign AVP position has office short assistance has very helpful glad am ac cept recommendation Bob Gorman Rice River MN welcome Bob aboard look forward meeting him Chicago AVP meeting November guess time local clubs will flying off solid water shall winter round swap meets Indoor flying sessions brings up another item have gleaned newsletters Club attend ance monthly meetings very important several clubs use neat ideas encourage attendance Try setting up regular session beginners half-hour before Serious part meeting Also run videos before meeting add special raffle special price coffee donuts Come up some ideas own something strong pull guys attend district vote have power put sport flier almost seat Coun cil Today just aint controlled competitors Its up vote want voice heard Vote competi tors already know think its time joined Since have received mail column month am going stop head shop Enough now. club meetings look ideas pass along Indian City begin meetings pledge flag really gets meet ing onto solid footing much better beating table gavel pop bottle club Midwest RC has new field Now have common problem get ting cut have grass-cutting teams paid extra dues club member itand usually evening negates flying mower action What looking use lawn service will done during daytime will specially treat grass needed No murmurs some member doing share cutting resultant problem punish him No machines maintainso pluses December 1987 119 Duluth RC Club Duluth Air Show Behind nice Scale Harrier Photo Steve Bowman President Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Debra Grubich Ida Grove Debbie two Giant Scale models heading up Nats search city Al Tuttle transplanted Iowa Hawaii Plays Byrons presenting Award Ser vice AVP District 10 President Cal Satawa Ct Michigan Whiny birds presenting plaque Detroit Police Dept supporting Hell Division Models Combat team selection trials went off very smoothly evening dinner clear rule interpretations great help got know everyone tendance staggering 35 entries Now think Pylon crazy ought see FA ships action Its good thing use rear-induction motors really stick sod distinctive whomp won really together earned places Congratulations entrants best wishes team Things stirring association FAI through NAA costs us lot dollars now dues being raised As return very minimal European group seems operate rules translate have ques tion need heavily involved FAI events AMA lays out very large amount participation Need less say Executive Council looking resolve input will help District Roundup Key City Bald Eagles have real deluxe setup field about power sockets 12-volt field accesso ries newsletter Charle voix Area Buffs Ed Linse editor Keith Riemersma Tulip City Air Force promoting purchasing mag sub scriptions local schools thousand taboys idea Moines Modelaires have included Free Flight events Glen Sig event d marshal being searched Mid Michigan Thumbs club safety checks models S has great videotape library thanks local store checklist safety inspection Rainbow Aero Modelers newsletter Val Jaroszewski editor o Control Club Detroit holding Spreading party field graphics Flight Lines St Croix Valley club PR idea Livingstone County RC appreciation plaque landowner also contribute months quote real man child hidden wants play Merry Christmas Happy ears Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 Now Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michool S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71801 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78043 Witliam Harley 927 commerce Pleasantos TX 78004 Bill Lee 3522 Tamarink Lane Missouri city TX 77459 Bill May 3830 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75228 Larry Sailor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3410 David Dr. Motairie LA 70003 chack Wood 909 Harvard St. clovis NM 00101 Frequency Coordinator ScoB Kalmus 5001 Bayview Garland TX 75043 Ill start column month good news/bad news things have little group inventor friends Dallas call ourselves Innovators us can claim some pretty clever ventions over years delight impressing other am proud say have finally aced other guys completely have invented working per petual motion machine little problem now have running devil turn off period year ideal time flying model airplanes because heat has dropped winds mild weve early half year prac tice flying rebuilding flying again Dis trict 8 has whirlwind contest fun-fly activity especially since Nats Lincoln have personally attended some sort meet almost weekend period time must commend AMA Contest Directors clubs sponsors flying has very good minimum ot crashes safety problems safety awareness will go long way help preserve right fly community Credit newsletter ed itors lot safety awareness cause club papers now have regular Safety columns safety officers should exchanging newslet ters find out what other folks doing previous paragraph reminds another good-bad deal good air simply full model airplanes bad air also full pollen experts say will worst years ever sneezed newsletter editor club ficer wondering set up improve newsletter might drop note Walter Laich copy Crosswinds newsletter SPARKS RC Club Spring TX have ever seen Good year Blimp hangar highway north Houston Spring TX newslet ter Walter puts out 60-member club good neat will try point out feature just suggest exchange papers Write Walter Laich 4718 Casemont Spring TX 77388 One-Fifth Scale Air Force members Gordon Berletich wife Sherry Giant Scale Cub complete miniature pilot looks like Gordon Gordon does per fect imitation full-scale Cub fine piece workmanship real active club Abilene RC Socie ty Abilene TX got kick out coedi tors Wesley Morris Joe Hodges printing apology missing month completely explanation club activities overwhelmed production ca pacity highly paid newsletter staff 120 Model Aviation JW Jones tows entry leash takeoff area Dallas Masters Meet Dallas RC Club Jones experienced finest builders have especially big birds Fred Schroeder Bedford TX appears making catapult launch Electric plane roof apartment DEAF Electric Fun-Fly tricky camera also makes look vapor trails power lines photo present ed show Electric stuff can flown near neighbors cops being called because noise District 8 Scale board member Buddy Irwin proving fully qualified Scale mat ters showing us Fokker DR-i flew perfect imitation full-scale WW German fighter Unique bonfire night club meeting Dal las RC Club its new flying field Seagoville TX Drop line youd like map get promise better get raise pay want exchange active folks write Abilene RC Society PO Box 1742 Abilene TX 79604 fond ly remember meeting ventriloquist Ed gar Bergen Abilene contest years ago mentioning some newsletters have chance call attention darned good clubs good editors good newsletters enjoy chuckle Such fine paper put out Don Collins Westside RC Fliers Okla homa City Dons paper fine got-everything efforts really tickled quote September paper said want maximum attention hard beat good big mistake want thank him reminder write Don Collins 4433 NW 20th Oklahoma City OK 73107 quotes old newsletter editor friend Howell Gwin Jr authors Barnstormers Bulisheet Beaumont TX RC Club August paper quotes Thomas Jefferson wisely said necessary evil triumph good men nothing Any newsletter editor can quote freely Thomas Jefferson worth exchanging write Howell Gwin Jr 1375 Rikisha Lane Beaumont TX 77706 am passing out roses newslet ter editors realized Id better rec ognize some other District 8 folks seldom thanked recognized hardest working teams Nats Lin coln consisted Mike Harrison District 8 AVP John Embry busy putting RC Pattern together didnt have usual B-S breaks Mike has particularly effective organizing procedure Pattern big ole John made work Im proud guys also want pay tribute AMA President Don Lowe keeping himself visible Nats vis ible warm cheerful very willing listen leaving nice feeling realized dues money made AMA work ego trip few leaders playing dues money Don good leader Continuing leadership salutes Bud dy Irwin District 8 Scale Contest Board representative requalified Southwest RC Championships La bor Day weekend Dallas RC Clubs new field Seagoville TX Buddy flew Fokker triplane too hard fly terror land can attest because flew Control Line built Hoyt Geer could land Buddy Irwin represents us well Scale matters bang-up Electric fun-fly sponsored DEAF named because Electric quiet Club flying Eastfield College Mesquite TX Frank Korman sez 50 Electric planes spite high winds sweltering heat Enthusiastic entrants San Antonio Houston well Dallas Metroplex area sa lute Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers leading way such electrifying manner parting Id like call attention change districts Frequency Coor dinator shown fine print ginning column ****Thanks Flying Me**e* ColoradoO Kansas 0 NebraskaO North DakotaO SouthDakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Phone Home 3031 6931204 CompuServe address EMAIL 760072750 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Prank clarke 1007 Woodlond Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Box 2032 Cooper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver Co 80230 Ross Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloodao Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordlnalor Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 sanctioned events through out district now history though few contests still calendar definite slowing down flying events fall season arrives Id hope successful CDs will share events us through some pictures reports via column t sociate vice-presidents hear Free Flight Nats site Last Month asked write no fun working vacuum got several items concerning dissatisfaction some Free Flight community past Nats sitesLin coln NE being current unsatisfac tory FF Outdoor site Ive written directly took time effort com municate would share Ive passed along concerns Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski Vince turn will share planning committee will working next years Nats suggestion was time have something less composite Nats have separate FF Nats Ive always supported combined composite Nats past attendees contestants well noncompetitors seemed enjoy seeing various types activities site Now think Im hearing competitors dont necessarily care de sire type format looking optimal contest site own disci pline too surprising sites out Good Ole US can accommodate expecta tions competitors Well folks its dilemma seem together Now challenge will see sites whole thing break up Nats have known years time change What think What want have happen Worlds Larg est Model Airplane Meet Another subject Im sure Im alone hearing modelers categories collectively faced variety rea sons growing need flying sites Growth sport/hobby loss present sites . Almost daily something press model club news letters conversations between model ers points out growing concern regarding amount sound models produce objectionable others ourselves Well address other concerns will forum learning discussion sharing successes probably lot informative hangar talk will taking place November 20th Friday pm 21st Saturdayall day Denver Mark calendars now District IX AMA meeting will fea ture seminars about Flying Sites Noise Re duction Contest Directors procedures Updating new Rule Books coming out soon new Frequencies 1988 will local national speakrs district officers national officershere visit about local national sues Location Regency Hotel Den ver notice has sent chartered clubs District IX need infor mation can call home eve nings will useful seminar session both Bob Underwood Geoff Styles National Headquarters program Dont miss planned provide something club dis trict benefit will have get representative several meeting success story two Over Labor Day weekend Omahawks Club Omaha NE put air show dedicated new flying site conducted benefit Make Wish Foundation may re call Omahawks several years ago experienced loss flying site went through lengthy court test right stuff have sur vived successful club over 200 members now have new flying site much support surrounding com munity much brighter futurecon tinuing activities blessing local government entities hope have some ideas pictures share column later time DAS Denver Air Show team Sep tember 11 12 performed warm-up demonstration flying shows Greater Denver Air Show Jefferson County Airport Colorado reported have 90000 people attending dur ing two days Thats lots positive ex posure model aviation Keep up good work Omahawks DAS team Id like end column month introduction new associate vicepresident Colorado interim basis Nat Lancaster Nat well known district years involvement ac tive RC modeler full-scale enthusiast Con test Director officer Award Excellence Jefco Aeromodlers Club Nat has served President Metro Denver Modeling Council MDMC founding member manager DAS team currently liaison Col orado State Division Parks Recrea tion modeling activities metro area Welcome aboard Nat know will contributing member winning team Keep landings intentional soft December 1987 121 Arizona S California 0 Hawaii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseociate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiaken Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 0252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 05251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 0818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 Mike Lee 11420 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langloin Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 448 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161 362-1962 Trouble Basin flying field SepulVeda Basin Los Angeles unique ways First fine RC site 600 ft paved runway large pit area etc CL site paved circles prestigious events held year Second its public land owned US Army Corps Engineers part flood control basin federal land leased LA City Parks Recreation Commission recreational purposes include park/picnic grounds huge golf course three-mile-long bicycle path cricket field whats left over used partially farmer rais ing crop grass sod Water Reclama tion plant partially military Third flying site far enough away nearest house/street noise problem Fourth just little over mile south runways Van Nuys Airport just happens busiest airport entire US though no com mercial flights dealt having 200-ft altitude limit model field dont get way fullsize planes Lastly field also unique because thanks LA Parks Recreation Commission presently open anyone wishes fly AMA member Add up room kinds trouble created First list occasional crash full-size plane model field Yup thats right because Van Nuys Airport home number experimental old WW II airplanes often has make emergency landing somewhereand so often get unexpected fullsized visitor knowledge no model plane has ever done full-size airport nor have ever death model field Unfortunately Van Nuys Airports record good number full-size pilots passengers have killed basin af ter birds bit dust addition deaths full-size plane crashes weve also heard number heart attacks golf course bicycle path burns broken bones picnic fields car crash injuries roads streets within basinbut oc casional minor injury flying field itself usually nothing serious occasional finger got hit prop fixed Band-Aid spite good aeromodeling safety record let now show easy things get out hand easy big trouble started First take traffic helicopter pilot KABC radio Next let him fly directly over field get close model listen him scream about live air Next take local newspaper prompted someone write first-page story about model airport haz ard full-size aviation including inter view withyou guessed KABC helicopter pilot next thing know everyone up arms CLOSE THE MODEL FIELD manager Water Reclamation plant starts talking model plane crashes facility farmer starts talking about field workers running model planes Golfers heard com plaining about occasional crash golf course theres kinds talk about FAA controllers Van Nuys getting complaints about planes airspace Funny everyone ignores real safety hazards area starts pointing model airport something ought go BECAUSE WE ARE EASY TARGET Because power ful voice Because dont bring reve nue like golf course got involved mess day article appeared page local paper After getting number phone calls about decided try patch things up first drove down Van Nuys tower identified myself let spoke FAA Supervisor said have far trouble fullsize pilot hotshots modelers No sooner words come out mouth giant military C-130 abort landing because tiny Cessna still loafing runway goodness modelers know better after landing left tower after picking up copy airports official rules regulations found rules about heli copters supposed minimum 1300 ft MSL airport vicinity including over model field Aha Two polite factual yet very stern letters written publisher local newspaper other gener al manager KABC letter publisher contained kinds information real safety record good things field such collecting truckloads toys Christmas produced phone call him along promise positive coverage activities con cluded good note invited him down learn fly RC letter KABC dwelled helicopter violated airspace particularly hovered 50-100 ft scold pilots violated kinds FAA rules doing pleaded com mon sense pilot avoid flying over field altitude politely stated complaining about near-miss airspace pilot could compared man first kills mother fath er pleads mercy courts because orphan general manager called few days later told no longer problem thanked running FAA said read letter pilot would no longer fly over field thats left now find way get city give local club someone reasonable amount authority control over uses field short trial period Park Rangers placed observe Funny well everything ran noted full-size planes KABCs helicop ter flying too low noted letter kept records did didnt have AMA insurance Rangers gone now maybe trou ble will start over again few days ago sent out another letter went Mayor Tom Bradley Los Angeles requests meeting address whole situation aeromodeling LA area No answer yet hope moral should clear can easily get stepped often right easy target because dont represent activity decent level national prominence backing significant level own worst enemies hate spend dime anything other personal modeling supplies As result have no war chest draw upon also expect landowners private public give us use land Fine can get away dont ever hope win competition public land use farmer golf course some other revenue-producing activity Im told now costs $50 per hour use model flying field Tokyo Japan land real scarce much pay privilege model flight much would willing pay Perhaps because arent mak ing new land anymore ought start ask ing ourselves questions want able fly future personal opinion national organization dwell too much trivia sport itself faces extinction needs saving need strong national voice flying site matters meantime too much AMAs atten tion resources aimed wrong directions get lots phone calls letters over district about flying site prob lems description Most time nothing can Sepulveda Basin exception Yes AMA party line goes flying site problems /ocal ones need dealt local level Thats very convenient stand AMA take think about local problems dont get solved no na tional problem left Its time AMA start considering formation regional field offices manned experts flying site matters No cost doing wont fit present budget Lets see what can rea//y Anyone out got ideas 122 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCellough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 51st Ave Portland OR 97215 003 234-4430 CompuServe addocan tot EMAIL760672422 Aseoclate Vice Preeldenta Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 00023 Al Culver Boa 00 Wilder ID 03070 Gory R Fuller 3000 Riverwood Juneau AK 00001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 50401 Dave Mulleno 15550 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 00133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 00200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 07001 Chick Young 11201 120th St E #69 Poyallup WA 00373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Batch 10430 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 07230 Phone 003 701-5103 things regret about last Scalemasters Farragut having got ten picture Art Newlands Tempest before flew watched him fly got distracted just managed look back went Art did very nice job hope rebuilds next year did admit relatively high wing loading thats something should keep mind building bird compete especially higher altitude usually fly some pictures taken Far ragut during Scalemasters Regional pictures taken Bob Balch Lets start off what may think double ex posure isnt Its B Cranes Giant Scale Waener Cub flip side twin Cub Vis ible side photo below TROH Skyport about five miles Im sitting sound plane unusual say nothing looked sky photo below Bob Siegelkoffs Eastbourne Monoplane immense size aircraft apparent see quarter-scale Twin Cub peeking out underneath right wing flew majesti callv Dave Gasvoda came over Missoula MT flew very nice Yak-18 shown below Dave flies very well know well-done aircraft over maybe will show up next year Hope Dick Heininge bought Proctor Enterprises has producing familiar kits stuff south Portland near Wilson ville Recently Dick produced new kit Curtiss IN Jenny Jenny pictured below Dick Hansen has campaigning smiling person sitting hind new Mr Proctor Enterprises him self Youd smiling too produced beautiful kit Heres close-up neat scale detail available Jenny nonscale item sticking out between OX heads four-stroke helps Dick fly beauty realistically President Ron Rea Lewis-Clark RC Model Club reports fourth annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly big success 20 participants enjoyed good contest during fine weather Ron said Bill Kaufman should get special thanks organizing running event ad dition thanks club members helped out last thought sort leads newslet ters usually lonely souls put out hear about won con tests seldom hear about worked hard contest could go Mostly folks hear gripes complaints voiced never help out newsletter editor has same problem too often editor faced getting out something has remarkable ability hold club gether him/herself Pleas news other things go unheeded Well heres other try Help out newsletter editor unthinkable write something publication Yes takes little time Yes should either inform educate illumi nate can humorous dont really have able spell well either helps Maybe something bothers you want start dialogue maybe want start argument greatest lacks society communication little cant help im prove what weve got Now Im down off Ivory con tainer couple new newslet ters Ive getting Whidbey Island RC Society newsletter Whidbey Island WA edited John Pettersen edition Im looking contains lot good information about getting air craft ready fly supplied Prez alias 0 L Adcock Also cover sported drawing ATBP allterrain biplane computer program used lay out issue included some neat graphics well layout lends itself interest boredom As sidelight Whidbey group hosted PROPs race meet did such fine job some PROPs told looked forward next time anticipation other newsletter Penin sula Modelers Association Soldotna Alaska called Pellet Mangler News love name have no idea use suspect done either Al Ahlfors Gary Clack am sure its either Point sometimes editor named would nice know responsible works art Anyway done different computer program also allows extensive use graphics can see lot work went both fine efforts both editors would like some help members Also club exchanging newslet ters others district note AMA HQ will get club list can get touch clubs would like keep touch gives lot stuff steal too Now heres hot flash lovers wonderful stuff Jim Walker used make Frank Macy has producing few Gliders like folding-wing 404 used lose flying thermals Gliders would great take school program get some young people interested what Frank will coming out Hor net days will give kids excellent way start powered flight might enjoy having couple around fly yourself Happy Flying Flying Near Airports Careful December 1987 123 Sooner later popular unofficial events always proposed official AMA events whether wish originatorand Bostonian Don Lindley has drawn up set ruies amplify way event flown Midwest US Indoor Champion ship contests Dons suggested rules closer New York US Rules Bostonian West rules dif ferences First off Don wants call event Boston Cabin name should remain Bostonian keep event being compared Manhattan Cabin Manhattan originally Manhattan mula experts Duration event Bostonian Scale event everyone al though doesnt center around spe cific airplane exclusively Second Dons charisma percentage can amount 20% New York expe rience event originated has found 20% too little 30% used way get models scalelike award higher charisma values 30% too little Don restricts stabilizer 50% wing area causes no harm Minimum weight kept seven grams ten grams biplanes Open cockpits okayed no side windows required flying surfaces properly required double covered Fuselage box requirement remains un changed 15 x 25 x 30 longerons required support stress rubber motor required form box conformance original rules reviewed couple months ago page intent require full fuselage violated Dons wording satisfactory intent circumvented can Dons wording very unscalelike fuselage can result Such unsightly fuselage il ustrated below 0 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 rules must plugged Such occasions thing didnt mention source have arisen events attempt Its simple plans worlds create particular style model best Indoor newsletter Indoor News As mentioned Bostonians fuselage fantastic newsletter 16 longeron requirement such area No- pages edited published Jorgen body trying circumvent box re- Korsgaard Ahorn 5 D-2397 Ellund quirement Bostonians have Handewitt West Germany Jorgen Dandesigned fit Don Lindleys west ish lives teaches school just coast rules original US Rules across border Western Germany Practically have perfectly nice fuselages newsletter published three times year too John Triolos Larrys Bird such costs us USA 60 Dkr per year Bostonian strips above side win- sent airmail dows below constitute longe- much beginners Jun rons Personally find very acceptable iors Most will tell design despite question therefore about excitement involved world go along Dons revision fin- championship Indoor flying also gers crossed hopes best cludes Peanut Pistachio plans charisma points raised 50% news Hand-Launched Gliders experi promote scalelike models might mental types sport models news possible have enforce original FiD Beginner category popular Europe rules require longerons both sup- Can imagine international European port motor form box contest restricted beginners enough rules discussionlets get worksand also possibly interna back simply enjoying Bostonians how- tional postal contest beginners ever would like full set Don Lind- Simply great newsletter leys Bostonian proposal send 224 * * * * * stamped envelope Don 420 Tupelo Thats wrote monthbe Ave Naperville IL 60540or can re- b quest copy Ed Whitten ad- ack next month dress above 224 envelope Both us would like feedback now about something really importantJohn Triolos name Bostonian rrys Bird have explain non-basketball fans signi ficance John tells hes also thinking jumbo 32-in-wing-spread double-sized Have Helped monster added impactOutdoor Jumbo Bostonian Rubber 020-poweredor aJun ior Modeler maybe half-sized 8-in Pistachio model model John cut imagination clear workbenchand have Larrys T Bird ready fly Columbia December sixth Indoor News Last month ran plans P-is Danish Indoor SRPSM Erik Knudsen aberration like does have result can Rules writing difficult task re quirement Bostonians fuselage problem area originator develops intent writes rules Once written rules event does mean intent thrown away Whenever innovation within rules cir cumvents intent loophole O5TONIAN 0 LARRYS 8IPD John Trial0 124 Model Aviation Bostonian Proposed As Official AMA Event
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/12
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
1986 HaIl FameA Frequency Geoffrey Styles Timeout Director Public Relations Ten distinguished model aviation personal ities have elected Academy Hall Fame 1986 men individ ual contributions sport made candidates honor nominated AMA members part selection process annual responsibility AMA Council Past Presidents Any AMA member may present nomina tion Forms purpose available Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Simply drop Joyce line give call will provide form Nominations should accompanied supporting data substantiate back ground achievements candi date Please submit nominations arrive AMA HQ before March 31 year give Council adequate time deliberation 1-bli Famers Frank L Cummings Jr has model aviation over fifty years As competitor won contests local regional national levels member USA Indoor Team 1964 1966 Na tional Champion 1947 Grand Champion 1948 Plymouth Interna tional Contest No matter Frank competing always took time assist other people especially beginners Between 1931 1937 worked Los Angeles Times Playground Aircraft Continued page 109 Bob Underwood Technical Director quite few months now have articles Model Aviation telling some technical aspects radio control operation Included have rule book type material technical guidelines radios concerns involving antenna de sign placement months article takes somewhat different tack writ ten radio nontechnician AMA Technical Director task Headquarters does require know just what little what ya-ma-caIl-its framistans widgets talk another radio system Rather am called upon act moderator between members Fre quency Committee industry FCC other interested parties Granted some ba sic knowledge radio stuff required certainly depth What have asked relate time out technical article some what happen ing RCers world far just operat ing model airplane stumbling over regulations other things go bump night therefore interfering just having some fun flying So further ado What about aircraft/surface frequency problems period time during 1985 1986 encountered tremendous amount difficulty incorrect use fre quency allocations model airplanes cars/boats/robots phone rang daily reports dire foreboding predictions problem has abated dra matically recent months Two things seem have contributed improvement First borrowed page Mr Revere help sources spread word far wide Secondly probably effectively program labeling transmitter cartons transmitters themselves adopt ed manufacturers/importers red yellow stickers developed AMA supplied industry cost Artwork supplied free com pany wished have labels developed themselves During last two years several inci dents brought attention con cerning model airplane interference due incorrect frequency usage Most model cars operated aircraft frequencies crash caused promotional robot would some value being able publish details about events Unfortunately have unable obtain anything other verbal responses concerning doc umentation used support cases outcome event As re sult reluctant detail event print Should experience interference problem type several impor tant things should 1 Document incident carefully Names dates times locations frequencies etc very important rely second- third-hand information out checking out verifying details yourself 2 Maintain cool Often loss model stirs emotions point irrational behavior occurs emo tional outburst may seem provide some measure immediate satisfaction such havior may also complicate subsequent settlement problem 3 Determine loss will assume no bodily injury occurred need figure what repair re placement items might cases such determination will lead seek relief small claims court 4 Seek legal aid meet resistance rely advice friends Talk attorney Bear mind re gional differences legislation make virtually impossible Headquarters provide specific advice given matter 5 Obtain available written documenta tion can provide number different documents such FCC Part 95 will enable support case addition position provide individual personal legal aid may Continued page 108 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Manager Vince Mankowaki0 Specisi Services DimctOr Carl Maroney0 Specisi Events Dinctor Douglas Pratt 0 Pubilc Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Pubiications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Membership Director Mike Woodfolk0 General Counsei Jeremiah Courtney December 1987 107 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 President Don Lowe presenting riaii rauuu award Frank L Cummings L R AMAs Executive Council lectuivatent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council FrequencyCont pg 107 able obtain some general guidance Academys attorney Mr Jeremiah Courtney somewhat off subject hand should noted have comprehensive document designed help event club suffer de liberate interference site prob lem very complicated since its very nature highly emotionally charged situation As far problem improper fre quency usage concerned let us end brief discussion suggesting con tact Headquarters feel problem exists have several approaches can take inform individuals industry members improper frequency usage known Most persons organizations cooperative matter realize may position legal jeop ardy should sell use equipment improperly What AMA rules concerning radio control Several months ago subject touched upon Note Tech nical Director information presented elicited some degree interest particular concern some state ment no frequency control rules mandated Academy sport flier local field Just recommended flying site layout rule book number highly recommended guidelines provided Frequency Committee specific rules developed given site respon sibility club fact over 2000 very different types sites around country makes necessity best illustration reason set frequency control rules cannot fit situations involves clothespin syndrome fields use subtractive system taking appropriate clothespin placing transmitter antenna ready fly No pin available no transmitter turn-on Its very simple procedure However some clubs have found impossible keep store pins site due vandalism therefore use additive system board hooks pegs allows pin paddle added person ready fly way individual flier may carry own frequency control device no storage problem exists Which system better both work quite well Additionally will find host other systems varia tions basic ones used around country AMA has suggested rec ommended rule book publish anything way rule frequency control local field might simply field have some type control Such rule would probably appear radio control section Safety Code important fact should noted move 1988 new set rule books AMA Frequency Utilization Plan approved Executive Council con tains preliminary statement effect system transmitter identification flag channel identification plaques required AMA sanctioned events. See page 106 June 1987 issue Model Aviation complete text plan Please note same plan uses terms encouraged recommended such things pins monitoring spac ing flight stations RC operating sites An addition Safety Code also im portant note Effective January 11988 item has added states will op erate model using radio control fre quencies currently allowed Federal Communications Commission Only prop erly licensed Amateurs authorized op erate equipment Amateur Band frequencies future persons using nontypical frequencies such equipment European frequencies frequencies withdrawn model service FCC persons operating license equipment requires such will violat ing AMA Safety Code persons should take note fact Safety Code contains statement Model flying must accordance code der AMA liability protection apply What about AMA-FCC relationship Academy fortunate have maintained very good working relation ship Federal Communications Commission has just chance represented before Commission expert field Mr Jeremiah Courtney Mr Courtneys exper tise FCC matters has proved invaluable level need whether ap plication rule making resolution little glitches system affect model operations oft-used truism Its what know know does apply Indeed saying case should what know important instances re veal vast amount help Mr Courtney has provided us two spring mind immediately first involved robot/model aircraft interference problem An incorrect interpretation Part 95 FCC field office resulted insurance company refusing settle claim crashing model Through appropriate prompt action Mr Courtneys office little problem overcome second instance few months later also involved robot aircraft frequency incor rect field office interpretation Mr Courtney requested letter office explaining second instance type serious op erational implications Through Mr Courtneys efforts letter accepted acted upon FCC immediately communications sent field offices FCC letter AMA treated request rule mak ing section Part 95 detailing model aircraft/surface frequency split completely rewritten very easily under stood form Academy members can very proud fine working relationship has maintained FCC As member can assured will work diligently maintain relationship Sometime soon will submitting proposal rule making tighten specifications required equipment type acceptance anticipation radio needs 1991 headed radio control Everybody would love own bullet proof system never fails able put beautifully detailed Scale Widget 10 fly out backyard worry ing about club anyone else Would settle three reality us will never achieve three will necessary interested radio control work together other members industry achieve maximum amount pleasure hobby/sport mail phone bring contradictory news what occurring field club individual will relate horror stories about possible interfer ence area about quality some specific piece equipment Scant moments later report may bring glowing tales success such divergent obser vations experiences First must bear mind operating emotionally charged issue elements money time involved model crashesnot mention safety know dealing radio signal cannot seen touched smelled discerned senses just out cannot sure what doing what being done Have ever feeling someone used interference means covering up what may have dumb thumbs really want shock modeler friends tell truth should plant due pilot error possibility may willing accept answer Someone will always try convince must have interference radio trouble Next condition occurs will call brain-finger link break pilot may truly know caused crash have personally wit nessed condition occasion years ago young man fly ing new model appeared doing what can best described lazy snap rolls big spiral loops called anguished cry familiar us aint got called him let go sticks ran direction response have As approached him saw rudder-throttle stick crammed top left-hand corner full up elevator right-hand stick about pull out roots just handing trans mitter allowing sticks go neutral model started straighten out truly dumbfounded find thought turned sticks loose fact tested ten sile strength trying bend over side transmitter operating environ ment often very difficult tell what might have caused specific thing happen What have observed good operating procedures fol lowed clubs individuals fewer prob lems seem exist isnt suggest everyone must become radio expert rath er observing simple guidelines developed Academy maintaining equipment good working order RC flying seems become safer enjoyable would leave three simple ad monitions concerning whole frequency matter First read can find 108 Model Aviation subject discouraging pects position find tons information have generated vari ous subjects seems have fallen vast chasm never read anyone cannot count number times have tell someone calls ques tions asking have answered several occasions Model Aviation other publications Granted must tem per concern fact often dont see something because time printed concerned issue happens us often What am suggesting period tran sition radio control world make copy relevant thought process Secondly beware expert course much too general statement must rely knowledgeable persons provide us information Perhaps could state better saying Beware self-styled expert persons willing share mis information us no cost doubt especially concerning rules check us Headquarters have Hall Fame Cont pg 107 League helped thousands young peo ple get started model aviation contin ued type endeavor until 1956 countless street kids can thank Frank patience understanding skills learned under guidance Frank has served sport club offi cer heading up LA Thermal Thumbers President 1947 1948 As Contest Director ran contests always find ing time advise newcomers circle friends admirers grew through years well deserves esteem held As additional contribution sport Frank started Cummings Specialties using understanding Free Flight require ments provide top-quality components Indoor fliers knowledge gained competitor national/world record holder has passed along help other contestants Although has out limelight years standing ovation Frank received 1987 Nats ban quet indication continuing popularityand contributions model aviation have forgotten William C Hannan occupies unique posi tion model aviation world contri butions have still amazing Writer designer builder consultant com petitor author mentorBill Hannan has contributed articles worlds leading model aviation maga zines plans have pleased satisfied thousands builders designs have led fliers winners circle immediate answer assured will find out quickly since certainly will turn out something should know Dont call ask what brand radio think should buy subject will repeat words character trom old Hogans Heroes TV show know nothing Lastly remember frequencies will using 1988 clear other users club suffers some form interference channel-numbered frequencies may due some type commercial operation frequencies tween FCC granted 80 frequen cies model use because knew some cases some locales few frequencies granted may usable very ifs must considered many thousands mod elers enjoy thrill radio control flight week Academy through work Frequency Committee Headquarters staff liaison FCC industry will work hard see such condition continues Happy landings USA Japan England France Belgium other countries Hannan designs have tri umphed As aviation historian Bill has per formed extensive research make de signs authentic specialty Scale especially small-scale world fa mous contributions Peanut Scale finely detailed kits provided Williams Brothers San Marcos CA owe much fidelity Bill Hannan Never too busy help others Bill pro vided beginning aeromodelers basic training contributed much research library San Diego Air Museum unfortunately lost several years ago tragic fire Never quit has built donated mod els rebuilt museum possible recognize has done space however particu larly fitting Bill Hannan has elec ted AMA Hall Fame qualified times over Robert Hatschek started modeling 1936 age 11 Apart service WW II has ever since contestant since 1939 flew Hand-Launched Gliders has since com peted almost Free Flight category keen Nordic A/2 Glider enthusiast Bob qualifier US team since 1972 As two-time winner Mulvihill Trophy 1957 1958 member 1959 firstplace US Wakefield Team France placing second himself well known interna tional circles Team member reporter proxy flier sup porter contest official well designer author Bob has recognized published leading model maga zines Hatschek Glider towhook used worldwide informative articles vari ety subjects have become standard refer ences other enthusiasts An AMA member since 1939 Contest Director since 1950 Bob named AMA Fellow 1971 Retired position senior editor American Machinist maga zine flies Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Club has active member 33 years Always willing lend hand guide newcomer Bob kind person achievements have gone un noticed enthusiasm dedication have produced lasting re sults benefits Robert Holland competed twelve events 1948 Nats came out National Champion Since has lost count number contests has entered As manufacturer Bob produced 049-051 Holland Hornet own design racing en gines during years 1948-1955 fine reputation well earned skilled modeler 56 years Bob Hol land worked full-scale aviation Lock heed skunk works interesting project participated lofting lines design layout XP-80 built 147 days retired Lockheed 1981 recent achievement Bob Best Show award 1986 IMS Show Pasadena CA SESA admired tribute expert craftsmanship Continued page 110 PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident December 1987 109 Walter Musciano won contests Thirties Forties finally re tired competition became classed professional developed career full-time model aviation activity Walt designed airplanes Scientific Models output included scores Con trol Line Free Flight Radio Control kits Berkeley Models also kitted some Musciano designs notably CL P-38 Lightning P-51 Mustang modelers won top honors national regional contests using designs As leader Walt started several model fly ing clubs served terms office As Contest Director organized ran meets New York/New Jersey re gion completed first airplane seven years old Walt has builder/designer ever since Perhaps greatest achievements have au thor Apart aeromodeling maga zines Musciano articles have published Mechanx Illustrated Model Craftsman Electronics Illustrated Young Men several foreign publications Walt researched prepared literally hundreds articles some months print three four magazines simultaneously As author eight books six pub lished USA two Britain Walter has international reputation William Bill Northrop best known Continued page 111 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Standard There will proposal submit ted Executive Council 24 Octo ber meeting asking establish sound level will acceptable standard will value should able attempt attain universally within rel atively short period time will level accepted used will bring semblance quiet relations neighbors An accepted standard should induce manufacturers work toward goal would expect see hardware reason able costs information will enable us attain goal virtually equipmentboth use today introduced future Much technology place now meet goal should able surpass stan dard future establishment eventual accep tance standard will mean fly ing sites will operate under can also mean categories competition aircraft will need designed operate under standard Eventually such model aircraft will operating sufficiently quiet levels noticeable dis tances few hundred feet away Naturally will mean some reassessment present rules competition levels have ever gone through such changes before Af ter fly Free Flight example under rules 40 years ago much way research will need done before lower levels will attained too will come about Proposals being considered propel ler other research Methods isolating vibration quieting further sounds ex hausts intakes other changes will eventually help alter environment accept today Will establishment standard mean flier club field will oper ate quiet manner Probably will always sites noise pollution problem future competition other hand will no doubt mean models will need meet criteria because contests held flier goes site requirement exists will ne cessity operating like manner everywhere will always individu als remote locations would meet values Standards rules would could universally enforced Nevertheless may stated relative certainty such values would operating rule contests especially Nationals Essentially time has come bite bullet accept need Vibration Don Lowe article RC Modeler photo showing installa tion Lord mounts Dean Kogers aircraft flown F3A team selection Nationals very quiet aircraft air has several alternatives reducing vibration transmission sound through fuselage sound fiberglass fuselage drumming adds overall sound level aircraft flight increases apparent level hear drumming reduced eliminated sound level will drop considerably need plan ahead installation vibration mounts during construction model engine backplate bolted aluminum flat-mount large enough permit having four holes outside engine dimension install four screws asso ciated Lord mount Four mounts installed between engine plate firewall secured nuts catalog have Don Lowe Tech Products Corporation 5030 Lin den Avenue Dayton OH 45432 mount used Item Number 51033 Style SS Stud/Plate Mount mount has studs 34-in long 8-32 thread mount proper 1/2-in long iameter quite compact very adequate 60 engine mount shock material Neoprene will stand up abuse glow fuel need watch mounts made natural rubber Use would looking trouble latest prices have show items cost $250 lots 1-23 $112 lots 24-99 $96 lots 100-499 catalog says company requires minimum der $25 can contact information may talk lesser amounts necessary couple people could go together get larger quantity lower numbers would cost $10 per installation can get information drawings couple other mount arrangements might consider Al way will take ad vance planning due wider mount installation proper propeller clearance firewall will distance other normal mount might installation will probably prove custom Field behavior local Control Line club re cently lost its flying site loss brought incident couple children riding skateboards run off flying site apparently rude manner adult member family took offense naturally called police noise complaint re sult CL fliers asked leave Although real reason nothing noise can readily see operate high sound levels can used against you can operate quietly stand better chance keep ing what have Rude actions will surely endear neighbor Practice little bit courtesy PR area As turns out particular case results could have extremely bad other future scheduled activities 110 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 middle September have back Florida month Spent last weekend Pattern contest Ft Lauderdale rest month has spent recharging batteries done expect leave 24th 1988 Nats planning session Chesa peake VA next month hold quarterly AMA Council meeting Reston VA AMA budget will big item agenda November plan attend RCHTA Show District VII meeting Chicago Later month Ill attend District IX meeting Denver RC World Fall Festival during Thanksgiving weekend Tangerine Meet beginning after Christmas So now until end year Ill stay busy Im trying best feel pulse membership talking lots mod elers general modelers seem happy way running things difficult determine consensus opinion takes lot discussion lots people have increase dis trict activity via district meetings good hope meetings will well attended fruitful terms supplying information need starting see some movement noise reduction Its amazing people have talked year have tales lost flying sites because noise some instances noise measure ment data has sufficed save sites PubIc PERCEPTION noise model engine irritant required shut site down friend Bob Violett producer Jet models has working problem recently demonstrated new setup muffled carbon-fiber tuned pipe did hurt performance yet met FAI limit 98 dB three meters first Jet model could stand next hurting ears also recently obtained have flown new K&B 45 Sportster en gines Talk about quiet So folks can done have work nothing fundamental enjoy ment hobby having nice place fly Couple equipment works its FUN Lets keep sites clubs putting place opera tional schemes reduce radio function fail ures Radio systems days marvelous creations low cost reliabil ity bulletproof however must accommodate limita tions must operational schemes physically separate fliers frequencies local flying field ex ample RCACF Club Orlando just put place scheme called George Myers Pacific Plan groups fre quencies three separate flight lines order reduce possibility mutual interference would nice have cheap equipment very narrow bandpass no 31M problemsthe industry working things life radio equipment now have com promise between quality price Please learn safely use what now have realize equipment will get better better work problem Please also realize AMA Frequency Commit tee working closely industry sure existence safe radio operations progress through new frequency implementation plan want SAFE derly transition minimal disruptions new equipment availability obsoles cence old sets Im looking better ways merge interests competition sport fliers concept used lot Europe weekend event includes day formal rule book competition sec ond day fly-in/fun-fly format looks popularity events such IMAA Giant Model fly-ins annual Byron Show obviously tremendous interest Scale models yet finds small number entries RC Scale contests Are missing something Cer tainly means modelers like low-key nonpressured atmosphere fly-in also means lot us like ego satisfaction showing off latest creation like trade ideas just talk about hobby like mind addition just plain fun visit other areas see new places make new friends dont combine mats Most us recognize competi tion necessary striving excellence craftsmanship flying abil ity generates tests finite standards help improve art need both would also like challenge sport fliers out spend week ends doing loops rolls Ugly Stik whatever grab local Pattern hotshot have him teach es sence disciplined Aerobatics Try sim ple pattern guarantee will become better flier enjoy knows might want try Novice pattern Cont pg 110 current modelers publisher Model Builder magazine founder acclaimed International Modeler Show Pasadena CA has also proud holder world records 1965 set al titude record Radio Control aircraft 166099 ft 1967 established speed record RC Glider 4171 kilometers per hour Bill has editor Model Builder since 1971 also RC editor Model Air plane News 1965 1969 addition made major contribution over years RC Aerobatics judge both na tional international events Because experience expertise asked judge times Tournament Champions Las Vegas AMA activities have included Contest Board chairman ten years RC Con test Board member district twenty years 1964-1984 believed service record Bill also operated plans service Model Aviation magazine Sixties Although Bill has strongly RC 33 53 years modeler retains interest aspects model aviation can seen wide variety arti cles appear own publication ator sixty years age nine Hewitt flew model Gliders play ground across home Belmont MA built models illustrated library books became keen competitor led him join JordanTraveler Aviation League Boston tually took him Massachusetts Institute Technology study aeronautical engineer ing Graduating bachelors degree 1939 went complete masters degree 1940 Moving Hampton VA became em ployed NACA forerunner NASA assigned Flight Research Divi sion space age dawned came Chief Space Mechanics Division subsequent years did exten sive work Space Shuttle projects head Guidance Control Division St Louis Nats 1935 Hewitts first national event competed again 1936 1937 took several trophies includ ing first place Stout Indoor event 1937 Hewitt has received several prestigious awards including NASA Medal Excep tional Scientific Achievement 1967 Pres idents Award Distinguished Federal Continued page 112 December 1987 111 Hall Fame William Hewitt Phillips has model avi Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Fred Van Keuren Greenvillie MS writes talked over phone months ago pretty much agreed must weight cutoff somewhere Giant Scale airplanes current limit 55 lb proposed IMAA good As mufflers/noise control some thing missing doesnt AMA something . nothing done aver age flier may disappear Club fields ing lost average fliers t get results dont beat dead horse Fred think important items everybodys mind today noise reduction AMA just group imperfect people like lets keep trying Have read Duke Foxs latest noise report Ted Temer Redding CA writes happy club over 30 members lease field dollar year 14 mile high-priced homes number problem noise have imposed strict limit 83 dB ten meters distance measured Radio Shack dB meter Also club 80% four-stroke noise have worries AMA field size baseball field 300 x 300 ft fenced keep out spectators flying area Now come AMAs safety rule saying in gle straight line ll have four sin gle straight lines side field rule vague Ted Ill check Robert Underwood see thinks rule needs changing Thanks letter Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes Whatever happened old friend Judge Davis Charlie colorful friend Judge Davis passed away back spring year will miss him served AMA Contest Board years faithfully well Goodbye Judge will miss Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX writes still havent received third-place trophy Open Jet Speed 86 Nats Dimmitt Jr won have no complaints about years 87 Nats Dimmitt Ill stick until dust settles right place Ill Reston next week see about Juniors award officials both Reston Nats dedicated honestalso hardworking Only oversight Im sure know body weary hearing about read ing about doesnt make difference Jr will get whats coming him Louis Torovich Detroit writes Two years ago asked about Safety input suggested use nets use racing RC boats responded passing appropriate committee Now sudden guy Graham Hicks has brilliant idea have writing about idea using nets Come friend what gives Also have attention get exercise privilege being Leader Member Louis remember suggestion us ing nets should have played up Its fault stupidity Graham club featured magnificent arti cle pictures magazine idea seemed catch Im blame Re garding Leader Members constantly have revisions additions bylaws just wait Meet friend Earl Fredrickson Palatine IL Americas top RC Glider experts Earl builds everybody club dont know charges just gives away Ill find out let know Hall FameCont pg 111 Civilian Service 1979 NASA Distin guished Service Medal 1979 made Fellow American Astronautical Soci ety 1985 has also honored model groups serves technical editor Free Flight magazine interest model aircraft limited type group enjoys exploring new developments design flying tech niques NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy Nafionaf Newsletter John Pond has modeler life Having entering contests since 1920s has lost count number events wins has local state national competition origi nal member San Francisco Vultures Club founding member former president SAM Society Antique Modelers has served AMA ca pacities District 10 vice-president years As Contest Director John has run contests 30 years many years John has contrib uted personal time both good sport assist others reports model magazines leadership help ful cooperation attitudes towards beginners have provided very construc tive benefits days John very well known Old-Timer Plans service operates out San Jose CA Through Old-Timer activities has helped establish SAM chapters over world has traveled extensively promote activities cluding trip Australia year flew national contest Continued page 113 112 Model Aviation important chuck glider contest being conducted Stanley NC icated modelers Col James Ace Grits Duckworth snapped action the festivIties 1 R Malcolm Mize Byron Little Eric Abernathy Brandi Lewis nuwn irphy Kristy Duckworth wasnt clear won big contest Robin appears have vic torious look very future hobby lies encouragement persons age Col Duckworth edits Metrolina Control Line Society newsletter regularly conducts such serious activities Executive Directors ViewFrom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Whats New 88. Its membership renewal time again annual mass mailing renewal information scheduled mail first class early October including election ballots due mailed back Novem ber 15 new feature years renewal process provision fast verification membership status supplements Express Renewal service initi ated last year What Express Renewal means have no changes ad ditional services needed include membership renewal fee re turn envelope processing will almost immediate upon HQ receipt 1988 membership card will mail within few days address membership status changes and/or might want ser vices other membership Museum Patron mortgage donation FAI stamp etc need quick verification 1988 membership status special postcard provided renewal mailing Putting stamp address postcard enclosing same check money order no cash please assures postcard will date-stamped immedi ately upon receipt HQ sent back within day postcard will provide evidence club officers Con test Directors 88 member HQ processing membership renewal other words anything other nochange simple renewal gets delayed due accounting computer input processing use postcard can provide quick proof until AMA license membership card arrives current member insurance coverage fast verification system intended used necessary Thus can use Express Renewal dont need use fast verification system because membership card will sent quickly Likewise renew early October November Express Renewal should have 1988 membership card end 1987 December 87 through 1988 need quick proof 1988 membership status order use club field enter contest use fast verification system cost 22-cent stamp can put proof hands much sooner might otherwise happen AMA HQ processing thou sands membership renewals per week Again need quick service Keep mind AMA insur ance applies day membership money received AMA HQ regardless long might take membership card get hands faster way covered pay dues Contest Director AMA sanctioned meet AMA employee HQ trade show AMA has official booth fast verification system devel oped result input suggestions members clubs need system can solve longstanding problem get quicker proof cur rent membership status Give try need ijif dont card will show up time depending upon HQ workload Consider AMAs membership now over 120000 approximately 125000 end September means proces sing average over 10000 per month 2500 per weekactually 500 working day year kind volume shortcut need can very helpful Also new year Membership Manual has compiled provide kinds formation about AMA operates servic es available contact various problems etc Combined 1988 Supply Service catalog manual pro vides much new information about services products interest AMA members AMA rule book optional 1988 stead automatically sending AMA member rule book obvious waste involved over 100000 members competition oriented AMA will send rule books ask mechanism request will form included membership card mailing Sending form will result rule book being mailed back Although unit cost rule book will higher because fewer will printed previously overall result expected savings since about 10% membership less should need rule books effect anyone wants rule book will pay price 22cent stamp get minor cost extra competition members should mean less members dues will used buy rule books overall savings help providing oth er membership services may serve people FAI Sporting Code buy $10 FAI Stamp Previously wanted complete set official aeromodeling com petition rules Federation Aeronau tique Internationale pay $3 1988 AMA version rules have printed AMA rule book typically much complete form will provided automatically extra charge AMA member pays $10 FAI stamp needed partic ipate FAI team selection contests FAI world record attempts Note AMA rule book will continue provide limit ed version FAI rules various com petition events anyone seriously involved international competi tion complete FAI rules must Hall Fame Cont pg 112 Louis tor tounder ot rroctor 1nerprlses Corp has name synonymous quality contributions model aviation go back 1926 entered first contest Nats wins span years 1929 1967 built very first models 1921-1922 plans found Boys Mechanic Book solid models first fly ing model Nieuport monoplane 1923 interest aviation grew favorite spot Pearson Field Vancouver WA As skills model building became advanced Lou entered first contest took first place same year 1926 met Jim Walker formed lifelong friend ship Continuing build models including nithopters started produce own designs 1929 triumphed Lindy contest thrill receiving prize Charles Lindbergh himself winning ways gained him place 1929 Wakefield Team trip England During inspiring event met Louis Bleriot Orville Wright Igor Sikorsky honored return special Lou Proctor Fete Vancouver Airport Shortly after Lou went work Boe ing Aircraft Company model builder producing both wind-tunnel display models Leaving Boeing 1945 started several small businesses 1958 San Diego started Radio Control fa mous Antic Monoplane Bolero Bipe created 1964 next year Lou started Proctor Enter prises soon headed worldwide busi ness built reputation top quality 1982 age 72 Lou sold com pany retired spend some time himself building flying model aircraft leisure still member four RC Clubs participates numerous con tests year Continued page 114 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT December 1987 113 AMA Cont pg 113 joseph Raspante competitor builder de signer experimenter gave much him self model aviation 1929 Joe became Ham operator later built up small radio repair business Brooklyn NY became interested developing own radio equipment started fly radiocontrolled airplanes 1937 Raspante placed second RC 1939 Nats third 1940 Nats Elmer Sperry got know Joe through involvement RC airplanes 1940 Joe went work Sperry stayed 27 years Thirties Joe designed refined famous model Snow White beConnecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxhury MA 02331 817 9344248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Brown PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01468 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High SI. Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon cT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Prazie Way Mamloon Mills MA 02848 South County RC Club Ten modelers southern Rhode Island area formed club 1982 original goals club promote safety sport train new pilots flying area por tion turf farm owned Mr Tucker clubs activities last two years has participate South County Hot Air Balloon Festival event held July 25-26 1987 Univer sity Rhode Island Included twocame known model beat area contests Snow White Nats winner 1939 taking prize outstanding finish awarded Berryloid paint company AMA Museum houses another Ras pante modelthe Willie III 11-ftwingspan airplane dating back late Thirties controlled Raspante radio package Seventies Joe created special demonstration RC aircraft took contests displays purpose show modelers general pub lic radio-controlled aircraft function Soon no contest complete Joe being hand demonstrate worked Contest Directors called Joe ahead time book him events ef fort played large role making nonmodelers aware pleasures skills waiting world model aviation day event hot air balloons ultralight aircraft craft show numerous food con cessions Radio Control display demonstrations attended Saturday large crowds seemed really enjoy models event sponsored Wakefield Rotary Club RC portion organized club committee headed Vein Nulk following club members participated event Vein Nulk Ric Charlebois Rick Schwegman John Ryczek Noah Forden Andrian Constantino Phil Perkins Russ Lynch Jr Russ Lynch Sr Rick Solderberg Dana Willis Bud Cronin Jim Mur docco Bert Fell Ray Moriarty Steve Block Ed Fayerweather Pete Adams Tom Bous quet Tom Bousquet good public relations activity well worth effort made members involved picture ginning column shows some club members aircraft flown owned Rick Schwegman information contact club President Richard Charlebois 401 828-4288 Westover Air Force Base After 1985 Nats Air Force indicated dif ferent type aircraft based Westover During transition period use base modelers would reduced re stricted Over next two years considerable construction work will require aircraft parked area normally used modelers aircraft will require area equally significant security re quirement People cannot allowed roam over area chasing airplanes Friday August 28 1987 meeting held Colonel Hargis Base Com mander result appears Wes foyer may available modelers limited basis 1988 1989 depend ing construction progresses Further meetings will held discuss use base have material club will contacted letter would like add Colonel Hargis very much interested having model ers Westover Base will can regard modelers have remember guests must conduct ourselves accordir Shown John Frykenberg Chicopee Chamber Commerce Don Kmfft District vice-president Sue Carrion Pioneer Valley Convention Visitors Bureau Cot Hargis Westover Base Commander John Worth AMA executive director representatives present during discus sions using Westover modeling activi ties Dan Thompsons model placed first lieve WRAM show Scale Masters Qualifying contest Orange MA Nationals participation Since last col umn have learned two other people traveled Lincoln Nationals 114 ModelAviation Hall Fame AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Rick Schwegman F-16 flown Rhode Island Balloon Feat aaron nompson Don Kmfft 10-lb Hershey bar provided con testants guests Bridgewater Pat tern contest Barb Don Krafft Steve Lelito participated RC FAI Pattern Nat Gifford according Handle newsletter won first Senior CL Aerobatics also placed second new Advanced class Firebird Classic 87 Pattern con test held Marcy NY know Dis trict II over Labor Day weekend really enjoy contest gives chance re turn Utica area lived about 11 years field did flying before moving New Eng land Barb saw friends contest Joe Valud Harvey demons CD assistant CD respectively club members present did super job providing excellent contest Thanks Mohawk Valley RC Modelers use field looking ward attending next year Manufacturers distributors dealers several thousand contests held US year know lot Contest Di rectors ask merchandise awards am sure problem does provide benefits return sales Anyway pur pose mention thank people donate merchandise gift certificates cash awarded contests mod elers appreciate generosity Club workers As follow-up thanking people donate merchandise would like draw attention people various clubs work hard put contest other club activities wish could said club member shared load equally seems 10% rule prevailsthat about 10% club members work So people work hard provide con tests etc rest may benefit large thank-you Modelers passing really dislike writing part column Two very fine people passed away recently have much formation case Leon Auger learned about him Skystreaker newsletter Leon Auger great guy long longtime modeler Gods gain loss Bill Macartney told about Jerry Gi sondi Marcy Pattern meet Jerry starting out Pattern knew him short time always cheerful pleasure around will missed New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pisostaway NJ 08654 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts learned early aeromodeling career its what fly fly prime importanceand have Class C Free Flight prop scars left forearm prove Obviously transition 049 60 too eagerly pursued burning desire become airborne current sources concern rooted pressure receiving some quarters raise existing AMA maximum weight limit its mandated 55 lb considerably higher figure per craft Would believe 100 lb agree big beautiful weight-lifters would have us believe am also able per ceive beauty greater portability smaller ships Safety always major concern attempt raise weight limit shall require imposition specifics gov erning technical aspects design construction flight characteris tics heavier note did say larger aircraft also performance capability pilot Herein lies great est problemto wit equires spe cial kind expertise fly biggies easy convince beginner full pride deserved selfsatisfaction having mastered trainertype machine ready fly eagles further instruc tion careful supervision expert should prove obstacle earnestly recommend its formaliza tion absolute requirement going authorize heavier model aircraft Vexing question heavier also con sidered Beautiful Howard M Brimberg AMA 98632 have never met finer gentleman good friend Howard Brimberg untimely death sorrowfully report oc curred August 6 1987 resided beloved wife Miriam 80-09 249th St Bellerose Queens NY 11426 sur vived addition Miriam father two daughters son sister three grandchildren Howard member Long Island NY Cobras RC Club never missed opportunity promote aeromodeling general club partic ular AMA event Howards dis tinctive warmth charm shall sorely missed fortunate enough have known him have enjoyed shar ing matchless sense humor wish space quote entire letter trib ute Howard received Allan Frank president Cobras instead offer following excerpts did smile joke C 5 * saw Howard best. ed two young daughters treated grandchil dren nt capture essence modeling need look no further man like Howard Brimberg friend will miss him So shall Allan shall Nats Honorable Mention Dept Though top winners some District II aeromodelers certainly compli mented upon showings years National Model Airplane Championships Lincoln NE indebted two fine newsletters news ea gerly awaited regard source news well-executed MAAW Flyer edited Ann Bruns Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY Flyer reported its member Jan Langelius took first place B Gas making him na tional champ event third con secutive year well first place Hand-Launched Glider further nounced Jim Chadwick placed 10th Expert Pattern class club President Arnie Wile took 12th place Quickee 500 son captured six trophies var ious Free Flight CO-2 divisions BRAVO newsletter Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club edited Harold Mayle reports George Brown son George Jr scored heavily Lincoln Natsie billed Staten Island Speed Team George Jr Sr pro ceeded break 200 mph barrier Control Line D Class ship add sincere compliments Staten land Speed Team Incidentally George Sr popular proprietor Brownies Sport Hobbies Staten Island NY shall pleased list other Nats winners provided names places Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS lath Annual RC Scale Rally District II classic marked 50 years model aviation 1937 1987 subject award-winning club extend warmest congratula tions involvedand particularly such stalwarts genial George Privateer Bob Brown Bill Messer AVP area Ken Koeppel belongs club annual affairs regarded contests rather defined Web sters Dictionary under rally mass meeting intended arouse group enthusi asm Thats what thats what does comprehensive handbill high lights following attractions No entry fees Scale models welcome Free chicken dinner food tickets regisDecember 1987 115 Aircraft ID Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1985 membership kit may ordered AMA Supply Ser vice 10 $100 postpaid Please include remittance order specify stick-on labels Bill Vail Stoughton MA passed away due heart attack September 5 am very sorry report Bill shown good-flying Fokker 0-ViI Orline kit trant Saturday Night model auction Re freshments available Saturday Sunday Breakfast Hinsdale & lschua Vol Fire Depts etc happened August 8-9 just passed Scenes like photos below abound popular STARS rallies Adirondack Modelers Inc extend heartiest congratulations club especially its persevering treasurer Mr James Morrissey having through pa tience restraint persistence diplomacy respect opinions others suc ceeded securing much better larger flying site lost through noise other familiar com plaints citizenry After long drain ing series town meeting debates journalistic participation Town Fathers mothers reflectively provided club another public flying site much larger better former hope happy solu tion familiar seemingly impossible predicament will encourage oth ers faced possibility los ing publicly owned flying site Thank-you Jim Safety sale No way readers will pleased doubt surprised learn reaction piece concerning revenueseeking flying site field marshals over whelmingly disapproval Reactions ranged disbelief downright revul sion usually best expressed threeletter word reading ugh fact readers lost very little time extolling varied gratuitous contributions have continue made particular clubs aeromodeling general entirely thought re ward Such report came letter Mr James F Reilly editor Bipes Barn stormers newsletter Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers Inc AMA Charter #461 Utica NY known far wide Firebirds praising worthiness clubs field marshal Bill Palmer Jim has written follows field marshal second year Bill Palmer pays club dues like other member volunteers field marshal cause enjoys doing feel Bill makes Firebird Field finest flying sites central New York What compensa tion does Bill receive patch AMA Thanks Bill peers Its peo ple like Bill make up nucleus club keep going come hell high water Jim concludes tribute Bill final endorsemet-tt profes sional field marshal thank Jim welcome letter Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4561] Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vtce Presidents Eva Biddle 2158 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob I3ively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 100 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 10107 Eugene Shetkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Boarden 5552 Foarun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Im back Thanks Eva filling last month As being written Im still wondering what Eva wrote Hey sports fans its fall again means football season supposed start baseball season supposed end merci fully youre Reds fan thoughts modelers District Ill build ing next years flying season Did some roll back clock Question plea Five years ago football players strike up my. belt prepa ration Tournament Champions Las Vegas year football players threatening strike Tournament Champions contestants being nounced resumption great event 1988 appears District Ill will have three its members contestants cluding yours truly dont remember TOC its 10 Americans 10 foreign competitors flying big Scale aerobatic models Aresti format competition virtually identical full-scale aerobatics competitions also offers some big prize money about $100000 wasnt write last months column Team Manager US RC Aerobatics World Championships team Avignon France wish could re port successful competition unfortu nately international panel judges read European werent buying large open smooth style flying last time Holland thing chastised flying too slow close small Ya cant win Its really too bad competitors worked hard worked together flew well came away smarting Fourth team sixth 16th 20th individually injustice US fliers Around district clubs trying promote model aviation through school systems Beltzville Flying Ma chine Society love name Pennsyl vania did demo ran class 96 fourth-to-sixth-grade kids Mahoning Valley Elementary School can tell personal experience nothing beats look kids face first sees model airplane perform Great stuff Wayne County RC fliers took different approach school system compared what Ive seen before took adult education evening classes sounds like great success Ill re print Steve Middlesworths letter Dear Dave decided couple meetings ago should inform information what club did pro mote sport model aviation area well generate some needed funds treasury Since gener ated idea last year club felt should fill details have some local area schools fer adult education classes evenings schools particular Wayne County Joint Vocational School ex tends offer have subject can teach can generate enough interest will offer contact ed Steve Miller head Career Center proposed idea offering building class residents area quite thrilled chance offer kind class wanted sit down discuss two father-and-son teams class didnt finish two lost interest about halfway through other team wanted finish busy didnt get time work home quite worthwhile club did have about 10 members able come out help class offered over winter students told could use services instructors joined club club made $200 teaching class about another $240 signing eight new members class met night week 10 weeks Maybe can pass information column hopes picking up interest clubs wishing increase memberships well treasuries Happy Flying Steve Middlesworth Great Steve hope other clubs will fol low lead give try helps increase ranks its great PR same time also got letter Gene Shelkey ask ing print following Sunday November 1 1987 biggest auctions will take place Circleville Fire Hall North Huntingdon PA auction sponsored Mur raysville Area RC Society MARCS thing Astro-Hogs Zap will available bid buy information registration forms maps may contact John Czesnakowski auctioneer 412-327-3930 Neil Rossi chairman 412-327-8741 fire hall very easy get couple miles Irwin inter change Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 7 116 Model Aviation knife set sandpaper $100 cost ciass set school offered class catalog receiving re sponse hoped contacted local newspaper fered little free publicity did halfpage spread concerning sport class After article paper en rollments picked up ended up 13 students eight finished kits class became members club details John Berkey local hobby shop owner myself met Mr Miller worked Out cost materials der decide price charge class decided offer class choice either Goldberg Eagle Great Planes P1-40 also wanted offer kit either sizes rebate refunded smaller chosen Also included materials two rolls covering two bottles Zap fuel tank wheels collars An Exacto twoI will again remind Salt Fork coming up February 13-14 Get res ervations 1-800-AT PARK Unfortu nately stalwart workers Salt Fork meetings Joe Karl has grave ly ill Im sure can speak entire dis trict wishing him well best thing could Joe show up Salt Fork has worked very hard organize promote over years Thats month Delaware S District Columbia 0 Matyland 0 North Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwaod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Anooclate VIce Prealdenta Robert E Bubura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 chuck Foreman 5011 Rinker Dr Mechunicsville VA 23111 Doug Holtund 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Creot HarriuonburgYA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 10000 Charles Spear 280 Holly Lone Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency CoordInator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 400-5086 Space age technology Much hobby has benefited great advances have come out space age technology members remem ber what like participate sport prior enlightened times technology good Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society might feel age has given shaft little over year ago club moved new field settled down existence should last practically forever no signs future problems horizon could cause think other site happened Geological Survey satellite made pass over North Carolina spotted something interest re suIt now survey stakes number spots field marking plac es core drilling Now although does mean imminent danger field being closed surely good possibility happening some point future What did probe see major create potential prob lem GOLD Yes probe says land under flying site has good poten tial being producing gold vein Isnt wonderful various things cause us lose flying sites could very first due satellite orbit 1988 Nationals Local work progressing nicely 1988 Nationals held Chesapeake VA vicinity problems Nats site selection Free Flight Sometimes reasonably good site can turn sour year good example wind bad direc tion high velocities week Will have problems 1988 Nats think As rule get winds nature seen Lincoln As place can expect high winds presence thunderstorms unreasonable expect few site has selected looks very good flatland some drainage ditches running through can handled temporary bridging field covered brush trees open land Within next two weeks Nats Manager Vince Mankowski members Nationals Planning Committee will looking site Much appreciation has granted Tidewater RC Club effort expending pre liminary site planning 1988 what required area contemplating possibility holding Nats en vi rons Indoor A good Indoor site has se lected Nats 88 another area generally brings up some discus sion annual championships Tennessee hear talk separate Nats Indoor well Free Flight always option run out Nats sites suitable indoor sites Again think people area doing right members interested events Indoor strong area country will participate help run Indoor events such group DC Maxecuters hold Indoor Outdoor events almost monthlyprimarily Scale Coming up 7th November example competitions hold Fall Contest Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Maryland out inter ested possibility competing 88 Nats might consider coming down Pax November again spring get shape also get meet some best sport times 0930 1730 Rotary Wing Hangar Building 111 NAS/NATC Patuxent River Lex ington Park MD Contest Scheduling Some difficulties have come play scheduling cer tain contests/fun-fly/fly-in events Scale category Large aircraft IMAA fly-in events basically Scale air craft also truism fliers enter Scale contests also fly ing large read Giant Scale aircraft problem arises because fly-in event listed fun-fly As such under present rules does enter draw area protection scheme AMA rule book event contest What means can have Giant Scale fly-in AMA rule book contest within few miles other same date has occurred several occasions District IV during flying season has resulted cancellation events rather bitter words toward Academy toward Dis trict IV Contest Coordinator would like inform Contest Coordinator fault could under present rules permit sanctions Some discus sion negotiating early date might have helped situation might have permitted VP get involved Sev eral weeks before event after advertised too late much about What can done future situa tion good requires some sort action prevent type problem District IV elsewhere Fliers should have choose between events close gether results loss entrants event other best knowledge Radio Control Scale problem talked over AMA Technical Director Bob Underwood agreed submit agenda item next Execu tive Council meeting consider change way events sanctioned would provide Radio Control Scale events rule book IMAA flyin type considered same sanc tioning purposes would offer some draw protection particular eventand would go long way towards resolving conflicts category Associate Vice-President meeting As stated earlier Nationals Planning Committee meets end month September Executive Council meets 24th 25th October Shortly after will meeting associate vice-presidents District IV will discussions where heading future special em phasis what will involved what expected membership regards 88 Nats Nats manpowerintensive large number members local clubs around Chesa peake Virginia Beach Norfolk Hampton Newport News also clubs areas extending out these members will volunteer work also absolutely certain going participate fullest var ious events After first time Nationals has own backyard True somewhat near us years ago held Willow Grove PA Nevertheless first down Southeast intent make outstanding associate vice-presidents going very visible part success full report will go out you can start making own plans next July December 1987 117 Alabama 0 Rorida S Georgia 0 Missisoippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-0100 Phone Home e15728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edword Hunter 3 Box 206 Amory MS 30021 Richard Juckoon 2110 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 20400 Arthur Johnoon 032 Banyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joneph Micalizzi SR 00006 Box 1032 Fuiurdo PR 00040 Ed Moorman 05 12th Street Shalimar FL 32570 Dick Panon 700 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 040 East Glochester Pluco Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinstor Burnin Fields PD Boo 1063 Stricklund Rd Interlachen FL 33040 Phone 004 084-2017 Ive received number letters past month have advocated sepa rate Free Flight Nationals next year Seems word out Virginia site doesnt have very good Free Flight field situation becoming more common Free Flight fields get harder find Strange though special terest group feels its particular interest getting shortchanged Nationals after Nationals What going real dissatisfaction Nationals just hearing few problem per sons problems silent ma jority out Sunday fliers just go local contests fun-fly events just thing local field appears could care less Nationals just show less 1% member ship Maybe its much interest rank file anyway Nation als should tailored people Nationals-goers true contest addicts means providing best possible con ditions type competition setting up contest let skilled modelers come out top trouble contest rule book bulging events days find site will suit events optimum manner possible fact setting up national model airplane championship event really big compromise Come think local events since contest generally tailored fit field weather overall interests contestants could events such diversified nature contestants must fly under conditions op timum Such simple thing Free Flight models landing U-Control circles ex ample Another site separation RC events allow use available frequen cies Maybejust maybethe Nationals too big too complicated serious con test work advocate separate sites have strong point another side Na tionals place show model building flying public chance get media newspapers magazines TV Also its place less skilled modelers can see experts ac tion source information inspi ration general AMA membership end desirable have types models represented also financial picture considered currently takes well over $100000 put Nationals Sure well attended much cost covered entry fees nevertheless Nation als takes lot money execute Now began split Nationals up sev eral smaller contestsie Free Flight Nationalsl can see costs increas ing proportion number splinter contests Sure cost could held down support sponsoring special interest groups national event AMA sponsorship will take AMA people AMA equipment meetings planningand costs money Yet might way things should go qual ity contest might improve nearly optimum sites special inter est group could found complexity planning major contest encompassing event rule book could re duced may very close trial case decided hold Indoor Nationals Johnson City TN future Its great site sort middle USA its fixed location Will California mod elers come does manpower come put event year Im giving try few years see works after trial very spe cial case proves success lets try Free Flight After Indoor Free Flight probably next difficult set events find adequate field guess Im average model builder Ive flown just about kind model possible competitively havent flown Ive interested like Nationals its diversity can fly Free Flight Indoor RC soaring OldTimer kinds Scale son growing up U-Control events same site during same week Maybe model builders interests transcend kind model ac tivity minority hope Dont know would like go Nationals just RC events come modelers such narrow-minded bunch anyway thing know sure dont like current Nationals sites shouldnt complain until have done best locate perfect site made Nationals Committee aware Such action also needs commitment local clubs help Nationals setup operation Site selection yearround continuous process sites being considered future Nationals right now major factors consid ered much help can Nationals Committee get local clubs Other factors 1 ability house contes tants families during meet 2 adequate land hold events 3 park ing areas electrical power availability 4 support local authorities list gets very long lot prob lems high weeds cornfields have lo cale mind check see can handle rule book events has place headquarters has dormitories motels available has parking retrieval areas million other things still looks good please let know about Make pitch Nationals Committee Most sites chosen because someone put gether proposal too good turn down Well now Ill get off soapbox Honest flew Free Flight Oshkosh Lake Charles tooit terrible way Navy Nationals werent great Free Flight fields either remember DTing base swimming pool once try ing beat housing project kids plane flew off small field Maybe thats like new t/2A RC Texaco type events much writing word AMA hasnt found satisfactory Free Flight field near Virginia Beach site may have give separate Free Flight Nationals trial 88 whether want lets set up can evaluate op tion Lets learn AMA can sponsor sep arate National events necessary future destroying good stuff last thought has proposed AMA also sponsor sort national fun-fly once year Maybe could beIllinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Ansociste Vice Presidents Charlie Buxer 4044 N Orange Norridge IL 60606 Cal Ettel #3 Cuotle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1000 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7020 JeBerson Kansas City MO 04114 Stun Wutoon 10414W 134 Street Ruins Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 varna IL 61370 August such hot month just isnt worth go out fly until later evening Well thats feel about gentlemen ladies flying FF Lex ington KY didnt agree saw field full people chucking models up heavens What beautiful sight weather hot thermals big flights enjoyed performed little pink Rubber ship launched young lady proceeded get max right off bat Beat Dad Thats way Bill Barr Lexington Model Airplane Club hold yearly meet Bill Barr LMAC did good again year Another bit news LMAC being moved its present site make room golf course lots cases could end club club being moved park used past very sparingly FF know club certainly appreciates being forgotten get new site pretty good FF site boot real win club August Burgin Barnstormer fun-fly month strategy starts long before battle time arrives have con test year members Im glad dont pressure compe 118 Model Aviation AMA come show American public least some other 99% AMA membership could participate Lets call convention something like however try make look like contest reported last spring Indoor chal lenge meet between Alabama boys Huntsville Georgia boys TTOMA Atlanta may remember reported based information George Batiuk Huntsville team Georgia boys soundly trounced seemed true based Batiuks way reckoning Now however TTOMAs George Perryman reports its way reckoning iTOMA Georgia boys won eight firsts Alabama boys think Gorgeous George trying work up rematch winter Better get agreement score next round before contest starts fellows course talking about Indoor contests Yep its soon time get out cold tickle rafters again ITOMA planning new round competition Look competition news tition can dont see month after month way Its too rough nerves went home Purdue University visit Lafayette Cloud Jockeys time fly-in got meet lot nice people Lafayette sur rounding area clubs weather broke beautifully cool day just perfect great time fellows Lafayette have great site Its flood plain has parks industry around bad point field plane-eating river side Oh well gives reason need learn fly well last trip August airport Greenville KY airport having air show Isotopes RC Club Owensboro preliminary act club kept planes air constantly left before full-size air show saw what impact club event left lots people lying grass watching antics Again full-size models able mix harmony day clearing out newslet ters decided count Im getting least sixty month Taint bad Thanks editors send Keep up good work Its thankless job de serves lot recognition Thanks editor could understand have used newsletter writings column Thats fair question As just stated get around sixty month newsletters use Well thats simple enough answer have asked put specific piece newsletter column have gotten just saves mailing letter Ive gotten complaint about travels dont feel deserved seems CDs ticked because dont come area Well did let him know did travel area year fact area several times Problem am guilty going event dont re member getting invite either People know Ive said several times Ill say again Ya gotta make effort contact want Sometimes just cant come make effort blessed AVPs fill wait hear Get touch About time read will getting dues bill ballot receive ballot vote immediately procrastinate Vote year see low counts hear stories compla cency Well sport fliers have clout make break officers AMA Iowa S Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0415 Glenwood N. Golden volley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55600 Jack Finn 300 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlino Hts Ml 40077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stomm Box 357 Minocqua Wi 54540 little late getting editor due hectic time trying test fly new models between rainstorms final ly managed trim out today set last Q-500 meet area tomorrow Signal Seekers have received several letters interested fliers Pylon models read comments Q-500 Introductory class Models Equal some Equal Others fun time everyone has rac ing tight equal simply blasted off course no fun beginners drop out Now have National rules seem Rossi forget have problem spare parts. have another change districts officers Steve Bowman Duluth has resign AVP position has office short assistance has very helpful glad am ac cept recommendation Bob Gorman Rice River MN welcome Bob aboard look forward meeting him Chicago AVP meeting November guess time local clubs will flying off solid water shall winter round swap meets Indoor flying sessions brings up another item have gleaned newsletters Club attend ance monthly meetings very important several clubs use neat ideas encourage attendance Try setting up regular session beginners half-hour before Serious part meeting Also run videos before meeting add special raffle special price coffee donuts Come up some ideas own something strong pull guys attend district vote have power put sport flier almost seat Coun cil Today just aint controlled competitors Its up vote want voice heard Vote competi tors already know think its time joined Since have received mail column month am going stop head shop Enough now. club meetings look ideas pass along Indian City begin meetings pledge flag really gets meet ing onto solid footing much better beating table gavel pop bottle club Midwest RC has new field Now have common problem get ting cut have grass-cutting teams paid extra dues club member itand usually evening negates flying mower action What looking use lawn service will done during daytime will specially treat grass needed No murmurs some member doing share cutting resultant problem punish him No machines maintainso pluses December 1987 119 Duluth RC Club Duluth Air Show Behind nice Scale Harrier Photo Steve Bowman President Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Debra Grubich Ida Grove Debbie two Giant Scale models heading up Nats search city Al Tuttle transplanted Iowa Hawaii Plays Byrons presenting Award Ser vice AVP District 10 President Cal Satawa Ct Michigan Whiny birds presenting plaque Detroit Police Dept supporting Hell Division Models Combat team selection trials went off very smoothly evening dinner clear rule interpretations great help got know everyone tendance staggering 35 entries Now think Pylon crazy ought see FA ships action Its good thing use rear-induction motors really stick sod distinctive whomp won really together earned places Congratulations entrants best wishes team Things stirring association FAI through NAA costs us lot dollars now dues being raised As return very minimal European group seems operate rules translate have ques tion need heavily involved FAI events AMA lays out very large amount participation Need less say Executive Council looking resolve input will help District Roundup Key City Bald Eagles have real deluxe setup field about power sockets 12-volt field accesso ries newsletter Charle voix Area Buffs Ed Linse editor Keith Riemersma Tulip City Air Force promoting purchasing mag sub scriptions local schools thousand taboys idea Moines Modelaires have included Free Flight events Glen Sig event d marshal being searched Mid Michigan Thumbs club safety checks models S has great videotape library thanks local store checklist safety inspection Rainbow Aero Modelers newsletter Val Jaroszewski editor o Control Club Detroit holding Spreading party field graphics Flight Lines St Croix Valley club PR idea Livingstone County RC appreciation plaque landowner also contribute months quote real man child hidden wants play Merry Christmas Happy ears Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 Now Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michool S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71801 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78043 Witliam Harley 927 commerce Pleasantos TX 78004 Bill Lee 3522 Tamarink Lane Missouri city TX 77459 Bill May 3830 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75228 Larry Sailor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3410 David Dr. Motairie LA 70003 chack Wood 909 Harvard St. clovis NM 00101 Frequency Coordinator ScoB Kalmus 5001 Bayview Garland TX 75043 Ill start column month good news/bad news things have little group inventor friends Dallas call ourselves Innovators us can claim some pretty clever ventions over years delight impressing other am proud say have finally aced other guys completely have invented working per petual motion machine little problem now have running devil turn off period year ideal time flying model airplanes because heat has dropped winds mild weve early half year prac tice flying rebuilding flying again Dis trict 8 has whirlwind contest fun-fly activity especially since Nats Lincoln have personally attended some sort meet almost weekend period time must commend AMA Contest Directors clubs sponsors flying has very good minimum ot crashes safety problems safety awareness will go long way help preserve right fly community Credit newsletter ed itors lot safety awareness cause club papers now have regular Safety columns safety officers should exchanging newslet ters find out what other folks doing previous paragraph reminds another good-bad deal good air simply full model airplanes bad air also full pollen experts say will worst years ever sneezed newsletter editor club ficer wondering set up improve newsletter might drop note Walter Laich copy Crosswinds newsletter SPARKS RC Club Spring TX have ever seen Good year Blimp hangar highway north Houston Spring TX newslet ter Walter puts out 60-member club good neat will try point out feature just suggest exchange papers Write Walter Laich 4718 Casemont Spring TX 77388 One-Fifth Scale Air Force members Gordon Berletich wife Sherry Giant Scale Cub complete miniature pilot looks like Gordon Gordon does per fect imitation full-scale Cub fine piece workmanship real active club Abilene RC Socie ty Abilene TX got kick out coedi tors Wesley Morris Joe Hodges printing apology missing month completely explanation club activities overwhelmed production ca pacity highly paid newsletter staff 120 Model Aviation JW Jones tows entry leash takeoff area Dallas Masters Meet Dallas RC Club Jones experienced finest builders have especially big birds Fred Schroeder Bedford TX appears making catapult launch Electric plane roof apartment DEAF Electric Fun-Fly tricky camera also makes look vapor trails power lines photo present ed show Electric stuff can flown near neighbors cops being called because noise District 8 Scale board member Buddy Irwin proving fully qualified Scale mat ters showing us Fokker DR-i flew perfect imitation full-scale WW German fighter Unique bonfire night club meeting Dal las RC Club its new flying field Seagoville TX Drop line youd like map get promise better get raise pay want exchange active folks write Abilene RC Society PO Box 1742 Abilene TX 79604 fond ly remember meeting ventriloquist Ed gar Bergen Abilene contest years ago mentioning some newsletters have chance call attention darned good clubs good editors good newsletters enjoy chuckle Such fine paper put out Don Collins Westside RC Fliers Okla homa City Dons paper fine got-everything efforts really tickled quote September paper said want maximum attention hard beat good big mistake want thank him reminder write Don Collins 4433 NW 20th Oklahoma City OK 73107 quotes old newsletter editor friend Howell Gwin Jr authors Barnstormers Bulisheet Beaumont TX RC Club August paper quotes Thomas Jefferson wisely said necessary evil triumph good men nothing Any newsletter editor can quote freely Thomas Jefferson worth exchanging write Howell Gwin Jr 1375 Rikisha Lane Beaumont TX 77706 am passing out roses newslet ter editors realized Id better rec ognize some other District 8 folks seldom thanked recognized hardest working teams Nats Lin coln consisted Mike Harrison District 8 AVP John Embry busy putting RC Pattern together didnt have usual B-S breaks Mike has particularly effective organizing procedure Pattern big ole John made work Im proud guys also want pay tribute AMA President Don Lowe keeping himself visible Nats vis ible warm cheerful very willing listen leaving nice feeling realized dues money made AMA work ego trip few leaders playing dues money Don good leader Continuing leadership salutes Bud dy Irwin District 8 Scale Contest Board representative requalified Southwest RC Championships La bor Day weekend Dallas RC Clubs new field Seagoville TX Buddy flew Fokker triplane too hard fly terror land can attest because flew Control Line built Hoyt Geer could land Buddy Irwin represents us well Scale matters bang-up Electric fun-fly sponsored DEAF named because Electric quiet Club flying Eastfield College Mesquite TX Frank Korman sez 50 Electric planes spite high winds sweltering heat Enthusiastic entrants San Antonio Houston well Dallas Metroplex area sa lute Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers leading way such electrifying manner parting Id like call attention change districts Frequency Coor dinator shown fine print ginning column ****Thanks Flying Me**e* ColoradoO Kansas 0 NebraskaO North DakotaO SouthDakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Phone Home 3031 6931204 CompuServe address EMAIL 760072750 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Prank clarke 1007 Woodlond Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Box 2032 Cooper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver Co 80230 Ross Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloodao Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordlnalor Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 sanctioned events through out district now history though few contests still calendar definite slowing down flying events fall season arrives Id hope successful CDs will share events us through some pictures reports via column t sociate vice-presidents hear Free Flight Nats site Last Month asked write no fun working vacuum got several items concerning dissatisfaction some Free Flight community past Nats sitesLin coln NE being current unsatisfac tory FF Outdoor site Ive written directly took time effort com municate would share Ive passed along concerns Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski Vince turn will share planning committee will working next years Nats suggestion was time have something less composite Nats have separate FF Nats Ive always supported combined composite Nats past attendees contestants well noncompetitors seemed enjoy seeing various types activities site Now think Im hearing competitors dont necessarily care de sire type format looking optimal contest site own disci pline too surprising sites out Good Ole US can accommodate expecta tions competitors Well folks its dilemma seem together Now challenge will see sites whole thing break up Nats have known years time change What think What want have happen Worlds Larg est Model Airplane Meet Another subject Im sure Im alone hearing modelers categories collectively faced variety rea sons growing need flying sites Growth sport/hobby loss present sites . Almost daily something press model club news letters conversations between model ers points out growing concern regarding amount sound models produce objectionable others ourselves Well address other concerns will forum learning discussion sharing successes probably lot informative hangar talk will taking place November 20th Friday pm 21st Saturdayall day Denver Mark calendars now District IX AMA meeting will fea ture seminars about Flying Sites Noise Re duction Contest Directors procedures Updating new Rule Books coming out soon new Frequencies 1988 will local national speakrs district officers national officershere visit about local national sues Location Regency Hotel Den ver notice has sent chartered clubs District IX need infor mation can call home eve nings will useful seminar session both Bob Underwood Geoff Styles National Headquarters program Dont miss planned provide something club dis trict benefit will have get representative several meeting success story two Over Labor Day weekend Omahawks Club Omaha NE put air show dedicated new flying site conducted benefit Make Wish Foundation may re call Omahawks several years ago experienced loss flying site went through lengthy court test right stuff have sur vived successful club over 200 members now have new flying site much support surrounding com munity much brighter futurecon tinuing activities blessing local government entities hope have some ideas pictures share column later time DAS Denver Air Show team Sep tember 11 12 performed warm-up demonstration flying shows Greater Denver Air Show Jefferson County Airport Colorado reported have 90000 people attending dur ing two days Thats lots positive ex posure model aviation Keep up good work Omahawks DAS team Id like end column month introduction new associate vicepresident Colorado interim basis Nat Lancaster Nat well known district years involvement ac tive RC modeler full-scale enthusiast Con test Director officer Award Excellence Jefco Aeromodlers Club Nat has served President Metro Denver Modeling Council MDMC founding member manager DAS team currently liaison Col orado State Division Parks Recrea tion modeling activities metro area Welcome aboard Nat know will contributing member winning team Keep landings intentional soft December 1987 121 Arizona S California 0 Hawaii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseociate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiaken Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 0252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 05251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 0818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 Mike Lee 11420 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langloin Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 448 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161 362-1962 Trouble Basin flying field SepulVeda Basin Los Angeles unique ways First fine RC site 600 ft paved runway large pit area etc CL site paved circles prestigious events held year Second its public land owned US Army Corps Engineers part flood control basin federal land leased LA City Parks Recreation Commission recreational purposes include park/picnic grounds huge golf course three-mile-long bicycle path cricket field whats left over used partially farmer rais ing crop grass sod Water Reclama tion plant partially military Third flying site far enough away nearest house/street noise problem Fourth just little over mile south runways Van Nuys Airport just happens busiest airport entire US though no com mercial flights dealt having 200-ft altitude limit model field dont get way fullsize planes Lastly field also unique because thanks LA Parks Recreation Commission presently open anyone wishes fly AMA member Add up room kinds trouble created First list occasional crash full-size plane model field Yup thats right because Van Nuys Airport home number experimental old WW II airplanes often has make emergency landing somewhereand so often get unexpected fullsized visitor knowledge no model plane has ever done full-size airport nor have ever death model field Unfortunately Van Nuys Airports record good number full-size pilots passengers have killed basin af ter birds bit dust addition deaths full-size plane crashes weve also heard number heart attacks golf course bicycle path burns broken bones picnic fields car crash injuries roads streets within basinbut oc casional minor injury flying field itself usually nothing serious occasional finger got hit prop fixed Band-Aid spite good aeromodeling safety record let now show easy things get out hand easy big trouble started First take traffic helicopter pilot KABC radio Next let him fly directly over field get close model listen him scream about live air Next take local newspaper prompted someone write first-page story about model airport haz ard full-size aviation including inter view withyou guessed KABC helicopter pilot next thing know everyone up arms CLOSE THE MODEL FIELD manager Water Reclamation plant starts talking model plane crashes facility farmer starts talking about field workers running model planes Golfers heard com plaining about occasional crash golf course theres kinds talk about FAA controllers Van Nuys getting complaints about planes airspace Funny everyone ignores real safety hazards area starts pointing model airport something ought go BECAUSE WE ARE EASY TARGET Because power ful voice Because dont bring reve nue like golf course got involved mess day article appeared page local paper After getting number phone calls about decided try patch things up first drove down Van Nuys tower identified myself let spoke FAA Supervisor said have far trouble fullsize pilot hotshots modelers No sooner words come out mouth giant military C-130 abort landing because tiny Cessna still loafing runway goodness modelers know better after landing left tower after picking up copy airports official rules regulations found rules about heli copters supposed minimum 1300 ft MSL airport vicinity including over model field Aha Two polite factual yet very stern letters written publisher local newspaper other gener al manager KABC letter publisher contained kinds information real safety record good things field such collecting truckloads toys Christmas produced phone call him along promise positive coverage activities con cluded good note invited him down learn fly RC letter KABC dwelled helicopter violated airspace particularly hovered 50-100 ft scold pilots violated kinds FAA rules doing pleaded com mon sense pilot avoid flying over field altitude politely stated complaining about near-miss airspace pilot could compared man first kills mother fath er pleads mercy courts because orphan general manager called few days later told no longer problem thanked running FAA said read letter pilot would no longer fly over field thats left now find way get city give local club someone reasonable amount authority control over uses field short trial period Park Rangers placed observe Funny well everything ran noted full-size planes KABCs helicop ter flying too low noted letter kept records did didnt have AMA insurance Rangers gone now maybe trou ble will start over again few days ago sent out another letter went Mayor Tom Bradley Los Angeles requests meeting address whole situation aeromodeling LA area No answer yet hope moral should clear can easily get stepped often right easy target because dont represent activity decent level national prominence backing significant level own worst enemies hate spend dime anything other personal modeling supplies As result have no war chest draw upon also expect landowners private public give us use land Fine can get away dont ever hope win competition public land use farmer golf course some other revenue-producing activity Im told now costs $50 per hour use model flying field Tokyo Japan land real scarce much pay privilege model flight much would willing pay Perhaps because arent mak ing new land anymore ought start ask ing ourselves questions want able fly future personal opinion national organization dwell too much trivia sport itself faces extinction needs saving need strong national voice flying site matters meantime too much AMAs atten tion resources aimed wrong directions get lots phone calls letters over district about flying site prob lems description Most time nothing can Sepulveda Basin exception Yes AMA party line goes flying site problems /ocal ones need dealt local level Thats very convenient stand AMA take think about local problems dont get solved no na tional problem left Its time AMA start considering formation regional field offices manned experts flying site matters No cost doing wont fit present budget Lets see what can rea//y Anyone out got ideas 122 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCellough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 51st Ave Portland OR 97215 003 234-4430 CompuServe addocan tot EMAIL760672422 Aseoclate Vice Preeldenta Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 00023 Al Culver Boa 00 Wilder ID 03070 Gory R Fuller 3000 Riverwood Juneau AK 00001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 50401 Dave Mulleno 15550 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 00133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 00200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 07001 Chick Young 11201 120th St E #69 Poyallup WA 00373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Batch 10430 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 07230 Phone 003 701-5103 things regret about last Scalemasters Farragut having got ten picture Art Newlands Tempest before flew watched him fly got distracted just managed look back went Art did very nice job hope rebuilds next year did admit relatively high wing loading thats something should keep mind building bird compete especially higher altitude usually fly some pictures taken Far ragut during Scalemasters Regional pictures taken Bob Balch Lets start off what may think double ex posure isnt Its B Cranes Giant Scale Waener Cub flip side twin Cub Vis ible side photo below TROH Skyport about five miles Im sitting sound plane unusual say nothing looked sky photo below Bob Siegelkoffs Eastbourne Monoplane immense size aircraft apparent see quarter-scale Twin Cub peeking out underneath right wing flew majesti callv Dave Gasvoda came over Missoula MT flew very nice Yak-18 shown below Dave flies very well know well-done aircraft over maybe will show up next year Hope Dick Heininge bought Proctor Enterprises has producing familiar kits stuff south Portland near Wilson ville Recently Dick produced new kit Curtiss IN Jenny Jenny pictured below Dick Hansen has campaigning smiling person sitting hind new Mr Proctor Enterprises him self Youd smiling too produced beautiful kit Heres close-up neat scale detail available Jenny nonscale item sticking out between OX heads four-stroke helps Dick fly beauty realistically President Ron Rea Lewis-Clark RC Model Club reports fourth annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly big success 20 participants enjoyed good contest during fine weather Ron said Bill Kaufman should get special thanks organizing running event ad dition thanks club members helped out last thought sort leads newslet ters usually lonely souls put out hear about won con tests seldom hear about worked hard contest could go Mostly folks hear gripes complaints voiced never help out newsletter editor has same problem too often editor faced getting out something has remarkable ability hold club gether him/herself Pleas news other things go unheeded Well heres other try Help out newsletter editor unthinkable write something publication Yes takes little time Yes should either inform educate illumi nate can humorous dont really have able spell well either helps Maybe something bothers you want start dialogue maybe want start argument greatest lacks society communication little cant help im prove what weve got Now Im down off Ivory con tainer couple new newslet ters Ive getting Whidbey Island RC Society newsletter Whidbey Island WA edited John Pettersen edition Im looking contains lot good information about getting air craft ready fly supplied Prez alias 0 L Adcock Also cover sported drawing ATBP allterrain biplane computer program used lay out issue included some neat graphics well layout lends itself interest boredom As sidelight Whidbey group hosted PROPs race meet did such fine job some PROPs told looked forward next time anticipation other newsletter Penin sula Modelers Association Soldotna Alaska called Pellet Mangler News love name have no idea use suspect done either Al Ahlfors Gary Clack am sure its either Point sometimes editor named would nice know responsible works art Anyway done different computer program also allows extensive use graphics can see lot work went both fine efforts both editors would like some help members Also club exchanging newslet ters others district note AMA HQ will get club list can get touch clubs would like keep touch gives lot stuff steal too Now heres hot flash lovers wonderful stuff Jim Walker used make Frank Macy has producing few Gliders like folding-wing 404 used lose flying thermals Gliders would great take school program get some young people interested what Frank will coming out Hor net days will give kids excellent way start powered flight might enjoy having couple around fly yourself Happy Flying Flying Near Airports Careful December 1987 123 Sooner later popular unofficial events always proposed official AMA events whether wish originatorand Bostonian Don Lindley has drawn up set ruies amplify way event flown Midwest US Indoor Champion ship contests Dons suggested rules closer New York US Rules Bostonian West rules dif ferences First off Don wants call event Boston Cabin name should remain Bostonian keep event being compared Manhattan Cabin Manhattan originally Manhattan mula experts Duration event Bostonian Scale event everyone al though doesnt center around spe cific airplane exclusively Second Dons charisma percentage can amount 20% New York expe rience event originated has found 20% too little 30% used way get models scalelike award higher charisma values 30% too little Don restricts stabilizer 50% wing area causes no harm Minimum weight kept seven grams ten grams biplanes Open cockpits okayed no side windows required flying surfaces properly required double covered Fuselage box requirement remains un changed 15 x 25 x 30 longerons required support stress rubber motor required form box conformance original rules reviewed couple months ago page intent require full fuselage violated Dons wording satisfactory intent circumvented can Dons wording very unscalelike fuselage can result Such unsightly fuselage il ustrated below 0 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 rules must plugged Such occasions thing didnt mention source have arisen events attempt Its simple plans worlds create particular style model best Indoor newsletter Indoor News As mentioned Bostonians fuselage fantastic newsletter 16 longeron requirement such area No- pages edited published Jorgen body trying circumvent box re- Korsgaard Ahorn 5 D-2397 Ellund quirement Bostonians have Handewitt West Germany Jorgen Dandesigned fit Don Lindleys west ish lives teaches school just coast rules original US Rules across border Western Germany Practically have perfectly nice fuselages newsletter published three times year too John Triolos Larrys Bird such costs us USA 60 Dkr per year Bostonian strips above side win- sent airmail dows below constitute longe- much beginners Jun rons Personally find very acceptable iors Most will tell design despite question therefore about excitement involved world go along Dons revision fin- championship Indoor flying also gers crossed hopes best cludes Peanut Pistachio plans charisma points raised 50% news Hand-Launched Gliders experi promote scalelike models might mental types sport models news possible have enforce original FiD Beginner category popular Europe rules require longerons both sup- Can imagine international European port motor form box contest restricted beginners enough rules discussionlets get worksand also possibly interna back simply enjoying Bostonians how- tional postal contest beginners ever would like full set Don Lind- Simply great newsletter leys Bostonian proposal send 224 * * * * * stamped envelope Don 420 Tupelo Thats wrote monthbe Ave Naperville IL 60540or can re- b quest copy Ed Whitten ad- ack next month dress above 224 envelope Both us would like feedback now about something really importantJohn Triolos name Bostonian rrys Bird have explain non-basketball fans signi ficance John tells hes also thinking jumbo 32-in-wing-spread double-sized Have Helped monster added impactOutdoor Jumbo Bostonian Rubber 020-poweredor aJun ior Modeler maybe half-sized 8-in Pistachio model model John cut imagination clear workbenchand have Larrys T Bird ready fly Columbia December sixth Indoor News Last month ran plans P-is Danish Indoor SRPSM Erik Knudsen aberration like does have result can Rules writing difficult task re quirement Bostonians fuselage problem area originator develops intent writes rules Once written rules event does mean intent thrown away Whenever innovation within rules cir cumvents intent loophole O5TONIAN 0 LARRYS 8IPD John Trial0 124 Model Aviation Bostonian Proposed As Official AMA Event
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/12
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
1986 HaIl FameA Frequency Geoffrey Styles Timeout Director Public Relations Ten distinguished model aviation personal ities have elected Academy Hall Fame 1986 men individ ual contributions sport made candidates honor nominated AMA members part selection process annual responsibility AMA Council Past Presidents Any AMA member may present nomina tion Forms purpose available Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Simply drop Joyce line give call will provide form Nominations should accompanied supporting data substantiate back ground achievements candi date Please submit nominations arrive AMA HQ before March 31 year give Council adequate time deliberation 1-bli Famers Frank L Cummings Jr has model aviation over fifty years As competitor won contests local regional national levels member USA Indoor Team 1964 1966 Na tional Champion 1947 Grand Champion 1948 Plymouth Interna tional Contest No matter Frank competing always took time assist other people especially beginners Between 1931 1937 worked Los Angeles Times Playground Aircraft Continued page 109 Bob Underwood Technical Director quite few months now have articles Model Aviation telling some technical aspects radio control operation Included have rule book type material technical guidelines radios concerns involving antenna de sign placement months article takes somewhat different tack writ ten radio nontechnician AMA Technical Director task Headquarters does require know just what little what ya-ma-caIl-its framistans widgets talk another radio system Rather am called upon act moderator between members Fre quency Committee industry FCC other interested parties Granted some ba sic knowledge radio stuff required certainly depth What have asked relate time out technical article some what happen ing RCers world far just operat ing model airplane stumbling over regulations other things go bump night therefore interfering just having some fun flying So further ado What about aircraft/surface frequency problems period time during 1985 1986 encountered tremendous amount difficulty incorrect use fre quency allocations model airplanes cars/boats/robots phone rang daily reports dire foreboding predictions problem has abated dra matically recent months Two things seem have contributed improvement First borrowed page Mr Revere help sources spread word far wide Secondly probably effectively program labeling transmitter cartons transmitters themselves adopt ed manufacturers/importers red yellow stickers developed AMA supplied industry cost Artwork supplied free com pany wished have labels developed themselves During last two years several inci dents brought attention con cerning model airplane interference due incorrect frequency usage Most model cars operated aircraft frequencies crash caused promotional robot would some value being able publish details about events Unfortunately have unable obtain anything other verbal responses concerning doc umentation used support cases outcome event As re sult reluctant detail event print Should experience interference problem type several impor tant things should 1 Document incident carefully Names dates times locations frequencies etc very important rely second- third-hand information out checking out verifying details yourself 2 Maintain cool Often loss model stirs emotions point irrational behavior occurs emo tional outburst may seem provide some measure immediate satisfaction such havior may also complicate subsequent settlement problem 3 Determine loss will assume no bodily injury occurred need figure what repair re placement items might cases such determination will lead seek relief small claims court 4 Seek legal aid meet resistance rely advice friends Talk attorney Bear mind re gional differences legislation make virtually impossible Headquarters provide specific advice given matter 5 Obtain available written documenta tion can provide number different documents such FCC Part 95 will enable support case addition position provide individual personal legal aid may Continued page 108 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Manager Vince Mankowaki0 Specisi Services DimctOr Carl Maroney0 Specisi Events Dinctor Douglas Pratt 0 Pubilc Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Pubiications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Membership Director Mike Woodfolk0 General Counsei Jeremiah Courtney December 1987 107 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 President Don Lowe presenting riaii rauuu award Frank L Cummings L R AMAs Executive Council lectuivatent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council FrequencyCont pg 107 able obtain some general guidance Academys attorney Mr Jeremiah Courtney somewhat off subject hand should noted have comprehensive document designed help event club suffer de liberate interference site prob lem very complicated since its very nature highly emotionally charged situation As far problem improper fre quency usage concerned let us end brief discussion suggesting con tact Headquarters feel problem exists have several approaches can take inform individuals industry members improper frequency usage known Most persons organizations cooperative matter realize may position legal jeop ardy should sell use equipment improperly What AMA rules concerning radio control Several months ago subject touched upon Note Tech nical Director information presented elicited some degree interest particular concern some state ment no frequency control rules mandated Academy sport flier local field Just recommended flying site layout rule book number highly recommended guidelines provided Frequency Committee specific rules developed given site respon sibility club fact over 2000 very different types sites around country makes necessity best illustration reason set frequency control rules cannot fit situations involves clothespin syndrome fields use subtractive system taking appropriate clothespin placing transmitter antenna ready fly No pin available no transmitter turn-on Its very simple procedure However some clubs have found impossible keep store pins site due vandalism therefore use additive system board hooks pegs allows pin paddle added person ready fly way individual flier may carry own frequency control device no storage problem exists Which system better both work quite well Additionally will find host other systems varia tions basic ones used around country AMA has suggested rec ommended rule book publish anything way rule frequency control local field might simply field have some type control Such rule would probably appear radio control section Safety Code important fact should noted move 1988 new set rule books AMA Frequency Utilization Plan approved Executive Council con tains preliminary statement effect system transmitter identification flag channel identification plaques required AMA sanctioned events. See page 106 June 1987 issue Model Aviation complete text plan Please note same plan uses terms encouraged recommended such things pins monitoring spac ing flight stations RC operating sites An addition Safety Code also im portant note Effective January 11988 item has added states will op erate model using radio control fre quencies currently allowed Federal Communications Commission Only prop erly licensed Amateurs authorized op erate equipment Amateur Band frequencies future persons using nontypical frequencies such equipment European frequencies frequencies withdrawn model service FCC persons operating license equipment requires such will violat ing AMA Safety Code persons should take note fact Safety Code contains statement Model flying must accordance code der AMA liability protection apply What about AMA-FCC relationship Academy fortunate have maintained very good working relation ship Federal Communications Commission has just chance represented before Commission expert field Mr Jeremiah Courtney Mr Courtneys exper tise FCC matters has proved invaluable level need whether ap plication rule making resolution little glitches system affect model operations oft-used truism Its what know know does apply Indeed saying case should what know important instances re veal vast amount help Mr Courtney has provided us two spring mind immediately first involved robot/model aircraft interference problem An incorrect interpretation Part 95 FCC field office resulted insurance company refusing settle claim crashing model Through appropriate prompt action Mr Courtneys office little problem overcome second instance few months later also involved robot aircraft frequency incor rect field office interpretation Mr Courtney requested letter office explaining second instance type serious op erational implications Through Mr Courtneys efforts letter accepted acted upon FCC immediately communications sent field offices FCC letter AMA treated request rule mak ing section Part 95 detailing model aircraft/surface frequency split completely rewritten very easily under stood form Academy members can very proud fine working relationship has maintained FCC As member can assured will work diligently maintain relationship Sometime soon will submitting proposal rule making tighten specifications required equipment type acceptance anticipation radio needs 1991 headed radio control Everybody would love own bullet proof system never fails able put beautifully detailed Scale Widget 10 fly out backyard worry ing about club anyone else Would settle three reality us will never achieve three will necessary interested radio control work together other members industry achieve maximum amount pleasure hobby/sport mail phone bring contradictory news what occurring field club individual will relate horror stories about possible interfer ence area about quality some specific piece equipment Scant moments later report may bring glowing tales success such divergent obser vations experiences First must bear mind operating emotionally charged issue elements money time involved model crashesnot mention safety know dealing radio signal cannot seen touched smelled discerned senses just out cannot sure what doing what being done Have ever feeling someone used interference means covering up what may have dumb thumbs really want shock modeler friends tell truth should plant due pilot error possibility may willing accept answer Someone will always try convince must have interference radio trouble Next condition occurs will call brain-finger link break pilot may truly know caused crash have personally wit nessed condition occasion years ago young man fly ing new model appeared doing what can best described lazy snap rolls big spiral loops called anguished cry familiar us aint got called him let go sticks ran direction response have As approached him saw rudder-throttle stick crammed top left-hand corner full up elevator right-hand stick about pull out roots just handing trans mitter allowing sticks go neutral model started straighten out truly dumbfounded find thought turned sticks loose fact tested ten sile strength trying bend over side transmitter operating environ ment often very difficult tell what might have caused specific thing happen What have observed good operating procedures fol lowed clubs individuals fewer prob lems seem exist isnt suggest everyone must become radio expert rath er observing simple guidelines developed Academy maintaining equipment good working order RC flying seems become safer enjoyable would leave three simple ad monitions concerning whole frequency matter First read can find 108 Model Aviation subject discouraging pects position find tons information have generated vari ous subjects seems have fallen vast chasm never read anyone cannot count number times have tell someone calls ques tions asking have answered several occasions Model Aviation other publications Granted must tem per concern fact often dont see something because time printed concerned issue happens us often What am suggesting period tran sition radio control world make copy relevant thought process Secondly beware expert course much too general statement must rely knowledgeable persons provide us information Perhaps could state better saying Beware self-styled expert persons willing share mis information us no cost doubt especially concerning rules check us Headquarters have Hall Fame Cont pg 107 League helped thousands young peo ple get started model aviation contin ued type endeavor until 1956 countless street kids can thank Frank patience understanding skills learned under guidance Frank has served sport club offi cer heading up LA Thermal Thumbers President 1947 1948 As Contest Director ran contests always find ing time advise newcomers circle friends admirers grew through years well deserves esteem held As additional contribution sport Frank started Cummings Specialties using understanding Free Flight require ments provide top-quality components Indoor fliers knowledge gained competitor national/world record holder has passed along help other contestants Although has out limelight years standing ovation Frank received 1987 Nats ban quet indication continuing popularityand contributions model aviation have forgotten William C Hannan occupies unique posi tion model aviation world contri butions have still amazing Writer designer builder consultant com petitor author mentorBill Hannan has contributed articles worlds leading model aviation maga zines plans have pleased satisfied thousands builders designs have led fliers winners circle immediate answer assured will find out quickly since certainly will turn out something should know Dont call ask what brand radio think should buy subject will repeat words character trom old Hogans Heroes TV show know nothing Lastly remember frequencies will using 1988 clear other users club suffers some form interference channel-numbered frequencies may due some type commercial operation frequencies tween FCC granted 80 frequen cies model use because knew some cases some locales few frequencies granted may usable very ifs must considered many thousands mod elers enjoy thrill radio control flight week Academy through work Frequency Committee Headquarters staff liaison FCC industry will work hard see such condition continues Happy landings USA Japan England France Belgium other countries Hannan designs have tri umphed As aviation historian Bill has per formed extensive research make de signs authentic specialty Scale especially small-scale world fa mous contributions Peanut Scale finely detailed kits provided Williams Brothers San Marcos CA owe much fidelity Bill Hannan Never too busy help others Bill pro vided beginning aeromodelers basic training contributed much research library San Diego Air Museum unfortunately lost several years ago tragic fire Never quit has built donated mod els rebuilt museum possible recognize has done space however particu larly fitting Bill Hannan has elec ted AMA Hall Fame qualified times over Robert Hatschek started modeling 1936 age 11 Apart service WW II has ever since contestant since 1939 flew Hand-Launched Gliders has since com peted almost Free Flight category keen Nordic A/2 Glider enthusiast Bob qualifier US team since 1972 As two-time winner Mulvihill Trophy 1957 1958 member 1959 firstplace US Wakefield Team France placing second himself well known interna tional circles Team member reporter proxy flier sup porter contest official well designer author Bob has recognized published leading model maga zines Hatschek Glider towhook used worldwide informative articles vari ety subjects have become standard refer ences other enthusiasts An AMA member since 1939 Contest Director since 1950 Bob named AMA Fellow 1971 Retired position senior editor American Machinist maga zine flies Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Club has active member 33 years Always willing lend hand guide newcomer Bob kind person achievements have gone un noticed enthusiasm dedication have produced lasting re sults benefits Robert Holland competed twelve events 1948 Nats came out National Champion Since has lost count number contests has entered As manufacturer Bob produced 049-051 Holland Hornet own design racing en gines during years 1948-1955 fine reputation well earned skilled modeler 56 years Bob Hol land worked full-scale aviation Lock heed skunk works interesting project participated lofting lines design layout XP-80 built 147 days retired Lockheed 1981 recent achievement Bob Best Show award 1986 IMS Show Pasadena CA SESA admired tribute expert craftsmanship Continued page 110 PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident December 1987 109 Walter Musciano won contests Thirties Forties finally re tired competition became classed professional developed career full-time model aviation activity Walt designed airplanes Scientific Models output included scores Con trol Line Free Flight Radio Control kits Berkeley Models also kitted some Musciano designs notably CL P-38 Lightning P-51 Mustang modelers won top honors national regional contests using designs As leader Walt started several model fly ing clubs served terms office As Contest Director organized ran meets New York/New Jersey re gion completed first airplane seven years old Walt has builder/designer ever since Perhaps greatest achievements have au thor Apart aeromodeling maga zines Musciano articles have published Mechanx Illustrated Model Craftsman Electronics Illustrated Young Men several foreign publications Walt researched prepared literally hundreds articles some months print three four magazines simultaneously As author eight books six pub lished USA two Britain Walter has international reputation William Bill Northrop best known Continued page 111 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Standard There will proposal submit ted Executive Council 24 Octo ber meeting asking establish sound level will acceptable standard will value should able attempt attain universally within rel atively short period time will level accepted used will bring semblance quiet relations neighbors An accepted standard should induce manufacturers work toward goal would expect see hardware reason able costs information will enable us attain goal virtually equipmentboth use today introduced future Much technology place now meet goal should able surpass stan dard future establishment eventual accep tance standard will mean fly ing sites will operate under can also mean categories competition aircraft will need designed operate under standard Eventually such model aircraft will operating sufficiently quiet levels noticeable dis tances few hundred feet away Naturally will mean some reassessment present rules competition levels have ever gone through such changes before Af ter fly Free Flight example under rules 40 years ago much way research will need done before lower levels will attained too will come about Proposals being considered propel ler other research Methods isolating vibration quieting further sounds ex hausts intakes other changes will eventually help alter environment accept today Will establishment standard mean flier club field will oper ate quiet manner Probably will always sites noise pollution problem future competition other hand will no doubt mean models will need meet criteria because contests held flier goes site requirement exists will ne cessity operating like manner everywhere will always individu als remote locations would meet values Standards rules would could universally enforced Nevertheless may stated relative certainty such values would operating rule contests especially Nationals Essentially time has come bite bullet accept need Vibration Don Lowe article RC Modeler photo showing installa tion Lord mounts Dean Kogers aircraft flown F3A team selection Nationals very quiet aircraft air has several alternatives reducing vibration transmission sound through fuselage sound fiberglass fuselage drumming adds overall sound level aircraft flight increases apparent level hear drumming reduced eliminated sound level will drop considerably need plan ahead installation vibration mounts during construction model engine backplate bolted aluminum flat-mount large enough permit having four holes outside engine dimension install four screws asso ciated Lord mount Four mounts installed between engine plate firewall secured nuts catalog have Don Lowe Tech Products Corporation 5030 Lin den Avenue Dayton OH 45432 mount used Item Number 51033 Style SS Stud/Plate Mount mount has studs 34-in long 8-32 thread mount proper 1/2-in long iameter quite compact very adequate 60 engine mount shock material Neoprene will stand up abuse glow fuel need watch mounts made natural rubber Use would looking trouble latest prices have show items cost $250 lots 1-23 $112 lots 24-99 $96 lots 100-499 catalog says company requires minimum der $25 can contact information may talk lesser amounts necessary couple people could go together get larger quantity lower numbers would cost $10 per installation can get information drawings couple other mount arrangements might consider Al way will take ad vance planning due wider mount installation proper propeller clearance firewall will distance other normal mount might installation will probably prove custom Field behavior local Control Line club re cently lost its flying site loss brought incident couple children riding skateboards run off flying site apparently rude manner adult member family took offense naturally called police noise complaint re sult CL fliers asked leave Although real reason nothing noise can readily see operate high sound levels can used against you can operate quietly stand better chance keep ing what have Rude actions will surely endear neighbor Practice little bit courtesy PR area As turns out particular case results could have extremely bad other future scheduled activities 110 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 middle September have back Florida month Spent last weekend Pattern contest Ft Lauderdale rest month has spent recharging batteries done expect leave 24th 1988 Nats planning session Chesa peake VA next month hold quarterly AMA Council meeting Reston VA AMA budget will big item agenda November plan attend RCHTA Show District VII meeting Chicago Later month Ill attend District IX meeting Denver RC World Fall Festival during Thanksgiving weekend Tangerine Meet beginning after Christmas So now until end year Ill stay busy Im trying best feel pulse membership talking lots mod elers general modelers seem happy way running things difficult determine consensus opinion takes lot discussion lots people have increase dis trict activity via district meetings good hope meetings will well attended fruitful terms supplying information need starting see some movement noise reduction Its amazing people have talked year have tales lost flying sites because noise some instances noise measure ment data has sufficed save sites PubIc PERCEPTION noise model engine irritant required shut site down friend Bob Violett producer Jet models has working problem recently demonstrated new setup muffled carbon-fiber tuned pipe did hurt performance yet met FAI limit 98 dB three meters first Jet model could stand next hurting ears also recently obtained have flown new K&B 45 Sportster en gines Talk about quiet So folks can done have work nothing fundamental enjoy ment hobby having nice place fly Couple equipment works its FUN Lets keep sites clubs putting place opera tional schemes reduce radio function fail ures Radio systems days marvelous creations low cost reliabil ity bulletproof however must accommodate limita tions must operational schemes physically separate fliers frequencies local flying field ex ample RCACF Club Orlando just put place scheme called George Myers Pacific Plan groups fre quencies three separate flight lines order reduce possibility mutual interference would nice have cheap equipment very narrow bandpass no 31M problemsthe industry working things life radio equipment now have com promise between quality price Please learn safely use what now have realize equipment will get better better work problem Please also realize AMA Frequency Commit tee working closely industry sure existence safe radio operations progress through new frequency implementation plan want SAFE derly transition minimal disruptions new equipment availability obsoles cence old sets Im looking better ways merge interests competition sport fliers concept used lot Europe weekend event includes day formal rule book competition sec ond day fly-in/fun-fly format looks popularity events such IMAA Giant Model fly-ins annual Byron Show obviously tremendous interest Scale models yet finds small number entries RC Scale contests Are missing something Cer tainly means modelers like low-key nonpressured atmosphere fly-in also means lot us like ego satisfaction showing off latest creation like trade ideas just talk about hobby like mind addition just plain fun visit other areas see new places make new friends dont combine mats Most us recognize competi tion necessary striving excellence craftsmanship flying abil ity generates tests finite standards help improve art need both would also like challenge sport fliers out spend week ends doing loops rolls Ugly Stik whatever grab local Pattern hotshot have him teach es sence disciplined Aerobatics Try sim ple pattern guarantee will become better flier enjoy knows might want try Novice pattern Cont pg 110 current modelers publisher Model Builder magazine founder acclaimed International Modeler Show Pasadena CA has also proud holder world records 1965 set al titude record Radio Control aircraft 166099 ft 1967 established speed record RC Glider 4171 kilometers per hour Bill has editor Model Builder since 1971 also RC editor Model Air plane News 1965 1969 addition made major contribution over years RC Aerobatics judge both na tional international events Because experience expertise asked judge times Tournament Champions Las Vegas AMA activities have included Contest Board chairman ten years RC Con test Board member district twenty years 1964-1984 believed service record Bill also operated plans service Model Aviation magazine Sixties Although Bill has strongly RC 33 53 years modeler retains interest aspects model aviation can seen wide variety arti cles appear own publication ator sixty years age nine Hewitt flew model Gliders play ground across home Belmont MA built models illustrated library books became keen competitor led him join JordanTraveler Aviation League Boston tually took him Massachusetts Institute Technology study aeronautical engineer ing Graduating bachelors degree 1939 went complete masters degree 1940 Moving Hampton VA became em ployed NACA forerunner NASA assigned Flight Research Divi sion space age dawned came Chief Space Mechanics Division subsequent years did exten sive work Space Shuttle projects head Guidance Control Division St Louis Nats 1935 Hewitts first national event competed again 1936 1937 took several trophies includ ing first place Stout Indoor event 1937 Hewitt has received several prestigious awards including NASA Medal Excep tional Scientific Achievement 1967 Pres idents Award Distinguished Federal Continued page 112 December 1987 111 Hall Fame William Hewitt Phillips has model avi Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Fred Van Keuren Greenvillie MS writes talked over phone months ago pretty much agreed must weight cutoff somewhere Giant Scale airplanes current limit 55 lb proposed IMAA good As mufflers/noise control some thing missing doesnt AMA something . nothing done aver age flier may disappear Club fields ing lost average fliers t get results dont beat dead horse Fred think important items everybodys mind today noise reduction AMA just group imperfect people like lets keep trying Have read Duke Foxs latest noise report Ted Temer Redding CA writes happy club over 30 members lease field dollar year 14 mile high-priced homes number problem noise have imposed strict limit 83 dB ten meters distance measured Radio Shack dB meter Also club 80% four-stroke noise have worries AMA field size baseball field 300 x 300 ft fenced keep out spectators flying area Now come AMAs safety rule saying in gle straight line ll have four sin gle straight lines side field rule vague Ted Ill check Robert Underwood see thinks rule needs changing Thanks letter Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes Whatever happened old friend Judge Davis Charlie colorful friend Judge Davis passed away back spring year will miss him served AMA Contest Board years faithfully well Goodbye Judge will miss Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX writes still havent received third-place trophy Open Jet Speed 86 Nats Dimmitt Jr won have no complaints about years 87 Nats Dimmitt Ill stick until dust settles right place Ill Reston next week see about Juniors award officials both Reston Nats dedicated honestalso hardworking Only oversight Im sure know body weary hearing about read ing about doesnt make difference Jr will get whats coming him Louis Torovich Detroit writes Two years ago asked about Safety input suggested use nets use racing RC boats responded passing appropriate committee Now sudden guy Graham Hicks has brilliant idea have writing about idea using nets Come friend what gives Also have attention get exercise privilege being Leader Member Louis remember suggestion us ing nets should have played up Its fault stupidity Graham club featured magnificent arti cle pictures magazine idea seemed catch Im blame Re garding Leader Members constantly have revisions additions bylaws just wait Meet friend Earl Fredrickson Palatine IL Americas top RC Glider experts Earl builds everybody club dont know charges just gives away Ill find out let know Hall FameCont pg 111 Civilian Service 1979 NASA Distin guished Service Medal 1979 made Fellow American Astronautical Soci ety 1985 has also honored model groups serves technical editor Free Flight magazine interest model aircraft limited type group enjoys exploring new developments design flying tech niques NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy Nafionaf Newsletter John Pond has modeler life Having entering contests since 1920s has lost count number events wins has local state national competition origi nal member San Francisco Vultures Club founding member former president SAM Society Antique Modelers has served AMA ca pacities District 10 vice-president years As Contest Director John has run contests 30 years many years John has contrib uted personal time both good sport assist others reports model magazines leadership help ful cooperation attitudes towards beginners have provided very construc tive benefits days John very well known Old-Timer Plans service operates out San Jose CA Through Old-Timer activities has helped establish SAM chapters over world has traveled extensively promote activities cluding trip Australia year flew national contest Continued page 113 112 Model Aviation important chuck glider contest being conducted Stanley NC icated modelers Col James Ace Grits Duckworth snapped action the festivIties 1 R Malcolm Mize Byron Little Eric Abernathy Brandi Lewis nuwn irphy Kristy Duckworth wasnt clear won big contest Robin appears have vic torious look very future hobby lies encouragement persons age Col Duckworth edits Metrolina Control Line Society newsletter regularly conducts such serious activities Executive Directors ViewFrom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Whats New 88. Its membership renewal time again annual mass mailing renewal information scheduled mail first class early October including election ballots due mailed back Novem ber 15 new feature years renewal process provision fast verification membership status supplements Express Renewal service initi ated last year What Express Renewal means have no changes ad ditional services needed include membership renewal fee re turn envelope processing will almost immediate upon HQ receipt 1988 membership card will mail within few days address membership status changes and/or might want ser vices other membership Museum Patron mortgage donation FAI stamp etc need quick verification 1988 membership status special postcard provided renewal mailing Putting stamp address postcard enclosing same check money order no cash please assures postcard will date-stamped immedi ately upon receipt HQ sent back within day postcard will provide evidence club officers Con test Directors 88 member HQ processing membership renewal other words anything other nochange simple renewal gets delayed due accounting computer input processing use postcard can provide quick proof until AMA license membership card arrives current member insurance coverage fast verification system intended used necessary Thus can use Express Renewal dont need use fast verification system because membership card will sent quickly Likewise renew early October November Express Renewal should have 1988 membership card end 1987 December 87 through 1988 need quick proof 1988 membership status order use club field enter contest use fast verification system cost 22-cent stamp can put proof hands much sooner might otherwise happen AMA HQ processing thou sands membership renewals per week Again need quick service Keep mind AMA insur ance applies day membership money received AMA HQ regardless long might take membership card get hands faster way covered pay dues Contest Director AMA sanctioned meet AMA employee HQ trade show AMA has official booth fast verification system devel oped result input suggestions members clubs need system can solve longstanding problem get quicker proof cur rent membership status Give try need ijif dont card will show up time depending upon HQ workload Consider AMAs membership now over 120000 approximately 125000 end September means proces sing average over 10000 per month 2500 per weekactually 500 working day year kind volume shortcut need can very helpful Also new year Membership Manual has compiled provide kinds formation about AMA operates servic es available contact various problems etc Combined 1988 Supply Service catalog manual pro vides much new information about services products interest AMA members AMA rule book optional 1988 stead automatically sending AMA member rule book obvious waste involved over 100000 members competition oriented AMA will send rule books ask mechanism request will form included membership card mailing Sending form will result rule book being mailed back Although unit cost rule book will higher because fewer will printed previously overall result expected savings since about 10% membership less should need rule books effect anyone wants rule book will pay price 22cent stamp get minor cost extra competition members should mean less members dues will used buy rule books overall savings help providing oth er membership services may serve people FAI Sporting Code buy $10 FAI Stamp Previously wanted complete set official aeromodeling com petition rules Federation Aeronau tique Internationale pay $3 1988 AMA version rules have printed AMA rule book typically much complete form will provided automatically extra charge AMA member pays $10 FAI stamp needed partic ipate FAI team selection contests FAI world record attempts Note AMA rule book will continue provide limit ed version FAI rules various com petition events anyone seriously involved international competi tion complete FAI rules must Hall Fame Cont pg 112 Louis tor tounder ot rroctor 1nerprlses Corp has name synonymous quality contributions model aviation go back 1926 entered first contest Nats wins span years 1929 1967 built very first models 1921-1922 plans found Boys Mechanic Book solid models first fly ing model Nieuport monoplane 1923 interest aviation grew favorite spot Pearson Field Vancouver WA As skills model building became advanced Lou entered first contest took first place same year 1926 met Jim Walker formed lifelong friend ship Continuing build models including nithopters started produce own designs 1929 triumphed Lindy contest thrill receiving prize Charles Lindbergh himself winning ways gained him place 1929 Wakefield Team trip England During inspiring event met Louis Bleriot Orville Wright Igor Sikorsky honored return special Lou Proctor Fete Vancouver Airport Shortly after Lou went work Boe ing Aircraft Company model builder producing both wind-tunnel display models Leaving Boeing 1945 started several small businesses 1958 San Diego started Radio Control fa mous Antic Monoplane Bolero Bipe created 1964 next year Lou started Proctor Enter prises soon headed worldwide busi ness built reputation top quality 1982 age 72 Lou sold com pany retired spend some time himself building flying model aircraft leisure still member four RC Clubs participates numerous con tests year Continued page 114 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT December 1987 113 AMA Cont pg 113 joseph Raspante competitor builder de signer experimenter gave much him self model aviation 1929 Joe became Ham operator later built up small radio repair business Brooklyn NY became interested developing own radio equipment started fly radiocontrolled airplanes 1937 Raspante placed second RC 1939 Nats third 1940 Nats Elmer Sperry got know Joe through involvement RC airplanes 1940 Joe went work Sperry stayed 27 years Thirties Joe designed refined famous model Snow White beConnecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxhury MA 02331 817 9344248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Brown PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01468 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High SI. Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon cT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Prazie Way Mamloon Mills MA 02848 South County RC Club Ten modelers southern Rhode Island area formed club 1982 original goals club promote safety sport train new pilots flying area por tion turf farm owned Mr Tucker clubs activities last two years has participate South County Hot Air Balloon Festival event held July 25-26 1987 Univer sity Rhode Island Included twocame known model beat area contests Snow White Nats winner 1939 taking prize outstanding finish awarded Berryloid paint company AMA Museum houses another Ras pante modelthe Willie III 11-ftwingspan airplane dating back late Thirties controlled Raspante radio package Seventies Joe created special demonstration RC aircraft took contests displays purpose show modelers general pub lic radio-controlled aircraft function Soon no contest complete Joe being hand demonstrate worked Contest Directors called Joe ahead time book him events ef fort played large role making nonmodelers aware pleasures skills waiting world model aviation day event hot air balloons ultralight aircraft craft show numerous food con cessions Radio Control display demonstrations attended Saturday large crowds seemed really enjoy models event sponsored Wakefield Rotary Club RC portion organized club committee headed Vein Nulk following club members participated event Vein Nulk Ric Charlebois Rick Schwegman John Ryczek Noah Forden Andrian Constantino Phil Perkins Russ Lynch Jr Russ Lynch Sr Rick Solderberg Dana Willis Bud Cronin Jim Mur docco Bert Fell Ray Moriarty Steve Block Ed Fayerweather Pete Adams Tom Bous quet Tom Bousquet good public relations activity well worth effort made members involved picture ginning column shows some club members aircraft flown owned Rick Schwegman information contact club President Richard Charlebois 401 828-4288 Westover Air Force Base After 1985 Nats Air Force indicated dif ferent type aircraft based Westover During transition period use base modelers would reduced re stricted Over next two years considerable construction work will require aircraft parked area normally used modelers aircraft will require area equally significant security re quirement People cannot allowed roam over area chasing airplanes Friday August 28 1987 meeting held Colonel Hargis Base Com mander result appears Wes foyer may available modelers limited basis 1988 1989 depend ing construction progresses Further meetings will held discuss use base have material club will contacted letter would like add Colonel Hargis very much interested having model ers Westover Base will can regard modelers have remember guests must conduct ourselves accordir Shown John Frykenberg Chicopee Chamber Commerce Don Kmfft District vice-president Sue Carrion Pioneer Valley Convention Visitors Bureau Cot Hargis Westover Base Commander John Worth AMA executive director representatives present during discus sions using Westover modeling activi ties Dan Thompsons model placed first lieve WRAM show Scale Masters Qualifying contest Orange MA Nationals participation Since last col umn have learned two other people traveled Lincoln Nationals 114 ModelAviation Hall Fame AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Rick Schwegman F-16 flown Rhode Island Balloon Feat aaron nompson Don Kmfft 10-lb Hershey bar provided con testants guests Bridgewater Pat tern contest Barb Don Krafft Steve Lelito participated RC FAI Pattern Nat Gifford according Handle newsletter won first Senior CL Aerobatics also placed second new Advanced class Firebird Classic 87 Pattern con test held Marcy NY know Dis trict II over Labor Day weekend really enjoy contest gives chance re turn Utica area lived about 11 years field did flying before moving New Eng land Barb saw friends contest Joe Valud Harvey demons CD assistant CD respectively club members present did super job providing excellent contest Thanks Mohawk Valley RC Modelers use field looking ward attending next year Manufacturers distributors dealers several thousand contests held US year know lot Contest Di rectors ask merchandise awards am sure problem does provide benefits return sales Anyway pur pose mention thank people donate merchandise gift certificates cash awarded contests mod elers appreciate generosity Club workers As follow-up thanking people donate merchandise would like draw attention people various clubs work hard put contest other club activities wish could said club member shared load equally seems 10% rule prevailsthat about 10% club members work So people work hard provide con tests etc rest may benefit large thank-you Modelers passing really dislike writing part column Two very fine people passed away recently have much formation case Leon Auger learned about him Skystreaker newsletter Leon Auger great guy long longtime modeler Gods gain loss Bill Macartney told about Jerry Gi sondi Marcy Pattern meet Jerry starting out Pattern knew him short time always cheerful pleasure around will missed New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pisostaway NJ 08654 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts learned early aeromodeling career its what fly fly prime importanceand have Class C Free Flight prop scars left forearm prove Obviously transition 049 60 too eagerly pursued burning desire become airborne current sources concern rooted pressure receiving some quarters raise existing AMA maximum weight limit its mandated 55 lb considerably higher figure per craft Would believe 100 lb agree big beautiful weight-lifters would have us believe am also able per ceive beauty greater portability smaller ships Safety always major concern attempt raise weight limit shall require imposition specifics gov erning technical aspects design construction flight characteris tics heavier note did say larger aircraft also performance capability pilot Herein lies great est problemto wit equires spe cial kind expertise fly biggies easy convince beginner full pride deserved selfsatisfaction having mastered trainertype machine ready fly eagles further instruc tion careful supervision expert should prove obstacle earnestly recommend its formaliza tion absolute requirement going authorize heavier model aircraft Vexing question heavier also con sidered Beautiful Howard M Brimberg AMA 98632 have never met finer gentleman good friend Howard Brimberg untimely death sorrowfully report oc curred August 6 1987 resided beloved wife Miriam 80-09 249th St Bellerose Queens NY 11426 sur vived addition Miriam father two daughters son sister three grandchildren Howard member Long Island NY Cobras RC Club never missed opportunity promote aeromodeling general club partic ular AMA event Howards dis tinctive warmth charm shall sorely missed fortunate enough have known him have enjoyed shar ing matchless sense humor wish space quote entire letter trib ute Howard received Allan Frank president Cobras instead offer following excerpts did smile joke C 5 * saw Howard best. ed two young daughters treated grandchil dren nt capture essence modeling need look no further man like Howard Brimberg friend will miss him So shall Allan shall Nats Honorable Mention Dept Though top winners some District II aeromodelers certainly compli mented upon showings years National Model Airplane Championships Lincoln NE indebted two fine newsletters news ea gerly awaited regard source news well-executed MAAW Flyer edited Ann Bruns Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY Flyer reported its member Jan Langelius took first place B Gas making him na tional champ event third con secutive year well first place Hand-Launched Glider further nounced Jim Chadwick placed 10th Expert Pattern class club President Arnie Wile took 12th place Quickee 500 son captured six trophies var ious Free Flight CO-2 divisions BRAVO newsletter Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club edited Harold Mayle reports George Brown son George Jr scored heavily Lincoln Natsie billed Staten Island Speed Team George Jr Sr pro ceeded break 200 mph barrier Control Line D Class ship add sincere compliments Staten land Speed Team Incidentally George Sr popular proprietor Brownies Sport Hobbies Staten Island NY shall pleased list other Nats winners provided names places Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS lath Annual RC Scale Rally District II classic marked 50 years model aviation 1937 1987 subject award-winning club extend warmest congratula tions involvedand particularly such stalwarts genial George Privateer Bob Brown Bill Messer AVP area Ken Koeppel belongs club annual affairs regarded contests rather defined Web sters Dictionary under rally mass meeting intended arouse group enthusi asm Thats what thats what does comprehensive handbill high lights following attractions No entry fees Scale models welcome Free chicken dinner food tickets regisDecember 1987 115 Aircraft ID Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1985 membership kit may ordered AMA Supply Ser vice 10 $100 postpaid Please include remittance order specify stick-on labels Bill Vail Stoughton MA passed away due heart attack September 5 am very sorry report Bill shown good-flying Fokker 0-ViI Orline kit trant Saturday Night model auction Re freshments available Saturday Sunday Breakfast Hinsdale & lschua Vol Fire Depts etc happened August 8-9 just passed Scenes like photos below abound popular STARS rallies Adirondack Modelers Inc extend heartiest congratulations club especially its persevering treasurer Mr James Morrissey having through pa tience restraint persistence diplomacy respect opinions others suc ceeded securing much better larger flying site lost through noise other familiar com plaints citizenry After long drain ing series town meeting debates journalistic participation Town Fathers mothers reflectively provided club another public flying site much larger better former hope happy solu tion familiar seemingly impossible predicament will encourage oth ers faced possibility los ing publicly owned flying site Thank-you Jim Safety sale No way readers will pleased doubt surprised learn reaction piece concerning revenueseeking flying site field marshals over whelmingly disapproval Reactions ranged disbelief downright revul sion usually best expressed threeletter word reading ugh fact readers lost very little time extolling varied gratuitous contributions have continue made particular clubs aeromodeling general entirely thought re ward Such report came letter Mr James F Reilly editor Bipes Barn stormers newsletter Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers Inc AMA Charter #461 Utica NY known far wide Firebirds praising worthiness clubs field marshal Bill Palmer Jim has written follows field marshal second year Bill Palmer pays club dues like other member volunteers field marshal cause enjoys doing feel Bill makes Firebird Field finest flying sites central New York What compensa tion does Bill receive patch AMA Thanks Bill peers Its peo ple like Bill make up nucleus club keep going come hell high water Jim concludes tribute Bill final endorsemet-tt profes sional field marshal thank Jim welcome letter Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4561] Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vtce Presidents Eva Biddle 2158 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob I3ively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 100 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 10107 Eugene Shetkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Boarden 5552 Foarun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Im back Thanks Eva filling last month As being written Im still wondering what Eva wrote Hey sports fans its fall again means football season supposed start baseball season supposed end merci fully youre Reds fan thoughts modelers District Ill build ing next years flying season Did some roll back clock Question plea Five years ago football players strike up my. belt prepa ration Tournament Champions Las Vegas year football players threatening strike Tournament Champions contestants being nounced resumption great event 1988 appears District Ill will have three its members contestants cluding yours truly dont remember TOC its 10 Americans 10 foreign competitors flying big Scale aerobatic models Aresti format competition virtually identical full-scale aerobatics competitions also offers some big prize money about $100000 wasnt write last months column Team Manager US RC Aerobatics World Championships team Avignon France wish could re port successful competition unfortu nately international panel judges read European werent buying large open smooth style flying last time Holland thing chastised flying too slow close small Ya cant win Its really too bad competitors worked hard worked together flew well came away smarting Fourth team sixth 16th 20th individually injustice US fliers Around district clubs trying promote model aviation through school systems Beltzville Flying Ma chine Society love name Pennsyl vania did demo ran class 96 fourth-to-sixth-grade kids Mahoning Valley Elementary School can tell personal experience nothing beats look kids face first sees model airplane perform Great stuff Wayne County RC fliers took different approach school system compared what Ive seen before took adult education evening classes sounds like great success Ill re print Steve Middlesworths letter Dear Dave decided couple meetings ago should inform information what club did pro mote sport model aviation area well generate some needed funds treasury Since gener ated idea last year club felt should fill details have some local area schools fer adult education classes evenings schools particular Wayne County Joint Vocational School ex tends offer have subject can teach can generate enough interest will offer contact ed Steve Miller head Career Center proposed idea offering building class residents area quite thrilled chance offer kind class wanted sit down discuss two father-and-son teams class didnt finish two lost interest about halfway through other team wanted finish busy didnt get time work home quite worthwhile club did have about 10 members able come out help class offered over winter students told could use services instructors joined club club made $200 teaching class about another $240 signing eight new members class met night week 10 weeks Maybe can pass information column hopes picking up interest clubs wishing increase memberships well treasuries Happy Flying Steve Middlesworth Great Steve hope other clubs will fol low lead give try helps increase ranks its great PR same time also got letter Gene Shelkey ask ing print following Sunday November 1 1987 biggest auctions will take place Circleville Fire Hall North Huntingdon PA auction sponsored Mur raysville Area RC Society MARCS thing Astro-Hogs Zap will available bid buy information registration forms maps may contact John Czesnakowski auctioneer 412-327-3930 Neil Rossi chairman 412-327-8741 fire hall very easy get couple miles Irwin inter change Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 7 116 Model Aviation knife set sandpaper $100 cost ciass set school offered class catalog receiving re sponse hoped contacted local newspaper fered little free publicity did halfpage spread concerning sport class After article paper en rollments picked up ended up 13 students eight finished kits class became members club details John Berkey local hobby shop owner myself met Mr Miller worked Out cost materials der decide price charge class decided offer class choice either Goldberg Eagle Great Planes P1-40 also wanted offer kit either sizes rebate refunded smaller chosen Also included materials two rolls covering two bottles Zap fuel tank wheels collars An Exacto twoI will again remind Salt Fork coming up February 13-14 Get res ervations 1-800-AT PARK Unfortu nately stalwart workers Salt Fork meetings Joe Karl has grave ly ill Im sure can speak entire dis trict wishing him well best thing could Joe show up Salt Fork has worked very hard organize promote over years Thats month Delaware S District Columbia 0 Matyland 0 North Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwaod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Anooclate VIce Prealdenta Robert E Bubura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 chuck Foreman 5011 Rinker Dr Mechunicsville VA 23111 Doug Holtund 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Creot HarriuonburgYA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 10000 Charles Spear 280 Holly Lone Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency CoordInator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 400-5086 Space age technology Much hobby has benefited great advances have come out space age technology members remem ber what like participate sport prior enlightened times technology good Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society might feel age has given shaft little over year ago club moved new field settled down existence should last practically forever no signs future problems horizon could cause think other site happened Geological Survey satellite made pass over North Carolina spotted something interest re suIt now survey stakes number spots field marking plac es core drilling Now although does mean imminent danger field being closed surely good possibility happening some point future What did probe see major create potential prob lem GOLD Yes probe says land under flying site has good poten tial being producing gold vein Isnt wonderful various things cause us lose flying sites could very first due satellite orbit 1988 Nationals Local work progressing nicely 1988 Nationals held Chesapeake VA vicinity problems Nats site selection Free Flight Sometimes reasonably good site can turn sour year good example wind bad direc tion high velocities week Will have problems 1988 Nats think As rule get winds nature seen Lincoln As place can expect high winds presence thunderstorms unreasonable expect few site has selected looks very good flatland some drainage ditches running through can handled temporary bridging field covered brush trees open land Within next two weeks Nats Manager Vince Mankowski members Nationals Planning Committee will looking site Much appreciation has granted Tidewater RC Club effort expending pre liminary site planning 1988 what required area contemplating possibility holding Nats en vi rons Indoor A good Indoor site has se lected Nats 88 another area generally brings up some discus sion annual championships Tennessee hear talk separate Nats Indoor well Free Flight always option run out Nats sites suitable indoor sites Again think people area doing right members interested events Indoor strong area country will participate help run Indoor events such group DC Maxecuters hold Indoor Outdoor events almost monthlyprimarily Scale Coming up 7th November example competitions hold Fall Contest Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Maryland out inter ested possibility competing 88 Nats might consider coming down Pax November again spring get shape also get meet some best sport times 0930 1730 Rotary Wing Hangar Building 111 NAS/NATC Patuxent River Lex ington Park MD Contest Scheduling Some difficulties have come play scheduling cer tain contests/fun-fly/fly-in events Scale category Large aircraft IMAA fly-in events basically Scale air craft also truism fliers enter Scale contests also fly ing large read Giant Scale aircraft problem arises because fly-in event listed fun-fly As such under present rules does enter draw area protection scheme AMA rule book event contest What means can have Giant Scale fly-in AMA rule book contest within few miles other same date has occurred several occasions District IV during flying season has resulted cancellation events rather bitter words toward Academy toward Dis trict IV Contest Coordinator would like inform Contest Coordinator fault could under present rules permit sanctions Some discus sion negotiating early date might have helped situation might have permitted VP get involved Sev eral weeks before event after advertised too late much about What can done future situa tion good requires some sort action prevent type problem District IV elsewhere Fliers should have choose between events close gether results loss entrants event other best knowledge Radio Control Scale problem talked over AMA Technical Director Bob Underwood agreed submit agenda item next Execu tive Council meeting consider change way events sanctioned would provide Radio Control Scale events rule book IMAA flyin type considered same sanc tioning purposes would offer some draw protection particular eventand would go long way towards resolving conflicts category Associate Vice-President meeting As stated earlier Nationals Planning Committee meets end month September Executive Council meets 24th 25th October Shortly after will meeting associate vice-presidents District IV will discussions where heading future special em phasis what will involved what expected membership regards 88 Nats Nats manpowerintensive large number members local clubs around Chesa peake Virginia Beach Norfolk Hampton Newport News also clubs areas extending out these members will volunteer work also absolutely certain going participate fullest var ious events After first time Nationals has own backyard True somewhat near us years ago held Willow Grove PA Nevertheless first down Southeast intent make outstanding associate vice-presidents going very visible part success full report will go out you can start making own plans next July December 1987 117 Alabama 0 Rorida S Georgia 0 Missisoippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-0100 Phone Home e15728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edword Hunter 3 Box 206 Amory MS 30021 Richard Juckoon 2110 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 20400 Arthur Johnoon 032 Banyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joneph Micalizzi SR 00006 Box 1032 Fuiurdo PR 00040 Ed Moorman 05 12th Street Shalimar FL 32570 Dick Panon 700 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 040 East Glochester Pluco Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinstor Burnin Fields PD Boo 1063 Stricklund Rd Interlachen FL 33040 Phone 004 084-2017 Ive received number letters past month have advocated sepa rate Free Flight Nationals next year Seems word out Virginia site doesnt have very good Free Flight field situation becoming more common Free Flight fields get harder find Strange though special terest group feels its particular interest getting shortchanged Nationals after Nationals What going real dissatisfaction Nationals just hearing few problem per sons problems silent ma jority out Sunday fliers just go local contests fun-fly events just thing local field appears could care less Nationals just show less 1% member ship Maybe its much interest rank file anyway Nation als should tailored people Nationals-goers true contest addicts means providing best possible con ditions type competition setting up contest let skilled modelers come out top trouble contest rule book bulging events days find site will suit events optimum manner possible fact setting up national model airplane championship event really big compromise Come think local events since contest generally tailored fit field weather overall interests contestants could events such diversified nature contestants must fly under conditions op timum Such simple thing Free Flight models landing U-Control circles ex ample Another site separation RC events allow use available frequen cies Maybejust maybethe Nationals too big too complicated serious con test work advocate separate sites have strong point another side Na tionals place show model building flying public chance get media newspapers magazines TV Also its place less skilled modelers can see experts ac tion source information inspi ration general AMA membership end desirable have types models represented also financial picture considered currently takes well over $100000 put Nationals Sure well attended much cost covered entry fees nevertheless Nation als takes lot money execute Now began split Nationals up sev eral smaller contestsie Free Flight Nationalsl can see costs increas ing proportion number splinter contests Sure cost could held down support sponsoring special interest groups national event AMA sponsorship will take AMA people AMA equipment meetings planningand costs money Yet might way things should go qual ity contest might improve nearly optimum sites special inter est group could found complexity planning major contest encompassing event rule book could re duced may very close trial case decided hold Indoor Nationals Johnson City TN future Its great site sort middle USA its fixed location Will California mod elers come does manpower come put event year Im giving try few years see works after trial very spe cial case proves success lets try Free Flight After Indoor Free Flight probably next difficult set events find adequate field guess Im average model builder Ive flown just about kind model possible competitively havent flown Ive interested like Nationals its diversity can fly Free Flight Indoor RC soaring OldTimer kinds Scale son growing up U-Control events same site during same week Maybe model builders interests transcend kind model ac tivity minority hope Dont know would like go Nationals just RC events come modelers such narrow-minded bunch anyway thing know sure dont like current Nationals sites shouldnt complain until have done best locate perfect site made Nationals Committee aware Such action also needs commitment local clubs help Nationals setup operation Site selection yearround continuous process sites being considered future Nationals right now major factors consid ered much help can Nationals Committee get local clubs Other factors 1 ability house contes tants families during meet 2 adequate land hold events 3 park ing areas electrical power availability 4 support local authorities list gets very long lot prob lems high weeds cornfields have lo cale mind check see can handle rule book events has place headquarters has dormitories motels available has parking retrieval areas million other things still looks good please let know about Make pitch Nationals Committee Most sites chosen because someone put gether proposal too good turn down Well now Ill get off soapbox Honest flew Free Flight Oshkosh Lake Charles tooit terrible way Navy Nationals werent great Free Flight fields either remember DTing base swimming pool once try ing beat housing project kids plane flew off small field Maybe thats like new t/2A RC Texaco type events much writing word AMA hasnt found satisfactory Free Flight field near Virginia Beach site may have give separate Free Flight Nationals trial 88 whether want lets set up can evaluate op tion Lets learn AMA can sponsor sep arate National events necessary future destroying good stuff last thought has proposed AMA also sponsor sort national fun-fly once year Maybe could beIllinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Ansociste Vice Presidents Charlie Buxer 4044 N Orange Norridge IL 60606 Cal Ettel #3 Cuotle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1000 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7020 JeBerson Kansas City MO 04114 Stun Wutoon 10414W 134 Street Ruins Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 varna IL 61370 August such hot month just isnt worth go out fly until later evening Well thats feel about gentlemen ladies flying FF Lex ington KY didnt agree saw field full people chucking models up heavens What beautiful sight weather hot thermals big flights enjoyed performed little pink Rubber ship launched young lady proceeded get max right off bat Beat Dad Thats way Bill Barr Lexington Model Airplane Club hold yearly meet Bill Barr LMAC did good again year Another bit news LMAC being moved its present site make room golf course lots cases could end club club being moved park used past very sparingly FF know club certainly appreciates being forgotten get new site pretty good FF site boot real win club August Burgin Barnstormer fun-fly month strategy starts long before battle time arrives have con test year members Im glad dont pressure compe 118 Model Aviation AMA come show American public least some other 99% AMA membership could participate Lets call convention something like however try make look like contest reported last spring Indoor chal lenge meet between Alabama boys Huntsville Georgia boys TTOMA Atlanta may remember reported based information George Batiuk Huntsville team Georgia boys soundly trounced seemed true based Batiuks way reckoning Now however TTOMAs George Perryman reports its way reckoning iTOMA Georgia boys won eight firsts Alabama boys think Gorgeous George trying work up rematch winter Better get agreement score next round before contest starts fellows course talking about Indoor contests Yep its soon time get out cold tickle rafters again ITOMA planning new round competition Look competition news tition can dont see month after month way Its too rough nerves went home Purdue University visit Lafayette Cloud Jockeys time fly-in got meet lot nice people Lafayette sur rounding area clubs weather broke beautifully cool day just perfect great time fellows Lafayette have great site Its flood plain has parks industry around bad point field plane-eating river side Oh well gives reason need learn fly well last trip August airport Greenville KY airport having air show Isotopes RC Club Owensboro preliminary act club kept planes air constantly left before full-size air show saw what impact club event left lots people lying grass watching antics Again full-size models able mix harmony day clearing out newslet ters decided count Im getting least sixty month Taint bad Thanks editors send Keep up good work Its thankless job de serves lot recognition Thanks editor could understand have used newsletter writings column Thats fair question As just stated get around sixty month newsletters use Well thats simple enough answer have asked put specific piece newsletter column have gotten just saves mailing letter Ive gotten complaint about travels dont feel deserved seems CDs ticked because dont come area Well did let him know did travel area year fact area several times Problem am guilty going event dont re member getting invite either People know Ive said several times Ill say again Ya gotta make effort contact want Sometimes just cant come make effort blessed AVPs fill wait hear Get touch About time read will getting dues bill ballot receive ballot vote immediately procrastinate Vote year see low counts hear stories compla cency Well sport fliers have clout make break officers AMA Iowa S Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0415 Glenwood N. Golden volley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55600 Jack Finn 300 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlino Hts Ml 40077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stomm Box 357 Minocqua Wi 54540 little late getting editor due hectic time trying test fly new models between rainstorms final ly managed trim out today set last Q-500 meet area tomorrow Signal Seekers have received several letters interested fliers Pylon models read comments Q-500 Introductory class Models Equal some Equal Others fun time everyone has rac ing tight equal simply blasted off course no fun beginners drop out Now have National rules seem Rossi forget have problem spare parts. have another change districts officers Steve Bowman Duluth has resign AVP position has office short assistance has very helpful glad am ac cept recommendation Bob Gorman Rice River MN welcome Bob aboard look forward meeting him Chicago AVP meeting November guess time local clubs will flying off solid water shall winter round swap meets Indoor flying sessions brings up another item have gleaned newsletters Club attend ance monthly meetings very important several clubs use neat ideas encourage attendance Try setting up regular session beginners half-hour before Serious part meeting Also run videos before meeting add special raffle special price coffee donuts Come up some ideas own something strong pull guys attend district vote have power put sport flier almost seat Coun cil Today just aint controlled competitors Its up vote want voice heard Vote competi tors already know think its time joined Since have received mail column month am going stop head shop Enough now. club meetings look ideas pass along Indian City begin meetings pledge flag really gets meet ing onto solid footing much better beating table gavel pop bottle club Midwest RC has new field Now have common problem get ting cut have grass-cutting teams paid extra dues club member itand usually evening negates flying mower action What looking use lawn service will done during daytime will specially treat grass needed No murmurs some member doing share cutting resultant problem punish him No machines maintainso pluses December 1987 119 Duluth RC Club Duluth Air Show Behind nice Scale Harrier Photo Steve Bowman President Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Debra Grubich Ida Grove Debbie two Giant Scale models heading up Nats search city Al Tuttle transplanted Iowa Hawaii Plays Byrons presenting Award Ser vice AVP District 10 President Cal Satawa Ct Michigan Whiny birds presenting plaque Detroit Police Dept supporting Hell Division Models Combat team selection trials went off very smoothly evening dinner clear rule interpretations great help got know everyone tendance staggering 35 entries Now think Pylon crazy ought see FA ships action Its good thing use rear-induction motors really stick sod distinctive whomp won really together earned places Congratulations entrants best wishes team Things stirring association FAI through NAA costs us lot dollars now dues being raised As return very minimal European group seems operate rules translate have ques tion need heavily involved FAI events AMA lays out very large amount participation Need less say Executive Council looking resolve input will help District Roundup Key City Bald Eagles have real deluxe setup field about power sockets 12-volt field accesso ries newsletter Charle voix Area Buffs Ed Linse editor Keith Riemersma Tulip City Air Force promoting purchasing mag sub scriptions local schools thousand taboys idea Moines Modelaires have included Free Flight events Glen Sig event d marshal being searched Mid Michigan Thumbs club safety checks models S has great videotape library thanks local store checklist safety inspection Rainbow Aero Modelers newsletter Val Jaroszewski editor o Control Club Detroit holding Spreading party field graphics Flight Lines St Croix Valley club PR idea Livingstone County RC appreciation plaque landowner also contribute months quote real man child hidden wants play Merry Christmas Happy ears Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 Now Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michool S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71801 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78043 Witliam Harley 927 commerce Pleasantos TX 78004 Bill Lee 3522 Tamarink Lane Missouri city TX 77459 Bill May 3830 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75228 Larry Sailor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3410 David Dr. Motairie LA 70003 chack Wood 909 Harvard St. clovis NM 00101 Frequency Coordinator ScoB Kalmus 5001 Bayview Garland TX 75043 Ill start column month good news/bad news things have little group inventor friends Dallas call ourselves Innovators us can claim some pretty clever ventions over years delight impressing other am proud say have finally aced other guys completely have invented working per petual motion machine little problem now have running devil turn off period year ideal time flying model airplanes because heat has dropped winds mild weve early half year prac tice flying rebuilding flying again Dis trict 8 has whirlwind contest fun-fly activity especially since Nats Lincoln have personally attended some sort meet almost weekend period time must commend AMA Contest Directors clubs sponsors flying has very good minimum ot crashes safety problems safety awareness will go long way help preserve right fly community Credit newsletter ed itors lot safety awareness cause club papers now have regular Safety columns safety officers should exchanging newslet ters find out what other folks doing previous paragraph reminds another good-bad deal good air simply full model airplanes bad air also full pollen experts say will worst years ever sneezed newsletter editor club ficer wondering set up improve newsletter might drop note Walter Laich copy Crosswinds newsletter SPARKS RC Club Spring TX have ever seen Good year Blimp hangar highway north Houston Spring TX newslet ter Walter puts out 60-member club good neat will try point out feature just suggest exchange papers Write Walter Laich 4718 Casemont Spring TX 77388 One-Fifth Scale Air Force members Gordon Berletich wife Sherry Giant Scale Cub complete miniature pilot looks like Gordon Gordon does per fect imitation full-scale Cub fine piece workmanship real active club Abilene RC Socie ty Abilene TX got kick out coedi tors Wesley Morris Joe Hodges printing apology missing month completely explanation club activities overwhelmed production ca pacity highly paid newsletter staff 120 Model Aviation JW Jones tows entry leash takeoff area Dallas Masters Meet Dallas RC Club Jones experienced finest builders have especially big birds Fred Schroeder Bedford TX appears making catapult launch Electric plane roof apartment DEAF Electric Fun-Fly tricky camera also makes look vapor trails power lines photo present ed show Electric stuff can flown near neighbors cops being called because noise District 8 Scale board member Buddy Irwin proving fully qualified Scale mat ters showing us Fokker DR-i flew perfect imitation full-scale WW German fighter Unique bonfire night club meeting Dal las RC Club its new flying field Seagoville TX Drop line youd like map get promise better get raise pay want exchange active folks write Abilene RC Society PO Box 1742 Abilene TX 79604 fond ly remember meeting ventriloquist Ed gar Bergen Abilene contest years ago mentioning some newsletters have chance call attention darned good clubs good editors good newsletters enjoy chuckle Such fine paper put out Don Collins Westside RC Fliers Okla homa City Dons paper fine got-everything efforts really tickled quote September paper said want maximum attention hard beat good big mistake want thank him reminder write Don Collins 4433 NW 20th Oklahoma City OK 73107 quotes old newsletter editor friend Howell Gwin Jr authors Barnstormers Bulisheet Beaumont TX RC Club August paper quotes Thomas Jefferson wisely said necessary evil triumph good men nothing Any newsletter editor can quote freely Thomas Jefferson worth exchanging write Howell Gwin Jr 1375 Rikisha Lane Beaumont TX 77706 am passing out roses newslet ter editors realized Id better rec ognize some other District 8 folks seldom thanked recognized hardest working teams Nats Lin coln consisted Mike Harrison District 8 AVP John Embry busy putting RC Pattern together didnt have usual B-S breaks Mike has particularly effective organizing procedure Pattern big ole John made work Im proud guys also want pay tribute AMA President Don Lowe keeping himself visible Nats vis ible warm cheerful very willing listen leaving nice feeling realized dues money made AMA work ego trip few leaders playing dues money Don good leader Continuing leadership salutes Bud dy Irwin District 8 Scale Contest Board representative requalified Southwest RC Championships La bor Day weekend Dallas RC Clubs new field Seagoville TX Buddy flew Fokker triplane too hard fly terror land can attest because flew Control Line built Hoyt Geer could land Buddy Irwin represents us well Scale matters bang-up Electric fun-fly sponsored DEAF named because Electric quiet Club flying Eastfield College Mesquite TX Frank Korman sez 50 Electric planes spite high winds sweltering heat Enthusiastic entrants San Antonio Houston well Dallas Metroplex area sa lute Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers leading way such electrifying manner parting Id like call attention change districts Frequency Coor dinator shown fine print ginning column ****Thanks Flying Me**e* ColoradoO Kansas 0 NebraskaO North DakotaO SouthDakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Phone Home 3031 6931204 CompuServe address EMAIL 760072750 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Prank clarke 1007 Woodlond Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Box 2032 Cooper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver Co 80230 Ross Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloodao Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordlnalor Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 sanctioned events through out district now history though few contests still calendar definite slowing down flying events fall season arrives Id hope successful CDs will share events us through some pictures reports via column t sociate vice-presidents hear Free Flight Nats site Last Month asked write no fun working vacuum got several items concerning dissatisfaction some Free Flight community past Nats sitesLin coln NE being current unsatisfac tory FF Outdoor site Ive written directly took time effort com municate would share Ive passed along concerns Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski Vince turn will share planning committee will working next years Nats suggestion was time have something less composite Nats have separate FF Nats Ive always supported combined composite Nats past attendees contestants well noncompetitors seemed enjoy seeing various types activities site Now think Im hearing competitors dont necessarily care de sire type format looking optimal contest site own disci pline too surprising sites out Good Ole US can accommodate expecta tions competitors Well folks its dilemma seem together Now challenge will see sites whole thing break up Nats have known years time change What think What want have happen Worlds Larg est Model Airplane Meet Another subject Im sure Im alone hearing modelers categories collectively faced variety rea sons growing need flying sites Growth sport/hobby loss present sites . Almost daily something press model club news letters conversations between model ers points out growing concern regarding amount sound models produce objectionable others ourselves Well address other concerns will forum learning discussion sharing successes probably lot informative hangar talk will taking place November 20th Friday pm 21st Saturdayall day Denver Mark calendars now District IX AMA meeting will fea ture seminars about Flying Sites Noise Re duction Contest Directors procedures Updating new Rule Books coming out soon new Frequencies 1988 will local national speakrs district officers national officershere visit about local national sues Location Regency Hotel Den ver notice has sent chartered clubs District IX need infor mation can call home eve nings will useful seminar session both Bob Underwood Geoff Styles National Headquarters program Dont miss planned provide something club dis trict benefit will have get representative several meeting success story two Over Labor Day weekend Omahawks Club Omaha NE put air show dedicated new flying site conducted benefit Make Wish Foundation may re call Omahawks several years ago experienced loss flying site went through lengthy court test right stuff have sur vived successful club over 200 members now have new flying site much support surrounding com munity much brighter futurecon tinuing activities blessing local government entities hope have some ideas pictures share column later time DAS Denver Air Show team Sep tember 11 12 performed warm-up demonstration flying shows Greater Denver Air Show Jefferson County Airport Colorado reported have 90000 people attending dur ing two days Thats lots positive ex posure model aviation Keep up good work Omahawks DAS team Id like end column month introduction new associate vicepresident Colorado interim basis Nat Lancaster Nat well known district years involvement ac tive RC modeler full-scale enthusiast Con test Director officer Award Excellence Jefco Aeromodlers Club Nat has served President Metro Denver Modeling Council MDMC founding member manager DAS team currently liaison Col orado State Division Parks Recrea tion modeling activities metro area Welcome aboard Nat know will contributing member winning team Keep landings intentional soft December 1987 121 Arizona S California 0 Hawaii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseociate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiaken Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 0252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 05251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 0818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 Mike Lee 11420 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langloin Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 448 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161 362-1962 Trouble Basin flying field SepulVeda Basin Los Angeles unique ways First fine RC site 600 ft paved runway large pit area etc CL site paved circles prestigious events held year Second its public land owned US Army Corps Engineers part flood control basin federal land leased LA City Parks Recreation Commission recreational purposes include park/picnic grounds huge golf course three-mile-long bicycle path cricket field whats left over used partially farmer rais ing crop grass sod Water Reclama tion plant partially military Third flying site far enough away nearest house/street noise problem Fourth just little over mile south runways Van Nuys Airport just happens busiest airport entire US though no com mercial flights dealt having 200-ft altitude limit model field dont get way fullsize planes Lastly field also unique because thanks LA Parks Recreation Commission presently open anyone wishes fly AMA member Add up room kinds trouble created First list occasional crash full-size plane model field Yup thats right because Van Nuys Airport home number experimental old WW II airplanes often has make emergency landing somewhereand so often get unexpected fullsized visitor knowledge no model plane has ever done full-size airport nor have ever death model field Unfortunately Van Nuys Airports record good number full-size pilots passengers have killed basin af ter birds bit dust addition deaths full-size plane crashes weve also heard number heart attacks golf course bicycle path burns broken bones picnic fields car crash injuries roads streets within basinbut oc casional minor injury flying field itself usually nothing serious occasional finger got hit prop fixed Band-Aid spite good aeromodeling safety record let now show easy things get out hand easy big trouble started First take traffic helicopter pilot KABC radio Next let him fly directly over field get close model listen him scream about live air Next take local newspaper prompted someone write first-page story about model airport haz ard full-size aviation including inter view withyou guessed KABC helicopter pilot next thing know everyone up arms CLOSE THE MODEL FIELD manager Water Reclamation plant starts talking model plane crashes facility farmer starts talking about field workers running model planes Golfers heard com plaining about occasional crash golf course theres kinds talk about FAA controllers Van Nuys getting complaints about planes airspace Funny everyone ignores real safety hazards area starts pointing model airport something ought go BECAUSE WE ARE EASY TARGET Because power ful voice Because dont bring reve nue like golf course got involved mess day article appeared page local paper After getting number phone calls about decided try patch things up first drove down Van Nuys tower identified myself let spoke FAA Supervisor said have far trouble fullsize pilot hotshots modelers No sooner words come out mouth giant military C-130 abort landing because tiny Cessna still loafing runway goodness modelers know better after landing left tower after picking up copy airports official rules regulations found rules about heli copters supposed minimum 1300 ft MSL airport vicinity including over model field Aha Two polite factual yet very stern letters written publisher local newspaper other gener al manager KABC letter publisher contained kinds information real safety record good things field such collecting truckloads toys Christmas produced phone call him along promise positive coverage activities con cluded good note invited him down learn fly RC letter KABC dwelled helicopter violated airspace particularly hovered 50-100 ft scold pilots violated kinds FAA rules doing pleaded com mon sense pilot avoid flying over field altitude politely stated complaining about near-miss airspace pilot could compared man first kills mother fath er pleads mercy courts because orphan general manager called few days later told no longer problem thanked running FAA said read letter pilot would no longer fly over field thats left now find way get city give local club someone reasonable amount authority control over uses field short trial period Park Rangers placed observe Funny well everything ran noted full-size planes KABCs helicop ter flying too low noted letter kept records did didnt have AMA insurance Rangers gone now maybe trou ble will start over again few days ago sent out another letter went Mayor Tom Bradley Los Angeles requests meeting address whole situation aeromodeling LA area No answer yet hope moral should clear can easily get stepped often right easy target because dont represent activity decent level national prominence backing significant level own worst enemies hate spend dime anything other personal modeling supplies As result have no war chest draw upon also expect landowners private public give us use land Fine can get away dont ever hope win competition public land use farmer golf course some other revenue-producing activity Im told now costs $50 per hour use model flying field Tokyo Japan land real scarce much pay privilege model flight much would willing pay Perhaps because arent mak ing new land anymore ought start ask ing ourselves questions want able fly future personal opinion national organization dwell too much trivia sport itself faces extinction needs saving need strong national voice flying site matters meantime too much AMAs atten tion resources aimed wrong directions get lots phone calls letters over district about flying site prob lems description Most time nothing can Sepulveda Basin exception Yes AMA party line goes flying site problems /ocal ones need dealt local level Thats very convenient stand AMA take think about local problems dont get solved no na tional problem left Its time AMA start considering formation regional field offices manned experts flying site matters No cost doing wont fit present budget Lets see what can rea//y Anyone out got ideas 122 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCellough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 51st Ave Portland OR 97215 003 234-4430 CompuServe addocan tot EMAIL760672422 Aseoclate Vice Preeldenta Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 00023 Al Culver Boa 00 Wilder ID 03070 Gory R Fuller 3000 Riverwood Juneau AK 00001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 50401 Dave Mulleno 15550 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 00133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 00200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 07001 Chick Young 11201 120th St E #69 Poyallup WA 00373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Batch 10430 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 07230 Phone 003 701-5103 things regret about last Scalemasters Farragut having got ten picture Art Newlands Tempest before flew watched him fly got distracted just managed look back went Art did very nice job hope rebuilds next year did admit relatively high wing loading thats something should keep mind building bird compete especially higher altitude usually fly some pictures taken Far ragut during Scalemasters Regional pictures taken Bob Balch Lets start off what may think double ex posure isnt Its B Cranes Giant Scale Waener Cub flip side twin Cub Vis ible side photo below TROH Skyport about five miles Im sitting sound plane unusual say nothing looked sky photo below Bob Siegelkoffs Eastbourne Monoplane immense size aircraft apparent see quarter-scale Twin Cub peeking out underneath right wing flew majesti callv Dave Gasvoda came over Missoula MT flew very nice Yak-18 shown below Dave flies very well know well-done aircraft over maybe will show up next year Hope Dick Heininge bought Proctor Enterprises has producing familiar kits stuff south Portland near Wilson ville Recently Dick produced new kit Curtiss IN Jenny Jenny pictured below Dick Hansen has campaigning smiling person sitting hind new Mr Proctor Enterprises him self Youd smiling too produced beautiful kit Heres close-up neat scale detail available Jenny nonscale item sticking out between OX heads four-stroke helps Dick fly beauty realistically President Ron Rea Lewis-Clark RC Model Club reports fourth annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly big success 20 participants enjoyed good contest during fine weather Ron said Bill Kaufman should get special thanks organizing running event ad dition thanks club members helped out last thought sort leads newslet ters usually lonely souls put out hear about won con tests seldom hear about worked hard contest could go Mostly folks hear gripes complaints voiced never help out newsletter editor has same problem too often editor faced getting out something has remarkable ability hold club gether him/herself Pleas news other things go unheeded Well heres other try Help out newsletter editor unthinkable write something publication Yes takes little time Yes should either inform educate illumi nate can humorous dont really have able spell well either helps Maybe something bothers you want start dialogue maybe want start argument greatest lacks society communication little cant help im prove what weve got Now Im down off Ivory con tainer couple new newslet ters Ive getting Whidbey Island RC Society newsletter Whidbey Island WA edited John Pettersen edition Im looking contains lot good information about getting air craft ready fly supplied Prez alias 0 L Adcock Also cover sported drawing ATBP allterrain biplane computer program used lay out issue included some neat graphics well layout lends itself interest boredom As sidelight Whidbey group hosted PROPs race meet did such fine job some PROPs told looked forward next time anticipation other newsletter Penin sula Modelers Association Soldotna Alaska called Pellet Mangler News love name have no idea use suspect done either Al Ahlfors Gary Clack am sure its either Point sometimes editor named would nice know responsible works art Anyway done different computer program also allows extensive use graphics can see lot work went both fine efforts both editors would like some help members Also club exchanging newslet ters others district note AMA HQ will get club list can get touch clubs would like keep touch gives lot stuff steal too Now heres hot flash lovers wonderful stuff Jim Walker used make Frank Macy has producing few Gliders like folding-wing 404 used lose flying thermals Gliders would great take school program get some young people interested what Frank will coming out Hor net days will give kids excellent way start powered flight might enjoy having couple around fly yourself Happy Flying Flying Near Airports Careful December 1987 123 Sooner later popular unofficial events always proposed official AMA events whether wish originatorand Bostonian Don Lindley has drawn up set ruies amplify way event flown Midwest US Indoor Champion ship contests Dons suggested rules closer New York US Rules Bostonian West rules dif ferences First off Don wants call event Boston Cabin name should remain Bostonian keep event being compared Manhattan Cabin Manhattan originally Manhattan mula experts Duration event Bostonian Scale event everyone al though doesnt center around spe cific airplane exclusively Second Dons charisma percentage can amount 20% New York expe rience event originated has found 20% too little 30% used way get models scalelike award higher charisma values 30% too little Don restricts stabilizer 50% wing area causes no harm Minimum weight kept seven grams ten grams biplanes Open cockpits okayed no side windows required flying surfaces properly required double covered Fuselage box requirement remains un changed 15 x 25 x 30 longerons required support stress rubber motor required form box conformance original rules reviewed couple months ago page intent require full fuselage violated Dons wording satisfactory intent circumvented can Dons wording very unscalelike fuselage can result Such unsightly fuselage il ustrated below 0 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 rules must plugged Such occasions thing didnt mention source have arisen events attempt Its simple plans worlds create particular style model best Indoor newsletter Indoor News As mentioned Bostonians fuselage fantastic newsletter 16 longeron requirement such area No- pages edited published Jorgen body trying circumvent box re- Korsgaard Ahorn 5 D-2397 Ellund quirement Bostonians have Handewitt West Germany Jorgen Dandesigned fit Don Lindleys west ish lives teaches school just coast rules original US Rules across border Western Germany Practically have perfectly nice fuselages newsletter published three times year too John Triolos Larrys Bird such costs us USA 60 Dkr per year Bostonian strips above side win- sent airmail dows below constitute longe- much beginners Jun rons Personally find very acceptable iors Most will tell design despite question therefore about excitement involved world go along Dons revision fin- championship Indoor flying also gers crossed hopes best cludes Peanut Pistachio plans charisma points raised 50% news Hand-Launched Gliders experi promote scalelike models might mental types sport models news possible have enforce original FiD Beginner category popular Europe rules require longerons both sup- Can imagine international European port motor form box contest restricted beginners enough rules discussionlets get worksand also possibly interna back simply enjoying Bostonians how- tional postal contest beginners ever would like full set Don Lind- Simply great newsletter leys Bostonian proposal send 224 * * * * * stamped envelope Don 420 Tupelo Thats wrote monthbe Ave Naperville IL 60540or can re- b quest copy Ed Whitten ad- ack next month dress above 224 envelope Both us would like feedback now about something really importantJohn Triolos name Bostonian rrys Bird have explain non-basketball fans signi ficance John tells hes also thinking jumbo 32-in-wing-spread double-sized Have Helped monster added impactOutdoor Jumbo Bostonian Rubber 020-poweredor aJun ior Modeler maybe half-sized 8-in Pistachio model model John cut imagination clear workbenchand have Larrys T Bird ready fly Columbia December sixth Indoor News Last month ran plans P-is Danish Indoor SRPSM Erik Knudsen aberration like does have result can Rules writing difficult task re quirement Bostonians fuselage problem area originator develops intent writes rules Once written rules event does mean intent thrown away Whenever innovation within rules cir cumvents intent loophole O5TONIAN 0 LARRYS 8IPD John Trial0 124 Model Aviation Bostonian Proposed As Official AMA Event
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/12
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
1986 HaIl FameA Frequency Geoffrey Styles Timeout Director Public Relations Ten distinguished model aviation personal ities have elected Academy Hall Fame 1986 men individ ual contributions sport made candidates honor nominated AMA members part selection process annual responsibility AMA Council Past Presidents Any AMA member may present nomina tion Forms purpose available Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Simply drop Joyce line give call will provide form Nominations should accompanied supporting data substantiate back ground achievements candi date Please submit nominations arrive AMA HQ before March 31 year give Council adequate time deliberation 1-bli Famers Frank L Cummings Jr has model aviation over fifty years As competitor won contests local regional national levels member USA Indoor Team 1964 1966 Na tional Champion 1947 Grand Champion 1948 Plymouth Interna tional Contest No matter Frank competing always took time assist other people especially beginners Between 1931 1937 worked Los Angeles Times Playground Aircraft Continued page 109 Bob Underwood Technical Director quite few months now have articles Model Aviation telling some technical aspects radio control operation Included have rule book type material technical guidelines radios concerns involving antenna de sign placement months article takes somewhat different tack writ ten radio nontechnician AMA Technical Director task Headquarters does require know just what little what ya-ma-caIl-its framistans widgets talk another radio system Rather am called upon act moderator between members Fre quency Committee industry FCC other interested parties Granted some ba sic knowledge radio stuff required certainly depth What have asked relate time out technical article some what happen ing RCers world far just operat ing model airplane stumbling over regulations other things go bump night therefore interfering just having some fun flying So further ado What about aircraft/surface frequency problems period time during 1985 1986 encountered tremendous amount difficulty incorrect use fre quency allocations model airplanes cars/boats/robots phone rang daily reports dire foreboding predictions problem has abated dra matically recent months Two things seem have contributed improvement First borrowed page Mr Revere help sources spread word far wide Secondly probably effectively program labeling transmitter cartons transmitters themselves adopt ed manufacturers/importers red yellow stickers developed AMA supplied industry cost Artwork supplied free com pany wished have labels developed themselves During last two years several inci dents brought attention con cerning model airplane interference due incorrect frequency usage Most model cars operated aircraft frequencies crash caused promotional robot would some value being able publish details about events Unfortunately have unable obtain anything other verbal responses concerning doc umentation used support cases outcome event As re sult reluctant detail event print Should experience interference problem type several impor tant things should 1 Document incident carefully Names dates times locations frequencies etc very important rely second- third-hand information out checking out verifying details yourself 2 Maintain cool Often loss model stirs emotions point irrational behavior occurs emo tional outburst may seem provide some measure immediate satisfaction such havior may also complicate subsequent settlement problem 3 Determine loss will assume no bodily injury occurred need figure what repair re placement items might cases such determination will lead seek relief small claims court 4 Seek legal aid meet resistance rely advice friends Talk attorney Bear mind re gional differences legislation make virtually impossible Headquarters provide specific advice given matter 5 Obtain available written documenta tion can provide number different documents such FCC Part 95 will enable support case addition position provide individual personal legal aid may Continued page 108 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Manager Vince Mankowaki0 Specisi Services DimctOr Carl Maroney0 Specisi Events Dinctor Douglas Pratt 0 Pubilc Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Pubiications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Membership Director Mike Woodfolk0 General Counsei Jeremiah Courtney December 1987 107 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 President Don Lowe presenting riaii rauuu award Frank L Cummings L R AMAs Executive Council lectuivatent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council FrequencyCont pg 107 able obtain some general guidance Academys attorney Mr Jeremiah Courtney somewhat off subject hand should noted have comprehensive document designed help event club suffer de liberate interference site prob lem very complicated since its very nature highly emotionally charged situation As far problem improper fre quency usage concerned let us end brief discussion suggesting con tact Headquarters feel problem exists have several approaches can take inform individuals industry members improper frequency usage known Most persons organizations cooperative matter realize may position legal jeop ardy should sell use equipment improperly What AMA rules concerning radio control Several months ago subject touched upon Note Tech nical Director information presented elicited some degree interest particular concern some state ment no frequency control rules mandated Academy sport flier local field Just recommended flying site layout rule book number highly recommended guidelines provided Frequency Committee specific rules developed given site respon sibility club fact over 2000 very different types sites around country makes necessity best illustration reason set frequency control rules cannot fit situations involves clothespin syndrome fields use subtractive system taking appropriate clothespin placing transmitter antenna ready fly No pin available no transmitter turn-on Its very simple procedure However some clubs have found impossible keep store pins site due vandalism therefore use additive system board hooks pegs allows pin paddle added person ready fly way individual flier may carry own frequency control device no storage problem exists Which system better both work quite well Additionally will find host other systems varia tions basic ones used around country AMA has suggested rec ommended rule book publish anything way rule frequency control local field might simply field have some type control Such rule would probably appear radio control section Safety Code important fact should noted move 1988 new set rule books AMA Frequency Utilization Plan approved Executive Council con tains preliminary statement effect system transmitter identification flag channel identification plaques required AMA sanctioned events. See page 106 June 1987 issue Model Aviation complete text plan Please note same plan uses terms encouraged recommended such things pins monitoring spac ing flight stations RC operating sites An addition Safety Code also im portant note Effective January 11988 item has added states will op erate model using radio control fre quencies currently allowed Federal Communications Commission Only prop erly licensed Amateurs authorized op erate equipment Amateur Band frequencies future persons using nontypical frequencies such equipment European frequencies frequencies withdrawn model service FCC persons operating license equipment requires such will violat ing AMA Safety Code persons should take note fact Safety Code contains statement Model flying must accordance code der AMA liability protection apply What about AMA-FCC relationship Academy fortunate have maintained very good working relation ship Federal Communications Commission has just chance represented before Commission expert field Mr Jeremiah Courtney Mr Courtneys exper tise FCC matters has proved invaluable level need whether ap plication rule making resolution little glitches system affect model operations oft-used truism Its what know know does apply Indeed saying case should what know important instances re veal vast amount help Mr Courtney has provided us two spring mind immediately first involved robot/model aircraft interference problem An incorrect interpretation Part 95 FCC field office resulted insurance company refusing settle claim crashing model Through appropriate prompt action Mr Courtneys office little problem overcome second instance few months later also involved robot aircraft frequency incor rect field office interpretation Mr Courtney requested letter office explaining second instance type serious op erational implications Through Mr Courtneys efforts letter accepted acted upon FCC immediately communications sent field offices FCC letter AMA treated request rule mak ing section Part 95 detailing model aircraft/surface frequency split completely rewritten very easily under stood form Academy members can very proud fine working relationship has maintained FCC As member can assured will work diligently maintain relationship Sometime soon will submitting proposal rule making tighten specifications required equipment type acceptance anticipation radio needs 1991 headed radio control Everybody would love own bullet proof system never fails able put beautifully detailed Scale Widget 10 fly out backyard worry ing about club anyone else Would settle three reality us will never achieve three will necessary interested radio control work together other members industry achieve maximum amount pleasure hobby/sport mail phone bring contradictory news what occurring field club individual will relate horror stories about possible interfer ence area about quality some specific piece equipment Scant moments later report may bring glowing tales success such divergent obser vations experiences First must bear mind operating emotionally charged issue elements money time involved model crashesnot mention safety know dealing radio signal cannot seen touched smelled discerned senses just out cannot sure what doing what being done Have ever feeling someone used interference means covering up what may have dumb thumbs really want shock modeler friends tell truth should plant due pilot error possibility may willing accept answer Someone will always try convince must have interference radio trouble Next condition occurs will call brain-finger link break pilot may truly know caused crash have personally wit nessed condition occasion years ago young man fly ing new model appeared doing what can best described lazy snap rolls big spiral loops called anguished cry familiar us aint got called him let go sticks ran direction response have As approached him saw rudder-throttle stick crammed top left-hand corner full up elevator right-hand stick about pull out roots just handing trans mitter allowing sticks go neutral model started straighten out truly dumbfounded find thought turned sticks loose fact tested ten sile strength trying bend over side transmitter operating environ ment often very difficult tell what might have caused specific thing happen What have observed good operating procedures fol lowed clubs individuals fewer prob lems seem exist isnt suggest everyone must become radio expert rath er observing simple guidelines developed Academy maintaining equipment good working order RC flying seems become safer enjoyable would leave three simple ad monitions concerning whole frequency matter First read can find 108 Model Aviation subject discouraging pects position find tons information have generated vari ous subjects seems have fallen vast chasm never read anyone cannot count number times have tell someone calls ques tions asking have answered several occasions Model Aviation other publications Granted must tem per concern fact often dont see something because time printed concerned issue happens us often What am suggesting period tran sition radio control world make copy relevant thought process Secondly beware expert course much too general statement must rely knowledgeable persons provide us information Perhaps could state better saying Beware self-styled expert persons willing share mis information us no cost doubt especially concerning rules check us Headquarters have Hall Fame Cont pg 107 League helped thousands young peo ple get started model aviation contin ued type endeavor until 1956 countless street kids can thank Frank patience understanding skills learned under guidance Frank has served sport club offi cer heading up LA Thermal Thumbers President 1947 1948 As Contest Director ran contests always find ing time advise newcomers circle friends admirers grew through years well deserves esteem held As additional contribution sport Frank started Cummings Specialties using understanding Free Flight require ments provide top-quality components Indoor fliers knowledge gained competitor national/world record holder has passed along help other contestants Although has out limelight years standing ovation Frank received 1987 Nats ban quet indication continuing popularityand contributions model aviation have forgotten William C Hannan occupies unique posi tion model aviation world contri butions have still amazing Writer designer builder consultant com petitor author mentorBill Hannan has contributed articles worlds leading model aviation maga zines plans have pleased satisfied thousands builders designs have led fliers winners circle immediate answer assured will find out quickly since certainly will turn out something should know Dont call ask what brand radio think should buy subject will repeat words character trom old Hogans Heroes TV show know nothing Lastly remember frequencies will using 1988 clear other users club suffers some form interference channel-numbered frequencies may due some type commercial operation frequencies tween FCC granted 80 frequen cies model use because knew some cases some locales few frequencies granted may usable very ifs must considered many thousands mod elers enjoy thrill radio control flight week Academy through work Frequency Committee Headquarters staff liaison FCC industry will work hard see such condition continues Happy landings USA Japan England France Belgium other countries Hannan designs have tri umphed As aviation historian Bill has per formed extensive research make de signs authentic specialty Scale especially small-scale world fa mous contributions Peanut Scale finely detailed kits provided Williams Brothers San Marcos CA owe much fidelity Bill Hannan Never too busy help others Bill pro vided beginning aeromodelers basic training contributed much research library San Diego Air Museum unfortunately lost several years ago tragic fire Never quit has built donated mod els rebuilt museum possible recognize has done space however particu larly fitting Bill Hannan has elec ted AMA Hall Fame qualified times over Robert Hatschek started modeling 1936 age 11 Apart service WW II has ever since contestant since 1939 flew Hand-Launched Gliders has since com peted almost Free Flight category keen Nordic A/2 Glider enthusiast Bob qualifier US team since 1972 As two-time winner Mulvihill Trophy 1957 1958 member 1959 firstplace US Wakefield Team France placing second himself well known interna tional circles Team member reporter proxy flier sup porter contest official well designer author Bob has recognized published leading model maga zines Hatschek Glider towhook used worldwide informative articles vari ety subjects have become standard refer ences other enthusiasts An AMA member since 1939 Contest Director since 1950 Bob named AMA Fellow 1971 Retired position senior editor American Machinist maga zine flies Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Club has active member 33 years Always willing lend hand guide newcomer Bob kind person achievements have gone un noticed enthusiasm dedication have produced lasting re sults benefits Robert Holland competed twelve events 1948 Nats came out National Champion Since has lost count number contests has entered As manufacturer Bob produced 049-051 Holland Hornet own design racing en gines during years 1948-1955 fine reputation well earned skilled modeler 56 years Bob Hol land worked full-scale aviation Lock heed skunk works interesting project participated lofting lines design layout XP-80 built 147 days retired Lockheed 1981 recent achievement Bob Best Show award 1986 IMS Show Pasadena CA SESA admired tribute expert craftsmanship Continued page 110 PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident December 1987 109 Walter Musciano won contests Thirties Forties finally re tired competition became classed professional developed career full-time model aviation activity Walt designed airplanes Scientific Models output included scores Con trol Line Free Flight Radio Control kits Berkeley Models also kitted some Musciano designs notably CL P-38 Lightning P-51 Mustang modelers won top honors national regional contests using designs As leader Walt started several model fly ing clubs served terms office As Contest Director organized ran meets New York/New Jersey re gion completed first airplane seven years old Walt has builder/designer ever since Perhaps greatest achievements have au thor Apart aeromodeling maga zines Musciano articles have published Mechanx Illustrated Model Craftsman Electronics Illustrated Young Men several foreign publications Walt researched prepared literally hundreds articles some months print three four magazines simultaneously As author eight books six pub lished USA two Britain Walter has international reputation William Bill Northrop best known Continued page 111 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Standard There will proposal submit ted Executive Council 24 Octo ber meeting asking establish sound level will acceptable standard will value should able attempt attain universally within rel atively short period time will level accepted used will bring semblance quiet relations neighbors An accepted standard should induce manufacturers work toward goal would expect see hardware reason able costs information will enable us attain goal virtually equipmentboth use today introduced future Much technology place now meet goal should able surpass stan dard future establishment eventual accep tance standard will mean fly ing sites will operate under can also mean categories competition aircraft will need designed operate under standard Eventually such model aircraft will operating sufficiently quiet levels noticeable dis tances few hundred feet away Naturally will mean some reassessment present rules competition levels have ever gone through such changes before Af ter fly Free Flight example under rules 40 years ago much way research will need done before lower levels will attained too will come about Proposals being considered propel ler other research Methods isolating vibration quieting further sounds ex hausts intakes other changes will eventually help alter environment accept today Will establishment standard mean flier club field will oper ate quiet manner Probably will always sites noise pollution problem future competition other hand will no doubt mean models will need meet criteria because contests held flier goes site requirement exists will ne cessity operating like manner everywhere will always individu als remote locations would meet values Standards rules would could universally enforced Nevertheless may stated relative certainty such values would operating rule contests especially Nationals Essentially time has come bite bullet accept need Vibration Don Lowe article RC Modeler photo showing installa tion Lord mounts Dean Kogers aircraft flown F3A team selection Nationals very quiet aircraft air has several alternatives reducing vibration transmission sound through fuselage sound fiberglass fuselage drumming adds overall sound level aircraft flight increases apparent level hear drumming reduced eliminated sound level will drop considerably need plan ahead installation vibration mounts during construction model engine backplate bolted aluminum flat-mount large enough permit having four holes outside engine dimension install four screws asso ciated Lord mount Four mounts installed between engine plate firewall secured nuts catalog have Don Lowe Tech Products Corporation 5030 Lin den Avenue Dayton OH 45432 mount used Item Number 51033 Style SS Stud/Plate Mount mount has studs 34-in long 8-32 thread mount proper 1/2-in long iameter quite compact very adequate 60 engine mount shock material Neoprene will stand up abuse glow fuel need watch mounts made natural rubber Use would looking trouble latest prices have show items cost $250 lots 1-23 $112 lots 24-99 $96 lots 100-499 catalog says company requires minimum der $25 can contact information may talk lesser amounts necessary couple people could go together get larger quantity lower numbers would cost $10 per installation can get information drawings couple other mount arrangements might consider Al way will take ad vance planning due wider mount installation proper propeller clearance firewall will distance other normal mount might installation will probably prove custom Field behavior local Control Line club re cently lost its flying site loss brought incident couple children riding skateboards run off flying site apparently rude manner adult member family took offense naturally called police noise complaint re sult CL fliers asked leave Although real reason nothing noise can readily see operate high sound levels can used against you can operate quietly stand better chance keep ing what have Rude actions will surely endear neighbor Practice little bit courtesy PR area As turns out particular case results could have extremely bad other future scheduled activities 110 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 middle September have back Florida month Spent last weekend Pattern contest Ft Lauderdale rest month has spent recharging batteries done expect leave 24th 1988 Nats planning session Chesa peake VA next month hold quarterly AMA Council meeting Reston VA AMA budget will big item agenda November plan attend RCHTA Show District VII meeting Chicago Later month Ill attend District IX meeting Denver RC World Fall Festival during Thanksgiving weekend Tangerine Meet beginning after Christmas So now until end year Ill stay busy Im trying best feel pulse membership talking lots mod elers general modelers seem happy way running things difficult determine consensus opinion takes lot discussion lots people have increase dis trict activity via district meetings good hope meetings will well attended fruitful terms supplying information need starting see some movement noise reduction Its amazing people have talked year have tales lost flying sites because noise some instances noise measure ment data has sufficed save sites PubIc PERCEPTION noise model engine irritant required shut site down friend Bob Violett producer Jet models has working problem recently demonstrated new setup muffled carbon-fiber tuned pipe did hurt performance yet met FAI limit 98 dB three meters first Jet model could stand next hurting ears also recently obtained have flown new K&B 45 Sportster en gines Talk about quiet So folks can done have work nothing fundamental enjoy ment hobby having nice place fly Couple equipment works its FUN Lets keep sites clubs putting place opera tional schemes reduce radio function fail ures Radio systems days marvelous creations low cost reliabil ity bulletproof however must accommodate limita tions must operational schemes physically separate fliers frequencies local flying field ex ample RCACF Club Orlando just put place scheme called George Myers Pacific Plan groups fre quencies three separate flight lines order reduce possibility mutual interference would nice have cheap equipment very narrow bandpass no 31M problemsthe industry working things life radio equipment now have com promise between quality price Please learn safely use what now have realize equipment will get better better work problem Please also realize AMA Frequency Commit tee working closely industry sure existence safe radio operations progress through new frequency implementation plan want SAFE derly transition minimal disruptions new equipment availability obsoles cence old sets Im looking better ways merge interests competition sport fliers concept used lot Europe weekend event includes day formal rule book competition sec ond day fly-in/fun-fly format looks popularity events such IMAA Giant Model fly-ins annual Byron Show obviously tremendous interest Scale models yet finds small number entries RC Scale contests Are missing something Cer tainly means modelers like low-key nonpressured atmosphere fly-in also means lot us like ego satisfaction showing off latest creation like trade ideas just talk about hobby like mind addition just plain fun visit other areas see new places make new friends dont combine mats Most us recognize competi tion necessary striving excellence craftsmanship flying abil ity generates tests finite standards help improve art need both would also like challenge sport fliers out spend week ends doing loops rolls Ugly Stik whatever grab local Pattern hotshot have him teach es sence disciplined Aerobatics Try sim ple pattern guarantee will become better flier enjoy knows might want try Novice pattern Cont pg 110 current modelers publisher Model Builder magazine founder acclaimed International Modeler Show Pasadena CA has also proud holder world records 1965 set al titude record Radio Control aircraft 166099 ft 1967 established speed record RC Glider 4171 kilometers per hour Bill has editor Model Builder since 1971 also RC editor Model Air plane News 1965 1969 addition made major contribution over years RC Aerobatics judge both na tional international events Because experience expertise asked judge times Tournament Champions Las Vegas AMA activities have included Contest Board chairman ten years RC Con test Board member district twenty years 1964-1984 believed service record Bill also operated plans service Model Aviation magazine Sixties Although Bill has strongly RC 33 53 years modeler retains interest aspects model aviation can seen wide variety arti cles appear own publication ator sixty years age nine Hewitt flew model Gliders play ground across home Belmont MA built models illustrated library books became keen competitor led him join JordanTraveler Aviation League Boston tually took him Massachusetts Institute Technology study aeronautical engineer ing Graduating bachelors degree 1939 went complete masters degree 1940 Moving Hampton VA became em ployed NACA forerunner NASA assigned Flight Research Divi sion space age dawned came Chief Space Mechanics Division subsequent years did exten sive work Space Shuttle projects head Guidance Control Division St Louis Nats 1935 Hewitts first national event competed again 1936 1937 took several trophies includ ing first place Stout Indoor event 1937 Hewitt has received several prestigious awards including NASA Medal Excep tional Scientific Achievement 1967 Pres idents Award Distinguished Federal Continued page 112 December 1987 111 Hall Fame William Hewitt Phillips has model avi Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Fred Van Keuren Greenvillie MS writes talked over phone months ago pretty much agreed must weight cutoff somewhere Giant Scale airplanes current limit 55 lb proposed IMAA good As mufflers/noise control some thing missing doesnt AMA something . nothing done aver age flier may disappear Club fields ing lost average fliers t get results dont beat dead horse Fred think important items everybodys mind today noise reduction AMA just group imperfect people like lets keep trying Have read Duke Foxs latest noise report Ted Temer Redding CA writes happy club over 30 members lease field dollar year 14 mile high-priced homes number problem noise have imposed strict limit 83 dB ten meters distance measured Radio Shack dB meter Also club 80% four-stroke noise have worries AMA field size baseball field 300 x 300 ft fenced keep out spectators flying area Now come AMAs safety rule saying in gle straight line ll have four sin gle straight lines side field rule vague Ted Ill check Robert Underwood see thinks rule needs changing Thanks letter Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes Whatever happened old friend Judge Davis Charlie colorful friend Judge Davis passed away back spring year will miss him served AMA Contest Board years faithfully well Goodbye Judge will miss Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX writes still havent received third-place trophy Open Jet Speed 86 Nats Dimmitt Jr won have no complaints about years 87 Nats Dimmitt Ill stick until dust settles right place Ill Reston next week see about Juniors award officials both Reston Nats dedicated honestalso hardworking Only oversight Im sure know body weary hearing about read ing about doesnt make difference Jr will get whats coming him Louis Torovich Detroit writes Two years ago asked about Safety input suggested use nets use racing RC boats responded passing appropriate committee Now sudden guy Graham Hicks has brilliant idea have writing about idea using nets Come friend what gives Also have attention get exercise privilege being Leader Member Louis remember suggestion us ing nets should have played up Its fault stupidity Graham club featured magnificent arti cle pictures magazine idea seemed catch Im blame Re garding Leader Members constantly have revisions additions bylaws just wait Meet friend Earl Fredrickson Palatine IL Americas top RC Glider experts Earl builds everybody club dont know charges just gives away Ill find out let know Hall FameCont pg 111 Civilian Service 1979 NASA Distin guished Service Medal 1979 made Fellow American Astronautical Soci ety 1985 has also honored model groups serves technical editor Free Flight magazine interest model aircraft limited type group enjoys exploring new developments design flying tech niques NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy Nafionaf Newsletter John Pond has modeler life Having entering contests since 1920s has lost count number events wins has local state national competition origi nal member San Francisco Vultures Club founding member former president SAM Society Antique Modelers has served AMA ca pacities District 10 vice-president years As Contest Director John has run contests 30 years many years John has contrib uted personal time both good sport assist others reports model magazines leadership help ful cooperation attitudes towards beginners have provided very construc tive benefits days John very well known Old-Timer Plans service operates out San Jose CA Through Old-Timer activities has helped establish SAM chapters over world has traveled extensively promote activities cluding trip Australia year flew national contest Continued page 113 112 Model Aviation important chuck glider contest being conducted Stanley NC icated modelers Col James Ace Grits Duckworth snapped action the festivIties 1 R Malcolm Mize Byron Little Eric Abernathy Brandi Lewis nuwn irphy Kristy Duckworth wasnt clear won big contest Robin appears have vic torious look very future hobby lies encouragement persons age Col Duckworth edits Metrolina Control Line Society newsletter regularly conducts such serious activities Executive Directors ViewFrom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Whats New 88. Its membership renewal time again annual mass mailing renewal information scheduled mail first class early October including election ballots due mailed back Novem ber 15 new feature years renewal process provision fast verification membership status supplements Express Renewal service initi ated last year What Express Renewal means have no changes ad ditional services needed include membership renewal fee re turn envelope processing will almost immediate upon HQ receipt 1988 membership card will mail within few days address membership status changes and/or might want ser vices other membership Museum Patron mortgage donation FAI stamp etc need quick verification 1988 membership status special postcard provided renewal mailing Putting stamp address postcard enclosing same check money order no cash please assures postcard will date-stamped immedi ately upon receipt HQ sent back within day postcard will provide evidence club officers Con test Directors 88 member HQ processing membership renewal other words anything other nochange simple renewal gets delayed due accounting computer input processing use postcard can provide quick proof until AMA license membership card arrives current member insurance coverage fast verification system intended used necessary Thus can use Express Renewal dont need use fast verification system because membership card will sent quickly Likewise renew early October November Express Renewal should have 1988 membership card end 1987 December 87 through 1988 need quick proof 1988 membership status order use club field enter contest use fast verification system cost 22-cent stamp can put proof hands much sooner might otherwise happen AMA HQ processing thou sands membership renewals per week Again need quick service Keep mind AMA insur ance applies day membership money received AMA HQ regardless long might take membership card get hands faster way covered pay dues Contest Director AMA sanctioned meet AMA employee HQ trade show AMA has official booth fast verification system devel oped result input suggestions members clubs need system can solve longstanding problem get quicker proof cur rent membership status Give try need ijif dont card will show up time depending upon HQ workload Consider AMAs membership now over 120000 approximately 125000 end September means proces sing average over 10000 per month 2500 per weekactually 500 working day year kind volume shortcut need can very helpful Also new year Membership Manual has compiled provide kinds formation about AMA operates servic es available contact various problems etc Combined 1988 Supply Service catalog manual pro vides much new information about services products interest AMA members AMA rule book optional 1988 stead automatically sending AMA member rule book obvious waste involved over 100000 members competition oriented AMA will send rule books ask mechanism request will form included membership card mailing Sending form will result rule book being mailed back Although unit cost rule book will higher because fewer will printed previously overall result expected savings since about 10% membership less should need rule books effect anyone wants rule book will pay price 22cent stamp get minor cost extra competition members should mean less members dues will used buy rule books overall savings help providing oth er membership services may serve people FAI Sporting Code buy $10 FAI Stamp Previously wanted complete set official aeromodeling com petition rules Federation Aeronau tique Internationale pay $3 1988 AMA version rules have printed AMA rule book typically much complete form will provided automatically extra charge AMA member pays $10 FAI stamp needed partic ipate FAI team selection contests FAI world record attempts Note AMA rule book will continue provide limit ed version FAI rules various com petition events anyone seriously involved international competi tion complete FAI rules must Hall Fame Cont pg 112 Louis tor tounder ot rroctor 1nerprlses Corp has name synonymous quality contributions model aviation go back 1926 entered first contest Nats wins span years 1929 1967 built very first models 1921-1922 plans found Boys Mechanic Book solid models first fly ing model Nieuport monoplane 1923 interest aviation grew favorite spot Pearson Field Vancouver WA As skills model building became advanced Lou entered first contest took first place same year 1926 met Jim Walker formed lifelong friend ship Continuing build models including nithopters started produce own designs 1929 triumphed Lindy contest thrill receiving prize Charles Lindbergh himself winning ways gained him place 1929 Wakefield Team trip England During inspiring event met Louis Bleriot Orville Wright Igor Sikorsky honored return special Lou Proctor Fete Vancouver Airport Shortly after Lou went work Boe ing Aircraft Company model builder producing both wind-tunnel display models Leaving Boeing 1945 started several small businesses 1958 San Diego started Radio Control fa mous Antic Monoplane Bolero Bipe created 1964 next year Lou started Proctor Enter prises soon headed worldwide busi ness built reputation top quality 1982 age 72 Lou sold com pany retired spend some time himself building flying model aircraft leisure still member four RC Clubs participates numerous con tests year Continued page 114 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT December 1987 113 AMA Cont pg 113 joseph Raspante competitor builder de signer experimenter gave much him self model aviation 1929 Joe became Ham operator later built up small radio repair business Brooklyn NY became interested developing own radio equipment started fly radiocontrolled airplanes 1937 Raspante placed second RC 1939 Nats third 1940 Nats Elmer Sperry got know Joe through involvement RC airplanes 1940 Joe went work Sperry stayed 27 years Thirties Joe designed refined famous model Snow White beConnecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxhury MA 02331 817 9344248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Brown PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01468 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High SI. Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon cT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Prazie Way Mamloon Mills MA 02848 South County RC Club Ten modelers southern Rhode Island area formed club 1982 original goals club promote safety sport train new pilots flying area por tion turf farm owned Mr Tucker clubs activities last two years has participate South County Hot Air Balloon Festival event held July 25-26 1987 Univer sity Rhode Island Included twocame known model beat area contests Snow White Nats winner 1939 taking prize outstanding finish awarded Berryloid paint company AMA Museum houses another Ras pante modelthe Willie III 11-ftwingspan airplane dating back late Thirties controlled Raspante radio package Seventies Joe created special demonstration RC aircraft took contests displays purpose show modelers general pub lic radio-controlled aircraft function Soon no contest complete Joe being hand demonstrate worked Contest Directors called Joe ahead time book him events ef fort played large role making nonmodelers aware pleasures skills waiting world model aviation day event hot air balloons ultralight aircraft craft show numerous food con cessions Radio Control display demonstrations attended Saturday large crowds seemed really enjoy models event sponsored Wakefield Rotary Club RC portion organized club committee headed Vein Nulk following club members participated event Vein Nulk Ric Charlebois Rick Schwegman John Ryczek Noah Forden Andrian Constantino Phil Perkins Russ Lynch Jr Russ Lynch Sr Rick Solderberg Dana Willis Bud Cronin Jim Mur docco Bert Fell Ray Moriarty Steve Block Ed Fayerweather Pete Adams Tom Bous quet Tom Bousquet good public relations activity well worth effort made members involved picture ginning column shows some club members aircraft flown owned Rick Schwegman information contact club President Richard Charlebois 401 828-4288 Westover Air Force Base After 1985 Nats Air Force indicated dif ferent type aircraft based Westover During transition period use base modelers would reduced re stricted Over next two years considerable construction work will require aircraft parked area normally used modelers aircraft will require area equally significant security re quirement People cannot allowed roam over area chasing airplanes Friday August 28 1987 meeting held Colonel Hargis Base Com mander result appears Wes foyer may available modelers limited basis 1988 1989 depend ing construction progresses Further meetings will held discuss use base have material club will contacted letter would like add Colonel Hargis very much interested having model ers Westover Base will can regard modelers have remember guests must conduct ourselves accordir Shown John Frykenberg Chicopee Chamber Commerce Don Kmfft District vice-president Sue Carrion Pioneer Valley Convention Visitors Bureau Cot Hargis Westover Base Commander John Worth AMA executive director representatives present during discus sions using Westover modeling activi ties Dan Thompsons model placed first lieve WRAM show Scale Masters Qualifying contest Orange MA Nationals participation Since last col umn have learned two other people traveled Lincoln Nationals 114 ModelAviation Hall Fame AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Rick Schwegman F-16 flown Rhode Island Balloon Feat aaron nompson Don Kmfft 10-lb Hershey bar provided con testants guests Bridgewater Pat tern contest Barb Don Krafft Steve Lelito participated RC FAI Pattern Nat Gifford according Handle newsletter won first Senior CL Aerobatics also placed second new Advanced class Firebird Classic 87 Pattern con test held Marcy NY know Dis trict II over Labor Day weekend really enjoy contest gives chance re turn Utica area lived about 11 years field did flying before moving New Eng land Barb saw friends contest Joe Valud Harvey demons CD assistant CD respectively club members present did super job providing excellent contest Thanks Mohawk Valley RC Modelers use field looking ward attending next year Manufacturers distributors dealers several thousand contests held US year know lot Contest Di rectors ask merchandise awards am sure problem does provide benefits return sales Anyway pur pose mention thank people donate merchandise gift certificates cash awarded contests mod elers appreciate generosity Club workers As follow-up thanking people donate merchandise would like draw attention people various clubs work hard put contest other club activities wish could said club member shared load equally seems 10% rule prevailsthat about 10% club members work So people work hard provide con tests etc rest may benefit large thank-you Modelers passing really dislike writing part column Two very fine people passed away recently have much formation case Leon Auger learned about him Skystreaker newsletter Leon Auger great guy long longtime modeler Gods gain loss Bill Macartney told about Jerry Gi sondi Marcy Pattern meet Jerry starting out Pattern knew him short time always cheerful pleasure around will missed New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pisostaway NJ 08654 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts learned early aeromodeling career its what fly fly prime importanceand have Class C Free Flight prop scars left forearm prove Obviously transition 049 60 too eagerly pursued burning desire become airborne current sources concern rooted pressure receiving some quarters raise existing AMA maximum weight limit its mandated 55 lb considerably higher figure per craft Would believe 100 lb agree big beautiful weight-lifters would have us believe am also able per ceive beauty greater portability smaller ships Safety always major concern attempt raise weight limit shall require imposition specifics gov erning technical aspects design construction flight characteris tics heavier note did say larger aircraft also performance capability pilot Herein lies great est problemto wit equires spe cial kind expertise fly biggies easy convince beginner full pride deserved selfsatisfaction having mastered trainertype machine ready fly eagles further instruc tion careful supervision expert should prove obstacle earnestly recommend its formaliza tion absolute requirement going authorize heavier model aircraft Vexing question heavier also con sidered Beautiful Howard M Brimberg AMA 98632 have never met finer gentleman good friend Howard Brimberg untimely death sorrowfully report oc curred August 6 1987 resided beloved wife Miriam 80-09 249th St Bellerose Queens NY 11426 sur vived addition Miriam father two daughters son sister three grandchildren Howard member Long Island NY Cobras RC Club never missed opportunity promote aeromodeling general club partic ular AMA event Howards dis tinctive warmth charm shall sorely missed fortunate enough have known him have enjoyed shar ing matchless sense humor wish space quote entire letter trib ute Howard received Allan Frank president Cobras instead offer following excerpts did smile joke C 5 * saw Howard best. ed two young daughters treated grandchil dren nt capture essence modeling need look no further man like Howard Brimberg friend will miss him So shall Allan shall Nats Honorable Mention Dept Though top winners some District II aeromodelers certainly compli mented upon showings years National Model Airplane Championships Lincoln NE indebted two fine newsletters news ea gerly awaited regard source news well-executed MAAW Flyer edited Ann Bruns Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY Flyer reported its member Jan Langelius took first place B Gas making him na tional champ event third con secutive year well first place Hand-Launched Glider further nounced Jim Chadwick placed 10th Expert Pattern class club President Arnie Wile took 12th place Quickee 500 son captured six trophies var ious Free Flight CO-2 divisions BRAVO newsletter Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club edited Harold Mayle reports George Brown son George Jr scored heavily Lincoln Natsie billed Staten Island Speed Team George Jr Sr pro ceeded break 200 mph barrier Control Line D Class ship add sincere compliments Staten land Speed Team Incidentally George Sr popular proprietor Brownies Sport Hobbies Staten Island NY shall pleased list other Nats winners provided names places Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS lath Annual RC Scale Rally District II classic marked 50 years model aviation 1937 1987 subject award-winning club extend warmest congratula tions involvedand particularly such stalwarts genial George Privateer Bob Brown Bill Messer AVP area Ken Koeppel belongs club annual affairs regarded contests rather defined Web sters Dictionary under rally mass meeting intended arouse group enthusi asm Thats what thats what does comprehensive handbill high lights following attractions No entry fees Scale models welcome Free chicken dinner food tickets regisDecember 1987 115 Aircraft ID Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1985 membership kit may ordered AMA Supply Ser vice 10 $100 postpaid Please include remittance order specify stick-on labels Bill Vail Stoughton MA passed away due heart attack September 5 am very sorry report Bill shown good-flying Fokker 0-ViI Orline kit trant Saturday Night model auction Re freshments available Saturday Sunday Breakfast Hinsdale & lschua Vol Fire Depts etc happened August 8-9 just passed Scenes like photos below abound popular STARS rallies Adirondack Modelers Inc extend heartiest congratulations club especially its persevering treasurer Mr James Morrissey having through pa tience restraint persistence diplomacy respect opinions others suc ceeded securing much better larger flying site lost through noise other familiar com plaints citizenry After long drain ing series town meeting debates journalistic participation Town Fathers mothers reflectively provided club another public flying site much larger better former hope happy solu tion familiar seemingly impossible predicament will encourage oth ers faced possibility los ing publicly owned flying site Thank-you Jim Safety sale No way readers will pleased doubt surprised learn reaction piece concerning revenueseeking flying site field marshals over whelmingly disapproval Reactions ranged disbelief downright revul sion usually best expressed threeletter word reading ugh fact readers lost very little time extolling varied gratuitous contributions have continue made particular clubs aeromodeling general entirely thought re ward Such report came letter Mr James F Reilly editor Bipes Barn stormers newsletter Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers Inc AMA Charter #461 Utica NY known far wide Firebirds praising worthiness clubs field marshal Bill Palmer Jim has written follows field marshal second year Bill Palmer pays club dues like other member volunteers field marshal cause enjoys doing feel Bill makes Firebird Field finest flying sites central New York What compensa tion does Bill receive patch AMA Thanks Bill peers Its peo ple like Bill make up nucleus club keep going come hell high water Jim concludes tribute Bill final endorsemet-tt profes sional field marshal thank Jim welcome letter Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4561] Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vtce Presidents Eva Biddle 2158 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob I3ively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 100 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 10107 Eugene Shetkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Boarden 5552 Foarun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Im back Thanks Eva filling last month As being written Im still wondering what Eva wrote Hey sports fans its fall again means football season supposed start baseball season supposed end merci fully youre Reds fan thoughts modelers District Ill build ing next years flying season Did some roll back clock Question plea Five years ago football players strike up my. belt prepa ration Tournament Champions Las Vegas year football players threatening strike Tournament Champions contestants being nounced resumption great event 1988 appears District Ill will have three its members contestants cluding yours truly dont remember TOC its 10 Americans 10 foreign competitors flying big Scale aerobatic models Aresti format competition virtually identical full-scale aerobatics competitions also offers some big prize money about $100000 wasnt write last months column Team Manager US RC Aerobatics World Championships team Avignon France wish could re port successful competition unfortu nately international panel judges read European werent buying large open smooth style flying last time Holland thing chastised flying too slow close small Ya cant win Its really too bad competitors worked hard worked together flew well came away smarting Fourth team sixth 16th 20th individually injustice US fliers Around district clubs trying promote model aviation through school systems Beltzville Flying Ma chine Society love name Pennsyl vania did demo ran class 96 fourth-to-sixth-grade kids Mahoning Valley Elementary School can tell personal experience nothing beats look kids face first sees model airplane perform Great stuff Wayne County RC fliers took different approach school system compared what Ive seen before took adult education evening classes sounds like great success Ill re print Steve Middlesworths letter Dear Dave decided couple meetings ago should inform information what club did pro mote sport model aviation area well generate some needed funds treasury Since gener ated idea last year club felt should fill details have some local area schools fer adult education classes evenings schools particular Wayne County Joint Vocational School ex tends offer have subject can teach can generate enough interest will offer contact ed Steve Miller head Career Center proposed idea offering building class residents area quite thrilled chance offer kind class wanted sit down discuss two father-and-son teams class didnt finish two lost interest about halfway through other team wanted finish busy didnt get time work home quite worthwhile club did have about 10 members able come out help class offered over winter students told could use services instructors joined club club made $200 teaching class about another $240 signing eight new members class met night week 10 weeks Maybe can pass information column hopes picking up interest clubs wishing increase memberships well treasuries Happy Flying Steve Middlesworth Great Steve hope other clubs will fol low lead give try helps increase ranks its great PR same time also got letter Gene Shelkey ask ing print following Sunday November 1 1987 biggest auctions will take place Circleville Fire Hall North Huntingdon PA auction sponsored Mur raysville Area RC Society MARCS thing Astro-Hogs Zap will available bid buy information registration forms maps may contact John Czesnakowski auctioneer 412-327-3930 Neil Rossi chairman 412-327-8741 fire hall very easy get couple miles Irwin inter change Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 7 116 Model Aviation knife set sandpaper $100 cost ciass set school offered class catalog receiving re sponse hoped contacted local newspaper fered little free publicity did halfpage spread concerning sport class After article paper en rollments picked up ended up 13 students eight finished kits class became members club details John Berkey local hobby shop owner myself met Mr Miller worked Out cost materials der decide price charge class decided offer class choice either Goldberg Eagle Great Planes P1-40 also wanted offer kit either sizes rebate refunded smaller chosen Also included materials two rolls covering two bottles Zap fuel tank wheels collars An Exacto twoI will again remind Salt Fork coming up February 13-14 Get res ervations 1-800-AT PARK Unfortu nately stalwart workers Salt Fork meetings Joe Karl has grave ly ill Im sure can speak entire dis trict wishing him well best thing could Joe show up Salt Fork has worked very hard organize promote over years Thats month Delaware S District Columbia 0 Matyland 0 North Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwaod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Anooclate VIce Prealdenta Robert E Bubura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 chuck Foreman 5011 Rinker Dr Mechunicsville VA 23111 Doug Holtund 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Creot HarriuonburgYA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 10000 Charles Spear 280 Holly Lone Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency CoordInator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 400-5086 Space age technology Much hobby has benefited great advances have come out space age technology members remem ber what like participate sport prior enlightened times technology good Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society might feel age has given shaft little over year ago club moved new field settled down existence should last practically forever no signs future problems horizon could cause think other site happened Geological Survey satellite made pass over North Carolina spotted something interest re suIt now survey stakes number spots field marking plac es core drilling Now although does mean imminent danger field being closed surely good possibility happening some point future What did probe see major create potential prob lem GOLD Yes probe says land under flying site has good poten tial being producing gold vein Isnt wonderful various things cause us lose flying sites could very first due satellite orbit 1988 Nationals Local work progressing nicely 1988 Nationals held Chesapeake VA vicinity problems Nats site selection Free Flight Sometimes reasonably good site can turn sour year good example wind bad direc tion high velocities week Will have problems 1988 Nats think As rule get winds nature seen Lincoln As place can expect high winds presence thunderstorms unreasonable expect few site has selected looks very good flatland some drainage ditches running through can handled temporary bridging field covered brush trees open land Within next two weeks Nats Manager Vince Mankowski members Nationals Planning Committee will looking site Much appreciation has granted Tidewater RC Club effort expending pre liminary site planning 1988 what required area contemplating possibility holding Nats en vi rons Indoor A good Indoor site has se lected Nats 88 another area generally brings up some discus sion annual championships Tennessee hear talk separate Nats Indoor well Free Flight always option run out Nats sites suitable indoor sites Again think people area doing right members interested events Indoor strong area country will participate help run Indoor events such group DC Maxecuters hold Indoor Outdoor events almost monthlyprimarily Scale Coming up 7th November example competitions hold Fall Contest Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Maryland out inter ested possibility competing 88 Nats might consider coming down Pax November again spring get shape also get meet some best sport times 0930 1730 Rotary Wing Hangar Building 111 NAS/NATC Patuxent River Lex ington Park MD Contest Scheduling Some difficulties have come play scheduling cer tain contests/fun-fly/fly-in events Scale category Large aircraft IMAA fly-in events basically Scale air craft also truism fliers enter Scale contests also fly ing large read Giant Scale aircraft problem arises because fly-in event listed fun-fly As such under present rules does enter draw area protection scheme AMA rule book event contest What means can have Giant Scale fly-in AMA rule book contest within few miles other same date has occurred several occasions District IV during flying season has resulted cancellation events rather bitter words toward Academy toward Dis trict IV Contest Coordinator would like inform Contest Coordinator fault could under present rules permit sanctions Some discus sion negotiating early date might have helped situation might have permitted VP get involved Sev eral weeks before event after advertised too late much about What can done future situa tion good requires some sort action prevent type problem District IV elsewhere Fliers should have choose between events close gether results loss entrants event other best knowledge Radio Control Scale problem talked over AMA Technical Director Bob Underwood agreed submit agenda item next Execu tive Council meeting consider change way events sanctioned would provide Radio Control Scale events rule book IMAA flyin type considered same sanc tioning purposes would offer some draw protection particular eventand would go long way towards resolving conflicts category Associate Vice-President meeting As stated earlier Nationals Planning Committee meets end month September Executive Council meets 24th 25th October Shortly after will meeting associate vice-presidents District IV will discussions where heading future special em phasis what will involved what expected membership regards 88 Nats Nats manpowerintensive large number members local clubs around Chesa peake Virginia Beach Norfolk Hampton Newport News also clubs areas extending out these members will volunteer work also absolutely certain going participate fullest var ious events After first time Nationals has own backyard True somewhat near us years ago held Willow Grove PA Nevertheless first down Southeast intent make outstanding associate vice-presidents going very visible part success full report will go out you can start making own plans next July December 1987 117 Alabama 0 Rorida S Georgia 0 Missisoippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-0100 Phone Home e15728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edword Hunter 3 Box 206 Amory MS 30021 Richard Juckoon 2110 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 20400 Arthur Johnoon 032 Banyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joneph Micalizzi SR 00006 Box 1032 Fuiurdo PR 00040 Ed Moorman 05 12th Street Shalimar FL 32570 Dick Panon 700 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 040 East Glochester Pluco Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinstor Burnin Fields PD Boo 1063 Stricklund Rd Interlachen FL 33040 Phone 004 084-2017 Ive received number letters past month have advocated sepa rate Free Flight Nationals next year Seems word out Virginia site doesnt have very good Free Flight field situation becoming more common Free Flight fields get harder find Strange though special terest group feels its particular interest getting shortchanged Nationals after Nationals What going real dissatisfaction Nationals just hearing few problem per sons problems silent ma jority out Sunday fliers just go local contests fun-fly events just thing local field appears could care less Nationals just show less 1% member ship Maybe its much interest rank file anyway Nation als should tailored people Nationals-goers true contest addicts means providing best possible con ditions type competition setting up contest let skilled modelers come out top trouble contest rule book bulging events days find site will suit events optimum manner possible fact setting up national model airplane championship event really big compromise Come think local events since contest generally tailored fit field weather overall interests contestants could events such diversified nature contestants must fly under conditions op timum Such simple thing Free Flight models landing U-Control circles ex ample Another site separation RC events allow use available frequen cies Maybejust maybethe Nationals too big too complicated serious con test work advocate separate sites have strong point another side Na tionals place show model building flying public chance get media newspapers magazines TV Also its place less skilled modelers can see experts ac tion source information inspi ration general AMA membership end desirable have types models represented also financial picture considered currently takes well over $100000 put Nationals Sure well attended much cost covered entry fees nevertheless Nation als takes lot money execute Now began split Nationals up sev eral smaller contestsie Free Flight Nationalsl can see costs increas ing proportion number splinter contests Sure cost could held down support sponsoring special interest groups national event AMA sponsorship will take AMA people AMA equipment meetings planningand costs money Yet might way things should go qual ity contest might improve nearly optimum sites special inter est group could found complexity planning major contest encompassing event rule book could re duced may very close trial case decided hold Indoor Nationals Johnson City TN future Its great site sort middle USA its fixed location Will California mod elers come does manpower come put event year Im giving try few years see works after trial very spe cial case proves success lets try Free Flight After Indoor Free Flight probably next difficult set events find adequate field guess Im average model builder Ive flown just about kind model possible competitively havent flown Ive interested like Nationals its diversity can fly Free Flight Indoor RC soaring OldTimer kinds Scale son growing up U-Control events same site during same week Maybe model builders interests transcend kind model ac tivity minority hope Dont know would like go Nationals just RC events come modelers such narrow-minded bunch anyway thing know sure dont like current Nationals sites shouldnt complain until have done best locate perfect site made Nationals Committee aware Such action also needs commitment local clubs help Nationals setup operation Site selection yearround continuous process sites being considered future Nationals right now major factors consid ered much help can Nationals Committee get local clubs Other factors 1 ability house contes tants families during meet 2 adequate land hold events 3 park ing areas electrical power availability 4 support local authorities list gets very long lot prob lems high weeds cornfields have lo cale mind check see can handle rule book events has place headquarters has dormitories motels available has parking retrieval areas million other things still looks good please let know about Make pitch Nationals Committee Most sites chosen because someone put gether proposal too good turn down Well now Ill get off soapbox Honest flew Free Flight Oshkosh Lake Charles tooit terrible way Navy Nationals werent great Free Flight fields either remember DTing base swimming pool once try ing beat housing project kids plane flew off small field Maybe thats like new t/2A RC Texaco type events much writing word AMA hasnt found satisfactory Free Flight field near Virginia Beach site may have give separate Free Flight Nationals trial 88 whether want lets set up can evaluate op tion Lets learn AMA can sponsor sep arate National events necessary future destroying good stuff last thought has proposed AMA also sponsor sort national fun-fly once year Maybe could beIllinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Ansociste Vice Presidents Charlie Buxer 4044 N Orange Norridge IL 60606 Cal Ettel #3 Cuotle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1000 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7020 JeBerson Kansas City MO 04114 Stun Wutoon 10414W 134 Street Ruins Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 varna IL 61370 August such hot month just isnt worth go out fly until later evening Well thats feel about gentlemen ladies flying FF Lex ington KY didnt agree saw field full people chucking models up heavens What beautiful sight weather hot thermals big flights enjoyed performed little pink Rubber ship launched young lady proceeded get max right off bat Beat Dad Thats way Bill Barr Lexington Model Airplane Club hold yearly meet Bill Barr LMAC did good again year Another bit news LMAC being moved its present site make room golf course lots cases could end club club being moved park used past very sparingly FF know club certainly appreciates being forgotten get new site pretty good FF site boot real win club August Burgin Barnstormer fun-fly month strategy starts long before battle time arrives have con test year members Im glad dont pressure compe 118 Model Aviation AMA come show American public least some other 99% AMA membership could participate Lets call convention something like however try make look like contest reported last spring Indoor chal lenge meet between Alabama boys Huntsville Georgia boys TTOMA Atlanta may remember reported based information George Batiuk Huntsville team Georgia boys soundly trounced seemed true based Batiuks way reckoning Now however TTOMAs George Perryman reports its way reckoning iTOMA Georgia boys won eight firsts Alabama boys think Gorgeous George trying work up rematch winter Better get agreement score next round before contest starts fellows course talking about Indoor contests Yep its soon time get out cold tickle rafters again ITOMA planning new round competition Look competition news tition can dont see month after month way Its too rough nerves went home Purdue University visit Lafayette Cloud Jockeys time fly-in got meet lot nice people Lafayette sur rounding area clubs weather broke beautifully cool day just perfect great time fellows Lafayette have great site Its flood plain has parks industry around bad point field plane-eating river side Oh well gives reason need learn fly well last trip August airport Greenville KY airport having air show Isotopes RC Club Owensboro preliminary act club kept planes air constantly left before full-size air show saw what impact club event left lots people lying grass watching antics Again full-size models able mix harmony day clearing out newslet ters decided count Im getting least sixty month Taint bad Thanks editors send Keep up good work Its thankless job de serves lot recognition Thanks editor could understand have used newsletter writings column Thats fair question As just stated get around sixty month newsletters use Well thats simple enough answer have asked put specific piece newsletter column have gotten just saves mailing letter Ive gotten complaint about travels dont feel deserved seems CDs ticked because dont come area Well did let him know did travel area year fact area several times Problem am guilty going event dont re member getting invite either People know Ive said several times Ill say again Ya gotta make effort contact want Sometimes just cant come make effort blessed AVPs fill wait hear Get touch About time read will getting dues bill ballot receive ballot vote immediately procrastinate Vote year see low counts hear stories compla cency Well sport fliers have clout make break officers AMA Iowa S Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0415 Glenwood N. Golden volley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55600 Jack Finn 300 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlino Hts Ml 40077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stomm Box 357 Minocqua Wi 54540 little late getting editor due hectic time trying test fly new models between rainstorms final ly managed trim out today set last Q-500 meet area tomorrow Signal Seekers have received several letters interested fliers Pylon models read comments Q-500 Introductory class Models Equal some Equal Others fun time everyone has rac ing tight equal simply blasted off course no fun beginners drop out Now have National rules seem Rossi forget have problem spare parts. have another change districts officers Steve Bowman Duluth has resign AVP position has office short assistance has very helpful glad am ac cept recommendation Bob Gorman Rice River MN welcome Bob aboard look forward meeting him Chicago AVP meeting November guess time local clubs will flying off solid water shall winter round swap meets Indoor flying sessions brings up another item have gleaned newsletters Club attend ance monthly meetings very important several clubs use neat ideas encourage attendance Try setting up regular session beginners half-hour before Serious part meeting Also run videos before meeting add special raffle special price coffee donuts Come up some ideas own something strong pull guys attend district vote have power put sport flier almost seat Coun cil Today just aint controlled competitors Its up vote want voice heard Vote competi tors already know think its time joined Since have received mail column month am going stop head shop Enough now. club meetings look ideas pass along Indian City begin meetings pledge flag really gets meet ing onto solid footing much better beating table gavel pop bottle club Midwest RC has new field Now have common problem get ting cut have grass-cutting teams paid extra dues club member itand usually evening negates flying mower action What looking use lawn service will done during daytime will specially treat grass needed No murmurs some member doing share cutting resultant problem punish him No machines maintainso pluses December 1987 119 Duluth RC Club Duluth Air Show Behind nice Scale Harrier Photo Steve Bowman President Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Debra Grubich Ida Grove Debbie two Giant Scale models heading up Nats search city Al Tuttle transplanted Iowa Hawaii Plays Byrons presenting Award Ser vice AVP District 10 President Cal Satawa Ct Michigan Whiny birds presenting plaque Detroit Police Dept supporting Hell Division Models Combat team selection trials went off very smoothly evening dinner clear rule interpretations great help got know everyone tendance staggering 35 entries Now think Pylon crazy ought see FA ships action Its good thing use rear-induction motors really stick sod distinctive whomp won really together earned places Congratulations entrants best wishes team Things stirring association FAI through NAA costs us lot dollars now dues being raised As return very minimal European group seems operate rules translate have ques tion need heavily involved FAI events AMA lays out very large amount participation Need less say Executive Council looking resolve input will help District Roundup Key City Bald Eagles have real deluxe setup field about power sockets 12-volt field accesso ries newsletter Charle voix Area Buffs Ed Linse editor Keith Riemersma Tulip City Air Force promoting purchasing mag sub scriptions local schools thousand taboys idea Moines Modelaires have included Free Flight events Glen Sig event d marshal being searched Mid Michigan Thumbs club safety checks models S has great videotape library thanks local store checklist safety inspection Rainbow Aero Modelers newsletter Val Jaroszewski editor o Control Club Detroit holding Spreading party field graphics Flight Lines St Croix Valley club PR idea Livingstone County RC appreciation plaque landowner also contribute months quote real man child hidden wants play Merry Christmas Happy ears Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 Now Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michool S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71801 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78043 Witliam Harley 927 commerce Pleasantos TX 78004 Bill Lee 3522 Tamarink Lane Missouri city TX 77459 Bill May 3830 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75228 Larry Sailor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3410 David Dr. Motairie LA 70003 chack Wood 909 Harvard St. clovis NM 00101 Frequency Coordinator ScoB Kalmus 5001 Bayview Garland TX 75043 Ill start column month good news/bad news things have little group inventor friends Dallas call ourselves Innovators us can claim some pretty clever ventions over years delight impressing other am proud say have finally aced other guys completely have invented working per petual motion machine little problem now have running devil turn off period year ideal time flying model airplanes because heat has dropped winds mild weve early half year prac tice flying rebuilding flying again Dis trict 8 has whirlwind contest fun-fly activity especially since Nats Lincoln have personally attended some sort meet almost weekend period time must commend AMA Contest Directors clubs sponsors flying has very good minimum ot crashes safety problems safety awareness will go long way help preserve right fly community Credit newsletter ed itors lot safety awareness cause club papers now have regular Safety columns safety officers should exchanging newslet ters find out what other folks doing previous paragraph reminds another good-bad deal good air simply full model airplanes bad air also full pollen experts say will worst years ever sneezed newsletter editor club ficer wondering set up improve newsletter might drop note Walter Laich copy Crosswinds newsletter SPARKS RC Club Spring TX have ever seen Good year Blimp hangar highway north Houston Spring TX newslet ter Walter puts out 60-member club good neat will try point out feature just suggest exchange papers Write Walter Laich 4718 Casemont Spring TX 77388 One-Fifth Scale Air Force members Gordon Berletich wife Sherry Giant Scale Cub complete miniature pilot looks like Gordon Gordon does per fect imitation full-scale Cub fine piece workmanship real active club Abilene RC Socie ty Abilene TX got kick out coedi tors Wesley Morris Joe Hodges printing apology missing month completely explanation club activities overwhelmed production ca pacity highly paid newsletter staff 120 Model Aviation JW Jones tows entry leash takeoff area Dallas Masters Meet Dallas RC Club Jones experienced finest builders have especially big birds Fred Schroeder Bedford TX appears making catapult launch Electric plane roof apartment DEAF Electric Fun-Fly tricky camera also makes look vapor trails power lines photo present ed show Electric stuff can flown near neighbors cops being called because noise District 8 Scale board member Buddy Irwin proving fully qualified Scale mat ters showing us Fokker DR-i flew perfect imitation full-scale WW German fighter Unique bonfire night club meeting Dal las RC Club its new flying field Seagoville TX Drop line youd like map get promise better get raise pay want exchange active folks write Abilene RC Society PO Box 1742 Abilene TX 79604 fond ly remember meeting ventriloquist Ed gar Bergen Abilene contest years ago mentioning some newsletters have chance call attention darned good clubs good editors good newsletters enjoy chuckle Such fine paper put out Don Collins Westside RC Fliers Okla homa City Dons paper fine got-everything efforts really tickled quote September paper said want maximum attention hard beat good big mistake want thank him reminder write Don Collins 4433 NW 20th Oklahoma City OK 73107 quotes old newsletter editor friend Howell Gwin Jr authors Barnstormers Bulisheet Beaumont TX RC Club August paper quotes Thomas Jefferson wisely said necessary evil triumph good men nothing Any newsletter editor can quote freely Thomas Jefferson worth exchanging write Howell Gwin Jr 1375 Rikisha Lane Beaumont TX 77706 am passing out roses newslet ter editors realized Id better rec ognize some other District 8 folks seldom thanked recognized hardest working teams Nats Lin coln consisted Mike Harrison District 8 AVP John Embry busy putting RC Pattern together didnt have usual B-S breaks Mike has particularly effective organizing procedure Pattern big ole John made work Im proud guys also want pay tribute AMA President Don Lowe keeping himself visible Nats vis ible warm cheerful very willing listen leaving nice feeling realized dues money made AMA work ego trip few leaders playing dues money Don good leader Continuing leadership salutes Bud dy Irwin District 8 Scale Contest Board representative requalified Southwest RC Championships La bor Day weekend Dallas RC Clubs new field Seagoville TX Buddy flew Fokker triplane too hard fly terror land can attest because flew Control Line built Hoyt Geer could land Buddy Irwin represents us well Scale matters bang-up Electric fun-fly sponsored DEAF named because Electric quiet Club flying Eastfield College Mesquite TX Frank Korman sez 50 Electric planes spite high winds sweltering heat Enthusiastic entrants San Antonio Houston well Dallas Metroplex area sa lute Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers leading way such electrifying manner parting Id like call attention change districts Frequency Coor dinator shown fine print ginning column ****Thanks Flying Me**e* ColoradoO Kansas 0 NebraskaO North DakotaO SouthDakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Phone Home 3031 6931204 CompuServe address EMAIL 760072750 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Prank clarke 1007 Woodlond Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Box 2032 Cooper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver Co 80230 Ross Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloodao Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordlnalor Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 sanctioned events through out district now history though few contests still calendar definite slowing down flying events fall season arrives Id hope successful CDs will share events us through some pictures reports via column t sociate vice-presidents hear Free Flight Nats site Last Month asked write no fun working vacuum got several items concerning dissatisfaction some Free Flight community past Nats sitesLin coln NE being current unsatisfac tory FF Outdoor site Ive written directly took time effort com municate would share Ive passed along concerns Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski Vince turn will share planning committee will working next years Nats suggestion was time have something less composite Nats have separate FF Nats Ive always supported combined composite Nats past attendees contestants well noncompetitors seemed enjoy seeing various types activities site Now think Im hearing competitors dont necessarily care de sire type format looking optimal contest site own disci pline too surprising sites out Good Ole US can accommodate expecta tions competitors Well folks its dilemma seem together Now challenge will see sites whole thing break up Nats have known years time change What think What want have happen Worlds Larg est Model Airplane Meet Another subject Im sure Im alone hearing modelers categories collectively faced variety rea sons growing need flying sites Growth sport/hobby loss present sites . Almost daily something press model club news letters conversations between model ers points out growing concern regarding amount sound models produce objectionable others ourselves Well address other concerns will forum learning discussion sharing successes probably lot informative hangar talk will taking place November 20th Friday pm 21st Saturdayall day Denver Mark calendars now District IX AMA meeting will fea ture seminars about Flying Sites Noise Re duction Contest Directors procedures Updating new Rule Books coming out soon new Frequencies 1988 will local national speakrs district officers national officershere visit about local national sues Location Regency Hotel Den ver notice has sent chartered clubs District IX need infor mation can call home eve nings will useful seminar session both Bob Underwood Geoff Styles National Headquarters program Dont miss planned provide something club dis trict benefit will have get representative several meeting success story two Over Labor Day weekend Omahawks Club Omaha NE put air show dedicated new flying site conducted benefit Make Wish Foundation may re call Omahawks several years ago experienced loss flying site went through lengthy court test right stuff have sur vived successful club over 200 members now have new flying site much support surrounding com munity much brighter futurecon tinuing activities blessing local government entities hope have some ideas pictures share column later time DAS Denver Air Show team Sep tember 11 12 performed warm-up demonstration flying shows Greater Denver Air Show Jefferson County Airport Colorado reported have 90000 people attending dur ing two days Thats lots positive ex posure model aviation Keep up good work Omahawks DAS team Id like end column month introduction new associate vicepresident Colorado interim basis Nat Lancaster Nat well known district years involvement ac tive RC modeler full-scale enthusiast Con test Director officer Award Excellence Jefco Aeromodlers Club Nat has served President Metro Denver Modeling Council MDMC founding member manager DAS team currently liaison Col orado State Division Parks Recrea tion modeling activities metro area Welcome aboard Nat know will contributing member winning team Keep landings intentional soft December 1987 121 Arizona S California 0 Hawaii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseociate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiaken Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 0252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 05251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 0818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 Mike Lee 11420 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langloin Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 448 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161 362-1962 Trouble Basin flying field SepulVeda Basin Los Angeles unique ways First fine RC site 600 ft paved runway large pit area etc CL site paved circles prestigious events held year Second its public land owned US Army Corps Engineers part flood control basin federal land leased LA City Parks Recreation Commission recreational purposes include park/picnic grounds huge golf course three-mile-long bicycle path cricket field whats left over used partially farmer rais ing crop grass sod Water Reclama tion plant partially military Third flying site far enough away nearest house/street noise problem Fourth just little over mile south runways Van Nuys Airport just happens busiest airport entire US though no com mercial flights dealt having 200-ft altitude limit model field dont get way fullsize planes Lastly field also unique because thanks LA Parks Recreation Commission presently open anyone wishes fly AMA member Add up room kinds trouble created First list occasional crash full-size plane model field Yup thats right because Van Nuys Airport home number experimental old WW II airplanes often has make emergency landing somewhereand so often get unexpected fullsized visitor knowledge no model plane has ever done full-size airport nor have ever death model field Unfortunately Van Nuys Airports record good number full-size pilots passengers have killed basin af ter birds bit dust addition deaths full-size plane crashes weve also heard number heart attacks golf course bicycle path burns broken bones picnic fields car crash injuries roads streets within basinbut oc casional minor injury flying field itself usually nothing serious occasional finger got hit prop fixed Band-Aid spite good aeromodeling safety record let now show easy things get out hand easy big trouble started First take traffic helicopter pilot KABC radio Next let him fly directly over field get close model listen him scream about live air Next take local newspaper prompted someone write first-page story about model airport haz ard full-size aviation including inter view withyou guessed KABC helicopter pilot next thing know everyone up arms CLOSE THE MODEL FIELD manager Water Reclamation plant starts talking model plane crashes facility farmer starts talking about field workers running model planes Golfers heard com plaining about occasional crash golf course theres kinds talk about FAA controllers Van Nuys getting complaints about planes airspace Funny everyone ignores real safety hazards area starts pointing model airport something ought go BECAUSE WE ARE EASY TARGET Because power ful voice Because dont bring reve nue like golf course got involved mess day article appeared page local paper After getting number phone calls about decided try patch things up first drove down Van Nuys tower identified myself let spoke FAA Supervisor said have far trouble fullsize pilot hotshots modelers No sooner words come out mouth giant military C-130 abort landing because tiny Cessna still loafing runway goodness modelers know better after landing left tower after picking up copy airports official rules regulations found rules about heli copters supposed minimum 1300 ft MSL airport vicinity including over model field Aha Two polite factual yet very stern letters written publisher local newspaper other gener al manager KABC letter publisher contained kinds information real safety record good things field such collecting truckloads toys Christmas produced phone call him along promise positive coverage activities con cluded good note invited him down learn fly RC letter KABC dwelled helicopter violated airspace particularly hovered 50-100 ft scold pilots violated kinds FAA rules doing pleaded com mon sense pilot avoid flying over field altitude politely stated complaining about near-miss airspace pilot could compared man first kills mother fath er pleads mercy courts because orphan general manager called few days later told no longer problem thanked running FAA said read letter pilot would no longer fly over field thats left now find way get city give local club someone reasonable amount authority control over uses field short trial period Park Rangers placed observe Funny well everything ran noted full-size planes KABCs helicop ter flying too low noted letter kept records did didnt have AMA insurance Rangers gone now maybe trou ble will start over again few days ago sent out another letter went Mayor Tom Bradley Los Angeles requests meeting address whole situation aeromodeling LA area No answer yet hope moral should clear can easily get stepped often right easy target because dont represent activity decent level national prominence backing significant level own worst enemies hate spend dime anything other personal modeling supplies As result have no war chest draw upon also expect landowners private public give us use land Fine can get away dont ever hope win competition public land use farmer golf course some other revenue-producing activity Im told now costs $50 per hour use model flying field Tokyo Japan land real scarce much pay privilege model flight much would willing pay Perhaps because arent mak ing new land anymore ought start ask ing ourselves questions want able fly future personal opinion national organization dwell too much trivia sport itself faces extinction needs saving need strong national voice flying site matters meantime too much AMAs atten tion resources aimed wrong directions get lots phone calls letters over district about flying site prob lems description Most time nothing can Sepulveda Basin exception Yes AMA party line goes flying site problems /ocal ones need dealt local level Thats very convenient stand AMA take think about local problems dont get solved no na tional problem left Its time AMA start considering formation regional field offices manned experts flying site matters No cost doing wont fit present budget Lets see what can rea//y Anyone out got ideas 122 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCellough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 51st Ave Portland OR 97215 003 234-4430 CompuServe addocan tot EMAIL760672422 Aseoclate Vice Preeldenta Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 00023 Al Culver Boa 00 Wilder ID 03070 Gory R Fuller 3000 Riverwood Juneau AK 00001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 50401 Dave Mulleno 15550 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 00133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 00200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 07001 Chick Young 11201 120th St E #69 Poyallup WA 00373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Batch 10430 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 07230 Phone 003 701-5103 things regret about last Scalemasters Farragut having got ten picture Art Newlands Tempest before flew watched him fly got distracted just managed look back went Art did very nice job hope rebuilds next year did admit relatively high wing loading thats something should keep mind building bird compete especially higher altitude usually fly some pictures taken Far ragut during Scalemasters Regional pictures taken Bob Balch Lets start off what may think double ex posure isnt Its B Cranes Giant Scale Waener Cub flip side twin Cub Vis ible side photo below TROH Skyport about five miles Im sitting sound plane unusual say nothing looked sky photo below Bob Siegelkoffs Eastbourne Monoplane immense size aircraft apparent see quarter-scale Twin Cub peeking out underneath right wing flew majesti callv Dave Gasvoda came over Missoula MT flew very nice Yak-18 shown below Dave flies very well know well-done aircraft over maybe will show up next year Hope Dick Heininge bought Proctor Enterprises has producing familiar kits stuff south Portland near Wilson ville Recently Dick produced new kit Curtiss IN Jenny Jenny pictured below Dick Hansen has campaigning smiling person sitting hind new Mr Proctor Enterprises him self Youd smiling too produced beautiful kit Heres close-up neat scale detail available Jenny nonscale item sticking out between OX heads four-stroke helps Dick fly beauty realistically President Ron Rea Lewis-Clark RC Model Club reports fourth annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly big success 20 participants enjoyed good contest during fine weather Ron said Bill Kaufman should get special thanks organizing running event ad dition thanks club members helped out last thought sort leads newslet ters usually lonely souls put out hear about won con tests seldom hear about worked hard contest could go Mostly folks hear gripes complaints voiced never help out newsletter editor has same problem too often editor faced getting out something has remarkable ability hold club gether him/herself Pleas news other things go unheeded Well heres other try Help out newsletter editor unthinkable write something publication Yes takes little time Yes should either inform educate illumi nate can humorous dont really have able spell well either helps Maybe something bothers you want start dialogue maybe want start argument greatest lacks society communication little cant help im prove what weve got Now Im down off Ivory con tainer couple new newslet ters Ive getting Whidbey Island RC Society newsletter Whidbey Island WA edited John Pettersen edition Im looking contains lot good information about getting air craft ready fly supplied Prez alias 0 L Adcock Also cover sported drawing ATBP allterrain biplane computer program used lay out issue included some neat graphics well layout lends itself interest boredom As sidelight Whidbey group hosted PROPs race meet did such fine job some PROPs told looked forward next time anticipation other newsletter Penin sula Modelers Association Soldotna Alaska called Pellet Mangler News love name have no idea use suspect done either Al Ahlfors Gary Clack am sure its either Point sometimes editor named would nice know responsible works art Anyway done different computer program also allows extensive use graphics can see lot work went both fine efforts both editors would like some help members Also club exchanging newslet ters others district note AMA HQ will get club list can get touch clubs would like keep touch gives lot stuff steal too Now heres hot flash lovers wonderful stuff Jim Walker used make Frank Macy has producing few Gliders like folding-wing 404 used lose flying thermals Gliders would great take school program get some young people interested what Frank will coming out Hor net days will give kids excellent way start powered flight might enjoy having couple around fly yourself Happy Flying Flying Near Airports Careful December 1987 123 Sooner later popular unofficial events always proposed official AMA events whether wish originatorand Bostonian Don Lindley has drawn up set ruies amplify way event flown Midwest US Indoor Champion ship contests Dons suggested rules closer New York US Rules Bostonian West rules dif ferences First off Don wants call event Boston Cabin name should remain Bostonian keep event being compared Manhattan Cabin Manhattan originally Manhattan mula experts Duration event Bostonian Scale event everyone al though doesnt center around spe cific airplane exclusively Second Dons charisma percentage can amount 20% New York expe rience event originated has found 20% too little 30% used way get models scalelike award higher charisma values 30% too little Don restricts stabilizer 50% wing area causes no harm Minimum weight kept seven grams ten grams biplanes Open cockpits okayed no side windows required flying surfaces properly required double covered Fuselage box requirement remains un changed 15 x 25 x 30 longerons required support stress rubber motor required form box conformance original rules reviewed couple months ago page intent require full fuselage violated Dons wording satisfactory intent circumvented can Dons wording very unscalelike fuselage can result Such unsightly fuselage il ustrated below 0 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 rules must plugged Such occasions thing didnt mention source have arisen events attempt Its simple plans worlds create particular style model best Indoor newsletter Indoor News As mentioned Bostonians fuselage fantastic newsletter 16 longeron requirement such area No- pages edited published Jorgen body trying circumvent box re- Korsgaard Ahorn 5 D-2397 Ellund quirement Bostonians have Handewitt West Germany Jorgen Dandesigned fit Don Lindleys west ish lives teaches school just coast rules original US Rules across border Western Germany Practically have perfectly nice fuselages newsletter published three times year too John Triolos Larrys Bird such costs us USA 60 Dkr per year Bostonian strips above side win- sent airmail dows below constitute longe- much beginners Jun rons Personally find very acceptable iors Most will tell design despite question therefore about excitement involved world go along Dons revision fin- championship Indoor flying also gers crossed hopes best cludes Peanut Pistachio plans charisma points raised 50% news Hand-Launched Gliders experi promote scalelike models might mental types sport models news possible have enforce original FiD Beginner category popular Europe rules require longerons both sup- Can imagine international European port motor form box contest restricted beginners enough rules discussionlets get worksand also possibly interna back simply enjoying Bostonians how- tional postal contest beginners ever would like full set Don Lind- Simply great newsletter leys Bostonian proposal send 224 * * * * * stamped envelope Don 420 Tupelo Thats wrote monthbe Ave Naperville IL 60540or can re- b quest copy Ed Whitten ad- ack next month dress above 224 envelope Both us would like feedback now about something really importantJohn Triolos name Bostonian rrys Bird have explain non-basketball fans signi ficance John tells hes also thinking jumbo 32-in-wing-spread double-sized Have Helped monster added impactOutdoor Jumbo Bostonian Rubber 020-poweredor aJun ior Modeler maybe half-sized 8-in Pistachio model model John cut imagination clear workbenchand have Larrys T Bird ready fly Columbia December sixth Indoor News Last month ran plans P-is Danish Indoor SRPSM Erik Knudsen aberration like does have result can Rules writing difficult task re quirement Bostonians fuselage problem area originator develops intent writes rules Once written rules event does mean intent thrown away Whenever innovation within rules cir cumvents intent loophole O5TONIAN 0 LARRYS 8IPD John Trial0 124 Model Aviation Bostonian Proposed As Official AMA Event
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/12
Page Numbers: 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124
1986 HaIl FameA Frequency Geoffrey Styles Timeout Director Public Relations Ten distinguished model aviation personal ities have elected Academy Hall Fame 1986 men individ ual contributions sport made candidates honor nominated AMA members part selection process annual responsibility AMA Council Past Presidents Any AMA member may present nomina tion Forms purpose available Joyce Hager AMA Headquarters Simply drop Joyce line give call will provide form Nominations should accompanied supporting data substantiate back ground achievements candi date Please submit nominations arrive AMA HQ before March 31 year give Council adequate time deliberation 1-bli Famers Frank L Cummings Jr has model aviation over fifty years As competitor won contests local regional national levels member USA Indoor Team 1964 1966 Na tional Champion 1947 Grand Champion 1948 Plymouth Interna tional Contest No matter Frank competing always took time assist other people especially beginners Between 1931 1937 worked Los Angeles Times Playground Aircraft Continued page 109 Bob Underwood Technical Director quite few months now have articles Model Aviation telling some technical aspects radio control operation Included have rule book type material technical guidelines radios concerns involving antenna de sign placement months article takes somewhat different tack writ ten radio nontechnician AMA Technical Director task Headquarters does require know just what little what ya-ma-caIl-its framistans widgets talk another radio system Rather am called upon act moderator between members Fre quency Committee industry FCC other interested parties Granted some ba sic knowledge radio stuff required certainly depth What have asked relate time out technical article some what happen ing RCers world far just operat ing model airplane stumbling over regulations other things go bump night therefore interfering just having some fun flying So further ado What about aircraft/surface frequency problems period time during 1985 1986 encountered tremendous amount difficulty incorrect use fre quency allocations model airplanes cars/boats/robots phone rang daily reports dire foreboding predictions problem has abated dra matically recent months Two things seem have contributed improvement First borrowed page Mr Revere help sources spread word far wide Secondly probably effectively program labeling transmitter cartons transmitters themselves adopt ed manufacturers/importers red yellow stickers developed AMA supplied industry cost Artwork supplied free com pany wished have labels developed themselves During last two years several inci dents brought attention con cerning model airplane interference due incorrect frequency usage Most model cars operated aircraft frequencies crash caused promotional robot would some value being able publish details about events Unfortunately have unable obtain anything other verbal responses concerning doc umentation used support cases outcome event As re sult reluctant detail event print Should experience interference problem type several impor tant things should 1 Document incident carefully Names dates times locations frequencies etc very important rely second- third-hand information out checking out verifying details yourself 2 Maintain cool Often loss model stirs emotions point irrational behavior occurs emo tional outburst may seem provide some measure immediate satisfaction such havior may also complicate subsequent settlement problem 3 Determine loss will assume no bodily injury occurred need figure what repair re placement items might cases such determination will lead seek relief small claims court 4 Seek legal aid meet resistance rely advice friends Talk attorney Bear mind re gional differences legislation make virtually impossible Headquarters provide specific advice given matter 5 Obtain available written documenta tion can provide number different documents such FCC Part 95 will enable support case addition position provide individual personal legal aid may Continued page 108 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Manager Vince Mankowaki0 Specisi Services DimctOr Carl Maroney0 Specisi Events Dinctor Douglas Pratt 0 Pubilc Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 Technical Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Pubiications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Membership Director Mike Woodfolk0 General Counsei Jeremiah Courtney December 1987 107 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 President Don Lowe presenting riaii rauuu award Frank L Cummings L R AMAs Executive Council lectuivatent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council FrequencyCont pg 107 able obtain some general guidance Academys attorney Mr Jeremiah Courtney somewhat off subject hand should noted have comprehensive document designed help event club suffer de liberate interference site prob lem very complicated since its very nature highly emotionally charged situation As far problem improper fre quency usage concerned let us end brief discussion suggesting con tact Headquarters feel problem exists have several approaches can take inform individuals industry members improper frequency usage known Most persons organizations cooperative matter realize may position legal jeop ardy should sell use equipment improperly What AMA rules concerning radio control Several months ago subject touched upon Note Tech nical Director information presented elicited some degree interest particular concern some state ment no frequency control rules mandated Academy sport flier local field Just recommended flying site layout rule book number highly recommended guidelines provided Frequency Committee specific rules developed given site respon sibility club fact over 2000 very different types sites around country makes necessity best illustration reason set frequency control rules cannot fit situations involves clothespin syndrome fields use subtractive system taking appropriate clothespin placing transmitter antenna ready fly No pin available no transmitter turn-on Its very simple procedure However some clubs have found impossible keep store pins site due vandalism therefore use additive system board hooks pegs allows pin paddle added person ready fly way individual flier may carry own frequency control device no storage problem exists Which system better both work quite well Additionally will find host other systems varia tions basic ones used around country AMA has suggested rec ommended rule book publish anything way rule frequency control local field might simply field have some type control Such rule would probably appear radio control section Safety Code important fact should noted move 1988 new set rule books AMA Frequency Utilization Plan approved Executive Council con tains preliminary statement effect system transmitter identification flag channel identification plaques required AMA sanctioned events. See page 106 June 1987 issue Model Aviation complete text plan Please note same plan uses terms encouraged recommended such things pins monitoring spac ing flight stations RC operating sites An addition Safety Code also im portant note Effective January 11988 item has added states will op erate model using radio control fre quencies currently allowed Federal Communications Commission Only prop erly licensed Amateurs authorized op erate equipment Amateur Band frequencies future persons using nontypical frequencies such equipment European frequencies frequencies withdrawn model service FCC persons operating license equipment requires such will violat ing AMA Safety Code persons should take note fact Safety Code contains statement Model flying must accordance code der AMA liability protection apply What about AMA-FCC relationship Academy fortunate have maintained very good working relation ship Federal Communications Commission has just chance represented before Commission expert field Mr Jeremiah Courtney Mr Courtneys exper tise FCC matters has proved invaluable level need whether ap plication rule making resolution little glitches system affect model operations oft-used truism Its what know know does apply Indeed saying case should what know important instances re veal vast amount help Mr Courtney has provided us two spring mind immediately first involved robot/model aircraft interference problem An incorrect interpretation Part 95 FCC field office resulted insurance company refusing settle claim crashing model Through appropriate prompt action Mr Courtneys office little problem overcome second instance few months later also involved robot aircraft frequency incor rect field office interpretation Mr Courtney requested letter office explaining second instance type serious op erational implications Through Mr Courtneys efforts letter accepted acted upon FCC immediately communications sent field offices FCC letter AMA treated request rule mak ing section Part 95 detailing model aircraft/surface frequency split completely rewritten very easily under stood form Academy members can very proud fine working relationship has maintained FCC As member can assured will work diligently maintain relationship Sometime soon will submitting proposal rule making tighten specifications required equipment type acceptance anticipation radio needs 1991 headed radio control Everybody would love own bullet proof system never fails able put beautifully detailed Scale Widget 10 fly out backyard worry ing about club anyone else Would settle three reality us will never achieve three will necessary interested radio control work together other members industry achieve maximum amount pleasure hobby/sport mail phone bring contradictory news what occurring field club individual will relate horror stories about possible interfer ence area about quality some specific piece equipment Scant moments later report may bring glowing tales success such divergent obser vations experiences First must bear mind operating emotionally charged issue elements money time involved model crashesnot mention safety know dealing radio signal cannot seen touched smelled discerned senses just out cannot sure what doing what being done Have ever feeling someone used interference means covering up what may have dumb thumbs really want shock modeler friends tell truth should plant due pilot error possibility may willing accept answer Someone will always try convince must have interference radio trouble Next condition occurs will call brain-finger link break pilot may truly know caused crash have personally wit nessed condition occasion years ago young man fly ing new model appeared doing what can best described lazy snap rolls big spiral loops called anguished cry familiar us aint got called him let go sticks ran direction response have As approached him saw rudder-throttle stick crammed top left-hand corner full up elevator right-hand stick about pull out roots just handing trans mitter allowing sticks go neutral model started straighten out truly dumbfounded find thought turned sticks loose fact tested ten sile strength trying bend over side transmitter operating environ ment often very difficult tell what might have caused specific thing happen What have observed good operating procedures fol lowed clubs individuals fewer prob lems seem exist isnt suggest everyone must become radio expert rath er observing simple guidelines developed Academy maintaining equipment good working order RC flying seems become safer enjoyable would leave three simple ad monitions concerning whole frequency matter First read can find 108 Model Aviation subject discouraging pects position find tons information have generated vari ous subjects seems have fallen vast chasm never read anyone cannot count number times have tell someone calls ques tions asking have answered several occasions Model Aviation other publications Granted must tem per concern fact often dont see something because time printed concerned issue happens us often What am suggesting period tran sition radio control world make copy relevant thought process Secondly beware expert course much too general statement must rely knowledgeable persons provide us information Perhaps could state better saying Beware self-styled expert persons willing share mis information us no cost doubt especially concerning rules check us Headquarters have Hall Fame Cont pg 107 League helped thousands young peo ple get started model aviation contin ued type endeavor until 1956 countless street kids can thank Frank patience understanding skills learned under guidance Frank has served sport club offi cer heading up LA Thermal Thumbers President 1947 1948 As Contest Director ran contests always find ing time advise newcomers circle friends admirers grew through years well deserves esteem held As additional contribution sport Frank started Cummings Specialties using understanding Free Flight require ments provide top-quality components Indoor fliers knowledge gained competitor national/world record holder has passed along help other contestants Although has out limelight years standing ovation Frank received 1987 Nats ban quet indication continuing popularityand contributions model aviation have forgotten William C Hannan occupies unique posi tion model aviation world contri butions have still amazing Writer designer builder consultant com petitor author mentorBill Hannan has contributed articles worlds leading model aviation maga zines plans have pleased satisfied thousands builders designs have led fliers winners circle immediate answer assured will find out quickly since certainly will turn out something should know Dont call ask what brand radio think should buy subject will repeat words character trom old Hogans Heroes TV show know nothing Lastly remember frequencies will using 1988 clear other users club suffers some form interference channel-numbered frequencies may due some type commercial operation frequencies tween FCC granted 80 frequen cies model use because knew some cases some locales few frequencies granted may usable very ifs must considered many thousands mod elers enjoy thrill radio control flight week Academy through work Frequency Committee Headquarters staff liaison FCC industry will work hard see such condition continues Happy landings USA Japan England France Belgium other countries Hannan designs have tri umphed As aviation historian Bill has per formed extensive research make de signs authentic specialty Scale especially small-scale world fa mous contributions Peanut Scale finely detailed kits provided Williams Brothers San Marcos CA owe much fidelity Bill Hannan Never too busy help others Bill pro vided beginning aeromodelers basic training contributed much research library San Diego Air Museum unfortunately lost several years ago tragic fire Never quit has built donated mod els rebuilt museum possible recognize has done space however particu larly fitting Bill Hannan has elec ted AMA Hall Fame qualified times over Robert Hatschek started modeling 1936 age 11 Apart service WW II has ever since contestant since 1939 flew Hand-Launched Gliders has since com peted almost Free Flight category keen Nordic A/2 Glider enthusiast Bob qualifier US team since 1972 As two-time winner Mulvihill Trophy 1957 1958 member 1959 firstplace US Wakefield Team France placing second himself well known interna tional circles Team member reporter proxy flier sup porter contest official well designer author Bob has recognized published leading model maga zines Hatschek Glider towhook used worldwide informative articles vari ety subjects have become standard refer ences other enthusiasts An AMA member since 1939 Contest Director since 1950 Bob named AMA Fellow 1971 Retired position senior editor American Machinist maga zine flies Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Club has active member 33 years Always willing lend hand guide newcomer Bob kind person achievements have gone un noticed enthusiasm dedication have produced lasting re sults benefits Robert Holland competed twelve events 1948 Nats came out National Champion Since has lost count number contests has entered As manufacturer Bob produced 049-051 Holland Hornet own design racing en gines during years 1948-1955 fine reputation well earned skilled modeler 56 years Bob Hol land worked full-scale aviation Lock heed skunk works interesting project participated lofting lines design layout XP-80 built 147 days retired Lockheed 1981 recent achievement Bob Best Show award 1986 IMS Show Pasadena CA SESA admired tribute expert craftsmanship Continued page 110 PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident December 1987 109 Walter Musciano won contests Thirties Forties finally re tired competition became classed professional developed career full-time model aviation activity Walt designed airplanes Scientific Models output included scores Con trol Line Free Flight Radio Control kits Berkeley Models also kitted some Musciano designs notably CL P-38 Lightning P-51 Mustang modelers won top honors national regional contests using designs As leader Walt started several model fly ing clubs served terms office As Contest Director organized ran meets New York/New Jersey re gion completed first airplane seven years old Walt has builder/designer ever since Perhaps greatest achievements have au thor Apart aeromodeling maga zines Musciano articles have published Mechanx Illustrated Model Craftsman Electronics Illustrated Young Men several foreign publications Walt researched prepared literally hundreds articles some months print three four magazines simultaneously As author eight books six pub lished USA two Britain Walter has international reputation William Bill Northrop best known Continued page 111 Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Standard There will proposal submit ted Executive Council 24 Octo ber meeting asking establish sound level will acceptable standard will value should able attempt attain universally within rel atively short period time will level accepted used will bring semblance quiet relations neighbors An accepted standard should induce manufacturers work toward goal would expect see hardware reason able costs information will enable us attain goal virtually equipmentboth use today introduced future Much technology place now meet goal should able surpass stan dard future establishment eventual accep tance standard will mean fly ing sites will operate under can also mean categories competition aircraft will need designed operate under standard Eventually such model aircraft will operating sufficiently quiet levels noticeable dis tances few hundred feet away Naturally will mean some reassessment present rules competition levels have ever gone through such changes before Af ter fly Free Flight example under rules 40 years ago much way research will need done before lower levels will attained too will come about Proposals being considered propel ler other research Methods isolating vibration quieting further sounds ex hausts intakes other changes will eventually help alter environment accept today Will establishment standard mean flier club field will oper ate quiet manner Probably will always sites noise pollution problem future competition other hand will no doubt mean models will need meet criteria because contests held flier goes site requirement exists will ne cessity operating like manner everywhere will always individu als remote locations would meet values Standards rules would could universally enforced Nevertheless may stated relative certainty such values would operating rule contests especially Nationals Essentially time has come bite bullet accept need Vibration Don Lowe article RC Modeler photo showing installa tion Lord mounts Dean Kogers aircraft flown F3A team selection Nationals very quiet aircraft air has several alternatives reducing vibration transmission sound through fuselage sound fiberglass fuselage drumming adds overall sound level aircraft flight increases apparent level hear drumming reduced eliminated sound level will drop considerably need plan ahead installation vibration mounts during construction model engine backplate bolted aluminum flat-mount large enough permit having four holes outside engine dimension install four screws asso ciated Lord mount Four mounts installed between engine plate firewall secured nuts catalog have Don Lowe Tech Products Corporation 5030 Lin den Avenue Dayton OH 45432 mount used Item Number 51033 Style SS Stud/Plate Mount mount has studs 34-in long 8-32 thread mount proper 1/2-in long iameter quite compact very adequate 60 engine mount shock material Neoprene will stand up abuse glow fuel need watch mounts made natural rubber Use would looking trouble latest prices have show items cost $250 lots 1-23 $112 lots 24-99 $96 lots 100-499 catalog says company requires minimum der $25 can contact information may talk lesser amounts necessary couple people could go together get larger quantity lower numbers would cost $10 per installation can get information drawings couple other mount arrangements might consider Al way will take ad vance planning due wider mount installation proper propeller clearance firewall will distance other normal mount might installation will probably prove custom Field behavior local Control Line club re cently lost its flying site loss brought incident couple children riding skateboards run off flying site apparently rude manner adult member family took offense naturally called police noise complaint re sult CL fliers asked leave Although real reason nothing noise can readily see operate high sound levels can used against you can operate quietly stand better chance keep ing what have Rude actions will surely endear neighbor Practice little bit courtesy PR area As turns out particular case results could have extremely bad other future scheduled activities 110 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 middle September have back Florida month Spent last weekend Pattern contest Ft Lauderdale rest month has spent recharging batteries done expect leave 24th 1988 Nats planning session Chesa peake VA next month hold quarterly AMA Council meeting Reston VA AMA budget will big item agenda November plan attend RCHTA Show District VII meeting Chicago Later month Ill attend District IX meeting Denver RC World Fall Festival during Thanksgiving weekend Tangerine Meet beginning after Christmas So now until end year Ill stay busy Im trying best feel pulse membership talking lots mod elers general modelers seem happy way running things difficult determine consensus opinion takes lot discussion lots people have increase dis trict activity via district meetings good hope meetings will well attended fruitful terms supplying information need starting see some movement noise reduction Its amazing people have talked year have tales lost flying sites because noise some instances noise measure ment data has sufficed save sites PubIc PERCEPTION noise model engine irritant required shut site down friend Bob Violett producer Jet models has working problem recently demonstrated new setup muffled carbon-fiber tuned pipe did hurt performance yet met FAI limit 98 dB three meters first Jet model could stand next hurting ears also recently obtained have flown new K&B 45 Sportster en gines Talk about quiet So folks can done have work nothing fundamental enjoy ment hobby having nice place fly Couple equipment works its FUN Lets keep sites clubs putting place opera tional schemes reduce radio function fail ures Radio systems days marvelous creations low cost reliabil ity bulletproof however must accommodate limita tions must operational schemes physically separate fliers frequencies local flying field ex ample RCACF Club Orlando just put place scheme called George Myers Pacific Plan groups fre quencies three separate flight lines order reduce possibility mutual interference would nice have cheap equipment very narrow bandpass no 31M problemsthe industry working things life radio equipment now have com promise between quality price Please learn safely use what now have realize equipment will get better better work problem Please also realize AMA Frequency Commit tee working closely industry sure existence safe radio operations progress through new frequency implementation plan want SAFE derly transition minimal disruptions new equipment availability obsoles cence old sets Im looking better ways merge interests competition sport fliers concept used lot Europe weekend event includes day formal rule book competition sec ond day fly-in/fun-fly format looks popularity events such IMAA Giant Model fly-ins annual Byron Show obviously tremendous interest Scale models yet finds small number entries RC Scale contests Are missing something Cer tainly means modelers like low-key nonpressured atmosphere fly-in also means lot us like ego satisfaction showing off latest creation like trade ideas just talk about hobby like mind addition just plain fun visit other areas see new places make new friends dont combine mats Most us recognize competi tion necessary striving excellence craftsmanship flying abil ity generates tests finite standards help improve art need both would also like challenge sport fliers out spend week ends doing loops rolls Ugly Stik whatever grab local Pattern hotshot have him teach es sence disciplined Aerobatics Try sim ple pattern guarantee will become better flier enjoy knows might want try Novice pattern Cont pg 110 current modelers publisher Model Builder magazine founder acclaimed International Modeler Show Pasadena CA has also proud holder world records 1965 set al titude record Radio Control aircraft 166099 ft 1967 established speed record RC Glider 4171 kilometers per hour Bill has editor Model Builder since 1971 also RC editor Model Air plane News 1965 1969 addition made major contribution over years RC Aerobatics judge both na tional international events Because experience expertise asked judge times Tournament Champions Las Vegas AMA activities have included Contest Board chairman ten years RC Con test Board member district twenty years 1964-1984 believed service record Bill also operated plans service Model Aviation magazine Sixties Although Bill has strongly RC 33 53 years modeler retains interest aspects model aviation can seen wide variety arti cles appear own publication ator sixty years age nine Hewitt flew model Gliders play ground across home Belmont MA built models illustrated library books became keen competitor led him join JordanTraveler Aviation League Boston tually took him Massachusetts Institute Technology study aeronautical engineer ing Graduating bachelors degree 1939 went complete masters degree 1940 Moving Hampton VA became em ployed NACA forerunner NASA assigned Flight Research Divi sion space age dawned came Chief Space Mechanics Division subsequent years did exten sive work Space Shuttle projects head Guidance Control Division St Louis Nats 1935 Hewitts first national event competed again 1936 1937 took several trophies includ ing first place Stout Indoor event 1937 Hewitt has received several prestigious awards including NASA Medal Excep tional Scientific Achievement 1967 Pres idents Award Distinguished Federal Continued page 112 December 1987 111 Hall Fame William Hewitt Phillips has model avi Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Fred Van Keuren Greenvillie MS writes talked over phone months ago pretty much agreed must weight cutoff somewhere Giant Scale airplanes current limit 55 lb proposed IMAA good As mufflers/noise control some thing missing doesnt AMA something . nothing done aver age flier may disappear Club fields ing lost average fliers t get results dont beat dead horse Fred think important items everybodys mind today noise reduction AMA just group imperfect people like lets keep trying Have read Duke Foxs latest noise report Ted Temer Redding CA writes happy club over 30 members lease field dollar year 14 mile high-priced homes number problem noise have imposed strict limit 83 dB ten meters distance measured Radio Shack dB meter Also club 80% four-stroke noise have worries AMA field size baseball field 300 x 300 ft fenced keep out spectators flying area Now come AMAs safety rule saying in gle straight line ll have four sin gle straight lines side field rule vague Ted Ill check Robert Underwood see thinks rule needs changing Thanks letter Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes Whatever happened old friend Judge Davis Charlie colorful friend Judge Davis passed away back spring year will miss him served AMA Contest Board years faithfully well Goodbye Judge will miss Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX writes still havent received third-place trophy Open Jet Speed 86 Nats Dimmitt Jr won have no complaints about years 87 Nats Dimmitt Ill stick until dust settles right place Ill Reston next week see about Juniors award officials both Reston Nats dedicated honestalso hardworking Only oversight Im sure know body weary hearing about read ing about doesnt make difference Jr will get whats coming him Louis Torovich Detroit writes Two years ago asked about Safety input suggested use nets use racing RC boats responded passing appropriate committee Now sudden guy Graham Hicks has brilliant idea have writing about idea using nets Come friend what gives Also have attention get exercise privilege being Leader Member Louis remember suggestion us ing nets should have played up Its fault stupidity Graham club featured magnificent arti cle pictures magazine idea seemed catch Im blame Re garding Leader Members constantly have revisions additions bylaws just wait Meet friend Earl Fredrickson Palatine IL Americas top RC Glider experts Earl builds everybody club dont know charges just gives away Ill find out let know Hall FameCont pg 111 Civilian Service 1979 NASA Distin guished Service Medal 1979 made Fellow American Astronautical Soci ety 1985 has also honored model groups serves technical editor Free Flight magazine interest model aircraft limited type group enjoys exploring new developments design flying tech niques NEWSLETTER EDITORS sure newsletter includes name club well name address can send copy Nafionaf Newsletter John Pond has modeler life Having entering contests since 1920s has lost count number events wins has local state national competition origi nal member San Francisco Vultures Club founding member former president SAM Society Antique Modelers has served AMA ca pacities District 10 vice-president years As Contest Director John has run contests 30 years many years John has contrib uted personal time both good sport assist others reports model magazines leadership help ful cooperation attitudes towards beginners have provided very construc tive benefits days John very well known Old-Timer Plans service operates out San Jose CA Through Old-Timer activities has helped establish SAM chapters over world has traveled extensively promote activities cluding trip Australia year flew national contest Continued page 113 112 Model Aviation important chuck glider contest being conducted Stanley NC icated modelers Col James Ace Grits Duckworth snapped action the festivIties 1 R Malcolm Mize Byron Little Eric Abernathy Brandi Lewis nuwn irphy Kristy Duckworth wasnt clear won big contest Robin appears have vic torious look very future hobby lies encouragement persons age Col Duckworth edits Metrolina Control Line Society newsletter regularly conducts such serious activities Executive Directors ViewFrom HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Whats New 88. Its membership renewal time again annual mass mailing renewal information scheduled mail first class early October including election ballots due mailed back Novem ber 15 new feature years renewal process provision fast verification membership status supplements Express Renewal service initi ated last year What Express Renewal means have no changes ad ditional services needed include membership renewal fee re turn envelope processing will almost immediate upon HQ receipt 1988 membership card will mail within few days address membership status changes and/or might want ser vices other membership Museum Patron mortgage donation FAI stamp etc need quick verification 1988 membership status special postcard provided renewal mailing Putting stamp address postcard enclosing same check money order no cash please assures postcard will date-stamped immedi ately upon receipt HQ sent back within day postcard will provide evidence club officers Con test Directors 88 member HQ processing membership renewal other words anything other nochange simple renewal gets delayed due accounting computer input processing use postcard can provide quick proof until AMA license membership card arrives current member insurance coverage fast verification system intended used necessary Thus can use Express Renewal dont need use fast verification system because membership card will sent quickly Likewise renew early October November Express Renewal should have 1988 membership card end 1987 December 87 through 1988 need quick proof 1988 membership status order use club field enter contest use fast verification system cost 22-cent stamp can put proof hands much sooner might otherwise happen AMA HQ processing thou sands membership renewals per week Again need quick service Keep mind AMA insur ance applies day membership money received AMA HQ regardless long might take membership card get hands faster way covered pay dues Contest Director AMA sanctioned meet AMA employee HQ trade show AMA has official booth fast verification system devel oped result input suggestions members clubs need system can solve longstanding problem get quicker proof cur rent membership status Give try need ijif dont card will show up time depending upon HQ workload Consider AMAs membership now over 120000 approximately 125000 end September means proces sing average over 10000 per month 2500 per weekactually 500 working day year kind volume shortcut need can very helpful Also new year Membership Manual has compiled provide kinds formation about AMA operates servic es available contact various problems etc Combined 1988 Supply Service catalog manual pro vides much new information about services products interest AMA members AMA rule book optional 1988 stead automatically sending AMA member rule book obvious waste involved over 100000 members competition oriented AMA will send rule books ask mechanism request will form included membership card mailing Sending form will result rule book being mailed back Although unit cost rule book will higher because fewer will printed previously overall result expected savings since about 10% membership less should need rule books effect anyone wants rule book will pay price 22cent stamp get minor cost extra competition members should mean less members dues will used buy rule books overall savings help providing oth er membership services may serve people FAI Sporting Code buy $10 FAI Stamp Previously wanted complete set official aeromodeling com petition rules Federation Aeronau tique Internationale pay $3 1988 AMA version rules have printed AMA rule book typically much complete form will provided automatically extra charge AMA member pays $10 FAI stamp needed partic ipate FAI team selection contests FAI world record attempts Note AMA rule book will continue provide limit ed version FAI rules various com petition events anyone seriously involved international competi tion complete FAI rules must Hall Fame Cont pg 112 Louis tor tounder ot rroctor 1nerprlses Corp has name synonymous quality contributions model aviation go back 1926 entered first contest Nats wins span years 1929 1967 built very first models 1921-1922 plans found Boys Mechanic Book solid models first fly ing model Nieuport monoplane 1923 interest aviation grew favorite spot Pearson Field Vancouver WA As skills model building became advanced Lou entered first contest took first place same year 1926 met Jim Walker formed lifelong friend ship Continuing build models including nithopters started produce own designs 1929 triumphed Lindy contest thrill receiving prize Charles Lindbergh himself winning ways gained him place 1929 Wakefield Team trip England During inspiring event met Louis Bleriot Orville Wright Igor Sikorsky honored return special Lou Proctor Fete Vancouver Airport Shortly after Lou went work Boe ing Aircraft Company model builder producing both wind-tunnel display models Leaving Boeing 1945 started several small businesses 1958 San Diego started Radio Control fa mous Antic Monoplane Bolero Bipe created 1964 next year Lou started Proctor Enter prises soon headed worldwide busi ness built reputation top quality 1982 age 72 Lou sold com pany retired spend some time himself building flying model aircraft leisure still member four RC Clubs participates numerous con tests year Continued page 114 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT December 1987 113 AMA Cont pg 113 joseph Raspante competitor builder de signer experimenter gave much him self model aviation 1929 Joe became Ham operator later built up small radio repair business Brooklyn NY became interested developing own radio equipment started fly radiocontrolled airplanes 1937 Raspante placed second RC 1939 Nats third 1940 Nats Elmer Sperry got know Joe through involvement RC airplanes 1940 Joe went work Sperry stayed 27 years Thirties Joe designed refined famous model Snow White beConnecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxhury MA 02331 817 9344248 Associate Vice Presidents Gerald Brown PO Boo 4384 Middletown RI 02840 Bill chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01468 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High SI. Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace 81 Sylvan St Avon cT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Prazie Way Mamloon Mills MA 02848 South County RC Club Ten modelers southern Rhode Island area formed club 1982 original goals club promote safety sport train new pilots flying area por tion turf farm owned Mr Tucker clubs activities last two years has participate South County Hot Air Balloon Festival event held July 25-26 1987 Univer sity Rhode Island Included twocame known model beat area contests Snow White Nats winner 1939 taking prize outstanding finish awarded Berryloid paint company AMA Museum houses another Ras pante modelthe Willie III 11-ftwingspan airplane dating back late Thirties controlled Raspante radio package Seventies Joe created special demonstration RC aircraft took contests displays purpose show modelers general pub lic radio-controlled aircraft function Soon no contest complete Joe being hand demonstrate worked Contest Directors called Joe ahead time book him events ef fort played large role making nonmodelers aware pleasures skills waiting world model aviation day event hot air balloons ultralight aircraft craft show numerous food con cessions Radio Control display demonstrations attended Saturday large crowds seemed really enjoy models event sponsored Wakefield Rotary Club RC portion organized club committee headed Vein Nulk following club members participated event Vein Nulk Ric Charlebois Rick Schwegman John Ryczek Noah Forden Andrian Constantino Phil Perkins Russ Lynch Jr Russ Lynch Sr Rick Solderberg Dana Willis Bud Cronin Jim Mur docco Bert Fell Ray Moriarty Steve Block Ed Fayerweather Pete Adams Tom Bous quet Tom Bousquet good public relations activity well worth effort made members involved picture ginning column shows some club members aircraft flown owned Rick Schwegman information contact club President Richard Charlebois 401 828-4288 Westover Air Force Base After 1985 Nats Air Force indicated dif ferent type aircraft based Westover During transition period use base modelers would reduced re stricted Over next two years considerable construction work will require aircraft parked area normally used modelers aircraft will require area equally significant security re quirement People cannot allowed roam over area chasing airplanes Friday August 28 1987 meeting held Colonel Hargis Base Com mander result appears Wes foyer may available modelers limited basis 1988 1989 depend ing construction progresses Further meetings will held discuss use base have material club will contacted letter would like add Colonel Hargis very much interested having model ers Westover Base will can regard modelers have remember guests must conduct ourselves accordir Shown John Frykenberg Chicopee Chamber Commerce Don Kmfft District vice-president Sue Carrion Pioneer Valley Convention Visitors Bureau Cot Hargis Westover Base Commander John Worth AMA executive director representatives present during discus sions using Westover modeling activi ties Dan Thompsons model placed first lieve WRAM show Scale Masters Qualifying contest Orange MA Nationals participation Since last col umn have learned two other people traveled Lincoln Nationals 114 ModelAviation Hall Fame AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Rick Schwegman F-16 flown Rhode Island Balloon Feat aaron nompson Don Kmfft 10-lb Hershey bar provided con testants guests Bridgewater Pat tern contest Barb Don Krafft Steve Lelito participated RC FAI Pattern Nat Gifford according Handle newsletter won first Senior CL Aerobatics also placed second new Advanced class Firebird Classic 87 Pattern con test held Marcy NY know Dis trict II over Labor Day weekend really enjoy contest gives chance re turn Utica area lived about 11 years field did flying before moving New Eng land Barb saw friends contest Joe Valud Harvey demons CD assistant CD respectively club members present did super job providing excellent contest Thanks Mohawk Valley RC Modelers use field looking ward attending next year Manufacturers distributors dealers several thousand contests held US year know lot Contest Di rectors ask merchandise awards am sure problem does provide benefits return sales Anyway pur pose mention thank people donate merchandise gift certificates cash awarded contests mod elers appreciate generosity Club workers As follow-up thanking people donate merchandise would like draw attention people various clubs work hard put contest other club activities wish could said club member shared load equally seems 10% rule prevailsthat about 10% club members work So people work hard provide con tests etc rest may benefit large thank-you Modelers passing really dislike writing part column Two very fine people passed away recently have much formation case Leon Auger learned about him Skystreaker newsletter Leon Auger great guy long longtime modeler Gods gain loss Bill Macartney told about Jerry Gi sondi Marcy Pattern meet Jerry starting out Pattern knew him short time always cheerful pleasure around will missed New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 5 Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Pisostaway NJ 08654 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Tows River NJ 08753 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hicksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts learned early aeromodeling career its what fly fly prime importanceand have Class C Free Flight prop scars left forearm prove Obviously transition 049 60 too eagerly pursued burning desire become airborne current sources concern rooted pressure receiving some quarters raise existing AMA maximum weight limit its mandated 55 lb considerably higher figure per craft Would believe 100 lb agree big beautiful weight-lifters would have us believe am also able per ceive beauty greater portability smaller ships Safety always major concern attempt raise weight limit shall require imposition specifics gov erning technical aspects design construction flight characteris tics heavier note did say larger aircraft also performance capability pilot Herein lies great est problemto wit equires spe cial kind expertise fly biggies easy convince beginner full pride deserved selfsatisfaction having mastered trainertype machine ready fly eagles further instruc tion careful supervision expert should prove obstacle earnestly recommend its formaliza tion absolute requirement going authorize heavier model aircraft Vexing question heavier also con sidered Beautiful Howard M Brimberg AMA 98632 have never met finer gentleman good friend Howard Brimberg untimely death sorrowfully report oc curred August 6 1987 resided beloved wife Miriam 80-09 249th St Bellerose Queens NY 11426 sur vived addition Miriam father two daughters son sister three grandchildren Howard member Long Island NY Cobras RC Club never missed opportunity promote aeromodeling general club partic ular AMA event Howards dis tinctive warmth charm shall sorely missed fortunate enough have known him have enjoyed shar ing matchless sense humor wish space quote entire letter trib ute Howard received Allan Frank president Cobras instead offer following excerpts did smile joke C 5 * saw Howard best. ed two young daughters treated grandchil dren nt capture essence modeling need look no further man like Howard Brimberg friend will miss him So shall Allan shall Nats Honorable Mention Dept Though top winners some District II aeromodelers certainly compli mented upon showings years National Model Airplane Championships Lincoln NE indebted two fine newsletters news ea gerly awaited regard source news well-executed MAAW Flyer edited Ann Bruns Miniature Air craft Association Westchester NY Flyer reported its member Jan Langelius took first place B Gas making him na tional champ event third con secutive year well first place Hand-Launched Glider further nounced Jim Chadwick placed 10th Expert Pattern class club President Arnie Wile took 12th place Quickee 500 son captured six trophies var ious Free Flight CO-2 divisions BRAVO newsletter Staten Islands Rich mond Model Flying Club edited Harold Mayle reports George Brown son George Jr scored heavily Lincoln Natsie billed Staten Island Speed Team George Jr Sr pro ceeded break 200 mph barrier Control Line D Class ship add sincere compliments Staten land Speed Team Incidentally George Sr popular proprietor Brownies Sport Hobbies Staten Island NY shall pleased list other Nats winners provided names places Southern Tier Aero Radio Society STARS lath Annual RC Scale Rally District II classic marked 50 years model aviation 1937 1987 subject award-winning club extend warmest congratula tions involvedand particularly such stalwarts genial George Privateer Bob Brown Bill Messer AVP area Ken Koeppel belongs club annual affairs regarded contests rather defined Web sters Dictionary under rally mass meeting intended arouse group enthusi asm Thats what thats what does comprehensive handbill high lights following attractions No entry fees Scale models welcome Free chicken dinner food tickets regisDecember 1987 115 Aircraft ID Labels would like additional stick-on aircraft ID labels like 1985 membership kit may ordered AMA Supply Ser vice 10 $100 postpaid Please include remittance order specify stick-on labels Bill Vail Stoughton MA passed away due heart attack September 5 am very sorry report Bill shown good-flying Fokker 0-ViI Orline kit trant Saturday Night model auction Re freshments available Saturday Sunday Breakfast Hinsdale & lschua Vol Fire Depts etc happened August 8-9 just passed Scenes like photos below abound popular STARS rallies Adirondack Modelers Inc extend heartiest congratulations club especially its persevering treasurer Mr James Morrissey having through pa tience restraint persistence diplomacy respect opinions others suc ceeded securing much better larger flying site lost through noise other familiar com plaints citizenry After long drain ing series town meeting debates journalistic participation Town Fathers mothers reflectively provided club another public flying site much larger better former hope happy solu tion familiar seemingly impossible predicament will encourage oth ers faced possibility los ing publicly owned flying site Thank-you Jim Safety sale No way readers will pleased doubt surprised learn reaction piece concerning revenueseeking flying site field marshals over whelmingly disapproval Reactions ranged disbelief downright revul sion usually best expressed threeletter word reading ugh fact readers lost very little time extolling varied gratuitous contributions have continue made particular clubs aeromodeling general entirely thought re ward Such report came letter Mr James F Reilly editor Bipes Barn stormers newsletter Mohawk Valley Radio Control Modelers Inc AMA Charter #461 Utica NY known far wide Firebirds praising worthiness clubs field marshal Bill Palmer Jim has written follows field marshal second year Bill Palmer pays club dues like other member volunteers field marshal cause enjoys doing feel Bill makes Firebird Field finest flying sites central New York What compensa tion does Bill receive patch AMA Thanks Bill peers Its peo ple like Bill make up nucleus club keep going come hell high water Jim concludes tribute Bill final endorsemet-tt profes sional field marshal thank Jim welcome letter Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4561] Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vtce Presidents Eva Biddle 2158 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob I3ively 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Flaharty 504 21st St Vienna wv 26101 Corky Heitman SR 100 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 10107 Eugene Shetkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Boarden 5552 Foarun Ct. cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Im back Thanks Eva filling last month As being written Im still wondering what Eva wrote Hey sports fans its fall again means football season supposed start baseball season supposed end merci fully youre Reds fan thoughts modelers District Ill build ing next years flying season Did some roll back clock Question plea Five years ago football players strike up my. belt prepa ration Tournament Champions Las Vegas year football players threatening strike Tournament Champions contestants being nounced resumption great event 1988 appears District Ill will have three its members contestants cluding yours truly dont remember TOC its 10 Americans 10 foreign competitors flying big Scale aerobatic models Aresti format competition virtually identical full-scale aerobatics competitions also offers some big prize money about $100000 wasnt write last months column Team Manager US RC Aerobatics World Championships team Avignon France wish could re port successful competition unfortu nately international panel judges read European werent buying large open smooth style flying last time Holland thing chastised flying too slow close small Ya cant win Its really too bad competitors worked hard worked together flew well came away smarting Fourth team sixth 16th 20th individually injustice US fliers Around district clubs trying promote model aviation through school systems Beltzville Flying Ma chine Society love name Pennsyl vania did demo ran class 96 fourth-to-sixth-grade kids Mahoning Valley Elementary School can tell personal experience nothing beats look kids face first sees model airplane perform Great stuff Wayne County RC fliers took different approach school system compared what Ive seen before took adult education evening classes sounds like great success Ill re print Steve Middlesworths letter Dear Dave decided couple meetings ago should inform information what club did pro mote sport model aviation area well generate some needed funds treasury Since gener ated idea last year club felt should fill details have some local area schools fer adult education classes evenings schools particular Wayne County Joint Vocational School ex tends offer have subject can teach can generate enough interest will offer contact ed Steve Miller head Career Center proposed idea offering building class residents area quite thrilled chance offer kind class wanted sit down discuss two father-and-son teams class didnt finish two lost interest about halfway through other team wanted finish busy didnt get time work home quite worthwhile club did have about 10 members able come out help class offered over winter students told could use services instructors joined club club made $200 teaching class about another $240 signing eight new members class met night week 10 weeks Maybe can pass information column hopes picking up interest clubs wishing increase memberships well treasuries Happy Flying Steve Middlesworth Great Steve hope other clubs will fol low lead give try helps increase ranks its great PR same time also got letter Gene Shelkey ask ing print following Sunday November 1 1987 biggest auctions will take place Circleville Fire Hall North Huntingdon PA auction sponsored Mur raysville Area RC Society MARCS thing Astro-Hogs Zap will available bid buy information registration forms maps may contact John Czesnakowski auctioneer 412-327-3930 Neil Rossi chairman 412-327-8741 fire hall very easy get couple miles Irwin inter change Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 7 116 Model Aviation knife set sandpaper $100 cost ciass set school offered class catalog receiving re sponse hoped contacted local newspaper fered little free publicity did halfpage spread concerning sport class After article paper en rollments picked up ended up 13 students eight finished kits class became members club details John Berkey local hobby shop owner myself met Mr Miller worked Out cost materials der decide price charge class decided offer class choice either Goldberg Eagle Great Planes P1-40 also wanted offer kit either sizes rebate refunded smaller chosen Also included materials two rolls covering two bottles Zap fuel tank wheels collars An Exacto twoI will again remind Salt Fork coming up February 13-14 Get res ervations 1-800-AT PARK Unfortu nately stalwart workers Salt Fork meetings Joe Karl has grave ly ill Im sure can speak entire dis trict wishing him well best thing could Joe show up Salt Fork has worked very hard organize promote over years Thats month Delaware S District Columbia 0 Matyland 0 North Carolina Virginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwaod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Anooclate VIce Prealdenta Robert E Bubura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Bob champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 chuck Foreman 5011 Rinker Dr Mechunicsville VA 23111 Doug Holtund 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Creot HarriuonburgYA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DO 10000 Charles Spear 280 Holly Lone Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency CoordInator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 400-5086 Space age technology Much hobby has benefited great advances have come out space age technology members remem ber what like participate sport prior enlightened times technology good Burlington Alamance Radio Kontrol Society might feel age has given shaft little over year ago club moved new field settled down existence should last practically forever no signs future problems horizon could cause think other site happened Geological Survey satellite made pass over North Carolina spotted something interest re suIt now survey stakes number spots field marking plac es core drilling Now although does mean imminent danger field being closed surely good possibility happening some point future What did probe see major create potential prob lem GOLD Yes probe says land under flying site has good poten tial being producing gold vein Isnt wonderful various things cause us lose flying sites could very first due satellite orbit 1988 Nationals Local work progressing nicely 1988 Nationals held Chesapeake VA vicinity problems Nats site selection Free Flight Sometimes reasonably good site can turn sour year good example wind bad direc tion high velocities week Will have problems 1988 Nats think As rule get winds nature seen Lincoln As place can expect high winds presence thunderstorms unreasonable expect few site has selected looks very good flatland some drainage ditches running through can handled temporary bridging field covered brush trees open land Within next two weeks Nats Manager Vince Mankowski members Nationals Planning Committee will looking site Much appreciation has granted Tidewater RC Club effort expending pre liminary site planning 1988 what required area contemplating possibility holding Nats en vi rons Indoor A good Indoor site has se lected Nats 88 another area generally brings up some discus sion annual championships Tennessee hear talk separate Nats Indoor well Free Flight always option run out Nats sites suitable indoor sites Again think people area doing right members interested events Indoor strong area country will participate help run Indoor events such group DC Maxecuters hold Indoor Outdoor events almost monthlyprimarily Scale Coming up 7th November example competitions hold Fall Contest Patuxent River Naval Air Test Center Maryland out inter ested possibility competing 88 Nats might consider coming down Pax November again spring get shape also get meet some best sport times 0930 1730 Rotary Wing Hangar Building 111 NAS/NATC Patuxent River Lex ington Park MD Contest Scheduling Some difficulties have come play scheduling cer tain contests/fun-fly/fly-in events Scale category Large aircraft IMAA fly-in events basically Scale air craft also truism fliers enter Scale contests also fly ing large read Giant Scale aircraft problem arises because fly-in event listed fun-fly As such under present rules does enter draw area protection scheme AMA rule book event contest What means can have Giant Scale fly-in AMA rule book contest within few miles other same date has occurred several occasions District IV during flying season has resulted cancellation events rather bitter words toward Academy toward Dis trict IV Contest Coordinator would like inform Contest Coordinator fault could under present rules permit sanctions Some discus sion negotiating early date might have helped situation might have permitted VP get involved Sev eral weeks before event after advertised too late much about What can done future situa tion good requires some sort action prevent type problem District IV elsewhere Fliers should have choose between events close gether results loss entrants event other best knowledge Radio Control Scale problem talked over AMA Technical Director Bob Underwood agreed submit agenda item next Execu tive Council meeting consider change way events sanctioned would provide Radio Control Scale events rule book IMAA flyin type considered same sanc tioning purposes would offer some draw protection particular eventand would go long way towards resolving conflicts category Associate Vice-President meeting As stated earlier Nationals Planning Committee meets end month September Executive Council meets 24th 25th October Shortly after will meeting associate vice-presidents District IV will discussions where heading future special em phasis what will involved what expected membership regards 88 Nats Nats manpowerintensive large number members local clubs around Chesa peake Virginia Beach Norfolk Hampton Newport News also clubs areas extending out these members will volunteer work also absolutely certain going participate fullest var ious events After first time Nationals has own backyard True somewhat near us years ago held Willow Grove PA Nevertheless first down Southeast intent make outstanding associate vice-presidents going very visible part success full report will go out you can start making own plans next July December 1987 117 Alabama 0 Rorida S Georgia 0 Missisoippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-0100 Phone Home e15728-3283 Associate Vice Presidents Edword Hunter 3 Box 206 Amory MS 30021 Richard Juckoon 2110 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 20400 Arthur Johnoon 032 Banyan Dr Doiray Beach FL 33444 Joneph Micalizzi SR 00006 Box 1032 Fuiurdo PR 00040 Ed Moorman 05 12th Street Shalimar FL 32570 Dick Panon 700 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 040 East Glochester Pluco Noroross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinstor Burnin Fields PD Boo 1063 Stricklund Rd Interlachen FL 33040 Phone 004 084-2017 Ive received number letters past month have advocated sepa rate Free Flight Nationals next year Seems word out Virginia site doesnt have very good Free Flight field situation becoming more common Free Flight fields get harder find Strange though special terest group feels its particular interest getting shortchanged Nationals after Nationals What going real dissatisfaction Nationals just hearing few problem per sons problems silent ma jority out Sunday fliers just go local contests fun-fly events just thing local field appears could care less Nationals just show less 1% member ship Maybe its much interest rank file anyway Nation als should tailored people Nationals-goers true contest addicts means providing best possible con ditions type competition setting up contest let skilled modelers come out top trouble contest rule book bulging events days find site will suit events optimum manner possible fact setting up national model airplane championship event really big compromise Come think local events since contest generally tailored fit field weather overall interests contestants could events such diversified nature contestants must fly under conditions op timum Such simple thing Free Flight models landing U-Control circles ex ample Another site separation RC events allow use available frequen cies Maybejust maybethe Nationals too big too complicated serious con test work advocate separate sites have strong point another side Na tionals place show model building flying public chance get media newspapers magazines TV Also its place less skilled modelers can see experts ac tion source information inspi ration general AMA membership end desirable have types models represented also financial picture considered currently takes well over $100000 put Nationals Sure well attended much cost covered entry fees nevertheless Nation als takes lot money execute Now began split Nationals up sev eral smaller contestsie Free Flight Nationalsl can see costs increas ing proportion number splinter contests Sure cost could held down support sponsoring special interest groups national event AMA sponsorship will take AMA people AMA equipment meetings planningand costs money Yet might way things should go qual ity contest might improve nearly optimum sites special inter est group could found complexity planning major contest encompassing event rule book could re duced may very close trial case decided hold Indoor Nationals Johnson City TN future Its great site sort middle USA its fixed location Will California mod elers come does manpower come put event year Im giving try few years see works after trial very spe cial case proves success lets try Free Flight After Indoor Free Flight probably next difficult set events find adequate field guess Im average model builder Ive flown just about kind model possible competitively havent flown Ive interested like Nationals its diversity can fly Free Flight Indoor RC soaring OldTimer kinds Scale son growing up U-Control events same site during same week Maybe model builders interests transcend kind model ac tivity minority hope Dont know would like go Nationals just RC events come modelers such narrow-minded bunch anyway thing know sure dont like current Nationals sites shouldnt complain until have done best locate perfect site made Nationals Committee aware Such action also needs commitment local clubs help Nationals setup operation Site selection yearround continuous process sites being considered future Nationals right now major factors consid ered much help can Nationals Committee get local clubs Other factors 1 ability house contes tants families during meet 2 adequate land hold events 3 park ing areas electrical power availability 4 support local authorities list gets very long lot prob lems high weeds cornfields have lo cale mind check see can handle rule book events has place headquarters has dormitories motels available has parking retrieval areas million other things still looks good please let know about Make pitch Nationals Committee Most sites chosen because someone put gether proposal too good turn down Well now Ill get off soapbox Honest flew Free Flight Oshkosh Lake Charles tooit terrible way Navy Nationals werent great Free Flight fields either remember DTing base swimming pool once try ing beat housing project kids plane flew off small field Maybe thats like new t/2A RC Texaco type events much writing word AMA hasnt found satisfactory Free Flight field near Virginia Beach site may have give separate Free Flight Nationals trial 88 whether want lets set up can evaluate op tion Lets learn AMA can sponsor sep arate National events necessary future destroying good stuff last thought has proposed AMA also sponsor sort national fun-fly once year Maybe could beIllinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Boo 308 Burgin KY 40310 Ansociste Vice Presidents Charlie Buxer 4044 N Orange Norridge IL 60606 Cal Ettel #3 Cuotle Drive RR 2 Florissant MO 63034 William Kern 1000 12th St Bedtord IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7020 JeBerson Kansas City MO 04114 Stun Wutoon 10414W 134 Street Ruins Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Boo 72 varna IL 61370 August such hot month just isnt worth go out fly until later evening Well thats feel about gentlemen ladies flying FF Lex ington KY didnt agree saw field full people chucking models up heavens What beautiful sight weather hot thermals big flights enjoyed performed little pink Rubber ship launched young lady proceeded get max right off bat Beat Dad Thats way Bill Barr Lexington Model Airplane Club hold yearly meet Bill Barr LMAC did good again year Another bit news LMAC being moved its present site make room golf course lots cases could end club club being moved park used past very sparingly FF know club certainly appreciates being forgotten get new site pretty good FF site boot real win club August Burgin Barnstormer fun-fly month strategy starts long before battle time arrives have con test year members Im glad dont pressure compe 118 Model Aviation AMA come show American public least some other 99% AMA membership could participate Lets call convention something like however try make look like contest reported last spring Indoor chal lenge meet between Alabama boys Huntsville Georgia boys TTOMA Atlanta may remember reported based information George Batiuk Huntsville team Georgia boys soundly trounced seemed true based Batiuks way reckoning Now however TTOMAs George Perryman reports its way reckoning iTOMA Georgia boys won eight firsts Alabama boys think Gorgeous George trying work up rematch winter Better get agreement score next round before contest starts fellows course talking about Indoor contests Yep its soon time get out cold tickle rafters again ITOMA planning new round competition Look competition news tition can dont see month after month way Its too rough nerves went home Purdue University visit Lafayette Cloud Jockeys time fly-in got meet lot nice people Lafayette sur rounding area clubs weather broke beautifully cool day just perfect great time fellows Lafayette have great site Its flood plain has parks industry around bad point field plane-eating river side Oh well gives reason need learn fly well last trip August airport Greenville KY airport having air show Isotopes RC Club Owensboro preliminary act club kept planes air constantly left before full-size air show saw what impact club event left lots people lying grass watching antics Again full-size models able mix harmony day clearing out newslet ters decided count Im getting least sixty month Taint bad Thanks editors send Keep up good work Its thankless job de serves lot recognition Thanks editor could understand have used newsletter writings column Thats fair question As just stated get around sixty month newsletters use Well thats simple enough answer have asked put specific piece newsletter column have gotten just saves mailing letter Ive gotten complaint about travels dont feel deserved seems CDs ticked because dont come area Well did let him know did travel area year fact area several times Problem am guilty going event dont re member getting invite either People know Ive said several times Ill say again Ya gotta make effort contact want Sometimes just cant come make effort blessed AVPs fill wait hear Get touch About time read will getting dues bill ballot receive ballot vote immediately procrastinate Vote year see low counts hear stories compla cency Well sport fliers have clout make break officers AMA Iowa S Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 0415 Glenwood N. Golden volley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55600 Jack Finn 300 Hampden Dr NB Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzer 2625 B Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland MI 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterlino Hts Ml 40077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stomm Box 357 Minocqua Wi 54540 little late getting editor due hectic time trying test fly new models between rainstorms final ly managed trim out today set last Q-500 meet area tomorrow Signal Seekers have received several letters interested fliers Pylon models read comments Q-500 Introductory class Models Equal some Equal Others fun time everyone has rac ing tight equal simply blasted off course no fun beginners drop out Now have National rules seem Rossi forget have problem spare parts. have another change districts officers Steve Bowman Duluth has resign AVP position has office short assistance has very helpful glad am ac cept recommendation Bob Gorman Rice River MN welcome Bob aboard look forward meeting him Chicago AVP meeting November guess time local clubs will flying off solid water shall winter round swap meets Indoor flying sessions brings up another item have gleaned newsletters Club attend ance monthly meetings very important several clubs use neat ideas encourage attendance Try setting up regular session beginners half-hour before Serious part meeting Also run videos before meeting add special raffle special price coffee donuts Come up some ideas own something strong pull guys attend district vote have power put sport flier almost seat Coun cil Today just aint controlled competitors Its up vote want voice heard Vote competi tors already know think its time joined Since have received mail column month am going stop head shop Enough now. club meetings look ideas pass along Indian City begin meetings pledge flag really gets meet ing onto solid footing much better beating table gavel pop bottle club Midwest RC has new field Now have common problem get ting cut have grass-cutting teams paid extra dues club member itand usually evening negates flying mower action What looking use lawn service will done during daytime will specially treat grass needed No murmurs some member doing share cutting resultant problem punish him No machines maintainso pluses December 1987 119 Duluth RC Club Duluth Air Show Behind nice Scale Harrier Photo Steve Bowman President Cedar Rapids Skyhawks Debra Grubich Ida Grove Debbie two Giant Scale models heading up Nats search city Al Tuttle transplanted Iowa Hawaii Plays Byrons presenting Award Ser vice AVP District 10 President Cal Satawa Ct Michigan Whiny birds presenting plaque Detroit Police Dept supporting Hell Division Models Combat team selection trials went off very smoothly evening dinner clear rule interpretations great help got know everyone tendance staggering 35 entries Now think Pylon crazy ought see FA ships action Its good thing use rear-induction motors really stick sod distinctive whomp won really together earned places Congratulations entrants best wishes team Things stirring association FAI through NAA costs us lot dollars now dues being raised As return very minimal European group seems operate rules translate have ques tion need heavily involved FAI events AMA lays out very large amount participation Need less say Executive Council looking resolve input will help District Roundup Key City Bald Eagles have real deluxe setup field about power sockets 12-volt field accesso ries newsletter Charle voix Area Buffs Ed Linse editor Keith Riemersma Tulip City Air Force promoting purchasing mag sub scriptions local schools thousand taboys idea Moines Modelaires have included Free Flight events Glen Sig event d marshal being searched Mid Michigan Thumbs club safety checks models S has great videotape library thanks local store checklist safety inspection Rainbow Aero Modelers newsletter Val Jaroszewski editor o Control Club Detroit holding Spreading party field graphics Flight Lines St Croix Valley club PR idea Livingstone County RC appreciation plaque landowner also contribute months quote real man child hidden wants play Merry Christmas Happy ears Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 Now Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michool S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AR 71801 Gone Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78043 Witliam Harley 927 commerce Pleasantos TX 78004 Bill Lee 3522 Tamarink Lane Missouri city TX 77459 Bill May 3830 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75228 Larry Sailor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlessille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3410 David Dr. Motairie LA 70003 chack Wood 909 Harvard St. clovis NM 00101 Frequency Coordinator ScoB Kalmus 5001 Bayview Garland TX 75043 Ill start column month good news/bad news things have little group inventor friends Dallas call ourselves Innovators us can claim some pretty clever ventions over years delight impressing other am proud say have finally aced other guys completely have invented working per petual motion machine little problem now have running devil turn off period year ideal time flying model airplanes because heat has dropped winds mild weve early half year prac tice flying rebuilding flying again Dis trict 8 has whirlwind contest fun-fly activity especially since Nats Lincoln have personally attended some sort meet almost weekend period time must commend AMA Contest Directors clubs sponsors flying has very good minimum ot crashes safety problems safety awareness will go long way help preserve right fly community Credit newsletter ed itors lot safety awareness cause club papers now have regular Safety columns safety officers should exchanging newslet ters find out what other folks doing previous paragraph reminds another good-bad deal good air simply full model airplanes bad air also full pollen experts say will worst years ever sneezed newsletter editor club ficer wondering set up improve newsletter might drop note Walter Laich copy Crosswinds newsletter SPARKS RC Club Spring TX have ever seen Good year Blimp hangar highway north Houston Spring TX newslet ter Walter puts out 60-member club good neat will try point out feature just suggest exchange papers Write Walter Laich 4718 Casemont Spring TX 77388 One-Fifth Scale Air Force members Gordon Berletich wife Sherry Giant Scale Cub complete miniature pilot looks like Gordon Gordon does per fect imitation full-scale Cub fine piece workmanship real active club Abilene RC Socie ty Abilene TX got kick out coedi tors Wesley Morris Joe Hodges printing apology missing month completely explanation club activities overwhelmed production ca pacity highly paid newsletter staff 120 Model Aviation JW Jones tows entry leash takeoff area Dallas Masters Meet Dallas RC Club Jones experienced finest builders have especially big birds Fred Schroeder Bedford TX appears making catapult launch Electric plane roof apartment DEAF Electric Fun-Fly tricky camera also makes look vapor trails power lines photo present ed show Electric stuff can flown near neighbors cops being called because noise District 8 Scale board member Buddy Irwin proving fully qualified Scale mat ters showing us Fokker DR-i flew perfect imitation full-scale WW German fighter Unique bonfire night club meeting Dal las RC Club its new flying field Seagoville TX Drop line youd like map get promise better get raise pay want exchange active folks write Abilene RC Society PO Box 1742 Abilene TX 79604 fond ly remember meeting ventriloquist Ed gar Bergen Abilene contest years ago mentioning some newsletters have chance call attention darned good clubs good editors good newsletters enjoy chuckle Such fine paper put out Don Collins Westside RC Fliers Okla homa City Dons paper fine got-everything efforts really tickled quote September paper said want maximum attention hard beat good big mistake want thank him reminder write Don Collins 4433 NW 20th Oklahoma City OK 73107 quotes old newsletter editor friend Howell Gwin Jr authors Barnstormers Bulisheet Beaumont TX RC Club August paper quotes Thomas Jefferson wisely said necessary evil triumph good men nothing Any newsletter editor can quote freely Thomas Jefferson worth exchanging write Howell Gwin Jr 1375 Rikisha Lane Beaumont TX 77706 am passing out roses newslet ter editors realized Id better rec ognize some other District 8 folks seldom thanked recognized hardest working teams Nats Lin coln consisted Mike Harrison District 8 AVP John Embry busy putting RC Pattern together didnt have usual B-S breaks Mike has particularly effective organizing procedure Pattern big ole John made work Im proud guys also want pay tribute AMA President Don Lowe keeping himself visible Nats vis ible warm cheerful very willing listen leaving nice feeling realized dues money made AMA work ego trip few leaders playing dues money Don good leader Continuing leadership salutes Bud dy Irwin District 8 Scale Contest Board representative requalified Southwest RC Championships La bor Day weekend Dallas RC Clubs new field Seagoville TX Buddy flew Fokker triplane too hard fly terror land can attest because flew Control Line built Hoyt Geer could land Buddy Irwin represents us well Scale matters bang-up Electric fun-fly sponsored DEAF named because Electric quiet Club flying Eastfield College Mesquite TX Frank Korman sez 50 Electric planes spite high winds sweltering heat Enthusiastic entrants San Antonio Houston well Dallas Metroplex area sa lute Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers leading way such electrifying manner parting Id like call attention change districts Frequency Coor dinator shown fine print ginning column ****Thanks Flying Me**e* ColoradoO Kansas 0 NebraskaO North DakotaO SouthDakota Wyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Phone Home 3031 6931204 CompuServe address EMAIL 760072750 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Prank clarke 1007 Woodlond Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Carson Box 2032 Cooper WY 82602 Ed Coo 8200 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66208 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver Co 80230 Ross Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloodao Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordlnalor Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 818 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 sanctioned events through out district now history though few contests still calendar definite slowing down flying events fall season arrives Id hope successful CDs will share events us through some pictures reports via column t sociate vice-presidents hear Free Flight Nats site Last Month asked write no fun working vacuum got several items concerning dissatisfaction some Free Flight community past Nats sitesLin coln NE being current unsatisfac tory FF Outdoor site Ive written directly took time effort com municate would share Ive passed along concerns Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski Vince turn will share planning committee will working next years Nats suggestion was time have something less composite Nats have separate FF Nats Ive always supported combined composite Nats past attendees contestants well noncompetitors seemed enjoy seeing various types activities site Now think Im hearing competitors dont necessarily care de sire type format looking optimal contest site own disci pline too surprising sites out Good Ole US can accommodate expecta tions competitors Well folks its dilemma seem together Now challenge will see sites whole thing break up Nats have known years time change What think What want have happen Worlds Larg est Model Airplane Meet Another subject Im sure Im alone hearing modelers categories collectively faced variety rea sons growing need flying sites Growth sport/hobby loss present sites . Almost daily something press model club news letters conversations between model ers points out growing concern regarding amount sound models produce objectionable others ourselves Well address other concerns will forum learning discussion sharing successes probably lot informative hangar talk will taking place November 20th Friday pm 21st Saturdayall day Denver Mark calendars now District IX AMA meeting will fea ture seminars about Flying Sites Noise Re duction Contest Directors procedures Updating new Rule Books coming out soon new Frequencies 1988 will local national speakrs district officers national officershere visit about local national sues Location Regency Hotel Den ver notice has sent chartered clubs District IX need infor mation can call home eve nings will useful seminar session both Bob Underwood Geoff Styles National Headquarters program Dont miss planned provide something club dis trict benefit will have get representative several meeting success story two Over Labor Day weekend Omahawks Club Omaha NE put air show dedicated new flying site conducted benefit Make Wish Foundation may re call Omahawks several years ago experienced loss flying site went through lengthy court test right stuff have sur vived successful club over 200 members now have new flying site much support surrounding com munity much brighter futurecon tinuing activities blessing local government entities hope have some ideas pictures share column later time DAS Denver Air Show team Sep tember 11 12 performed warm-up demonstration flying shows Greater Denver Air Show Jefferson County Airport Colorado reported have 90000 people attending dur ing two days Thats lots positive ex posure model aviation Keep up good work Omahawks DAS team Id like end column month introduction new associate vicepresident Colorado interim basis Nat Lancaster Nat well known district years involvement ac tive RC modeler full-scale enthusiast Con test Director officer Award Excellence Jefco Aeromodlers Club Nat has served President Metro Denver Modeling Council MDMC founding member manager DAS team currently liaison Col orado State Division Parks Recrea tion modeling activities metro area Welcome aboard Nat know will contributing member winning team Keep landings intentional soft December 1987 121 Arizona S California 0 Hawaii S Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Aseociate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiaken Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 0252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 05251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 0818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 Mike Lee 11420 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 6 Speedway Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langloin Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 448 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 9161 362-1962 Trouble Basin flying field SepulVeda Basin Los Angeles unique ways First fine RC site 600 ft paved runway large pit area etc CL site paved circles prestigious events held year Second its public land owned US Army Corps Engineers part flood control basin federal land leased LA City Parks Recreation Commission recreational purposes include park/picnic grounds huge golf course three-mile-long bicycle path cricket field whats left over used partially farmer rais ing crop grass sod Water Reclama tion plant partially military Third flying site far enough away nearest house/street noise problem Fourth just little over mile south runways Van Nuys Airport just happens busiest airport entire US though no com mercial flights dealt having 200-ft altitude limit model field dont get way fullsize planes Lastly field also unique because thanks LA Parks Recreation Commission presently open anyone wishes fly AMA member Add up room kinds trouble created First list occasional crash full-size plane model field Yup thats right because Van Nuys Airport home number experimental old WW II airplanes often has make emergency landing somewhereand so often get unexpected fullsized visitor knowledge no model plane has ever done full-size airport nor have ever death model field Unfortunately Van Nuys Airports record good number full-size pilots passengers have killed basin af ter birds bit dust addition deaths full-size plane crashes weve also heard number heart attacks golf course bicycle path burns broken bones picnic fields car crash injuries roads streets within basinbut oc casional minor injury flying field itself usually nothing serious occasional finger got hit prop fixed Band-Aid spite good aeromodeling safety record let now show easy things get out hand easy big trouble started First take traffic helicopter pilot KABC radio Next let him fly directly over field get close model listen him scream about live air Next take local newspaper prompted someone write first-page story about model airport haz ard full-size aviation including inter view withyou guessed KABC helicopter pilot next thing know everyone up arms CLOSE THE MODEL FIELD manager Water Reclamation plant starts talking model plane crashes facility farmer starts talking about field workers running model planes Golfers heard com plaining about occasional crash golf course theres kinds talk about FAA controllers Van Nuys getting complaints about planes airspace Funny everyone ignores real safety hazards area starts pointing model airport something ought go BECAUSE WE ARE EASY TARGET Because power ful voice Because dont bring reve nue like golf course got involved mess day article appeared page local paper After getting number phone calls about decided try patch things up first drove down Van Nuys tower identified myself let spoke FAA Supervisor said have far trouble fullsize pilot hotshots modelers No sooner words come out mouth giant military C-130 abort landing because tiny Cessna still loafing runway goodness modelers know better after landing left tower after picking up copy airports official rules regulations found rules about heli copters supposed minimum 1300 ft MSL airport vicinity including over model field Aha Two polite factual yet very stern letters written publisher local newspaper other gener al manager KABC letter publisher contained kinds information real safety record good things field such collecting truckloads toys Christmas produced phone call him along promise positive coverage activities con cluded good note invited him down learn fly RC letter KABC dwelled helicopter violated airspace particularly hovered 50-100 ft scold pilots violated kinds FAA rules doing pleaded com mon sense pilot avoid flying over field altitude politely stated complaining about near-miss airspace pilot could compared man first kills mother fath er pleads mercy courts because orphan general manager called few days later told no longer problem thanked running FAA said read letter pilot would no longer fly over field thats left now find way get city give local club someone reasonable amount authority control over uses field short trial period Park Rangers placed observe Funny well everything ran noted full-size planes KABCs helicop ter flying too low noted letter kept records did didnt have AMA insurance Rangers gone now maybe trou ble will start over again few days ago sent out another letter went Mayor Tom Bradley Los Angeles requests meeting address whole situation aeromodeling LA area No answer yet hope moral should clear can easily get stepped often right easy target because dont represent activity decent level national prominence backing significant level own worst enemies hate spend dime anything other personal modeling supplies As result have no war chest draw upon also expect landowners private public give us use land Fine can get away dont ever hope win competition public land use farmer golf course some other revenue-producing activity Im told now costs $50 per hour use model flying field Tokyo Japan land real scarce much pay privilege model flight much would willing pay Perhaps because arent mak ing new land anymore ought start ask ing ourselves questions want able fly future personal opinion national organization dwell too much trivia sport itself faces extinction needs saving need strong national voice flying site matters meantime too much AMAs atten tion resources aimed wrong directions get lots phone calls letters over district about flying site prob lems description Most time nothing can Sepulveda Basin exception Yes AMA party line goes flying site problems /ocal ones need dealt local level Thats very convenient stand AMA take think about local problems dont get solved no na tional problem left Its time AMA start considering formation regional field offices manned experts flying site matters No cost doing wont fit present budget Lets see what can rea//y Anyone out got ideas 122 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCellough District Xl Vice-President 53 SE 51st Ave Portland OR 97215 003 234-4430 CompuServe addocan tot EMAIL760672422 Aseoclate Vice Preeldenta Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 00023 Al Culver Boa 00 Wilder ID 03070 Gory R Fuller 3000 Riverwood Juneau AK 00001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Greet Falls MT 50401 Dave Mulleno 15550 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 00133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 00200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 07001 Chick Young 11201 120th St E #69 Poyallup WA 00373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Batch 10430 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 07230 Phone 003 701-5103 things regret about last Scalemasters Farragut having got ten picture Art Newlands Tempest before flew watched him fly got distracted just managed look back went Art did very nice job hope rebuilds next year did admit relatively high wing loading thats something should keep mind building bird compete especially higher altitude usually fly some pictures taken Far ragut during Scalemasters Regional pictures taken Bob Balch Lets start off what may think double ex posure isnt Its B Cranes Giant Scale Waener Cub flip side twin Cub Vis ible side photo below TROH Skyport about five miles Im sitting sound plane unusual say nothing looked sky photo below Bob Siegelkoffs Eastbourne Monoplane immense size aircraft apparent see quarter-scale Twin Cub peeking out underneath right wing flew majesti callv Dave Gasvoda came over Missoula MT flew very nice Yak-18 shown below Dave flies very well know well-done aircraft over maybe will show up next year Hope Dick Heininge bought Proctor Enterprises has producing familiar kits stuff south Portland near Wilson ville Recently Dick produced new kit Curtiss IN Jenny Jenny pictured below Dick Hansen has campaigning smiling person sitting hind new Mr Proctor Enterprises him self Youd smiling too produced beautiful kit Heres close-up neat scale detail available Jenny nonscale item sticking out between OX heads four-stroke helps Dick fly beauty realistically President Ron Rea Lewis-Clark RC Model Club reports fourth annual Manns Lake Fun-Fly big success 20 participants enjoyed good contest during fine weather Ron said Bill Kaufman should get special thanks organizing running event ad dition thanks club members helped out last thought sort leads newslet ters usually lonely souls put out hear about won con tests seldom hear about worked hard contest could go Mostly folks hear gripes complaints voiced never help out newsletter editor has same problem too often editor faced getting out something has remarkable ability hold club gether him/herself Pleas news other things go unheeded Well heres other try Help out newsletter editor unthinkable write something publication Yes takes little time Yes should either inform educate illumi nate can humorous dont really have able spell well either helps Maybe something bothers you want start dialogue maybe want start argument greatest lacks society communication little cant help im prove what weve got Now Im down off Ivory con tainer couple new newslet ters Ive getting Whidbey Island RC Society newsletter Whidbey Island WA edited John Pettersen edition Im looking contains lot good information about getting air craft ready fly supplied Prez alias 0 L Adcock Also cover sported drawing ATBP allterrain biplane computer program used lay out issue included some neat graphics well layout lends itself interest boredom As sidelight Whidbey group hosted PROPs race meet did such fine job some PROPs told looked forward next time anticipation other newsletter Penin sula Modelers Association Soldotna Alaska called Pellet Mangler News love name have no idea use suspect done either Al Ahlfors Gary Clack am sure its either Point sometimes editor named would nice know responsible works art Anyway done different computer program also allows extensive use graphics can see lot work went both fine efforts both editors would like some help members Also club exchanging newslet ters others district note AMA HQ will get club list can get touch clubs would like keep touch gives lot stuff steal too Now heres hot flash lovers wonderful stuff Jim Walker used make Frank Macy has producing few Gliders like folding-wing 404 used lose flying thermals Gliders would great take school program get some young people interested what Frank will coming out Hor net days will give kids excellent way start powered flight might enjoy having couple around fly yourself Happy Flying Flying Near Airports Careful December 1987 123 Sooner later popular unofficial events always proposed official AMA events whether wish originatorand Bostonian Don Lindley has drawn up set ruies amplify way event flown Midwest US Indoor Champion ship contests Dons suggested rules closer New York US Rules Bostonian West rules dif ferences First off Don wants call event Boston Cabin name should remain Bostonian keep event being compared Manhattan Cabin Manhattan originally Manhattan mula experts Duration event Bostonian Scale event everyone al though doesnt center around spe cific airplane exclusively Second Dons charisma percentage can amount 20% New York expe rience event originated has found 20% too little 30% used way get models scalelike award higher charisma values 30% too little Don restricts stabilizer 50% wing area causes no harm Minimum weight kept seven grams ten grams biplanes Open cockpits okayed no side windows required flying surfaces properly required double covered Fuselage box requirement remains un changed 15 x 25 x 30 longerons required support stress rubber motor required form box conformance original rules reviewed couple months ago page intent require full fuselage violated Dons wording satisfactory intent circumvented can Dons wording very unscalelike fuselage can result Such unsightly fuselage il ustrated below 0 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 rules must plugged Such occasions thing didnt mention source have arisen events attempt Its simple plans worlds create particular style model best Indoor newsletter Indoor News As mentioned Bostonians fuselage fantastic newsletter 16 longeron requirement such area No- pages edited published Jorgen body trying circumvent box re- Korsgaard Ahorn 5 D-2397 Ellund quirement Bostonians have Handewitt West Germany Jorgen Dandesigned fit Don Lindleys west ish lives teaches school just coast rules original US Rules across border Western Germany Practically have perfectly nice fuselages newsletter published three times year too John Triolos Larrys Bird such costs us USA 60 Dkr per year Bostonian strips above side win- sent airmail dows below constitute longe- much beginners Jun rons Personally find very acceptable iors Most will tell design despite question therefore about excitement involved world go along Dons revision fin- championship Indoor flying also gers crossed hopes best cludes Peanut Pistachio plans charisma points raised 50% news Hand-Launched Gliders experi promote scalelike models might mental types sport models news possible have enforce original FiD Beginner category popular Europe rules require longerons both sup- Can imagine international European port motor form box contest restricted beginners enough rules discussionlets get worksand also possibly interna back simply enjoying Bostonians how- tional postal contest beginners ever would like full set Don Lind- Simply great newsletter leys Bostonian proposal send 224 * * * * * stamped envelope Don 420 Tupelo Thats wrote monthbe Ave Naperville IL 60540or can re- b quest copy Ed Whitten ad- ack next month dress above 224 envelope Both us would like feedback now about something really importantJohn Triolos name Bostonian rrys Bird have explain non-basketball fans signi ficance John tells hes also thinking jumbo 32-in-wing-spread double-sized Have Helped monster added impactOutdoor Jumbo Bostonian Rubber 020-poweredor aJun ior Modeler maybe half-sized 8-in Pistachio model model John cut imagination clear workbenchand have Larrys T Bird ready fly Columbia December sixth Indoor News Last month ran plans P-is Danish Indoor SRPSM Erik Knudsen aberration like does have result can Rules writing difficult task re quirement Bostonians fuselage problem area originator develops intent writes rules Once written rules event does mean intent thrown away Whenever innovation within rules cir cumvents intent loophole O5TONIAN 0 LARRYS 8IPD John Trial0 124 Model Aviation Bostonian Proposed As Official AMA Event