r Sig Memorial Scholarship Program Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig-Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose cofounder company killed 1980 crash Pitts Special during full-scale air show purpose fund assist col lege age students higher educa tion plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other supporters fund has become well estab lished fund administered AMA Any student AMA member active aeromodeling background financial need can apply no set number winners year 1986 win ners received $250 Checks have al ready sent specified universities 1986 winners Edward J Dumas Jr Knoxville TN has planning university education since early years aims career aerospace industry Living rural area part-time employment hard find Ed decided develop computer program would have commercial value hopes finance part education Continued page 118 Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr AMA Executive Council met 24 25 October 1987 Among top ics discussion subject noise relates operation model aircraft struggle obtain flying sites working keep sites sound equipment very important have written about other wise discussed subject standard AMA has established operation past have informed published standard set FAI category F3A RC Aerobatics terms competition standard remains case addition however purposes trying provide some means working toward acceptable levels flying site Executive Council voted establish recommended sound level guide operation field level quite low would have preferred very good beginning nevertheless acceptand work towards accepting level maximum field will moving long way re gion quiet operation think technology already out go lower figure set Executive Council 90 dBA measured 9 ft 900 down wind muffler side aircraft achieve accurate measurement possible figure should taken over hard surface Measuring over pavement consistent readings taken over grass due variance depth grass moisture content soil condition can anywhere 2 6 dBA lower taken over pavement Mathematically level 250 ft aircraft will just over 61 dBA 500 ft will right 55 dBA have following some ar ticles Model Aviation other publications will recognize getting down acceptable ranges far local ordinances concerned However think should Continued page 120 Club Officers Free CompuServe Offer limited time officers newsletter editors chartered AMA clubs can get free introductory subscription Compu Serve CompuServe largest personal computer network country offering hundreds services over 300000 subscribers ModelNet personal com puter network operated AMA ser vice CompuServe Any personal computer has modem connect telephone lines can con nected CompuServe Thanks Compu Serves nationwide network phone numbers 80% households USA can access CompuServe local phone call Once connect CompuServe can access services including electronic mail instant news weather updates Electronic Mall shopping research services stock market quotations much Over 200 Forums provide message services free software text files downloading online information brand com puter imaginable Forums devot ed other interests like space exploration photography racing tropical fish science fiction ModelNet Forum devot ed models kinds Typing GO MODELNET takes Forum have messages waiting ad dressed youll told read can scan through 400 messages 18 message boards look ing subjects youre interested can contribute conversations replying message Topics cover entire spectrum modeling RC Indoor AMA officials staff online lively discussions rules Nats other issues need something AMA HQ message left ModelNets message board under Subtopic #1 AMA Business will get quick response ModelNets Data Libraries like elec tronic filing cabinets Articles Model Aviation lists clubs hobby shops Continued page 112 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth S Executive Coordinetor Joyce Hager 0 Comptroiier Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director M icheline Madison 0 Nate Generai Managers Vince Mankowskio Specisi Services Director Carl MaroneyS Specisi Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles S Technicai Directon Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleye Membership Director MikeWoodfolke Generai Counsei Jeremiah Courtney January 1988 111 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent los Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication what say space however isa matterot personal viewpoint sole responsibility auttor views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Nats planning session attended Nats planning session held recently Chesapeake VA principal interest concern assure best possible facil ities categories say least impressed hard work dedica tion mostly VOLUNTEER planning group led Vince Mankowski fulltime AMA Nats manager core group made up following people V Mankowski General Manager C Foreman Communications S Frank Free Flight Category Manager J Guenther Scale Manager J Hager Executive Coordinator R Landry Facilities G Steiner Frequency Control B Stream RC Category Manager B Wisniewski Control Line Manager J Worth Executive Director E Witt Safety Officer H Crispin District IV VP Chairman AMA Council Nats Steering Committee addition above local supporters headed Mike Ingells attendance plus representatives spe cial interest groups Let say up front Nats will held Virginia largely due hard work local people located sites did up-front work getting lo cal property owners governmental agencies behind project way works YOU want have Nats area up get ball rolling finding sites making necessary pre liminary arrangements Once reasonable basis AMA involvement established AMA goes work project should understand facilities required RC Control Line Suitable sites Soaring Helicopter Free Flight Indoor also required Virginia four major sites will used task isnt easy since rarely can find equally good sites categories Almost never package combination sites makes everyone equally happy unfortunate fact life has much discussion over years about value Nats really worth work expenditure satis fy 1000-plus competitors After almost always costs takes ina loss $40-50K unusual addition have salaried person AMA Headquarters plus involvement others time time Personally view Nats much making 1000 competitors happy provides necessary focus hobby whole Since hold Nats various areas country provides tremen dous local national awareness hobby its virtue no ques tion Nats provides tremen dous high local area particular stimulates growth activity general view part public rela tions program aimed growth progress hobbyaccept ance us worthwhile citizens sup port obtaining keeping flying sites Incidentally because Nats Virgin ia location adequate Free Flight site locals have ALREADY ob tained permission use site per manent basis Now certainly worth something local RC fliers already use Fentress NAS regular basis fundamental services AMA can provide assistance flying site acquisition Its many-faceted endeavor since AMA obviously cannot go out buy sites must help persuade property owners virtue hobbythat promoting wholesome activity community creative outlet individualsand fun well growth skills individual flier equipment technology Some must find same acceptance ball games golf etc enjoy Interestingly modelers Jacksonville FL played numbers game city officials approached city-sponsored site simply surveyed number ball diamonds city projected use person-per-acre basis easily convinced model site would have much larger person-per-acre usage Today Jack sonville has TWO city-sponsored sites paved runways shelter running water clubhouse etc yearly budget takes work know-how hav ing flying site problems get touch Flying Site Coordinator Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters has lots experi ence area will glad help digress. Nats next year Virginia will real happening addi tion usual 70-plus event format will have two days fun-fly noncompetitive industry show na tional RC boat car championships area will superb modeling extravaganza So make plans now something whole family Chesapeake since contest sites driving distance Virginia Beach Kitty Hawk Williamsburg However will far enough away motel costs will moderate Quiet progress Slowly perceptibly making progress generating aware ness noise problem good example found November issue R/C Report recommend obtain copy read several articles noise mufflers etc also tell like some pseudomufflers market Encouragingly better mufflers surfacingsome nondo mestic sources OS now furnishing quieter muffler engines should read work Fox Mfg has done noise reduction Also note K&B ads super-quiet Sportster engines Incidentally checked K&B 45 Sportster engine Stu Richmonds ship other day registered 89 dB ten feet Now thats quiet tle loss power AMA planning establish recom mended noise levels also publish ing articles noise Model Aviation magazine note last issue plan ning articles engine setup noise reduction well continuing series noise reading through Aeroguidance Society newsletter Connector saw Bob Nolls report noise survey has made Interestingly Electric setup checked turning same rpm 40 piston engine produced same noise contention long time has must treat WHOLE package just exhaust Getting rpm prop-tip speed down vitally important Remember its FUN youre having FUN . Tiddlywinks anyone Cont pg 111 AMA contest calendar stored DLs anyone read print out ModelNetters upload own articles computer programs picture files rest us see Newsletter editors have own Data Library swapping articles graphics Conference Room another function ModelNet Typing CO ModelNets main menu puts area can have conversations other Model Netters through keyboard CO type line hit Return line pops up everyone elses screen name front parentheses Once week have regular COnference often special guest covering certain topic Clubs have used ModelNets Conference Room meetings Using members computer can talk special guests AMA officials ModelNet can used join AMA get quick proof insurance coverage Any ModelNetter can download special online application form Data Library 12 Fill ing out form new members name address credit card information uploading DL 12 will get appli cation AMA HQ fast received new members insurance effect name put public file DL 12 serves proof insurance until new members card comes mail Club secretaries making use fea ture ModelNet sign up new members get permission fly club field minimum delay usually few hours limited time AMA making free offer Chartered Club officers would like sign ModelNet Write call Continued page 124 112 Model Aviation CompuServe Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Have ever reunion know disgusting thing about reunion cant lie about age Everybody knows within year old theres something else No matter puffed up may about good doing always somebody remind what once dicate prefer remember you once too poor wear shoes after June 1st youll get reminded famous Hangar 13 Club Beloit WI held its 52nd reunion other day Count ing wives friends almost 100 people showed up club sanctioned Gas Model club 1935 NAA Its roots go back 20s model airplane rubberband club its members affiliate members nearby towns grew up become important people fields Earl Fredrickson Janesville became Air Force airline pi lot renown Today shows model ers Palatine IL area build RC Gliders Pat Packard went become nationally recognized aviation artist de signer Smithsonian Institution Oshkosh Museum Al Lindsey has become Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine George Niebauer has come feared competitive Free Flight flier Las Vegas area Bill Bates today important aeronautical engineer Glen Mills PA area Heres photo early Hangar 13 groups Thirties some now L-R Mr Mrs James Leeson Mr Mrs Don Furman Lawrence Rice wife Harry Vanden-Noven Reunions keep memories alive Pictured below famous Gas model airplane Re puted first Gas job ever flown Wisconsin went aloft about 1934 pow ered Loutrel model made Bill Bates others what looked like year ago somebodys attic Want see today Come AMA Museum Reston VA look has faithfully restored its quaint engineering con struction looks like belongs has Douglas Hardware wing Richard Walden editor Burlington NC BARKS writes re well off insurance department dues increase still effect 1988 Richard dues increase will remain awhile build up cash liquid reserve self-insurance purposes $806650 bank money available 1987 money banks money could use we would have pay back appears overall fiscal pic ture 1987 will result extra $600000 plus can put own cash fund sav ings bring own money total over million mark couple years kind saving along safe flying members prudence thrift run ning home office will sound financial posture will need standby bank loan pledge such 1987 January 1988 113 Pictured several reunion fans flying 10-ft replica t rra ssie original ship covered three layers Japanese paper tissue he&ivily doped powered Brown Jr engine has fat RC engine radio rig gentlemen can command come back home running over hill dale through cornfields keep up extreme left Connie Hansen founder original famous Hangar 13 club first organized about 1929 Connie awarded AMAs highest honor reunion banquet fel lowship free AMA dues life Next him holding transmitter Ralph Beck first members Herb Shultz holding big airplane Behind L R Merrett Sanders Doris Rice Dennis Rice Bob Bort affair held Beloit WI last September 19th Al Lindsey Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine furnished photograph Thanks Al PioneersConrad Hansen standing left leader Hangar No 13 pioneer model air plane flying club Beloit Among identified picture 1930s front row L-R Herbert Alcan Robert Podwils Wililiam Dane Alfred Helm secretary William Bates commander Roland Lubitz Kneeling near Hansen Hugo Sulik Standing second row Ed Wilson holding frame plane William Walker Arthur Dennie tall youth assistant commander Stewart Martin Don Chase Eddie Howard Frank Ross sistant advisor partially hidden person back row identified however others L-R Charles Abbott Melvin Tyler Harold Tower Bob Thompson Edwin Lindsley Tom Pollard Burton Booth Robert Hayes Howard Ross deceased members posed front Beloit College observatory has since removed picture appeared Milwaukee Sentinel March 20 1934 just seven years after Lindberghs nonstop flight New York Paris Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Free FlightEndangered Species August-September 1987 issue Free Flightthe official publication National Free Flight Society AMAs Special Interest Group activityan ex change correspondence between John Oldenkamp myself printed ex change fact Free Flight declining activity reasons decline Initially thinking corres pondence might provide food thought possibly leading some constructive ideas reversing trend rather fewer modelers might get enjoy activity future However has since realized cream crop Free Flighters probably belong NFFS other Free Flighters probably majority themdo Given situation message will have received may share concern about future Free Flight urging therefore including AMA President essence message repeated purpose provide viewpoint may encourage expansion Free Flight activity such manner overcome growing problem inade quate sites basic fact involved very few sites available country permit Free Flight flying way common twenty years agoreal estate de velopment has gobbled up land incred ible rate Furthermore few places left Free Flight practiced old presumably preferred manner activity dominated retrieval action rather flying other words time spent trying get model back spent flying inevitable result Free Flight ac tivity has shrunk about 20000 AMA participants late 1950s about 2500 now thats AMAers have indicated FF main interest growth evident Free Flight among Old-Timers group trying recap ture magic remember young Old-Timer group have cho sen RC help Lets face As get older idea chasing models becomes less attractive Having use motorbike bring back model seems like brute-force approach retrieval problem few extra ounces model could make much easierand safer Also using RC doesnt threaten chase us off fields indiscriminate use bike can blame no-growth situa tion lack youth activity Free Flight needs realized smoke screenthe real culprit nature activity Consider following good old days essentially gone No longer fields readily available models can chased foot pedal bike Flying close home largely thing past its matter site being within reasonable distance hour twoits often days drive theres problem example 1 essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition oriented doesnt mean competi tion badits simply nature FF competition tends keep people out rath er attract short FF competi tion too intense too technical too restrictive Thats what guy grew up has come expect newcom er activity doesnt promise much fun old days gained pleasure watching long flights still remember Kordas winning flights 1939 Wake field Championships somewhere along line decided lot short flight better few long ones So interrupt beautiful flight dethermalizing dump model out aira ungracious way end flight days its almost unheard go out simply fly Free Flight model fun Either its competition flight test flight preparation competition idea get right put model away meet 2 situation aggravated con tinuing loss flying sites East particularly except occasional competi tion use military other gov ernment site becomes available given weekend essentially no flying sites general lack large sites fly Free Flight regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models Furthermore what sites may available usually way out boondocks far anyone might get interested can see activity just go see Free Flight would-be spectator needs make dedicated journey some obscure unknown location Trying use smaller sites has naturally led DTs keep losing models cure self-defeating same holds true short engine runs use beautiful power plants let run 10 seconds less Furthermore put models up high short time hardly get chance see grace beauty flight dump model out air just soaring well 3 refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity yet allow kinds gadgets otherwiseto change wing tail angles engine runs dethermalize etc wont allow RC bring model back home af ter long beautiful flightand no steering out thermals please although its okay Indoor models use poles balloons nudge model want RC could fly out back small fields Using electric power can also make use local parks school yards kids adults can see what doing time live busy metropolitan area always tracts interested crowd fly its mostly hands-off using RC keep out trouble prevent los ing model Onlookers watching mod eler fly Free Flight get see graceful grandeur type flying during al whole flight no feel ing contamination model brought down land majestically right front group instead having fall out sky thump Free Flight doesnt have mean high per formance nothing can simply mean model ability fly itself should exclude ability also fly controlif can used enhance flight least bring back As noted Free Flighters use sorts other gadgets help retrieval flight adjustment both during official compe tition flight afterwards least allow ing RC help retrieve after timed portion flight purity FF need compromised now Think about High Praise . Pittsburgh area modelers know Lee Irvis regular guysa leader-type member ARCS club people outside club Lee Irvis regarded awe because have found out K Leroy Irvis Speaker Pennsyl vania House Representativesa very high ly placed person state legislature As modeler AMA member Lee has done much official capacity both help cause model aviation general specifically help provide mod el flying sites state property Recently Lee occasion write about current activity helping teach other modelers fly told picture ac companying column thus .. John Honchorcks fly away Sig Senior Kadet love am primary instructor group have insisted students fly Sig Kadet think best primary trainer market today John favorite student. determined become excellent flier already very good 114 Model Aviation John Honchorcks fly away rescued treetop Practically RC fliers have experienced embarrassment misjudg ing approach model usually further away appears ending up situation As such situations model Sig Kadet lived fly again Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P13 Box 1828 ljexbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Aneociete Vice Presidents Gorald Brown PO Boo 4304 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davonport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01400 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 08452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace Ot Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 62 Frazier Way Maratons Milla MA 02040 Quaker RC Club club located near Whitinsville MA has membership about 20 people flying site landfill very level well covered clover individual responsible obtaining use land Jerry Bagdasarian Again year last year towns along Biackstone Canal have Heritage Homecoming celebration consists activities such Dunnit Mystery Evening Golf Classic football games concerts course model air craft demonstrations Jerry has put lot effort obtaining use flying site having models part celebration Jerry has unique advantage being able walk house fieldnice Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition Hawks favored nearly per fect fall day annual contest four teams participating year events included Ponderosa Rodeo Mail Run Poor Mans Pattern everyones favorite Limbo As usual contest well organized fun day nearly allone aircraft victim limbo pole event has going three years far no team has won twice year victorious team Flying Aces Hampton NH team consisted Scott Dearborn Dominic Gou pil Gallant D Gallant Jyes fatherand-son team Darren 16 years old flies very well fact high point winner day flying Little Stik Nice job Darrenl Mass Cup September New England Stunt Team has Control Line contest culminates awarding Mass Cup contestant improved scores highest percentage flyoffs winners contest Junior Cliff Gregoire Beginner Scott Smith Intermediate Dave Carrville Advanced Doug Cook Expert Windy Urtnowski Best Aircraft award went Windy Urtnowski runner-up Bill Suarez Steve Buso Jack Patrolia tied third place Mass Cup awarded Doug Cook believe second year has won cup scores improved six percent information Handle newsletter NEST edited Dave Cook District vice-presidents columns have writing District column nearly three years now During time have tried report activities within dis trict show pictures people involved national information can obtained other parts magazine has no comment other VP columns until now has easy However November issue Dis trict 10 VP wrote flying sites Without go ing lot detail feel once again wrong track agree flying sites mandatory however would seem people have find sites perhaps get help obtaining permission use seems think AMA can walk area country produce flying sites Maybe unlimited resources modelers pained modest dues increase exacted cover insurance program also disagree statement about million dollars per year publish magazine may need make huge vestment sites does money come fromand sites placed district administers etc etc may alright bring items up follow up good solid ideas says last paragraphonly offer some good constructive ways obtaining sites just dream about Pattern seminar About two years ago sem inar held some good ideas talked about contests pretty much standardized time again Some changes need madeespecially since Nats will near area modelers may attending Also new rule book will available changes can discussed have tentative use room Quality Inn Chicopee Nats headquarters afternoon March date has finalized will try announce next month Some people have given material use column have seen yours yet despair will probably used eventually can use few pic tures month Also time year clubs have new officers would like have information would easier contact someone club necessary January 1988 115 Teams RC Gulls Ponderosa RC Hawks L Flying Aces Southern NH RC Club Jerry Bagdasarian second left Harvey Thomasian during flying demonstra tions Heritage Homecoming celebration September 26 1987 Sixteen-year-old Darren Gallant trophies being member win ning team large being high point flier day Jerry Bagdasarlan some 01 aircraft flown during demonstrations Photo Jerry Bagdasarian Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes aswell books Currently AMA has available five excellent thins video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club Will donate set five tapes local library AMA Will sell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tow Brown P0 Boa 881 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07001 Frank Drench 9 Witlow Ave Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Town River NJ 08753 Adam SnOler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Santer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11851 Second District Thoughts perchance YOU have read previous editions column will agreed hope have consistently kept opinions concerning so-called burning issues no pun intended along positive angle attack Optimism part nature suppose So Thus said must further report am insensitive realization AMA approaching few moment-of-truth situa tions shall require early defini tive action its Executive Council Last month discussed issues ie whether raise existing 55-lb weight limit model aircraft maxi mum 100 lb As result discussions have Don Godfrey founding president IMAA other ex ecutives organization plan ning attend EC meeting October 24 discuss important top-weight issue Progress vital area addition problem also addressing rapidly proliferating conten tion numerous individuals groups AMA should fragmentize com bined Nats possible solution widely recognized flying-site dilemma opinion some example Nats sites selected thus far Free Flight wheth er Indoor Outdoor have though appro priately suited RC competition left much desired numerous varied standpoints feeling such ma jor decision should reached vote Leader membership hope agree 21st Annual WW Jamboree Rhinebeck NY warmest compliments hereby extended Mid-Hudson RC Society having contributed magnificently preservation promotion aeromodel ing particularly great District 2 through presentation worthy clas sic over score years Attend ance year up annual standards ie around 200 entrants always great time example encounters scenes like Rhinebeck Tn-County RC Club club located area East Brunswick NJ ad dition having active members also produces impressive newsletter called Fly-Paper capably edited labor love such avid modelers Al Kessner John Donnelly latest issue de scribes recent RC flying demonstration presented expressly club group children participating nearby Manalapans Special Recreation Program Member Charlie Bissett flew exciting demonstration good company such fellow-members George Trott Har old Diskin George Dent Bernie Price Ed Wiesenback Al Axelbyrd point represented major PR achievement Tn-County club AMA aeromodeling general did worthy initiative earn highly favorable write-up local newspaper Cranbwy Press copy article including press photographs sent Parks Commission inclusion its official records Nice going Tn-State about whats-his-name club comprises dozen members skip read ahead something important yours organization size however what follows may inter est group know clubs area have 150 members opinion thats BIG So big example cases some mem bers known personally nor known other Names hard remem ber large groups smaller ones Neil Markee editor LIRCS Newsletter offers solution Septem ber issue suggests want collection fliers going have make effort Obviously should get know other name Nobody knows better hard learn names could speed up process members required wear name tags have names clearly visible upper sur face nonscale models Perhaps club should provide members name tags. think money would well invested like ideado Low-tech ducted fan same issue same newsletter Mr Markee expressed hope someone would develop low-tech ducted-fan trainer Neils words Low wing loading low takeoff landing speeds less critical engine/fan combination would probably get us ducted-fan flying true Fourth Annual Long Island Helicopter Championships congratulate Bob Brassell LIFTS Long Island Fly Together Society both Melville Long Island NY having made 1987 year four above popular well-managed event continues feature Novice Intermediate Scale FAI classes missed years contest make note tend next year Bob deserves special credit work initiating perpetuating valuable aeromodeling contributions Thanks Bob Fourth Annual noncompetitive Giant Scale Fly-In Binghamton Aeros Despite some rain second day event took place back August 22 23 proved pleasurable according reports action took place Che nango Bridge Airport Binghamton NY sanctioned both AMA IMAA Camping onsite permitted food furnished pilots free charge Lon Sauter AVP area has provided following photos group taken Jim Leary Onondaga Model Aircraft Bill Orr Oswego Valley Modelaires clubs 116 Model Aviation Try best make next year Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesociete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gatea Mills Pepper Pike QH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR ioe North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Eaclid Ave Scoitdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 recent District X column reemphasized biggest problem facing sport hobby lack enough flying sites Dave Peltz wrote AMA spending enough its resources ensure flying sites will available us well future generations aeromodelers agree Dave number problem Id go far say should number budget priority can convinced given amount money will have effect availability sites nationwide Much has said about AMAs spend ing patterns lack much correla tion between spending priorities basic reason cases simply spending money problem wont make better some could show spend amount money within reasonable reach AMA way would definitely help solve problem nationwide would support its expenditure wholeheart edly believe cutting everything else bone could come up million dollars really wanted what would What could done million dollars would ensure availability flying sites could simply buy national flying site would ensure availability place fly wouldnt too accessi ble modelers Besides would require about 700 acres would probably cost around four million dollars built way out boonies somewhat unreasonable solu tion flying site problem solution probably lies convincing federal state local governments need genuine endeavors worthwhile solution may also involve doing what ever necessary reduce noise come better neighbors can reduce need such large sites perhaps move back closer metropoli tan areas already have proposal latter District IV VP Howard Crispin chairman Sound Noise Committee working proposal spend about $50000 fund research project lead ing university University North Carolina aimed reduction propel ler noise models tiny step addressing problem long journey starts single step What next Well Id expect someone Dave Peltz come up proposal hire expert TELL us what thing ideas have com mon involve spending consider able monies have studies done turn will probably result mon ey being spent major question result worth cost Some think very survival hobby/sport stake right should certainly jump both feet checkbook support programs other hand fortunate enough have good site might prefer con tinue provide such benefits magazine Nats museum interna tional competition etc etc What think Would eliminate magazine simply make dues $40 period finance such programs What about Nats participation international competition short what anything should sacrificed order fund as-yet-undefined program get flying sites Any such program will have very well thought out planned before Id guess Executive Council would start cutting present programs finance such pro gram proposed think need con sider seriously have seen some beau tiful AMA films done Jay Gerber few have idea much effort goes masterpieces Valley Forge Signal Seekers got little taste effort summer Jay set up some filming VF flying site lay thought could film around nor mal flying found impossible club cheerfully shut down site Jay thing 30-40 fliers gave up day flying could enjoy another great Jay Gerber film hope pre view October 24th Executive Coun cil Meeting Thanks Valley Forge club Dont forget Salt Fork February 13-14 Bring whole club Saying month Daves theory rel ative success R s E squared Results ity times Effort squared Till next Month Daware 0 District Celumttia 0 Maiytand h Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwnod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aseociate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinlrer Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest HarrisonbvrgVA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockovilie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 9191 486-5988 1988 Nationals planning Nationals Plan ning Committee recently met Holiday Inn Chesapeake VA work planning 1988 Tidewater Nationals has attend meetings appreci ate amount work does go making arrangements event no way will satisfied arrangements Much has said about Free Flight think concerned Nats would like see ideal sites com pletely honest far site 1988 concerned Although its perfect best sites could find anywhere near Eastern part country field consists 680 acres widest part one-and-a-quarter miles across field rectangle bounded three sides trees notch corner also having trees however no trees field several rather deep drainage ditches will bridged number lesser ditches field will tilled late spring will grass coverage area will some part field soybeans July will few inch es high no real concern will no problem retrieving across cropland have letter Mr Italiano suggesting separate Free Flight rest Nats perhaps go afield Geneseo NY description field includes plantings corn grain Air craft easily lost cornfields usually does trample grain see justification suggestion have discussed field mem bers Brainbusters club Hampton Langley members incfuding regularly compete Nats oth er major Eastern meets think field will serve well making arrange ments use permanent basis will no doubt hold spring contest site present time have holding spring fall contests Petersburg Airport signs site will shortly built up Among fliers fall contest Reed Hull shown photo below something rarea brand-new airplane said would last forever Reed will seen 1988 Nats Reed Hull brand-new airplane second photo taken week before Nats meeting occasion open house Oceana Naval Air Station Oceana parent organization Fen Continued page 118 January1988 117 Crispin Cont pg 117 tress NALF site Tidewater Nats Alex Gaillard Open House Oceana Naval Air Station Tidewater Radio Control Club co ordinating club host clubs 1988 takes active role open house have done years repre sents continuing cooperation between United States Navy local clubs As part open house club puts two-hour display both days good company performanc es latest best Navy var ious civilian aerobatic displays year saw Blue Angels performing first time Oceana FIA-18 Reflecting relationship between club Navy photo Alex Gaillard Phaeton Biplane Blues Fat Albert C-130 F/A-18 exhibition aircraft show Oceana outstanding both miniature aircraft full-scale variety AMA represented Geoff Styles Headquarters VP hand also display Other brief period rain Sunday great weekend lot good PR effort Geoff also chance look various Nats flying areas Lost sites Last month mentioned fields might lost high technology No such luck lost unique manner Nothe same old cause once Yup reason NOISE field looked secure complaint landowner go wish possible convince no matter located run risk having noise issue used excuse move out Please get quiet before happens Once com plaint made little chance avoid ing disaster have read other columns about placing effort money procur ing flying sites well good lose site noise nuisance complaints endanger entire sport area moved off public land such reason will find nearly impossible obtain another site jurisdiction antagonize neighbors Much has written things means going about surveying own particular site district vice-president Headquar ters staff will provide much assist ance obtaining flying sites own legwork vital cause impossible Headquarters people roam countryside looking sites know look Make up mind going make effort operate within standards will permit peace neighbors cannot stay away search subsequent usage site can no longer let few individuals imperil sport have questions regarding quidelines deal ing subject write drop note Bob Underwood Technical Direc tor AMA Headquarters Take action today time read will frigid months time consid er taking part cold weather activities normal contests rather large number fun-fly events held winter long Both Soaring power events participation Winter hiberna tion course also several trade shows around country quite number local auctions occur during months winter have incentive build trim Get ready Tidewater Nationals Help make biggest best ever Cont pg 111 through product addition will enter college work-study program get practical business experience pursues studies Tad Cease University Wisconsin Platteville planned malor Mechani cal Engineering Aerospace Engineering Tad keen model aviator has athletic interests well Softball jukado tennis volleyball help keep him fit Crosscountry downhill skiing plus deer hunt ing also get him outdoors has built sev eral model aircraft including AO-size Trainair Gentle Lady Simplex Trainer very active club before going off university duties included mowing field running refreshment stand annual mall show helping beginners university continues fly has coaching newcomers sport would like get private pilots license has already received some instruction purpose Charles J Klein University Vir ginia Charlottesville majoring Political Science member City RC Club Allentown PA en joys flying fixed-wing aircraft Helicop ters preference whirlybirds because feels very demanding Active community Charles assisted Key Club affairs such car washes dances raise money Muscular Dystro phy other charities high school won several awards some first place regional statewide compe titions sponsored Pennsylvania Jun ior Academy Science Todd C Morey Traverse City Ml study ing Aviation Technology Purdue Univer sity IN As member TRAMPS Traverse Area Model Pilots Society Todd active sport contest flying en joys everything Peanut Scale warbirds Pylon Racing quarter-scale entered contests USA Canada won several trophies Purdue Todd taking full-scale flight training part education also enrolled Marine NROTC serves Squad Leader newsletter staff mem ber Aimee Olson Fargo ND attending State University hometown major will directed towards Wellness Physical Fitness keen student ballet jazz tap dancing Aimee has performed Red River Dance Company sev eral years An accomplished trained model has worked professionally various facilities Fargo environs As student high school Aimee en joyed competitive sports including volley ball basketball major model aviation interests Slow Fast CoinContinued page 124 118 Model Aviation Sig Scholarships Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia 0 South Carolina 0 Tonoeosoo V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Miosisoippi S Poorto Rica Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 0151720-3203 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 206 Amory MS 38621 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlen Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00860 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Msorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 049 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PD Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 604-2517 time issue delivered will snow time again did season go Just few weeks ago seems talking about summers activities Now its time talk about building season make plans next summer didnt find time attend very contests yeartoo much going business Hope next year will have time off visit clubs about district flying good year AMA higher dues pretty well accepted being necessary insurance coverage maintained program now solid AMA considering increase coverage next year still need few years no major claims before will have enough funds accrued secure against bigclaim possibility program costs can paid interest Keep up good work safety pays off AMA has also taken steps improve its fi nancial planning control activities have continue ques tions whether available funds spent right things Council has put effect plan two-year budget update year action will give everyone time review what planning year before final bud get goes effect Im hoping propos als needed new activities will forthcoming membership con sideration expanded program Any business large AMA needs look least two years ahead fact Im favor generating least five-year plan near future Also needed analysis past ex penditures practices see what can learned applied improve per formance future AMA computer such analysis should straightforward However word caution Computers themselves dont help much takes GOOD software personnel trained use make com puter pay off AMA still has some distance go area Lets hope weve learned lesson last years chartered club data mixup Dont too critical AMA however Ive seen same situation devel op big companies times Until software/personnel combination right much comes out computer system no matter what its potential capabilities Plaudits due AMA membership election Don Lowe president Don has again proven able administrator has time desire tend AMAs business few presidents have past years Im looking forward much progress over next year problem status stature Contest Directors has wrestled believe much improvement has resulted application process has streamlined CD questionnaire modern ized hopefully improved same time position CD members ing clarified strengthened Since among influential hard working leader members its time place AMA hierarchy better defined say problems have gone away Far example problem whether remain af filiated NAA sill thorny issue need NAA Well Im sure provide FAI connections assistance may essential since AMA may able work directly FAI Maybe paying services dont need Also still problems conduct Nationals meet modern times first steps being taken sep arate parts traditional Nationals activ ity big event both time location well will work yet seen circumstance driving AMA direction question role competition its relationship great majority modelers enter formal competi tion still needs attention Competition cer tainly has place fun-flying club activities individual participation hobby What AMAs proper role noncompetitor Insurance Sure thats important what else should Hold ing national fun-fly convention new idea trying out well works will probably determine whether activities type should pursued futher What other services should AMA provide noncompetitor need ideas about What does membership think should Now back District 5 items number District 5 newsletters Ive noted words effect channels below 38 will illegal after Dec 20th Thats true channels 12 thru 34 legal must use narrow-band transmitters As far know way know transmitter fits specification have tested Thats probably true buy new transmitter frequencies course will lot wideband re ceivers out beware criti cal point frequency phase-in plan important everyone cooperate fullest dont create unnecessary problems Its also dry run final phase-in after narrow-band transmitters receivers will usable Got note Ralph Bailey District S RC Contest Coordinator said things going well exception seems sanction requests coming two weeks less lead time before scheduled contest date Fellows thats just too short time system work no chance adver tising Model Aviation sooner later site-owners insurance will place rule minimum 30 days system work Received note Lee Campbell included picture two Airfoiler contest first picture Lewis Dot Odum perennial FF contest-goers John Blair-designed P-30 Photo Campbell second photo shows contest headquarters CDs Lee Webster Ben Cleveland background wife Molly doing work beau tiful Powerhouse handwork Eck Calder Photo Campbell Lee also concerned about kind field might available next Free Flight Nationals has some improvement situation since last report current field under consider ation still small wind blows has retrieval problems motor bikes Nationals Committee hard work try ing solve problems least field can used later time big WELCOME ABOARD newly chartered River City RC Club Vicksburg MS can get touch writ ing Virginia Rhinehart 711 Belva Circle #11 Vicksburg MS 39180 way chartered club contacts important people link tween AMA club represent Mississippi AVP Ed Hunter puts way Enclosed September issue MS Aeromodeling Id like call atten tion lead article Designated Contact Person informational materials sent AMA chartered club via designated person dead-ends person vital link communications system broken break communication linkup effectively disenfranchises re maining membership particular char tered club Ed has good point best vertical communications AMA good club contact doesnt job im portant link communication effectively shut off urge clubs keep impor tant link open Merry Christmas everyone January 1988 119 F Lewis Odum assisted shy retiring wife Dot Powerhouse Eck Calder flown Air foiler contest illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Ettel #3 Cautie Drive AR 2 Florionant MO 63034 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtord iN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefteruosi Kanaao City MO 64114 Stan Watoon 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 begin September celebrated La bor Day weekend going Indianapolis day CL flying CL Aerobatic Team Trials have Control Line meets before Id never team trials Believe worth trip saw tops CL Aerobatics yesterday today quite sight watch new talent challenged some elite yesterday Competition tough have terrible time picking out some CL maneuvers time able pick out corners crisp circles round Ive always trouble seeing four-leaf clover time fliers good course must thank Indianapo lis Airport Authority letting us use space Mt Comfort Airport know great deal effort put out Jack Sheeks As sociates get place after another lost international airport contest well run maybe will easier future CL events Sunday Labor Day weekend trav eled vacation spot Indiana went Jasonville Seriously Jasonville just like good old Burgin Its small Small arrport site laid-back Combat contest Doc Passen has event year really plays up host bit hilt arrived no around Ever have feeling youre right place wrong time Well thats feeling Never fear After few minutes pacing around saw convoy cars arrived convoy Doc stay house came out time Whew relieved contest hot heavy shortage contestants due team trials following weekend dont mind ones made trip worth Oh carnage resulted Combat really can hold ones attention cant talking guys Combat meet learned interesting thing always wondered about Dyna Jet engines dont know what its jet engine used CL Speed events Anyway guy told foggers Thats right guys gals really used fog insects etc Interesting next weekend made city Peoria IL visit Peoria RC Modelers Club sponsored flying/static contest sport Scale models saw members three clubs represented seemed have great time know did laid-back event fellows put together force hangar queens out closets got tired mall show models never got flown know around dont Well also know should happen So have special contests saw some real beauties both classes some great talent area Let tell about trophies things work art love handmade plaques plaque hand-painted plastic model fuselage Believe beautiful fact kept asking Alas just laughed Hey met some Kewanee Krashers Pekin RCers miss trip Pekin again nice meet some Peoria Kewanee Krashers reminded club found out have small group flying out cow pasture use hayfield meet officially once per year So Nice guys sitting around talking about favorite subjectsbuilding flying modelswe some long discus sions about RC frequencies Im hearing same sad story over over having problems now ever just few frequencies try different plans read about Still hear problems showing up own club having its problems too know manufacturers importers trying cater try buy inexpensive radio few frills Hats off ones will sell us radios know will work As hear field testers want servo-reverse option other frills can 31M problems can crash planes fellow told three go 31M just hits no warning Theres no way keep up set combinations complex know Ive tried field have about four eight fliers field given day such small number should never have such problems Ive chance talk modeler trying something about trying form consumer group will put pressure manufacturers wish him lot success Whoops just got off path little Now back rest month travels district went Terre Haute attend Dou ble Nickel IMAA fly-in course attend ed day late big crowd Ive real knack still great time wind blew like crazy bull sessions order day dont know Terre Haute guys liked thought perfect day thing did notice field has improved drastically since 1979 have kinds shelters etc theyve built make life lot nicer field Its turned real showplace hoping Charles Gray would show up little surprise him Because has served contest coordinator several years Superior Service Award bestowed upon him Charlie has done terrific job keeping contest schedules order us Thanks Well thats September travels Ive pretty busy month Alas miss three trips planned gave chance visit club again Im just kidding trips missed due fog So Hamilton RC Modelers sent short piece about rally perfect day four-stroke rally 32 contestants logged 123 flights Indy RIC sponsored prizes event looks like bunch handed out know will received around end November 50 let re mind deadline old fre quencies fast approaching Send radios get changed December 20 Enough now. Sound Cont pg 111 complacent about fact itselfit needs put perspective Please re member operating relatively high frequencies depending upon en gine operational speed therefore have annoyance factor built safe try operate level below whatever acceptable area calculated figure somewhere below ambient area will much better shape major point remember what has done represents progress Check around follow magazine articles information data can achieve goals important real ize date hardware techniques will help attain figures Please work neighbors local authorities obtain keep site Research second item consid ered has sound levels origi nating propeller Very little research has done subject especially recent times need come grips question just na tional international aeromodeling well As attain levels sophistication sound suppression devices defeating work due lack knowl edge other areas just cannot sure recognize exhaust noise intake noise bearing noise can quite easily accu rately measure overall sound installation comes right down specifics though much diffi cult trying determine surgery needs take place Academy has re ceived proposal price tag attached research needed fill some blanksthose having propellers Executive Council has conditionally approved research proposal Some de tails need defined further terms contract president Don Lowe myself will working Once everything approved checked likelihood study will gin January continue year Other proposals something new re quired need provide centive means coordinating data distribution somebody needs completely involved Academy look Continued page 124 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knntzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Placn Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Htn Ml 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stsmm Bos 357 Minocqus WI 54548 first issue Model Aviation 1988 new year means start new pians us shall entering second term am looking forward Completing ideas improving communications district shall handling nearly five million dollars monies year makes extra im portant know goes VPs now able log onto HQ Prime quickly obtain membership data have already used data line found errors data stored Needless say Mike Woodfolk anxious get up-todate database would like make cer tain phone numbers have heck time contact ing new year means new officers clubs chance have wish fulfilled would see clubs over whelmed volunteers Too often same persons get reelected time come burned out Give some time thank-you enjoying hobby New flying fields always being sought after look AMA HQ solution very practical club has different situation member HQ can help clearly defined What feel should main thrust cure push down top means get ting government groups recognize needs hobbyists planning advising lower levels government Too often local governments need an swer situaflon simply copy what adjacent group has done continue along wrong path upper-level powers send down ideas decisions will uniform AMA PR Depart ment several recognized government committees squeezing like dickens get action plus increasing age membership means greater demand pastime facilities So action taking place cannot see results easily crashed model New fields mean new rules set AMA Safety Code supports insurance safety record permits us release funds increase coverage Noise what consider greatest enemy no noise would have far fewer flying field problems have heard members actually doing something about sound levels great see cobbled-up gadgetry being tried love being inventors little help manufacturers going very effective New frequencies now being phased new flags too second step implementing new frequencies gear being made better modelers realizing some con trol necessary safer flying business love visit clubs explain what planned getting guess good video would help what read mags seems confuse explain already know several areas some new frequencies unusable extra spots provide ample places continue operating must caution clubs have Canadian fliers visiting Three states bor der Canada MAAC insurance does cover activities must join AMA covered Canada beware frequency policy since conflicts keeping old frequencies making numbered ones alongside illegal AVP Insert . Paul Smith Ive AMA member since 1961 have special ized Control Line competition flying course competition involves sessions testing practice contest majority flying time spent sport flying flew nearly Control Line event plus little Free Flight until mid dle 70s FAI added Combat its world championship schedule Since international sector has primary interest AMA rather generously funds FAI team selection programs 15 different events cover category modeling would highly recommend FAI program anyone interested very highest levels competition other main interest AMA politics AMA wants operate democracy order needs input majority membership certainly havent hesitated make opinion known about issues Constructive criti cism policies decisions will help AMA grow prosper AMA great organization work together can continue make better Please contact anything can help especially catego ries Control Line contest coordination FAI program Gone flying rever Ribcrackers have lost valuable member Bob Quinn well known building skills part played annual mall air shows always fill position newsletter editor will missed field meetings Minneapolis Model Aero Club mourns passing longtime member Tommy Thompson well known na tionally Free Flighter death flying field some comfort model ers knew him Tommy would proba bly have chosen way Taft will lonelier him MARCS lost Ken Kindschi very active member often seen perched station wagon pipe hand offered opinions com ments subject members families go deepest sympathies District Roundup St Croix club sug gests reduced initiation fee anyone liv ing within two miles field y Wischer needs fruit jar lids ends froz en fruit canssend allElectric club being formed Ken Myers Union Lake Call 313 698-4668 tle Creek Balsa Bees working lo cal Marines Toys Tots program Tulip City Air Force now has 65 members has Control Line group too OPS LIES River Valley Fliers seems have increased loops Twin City RCers have new field going purchase t Covey Lawnmowers described Sun beam AMES also have strong CL group aper Milwaukee declares war trash left after flying Tom Kunath out about after rebuild hospital ey Aeromodelers considering designated frequencies power Sailplane field come newsletter Mid-State Aero guidance Club Marshfield WI land Loons taking airport man ager dinner t Helicopter Py lon Racing NUTS atine Miniature Aircraft Association sends its newsletter EISS states recognize what goes up must come down some people accomplish slowly others Finally Scimitar says Set example Dont January 1988 121 Radio Control Club Detroit Big Bird Contest Tom Wiess talks planes young spectator Stan Dzon looks Jim McCoul Photo Flying Pilgrims members made happen Fall Fly Fun Phaseout Iohn Lane Photo History making againl Bill Collins en gine prize Pete Dillon trophy won 1937 Brooks Field Marshall Ml Jackson RC held Fly-In Open House two guys met again Lou Collins Photo Story Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 New Mexico S Oklahoma 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64513 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AFt 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurtey III 927 CommerCe Pleasantos TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Ciovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinetor Bill May 3839 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75229 am preparing leave Executive Council meeting AMA Headquarters Reston VA behalf of us poor slobs am going propose some thing new think ample pay five completed flights should entitle us free crash Reminds time made hole-inone Indianapolis golf course did model airplane instead golf ball Someone told fifth holebut couldnt have because Id made flight mentioned Executive Council meet ing will important sever al items coming up importance us realize great number care little about AMA works just long works have right fly protection good liabil ity insurance ones interest ed AMA machine works cant figure out what read will always best answer questions should good vicepresident other district phone 214 823-0208 during business hours Remember am representing Items importance upcoming meeting include fees pay Na tional Aeronautic Association privi lege having members eligible fly international competition under FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale clearinghouse world records competition fees now paying set years ago no longer fit balance payment services received want aware proud fact AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Director John Worth keenly conscious imbalance working hard get unfair exor bitant fees reduced am especially proud President Lowe asking viewpoint matter remembering percentage payment established AMA president am backing completely Watch Council report call couple other important Council agenda items will AMA budget carefully considered Council meeting contract undr Mr Worth Executive Director will continue serve us Another important item will summary progress next years Nation al Model Airplane Ch mpionships held Virginia Beach east coast discussion Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski will talk about flying site selection various Nats events trying please impossible everybody Anyhow Council meeting can bet Council members will doing level best represent effective manner possible AMA Council sincerely hope pleased fact dont take shots fellow Council members print no matter unpleased am personalities presentations dont feel ask represent losing dignity behalf Please correct am wrong time get thinking Im pretty smrt - thc p2ragaphs ahoc good Lord allows something stupid prove Im no smarter rest time pretty subtle clever Gods part have four-foot six-foot platform top car car rying cartons ladders such has two-inch frame around making nice tray three days funny noise car simply drove nuts noise never heard car before could heard time stopped started turned corner After Id gotten through three worried days good Lord figured punished enough let discover simply left X-Acto knife rolling around platform might ask what has model building District 8 has least X-Acto knife please care ful leave Beautiful workmanship Peck Polymer Prairie Bird Electric plane Chuck Fisher Chuck artist accounts Its appearance f lies beautifully too pow ered Kyosho geared 05 electrIc motor just got notice Pancho Morris 11 representatives around Texas met San Antonio October 18th discuss 1988 Soaring contest schedule Out came announcement Fourth Annual Texas National Soaring Tournament will held Dallas mid-May Whats popular now Float flying THE thing going write up fact couple clubs going have float-fly meets sudden notices least dozen good attendance Watch out will flying off pond drinking fountain birdbath country Another new twist hold bonfire lantern club meetings flying fields night As reported last month Dallas RC Club held dandy now another Dallas area club relatively new Metro East RC Club asking members bring chairs lanterns next meeting 7 pm October 15th Samuel East RC Field Mesquite Dallas area TX Gregg Markle president Metro East RC Club have about best-looking caps T-shirts Ive ever seen beautiful deep blue am sitting admiring ones blessed good see active group taking up some slack problem needed leadership terribly crowded locality can contact PO Box 617 Mesquite TX 75149 Lamar Alexander AMA 569 Baton Rouge LA has said simple statement beautiful letter sent Lamar says read column month never see mention recog nition area course possible no sending information Lamar hit right nose would believe indignant letters otherwise reasonable people think should guess what doing Please know own crystal ball because dont pay enough buy crying out loud dont write sulting letters work hard please will thank Lamar nice letter hoping publisher can find enough room column photos Lamar good-looking F4U-1D Corsair 54-in 40-power will kitted Wing Manufacturing Co Crystal Lake IL about January specs look great watch Lamar Alexander Baton Rouge LA witfl good-looking 40-size 54-ln-span F4UiD Corsair will soon kitted have just got greeting card real hoot beautiful card says YOU ARE VERY DECENT PERSONBUT THINK WEVE CAUGHT IT IN TIME can say hope approve however am because must love wouldnt writing column Thanks listening ***Out fuel ta land055 122 Model Aviation Lamar Alexanders Corsair obviously flies good looks Colorado 0 Kansas S Nebraska@ North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1007 Woodland Beatrice NE 88310 Gene Carson Boo 2832 Casper WY 02802 Ed Coo 0209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Nathan Lancaster 3087 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 50421 Jim Ricketta 516 5 Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency CoordInator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center OtOS Sheriden Denver CO 00226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 036-3266 Noise Reduction Unless flying Hand-Launch Rubber Electric models probably aware noise level frequency propulsion system emitting right Right fortunately some modelers doing something about reducing noise levels found less wonderful nonmodelers fact doing being responsible citizens making model ing appealing greater numbers potential modelers protecting against own others potential loss hearing andheres biggiesaving flying sites ensuring continuance sport hobby can probably add list having strain imagination As read various columns na tional model magazines newsletters visit other flying sites meetings its real obvious becoming issue groups throughout country fact Ive some recent feedback indicates maybe its time clubs and/or AMA should assertive taking lead noise reduction Actually doing just share couple for-instances several years now AMA Nats has set up monitored noise situation RC Pattern event effort initiated AMA Executive Council implemented former VP Ed Izzo recently VP Howard Crispin have some support assistance number others noise maybe calling sound committee two have instrumental bringing subject high level awareness modelers would probably say its long hard uphill pull has long way go yet However subject getting more de served attention Let share what AMA Club Excellence doing its members others visit its flying site state parks recreation land Jefco Aeromodlers Denver CO area self described club mostly sport fliers sanction sponsor sev eral competitive fun-fly events yearly well organized attended OK thats pretty typical hundreds clubs heres something unique have done about sound levels Through efforts club member Steve Mangles Steve frequency coordinator District IX permanent onsite noise meter has installed field voluntary use anyone wishes check own sound levels have recommended everyone meet voluntary standard 103 dB three meters starters fairly high universal compliance should easily achievableand idea lower standard increments over period time until ultimate target under 98 dB reached sounds like strong ef fort perhaps other groups would wish model note requesting specific details AVP Nat Lancaster Steve Mangles addresses top column would proba bly get considerable information plan progressing what spe cifically has done field instal lation type equipment used Ive received newsletters recently indicat ing some Control Line groups also making use mufflers competi tive events awarding bonus points effective sound reduction tip hat other efforts going across district sound reduction Questions Should AMA establish sound limit recommendations AMA sanctioned events Should competitive events treated same noncompeti tive fun-fly events What should lim its What see pros cons issue respond Ill share thoughts through column well benefit thinking North Dakota Loren Moen Bottineau ND CD Q-500 race held Minot September 13 Loren reports 12 entries participated good time shares sentiment sincere thank-you hard workers put race order also says plans under way another race next year James Carter Minot ND reports Northern Neighbors Day Open House hosted Minot Air Force Base model ers recently featured flying demonstra tions static display CL RC models Introduction flights given over 30 spectators via Buddy-Box before time ran out Thanks Claude Ripplinger Harvey ND sharing beautiful P-51 AVP Russ Miller Carrington ND flight demos support. praise event plans under way next year Landings should soft intentional. Aoiaana S California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Cehic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associste Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakee Aies HI 96701 Darwin N Barr 0252 6 Turoey Ave. Scottsdale Az 65251 Glenn Carter 3020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94098 Bob Kampmann 0810 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson Az 05710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlols Rancho Pv CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90006 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola vista CA 93011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weot valley City UT 64120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2236 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone910362-1902 column short month seems left carotid artery got about 98% plugged-up roto router job now have surgical scar runs behind left ear down collarbone Please excuse get ting around too much past month spend some time running around doctor another until found out what wrong getting tests surgery just few days hos pital some time recovering thereafter As fate would have fortunately got disagreement hospital surgeon late evening prior scheduled surgery checked out t 1100 pm Fortunately Yes Sep tember 30th surgery scheduled 800 am October 1st east San Andreas fault may aware time date Californians will never forget 61 earthquake hit exact moment surgeon supposed carving away main artery neck term Jack-the-Ripper could have tak en new meaning way Im told poor chap ended up time slot OR caught just before hit ground surgery different hospital different surgeon Its now two weeks later Im fully up around fact leave few days Executive Council meeting Reston Lets make AMA national organization No heading joke opinion AMA yet national organization Yes AMA does have members fifty states believe being national just membership cards sent Lets face facts AMAs physical assets its entire staff reside east coast Headquarters building AMA museum sort makes AMA Eastern organization right Well entirely have occasional Nats Midwest token Executive Council meeting once out land setting sun thats about have Continued page 124 January 1988 123 Standing L R James Carter Frank Pace Jack Hamilton John Knight Arlyn Moen Claude Ripplinger John Nelson Kneel ing L R Mark Manning 3rd place-Webra Jim Larsen 1st place-Rossi Loren Moen 2nd place-Picco Peltz Cont pg 123 According AMA gospel clubs run trouble local matters could also say AMA problems local matters think time has come AMA get closer membership cannot done east coast AMA truly national organization ought have local resources over country Yes have district VPs AVPs volunteers donate some portion nonworking lives no pay try give AMA some local presence Unfortunately enough Id like see AMA set up regional aero modeling centers As see initially would minimally staffed solve prob lems local basis mostly related acquisition flying sites preven tion loss could start some major metropolitan areas begin spreading out Modern technol ogy has given us tools instant na tionwide communications can afford take advantage As time goes aeromodeling centers could broaden range services provide flight schools modeling seminars public relations government relations film/tape rentals membership renewals insurance claims handling refer ence libraries museums etc might blessed AMA-owned flying sites Yes exception AMA flying site AMA Headquarters has now members within reason able proximity Reston VA can easily use facilities resources rest us hear about place vast ma jority us will never see lifetimes Sure regional aeromodeling center idea needs refinement weve got start someplace What think Let VP know sad note now mid-October just received following letter Joe L Norcross District 10 representative AMA Free Flight Control Board Dear Dave Jim Scarborough thought should let know father Lee Norcross AMA 1058 died last week age 71 active flier over 60 years Free Flight Old-Timer models past presi dent Thunderbugs active Con test Director last years flew Old-Timer models loved Texaco event winning 1983 placing times will missed fliers T-Bugs SCIFs friends worldwide Sincerely Joe L Norcross Joe share loss CompuServe Cont pg 112 Doug Pratt AMA HQ ask Mod elnet information package will include free CompuServe IntroPak will give immediate access CompuServe usual initiation fee plus hour free time CompuServe also cludes detailed instructions use ModelNet offer open club officer including newsletter editors Sig Scholarships Cont pg 118 bat won awards local state contests Nats contestant Reno 1984 Chicopee 119851 has built flown fifty models licensed amateur radio operator member American Radio Relay League Robert Takacs Torrington CT Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Florida has always enjoyed aviation got started Radio Control 1981 club Balsa Bandits has served safety officer newsletter editor secre tary also worked successful acqui sition new club flying site As instructor helped new fliers As competitor has flown Q-500 competed famous Rhinebeck WW jamboree three times gained several prizes club-sponsored fun-fly events next goal learn about Helicopters career goal work research development aerospace industry Elizabeth Throne plans major Marketing and/or Advertising University Mary land College Park MD attended high school Syracuse NY comes family model aviation oriented 1983 1985 worker Chic opee Nats has regular helper annual symposium run Central New York Modelers Elizabeth completed radio-control led aircraft recently plans improve skills As student member Na tional Honor Society athlete enjoyed swimming running accomplished writer horsewoman community activities included volun teer work both Cancer Society Heart Association has volved local youth athletic seminars meets Brent Waganer attended high school Flo rissant MO now taking premed course University Missouri Kansas City Active student affairs athletics Scouting model aviation Brent re ceived honors high school years model aviation activity includes Con trol Line Radio Control recently produced own design speed con trol system will used F-82 Twin Mustang has combined model aviation Scouting using hobby knowledge prepare presentations assist Scouts merit badge aviation Brent has worked part-time several years help finance college education believe Glen Sig would very proud talented group winners SoundCont pg 120 ing some manner recognizing some way officially rewarding make significant progress area sound reduction operation model aircraft engines details procedures under study will released after next Executive Council meeting meeting will held January details will published imme diately after meeting interim feel free experiment have something think will contribute program please send samples and/or data AMA Headquarters address Wherever goes mark SOUND COMMIlTEE MATERIAL will ensure proper handling material want entire world know serious about subject initiat ing studies setting standards tend obtain data possible solving major threat sport would like see model categories think about thishow can begin reduce sound levels of aircraft operations lowest practi cal minimums realize may re quire operating different speeds conditions what doing present Consider however changes once incorporated mean everyone whatever category being flown will under same constraints will looking input 124 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Partland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL700472422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 90023 Al Culver Box 06 Wilder ID 83070 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneaa AK 99001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 11201 120th Sn B #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 10439 SB Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 701-5103 Racing has hot heavy south Oregon Dick Wickline reports 18 SuperSports 15 Q-500s ready race 18th July Unfortunately afternoon flying rained out 10 Q-500s left race Sunday Clubs running different kinds races F-i Q-500 Jemco etc Idaho Montana around Seattle area no racing Portland area yet picture flying winter near Flathead Lake northwest Montana recent column Since will show up January issue its fair show what looks like summer Bob Taylor Flathead Barnstormers sent picture told taken during fun-fly put Bill Winstead Leroy Thoring himself Kelly Rohrbach won low-key event Bob didnt say what first place got prize Bob said club wives ran very successful concession stand made club tidy sum picture taken field near Whitefish MT shows Bill Winstead beautiful 1A-scale Waco along section fine flying field dont know took picture suspect Bob Taylor looks like great place fly Ill bet took plane AMA card along visited area next vacation theyd let get some great flying Emerald Air Corps held First An nual Pattern contest Walker Airfield near Creswell OR September 5 & 6 super contest Pattern classes fered real meat barbecue supplied contestants Saturday night Pattern fliers told well run contest hed attended first effort Since EAC doesnt have its own CD yet Mike Dunphy came up Medford help out looks like southern Oregon providing spark make Pattern going event District 11 since very active putting some fine contests well attended fliers Cali fornia well Washington Oregon Second Annual should better mark calendar Back Scalemasters Farragut shot Bruce Benders Spitfire Done Platt kit believe fine ef fort met untimely end spun during early round pictures yer intrepid frequency coordinator Bob Balch also picture Spit just off deck dont think picture will re produce well enough see plane just wanted show fan tastic flying site enjoyed Farragut club Its Idaho state park park people LOVE Several BARKS Boise came enjoy compete two models brought front Que Quigleys Sport Scale Acromaster hind Don Erwins Giant Scale Super Fly Word Idaho Scale Squadron meet Ontario OR pretty good contest Winners Dick Hansen Sport Scale Expert Glenn Hoffman Sport Scale Novice Don Yount Team Scale Al Culver Giant Scale has some discussion having Scale circuit district meet Ontario/Boise Portland Seattle some middlesay Yakima Tn-Cities have thoughts concept please send first look seems good idea agree disagree have another idea put before group Write Balch journeyed north take HAWKs Electric Meet Kent man aged take few pictures aircraft flew first brand-new just-finished-that-morning very early understand Skybolt Ben Almojuela took set Sig plans scratch-built plane fit needs Electric Since wasnt flown before didnt fly competi tion until next day did test fly fly did would have gotten airtime hadnt taxied out flew just fine about three minutes ran out viable electrons ne rotoers out nor 1R ruyallup EXPO club should getting copies soon its too early make plans reservations See Id like take opportunity wish family best holiday season ever great year 1988 Happy Building Fly can January 1988 125 Dave Rawlings Jenny done up ambulance plane JN-4 built new Proctor kit being evolved put together materials produced finished kit As can see Dave did fine job -irres very nice Sopwith 11/2 strutter done Vincent Rainier Post Falls ID Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $25Ooforeachtapeand sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Schools Offer Best Entry Point have long believed schools offer best possibly place aero modeling can introduced youngsters large enough scale effective Very frankly kids school captive very receptive audience task get school boards teachers selves recognize aeromodeling good subject itself well very useful teaching tool model builders great deal talk ing instructing amongst ourselves established aeromodeling world well good what really need ed communication non. repeat non.modeling world already have teachers ranks conduct modeling classes message us schools ripe planting seeds model flying among youngsters schools would wel come help Such help must presented correctly large continuing amountsby sub stantial organizations wants effective Response teachers recent offers Junior Flight column PW-30 plans Garber Lightweight Peanut treatise Catapult Glider plans Gumdrop SRPSM plans has no less terrific excerpts letter just re ceived today Bill Johnstone Wil liam F Shue Middle School Newark DE Junior Flight column Model Avi ation has great help over past seven years during time Ive intro duced over thousand 12- 13-year-olds aeromodeling see have best job world teach middle school science Although hired teach Biology also get teach three elective classes per quarter elective called Fly ing Machines currently have over 70 7th 8th graders three classes build ing flying Weve great success past classes Blue Cat II students find easy build hard break try change designs time time both keep myself getting stale accommodate students may find themselves elective twice year due scheduling quirks Bill requested four Junior Flight giveaway items ended very nice compliment Thanks help through years keep arent ing well Thank Bill nice thoughts others what keep Heres another letter also received today Brian Stern Oceanside Middle School Oceanside NY FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 have just finished reading Junior Flight column Model Aviations October issue Fantastic just what need school Technology Education De partment studying Aviation year plans treatise just what need Ive enclosed stamped addressed envelope four offerings additional materials pass along future please let know Thanks information Cant you read ing just feel enthusiasm vibrations sure can Ive received such letters just two ar rived today just tip iceberg Junior Flight Offerings As indicated foregoing requests four items have overwhelming Im pretty well caught up cleaning off desk just now write found some unanswered requests apologies meantime should note Model Builder magazine has published full along photos Dr Garbers treatise building lightweight Peanuts So draw offer receivers have written back about reactions say have benefited have eyes opened what lightness means its importance Just about find using Bo ron filament strengthening critical areas going beyond parameters involvement Yes boron wanting go out Although can dangerous used carelessly has its place Boron beginners age message lightness though builders Also Orbiteers have updated Pee Wee-30 packet rules July Fourth proxy contest report 10 plans new So send 394 stamped enve lope John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Avenue San Diego CA 92116 Still available Ed Whitten ad dress above 1 three Hand-held Catapult Glider plans 2 SRPSM Gum Drop plans struction series 3 Another packet Autogyros mostly wingless Send 394 stamp Dont bother send envelopes find usually use own anyway 151-30 Right now rage seems to create new events models have wingspans 30 Heres another event especially interesting cause Indoor Scale models will tried out shortly Columbia Univer sity December 6th idea belongs Ron Williams author indoor bible Building Flying door Model Airplanes ISL-30 spells out Indoor Scale Light Large 30-in maximum wingspan Other rules Maximum weight rubber 20 gin Full fuselages required no profiles Flying surfaces may single-surface covered Mooney Rules used judge scale flight time Hand-Launch landing gears may retracted Lots room ideas Walt Mooneys Pistachio Bag #6 Walt Mooney has taken 35 Peanuts Bostonian previous five bags reduced Pistachio Scale size 8-in wingspan Walt selected partic ular models because liked best several hundred Rubber Scale designs Dimensions plans pertain Peanut size simply need measure plans multiply 8/13 Bag No 6 remarkable collec tion pecially Pistachios youre Cost still $500 postpaid bag Numbers 1-5 Bag No 6 also $500 Postage alone over $100 So send Pistachio check no eight inches length $500 Walt Mooney PO Box 231192 San Diego CA 92123 * * * * * * Okay thats issue again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 126 Model Aviation U Io
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
r Sig Memorial Scholarship Program Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig-Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose cofounder company killed 1980 crash Pitts Special during full-scale air show purpose fund assist col lege age students higher educa tion plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other supporters fund has become well estab lished fund administered AMA Any student AMA member active aeromodeling background financial need can apply no set number winners year 1986 win ners received $250 Checks have al ready sent specified universities 1986 winners Edward J Dumas Jr Knoxville TN has planning university education since early years aims career aerospace industry Living rural area part-time employment hard find Ed decided develop computer program would have commercial value hopes finance part education Continued page 118 Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr AMA Executive Council met 24 25 October 1987 Among top ics discussion subject noise relates operation model aircraft struggle obtain flying sites working keep sites sound equipment very important have written about other wise discussed subject standard AMA has established operation past have informed published standard set FAI category F3A RC Aerobatics terms competition standard remains case addition however purposes trying provide some means working toward acceptable levels flying site Executive Council voted establish recommended sound level guide operation field level quite low would have preferred very good beginning nevertheless acceptand work towards accepting level maximum field will moving long way re gion quiet operation think technology already out go lower figure set Executive Council 90 dBA measured 9 ft 900 down wind muffler side aircraft achieve accurate measurement possible figure should taken over hard surface Measuring over pavement consistent readings taken over grass due variance depth grass moisture content soil condition can anywhere 2 6 dBA lower taken over pavement Mathematically level 250 ft aircraft will just over 61 dBA 500 ft will right 55 dBA have following some ar ticles Model Aviation other publications will recognize getting down acceptable ranges far local ordinances concerned However think should Continued page 120 Club Officers Free CompuServe Offer limited time officers newsletter editors chartered AMA clubs can get free introductory subscription Compu Serve CompuServe largest personal computer network country offering hundreds services over 300000 subscribers ModelNet personal com puter network operated AMA ser vice CompuServe Any personal computer has modem connect telephone lines can con nected CompuServe Thanks Compu Serves nationwide network phone numbers 80% households USA can access CompuServe local phone call Once connect CompuServe can access services including electronic mail instant news weather updates Electronic Mall shopping research services stock market quotations much Over 200 Forums provide message services free software text files downloading online information brand com puter imaginable Forums devot ed other interests like space exploration photography racing tropical fish science fiction ModelNet Forum devot ed models kinds Typing GO MODELNET takes Forum have messages waiting ad dressed youll told read can scan through 400 messages 18 message boards look ing subjects youre interested can contribute conversations replying message Topics cover entire spectrum modeling RC Indoor AMA officials staff online lively discussions rules Nats other issues need something AMA HQ message left ModelNets message board under Subtopic #1 AMA Business will get quick response ModelNets Data Libraries like elec tronic filing cabinets Articles Model Aviation lists clubs hobby shops Continued page 112 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth S Executive Coordinetor Joyce Hager 0 Comptroiier Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director M icheline Madison 0 Nate Generai Managers Vince Mankowskio Specisi Services Director Carl MaroneyS Specisi Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles S Technicai Directon Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleye Membership Director MikeWoodfolke Generai Counsei Jeremiah Courtney January 1988 111 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent los Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication what say space however isa matterot personal viewpoint sole responsibility auttor views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Nats planning session attended Nats planning session held recently Chesapeake VA principal interest concern assure best possible facil ities categories say least impressed hard work dedica tion mostly VOLUNTEER planning group led Vince Mankowski fulltime AMA Nats manager core group made up following people V Mankowski General Manager C Foreman Communications S Frank Free Flight Category Manager J Guenther Scale Manager J Hager Executive Coordinator R Landry Facilities G Steiner Frequency Control B Stream RC Category Manager B Wisniewski Control Line Manager J Worth Executive Director E Witt Safety Officer H Crispin District IV VP Chairman AMA Council Nats Steering Committee addition above local supporters headed Mike Ingells attendance plus representatives spe cial interest groups Let say up front Nats will held Virginia largely due hard work local people located sites did up-front work getting lo cal property owners governmental agencies behind project way works YOU want have Nats area up get ball rolling finding sites making necessary pre liminary arrangements Once reasonable basis AMA involvement established AMA goes work project should understand facilities required RC Control Line Suitable sites Soaring Helicopter Free Flight Indoor also required Virginia four major sites will used task isnt easy since rarely can find equally good sites categories Almost never package combination sites makes everyone equally happy unfortunate fact life has much discussion over years about value Nats really worth work expenditure satis fy 1000-plus competitors After almost always costs takes ina loss $40-50K unusual addition have salaried person AMA Headquarters plus involvement others time time Personally view Nats much making 1000 competitors happy provides necessary focus hobby whole Since hold Nats various areas country provides tremen dous local national awareness hobby its virtue no ques tion Nats provides tremen dous high local area particular stimulates growth activity general view part public rela tions program aimed growth progress hobbyaccept ance us worthwhile citizens sup port obtaining keeping flying sites Incidentally because Nats Virgin ia location adequate Free Flight site locals have ALREADY ob tained permission use site per manent basis Now certainly worth something local RC fliers already use Fentress NAS regular basis fundamental services AMA can provide assistance flying site acquisition Its many-faceted endeavor since AMA obviously cannot go out buy sites must help persuade property owners virtue hobbythat promoting wholesome activity community creative outlet individualsand fun well growth skills individual flier equipment technology Some must find same acceptance ball games golf etc enjoy Interestingly modelers Jacksonville FL played numbers game city officials approached city-sponsored site simply surveyed number ball diamonds city projected use person-per-acre basis easily convinced model site would have much larger person-per-acre usage Today Jack sonville has TWO city-sponsored sites paved runways shelter running water clubhouse etc yearly budget takes work know-how hav ing flying site problems get touch Flying Site Coordinator Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters has lots experi ence area will glad help digress. Nats next year Virginia will real happening addi tion usual 70-plus event format will have two days fun-fly noncompetitive industry show na tional RC boat car championships area will superb modeling extravaganza So make plans now something whole family Chesapeake since contest sites driving distance Virginia Beach Kitty Hawk Williamsburg However will far enough away motel costs will moderate Quiet progress Slowly perceptibly making progress generating aware ness noise problem good example found November issue R/C Report recommend obtain copy read several articles noise mufflers etc also tell like some pseudomufflers market Encouragingly better mufflers surfacingsome nondo mestic sources OS now furnishing quieter muffler engines should read work Fox Mfg has done noise reduction Also note K&B ads super-quiet Sportster engines Incidentally checked K&B 45 Sportster engine Stu Richmonds ship other day registered 89 dB ten feet Now thats quiet tle loss power AMA planning establish recom mended noise levels also publish ing articles noise Model Aviation magazine note last issue plan ning articles engine setup noise reduction well continuing series noise reading through Aeroguidance Society newsletter Connector saw Bob Nolls report noise survey has made Interestingly Electric setup checked turning same rpm 40 piston engine produced same noise contention long time has must treat WHOLE package just exhaust Getting rpm prop-tip speed down vitally important Remember its FUN youre having FUN . Tiddlywinks anyone Cont pg 111 AMA contest calendar stored DLs anyone read print out ModelNetters upload own articles computer programs picture files rest us see Newsletter editors have own Data Library swapping articles graphics Conference Room another function ModelNet Typing CO ModelNets main menu puts area can have conversations other Model Netters through keyboard CO type line hit Return line pops up everyone elses screen name front parentheses Once week have regular COnference often special guest covering certain topic Clubs have used ModelNets Conference Room meetings Using members computer can talk special guests AMA officials ModelNet can used join AMA get quick proof insurance coverage Any ModelNetter can download special online application form Data Library 12 Fill ing out form new members name address credit card information uploading DL 12 will get appli cation AMA HQ fast received new members insurance effect name put public file DL 12 serves proof insurance until new members card comes mail Club secretaries making use fea ture ModelNet sign up new members get permission fly club field minimum delay usually few hours limited time AMA making free offer Chartered Club officers would like sign ModelNet Write call Continued page 124 112 Model Aviation CompuServe Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Have ever reunion know disgusting thing about reunion cant lie about age Everybody knows within year old theres something else No matter puffed up may about good doing always somebody remind what once dicate prefer remember you once too poor wear shoes after June 1st youll get reminded famous Hangar 13 Club Beloit WI held its 52nd reunion other day Count ing wives friends almost 100 people showed up club sanctioned Gas Model club 1935 NAA Its roots go back 20s model airplane rubberband club its members affiliate members nearby towns grew up become important people fields Earl Fredrickson Janesville became Air Force airline pi lot renown Today shows model ers Palatine IL area build RC Gliders Pat Packard went become nationally recognized aviation artist de signer Smithsonian Institution Oshkosh Museum Al Lindsey has become Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine George Niebauer has come feared competitive Free Flight flier Las Vegas area Bill Bates today important aeronautical engineer Glen Mills PA area Heres photo early Hangar 13 groups Thirties some now L-R Mr Mrs James Leeson Mr Mrs Don Furman Lawrence Rice wife Harry Vanden-Noven Reunions keep memories alive Pictured below famous Gas model airplane Re puted first Gas job ever flown Wisconsin went aloft about 1934 pow ered Loutrel model made Bill Bates others what looked like year ago somebodys attic Want see today Come AMA Museum Reston VA look has faithfully restored its quaint engineering con struction looks like belongs has Douglas Hardware wing Richard Walden editor Burlington NC BARKS writes re well off insurance department dues increase still effect 1988 Richard dues increase will remain awhile build up cash liquid reserve self-insurance purposes $806650 bank money available 1987 money banks money could use we would have pay back appears overall fiscal pic ture 1987 will result extra $600000 plus can put own cash fund sav ings bring own money total over million mark couple years kind saving along safe flying members prudence thrift run ning home office will sound financial posture will need standby bank loan pledge such 1987 January 1988 113 Pictured several reunion fans flying 10-ft replica t rra ssie original ship covered three layers Japanese paper tissue he&ivily doped powered Brown Jr engine has fat RC engine radio rig gentlemen can command come back home running over hill dale through cornfields keep up extreme left Connie Hansen founder original famous Hangar 13 club first organized about 1929 Connie awarded AMAs highest honor reunion banquet fel lowship free AMA dues life Next him holding transmitter Ralph Beck first members Herb Shultz holding big airplane Behind L R Merrett Sanders Doris Rice Dennis Rice Bob Bort affair held Beloit WI last September 19th Al Lindsey Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine furnished photograph Thanks Al PioneersConrad Hansen standing left leader Hangar No 13 pioneer model air plane flying club Beloit Among identified picture 1930s front row L-R Herbert Alcan Robert Podwils Wililiam Dane Alfred Helm secretary William Bates commander Roland Lubitz Kneeling near Hansen Hugo Sulik Standing second row Ed Wilson holding frame plane William Walker Arthur Dennie tall youth assistant commander Stewart Martin Don Chase Eddie Howard Frank Ross sistant advisor partially hidden person back row identified however others L-R Charles Abbott Melvin Tyler Harold Tower Bob Thompson Edwin Lindsley Tom Pollard Burton Booth Robert Hayes Howard Ross deceased members posed front Beloit College observatory has since removed picture appeared Milwaukee Sentinel March 20 1934 just seven years after Lindberghs nonstop flight New York Paris Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Free FlightEndangered Species August-September 1987 issue Free Flightthe official publication National Free Flight Society AMAs Special Interest Group activityan ex change correspondence between John Oldenkamp myself printed ex change fact Free Flight declining activity reasons decline Initially thinking corres pondence might provide food thought possibly leading some constructive ideas reversing trend rather fewer modelers might get enjoy activity future However has since realized cream crop Free Flighters probably belong NFFS other Free Flighters probably majority themdo Given situation message will have received may share concern about future Free Flight urging therefore including AMA President essence message repeated purpose provide viewpoint may encourage expansion Free Flight activity such manner overcome growing problem inade quate sites basic fact involved very few sites available country permit Free Flight flying way common twenty years agoreal estate de velopment has gobbled up land incred ible rate Furthermore few places left Free Flight practiced old presumably preferred manner activity dominated retrieval action rather flying other words time spent trying get model back spent flying inevitable result Free Flight ac tivity has shrunk about 20000 AMA participants late 1950s about 2500 now thats AMAers have indicated FF main interest growth evident Free Flight among Old-Timers group trying recap ture magic remember young Old-Timer group have cho sen RC help Lets face As get older idea chasing models becomes less attractive Having use motorbike bring back model seems like brute-force approach retrieval problem few extra ounces model could make much easierand safer Also using RC doesnt threaten chase us off fields indiscriminate use bike can blame no-growth situa tion lack youth activity Free Flight needs realized smoke screenthe real culprit nature activity Consider following good old days essentially gone No longer fields readily available models can chased foot pedal bike Flying close home largely thing past its matter site being within reasonable distance hour twoits often days drive theres problem example 1 essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition oriented doesnt mean competi tion badits simply nature FF competition tends keep people out rath er attract short FF competi tion too intense too technical too restrictive Thats what guy grew up has come expect newcom er activity doesnt promise much fun old days gained pleasure watching long flights still remember Kordas winning flights 1939 Wake field Championships somewhere along line decided lot short flight better few long ones So interrupt beautiful flight dethermalizing dump model out aira ungracious way end flight days its almost unheard go out simply fly Free Flight model fun Either its competition flight test flight preparation competition idea get right put model away meet 2 situation aggravated con tinuing loss flying sites East particularly except occasional competi tion use military other gov ernment site becomes available given weekend essentially no flying sites general lack large sites fly Free Flight regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models Furthermore what sites may available usually way out boondocks far anyone might get interested can see activity just go see Free Flight would-be spectator needs make dedicated journey some obscure unknown location Trying use smaller sites has naturally led DTs keep losing models cure self-defeating same holds true short engine runs use beautiful power plants let run 10 seconds less Furthermore put models up high short time hardly get chance see grace beauty flight dump model out air just soaring well 3 refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity yet allow kinds gadgets otherwiseto change wing tail angles engine runs dethermalize etc wont allow RC bring model back home af ter long beautiful flightand no steering out thermals please although its okay Indoor models use poles balloons nudge model want RC could fly out back small fields Using electric power can also make use local parks school yards kids adults can see what doing time live busy metropolitan area always tracts interested crowd fly its mostly hands-off using RC keep out trouble prevent los ing model Onlookers watching mod eler fly Free Flight get see graceful grandeur type flying during al whole flight no feel ing contamination model brought down land majestically right front group instead having fall out sky thump Free Flight doesnt have mean high per formance nothing can simply mean model ability fly itself should exclude ability also fly controlif can used enhance flight least bring back As noted Free Flighters use sorts other gadgets help retrieval flight adjustment both during official compe tition flight afterwards least allow ing RC help retrieve after timed portion flight purity FF need compromised now Think about High Praise . Pittsburgh area modelers know Lee Irvis regular guysa leader-type member ARCS club people outside club Lee Irvis regarded awe because have found out K Leroy Irvis Speaker Pennsyl vania House Representativesa very high ly placed person state legislature As modeler AMA member Lee has done much official capacity both help cause model aviation general specifically help provide mod el flying sites state property Recently Lee occasion write about current activity helping teach other modelers fly told picture ac companying column thus .. John Honchorcks fly away Sig Senior Kadet love am primary instructor group have insisted students fly Sig Kadet think best primary trainer market today John favorite student. determined become excellent flier already very good 114 Model Aviation John Honchorcks fly away rescued treetop Practically RC fliers have experienced embarrassment misjudg ing approach model usually further away appears ending up situation As such situations model Sig Kadet lived fly again Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P13 Box 1828 ljexbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Aneociete Vice Presidents Gorald Brown PO Boo 4304 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davonport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01400 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 08452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace Ot Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 62 Frazier Way Maratons Milla MA 02040 Quaker RC Club club located near Whitinsville MA has membership about 20 people flying site landfill very level well covered clover individual responsible obtaining use land Jerry Bagdasarian Again year last year towns along Biackstone Canal have Heritage Homecoming celebration consists activities such Dunnit Mystery Evening Golf Classic football games concerts course model air craft demonstrations Jerry has put lot effort obtaining use flying site having models part celebration Jerry has unique advantage being able walk house fieldnice Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition Hawks favored nearly per fect fall day annual contest four teams participating year events included Ponderosa Rodeo Mail Run Poor Mans Pattern everyones favorite Limbo As usual contest well organized fun day nearly allone aircraft victim limbo pole event has going three years far no team has won twice year victorious team Flying Aces Hampton NH team consisted Scott Dearborn Dominic Gou pil Gallant D Gallant Jyes fatherand-son team Darren 16 years old flies very well fact high point winner day flying Little Stik Nice job Darrenl Mass Cup September New England Stunt Team has Control Line contest culminates awarding Mass Cup contestant improved scores highest percentage flyoffs winners contest Junior Cliff Gregoire Beginner Scott Smith Intermediate Dave Carrville Advanced Doug Cook Expert Windy Urtnowski Best Aircraft award went Windy Urtnowski runner-up Bill Suarez Steve Buso Jack Patrolia tied third place Mass Cup awarded Doug Cook believe second year has won cup scores improved six percent information Handle newsletter NEST edited Dave Cook District vice-presidents columns have writing District column nearly three years now During time have tried report activities within dis trict show pictures people involved national information can obtained other parts magazine has no comment other VP columns until now has easy However November issue Dis trict 10 VP wrote flying sites Without go ing lot detail feel once again wrong track agree flying sites mandatory however would seem people have find sites perhaps get help obtaining permission use seems think AMA can walk area country produce flying sites Maybe unlimited resources modelers pained modest dues increase exacted cover insurance program also disagree statement about million dollars per year publish magazine may need make huge vestment sites does money come fromand sites placed district administers etc etc may alright bring items up follow up good solid ideas says last paragraphonly offer some good constructive ways obtaining sites just dream about Pattern seminar About two years ago sem inar held some good ideas talked about contests pretty much standardized time again Some changes need madeespecially since Nats will near area modelers may attending Also new rule book will available changes can discussed have tentative use room Quality Inn Chicopee Nats headquarters afternoon March date has finalized will try announce next month Some people have given material use column have seen yours yet despair will probably used eventually can use few pic tures month Also time year clubs have new officers would like have information would easier contact someone club necessary January 1988 115 Teams RC Gulls Ponderosa RC Hawks L Flying Aces Southern NH RC Club Jerry Bagdasarian second left Harvey Thomasian during flying demonstra tions Heritage Homecoming celebration September 26 1987 Sixteen-year-old Darren Gallant trophies being member win ning team large being high point flier day Jerry Bagdasarlan some 01 aircraft flown during demonstrations Photo Jerry Bagdasarian Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes aswell books Currently AMA has available five excellent thins video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club Will donate set five tapes local library AMA Will sell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tow Brown P0 Boa 881 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07001 Frank Drench 9 Witlow Ave Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Town River NJ 08753 Adam SnOler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Santer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11851 Second District Thoughts perchance YOU have read previous editions column will agreed hope have consistently kept opinions concerning so-called burning issues no pun intended along positive angle attack Optimism part nature suppose So Thus said must further report am insensitive realization AMA approaching few moment-of-truth situa tions shall require early defini tive action its Executive Council Last month discussed issues ie whether raise existing 55-lb weight limit model aircraft maxi mum 100 lb As result discussions have Don Godfrey founding president IMAA other ex ecutives organization plan ning attend EC meeting October 24 discuss important top-weight issue Progress vital area addition problem also addressing rapidly proliferating conten tion numerous individuals groups AMA should fragmentize com bined Nats possible solution widely recognized flying-site dilemma opinion some example Nats sites selected thus far Free Flight wheth er Indoor Outdoor have though appro priately suited RC competition left much desired numerous varied standpoints feeling such ma jor decision should reached vote Leader membership hope agree 21st Annual WW Jamboree Rhinebeck NY warmest compliments hereby extended Mid-Hudson RC Society having contributed magnificently preservation promotion aeromodel ing particularly great District 2 through presentation worthy clas sic over score years Attend ance year up annual standards ie around 200 entrants always great time example encounters scenes like Rhinebeck Tn-County RC Club club located area East Brunswick NJ ad dition having active members also produces impressive newsletter called Fly-Paper capably edited labor love such avid modelers Al Kessner John Donnelly latest issue de scribes recent RC flying demonstration presented expressly club group children participating nearby Manalapans Special Recreation Program Member Charlie Bissett flew exciting demonstration good company such fellow-members George Trott Har old Diskin George Dent Bernie Price Ed Wiesenback Al Axelbyrd point represented major PR achievement Tn-County club AMA aeromodeling general did worthy initiative earn highly favorable write-up local newspaper Cranbwy Press copy article including press photographs sent Parks Commission inclusion its official records Nice going Tn-State about whats-his-name club comprises dozen members skip read ahead something important yours organization size however what follows may inter est group know clubs area have 150 members opinion thats BIG So big example cases some mem bers known personally nor known other Names hard remem ber large groups smaller ones Neil Markee editor LIRCS Newsletter offers solution Septem ber issue suggests want collection fliers going have make effort Obviously should get know other name Nobody knows better hard learn names could speed up process members required wear name tags have names clearly visible upper sur face nonscale models Perhaps club should provide members name tags. think money would well invested like ideado Low-tech ducted fan same issue same newsletter Mr Markee expressed hope someone would develop low-tech ducted-fan trainer Neils words Low wing loading low takeoff landing speeds less critical engine/fan combination would probably get us ducted-fan flying true Fourth Annual Long Island Helicopter Championships congratulate Bob Brassell LIFTS Long Island Fly Together Society both Melville Long Island NY having made 1987 year four above popular well-managed event continues feature Novice Intermediate Scale FAI classes missed years contest make note tend next year Bob deserves special credit work initiating perpetuating valuable aeromodeling contributions Thanks Bob Fourth Annual noncompetitive Giant Scale Fly-In Binghamton Aeros Despite some rain second day event took place back August 22 23 proved pleasurable according reports action took place Che nango Bridge Airport Binghamton NY sanctioned both AMA IMAA Camping onsite permitted food furnished pilots free charge Lon Sauter AVP area has provided following photos group taken Jim Leary Onondaga Model Aircraft Bill Orr Oswego Valley Modelaires clubs 116 Model Aviation Try best make next year Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesociete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gatea Mills Pepper Pike QH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR ioe North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Eaclid Ave Scoitdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 recent District X column reemphasized biggest problem facing sport hobby lack enough flying sites Dave Peltz wrote AMA spending enough its resources ensure flying sites will available us well future generations aeromodelers agree Dave number problem Id go far say should number budget priority can convinced given amount money will have effect availability sites nationwide Much has said about AMAs spend ing patterns lack much correla tion between spending priorities basic reason cases simply spending money problem wont make better some could show spend amount money within reasonable reach AMA way would definitely help solve problem nationwide would support its expenditure wholeheart edly believe cutting everything else bone could come up million dollars really wanted what would What could done million dollars would ensure availability flying sites could simply buy national flying site would ensure availability place fly wouldnt too accessi ble modelers Besides would require about 700 acres would probably cost around four million dollars built way out boonies somewhat unreasonable solu tion flying site problem solution probably lies convincing federal state local governments need genuine endeavors worthwhile solution may also involve doing what ever necessary reduce noise come better neighbors can reduce need such large sites perhaps move back closer metropoli tan areas already have proposal latter District IV VP Howard Crispin chairman Sound Noise Committee working proposal spend about $50000 fund research project lead ing university University North Carolina aimed reduction propel ler noise models tiny step addressing problem long journey starts single step What next Well Id expect someone Dave Peltz come up proposal hire expert TELL us what thing ideas have com mon involve spending consider able monies have studies done turn will probably result mon ey being spent major question result worth cost Some think very survival hobby/sport stake right should certainly jump both feet checkbook support programs other hand fortunate enough have good site might prefer con tinue provide such benefits magazine Nats museum interna tional competition etc etc What think Would eliminate magazine simply make dues $40 period finance such programs What about Nats participation international competition short what anything should sacrificed order fund as-yet-undefined program get flying sites Any such program will have very well thought out planned before Id guess Executive Council would start cutting present programs finance such pro gram proposed think need con sider seriously have seen some beau tiful AMA films done Jay Gerber few have idea much effort goes masterpieces Valley Forge Signal Seekers got little taste effort summer Jay set up some filming VF flying site lay thought could film around nor mal flying found impossible club cheerfully shut down site Jay thing 30-40 fliers gave up day flying could enjoy another great Jay Gerber film hope pre view October 24th Executive Coun cil Meeting Thanks Valley Forge club Dont forget Salt Fork February 13-14 Bring whole club Saying month Daves theory rel ative success R s E squared Results ity times Effort squared Till next Month Daware 0 District Celumttia 0 Maiytand h Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwnod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aseociate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinlrer Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest HarrisonbvrgVA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockovilie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 9191 486-5988 1988 Nationals planning Nationals Plan ning Committee recently met Holiday Inn Chesapeake VA work planning 1988 Tidewater Nationals has attend meetings appreci ate amount work does go making arrangements event no way will satisfied arrangements Much has said about Free Flight think concerned Nats would like see ideal sites com pletely honest far site 1988 concerned Although its perfect best sites could find anywhere near Eastern part country field consists 680 acres widest part one-and-a-quarter miles across field rectangle bounded three sides trees notch corner also having trees however no trees field several rather deep drainage ditches will bridged number lesser ditches field will tilled late spring will grass coverage area will some part field soybeans July will few inch es high no real concern will no problem retrieving across cropland have letter Mr Italiano suggesting separate Free Flight rest Nats perhaps go afield Geneseo NY description field includes plantings corn grain Air craft easily lost cornfields usually does trample grain see justification suggestion have discussed field mem bers Brainbusters club Hampton Langley members incfuding regularly compete Nats oth er major Eastern meets think field will serve well making arrange ments use permanent basis will no doubt hold spring contest site present time have holding spring fall contests Petersburg Airport signs site will shortly built up Among fliers fall contest Reed Hull shown photo below something rarea brand-new airplane said would last forever Reed will seen 1988 Nats Reed Hull brand-new airplane second photo taken week before Nats meeting occasion open house Oceana Naval Air Station Oceana parent organization Fen Continued page 118 January1988 117 Crispin Cont pg 117 tress NALF site Tidewater Nats Alex Gaillard Open House Oceana Naval Air Station Tidewater Radio Control Club co ordinating club host clubs 1988 takes active role open house have done years repre sents continuing cooperation between United States Navy local clubs As part open house club puts two-hour display both days good company performanc es latest best Navy var ious civilian aerobatic displays year saw Blue Angels performing first time Oceana FIA-18 Reflecting relationship between club Navy photo Alex Gaillard Phaeton Biplane Blues Fat Albert C-130 F/A-18 exhibition aircraft show Oceana outstanding both miniature aircraft full-scale variety AMA represented Geoff Styles Headquarters VP hand also display Other brief period rain Sunday great weekend lot good PR effort Geoff also chance look various Nats flying areas Lost sites Last month mentioned fields might lost high technology No such luck lost unique manner Nothe same old cause once Yup reason NOISE field looked secure complaint landowner go wish possible convince no matter located run risk having noise issue used excuse move out Please get quiet before happens Once com plaint made little chance avoid ing disaster have read other columns about placing effort money procur ing flying sites well good lose site noise nuisance complaints endanger entire sport area moved off public land such reason will find nearly impossible obtain another site jurisdiction antagonize neighbors Much has written things means going about surveying own particular site district vice-president Headquar ters staff will provide much assist ance obtaining flying sites own legwork vital cause impossible Headquarters people roam countryside looking sites know look Make up mind going make effort operate within standards will permit peace neighbors cannot stay away search subsequent usage site can no longer let few individuals imperil sport have questions regarding quidelines deal ing subject write drop note Bob Underwood Technical Direc tor AMA Headquarters Take action today time read will frigid months time consid er taking part cold weather activities normal contests rather large number fun-fly events held winter long Both Soaring power events participation Winter hiberna tion course also several trade shows around country quite number local auctions occur during months winter have incentive build trim Get ready Tidewater Nationals Help make biggest best ever Cont pg 111 through product addition will enter college work-study program get practical business experience pursues studies Tad Cease University Wisconsin Platteville planned malor Mechani cal Engineering Aerospace Engineering Tad keen model aviator has athletic interests well Softball jukado tennis volleyball help keep him fit Crosscountry downhill skiing plus deer hunt ing also get him outdoors has built sev eral model aircraft including AO-size Trainair Gentle Lady Simplex Trainer very active club before going off university duties included mowing field running refreshment stand annual mall show helping beginners university continues fly has coaching newcomers sport would like get private pilots license has already received some instruction purpose Charles J Klein University Vir ginia Charlottesville majoring Political Science member City RC Club Allentown PA en joys flying fixed-wing aircraft Helicop ters preference whirlybirds because feels very demanding Active community Charles assisted Key Club affairs such car washes dances raise money Muscular Dystro phy other charities high school won several awards some first place regional statewide compe titions sponsored Pennsylvania Jun ior Academy Science Todd C Morey Traverse City Ml study ing Aviation Technology Purdue Univer sity IN As member TRAMPS Traverse Area Model Pilots Society Todd active sport contest flying en joys everything Peanut Scale warbirds Pylon Racing quarter-scale entered contests USA Canada won several trophies Purdue Todd taking full-scale flight training part education also enrolled Marine NROTC serves Squad Leader newsletter staff mem ber Aimee Olson Fargo ND attending State University hometown major will directed towards Wellness Physical Fitness keen student ballet jazz tap dancing Aimee has performed Red River Dance Company sev eral years An accomplished trained model has worked professionally various facilities Fargo environs As student high school Aimee en joyed competitive sports including volley ball basketball major model aviation interests Slow Fast CoinContinued page 124 118 Model Aviation Sig Scholarships Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia 0 South Carolina 0 Tonoeosoo V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Miosisoippi S Poorto Rica Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 0151720-3203 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 206 Amory MS 38621 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlen Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00860 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Msorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 049 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PD Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 604-2517 time issue delivered will snow time again did season go Just few weeks ago seems talking about summers activities Now its time talk about building season make plans next summer didnt find time attend very contests yeartoo much going business Hope next year will have time off visit clubs about district flying good year AMA higher dues pretty well accepted being necessary insurance coverage maintained program now solid AMA considering increase coverage next year still need few years no major claims before will have enough funds accrued secure against bigclaim possibility program costs can paid interest Keep up good work safety pays off AMA has also taken steps improve its fi nancial planning control activities have continue ques tions whether available funds spent right things Council has put effect plan two-year budget update year action will give everyone time review what planning year before final bud get goes effect Im hoping propos als needed new activities will forthcoming membership con sideration expanded program Any business large AMA needs look least two years ahead fact Im favor generating least five-year plan near future Also needed analysis past ex penditures practices see what can learned applied improve per formance future AMA computer such analysis should straightforward However word caution Computers themselves dont help much takes GOOD software personnel trained use make com puter pay off AMA still has some distance go area Lets hope weve learned lesson last years chartered club data mixup Dont too critical AMA however Ive seen same situation devel op big companies times Until software/personnel combination right much comes out computer system no matter what its potential capabilities Plaudits due AMA membership election Don Lowe president Don has again proven able administrator has time desire tend AMAs business few presidents have past years Im looking forward much progress over next year problem status stature Contest Directors has wrestled believe much improvement has resulted application process has streamlined CD questionnaire modern ized hopefully improved same time position CD members ing clarified strengthened Since among influential hard working leader members its time place AMA hierarchy better defined say problems have gone away Far example problem whether remain af filiated NAA sill thorny issue need NAA Well Im sure provide FAI connections assistance may essential since AMA may able work directly FAI Maybe paying services dont need Also still problems conduct Nationals meet modern times first steps being taken sep arate parts traditional Nationals activ ity big event both time location well will work yet seen circumstance driving AMA direction question role competition its relationship great majority modelers enter formal competi tion still needs attention Competition cer tainly has place fun-flying club activities individual participation hobby What AMAs proper role noncompetitor Insurance Sure thats important what else should Hold ing national fun-fly convention new idea trying out well works will probably determine whether activities type should pursued futher What other services should AMA provide noncompetitor need ideas about What does membership think should Now back District 5 items number District 5 newsletters Ive noted words effect channels below 38 will illegal after Dec 20th Thats true channels 12 thru 34 legal must use narrow-band transmitters As far know way know transmitter fits specification have tested Thats probably true buy new transmitter frequencies course will lot wideband re ceivers out beware criti cal point frequency phase-in plan important everyone cooperate fullest dont create unnecessary problems Its also dry run final phase-in after narrow-band transmitters receivers will usable Got note Ralph Bailey District S RC Contest Coordinator said things going well exception seems sanction requests coming two weeks less lead time before scheduled contest date Fellows thats just too short time system work no chance adver tising Model Aviation sooner later site-owners insurance will place rule minimum 30 days system work Received note Lee Campbell included picture two Airfoiler contest first picture Lewis Dot Odum perennial FF contest-goers John Blair-designed P-30 Photo Campbell second photo shows contest headquarters CDs Lee Webster Ben Cleveland background wife Molly doing work beau tiful Powerhouse handwork Eck Calder Photo Campbell Lee also concerned about kind field might available next Free Flight Nationals has some improvement situation since last report current field under consider ation still small wind blows has retrieval problems motor bikes Nationals Committee hard work try ing solve problems least field can used later time big WELCOME ABOARD newly chartered River City RC Club Vicksburg MS can get touch writ ing Virginia Rhinehart 711 Belva Circle #11 Vicksburg MS 39180 way chartered club contacts important people link tween AMA club represent Mississippi AVP Ed Hunter puts way Enclosed September issue MS Aeromodeling Id like call atten tion lead article Designated Contact Person informational materials sent AMA chartered club via designated person dead-ends person vital link communications system broken break communication linkup effectively disenfranchises re maining membership particular char tered club Ed has good point best vertical communications AMA good club contact doesnt job im portant link communication effectively shut off urge clubs keep impor tant link open Merry Christmas everyone January 1988 119 F Lewis Odum assisted shy retiring wife Dot Powerhouse Eck Calder flown Air foiler contest illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Ettel #3 Cautie Drive AR 2 Florionant MO 63034 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtord iN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefteruosi Kanaao City MO 64114 Stan Watoon 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 begin September celebrated La bor Day weekend going Indianapolis day CL flying CL Aerobatic Team Trials have Control Line meets before Id never team trials Believe worth trip saw tops CL Aerobatics yesterday today quite sight watch new talent challenged some elite yesterday Competition tough have terrible time picking out some CL maneuvers time able pick out corners crisp circles round Ive always trouble seeing four-leaf clover time fliers good course must thank Indianapo lis Airport Authority letting us use space Mt Comfort Airport know great deal effort put out Jack Sheeks As sociates get place after another lost international airport contest well run maybe will easier future CL events Sunday Labor Day weekend trav eled vacation spot Indiana went Jasonville Seriously Jasonville just like good old Burgin Its small Small arrport site laid-back Combat contest Doc Passen has event year really plays up host bit hilt arrived no around Ever have feeling youre right place wrong time Well thats feeling Never fear After few minutes pacing around saw convoy cars arrived convoy Doc stay house came out time Whew relieved contest hot heavy shortage contestants due team trials following weekend dont mind ones made trip worth Oh carnage resulted Combat really can hold ones attention cant talking guys Combat meet learned interesting thing always wondered about Dyna Jet engines dont know what its jet engine used CL Speed events Anyway guy told foggers Thats right guys gals really used fog insects etc Interesting next weekend made city Peoria IL visit Peoria RC Modelers Club sponsored flying/static contest sport Scale models saw members three clubs represented seemed have great time know did laid-back event fellows put together force hangar queens out closets got tired mall show models never got flown know around dont Well also know should happen So have special contests saw some real beauties both classes some great talent area Let tell about trophies things work art love handmade plaques plaque hand-painted plastic model fuselage Believe beautiful fact kept asking Alas just laughed Hey met some Kewanee Krashers Pekin RCers miss trip Pekin again nice meet some Peoria Kewanee Krashers reminded club found out have small group flying out cow pasture use hayfield meet officially once per year So Nice guys sitting around talking about favorite subjectsbuilding flying modelswe some long discus sions about RC frequencies Im hearing same sad story over over having problems now ever just few frequencies try different plans read about Still hear problems showing up own club having its problems too know manufacturers importers trying cater try buy inexpensive radio few frills Hats off ones will sell us radios know will work As hear field testers want servo-reverse option other frills can 31M problems can crash planes fellow told three go 31M just hits no warning Theres no way keep up set combinations complex know Ive tried field have about four eight fliers field given day such small number should never have such problems Ive chance talk modeler trying something about trying form consumer group will put pressure manufacturers wish him lot success Whoops just got off path little Now back rest month travels district went Terre Haute attend Dou ble Nickel IMAA fly-in course attend ed day late big crowd Ive real knack still great time wind blew like crazy bull sessions order day dont know Terre Haute guys liked thought perfect day thing did notice field has improved drastically since 1979 have kinds shelters etc theyve built make life lot nicer field Its turned real showplace hoping Charles Gray would show up little surprise him Because has served contest coordinator several years Superior Service Award bestowed upon him Charlie has done terrific job keeping contest schedules order us Thanks Well thats September travels Ive pretty busy month Alas miss three trips planned gave chance visit club again Im just kidding trips missed due fog So Hamilton RC Modelers sent short piece about rally perfect day four-stroke rally 32 contestants logged 123 flights Indy RIC sponsored prizes event looks like bunch handed out know will received around end November 50 let re mind deadline old fre quencies fast approaching Send radios get changed December 20 Enough now. Sound Cont pg 111 complacent about fact itselfit needs put perspective Please re member operating relatively high frequencies depending upon en gine operational speed therefore have annoyance factor built safe try operate level below whatever acceptable area calculated figure somewhere below ambient area will much better shape major point remember what has done represents progress Check around follow magazine articles information data can achieve goals important real ize date hardware techniques will help attain figures Please work neighbors local authorities obtain keep site Research second item consid ered has sound levels origi nating propeller Very little research has done subject especially recent times need come grips question just na tional international aeromodeling well As attain levels sophistication sound suppression devices defeating work due lack knowl edge other areas just cannot sure recognize exhaust noise intake noise bearing noise can quite easily accu rately measure overall sound installation comes right down specifics though much diffi cult trying determine surgery needs take place Academy has re ceived proposal price tag attached research needed fill some blanksthose having propellers Executive Council has conditionally approved research proposal Some de tails need defined further terms contract president Don Lowe myself will working Once everything approved checked likelihood study will gin January continue year Other proposals something new re quired need provide centive means coordinating data distribution somebody needs completely involved Academy look Continued page 124 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knntzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Placn Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Htn Ml 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stsmm Bos 357 Minocqus WI 54548 first issue Model Aviation 1988 new year means start new pians us shall entering second term am looking forward Completing ideas improving communications district shall handling nearly five million dollars monies year makes extra im portant know goes VPs now able log onto HQ Prime quickly obtain membership data have already used data line found errors data stored Needless say Mike Woodfolk anxious get up-todate database would like make cer tain phone numbers have heck time contact ing new year means new officers clubs chance have wish fulfilled would see clubs over whelmed volunteers Too often same persons get reelected time come burned out Give some time thank-you enjoying hobby New flying fields always being sought after look AMA HQ solution very practical club has different situation member HQ can help clearly defined What feel should main thrust cure push down top means get ting government groups recognize needs hobbyists planning advising lower levels government Too often local governments need an swer situaflon simply copy what adjacent group has done continue along wrong path upper-level powers send down ideas decisions will uniform AMA PR Depart ment several recognized government committees squeezing like dickens get action plus increasing age membership means greater demand pastime facilities So action taking place cannot see results easily crashed model New fields mean new rules set AMA Safety Code supports insurance safety record permits us release funds increase coverage Noise what consider greatest enemy no noise would have far fewer flying field problems have heard members actually doing something about sound levels great see cobbled-up gadgetry being tried love being inventors little help manufacturers going very effective New frequencies now being phased new flags too second step implementing new frequencies gear being made better modelers realizing some con trol necessary safer flying business love visit clubs explain what planned getting guess good video would help what read mags seems confuse explain already know several areas some new frequencies unusable extra spots provide ample places continue operating must caution clubs have Canadian fliers visiting Three states bor der Canada MAAC insurance does cover activities must join AMA covered Canada beware frequency policy since conflicts keeping old frequencies making numbered ones alongside illegal AVP Insert . Paul Smith Ive AMA member since 1961 have special ized Control Line competition flying course competition involves sessions testing practice contest majority flying time spent sport flying flew nearly Control Line event plus little Free Flight until mid dle 70s FAI added Combat its world championship schedule Since international sector has primary interest AMA rather generously funds FAI team selection programs 15 different events cover category modeling would highly recommend FAI program anyone interested very highest levels competition other main interest AMA politics AMA wants operate democracy order needs input majority membership certainly havent hesitated make opinion known about issues Constructive criti cism policies decisions will help AMA grow prosper AMA great organization work together can continue make better Please contact anything can help especially catego ries Control Line contest coordination FAI program Gone flying rever Ribcrackers have lost valuable member Bob Quinn well known building skills part played annual mall air shows always fill position newsletter editor will missed field meetings Minneapolis Model Aero Club mourns passing longtime member Tommy Thompson well known na tionally Free Flighter death flying field some comfort model ers knew him Tommy would proba bly have chosen way Taft will lonelier him MARCS lost Ken Kindschi very active member often seen perched station wagon pipe hand offered opinions com ments subject members families go deepest sympathies District Roundup St Croix club sug gests reduced initiation fee anyone liv ing within two miles field y Wischer needs fruit jar lids ends froz en fruit canssend allElectric club being formed Ken Myers Union Lake Call 313 698-4668 tle Creek Balsa Bees working lo cal Marines Toys Tots program Tulip City Air Force now has 65 members has Control Line group too OPS LIES River Valley Fliers seems have increased loops Twin City RCers have new field going purchase t Covey Lawnmowers described Sun beam AMES also have strong CL group aper Milwaukee declares war trash left after flying Tom Kunath out about after rebuild hospital ey Aeromodelers considering designated frequencies power Sailplane field come newsletter Mid-State Aero guidance Club Marshfield WI land Loons taking airport man ager dinner t Helicopter Py lon Racing NUTS atine Miniature Aircraft Association sends its newsletter EISS states recognize what goes up must come down some people accomplish slowly others Finally Scimitar says Set example Dont January 1988 121 Radio Control Club Detroit Big Bird Contest Tom Wiess talks planes young spectator Stan Dzon looks Jim McCoul Photo Flying Pilgrims members made happen Fall Fly Fun Phaseout Iohn Lane Photo History making againl Bill Collins en gine prize Pete Dillon trophy won 1937 Brooks Field Marshall Ml Jackson RC held Fly-In Open House two guys met again Lou Collins Photo Story Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 New Mexico S Oklahoma 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64513 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AFt 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurtey III 927 CommerCe Pleasantos TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Ciovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinetor Bill May 3839 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75229 am preparing leave Executive Council meeting AMA Headquarters Reston VA behalf of us poor slobs am going propose some thing new think ample pay five completed flights should entitle us free crash Reminds time made hole-inone Indianapolis golf course did model airplane instead golf ball Someone told fifth holebut couldnt have because Id made flight mentioned Executive Council meet ing will important sever al items coming up importance us realize great number care little about AMA works just long works have right fly protection good liabil ity insurance ones interest ed AMA machine works cant figure out what read will always best answer questions should good vicepresident other district phone 214 823-0208 during business hours Remember am representing Items importance upcoming meeting include fees pay Na tional Aeronautic Association privi lege having members eligible fly international competition under FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale clearinghouse world records competition fees now paying set years ago no longer fit balance payment services received want aware proud fact AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Director John Worth keenly conscious imbalance working hard get unfair exor bitant fees reduced am especially proud President Lowe asking viewpoint matter remembering percentage payment established AMA president am backing completely Watch Council report call couple other important Council agenda items will AMA budget carefully considered Council meeting contract undr Mr Worth Executive Director will continue serve us Another important item will summary progress next years Nation al Model Airplane Ch mpionships held Virginia Beach east coast discussion Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski will talk about flying site selection various Nats events trying please impossible everybody Anyhow Council meeting can bet Council members will doing level best represent effective manner possible AMA Council sincerely hope pleased fact dont take shots fellow Council members print no matter unpleased am personalities presentations dont feel ask represent losing dignity behalf Please correct am wrong time get thinking Im pretty smrt - thc p2ragaphs ahoc good Lord allows something stupid prove Im no smarter rest time pretty subtle clever Gods part have four-foot six-foot platform top car car rying cartons ladders such has two-inch frame around making nice tray three days funny noise car simply drove nuts noise never heard car before could heard time stopped started turned corner After Id gotten through three worried days good Lord figured punished enough let discover simply left X-Acto knife rolling around platform might ask what has model building District 8 has least X-Acto knife please care ful leave Beautiful workmanship Peck Polymer Prairie Bird Electric plane Chuck Fisher Chuck artist accounts Its appearance f lies beautifully too pow ered Kyosho geared 05 electrIc motor just got notice Pancho Morris 11 representatives around Texas met San Antonio October 18th discuss 1988 Soaring contest schedule Out came announcement Fourth Annual Texas National Soaring Tournament will held Dallas mid-May Whats popular now Float flying THE thing going write up fact couple clubs going have float-fly meets sudden notices least dozen good attendance Watch out will flying off pond drinking fountain birdbath country Another new twist hold bonfire lantern club meetings flying fields night As reported last month Dallas RC Club held dandy now another Dallas area club relatively new Metro East RC Club asking members bring chairs lanterns next meeting 7 pm October 15th Samuel East RC Field Mesquite Dallas area TX Gregg Markle president Metro East RC Club have about best-looking caps T-shirts Ive ever seen beautiful deep blue am sitting admiring ones blessed good see active group taking up some slack problem needed leadership terribly crowded locality can contact PO Box 617 Mesquite TX 75149 Lamar Alexander AMA 569 Baton Rouge LA has said simple statement beautiful letter sent Lamar says read column month never see mention recog nition area course possible no sending information Lamar hit right nose would believe indignant letters otherwise reasonable people think should guess what doing Please know own crystal ball because dont pay enough buy crying out loud dont write sulting letters work hard please will thank Lamar nice letter hoping publisher can find enough room column photos Lamar good-looking F4U-1D Corsair 54-in 40-power will kitted Wing Manufacturing Co Crystal Lake IL about January specs look great watch Lamar Alexander Baton Rouge LA witfl good-looking 40-size 54-ln-span F4UiD Corsair will soon kitted have just got greeting card real hoot beautiful card says YOU ARE VERY DECENT PERSONBUT THINK WEVE CAUGHT IT IN TIME can say hope approve however am because must love wouldnt writing column Thanks listening ***Out fuel ta land055 122 Model Aviation Lamar Alexanders Corsair obviously flies good looks Colorado 0 Kansas S Nebraska@ North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1007 Woodland Beatrice NE 88310 Gene Carson Boo 2832 Casper WY 02802 Ed Coo 0209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Nathan Lancaster 3087 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 50421 Jim Ricketta 516 5 Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency CoordInator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center OtOS Sheriden Denver CO 00226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 036-3266 Noise Reduction Unless flying Hand-Launch Rubber Electric models probably aware noise level frequency propulsion system emitting right Right fortunately some modelers doing something about reducing noise levels found less wonderful nonmodelers fact doing being responsible citizens making model ing appealing greater numbers potential modelers protecting against own others potential loss hearing andheres biggiesaving flying sites ensuring continuance sport hobby can probably add list having strain imagination As read various columns na tional model magazines newsletters visit other flying sites meetings its real obvious becoming issue groups throughout country fact Ive some recent feedback indicates maybe its time clubs and/or AMA should assertive taking lead noise reduction Actually doing just share couple for-instances several years now AMA Nats has set up monitored noise situation RC Pattern event effort initiated AMA Executive Council implemented former VP Ed Izzo recently VP Howard Crispin have some support assistance number others noise maybe calling sound committee two have instrumental bringing subject high level awareness modelers would probably say its long hard uphill pull has long way go yet However subject getting more de served attention Let share what AMA Club Excellence doing its members others visit its flying site state parks recreation land Jefco Aeromodlers Denver CO area self described club mostly sport fliers sanction sponsor sev eral competitive fun-fly events yearly well organized attended OK thats pretty typical hundreds clubs heres something unique have done about sound levels Through efforts club member Steve Mangles Steve frequency coordinator District IX permanent onsite noise meter has installed field voluntary use anyone wishes check own sound levels have recommended everyone meet voluntary standard 103 dB three meters starters fairly high universal compliance should easily achievableand idea lower standard increments over period time until ultimate target under 98 dB reached sounds like strong ef fort perhaps other groups would wish model note requesting specific details AVP Nat Lancaster Steve Mangles addresses top column would proba bly get considerable information plan progressing what spe cifically has done field instal lation type equipment used Ive received newsletters recently indicat ing some Control Line groups also making use mufflers competi tive events awarding bonus points effective sound reduction tip hat other efforts going across district sound reduction Questions Should AMA establish sound limit recommendations AMA sanctioned events Should competitive events treated same noncompeti tive fun-fly events What should lim its What see pros cons issue respond Ill share thoughts through column well benefit thinking North Dakota Loren Moen Bottineau ND CD Q-500 race held Minot September 13 Loren reports 12 entries participated good time shares sentiment sincere thank-you hard workers put race order also says plans under way another race next year James Carter Minot ND reports Northern Neighbors Day Open House hosted Minot Air Force Base model ers recently featured flying demonstra tions static display CL RC models Introduction flights given over 30 spectators via Buddy-Box before time ran out Thanks Claude Ripplinger Harvey ND sharing beautiful P-51 AVP Russ Miller Carrington ND flight demos support. praise event plans under way next year Landings should soft intentional. Aoiaana S California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Cehic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associste Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakee Aies HI 96701 Darwin N Barr 0252 6 Turoey Ave. Scottsdale Az 65251 Glenn Carter 3020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94098 Bob Kampmann 0810 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson Az 05710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlols Rancho Pv CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90006 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola vista CA 93011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weot valley City UT 64120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2236 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone910362-1902 column short month seems left carotid artery got about 98% plugged-up roto router job now have surgical scar runs behind left ear down collarbone Please excuse get ting around too much past month spend some time running around doctor another until found out what wrong getting tests surgery just few days hos pital some time recovering thereafter As fate would have fortunately got disagreement hospital surgeon late evening prior scheduled surgery checked out t 1100 pm Fortunately Yes Sep tember 30th surgery scheduled 800 am October 1st east San Andreas fault may aware time date Californians will never forget 61 earthquake hit exact moment surgeon supposed carving away main artery neck term Jack-the-Ripper could have tak en new meaning way Im told poor chap ended up time slot OR caught just before hit ground surgery different hospital different surgeon Its now two weeks later Im fully up around fact leave few days Executive Council meeting Reston Lets make AMA national organization No heading joke opinion AMA yet national organization Yes AMA does have members fifty states believe being national just membership cards sent Lets face facts AMAs physical assets its entire staff reside east coast Headquarters building AMA museum sort makes AMA Eastern organization right Well entirely have occasional Nats Midwest token Executive Council meeting once out land setting sun thats about have Continued page 124 January 1988 123 Standing L R James Carter Frank Pace Jack Hamilton John Knight Arlyn Moen Claude Ripplinger John Nelson Kneel ing L R Mark Manning 3rd place-Webra Jim Larsen 1st place-Rossi Loren Moen 2nd place-Picco Peltz Cont pg 123 According AMA gospel clubs run trouble local matters could also say AMA problems local matters think time has come AMA get closer membership cannot done east coast AMA truly national organization ought have local resources over country Yes have district VPs AVPs volunteers donate some portion nonworking lives no pay try give AMA some local presence Unfortunately enough Id like see AMA set up regional aero modeling centers As see initially would minimally staffed solve prob lems local basis mostly related acquisition flying sites preven tion loss could start some major metropolitan areas begin spreading out Modern technol ogy has given us tools instant na tionwide communications can afford take advantage As time goes aeromodeling centers could broaden range services provide flight schools modeling seminars public relations government relations film/tape rentals membership renewals insurance claims handling refer ence libraries museums etc might blessed AMA-owned flying sites Yes exception AMA flying site AMA Headquarters has now members within reason able proximity Reston VA can easily use facilities resources rest us hear about place vast ma jority us will never see lifetimes Sure regional aeromodeling center idea needs refinement weve got start someplace What think Let VP know sad note now mid-October just received following letter Joe L Norcross District 10 representative AMA Free Flight Control Board Dear Dave Jim Scarborough thought should let know father Lee Norcross AMA 1058 died last week age 71 active flier over 60 years Free Flight Old-Timer models past presi dent Thunderbugs active Con test Director last years flew Old-Timer models loved Texaco event winning 1983 placing times will missed fliers T-Bugs SCIFs friends worldwide Sincerely Joe L Norcross Joe share loss CompuServe Cont pg 112 Doug Pratt AMA HQ ask Mod elnet information package will include free CompuServe IntroPak will give immediate access CompuServe usual initiation fee plus hour free time CompuServe also cludes detailed instructions use ModelNet offer open club officer including newsletter editors Sig Scholarships Cont pg 118 bat won awards local state contests Nats contestant Reno 1984 Chicopee 119851 has built flown fifty models licensed amateur radio operator member American Radio Relay League Robert Takacs Torrington CT Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Florida has always enjoyed aviation got started Radio Control 1981 club Balsa Bandits has served safety officer newsletter editor secre tary also worked successful acqui sition new club flying site As instructor helped new fliers As competitor has flown Q-500 competed famous Rhinebeck WW jamboree three times gained several prizes club-sponsored fun-fly events next goal learn about Helicopters career goal work research development aerospace industry Elizabeth Throne plans major Marketing and/or Advertising University Mary land College Park MD attended high school Syracuse NY comes family model aviation oriented 1983 1985 worker Chic opee Nats has regular helper annual symposium run Central New York Modelers Elizabeth completed radio-control led aircraft recently plans improve skills As student member Na tional Honor Society athlete enjoyed swimming running accomplished writer horsewoman community activities included volun teer work both Cancer Society Heart Association has volved local youth athletic seminars meets Brent Waganer attended high school Flo rissant MO now taking premed course University Missouri Kansas City Active student affairs athletics Scouting model aviation Brent re ceived honors high school years model aviation activity includes Con trol Line Radio Control recently produced own design speed con trol system will used F-82 Twin Mustang has combined model aviation Scouting using hobby knowledge prepare presentations assist Scouts merit badge aviation Brent has worked part-time several years help finance college education believe Glen Sig would very proud talented group winners SoundCont pg 120 ing some manner recognizing some way officially rewarding make significant progress area sound reduction operation model aircraft engines details procedures under study will released after next Executive Council meeting meeting will held January details will published imme diately after meeting interim feel free experiment have something think will contribute program please send samples and/or data AMA Headquarters address Wherever goes mark SOUND COMMIlTEE MATERIAL will ensure proper handling material want entire world know serious about subject initiat ing studies setting standards tend obtain data possible solving major threat sport would like see model categories think about thishow can begin reduce sound levels of aircraft operations lowest practi cal minimums realize may re quire operating different speeds conditions what doing present Consider however changes once incorporated mean everyone whatever category being flown will under same constraints will looking input 124 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Partland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL700472422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 90023 Al Culver Box 06 Wilder ID 83070 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneaa AK 99001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 11201 120th Sn B #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 10439 SB Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 701-5103 Racing has hot heavy south Oregon Dick Wickline reports 18 SuperSports 15 Q-500s ready race 18th July Unfortunately afternoon flying rained out 10 Q-500s left race Sunday Clubs running different kinds races F-i Q-500 Jemco etc Idaho Montana around Seattle area no racing Portland area yet picture flying winter near Flathead Lake northwest Montana recent column Since will show up January issue its fair show what looks like summer Bob Taylor Flathead Barnstormers sent picture told taken during fun-fly put Bill Winstead Leroy Thoring himself Kelly Rohrbach won low-key event Bob didnt say what first place got prize Bob said club wives ran very successful concession stand made club tidy sum picture taken field near Whitefish MT shows Bill Winstead beautiful 1A-scale Waco along section fine flying field dont know took picture suspect Bob Taylor looks like great place fly Ill bet took plane AMA card along visited area next vacation theyd let get some great flying Emerald Air Corps held First An nual Pattern contest Walker Airfield near Creswell OR September 5 & 6 super contest Pattern classes fered real meat barbecue supplied contestants Saturday night Pattern fliers told well run contest hed attended first effort Since EAC doesnt have its own CD yet Mike Dunphy came up Medford help out looks like southern Oregon providing spark make Pattern going event District 11 since very active putting some fine contests well attended fliers Cali fornia well Washington Oregon Second Annual should better mark calendar Back Scalemasters Farragut shot Bruce Benders Spitfire Done Platt kit believe fine ef fort met untimely end spun during early round pictures yer intrepid frequency coordinator Bob Balch also picture Spit just off deck dont think picture will re produce well enough see plane just wanted show fan tastic flying site enjoyed Farragut club Its Idaho state park park people LOVE Several BARKS Boise came enjoy compete two models brought front Que Quigleys Sport Scale Acromaster hind Don Erwins Giant Scale Super Fly Word Idaho Scale Squadron meet Ontario OR pretty good contest Winners Dick Hansen Sport Scale Expert Glenn Hoffman Sport Scale Novice Don Yount Team Scale Al Culver Giant Scale has some discussion having Scale circuit district meet Ontario/Boise Portland Seattle some middlesay Yakima Tn-Cities have thoughts concept please send first look seems good idea agree disagree have another idea put before group Write Balch journeyed north take HAWKs Electric Meet Kent man aged take few pictures aircraft flew first brand-new just-finished-that-morning very early understand Skybolt Ben Almojuela took set Sig plans scratch-built plane fit needs Electric Since wasnt flown before didnt fly competi tion until next day did test fly fly did would have gotten airtime hadnt taxied out flew just fine about three minutes ran out viable electrons ne rotoers out nor 1R ruyallup EXPO club should getting copies soon its too early make plans reservations See Id like take opportunity wish family best holiday season ever great year 1988 Happy Building Fly can January 1988 125 Dave Rawlings Jenny done up ambulance plane JN-4 built new Proctor kit being evolved put together materials produced finished kit As can see Dave did fine job -irres very nice Sopwith 11/2 strutter done Vincent Rainier Post Falls ID Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $25Ooforeachtapeand sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Schools Offer Best Entry Point have long believed schools offer best possibly place aero modeling can introduced youngsters large enough scale effective Very frankly kids school captive very receptive audience task get school boards teachers selves recognize aeromodeling good subject itself well very useful teaching tool model builders great deal talk ing instructing amongst ourselves established aeromodeling world well good what really need ed communication non. repeat non.modeling world already have teachers ranks conduct modeling classes message us schools ripe planting seeds model flying among youngsters schools would wel come help Such help must presented correctly large continuing amountsby sub stantial organizations wants effective Response teachers recent offers Junior Flight column PW-30 plans Garber Lightweight Peanut treatise Catapult Glider plans Gumdrop SRPSM plans has no less terrific excerpts letter just re ceived today Bill Johnstone Wil liam F Shue Middle School Newark DE Junior Flight column Model Avi ation has great help over past seven years during time Ive intro duced over thousand 12- 13-year-olds aeromodeling see have best job world teach middle school science Although hired teach Biology also get teach three elective classes per quarter elective called Fly ing Machines currently have over 70 7th 8th graders three classes build ing flying Weve great success past classes Blue Cat II students find easy build hard break try change designs time time both keep myself getting stale accommodate students may find themselves elective twice year due scheduling quirks Bill requested four Junior Flight giveaway items ended very nice compliment Thanks help through years keep arent ing well Thank Bill nice thoughts others what keep Heres another letter also received today Brian Stern Oceanside Middle School Oceanside NY FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 have just finished reading Junior Flight column Model Aviations October issue Fantastic just what need school Technology Education De partment studying Aviation year plans treatise just what need Ive enclosed stamped addressed envelope four offerings additional materials pass along future please let know Thanks information Cant you read ing just feel enthusiasm vibrations sure can Ive received such letters just two ar rived today just tip iceberg Junior Flight Offerings As indicated foregoing requests four items have overwhelming Im pretty well caught up cleaning off desk just now write found some unanswered requests apologies meantime should note Model Builder magazine has published full along photos Dr Garbers treatise building lightweight Peanuts So draw offer receivers have written back about reactions say have benefited have eyes opened what lightness means its importance Just about find using Bo ron filament strengthening critical areas going beyond parameters involvement Yes boron wanting go out Although can dangerous used carelessly has its place Boron beginners age message lightness though builders Also Orbiteers have updated Pee Wee-30 packet rules July Fourth proxy contest report 10 plans new So send 394 stamped enve lope John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Avenue San Diego CA 92116 Still available Ed Whitten ad dress above 1 three Hand-held Catapult Glider plans 2 SRPSM Gum Drop plans struction series 3 Another packet Autogyros mostly wingless Send 394 stamp Dont bother send envelopes find usually use own anyway 151-30 Right now rage seems to create new events models have wingspans 30 Heres another event especially interesting cause Indoor Scale models will tried out shortly Columbia Univer sity December 6th idea belongs Ron Williams author indoor bible Building Flying door Model Airplanes ISL-30 spells out Indoor Scale Light Large 30-in maximum wingspan Other rules Maximum weight rubber 20 gin Full fuselages required no profiles Flying surfaces may single-surface covered Mooney Rules used judge scale flight time Hand-Launch landing gears may retracted Lots room ideas Walt Mooneys Pistachio Bag #6 Walt Mooney has taken 35 Peanuts Bostonian previous five bags reduced Pistachio Scale size 8-in wingspan Walt selected partic ular models because liked best several hundred Rubber Scale designs Dimensions plans pertain Peanut size simply need measure plans multiply 8/13 Bag No 6 remarkable collec tion pecially Pistachios youre Cost still $500 postpaid bag Numbers 1-5 Bag No 6 also $500 Postage alone over $100 So send Pistachio check no eight inches length $500 Walt Mooney PO Box 231192 San Diego CA 92123 * * * * * * Okay thats issue again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 126 Model Aviation U Io
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
r Sig Memorial Scholarship Program Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig-Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose cofounder company killed 1980 crash Pitts Special during full-scale air show purpose fund assist col lege age students higher educa tion plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other supporters fund has become well estab lished fund administered AMA Any student AMA member active aeromodeling background financial need can apply no set number winners year 1986 win ners received $250 Checks have al ready sent specified universities 1986 winners Edward J Dumas Jr Knoxville TN has planning university education since early years aims career aerospace industry Living rural area part-time employment hard find Ed decided develop computer program would have commercial value hopes finance part education Continued page 118 Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr AMA Executive Council met 24 25 October 1987 Among top ics discussion subject noise relates operation model aircraft struggle obtain flying sites working keep sites sound equipment very important have written about other wise discussed subject standard AMA has established operation past have informed published standard set FAI category F3A RC Aerobatics terms competition standard remains case addition however purposes trying provide some means working toward acceptable levels flying site Executive Council voted establish recommended sound level guide operation field level quite low would have preferred very good beginning nevertheless acceptand work towards accepting level maximum field will moving long way re gion quiet operation think technology already out go lower figure set Executive Council 90 dBA measured 9 ft 900 down wind muffler side aircraft achieve accurate measurement possible figure should taken over hard surface Measuring over pavement consistent readings taken over grass due variance depth grass moisture content soil condition can anywhere 2 6 dBA lower taken over pavement Mathematically level 250 ft aircraft will just over 61 dBA 500 ft will right 55 dBA have following some ar ticles Model Aviation other publications will recognize getting down acceptable ranges far local ordinances concerned However think should Continued page 120 Club Officers Free CompuServe Offer limited time officers newsletter editors chartered AMA clubs can get free introductory subscription Compu Serve CompuServe largest personal computer network country offering hundreds services over 300000 subscribers ModelNet personal com puter network operated AMA ser vice CompuServe Any personal computer has modem connect telephone lines can con nected CompuServe Thanks Compu Serves nationwide network phone numbers 80% households USA can access CompuServe local phone call Once connect CompuServe can access services including electronic mail instant news weather updates Electronic Mall shopping research services stock market quotations much Over 200 Forums provide message services free software text files downloading online information brand com puter imaginable Forums devot ed other interests like space exploration photography racing tropical fish science fiction ModelNet Forum devot ed models kinds Typing GO MODELNET takes Forum have messages waiting ad dressed youll told read can scan through 400 messages 18 message boards look ing subjects youre interested can contribute conversations replying message Topics cover entire spectrum modeling RC Indoor AMA officials staff online lively discussions rules Nats other issues need something AMA HQ message left ModelNets message board under Subtopic #1 AMA Business will get quick response ModelNets Data Libraries like elec tronic filing cabinets Articles Model Aviation lists clubs hobby shops Continued page 112 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth S Executive Coordinetor Joyce Hager 0 Comptroiier Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director M icheline Madison 0 Nate Generai Managers Vince Mankowskio Specisi Services Director Carl MaroneyS Specisi Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles S Technicai Directon Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleye Membership Director MikeWoodfolke Generai Counsei Jeremiah Courtney January 1988 111 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent los Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication what say space however isa matterot personal viewpoint sole responsibility auttor views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Nats planning session attended Nats planning session held recently Chesapeake VA principal interest concern assure best possible facil ities categories say least impressed hard work dedica tion mostly VOLUNTEER planning group led Vince Mankowski fulltime AMA Nats manager core group made up following people V Mankowski General Manager C Foreman Communications S Frank Free Flight Category Manager J Guenther Scale Manager J Hager Executive Coordinator R Landry Facilities G Steiner Frequency Control B Stream RC Category Manager B Wisniewski Control Line Manager J Worth Executive Director E Witt Safety Officer H Crispin District IV VP Chairman AMA Council Nats Steering Committee addition above local supporters headed Mike Ingells attendance plus representatives spe cial interest groups Let say up front Nats will held Virginia largely due hard work local people located sites did up-front work getting lo cal property owners governmental agencies behind project way works YOU want have Nats area up get ball rolling finding sites making necessary pre liminary arrangements Once reasonable basis AMA involvement established AMA goes work project should understand facilities required RC Control Line Suitable sites Soaring Helicopter Free Flight Indoor also required Virginia four major sites will used task isnt easy since rarely can find equally good sites categories Almost never package combination sites makes everyone equally happy unfortunate fact life has much discussion over years about value Nats really worth work expenditure satis fy 1000-plus competitors After almost always costs takes ina loss $40-50K unusual addition have salaried person AMA Headquarters plus involvement others time time Personally view Nats much making 1000 competitors happy provides necessary focus hobby whole Since hold Nats various areas country provides tremen dous local national awareness hobby its virtue no ques tion Nats provides tremen dous high local area particular stimulates growth activity general view part public rela tions program aimed growth progress hobbyaccept ance us worthwhile citizens sup port obtaining keeping flying sites Incidentally because Nats Virgin ia location adequate Free Flight site locals have ALREADY ob tained permission use site per manent basis Now certainly worth something local RC fliers already use Fentress NAS regular basis fundamental services AMA can provide assistance flying site acquisition Its many-faceted endeavor since AMA obviously cannot go out buy sites must help persuade property owners virtue hobbythat promoting wholesome activity community creative outlet individualsand fun well growth skills individual flier equipment technology Some must find same acceptance ball games golf etc enjoy Interestingly modelers Jacksonville FL played numbers game city officials approached city-sponsored site simply surveyed number ball diamonds city projected use person-per-acre basis easily convinced model site would have much larger person-per-acre usage Today Jack sonville has TWO city-sponsored sites paved runways shelter running water clubhouse etc yearly budget takes work know-how hav ing flying site problems get touch Flying Site Coordinator Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters has lots experi ence area will glad help digress. Nats next year Virginia will real happening addi tion usual 70-plus event format will have two days fun-fly noncompetitive industry show na tional RC boat car championships area will superb modeling extravaganza So make plans now something whole family Chesapeake since contest sites driving distance Virginia Beach Kitty Hawk Williamsburg However will far enough away motel costs will moderate Quiet progress Slowly perceptibly making progress generating aware ness noise problem good example found November issue R/C Report recommend obtain copy read several articles noise mufflers etc also tell like some pseudomufflers market Encouragingly better mufflers surfacingsome nondo mestic sources OS now furnishing quieter muffler engines should read work Fox Mfg has done noise reduction Also note K&B ads super-quiet Sportster engines Incidentally checked K&B 45 Sportster engine Stu Richmonds ship other day registered 89 dB ten feet Now thats quiet tle loss power AMA planning establish recom mended noise levels also publish ing articles noise Model Aviation magazine note last issue plan ning articles engine setup noise reduction well continuing series noise reading through Aeroguidance Society newsletter Connector saw Bob Nolls report noise survey has made Interestingly Electric setup checked turning same rpm 40 piston engine produced same noise contention long time has must treat WHOLE package just exhaust Getting rpm prop-tip speed down vitally important Remember its FUN youre having FUN . Tiddlywinks anyone Cont pg 111 AMA contest calendar stored DLs anyone read print out ModelNetters upload own articles computer programs picture files rest us see Newsletter editors have own Data Library swapping articles graphics Conference Room another function ModelNet Typing CO ModelNets main menu puts area can have conversations other Model Netters through keyboard CO type line hit Return line pops up everyone elses screen name front parentheses Once week have regular COnference often special guest covering certain topic Clubs have used ModelNets Conference Room meetings Using members computer can talk special guests AMA officials ModelNet can used join AMA get quick proof insurance coverage Any ModelNetter can download special online application form Data Library 12 Fill ing out form new members name address credit card information uploading DL 12 will get appli cation AMA HQ fast received new members insurance effect name put public file DL 12 serves proof insurance until new members card comes mail Club secretaries making use fea ture ModelNet sign up new members get permission fly club field minimum delay usually few hours limited time AMA making free offer Chartered Club officers would like sign ModelNet Write call Continued page 124 112 Model Aviation CompuServe Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Have ever reunion know disgusting thing about reunion cant lie about age Everybody knows within year old theres something else No matter puffed up may about good doing always somebody remind what once dicate prefer remember you once too poor wear shoes after June 1st youll get reminded famous Hangar 13 Club Beloit WI held its 52nd reunion other day Count ing wives friends almost 100 people showed up club sanctioned Gas Model club 1935 NAA Its roots go back 20s model airplane rubberband club its members affiliate members nearby towns grew up become important people fields Earl Fredrickson Janesville became Air Force airline pi lot renown Today shows model ers Palatine IL area build RC Gliders Pat Packard went become nationally recognized aviation artist de signer Smithsonian Institution Oshkosh Museum Al Lindsey has become Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine George Niebauer has come feared competitive Free Flight flier Las Vegas area Bill Bates today important aeronautical engineer Glen Mills PA area Heres photo early Hangar 13 groups Thirties some now L-R Mr Mrs James Leeson Mr Mrs Don Furman Lawrence Rice wife Harry Vanden-Noven Reunions keep memories alive Pictured below famous Gas model airplane Re puted first Gas job ever flown Wisconsin went aloft about 1934 pow ered Loutrel model made Bill Bates others what looked like year ago somebodys attic Want see today Come AMA Museum Reston VA look has faithfully restored its quaint engineering con struction looks like belongs has Douglas Hardware wing Richard Walden editor Burlington NC BARKS writes re well off insurance department dues increase still effect 1988 Richard dues increase will remain awhile build up cash liquid reserve self-insurance purposes $806650 bank money available 1987 money banks money could use we would have pay back appears overall fiscal pic ture 1987 will result extra $600000 plus can put own cash fund sav ings bring own money total over million mark couple years kind saving along safe flying members prudence thrift run ning home office will sound financial posture will need standby bank loan pledge such 1987 January 1988 113 Pictured several reunion fans flying 10-ft replica t rra ssie original ship covered three layers Japanese paper tissue he&ivily doped powered Brown Jr engine has fat RC engine radio rig gentlemen can command come back home running over hill dale through cornfields keep up extreme left Connie Hansen founder original famous Hangar 13 club first organized about 1929 Connie awarded AMAs highest honor reunion banquet fel lowship free AMA dues life Next him holding transmitter Ralph Beck first members Herb Shultz holding big airplane Behind L R Merrett Sanders Doris Rice Dennis Rice Bob Bort affair held Beloit WI last September 19th Al Lindsey Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine furnished photograph Thanks Al PioneersConrad Hansen standing left leader Hangar No 13 pioneer model air plane flying club Beloit Among identified picture 1930s front row L-R Herbert Alcan Robert Podwils Wililiam Dane Alfred Helm secretary William Bates commander Roland Lubitz Kneeling near Hansen Hugo Sulik Standing second row Ed Wilson holding frame plane William Walker Arthur Dennie tall youth assistant commander Stewart Martin Don Chase Eddie Howard Frank Ross sistant advisor partially hidden person back row identified however others L-R Charles Abbott Melvin Tyler Harold Tower Bob Thompson Edwin Lindsley Tom Pollard Burton Booth Robert Hayes Howard Ross deceased members posed front Beloit College observatory has since removed picture appeared Milwaukee Sentinel March 20 1934 just seven years after Lindberghs nonstop flight New York Paris Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Free FlightEndangered Species August-September 1987 issue Free Flightthe official publication National Free Flight Society AMAs Special Interest Group activityan ex change correspondence between John Oldenkamp myself printed ex change fact Free Flight declining activity reasons decline Initially thinking corres pondence might provide food thought possibly leading some constructive ideas reversing trend rather fewer modelers might get enjoy activity future However has since realized cream crop Free Flighters probably belong NFFS other Free Flighters probably majority themdo Given situation message will have received may share concern about future Free Flight urging therefore including AMA President essence message repeated purpose provide viewpoint may encourage expansion Free Flight activity such manner overcome growing problem inade quate sites basic fact involved very few sites available country permit Free Flight flying way common twenty years agoreal estate de velopment has gobbled up land incred ible rate Furthermore few places left Free Flight practiced old presumably preferred manner activity dominated retrieval action rather flying other words time spent trying get model back spent flying inevitable result Free Flight ac tivity has shrunk about 20000 AMA participants late 1950s about 2500 now thats AMAers have indicated FF main interest growth evident Free Flight among Old-Timers group trying recap ture magic remember young Old-Timer group have cho sen RC help Lets face As get older idea chasing models becomes less attractive Having use motorbike bring back model seems like brute-force approach retrieval problem few extra ounces model could make much easierand safer Also using RC doesnt threaten chase us off fields indiscriminate use bike can blame no-growth situa tion lack youth activity Free Flight needs realized smoke screenthe real culprit nature activity Consider following good old days essentially gone No longer fields readily available models can chased foot pedal bike Flying close home largely thing past its matter site being within reasonable distance hour twoits often days drive theres problem example 1 essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition oriented doesnt mean competi tion badits simply nature FF competition tends keep people out rath er attract short FF competi tion too intense too technical too restrictive Thats what guy grew up has come expect newcom er activity doesnt promise much fun old days gained pleasure watching long flights still remember Kordas winning flights 1939 Wake field Championships somewhere along line decided lot short flight better few long ones So interrupt beautiful flight dethermalizing dump model out aira ungracious way end flight days its almost unheard go out simply fly Free Flight model fun Either its competition flight test flight preparation competition idea get right put model away meet 2 situation aggravated con tinuing loss flying sites East particularly except occasional competi tion use military other gov ernment site becomes available given weekend essentially no flying sites general lack large sites fly Free Flight regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models Furthermore what sites may available usually way out boondocks far anyone might get interested can see activity just go see Free Flight would-be spectator needs make dedicated journey some obscure unknown location Trying use smaller sites has naturally led DTs keep losing models cure self-defeating same holds true short engine runs use beautiful power plants let run 10 seconds less Furthermore put models up high short time hardly get chance see grace beauty flight dump model out air just soaring well 3 refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity yet allow kinds gadgets otherwiseto change wing tail angles engine runs dethermalize etc wont allow RC bring model back home af ter long beautiful flightand no steering out thermals please although its okay Indoor models use poles balloons nudge model want RC could fly out back small fields Using electric power can also make use local parks school yards kids adults can see what doing time live busy metropolitan area always tracts interested crowd fly its mostly hands-off using RC keep out trouble prevent los ing model Onlookers watching mod eler fly Free Flight get see graceful grandeur type flying during al whole flight no feel ing contamination model brought down land majestically right front group instead having fall out sky thump Free Flight doesnt have mean high per formance nothing can simply mean model ability fly itself should exclude ability also fly controlif can used enhance flight least bring back As noted Free Flighters use sorts other gadgets help retrieval flight adjustment both during official compe tition flight afterwards least allow ing RC help retrieve after timed portion flight purity FF need compromised now Think about High Praise . Pittsburgh area modelers know Lee Irvis regular guysa leader-type member ARCS club people outside club Lee Irvis regarded awe because have found out K Leroy Irvis Speaker Pennsyl vania House Representativesa very high ly placed person state legislature As modeler AMA member Lee has done much official capacity both help cause model aviation general specifically help provide mod el flying sites state property Recently Lee occasion write about current activity helping teach other modelers fly told picture ac companying column thus .. John Honchorcks fly away Sig Senior Kadet love am primary instructor group have insisted students fly Sig Kadet think best primary trainer market today John favorite student. determined become excellent flier already very good 114 Model Aviation John Honchorcks fly away rescued treetop Practically RC fliers have experienced embarrassment misjudg ing approach model usually further away appears ending up situation As such situations model Sig Kadet lived fly again Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P13 Box 1828 ljexbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Aneociete Vice Presidents Gorald Brown PO Boo 4304 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davonport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01400 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 08452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace Ot Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 62 Frazier Way Maratons Milla MA 02040 Quaker RC Club club located near Whitinsville MA has membership about 20 people flying site landfill very level well covered clover individual responsible obtaining use land Jerry Bagdasarian Again year last year towns along Biackstone Canal have Heritage Homecoming celebration consists activities such Dunnit Mystery Evening Golf Classic football games concerts course model air craft demonstrations Jerry has put lot effort obtaining use flying site having models part celebration Jerry has unique advantage being able walk house fieldnice Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition Hawks favored nearly per fect fall day annual contest four teams participating year events included Ponderosa Rodeo Mail Run Poor Mans Pattern everyones favorite Limbo As usual contest well organized fun day nearly allone aircraft victim limbo pole event has going three years far no team has won twice year victorious team Flying Aces Hampton NH team consisted Scott Dearborn Dominic Gou pil Gallant D Gallant Jyes fatherand-son team Darren 16 years old flies very well fact high point winner day flying Little Stik Nice job Darrenl Mass Cup September New England Stunt Team has Control Line contest culminates awarding Mass Cup contestant improved scores highest percentage flyoffs winners contest Junior Cliff Gregoire Beginner Scott Smith Intermediate Dave Carrville Advanced Doug Cook Expert Windy Urtnowski Best Aircraft award went Windy Urtnowski runner-up Bill Suarez Steve Buso Jack Patrolia tied third place Mass Cup awarded Doug Cook believe second year has won cup scores improved six percent information Handle newsletter NEST edited Dave Cook District vice-presidents columns have writing District column nearly three years now During time have tried report activities within dis trict show pictures people involved national information can obtained other parts magazine has no comment other VP columns until now has easy However November issue Dis trict 10 VP wrote flying sites Without go ing lot detail feel once again wrong track agree flying sites mandatory however would seem people have find sites perhaps get help obtaining permission use seems think AMA can walk area country produce flying sites Maybe unlimited resources modelers pained modest dues increase exacted cover insurance program also disagree statement about million dollars per year publish magazine may need make huge vestment sites does money come fromand sites placed district administers etc etc may alright bring items up follow up good solid ideas says last paragraphonly offer some good constructive ways obtaining sites just dream about Pattern seminar About two years ago sem inar held some good ideas talked about contests pretty much standardized time again Some changes need madeespecially since Nats will near area modelers may attending Also new rule book will available changes can discussed have tentative use room Quality Inn Chicopee Nats headquarters afternoon March date has finalized will try announce next month Some people have given material use column have seen yours yet despair will probably used eventually can use few pic tures month Also time year clubs have new officers would like have information would easier contact someone club necessary January 1988 115 Teams RC Gulls Ponderosa RC Hawks L Flying Aces Southern NH RC Club Jerry Bagdasarian second left Harvey Thomasian during flying demonstra tions Heritage Homecoming celebration September 26 1987 Sixteen-year-old Darren Gallant trophies being member win ning team large being high point flier day Jerry Bagdasarlan some 01 aircraft flown during demonstrations Photo Jerry Bagdasarian Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes aswell books Currently AMA has available five excellent thins video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club Will donate set five tapes local library AMA Will sell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tow Brown P0 Boa 881 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07001 Frank Drench 9 Witlow Ave Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Town River NJ 08753 Adam SnOler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Santer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11851 Second District Thoughts perchance YOU have read previous editions column will agreed hope have consistently kept opinions concerning so-called burning issues no pun intended along positive angle attack Optimism part nature suppose So Thus said must further report am insensitive realization AMA approaching few moment-of-truth situa tions shall require early defini tive action its Executive Council Last month discussed issues ie whether raise existing 55-lb weight limit model aircraft maxi mum 100 lb As result discussions have Don Godfrey founding president IMAA other ex ecutives organization plan ning attend EC meeting October 24 discuss important top-weight issue Progress vital area addition problem also addressing rapidly proliferating conten tion numerous individuals groups AMA should fragmentize com bined Nats possible solution widely recognized flying-site dilemma opinion some example Nats sites selected thus far Free Flight wheth er Indoor Outdoor have though appro priately suited RC competition left much desired numerous varied standpoints feeling such ma jor decision should reached vote Leader membership hope agree 21st Annual WW Jamboree Rhinebeck NY warmest compliments hereby extended Mid-Hudson RC Society having contributed magnificently preservation promotion aeromodel ing particularly great District 2 through presentation worthy clas sic over score years Attend ance year up annual standards ie around 200 entrants always great time example encounters scenes like Rhinebeck Tn-County RC Club club located area East Brunswick NJ ad dition having active members also produces impressive newsletter called Fly-Paper capably edited labor love such avid modelers Al Kessner John Donnelly latest issue de scribes recent RC flying demonstration presented expressly club group children participating nearby Manalapans Special Recreation Program Member Charlie Bissett flew exciting demonstration good company such fellow-members George Trott Har old Diskin George Dent Bernie Price Ed Wiesenback Al Axelbyrd point represented major PR achievement Tn-County club AMA aeromodeling general did worthy initiative earn highly favorable write-up local newspaper Cranbwy Press copy article including press photographs sent Parks Commission inclusion its official records Nice going Tn-State about whats-his-name club comprises dozen members skip read ahead something important yours organization size however what follows may inter est group know clubs area have 150 members opinion thats BIG So big example cases some mem bers known personally nor known other Names hard remem ber large groups smaller ones Neil Markee editor LIRCS Newsletter offers solution Septem ber issue suggests want collection fliers going have make effort Obviously should get know other name Nobody knows better hard learn names could speed up process members required wear name tags have names clearly visible upper sur face nonscale models Perhaps club should provide members name tags. think money would well invested like ideado Low-tech ducted fan same issue same newsletter Mr Markee expressed hope someone would develop low-tech ducted-fan trainer Neils words Low wing loading low takeoff landing speeds less critical engine/fan combination would probably get us ducted-fan flying true Fourth Annual Long Island Helicopter Championships congratulate Bob Brassell LIFTS Long Island Fly Together Society both Melville Long Island NY having made 1987 year four above popular well-managed event continues feature Novice Intermediate Scale FAI classes missed years contest make note tend next year Bob deserves special credit work initiating perpetuating valuable aeromodeling contributions Thanks Bob Fourth Annual noncompetitive Giant Scale Fly-In Binghamton Aeros Despite some rain second day event took place back August 22 23 proved pleasurable according reports action took place Che nango Bridge Airport Binghamton NY sanctioned both AMA IMAA Camping onsite permitted food furnished pilots free charge Lon Sauter AVP area has provided following photos group taken Jim Leary Onondaga Model Aircraft Bill Orr Oswego Valley Modelaires clubs 116 Model Aviation Try best make next year Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesociete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gatea Mills Pepper Pike QH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR ioe North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Eaclid Ave Scoitdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 recent District X column reemphasized biggest problem facing sport hobby lack enough flying sites Dave Peltz wrote AMA spending enough its resources ensure flying sites will available us well future generations aeromodelers agree Dave number problem Id go far say should number budget priority can convinced given amount money will have effect availability sites nationwide Much has said about AMAs spend ing patterns lack much correla tion between spending priorities basic reason cases simply spending money problem wont make better some could show spend amount money within reasonable reach AMA way would definitely help solve problem nationwide would support its expenditure wholeheart edly believe cutting everything else bone could come up million dollars really wanted what would What could done million dollars would ensure availability flying sites could simply buy national flying site would ensure availability place fly wouldnt too accessi ble modelers Besides would require about 700 acres would probably cost around four million dollars built way out boonies somewhat unreasonable solu tion flying site problem solution probably lies convincing federal state local governments need genuine endeavors worthwhile solution may also involve doing what ever necessary reduce noise come better neighbors can reduce need such large sites perhaps move back closer metropoli tan areas already have proposal latter District IV VP Howard Crispin chairman Sound Noise Committee working proposal spend about $50000 fund research project lead ing university University North Carolina aimed reduction propel ler noise models tiny step addressing problem long journey starts single step What next Well Id expect someone Dave Peltz come up proposal hire expert TELL us what thing ideas have com mon involve spending consider able monies have studies done turn will probably result mon ey being spent major question result worth cost Some think very survival hobby/sport stake right should certainly jump both feet checkbook support programs other hand fortunate enough have good site might prefer con tinue provide such benefits magazine Nats museum interna tional competition etc etc What think Would eliminate magazine simply make dues $40 period finance such programs What about Nats participation international competition short what anything should sacrificed order fund as-yet-undefined program get flying sites Any such program will have very well thought out planned before Id guess Executive Council would start cutting present programs finance such pro gram proposed think need con sider seriously have seen some beau tiful AMA films done Jay Gerber few have idea much effort goes masterpieces Valley Forge Signal Seekers got little taste effort summer Jay set up some filming VF flying site lay thought could film around nor mal flying found impossible club cheerfully shut down site Jay thing 30-40 fliers gave up day flying could enjoy another great Jay Gerber film hope pre view October 24th Executive Coun cil Meeting Thanks Valley Forge club Dont forget Salt Fork February 13-14 Bring whole club Saying month Daves theory rel ative success R s E squared Results ity times Effort squared Till next Month Daware 0 District Celumttia 0 Maiytand h Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwnod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aseociate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinlrer Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest HarrisonbvrgVA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockovilie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 9191 486-5988 1988 Nationals planning Nationals Plan ning Committee recently met Holiday Inn Chesapeake VA work planning 1988 Tidewater Nationals has attend meetings appreci ate amount work does go making arrangements event no way will satisfied arrangements Much has said about Free Flight think concerned Nats would like see ideal sites com pletely honest far site 1988 concerned Although its perfect best sites could find anywhere near Eastern part country field consists 680 acres widest part one-and-a-quarter miles across field rectangle bounded three sides trees notch corner also having trees however no trees field several rather deep drainage ditches will bridged number lesser ditches field will tilled late spring will grass coverage area will some part field soybeans July will few inch es high no real concern will no problem retrieving across cropland have letter Mr Italiano suggesting separate Free Flight rest Nats perhaps go afield Geneseo NY description field includes plantings corn grain Air craft easily lost cornfields usually does trample grain see justification suggestion have discussed field mem bers Brainbusters club Hampton Langley members incfuding regularly compete Nats oth er major Eastern meets think field will serve well making arrange ments use permanent basis will no doubt hold spring contest site present time have holding spring fall contests Petersburg Airport signs site will shortly built up Among fliers fall contest Reed Hull shown photo below something rarea brand-new airplane said would last forever Reed will seen 1988 Nats Reed Hull brand-new airplane second photo taken week before Nats meeting occasion open house Oceana Naval Air Station Oceana parent organization Fen Continued page 118 January1988 117 Crispin Cont pg 117 tress NALF site Tidewater Nats Alex Gaillard Open House Oceana Naval Air Station Tidewater Radio Control Club co ordinating club host clubs 1988 takes active role open house have done years repre sents continuing cooperation between United States Navy local clubs As part open house club puts two-hour display both days good company performanc es latest best Navy var ious civilian aerobatic displays year saw Blue Angels performing first time Oceana FIA-18 Reflecting relationship between club Navy photo Alex Gaillard Phaeton Biplane Blues Fat Albert C-130 F/A-18 exhibition aircraft show Oceana outstanding both miniature aircraft full-scale variety AMA represented Geoff Styles Headquarters VP hand also display Other brief period rain Sunday great weekend lot good PR effort Geoff also chance look various Nats flying areas Lost sites Last month mentioned fields might lost high technology No such luck lost unique manner Nothe same old cause once Yup reason NOISE field looked secure complaint landowner go wish possible convince no matter located run risk having noise issue used excuse move out Please get quiet before happens Once com plaint made little chance avoid ing disaster have read other columns about placing effort money procur ing flying sites well good lose site noise nuisance complaints endanger entire sport area moved off public land such reason will find nearly impossible obtain another site jurisdiction antagonize neighbors Much has written things means going about surveying own particular site district vice-president Headquar ters staff will provide much assist ance obtaining flying sites own legwork vital cause impossible Headquarters people roam countryside looking sites know look Make up mind going make effort operate within standards will permit peace neighbors cannot stay away search subsequent usage site can no longer let few individuals imperil sport have questions regarding quidelines deal ing subject write drop note Bob Underwood Technical Direc tor AMA Headquarters Take action today time read will frigid months time consid er taking part cold weather activities normal contests rather large number fun-fly events held winter long Both Soaring power events participation Winter hiberna tion course also several trade shows around country quite number local auctions occur during months winter have incentive build trim Get ready Tidewater Nationals Help make biggest best ever Cont pg 111 through product addition will enter college work-study program get practical business experience pursues studies Tad Cease University Wisconsin Platteville planned malor Mechani cal Engineering Aerospace Engineering Tad keen model aviator has athletic interests well Softball jukado tennis volleyball help keep him fit Crosscountry downhill skiing plus deer hunt ing also get him outdoors has built sev eral model aircraft including AO-size Trainair Gentle Lady Simplex Trainer very active club before going off university duties included mowing field running refreshment stand annual mall show helping beginners university continues fly has coaching newcomers sport would like get private pilots license has already received some instruction purpose Charles J Klein University Vir ginia Charlottesville majoring Political Science member City RC Club Allentown PA en joys flying fixed-wing aircraft Helicop ters preference whirlybirds because feels very demanding Active community Charles assisted Key Club affairs such car washes dances raise money Muscular Dystro phy other charities high school won several awards some first place regional statewide compe titions sponsored Pennsylvania Jun ior Academy Science Todd C Morey Traverse City Ml study ing Aviation Technology Purdue Univer sity IN As member TRAMPS Traverse Area Model Pilots Society Todd active sport contest flying en joys everything Peanut Scale warbirds Pylon Racing quarter-scale entered contests USA Canada won several trophies Purdue Todd taking full-scale flight training part education also enrolled Marine NROTC serves Squad Leader newsletter staff mem ber Aimee Olson Fargo ND attending State University hometown major will directed towards Wellness Physical Fitness keen student ballet jazz tap dancing Aimee has performed Red River Dance Company sev eral years An accomplished trained model has worked professionally various facilities Fargo environs As student high school Aimee en joyed competitive sports including volley ball basketball major model aviation interests Slow Fast CoinContinued page 124 118 Model Aviation Sig Scholarships Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia 0 South Carolina 0 Tonoeosoo V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Miosisoippi S Poorto Rica Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 0151720-3203 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 206 Amory MS 38621 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlen Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00860 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Msorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 049 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PD Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 604-2517 time issue delivered will snow time again did season go Just few weeks ago seems talking about summers activities Now its time talk about building season make plans next summer didnt find time attend very contests yeartoo much going business Hope next year will have time off visit clubs about district flying good year AMA higher dues pretty well accepted being necessary insurance coverage maintained program now solid AMA considering increase coverage next year still need few years no major claims before will have enough funds accrued secure against bigclaim possibility program costs can paid interest Keep up good work safety pays off AMA has also taken steps improve its fi nancial planning control activities have continue ques tions whether available funds spent right things Council has put effect plan two-year budget update year action will give everyone time review what planning year before final bud get goes effect Im hoping propos als needed new activities will forthcoming membership con sideration expanded program Any business large AMA needs look least two years ahead fact Im favor generating least five-year plan near future Also needed analysis past ex penditures practices see what can learned applied improve per formance future AMA computer such analysis should straightforward However word caution Computers themselves dont help much takes GOOD software personnel trained use make com puter pay off AMA still has some distance go area Lets hope weve learned lesson last years chartered club data mixup Dont too critical AMA however Ive seen same situation devel op big companies times Until software/personnel combination right much comes out computer system no matter what its potential capabilities Plaudits due AMA membership election Don Lowe president Don has again proven able administrator has time desire tend AMAs business few presidents have past years Im looking forward much progress over next year problem status stature Contest Directors has wrestled believe much improvement has resulted application process has streamlined CD questionnaire modern ized hopefully improved same time position CD members ing clarified strengthened Since among influential hard working leader members its time place AMA hierarchy better defined say problems have gone away Far example problem whether remain af filiated NAA sill thorny issue need NAA Well Im sure provide FAI connections assistance may essential since AMA may able work directly FAI Maybe paying services dont need Also still problems conduct Nationals meet modern times first steps being taken sep arate parts traditional Nationals activ ity big event both time location well will work yet seen circumstance driving AMA direction question role competition its relationship great majority modelers enter formal competi tion still needs attention Competition cer tainly has place fun-flying club activities individual participation hobby What AMAs proper role noncompetitor Insurance Sure thats important what else should Hold ing national fun-fly convention new idea trying out well works will probably determine whether activities type should pursued futher What other services should AMA provide noncompetitor need ideas about What does membership think should Now back District 5 items number District 5 newsletters Ive noted words effect channels below 38 will illegal after Dec 20th Thats true channels 12 thru 34 legal must use narrow-band transmitters As far know way know transmitter fits specification have tested Thats probably true buy new transmitter frequencies course will lot wideband re ceivers out beware criti cal point frequency phase-in plan important everyone cooperate fullest dont create unnecessary problems Its also dry run final phase-in after narrow-band transmitters receivers will usable Got note Ralph Bailey District S RC Contest Coordinator said things going well exception seems sanction requests coming two weeks less lead time before scheduled contest date Fellows thats just too short time system work no chance adver tising Model Aviation sooner later site-owners insurance will place rule minimum 30 days system work Received note Lee Campbell included picture two Airfoiler contest first picture Lewis Dot Odum perennial FF contest-goers John Blair-designed P-30 Photo Campbell second photo shows contest headquarters CDs Lee Webster Ben Cleveland background wife Molly doing work beau tiful Powerhouse handwork Eck Calder Photo Campbell Lee also concerned about kind field might available next Free Flight Nationals has some improvement situation since last report current field under consider ation still small wind blows has retrieval problems motor bikes Nationals Committee hard work try ing solve problems least field can used later time big WELCOME ABOARD newly chartered River City RC Club Vicksburg MS can get touch writ ing Virginia Rhinehart 711 Belva Circle #11 Vicksburg MS 39180 way chartered club contacts important people link tween AMA club represent Mississippi AVP Ed Hunter puts way Enclosed September issue MS Aeromodeling Id like call atten tion lead article Designated Contact Person informational materials sent AMA chartered club via designated person dead-ends person vital link communications system broken break communication linkup effectively disenfranchises re maining membership particular char tered club Ed has good point best vertical communications AMA good club contact doesnt job im portant link communication effectively shut off urge clubs keep impor tant link open Merry Christmas everyone January 1988 119 F Lewis Odum assisted shy retiring wife Dot Powerhouse Eck Calder flown Air foiler contest illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Ettel #3 Cautie Drive AR 2 Florionant MO 63034 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtord iN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefteruosi Kanaao City MO 64114 Stan Watoon 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 begin September celebrated La bor Day weekend going Indianapolis day CL flying CL Aerobatic Team Trials have Control Line meets before Id never team trials Believe worth trip saw tops CL Aerobatics yesterday today quite sight watch new talent challenged some elite yesterday Competition tough have terrible time picking out some CL maneuvers time able pick out corners crisp circles round Ive always trouble seeing four-leaf clover time fliers good course must thank Indianapo lis Airport Authority letting us use space Mt Comfort Airport know great deal effort put out Jack Sheeks As sociates get place after another lost international airport contest well run maybe will easier future CL events Sunday Labor Day weekend trav eled vacation spot Indiana went Jasonville Seriously Jasonville just like good old Burgin Its small Small arrport site laid-back Combat contest Doc Passen has event year really plays up host bit hilt arrived no around Ever have feeling youre right place wrong time Well thats feeling Never fear After few minutes pacing around saw convoy cars arrived convoy Doc stay house came out time Whew relieved contest hot heavy shortage contestants due team trials following weekend dont mind ones made trip worth Oh carnage resulted Combat really can hold ones attention cant talking guys Combat meet learned interesting thing always wondered about Dyna Jet engines dont know what its jet engine used CL Speed events Anyway guy told foggers Thats right guys gals really used fog insects etc Interesting next weekend made city Peoria IL visit Peoria RC Modelers Club sponsored flying/static contest sport Scale models saw members three clubs represented seemed have great time know did laid-back event fellows put together force hangar queens out closets got tired mall show models never got flown know around dont Well also know should happen So have special contests saw some real beauties both classes some great talent area Let tell about trophies things work art love handmade plaques plaque hand-painted plastic model fuselage Believe beautiful fact kept asking Alas just laughed Hey met some Kewanee Krashers Pekin RCers miss trip Pekin again nice meet some Peoria Kewanee Krashers reminded club found out have small group flying out cow pasture use hayfield meet officially once per year So Nice guys sitting around talking about favorite subjectsbuilding flying modelswe some long discus sions about RC frequencies Im hearing same sad story over over having problems now ever just few frequencies try different plans read about Still hear problems showing up own club having its problems too know manufacturers importers trying cater try buy inexpensive radio few frills Hats off ones will sell us radios know will work As hear field testers want servo-reverse option other frills can 31M problems can crash planes fellow told three go 31M just hits no warning Theres no way keep up set combinations complex know Ive tried field have about four eight fliers field given day such small number should never have such problems Ive chance talk modeler trying something about trying form consumer group will put pressure manufacturers wish him lot success Whoops just got off path little Now back rest month travels district went Terre Haute attend Dou ble Nickel IMAA fly-in course attend ed day late big crowd Ive real knack still great time wind blew like crazy bull sessions order day dont know Terre Haute guys liked thought perfect day thing did notice field has improved drastically since 1979 have kinds shelters etc theyve built make life lot nicer field Its turned real showplace hoping Charles Gray would show up little surprise him Because has served contest coordinator several years Superior Service Award bestowed upon him Charlie has done terrific job keeping contest schedules order us Thanks Well thats September travels Ive pretty busy month Alas miss three trips planned gave chance visit club again Im just kidding trips missed due fog So Hamilton RC Modelers sent short piece about rally perfect day four-stroke rally 32 contestants logged 123 flights Indy RIC sponsored prizes event looks like bunch handed out know will received around end November 50 let re mind deadline old fre quencies fast approaching Send radios get changed December 20 Enough now. Sound Cont pg 111 complacent about fact itselfit needs put perspective Please re member operating relatively high frequencies depending upon en gine operational speed therefore have annoyance factor built safe try operate level below whatever acceptable area calculated figure somewhere below ambient area will much better shape major point remember what has done represents progress Check around follow magazine articles information data can achieve goals important real ize date hardware techniques will help attain figures Please work neighbors local authorities obtain keep site Research second item consid ered has sound levels origi nating propeller Very little research has done subject especially recent times need come grips question just na tional international aeromodeling well As attain levels sophistication sound suppression devices defeating work due lack knowl edge other areas just cannot sure recognize exhaust noise intake noise bearing noise can quite easily accu rately measure overall sound installation comes right down specifics though much diffi cult trying determine surgery needs take place Academy has re ceived proposal price tag attached research needed fill some blanksthose having propellers Executive Council has conditionally approved research proposal Some de tails need defined further terms contract president Don Lowe myself will working Once everything approved checked likelihood study will gin January continue year Other proposals something new re quired need provide centive means coordinating data distribution somebody needs completely involved Academy look Continued page 124 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knntzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Placn Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Htn Ml 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stsmm Bos 357 Minocqus WI 54548 first issue Model Aviation 1988 new year means start new pians us shall entering second term am looking forward Completing ideas improving communications district shall handling nearly five million dollars monies year makes extra im portant know goes VPs now able log onto HQ Prime quickly obtain membership data have already used data line found errors data stored Needless say Mike Woodfolk anxious get up-todate database would like make cer tain phone numbers have heck time contact ing new year means new officers clubs chance have wish fulfilled would see clubs over whelmed volunteers Too often same persons get reelected time come burned out Give some time thank-you enjoying hobby New flying fields always being sought after look AMA HQ solution very practical club has different situation member HQ can help clearly defined What feel should main thrust cure push down top means get ting government groups recognize needs hobbyists planning advising lower levels government Too often local governments need an swer situaflon simply copy what adjacent group has done continue along wrong path upper-level powers send down ideas decisions will uniform AMA PR Depart ment several recognized government committees squeezing like dickens get action plus increasing age membership means greater demand pastime facilities So action taking place cannot see results easily crashed model New fields mean new rules set AMA Safety Code supports insurance safety record permits us release funds increase coverage Noise what consider greatest enemy no noise would have far fewer flying field problems have heard members actually doing something about sound levels great see cobbled-up gadgetry being tried love being inventors little help manufacturers going very effective New frequencies now being phased new flags too second step implementing new frequencies gear being made better modelers realizing some con trol necessary safer flying business love visit clubs explain what planned getting guess good video would help what read mags seems confuse explain already know several areas some new frequencies unusable extra spots provide ample places continue operating must caution clubs have Canadian fliers visiting Three states bor der Canada MAAC insurance does cover activities must join AMA covered Canada beware frequency policy since conflicts keeping old frequencies making numbered ones alongside illegal AVP Insert . Paul Smith Ive AMA member since 1961 have special ized Control Line competition flying course competition involves sessions testing practice contest majority flying time spent sport flying flew nearly Control Line event plus little Free Flight until mid dle 70s FAI added Combat its world championship schedule Since international sector has primary interest AMA rather generously funds FAI team selection programs 15 different events cover category modeling would highly recommend FAI program anyone interested very highest levels competition other main interest AMA politics AMA wants operate democracy order needs input majority membership certainly havent hesitated make opinion known about issues Constructive criti cism policies decisions will help AMA grow prosper AMA great organization work together can continue make better Please contact anything can help especially catego ries Control Line contest coordination FAI program Gone flying rever Ribcrackers have lost valuable member Bob Quinn well known building skills part played annual mall air shows always fill position newsletter editor will missed field meetings Minneapolis Model Aero Club mourns passing longtime member Tommy Thompson well known na tionally Free Flighter death flying field some comfort model ers knew him Tommy would proba bly have chosen way Taft will lonelier him MARCS lost Ken Kindschi very active member often seen perched station wagon pipe hand offered opinions com ments subject members families go deepest sympathies District Roundup St Croix club sug gests reduced initiation fee anyone liv ing within two miles field y Wischer needs fruit jar lids ends froz en fruit canssend allElectric club being formed Ken Myers Union Lake Call 313 698-4668 tle Creek Balsa Bees working lo cal Marines Toys Tots program Tulip City Air Force now has 65 members has Control Line group too OPS LIES River Valley Fliers seems have increased loops Twin City RCers have new field going purchase t Covey Lawnmowers described Sun beam AMES also have strong CL group aper Milwaukee declares war trash left after flying Tom Kunath out about after rebuild hospital ey Aeromodelers considering designated frequencies power Sailplane field come newsletter Mid-State Aero guidance Club Marshfield WI land Loons taking airport man ager dinner t Helicopter Py lon Racing NUTS atine Miniature Aircraft Association sends its newsletter EISS states recognize what goes up must come down some people accomplish slowly others Finally Scimitar says Set example Dont January 1988 121 Radio Control Club Detroit Big Bird Contest Tom Wiess talks planes young spectator Stan Dzon looks Jim McCoul Photo Flying Pilgrims members made happen Fall Fly Fun Phaseout Iohn Lane Photo History making againl Bill Collins en gine prize Pete Dillon trophy won 1937 Brooks Field Marshall Ml Jackson RC held Fly-In Open House two guys met again Lou Collins Photo Story Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 New Mexico S Oklahoma 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64513 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AFt 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurtey III 927 CommerCe Pleasantos TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Ciovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinetor Bill May 3839 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75229 am preparing leave Executive Council meeting AMA Headquarters Reston VA behalf of us poor slobs am going propose some thing new think ample pay five completed flights should entitle us free crash Reminds time made hole-inone Indianapolis golf course did model airplane instead golf ball Someone told fifth holebut couldnt have because Id made flight mentioned Executive Council meet ing will important sever al items coming up importance us realize great number care little about AMA works just long works have right fly protection good liabil ity insurance ones interest ed AMA machine works cant figure out what read will always best answer questions should good vicepresident other district phone 214 823-0208 during business hours Remember am representing Items importance upcoming meeting include fees pay Na tional Aeronautic Association privi lege having members eligible fly international competition under FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale clearinghouse world records competition fees now paying set years ago no longer fit balance payment services received want aware proud fact AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Director John Worth keenly conscious imbalance working hard get unfair exor bitant fees reduced am especially proud President Lowe asking viewpoint matter remembering percentage payment established AMA president am backing completely Watch Council report call couple other important Council agenda items will AMA budget carefully considered Council meeting contract undr Mr Worth Executive Director will continue serve us Another important item will summary progress next years Nation al Model Airplane Ch mpionships held Virginia Beach east coast discussion Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski will talk about flying site selection various Nats events trying please impossible everybody Anyhow Council meeting can bet Council members will doing level best represent effective manner possible AMA Council sincerely hope pleased fact dont take shots fellow Council members print no matter unpleased am personalities presentations dont feel ask represent losing dignity behalf Please correct am wrong time get thinking Im pretty smrt - thc p2ragaphs ahoc good Lord allows something stupid prove Im no smarter rest time pretty subtle clever Gods part have four-foot six-foot platform top car car rying cartons ladders such has two-inch frame around making nice tray three days funny noise car simply drove nuts noise never heard car before could heard time stopped started turned corner After Id gotten through three worried days good Lord figured punished enough let discover simply left X-Acto knife rolling around platform might ask what has model building District 8 has least X-Acto knife please care ful leave Beautiful workmanship Peck Polymer Prairie Bird Electric plane Chuck Fisher Chuck artist accounts Its appearance f lies beautifully too pow ered Kyosho geared 05 electrIc motor just got notice Pancho Morris 11 representatives around Texas met San Antonio October 18th discuss 1988 Soaring contest schedule Out came announcement Fourth Annual Texas National Soaring Tournament will held Dallas mid-May Whats popular now Float flying THE thing going write up fact couple clubs going have float-fly meets sudden notices least dozen good attendance Watch out will flying off pond drinking fountain birdbath country Another new twist hold bonfire lantern club meetings flying fields night As reported last month Dallas RC Club held dandy now another Dallas area club relatively new Metro East RC Club asking members bring chairs lanterns next meeting 7 pm October 15th Samuel East RC Field Mesquite Dallas area TX Gregg Markle president Metro East RC Club have about best-looking caps T-shirts Ive ever seen beautiful deep blue am sitting admiring ones blessed good see active group taking up some slack problem needed leadership terribly crowded locality can contact PO Box 617 Mesquite TX 75149 Lamar Alexander AMA 569 Baton Rouge LA has said simple statement beautiful letter sent Lamar says read column month never see mention recog nition area course possible no sending information Lamar hit right nose would believe indignant letters otherwise reasonable people think should guess what doing Please know own crystal ball because dont pay enough buy crying out loud dont write sulting letters work hard please will thank Lamar nice letter hoping publisher can find enough room column photos Lamar good-looking F4U-1D Corsair 54-in 40-power will kitted Wing Manufacturing Co Crystal Lake IL about January specs look great watch Lamar Alexander Baton Rouge LA witfl good-looking 40-size 54-ln-span F4UiD Corsair will soon kitted have just got greeting card real hoot beautiful card says YOU ARE VERY DECENT PERSONBUT THINK WEVE CAUGHT IT IN TIME can say hope approve however am because must love wouldnt writing column Thanks listening ***Out fuel ta land055 122 Model Aviation Lamar Alexanders Corsair obviously flies good looks Colorado 0 Kansas S Nebraska@ North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1007 Woodland Beatrice NE 88310 Gene Carson Boo 2832 Casper WY 02802 Ed Coo 0209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Nathan Lancaster 3087 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 50421 Jim Ricketta 516 5 Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency CoordInator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center OtOS Sheriden Denver CO 00226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 036-3266 Noise Reduction Unless flying Hand-Launch Rubber Electric models probably aware noise level frequency propulsion system emitting right Right fortunately some modelers doing something about reducing noise levels found less wonderful nonmodelers fact doing being responsible citizens making model ing appealing greater numbers potential modelers protecting against own others potential loss hearing andheres biggiesaving flying sites ensuring continuance sport hobby can probably add list having strain imagination As read various columns na tional model magazines newsletters visit other flying sites meetings its real obvious becoming issue groups throughout country fact Ive some recent feedback indicates maybe its time clubs and/or AMA should assertive taking lead noise reduction Actually doing just share couple for-instances several years now AMA Nats has set up monitored noise situation RC Pattern event effort initiated AMA Executive Council implemented former VP Ed Izzo recently VP Howard Crispin have some support assistance number others noise maybe calling sound committee two have instrumental bringing subject high level awareness modelers would probably say its long hard uphill pull has long way go yet However subject getting more de served attention Let share what AMA Club Excellence doing its members others visit its flying site state parks recreation land Jefco Aeromodlers Denver CO area self described club mostly sport fliers sanction sponsor sev eral competitive fun-fly events yearly well organized attended OK thats pretty typical hundreds clubs heres something unique have done about sound levels Through efforts club member Steve Mangles Steve frequency coordinator District IX permanent onsite noise meter has installed field voluntary use anyone wishes check own sound levels have recommended everyone meet voluntary standard 103 dB three meters starters fairly high universal compliance should easily achievableand idea lower standard increments over period time until ultimate target under 98 dB reached sounds like strong ef fort perhaps other groups would wish model note requesting specific details AVP Nat Lancaster Steve Mangles addresses top column would proba bly get considerable information plan progressing what spe cifically has done field instal lation type equipment used Ive received newsletters recently indicat ing some Control Line groups also making use mufflers competi tive events awarding bonus points effective sound reduction tip hat other efforts going across district sound reduction Questions Should AMA establish sound limit recommendations AMA sanctioned events Should competitive events treated same noncompeti tive fun-fly events What should lim its What see pros cons issue respond Ill share thoughts through column well benefit thinking North Dakota Loren Moen Bottineau ND CD Q-500 race held Minot September 13 Loren reports 12 entries participated good time shares sentiment sincere thank-you hard workers put race order also says plans under way another race next year James Carter Minot ND reports Northern Neighbors Day Open House hosted Minot Air Force Base model ers recently featured flying demonstra tions static display CL RC models Introduction flights given over 30 spectators via Buddy-Box before time ran out Thanks Claude Ripplinger Harvey ND sharing beautiful P-51 AVP Russ Miller Carrington ND flight demos support. praise event plans under way next year Landings should soft intentional. Aoiaana S California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Cehic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associste Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakee Aies HI 96701 Darwin N Barr 0252 6 Turoey Ave. Scottsdale Az 65251 Glenn Carter 3020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94098 Bob Kampmann 0810 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson Az 05710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlols Rancho Pv CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90006 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola vista CA 93011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weot valley City UT 64120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2236 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone910362-1902 column short month seems left carotid artery got about 98% plugged-up roto router job now have surgical scar runs behind left ear down collarbone Please excuse get ting around too much past month spend some time running around doctor another until found out what wrong getting tests surgery just few days hos pital some time recovering thereafter As fate would have fortunately got disagreement hospital surgeon late evening prior scheduled surgery checked out t 1100 pm Fortunately Yes Sep tember 30th surgery scheduled 800 am October 1st east San Andreas fault may aware time date Californians will never forget 61 earthquake hit exact moment surgeon supposed carving away main artery neck term Jack-the-Ripper could have tak en new meaning way Im told poor chap ended up time slot OR caught just before hit ground surgery different hospital different surgeon Its now two weeks later Im fully up around fact leave few days Executive Council meeting Reston Lets make AMA national organization No heading joke opinion AMA yet national organization Yes AMA does have members fifty states believe being national just membership cards sent Lets face facts AMAs physical assets its entire staff reside east coast Headquarters building AMA museum sort makes AMA Eastern organization right Well entirely have occasional Nats Midwest token Executive Council meeting once out land setting sun thats about have Continued page 124 January 1988 123 Standing L R James Carter Frank Pace Jack Hamilton John Knight Arlyn Moen Claude Ripplinger John Nelson Kneel ing L R Mark Manning 3rd place-Webra Jim Larsen 1st place-Rossi Loren Moen 2nd place-Picco Peltz Cont pg 123 According AMA gospel clubs run trouble local matters could also say AMA problems local matters think time has come AMA get closer membership cannot done east coast AMA truly national organization ought have local resources over country Yes have district VPs AVPs volunteers donate some portion nonworking lives no pay try give AMA some local presence Unfortunately enough Id like see AMA set up regional aero modeling centers As see initially would minimally staffed solve prob lems local basis mostly related acquisition flying sites preven tion loss could start some major metropolitan areas begin spreading out Modern technol ogy has given us tools instant na tionwide communications can afford take advantage As time goes aeromodeling centers could broaden range services provide flight schools modeling seminars public relations government relations film/tape rentals membership renewals insurance claims handling refer ence libraries museums etc might blessed AMA-owned flying sites Yes exception AMA flying site AMA Headquarters has now members within reason able proximity Reston VA can easily use facilities resources rest us hear about place vast ma jority us will never see lifetimes Sure regional aeromodeling center idea needs refinement weve got start someplace What think Let VP know sad note now mid-October just received following letter Joe L Norcross District 10 representative AMA Free Flight Control Board Dear Dave Jim Scarborough thought should let know father Lee Norcross AMA 1058 died last week age 71 active flier over 60 years Free Flight Old-Timer models past presi dent Thunderbugs active Con test Director last years flew Old-Timer models loved Texaco event winning 1983 placing times will missed fliers T-Bugs SCIFs friends worldwide Sincerely Joe L Norcross Joe share loss CompuServe Cont pg 112 Doug Pratt AMA HQ ask Mod elnet information package will include free CompuServe IntroPak will give immediate access CompuServe usual initiation fee plus hour free time CompuServe also cludes detailed instructions use ModelNet offer open club officer including newsletter editors Sig Scholarships Cont pg 118 bat won awards local state contests Nats contestant Reno 1984 Chicopee 119851 has built flown fifty models licensed amateur radio operator member American Radio Relay League Robert Takacs Torrington CT Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Florida has always enjoyed aviation got started Radio Control 1981 club Balsa Bandits has served safety officer newsletter editor secre tary also worked successful acqui sition new club flying site As instructor helped new fliers As competitor has flown Q-500 competed famous Rhinebeck WW jamboree three times gained several prizes club-sponsored fun-fly events next goal learn about Helicopters career goal work research development aerospace industry Elizabeth Throne plans major Marketing and/or Advertising University Mary land College Park MD attended high school Syracuse NY comes family model aviation oriented 1983 1985 worker Chic opee Nats has regular helper annual symposium run Central New York Modelers Elizabeth completed radio-control led aircraft recently plans improve skills As student member Na tional Honor Society athlete enjoyed swimming running accomplished writer horsewoman community activities included volun teer work both Cancer Society Heart Association has volved local youth athletic seminars meets Brent Waganer attended high school Flo rissant MO now taking premed course University Missouri Kansas City Active student affairs athletics Scouting model aviation Brent re ceived honors high school years model aviation activity includes Con trol Line Radio Control recently produced own design speed con trol system will used F-82 Twin Mustang has combined model aviation Scouting using hobby knowledge prepare presentations assist Scouts merit badge aviation Brent has worked part-time several years help finance college education believe Glen Sig would very proud talented group winners SoundCont pg 120 ing some manner recognizing some way officially rewarding make significant progress area sound reduction operation model aircraft engines details procedures under study will released after next Executive Council meeting meeting will held January details will published imme diately after meeting interim feel free experiment have something think will contribute program please send samples and/or data AMA Headquarters address Wherever goes mark SOUND COMMIlTEE MATERIAL will ensure proper handling material want entire world know serious about subject initiat ing studies setting standards tend obtain data possible solving major threat sport would like see model categories think about thishow can begin reduce sound levels of aircraft operations lowest practi cal minimums realize may re quire operating different speeds conditions what doing present Consider however changes once incorporated mean everyone whatever category being flown will under same constraints will looking input 124 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Partland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL700472422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 90023 Al Culver Box 06 Wilder ID 83070 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneaa AK 99001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 11201 120th Sn B #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 10439 SB Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 701-5103 Racing has hot heavy south Oregon Dick Wickline reports 18 SuperSports 15 Q-500s ready race 18th July Unfortunately afternoon flying rained out 10 Q-500s left race Sunday Clubs running different kinds races F-i Q-500 Jemco etc Idaho Montana around Seattle area no racing Portland area yet picture flying winter near Flathead Lake northwest Montana recent column Since will show up January issue its fair show what looks like summer Bob Taylor Flathead Barnstormers sent picture told taken during fun-fly put Bill Winstead Leroy Thoring himself Kelly Rohrbach won low-key event Bob didnt say what first place got prize Bob said club wives ran very successful concession stand made club tidy sum picture taken field near Whitefish MT shows Bill Winstead beautiful 1A-scale Waco along section fine flying field dont know took picture suspect Bob Taylor looks like great place fly Ill bet took plane AMA card along visited area next vacation theyd let get some great flying Emerald Air Corps held First An nual Pattern contest Walker Airfield near Creswell OR September 5 & 6 super contest Pattern classes fered real meat barbecue supplied contestants Saturday night Pattern fliers told well run contest hed attended first effort Since EAC doesnt have its own CD yet Mike Dunphy came up Medford help out looks like southern Oregon providing spark make Pattern going event District 11 since very active putting some fine contests well attended fliers Cali fornia well Washington Oregon Second Annual should better mark calendar Back Scalemasters Farragut shot Bruce Benders Spitfire Done Platt kit believe fine ef fort met untimely end spun during early round pictures yer intrepid frequency coordinator Bob Balch also picture Spit just off deck dont think picture will re produce well enough see plane just wanted show fan tastic flying site enjoyed Farragut club Its Idaho state park park people LOVE Several BARKS Boise came enjoy compete two models brought front Que Quigleys Sport Scale Acromaster hind Don Erwins Giant Scale Super Fly Word Idaho Scale Squadron meet Ontario OR pretty good contest Winners Dick Hansen Sport Scale Expert Glenn Hoffman Sport Scale Novice Don Yount Team Scale Al Culver Giant Scale has some discussion having Scale circuit district meet Ontario/Boise Portland Seattle some middlesay Yakima Tn-Cities have thoughts concept please send first look seems good idea agree disagree have another idea put before group Write Balch journeyed north take HAWKs Electric Meet Kent man aged take few pictures aircraft flew first brand-new just-finished-that-morning very early understand Skybolt Ben Almojuela took set Sig plans scratch-built plane fit needs Electric Since wasnt flown before didnt fly competi tion until next day did test fly fly did would have gotten airtime hadnt taxied out flew just fine about three minutes ran out viable electrons ne rotoers out nor 1R ruyallup EXPO club should getting copies soon its too early make plans reservations See Id like take opportunity wish family best holiday season ever great year 1988 Happy Building Fly can January 1988 125 Dave Rawlings Jenny done up ambulance plane JN-4 built new Proctor kit being evolved put together materials produced finished kit As can see Dave did fine job -irres very nice Sopwith 11/2 strutter done Vincent Rainier Post Falls ID Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $25Ooforeachtapeand sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Schools Offer Best Entry Point have long believed schools offer best possibly place aero modeling can introduced youngsters large enough scale effective Very frankly kids school captive very receptive audience task get school boards teachers selves recognize aeromodeling good subject itself well very useful teaching tool model builders great deal talk ing instructing amongst ourselves established aeromodeling world well good what really need ed communication non. repeat non.modeling world already have teachers ranks conduct modeling classes message us schools ripe planting seeds model flying among youngsters schools would wel come help Such help must presented correctly large continuing amountsby sub stantial organizations wants effective Response teachers recent offers Junior Flight column PW-30 plans Garber Lightweight Peanut treatise Catapult Glider plans Gumdrop SRPSM plans has no less terrific excerpts letter just re ceived today Bill Johnstone Wil liam F Shue Middle School Newark DE Junior Flight column Model Avi ation has great help over past seven years during time Ive intro duced over thousand 12- 13-year-olds aeromodeling see have best job world teach middle school science Although hired teach Biology also get teach three elective classes per quarter elective called Fly ing Machines currently have over 70 7th 8th graders three classes build ing flying Weve great success past classes Blue Cat II students find easy build hard break try change designs time time both keep myself getting stale accommodate students may find themselves elective twice year due scheduling quirks Bill requested four Junior Flight giveaway items ended very nice compliment Thanks help through years keep arent ing well Thank Bill nice thoughts others what keep Heres another letter also received today Brian Stern Oceanside Middle School Oceanside NY FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 have just finished reading Junior Flight column Model Aviations October issue Fantastic just what need school Technology Education De partment studying Aviation year plans treatise just what need Ive enclosed stamped addressed envelope four offerings additional materials pass along future please let know Thanks information Cant you read ing just feel enthusiasm vibrations sure can Ive received such letters just two ar rived today just tip iceberg Junior Flight Offerings As indicated foregoing requests four items have overwhelming Im pretty well caught up cleaning off desk just now write found some unanswered requests apologies meantime should note Model Builder magazine has published full along photos Dr Garbers treatise building lightweight Peanuts So draw offer receivers have written back about reactions say have benefited have eyes opened what lightness means its importance Just about find using Bo ron filament strengthening critical areas going beyond parameters involvement Yes boron wanting go out Although can dangerous used carelessly has its place Boron beginners age message lightness though builders Also Orbiteers have updated Pee Wee-30 packet rules July Fourth proxy contest report 10 plans new So send 394 stamped enve lope John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Avenue San Diego CA 92116 Still available Ed Whitten ad dress above 1 three Hand-held Catapult Glider plans 2 SRPSM Gum Drop plans struction series 3 Another packet Autogyros mostly wingless Send 394 stamp Dont bother send envelopes find usually use own anyway 151-30 Right now rage seems to create new events models have wingspans 30 Heres another event especially interesting cause Indoor Scale models will tried out shortly Columbia Univer sity December 6th idea belongs Ron Williams author indoor bible Building Flying door Model Airplanes ISL-30 spells out Indoor Scale Light Large 30-in maximum wingspan Other rules Maximum weight rubber 20 gin Full fuselages required no profiles Flying surfaces may single-surface covered Mooney Rules used judge scale flight time Hand-Launch landing gears may retracted Lots room ideas Walt Mooneys Pistachio Bag #6 Walt Mooney has taken 35 Peanuts Bostonian previous five bags reduced Pistachio Scale size 8-in wingspan Walt selected partic ular models because liked best several hundred Rubber Scale designs Dimensions plans pertain Peanut size simply need measure plans multiply 8/13 Bag No 6 remarkable collec tion pecially Pistachios youre Cost still $500 postpaid bag Numbers 1-5 Bag No 6 also $500 Postage alone over $100 So send Pistachio check no eight inches length $500 Walt Mooney PO Box 231192 San Diego CA 92123 * * * * * * Okay thats issue again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 126 Model Aviation U Io
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
r Sig Memorial Scholarship Program Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig-Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose cofounder company killed 1980 crash Pitts Special during full-scale air show purpose fund assist col lege age students higher educa tion plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other supporters fund has become well estab lished fund administered AMA Any student AMA member active aeromodeling background financial need can apply no set number winners year 1986 win ners received $250 Checks have al ready sent specified universities 1986 winners Edward J Dumas Jr Knoxville TN has planning university education since early years aims career aerospace industry Living rural area part-time employment hard find Ed decided develop computer program would have commercial value hopes finance part education Continued page 118 Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr AMA Executive Council met 24 25 October 1987 Among top ics discussion subject noise relates operation model aircraft struggle obtain flying sites working keep sites sound equipment very important have written about other wise discussed subject standard AMA has established operation past have informed published standard set FAI category F3A RC Aerobatics terms competition standard remains case addition however purposes trying provide some means working toward acceptable levels flying site Executive Council voted establish recommended sound level guide operation field level quite low would have preferred very good beginning nevertheless acceptand work towards accepting level maximum field will moving long way re gion quiet operation think technology already out go lower figure set Executive Council 90 dBA measured 9 ft 900 down wind muffler side aircraft achieve accurate measurement possible figure should taken over hard surface Measuring over pavement consistent readings taken over grass due variance depth grass moisture content soil condition can anywhere 2 6 dBA lower taken over pavement Mathematically level 250 ft aircraft will just over 61 dBA 500 ft will right 55 dBA have following some ar ticles Model Aviation other publications will recognize getting down acceptable ranges far local ordinances concerned However think should Continued page 120 Club Officers Free CompuServe Offer limited time officers newsletter editors chartered AMA clubs can get free introductory subscription Compu Serve CompuServe largest personal computer network country offering hundreds services over 300000 subscribers ModelNet personal com puter network operated AMA ser vice CompuServe Any personal computer has modem connect telephone lines can con nected CompuServe Thanks Compu Serves nationwide network phone numbers 80% households USA can access CompuServe local phone call Once connect CompuServe can access services including electronic mail instant news weather updates Electronic Mall shopping research services stock market quotations much Over 200 Forums provide message services free software text files downloading online information brand com puter imaginable Forums devot ed other interests like space exploration photography racing tropical fish science fiction ModelNet Forum devot ed models kinds Typing GO MODELNET takes Forum have messages waiting ad dressed youll told read can scan through 400 messages 18 message boards look ing subjects youre interested can contribute conversations replying message Topics cover entire spectrum modeling RC Indoor AMA officials staff online lively discussions rules Nats other issues need something AMA HQ message left ModelNets message board under Subtopic #1 AMA Business will get quick response ModelNets Data Libraries like elec tronic filing cabinets Articles Model Aviation lists clubs hobby shops Continued page 112 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth S Executive Coordinetor Joyce Hager 0 Comptroiier Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director M icheline Madison 0 Nate Generai Managers Vince Mankowskio Specisi Services Director Carl MaroneyS Specisi Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles S Technicai Directon Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleye Membership Director MikeWoodfolke Generai Counsei Jeremiah Courtney January 1988 111 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent los Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication what say space however isa matterot personal viewpoint sole responsibility auttor views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Nats planning session attended Nats planning session held recently Chesapeake VA principal interest concern assure best possible facil ities categories say least impressed hard work dedica tion mostly VOLUNTEER planning group led Vince Mankowski fulltime AMA Nats manager core group made up following people V Mankowski General Manager C Foreman Communications S Frank Free Flight Category Manager J Guenther Scale Manager J Hager Executive Coordinator R Landry Facilities G Steiner Frequency Control B Stream RC Category Manager B Wisniewski Control Line Manager J Worth Executive Director E Witt Safety Officer H Crispin District IV VP Chairman AMA Council Nats Steering Committee addition above local supporters headed Mike Ingells attendance plus representatives spe cial interest groups Let say up front Nats will held Virginia largely due hard work local people located sites did up-front work getting lo cal property owners governmental agencies behind project way works YOU want have Nats area up get ball rolling finding sites making necessary pre liminary arrangements Once reasonable basis AMA involvement established AMA goes work project should understand facilities required RC Control Line Suitable sites Soaring Helicopter Free Flight Indoor also required Virginia four major sites will used task isnt easy since rarely can find equally good sites categories Almost never package combination sites makes everyone equally happy unfortunate fact life has much discussion over years about value Nats really worth work expenditure satis fy 1000-plus competitors After almost always costs takes ina loss $40-50K unusual addition have salaried person AMA Headquarters plus involvement others time time Personally view Nats much making 1000 competitors happy provides necessary focus hobby whole Since hold Nats various areas country provides tremen dous local national awareness hobby its virtue no ques tion Nats provides tremen dous high local area particular stimulates growth activity general view part public rela tions program aimed growth progress hobbyaccept ance us worthwhile citizens sup port obtaining keeping flying sites Incidentally because Nats Virgin ia location adequate Free Flight site locals have ALREADY ob tained permission use site per manent basis Now certainly worth something local RC fliers already use Fentress NAS regular basis fundamental services AMA can provide assistance flying site acquisition Its many-faceted endeavor since AMA obviously cannot go out buy sites must help persuade property owners virtue hobbythat promoting wholesome activity community creative outlet individualsand fun well growth skills individual flier equipment technology Some must find same acceptance ball games golf etc enjoy Interestingly modelers Jacksonville FL played numbers game city officials approached city-sponsored site simply surveyed number ball diamonds city projected use person-per-acre basis easily convinced model site would have much larger person-per-acre usage Today Jack sonville has TWO city-sponsored sites paved runways shelter running water clubhouse etc yearly budget takes work know-how hav ing flying site problems get touch Flying Site Coordinator Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters has lots experi ence area will glad help digress. Nats next year Virginia will real happening addi tion usual 70-plus event format will have two days fun-fly noncompetitive industry show na tional RC boat car championships area will superb modeling extravaganza So make plans now something whole family Chesapeake since contest sites driving distance Virginia Beach Kitty Hawk Williamsburg However will far enough away motel costs will moderate Quiet progress Slowly perceptibly making progress generating aware ness noise problem good example found November issue R/C Report recommend obtain copy read several articles noise mufflers etc also tell like some pseudomufflers market Encouragingly better mufflers surfacingsome nondo mestic sources OS now furnishing quieter muffler engines should read work Fox Mfg has done noise reduction Also note K&B ads super-quiet Sportster engines Incidentally checked K&B 45 Sportster engine Stu Richmonds ship other day registered 89 dB ten feet Now thats quiet tle loss power AMA planning establish recom mended noise levels also publish ing articles noise Model Aviation magazine note last issue plan ning articles engine setup noise reduction well continuing series noise reading through Aeroguidance Society newsletter Connector saw Bob Nolls report noise survey has made Interestingly Electric setup checked turning same rpm 40 piston engine produced same noise contention long time has must treat WHOLE package just exhaust Getting rpm prop-tip speed down vitally important Remember its FUN youre having FUN . Tiddlywinks anyone Cont pg 111 AMA contest calendar stored DLs anyone read print out ModelNetters upload own articles computer programs picture files rest us see Newsletter editors have own Data Library swapping articles graphics Conference Room another function ModelNet Typing CO ModelNets main menu puts area can have conversations other Model Netters through keyboard CO type line hit Return line pops up everyone elses screen name front parentheses Once week have regular COnference often special guest covering certain topic Clubs have used ModelNets Conference Room meetings Using members computer can talk special guests AMA officials ModelNet can used join AMA get quick proof insurance coverage Any ModelNetter can download special online application form Data Library 12 Fill ing out form new members name address credit card information uploading DL 12 will get appli cation AMA HQ fast received new members insurance effect name put public file DL 12 serves proof insurance until new members card comes mail Club secretaries making use fea ture ModelNet sign up new members get permission fly club field minimum delay usually few hours limited time AMA making free offer Chartered Club officers would like sign ModelNet Write call Continued page 124 112 Model Aviation CompuServe Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Have ever reunion know disgusting thing about reunion cant lie about age Everybody knows within year old theres something else No matter puffed up may about good doing always somebody remind what once dicate prefer remember you once too poor wear shoes after June 1st youll get reminded famous Hangar 13 Club Beloit WI held its 52nd reunion other day Count ing wives friends almost 100 people showed up club sanctioned Gas Model club 1935 NAA Its roots go back 20s model airplane rubberband club its members affiliate members nearby towns grew up become important people fields Earl Fredrickson Janesville became Air Force airline pi lot renown Today shows model ers Palatine IL area build RC Gliders Pat Packard went become nationally recognized aviation artist de signer Smithsonian Institution Oshkosh Museum Al Lindsey has become Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine George Niebauer has come feared competitive Free Flight flier Las Vegas area Bill Bates today important aeronautical engineer Glen Mills PA area Heres photo early Hangar 13 groups Thirties some now L-R Mr Mrs James Leeson Mr Mrs Don Furman Lawrence Rice wife Harry Vanden-Noven Reunions keep memories alive Pictured below famous Gas model airplane Re puted first Gas job ever flown Wisconsin went aloft about 1934 pow ered Loutrel model made Bill Bates others what looked like year ago somebodys attic Want see today Come AMA Museum Reston VA look has faithfully restored its quaint engineering con struction looks like belongs has Douglas Hardware wing Richard Walden editor Burlington NC BARKS writes re well off insurance department dues increase still effect 1988 Richard dues increase will remain awhile build up cash liquid reserve self-insurance purposes $806650 bank money available 1987 money banks money could use we would have pay back appears overall fiscal pic ture 1987 will result extra $600000 plus can put own cash fund sav ings bring own money total over million mark couple years kind saving along safe flying members prudence thrift run ning home office will sound financial posture will need standby bank loan pledge such 1987 January 1988 113 Pictured several reunion fans flying 10-ft replica t rra ssie original ship covered three layers Japanese paper tissue he&ivily doped powered Brown Jr engine has fat RC engine radio rig gentlemen can command come back home running over hill dale through cornfields keep up extreme left Connie Hansen founder original famous Hangar 13 club first organized about 1929 Connie awarded AMAs highest honor reunion banquet fel lowship free AMA dues life Next him holding transmitter Ralph Beck first members Herb Shultz holding big airplane Behind L R Merrett Sanders Doris Rice Dennis Rice Bob Bort affair held Beloit WI last September 19th Al Lindsey Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine furnished photograph Thanks Al PioneersConrad Hansen standing left leader Hangar No 13 pioneer model air plane flying club Beloit Among identified picture 1930s front row L-R Herbert Alcan Robert Podwils Wililiam Dane Alfred Helm secretary William Bates commander Roland Lubitz Kneeling near Hansen Hugo Sulik Standing second row Ed Wilson holding frame plane William Walker Arthur Dennie tall youth assistant commander Stewart Martin Don Chase Eddie Howard Frank Ross sistant advisor partially hidden person back row identified however others L-R Charles Abbott Melvin Tyler Harold Tower Bob Thompson Edwin Lindsley Tom Pollard Burton Booth Robert Hayes Howard Ross deceased members posed front Beloit College observatory has since removed picture appeared Milwaukee Sentinel March 20 1934 just seven years after Lindberghs nonstop flight New York Paris Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Free FlightEndangered Species August-September 1987 issue Free Flightthe official publication National Free Flight Society AMAs Special Interest Group activityan ex change correspondence between John Oldenkamp myself printed ex change fact Free Flight declining activity reasons decline Initially thinking corres pondence might provide food thought possibly leading some constructive ideas reversing trend rather fewer modelers might get enjoy activity future However has since realized cream crop Free Flighters probably belong NFFS other Free Flighters probably majority themdo Given situation message will have received may share concern about future Free Flight urging therefore including AMA President essence message repeated purpose provide viewpoint may encourage expansion Free Flight activity such manner overcome growing problem inade quate sites basic fact involved very few sites available country permit Free Flight flying way common twenty years agoreal estate de velopment has gobbled up land incred ible rate Furthermore few places left Free Flight practiced old presumably preferred manner activity dominated retrieval action rather flying other words time spent trying get model back spent flying inevitable result Free Flight ac tivity has shrunk about 20000 AMA participants late 1950s about 2500 now thats AMAers have indicated FF main interest growth evident Free Flight among Old-Timers group trying recap ture magic remember young Old-Timer group have cho sen RC help Lets face As get older idea chasing models becomes less attractive Having use motorbike bring back model seems like brute-force approach retrieval problem few extra ounces model could make much easierand safer Also using RC doesnt threaten chase us off fields indiscriminate use bike can blame no-growth situa tion lack youth activity Free Flight needs realized smoke screenthe real culprit nature activity Consider following good old days essentially gone No longer fields readily available models can chased foot pedal bike Flying close home largely thing past its matter site being within reasonable distance hour twoits often days drive theres problem example 1 essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition oriented doesnt mean competi tion badits simply nature FF competition tends keep people out rath er attract short FF competi tion too intense too technical too restrictive Thats what guy grew up has come expect newcom er activity doesnt promise much fun old days gained pleasure watching long flights still remember Kordas winning flights 1939 Wake field Championships somewhere along line decided lot short flight better few long ones So interrupt beautiful flight dethermalizing dump model out aira ungracious way end flight days its almost unheard go out simply fly Free Flight model fun Either its competition flight test flight preparation competition idea get right put model away meet 2 situation aggravated con tinuing loss flying sites East particularly except occasional competi tion use military other gov ernment site becomes available given weekend essentially no flying sites general lack large sites fly Free Flight regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models Furthermore what sites may available usually way out boondocks far anyone might get interested can see activity just go see Free Flight would-be spectator needs make dedicated journey some obscure unknown location Trying use smaller sites has naturally led DTs keep losing models cure self-defeating same holds true short engine runs use beautiful power plants let run 10 seconds less Furthermore put models up high short time hardly get chance see grace beauty flight dump model out air just soaring well 3 refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity yet allow kinds gadgets otherwiseto change wing tail angles engine runs dethermalize etc wont allow RC bring model back home af ter long beautiful flightand no steering out thermals please although its okay Indoor models use poles balloons nudge model want RC could fly out back small fields Using electric power can also make use local parks school yards kids adults can see what doing time live busy metropolitan area always tracts interested crowd fly its mostly hands-off using RC keep out trouble prevent los ing model Onlookers watching mod eler fly Free Flight get see graceful grandeur type flying during al whole flight no feel ing contamination model brought down land majestically right front group instead having fall out sky thump Free Flight doesnt have mean high per formance nothing can simply mean model ability fly itself should exclude ability also fly controlif can used enhance flight least bring back As noted Free Flighters use sorts other gadgets help retrieval flight adjustment both during official compe tition flight afterwards least allow ing RC help retrieve after timed portion flight purity FF need compromised now Think about High Praise . Pittsburgh area modelers know Lee Irvis regular guysa leader-type member ARCS club people outside club Lee Irvis regarded awe because have found out K Leroy Irvis Speaker Pennsyl vania House Representativesa very high ly placed person state legislature As modeler AMA member Lee has done much official capacity both help cause model aviation general specifically help provide mod el flying sites state property Recently Lee occasion write about current activity helping teach other modelers fly told picture ac companying column thus .. John Honchorcks fly away Sig Senior Kadet love am primary instructor group have insisted students fly Sig Kadet think best primary trainer market today John favorite student. determined become excellent flier already very good 114 Model Aviation John Honchorcks fly away rescued treetop Practically RC fliers have experienced embarrassment misjudg ing approach model usually further away appears ending up situation As such situations model Sig Kadet lived fly again Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P13 Box 1828 ljexbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Aneociete Vice Presidents Gorald Brown PO Boo 4304 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davonport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01400 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 08452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace Ot Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 62 Frazier Way Maratons Milla MA 02040 Quaker RC Club club located near Whitinsville MA has membership about 20 people flying site landfill very level well covered clover individual responsible obtaining use land Jerry Bagdasarian Again year last year towns along Biackstone Canal have Heritage Homecoming celebration consists activities such Dunnit Mystery Evening Golf Classic football games concerts course model air craft demonstrations Jerry has put lot effort obtaining use flying site having models part celebration Jerry has unique advantage being able walk house fieldnice Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition Hawks favored nearly per fect fall day annual contest four teams participating year events included Ponderosa Rodeo Mail Run Poor Mans Pattern everyones favorite Limbo As usual contest well organized fun day nearly allone aircraft victim limbo pole event has going three years far no team has won twice year victorious team Flying Aces Hampton NH team consisted Scott Dearborn Dominic Gou pil Gallant D Gallant Jyes fatherand-son team Darren 16 years old flies very well fact high point winner day flying Little Stik Nice job Darrenl Mass Cup September New England Stunt Team has Control Line contest culminates awarding Mass Cup contestant improved scores highest percentage flyoffs winners contest Junior Cliff Gregoire Beginner Scott Smith Intermediate Dave Carrville Advanced Doug Cook Expert Windy Urtnowski Best Aircraft award went Windy Urtnowski runner-up Bill Suarez Steve Buso Jack Patrolia tied third place Mass Cup awarded Doug Cook believe second year has won cup scores improved six percent information Handle newsletter NEST edited Dave Cook District vice-presidents columns have writing District column nearly three years now During time have tried report activities within dis trict show pictures people involved national information can obtained other parts magazine has no comment other VP columns until now has easy However November issue Dis trict 10 VP wrote flying sites Without go ing lot detail feel once again wrong track agree flying sites mandatory however would seem people have find sites perhaps get help obtaining permission use seems think AMA can walk area country produce flying sites Maybe unlimited resources modelers pained modest dues increase exacted cover insurance program also disagree statement about million dollars per year publish magazine may need make huge vestment sites does money come fromand sites placed district administers etc etc may alright bring items up follow up good solid ideas says last paragraphonly offer some good constructive ways obtaining sites just dream about Pattern seminar About two years ago sem inar held some good ideas talked about contests pretty much standardized time again Some changes need madeespecially since Nats will near area modelers may attending Also new rule book will available changes can discussed have tentative use room Quality Inn Chicopee Nats headquarters afternoon March date has finalized will try announce next month Some people have given material use column have seen yours yet despair will probably used eventually can use few pic tures month Also time year clubs have new officers would like have information would easier contact someone club necessary January 1988 115 Teams RC Gulls Ponderosa RC Hawks L Flying Aces Southern NH RC Club Jerry Bagdasarian second left Harvey Thomasian during flying demonstra tions Heritage Homecoming celebration September 26 1987 Sixteen-year-old Darren Gallant trophies being member win ning team large being high point flier day Jerry Bagdasarlan some 01 aircraft flown during demonstrations Photo Jerry Bagdasarian Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes aswell books Currently AMA has available five excellent thins video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club Will donate set five tapes local library AMA Will sell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tow Brown P0 Boa 881 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07001 Frank Drench 9 Witlow Ave Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Town River NJ 08753 Adam SnOler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Santer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11851 Second District Thoughts perchance YOU have read previous editions column will agreed hope have consistently kept opinions concerning so-called burning issues no pun intended along positive angle attack Optimism part nature suppose So Thus said must further report am insensitive realization AMA approaching few moment-of-truth situa tions shall require early defini tive action its Executive Council Last month discussed issues ie whether raise existing 55-lb weight limit model aircraft maxi mum 100 lb As result discussions have Don Godfrey founding president IMAA other ex ecutives organization plan ning attend EC meeting October 24 discuss important top-weight issue Progress vital area addition problem also addressing rapidly proliferating conten tion numerous individuals groups AMA should fragmentize com bined Nats possible solution widely recognized flying-site dilemma opinion some example Nats sites selected thus far Free Flight wheth er Indoor Outdoor have though appro priately suited RC competition left much desired numerous varied standpoints feeling such ma jor decision should reached vote Leader membership hope agree 21st Annual WW Jamboree Rhinebeck NY warmest compliments hereby extended Mid-Hudson RC Society having contributed magnificently preservation promotion aeromodel ing particularly great District 2 through presentation worthy clas sic over score years Attend ance year up annual standards ie around 200 entrants always great time example encounters scenes like Rhinebeck Tn-County RC Club club located area East Brunswick NJ ad dition having active members also produces impressive newsletter called Fly-Paper capably edited labor love such avid modelers Al Kessner John Donnelly latest issue de scribes recent RC flying demonstration presented expressly club group children participating nearby Manalapans Special Recreation Program Member Charlie Bissett flew exciting demonstration good company such fellow-members George Trott Har old Diskin George Dent Bernie Price Ed Wiesenback Al Axelbyrd point represented major PR achievement Tn-County club AMA aeromodeling general did worthy initiative earn highly favorable write-up local newspaper Cranbwy Press copy article including press photographs sent Parks Commission inclusion its official records Nice going Tn-State about whats-his-name club comprises dozen members skip read ahead something important yours organization size however what follows may inter est group know clubs area have 150 members opinion thats BIG So big example cases some mem bers known personally nor known other Names hard remem ber large groups smaller ones Neil Markee editor LIRCS Newsletter offers solution Septem ber issue suggests want collection fliers going have make effort Obviously should get know other name Nobody knows better hard learn names could speed up process members required wear name tags have names clearly visible upper sur face nonscale models Perhaps club should provide members name tags. think money would well invested like ideado Low-tech ducted fan same issue same newsletter Mr Markee expressed hope someone would develop low-tech ducted-fan trainer Neils words Low wing loading low takeoff landing speeds less critical engine/fan combination would probably get us ducted-fan flying true Fourth Annual Long Island Helicopter Championships congratulate Bob Brassell LIFTS Long Island Fly Together Society both Melville Long Island NY having made 1987 year four above popular well-managed event continues feature Novice Intermediate Scale FAI classes missed years contest make note tend next year Bob deserves special credit work initiating perpetuating valuable aeromodeling contributions Thanks Bob Fourth Annual noncompetitive Giant Scale Fly-In Binghamton Aeros Despite some rain second day event took place back August 22 23 proved pleasurable according reports action took place Che nango Bridge Airport Binghamton NY sanctioned both AMA IMAA Camping onsite permitted food furnished pilots free charge Lon Sauter AVP area has provided following photos group taken Jim Leary Onondaga Model Aircraft Bill Orr Oswego Valley Modelaires clubs 116 Model Aviation Try best make next year Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesociete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gatea Mills Pepper Pike QH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR ioe North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Eaclid Ave Scoitdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 recent District X column reemphasized biggest problem facing sport hobby lack enough flying sites Dave Peltz wrote AMA spending enough its resources ensure flying sites will available us well future generations aeromodelers agree Dave number problem Id go far say should number budget priority can convinced given amount money will have effect availability sites nationwide Much has said about AMAs spend ing patterns lack much correla tion between spending priorities basic reason cases simply spending money problem wont make better some could show spend amount money within reasonable reach AMA way would definitely help solve problem nationwide would support its expenditure wholeheart edly believe cutting everything else bone could come up million dollars really wanted what would What could done million dollars would ensure availability flying sites could simply buy national flying site would ensure availability place fly wouldnt too accessi ble modelers Besides would require about 700 acres would probably cost around four million dollars built way out boonies somewhat unreasonable solu tion flying site problem solution probably lies convincing federal state local governments need genuine endeavors worthwhile solution may also involve doing what ever necessary reduce noise come better neighbors can reduce need such large sites perhaps move back closer metropoli tan areas already have proposal latter District IV VP Howard Crispin chairman Sound Noise Committee working proposal spend about $50000 fund research project lead ing university University North Carolina aimed reduction propel ler noise models tiny step addressing problem long journey starts single step What next Well Id expect someone Dave Peltz come up proposal hire expert TELL us what thing ideas have com mon involve spending consider able monies have studies done turn will probably result mon ey being spent major question result worth cost Some think very survival hobby/sport stake right should certainly jump both feet checkbook support programs other hand fortunate enough have good site might prefer con tinue provide such benefits magazine Nats museum interna tional competition etc etc What think Would eliminate magazine simply make dues $40 period finance such programs What about Nats participation international competition short what anything should sacrificed order fund as-yet-undefined program get flying sites Any such program will have very well thought out planned before Id guess Executive Council would start cutting present programs finance such pro gram proposed think need con sider seriously have seen some beau tiful AMA films done Jay Gerber few have idea much effort goes masterpieces Valley Forge Signal Seekers got little taste effort summer Jay set up some filming VF flying site lay thought could film around nor mal flying found impossible club cheerfully shut down site Jay thing 30-40 fliers gave up day flying could enjoy another great Jay Gerber film hope pre view October 24th Executive Coun cil Meeting Thanks Valley Forge club Dont forget Salt Fork February 13-14 Bring whole club Saying month Daves theory rel ative success R s E squared Results ity times Effort squared Till next Month Daware 0 District Celumttia 0 Maiytand h Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwnod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aseociate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinlrer Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest HarrisonbvrgVA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockovilie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 9191 486-5988 1988 Nationals planning Nationals Plan ning Committee recently met Holiday Inn Chesapeake VA work planning 1988 Tidewater Nationals has attend meetings appreci ate amount work does go making arrangements event no way will satisfied arrangements Much has said about Free Flight think concerned Nats would like see ideal sites com pletely honest far site 1988 concerned Although its perfect best sites could find anywhere near Eastern part country field consists 680 acres widest part one-and-a-quarter miles across field rectangle bounded three sides trees notch corner also having trees however no trees field several rather deep drainage ditches will bridged number lesser ditches field will tilled late spring will grass coverage area will some part field soybeans July will few inch es high no real concern will no problem retrieving across cropland have letter Mr Italiano suggesting separate Free Flight rest Nats perhaps go afield Geneseo NY description field includes plantings corn grain Air craft easily lost cornfields usually does trample grain see justification suggestion have discussed field mem bers Brainbusters club Hampton Langley members incfuding regularly compete Nats oth er major Eastern meets think field will serve well making arrange ments use permanent basis will no doubt hold spring contest site present time have holding spring fall contests Petersburg Airport signs site will shortly built up Among fliers fall contest Reed Hull shown photo below something rarea brand-new airplane said would last forever Reed will seen 1988 Nats Reed Hull brand-new airplane second photo taken week before Nats meeting occasion open house Oceana Naval Air Station Oceana parent organization Fen Continued page 118 January1988 117 Crispin Cont pg 117 tress NALF site Tidewater Nats Alex Gaillard Open House Oceana Naval Air Station Tidewater Radio Control Club co ordinating club host clubs 1988 takes active role open house have done years repre sents continuing cooperation between United States Navy local clubs As part open house club puts two-hour display both days good company performanc es latest best Navy var ious civilian aerobatic displays year saw Blue Angels performing first time Oceana FIA-18 Reflecting relationship between club Navy photo Alex Gaillard Phaeton Biplane Blues Fat Albert C-130 F/A-18 exhibition aircraft show Oceana outstanding both miniature aircraft full-scale variety AMA represented Geoff Styles Headquarters VP hand also display Other brief period rain Sunday great weekend lot good PR effort Geoff also chance look various Nats flying areas Lost sites Last month mentioned fields might lost high technology No such luck lost unique manner Nothe same old cause once Yup reason NOISE field looked secure complaint landowner go wish possible convince no matter located run risk having noise issue used excuse move out Please get quiet before happens Once com plaint made little chance avoid ing disaster have read other columns about placing effort money procur ing flying sites well good lose site noise nuisance complaints endanger entire sport area moved off public land such reason will find nearly impossible obtain another site jurisdiction antagonize neighbors Much has written things means going about surveying own particular site district vice-president Headquar ters staff will provide much assist ance obtaining flying sites own legwork vital cause impossible Headquarters people roam countryside looking sites know look Make up mind going make effort operate within standards will permit peace neighbors cannot stay away search subsequent usage site can no longer let few individuals imperil sport have questions regarding quidelines deal ing subject write drop note Bob Underwood Technical Direc tor AMA Headquarters Take action today time read will frigid months time consid er taking part cold weather activities normal contests rather large number fun-fly events held winter long Both Soaring power events participation Winter hiberna tion course also several trade shows around country quite number local auctions occur during months winter have incentive build trim Get ready Tidewater Nationals Help make biggest best ever Cont pg 111 through product addition will enter college work-study program get practical business experience pursues studies Tad Cease University Wisconsin Platteville planned malor Mechani cal Engineering Aerospace Engineering Tad keen model aviator has athletic interests well Softball jukado tennis volleyball help keep him fit Crosscountry downhill skiing plus deer hunt ing also get him outdoors has built sev eral model aircraft including AO-size Trainair Gentle Lady Simplex Trainer very active club before going off university duties included mowing field running refreshment stand annual mall show helping beginners university continues fly has coaching newcomers sport would like get private pilots license has already received some instruction purpose Charles J Klein University Vir ginia Charlottesville majoring Political Science member City RC Club Allentown PA en joys flying fixed-wing aircraft Helicop ters preference whirlybirds because feels very demanding Active community Charles assisted Key Club affairs such car washes dances raise money Muscular Dystro phy other charities high school won several awards some first place regional statewide compe titions sponsored Pennsylvania Jun ior Academy Science Todd C Morey Traverse City Ml study ing Aviation Technology Purdue Univer sity IN As member TRAMPS Traverse Area Model Pilots Society Todd active sport contest flying en joys everything Peanut Scale warbirds Pylon Racing quarter-scale entered contests USA Canada won several trophies Purdue Todd taking full-scale flight training part education also enrolled Marine NROTC serves Squad Leader newsletter staff mem ber Aimee Olson Fargo ND attending State University hometown major will directed towards Wellness Physical Fitness keen student ballet jazz tap dancing Aimee has performed Red River Dance Company sev eral years An accomplished trained model has worked professionally various facilities Fargo environs As student high school Aimee en joyed competitive sports including volley ball basketball major model aviation interests Slow Fast CoinContinued page 124 118 Model Aviation Sig Scholarships Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia 0 South Carolina 0 Tonoeosoo V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Miosisoippi S Poorto Rica Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 0151720-3203 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 206 Amory MS 38621 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlen Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00860 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Msorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 049 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PD Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 604-2517 time issue delivered will snow time again did season go Just few weeks ago seems talking about summers activities Now its time talk about building season make plans next summer didnt find time attend very contests yeartoo much going business Hope next year will have time off visit clubs about district flying good year AMA higher dues pretty well accepted being necessary insurance coverage maintained program now solid AMA considering increase coverage next year still need few years no major claims before will have enough funds accrued secure against bigclaim possibility program costs can paid interest Keep up good work safety pays off AMA has also taken steps improve its fi nancial planning control activities have continue ques tions whether available funds spent right things Council has put effect plan two-year budget update year action will give everyone time review what planning year before final bud get goes effect Im hoping propos als needed new activities will forthcoming membership con sideration expanded program Any business large AMA needs look least two years ahead fact Im favor generating least five-year plan near future Also needed analysis past ex penditures practices see what can learned applied improve per formance future AMA computer such analysis should straightforward However word caution Computers themselves dont help much takes GOOD software personnel trained use make com puter pay off AMA still has some distance go area Lets hope weve learned lesson last years chartered club data mixup Dont too critical AMA however Ive seen same situation devel op big companies times Until software/personnel combination right much comes out computer system no matter what its potential capabilities Plaudits due AMA membership election Don Lowe president Don has again proven able administrator has time desire tend AMAs business few presidents have past years Im looking forward much progress over next year problem status stature Contest Directors has wrestled believe much improvement has resulted application process has streamlined CD questionnaire modern ized hopefully improved same time position CD members ing clarified strengthened Since among influential hard working leader members its time place AMA hierarchy better defined say problems have gone away Far example problem whether remain af filiated NAA sill thorny issue need NAA Well Im sure provide FAI connections assistance may essential since AMA may able work directly FAI Maybe paying services dont need Also still problems conduct Nationals meet modern times first steps being taken sep arate parts traditional Nationals activ ity big event both time location well will work yet seen circumstance driving AMA direction question role competition its relationship great majority modelers enter formal competi tion still needs attention Competition cer tainly has place fun-flying club activities individual participation hobby What AMAs proper role noncompetitor Insurance Sure thats important what else should Hold ing national fun-fly convention new idea trying out well works will probably determine whether activities type should pursued futher What other services should AMA provide noncompetitor need ideas about What does membership think should Now back District 5 items number District 5 newsletters Ive noted words effect channels below 38 will illegal after Dec 20th Thats true channels 12 thru 34 legal must use narrow-band transmitters As far know way know transmitter fits specification have tested Thats probably true buy new transmitter frequencies course will lot wideband re ceivers out beware criti cal point frequency phase-in plan important everyone cooperate fullest dont create unnecessary problems Its also dry run final phase-in after narrow-band transmitters receivers will usable Got note Ralph Bailey District S RC Contest Coordinator said things going well exception seems sanction requests coming two weeks less lead time before scheduled contest date Fellows thats just too short time system work no chance adver tising Model Aviation sooner later site-owners insurance will place rule minimum 30 days system work Received note Lee Campbell included picture two Airfoiler contest first picture Lewis Dot Odum perennial FF contest-goers John Blair-designed P-30 Photo Campbell second photo shows contest headquarters CDs Lee Webster Ben Cleveland background wife Molly doing work beau tiful Powerhouse handwork Eck Calder Photo Campbell Lee also concerned about kind field might available next Free Flight Nationals has some improvement situation since last report current field under consider ation still small wind blows has retrieval problems motor bikes Nationals Committee hard work try ing solve problems least field can used later time big WELCOME ABOARD newly chartered River City RC Club Vicksburg MS can get touch writ ing Virginia Rhinehart 711 Belva Circle #11 Vicksburg MS 39180 way chartered club contacts important people link tween AMA club represent Mississippi AVP Ed Hunter puts way Enclosed September issue MS Aeromodeling Id like call atten tion lead article Designated Contact Person informational materials sent AMA chartered club via designated person dead-ends person vital link communications system broken break communication linkup effectively disenfranchises re maining membership particular char tered club Ed has good point best vertical communications AMA good club contact doesnt job im portant link communication effectively shut off urge clubs keep impor tant link open Merry Christmas everyone January 1988 119 F Lewis Odum assisted shy retiring wife Dot Powerhouse Eck Calder flown Air foiler contest illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Ettel #3 Cautie Drive AR 2 Florionant MO 63034 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtord iN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefteruosi Kanaao City MO 64114 Stan Watoon 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 begin September celebrated La bor Day weekend going Indianapolis day CL flying CL Aerobatic Team Trials have Control Line meets before Id never team trials Believe worth trip saw tops CL Aerobatics yesterday today quite sight watch new talent challenged some elite yesterday Competition tough have terrible time picking out some CL maneuvers time able pick out corners crisp circles round Ive always trouble seeing four-leaf clover time fliers good course must thank Indianapo lis Airport Authority letting us use space Mt Comfort Airport know great deal effort put out Jack Sheeks As sociates get place after another lost international airport contest well run maybe will easier future CL events Sunday Labor Day weekend trav eled vacation spot Indiana went Jasonville Seriously Jasonville just like good old Burgin Its small Small arrport site laid-back Combat contest Doc Passen has event year really plays up host bit hilt arrived no around Ever have feeling youre right place wrong time Well thats feeling Never fear After few minutes pacing around saw convoy cars arrived convoy Doc stay house came out time Whew relieved contest hot heavy shortage contestants due team trials following weekend dont mind ones made trip worth Oh carnage resulted Combat really can hold ones attention cant talking guys Combat meet learned interesting thing always wondered about Dyna Jet engines dont know what its jet engine used CL Speed events Anyway guy told foggers Thats right guys gals really used fog insects etc Interesting next weekend made city Peoria IL visit Peoria RC Modelers Club sponsored flying/static contest sport Scale models saw members three clubs represented seemed have great time know did laid-back event fellows put together force hangar queens out closets got tired mall show models never got flown know around dont Well also know should happen So have special contests saw some real beauties both classes some great talent area Let tell about trophies things work art love handmade plaques plaque hand-painted plastic model fuselage Believe beautiful fact kept asking Alas just laughed Hey met some Kewanee Krashers Pekin RCers miss trip Pekin again nice meet some Peoria Kewanee Krashers reminded club found out have small group flying out cow pasture use hayfield meet officially once per year So Nice guys sitting around talking about favorite subjectsbuilding flying modelswe some long discus sions about RC frequencies Im hearing same sad story over over having problems now ever just few frequencies try different plans read about Still hear problems showing up own club having its problems too know manufacturers importers trying cater try buy inexpensive radio few frills Hats off ones will sell us radios know will work As hear field testers want servo-reverse option other frills can 31M problems can crash planes fellow told three go 31M just hits no warning Theres no way keep up set combinations complex know Ive tried field have about four eight fliers field given day such small number should never have such problems Ive chance talk modeler trying something about trying form consumer group will put pressure manufacturers wish him lot success Whoops just got off path little Now back rest month travels district went Terre Haute attend Dou ble Nickel IMAA fly-in course attend ed day late big crowd Ive real knack still great time wind blew like crazy bull sessions order day dont know Terre Haute guys liked thought perfect day thing did notice field has improved drastically since 1979 have kinds shelters etc theyve built make life lot nicer field Its turned real showplace hoping Charles Gray would show up little surprise him Because has served contest coordinator several years Superior Service Award bestowed upon him Charlie has done terrific job keeping contest schedules order us Thanks Well thats September travels Ive pretty busy month Alas miss three trips planned gave chance visit club again Im just kidding trips missed due fog So Hamilton RC Modelers sent short piece about rally perfect day four-stroke rally 32 contestants logged 123 flights Indy RIC sponsored prizes event looks like bunch handed out know will received around end November 50 let re mind deadline old fre quencies fast approaching Send radios get changed December 20 Enough now. Sound Cont pg 111 complacent about fact itselfit needs put perspective Please re member operating relatively high frequencies depending upon en gine operational speed therefore have annoyance factor built safe try operate level below whatever acceptable area calculated figure somewhere below ambient area will much better shape major point remember what has done represents progress Check around follow magazine articles information data can achieve goals important real ize date hardware techniques will help attain figures Please work neighbors local authorities obtain keep site Research second item consid ered has sound levels origi nating propeller Very little research has done subject especially recent times need come grips question just na tional international aeromodeling well As attain levels sophistication sound suppression devices defeating work due lack knowl edge other areas just cannot sure recognize exhaust noise intake noise bearing noise can quite easily accu rately measure overall sound installation comes right down specifics though much diffi cult trying determine surgery needs take place Academy has re ceived proposal price tag attached research needed fill some blanksthose having propellers Executive Council has conditionally approved research proposal Some de tails need defined further terms contract president Don Lowe myself will working Once everything approved checked likelihood study will gin January continue year Other proposals something new re quired need provide centive means coordinating data distribution somebody needs completely involved Academy look Continued page 124 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knntzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Placn Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Htn Ml 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stsmm Bos 357 Minocqus WI 54548 first issue Model Aviation 1988 new year means start new pians us shall entering second term am looking forward Completing ideas improving communications district shall handling nearly five million dollars monies year makes extra im portant know goes VPs now able log onto HQ Prime quickly obtain membership data have already used data line found errors data stored Needless say Mike Woodfolk anxious get up-todate database would like make cer tain phone numbers have heck time contact ing new year means new officers clubs chance have wish fulfilled would see clubs over whelmed volunteers Too often same persons get reelected time come burned out Give some time thank-you enjoying hobby New flying fields always being sought after look AMA HQ solution very practical club has different situation member HQ can help clearly defined What feel should main thrust cure push down top means get ting government groups recognize needs hobbyists planning advising lower levels government Too often local governments need an swer situaflon simply copy what adjacent group has done continue along wrong path upper-level powers send down ideas decisions will uniform AMA PR Depart ment several recognized government committees squeezing like dickens get action plus increasing age membership means greater demand pastime facilities So action taking place cannot see results easily crashed model New fields mean new rules set AMA Safety Code supports insurance safety record permits us release funds increase coverage Noise what consider greatest enemy no noise would have far fewer flying field problems have heard members actually doing something about sound levels great see cobbled-up gadgetry being tried love being inventors little help manufacturers going very effective New frequencies now being phased new flags too second step implementing new frequencies gear being made better modelers realizing some con trol necessary safer flying business love visit clubs explain what planned getting guess good video would help what read mags seems confuse explain already know several areas some new frequencies unusable extra spots provide ample places continue operating must caution clubs have Canadian fliers visiting Three states bor der Canada MAAC insurance does cover activities must join AMA covered Canada beware frequency policy since conflicts keeping old frequencies making numbered ones alongside illegal AVP Insert . Paul Smith Ive AMA member since 1961 have special ized Control Line competition flying course competition involves sessions testing practice contest majority flying time spent sport flying flew nearly Control Line event plus little Free Flight until mid dle 70s FAI added Combat its world championship schedule Since international sector has primary interest AMA rather generously funds FAI team selection programs 15 different events cover category modeling would highly recommend FAI program anyone interested very highest levels competition other main interest AMA politics AMA wants operate democracy order needs input majority membership certainly havent hesitated make opinion known about issues Constructive criti cism policies decisions will help AMA grow prosper AMA great organization work together can continue make better Please contact anything can help especially catego ries Control Line contest coordination FAI program Gone flying rever Ribcrackers have lost valuable member Bob Quinn well known building skills part played annual mall air shows always fill position newsletter editor will missed field meetings Minneapolis Model Aero Club mourns passing longtime member Tommy Thompson well known na tionally Free Flighter death flying field some comfort model ers knew him Tommy would proba bly have chosen way Taft will lonelier him MARCS lost Ken Kindschi very active member often seen perched station wagon pipe hand offered opinions com ments subject members families go deepest sympathies District Roundup St Croix club sug gests reduced initiation fee anyone liv ing within two miles field y Wischer needs fruit jar lids ends froz en fruit canssend allElectric club being formed Ken Myers Union Lake Call 313 698-4668 tle Creek Balsa Bees working lo cal Marines Toys Tots program Tulip City Air Force now has 65 members has Control Line group too OPS LIES River Valley Fliers seems have increased loops Twin City RCers have new field going purchase t Covey Lawnmowers described Sun beam AMES also have strong CL group aper Milwaukee declares war trash left after flying Tom Kunath out about after rebuild hospital ey Aeromodelers considering designated frequencies power Sailplane field come newsletter Mid-State Aero guidance Club Marshfield WI land Loons taking airport man ager dinner t Helicopter Py lon Racing NUTS atine Miniature Aircraft Association sends its newsletter EISS states recognize what goes up must come down some people accomplish slowly others Finally Scimitar says Set example Dont January 1988 121 Radio Control Club Detroit Big Bird Contest Tom Wiess talks planes young spectator Stan Dzon looks Jim McCoul Photo Flying Pilgrims members made happen Fall Fly Fun Phaseout Iohn Lane Photo History making againl Bill Collins en gine prize Pete Dillon trophy won 1937 Brooks Field Marshall Ml Jackson RC held Fly-In Open House two guys met again Lou Collins Photo Story Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 New Mexico S Oklahoma 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64513 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AFt 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurtey III 927 CommerCe Pleasantos TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Ciovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinetor Bill May 3839 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75229 am preparing leave Executive Council meeting AMA Headquarters Reston VA behalf of us poor slobs am going propose some thing new think ample pay five completed flights should entitle us free crash Reminds time made hole-inone Indianapolis golf course did model airplane instead golf ball Someone told fifth holebut couldnt have because Id made flight mentioned Executive Council meet ing will important sever al items coming up importance us realize great number care little about AMA works just long works have right fly protection good liabil ity insurance ones interest ed AMA machine works cant figure out what read will always best answer questions should good vicepresident other district phone 214 823-0208 during business hours Remember am representing Items importance upcoming meeting include fees pay Na tional Aeronautic Association privi lege having members eligible fly international competition under FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale clearinghouse world records competition fees now paying set years ago no longer fit balance payment services received want aware proud fact AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Director John Worth keenly conscious imbalance working hard get unfair exor bitant fees reduced am especially proud President Lowe asking viewpoint matter remembering percentage payment established AMA president am backing completely Watch Council report call couple other important Council agenda items will AMA budget carefully considered Council meeting contract undr Mr Worth Executive Director will continue serve us Another important item will summary progress next years Nation al Model Airplane Ch mpionships held Virginia Beach east coast discussion Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski will talk about flying site selection various Nats events trying please impossible everybody Anyhow Council meeting can bet Council members will doing level best represent effective manner possible AMA Council sincerely hope pleased fact dont take shots fellow Council members print no matter unpleased am personalities presentations dont feel ask represent losing dignity behalf Please correct am wrong time get thinking Im pretty smrt - thc p2ragaphs ahoc good Lord allows something stupid prove Im no smarter rest time pretty subtle clever Gods part have four-foot six-foot platform top car car rying cartons ladders such has two-inch frame around making nice tray three days funny noise car simply drove nuts noise never heard car before could heard time stopped started turned corner After Id gotten through three worried days good Lord figured punished enough let discover simply left X-Acto knife rolling around platform might ask what has model building District 8 has least X-Acto knife please care ful leave Beautiful workmanship Peck Polymer Prairie Bird Electric plane Chuck Fisher Chuck artist accounts Its appearance f lies beautifully too pow ered Kyosho geared 05 electrIc motor just got notice Pancho Morris 11 representatives around Texas met San Antonio October 18th discuss 1988 Soaring contest schedule Out came announcement Fourth Annual Texas National Soaring Tournament will held Dallas mid-May Whats popular now Float flying THE thing going write up fact couple clubs going have float-fly meets sudden notices least dozen good attendance Watch out will flying off pond drinking fountain birdbath country Another new twist hold bonfire lantern club meetings flying fields night As reported last month Dallas RC Club held dandy now another Dallas area club relatively new Metro East RC Club asking members bring chairs lanterns next meeting 7 pm October 15th Samuel East RC Field Mesquite Dallas area TX Gregg Markle president Metro East RC Club have about best-looking caps T-shirts Ive ever seen beautiful deep blue am sitting admiring ones blessed good see active group taking up some slack problem needed leadership terribly crowded locality can contact PO Box 617 Mesquite TX 75149 Lamar Alexander AMA 569 Baton Rouge LA has said simple statement beautiful letter sent Lamar says read column month never see mention recog nition area course possible no sending information Lamar hit right nose would believe indignant letters otherwise reasonable people think should guess what doing Please know own crystal ball because dont pay enough buy crying out loud dont write sulting letters work hard please will thank Lamar nice letter hoping publisher can find enough room column photos Lamar good-looking F4U-1D Corsair 54-in 40-power will kitted Wing Manufacturing Co Crystal Lake IL about January specs look great watch Lamar Alexander Baton Rouge LA witfl good-looking 40-size 54-ln-span F4UiD Corsair will soon kitted have just got greeting card real hoot beautiful card says YOU ARE VERY DECENT PERSONBUT THINK WEVE CAUGHT IT IN TIME can say hope approve however am because must love wouldnt writing column Thanks listening ***Out fuel ta land055 122 Model Aviation Lamar Alexanders Corsair obviously flies good looks Colorado 0 Kansas S Nebraska@ North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1007 Woodland Beatrice NE 88310 Gene Carson Boo 2832 Casper WY 02802 Ed Coo 0209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Nathan Lancaster 3087 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 50421 Jim Ricketta 516 5 Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency CoordInator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center OtOS Sheriden Denver CO 00226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 036-3266 Noise Reduction Unless flying Hand-Launch Rubber Electric models probably aware noise level frequency propulsion system emitting right Right fortunately some modelers doing something about reducing noise levels found less wonderful nonmodelers fact doing being responsible citizens making model ing appealing greater numbers potential modelers protecting against own others potential loss hearing andheres biggiesaving flying sites ensuring continuance sport hobby can probably add list having strain imagination As read various columns na tional model magazines newsletters visit other flying sites meetings its real obvious becoming issue groups throughout country fact Ive some recent feedback indicates maybe its time clubs and/or AMA should assertive taking lead noise reduction Actually doing just share couple for-instances several years now AMA Nats has set up monitored noise situation RC Pattern event effort initiated AMA Executive Council implemented former VP Ed Izzo recently VP Howard Crispin have some support assistance number others noise maybe calling sound committee two have instrumental bringing subject high level awareness modelers would probably say its long hard uphill pull has long way go yet However subject getting more de served attention Let share what AMA Club Excellence doing its members others visit its flying site state parks recreation land Jefco Aeromodlers Denver CO area self described club mostly sport fliers sanction sponsor sev eral competitive fun-fly events yearly well organized attended OK thats pretty typical hundreds clubs heres something unique have done about sound levels Through efforts club member Steve Mangles Steve frequency coordinator District IX permanent onsite noise meter has installed field voluntary use anyone wishes check own sound levels have recommended everyone meet voluntary standard 103 dB three meters starters fairly high universal compliance should easily achievableand idea lower standard increments over period time until ultimate target under 98 dB reached sounds like strong ef fort perhaps other groups would wish model note requesting specific details AVP Nat Lancaster Steve Mangles addresses top column would proba bly get considerable information plan progressing what spe cifically has done field instal lation type equipment used Ive received newsletters recently indicat ing some Control Line groups also making use mufflers competi tive events awarding bonus points effective sound reduction tip hat other efforts going across district sound reduction Questions Should AMA establish sound limit recommendations AMA sanctioned events Should competitive events treated same noncompeti tive fun-fly events What should lim its What see pros cons issue respond Ill share thoughts through column well benefit thinking North Dakota Loren Moen Bottineau ND CD Q-500 race held Minot September 13 Loren reports 12 entries participated good time shares sentiment sincere thank-you hard workers put race order also says plans under way another race next year James Carter Minot ND reports Northern Neighbors Day Open House hosted Minot Air Force Base model ers recently featured flying demonstra tions static display CL RC models Introduction flights given over 30 spectators via Buddy-Box before time ran out Thanks Claude Ripplinger Harvey ND sharing beautiful P-51 AVP Russ Miller Carrington ND flight demos support. praise event plans under way next year Landings should soft intentional. Aoiaana S California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Cehic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associste Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakee Aies HI 96701 Darwin N Barr 0252 6 Turoey Ave. Scottsdale Az 65251 Glenn Carter 3020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94098 Bob Kampmann 0810 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson Az 05710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlols Rancho Pv CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90006 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola vista CA 93011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weot valley City UT 64120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2236 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone910362-1902 column short month seems left carotid artery got about 98% plugged-up roto router job now have surgical scar runs behind left ear down collarbone Please excuse get ting around too much past month spend some time running around doctor another until found out what wrong getting tests surgery just few days hos pital some time recovering thereafter As fate would have fortunately got disagreement hospital surgeon late evening prior scheduled surgery checked out t 1100 pm Fortunately Yes Sep tember 30th surgery scheduled 800 am October 1st east San Andreas fault may aware time date Californians will never forget 61 earthquake hit exact moment surgeon supposed carving away main artery neck term Jack-the-Ripper could have tak en new meaning way Im told poor chap ended up time slot OR caught just before hit ground surgery different hospital different surgeon Its now two weeks later Im fully up around fact leave few days Executive Council meeting Reston Lets make AMA national organization No heading joke opinion AMA yet national organization Yes AMA does have members fifty states believe being national just membership cards sent Lets face facts AMAs physical assets its entire staff reside east coast Headquarters building AMA museum sort makes AMA Eastern organization right Well entirely have occasional Nats Midwest token Executive Council meeting once out land setting sun thats about have Continued page 124 January 1988 123 Standing L R James Carter Frank Pace Jack Hamilton John Knight Arlyn Moen Claude Ripplinger John Nelson Kneel ing L R Mark Manning 3rd place-Webra Jim Larsen 1st place-Rossi Loren Moen 2nd place-Picco Peltz Cont pg 123 According AMA gospel clubs run trouble local matters could also say AMA problems local matters think time has come AMA get closer membership cannot done east coast AMA truly national organization ought have local resources over country Yes have district VPs AVPs volunteers donate some portion nonworking lives no pay try give AMA some local presence Unfortunately enough Id like see AMA set up regional aero modeling centers As see initially would minimally staffed solve prob lems local basis mostly related acquisition flying sites preven tion loss could start some major metropolitan areas begin spreading out Modern technol ogy has given us tools instant na tionwide communications can afford take advantage As time goes aeromodeling centers could broaden range services provide flight schools modeling seminars public relations government relations film/tape rentals membership renewals insurance claims handling refer ence libraries museums etc might blessed AMA-owned flying sites Yes exception AMA flying site AMA Headquarters has now members within reason able proximity Reston VA can easily use facilities resources rest us hear about place vast ma jority us will never see lifetimes Sure regional aeromodeling center idea needs refinement weve got start someplace What think Let VP know sad note now mid-October just received following letter Joe L Norcross District 10 representative AMA Free Flight Control Board Dear Dave Jim Scarborough thought should let know father Lee Norcross AMA 1058 died last week age 71 active flier over 60 years Free Flight Old-Timer models past presi dent Thunderbugs active Con test Director last years flew Old-Timer models loved Texaco event winning 1983 placing times will missed fliers T-Bugs SCIFs friends worldwide Sincerely Joe L Norcross Joe share loss CompuServe Cont pg 112 Doug Pratt AMA HQ ask Mod elnet information package will include free CompuServe IntroPak will give immediate access CompuServe usual initiation fee plus hour free time CompuServe also cludes detailed instructions use ModelNet offer open club officer including newsletter editors Sig Scholarships Cont pg 118 bat won awards local state contests Nats contestant Reno 1984 Chicopee 119851 has built flown fifty models licensed amateur radio operator member American Radio Relay League Robert Takacs Torrington CT Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Florida has always enjoyed aviation got started Radio Control 1981 club Balsa Bandits has served safety officer newsletter editor secre tary also worked successful acqui sition new club flying site As instructor helped new fliers As competitor has flown Q-500 competed famous Rhinebeck WW jamboree three times gained several prizes club-sponsored fun-fly events next goal learn about Helicopters career goal work research development aerospace industry Elizabeth Throne plans major Marketing and/or Advertising University Mary land College Park MD attended high school Syracuse NY comes family model aviation oriented 1983 1985 worker Chic opee Nats has regular helper annual symposium run Central New York Modelers Elizabeth completed radio-control led aircraft recently plans improve skills As student member Na tional Honor Society athlete enjoyed swimming running accomplished writer horsewoman community activities included volun teer work both Cancer Society Heart Association has volved local youth athletic seminars meets Brent Waganer attended high school Flo rissant MO now taking premed course University Missouri Kansas City Active student affairs athletics Scouting model aviation Brent re ceived honors high school years model aviation activity includes Con trol Line Radio Control recently produced own design speed con trol system will used F-82 Twin Mustang has combined model aviation Scouting using hobby knowledge prepare presentations assist Scouts merit badge aviation Brent has worked part-time several years help finance college education believe Glen Sig would very proud talented group winners SoundCont pg 120 ing some manner recognizing some way officially rewarding make significant progress area sound reduction operation model aircraft engines details procedures under study will released after next Executive Council meeting meeting will held January details will published imme diately after meeting interim feel free experiment have something think will contribute program please send samples and/or data AMA Headquarters address Wherever goes mark SOUND COMMIlTEE MATERIAL will ensure proper handling material want entire world know serious about subject initiat ing studies setting standards tend obtain data possible solving major threat sport would like see model categories think about thishow can begin reduce sound levels of aircraft operations lowest practi cal minimums realize may re quire operating different speeds conditions what doing present Consider however changes once incorporated mean everyone whatever category being flown will under same constraints will looking input 124 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Partland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL700472422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 90023 Al Culver Box 06 Wilder ID 83070 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneaa AK 99001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 11201 120th Sn B #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 10439 SB Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 701-5103 Racing has hot heavy south Oregon Dick Wickline reports 18 SuperSports 15 Q-500s ready race 18th July Unfortunately afternoon flying rained out 10 Q-500s left race Sunday Clubs running different kinds races F-i Q-500 Jemco etc Idaho Montana around Seattle area no racing Portland area yet picture flying winter near Flathead Lake northwest Montana recent column Since will show up January issue its fair show what looks like summer Bob Taylor Flathead Barnstormers sent picture told taken during fun-fly put Bill Winstead Leroy Thoring himself Kelly Rohrbach won low-key event Bob didnt say what first place got prize Bob said club wives ran very successful concession stand made club tidy sum picture taken field near Whitefish MT shows Bill Winstead beautiful 1A-scale Waco along section fine flying field dont know took picture suspect Bob Taylor looks like great place fly Ill bet took plane AMA card along visited area next vacation theyd let get some great flying Emerald Air Corps held First An nual Pattern contest Walker Airfield near Creswell OR September 5 & 6 super contest Pattern classes fered real meat barbecue supplied contestants Saturday night Pattern fliers told well run contest hed attended first effort Since EAC doesnt have its own CD yet Mike Dunphy came up Medford help out looks like southern Oregon providing spark make Pattern going event District 11 since very active putting some fine contests well attended fliers Cali fornia well Washington Oregon Second Annual should better mark calendar Back Scalemasters Farragut shot Bruce Benders Spitfire Done Platt kit believe fine ef fort met untimely end spun during early round pictures yer intrepid frequency coordinator Bob Balch also picture Spit just off deck dont think picture will re produce well enough see plane just wanted show fan tastic flying site enjoyed Farragut club Its Idaho state park park people LOVE Several BARKS Boise came enjoy compete two models brought front Que Quigleys Sport Scale Acromaster hind Don Erwins Giant Scale Super Fly Word Idaho Scale Squadron meet Ontario OR pretty good contest Winners Dick Hansen Sport Scale Expert Glenn Hoffman Sport Scale Novice Don Yount Team Scale Al Culver Giant Scale has some discussion having Scale circuit district meet Ontario/Boise Portland Seattle some middlesay Yakima Tn-Cities have thoughts concept please send first look seems good idea agree disagree have another idea put before group Write Balch journeyed north take HAWKs Electric Meet Kent man aged take few pictures aircraft flew first brand-new just-finished-that-morning very early understand Skybolt Ben Almojuela took set Sig plans scratch-built plane fit needs Electric Since wasnt flown before didnt fly competi tion until next day did test fly fly did would have gotten airtime hadnt taxied out flew just fine about three minutes ran out viable electrons ne rotoers out nor 1R ruyallup EXPO club should getting copies soon its too early make plans reservations See Id like take opportunity wish family best holiday season ever great year 1988 Happy Building Fly can January 1988 125 Dave Rawlings Jenny done up ambulance plane JN-4 built new Proctor kit being evolved put together materials produced finished kit As can see Dave did fine job -irres very nice Sopwith 11/2 strutter done Vincent Rainier Post Falls ID Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $25Ooforeachtapeand sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Schools Offer Best Entry Point have long believed schools offer best possibly place aero modeling can introduced youngsters large enough scale effective Very frankly kids school captive very receptive audience task get school boards teachers selves recognize aeromodeling good subject itself well very useful teaching tool model builders great deal talk ing instructing amongst ourselves established aeromodeling world well good what really need ed communication non. repeat non.modeling world already have teachers ranks conduct modeling classes message us schools ripe planting seeds model flying among youngsters schools would wel come help Such help must presented correctly large continuing amountsby sub stantial organizations wants effective Response teachers recent offers Junior Flight column PW-30 plans Garber Lightweight Peanut treatise Catapult Glider plans Gumdrop SRPSM plans has no less terrific excerpts letter just re ceived today Bill Johnstone Wil liam F Shue Middle School Newark DE Junior Flight column Model Avi ation has great help over past seven years during time Ive intro duced over thousand 12- 13-year-olds aeromodeling see have best job world teach middle school science Although hired teach Biology also get teach three elective classes per quarter elective called Fly ing Machines currently have over 70 7th 8th graders three classes build ing flying Weve great success past classes Blue Cat II students find easy build hard break try change designs time time both keep myself getting stale accommodate students may find themselves elective twice year due scheduling quirks Bill requested four Junior Flight giveaway items ended very nice compliment Thanks help through years keep arent ing well Thank Bill nice thoughts others what keep Heres another letter also received today Brian Stern Oceanside Middle School Oceanside NY FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 have just finished reading Junior Flight column Model Aviations October issue Fantastic just what need school Technology Education De partment studying Aviation year plans treatise just what need Ive enclosed stamped addressed envelope four offerings additional materials pass along future please let know Thanks information Cant you read ing just feel enthusiasm vibrations sure can Ive received such letters just two ar rived today just tip iceberg Junior Flight Offerings As indicated foregoing requests four items have overwhelming Im pretty well caught up cleaning off desk just now write found some unanswered requests apologies meantime should note Model Builder magazine has published full along photos Dr Garbers treatise building lightweight Peanuts So draw offer receivers have written back about reactions say have benefited have eyes opened what lightness means its importance Just about find using Bo ron filament strengthening critical areas going beyond parameters involvement Yes boron wanting go out Although can dangerous used carelessly has its place Boron beginners age message lightness though builders Also Orbiteers have updated Pee Wee-30 packet rules July Fourth proxy contest report 10 plans new So send 394 stamped enve lope John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Avenue San Diego CA 92116 Still available Ed Whitten ad dress above 1 three Hand-held Catapult Glider plans 2 SRPSM Gum Drop plans struction series 3 Another packet Autogyros mostly wingless Send 394 stamp Dont bother send envelopes find usually use own anyway 151-30 Right now rage seems to create new events models have wingspans 30 Heres another event especially interesting cause Indoor Scale models will tried out shortly Columbia Univer sity December 6th idea belongs Ron Williams author indoor bible Building Flying door Model Airplanes ISL-30 spells out Indoor Scale Light Large 30-in maximum wingspan Other rules Maximum weight rubber 20 gin Full fuselages required no profiles Flying surfaces may single-surface covered Mooney Rules used judge scale flight time Hand-Launch landing gears may retracted Lots room ideas Walt Mooneys Pistachio Bag #6 Walt Mooney has taken 35 Peanuts Bostonian previous five bags reduced Pistachio Scale size 8-in wingspan Walt selected partic ular models because liked best several hundred Rubber Scale designs Dimensions plans pertain Peanut size simply need measure plans multiply 8/13 Bag No 6 remarkable collec tion pecially Pistachios youre Cost still $500 postpaid bag Numbers 1-5 Bag No 6 also $500 Postage alone over $100 So send Pistachio check no eight inches length $500 Walt Mooney PO Box 231192 San Diego CA 92123 * * * * * * Okay thats issue again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 126 Model Aviation U Io
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
r Sig Memorial Scholarship Program Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig-Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose cofounder company killed 1980 crash Pitts Special during full-scale air show purpose fund assist col lege age students higher educa tion plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other supporters fund has become well estab lished fund administered AMA Any student AMA member active aeromodeling background financial need can apply no set number winners year 1986 win ners received $250 Checks have al ready sent specified universities 1986 winners Edward J Dumas Jr Knoxville TN has planning university education since early years aims career aerospace industry Living rural area part-time employment hard find Ed decided develop computer program would have commercial value hopes finance part education Continued page 118 Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr AMA Executive Council met 24 25 October 1987 Among top ics discussion subject noise relates operation model aircraft struggle obtain flying sites working keep sites sound equipment very important have written about other wise discussed subject standard AMA has established operation past have informed published standard set FAI category F3A RC Aerobatics terms competition standard remains case addition however purposes trying provide some means working toward acceptable levels flying site Executive Council voted establish recommended sound level guide operation field level quite low would have preferred very good beginning nevertheless acceptand work towards accepting level maximum field will moving long way re gion quiet operation think technology already out go lower figure set Executive Council 90 dBA measured 9 ft 900 down wind muffler side aircraft achieve accurate measurement possible figure should taken over hard surface Measuring over pavement consistent readings taken over grass due variance depth grass moisture content soil condition can anywhere 2 6 dBA lower taken over pavement Mathematically level 250 ft aircraft will just over 61 dBA 500 ft will right 55 dBA have following some ar ticles Model Aviation other publications will recognize getting down acceptable ranges far local ordinances concerned However think should Continued page 120 Club Officers Free CompuServe Offer limited time officers newsletter editors chartered AMA clubs can get free introductory subscription Compu Serve CompuServe largest personal computer network country offering hundreds services over 300000 subscribers ModelNet personal com puter network operated AMA ser vice CompuServe Any personal computer has modem connect telephone lines can con nected CompuServe Thanks Compu Serves nationwide network phone numbers 80% households USA can access CompuServe local phone call Once connect CompuServe can access services including electronic mail instant news weather updates Electronic Mall shopping research services stock market quotations much Over 200 Forums provide message services free software text files downloading online information brand com puter imaginable Forums devot ed other interests like space exploration photography racing tropical fish science fiction ModelNet Forum devot ed models kinds Typing GO MODELNET takes Forum have messages waiting ad dressed youll told read can scan through 400 messages 18 message boards look ing subjects youre interested can contribute conversations replying message Topics cover entire spectrum modeling RC Indoor AMA officials staff online lively discussions rules Nats other issues need something AMA HQ message left ModelNets message board under Subtopic #1 AMA Business will get quick response ModelNets Data Libraries like elec tronic filing cabinets Articles Model Aviation lists clubs hobby shops Continued page 112 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth S Executive Coordinetor Joyce Hager 0 Comptroiier Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director M icheline Madison 0 Nate Generai Managers Vince Mankowskio Specisi Services Director Carl MaroneyS Specisi Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles S Technicai Directon Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleye Membership Director MikeWoodfolke Generai Counsei Jeremiah Courtney January 1988 111 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent los Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication what say space however isa matterot personal viewpoint sole responsibility auttor views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Nats planning session attended Nats planning session held recently Chesapeake VA principal interest concern assure best possible facil ities categories say least impressed hard work dedica tion mostly VOLUNTEER planning group led Vince Mankowski fulltime AMA Nats manager core group made up following people V Mankowski General Manager C Foreman Communications S Frank Free Flight Category Manager J Guenther Scale Manager J Hager Executive Coordinator R Landry Facilities G Steiner Frequency Control B Stream RC Category Manager B Wisniewski Control Line Manager J Worth Executive Director E Witt Safety Officer H Crispin District IV VP Chairman AMA Council Nats Steering Committee addition above local supporters headed Mike Ingells attendance plus representatives spe cial interest groups Let say up front Nats will held Virginia largely due hard work local people located sites did up-front work getting lo cal property owners governmental agencies behind project way works YOU want have Nats area up get ball rolling finding sites making necessary pre liminary arrangements Once reasonable basis AMA involvement established AMA goes work project should understand facilities required RC Control Line Suitable sites Soaring Helicopter Free Flight Indoor also required Virginia four major sites will used task isnt easy since rarely can find equally good sites categories Almost never package combination sites makes everyone equally happy unfortunate fact life has much discussion over years about value Nats really worth work expenditure satis fy 1000-plus competitors After almost always costs takes ina loss $40-50K unusual addition have salaried person AMA Headquarters plus involvement others time time Personally view Nats much making 1000 competitors happy provides necessary focus hobby whole Since hold Nats various areas country provides tremen dous local national awareness hobby its virtue no ques tion Nats provides tremen dous high local area particular stimulates growth activity general view part public rela tions program aimed growth progress hobbyaccept ance us worthwhile citizens sup port obtaining keeping flying sites Incidentally because Nats Virgin ia location adequate Free Flight site locals have ALREADY ob tained permission use site per manent basis Now certainly worth something local RC fliers already use Fentress NAS regular basis fundamental services AMA can provide assistance flying site acquisition Its many-faceted endeavor since AMA obviously cannot go out buy sites must help persuade property owners virtue hobbythat promoting wholesome activity community creative outlet individualsand fun well growth skills individual flier equipment technology Some must find same acceptance ball games golf etc enjoy Interestingly modelers Jacksonville FL played numbers game city officials approached city-sponsored site simply surveyed number ball diamonds city projected use person-per-acre basis easily convinced model site would have much larger person-per-acre usage Today Jack sonville has TWO city-sponsored sites paved runways shelter running water clubhouse etc yearly budget takes work know-how hav ing flying site problems get touch Flying Site Coordinator Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters has lots experi ence area will glad help digress. Nats next year Virginia will real happening addi tion usual 70-plus event format will have two days fun-fly noncompetitive industry show na tional RC boat car championships area will superb modeling extravaganza So make plans now something whole family Chesapeake since contest sites driving distance Virginia Beach Kitty Hawk Williamsburg However will far enough away motel costs will moderate Quiet progress Slowly perceptibly making progress generating aware ness noise problem good example found November issue R/C Report recommend obtain copy read several articles noise mufflers etc also tell like some pseudomufflers market Encouragingly better mufflers surfacingsome nondo mestic sources OS now furnishing quieter muffler engines should read work Fox Mfg has done noise reduction Also note K&B ads super-quiet Sportster engines Incidentally checked K&B 45 Sportster engine Stu Richmonds ship other day registered 89 dB ten feet Now thats quiet tle loss power AMA planning establish recom mended noise levels also publish ing articles noise Model Aviation magazine note last issue plan ning articles engine setup noise reduction well continuing series noise reading through Aeroguidance Society newsletter Connector saw Bob Nolls report noise survey has made Interestingly Electric setup checked turning same rpm 40 piston engine produced same noise contention long time has must treat WHOLE package just exhaust Getting rpm prop-tip speed down vitally important Remember its FUN youre having FUN . Tiddlywinks anyone Cont pg 111 AMA contest calendar stored DLs anyone read print out ModelNetters upload own articles computer programs picture files rest us see Newsletter editors have own Data Library swapping articles graphics Conference Room another function ModelNet Typing CO ModelNets main menu puts area can have conversations other Model Netters through keyboard CO type line hit Return line pops up everyone elses screen name front parentheses Once week have regular COnference often special guest covering certain topic Clubs have used ModelNets Conference Room meetings Using members computer can talk special guests AMA officials ModelNet can used join AMA get quick proof insurance coverage Any ModelNetter can download special online application form Data Library 12 Fill ing out form new members name address credit card information uploading DL 12 will get appli cation AMA HQ fast received new members insurance effect name put public file DL 12 serves proof insurance until new members card comes mail Club secretaries making use fea ture ModelNet sign up new members get permission fly club field minimum delay usually few hours limited time AMA making free offer Chartered Club officers would like sign ModelNet Write call Continued page 124 112 Model Aviation CompuServe Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Have ever reunion know disgusting thing about reunion cant lie about age Everybody knows within year old theres something else No matter puffed up may about good doing always somebody remind what once dicate prefer remember you once too poor wear shoes after June 1st youll get reminded famous Hangar 13 Club Beloit WI held its 52nd reunion other day Count ing wives friends almost 100 people showed up club sanctioned Gas Model club 1935 NAA Its roots go back 20s model airplane rubberband club its members affiliate members nearby towns grew up become important people fields Earl Fredrickson Janesville became Air Force airline pi lot renown Today shows model ers Palatine IL area build RC Gliders Pat Packard went become nationally recognized aviation artist de signer Smithsonian Institution Oshkosh Museum Al Lindsey has become Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine George Niebauer has come feared competitive Free Flight flier Las Vegas area Bill Bates today important aeronautical engineer Glen Mills PA area Heres photo early Hangar 13 groups Thirties some now L-R Mr Mrs James Leeson Mr Mrs Don Furman Lawrence Rice wife Harry Vanden-Noven Reunions keep memories alive Pictured below famous Gas model airplane Re puted first Gas job ever flown Wisconsin went aloft about 1934 pow ered Loutrel model made Bill Bates others what looked like year ago somebodys attic Want see today Come AMA Museum Reston VA look has faithfully restored its quaint engineering con struction looks like belongs has Douglas Hardware wing Richard Walden editor Burlington NC BARKS writes re well off insurance department dues increase still effect 1988 Richard dues increase will remain awhile build up cash liquid reserve self-insurance purposes $806650 bank money available 1987 money banks money could use we would have pay back appears overall fiscal pic ture 1987 will result extra $600000 plus can put own cash fund sav ings bring own money total over million mark couple years kind saving along safe flying members prudence thrift run ning home office will sound financial posture will need standby bank loan pledge such 1987 January 1988 113 Pictured several reunion fans flying 10-ft replica t rra ssie original ship covered three layers Japanese paper tissue he&ivily doped powered Brown Jr engine has fat RC engine radio rig gentlemen can command come back home running over hill dale through cornfields keep up extreme left Connie Hansen founder original famous Hangar 13 club first organized about 1929 Connie awarded AMAs highest honor reunion banquet fel lowship free AMA dues life Next him holding transmitter Ralph Beck first members Herb Shultz holding big airplane Behind L R Merrett Sanders Doris Rice Dennis Rice Bob Bort affair held Beloit WI last September 19th Al Lindsey Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine furnished photograph Thanks Al PioneersConrad Hansen standing left leader Hangar No 13 pioneer model air plane flying club Beloit Among identified picture 1930s front row L-R Herbert Alcan Robert Podwils Wililiam Dane Alfred Helm secretary William Bates commander Roland Lubitz Kneeling near Hansen Hugo Sulik Standing second row Ed Wilson holding frame plane William Walker Arthur Dennie tall youth assistant commander Stewart Martin Don Chase Eddie Howard Frank Ross sistant advisor partially hidden person back row identified however others L-R Charles Abbott Melvin Tyler Harold Tower Bob Thompson Edwin Lindsley Tom Pollard Burton Booth Robert Hayes Howard Ross deceased members posed front Beloit College observatory has since removed picture appeared Milwaukee Sentinel March 20 1934 just seven years after Lindberghs nonstop flight New York Paris Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Free FlightEndangered Species August-September 1987 issue Free Flightthe official publication National Free Flight Society AMAs Special Interest Group activityan ex change correspondence between John Oldenkamp myself printed ex change fact Free Flight declining activity reasons decline Initially thinking corres pondence might provide food thought possibly leading some constructive ideas reversing trend rather fewer modelers might get enjoy activity future However has since realized cream crop Free Flighters probably belong NFFS other Free Flighters probably majority themdo Given situation message will have received may share concern about future Free Flight urging therefore including AMA President essence message repeated purpose provide viewpoint may encourage expansion Free Flight activity such manner overcome growing problem inade quate sites basic fact involved very few sites available country permit Free Flight flying way common twenty years agoreal estate de velopment has gobbled up land incred ible rate Furthermore few places left Free Flight practiced old presumably preferred manner activity dominated retrieval action rather flying other words time spent trying get model back spent flying inevitable result Free Flight ac tivity has shrunk about 20000 AMA participants late 1950s about 2500 now thats AMAers have indicated FF main interest growth evident Free Flight among Old-Timers group trying recap ture magic remember young Old-Timer group have cho sen RC help Lets face As get older idea chasing models becomes less attractive Having use motorbike bring back model seems like brute-force approach retrieval problem few extra ounces model could make much easierand safer Also using RC doesnt threaten chase us off fields indiscriminate use bike can blame no-growth situa tion lack youth activity Free Flight needs realized smoke screenthe real culprit nature activity Consider following good old days essentially gone No longer fields readily available models can chased foot pedal bike Flying close home largely thing past its matter site being within reasonable distance hour twoits often days drive theres problem example 1 essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition oriented doesnt mean competi tion badits simply nature FF competition tends keep people out rath er attract short FF competi tion too intense too technical too restrictive Thats what guy grew up has come expect newcom er activity doesnt promise much fun old days gained pleasure watching long flights still remember Kordas winning flights 1939 Wake field Championships somewhere along line decided lot short flight better few long ones So interrupt beautiful flight dethermalizing dump model out aira ungracious way end flight days its almost unheard go out simply fly Free Flight model fun Either its competition flight test flight preparation competition idea get right put model away meet 2 situation aggravated con tinuing loss flying sites East particularly except occasional competi tion use military other gov ernment site becomes available given weekend essentially no flying sites general lack large sites fly Free Flight regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models Furthermore what sites may available usually way out boondocks far anyone might get interested can see activity just go see Free Flight would-be spectator needs make dedicated journey some obscure unknown location Trying use smaller sites has naturally led DTs keep losing models cure self-defeating same holds true short engine runs use beautiful power plants let run 10 seconds less Furthermore put models up high short time hardly get chance see grace beauty flight dump model out air just soaring well 3 refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity yet allow kinds gadgets otherwiseto change wing tail angles engine runs dethermalize etc wont allow RC bring model back home af ter long beautiful flightand no steering out thermals please although its okay Indoor models use poles balloons nudge model want RC could fly out back small fields Using electric power can also make use local parks school yards kids adults can see what doing time live busy metropolitan area always tracts interested crowd fly its mostly hands-off using RC keep out trouble prevent los ing model Onlookers watching mod eler fly Free Flight get see graceful grandeur type flying during al whole flight no feel ing contamination model brought down land majestically right front group instead having fall out sky thump Free Flight doesnt have mean high per formance nothing can simply mean model ability fly itself should exclude ability also fly controlif can used enhance flight least bring back As noted Free Flighters use sorts other gadgets help retrieval flight adjustment both during official compe tition flight afterwards least allow ing RC help retrieve after timed portion flight purity FF need compromised now Think about High Praise . Pittsburgh area modelers know Lee Irvis regular guysa leader-type member ARCS club people outside club Lee Irvis regarded awe because have found out K Leroy Irvis Speaker Pennsyl vania House Representativesa very high ly placed person state legislature As modeler AMA member Lee has done much official capacity both help cause model aviation general specifically help provide mod el flying sites state property Recently Lee occasion write about current activity helping teach other modelers fly told picture ac companying column thus .. John Honchorcks fly away Sig Senior Kadet love am primary instructor group have insisted students fly Sig Kadet think best primary trainer market today John favorite student. determined become excellent flier already very good 114 Model Aviation John Honchorcks fly away rescued treetop Practically RC fliers have experienced embarrassment misjudg ing approach model usually further away appears ending up situation As such situations model Sig Kadet lived fly again Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P13 Box 1828 ljexbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Aneociete Vice Presidents Gorald Brown PO Boo 4304 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davonport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01400 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 08452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace Ot Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 62 Frazier Way Maratons Milla MA 02040 Quaker RC Club club located near Whitinsville MA has membership about 20 people flying site landfill very level well covered clover individual responsible obtaining use land Jerry Bagdasarian Again year last year towns along Biackstone Canal have Heritage Homecoming celebration consists activities such Dunnit Mystery Evening Golf Classic football games concerts course model air craft demonstrations Jerry has put lot effort obtaining use flying site having models part celebration Jerry has unique advantage being able walk house fieldnice Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition Hawks favored nearly per fect fall day annual contest four teams participating year events included Ponderosa Rodeo Mail Run Poor Mans Pattern everyones favorite Limbo As usual contest well organized fun day nearly allone aircraft victim limbo pole event has going three years far no team has won twice year victorious team Flying Aces Hampton NH team consisted Scott Dearborn Dominic Gou pil Gallant D Gallant Jyes fatherand-son team Darren 16 years old flies very well fact high point winner day flying Little Stik Nice job Darrenl Mass Cup September New England Stunt Team has Control Line contest culminates awarding Mass Cup contestant improved scores highest percentage flyoffs winners contest Junior Cliff Gregoire Beginner Scott Smith Intermediate Dave Carrville Advanced Doug Cook Expert Windy Urtnowski Best Aircraft award went Windy Urtnowski runner-up Bill Suarez Steve Buso Jack Patrolia tied third place Mass Cup awarded Doug Cook believe second year has won cup scores improved six percent information Handle newsletter NEST edited Dave Cook District vice-presidents columns have writing District column nearly three years now During time have tried report activities within dis trict show pictures people involved national information can obtained other parts magazine has no comment other VP columns until now has easy However November issue Dis trict 10 VP wrote flying sites Without go ing lot detail feel once again wrong track agree flying sites mandatory however would seem people have find sites perhaps get help obtaining permission use seems think AMA can walk area country produce flying sites Maybe unlimited resources modelers pained modest dues increase exacted cover insurance program also disagree statement about million dollars per year publish magazine may need make huge vestment sites does money come fromand sites placed district administers etc etc may alright bring items up follow up good solid ideas says last paragraphonly offer some good constructive ways obtaining sites just dream about Pattern seminar About two years ago sem inar held some good ideas talked about contests pretty much standardized time again Some changes need madeespecially since Nats will near area modelers may attending Also new rule book will available changes can discussed have tentative use room Quality Inn Chicopee Nats headquarters afternoon March date has finalized will try announce next month Some people have given material use column have seen yours yet despair will probably used eventually can use few pic tures month Also time year clubs have new officers would like have information would easier contact someone club necessary January 1988 115 Teams RC Gulls Ponderosa RC Hawks L Flying Aces Southern NH RC Club Jerry Bagdasarian second left Harvey Thomasian during flying demonstra tions Heritage Homecoming celebration September 26 1987 Sixteen-year-old Darren Gallant trophies being member win ning team large being high point flier day Jerry Bagdasarlan some 01 aircraft flown during demonstrations Photo Jerry Bagdasarian Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes aswell books Currently AMA has available five excellent thins video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club Will donate set five tapes local library AMA Will sell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tow Brown P0 Boa 881 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07001 Frank Drench 9 Witlow Ave Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Town River NJ 08753 Adam SnOler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Santer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11851 Second District Thoughts perchance YOU have read previous editions column will agreed hope have consistently kept opinions concerning so-called burning issues no pun intended along positive angle attack Optimism part nature suppose So Thus said must further report am insensitive realization AMA approaching few moment-of-truth situa tions shall require early defini tive action its Executive Council Last month discussed issues ie whether raise existing 55-lb weight limit model aircraft maxi mum 100 lb As result discussions have Don Godfrey founding president IMAA other ex ecutives organization plan ning attend EC meeting October 24 discuss important top-weight issue Progress vital area addition problem also addressing rapidly proliferating conten tion numerous individuals groups AMA should fragmentize com bined Nats possible solution widely recognized flying-site dilemma opinion some example Nats sites selected thus far Free Flight wheth er Indoor Outdoor have though appro priately suited RC competition left much desired numerous varied standpoints feeling such ma jor decision should reached vote Leader membership hope agree 21st Annual WW Jamboree Rhinebeck NY warmest compliments hereby extended Mid-Hudson RC Society having contributed magnificently preservation promotion aeromodel ing particularly great District 2 through presentation worthy clas sic over score years Attend ance year up annual standards ie around 200 entrants always great time example encounters scenes like Rhinebeck Tn-County RC Club club located area East Brunswick NJ ad dition having active members also produces impressive newsletter called Fly-Paper capably edited labor love such avid modelers Al Kessner John Donnelly latest issue de scribes recent RC flying demonstration presented expressly club group children participating nearby Manalapans Special Recreation Program Member Charlie Bissett flew exciting demonstration good company such fellow-members George Trott Har old Diskin George Dent Bernie Price Ed Wiesenback Al Axelbyrd point represented major PR achievement Tn-County club AMA aeromodeling general did worthy initiative earn highly favorable write-up local newspaper Cranbwy Press copy article including press photographs sent Parks Commission inclusion its official records Nice going Tn-State about whats-his-name club comprises dozen members skip read ahead something important yours organization size however what follows may inter est group know clubs area have 150 members opinion thats BIG So big example cases some mem bers known personally nor known other Names hard remem ber large groups smaller ones Neil Markee editor LIRCS Newsletter offers solution Septem ber issue suggests want collection fliers going have make effort Obviously should get know other name Nobody knows better hard learn names could speed up process members required wear name tags have names clearly visible upper sur face nonscale models Perhaps club should provide members name tags. think money would well invested like ideado Low-tech ducted fan same issue same newsletter Mr Markee expressed hope someone would develop low-tech ducted-fan trainer Neils words Low wing loading low takeoff landing speeds less critical engine/fan combination would probably get us ducted-fan flying true Fourth Annual Long Island Helicopter Championships congratulate Bob Brassell LIFTS Long Island Fly Together Society both Melville Long Island NY having made 1987 year four above popular well-managed event continues feature Novice Intermediate Scale FAI classes missed years contest make note tend next year Bob deserves special credit work initiating perpetuating valuable aeromodeling contributions Thanks Bob Fourth Annual noncompetitive Giant Scale Fly-In Binghamton Aeros Despite some rain second day event took place back August 22 23 proved pleasurable according reports action took place Che nango Bridge Airport Binghamton NY sanctioned both AMA IMAA Camping onsite permitted food furnished pilots free charge Lon Sauter AVP area has provided following photos group taken Jim Leary Onondaga Model Aircraft Bill Orr Oswego Valley Modelaires clubs 116 Model Aviation Try best make next year Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesociete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gatea Mills Pepper Pike QH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR ioe North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Eaclid Ave Scoitdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 recent District X column reemphasized biggest problem facing sport hobby lack enough flying sites Dave Peltz wrote AMA spending enough its resources ensure flying sites will available us well future generations aeromodelers agree Dave number problem Id go far say should number budget priority can convinced given amount money will have effect availability sites nationwide Much has said about AMAs spend ing patterns lack much correla tion between spending priorities basic reason cases simply spending money problem wont make better some could show spend amount money within reasonable reach AMA way would definitely help solve problem nationwide would support its expenditure wholeheart edly believe cutting everything else bone could come up million dollars really wanted what would What could done million dollars would ensure availability flying sites could simply buy national flying site would ensure availability place fly wouldnt too accessi ble modelers Besides would require about 700 acres would probably cost around four million dollars built way out boonies somewhat unreasonable solu tion flying site problem solution probably lies convincing federal state local governments need genuine endeavors worthwhile solution may also involve doing what ever necessary reduce noise come better neighbors can reduce need such large sites perhaps move back closer metropoli tan areas already have proposal latter District IV VP Howard Crispin chairman Sound Noise Committee working proposal spend about $50000 fund research project lead ing university University North Carolina aimed reduction propel ler noise models tiny step addressing problem long journey starts single step What next Well Id expect someone Dave Peltz come up proposal hire expert TELL us what thing ideas have com mon involve spending consider able monies have studies done turn will probably result mon ey being spent major question result worth cost Some think very survival hobby/sport stake right should certainly jump both feet checkbook support programs other hand fortunate enough have good site might prefer con tinue provide such benefits magazine Nats museum interna tional competition etc etc What think Would eliminate magazine simply make dues $40 period finance such programs What about Nats participation international competition short what anything should sacrificed order fund as-yet-undefined program get flying sites Any such program will have very well thought out planned before Id guess Executive Council would start cutting present programs finance such pro gram proposed think need con sider seriously have seen some beau tiful AMA films done Jay Gerber few have idea much effort goes masterpieces Valley Forge Signal Seekers got little taste effort summer Jay set up some filming VF flying site lay thought could film around nor mal flying found impossible club cheerfully shut down site Jay thing 30-40 fliers gave up day flying could enjoy another great Jay Gerber film hope pre view October 24th Executive Coun cil Meeting Thanks Valley Forge club Dont forget Salt Fork February 13-14 Bring whole club Saying month Daves theory rel ative success R s E squared Results ity times Effort squared Till next Month Daware 0 District Celumttia 0 Maiytand h Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwnod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aseociate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinlrer Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest HarrisonbvrgVA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockovilie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 9191 486-5988 1988 Nationals planning Nationals Plan ning Committee recently met Holiday Inn Chesapeake VA work planning 1988 Tidewater Nationals has attend meetings appreci ate amount work does go making arrangements event no way will satisfied arrangements Much has said about Free Flight think concerned Nats would like see ideal sites com pletely honest far site 1988 concerned Although its perfect best sites could find anywhere near Eastern part country field consists 680 acres widest part one-and-a-quarter miles across field rectangle bounded three sides trees notch corner also having trees however no trees field several rather deep drainage ditches will bridged number lesser ditches field will tilled late spring will grass coverage area will some part field soybeans July will few inch es high no real concern will no problem retrieving across cropland have letter Mr Italiano suggesting separate Free Flight rest Nats perhaps go afield Geneseo NY description field includes plantings corn grain Air craft easily lost cornfields usually does trample grain see justification suggestion have discussed field mem bers Brainbusters club Hampton Langley members incfuding regularly compete Nats oth er major Eastern meets think field will serve well making arrange ments use permanent basis will no doubt hold spring contest site present time have holding spring fall contests Petersburg Airport signs site will shortly built up Among fliers fall contest Reed Hull shown photo below something rarea brand-new airplane said would last forever Reed will seen 1988 Nats Reed Hull brand-new airplane second photo taken week before Nats meeting occasion open house Oceana Naval Air Station Oceana parent organization Fen Continued page 118 January1988 117 Crispin Cont pg 117 tress NALF site Tidewater Nats Alex Gaillard Open House Oceana Naval Air Station Tidewater Radio Control Club co ordinating club host clubs 1988 takes active role open house have done years repre sents continuing cooperation between United States Navy local clubs As part open house club puts two-hour display both days good company performanc es latest best Navy var ious civilian aerobatic displays year saw Blue Angels performing first time Oceana FIA-18 Reflecting relationship between club Navy photo Alex Gaillard Phaeton Biplane Blues Fat Albert C-130 F/A-18 exhibition aircraft show Oceana outstanding both miniature aircraft full-scale variety AMA represented Geoff Styles Headquarters VP hand also display Other brief period rain Sunday great weekend lot good PR effort Geoff also chance look various Nats flying areas Lost sites Last month mentioned fields might lost high technology No such luck lost unique manner Nothe same old cause once Yup reason NOISE field looked secure complaint landowner go wish possible convince no matter located run risk having noise issue used excuse move out Please get quiet before happens Once com plaint made little chance avoid ing disaster have read other columns about placing effort money procur ing flying sites well good lose site noise nuisance complaints endanger entire sport area moved off public land such reason will find nearly impossible obtain another site jurisdiction antagonize neighbors Much has written things means going about surveying own particular site district vice-president Headquar ters staff will provide much assist ance obtaining flying sites own legwork vital cause impossible Headquarters people roam countryside looking sites know look Make up mind going make effort operate within standards will permit peace neighbors cannot stay away search subsequent usage site can no longer let few individuals imperil sport have questions regarding quidelines deal ing subject write drop note Bob Underwood Technical Direc tor AMA Headquarters Take action today time read will frigid months time consid er taking part cold weather activities normal contests rather large number fun-fly events held winter long Both Soaring power events participation Winter hiberna tion course also several trade shows around country quite number local auctions occur during months winter have incentive build trim Get ready Tidewater Nationals Help make biggest best ever Cont pg 111 through product addition will enter college work-study program get practical business experience pursues studies Tad Cease University Wisconsin Platteville planned malor Mechani cal Engineering Aerospace Engineering Tad keen model aviator has athletic interests well Softball jukado tennis volleyball help keep him fit Crosscountry downhill skiing plus deer hunt ing also get him outdoors has built sev eral model aircraft including AO-size Trainair Gentle Lady Simplex Trainer very active club before going off university duties included mowing field running refreshment stand annual mall show helping beginners university continues fly has coaching newcomers sport would like get private pilots license has already received some instruction purpose Charles J Klein University Vir ginia Charlottesville majoring Political Science member City RC Club Allentown PA en joys flying fixed-wing aircraft Helicop ters preference whirlybirds because feels very demanding Active community Charles assisted Key Club affairs such car washes dances raise money Muscular Dystro phy other charities high school won several awards some first place regional statewide compe titions sponsored Pennsylvania Jun ior Academy Science Todd C Morey Traverse City Ml study ing Aviation Technology Purdue Univer sity IN As member TRAMPS Traverse Area Model Pilots Society Todd active sport contest flying en joys everything Peanut Scale warbirds Pylon Racing quarter-scale entered contests USA Canada won several trophies Purdue Todd taking full-scale flight training part education also enrolled Marine NROTC serves Squad Leader newsletter staff mem ber Aimee Olson Fargo ND attending State University hometown major will directed towards Wellness Physical Fitness keen student ballet jazz tap dancing Aimee has performed Red River Dance Company sev eral years An accomplished trained model has worked professionally various facilities Fargo environs As student high school Aimee en joyed competitive sports including volley ball basketball major model aviation interests Slow Fast CoinContinued page 124 118 Model Aviation Sig Scholarships Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia 0 South Carolina 0 Tonoeosoo V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Miosisoippi S Poorto Rica Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 0151720-3203 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 206 Amory MS 38621 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlen Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00860 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Msorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 049 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PD Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 604-2517 time issue delivered will snow time again did season go Just few weeks ago seems talking about summers activities Now its time talk about building season make plans next summer didnt find time attend very contests yeartoo much going business Hope next year will have time off visit clubs about district flying good year AMA higher dues pretty well accepted being necessary insurance coverage maintained program now solid AMA considering increase coverage next year still need few years no major claims before will have enough funds accrued secure against bigclaim possibility program costs can paid interest Keep up good work safety pays off AMA has also taken steps improve its fi nancial planning control activities have continue ques tions whether available funds spent right things Council has put effect plan two-year budget update year action will give everyone time review what planning year before final bud get goes effect Im hoping propos als needed new activities will forthcoming membership con sideration expanded program Any business large AMA needs look least two years ahead fact Im favor generating least five-year plan near future Also needed analysis past ex penditures practices see what can learned applied improve per formance future AMA computer such analysis should straightforward However word caution Computers themselves dont help much takes GOOD software personnel trained use make com puter pay off AMA still has some distance go area Lets hope weve learned lesson last years chartered club data mixup Dont too critical AMA however Ive seen same situation devel op big companies times Until software/personnel combination right much comes out computer system no matter what its potential capabilities Plaudits due AMA membership election Don Lowe president Don has again proven able administrator has time desire tend AMAs business few presidents have past years Im looking forward much progress over next year problem status stature Contest Directors has wrestled believe much improvement has resulted application process has streamlined CD questionnaire modern ized hopefully improved same time position CD members ing clarified strengthened Since among influential hard working leader members its time place AMA hierarchy better defined say problems have gone away Far example problem whether remain af filiated NAA sill thorny issue need NAA Well Im sure provide FAI connections assistance may essential since AMA may able work directly FAI Maybe paying services dont need Also still problems conduct Nationals meet modern times first steps being taken sep arate parts traditional Nationals activ ity big event both time location well will work yet seen circumstance driving AMA direction question role competition its relationship great majority modelers enter formal competi tion still needs attention Competition cer tainly has place fun-flying club activities individual participation hobby What AMAs proper role noncompetitor Insurance Sure thats important what else should Hold ing national fun-fly convention new idea trying out well works will probably determine whether activities type should pursued futher What other services should AMA provide noncompetitor need ideas about What does membership think should Now back District 5 items number District 5 newsletters Ive noted words effect channels below 38 will illegal after Dec 20th Thats true channels 12 thru 34 legal must use narrow-band transmitters As far know way know transmitter fits specification have tested Thats probably true buy new transmitter frequencies course will lot wideband re ceivers out beware criti cal point frequency phase-in plan important everyone cooperate fullest dont create unnecessary problems Its also dry run final phase-in after narrow-band transmitters receivers will usable Got note Ralph Bailey District S RC Contest Coordinator said things going well exception seems sanction requests coming two weeks less lead time before scheduled contest date Fellows thats just too short time system work no chance adver tising Model Aviation sooner later site-owners insurance will place rule minimum 30 days system work Received note Lee Campbell included picture two Airfoiler contest first picture Lewis Dot Odum perennial FF contest-goers John Blair-designed P-30 Photo Campbell second photo shows contest headquarters CDs Lee Webster Ben Cleveland background wife Molly doing work beau tiful Powerhouse handwork Eck Calder Photo Campbell Lee also concerned about kind field might available next Free Flight Nationals has some improvement situation since last report current field under consider ation still small wind blows has retrieval problems motor bikes Nationals Committee hard work try ing solve problems least field can used later time big WELCOME ABOARD newly chartered River City RC Club Vicksburg MS can get touch writ ing Virginia Rhinehart 711 Belva Circle #11 Vicksburg MS 39180 way chartered club contacts important people link tween AMA club represent Mississippi AVP Ed Hunter puts way Enclosed September issue MS Aeromodeling Id like call atten tion lead article Designated Contact Person informational materials sent AMA chartered club via designated person dead-ends person vital link communications system broken break communication linkup effectively disenfranchises re maining membership particular char tered club Ed has good point best vertical communications AMA good club contact doesnt job im portant link communication effectively shut off urge clubs keep impor tant link open Merry Christmas everyone January 1988 119 F Lewis Odum assisted shy retiring wife Dot Powerhouse Eck Calder flown Air foiler contest illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Ettel #3 Cautie Drive AR 2 Florionant MO 63034 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtord iN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefteruosi Kanaao City MO 64114 Stan Watoon 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 begin September celebrated La bor Day weekend going Indianapolis day CL flying CL Aerobatic Team Trials have Control Line meets before Id never team trials Believe worth trip saw tops CL Aerobatics yesterday today quite sight watch new talent challenged some elite yesterday Competition tough have terrible time picking out some CL maneuvers time able pick out corners crisp circles round Ive always trouble seeing four-leaf clover time fliers good course must thank Indianapo lis Airport Authority letting us use space Mt Comfort Airport know great deal effort put out Jack Sheeks As sociates get place after another lost international airport contest well run maybe will easier future CL events Sunday Labor Day weekend trav eled vacation spot Indiana went Jasonville Seriously Jasonville just like good old Burgin Its small Small arrport site laid-back Combat contest Doc Passen has event year really plays up host bit hilt arrived no around Ever have feeling youre right place wrong time Well thats feeling Never fear After few minutes pacing around saw convoy cars arrived convoy Doc stay house came out time Whew relieved contest hot heavy shortage contestants due team trials following weekend dont mind ones made trip worth Oh carnage resulted Combat really can hold ones attention cant talking guys Combat meet learned interesting thing always wondered about Dyna Jet engines dont know what its jet engine used CL Speed events Anyway guy told foggers Thats right guys gals really used fog insects etc Interesting next weekend made city Peoria IL visit Peoria RC Modelers Club sponsored flying/static contest sport Scale models saw members three clubs represented seemed have great time know did laid-back event fellows put together force hangar queens out closets got tired mall show models never got flown know around dont Well also know should happen So have special contests saw some real beauties both classes some great talent area Let tell about trophies things work art love handmade plaques plaque hand-painted plastic model fuselage Believe beautiful fact kept asking Alas just laughed Hey met some Kewanee Krashers Pekin RCers miss trip Pekin again nice meet some Peoria Kewanee Krashers reminded club found out have small group flying out cow pasture use hayfield meet officially once per year So Nice guys sitting around talking about favorite subjectsbuilding flying modelswe some long discus sions about RC frequencies Im hearing same sad story over over having problems now ever just few frequencies try different plans read about Still hear problems showing up own club having its problems too know manufacturers importers trying cater try buy inexpensive radio few frills Hats off ones will sell us radios know will work As hear field testers want servo-reverse option other frills can 31M problems can crash planes fellow told three go 31M just hits no warning Theres no way keep up set combinations complex know Ive tried field have about four eight fliers field given day such small number should never have such problems Ive chance talk modeler trying something about trying form consumer group will put pressure manufacturers wish him lot success Whoops just got off path little Now back rest month travels district went Terre Haute attend Dou ble Nickel IMAA fly-in course attend ed day late big crowd Ive real knack still great time wind blew like crazy bull sessions order day dont know Terre Haute guys liked thought perfect day thing did notice field has improved drastically since 1979 have kinds shelters etc theyve built make life lot nicer field Its turned real showplace hoping Charles Gray would show up little surprise him Because has served contest coordinator several years Superior Service Award bestowed upon him Charlie has done terrific job keeping contest schedules order us Thanks Well thats September travels Ive pretty busy month Alas miss three trips planned gave chance visit club again Im just kidding trips missed due fog So Hamilton RC Modelers sent short piece about rally perfect day four-stroke rally 32 contestants logged 123 flights Indy RIC sponsored prizes event looks like bunch handed out know will received around end November 50 let re mind deadline old fre quencies fast approaching Send radios get changed December 20 Enough now. Sound Cont pg 111 complacent about fact itselfit needs put perspective Please re member operating relatively high frequencies depending upon en gine operational speed therefore have annoyance factor built safe try operate level below whatever acceptable area calculated figure somewhere below ambient area will much better shape major point remember what has done represents progress Check around follow magazine articles information data can achieve goals important real ize date hardware techniques will help attain figures Please work neighbors local authorities obtain keep site Research second item consid ered has sound levels origi nating propeller Very little research has done subject especially recent times need come grips question just na tional international aeromodeling well As attain levels sophistication sound suppression devices defeating work due lack knowl edge other areas just cannot sure recognize exhaust noise intake noise bearing noise can quite easily accu rately measure overall sound installation comes right down specifics though much diffi cult trying determine surgery needs take place Academy has re ceived proposal price tag attached research needed fill some blanksthose having propellers Executive Council has conditionally approved research proposal Some de tails need defined further terms contract president Don Lowe myself will working Once everything approved checked likelihood study will gin January continue year Other proposals something new re quired need provide centive means coordinating data distribution somebody needs completely involved Academy look Continued page 124 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knntzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Placn Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Htn Ml 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stsmm Bos 357 Minocqus WI 54548 first issue Model Aviation 1988 new year means start new pians us shall entering second term am looking forward Completing ideas improving communications district shall handling nearly five million dollars monies year makes extra im portant know goes VPs now able log onto HQ Prime quickly obtain membership data have already used data line found errors data stored Needless say Mike Woodfolk anxious get up-todate database would like make cer tain phone numbers have heck time contact ing new year means new officers clubs chance have wish fulfilled would see clubs over whelmed volunteers Too often same persons get reelected time come burned out Give some time thank-you enjoying hobby New flying fields always being sought after look AMA HQ solution very practical club has different situation member HQ can help clearly defined What feel should main thrust cure push down top means get ting government groups recognize needs hobbyists planning advising lower levels government Too often local governments need an swer situaflon simply copy what adjacent group has done continue along wrong path upper-level powers send down ideas decisions will uniform AMA PR Depart ment several recognized government committees squeezing like dickens get action plus increasing age membership means greater demand pastime facilities So action taking place cannot see results easily crashed model New fields mean new rules set AMA Safety Code supports insurance safety record permits us release funds increase coverage Noise what consider greatest enemy no noise would have far fewer flying field problems have heard members actually doing something about sound levels great see cobbled-up gadgetry being tried love being inventors little help manufacturers going very effective New frequencies now being phased new flags too second step implementing new frequencies gear being made better modelers realizing some con trol necessary safer flying business love visit clubs explain what planned getting guess good video would help what read mags seems confuse explain already know several areas some new frequencies unusable extra spots provide ample places continue operating must caution clubs have Canadian fliers visiting Three states bor der Canada MAAC insurance does cover activities must join AMA covered Canada beware frequency policy since conflicts keeping old frequencies making numbered ones alongside illegal AVP Insert . Paul Smith Ive AMA member since 1961 have special ized Control Line competition flying course competition involves sessions testing practice contest majority flying time spent sport flying flew nearly Control Line event plus little Free Flight until mid dle 70s FAI added Combat its world championship schedule Since international sector has primary interest AMA rather generously funds FAI team selection programs 15 different events cover category modeling would highly recommend FAI program anyone interested very highest levels competition other main interest AMA politics AMA wants operate democracy order needs input majority membership certainly havent hesitated make opinion known about issues Constructive criti cism policies decisions will help AMA grow prosper AMA great organization work together can continue make better Please contact anything can help especially catego ries Control Line contest coordination FAI program Gone flying rever Ribcrackers have lost valuable member Bob Quinn well known building skills part played annual mall air shows always fill position newsletter editor will missed field meetings Minneapolis Model Aero Club mourns passing longtime member Tommy Thompson well known na tionally Free Flighter death flying field some comfort model ers knew him Tommy would proba bly have chosen way Taft will lonelier him MARCS lost Ken Kindschi very active member often seen perched station wagon pipe hand offered opinions com ments subject members families go deepest sympathies District Roundup St Croix club sug gests reduced initiation fee anyone liv ing within two miles field y Wischer needs fruit jar lids ends froz en fruit canssend allElectric club being formed Ken Myers Union Lake Call 313 698-4668 tle Creek Balsa Bees working lo cal Marines Toys Tots program Tulip City Air Force now has 65 members has Control Line group too OPS LIES River Valley Fliers seems have increased loops Twin City RCers have new field going purchase t Covey Lawnmowers described Sun beam AMES also have strong CL group aper Milwaukee declares war trash left after flying Tom Kunath out about after rebuild hospital ey Aeromodelers considering designated frequencies power Sailplane field come newsletter Mid-State Aero guidance Club Marshfield WI land Loons taking airport man ager dinner t Helicopter Py lon Racing NUTS atine Miniature Aircraft Association sends its newsletter EISS states recognize what goes up must come down some people accomplish slowly others Finally Scimitar says Set example Dont January 1988 121 Radio Control Club Detroit Big Bird Contest Tom Wiess talks planes young spectator Stan Dzon looks Jim McCoul Photo Flying Pilgrims members made happen Fall Fly Fun Phaseout Iohn Lane Photo History making againl Bill Collins en gine prize Pete Dillon trophy won 1937 Brooks Field Marshall Ml Jackson RC held Fly-In Open House two guys met again Lou Collins Photo Story Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 New Mexico S Oklahoma 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64513 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AFt 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurtey III 927 CommerCe Pleasantos TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Ciovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinetor Bill May 3839 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75229 am preparing leave Executive Council meeting AMA Headquarters Reston VA behalf of us poor slobs am going propose some thing new think ample pay five completed flights should entitle us free crash Reminds time made hole-inone Indianapolis golf course did model airplane instead golf ball Someone told fifth holebut couldnt have because Id made flight mentioned Executive Council meet ing will important sever al items coming up importance us realize great number care little about AMA works just long works have right fly protection good liabil ity insurance ones interest ed AMA machine works cant figure out what read will always best answer questions should good vicepresident other district phone 214 823-0208 during business hours Remember am representing Items importance upcoming meeting include fees pay Na tional Aeronautic Association privi lege having members eligible fly international competition under FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale clearinghouse world records competition fees now paying set years ago no longer fit balance payment services received want aware proud fact AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Director John Worth keenly conscious imbalance working hard get unfair exor bitant fees reduced am especially proud President Lowe asking viewpoint matter remembering percentage payment established AMA president am backing completely Watch Council report call couple other important Council agenda items will AMA budget carefully considered Council meeting contract undr Mr Worth Executive Director will continue serve us Another important item will summary progress next years Nation al Model Airplane Ch mpionships held Virginia Beach east coast discussion Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski will talk about flying site selection various Nats events trying please impossible everybody Anyhow Council meeting can bet Council members will doing level best represent effective manner possible AMA Council sincerely hope pleased fact dont take shots fellow Council members print no matter unpleased am personalities presentations dont feel ask represent losing dignity behalf Please correct am wrong time get thinking Im pretty smrt - thc p2ragaphs ahoc good Lord allows something stupid prove Im no smarter rest time pretty subtle clever Gods part have four-foot six-foot platform top car car rying cartons ladders such has two-inch frame around making nice tray three days funny noise car simply drove nuts noise never heard car before could heard time stopped started turned corner After Id gotten through three worried days good Lord figured punished enough let discover simply left X-Acto knife rolling around platform might ask what has model building District 8 has least X-Acto knife please care ful leave Beautiful workmanship Peck Polymer Prairie Bird Electric plane Chuck Fisher Chuck artist accounts Its appearance f lies beautifully too pow ered Kyosho geared 05 electrIc motor just got notice Pancho Morris 11 representatives around Texas met San Antonio October 18th discuss 1988 Soaring contest schedule Out came announcement Fourth Annual Texas National Soaring Tournament will held Dallas mid-May Whats popular now Float flying THE thing going write up fact couple clubs going have float-fly meets sudden notices least dozen good attendance Watch out will flying off pond drinking fountain birdbath country Another new twist hold bonfire lantern club meetings flying fields night As reported last month Dallas RC Club held dandy now another Dallas area club relatively new Metro East RC Club asking members bring chairs lanterns next meeting 7 pm October 15th Samuel East RC Field Mesquite Dallas area TX Gregg Markle president Metro East RC Club have about best-looking caps T-shirts Ive ever seen beautiful deep blue am sitting admiring ones blessed good see active group taking up some slack problem needed leadership terribly crowded locality can contact PO Box 617 Mesquite TX 75149 Lamar Alexander AMA 569 Baton Rouge LA has said simple statement beautiful letter sent Lamar says read column month never see mention recog nition area course possible no sending information Lamar hit right nose would believe indignant letters otherwise reasonable people think should guess what doing Please know own crystal ball because dont pay enough buy crying out loud dont write sulting letters work hard please will thank Lamar nice letter hoping publisher can find enough room column photos Lamar good-looking F4U-1D Corsair 54-in 40-power will kitted Wing Manufacturing Co Crystal Lake IL about January specs look great watch Lamar Alexander Baton Rouge LA witfl good-looking 40-size 54-ln-span F4UiD Corsair will soon kitted have just got greeting card real hoot beautiful card says YOU ARE VERY DECENT PERSONBUT THINK WEVE CAUGHT IT IN TIME can say hope approve however am because must love wouldnt writing column Thanks listening ***Out fuel ta land055 122 Model Aviation Lamar Alexanders Corsair obviously flies good looks Colorado 0 Kansas S Nebraska@ North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1007 Woodland Beatrice NE 88310 Gene Carson Boo 2832 Casper WY 02802 Ed Coo 0209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Nathan Lancaster 3087 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 50421 Jim Ricketta 516 5 Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency CoordInator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center OtOS Sheriden Denver CO 00226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 036-3266 Noise Reduction Unless flying Hand-Launch Rubber Electric models probably aware noise level frequency propulsion system emitting right Right fortunately some modelers doing something about reducing noise levels found less wonderful nonmodelers fact doing being responsible citizens making model ing appealing greater numbers potential modelers protecting against own others potential loss hearing andheres biggiesaving flying sites ensuring continuance sport hobby can probably add list having strain imagination As read various columns na tional model magazines newsletters visit other flying sites meetings its real obvious becoming issue groups throughout country fact Ive some recent feedback indicates maybe its time clubs and/or AMA should assertive taking lead noise reduction Actually doing just share couple for-instances several years now AMA Nats has set up monitored noise situation RC Pattern event effort initiated AMA Executive Council implemented former VP Ed Izzo recently VP Howard Crispin have some support assistance number others noise maybe calling sound committee two have instrumental bringing subject high level awareness modelers would probably say its long hard uphill pull has long way go yet However subject getting more de served attention Let share what AMA Club Excellence doing its members others visit its flying site state parks recreation land Jefco Aeromodlers Denver CO area self described club mostly sport fliers sanction sponsor sev eral competitive fun-fly events yearly well organized attended OK thats pretty typical hundreds clubs heres something unique have done about sound levels Through efforts club member Steve Mangles Steve frequency coordinator District IX permanent onsite noise meter has installed field voluntary use anyone wishes check own sound levels have recommended everyone meet voluntary standard 103 dB three meters starters fairly high universal compliance should easily achievableand idea lower standard increments over period time until ultimate target under 98 dB reached sounds like strong ef fort perhaps other groups would wish model note requesting specific details AVP Nat Lancaster Steve Mangles addresses top column would proba bly get considerable information plan progressing what spe cifically has done field instal lation type equipment used Ive received newsletters recently indicat ing some Control Line groups also making use mufflers competi tive events awarding bonus points effective sound reduction tip hat other efforts going across district sound reduction Questions Should AMA establish sound limit recommendations AMA sanctioned events Should competitive events treated same noncompeti tive fun-fly events What should lim its What see pros cons issue respond Ill share thoughts through column well benefit thinking North Dakota Loren Moen Bottineau ND CD Q-500 race held Minot September 13 Loren reports 12 entries participated good time shares sentiment sincere thank-you hard workers put race order also says plans under way another race next year James Carter Minot ND reports Northern Neighbors Day Open House hosted Minot Air Force Base model ers recently featured flying demonstra tions static display CL RC models Introduction flights given over 30 spectators via Buddy-Box before time ran out Thanks Claude Ripplinger Harvey ND sharing beautiful P-51 AVP Russ Miller Carrington ND flight demos support. praise event plans under way next year Landings should soft intentional. Aoiaana S California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Cehic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associste Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakee Aies HI 96701 Darwin N Barr 0252 6 Turoey Ave. Scottsdale Az 65251 Glenn Carter 3020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94098 Bob Kampmann 0810 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson Az 05710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlols Rancho Pv CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90006 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola vista CA 93011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weot valley City UT 64120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2236 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone910362-1902 column short month seems left carotid artery got about 98% plugged-up roto router job now have surgical scar runs behind left ear down collarbone Please excuse get ting around too much past month spend some time running around doctor another until found out what wrong getting tests surgery just few days hos pital some time recovering thereafter As fate would have fortunately got disagreement hospital surgeon late evening prior scheduled surgery checked out t 1100 pm Fortunately Yes Sep tember 30th surgery scheduled 800 am October 1st east San Andreas fault may aware time date Californians will never forget 61 earthquake hit exact moment surgeon supposed carving away main artery neck term Jack-the-Ripper could have tak en new meaning way Im told poor chap ended up time slot OR caught just before hit ground surgery different hospital different surgeon Its now two weeks later Im fully up around fact leave few days Executive Council meeting Reston Lets make AMA national organization No heading joke opinion AMA yet national organization Yes AMA does have members fifty states believe being national just membership cards sent Lets face facts AMAs physical assets its entire staff reside east coast Headquarters building AMA museum sort makes AMA Eastern organization right Well entirely have occasional Nats Midwest token Executive Council meeting once out land setting sun thats about have Continued page 124 January 1988 123 Standing L R James Carter Frank Pace Jack Hamilton John Knight Arlyn Moen Claude Ripplinger John Nelson Kneel ing L R Mark Manning 3rd place-Webra Jim Larsen 1st place-Rossi Loren Moen 2nd place-Picco Peltz Cont pg 123 According AMA gospel clubs run trouble local matters could also say AMA problems local matters think time has come AMA get closer membership cannot done east coast AMA truly national organization ought have local resources over country Yes have district VPs AVPs volunteers donate some portion nonworking lives no pay try give AMA some local presence Unfortunately enough Id like see AMA set up regional aero modeling centers As see initially would minimally staffed solve prob lems local basis mostly related acquisition flying sites preven tion loss could start some major metropolitan areas begin spreading out Modern technol ogy has given us tools instant na tionwide communications can afford take advantage As time goes aeromodeling centers could broaden range services provide flight schools modeling seminars public relations government relations film/tape rentals membership renewals insurance claims handling refer ence libraries museums etc might blessed AMA-owned flying sites Yes exception AMA flying site AMA Headquarters has now members within reason able proximity Reston VA can easily use facilities resources rest us hear about place vast ma jority us will never see lifetimes Sure regional aeromodeling center idea needs refinement weve got start someplace What think Let VP know sad note now mid-October just received following letter Joe L Norcross District 10 representative AMA Free Flight Control Board Dear Dave Jim Scarborough thought should let know father Lee Norcross AMA 1058 died last week age 71 active flier over 60 years Free Flight Old-Timer models past presi dent Thunderbugs active Con test Director last years flew Old-Timer models loved Texaco event winning 1983 placing times will missed fliers T-Bugs SCIFs friends worldwide Sincerely Joe L Norcross Joe share loss CompuServe Cont pg 112 Doug Pratt AMA HQ ask Mod elnet information package will include free CompuServe IntroPak will give immediate access CompuServe usual initiation fee plus hour free time CompuServe also cludes detailed instructions use ModelNet offer open club officer including newsletter editors Sig Scholarships Cont pg 118 bat won awards local state contests Nats contestant Reno 1984 Chicopee 119851 has built flown fifty models licensed amateur radio operator member American Radio Relay League Robert Takacs Torrington CT Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Florida has always enjoyed aviation got started Radio Control 1981 club Balsa Bandits has served safety officer newsletter editor secre tary also worked successful acqui sition new club flying site As instructor helped new fliers As competitor has flown Q-500 competed famous Rhinebeck WW jamboree three times gained several prizes club-sponsored fun-fly events next goal learn about Helicopters career goal work research development aerospace industry Elizabeth Throne plans major Marketing and/or Advertising University Mary land College Park MD attended high school Syracuse NY comes family model aviation oriented 1983 1985 worker Chic opee Nats has regular helper annual symposium run Central New York Modelers Elizabeth completed radio-control led aircraft recently plans improve skills As student member Na tional Honor Society athlete enjoyed swimming running accomplished writer horsewoman community activities included volun teer work both Cancer Society Heart Association has volved local youth athletic seminars meets Brent Waganer attended high school Flo rissant MO now taking premed course University Missouri Kansas City Active student affairs athletics Scouting model aviation Brent re ceived honors high school years model aviation activity includes Con trol Line Radio Control recently produced own design speed con trol system will used F-82 Twin Mustang has combined model aviation Scouting using hobby knowledge prepare presentations assist Scouts merit badge aviation Brent has worked part-time several years help finance college education believe Glen Sig would very proud talented group winners SoundCont pg 120 ing some manner recognizing some way officially rewarding make significant progress area sound reduction operation model aircraft engines details procedures under study will released after next Executive Council meeting meeting will held January details will published imme diately after meeting interim feel free experiment have something think will contribute program please send samples and/or data AMA Headquarters address Wherever goes mark SOUND COMMIlTEE MATERIAL will ensure proper handling material want entire world know serious about subject initiat ing studies setting standards tend obtain data possible solving major threat sport would like see model categories think about thishow can begin reduce sound levels of aircraft operations lowest practi cal minimums realize may re quire operating different speeds conditions what doing present Consider however changes once incorporated mean everyone whatever category being flown will under same constraints will looking input 124 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Partland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL700472422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 90023 Al Culver Box 06 Wilder ID 83070 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneaa AK 99001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 11201 120th Sn B #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 10439 SB Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 701-5103 Racing has hot heavy south Oregon Dick Wickline reports 18 SuperSports 15 Q-500s ready race 18th July Unfortunately afternoon flying rained out 10 Q-500s left race Sunday Clubs running different kinds races F-i Q-500 Jemco etc Idaho Montana around Seattle area no racing Portland area yet picture flying winter near Flathead Lake northwest Montana recent column Since will show up January issue its fair show what looks like summer Bob Taylor Flathead Barnstormers sent picture told taken during fun-fly put Bill Winstead Leroy Thoring himself Kelly Rohrbach won low-key event Bob didnt say what first place got prize Bob said club wives ran very successful concession stand made club tidy sum picture taken field near Whitefish MT shows Bill Winstead beautiful 1A-scale Waco along section fine flying field dont know took picture suspect Bob Taylor looks like great place fly Ill bet took plane AMA card along visited area next vacation theyd let get some great flying Emerald Air Corps held First An nual Pattern contest Walker Airfield near Creswell OR September 5 & 6 super contest Pattern classes fered real meat barbecue supplied contestants Saturday night Pattern fliers told well run contest hed attended first effort Since EAC doesnt have its own CD yet Mike Dunphy came up Medford help out looks like southern Oregon providing spark make Pattern going event District 11 since very active putting some fine contests well attended fliers Cali fornia well Washington Oregon Second Annual should better mark calendar Back Scalemasters Farragut shot Bruce Benders Spitfire Done Platt kit believe fine ef fort met untimely end spun during early round pictures yer intrepid frequency coordinator Bob Balch also picture Spit just off deck dont think picture will re produce well enough see plane just wanted show fan tastic flying site enjoyed Farragut club Its Idaho state park park people LOVE Several BARKS Boise came enjoy compete two models brought front Que Quigleys Sport Scale Acromaster hind Don Erwins Giant Scale Super Fly Word Idaho Scale Squadron meet Ontario OR pretty good contest Winners Dick Hansen Sport Scale Expert Glenn Hoffman Sport Scale Novice Don Yount Team Scale Al Culver Giant Scale has some discussion having Scale circuit district meet Ontario/Boise Portland Seattle some middlesay Yakima Tn-Cities have thoughts concept please send first look seems good idea agree disagree have another idea put before group Write Balch journeyed north take HAWKs Electric Meet Kent man aged take few pictures aircraft flew first brand-new just-finished-that-morning very early understand Skybolt Ben Almojuela took set Sig plans scratch-built plane fit needs Electric Since wasnt flown before didnt fly competi tion until next day did test fly fly did would have gotten airtime hadnt taxied out flew just fine about three minutes ran out viable electrons ne rotoers out nor 1R ruyallup EXPO club should getting copies soon its too early make plans reservations See Id like take opportunity wish family best holiday season ever great year 1988 Happy Building Fly can January 1988 125 Dave Rawlings Jenny done up ambulance plane JN-4 built new Proctor kit being evolved put together materials produced finished kit As can see Dave did fine job -irres very nice Sopwith 11/2 strutter done Vincent Rainier Post Falls ID Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $25Ooforeachtapeand sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Schools Offer Best Entry Point have long believed schools offer best possibly place aero modeling can introduced youngsters large enough scale effective Very frankly kids school captive very receptive audience task get school boards teachers selves recognize aeromodeling good subject itself well very useful teaching tool model builders great deal talk ing instructing amongst ourselves established aeromodeling world well good what really need ed communication non. repeat non.modeling world already have teachers ranks conduct modeling classes message us schools ripe planting seeds model flying among youngsters schools would wel come help Such help must presented correctly large continuing amountsby sub stantial organizations wants effective Response teachers recent offers Junior Flight column PW-30 plans Garber Lightweight Peanut treatise Catapult Glider plans Gumdrop SRPSM plans has no less terrific excerpts letter just re ceived today Bill Johnstone Wil liam F Shue Middle School Newark DE Junior Flight column Model Avi ation has great help over past seven years during time Ive intro duced over thousand 12- 13-year-olds aeromodeling see have best job world teach middle school science Although hired teach Biology also get teach three elective classes per quarter elective called Fly ing Machines currently have over 70 7th 8th graders three classes build ing flying Weve great success past classes Blue Cat II students find easy build hard break try change designs time time both keep myself getting stale accommodate students may find themselves elective twice year due scheduling quirks Bill requested four Junior Flight giveaway items ended very nice compliment Thanks help through years keep arent ing well Thank Bill nice thoughts others what keep Heres another letter also received today Brian Stern Oceanside Middle School Oceanside NY FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 have just finished reading Junior Flight column Model Aviations October issue Fantastic just what need school Technology Education De partment studying Aviation year plans treatise just what need Ive enclosed stamped addressed envelope four offerings additional materials pass along future please let know Thanks information Cant you read ing just feel enthusiasm vibrations sure can Ive received such letters just two ar rived today just tip iceberg Junior Flight Offerings As indicated foregoing requests four items have overwhelming Im pretty well caught up cleaning off desk just now write found some unanswered requests apologies meantime should note Model Builder magazine has published full along photos Dr Garbers treatise building lightweight Peanuts So draw offer receivers have written back about reactions say have benefited have eyes opened what lightness means its importance Just about find using Bo ron filament strengthening critical areas going beyond parameters involvement Yes boron wanting go out Although can dangerous used carelessly has its place Boron beginners age message lightness though builders Also Orbiteers have updated Pee Wee-30 packet rules July Fourth proxy contest report 10 plans new So send 394 stamped enve lope John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Avenue San Diego CA 92116 Still available Ed Whitten ad dress above 1 three Hand-held Catapult Glider plans 2 SRPSM Gum Drop plans struction series 3 Another packet Autogyros mostly wingless Send 394 stamp Dont bother send envelopes find usually use own anyway 151-30 Right now rage seems to create new events models have wingspans 30 Heres another event especially interesting cause Indoor Scale models will tried out shortly Columbia Univer sity December 6th idea belongs Ron Williams author indoor bible Building Flying door Model Airplanes ISL-30 spells out Indoor Scale Light Large 30-in maximum wingspan Other rules Maximum weight rubber 20 gin Full fuselages required no profiles Flying surfaces may single-surface covered Mooney Rules used judge scale flight time Hand-Launch landing gears may retracted Lots room ideas Walt Mooneys Pistachio Bag #6 Walt Mooney has taken 35 Peanuts Bostonian previous five bags reduced Pistachio Scale size 8-in wingspan Walt selected partic ular models because liked best several hundred Rubber Scale designs Dimensions plans pertain Peanut size simply need measure plans multiply 8/13 Bag No 6 remarkable collec tion pecially Pistachios youre Cost still $500 postpaid bag Numbers 1-5 Bag No 6 also $500 Postage alone over $100 So send Pistachio check no eight inches length $500 Walt Mooney PO Box 231192 San Diego CA 92123 * * * * * * Okay thats issue again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 126 Model Aviation U Io
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r Sig Memorial Scholarship Program Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig-Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose cofounder company killed 1980 crash Pitts Special during full-scale air show purpose fund assist col lege age students higher educa tion plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other supporters fund has become well estab lished fund administered AMA Any student AMA member active aeromodeling background financial need can apply no set number winners year 1986 win ners received $250 Checks have al ready sent specified universities 1986 winners Edward J Dumas Jr Knoxville TN has planning university education since early years aims career aerospace industry Living rural area part-time employment hard find Ed decided develop computer program would have commercial value hopes finance part education Continued page 118 Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr AMA Executive Council met 24 25 October 1987 Among top ics discussion subject noise relates operation model aircraft struggle obtain flying sites working keep sites sound equipment very important have written about other wise discussed subject standard AMA has established operation past have informed published standard set FAI category F3A RC Aerobatics terms competition standard remains case addition however purposes trying provide some means working toward acceptable levels flying site Executive Council voted establish recommended sound level guide operation field level quite low would have preferred very good beginning nevertheless acceptand work towards accepting level maximum field will moving long way re gion quiet operation think technology already out go lower figure set Executive Council 90 dBA measured 9 ft 900 down wind muffler side aircraft achieve accurate measurement possible figure should taken over hard surface Measuring over pavement consistent readings taken over grass due variance depth grass moisture content soil condition can anywhere 2 6 dBA lower taken over pavement Mathematically level 250 ft aircraft will just over 61 dBA 500 ft will right 55 dBA have following some ar ticles Model Aviation other publications will recognize getting down acceptable ranges far local ordinances concerned However think should Continued page 120 Club Officers Free CompuServe Offer limited time officers newsletter editors chartered AMA clubs can get free introductory subscription Compu Serve CompuServe largest personal computer network country offering hundreds services over 300000 subscribers ModelNet personal com puter network operated AMA ser vice CompuServe Any personal computer has modem connect telephone lines can con nected CompuServe Thanks Compu Serves nationwide network phone numbers 80% households USA can access CompuServe local phone call Once connect CompuServe can access services including electronic mail instant news weather updates Electronic Mall shopping research services stock market quotations much Over 200 Forums provide message services free software text files downloading online information brand com puter imaginable Forums devot ed other interests like space exploration photography racing tropical fish science fiction ModelNet Forum devot ed models kinds Typing GO MODELNET takes Forum have messages waiting ad dressed youll told read can scan through 400 messages 18 message boards look ing subjects youre interested can contribute conversations replying message Topics cover entire spectrum modeling RC Indoor AMA officials staff online lively discussions rules Nats other issues need something AMA HQ message left ModelNets message board under Subtopic #1 AMA Business will get quick response ModelNets Data Libraries like elec tronic filing cabinets Articles Model Aviation lists clubs hobby shops Continued page 112 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth S Executive Coordinetor Joyce Hager 0 Comptroiier Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director M icheline Madison 0 Nate Generai Managers Vince Mankowskio Specisi Services Director Carl MaroneyS Specisi Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles S Technicai Directon Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleye Membership Director MikeWoodfolke Generai Counsei Jeremiah Courtney January 1988 111 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent los Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication what say space however isa matterot personal viewpoint sole responsibility auttor views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Nats planning session attended Nats planning session held recently Chesapeake VA principal interest concern assure best possible facil ities categories say least impressed hard work dedica tion mostly VOLUNTEER planning group led Vince Mankowski fulltime AMA Nats manager core group made up following people V Mankowski General Manager C Foreman Communications S Frank Free Flight Category Manager J Guenther Scale Manager J Hager Executive Coordinator R Landry Facilities G Steiner Frequency Control B Stream RC Category Manager B Wisniewski Control Line Manager J Worth Executive Director E Witt Safety Officer H Crispin District IV VP Chairman AMA Council Nats Steering Committee addition above local supporters headed Mike Ingells attendance plus representatives spe cial interest groups Let say up front Nats will held Virginia largely due hard work local people located sites did up-front work getting lo cal property owners governmental agencies behind project way works YOU want have Nats area up get ball rolling finding sites making necessary pre liminary arrangements Once reasonable basis AMA involvement established AMA goes work project should understand facilities required RC Control Line Suitable sites Soaring Helicopter Free Flight Indoor also required Virginia four major sites will used task isnt easy since rarely can find equally good sites categories Almost never package combination sites makes everyone equally happy unfortunate fact life has much discussion over years about value Nats really worth work expenditure satis fy 1000-plus competitors After almost always costs takes ina loss $40-50K unusual addition have salaried person AMA Headquarters plus involvement others time time Personally view Nats much making 1000 competitors happy provides necessary focus hobby whole Since hold Nats various areas country provides tremen dous local national awareness hobby its virtue no ques tion Nats provides tremen dous high local area particular stimulates growth activity general view part public rela tions program aimed growth progress hobbyaccept ance us worthwhile citizens sup port obtaining keeping flying sites Incidentally because Nats Virgin ia location adequate Free Flight site locals have ALREADY ob tained permission use site per manent basis Now certainly worth something local RC fliers already use Fentress NAS regular basis fundamental services AMA can provide assistance flying site acquisition Its many-faceted endeavor since AMA obviously cannot go out buy sites must help persuade property owners virtue hobbythat promoting wholesome activity community creative outlet individualsand fun well growth skills individual flier equipment technology Some must find same acceptance ball games golf etc enjoy Interestingly modelers Jacksonville FL played numbers game city officials approached city-sponsored site simply surveyed number ball diamonds city projected use person-per-acre basis easily convinced model site would have much larger person-per-acre usage Today Jack sonville has TWO city-sponsored sites paved runways shelter running water clubhouse etc yearly budget takes work know-how hav ing flying site problems get touch Flying Site Coordinator Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters has lots experi ence area will glad help digress. Nats next year Virginia will real happening addi tion usual 70-plus event format will have two days fun-fly noncompetitive industry show na tional RC boat car championships area will superb modeling extravaganza So make plans now something whole family Chesapeake since contest sites driving distance Virginia Beach Kitty Hawk Williamsburg However will far enough away motel costs will moderate Quiet progress Slowly perceptibly making progress generating aware ness noise problem good example found November issue R/C Report recommend obtain copy read several articles noise mufflers etc also tell like some pseudomufflers market Encouragingly better mufflers surfacingsome nondo mestic sources OS now furnishing quieter muffler engines should read work Fox Mfg has done noise reduction Also note K&B ads super-quiet Sportster engines Incidentally checked K&B 45 Sportster engine Stu Richmonds ship other day registered 89 dB ten feet Now thats quiet tle loss power AMA planning establish recom mended noise levels also publish ing articles noise Model Aviation magazine note last issue plan ning articles engine setup noise reduction well continuing series noise reading through Aeroguidance Society newsletter Connector saw Bob Nolls report noise survey has made Interestingly Electric setup checked turning same rpm 40 piston engine produced same noise contention long time has must treat WHOLE package just exhaust Getting rpm prop-tip speed down vitally important Remember its FUN youre having FUN . Tiddlywinks anyone Cont pg 111 AMA contest calendar stored DLs anyone read print out ModelNetters upload own articles computer programs picture files rest us see Newsletter editors have own Data Library swapping articles graphics Conference Room another function ModelNet Typing CO ModelNets main menu puts area can have conversations other Model Netters through keyboard CO type line hit Return line pops up everyone elses screen name front parentheses Once week have regular COnference often special guest covering certain topic Clubs have used ModelNets Conference Room meetings Using members computer can talk special guests AMA officials ModelNet can used join AMA get quick proof insurance coverage Any ModelNetter can download special online application form Data Library 12 Fill ing out form new members name address credit card information uploading DL 12 will get appli cation AMA HQ fast received new members insurance effect name put public file DL 12 serves proof insurance until new members card comes mail Club secretaries making use fea ture ModelNet sign up new members get permission fly club field minimum delay usually few hours limited time AMA making free offer Chartered Club officers would like sign ModelNet Write call Continued page 124 112 Model Aviation CompuServe Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Have ever reunion know disgusting thing about reunion cant lie about age Everybody knows within year old theres something else No matter puffed up may about good doing always somebody remind what once dicate prefer remember you once too poor wear shoes after June 1st youll get reminded famous Hangar 13 Club Beloit WI held its 52nd reunion other day Count ing wives friends almost 100 people showed up club sanctioned Gas Model club 1935 NAA Its roots go back 20s model airplane rubberband club its members affiliate members nearby towns grew up become important people fields Earl Fredrickson Janesville became Air Force airline pi lot renown Today shows model ers Palatine IL area build RC Gliders Pat Packard went become nationally recognized aviation artist de signer Smithsonian Institution Oshkosh Museum Al Lindsey has become Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine George Niebauer has come feared competitive Free Flight flier Las Vegas area Bill Bates today important aeronautical engineer Glen Mills PA area Heres photo early Hangar 13 groups Thirties some now L-R Mr Mrs James Leeson Mr Mrs Don Furman Lawrence Rice wife Harry Vanden-Noven Reunions keep memories alive Pictured below famous Gas model airplane Re puted first Gas job ever flown Wisconsin went aloft about 1934 pow ered Loutrel model made Bill Bates others what looked like year ago somebodys attic Want see today Come AMA Museum Reston VA look has faithfully restored its quaint engineering con struction looks like belongs has Douglas Hardware wing Richard Walden editor Burlington NC BARKS writes re well off insurance department dues increase still effect 1988 Richard dues increase will remain awhile build up cash liquid reserve self-insurance purposes $806650 bank money available 1987 money banks money could use we would have pay back appears overall fiscal pic ture 1987 will result extra $600000 plus can put own cash fund sav ings bring own money total over million mark couple years kind saving along safe flying members prudence thrift run ning home office will sound financial posture will need standby bank loan pledge such 1987 January 1988 113 Pictured several reunion fans flying 10-ft replica t rra ssie original ship covered three layers Japanese paper tissue he&ivily doped powered Brown Jr engine has fat RC engine radio rig gentlemen can command come back home running over hill dale through cornfields keep up extreme left Connie Hansen founder original famous Hangar 13 club first organized about 1929 Connie awarded AMAs highest honor reunion banquet fel lowship free AMA dues life Next him holding transmitter Ralph Beck first members Herb Shultz holding big airplane Behind L R Merrett Sanders Doris Rice Dennis Rice Bob Bort affair held Beloit WI last September 19th Al Lindsey Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine furnished photograph Thanks Al PioneersConrad Hansen standing left leader Hangar No 13 pioneer model air plane flying club Beloit Among identified picture 1930s front row L-R Herbert Alcan Robert Podwils Wililiam Dane Alfred Helm secretary William Bates commander Roland Lubitz Kneeling near Hansen Hugo Sulik Standing second row Ed Wilson holding frame plane William Walker Arthur Dennie tall youth assistant commander Stewart Martin Don Chase Eddie Howard Frank Ross sistant advisor partially hidden person back row identified however others L-R Charles Abbott Melvin Tyler Harold Tower Bob Thompson Edwin Lindsley Tom Pollard Burton Booth Robert Hayes Howard Ross deceased members posed front Beloit College observatory has since removed picture appeared Milwaukee Sentinel March 20 1934 just seven years after Lindberghs nonstop flight New York Paris Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Free FlightEndangered Species August-September 1987 issue Free Flightthe official publication National Free Flight Society AMAs Special Interest Group activityan ex change correspondence between John Oldenkamp myself printed ex change fact Free Flight declining activity reasons decline Initially thinking corres pondence might provide food thought possibly leading some constructive ideas reversing trend rather fewer modelers might get enjoy activity future However has since realized cream crop Free Flighters probably belong NFFS other Free Flighters probably majority themdo Given situation message will have received may share concern about future Free Flight urging therefore including AMA President essence message repeated purpose provide viewpoint may encourage expansion Free Flight activity such manner overcome growing problem inade quate sites basic fact involved very few sites available country permit Free Flight flying way common twenty years agoreal estate de velopment has gobbled up land incred ible rate Furthermore few places left Free Flight practiced old presumably preferred manner activity dominated retrieval action rather flying other words time spent trying get model back spent flying inevitable result Free Flight ac tivity has shrunk about 20000 AMA participants late 1950s about 2500 now thats AMAers have indicated FF main interest growth evident Free Flight among Old-Timers group trying recap ture magic remember young Old-Timer group have cho sen RC help Lets face As get older idea chasing models becomes less attractive Having use motorbike bring back model seems like brute-force approach retrieval problem few extra ounces model could make much easierand safer Also using RC doesnt threaten chase us off fields indiscriminate use bike can blame no-growth situa tion lack youth activity Free Flight needs realized smoke screenthe real culprit nature activity Consider following good old days essentially gone No longer fields readily available models can chased foot pedal bike Flying close home largely thing past its matter site being within reasonable distance hour twoits often days drive theres problem example 1 essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition oriented doesnt mean competi tion badits simply nature FF competition tends keep people out rath er attract short FF competi tion too intense too technical too restrictive Thats what guy grew up has come expect newcom er activity doesnt promise much fun old days gained pleasure watching long flights still remember Kordas winning flights 1939 Wake field Championships somewhere along line decided lot short flight better few long ones So interrupt beautiful flight dethermalizing dump model out aira ungracious way end flight days its almost unheard go out simply fly Free Flight model fun Either its competition flight test flight preparation competition idea get right put model away meet 2 situation aggravated con tinuing loss flying sites East particularly except occasional competi tion use military other gov ernment site becomes available given weekend essentially no flying sites general lack large sites fly Free Flight regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models Furthermore what sites may available usually way out boondocks far anyone might get interested can see activity just go see Free Flight would-be spectator needs make dedicated journey some obscure unknown location Trying use smaller sites has naturally led DTs keep losing models cure self-defeating same holds true short engine runs use beautiful power plants let run 10 seconds less Furthermore put models up high short time hardly get chance see grace beauty flight dump model out air just soaring well 3 refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity yet allow kinds gadgets otherwiseto change wing tail angles engine runs dethermalize etc wont allow RC bring model back home af ter long beautiful flightand no steering out thermals please although its okay Indoor models use poles balloons nudge model want RC could fly out back small fields Using electric power can also make use local parks school yards kids adults can see what doing time live busy metropolitan area always tracts interested crowd fly its mostly hands-off using RC keep out trouble prevent los ing model Onlookers watching mod eler fly Free Flight get see graceful grandeur type flying during al whole flight no feel ing contamination model brought down land majestically right front group instead having fall out sky thump Free Flight doesnt have mean high per formance nothing can simply mean model ability fly itself should exclude ability also fly controlif can used enhance flight least bring back As noted Free Flighters use sorts other gadgets help retrieval flight adjustment both during official compe tition flight afterwards least allow ing RC help retrieve after timed portion flight purity FF need compromised now Think about High Praise . Pittsburgh area modelers know Lee Irvis regular guysa leader-type member ARCS club people outside club Lee Irvis regarded awe because have found out K Leroy Irvis Speaker Pennsyl vania House Representativesa very high ly placed person state legislature As modeler AMA member Lee has done much official capacity both help cause model aviation general specifically help provide mod el flying sites state property Recently Lee occasion write about current activity helping teach other modelers fly told picture ac companying column thus .. John Honchorcks fly away Sig Senior Kadet love am primary instructor group have insisted students fly Sig Kadet think best primary trainer market today John favorite student. determined become excellent flier already very good 114 Model Aviation John Honchorcks fly away rescued treetop Practically RC fliers have experienced embarrassment misjudg ing approach model usually further away appears ending up situation As such situations model Sig Kadet lived fly again Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P13 Box 1828 ljexbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Aneociete Vice Presidents Gorald Brown PO Boo 4304 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davonport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01400 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 08452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace Ot Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 62 Frazier Way Maratons Milla MA 02040 Quaker RC Club club located near Whitinsville MA has membership about 20 people flying site landfill very level well covered clover individual responsible obtaining use land Jerry Bagdasarian Again year last year towns along Biackstone Canal have Heritage Homecoming celebration consists activities such Dunnit Mystery Evening Golf Classic football games concerts course model air craft demonstrations Jerry has put lot effort obtaining use flying site having models part celebration Jerry has unique advantage being able walk house fieldnice Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition Hawks favored nearly per fect fall day annual contest four teams participating year events included Ponderosa Rodeo Mail Run Poor Mans Pattern everyones favorite Limbo As usual contest well organized fun day nearly allone aircraft victim limbo pole event has going three years far no team has won twice year victorious team Flying Aces Hampton NH team consisted Scott Dearborn Dominic Gou pil Gallant D Gallant Jyes fatherand-son team Darren 16 years old flies very well fact high point winner day flying Little Stik Nice job Darrenl Mass Cup September New England Stunt Team has Control Line contest culminates awarding Mass Cup contestant improved scores highest percentage flyoffs winners contest Junior Cliff Gregoire Beginner Scott Smith Intermediate Dave Carrville Advanced Doug Cook Expert Windy Urtnowski Best Aircraft award went Windy Urtnowski runner-up Bill Suarez Steve Buso Jack Patrolia tied third place Mass Cup awarded Doug Cook believe second year has won cup scores improved six percent information Handle newsletter NEST edited Dave Cook District vice-presidents columns have writing District column nearly three years now During time have tried report activities within dis trict show pictures people involved national information can obtained other parts magazine has no comment other VP columns until now has easy However November issue Dis trict 10 VP wrote flying sites Without go ing lot detail feel once again wrong track agree flying sites mandatory however would seem people have find sites perhaps get help obtaining permission use seems think AMA can walk area country produce flying sites Maybe unlimited resources modelers pained modest dues increase exacted cover insurance program also disagree statement about million dollars per year publish magazine may need make huge vestment sites does money come fromand sites placed district administers etc etc may alright bring items up follow up good solid ideas says last paragraphonly offer some good constructive ways obtaining sites just dream about Pattern seminar About two years ago sem inar held some good ideas talked about contests pretty much standardized time again Some changes need madeespecially since Nats will near area modelers may attending Also new rule book will available changes can discussed have tentative use room Quality Inn Chicopee Nats headquarters afternoon March date has finalized will try announce next month Some people have given material use column have seen yours yet despair will probably used eventually can use few pic tures month Also time year clubs have new officers would like have information would easier contact someone club necessary January 1988 115 Teams RC Gulls Ponderosa RC Hawks L Flying Aces Southern NH RC Club Jerry Bagdasarian second left Harvey Thomasian during flying demonstra tions Heritage Homecoming celebration September 26 1987 Sixteen-year-old Darren Gallant trophies being member win ning team large being high point flier day Jerry Bagdasarlan some 01 aircraft flown during demonstrations Photo Jerry Bagdasarian Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes aswell books Currently AMA has available five excellent thins video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club Will donate set five tapes local library AMA Will sell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tow Brown P0 Boa 881 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07001 Frank Drench 9 Witlow Ave Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Town River NJ 08753 Adam SnOler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Santer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11851 Second District Thoughts perchance YOU have read previous editions column will agreed hope have consistently kept opinions concerning so-called burning issues no pun intended along positive angle attack Optimism part nature suppose So Thus said must further report am insensitive realization AMA approaching few moment-of-truth situa tions shall require early defini tive action its Executive Council Last month discussed issues ie whether raise existing 55-lb weight limit model aircraft maxi mum 100 lb As result discussions have Don Godfrey founding president IMAA other ex ecutives organization plan ning attend EC meeting October 24 discuss important top-weight issue Progress vital area addition problem also addressing rapidly proliferating conten tion numerous individuals groups AMA should fragmentize com bined Nats possible solution widely recognized flying-site dilemma opinion some example Nats sites selected thus far Free Flight wheth er Indoor Outdoor have though appro priately suited RC competition left much desired numerous varied standpoints feeling such ma jor decision should reached vote Leader membership hope agree 21st Annual WW Jamboree Rhinebeck NY warmest compliments hereby extended Mid-Hudson RC Society having contributed magnificently preservation promotion aeromodel ing particularly great District 2 through presentation worthy clas sic over score years Attend ance year up annual standards ie around 200 entrants always great time example encounters scenes like Rhinebeck Tn-County RC Club club located area East Brunswick NJ ad dition having active members also produces impressive newsletter called Fly-Paper capably edited labor love such avid modelers Al Kessner John Donnelly latest issue de scribes recent RC flying demonstration presented expressly club group children participating nearby Manalapans Special Recreation Program Member Charlie Bissett flew exciting demonstration good company such fellow-members George Trott Har old Diskin George Dent Bernie Price Ed Wiesenback Al Axelbyrd point represented major PR achievement Tn-County club AMA aeromodeling general did worthy initiative earn highly favorable write-up local newspaper Cranbwy Press copy article including press photographs sent Parks Commission inclusion its official records Nice going Tn-State about whats-his-name club comprises dozen members skip read ahead something important yours organization size however what follows may inter est group know clubs area have 150 members opinion thats BIG So big example cases some mem bers known personally nor known other Names hard remem ber large groups smaller ones Neil Markee editor LIRCS Newsletter offers solution Septem ber issue suggests want collection fliers going have make effort Obviously should get know other name Nobody knows better hard learn names could speed up process members required wear name tags have names clearly visible upper sur face nonscale models Perhaps club should provide members name tags. think money would well invested like ideado Low-tech ducted fan same issue same newsletter Mr Markee expressed hope someone would develop low-tech ducted-fan trainer Neils words Low wing loading low takeoff landing speeds less critical engine/fan combination would probably get us ducted-fan flying true Fourth Annual Long Island Helicopter Championships congratulate Bob Brassell LIFTS Long Island Fly Together Society both Melville Long Island NY having made 1987 year four above popular well-managed event continues feature Novice Intermediate Scale FAI classes missed years contest make note tend next year Bob deserves special credit work initiating perpetuating valuable aeromodeling contributions Thanks Bob Fourth Annual noncompetitive Giant Scale Fly-In Binghamton Aeros Despite some rain second day event took place back August 22 23 proved pleasurable according reports action took place Che nango Bridge Airport Binghamton NY sanctioned both AMA IMAA Camping onsite permitted food furnished pilots free charge Lon Sauter AVP area has provided following photos group taken Jim Leary Onondaga Model Aircraft Bill Orr Oswego Valley Modelaires clubs 116 Model Aviation Try best make next year Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesociete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gatea Mills Pepper Pike QH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR ioe North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Eaclid Ave Scoitdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 recent District X column reemphasized biggest problem facing sport hobby lack enough flying sites Dave Peltz wrote AMA spending enough its resources ensure flying sites will available us well future generations aeromodelers agree Dave number problem Id go far say should number budget priority can convinced given amount money will have effect availability sites nationwide Much has said about AMAs spend ing patterns lack much correla tion between spending priorities basic reason cases simply spending money problem wont make better some could show spend amount money within reasonable reach AMA way would definitely help solve problem nationwide would support its expenditure wholeheart edly believe cutting everything else bone could come up million dollars really wanted what would What could done million dollars would ensure availability flying sites could simply buy national flying site would ensure availability place fly wouldnt too accessi ble modelers Besides would require about 700 acres would probably cost around four million dollars built way out boonies somewhat unreasonable solu tion flying site problem solution probably lies convincing federal state local governments need genuine endeavors worthwhile solution may also involve doing what ever necessary reduce noise come better neighbors can reduce need such large sites perhaps move back closer metropoli tan areas already have proposal latter District IV VP Howard Crispin chairman Sound Noise Committee working proposal spend about $50000 fund research project lead ing university University North Carolina aimed reduction propel ler noise models tiny step addressing problem long journey starts single step What next Well Id expect someone Dave Peltz come up proposal hire expert TELL us what thing ideas have com mon involve spending consider able monies have studies done turn will probably result mon ey being spent major question result worth cost Some think very survival hobby/sport stake right should certainly jump both feet checkbook support programs other hand fortunate enough have good site might prefer con tinue provide such benefits magazine Nats museum interna tional competition etc etc What think Would eliminate magazine simply make dues $40 period finance such programs What about Nats participation international competition short what anything should sacrificed order fund as-yet-undefined program get flying sites Any such program will have very well thought out planned before Id guess Executive Council would start cutting present programs finance such pro gram proposed think need con sider seriously have seen some beau tiful AMA films done Jay Gerber few have idea much effort goes masterpieces Valley Forge Signal Seekers got little taste effort summer Jay set up some filming VF flying site lay thought could film around nor mal flying found impossible club cheerfully shut down site Jay thing 30-40 fliers gave up day flying could enjoy another great Jay Gerber film hope pre view October 24th Executive Coun cil Meeting Thanks Valley Forge club Dont forget Salt Fork February 13-14 Bring whole club Saying month Daves theory rel ative success R s E squared Results ity times Effort squared Till next Month Daware 0 District Celumttia 0 Maiytand h Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwnod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aseociate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinlrer Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest HarrisonbvrgVA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockovilie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 9191 486-5988 1988 Nationals planning Nationals Plan ning Committee recently met Holiday Inn Chesapeake VA work planning 1988 Tidewater Nationals has attend meetings appreci ate amount work does go making arrangements event no way will satisfied arrangements Much has said about Free Flight think concerned Nats would like see ideal sites com pletely honest far site 1988 concerned Although its perfect best sites could find anywhere near Eastern part country field consists 680 acres widest part one-and-a-quarter miles across field rectangle bounded three sides trees notch corner also having trees however no trees field several rather deep drainage ditches will bridged number lesser ditches field will tilled late spring will grass coverage area will some part field soybeans July will few inch es high no real concern will no problem retrieving across cropland have letter Mr Italiano suggesting separate Free Flight rest Nats perhaps go afield Geneseo NY description field includes plantings corn grain Air craft easily lost cornfields usually does trample grain see justification suggestion have discussed field mem bers Brainbusters club Hampton Langley members incfuding regularly compete Nats oth er major Eastern meets think field will serve well making arrange ments use permanent basis will no doubt hold spring contest site present time have holding spring fall contests Petersburg Airport signs site will shortly built up Among fliers fall contest Reed Hull shown photo below something rarea brand-new airplane said would last forever Reed will seen 1988 Nats Reed Hull brand-new airplane second photo taken week before Nats meeting occasion open house Oceana Naval Air Station Oceana parent organization Fen Continued page 118 January1988 117 Crispin Cont pg 117 tress NALF site Tidewater Nats Alex Gaillard Open House Oceana Naval Air Station Tidewater Radio Control Club co ordinating club host clubs 1988 takes active role open house have done years repre sents continuing cooperation between United States Navy local clubs As part open house club puts two-hour display both days good company performanc es latest best Navy var ious civilian aerobatic displays year saw Blue Angels performing first time Oceana FIA-18 Reflecting relationship between club Navy photo Alex Gaillard Phaeton Biplane Blues Fat Albert C-130 F/A-18 exhibition aircraft show Oceana outstanding both miniature aircraft full-scale variety AMA represented Geoff Styles Headquarters VP hand also display Other brief period rain Sunday great weekend lot good PR effort Geoff also chance look various Nats flying areas Lost sites Last month mentioned fields might lost high technology No such luck lost unique manner Nothe same old cause once Yup reason NOISE field looked secure complaint landowner go wish possible convince no matter located run risk having noise issue used excuse move out Please get quiet before happens Once com plaint made little chance avoid ing disaster have read other columns about placing effort money procur ing flying sites well good lose site noise nuisance complaints endanger entire sport area moved off public land such reason will find nearly impossible obtain another site jurisdiction antagonize neighbors Much has written things means going about surveying own particular site district vice-president Headquar ters staff will provide much assist ance obtaining flying sites own legwork vital cause impossible Headquarters people roam countryside looking sites know look Make up mind going make effort operate within standards will permit peace neighbors cannot stay away search subsequent usage site can no longer let few individuals imperil sport have questions regarding quidelines deal ing subject write drop note Bob Underwood Technical Direc tor AMA Headquarters Take action today time read will frigid months time consid er taking part cold weather activities normal contests rather large number fun-fly events held winter long Both Soaring power events participation Winter hiberna tion course also several trade shows around country quite number local auctions occur during months winter have incentive build trim Get ready Tidewater Nationals Help make biggest best ever Cont pg 111 through product addition will enter college work-study program get practical business experience pursues studies Tad Cease University Wisconsin Platteville planned malor Mechani cal Engineering Aerospace Engineering Tad keen model aviator has athletic interests well Softball jukado tennis volleyball help keep him fit Crosscountry downhill skiing plus deer hunt ing also get him outdoors has built sev eral model aircraft including AO-size Trainair Gentle Lady Simplex Trainer very active club before going off university duties included mowing field running refreshment stand annual mall show helping beginners university continues fly has coaching newcomers sport would like get private pilots license has already received some instruction purpose Charles J Klein University Vir ginia Charlottesville majoring Political Science member City RC Club Allentown PA en joys flying fixed-wing aircraft Helicop ters preference whirlybirds because feels very demanding Active community Charles assisted Key Club affairs such car washes dances raise money Muscular Dystro phy other charities high school won several awards some first place regional statewide compe titions sponsored Pennsylvania Jun ior Academy Science Todd C Morey Traverse City Ml study ing Aviation Technology Purdue Univer sity IN As member TRAMPS Traverse Area Model Pilots Society Todd active sport contest flying en joys everything Peanut Scale warbirds Pylon Racing quarter-scale entered contests USA Canada won several trophies Purdue Todd taking full-scale flight training part education also enrolled Marine NROTC serves Squad Leader newsletter staff mem ber Aimee Olson Fargo ND attending State University hometown major will directed towards Wellness Physical Fitness keen student ballet jazz tap dancing Aimee has performed Red River Dance Company sev eral years An accomplished trained model has worked professionally various facilities Fargo environs As student high school Aimee en joyed competitive sports including volley ball basketball major model aviation interests Slow Fast CoinContinued page 124 118 Model Aviation Sig Scholarships Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia 0 South Carolina 0 Tonoeosoo V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Miosisoippi S Poorto Rica Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 0151720-3203 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 206 Amory MS 38621 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlen Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00860 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Msorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 049 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PD Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 604-2517 time issue delivered will snow time again did season go Just few weeks ago seems talking about summers activities Now its time talk about building season make plans next summer didnt find time attend very contests yeartoo much going business Hope next year will have time off visit clubs about district flying good year AMA higher dues pretty well accepted being necessary insurance coverage maintained program now solid AMA considering increase coverage next year still need few years no major claims before will have enough funds accrued secure against bigclaim possibility program costs can paid interest Keep up good work safety pays off AMA has also taken steps improve its fi nancial planning control activities have continue ques tions whether available funds spent right things Council has put effect plan two-year budget update year action will give everyone time review what planning year before final bud get goes effect Im hoping propos als needed new activities will forthcoming membership con sideration expanded program Any business large AMA needs look least two years ahead fact Im favor generating least five-year plan near future Also needed analysis past ex penditures practices see what can learned applied improve per formance future AMA computer such analysis should straightforward However word caution Computers themselves dont help much takes GOOD software personnel trained use make com puter pay off AMA still has some distance go area Lets hope weve learned lesson last years chartered club data mixup Dont too critical AMA however Ive seen same situation devel op big companies times Until software/personnel combination right much comes out computer system no matter what its potential capabilities Plaudits due AMA membership election Don Lowe president Don has again proven able administrator has time desire tend AMAs business few presidents have past years Im looking forward much progress over next year problem status stature Contest Directors has wrestled believe much improvement has resulted application process has streamlined CD questionnaire modern ized hopefully improved same time position CD members ing clarified strengthened Since among influential hard working leader members its time place AMA hierarchy better defined say problems have gone away Far example problem whether remain af filiated NAA sill thorny issue need NAA Well Im sure provide FAI connections assistance may essential since AMA may able work directly FAI Maybe paying services dont need Also still problems conduct Nationals meet modern times first steps being taken sep arate parts traditional Nationals activ ity big event both time location well will work yet seen circumstance driving AMA direction question role competition its relationship great majority modelers enter formal competi tion still needs attention Competition cer tainly has place fun-flying club activities individual participation hobby What AMAs proper role noncompetitor Insurance Sure thats important what else should Hold ing national fun-fly convention new idea trying out well works will probably determine whether activities type should pursued futher What other services should AMA provide noncompetitor need ideas about What does membership think should Now back District 5 items number District 5 newsletters Ive noted words effect channels below 38 will illegal after Dec 20th Thats true channels 12 thru 34 legal must use narrow-band transmitters As far know way know transmitter fits specification have tested Thats probably true buy new transmitter frequencies course will lot wideband re ceivers out beware criti cal point frequency phase-in plan important everyone cooperate fullest dont create unnecessary problems Its also dry run final phase-in after narrow-band transmitters receivers will usable Got note Ralph Bailey District S RC Contest Coordinator said things going well exception seems sanction requests coming two weeks less lead time before scheduled contest date Fellows thats just too short time system work no chance adver tising Model Aviation sooner later site-owners insurance will place rule minimum 30 days system work Received note Lee Campbell included picture two Airfoiler contest first picture Lewis Dot Odum perennial FF contest-goers John Blair-designed P-30 Photo Campbell second photo shows contest headquarters CDs Lee Webster Ben Cleveland background wife Molly doing work beau tiful Powerhouse handwork Eck Calder Photo Campbell Lee also concerned about kind field might available next Free Flight Nationals has some improvement situation since last report current field under consider ation still small wind blows has retrieval problems motor bikes Nationals Committee hard work try ing solve problems least field can used later time big WELCOME ABOARD newly chartered River City RC Club Vicksburg MS can get touch writ ing Virginia Rhinehart 711 Belva Circle #11 Vicksburg MS 39180 way chartered club contacts important people link tween AMA club represent Mississippi AVP Ed Hunter puts way Enclosed September issue MS Aeromodeling Id like call atten tion lead article Designated Contact Person informational materials sent AMA chartered club via designated person dead-ends person vital link communications system broken break communication linkup effectively disenfranchises re maining membership particular char tered club Ed has good point best vertical communications AMA good club contact doesnt job im portant link communication effectively shut off urge clubs keep impor tant link open Merry Christmas everyone January 1988 119 F Lewis Odum assisted shy retiring wife Dot Powerhouse Eck Calder flown Air foiler contest illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Ettel #3 Cautie Drive AR 2 Florionant MO 63034 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtord iN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefteruosi Kanaao City MO 64114 Stan Watoon 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 begin September celebrated La bor Day weekend going Indianapolis day CL flying CL Aerobatic Team Trials have Control Line meets before Id never team trials Believe worth trip saw tops CL Aerobatics yesterday today quite sight watch new talent challenged some elite yesterday Competition tough have terrible time picking out some CL maneuvers time able pick out corners crisp circles round Ive always trouble seeing four-leaf clover time fliers good course must thank Indianapo lis Airport Authority letting us use space Mt Comfort Airport know great deal effort put out Jack Sheeks As sociates get place after another lost international airport contest well run maybe will easier future CL events Sunday Labor Day weekend trav eled vacation spot Indiana went Jasonville Seriously Jasonville just like good old Burgin Its small Small arrport site laid-back Combat contest Doc Passen has event year really plays up host bit hilt arrived no around Ever have feeling youre right place wrong time Well thats feeling Never fear After few minutes pacing around saw convoy cars arrived convoy Doc stay house came out time Whew relieved contest hot heavy shortage contestants due team trials following weekend dont mind ones made trip worth Oh carnage resulted Combat really can hold ones attention cant talking guys Combat meet learned interesting thing always wondered about Dyna Jet engines dont know what its jet engine used CL Speed events Anyway guy told foggers Thats right guys gals really used fog insects etc Interesting next weekend made city Peoria IL visit Peoria RC Modelers Club sponsored flying/static contest sport Scale models saw members three clubs represented seemed have great time know did laid-back event fellows put together force hangar queens out closets got tired mall show models never got flown know around dont Well also know should happen So have special contests saw some real beauties both classes some great talent area Let tell about trophies things work art love handmade plaques plaque hand-painted plastic model fuselage Believe beautiful fact kept asking Alas just laughed Hey met some Kewanee Krashers Pekin RCers miss trip Pekin again nice meet some Peoria Kewanee Krashers reminded club found out have small group flying out cow pasture use hayfield meet officially once per year So Nice guys sitting around talking about favorite subjectsbuilding flying modelswe some long discus sions about RC frequencies Im hearing same sad story over over having problems now ever just few frequencies try different plans read about Still hear problems showing up own club having its problems too know manufacturers importers trying cater try buy inexpensive radio few frills Hats off ones will sell us radios know will work As hear field testers want servo-reverse option other frills can 31M problems can crash planes fellow told three go 31M just hits no warning Theres no way keep up set combinations complex know Ive tried field have about four eight fliers field given day such small number should never have such problems Ive chance talk modeler trying something about trying form consumer group will put pressure manufacturers wish him lot success Whoops just got off path little Now back rest month travels district went Terre Haute attend Dou ble Nickel IMAA fly-in course attend ed day late big crowd Ive real knack still great time wind blew like crazy bull sessions order day dont know Terre Haute guys liked thought perfect day thing did notice field has improved drastically since 1979 have kinds shelters etc theyve built make life lot nicer field Its turned real showplace hoping Charles Gray would show up little surprise him Because has served contest coordinator several years Superior Service Award bestowed upon him Charlie has done terrific job keeping contest schedules order us Thanks Well thats September travels Ive pretty busy month Alas miss three trips planned gave chance visit club again Im just kidding trips missed due fog So Hamilton RC Modelers sent short piece about rally perfect day four-stroke rally 32 contestants logged 123 flights Indy RIC sponsored prizes event looks like bunch handed out know will received around end November 50 let re mind deadline old fre quencies fast approaching Send radios get changed December 20 Enough now. Sound Cont pg 111 complacent about fact itselfit needs put perspective Please re member operating relatively high frequencies depending upon en gine operational speed therefore have annoyance factor built safe try operate level below whatever acceptable area calculated figure somewhere below ambient area will much better shape major point remember what has done represents progress Check around follow magazine articles information data can achieve goals important real ize date hardware techniques will help attain figures Please work neighbors local authorities obtain keep site Research second item consid ered has sound levels origi nating propeller Very little research has done subject especially recent times need come grips question just na tional international aeromodeling well As attain levels sophistication sound suppression devices defeating work due lack knowl edge other areas just cannot sure recognize exhaust noise intake noise bearing noise can quite easily accu rately measure overall sound installation comes right down specifics though much diffi cult trying determine surgery needs take place Academy has re ceived proposal price tag attached research needed fill some blanksthose having propellers Executive Council has conditionally approved research proposal Some de tails need defined further terms contract president Don Lowe myself will working Once everything approved checked likelihood study will gin January continue year Other proposals something new re quired need provide centive means coordinating data distribution somebody needs completely involved Academy look Continued page 124 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knntzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Placn Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Htn Ml 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stsmm Bos 357 Minocqus WI 54548 first issue Model Aviation 1988 new year means start new pians us shall entering second term am looking forward Completing ideas improving communications district shall handling nearly five million dollars monies year makes extra im portant know goes VPs now able log onto HQ Prime quickly obtain membership data have already used data line found errors data stored Needless say Mike Woodfolk anxious get up-todate database would like make cer tain phone numbers have heck time contact ing new year means new officers clubs chance have wish fulfilled would see clubs over whelmed volunteers Too often same persons get reelected time come burned out Give some time thank-you enjoying hobby New flying fields always being sought after look AMA HQ solution very practical club has different situation member HQ can help clearly defined What feel should main thrust cure push down top means get ting government groups recognize needs hobbyists planning advising lower levels government Too often local governments need an swer situaflon simply copy what adjacent group has done continue along wrong path upper-level powers send down ideas decisions will uniform AMA PR Depart ment several recognized government committees squeezing like dickens get action plus increasing age membership means greater demand pastime facilities So action taking place cannot see results easily crashed model New fields mean new rules set AMA Safety Code supports insurance safety record permits us release funds increase coverage Noise what consider greatest enemy no noise would have far fewer flying field problems have heard members actually doing something about sound levels great see cobbled-up gadgetry being tried love being inventors little help manufacturers going very effective New frequencies now being phased new flags too second step implementing new frequencies gear being made better modelers realizing some con trol necessary safer flying business love visit clubs explain what planned getting guess good video would help what read mags seems confuse explain already know several areas some new frequencies unusable extra spots provide ample places continue operating must caution clubs have Canadian fliers visiting Three states bor der Canada MAAC insurance does cover activities must join AMA covered Canada beware frequency policy since conflicts keeping old frequencies making numbered ones alongside illegal AVP Insert . Paul Smith Ive AMA member since 1961 have special ized Control Line competition flying course competition involves sessions testing practice contest majority flying time spent sport flying flew nearly Control Line event plus little Free Flight until mid dle 70s FAI added Combat its world championship schedule Since international sector has primary interest AMA rather generously funds FAI team selection programs 15 different events cover category modeling would highly recommend FAI program anyone interested very highest levels competition other main interest AMA politics AMA wants operate democracy order needs input majority membership certainly havent hesitated make opinion known about issues Constructive criti cism policies decisions will help AMA grow prosper AMA great organization work together can continue make better Please contact anything can help especially catego ries Control Line contest coordination FAI program Gone flying rever Ribcrackers have lost valuable member Bob Quinn well known building skills part played annual mall air shows always fill position newsletter editor will missed field meetings Minneapolis Model Aero Club mourns passing longtime member Tommy Thompson well known na tionally Free Flighter death flying field some comfort model ers knew him Tommy would proba bly have chosen way Taft will lonelier him MARCS lost Ken Kindschi very active member often seen perched station wagon pipe hand offered opinions com ments subject members families go deepest sympathies District Roundup St Croix club sug gests reduced initiation fee anyone liv ing within two miles field y Wischer needs fruit jar lids ends froz en fruit canssend allElectric club being formed Ken Myers Union Lake Call 313 698-4668 tle Creek Balsa Bees working lo cal Marines Toys Tots program Tulip City Air Force now has 65 members has Control Line group too OPS LIES River Valley Fliers seems have increased loops Twin City RCers have new field going purchase t Covey Lawnmowers described Sun beam AMES also have strong CL group aper Milwaukee declares war trash left after flying Tom Kunath out about after rebuild hospital ey Aeromodelers considering designated frequencies power Sailplane field come newsletter Mid-State Aero guidance Club Marshfield WI land Loons taking airport man ager dinner t Helicopter Py lon Racing NUTS atine Miniature Aircraft Association sends its newsletter EISS states recognize what goes up must come down some people accomplish slowly others Finally Scimitar says Set example Dont January 1988 121 Radio Control Club Detroit Big Bird Contest Tom Wiess talks planes young spectator Stan Dzon looks Jim McCoul Photo Flying Pilgrims members made happen Fall Fly Fun Phaseout Iohn Lane Photo History making againl Bill Collins en gine prize Pete Dillon trophy won 1937 Brooks Field Marshall Ml Jackson RC held Fly-In Open House two guys met again Lou Collins Photo Story Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 New Mexico S Oklahoma 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64513 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AFt 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurtey III 927 CommerCe Pleasantos TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Ciovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinetor Bill May 3839 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75229 am preparing leave Executive Council meeting AMA Headquarters Reston VA behalf of us poor slobs am going propose some thing new think ample pay five completed flights should entitle us free crash Reminds time made hole-inone Indianapolis golf course did model airplane instead golf ball Someone told fifth holebut couldnt have because Id made flight mentioned Executive Council meet ing will important sever al items coming up importance us realize great number care little about AMA works just long works have right fly protection good liabil ity insurance ones interest ed AMA machine works cant figure out what read will always best answer questions should good vicepresident other district phone 214 823-0208 during business hours Remember am representing Items importance upcoming meeting include fees pay Na tional Aeronautic Association privi lege having members eligible fly international competition under FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale clearinghouse world records competition fees now paying set years ago no longer fit balance payment services received want aware proud fact AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Director John Worth keenly conscious imbalance working hard get unfair exor bitant fees reduced am especially proud President Lowe asking viewpoint matter remembering percentage payment established AMA president am backing completely Watch Council report call couple other important Council agenda items will AMA budget carefully considered Council meeting contract undr Mr Worth Executive Director will continue serve us Another important item will summary progress next years Nation al Model Airplane Ch mpionships held Virginia Beach east coast discussion Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski will talk about flying site selection various Nats events trying please impossible everybody Anyhow Council meeting can bet Council members will doing level best represent effective manner possible AMA Council sincerely hope pleased fact dont take shots fellow Council members print no matter unpleased am personalities presentations dont feel ask represent losing dignity behalf Please correct am wrong time get thinking Im pretty smrt - thc p2ragaphs ahoc good Lord allows something stupid prove Im no smarter rest time pretty subtle clever Gods part have four-foot six-foot platform top car car rying cartons ladders such has two-inch frame around making nice tray three days funny noise car simply drove nuts noise never heard car before could heard time stopped started turned corner After Id gotten through three worried days good Lord figured punished enough let discover simply left X-Acto knife rolling around platform might ask what has model building District 8 has least X-Acto knife please care ful leave Beautiful workmanship Peck Polymer Prairie Bird Electric plane Chuck Fisher Chuck artist accounts Its appearance f lies beautifully too pow ered Kyosho geared 05 electrIc motor just got notice Pancho Morris 11 representatives around Texas met San Antonio October 18th discuss 1988 Soaring contest schedule Out came announcement Fourth Annual Texas National Soaring Tournament will held Dallas mid-May Whats popular now Float flying THE thing going write up fact couple clubs going have float-fly meets sudden notices least dozen good attendance Watch out will flying off pond drinking fountain birdbath country Another new twist hold bonfire lantern club meetings flying fields night As reported last month Dallas RC Club held dandy now another Dallas area club relatively new Metro East RC Club asking members bring chairs lanterns next meeting 7 pm October 15th Samuel East RC Field Mesquite Dallas area TX Gregg Markle president Metro East RC Club have about best-looking caps T-shirts Ive ever seen beautiful deep blue am sitting admiring ones blessed good see active group taking up some slack problem needed leadership terribly crowded locality can contact PO Box 617 Mesquite TX 75149 Lamar Alexander AMA 569 Baton Rouge LA has said simple statement beautiful letter sent Lamar says read column month never see mention recog nition area course possible no sending information Lamar hit right nose would believe indignant letters otherwise reasonable people think should guess what doing Please know own crystal ball because dont pay enough buy crying out loud dont write sulting letters work hard please will thank Lamar nice letter hoping publisher can find enough room column photos Lamar good-looking F4U-1D Corsair 54-in 40-power will kitted Wing Manufacturing Co Crystal Lake IL about January specs look great watch Lamar Alexander Baton Rouge LA witfl good-looking 40-size 54-ln-span F4UiD Corsair will soon kitted have just got greeting card real hoot beautiful card says YOU ARE VERY DECENT PERSONBUT THINK WEVE CAUGHT IT IN TIME can say hope approve however am because must love wouldnt writing column Thanks listening ***Out fuel ta land055 122 Model Aviation Lamar Alexanders Corsair obviously flies good looks Colorado 0 Kansas S Nebraska@ North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1007 Woodland Beatrice NE 88310 Gene Carson Boo 2832 Casper WY 02802 Ed Coo 0209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Nathan Lancaster 3087 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 50421 Jim Ricketta 516 5 Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency CoordInator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center OtOS Sheriden Denver CO 00226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 036-3266 Noise Reduction Unless flying Hand-Launch Rubber Electric models probably aware noise level frequency propulsion system emitting right Right fortunately some modelers doing something about reducing noise levels found less wonderful nonmodelers fact doing being responsible citizens making model ing appealing greater numbers potential modelers protecting against own others potential loss hearing andheres biggiesaving flying sites ensuring continuance sport hobby can probably add list having strain imagination As read various columns na tional model magazines newsletters visit other flying sites meetings its real obvious becoming issue groups throughout country fact Ive some recent feedback indicates maybe its time clubs and/or AMA should assertive taking lead noise reduction Actually doing just share couple for-instances several years now AMA Nats has set up monitored noise situation RC Pattern event effort initiated AMA Executive Council implemented former VP Ed Izzo recently VP Howard Crispin have some support assistance number others noise maybe calling sound committee two have instrumental bringing subject high level awareness modelers would probably say its long hard uphill pull has long way go yet However subject getting more de served attention Let share what AMA Club Excellence doing its members others visit its flying site state parks recreation land Jefco Aeromodlers Denver CO area self described club mostly sport fliers sanction sponsor sev eral competitive fun-fly events yearly well organized attended OK thats pretty typical hundreds clubs heres something unique have done about sound levels Through efforts club member Steve Mangles Steve frequency coordinator District IX permanent onsite noise meter has installed field voluntary use anyone wishes check own sound levels have recommended everyone meet voluntary standard 103 dB three meters starters fairly high universal compliance should easily achievableand idea lower standard increments over period time until ultimate target under 98 dB reached sounds like strong ef fort perhaps other groups would wish model note requesting specific details AVP Nat Lancaster Steve Mangles addresses top column would proba bly get considerable information plan progressing what spe cifically has done field instal lation type equipment used Ive received newsletters recently indicat ing some Control Line groups also making use mufflers competi tive events awarding bonus points effective sound reduction tip hat other efforts going across district sound reduction Questions Should AMA establish sound limit recommendations AMA sanctioned events Should competitive events treated same noncompeti tive fun-fly events What should lim its What see pros cons issue respond Ill share thoughts through column well benefit thinking North Dakota Loren Moen Bottineau ND CD Q-500 race held Minot September 13 Loren reports 12 entries participated good time shares sentiment sincere thank-you hard workers put race order also says plans under way another race next year James Carter Minot ND reports Northern Neighbors Day Open House hosted Minot Air Force Base model ers recently featured flying demonstra tions static display CL RC models Introduction flights given over 30 spectators via Buddy-Box before time ran out Thanks Claude Ripplinger Harvey ND sharing beautiful P-51 AVP Russ Miller Carrington ND flight demos support. praise event plans under way next year Landings should soft intentional. Aoiaana S California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Cehic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associste Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakee Aies HI 96701 Darwin N Barr 0252 6 Turoey Ave. Scottsdale Az 65251 Glenn Carter 3020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94098 Bob Kampmann 0810 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson Az 05710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlols Rancho Pv CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90006 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola vista CA 93011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weot valley City UT 64120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2236 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone910362-1902 column short month seems left carotid artery got about 98% plugged-up roto router job now have surgical scar runs behind left ear down collarbone Please excuse get ting around too much past month spend some time running around doctor another until found out what wrong getting tests surgery just few days hos pital some time recovering thereafter As fate would have fortunately got disagreement hospital surgeon late evening prior scheduled surgery checked out t 1100 pm Fortunately Yes Sep tember 30th surgery scheduled 800 am October 1st east San Andreas fault may aware time date Californians will never forget 61 earthquake hit exact moment surgeon supposed carving away main artery neck term Jack-the-Ripper could have tak en new meaning way Im told poor chap ended up time slot OR caught just before hit ground surgery different hospital different surgeon Its now two weeks later Im fully up around fact leave few days Executive Council meeting Reston Lets make AMA national organization No heading joke opinion AMA yet national organization Yes AMA does have members fifty states believe being national just membership cards sent Lets face facts AMAs physical assets its entire staff reside east coast Headquarters building AMA museum sort makes AMA Eastern organization right Well entirely have occasional Nats Midwest token Executive Council meeting once out land setting sun thats about have Continued page 124 January 1988 123 Standing L R James Carter Frank Pace Jack Hamilton John Knight Arlyn Moen Claude Ripplinger John Nelson Kneel ing L R Mark Manning 3rd place-Webra Jim Larsen 1st place-Rossi Loren Moen 2nd place-Picco Peltz Cont pg 123 According AMA gospel clubs run trouble local matters could also say AMA problems local matters think time has come AMA get closer membership cannot done east coast AMA truly national organization ought have local resources over country Yes have district VPs AVPs volunteers donate some portion nonworking lives no pay try give AMA some local presence Unfortunately enough Id like see AMA set up regional aero modeling centers As see initially would minimally staffed solve prob lems local basis mostly related acquisition flying sites preven tion loss could start some major metropolitan areas begin spreading out Modern technol ogy has given us tools instant na tionwide communications can afford take advantage As time goes aeromodeling centers could broaden range services provide flight schools modeling seminars public relations government relations film/tape rentals membership renewals insurance claims handling refer ence libraries museums etc might blessed AMA-owned flying sites Yes exception AMA flying site AMA Headquarters has now members within reason able proximity Reston VA can easily use facilities resources rest us hear about place vast ma jority us will never see lifetimes Sure regional aeromodeling center idea needs refinement weve got start someplace What think Let VP know sad note now mid-October just received following letter Joe L Norcross District 10 representative AMA Free Flight Control Board Dear Dave Jim Scarborough thought should let know father Lee Norcross AMA 1058 died last week age 71 active flier over 60 years Free Flight Old-Timer models past presi dent Thunderbugs active Con test Director last years flew Old-Timer models loved Texaco event winning 1983 placing times will missed fliers T-Bugs SCIFs friends worldwide Sincerely Joe L Norcross Joe share loss CompuServe Cont pg 112 Doug Pratt AMA HQ ask Mod elnet information package will include free CompuServe IntroPak will give immediate access CompuServe usual initiation fee plus hour free time CompuServe also cludes detailed instructions use ModelNet offer open club officer including newsletter editors Sig Scholarships Cont pg 118 bat won awards local state contests Nats contestant Reno 1984 Chicopee 119851 has built flown fifty models licensed amateur radio operator member American Radio Relay League Robert Takacs Torrington CT Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Florida has always enjoyed aviation got started Radio Control 1981 club Balsa Bandits has served safety officer newsletter editor secre tary also worked successful acqui sition new club flying site As instructor helped new fliers As competitor has flown Q-500 competed famous Rhinebeck WW jamboree three times gained several prizes club-sponsored fun-fly events next goal learn about Helicopters career goal work research development aerospace industry Elizabeth Throne plans major Marketing and/or Advertising University Mary land College Park MD attended high school Syracuse NY comes family model aviation oriented 1983 1985 worker Chic opee Nats has regular helper annual symposium run Central New York Modelers Elizabeth completed radio-control led aircraft recently plans improve skills As student member Na tional Honor Society athlete enjoyed swimming running accomplished writer horsewoman community activities included volun teer work both Cancer Society Heart Association has volved local youth athletic seminars meets Brent Waganer attended high school Flo rissant MO now taking premed course University Missouri Kansas City Active student affairs athletics Scouting model aviation Brent re ceived honors high school years model aviation activity includes Con trol Line Radio Control recently produced own design speed con trol system will used F-82 Twin Mustang has combined model aviation Scouting using hobby knowledge prepare presentations assist Scouts merit badge aviation Brent has worked part-time several years help finance college education believe Glen Sig would very proud talented group winners SoundCont pg 120 ing some manner recognizing some way officially rewarding make significant progress area sound reduction operation model aircraft engines details procedures under study will released after next Executive Council meeting meeting will held January details will published imme diately after meeting interim feel free experiment have something think will contribute program please send samples and/or data AMA Headquarters address Wherever goes mark SOUND COMMIlTEE MATERIAL will ensure proper handling material want entire world know serious about subject initiat ing studies setting standards tend obtain data possible solving major threat sport would like see model categories think about thishow can begin reduce sound levels of aircraft operations lowest practi cal minimums realize may re quire operating different speeds conditions what doing present Consider however changes once incorporated mean everyone whatever category being flown will under same constraints will looking input 124 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Partland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL700472422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 90023 Al Culver Box 06 Wilder ID 83070 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneaa AK 99001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 11201 120th Sn B #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 10439 SB Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 701-5103 Racing has hot heavy south Oregon Dick Wickline reports 18 SuperSports 15 Q-500s ready race 18th July Unfortunately afternoon flying rained out 10 Q-500s left race Sunday Clubs running different kinds races F-i Q-500 Jemco etc Idaho Montana around Seattle area no racing Portland area yet picture flying winter near Flathead Lake northwest Montana recent column Since will show up January issue its fair show what looks like summer Bob Taylor Flathead Barnstormers sent picture told taken during fun-fly put Bill Winstead Leroy Thoring himself Kelly Rohrbach won low-key event Bob didnt say what first place got prize Bob said club wives ran very successful concession stand made club tidy sum picture taken field near Whitefish MT shows Bill Winstead beautiful 1A-scale Waco along section fine flying field dont know took picture suspect Bob Taylor looks like great place fly Ill bet took plane AMA card along visited area next vacation theyd let get some great flying Emerald Air Corps held First An nual Pattern contest Walker Airfield near Creswell OR September 5 & 6 super contest Pattern classes fered real meat barbecue supplied contestants Saturday night Pattern fliers told well run contest hed attended first effort Since EAC doesnt have its own CD yet Mike Dunphy came up Medford help out looks like southern Oregon providing spark make Pattern going event District 11 since very active putting some fine contests well attended fliers Cali fornia well Washington Oregon Second Annual should better mark calendar Back Scalemasters Farragut shot Bruce Benders Spitfire Done Platt kit believe fine ef fort met untimely end spun during early round pictures yer intrepid frequency coordinator Bob Balch also picture Spit just off deck dont think picture will re produce well enough see plane just wanted show fan tastic flying site enjoyed Farragut club Its Idaho state park park people LOVE Several BARKS Boise came enjoy compete two models brought front Que Quigleys Sport Scale Acromaster hind Don Erwins Giant Scale Super Fly Word Idaho Scale Squadron meet Ontario OR pretty good contest Winners Dick Hansen Sport Scale Expert Glenn Hoffman Sport Scale Novice Don Yount Team Scale Al Culver Giant Scale has some discussion having Scale circuit district meet Ontario/Boise Portland Seattle some middlesay Yakima Tn-Cities have thoughts concept please send first look seems good idea agree disagree have another idea put before group Write Balch journeyed north take HAWKs Electric Meet Kent man aged take few pictures aircraft flew first brand-new just-finished-that-morning very early understand Skybolt Ben Almojuela took set Sig plans scratch-built plane fit needs Electric Since wasnt flown before didnt fly competi tion until next day did test fly fly did would have gotten airtime hadnt taxied out flew just fine about three minutes ran out viable electrons ne rotoers out nor 1R ruyallup EXPO club should getting copies soon its too early make plans reservations See Id like take opportunity wish family best holiday season ever great year 1988 Happy Building Fly can January 1988 125 Dave Rawlings Jenny done up ambulance plane JN-4 built new Proctor kit being evolved put together materials produced finished kit As can see Dave did fine job -irres very nice Sopwith 11/2 strutter done Vincent Rainier Post Falls ID Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $25Ooforeachtapeand sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Schools Offer Best Entry Point have long believed schools offer best possibly place aero modeling can introduced youngsters large enough scale effective Very frankly kids school captive very receptive audience task get school boards teachers selves recognize aeromodeling good subject itself well very useful teaching tool model builders great deal talk ing instructing amongst ourselves established aeromodeling world well good what really need ed communication non. repeat non.modeling world already have teachers ranks conduct modeling classes message us schools ripe planting seeds model flying among youngsters schools would wel come help Such help must presented correctly large continuing amountsby sub stantial organizations wants effective Response teachers recent offers Junior Flight column PW-30 plans Garber Lightweight Peanut treatise Catapult Glider plans Gumdrop SRPSM plans has no less terrific excerpts letter just re ceived today Bill Johnstone Wil liam F Shue Middle School Newark DE Junior Flight column Model Avi ation has great help over past seven years during time Ive intro duced over thousand 12- 13-year-olds aeromodeling see have best job world teach middle school science Although hired teach Biology also get teach three elective classes per quarter elective called Fly ing Machines currently have over 70 7th 8th graders three classes build ing flying Weve great success past classes Blue Cat II students find easy build hard break try change designs time time both keep myself getting stale accommodate students may find themselves elective twice year due scheduling quirks Bill requested four Junior Flight giveaway items ended very nice compliment Thanks help through years keep arent ing well Thank Bill nice thoughts others what keep Heres another letter also received today Brian Stern Oceanside Middle School Oceanside NY FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 have just finished reading Junior Flight column Model Aviations October issue Fantastic just what need school Technology Education De partment studying Aviation year plans treatise just what need Ive enclosed stamped addressed envelope four offerings additional materials pass along future please let know Thanks information Cant you read ing just feel enthusiasm vibrations sure can Ive received such letters just two ar rived today just tip iceberg Junior Flight Offerings As indicated foregoing requests four items have overwhelming Im pretty well caught up cleaning off desk just now write found some unanswered requests apologies meantime should note Model Builder magazine has published full along photos Dr Garbers treatise building lightweight Peanuts So draw offer receivers have written back about reactions say have benefited have eyes opened what lightness means its importance Just about find using Bo ron filament strengthening critical areas going beyond parameters involvement Yes boron wanting go out Although can dangerous used carelessly has its place Boron beginners age message lightness though builders Also Orbiteers have updated Pee Wee-30 packet rules July Fourth proxy contest report 10 plans new So send 394 stamped enve lope John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Avenue San Diego CA 92116 Still available Ed Whitten ad dress above 1 three Hand-held Catapult Glider plans 2 SRPSM Gum Drop plans struction series 3 Another packet Autogyros mostly wingless Send 394 stamp Dont bother send envelopes find usually use own anyway 151-30 Right now rage seems to create new events models have wingspans 30 Heres another event especially interesting cause Indoor Scale models will tried out shortly Columbia Univer sity December 6th idea belongs Ron Williams author indoor bible Building Flying door Model Airplanes ISL-30 spells out Indoor Scale Light Large 30-in maximum wingspan Other rules Maximum weight rubber 20 gin Full fuselages required no profiles Flying surfaces may single-surface covered Mooney Rules used judge scale flight time Hand-Launch landing gears may retracted Lots room ideas Walt Mooneys Pistachio Bag #6 Walt Mooney has taken 35 Peanuts Bostonian previous five bags reduced Pistachio Scale size 8-in wingspan Walt selected partic ular models because liked best several hundred Rubber Scale designs Dimensions plans pertain Peanut size simply need measure plans multiply 8/13 Bag No 6 remarkable collec tion pecially Pistachios youre Cost still $500 postpaid bag Numbers 1-5 Bag No 6 also $500 Postage alone over $100 So send Pistachio check no eight inches length $500 Walt Mooney PO Box 231192 San Diego CA 92123 * * * * * * Okay thats issue again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 126 Model Aviation U Io
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
r Sig Memorial Scholarship Program Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig-Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose cofounder company killed 1980 crash Pitts Special during full-scale air show purpose fund assist col lege age students higher educa tion plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other supporters fund has become well estab lished fund administered AMA Any student AMA member active aeromodeling background financial need can apply no set number winners year 1986 win ners received $250 Checks have al ready sent specified universities 1986 winners Edward J Dumas Jr Knoxville TN has planning university education since early years aims career aerospace industry Living rural area part-time employment hard find Ed decided develop computer program would have commercial value hopes finance part education Continued page 118 Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr AMA Executive Council met 24 25 October 1987 Among top ics discussion subject noise relates operation model aircraft struggle obtain flying sites working keep sites sound equipment very important have written about other wise discussed subject standard AMA has established operation past have informed published standard set FAI category F3A RC Aerobatics terms competition standard remains case addition however purposes trying provide some means working toward acceptable levels flying site Executive Council voted establish recommended sound level guide operation field level quite low would have preferred very good beginning nevertheless acceptand work towards accepting level maximum field will moving long way re gion quiet operation think technology already out go lower figure set Executive Council 90 dBA measured 9 ft 900 down wind muffler side aircraft achieve accurate measurement possible figure should taken over hard surface Measuring over pavement consistent readings taken over grass due variance depth grass moisture content soil condition can anywhere 2 6 dBA lower taken over pavement Mathematically level 250 ft aircraft will just over 61 dBA 500 ft will right 55 dBA have following some ar ticles Model Aviation other publications will recognize getting down acceptable ranges far local ordinances concerned However think should Continued page 120 Club Officers Free CompuServe Offer limited time officers newsletter editors chartered AMA clubs can get free introductory subscription Compu Serve CompuServe largest personal computer network country offering hundreds services over 300000 subscribers ModelNet personal com puter network operated AMA ser vice CompuServe Any personal computer has modem connect telephone lines can con nected CompuServe Thanks Compu Serves nationwide network phone numbers 80% households USA can access CompuServe local phone call Once connect CompuServe can access services including electronic mail instant news weather updates Electronic Mall shopping research services stock market quotations much Over 200 Forums provide message services free software text files downloading online information brand com puter imaginable Forums devot ed other interests like space exploration photography racing tropical fish science fiction ModelNet Forum devot ed models kinds Typing GO MODELNET takes Forum have messages waiting ad dressed youll told read can scan through 400 messages 18 message boards look ing subjects youre interested can contribute conversations replying message Topics cover entire spectrum modeling RC Indoor AMA officials staff online lively discussions rules Nats other issues need something AMA HQ message left ModelNets message board under Subtopic #1 AMA Business will get quick response ModelNets Data Libraries like elec tronic filing cabinets Articles Model Aviation lists clubs hobby shops Continued page 112 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth S Executive Coordinetor Joyce Hager 0 Comptroiier Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director M icheline Madison 0 Nate Generai Managers Vince Mankowskio Specisi Services Director Carl MaroneyS Specisi Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles S Technicai Directon Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleye Membership Director MikeWoodfolke Generai Counsei Jeremiah Courtney January 1988 111 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent los Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication what say space however isa matterot personal viewpoint sole responsibility auttor views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Nats planning session attended Nats planning session held recently Chesapeake VA principal interest concern assure best possible facil ities categories say least impressed hard work dedica tion mostly VOLUNTEER planning group led Vince Mankowski fulltime AMA Nats manager core group made up following people V Mankowski General Manager C Foreman Communications S Frank Free Flight Category Manager J Guenther Scale Manager J Hager Executive Coordinator R Landry Facilities G Steiner Frequency Control B Stream RC Category Manager B Wisniewski Control Line Manager J Worth Executive Director E Witt Safety Officer H Crispin District IV VP Chairman AMA Council Nats Steering Committee addition above local supporters headed Mike Ingells attendance plus representatives spe cial interest groups Let say up front Nats will held Virginia largely due hard work local people located sites did up-front work getting lo cal property owners governmental agencies behind project way works YOU want have Nats area up get ball rolling finding sites making necessary pre liminary arrangements Once reasonable basis AMA involvement established AMA goes work project should understand facilities required RC Control Line Suitable sites Soaring Helicopter Free Flight Indoor also required Virginia four major sites will used task isnt easy since rarely can find equally good sites categories Almost never package combination sites makes everyone equally happy unfortunate fact life has much discussion over years about value Nats really worth work expenditure satis fy 1000-plus competitors After almost always costs takes ina loss $40-50K unusual addition have salaried person AMA Headquarters plus involvement others time time Personally view Nats much making 1000 competitors happy provides necessary focus hobby whole Since hold Nats various areas country provides tremen dous local national awareness hobby its virtue no ques tion Nats provides tremen dous high local area particular stimulates growth activity general view part public rela tions program aimed growth progress hobbyaccept ance us worthwhile citizens sup port obtaining keeping flying sites Incidentally because Nats Virgin ia location adequate Free Flight site locals have ALREADY ob tained permission use site per manent basis Now certainly worth something local RC fliers already use Fentress NAS regular basis fundamental services AMA can provide assistance flying site acquisition Its many-faceted endeavor since AMA obviously cannot go out buy sites must help persuade property owners virtue hobbythat promoting wholesome activity community creative outlet individualsand fun well growth skills individual flier equipment technology Some must find same acceptance ball games golf etc enjoy Interestingly modelers Jacksonville FL played numbers game city officials approached city-sponsored site simply surveyed number ball diamonds city projected use person-per-acre basis easily convinced model site would have much larger person-per-acre usage Today Jack sonville has TWO city-sponsored sites paved runways shelter running water clubhouse etc yearly budget takes work know-how hav ing flying site problems get touch Flying Site Coordinator Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters has lots experi ence area will glad help digress. Nats next year Virginia will real happening addi tion usual 70-plus event format will have two days fun-fly noncompetitive industry show na tional RC boat car championships area will superb modeling extravaganza So make plans now something whole family Chesapeake since contest sites driving distance Virginia Beach Kitty Hawk Williamsburg However will far enough away motel costs will moderate Quiet progress Slowly perceptibly making progress generating aware ness noise problem good example found November issue R/C Report recommend obtain copy read several articles noise mufflers etc also tell like some pseudomufflers market Encouragingly better mufflers surfacingsome nondo mestic sources OS now furnishing quieter muffler engines should read work Fox Mfg has done noise reduction Also note K&B ads super-quiet Sportster engines Incidentally checked K&B 45 Sportster engine Stu Richmonds ship other day registered 89 dB ten feet Now thats quiet tle loss power AMA planning establish recom mended noise levels also publish ing articles noise Model Aviation magazine note last issue plan ning articles engine setup noise reduction well continuing series noise reading through Aeroguidance Society newsletter Connector saw Bob Nolls report noise survey has made Interestingly Electric setup checked turning same rpm 40 piston engine produced same noise contention long time has must treat WHOLE package just exhaust Getting rpm prop-tip speed down vitally important Remember its FUN youre having FUN . Tiddlywinks anyone Cont pg 111 AMA contest calendar stored DLs anyone read print out ModelNetters upload own articles computer programs picture files rest us see Newsletter editors have own Data Library swapping articles graphics Conference Room another function ModelNet Typing CO ModelNets main menu puts area can have conversations other Model Netters through keyboard CO type line hit Return line pops up everyone elses screen name front parentheses Once week have regular COnference often special guest covering certain topic Clubs have used ModelNets Conference Room meetings Using members computer can talk special guests AMA officials ModelNet can used join AMA get quick proof insurance coverage Any ModelNetter can download special online application form Data Library 12 Fill ing out form new members name address credit card information uploading DL 12 will get appli cation AMA HQ fast received new members insurance effect name put public file DL 12 serves proof insurance until new members card comes mail Club secretaries making use fea ture ModelNet sign up new members get permission fly club field minimum delay usually few hours limited time AMA making free offer Chartered Club officers would like sign ModelNet Write call Continued page 124 112 Model Aviation CompuServe Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Have ever reunion know disgusting thing about reunion cant lie about age Everybody knows within year old theres something else No matter puffed up may about good doing always somebody remind what once dicate prefer remember you once too poor wear shoes after June 1st youll get reminded famous Hangar 13 Club Beloit WI held its 52nd reunion other day Count ing wives friends almost 100 people showed up club sanctioned Gas Model club 1935 NAA Its roots go back 20s model airplane rubberband club its members affiliate members nearby towns grew up become important people fields Earl Fredrickson Janesville became Air Force airline pi lot renown Today shows model ers Palatine IL area build RC Gliders Pat Packard went become nationally recognized aviation artist de signer Smithsonian Institution Oshkosh Museum Al Lindsey has become Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine George Niebauer has come feared competitive Free Flight flier Las Vegas area Bill Bates today important aeronautical engineer Glen Mills PA area Heres photo early Hangar 13 groups Thirties some now L-R Mr Mrs James Leeson Mr Mrs Don Furman Lawrence Rice wife Harry Vanden-Noven Reunions keep memories alive Pictured below famous Gas model airplane Re puted first Gas job ever flown Wisconsin went aloft about 1934 pow ered Loutrel model made Bill Bates others what looked like year ago somebodys attic Want see today Come AMA Museum Reston VA look has faithfully restored its quaint engineering con struction looks like belongs has Douglas Hardware wing Richard Walden editor Burlington NC BARKS writes re well off insurance department dues increase still effect 1988 Richard dues increase will remain awhile build up cash liquid reserve self-insurance purposes $806650 bank money available 1987 money banks money could use we would have pay back appears overall fiscal pic ture 1987 will result extra $600000 plus can put own cash fund sav ings bring own money total over million mark couple years kind saving along safe flying members prudence thrift run ning home office will sound financial posture will need standby bank loan pledge such 1987 January 1988 113 Pictured several reunion fans flying 10-ft replica t rra ssie original ship covered three layers Japanese paper tissue he&ivily doped powered Brown Jr engine has fat RC engine radio rig gentlemen can command come back home running over hill dale through cornfields keep up extreme left Connie Hansen founder original famous Hangar 13 club first organized about 1929 Connie awarded AMAs highest honor reunion banquet fel lowship free AMA dues life Next him holding transmitter Ralph Beck first members Herb Shultz holding big airplane Behind L R Merrett Sanders Doris Rice Dennis Rice Bob Bort affair held Beloit WI last September 19th Al Lindsey Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine furnished photograph Thanks Al PioneersConrad Hansen standing left leader Hangar No 13 pioneer model air plane flying club Beloit Among identified picture 1930s front row L-R Herbert Alcan Robert Podwils Wililiam Dane Alfred Helm secretary William Bates commander Roland Lubitz Kneeling near Hansen Hugo Sulik Standing second row Ed Wilson holding frame plane William Walker Arthur Dennie tall youth assistant commander Stewart Martin Don Chase Eddie Howard Frank Ross sistant advisor partially hidden person back row identified however others L-R Charles Abbott Melvin Tyler Harold Tower Bob Thompson Edwin Lindsley Tom Pollard Burton Booth Robert Hayes Howard Ross deceased members posed front Beloit College observatory has since removed picture appeared Milwaukee Sentinel March 20 1934 just seven years after Lindberghs nonstop flight New York Paris Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Free FlightEndangered Species August-September 1987 issue Free Flightthe official publication National Free Flight Society AMAs Special Interest Group activityan ex change correspondence between John Oldenkamp myself printed ex change fact Free Flight declining activity reasons decline Initially thinking corres pondence might provide food thought possibly leading some constructive ideas reversing trend rather fewer modelers might get enjoy activity future However has since realized cream crop Free Flighters probably belong NFFS other Free Flighters probably majority themdo Given situation message will have received may share concern about future Free Flight urging therefore including AMA President essence message repeated purpose provide viewpoint may encourage expansion Free Flight activity such manner overcome growing problem inade quate sites basic fact involved very few sites available country permit Free Flight flying way common twenty years agoreal estate de velopment has gobbled up land incred ible rate Furthermore few places left Free Flight practiced old presumably preferred manner activity dominated retrieval action rather flying other words time spent trying get model back spent flying inevitable result Free Flight ac tivity has shrunk about 20000 AMA participants late 1950s about 2500 now thats AMAers have indicated FF main interest growth evident Free Flight among Old-Timers group trying recap ture magic remember young Old-Timer group have cho sen RC help Lets face As get older idea chasing models becomes less attractive Having use motorbike bring back model seems like brute-force approach retrieval problem few extra ounces model could make much easierand safer Also using RC doesnt threaten chase us off fields indiscriminate use bike can blame no-growth situa tion lack youth activity Free Flight needs realized smoke screenthe real culprit nature activity Consider following good old days essentially gone No longer fields readily available models can chased foot pedal bike Flying close home largely thing past its matter site being within reasonable distance hour twoits often days drive theres problem example 1 essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition oriented doesnt mean competi tion badits simply nature FF competition tends keep people out rath er attract short FF competi tion too intense too technical too restrictive Thats what guy grew up has come expect newcom er activity doesnt promise much fun old days gained pleasure watching long flights still remember Kordas winning flights 1939 Wake field Championships somewhere along line decided lot short flight better few long ones So interrupt beautiful flight dethermalizing dump model out aira ungracious way end flight days its almost unheard go out simply fly Free Flight model fun Either its competition flight test flight preparation competition idea get right put model away meet 2 situation aggravated con tinuing loss flying sites East particularly except occasional competi tion use military other gov ernment site becomes available given weekend essentially no flying sites general lack large sites fly Free Flight regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models Furthermore what sites may available usually way out boondocks far anyone might get interested can see activity just go see Free Flight would-be spectator needs make dedicated journey some obscure unknown location Trying use smaller sites has naturally led DTs keep losing models cure self-defeating same holds true short engine runs use beautiful power plants let run 10 seconds less Furthermore put models up high short time hardly get chance see grace beauty flight dump model out air just soaring well 3 refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity yet allow kinds gadgets otherwiseto change wing tail angles engine runs dethermalize etc wont allow RC bring model back home af ter long beautiful flightand no steering out thermals please although its okay Indoor models use poles balloons nudge model want RC could fly out back small fields Using electric power can also make use local parks school yards kids adults can see what doing time live busy metropolitan area always tracts interested crowd fly its mostly hands-off using RC keep out trouble prevent los ing model Onlookers watching mod eler fly Free Flight get see graceful grandeur type flying during al whole flight no feel ing contamination model brought down land majestically right front group instead having fall out sky thump Free Flight doesnt have mean high per formance nothing can simply mean model ability fly itself should exclude ability also fly controlif can used enhance flight least bring back As noted Free Flighters use sorts other gadgets help retrieval flight adjustment both during official compe tition flight afterwards least allow ing RC help retrieve after timed portion flight purity FF need compromised now Think about High Praise . Pittsburgh area modelers know Lee Irvis regular guysa leader-type member ARCS club people outside club Lee Irvis regarded awe because have found out K Leroy Irvis Speaker Pennsyl vania House Representativesa very high ly placed person state legislature As modeler AMA member Lee has done much official capacity both help cause model aviation general specifically help provide mod el flying sites state property Recently Lee occasion write about current activity helping teach other modelers fly told picture ac companying column thus .. John Honchorcks fly away Sig Senior Kadet love am primary instructor group have insisted students fly Sig Kadet think best primary trainer market today John favorite student. determined become excellent flier already very good 114 Model Aviation John Honchorcks fly away rescued treetop Practically RC fliers have experienced embarrassment misjudg ing approach model usually further away appears ending up situation As such situations model Sig Kadet lived fly again Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P13 Box 1828 ljexbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Aneociete Vice Presidents Gorald Brown PO Boo 4304 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davonport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01400 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 08452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace Ot Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 62 Frazier Way Maratons Milla MA 02040 Quaker RC Club club located near Whitinsville MA has membership about 20 people flying site landfill very level well covered clover individual responsible obtaining use land Jerry Bagdasarian Again year last year towns along Biackstone Canal have Heritage Homecoming celebration consists activities such Dunnit Mystery Evening Golf Classic football games concerts course model air craft demonstrations Jerry has put lot effort obtaining use flying site having models part celebration Jerry has unique advantage being able walk house fieldnice Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition Hawks favored nearly per fect fall day annual contest four teams participating year events included Ponderosa Rodeo Mail Run Poor Mans Pattern everyones favorite Limbo As usual contest well organized fun day nearly allone aircraft victim limbo pole event has going three years far no team has won twice year victorious team Flying Aces Hampton NH team consisted Scott Dearborn Dominic Gou pil Gallant D Gallant Jyes fatherand-son team Darren 16 years old flies very well fact high point winner day flying Little Stik Nice job Darrenl Mass Cup September New England Stunt Team has Control Line contest culminates awarding Mass Cup contestant improved scores highest percentage flyoffs winners contest Junior Cliff Gregoire Beginner Scott Smith Intermediate Dave Carrville Advanced Doug Cook Expert Windy Urtnowski Best Aircraft award went Windy Urtnowski runner-up Bill Suarez Steve Buso Jack Patrolia tied third place Mass Cup awarded Doug Cook believe second year has won cup scores improved six percent information Handle newsletter NEST edited Dave Cook District vice-presidents columns have writing District column nearly three years now During time have tried report activities within dis trict show pictures people involved national information can obtained other parts magazine has no comment other VP columns until now has easy However November issue Dis trict 10 VP wrote flying sites Without go ing lot detail feel once again wrong track agree flying sites mandatory however would seem people have find sites perhaps get help obtaining permission use seems think AMA can walk area country produce flying sites Maybe unlimited resources modelers pained modest dues increase exacted cover insurance program also disagree statement about million dollars per year publish magazine may need make huge vestment sites does money come fromand sites placed district administers etc etc may alright bring items up follow up good solid ideas says last paragraphonly offer some good constructive ways obtaining sites just dream about Pattern seminar About two years ago sem inar held some good ideas talked about contests pretty much standardized time again Some changes need madeespecially since Nats will near area modelers may attending Also new rule book will available changes can discussed have tentative use room Quality Inn Chicopee Nats headquarters afternoon March date has finalized will try announce next month Some people have given material use column have seen yours yet despair will probably used eventually can use few pic tures month Also time year clubs have new officers would like have information would easier contact someone club necessary January 1988 115 Teams RC Gulls Ponderosa RC Hawks L Flying Aces Southern NH RC Club Jerry Bagdasarian second left Harvey Thomasian during flying demonstra tions Heritage Homecoming celebration September 26 1987 Sixteen-year-old Darren Gallant trophies being member win ning team large being high point flier day Jerry Bagdasarlan some 01 aircraft flown during demonstrations Photo Jerry Bagdasarian Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes aswell books Currently AMA has available five excellent thins video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club Will donate set five tapes local library AMA Will sell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tow Brown P0 Boa 881 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07001 Frank Drench 9 Witlow Ave Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Town River NJ 08753 Adam SnOler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Santer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11851 Second District Thoughts perchance YOU have read previous editions column will agreed hope have consistently kept opinions concerning so-called burning issues no pun intended along positive angle attack Optimism part nature suppose So Thus said must further report am insensitive realization AMA approaching few moment-of-truth situa tions shall require early defini tive action its Executive Council Last month discussed issues ie whether raise existing 55-lb weight limit model aircraft maxi mum 100 lb As result discussions have Don Godfrey founding president IMAA other ex ecutives organization plan ning attend EC meeting October 24 discuss important top-weight issue Progress vital area addition problem also addressing rapidly proliferating conten tion numerous individuals groups AMA should fragmentize com bined Nats possible solution widely recognized flying-site dilemma opinion some example Nats sites selected thus far Free Flight wheth er Indoor Outdoor have though appro priately suited RC competition left much desired numerous varied standpoints feeling such ma jor decision should reached vote Leader membership hope agree 21st Annual WW Jamboree Rhinebeck NY warmest compliments hereby extended Mid-Hudson RC Society having contributed magnificently preservation promotion aeromodel ing particularly great District 2 through presentation worthy clas sic over score years Attend ance year up annual standards ie around 200 entrants always great time example encounters scenes like Rhinebeck Tn-County RC Club club located area East Brunswick NJ ad dition having active members also produces impressive newsletter called Fly-Paper capably edited labor love such avid modelers Al Kessner John Donnelly latest issue de scribes recent RC flying demonstration presented expressly club group children participating nearby Manalapans Special Recreation Program Member Charlie Bissett flew exciting demonstration good company such fellow-members George Trott Har old Diskin George Dent Bernie Price Ed Wiesenback Al Axelbyrd point represented major PR achievement Tn-County club AMA aeromodeling general did worthy initiative earn highly favorable write-up local newspaper Cranbwy Press copy article including press photographs sent Parks Commission inclusion its official records Nice going Tn-State about whats-his-name club comprises dozen members skip read ahead something important yours organization size however what follows may inter est group know clubs area have 150 members opinion thats BIG So big example cases some mem bers known personally nor known other Names hard remem ber large groups smaller ones Neil Markee editor LIRCS Newsletter offers solution Septem ber issue suggests want collection fliers going have make effort Obviously should get know other name Nobody knows better hard learn names could speed up process members required wear name tags have names clearly visible upper sur face nonscale models Perhaps club should provide members name tags. think money would well invested like ideado Low-tech ducted fan same issue same newsletter Mr Markee expressed hope someone would develop low-tech ducted-fan trainer Neils words Low wing loading low takeoff landing speeds less critical engine/fan combination would probably get us ducted-fan flying true Fourth Annual Long Island Helicopter Championships congratulate Bob Brassell LIFTS Long Island Fly Together Society both Melville Long Island NY having made 1987 year four above popular well-managed event continues feature Novice Intermediate Scale FAI classes missed years contest make note tend next year Bob deserves special credit work initiating perpetuating valuable aeromodeling contributions Thanks Bob Fourth Annual noncompetitive Giant Scale Fly-In Binghamton Aeros Despite some rain second day event took place back August 22 23 proved pleasurable according reports action took place Che nango Bridge Airport Binghamton NY sanctioned both AMA IMAA Camping onsite permitted food furnished pilots free charge Lon Sauter AVP area has provided following photos group taken Jim Leary Onondaga Model Aircraft Bill Orr Oswego Valley Modelaires clubs 116 Model Aviation Try best make next year Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesociete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gatea Mills Pepper Pike QH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR ioe North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Eaclid Ave Scoitdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 recent District X column reemphasized biggest problem facing sport hobby lack enough flying sites Dave Peltz wrote AMA spending enough its resources ensure flying sites will available us well future generations aeromodelers agree Dave number problem Id go far say should number budget priority can convinced given amount money will have effect availability sites nationwide Much has said about AMAs spend ing patterns lack much correla tion between spending priorities basic reason cases simply spending money problem wont make better some could show spend amount money within reasonable reach AMA way would definitely help solve problem nationwide would support its expenditure wholeheart edly believe cutting everything else bone could come up million dollars really wanted what would What could done million dollars would ensure availability flying sites could simply buy national flying site would ensure availability place fly wouldnt too accessi ble modelers Besides would require about 700 acres would probably cost around four million dollars built way out boonies somewhat unreasonable solu tion flying site problem solution probably lies convincing federal state local governments need genuine endeavors worthwhile solution may also involve doing what ever necessary reduce noise come better neighbors can reduce need such large sites perhaps move back closer metropoli tan areas already have proposal latter District IV VP Howard Crispin chairman Sound Noise Committee working proposal spend about $50000 fund research project lead ing university University North Carolina aimed reduction propel ler noise models tiny step addressing problem long journey starts single step What next Well Id expect someone Dave Peltz come up proposal hire expert TELL us what thing ideas have com mon involve spending consider able monies have studies done turn will probably result mon ey being spent major question result worth cost Some think very survival hobby/sport stake right should certainly jump both feet checkbook support programs other hand fortunate enough have good site might prefer con tinue provide such benefits magazine Nats museum interna tional competition etc etc What think Would eliminate magazine simply make dues $40 period finance such programs What about Nats participation international competition short what anything should sacrificed order fund as-yet-undefined program get flying sites Any such program will have very well thought out planned before Id guess Executive Council would start cutting present programs finance such pro gram proposed think need con sider seriously have seen some beau tiful AMA films done Jay Gerber few have idea much effort goes masterpieces Valley Forge Signal Seekers got little taste effort summer Jay set up some filming VF flying site lay thought could film around nor mal flying found impossible club cheerfully shut down site Jay thing 30-40 fliers gave up day flying could enjoy another great Jay Gerber film hope pre view October 24th Executive Coun cil Meeting Thanks Valley Forge club Dont forget Salt Fork February 13-14 Bring whole club Saying month Daves theory rel ative success R s E squared Results ity times Effort squared Till next Month Daware 0 District Celumttia 0 Maiytand h Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwnod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aseociate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinlrer Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest HarrisonbvrgVA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockovilie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 9191 486-5988 1988 Nationals planning Nationals Plan ning Committee recently met Holiday Inn Chesapeake VA work planning 1988 Tidewater Nationals has attend meetings appreci ate amount work does go making arrangements event no way will satisfied arrangements Much has said about Free Flight think concerned Nats would like see ideal sites com pletely honest far site 1988 concerned Although its perfect best sites could find anywhere near Eastern part country field consists 680 acres widest part one-and-a-quarter miles across field rectangle bounded three sides trees notch corner also having trees however no trees field several rather deep drainage ditches will bridged number lesser ditches field will tilled late spring will grass coverage area will some part field soybeans July will few inch es high no real concern will no problem retrieving across cropland have letter Mr Italiano suggesting separate Free Flight rest Nats perhaps go afield Geneseo NY description field includes plantings corn grain Air craft easily lost cornfields usually does trample grain see justification suggestion have discussed field mem bers Brainbusters club Hampton Langley members incfuding regularly compete Nats oth er major Eastern meets think field will serve well making arrange ments use permanent basis will no doubt hold spring contest site present time have holding spring fall contests Petersburg Airport signs site will shortly built up Among fliers fall contest Reed Hull shown photo below something rarea brand-new airplane said would last forever Reed will seen 1988 Nats Reed Hull brand-new airplane second photo taken week before Nats meeting occasion open house Oceana Naval Air Station Oceana parent organization Fen Continued page 118 January1988 117 Crispin Cont pg 117 tress NALF site Tidewater Nats Alex Gaillard Open House Oceana Naval Air Station Tidewater Radio Control Club co ordinating club host clubs 1988 takes active role open house have done years repre sents continuing cooperation between United States Navy local clubs As part open house club puts two-hour display both days good company performanc es latest best Navy var ious civilian aerobatic displays year saw Blue Angels performing first time Oceana FIA-18 Reflecting relationship between club Navy photo Alex Gaillard Phaeton Biplane Blues Fat Albert C-130 F/A-18 exhibition aircraft show Oceana outstanding both miniature aircraft full-scale variety AMA represented Geoff Styles Headquarters VP hand also display Other brief period rain Sunday great weekend lot good PR effort Geoff also chance look various Nats flying areas Lost sites Last month mentioned fields might lost high technology No such luck lost unique manner Nothe same old cause once Yup reason NOISE field looked secure complaint landowner go wish possible convince no matter located run risk having noise issue used excuse move out Please get quiet before happens Once com plaint made little chance avoid ing disaster have read other columns about placing effort money procur ing flying sites well good lose site noise nuisance complaints endanger entire sport area moved off public land such reason will find nearly impossible obtain another site jurisdiction antagonize neighbors Much has written things means going about surveying own particular site district vice-president Headquar ters staff will provide much assist ance obtaining flying sites own legwork vital cause impossible Headquarters people roam countryside looking sites know look Make up mind going make effort operate within standards will permit peace neighbors cannot stay away search subsequent usage site can no longer let few individuals imperil sport have questions regarding quidelines deal ing subject write drop note Bob Underwood Technical Direc tor AMA Headquarters Take action today time read will frigid months time consid er taking part cold weather activities normal contests rather large number fun-fly events held winter long Both Soaring power events participation Winter hiberna tion course also several trade shows around country quite number local auctions occur during months winter have incentive build trim Get ready Tidewater Nationals Help make biggest best ever Cont pg 111 through product addition will enter college work-study program get practical business experience pursues studies Tad Cease University Wisconsin Platteville planned malor Mechani cal Engineering Aerospace Engineering Tad keen model aviator has athletic interests well Softball jukado tennis volleyball help keep him fit Crosscountry downhill skiing plus deer hunt ing also get him outdoors has built sev eral model aircraft including AO-size Trainair Gentle Lady Simplex Trainer very active club before going off university duties included mowing field running refreshment stand annual mall show helping beginners university continues fly has coaching newcomers sport would like get private pilots license has already received some instruction purpose Charles J Klein University Vir ginia Charlottesville majoring Political Science member City RC Club Allentown PA en joys flying fixed-wing aircraft Helicop ters preference whirlybirds because feels very demanding Active community Charles assisted Key Club affairs such car washes dances raise money Muscular Dystro phy other charities high school won several awards some first place regional statewide compe titions sponsored Pennsylvania Jun ior Academy Science Todd C Morey Traverse City Ml study ing Aviation Technology Purdue Univer sity IN As member TRAMPS Traverse Area Model Pilots Society Todd active sport contest flying en joys everything Peanut Scale warbirds Pylon Racing quarter-scale entered contests USA Canada won several trophies Purdue Todd taking full-scale flight training part education also enrolled Marine NROTC serves Squad Leader newsletter staff mem ber Aimee Olson Fargo ND attending State University hometown major will directed towards Wellness Physical Fitness keen student ballet jazz tap dancing Aimee has performed Red River Dance Company sev eral years An accomplished trained model has worked professionally various facilities Fargo environs As student high school Aimee en joyed competitive sports including volley ball basketball major model aviation interests Slow Fast CoinContinued page 124 118 Model Aviation Sig Scholarships Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia 0 South Carolina 0 Tonoeosoo V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Miosisoippi S Poorto Rica Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 0151720-3203 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 206 Amory MS 38621 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlen Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00860 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Msorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 049 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PD Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 604-2517 time issue delivered will snow time again did season go Just few weeks ago seems talking about summers activities Now its time talk about building season make plans next summer didnt find time attend very contests yeartoo much going business Hope next year will have time off visit clubs about district flying good year AMA higher dues pretty well accepted being necessary insurance coverage maintained program now solid AMA considering increase coverage next year still need few years no major claims before will have enough funds accrued secure against bigclaim possibility program costs can paid interest Keep up good work safety pays off AMA has also taken steps improve its fi nancial planning control activities have continue ques tions whether available funds spent right things Council has put effect plan two-year budget update year action will give everyone time review what planning year before final bud get goes effect Im hoping propos als needed new activities will forthcoming membership con sideration expanded program Any business large AMA needs look least two years ahead fact Im favor generating least five-year plan near future Also needed analysis past ex penditures practices see what can learned applied improve per formance future AMA computer such analysis should straightforward However word caution Computers themselves dont help much takes GOOD software personnel trained use make com puter pay off AMA still has some distance go area Lets hope weve learned lesson last years chartered club data mixup Dont too critical AMA however Ive seen same situation devel op big companies times Until software/personnel combination right much comes out computer system no matter what its potential capabilities Plaudits due AMA membership election Don Lowe president Don has again proven able administrator has time desire tend AMAs business few presidents have past years Im looking forward much progress over next year problem status stature Contest Directors has wrestled believe much improvement has resulted application process has streamlined CD questionnaire modern ized hopefully improved same time position CD members ing clarified strengthened Since among influential hard working leader members its time place AMA hierarchy better defined say problems have gone away Far example problem whether remain af filiated NAA sill thorny issue need NAA Well Im sure provide FAI connections assistance may essential since AMA may able work directly FAI Maybe paying services dont need Also still problems conduct Nationals meet modern times first steps being taken sep arate parts traditional Nationals activ ity big event both time location well will work yet seen circumstance driving AMA direction question role competition its relationship great majority modelers enter formal competi tion still needs attention Competition cer tainly has place fun-flying club activities individual participation hobby What AMAs proper role noncompetitor Insurance Sure thats important what else should Hold ing national fun-fly convention new idea trying out well works will probably determine whether activities type should pursued futher What other services should AMA provide noncompetitor need ideas about What does membership think should Now back District 5 items number District 5 newsletters Ive noted words effect channels below 38 will illegal after Dec 20th Thats true channels 12 thru 34 legal must use narrow-band transmitters As far know way know transmitter fits specification have tested Thats probably true buy new transmitter frequencies course will lot wideband re ceivers out beware criti cal point frequency phase-in plan important everyone cooperate fullest dont create unnecessary problems Its also dry run final phase-in after narrow-band transmitters receivers will usable Got note Ralph Bailey District S RC Contest Coordinator said things going well exception seems sanction requests coming two weeks less lead time before scheduled contest date Fellows thats just too short time system work no chance adver tising Model Aviation sooner later site-owners insurance will place rule minimum 30 days system work Received note Lee Campbell included picture two Airfoiler contest first picture Lewis Dot Odum perennial FF contest-goers John Blair-designed P-30 Photo Campbell second photo shows contest headquarters CDs Lee Webster Ben Cleveland background wife Molly doing work beau tiful Powerhouse handwork Eck Calder Photo Campbell Lee also concerned about kind field might available next Free Flight Nationals has some improvement situation since last report current field under consider ation still small wind blows has retrieval problems motor bikes Nationals Committee hard work try ing solve problems least field can used later time big WELCOME ABOARD newly chartered River City RC Club Vicksburg MS can get touch writ ing Virginia Rhinehart 711 Belva Circle #11 Vicksburg MS 39180 way chartered club contacts important people link tween AMA club represent Mississippi AVP Ed Hunter puts way Enclosed September issue MS Aeromodeling Id like call atten tion lead article Designated Contact Person informational materials sent AMA chartered club via designated person dead-ends person vital link communications system broken break communication linkup effectively disenfranchises re maining membership particular char tered club Ed has good point best vertical communications AMA good club contact doesnt job im portant link communication effectively shut off urge clubs keep impor tant link open Merry Christmas everyone January 1988 119 F Lewis Odum assisted shy retiring wife Dot Powerhouse Eck Calder flown Air foiler contest illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Ettel #3 Cautie Drive AR 2 Florionant MO 63034 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtord iN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefteruosi Kanaao City MO 64114 Stan Watoon 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 begin September celebrated La bor Day weekend going Indianapolis day CL flying CL Aerobatic Team Trials have Control Line meets before Id never team trials Believe worth trip saw tops CL Aerobatics yesterday today quite sight watch new talent challenged some elite yesterday Competition tough have terrible time picking out some CL maneuvers time able pick out corners crisp circles round Ive always trouble seeing four-leaf clover time fliers good course must thank Indianapo lis Airport Authority letting us use space Mt Comfort Airport know great deal effort put out Jack Sheeks As sociates get place after another lost international airport contest well run maybe will easier future CL events Sunday Labor Day weekend trav eled vacation spot Indiana went Jasonville Seriously Jasonville just like good old Burgin Its small Small arrport site laid-back Combat contest Doc Passen has event year really plays up host bit hilt arrived no around Ever have feeling youre right place wrong time Well thats feeling Never fear After few minutes pacing around saw convoy cars arrived convoy Doc stay house came out time Whew relieved contest hot heavy shortage contestants due team trials following weekend dont mind ones made trip worth Oh carnage resulted Combat really can hold ones attention cant talking guys Combat meet learned interesting thing always wondered about Dyna Jet engines dont know what its jet engine used CL Speed events Anyway guy told foggers Thats right guys gals really used fog insects etc Interesting next weekend made city Peoria IL visit Peoria RC Modelers Club sponsored flying/static contest sport Scale models saw members three clubs represented seemed have great time know did laid-back event fellows put together force hangar queens out closets got tired mall show models never got flown know around dont Well also know should happen So have special contests saw some real beauties both classes some great talent area Let tell about trophies things work art love handmade plaques plaque hand-painted plastic model fuselage Believe beautiful fact kept asking Alas just laughed Hey met some Kewanee Krashers Pekin RCers miss trip Pekin again nice meet some Peoria Kewanee Krashers reminded club found out have small group flying out cow pasture use hayfield meet officially once per year So Nice guys sitting around talking about favorite subjectsbuilding flying modelswe some long discus sions about RC frequencies Im hearing same sad story over over having problems now ever just few frequencies try different plans read about Still hear problems showing up own club having its problems too know manufacturers importers trying cater try buy inexpensive radio few frills Hats off ones will sell us radios know will work As hear field testers want servo-reverse option other frills can 31M problems can crash planes fellow told three go 31M just hits no warning Theres no way keep up set combinations complex know Ive tried field have about four eight fliers field given day such small number should never have such problems Ive chance talk modeler trying something about trying form consumer group will put pressure manufacturers wish him lot success Whoops just got off path little Now back rest month travels district went Terre Haute attend Dou ble Nickel IMAA fly-in course attend ed day late big crowd Ive real knack still great time wind blew like crazy bull sessions order day dont know Terre Haute guys liked thought perfect day thing did notice field has improved drastically since 1979 have kinds shelters etc theyve built make life lot nicer field Its turned real showplace hoping Charles Gray would show up little surprise him Because has served contest coordinator several years Superior Service Award bestowed upon him Charlie has done terrific job keeping contest schedules order us Thanks Well thats September travels Ive pretty busy month Alas miss three trips planned gave chance visit club again Im just kidding trips missed due fog So Hamilton RC Modelers sent short piece about rally perfect day four-stroke rally 32 contestants logged 123 flights Indy RIC sponsored prizes event looks like bunch handed out know will received around end November 50 let re mind deadline old fre quencies fast approaching Send radios get changed December 20 Enough now. Sound Cont pg 111 complacent about fact itselfit needs put perspective Please re member operating relatively high frequencies depending upon en gine operational speed therefore have annoyance factor built safe try operate level below whatever acceptable area calculated figure somewhere below ambient area will much better shape major point remember what has done represents progress Check around follow magazine articles information data can achieve goals important real ize date hardware techniques will help attain figures Please work neighbors local authorities obtain keep site Research second item consid ered has sound levels origi nating propeller Very little research has done subject especially recent times need come grips question just na tional international aeromodeling well As attain levels sophistication sound suppression devices defeating work due lack knowl edge other areas just cannot sure recognize exhaust noise intake noise bearing noise can quite easily accu rately measure overall sound installation comes right down specifics though much diffi cult trying determine surgery needs take place Academy has re ceived proposal price tag attached research needed fill some blanksthose having propellers Executive Council has conditionally approved research proposal Some de tails need defined further terms contract president Don Lowe myself will working Once everything approved checked likelihood study will gin January continue year Other proposals something new re quired need provide centive means coordinating data distribution somebody needs completely involved Academy look Continued page 124 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knntzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Placn Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Htn Ml 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stsmm Bos 357 Minocqus WI 54548 first issue Model Aviation 1988 new year means start new pians us shall entering second term am looking forward Completing ideas improving communications district shall handling nearly five million dollars monies year makes extra im portant know goes VPs now able log onto HQ Prime quickly obtain membership data have already used data line found errors data stored Needless say Mike Woodfolk anxious get up-todate database would like make cer tain phone numbers have heck time contact ing new year means new officers clubs chance have wish fulfilled would see clubs over whelmed volunteers Too often same persons get reelected time come burned out Give some time thank-you enjoying hobby New flying fields always being sought after look AMA HQ solution very practical club has different situation member HQ can help clearly defined What feel should main thrust cure push down top means get ting government groups recognize needs hobbyists planning advising lower levels government Too often local governments need an swer situaflon simply copy what adjacent group has done continue along wrong path upper-level powers send down ideas decisions will uniform AMA PR Depart ment several recognized government committees squeezing like dickens get action plus increasing age membership means greater demand pastime facilities So action taking place cannot see results easily crashed model New fields mean new rules set AMA Safety Code supports insurance safety record permits us release funds increase coverage Noise what consider greatest enemy no noise would have far fewer flying field problems have heard members actually doing something about sound levels great see cobbled-up gadgetry being tried love being inventors little help manufacturers going very effective New frequencies now being phased new flags too second step implementing new frequencies gear being made better modelers realizing some con trol necessary safer flying business love visit clubs explain what planned getting guess good video would help what read mags seems confuse explain already know several areas some new frequencies unusable extra spots provide ample places continue operating must caution clubs have Canadian fliers visiting Three states bor der Canada MAAC insurance does cover activities must join AMA covered Canada beware frequency policy since conflicts keeping old frequencies making numbered ones alongside illegal AVP Insert . Paul Smith Ive AMA member since 1961 have special ized Control Line competition flying course competition involves sessions testing practice contest majority flying time spent sport flying flew nearly Control Line event plus little Free Flight until mid dle 70s FAI added Combat its world championship schedule Since international sector has primary interest AMA rather generously funds FAI team selection programs 15 different events cover category modeling would highly recommend FAI program anyone interested very highest levels competition other main interest AMA politics AMA wants operate democracy order needs input majority membership certainly havent hesitated make opinion known about issues Constructive criti cism policies decisions will help AMA grow prosper AMA great organization work together can continue make better Please contact anything can help especially catego ries Control Line contest coordination FAI program Gone flying rever Ribcrackers have lost valuable member Bob Quinn well known building skills part played annual mall air shows always fill position newsletter editor will missed field meetings Minneapolis Model Aero Club mourns passing longtime member Tommy Thompson well known na tionally Free Flighter death flying field some comfort model ers knew him Tommy would proba bly have chosen way Taft will lonelier him MARCS lost Ken Kindschi very active member often seen perched station wagon pipe hand offered opinions com ments subject members families go deepest sympathies District Roundup St Croix club sug gests reduced initiation fee anyone liv ing within two miles field y Wischer needs fruit jar lids ends froz en fruit canssend allElectric club being formed Ken Myers Union Lake Call 313 698-4668 tle Creek Balsa Bees working lo cal Marines Toys Tots program Tulip City Air Force now has 65 members has Control Line group too OPS LIES River Valley Fliers seems have increased loops Twin City RCers have new field going purchase t Covey Lawnmowers described Sun beam AMES also have strong CL group aper Milwaukee declares war trash left after flying Tom Kunath out about after rebuild hospital ey Aeromodelers considering designated frequencies power Sailplane field come newsletter Mid-State Aero guidance Club Marshfield WI land Loons taking airport man ager dinner t Helicopter Py lon Racing NUTS atine Miniature Aircraft Association sends its newsletter EISS states recognize what goes up must come down some people accomplish slowly others Finally Scimitar says Set example Dont January 1988 121 Radio Control Club Detroit Big Bird Contest Tom Wiess talks planes young spectator Stan Dzon looks Jim McCoul Photo Flying Pilgrims members made happen Fall Fly Fun Phaseout Iohn Lane Photo History making againl Bill Collins en gine prize Pete Dillon trophy won 1937 Brooks Field Marshall Ml Jackson RC held Fly-In Open House two guys met again Lou Collins Photo Story Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 New Mexico S Oklahoma 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64513 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AFt 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurtey III 927 CommerCe Pleasantos TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Ciovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinetor Bill May 3839 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75229 am preparing leave Executive Council meeting AMA Headquarters Reston VA behalf of us poor slobs am going propose some thing new think ample pay five completed flights should entitle us free crash Reminds time made hole-inone Indianapolis golf course did model airplane instead golf ball Someone told fifth holebut couldnt have because Id made flight mentioned Executive Council meet ing will important sever al items coming up importance us realize great number care little about AMA works just long works have right fly protection good liabil ity insurance ones interest ed AMA machine works cant figure out what read will always best answer questions should good vicepresident other district phone 214 823-0208 during business hours Remember am representing Items importance upcoming meeting include fees pay Na tional Aeronautic Association privi lege having members eligible fly international competition under FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale clearinghouse world records competition fees now paying set years ago no longer fit balance payment services received want aware proud fact AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Director John Worth keenly conscious imbalance working hard get unfair exor bitant fees reduced am especially proud President Lowe asking viewpoint matter remembering percentage payment established AMA president am backing completely Watch Council report call couple other important Council agenda items will AMA budget carefully considered Council meeting contract undr Mr Worth Executive Director will continue serve us Another important item will summary progress next years Nation al Model Airplane Ch mpionships held Virginia Beach east coast discussion Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski will talk about flying site selection various Nats events trying please impossible everybody Anyhow Council meeting can bet Council members will doing level best represent effective manner possible AMA Council sincerely hope pleased fact dont take shots fellow Council members print no matter unpleased am personalities presentations dont feel ask represent losing dignity behalf Please correct am wrong time get thinking Im pretty smrt - thc p2ragaphs ahoc good Lord allows something stupid prove Im no smarter rest time pretty subtle clever Gods part have four-foot six-foot platform top car car rying cartons ladders such has two-inch frame around making nice tray three days funny noise car simply drove nuts noise never heard car before could heard time stopped started turned corner After Id gotten through three worried days good Lord figured punished enough let discover simply left X-Acto knife rolling around platform might ask what has model building District 8 has least X-Acto knife please care ful leave Beautiful workmanship Peck Polymer Prairie Bird Electric plane Chuck Fisher Chuck artist accounts Its appearance f lies beautifully too pow ered Kyosho geared 05 electrIc motor just got notice Pancho Morris 11 representatives around Texas met San Antonio October 18th discuss 1988 Soaring contest schedule Out came announcement Fourth Annual Texas National Soaring Tournament will held Dallas mid-May Whats popular now Float flying THE thing going write up fact couple clubs going have float-fly meets sudden notices least dozen good attendance Watch out will flying off pond drinking fountain birdbath country Another new twist hold bonfire lantern club meetings flying fields night As reported last month Dallas RC Club held dandy now another Dallas area club relatively new Metro East RC Club asking members bring chairs lanterns next meeting 7 pm October 15th Samuel East RC Field Mesquite Dallas area TX Gregg Markle president Metro East RC Club have about best-looking caps T-shirts Ive ever seen beautiful deep blue am sitting admiring ones blessed good see active group taking up some slack problem needed leadership terribly crowded locality can contact PO Box 617 Mesquite TX 75149 Lamar Alexander AMA 569 Baton Rouge LA has said simple statement beautiful letter sent Lamar says read column month never see mention recog nition area course possible no sending information Lamar hit right nose would believe indignant letters otherwise reasonable people think should guess what doing Please know own crystal ball because dont pay enough buy crying out loud dont write sulting letters work hard please will thank Lamar nice letter hoping publisher can find enough room column photos Lamar good-looking F4U-1D Corsair 54-in 40-power will kitted Wing Manufacturing Co Crystal Lake IL about January specs look great watch Lamar Alexander Baton Rouge LA witfl good-looking 40-size 54-ln-span F4UiD Corsair will soon kitted have just got greeting card real hoot beautiful card says YOU ARE VERY DECENT PERSONBUT THINK WEVE CAUGHT IT IN TIME can say hope approve however am because must love wouldnt writing column Thanks listening ***Out fuel ta land055 122 Model Aviation Lamar Alexanders Corsair obviously flies good looks Colorado 0 Kansas S Nebraska@ North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1007 Woodland Beatrice NE 88310 Gene Carson Boo 2832 Casper WY 02802 Ed Coo 0209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Nathan Lancaster 3087 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 50421 Jim Ricketta 516 5 Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency CoordInator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center OtOS Sheriden Denver CO 00226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 036-3266 Noise Reduction Unless flying Hand-Launch Rubber Electric models probably aware noise level frequency propulsion system emitting right Right fortunately some modelers doing something about reducing noise levels found less wonderful nonmodelers fact doing being responsible citizens making model ing appealing greater numbers potential modelers protecting against own others potential loss hearing andheres biggiesaving flying sites ensuring continuance sport hobby can probably add list having strain imagination As read various columns na tional model magazines newsletters visit other flying sites meetings its real obvious becoming issue groups throughout country fact Ive some recent feedback indicates maybe its time clubs and/or AMA should assertive taking lead noise reduction Actually doing just share couple for-instances several years now AMA Nats has set up monitored noise situation RC Pattern event effort initiated AMA Executive Council implemented former VP Ed Izzo recently VP Howard Crispin have some support assistance number others noise maybe calling sound committee two have instrumental bringing subject high level awareness modelers would probably say its long hard uphill pull has long way go yet However subject getting more de served attention Let share what AMA Club Excellence doing its members others visit its flying site state parks recreation land Jefco Aeromodlers Denver CO area self described club mostly sport fliers sanction sponsor sev eral competitive fun-fly events yearly well organized attended OK thats pretty typical hundreds clubs heres something unique have done about sound levels Through efforts club member Steve Mangles Steve frequency coordinator District IX permanent onsite noise meter has installed field voluntary use anyone wishes check own sound levels have recommended everyone meet voluntary standard 103 dB three meters starters fairly high universal compliance should easily achievableand idea lower standard increments over period time until ultimate target under 98 dB reached sounds like strong ef fort perhaps other groups would wish model note requesting specific details AVP Nat Lancaster Steve Mangles addresses top column would proba bly get considerable information plan progressing what spe cifically has done field instal lation type equipment used Ive received newsletters recently indicat ing some Control Line groups also making use mufflers competi tive events awarding bonus points effective sound reduction tip hat other efforts going across district sound reduction Questions Should AMA establish sound limit recommendations AMA sanctioned events Should competitive events treated same noncompeti tive fun-fly events What should lim its What see pros cons issue respond Ill share thoughts through column well benefit thinking North Dakota Loren Moen Bottineau ND CD Q-500 race held Minot September 13 Loren reports 12 entries participated good time shares sentiment sincere thank-you hard workers put race order also says plans under way another race next year James Carter Minot ND reports Northern Neighbors Day Open House hosted Minot Air Force Base model ers recently featured flying demonstra tions static display CL RC models Introduction flights given over 30 spectators via Buddy-Box before time ran out Thanks Claude Ripplinger Harvey ND sharing beautiful P-51 AVP Russ Miller Carrington ND flight demos support. praise event plans under way next year Landings should soft intentional. Aoiaana S California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Cehic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associste Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakee Aies HI 96701 Darwin N Barr 0252 6 Turoey Ave. Scottsdale Az 65251 Glenn Carter 3020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94098 Bob Kampmann 0810 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson Az 05710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlols Rancho Pv CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90006 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola vista CA 93011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weot valley City UT 64120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2236 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone910362-1902 column short month seems left carotid artery got about 98% plugged-up roto router job now have surgical scar runs behind left ear down collarbone Please excuse get ting around too much past month spend some time running around doctor another until found out what wrong getting tests surgery just few days hos pital some time recovering thereafter As fate would have fortunately got disagreement hospital surgeon late evening prior scheduled surgery checked out t 1100 pm Fortunately Yes Sep tember 30th surgery scheduled 800 am October 1st east San Andreas fault may aware time date Californians will never forget 61 earthquake hit exact moment surgeon supposed carving away main artery neck term Jack-the-Ripper could have tak en new meaning way Im told poor chap ended up time slot OR caught just before hit ground surgery different hospital different surgeon Its now two weeks later Im fully up around fact leave few days Executive Council meeting Reston Lets make AMA national organization No heading joke opinion AMA yet national organization Yes AMA does have members fifty states believe being national just membership cards sent Lets face facts AMAs physical assets its entire staff reside east coast Headquarters building AMA museum sort makes AMA Eastern organization right Well entirely have occasional Nats Midwest token Executive Council meeting once out land setting sun thats about have Continued page 124 January 1988 123 Standing L R James Carter Frank Pace Jack Hamilton John Knight Arlyn Moen Claude Ripplinger John Nelson Kneel ing L R Mark Manning 3rd place-Webra Jim Larsen 1st place-Rossi Loren Moen 2nd place-Picco Peltz Cont pg 123 According AMA gospel clubs run trouble local matters could also say AMA problems local matters think time has come AMA get closer membership cannot done east coast AMA truly national organization ought have local resources over country Yes have district VPs AVPs volunteers donate some portion nonworking lives no pay try give AMA some local presence Unfortunately enough Id like see AMA set up regional aero modeling centers As see initially would minimally staffed solve prob lems local basis mostly related acquisition flying sites preven tion loss could start some major metropolitan areas begin spreading out Modern technol ogy has given us tools instant na tionwide communications can afford take advantage As time goes aeromodeling centers could broaden range services provide flight schools modeling seminars public relations government relations film/tape rentals membership renewals insurance claims handling refer ence libraries museums etc might blessed AMA-owned flying sites Yes exception AMA flying site AMA Headquarters has now members within reason able proximity Reston VA can easily use facilities resources rest us hear about place vast ma jority us will never see lifetimes Sure regional aeromodeling center idea needs refinement weve got start someplace What think Let VP know sad note now mid-October just received following letter Joe L Norcross District 10 representative AMA Free Flight Control Board Dear Dave Jim Scarborough thought should let know father Lee Norcross AMA 1058 died last week age 71 active flier over 60 years Free Flight Old-Timer models past presi dent Thunderbugs active Con test Director last years flew Old-Timer models loved Texaco event winning 1983 placing times will missed fliers T-Bugs SCIFs friends worldwide Sincerely Joe L Norcross Joe share loss CompuServe Cont pg 112 Doug Pratt AMA HQ ask Mod elnet information package will include free CompuServe IntroPak will give immediate access CompuServe usual initiation fee plus hour free time CompuServe also cludes detailed instructions use ModelNet offer open club officer including newsletter editors Sig Scholarships Cont pg 118 bat won awards local state contests Nats contestant Reno 1984 Chicopee 119851 has built flown fifty models licensed amateur radio operator member American Radio Relay League Robert Takacs Torrington CT Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Florida has always enjoyed aviation got started Radio Control 1981 club Balsa Bandits has served safety officer newsletter editor secre tary also worked successful acqui sition new club flying site As instructor helped new fliers As competitor has flown Q-500 competed famous Rhinebeck WW jamboree three times gained several prizes club-sponsored fun-fly events next goal learn about Helicopters career goal work research development aerospace industry Elizabeth Throne plans major Marketing and/or Advertising University Mary land College Park MD attended high school Syracuse NY comes family model aviation oriented 1983 1985 worker Chic opee Nats has regular helper annual symposium run Central New York Modelers Elizabeth completed radio-control led aircraft recently plans improve skills As student member Na tional Honor Society athlete enjoyed swimming running accomplished writer horsewoman community activities included volun teer work both Cancer Society Heart Association has volved local youth athletic seminars meets Brent Waganer attended high school Flo rissant MO now taking premed course University Missouri Kansas City Active student affairs athletics Scouting model aviation Brent re ceived honors high school years model aviation activity includes Con trol Line Radio Control recently produced own design speed con trol system will used F-82 Twin Mustang has combined model aviation Scouting using hobby knowledge prepare presentations assist Scouts merit badge aviation Brent has worked part-time several years help finance college education believe Glen Sig would very proud talented group winners SoundCont pg 120 ing some manner recognizing some way officially rewarding make significant progress area sound reduction operation model aircraft engines details procedures under study will released after next Executive Council meeting meeting will held January details will published imme diately after meeting interim feel free experiment have something think will contribute program please send samples and/or data AMA Headquarters address Wherever goes mark SOUND COMMIlTEE MATERIAL will ensure proper handling material want entire world know serious about subject initiat ing studies setting standards tend obtain data possible solving major threat sport would like see model categories think about thishow can begin reduce sound levels of aircraft operations lowest practi cal minimums realize may re quire operating different speeds conditions what doing present Consider however changes once incorporated mean everyone whatever category being flown will under same constraints will looking input 124 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Partland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL700472422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 90023 Al Culver Box 06 Wilder ID 83070 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneaa AK 99001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 11201 120th Sn B #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 10439 SB Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 701-5103 Racing has hot heavy south Oregon Dick Wickline reports 18 SuperSports 15 Q-500s ready race 18th July Unfortunately afternoon flying rained out 10 Q-500s left race Sunday Clubs running different kinds races F-i Q-500 Jemco etc Idaho Montana around Seattle area no racing Portland area yet picture flying winter near Flathead Lake northwest Montana recent column Since will show up January issue its fair show what looks like summer Bob Taylor Flathead Barnstormers sent picture told taken during fun-fly put Bill Winstead Leroy Thoring himself Kelly Rohrbach won low-key event Bob didnt say what first place got prize Bob said club wives ran very successful concession stand made club tidy sum picture taken field near Whitefish MT shows Bill Winstead beautiful 1A-scale Waco along section fine flying field dont know took picture suspect Bob Taylor looks like great place fly Ill bet took plane AMA card along visited area next vacation theyd let get some great flying Emerald Air Corps held First An nual Pattern contest Walker Airfield near Creswell OR September 5 & 6 super contest Pattern classes fered real meat barbecue supplied contestants Saturday night Pattern fliers told well run contest hed attended first effort Since EAC doesnt have its own CD yet Mike Dunphy came up Medford help out looks like southern Oregon providing spark make Pattern going event District 11 since very active putting some fine contests well attended fliers Cali fornia well Washington Oregon Second Annual should better mark calendar Back Scalemasters Farragut shot Bruce Benders Spitfire Done Platt kit believe fine ef fort met untimely end spun during early round pictures yer intrepid frequency coordinator Bob Balch also picture Spit just off deck dont think picture will re produce well enough see plane just wanted show fan tastic flying site enjoyed Farragut club Its Idaho state park park people LOVE Several BARKS Boise came enjoy compete two models brought front Que Quigleys Sport Scale Acromaster hind Don Erwins Giant Scale Super Fly Word Idaho Scale Squadron meet Ontario OR pretty good contest Winners Dick Hansen Sport Scale Expert Glenn Hoffman Sport Scale Novice Don Yount Team Scale Al Culver Giant Scale has some discussion having Scale circuit district meet Ontario/Boise Portland Seattle some middlesay Yakima Tn-Cities have thoughts concept please send first look seems good idea agree disagree have another idea put before group Write Balch journeyed north take HAWKs Electric Meet Kent man aged take few pictures aircraft flew first brand-new just-finished-that-morning very early understand Skybolt Ben Almojuela took set Sig plans scratch-built plane fit needs Electric Since wasnt flown before didnt fly competi tion until next day did test fly fly did would have gotten airtime hadnt taxied out flew just fine about three minutes ran out viable electrons ne rotoers out nor 1R ruyallup EXPO club should getting copies soon its too early make plans reservations See Id like take opportunity wish family best holiday season ever great year 1988 Happy Building Fly can January 1988 125 Dave Rawlings Jenny done up ambulance plane JN-4 built new Proctor kit being evolved put together materials produced finished kit As can see Dave did fine job -irres very nice Sopwith 11/2 strutter done Vincent Rainier Post Falls ID Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $25Ooforeachtapeand sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Schools Offer Best Entry Point have long believed schools offer best possibly place aero modeling can introduced youngsters large enough scale effective Very frankly kids school captive very receptive audience task get school boards teachers selves recognize aeromodeling good subject itself well very useful teaching tool model builders great deal talk ing instructing amongst ourselves established aeromodeling world well good what really need ed communication non. repeat non.modeling world already have teachers ranks conduct modeling classes message us schools ripe planting seeds model flying among youngsters schools would wel come help Such help must presented correctly large continuing amountsby sub stantial organizations wants effective Response teachers recent offers Junior Flight column PW-30 plans Garber Lightweight Peanut treatise Catapult Glider plans Gumdrop SRPSM plans has no less terrific excerpts letter just re ceived today Bill Johnstone Wil liam F Shue Middle School Newark DE Junior Flight column Model Avi ation has great help over past seven years during time Ive intro duced over thousand 12- 13-year-olds aeromodeling see have best job world teach middle school science Although hired teach Biology also get teach three elective classes per quarter elective called Fly ing Machines currently have over 70 7th 8th graders three classes build ing flying Weve great success past classes Blue Cat II students find easy build hard break try change designs time time both keep myself getting stale accommodate students may find themselves elective twice year due scheduling quirks Bill requested four Junior Flight giveaway items ended very nice compliment Thanks help through years keep arent ing well Thank Bill nice thoughts others what keep Heres another letter also received today Brian Stern Oceanside Middle School Oceanside NY FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 have just finished reading Junior Flight column Model Aviations October issue Fantastic just what need school Technology Education De partment studying Aviation year plans treatise just what need Ive enclosed stamped addressed envelope four offerings additional materials pass along future please let know Thanks information Cant you read ing just feel enthusiasm vibrations sure can Ive received such letters just two ar rived today just tip iceberg Junior Flight Offerings As indicated foregoing requests four items have overwhelming Im pretty well caught up cleaning off desk just now write found some unanswered requests apologies meantime should note Model Builder magazine has published full along photos Dr Garbers treatise building lightweight Peanuts So draw offer receivers have written back about reactions say have benefited have eyes opened what lightness means its importance Just about find using Bo ron filament strengthening critical areas going beyond parameters involvement Yes boron wanting go out Although can dangerous used carelessly has its place Boron beginners age message lightness though builders Also Orbiteers have updated Pee Wee-30 packet rules July Fourth proxy contest report 10 plans new So send 394 stamped enve lope John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Avenue San Diego CA 92116 Still available Ed Whitten ad dress above 1 three Hand-held Catapult Glider plans 2 SRPSM Gum Drop plans struction series 3 Another packet Autogyros mostly wingless Send 394 stamp Dont bother send envelopes find usually use own anyway 151-30 Right now rage seems to create new events models have wingspans 30 Heres another event especially interesting cause Indoor Scale models will tried out shortly Columbia Univer sity December 6th idea belongs Ron Williams author indoor bible Building Flying door Model Airplanes ISL-30 spells out Indoor Scale Light Large 30-in maximum wingspan Other rules Maximum weight rubber 20 gin Full fuselages required no profiles Flying surfaces may single-surface covered Mooney Rules used judge scale flight time Hand-Launch landing gears may retracted Lots room ideas Walt Mooneys Pistachio Bag #6 Walt Mooney has taken 35 Peanuts Bostonian previous five bags reduced Pistachio Scale size 8-in wingspan Walt selected partic ular models because liked best several hundred Rubber Scale designs Dimensions plans pertain Peanut size simply need measure plans multiply 8/13 Bag No 6 remarkable collec tion pecially Pistachios youre Cost still $500 postpaid bag Numbers 1-5 Bag No 6 also $500 Postage alone over $100 So send Pistachio check no eight inches length $500 Walt Mooney PO Box 231192 San Diego CA 92123 * * * * * * Okay thats issue again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 126 Model Aviation U Io
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
r Sig Memorial Scholarship Program Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig-Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose cofounder company killed 1980 crash Pitts Special during full-scale air show purpose fund assist col lege age students higher educa tion plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other supporters fund has become well estab lished fund administered AMA Any student AMA member active aeromodeling background financial need can apply no set number winners year 1986 win ners received $250 Checks have al ready sent specified universities 1986 winners Edward J Dumas Jr Knoxville TN has planning university education since early years aims career aerospace industry Living rural area part-time employment hard find Ed decided develop computer program would have commercial value hopes finance part education Continued page 118 Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr AMA Executive Council met 24 25 October 1987 Among top ics discussion subject noise relates operation model aircraft struggle obtain flying sites working keep sites sound equipment very important have written about other wise discussed subject standard AMA has established operation past have informed published standard set FAI category F3A RC Aerobatics terms competition standard remains case addition however purposes trying provide some means working toward acceptable levels flying site Executive Council voted establish recommended sound level guide operation field level quite low would have preferred very good beginning nevertheless acceptand work towards accepting level maximum field will moving long way re gion quiet operation think technology already out go lower figure set Executive Council 90 dBA measured 9 ft 900 down wind muffler side aircraft achieve accurate measurement possible figure should taken over hard surface Measuring over pavement consistent readings taken over grass due variance depth grass moisture content soil condition can anywhere 2 6 dBA lower taken over pavement Mathematically level 250 ft aircraft will just over 61 dBA 500 ft will right 55 dBA have following some ar ticles Model Aviation other publications will recognize getting down acceptable ranges far local ordinances concerned However think should Continued page 120 Club Officers Free CompuServe Offer limited time officers newsletter editors chartered AMA clubs can get free introductory subscription Compu Serve CompuServe largest personal computer network country offering hundreds services over 300000 subscribers ModelNet personal com puter network operated AMA ser vice CompuServe Any personal computer has modem connect telephone lines can con nected CompuServe Thanks Compu Serves nationwide network phone numbers 80% households USA can access CompuServe local phone call Once connect CompuServe can access services including electronic mail instant news weather updates Electronic Mall shopping research services stock market quotations much Over 200 Forums provide message services free software text files downloading online information brand com puter imaginable Forums devot ed other interests like space exploration photography racing tropical fish science fiction ModelNet Forum devot ed models kinds Typing GO MODELNET takes Forum have messages waiting ad dressed youll told read can scan through 400 messages 18 message boards look ing subjects youre interested can contribute conversations replying message Topics cover entire spectrum modeling RC Indoor AMA officials staff online lively discussions rules Nats other issues need something AMA HQ message left ModelNets message board under Subtopic #1 AMA Business will get quick response ModelNets Data Libraries like elec tronic filing cabinets Articles Model Aviation lists clubs hobby shops Continued page 112 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth S Executive Coordinetor Joyce Hager 0 Comptroiier Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director M icheline Madison 0 Nate Generai Managers Vince Mankowskio Specisi Services Director Carl MaroneyS Specisi Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles S Technicai Directon Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleye Membership Director MikeWoodfolke Generai Counsei Jeremiah Courtney January 1988 111 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent los Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication what say space however isa matterot personal viewpoint sole responsibility auttor views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Nats planning session attended Nats planning session held recently Chesapeake VA principal interest concern assure best possible facil ities categories say least impressed hard work dedica tion mostly VOLUNTEER planning group led Vince Mankowski fulltime AMA Nats manager core group made up following people V Mankowski General Manager C Foreman Communications S Frank Free Flight Category Manager J Guenther Scale Manager J Hager Executive Coordinator R Landry Facilities G Steiner Frequency Control B Stream RC Category Manager B Wisniewski Control Line Manager J Worth Executive Director E Witt Safety Officer H Crispin District IV VP Chairman AMA Council Nats Steering Committee addition above local supporters headed Mike Ingells attendance plus representatives spe cial interest groups Let say up front Nats will held Virginia largely due hard work local people located sites did up-front work getting lo cal property owners governmental agencies behind project way works YOU want have Nats area up get ball rolling finding sites making necessary pre liminary arrangements Once reasonable basis AMA involvement established AMA goes work project should understand facilities required RC Control Line Suitable sites Soaring Helicopter Free Flight Indoor also required Virginia four major sites will used task isnt easy since rarely can find equally good sites categories Almost never package combination sites makes everyone equally happy unfortunate fact life has much discussion over years about value Nats really worth work expenditure satis fy 1000-plus competitors After almost always costs takes ina loss $40-50K unusual addition have salaried person AMA Headquarters plus involvement others time time Personally view Nats much making 1000 competitors happy provides necessary focus hobby whole Since hold Nats various areas country provides tremen dous local national awareness hobby its virtue no ques tion Nats provides tremen dous high local area particular stimulates growth activity general view part public rela tions program aimed growth progress hobbyaccept ance us worthwhile citizens sup port obtaining keeping flying sites Incidentally because Nats Virgin ia location adequate Free Flight site locals have ALREADY ob tained permission use site per manent basis Now certainly worth something local RC fliers already use Fentress NAS regular basis fundamental services AMA can provide assistance flying site acquisition Its many-faceted endeavor since AMA obviously cannot go out buy sites must help persuade property owners virtue hobbythat promoting wholesome activity community creative outlet individualsand fun well growth skills individual flier equipment technology Some must find same acceptance ball games golf etc enjoy Interestingly modelers Jacksonville FL played numbers game city officials approached city-sponsored site simply surveyed number ball diamonds city projected use person-per-acre basis easily convinced model site would have much larger person-per-acre usage Today Jack sonville has TWO city-sponsored sites paved runways shelter running water clubhouse etc yearly budget takes work know-how hav ing flying site problems get touch Flying Site Coordinator Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters has lots experi ence area will glad help digress. Nats next year Virginia will real happening addi tion usual 70-plus event format will have two days fun-fly noncompetitive industry show na tional RC boat car championships area will superb modeling extravaganza So make plans now something whole family Chesapeake since contest sites driving distance Virginia Beach Kitty Hawk Williamsburg However will far enough away motel costs will moderate Quiet progress Slowly perceptibly making progress generating aware ness noise problem good example found November issue R/C Report recommend obtain copy read several articles noise mufflers etc also tell like some pseudomufflers market Encouragingly better mufflers surfacingsome nondo mestic sources OS now furnishing quieter muffler engines should read work Fox Mfg has done noise reduction Also note K&B ads super-quiet Sportster engines Incidentally checked K&B 45 Sportster engine Stu Richmonds ship other day registered 89 dB ten feet Now thats quiet tle loss power AMA planning establish recom mended noise levels also publish ing articles noise Model Aviation magazine note last issue plan ning articles engine setup noise reduction well continuing series noise reading through Aeroguidance Society newsletter Connector saw Bob Nolls report noise survey has made Interestingly Electric setup checked turning same rpm 40 piston engine produced same noise contention long time has must treat WHOLE package just exhaust Getting rpm prop-tip speed down vitally important Remember its FUN youre having FUN . Tiddlywinks anyone Cont pg 111 AMA contest calendar stored DLs anyone read print out ModelNetters upload own articles computer programs picture files rest us see Newsletter editors have own Data Library swapping articles graphics Conference Room another function ModelNet Typing CO ModelNets main menu puts area can have conversations other Model Netters through keyboard CO type line hit Return line pops up everyone elses screen name front parentheses Once week have regular COnference often special guest covering certain topic Clubs have used ModelNets Conference Room meetings Using members computer can talk special guests AMA officials ModelNet can used join AMA get quick proof insurance coverage Any ModelNetter can download special online application form Data Library 12 Fill ing out form new members name address credit card information uploading DL 12 will get appli cation AMA HQ fast received new members insurance effect name put public file DL 12 serves proof insurance until new members card comes mail Club secretaries making use fea ture ModelNet sign up new members get permission fly club field minimum delay usually few hours limited time AMA making free offer Chartered Club officers would like sign ModelNet Write call Continued page 124 112 Model Aviation CompuServe Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Have ever reunion know disgusting thing about reunion cant lie about age Everybody knows within year old theres something else No matter puffed up may about good doing always somebody remind what once dicate prefer remember you once too poor wear shoes after June 1st youll get reminded famous Hangar 13 Club Beloit WI held its 52nd reunion other day Count ing wives friends almost 100 people showed up club sanctioned Gas Model club 1935 NAA Its roots go back 20s model airplane rubberband club its members affiliate members nearby towns grew up become important people fields Earl Fredrickson Janesville became Air Force airline pi lot renown Today shows model ers Palatine IL area build RC Gliders Pat Packard went become nationally recognized aviation artist de signer Smithsonian Institution Oshkosh Museum Al Lindsey has become Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine George Niebauer has come feared competitive Free Flight flier Las Vegas area Bill Bates today important aeronautical engineer Glen Mills PA area Heres photo early Hangar 13 groups Thirties some now L-R Mr Mrs James Leeson Mr Mrs Don Furman Lawrence Rice wife Harry Vanden-Noven Reunions keep memories alive Pictured below famous Gas model airplane Re puted first Gas job ever flown Wisconsin went aloft about 1934 pow ered Loutrel model made Bill Bates others what looked like year ago somebodys attic Want see today Come AMA Museum Reston VA look has faithfully restored its quaint engineering con struction looks like belongs has Douglas Hardware wing Richard Walden editor Burlington NC BARKS writes re well off insurance department dues increase still effect 1988 Richard dues increase will remain awhile build up cash liquid reserve self-insurance purposes $806650 bank money available 1987 money banks money could use we would have pay back appears overall fiscal pic ture 1987 will result extra $600000 plus can put own cash fund sav ings bring own money total over million mark couple years kind saving along safe flying members prudence thrift run ning home office will sound financial posture will need standby bank loan pledge such 1987 January 1988 113 Pictured several reunion fans flying 10-ft replica t rra ssie original ship covered three layers Japanese paper tissue he&ivily doped powered Brown Jr engine has fat RC engine radio rig gentlemen can command come back home running over hill dale through cornfields keep up extreme left Connie Hansen founder original famous Hangar 13 club first organized about 1929 Connie awarded AMAs highest honor reunion banquet fel lowship free AMA dues life Next him holding transmitter Ralph Beck first members Herb Shultz holding big airplane Behind L R Merrett Sanders Doris Rice Dennis Rice Bob Bort affair held Beloit WI last September 19th Al Lindsey Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine furnished photograph Thanks Al PioneersConrad Hansen standing left leader Hangar No 13 pioneer model air plane flying club Beloit Among identified picture 1930s front row L-R Herbert Alcan Robert Podwils Wililiam Dane Alfred Helm secretary William Bates commander Roland Lubitz Kneeling near Hansen Hugo Sulik Standing second row Ed Wilson holding frame plane William Walker Arthur Dennie tall youth assistant commander Stewart Martin Don Chase Eddie Howard Frank Ross sistant advisor partially hidden person back row identified however others L-R Charles Abbott Melvin Tyler Harold Tower Bob Thompson Edwin Lindsley Tom Pollard Burton Booth Robert Hayes Howard Ross deceased members posed front Beloit College observatory has since removed picture appeared Milwaukee Sentinel March 20 1934 just seven years after Lindberghs nonstop flight New York Paris Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Free FlightEndangered Species August-September 1987 issue Free Flightthe official publication National Free Flight Society AMAs Special Interest Group activityan ex change correspondence between John Oldenkamp myself printed ex change fact Free Flight declining activity reasons decline Initially thinking corres pondence might provide food thought possibly leading some constructive ideas reversing trend rather fewer modelers might get enjoy activity future However has since realized cream crop Free Flighters probably belong NFFS other Free Flighters probably majority themdo Given situation message will have received may share concern about future Free Flight urging therefore including AMA President essence message repeated purpose provide viewpoint may encourage expansion Free Flight activity such manner overcome growing problem inade quate sites basic fact involved very few sites available country permit Free Flight flying way common twenty years agoreal estate de velopment has gobbled up land incred ible rate Furthermore few places left Free Flight practiced old presumably preferred manner activity dominated retrieval action rather flying other words time spent trying get model back spent flying inevitable result Free Flight ac tivity has shrunk about 20000 AMA participants late 1950s about 2500 now thats AMAers have indicated FF main interest growth evident Free Flight among Old-Timers group trying recap ture magic remember young Old-Timer group have cho sen RC help Lets face As get older idea chasing models becomes less attractive Having use motorbike bring back model seems like brute-force approach retrieval problem few extra ounces model could make much easierand safer Also using RC doesnt threaten chase us off fields indiscriminate use bike can blame no-growth situa tion lack youth activity Free Flight needs realized smoke screenthe real culprit nature activity Consider following good old days essentially gone No longer fields readily available models can chased foot pedal bike Flying close home largely thing past its matter site being within reasonable distance hour twoits often days drive theres problem example 1 essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition oriented doesnt mean competi tion badits simply nature FF competition tends keep people out rath er attract short FF competi tion too intense too technical too restrictive Thats what guy grew up has come expect newcom er activity doesnt promise much fun old days gained pleasure watching long flights still remember Kordas winning flights 1939 Wake field Championships somewhere along line decided lot short flight better few long ones So interrupt beautiful flight dethermalizing dump model out aira ungracious way end flight days its almost unheard go out simply fly Free Flight model fun Either its competition flight test flight preparation competition idea get right put model away meet 2 situation aggravated con tinuing loss flying sites East particularly except occasional competi tion use military other gov ernment site becomes available given weekend essentially no flying sites general lack large sites fly Free Flight regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models Furthermore what sites may available usually way out boondocks far anyone might get interested can see activity just go see Free Flight would-be spectator needs make dedicated journey some obscure unknown location Trying use smaller sites has naturally led DTs keep losing models cure self-defeating same holds true short engine runs use beautiful power plants let run 10 seconds less Furthermore put models up high short time hardly get chance see grace beauty flight dump model out air just soaring well 3 refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity yet allow kinds gadgets otherwiseto change wing tail angles engine runs dethermalize etc wont allow RC bring model back home af ter long beautiful flightand no steering out thermals please although its okay Indoor models use poles balloons nudge model want RC could fly out back small fields Using electric power can also make use local parks school yards kids adults can see what doing time live busy metropolitan area always tracts interested crowd fly its mostly hands-off using RC keep out trouble prevent los ing model Onlookers watching mod eler fly Free Flight get see graceful grandeur type flying during al whole flight no feel ing contamination model brought down land majestically right front group instead having fall out sky thump Free Flight doesnt have mean high per formance nothing can simply mean model ability fly itself should exclude ability also fly controlif can used enhance flight least bring back As noted Free Flighters use sorts other gadgets help retrieval flight adjustment both during official compe tition flight afterwards least allow ing RC help retrieve after timed portion flight purity FF need compromised now Think about High Praise . Pittsburgh area modelers know Lee Irvis regular guysa leader-type member ARCS club people outside club Lee Irvis regarded awe because have found out K Leroy Irvis Speaker Pennsyl vania House Representativesa very high ly placed person state legislature As modeler AMA member Lee has done much official capacity both help cause model aviation general specifically help provide mod el flying sites state property Recently Lee occasion write about current activity helping teach other modelers fly told picture ac companying column thus .. John Honchorcks fly away Sig Senior Kadet love am primary instructor group have insisted students fly Sig Kadet think best primary trainer market today John favorite student. determined become excellent flier already very good 114 Model Aviation John Honchorcks fly away rescued treetop Practically RC fliers have experienced embarrassment misjudg ing approach model usually further away appears ending up situation As such situations model Sig Kadet lived fly again Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P13 Box 1828 ljexbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Aneociete Vice Presidents Gorald Brown PO Boo 4304 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davonport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01400 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 08452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace Ot Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 62 Frazier Way Maratons Milla MA 02040 Quaker RC Club club located near Whitinsville MA has membership about 20 people flying site landfill very level well covered clover individual responsible obtaining use land Jerry Bagdasarian Again year last year towns along Biackstone Canal have Heritage Homecoming celebration consists activities such Dunnit Mystery Evening Golf Classic football games concerts course model air craft demonstrations Jerry has put lot effort obtaining use flying site having models part celebration Jerry has unique advantage being able walk house fieldnice Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition Hawks favored nearly per fect fall day annual contest four teams participating year events included Ponderosa Rodeo Mail Run Poor Mans Pattern everyones favorite Limbo As usual contest well organized fun day nearly allone aircraft victim limbo pole event has going three years far no team has won twice year victorious team Flying Aces Hampton NH team consisted Scott Dearborn Dominic Gou pil Gallant D Gallant Jyes fatherand-son team Darren 16 years old flies very well fact high point winner day flying Little Stik Nice job Darrenl Mass Cup September New England Stunt Team has Control Line contest culminates awarding Mass Cup contestant improved scores highest percentage flyoffs winners contest Junior Cliff Gregoire Beginner Scott Smith Intermediate Dave Carrville Advanced Doug Cook Expert Windy Urtnowski Best Aircraft award went Windy Urtnowski runner-up Bill Suarez Steve Buso Jack Patrolia tied third place Mass Cup awarded Doug Cook believe second year has won cup scores improved six percent information Handle newsletter NEST edited Dave Cook District vice-presidents columns have writing District column nearly three years now During time have tried report activities within dis trict show pictures people involved national information can obtained other parts magazine has no comment other VP columns until now has easy However November issue Dis trict 10 VP wrote flying sites Without go ing lot detail feel once again wrong track agree flying sites mandatory however would seem people have find sites perhaps get help obtaining permission use seems think AMA can walk area country produce flying sites Maybe unlimited resources modelers pained modest dues increase exacted cover insurance program also disagree statement about million dollars per year publish magazine may need make huge vestment sites does money come fromand sites placed district administers etc etc may alright bring items up follow up good solid ideas says last paragraphonly offer some good constructive ways obtaining sites just dream about Pattern seminar About two years ago sem inar held some good ideas talked about contests pretty much standardized time again Some changes need madeespecially since Nats will near area modelers may attending Also new rule book will available changes can discussed have tentative use room Quality Inn Chicopee Nats headquarters afternoon March date has finalized will try announce next month Some people have given material use column have seen yours yet despair will probably used eventually can use few pic tures month Also time year clubs have new officers would like have information would easier contact someone club necessary January 1988 115 Teams RC Gulls Ponderosa RC Hawks L Flying Aces Southern NH RC Club Jerry Bagdasarian second left Harvey Thomasian during flying demonstra tions Heritage Homecoming celebration September 26 1987 Sixteen-year-old Darren Gallant trophies being member win ning team large being high point flier day Jerry Bagdasarlan some 01 aircraft flown during demonstrations Photo Jerry Bagdasarian Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes aswell books Currently AMA has available five excellent thins video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club Will donate set five tapes local library AMA Will sell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tow Brown P0 Boa 881 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07001 Frank Drench 9 Witlow Ave Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Town River NJ 08753 Adam SnOler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Santer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11851 Second District Thoughts perchance YOU have read previous editions column will agreed hope have consistently kept opinions concerning so-called burning issues no pun intended along positive angle attack Optimism part nature suppose So Thus said must further report am insensitive realization AMA approaching few moment-of-truth situa tions shall require early defini tive action its Executive Council Last month discussed issues ie whether raise existing 55-lb weight limit model aircraft maxi mum 100 lb As result discussions have Don Godfrey founding president IMAA other ex ecutives organization plan ning attend EC meeting October 24 discuss important top-weight issue Progress vital area addition problem also addressing rapidly proliferating conten tion numerous individuals groups AMA should fragmentize com bined Nats possible solution widely recognized flying-site dilemma opinion some example Nats sites selected thus far Free Flight wheth er Indoor Outdoor have though appro priately suited RC competition left much desired numerous varied standpoints feeling such ma jor decision should reached vote Leader membership hope agree 21st Annual WW Jamboree Rhinebeck NY warmest compliments hereby extended Mid-Hudson RC Society having contributed magnificently preservation promotion aeromodel ing particularly great District 2 through presentation worthy clas sic over score years Attend ance year up annual standards ie around 200 entrants always great time example encounters scenes like Rhinebeck Tn-County RC Club club located area East Brunswick NJ ad dition having active members also produces impressive newsletter called Fly-Paper capably edited labor love such avid modelers Al Kessner John Donnelly latest issue de scribes recent RC flying demonstration presented expressly club group children participating nearby Manalapans Special Recreation Program Member Charlie Bissett flew exciting demonstration good company such fellow-members George Trott Har old Diskin George Dent Bernie Price Ed Wiesenback Al Axelbyrd point represented major PR achievement Tn-County club AMA aeromodeling general did worthy initiative earn highly favorable write-up local newspaper Cranbwy Press copy article including press photographs sent Parks Commission inclusion its official records Nice going Tn-State about whats-his-name club comprises dozen members skip read ahead something important yours organization size however what follows may inter est group know clubs area have 150 members opinion thats BIG So big example cases some mem bers known personally nor known other Names hard remem ber large groups smaller ones Neil Markee editor LIRCS Newsletter offers solution Septem ber issue suggests want collection fliers going have make effort Obviously should get know other name Nobody knows better hard learn names could speed up process members required wear name tags have names clearly visible upper sur face nonscale models Perhaps club should provide members name tags. think money would well invested like ideado Low-tech ducted fan same issue same newsletter Mr Markee expressed hope someone would develop low-tech ducted-fan trainer Neils words Low wing loading low takeoff landing speeds less critical engine/fan combination would probably get us ducted-fan flying true Fourth Annual Long Island Helicopter Championships congratulate Bob Brassell LIFTS Long Island Fly Together Society both Melville Long Island NY having made 1987 year four above popular well-managed event continues feature Novice Intermediate Scale FAI classes missed years contest make note tend next year Bob deserves special credit work initiating perpetuating valuable aeromodeling contributions Thanks Bob Fourth Annual noncompetitive Giant Scale Fly-In Binghamton Aeros Despite some rain second day event took place back August 22 23 proved pleasurable according reports action took place Che nango Bridge Airport Binghamton NY sanctioned both AMA IMAA Camping onsite permitted food furnished pilots free charge Lon Sauter AVP area has provided following photos group taken Jim Leary Onondaga Model Aircraft Bill Orr Oswego Valley Modelaires clubs 116 Model Aviation Try best make next year Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesociete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gatea Mills Pepper Pike QH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR ioe North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Eaclid Ave Scoitdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 recent District X column reemphasized biggest problem facing sport hobby lack enough flying sites Dave Peltz wrote AMA spending enough its resources ensure flying sites will available us well future generations aeromodelers agree Dave number problem Id go far say should number budget priority can convinced given amount money will have effect availability sites nationwide Much has said about AMAs spend ing patterns lack much correla tion between spending priorities basic reason cases simply spending money problem wont make better some could show spend amount money within reasonable reach AMA way would definitely help solve problem nationwide would support its expenditure wholeheart edly believe cutting everything else bone could come up million dollars really wanted what would What could done million dollars would ensure availability flying sites could simply buy national flying site would ensure availability place fly wouldnt too accessi ble modelers Besides would require about 700 acres would probably cost around four million dollars built way out boonies somewhat unreasonable solu tion flying site problem solution probably lies convincing federal state local governments need genuine endeavors worthwhile solution may also involve doing what ever necessary reduce noise come better neighbors can reduce need such large sites perhaps move back closer metropoli tan areas already have proposal latter District IV VP Howard Crispin chairman Sound Noise Committee working proposal spend about $50000 fund research project lead ing university University North Carolina aimed reduction propel ler noise models tiny step addressing problem long journey starts single step What next Well Id expect someone Dave Peltz come up proposal hire expert TELL us what thing ideas have com mon involve spending consider able monies have studies done turn will probably result mon ey being spent major question result worth cost Some think very survival hobby/sport stake right should certainly jump both feet checkbook support programs other hand fortunate enough have good site might prefer con tinue provide such benefits magazine Nats museum interna tional competition etc etc What think Would eliminate magazine simply make dues $40 period finance such programs What about Nats participation international competition short what anything should sacrificed order fund as-yet-undefined program get flying sites Any such program will have very well thought out planned before Id guess Executive Council would start cutting present programs finance such pro gram proposed think need con sider seriously have seen some beau tiful AMA films done Jay Gerber few have idea much effort goes masterpieces Valley Forge Signal Seekers got little taste effort summer Jay set up some filming VF flying site lay thought could film around nor mal flying found impossible club cheerfully shut down site Jay thing 30-40 fliers gave up day flying could enjoy another great Jay Gerber film hope pre view October 24th Executive Coun cil Meeting Thanks Valley Forge club Dont forget Salt Fork February 13-14 Bring whole club Saying month Daves theory rel ative success R s E squared Results ity times Effort squared Till next Month Daware 0 District Celumttia 0 Maiytand h Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwnod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aseociate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinlrer Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest HarrisonbvrgVA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockovilie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 9191 486-5988 1988 Nationals planning Nationals Plan ning Committee recently met Holiday Inn Chesapeake VA work planning 1988 Tidewater Nationals has attend meetings appreci ate amount work does go making arrangements event no way will satisfied arrangements Much has said about Free Flight think concerned Nats would like see ideal sites com pletely honest far site 1988 concerned Although its perfect best sites could find anywhere near Eastern part country field consists 680 acres widest part one-and-a-quarter miles across field rectangle bounded three sides trees notch corner also having trees however no trees field several rather deep drainage ditches will bridged number lesser ditches field will tilled late spring will grass coverage area will some part field soybeans July will few inch es high no real concern will no problem retrieving across cropland have letter Mr Italiano suggesting separate Free Flight rest Nats perhaps go afield Geneseo NY description field includes plantings corn grain Air craft easily lost cornfields usually does trample grain see justification suggestion have discussed field mem bers Brainbusters club Hampton Langley members incfuding regularly compete Nats oth er major Eastern meets think field will serve well making arrange ments use permanent basis will no doubt hold spring contest site present time have holding spring fall contests Petersburg Airport signs site will shortly built up Among fliers fall contest Reed Hull shown photo below something rarea brand-new airplane said would last forever Reed will seen 1988 Nats Reed Hull brand-new airplane second photo taken week before Nats meeting occasion open house Oceana Naval Air Station Oceana parent organization Fen Continued page 118 January1988 117 Crispin Cont pg 117 tress NALF site Tidewater Nats Alex Gaillard Open House Oceana Naval Air Station Tidewater Radio Control Club co ordinating club host clubs 1988 takes active role open house have done years repre sents continuing cooperation between United States Navy local clubs As part open house club puts two-hour display both days good company performanc es latest best Navy var ious civilian aerobatic displays year saw Blue Angels performing first time Oceana FIA-18 Reflecting relationship between club Navy photo Alex Gaillard Phaeton Biplane Blues Fat Albert C-130 F/A-18 exhibition aircraft show Oceana outstanding both miniature aircraft full-scale variety AMA represented Geoff Styles Headquarters VP hand also display Other brief period rain Sunday great weekend lot good PR effort Geoff also chance look various Nats flying areas Lost sites Last month mentioned fields might lost high technology No such luck lost unique manner Nothe same old cause once Yup reason NOISE field looked secure complaint landowner go wish possible convince no matter located run risk having noise issue used excuse move out Please get quiet before happens Once com plaint made little chance avoid ing disaster have read other columns about placing effort money procur ing flying sites well good lose site noise nuisance complaints endanger entire sport area moved off public land such reason will find nearly impossible obtain another site jurisdiction antagonize neighbors Much has written things means going about surveying own particular site district vice-president Headquar ters staff will provide much assist ance obtaining flying sites own legwork vital cause impossible Headquarters people roam countryside looking sites know look Make up mind going make effort operate within standards will permit peace neighbors cannot stay away search subsequent usage site can no longer let few individuals imperil sport have questions regarding quidelines deal ing subject write drop note Bob Underwood Technical Direc tor AMA Headquarters Take action today time read will frigid months time consid er taking part cold weather activities normal contests rather large number fun-fly events held winter long Both Soaring power events participation Winter hiberna tion course also several trade shows around country quite number local auctions occur during months winter have incentive build trim Get ready Tidewater Nationals Help make biggest best ever Cont pg 111 through product addition will enter college work-study program get practical business experience pursues studies Tad Cease University Wisconsin Platteville planned malor Mechani cal Engineering Aerospace Engineering Tad keen model aviator has athletic interests well Softball jukado tennis volleyball help keep him fit Crosscountry downhill skiing plus deer hunt ing also get him outdoors has built sev eral model aircraft including AO-size Trainair Gentle Lady Simplex Trainer very active club before going off university duties included mowing field running refreshment stand annual mall show helping beginners university continues fly has coaching newcomers sport would like get private pilots license has already received some instruction purpose Charles J Klein University Vir ginia Charlottesville majoring Political Science member City RC Club Allentown PA en joys flying fixed-wing aircraft Helicop ters preference whirlybirds because feels very demanding Active community Charles assisted Key Club affairs such car washes dances raise money Muscular Dystro phy other charities high school won several awards some first place regional statewide compe titions sponsored Pennsylvania Jun ior Academy Science Todd C Morey Traverse City Ml study ing Aviation Technology Purdue Univer sity IN As member TRAMPS Traverse Area Model Pilots Society Todd active sport contest flying en joys everything Peanut Scale warbirds Pylon Racing quarter-scale entered contests USA Canada won several trophies Purdue Todd taking full-scale flight training part education also enrolled Marine NROTC serves Squad Leader newsletter staff mem ber Aimee Olson Fargo ND attending State University hometown major will directed towards Wellness Physical Fitness keen student ballet jazz tap dancing Aimee has performed Red River Dance Company sev eral years An accomplished trained model has worked professionally various facilities Fargo environs As student high school Aimee en joyed competitive sports including volley ball basketball major model aviation interests Slow Fast CoinContinued page 124 118 Model Aviation Sig Scholarships Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia 0 South Carolina 0 Tonoeosoo V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Miosisoippi S Poorto Rica Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 0151720-3203 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 206 Amory MS 38621 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlen Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00860 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Msorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 049 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PD Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 604-2517 time issue delivered will snow time again did season go Just few weeks ago seems talking about summers activities Now its time talk about building season make plans next summer didnt find time attend very contests yeartoo much going business Hope next year will have time off visit clubs about district flying good year AMA higher dues pretty well accepted being necessary insurance coverage maintained program now solid AMA considering increase coverage next year still need few years no major claims before will have enough funds accrued secure against bigclaim possibility program costs can paid interest Keep up good work safety pays off AMA has also taken steps improve its fi nancial planning control activities have continue ques tions whether available funds spent right things Council has put effect plan two-year budget update year action will give everyone time review what planning year before final bud get goes effect Im hoping propos als needed new activities will forthcoming membership con sideration expanded program Any business large AMA needs look least two years ahead fact Im favor generating least five-year plan near future Also needed analysis past ex penditures practices see what can learned applied improve per formance future AMA computer such analysis should straightforward However word caution Computers themselves dont help much takes GOOD software personnel trained use make com puter pay off AMA still has some distance go area Lets hope weve learned lesson last years chartered club data mixup Dont too critical AMA however Ive seen same situation devel op big companies times Until software/personnel combination right much comes out computer system no matter what its potential capabilities Plaudits due AMA membership election Don Lowe president Don has again proven able administrator has time desire tend AMAs business few presidents have past years Im looking forward much progress over next year problem status stature Contest Directors has wrestled believe much improvement has resulted application process has streamlined CD questionnaire modern ized hopefully improved same time position CD members ing clarified strengthened Since among influential hard working leader members its time place AMA hierarchy better defined say problems have gone away Far example problem whether remain af filiated NAA sill thorny issue need NAA Well Im sure provide FAI connections assistance may essential since AMA may able work directly FAI Maybe paying services dont need Also still problems conduct Nationals meet modern times first steps being taken sep arate parts traditional Nationals activ ity big event both time location well will work yet seen circumstance driving AMA direction question role competition its relationship great majority modelers enter formal competi tion still needs attention Competition cer tainly has place fun-flying club activities individual participation hobby What AMAs proper role noncompetitor Insurance Sure thats important what else should Hold ing national fun-fly convention new idea trying out well works will probably determine whether activities type should pursued futher What other services should AMA provide noncompetitor need ideas about What does membership think should Now back District 5 items number District 5 newsletters Ive noted words effect channels below 38 will illegal after Dec 20th Thats true channels 12 thru 34 legal must use narrow-band transmitters As far know way know transmitter fits specification have tested Thats probably true buy new transmitter frequencies course will lot wideband re ceivers out beware criti cal point frequency phase-in plan important everyone cooperate fullest dont create unnecessary problems Its also dry run final phase-in after narrow-band transmitters receivers will usable Got note Ralph Bailey District S RC Contest Coordinator said things going well exception seems sanction requests coming two weeks less lead time before scheduled contest date Fellows thats just too short time system work no chance adver tising Model Aviation sooner later site-owners insurance will place rule minimum 30 days system work Received note Lee Campbell included picture two Airfoiler contest first picture Lewis Dot Odum perennial FF contest-goers John Blair-designed P-30 Photo Campbell second photo shows contest headquarters CDs Lee Webster Ben Cleveland background wife Molly doing work beau tiful Powerhouse handwork Eck Calder Photo Campbell Lee also concerned about kind field might available next Free Flight Nationals has some improvement situation since last report current field under consider ation still small wind blows has retrieval problems motor bikes Nationals Committee hard work try ing solve problems least field can used later time big WELCOME ABOARD newly chartered River City RC Club Vicksburg MS can get touch writ ing Virginia Rhinehart 711 Belva Circle #11 Vicksburg MS 39180 way chartered club contacts important people link tween AMA club represent Mississippi AVP Ed Hunter puts way Enclosed September issue MS Aeromodeling Id like call atten tion lead article Designated Contact Person informational materials sent AMA chartered club via designated person dead-ends person vital link communications system broken break communication linkup effectively disenfranchises re maining membership particular char tered club Ed has good point best vertical communications AMA good club contact doesnt job im portant link communication effectively shut off urge clubs keep impor tant link open Merry Christmas everyone January 1988 119 F Lewis Odum assisted shy retiring wife Dot Powerhouse Eck Calder flown Air foiler contest illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Ettel #3 Cautie Drive AR 2 Florionant MO 63034 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtord iN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefteruosi Kanaao City MO 64114 Stan Watoon 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 begin September celebrated La bor Day weekend going Indianapolis day CL flying CL Aerobatic Team Trials have Control Line meets before Id never team trials Believe worth trip saw tops CL Aerobatics yesterday today quite sight watch new talent challenged some elite yesterday Competition tough have terrible time picking out some CL maneuvers time able pick out corners crisp circles round Ive always trouble seeing four-leaf clover time fliers good course must thank Indianapo lis Airport Authority letting us use space Mt Comfort Airport know great deal effort put out Jack Sheeks As sociates get place after another lost international airport contest well run maybe will easier future CL events Sunday Labor Day weekend trav eled vacation spot Indiana went Jasonville Seriously Jasonville just like good old Burgin Its small Small arrport site laid-back Combat contest Doc Passen has event year really plays up host bit hilt arrived no around Ever have feeling youre right place wrong time Well thats feeling Never fear After few minutes pacing around saw convoy cars arrived convoy Doc stay house came out time Whew relieved contest hot heavy shortage contestants due team trials following weekend dont mind ones made trip worth Oh carnage resulted Combat really can hold ones attention cant talking guys Combat meet learned interesting thing always wondered about Dyna Jet engines dont know what its jet engine used CL Speed events Anyway guy told foggers Thats right guys gals really used fog insects etc Interesting next weekend made city Peoria IL visit Peoria RC Modelers Club sponsored flying/static contest sport Scale models saw members three clubs represented seemed have great time know did laid-back event fellows put together force hangar queens out closets got tired mall show models never got flown know around dont Well also know should happen So have special contests saw some real beauties both classes some great talent area Let tell about trophies things work art love handmade plaques plaque hand-painted plastic model fuselage Believe beautiful fact kept asking Alas just laughed Hey met some Kewanee Krashers Pekin RCers miss trip Pekin again nice meet some Peoria Kewanee Krashers reminded club found out have small group flying out cow pasture use hayfield meet officially once per year So Nice guys sitting around talking about favorite subjectsbuilding flying modelswe some long discus sions about RC frequencies Im hearing same sad story over over having problems now ever just few frequencies try different plans read about Still hear problems showing up own club having its problems too know manufacturers importers trying cater try buy inexpensive radio few frills Hats off ones will sell us radios know will work As hear field testers want servo-reverse option other frills can 31M problems can crash planes fellow told three go 31M just hits no warning Theres no way keep up set combinations complex know Ive tried field have about four eight fliers field given day such small number should never have such problems Ive chance talk modeler trying something about trying form consumer group will put pressure manufacturers wish him lot success Whoops just got off path little Now back rest month travels district went Terre Haute attend Dou ble Nickel IMAA fly-in course attend ed day late big crowd Ive real knack still great time wind blew like crazy bull sessions order day dont know Terre Haute guys liked thought perfect day thing did notice field has improved drastically since 1979 have kinds shelters etc theyve built make life lot nicer field Its turned real showplace hoping Charles Gray would show up little surprise him Because has served contest coordinator several years Superior Service Award bestowed upon him Charlie has done terrific job keeping contest schedules order us Thanks Well thats September travels Ive pretty busy month Alas miss three trips planned gave chance visit club again Im just kidding trips missed due fog So Hamilton RC Modelers sent short piece about rally perfect day four-stroke rally 32 contestants logged 123 flights Indy RIC sponsored prizes event looks like bunch handed out know will received around end November 50 let re mind deadline old fre quencies fast approaching Send radios get changed December 20 Enough now. Sound Cont pg 111 complacent about fact itselfit needs put perspective Please re member operating relatively high frequencies depending upon en gine operational speed therefore have annoyance factor built safe try operate level below whatever acceptable area calculated figure somewhere below ambient area will much better shape major point remember what has done represents progress Check around follow magazine articles information data can achieve goals important real ize date hardware techniques will help attain figures Please work neighbors local authorities obtain keep site Research second item consid ered has sound levels origi nating propeller Very little research has done subject especially recent times need come grips question just na tional international aeromodeling well As attain levels sophistication sound suppression devices defeating work due lack knowl edge other areas just cannot sure recognize exhaust noise intake noise bearing noise can quite easily accu rately measure overall sound installation comes right down specifics though much diffi cult trying determine surgery needs take place Academy has re ceived proposal price tag attached research needed fill some blanksthose having propellers Executive Council has conditionally approved research proposal Some de tails need defined further terms contract president Don Lowe myself will working Once everything approved checked likelihood study will gin January continue year Other proposals something new re quired need provide centive means coordinating data distribution somebody needs completely involved Academy look Continued page 124 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knntzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Placn Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Htn Ml 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stsmm Bos 357 Minocqus WI 54548 first issue Model Aviation 1988 new year means start new pians us shall entering second term am looking forward Completing ideas improving communications district shall handling nearly five million dollars monies year makes extra im portant know goes VPs now able log onto HQ Prime quickly obtain membership data have already used data line found errors data stored Needless say Mike Woodfolk anxious get up-todate database would like make cer tain phone numbers have heck time contact ing new year means new officers clubs chance have wish fulfilled would see clubs over whelmed volunteers Too often same persons get reelected time come burned out Give some time thank-you enjoying hobby New flying fields always being sought after look AMA HQ solution very practical club has different situation member HQ can help clearly defined What feel should main thrust cure push down top means get ting government groups recognize needs hobbyists planning advising lower levels government Too often local governments need an swer situaflon simply copy what adjacent group has done continue along wrong path upper-level powers send down ideas decisions will uniform AMA PR Depart ment several recognized government committees squeezing like dickens get action plus increasing age membership means greater demand pastime facilities So action taking place cannot see results easily crashed model New fields mean new rules set AMA Safety Code supports insurance safety record permits us release funds increase coverage Noise what consider greatest enemy no noise would have far fewer flying field problems have heard members actually doing something about sound levels great see cobbled-up gadgetry being tried love being inventors little help manufacturers going very effective New frequencies now being phased new flags too second step implementing new frequencies gear being made better modelers realizing some con trol necessary safer flying business love visit clubs explain what planned getting guess good video would help what read mags seems confuse explain already know several areas some new frequencies unusable extra spots provide ample places continue operating must caution clubs have Canadian fliers visiting Three states bor der Canada MAAC insurance does cover activities must join AMA covered Canada beware frequency policy since conflicts keeping old frequencies making numbered ones alongside illegal AVP Insert . Paul Smith Ive AMA member since 1961 have special ized Control Line competition flying course competition involves sessions testing practice contest majority flying time spent sport flying flew nearly Control Line event plus little Free Flight until mid dle 70s FAI added Combat its world championship schedule Since international sector has primary interest AMA rather generously funds FAI team selection programs 15 different events cover category modeling would highly recommend FAI program anyone interested very highest levels competition other main interest AMA politics AMA wants operate democracy order needs input majority membership certainly havent hesitated make opinion known about issues Constructive criti cism policies decisions will help AMA grow prosper AMA great organization work together can continue make better Please contact anything can help especially catego ries Control Line contest coordination FAI program Gone flying rever Ribcrackers have lost valuable member Bob Quinn well known building skills part played annual mall air shows always fill position newsletter editor will missed field meetings Minneapolis Model Aero Club mourns passing longtime member Tommy Thompson well known na tionally Free Flighter death flying field some comfort model ers knew him Tommy would proba bly have chosen way Taft will lonelier him MARCS lost Ken Kindschi very active member often seen perched station wagon pipe hand offered opinions com ments subject members families go deepest sympathies District Roundup St Croix club sug gests reduced initiation fee anyone liv ing within two miles field y Wischer needs fruit jar lids ends froz en fruit canssend allElectric club being formed Ken Myers Union Lake Call 313 698-4668 tle Creek Balsa Bees working lo cal Marines Toys Tots program Tulip City Air Force now has 65 members has Control Line group too OPS LIES River Valley Fliers seems have increased loops Twin City RCers have new field going purchase t Covey Lawnmowers described Sun beam AMES also have strong CL group aper Milwaukee declares war trash left after flying Tom Kunath out about after rebuild hospital ey Aeromodelers considering designated frequencies power Sailplane field come newsletter Mid-State Aero guidance Club Marshfield WI land Loons taking airport man ager dinner t Helicopter Py lon Racing NUTS atine Miniature Aircraft Association sends its newsletter EISS states recognize what goes up must come down some people accomplish slowly others Finally Scimitar says Set example Dont January 1988 121 Radio Control Club Detroit Big Bird Contest Tom Wiess talks planes young spectator Stan Dzon looks Jim McCoul Photo Flying Pilgrims members made happen Fall Fly Fun Phaseout Iohn Lane Photo History making againl Bill Collins en gine prize Pete Dillon trophy won 1937 Brooks Field Marshall Ml Jackson RC held Fly-In Open House two guys met again Lou Collins Photo Story Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 New Mexico S Oklahoma 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64513 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AFt 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurtey III 927 CommerCe Pleasantos TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Ciovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinetor Bill May 3839 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75229 am preparing leave Executive Council meeting AMA Headquarters Reston VA behalf of us poor slobs am going propose some thing new think ample pay five completed flights should entitle us free crash Reminds time made hole-inone Indianapolis golf course did model airplane instead golf ball Someone told fifth holebut couldnt have because Id made flight mentioned Executive Council meet ing will important sever al items coming up importance us realize great number care little about AMA works just long works have right fly protection good liabil ity insurance ones interest ed AMA machine works cant figure out what read will always best answer questions should good vicepresident other district phone 214 823-0208 during business hours Remember am representing Items importance upcoming meeting include fees pay Na tional Aeronautic Association privi lege having members eligible fly international competition under FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale clearinghouse world records competition fees now paying set years ago no longer fit balance payment services received want aware proud fact AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Director John Worth keenly conscious imbalance working hard get unfair exor bitant fees reduced am especially proud President Lowe asking viewpoint matter remembering percentage payment established AMA president am backing completely Watch Council report call couple other important Council agenda items will AMA budget carefully considered Council meeting contract undr Mr Worth Executive Director will continue serve us Another important item will summary progress next years Nation al Model Airplane Ch mpionships held Virginia Beach east coast discussion Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski will talk about flying site selection various Nats events trying please impossible everybody Anyhow Council meeting can bet Council members will doing level best represent effective manner possible AMA Council sincerely hope pleased fact dont take shots fellow Council members print no matter unpleased am personalities presentations dont feel ask represent losing dignity behalf Please correct am wrong time get thinking Im pretty smrt - thc p2ragaphs ahoc good Lord allows something stupid prove Im no smarter rest time pretty subtle clever Gods part have four-foot six-foot platform top car car rying cartons ladders such has two-inch frame around making nice tray three days funny noise car simply drove nuts noise never heard car before could heard time stopped started turned corner After Id gotten through three worried days good Lord figured punished enough let discover simply left X-Acto knife rolling around platform might ask what has model building District 8 has least X-Acto knife please care ful leave Beautiful workmanship Peck Polymer Prairie Bird Electric plane Chuck Fisher Chuck artist accounts Its appearance f lies beautifully too pow ered Kyosho geared 05 electrIc motor just got notice Pancho Morris 11 representatives around Texas met San Antonio October 18th discuss 1988 Soaring contest schedule Out came announcement Fourth Annual Texas National Soaring Tournament will held Dallas mid-May Whats popular now Float flying THE thing going write up fact couple clubs going have float-fly meets sudden notices least dozen good attendance Watch out will flying off pond drinking fountain birdbath country Another new twist hold bonfire lantern club meetings flying fields night As reported last month Dallas RC Club held dandy now another Dallas area club relatively new Metro East RC Club asking members bring chairs lanterns next meeting 7 pm October 15th Samuel East RC Field Mesquite Dallas area TX Gregg Markle president Metro East RC Club have about best-looking caps T-shirts Ive ever seen beautiful deep blue am sitting admiring ones blessed good see active group taking up some slack problem needed leadership terribly crowded locality can contact PO Box 617 Mesquite TX 75149 Lamar Alexander AMA 569 Baton Rouge LA has said simple statement beautiful letter sent Lamar says read column month never see mention recog nition area course possible no sending information Lamar hit right nose would believe indignant letters otherwise reasonable people think should guess what doing Please know own crystal ball because dont pay enough buy crying out loud dont write sulting letters work hard please will thank Lamar nice letter hoping publisher can find enough room column photos Lamar good-looking F4U-1D Corsair 54-in 40-power will kitted Wing Manufacturing Co Crystal Lake IL about January specs look great watch Lamar Alexander Baton Rouge LA witfl good-looking 40-size 54-ln-span F4UiD Corsair will soon kitted have just got greeting card real hoot beautiful card says YOU ARE VERY DECENT PERSONBUT THINK WEVE CAUGHT IT IN TIME can say hope approve however am because must love wouldnt writing column Thanks listening ***Out fuel ta land055 122 Model Aviation Lamar Alexanders Corsair obviously flies good looks Colorado 0 Kansas S Nebraska@ North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1007 Woodland Beatrice NE 88310 Gene Carson Boo 2832 Casper WY 02802 Ed Coo 0209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Nathan Lancaster 3087 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 50421 Jim Ricketta 516 5 Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency CoordInator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center OtOS Sheriden Denver CO 00226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 036-3266 Noise Reduction Unless flying Hand-Launch Rubber Electric models probably aware noise level frequency propulsion system emitting right Right fortunately some modelers doing something about reducing noise levels found less wonderful nonmodelers fact doing being responsible citizens making model ing appealing greater numbers potential modelers protecting against own others potential loss hearing andheres biggiesaving flying sites ensuring continuance sport hobby can probably add list having strain imagination As read various columns na tional model magazines newsletters visit other flying sites meetings its real obvious becoming issue groups throughout country fact Ive some recent feedback indicates maybe its time clubs and/or AMA should assertive taking lead noise reduction Actually doing just share couple for-instances several years now AMA Nats has set up monitored noise situation RC Pattern event effort initiated AMA Executive Council implemented former VP Ed Izzo recently VP Howard Crispin have some support assistance number others noise maybe calling sound committee two have instrumental bringing subject high level awareness modelers would probably say its long hard uphill pull has long way go yet However subject getting more de served attention Let share what AMA Club Excellence doing its members others visit its flying site state parks recreation land Jefco Aeromodlers Denver CO area self described club mostly sport fliers sanction sponsor sev eral competitive fun-fly events yearly well organized attended OK thats pretty typical hundreds clubs heres something unique have done about sound levels Through efforts club member Steve Mangles Steve frequency coordinator District IX permanent onsite noise meter has installed field voluntary use anyone wishes check own sound levels have recommended everyone meet voluntary standard 103 dB three meters starters fairly high universal compliance should easily achievableand idea lower standard increments over period time until ultimate target under 98 dB reached sounds like strong ef fort perhaps other groups would wish model note requesting specific details AVP Nat Lancaster Steve Mangles addresses top column would proba bly get considerable information plan progressing what spe cifically has done field instal lation type equipment used Ive received newsletters recently indicat ing some Control Line groups also making use mufflers competi tive events awarding bonus points effective sound reduction tip hat other efforts going across district sound reduction Questions Should AMA establish sound limit recommendations AMA sanctioned events Should competitive events treated same noncompeti tive fun-fly events What should lim its What see pros cons issue respond Ill share thoughts through column well benefit thinking North Dakota Loren Moen Bottineau ND CD Q-500 race held Minot September 13 Loren reports 12 entries participated good time shares sentiment sincere thank-you hard workers put race order also says plans under way another race next year James Carter Minot ND reports Northern Neighbors Day Open House hosted Minot Air Force Base model ers recently featured flying demonstra tions static display CL RC models Introduction flights given over 30 spectators via Buddy-Box before time ran out Thanks Claude Ripplinger Harvey ND sharing beautiful P-51 AVP Russ Miller Carrington ND flight demos support. praise event plans under way next year Landings should soft intentional. Aoiaana S California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Cehic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associste Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakee Aies HI 96701 Darwin N Barr 0252 6 Turoey Ave. Scottsdale Az 65251 Glenn Carter 3020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94098 Bob Kampmann 0810 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson Az 05710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlols Rancho Pv CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90006 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola vista CA 93011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weot valley City UT 64120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2236 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone910362-1902 column short month seems left carotid artery got about 98% plugged-up roto router job now have surgical scar runs behind left ear down collarbone Please excuse get ting around too much past month spend some time running around doctor another until found out what wrong getting tests surgery just few days hos pital some time recovering thereafter As fate would have fortunately got disagreement hospital surgeon late evening prior scheduled surgery checked out t 1100 pm Fortunately Yes Sep tember 30th surgery scheduled 800 am October 1st east San Andreas fault may aware time date Californians will never forget 61 earthquake hit exact moment surgeon supposed carving away main artery neck term Jack-the-Ripper could have tak en new meaning way Im told poor chap ended up time slot OR caught just before hit ground surgery different hospital different surgeon Its now two weeks later Im fully up around fact leave few days Executive Council meeting Reston Lets make AMA national organization No heading joke opinion AMA yet national organization Yes AMA does have members fifty states believe being national just membership cards sent Lets face facts AMAs physical assets its entire staff reside east coast Headquarters building AMA museum sort makes AMA Eastern organization right Well entirely have occasional Nats Midwest token Executive Council meeting once out land setting sun thats about have Continued page 124 January 1988 123 Standing L R James Carter Frank Pace Jack Hamilton John Knight Arlyn Moen Claude Ripplinger John Nelson Kneel ing L R Mark Manning 3rd place-Webra Jim Larsen 1st place-Rossi Loren Moen 2nd place-Picco Peltz Cont pg 123 According AMA gospel clubs run trouble local matters could also say AMA problems local matters think time has come AMA get closer membership cannot done east coast AMA truly national organization ought have local resources over country Yes have district VPs AVPs volunteers donate some portion nonworking lives no pay try give AMA some local presence Unfortunately enough Id like see AMA set up regional aero modeling centers As see initially would minimally staffed solve prob lems local basis mostly related acquisition flying sites preven tion loss could start some major metropolitan areas begin spreading out Modern technol ogy has given us tools instant na tionwide communications can afford take advantage As time goes aeromodeling centers could broaden range services provide flight schools modeling seminars public relations government relations film/tape rentals membership renewals insurance claims handling refer ence libraries museums etc might blessed AMA-owned flying sites Yes exception AMA flying site AMA Headquarters has now members within reason able proximity Reston VA can easily use facilities resources rest us hear about place vast ma jority us will never see lifetimes Sure regional aeromodeling center idea needs refinement weve got start someplace What think Let VP know sad note now mid-October just received following letter Joe L Norcross District 10 representative AMA Free Flight Control Board Dear Dave Jim Scarborough thought should let know father Lee Norcross AMA 1058 died last week age 71 active flier over 60 years Free Flight Old-Timer models past presi dent Thunderbugs active Con test Director last years flew Old-Timer models loved Texaco event winning 1983 placing times will missed fliers T-Bugs SCIFs friends worldwide Sincerely Joe L Norcross Joe share loss CompuServe Cont pg 112 Doug Pratt AMA HQ ask Mod elnet information package will include free CompuServe IntroPak will give immediate access CompuServe usual initiation fee plus hour free time CompuServe also cludes detailed instructions use ModelNet offer open club officer including newsletter editors Sig Scholarships Cont pg 118 bat won awards local state contests Nats contestant Reno 1984 Chicopee 119851 has built flown fifty models licensed amateur radio operator member American Radio Relay League Robert Takacs Torrington CT Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Florida has always enjoyed aviation got started Radio Control 1981 club Balsa Bandits has served safety officer newsletter editor secre tary also worked successful acqui sition new club flying site As instructor helped new fliers As competitor has flown Q-500 competed famous Rhinebeck WW jamboree three times gained several prizes club-sponsored fun-fly events next goal learn about Helicopters career goal work research development aerospace industry Elizabeth Throne plans major Marketing and/or Advertising University Mary land College Park MD attended high school Syracuse NY comes family model aviation oriented 1983 1985 worker Chic opee Nats has regular helper annual symposium run Central New York Modelers Elizabeth completed radio-control led aircraft recently plans improve skills As student member Na tional Honor Society athlete enjoyed swimming running accomplished writer horsewoman community activities included volun teer work both Cancer Society Heart Association has volved local youth athletic seminars meets Brent Waganer attended high school Flo rissant MO now taking premed course University Missouri Kansas City Active student affairs athletics Scouting model aviation Brent re ceived honors high school years model aviation activity includes Con trol Line Radio Control recently produced own design speed con trol system will used F-82 Twin Mustang has combined model aviation Scouting using hobby knowledge prepare presentations assist Scouts merit badge aviation Brent has worked part-time several years help finance college education believe Glen Sig would very proud talented group winners SoundCont pg 120 ing some manner recognizing some way officially rewarding make significant progress area sound reduction operation model aircraft engines details procedures under study will released after next Executive Council meeting meeting will held January details will published imme diately after meeting interim feel free experiment have something think will contribute program please send samples and/or data AMA Headquarters address Wherever goes mark SOUND COMMIlTEE MATERIAL will ensure proper handling material want entire world know serious about subject initiat ing studies setting standards tend obtain data possible solving major threat sport would like see model categories think about thishow can begin reduce sound levels of aircraft operations lowest practi cal minimums realize may re quire operating different speeds conditions what doing present Consider however changes once incorporated mean everyone whatever category being flown will under same constraints will looking input 124 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Partland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL700472422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 90023 Al Culver Box 06 Wilder ID 83070 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneaa AK 99001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 11201 120th Sn B #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 10439 SB Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 701-5103 Racing has hot heavy south Oregon Dick Wickline reports 18 SuperSports 15 Q-500s ready race 18th July Unfortunately afternoon flying rained out 10 Q-500s left race Sunday Clubs running different kinds races F-i Q-500 Jemco etc Idaho Montana around Seattle area no racing Portland area yet picture flying winter near Flathead Lake northwest Montana recent column Since will show up January issue its fair show what looks like summer Bob Taylor Flathead Barnstormers sent picture told taken during fun-fly put Bill Winstead Leroy Thoring himself Kelly Rohrbach won low-key event Bob didnt say what first place got prize Bob said club wives ran very successful concession stand made club tidy sum picture taken field near Whitefish MT shows Bill Winstead beautiful 1A-scale Waco along section fine flying field dont know took picture suspect Bob Taylor looks like great place fly Ill bet took plane AMA card along visited area next vacation theyd let get some great flying Emerald Air Corps held First An nual Pattern contest Walker Airfield near Creswell OR September 5 & 6 super contest Pattern classes fered real meat barbecue supplied contestants Saturday night Pattern fliers told well run contest hed attended first effort Since EAC doesnt have its own CD yet Mike Dunphy came up Medford help out looks like southern Oregon providing spark make Pattern going event District 11 since very active putting some fine contests well attended fliers Cali fornia well Washington Oregon Second Annual should better mark calendar Back Scalemasters Farragut shot Bruce Benders Spitfire Done Platt kit believe fine ef fort met untimely end spun during early round pictures yer intrepid frequency coordinator Bob Balch also picture Spit just off deck dont think picture will re produce well enough see plane just wanted show fan tastic flying site enjoyed Farragut club Its Idaho state park park people LOVE Several BARKS Boise came enjoy compete two models brought front Que Quigleys Sport Scale Acromaster hind Don Erwins Giant Scale Super Fly Word Idaho Scale Squadron meet Ontario OR pretty good contest Winners Dick Hansen Sport Scale Expert Glenn Hoffman Sport Scale Novice Don Yount Team Scale Al Culver Giant Scale has some discussion having Scale circuit district meet Ontario/Boise Portland Seattle some middlesay Yakima Tn-Cities have thoughts concept please send first look seems good idea agree disagree have another idea put before group Write Balch journeyed north take HAWKs Electric Meet Kent man aged take few pictures aircraft flew first brand-new just-finished-that-morning very early understand Skybolt Ben Almojuela took set Sig plans scratch-built plane fit needs Electric Since wasnt flown before didnt fly competi tion until next day did test fly fly did would have gotten airtime hadnt taxied out flew just fine about three minutes ran out viable electrons ne rotoers out nor 1R ruyallup EXPO club should getting copies soon its too early make plans reservations See Id like take opportunity wish family best holiday season ever great year 1988 Happy Building Fly can January 1988 125 Dave Rawlings Jenny done up ambulance plane JN-4 built new Proctor kit being evolved put together materials produced finished kit As can see Dave did fine job -irres very nice Sopwith 11/2 strutter done Vincent Rainier Post Falls ID Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $25Ooforeachtapeand sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Schools Offer Best Entry Point have long believed schools offer best possibly place aero modeling can introduced youngsters large enough scale effective Very frankly kids school captive very receptive audience task get school boards teachers selves recognize aeromodeling good subject itself well very useful teaching tool model builders great deal talk ing instructing amongst ourselves established aeromodeling world well good what really need ed communication non. repeat non.modeling world already have teachers ranks conduct modeling classes message us schools ripe planting seeds model flying among youngsters schools would wel come help Such help must presented correctly large continuing amountsby sub stantial organizations wants effective Response teachers recent offers Junior Flight column PW-30 plans Garber Lightweight Peanut treatise Catapult Glider plans Gumdrop SRPSM plans has no less terrific excerpts letter just re ceived today Bill Johnstone Wil liam F Shue Middle School Newark DE Junior Flight column Model Avi ation has great help over past seven years during time Ive intro duced over thousand 12- 13-year-olds aeromodeling see have best job world teach middle school science Although hired teach Biology also get teach three elective classes per quarter elective called Fly ing Machines currently have over 70 7th 8th graders three classes build ing flying Weve great success past classes Blue Cat II students find easy build hard break try change designs time time both keep myself getting stale accommodate students may find themselves elective twice year due scheduling quirks Bill requested four Junior Flight giveaway items ended very nice compliment Thanks help through years keep arent ing well Thank Bill nice thoughts others what keep Heres another letter also received today Brian Stern Oceanside Middle School Oceanside NY FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 have just finished reading Junior Flight column Model Aviations October issue Fantastic just what need school Technology Education De partment studying Aviation year plans treatise just what need Ive enclosed stamped addressed envelope four offerings additional materials pass along future please let know Thanks information Cant you read ing just feel enthusiasm vibrations sure can Ive received such letters just two ar rived today just tip iceberg Junior Flight Offerings As indicated foregoing requests four items have overwhelming Im pretty well caught up cleaning off desk just now write found some unanswered requests apologies meantime should note Model Builder magazine has published full along photos Dr Garbers treatise building lightweight Peanuts So draw offer receivers have written back about reactions say have benefited have eyes opened what lightness means its importance Just about find using Bo ron filament strengthening critical areas going beyond parameters involvement Yes boron wanting go out Although can dangerous used carelessly has its place Boron beginners age message lightness though builders Also Orbiteers have updated Pee Wee-30 packet rules July Fourth proxy contest report 10 plans new So send 394 stamped enve lope John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Avenue San Diego CA 92116 Still available Ed Whitten ad dress above 1 three Hand-held Catapult Glider plans 2 SRPSM Gum Drop plans struction series 3 Another packet Autogyros mostly wingless Send 394 stamp Dont bother send envelopes find usually use own anyway 151-30 Right now rage seems to create new events models have wingspans 30 Heres another event especially interesting cause Indoor Scale models will tried out shortly Columbia Univer sity December 6th idea belongs Ron Williams author indoor bible Building Flying door Model Airplanes ISL-30 spells out Indoor Scale Light Large 30-in maximum wingspan Other rules Maximum weight rubber 20 gin Full fuselages required no profiles Flying surfaces may single-surface covered Mooney Rules used judge scale flight time Hand-Launch landing gears may retracted Lots room ideas Walt Mooneys Pistachio Bag #6 Walt Mooney has taken 35 Peanuts Bostonian previous five bags reduced Pistachio Scale size 8-in wingspan Walt selected partic ular models because liked best several hundred Rubber Scale designs Dimensions plans pertain Peanut size simply need measure plans multiply 8/13 Bag No 6 remarkable collec tion pecially Pistachios youre Cost still $500 postpaid bag Numbers 1-5 Bag No 6 also $500 Postage alone over $100 So send Pistachio check no eight inches length $500 Walt Mooney PO Box 231192 San Diego CA 92123 * * * * * * Okay thats issue again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 126 Model Aviation U Io
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
r Sig Memorial Scholarship Program Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig-Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose cofounder company killed 1980 crash Pitts Special during full-scale air show purpose fund assist col lege age students higher educa tion plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other supporters fund has become well estab lished fund administered AMA Any student AMA member active aeromodeling background financial need can apply no set number winners year 1986 win ners received $250 Checks have al ready sent specified universities 1986 winners Edward J Dumas Jr Knoxville TN has planning university education since early years aims career aerospace industry Living rural area part-time employment hard find Ed decided develop computer program would have commercial value hopes finance part education Continued page 118 Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr AMA Executive Council met 24 25 October 1987 Among top ics discussion subject noise relates operation model aircraft struggle obtain flying sites working keep sites sound equipment very important have written about other wise discussed subject standard AMA has established operation past have informed published standard set FAI category F3A RC Aerobatics terms competition standard remains case addition however purposes trying provide some means working toward acceptable levels flying site Executive Council voted establish recommended sound level guide operation field level quite low would have preferred very good beginning nevertheless acceptand work towards accepting level maximum field will moving long way re gion quiet operation think technology already out go lower figure set Executive Council 90 dBA measured 9 ft 900 down wind muffler side aircraft achieve accurate measurement possible figure should taken over hard surface Measuring over pavement consistent readings taken over grass due variance depth grass moisture content soil condition can anywhere 2 6 dBA lower taken over pavement Mathematically level 250 ft aircraft will just over 61 dBA 500 ft will right 55 dBA have following some ar ticles Model Aviation other publications will recognize getting down acceptable ranges far local ordinances concerned However think should Continued page 120 Club Officers Free CompuServe Offer limited time officers newsletter editors chartered AMA clubs can get free introductory subscription Compu Serve CompuServe largest personal computer network country offering hundreds services over 300000 subscribers ModelNet personal com puter network operated AMA ser vice CompuServe Any personal computer has modem connect telephone lines can con nected CompuServe Thanks Compu Serves nationwide network phone numbers 80% households USA can access CompuServe local phone call Once connect CompuServe can access services including electronic mail instant news weather updates Electronic Mall shopping research services stock market quotations much Over 200 Forums provide message services free software text files downloading online information brand com puter imaginable Forums devot ed other interests like space exploration photography racing tropical fish science fiction ModelNet Forum devot ed models kinds Typing GO MODELNET takes Forum have messages waiting ad dressed youll told read can scan through 400 messages 18 message boards look ing subjects youre interested can contribute conversations replying message Topics cover entire spectrum modeling RC Indoor AMA officials staff online lively discussions rules Nats other issues need something AMA HQ message left ModelNets message board under Subtopic #1 AMA Business will get quick response ModelNets Data Libraries like elec tronic filing cabinets Articles Model Aviation lists clubs hobby shops Continued page 112 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth S Executive Coordinetor Joyce Hager 0 Comptroiier Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director M icheline Madison 0 Nate Generai Managers Vince Mankowskio Specisi Services Director Carl MaroneyS Specisi Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles S Technicai Directon Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleye Membership Director MikeWoodfolke Generai Counsei Jeremiah Courtney January 1988 111 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent los Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication what say space however isa matterot personal viewpoint sole responsibility auttor views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Nats planning session attended Nats planning session held recently Chesapeake VA principal interest concern assure best possible facil ities categories say least impressed hard work dedica tion mostly VOLUNTEER planning group led Vince Mankowski fulltime AMA Nats manager core group made up following people V Mankowski General Manager C Foreman Communications S Frank Free Flight Category Manager J Guenther Scale Manager J Hager Executive Coordinator R Landry Facilities G Steiner Frequency Control B Stream RC Category Manager B Wisniewski Control Line Manager J Worth Executive Director E Witt Safety Officer H Crispin District IV VP Chairman AMA Council Nats Steering Committee addition above local supporters headed Mike Ingells attendance plus representatives spe cial interest groups Let say up front Nats will held Virginia largely due hard work local people located sites did up-front work getting lo cal property owners governmental agencies behind project way works YOU want have Nats area up get ball rolling finding sites making necessary pre liminary arrangements Once reasonable basis AMA involvement established AMA goes work project should understand facilities required RC Control Line Suitable sites Soaring Helicopter Free Flight Indoor also required Virginia four major sites will used task isnt easy since rarely can find equally good sites categories Almost never package combination sites makes everyone equally happy unfortunate fact life has much discussion over years about value Nats really worth work expenditure satis fy 1000-plus competitors After almost always costs takes ina loss $40-50K unusual addition have salaried person AMA Headquarters plus involvement others time time Personally view Nats much making 1000 competitors happy provides necessary focus hobby whole Since hold Nats various areas country provides tremen dous local national awareness hobby its virtue no ques tion Nats provides tremen dous high local area particular stimulates growth activity general view part public rela tions program aimed growth progress hobbyaccept ance us worthwhile citizens sup port obtaining keeping flying sites Incidentally because Nats Virgin ia location adequate Free Flight site locals have ALREADY ob tained permission use site per manent basis Now certainly worth something local RC fliers already use Fentress NAS regular basis fundamental services AMA can provide assistance flying site acquisition Its many-faceted endeavor since AMA obviously cannot go out buy sites must help persuade property owners virtue hobbythat promoting wholesome activity community creative outlet individualsand fun well growth skills individual flier equipment technology Some must find same acceptance ball games golf etc enjoy Interestingly modelers Jacksonville FL played numbers game city officials approached city-sponsored site simply surveyed number ball diamonds city projected use person-per-acre basis easily convinced model site would have much larger person-per-acre usage Today Jack sonville has TWO city-sponsored sites paved runways shelter running water clubhouse etc yearly budget takes work know-how hav ing flying site problems get touch Flying Site Coordinator Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters has lots experi ence area will glad help digress. Nats next year Virginia will real happening addi tion usual 70-plus event format will have two days fun-fly noncompetitive industry show na tional RC boat car championships area will superb modeling extravaganza So make plans now something whole family Chesapeake since contest sites driving distance Virginia Beach Kitty Hawk Williamsburg However will far enough away motel costs will moderate Quiet progress Slowly perceptibly making progress generating aware ness noise problem good example found November issue R/C Report recommend obtain copy read several articles noise mufflers etc also tell like some pseudomufflers market Encouragingly better mufflers surfacingsome nondo mestic sources OS now furnishing quieter muffler engines should read work Fox Mfg has done noise reduction Also note K&B ads super-quiet Sportster engines Incidentally checked K&B 45 Sportster engine Stu Richmonds ship other day registered 89 dB ten feet Now thats quiet tle loss power AMA planning establish recom mended noise levels also publish ing articles noise Model Aviation magazine note last issue plan ning articles engine setup noise reduction well continuing series noise reading through Aeroguidance Society newsletter Connector saw Bob Nolls report noise survey has made Interestingly Electric setup checked turning same rpm 40 piston engine produced same noise contention long time has must treat WHOLE package just exhaust Getting rpm prop-tip speed down vitally important Remember its FUN youre having FUN . Tiddlywinks anyone Cont pg 111 AMA contest calendar stored DLs anyone read print out ModelNetters upload own articles computer programs picture files rest us see Newsletter editors have own Data Library swapping articles graphics Conference Room another function ModelNet Typing CO ModelNets main menu puts area can have conversations other Model Netters through keyboard CO type line hit Return line pops up everyone elses screen name front parentheses Once week have regular COnference often special guest covering certain topic Clubs have used ModelNets Conference Room meetings Using members computer can talk special guests AMA officials ModelNet can used join AMA get quick proof insurance coverage Any ModelNetter can download special online application form Data Library 12 Fill ing out form new members name address credit card information uploading DL 12 will get appli cation AMA HQ fast received new members insurance effect name put public file DL 12 serves proof insurance until new members card comes mail Club secretaries making use fea ture ModelNet sign up new members get permission fly club field minimum delay usually few hours limited time AMA making free offer Chartered Club officers would like sign ModelNet Write call Continued page 124 112 Model Aviation CompuServe Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Have ever reunion know disgusting thing about reunion cant lie about age Everybody knows within year old theres something else No matter puffed up may about good doing always somebody remind what once dicate prefer remember you once too poor wear shoes after June 1st youll get reminded famous Hangar 13 Club Beloit WI held its 52nd reunion other day Count ing wives friends almost 100 people showed up club sanctioned Gas Model club 1935 NAA Its roots go back 20s model airplane rubberband club its members affiliate members nearby towns grew up become important people fields Earl Fredrickson Janesville became Air Force airline pi lot renown Today shows model ers Palatine IL area build RC Gliders Pat Packard went become nationally recognized aviation artist de signer Smithsonian Institution Oshkosh Museum Al Lindsey has become Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine George Niebauer has come feared competitive Free Flight flier Las Vegas area Bill Bates today important aeronautical engineer Glen Mills PA area Heres photo early Hangar 13 groups Thirties some now L-R Mr Mrs James Leeson Mr Mrs Don Furman Lawrence Rice wife Harry Vanden-Noven Reunions keep memories alive Pictured below famous Gas model airplane Re puted first Gas job ever flown Wisconsin went aloft about 1934 pow ered Loutrel model made Bill Bates others what looked like year ago somebodys attic Want see today Come AMA Museum Reston VA look has faithfully restored its quaint engineering con struction looks like belongs has Douglas Hardware wing Richard Walden editor Burlington NC BARKS writes re well off insurance department dues increase still effect 1988 Richard dues increase will remain awhile build up cash liquid reserve self-insurance purposes $806650 bank money available 1987 money banks money could use we would have pay back appears overall fiscal pic ture 1987 will result extra $600000 plus can put own cash fund sav ings bring own money total over million mark couple years kind saving along safe flying members prudence thrift run ning home office will sound financial posture will need standby bank loan pledge such 1987 January 1988 113 Pictured several reunion fans flying 10-ft replica t rra ssie original ship covered three layers Japanese paper tissue he&ivily doped powered Brown Jr engine has fat RC engine radio rig gentlemen can command come back home running over hill dale through cornfields keep up extreme left Connie Hansen founder original famous Hangar 13 club first organized about 1929 Connie awarded AMAs highest honor reunion banquet fel lowship free AMA dues life Next him holding transmitter Ralph Beck first members Herb Shultz holding big airplane Behind L R Merrett Sanders Doris Rice Dennis Rice Bob Bort affair held Beloit WI last September 19th Al Lindsey Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine furnished photograph Thanks Al PioneersConrad Hansen standing left leader Hangar No 13 pioneer model air plane flying club Beloit Among identified picture 1930s front row L-R Herbert Alcan Robert Podwils Wililiam Dane Alfred Helm secretary William Bates commander Roland Lubitz Kneeling near Hansen Hugo Sulik Standing second row Ed Wilson holding frame plane William Walker Arthur Dennie tall youth assistant commander Stewart Martin Don Chase Eddie Howard Frank Ross sistant advisor partially hidden person back row identified however others L-R Charles Abbott Melvin Tyler Harold Tower Bob Thompson Edwin Lindsley Tom Pollard Burton Booth Robert Hayes Howard Ross deceased members posed front Beloit College observatory has since removed picture appeared Milwaukee Sentinel March 20 1934 just seven years after Lindberghs nonstop flight New York Paris Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Free FlightEndangered Species August-September 1987 issue Free Flightthe official publication National Free Flight Society AMAs Special Interest Group activityan ex change correspondence between John Oldenkamp myself printed ex change fact Free Flight declining activity reasons decline Initially thinking corres pondence might provide food thought possibly leading some constructive ideas reversing trend rather fewer modelers might get enjoy activity future However has since realized cream crop Free Flighters probably belong NFFS other Free Flighters probably majority themdo Given situation message will have received may share concern about future Free Flight urging therefore including AMA President essence message repeated purpose provide viewpoint may encourage expansion Free Flight activity such manner overcome growing problem inade quate sites basic fact involved very few sites available country permit Free Flight flying way common twenty years agoreal estate de velopment has gobbled up land incred ible rate Furthermore few places left Free Flight practiced old presumably preferred manner activity dominated retrieval action rather flying other words time spent trying get model back spent flying inevitable result Free Flight ac tivity has shrunk about 20000 AMA participants late 1950s about 2500 now thats AMAers have indicated FF main interest growth evident Free Flight among Old-Timers group trying recap ture magic remember young Old-Timer group have cho sen RC help Lets face As get older idea chasing models becomes less attractive Having use motorbike bring back model seems like brute-force approach retrieval problem few extra ounces model could make much easierand safer Also using RC doesnt threaten chase us off fields indiscriminate use bike can blame no-growth situa tion lack youth activity Free Flight needs realized smoke screenthe real culprit nature activity Consider following good old days essentially gone No longer fields readily available models can chased foot pedal bike Flying close home largely thing past its matter site being within reasonable distance hour twoits often days drive theres problem example 1 essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition oriented doesnt mean competi tion badits simply nature FF competition tends keep people out rath er attract short FF competi tion too intense too technical too restrictive Thats what guy grew up has come expect newcom er activity doesnt promise much fun old days gained pleasure watching long flights still remember Kordas winning flights 1939 Wake field Championships somewhere along line decided lot short flight better few long ones So interrupt beautiful flight dethermalizing dump model out aira ungracious way end flight days its almost unheard go out simply fly Free Flight model fun Either its competition flight test flight preparation competition idea get right put model away meet 2 situation aggravated con tinuing loss flying sites East particularly except occasional competi tion use military other gov ernment site becomes available given weekend essentially no flying sites general lack large sites fly Free Flight regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models Furthermore what sites may available usually way out boondocks far anyone might get interested can see activity just go see Free Flight would-be spectator needs make dedicated journey some obscure unknown location Trying use smaller sites has naturally led DTs keep losing models cure self-defeating same holds true short engine runs use beautiful power plants let run 10 seconds less Furthermore put models up high short time hardly get chance see grace beauty flight dump model out air just soaring well 3 refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity yet allow kinds gadgets otherwiseto change wing tail angles engine runs dethermalize etc wont allow RC bring model back home af ter long beautiful flightand no steering out thermals please although its okay Indoor models use poles balloons nudge model want RC could fly out back small fields Using electric power can also make use local parks school yards kids adults can see what doing time live busy metropolitan area always tracts interested crowd fly its mostly hands-off using RC keep out trouble prevent los ing model Onlookers watching mod eler fly Free Flight get see graceful grandeur type flying during al whole flight no feel ing contamination model brought down land majestically right front group instead having fall out sky thump Free Flight doesnt have mean high per formance nothing can simply mean model ability fly itself should exclude ability also fly controlif can used enhance flight least bring back As noted Free Flighters use sorts other gadgets help retrieval flight adjustment both during official compe tition flight afterwards least allow ing RC help retrieve after timed portion flight purity FF need compromised now Think about High Praise . Pittsburgh area modelers know Lee Irvis regular guysa leader-type member ARCS club people outside club Lee Irvis regarded awe because have found out K Leroy Irvis Speaker Pennsyl vania House Representativesa very high ly placed person state legislature As modeler AMA member Lee has done much official capacity both help cause model aviation general specifically help provide mod el flying sites state property Recently Lee occasion write about current activity helping teach other modelers fly told picture ac companying column thus .. John Honchorcks fly away Sig Senior Kadet love am primary instructor group have insisted students fly Sig Kadet think best primary trainer market today John favorite student. determined become excellent flier already very good 114 Model Aviation John Honchorcks fly away rescued treetop Practically RC fliers have experienced embarrassment misjudg ing approach model usually further away appears ending up situation As such situations model Sig Kadet lived fly again Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P13 Box 1828 ljexbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Aneociete Vice Presidents Gorald Brown PO Boo 4304 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davonport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01400 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 08452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace Ot Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 62 Frazier Way Maratons Milla MA 02040 Quaker RC Club club located near Whitinsville MA has membership about 20 people flying site landfill very level well covered clover individual responsible obtaining use land Jerry Bagdasarian Again year last year towns along Biackstone Canal have Heritage Homecoming celebration consists activities such Dunnit Mystery Evening Golf Classic football games concerts course model air craft demonstrations Jerry has put lot effort obtaining use flying site having models part celebration Jerry has unique advantage being able walk house fieldnice Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition Hawks favored nearly per fect fall day annual contest four teams participating year events included Ponderosa Rodeo Mail Run Poor Mans Pattern everyones favorite Limbo As usual contest well organized fun day nearly allone aircraft victim limbo pole event has going three years far no team has won twice year victorious team Flying Aces Hampton NH team consisted Scott Dearborn Dominic Gou pil Gallant D Gallant Jyes fatherand-son team Darren 16 years old flies very well fact high point winner day flying Little Stik Nice job Darrenl Mass Cup September New England Stunt Team has Control Line contest culminates awarding Mass Cup contestant improved scores highest percentage flyoffs winners contest Junior Cliff Gregoire Beginner Scott Smith Intermediate Dave Carrville Advanced Doug Cook Expert Windy Urtnowski Best Aircraft award went Windy Urtnowski runner-up Bill Suarez Steve Buso Jack Patrolia tied third place Mass Cup awarded Doug Cook believe second year has won cup scores improved six percent information Handle newsletter NEST edited Dave Cook District vice-presidents columns have writing District column nearly three years now During time have tried report activities within dis trict show pictures people involved national information can obtained other parts magazine has no comment other VP columns until now has easy However November issue Dis trict 10 VP wrote flying sites Without go ing lot detail feel once again wrong track agree flying sites mandatory however would seem people have find sites perhaps get help obtaining permission use seems think AMA can walk area country produce flying sites Maybe unlimited resources modelers pained modest dues increase exacted cover insurance program also disagree statement about million dollars per year publish magazine may need make huge vestment sites does money come fromand sites placed district administers etc etc may alright bring items up follow up good solid ideas says last paragraphonly offer some good constructive ways obtaining sites just dream about Pattern seminar About two years ago sem inar held some good ideas talked about contests pretty much standardized time again Some changes need madeespecially since Nats will near area modelers may attending Also new rule book will available changes can discussed have tentative use room Quality Inn Chicopee Nats headquarters afternoon March date has finalized will try announce next month Some people have given material use column have seen yours yet despair will probably used eventually can use few pic tures month Also time year clubs have new officers would like have information would easier contact someone club necessary January 1988 115 Teams RC Gulls Ponderosa RC Hawks L Flying Aces Southern NH RC Club Jerry Bagdasarian second left Harvey Thomasian during flying demonstra tions Heritage Homecoming celebration September 26 1987 Sixteen-year-old Darren Gallant trophies being member win ning team large being high point flier day Jerry Bagdasarlan some 01 aircraft flown during demonstrations Photo Jerry Bagdasarian Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes aswell books Currently AMA has available five excellent thins video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club Will donate set five tapes local library AMA Will sell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tow Brown P0 Boa 881 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07001 Frank Drench 9 Witlow Ave Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Town River NJ 08753 Adam SnOler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Santer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11851 Second District Thoughts perchance YOU have read previous editions column will agreed hope have consistently kept opinions concerning so-called burning issues no pun intended along positive angle attack Optimism part nature suppose So Thus said must further report am insensitive realization AMA approaching few moment-of-truth situa tions shall require early defini tive action its Executive Council Last month discussed issues ie whether raise existing 55-lb weight limit model aircraft maxi mum 100 lb As result discussions have Don Godfrey founding president IMAA other ex ecutives organization plan ning attend EC meeting October 24 discuss important top-weight issue Progress vital area addition problem also addressing rapidly proliferating conten tion numerous individuals groups AMA should fragmentize com bined Nats possible solution widely recognized flying-site dilemma opinion some example Nats sites selected thus far Free Flight wheth er Indoor Outdoor have though appro priately suited RC competition left much desired numerous varied standpoints feeling such ma jor decision should reached vote Leader membership hope agree 21st Annual WW Jamboree Rhinebeck NY warmest compliments hereby extended Mid-Hudson RC Society having contributed magnificently preservation promotion aeromodel ing particularly great District 2 through presentation worthy clas sic over score years Attend ance year up annual standards ie around 200 entrants always great time example encounters scenes like Rhinebeck Tn-County RC Club club located area East Brunswick NJ ad dition having active members also produces impressive newsletter called Fly-Paper capably edited labor love such avid modelers Al Kessner John Donnelly latest issue de scribes recent RC flying demonstration presented expressly club group children participating nearby Manalapans Special Recreation Program Member Charlie Bissett flew exciting demonstration good company such fellow-members George Trott Har old Diskin George Dent Bernie Price Ed Wiesenback Al Axelbyrd point represented major PR achievement Tn-County club AMA aeromodeling general did worthy initiative earn highly favorable write-up local newspaper Cranbwy Press copy article including press photographs sent Parks Commission inclusion its official records Nice going Tn-State about whats-his-name club comprises dozen members skip read ahead something important yours organization size however what follows may inter est group know clubs area have 150 members opinion thats BIG So big example cases some mem bers known personally nor known other Names hard remem ber large groups smaller ones Neil Markee editor LIRCS Newsletter offers solution Septem ber issue suggests want collection fliers going have make effort Obviously should get know other name Nobody knows better hard learn names could speed up process members required wear name tags have names clearly visible upper sur face nonscale models Perhaps club should provide members name tags. think money would well invested like ideado Low-tech ducted fan same issue same newsletter Mr Markee expressed hope someone would develop low-tech ducted-fan trainer Neils words Low wing loading low takeoff landing speeds less critical engine/fan combination would probably get us ducted-fan flying true Fourth Annual Long Island Helicopter Championships congratulate Bob Brassell LIFTS Long Island Fly Together Society both Melville Long Island NY having made 1987 year four above popular well-managed event continues feature Novice Intermediate Scale FAI classes missed years contest make note tend next year Bob deserves special credit work initiating perpetuating valuable aeromodeling contributions Thanks Bob Fourth Annual noncompetitive Giant Scale Fly-In Binghamton Aeros Despite some rain second day event took place back August 22 23 proved pleasurable according reports action took place Che nango Bridge Airport Binghamton NY sanctioned both AMA IMAA Camping onsite permitted food furnished pilots free charge Lon Sauter AVP area has provided following photos group taken Jim Leary Onondaga Model Aircraft Bill Orr Oswego Valley Modelaires clubs 116 Model Aviation Try best make next year Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesociete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gatea Mills Pepper Pike QH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR ioe North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Eaclid Ave Scoitdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 recent District X column reemphasized biggest problem facing sport hobby lack enough flying sites Dave Peltz wrote AMA spending enough its resources ensure flying sites will available us well future generations aeromodelers agree Dave number problem Id go far say should number budget priority can convinced given amount money will have effect availability sites nationwide Much has said about AMAs spend ing patterns lack much correla tion between spending priorities basic reason cases simply spending money problem wont make better some could show spend amount money within reasonable reach AMA way would definitely help solve problem nationwide would support its expenditure wholeheart edly believe cutting everything else bone could come up million dollars really wanted what would What could done million dollars would ensure availability flying sites could simply buy national flying site would ensure availability place fly wouldnt too accessi ble modelers Besides would require about 700 acres would probably cost around four million dollars built way out boonies somewhat unreasonable solu tion flying site problem solution probably lies convincing federal state local governments need genuine endeavors worthwhile solution may also involve doing what ever necessary reduce noise come better neighbors can reduce need such large sites perhaps move back closer metropoli tan areas already have proposal latter District IV VP Howard Crispin chairman Sound Noise Committee working proposal spend about $50000 fund research project lead ing university University North Carolina aimed reduction propel ler noise models tiny step addressing problem long journey starts single step What next Well Id expect someone Dave Peltz come up proposal hire expert TELL us what thing ideas have com mon involve spending consider able monies have studies done turn will probably result mon ey being spent major question result worth cost Some think very survival hobby/sport stake right should certainly jump both feet checkbook support programs other hand fortunate enough have good site might prefer con tinue provide such benefits magazine Nats museum interna tional competition etc etc What think Would eliminate magazine simply make dues $40 period finance such programs What about Nats participation international competition short what anything should sacrificed order fund as-yet-undefined program get flying sites Any such program will have very well thought out planned before Id guess Executive Council would start cutting present programs finance such pro gram proposed think need con sider seriously have seen some beau tiful AMA films done Jay Gerber few have idea much effort goes masterpieces Valley Forge Signal Seekers got little taste effort summer Jay set up some filming VF flying site lay thought could film around nor mal flying found impossible club cheerfully shut down site Jay thing 30-40 fliers gave up day flying could enjoy another great Jay Gerber film hope pre view October 24th Executive Coun cil Meeting Thanks Valley Forge club Dont forget Salt Fork February 13-14 Bring whole club Saying month Daves theory rel ative success R s E squared Results ity times Effort squared Till next Month Daware 0 District Celumttia 0 Maiytand h Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwnod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aseociate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinlrer Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest HarrisonbvrgVA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockovilie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 9191 486-5988 1988 Nationals planning Nationals Plan ning Committee recently met Holiday Inn Chesapeake VA work planning 1988 Tidewater Nationals has attend meetings appreci ate amount work does go making arrangements event no way will satisfied arrangements Much has said about Free Flight think concerned Nats would like see ideal sites com pletely honest far site 1988 concerned Although its perfect best sites could find anywhere near Eastern part country field consists 680 acres widest part one-and-a-quarter miles across field rectangle bounded three sides trees notch corner also having trees however no trees field several rather deep drainage ditches will bridged number lesser ditches field will tilled late spring will grass coverage area will some part field soybeans July will few inch es high no real concern will no problem retrieving across cropland have letter Mr Italiano suggesting separate Free Flight rest Nats perhaps go afield Geneseo NY description field includes plantings corn grain Air craft easily lost cornfields usually does trample grain see justification suggestion have discussed field mem bers Brainbusters club Hampton Langley members incfuding regularly compete Nats oth er major Eastern meets think field will serve well making arrange ments use permanent basis will no doubt hold spring contest site present time have holding spring fall contests Petersburg Airport signs site will shortly built up Among fliers fall contest Reed Hull shown photo below something rarea brand-new airplane said would last forever Reed will seen 1988 Nats Reed Hull brand-new airplane second photo taken week before Nats meeting occasion open house Oceana Naval Air Station Oceana parent organization Fen Continued page 118 January1988 117 Crispin Cont pg 117 tress NALF site Tidewater Nats Alex Gaillard Open House Oceana Naval Air Station Tidewater Radio Control Club co ordinating club host clubs 1988 takes active role open house have done years repre sents continuing cooperation between United States Navy local clubs As part open house club puts two-hour display both days good company performanc es latest best Navy var ious civilian aerobatic displays year saw Blue Angels performing first time Oceana FIA-18 Reflecting relationship between club Navy photo Alex Gaillard Phaeton Biplane Blues Fat Albert C-130 F/A-18 exhibition aircraft show Oceana outstanding both miniature aircraft full-scale variety AMA represented Geoff Styles Headquarters VP hand also display Other brief period rain Sunday great weekend lot good PR effort Geoff also chance look various Nats flying areas Lost sites Last month mentioned fields might lost high technology No such luck lost unique manner Nothe same old cause once Yup reason NOISE field looked secure complaint landowner go wish possible convince no matter located run risk having noise issue used excuse move out Please get quiet before happens Once com plaint made little chance avoid ing disaster have read other columns about placing effort money procur ing flying sites well good lose site noise nuisance complaints endanger entire sport area moved off public land such reason will find nearly impossible obtain another site jurisdiction antagonize neighbors Much has written things means going about surveying own particular site district vice-president Headquar ters staff will provide much assist ance obtaining flying sites own legwork vital cause impossible Headquarters people roam countryside looking sites know look Make up mind going make effort operate within standards will permit peace neighbors cannot stay away search subsequent usage site can no longer let few individuals imperil sport have questions regarding quidelines deal ing subject write drop note Bob Underwood Technical Direc tor AMA Headquarters Take action today time read will frigid months time consid er taking part cold weather activities normal contests rather large number fun-fly events held winter long Both Soaring power events participation Winter hiberna tion course also several trade shows around country quite number local auctions occur during months winter have incentive build trim Get ready Tidewater Nationals Help make biggest best ever Cont pg 111 through product addition will enter college work-study program get practical business experience pursues studies Tad Cease University Wisconsin Platteville planned malor Mechani cal Engineering Aerospace Engineering Tad keen model aviator has athletic interests well Softball jukado tennis volleyball help keep him fit Crosscountry downhill skiing plus deer hunt ing also get him outdoors has built sev eral model aircraft including AO-size Trainair Gentle Lady Simplex Trainer very active club before going off university duties included mowing field running refreshment stand annual mall show helping beginners university continues fly has coaching newcomers sport would like get private pilots license has already received some instruction purpose Charles J Klein University Vir ginia Charlottesville majoring Political Science member City RC Club Allentown PA en joys flying fixed-wing aircraft Helicop ters preference whirlybirds because feels very demanding Active community Charles assisted Key Club affairs such car washes dances raise money Muscular Dystro phy other charities high school won several awards some first place regional statewide compe titions sponsored Pennsylvania Jun ior Academy Science Todd C Morey Traverse City Ml study ing Aviation Technology Purdue Univer sity IN As member TRAMPS Traverse Area Model Pilots Society Todd active sport contest flying en joys everything Peanut Scale warbirds Pylon Racing quarter-scale entered contests USA Canada won several trophies Purdue Todd taking full-scale flight training part education also enrolled Marine NROTC serves Squad Leader newsletter staff mem ber Aimee Olson Fargo ND attending State University hometown major will directed towards Wellness Physical Fitness keen student ballet jazz tap dancing Aimee has performed Red River Dance Company sev eral years An accomplished trained model has worked professionally various facilities Fargo environs As student high school Aimee en joyed competitive sports including volley ball basketball major model aviation interests Slow Fast CoinContinued page 124 118 Model Aviation Sig Scholarships Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia 0 South Carolina 0 Tonoeosoo V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Miosisoippi S Poorto Rica Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 0151720-3203 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 206 Amory MS 38621 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlen Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00860 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Msorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 049 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PD Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 604-2517 time issue delivered will snow time again did season go Just few weeks ago seems talking about summers activities Now its time talk about building season make plans next summer didnt find time attend very contests yeartoo much going business Hope next year will have time off visit clubs about district flying good year AMA higher dues pretty well accepted being necessary insurance coverage maintained program now solid AMA considering increase coverage next year still need few years no major claims before will have enough funds accrued secure against bigclaim possibility program costs can paid interest Keep up good work safety pays off AMA has also taken steps improve its fi nancial planning control activities have continue ques tions whether available funds spent right things Council has put effect plan two-year budget update year action will give everyone time review what planning year before final bud get goes effect Im hoping propos als needed new activities will forthcoming membership con sideration expanded program Any business large AMA needs look least two years ahead fact Im favor generating least five-year plan near future Also needed analysis past ex penditures practices see what can learned applied improve per formance future AMA computer such analysis should straightforward However word caution Computers themselves dont help much takes GOOD software personnel trained use make com puter pay off AMA still has some distance go area Lets hope weve learned lesson last years chartered club data mixup Dont too critical AMA however Ive seen same situation devel op big companies times Until software/personnel combination right much comes out computer system no matter what its potential capabilities Plaudits due AMA membership election Don Lowe president Don has again proven able administrator has time desire tend AMAs business few presidents have past years Im looking forward much progress over next year problem status stature Contest Directors has wrestled believe much improvement has resulted application process has streamlined CD questionnaire modern ized hopefully improved same time position CD members ing clarified strengthened Since among influential hard working leader members its time place AMA hierarchy better defined say problems have gone away Far example problem whether remain af filiated NAA sill thorny issue need NAA Well Im sure provide FAI connections assistance may essential since AMA may able work directly FAI Maybe paying services dont need Also still problems conduct Nationals meet modern times first steps being taken sep arate parts traditional Nationals activ ity big event both time location well will work yet seen circumstance driving AMA direction question role competition its relationship great majority modelers enter formal competi tion still needs attention Competition cer tainly has place fun-flying club activities individual participation hobby What AMAs proper role noncompetitor Insurance Sure thats important what else should Hold ing national fun-fly convention new idea trying out well works will probably determine whether activities type should pursued futher What other services should AMA provide noncompetitor need ideas about What does membership think should Now back District 5 items number District 5 newsletters Ive noted words effect channels below 38 will illegal after Dec 20th Thats true channels 12 thru 34 legal must use narrow-band transmitters As far know way know transmitter fits specification have tested Thats probably true buy new transmitter frequencies course will lot wideband re ceivers out beware criti cal point frequency phase-in plan important everyone cooperate fullest dont create unnecessary problems Its also dry run final phase-in after narrow-band transmitters receivers will usable Got note Ralph Bailey District S RC Contest Coordinator said things going well exception seems sanction requests coming two weeks less lead time before scheduled contest date Fellows thats just too short time system work no chance adver tising Model Aviation sooner later site-owners insurance will place rule minimum 30 days system work Received note Lee Campbell included picture two Airfoiler contest first picture Lewis Dot Odum perennial FF contest-goers John Blair-designed P-30 Photo Campbell second photo shows contest headquarters CDs Lee Webster Ben Cleveland background wife Molly doing work beau tiful Powerhouse handwork Eck Calder Photo Campbell Lee also concerned about kind field might available next Free Flight Nationals has some improvement situation since last report current field under consider ation still small wind blows has retrieval problems motor bikes Nationals Committee hard work try ing solve problems least field can used later time big WELCOME ABOARD newly chartered River City RC Club Vicksburg MS can get touch writ ing Virginia Rhinehart 711 Belva Circle #11 Vicksburg MS 39180 way chartered club contacts important people link tween AMA club represent Mississippi AVP Ed Hunter puts way Enclosed September issue MS Aeromodeling Id like call atten tion lead article Designated Contact Person informational materials sent AMA chartered club via designated person dead-ends person vital link communications system broken break communication linkup effectively disenfranchises re maining membership particular char tered club Ed has good point best vertical communications AMA good club contact doesnt job im portant link communication effectively shut off urge clubs keep impor tant link open Merry Christmas everyone January 1988 119 F Lewis Odum assisted shy retiring wife Dot Powerhouse Eck Calder flown Air foiler contest illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Ettel #3 Cautie Drive AR 2 Florionant MO 63034 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtord iN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefteruosi Kanaao City MO 64114 Stan Watoon 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 begin September celebrated La bor Day weekend going Indianapolis day CL flying CL Aerobatic Team Trials have Control Line meets before Id never team trials Believe worth trip saw tops CL Aerobatics yesterday today quite sight watch new talent challenged some elite yesterday Competition tough have terrible time picking out some CL maneuvers time able pick out corners crisp circles round Ive always trouble seeing four-leaf clover time fliers good course must thank Indianapo lis Airport Authority letting us use space Mt Comfort Airport know great deal effort put out Jack Sheeks As sociates get place after another lost international airport contest well run maybe will easier future CL events Sunday Labor Day weekend trav eled vacation spot Indiana went Jasonville Seriously Jasonville just like good old Burgin Its small Small arrport site laid-back Combat contest Doc Passen has event year really plays up host bit hilt arrived no around Ever have feeling youre right place wrong time Well thats feeling Never fear After few minutes pacing around saw convoy cars arrived convoy Doc stay house came out time Whew relieved contest hot heavy shortage contestants due team trials following weekend dont mind ones made trip worth Oh carnage resulted Combat really can hold ones attention cant talking guys Combat meet learned interesting thing always wondered about Dyna Jet engines dont know what its jet engine used CL Speed events Anyway guy told foggers Thats right guys gals really used fog insects etc Interesting next weekend made city Peoria IL visit Peoria RC Modelers Club sponsored flying/static contest sport Scale models saw members three clubs represented seemed have great time know did laid-back event fellows put together force hangar queens out closets got tired mall show models never got flown know around dont Well also know should happen So have special contests saw some real beauties both classes some great talent area Let tell about trophies things work art love handmade plaques plaque hand-painted plastic model fuselage Believe beautiful fact kept asking Alas just laughed Hey met some Kewanee Krashers Pekin RCers miss trip Pekin again nice meet some Peoria Kewanee Krashers reminded club found out have small group flying out cow pasture use hayfield meet officially once per year So Nice guys sitting around talking about favorite subjectsbuilding flying modelswe some long discus sions about RC frequencies Im hearing same sad story over over having problems now ever just few frequencies try different plans read about Still hear problems showing up own club having its problems too know manufacturers importers trying cater try buy inexpensive radio few frills Hats off ones will sell us radios know will work As hear field testers want servo-reverse option other frills can 31M problems can crash planes fellow told three go 31M just hits no warning Theres no way keep up set combinations complex know Ive tried field have about four eight fliers field given day such small number should never have such problems Ive chance talk modeler trying something about trying form consumer group will put pressure manufacturers wish him lot success Whoops just got off path little Now back rest month travels district went Terre Haute attend Dou ble Nickel IMAA fly-in course attend ed day late big crowd Ive real knack still great time wind blew like crazy bull sessions order day dont know Terre Haute guys liked thought perfect day thing did notice field has improved drastically since 1979 have kinds shelters etc theyve built make life lot nicer field Its turned real showplace hoping Charles Gray would show up little surprise him Because has served contest coordinator several years Superior Service Award bestowed upon him Charlie has done terrific job keeping contest schedules order us Thanks Well thats September travels Ive pretty busy month Alas miss three trips planned gave chance visit club again Im just kidding trips missed due fog So Hamilton RC Modelers sent short piece about rally perfect day four-stroke rally 32 contestants logged 123 flights Indy RIC sponsored prizes event looks like bunch handed out know will received around end November 50 let re mind deadline old fre quencies fast approaching Send radios get changed December 20 Enough now. Sound Cont pg 111 complacent about fact itselfit needs put perspective Please re member operating relatively high frequencies depending upon en gine operational speed therefore have annoyance factor built safe try operate level below whatever acceptable area calculated figure somewhere below ambient area will much better shape major point remember what has done represents progress Check around follow magazine articles information data can achieve goals important real ize date hardware techniques will help attain figures Please work neighbors local authorities obtain keep site Research second item consid ered has sound levels origi nating propeller Very little research has done subject especially recent times need come grips question just na tional international aeromodeling well As attain levels sophistication sound suppression devices defeating work due lack knowl edge other areas just cannot sure recognize exhaust noise intake noise bearing noise can quite easily accu rately measure overall sound installation comes right down specifics though much diffi cult trying determine surgery needs take place Academy has re ceived proposal price tag attached research needed fill some blanksthose having propellers Executive Council has conditionally approved research proposal Some de tails need defined further terms contract president Don Lowe myself will working Once everything approved checked likelihood study will gin January continue year Other proposals something new re quired need provide centive means coordinating data distribution somebody needs completely involved Academy look Continued page 124 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knntzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Placn Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Htn Ml 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stsmm Bos 357 Minocqus WI 54548 first issue Model Aviation 1988 new year means start new pians us shall entering second term am looking forward Completing ideas improving communications district shall handling nearly five million dollars monies year makes extra im portant know goes VPs now able log onto HQ Prime quickly obtain membership data have already used data line found errors data stored Needless say Mike Woodfolk anxious get up-todate database would like make cer tain phone numbers have heck time contact ing new year means new officers clubs chance have wish fulfilled would see clubs over whelmed volunteers Too often same persons get reelected time come burned out Give some time thank-you enjoying hobby New flying fields always being sought after look AMA HQ solution very practical club has different situation member HQ can help clearly defined What feel should main thrust cure push down top means get ting government groups recognize needs hobbyists planning advising lower levels government Too often local governments need an swer situaflon simply copy what adjacent group has done continue along wrong path upper-level powers send down ideas decisions will uniform AMA PR Depart ment several recognized government committees squeezing like dickens get action plus increasing age membership means greater demand pastime facilities So action taking place cannot see results easily crashed model New fields mean new rules set AMA Safety Code supports insurance safety record permits us release funds increase coverage Noise what consider greatest enemy no noise would have far fewer flying field problems have heard members actually doing something about sound levels great see cobbled-up gadgetry being tried love being inventors little help manufacturers going very effective New frequencies now being phased new flags too second step implementing new frequencies gear being made better modelers realizing some con trol necessary safer flying business love visit clubs explain what planned getting guess good video would help what read mags seems confuse explain already know several areas some new frequencies unusable extra spots provide ample places continue operating must caution clubs have Canadian fliers visiting Three states bor der Canada MAAC insurance does cover activities must join AMA covered Canada beware frequency policy since conflicts keeping old frequencies making numbered ones alongside illegal AVP Insert . Paul Smith Ive AMA member since 1961 have special ized Control Line competition flying course competition involves sessions testing practice contest majority flying time spent sport flying flew nearly Control Line event plus little Free Flight until mid dle 70s FAI added Combat its world championship schedule Since international sector has primary interest AMA rather generously funds FAI team selection programs 15 different events cover category modeling would highly recommend FAI program anyone interested very highest levels competition other main interest AMA politics AMA wants operate democracy order needs input majority membership certainly havent hesitated make opinion known about issues Constructive criti cism policies decisions will help AMA grow prosper AMA great organization work together can continue make better Please contact anything can help especially catego ries Control Line contest coordination FAI program Gone flying rever Ribcrackers have lost valuable member Bob Quinn well known building skills part played annual mall air shows always fill position newsletter editor will missed field meetings Minneapolis Model Aero Club mourns passing longtime member Tommy Thompson well known na tionally Free Flighter death flying field some comfort model ers knew him Tommy would proba bly have chosen way Taft will lonelier him MARCS lost Ken Kindschi very active member often seen perched station wagon pipe hand offered opinions com ments subject members families go deepest sympathies District Roundup St Croix club sug gests reduced initiation fee anyone liv ing within two miles field y Wischer needs fruit jar lids ends froz en fruit canssend allElectric club being formed Ken Myers Union Lake Call 313 698-4668 tle Creek Balsa Bees working lo cal Marines Toys Tots program Tulip City Air Force now has 65 members has Control Line group too OPS LIES River Valley Fliers seems have increased loops Twin City RCers have new field going purchase t Covey Lawnmowers described Sun beam AMES also have strong CL group aper Milwaukee declares war trash left after flying Tom Kunath out about after rebuild hospital ey Aeromodelers considering designated frequencies power Sailplane field come newsletter Mid-State Aero guidance Club Marshfield WI land Loons taking airport man ager dinner t Helicopter Py lon Racing NUTS atine Miniature Aircraft Association sends its newsletter EISS states recognize what goes up must come down some people accomplish slowly others Finally Scimitar says Set example Dont January 1988 121 Radio Control Club Detroit Big Bird Contest Tom Wiess talks planes young spectator Stan Dzon looks Jim McCoul Photo Flying Pilgrims members made happen Fall Fly Fun Phaseout Iohn Lane Photo History making againl Bill Collins en gine prize Pete Dillon trophy won 1937 Brooks Field Marshall Ml Jackson RC held Fly-In Open House two guys met again Lou Collins Photo Story Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 New Mexico S Oklahoma 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64513 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AFt 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurtey III 927 CommerCe Pleasantos TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Ciovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinetor Bill May 3839 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75229 am preparing leave Executive Council meeting AMA Headquarters Reston VA behalf of us poor slobs am going propose some thing new think ample pay five completed flights should entitle us free crash Reminds time made hole-inone Indianapolis golf course did model airplane instead golf ball Someone told fifth holebut couldnt have because Id made flight mentioned Executive Council meet ing will important sever al items coming up importance us realize great number care little about AMA works just long works have right fly protection good liabil ity insurance ones interest ed AMA machine works cant figure out what read will always best answer questions should good vicepresident other district phone 214 823-0208 during business hours Remember am representing Items importance upcoming meeting include fees pay Na tional Aeronautic Association privi lege having members eligible fly international competition under FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale clearinghouse world records competition fees now paying set years ago no longer fit balance payment services received want aware proud fact AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Director John Worth keenly conscious imbalance working hard get unfair exor bitant fees reduced am especially proud President Lowe asking viewpoint matter remembering percentage payment established AMA president am backing completely Watch Council report call couple other important Council agenda items will AMA budget carefully considered Council meeting contract undr Mr Worth Executive Director will continue serve us Another important item will summary progress next years Nation al Model Airplane Ch mpionships held Virginia Beach east coast discussion Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski will talk about flying site selection various Nats events trying please impossible everybody Anyhow Council meeting can bet Council members will doing level best represent effective manner possible AMA Council sincerely hope pleased fact dont take shots fellow Council members print no matter unpleased am personalities presentations dont feel ask represent losing dignity behalf Please correct am wrong time get thinking Im pretty smrt - thc p2ragaphs ahoc good Lord allows something stupid prove Im no smarter rest time pretty subtle clever Gods part have four-foot six-foot platform top car car rying cartons ladders such has two-inch frame around making nice tray three days funny noise car simply drove nuts noise never heard car before could heard time stopped started turned corner After Id gotten through three worried days good Lord figured punished enough let discover simply left X-Acto knife rolling around platform might ask what has model building District 8 has least X-Acto knife please care ful leave Beautiful workmanship Peck Polymer Prairie Bird Electric plane Chuck Fisher Chuck artist accounts Its appearance f lies beautifully too pow ered Kyosho geared 05 electrIc motor just got notice Pancho Morris 11 representatives around Texas met San Antonio October 18th discuss 1988 Soaring contest schedule Out came announcement Fourth Annual Texas National Soaring Tournament will held Dallas mid-May Whats popular now Float flying THE thing going write up fact couple clubs going have float-fly meets sudden notices least dozen good attendance Watch out will flying off pond drinking fountain birdbath country Another new twist hold bonfire lantern club meetings flying fields night As reported last month Dallas RC Club held dandy now another Dallas area club relatively new Metro East RC Club asking members bring chairs lanterns next meeting 7 pm October 15th Samuel East RC Field Mesquite Dallas area TX Gregg Markle president Metro East RC Club have about best-looking caps T-shirts Ive ever seen beautiful deep blue am sitting admiring ones blessed good see active group taking up some slack problem needed leadership terribly crowded locality can contact PO Box 617 Mesquite TX 75149 Lamar Alexander AMA 569 Baton Rouge LA has said simple statement beautiful letter sent Lamar says read column month never see mention recog nition area course possible no sending information Lamar hit right nose would believe indignant letters otherwise reasonable people think should guess what doing Please know own crystal ball because dont pay enough buy crying out loud dont write sulting letters work hard please will thank Lamar nice letter hoping publisher can find enough room column photos Lamar good-looking F4U-1D Corsair 54-in 40-power will kitted Wing Manufacturing Co Crystal Lake IL about January specs look great watch Lamar Alexander Baton Rouge LA witfl good-looking 40-size 54-ln-span F4UiD Corsair will soon kitted have just got greeting card real hoot beautiful card says YOU ARE VERY DECENT PERSONBUT THINK WEVE CAUGHT IT IN TIME can say hope approve however am because must love wouldnt writing column Thanks listening ***Out fuel ta land055 122 Model Aviation Lamar Alexanders Corsair obviously flies good looks Colorado 0 Kansas S Nebraska@ North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1007 Woodland Beatrice NE 88310 Gene Carson Boo 2832 Casper WY 02802 Ed Coo 0209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Nathan Lancaster 3087 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 50421 Jim Ricketta 516 5 Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency CoordInator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center OtOS Sheriden Denver CO 00226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 036-3266 Noise Reduction Unless flying Hand-Launch Rubber Electric models probably aware noise level frequency propulsion system emitting right Right fortunately some modelers doing something about reducing noise levels found less wonderful nonmodelers fact doing being responsible citizens making model ing appealing greater numbers potential modelers protecting against own others potential loss hearing andheres biggiesaving flying sites ensuring continuance sport hobby can probably add list having strain imagination As read various columns na tional model magazines newsletters visit other flying sites meetings its real obvious becoming issue groups throughout country fact Ive some recent feedback indicates maybe its time clubs and/or AMA should assertive taking lead noise reduction Actually doing just share couple for-instances several years now AMA Nats has set up monitored noise situation RC Pattern event effort initiated AMA Executive Council implemented former VP Ed Izzo recently VP Howard Crispin have some support assistance number others noise maybe calling sound committee two have instrumental bringing subject high level awareness modelers would probably say its long hard uphill pull has long way go yet However subject getting more de served attention Let share what AMA Club Excellence doing its members others visit its flying site state parks recreation land Jefco Aeromodlers Denver CO area self described club mostly sport fliers sanction sponsor sev eral competitive fun-fly events yearly well organized attended OK thats pretty typical hundreds clubs heres something unique have done about sound levels Through efforts club member Steve Mangles Steve frequency coordinator District IX permanent onsite noise meter has installed field voluntary use anyone wishes check own sound levels have recommended everyone meet voluntary standard 103 dB three meters starters fairly high universal compliance should easily achievableand idea lower standard increments over period time until ultimate target under 98 dB reached sounds like strong ef fort perhaps other groups would wish model note requesting specific details AVP Nat Lancaster Steve Mangles addresses top column would proba bly get considerable information plan progressing what spe cifically has done field instal lation type equipment used Ive received newsletters recently indicat ing some Control Line groups also making use mufflers competi tive events awarding bonus points effective sound reduction tip hat other efforts going across district sound reduction Questions Should AMA establish sound limit recommendations AMA sanctioned events Should competitive events treated same noncompeti tive fun-fly events What should lim its What see pros cons issue respond Ill share thoughts through column well benefit thinking North Dakota Loren Moen Bottineau ND CD Q-500 race held Minot September 13 Loren reports 12 entries participated good time shares sentiment sincere thank-you hard workers put race order also says plans under way another race next year James Carter Minot ND reports Northern Neighbors Day Open House hosted Minot Air Force Base model ers recently featured flying demonstra tions static display CL RC models Introduction flights given over 30 spectators via Buddy-Box before time ran out Thanks Claude Ripplinger Harvey ND sharing beautiful P-51 AVP Russ Miller Carrington ND flight demos support. praise event plans under way next year Landings should soft intentional. Aoiaana S California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Cehic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associste Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakee Aies HI 96701 Darwin N Barr 0252 6 Turoey Ave. Scottsdale Az 65251 Glenn Carter 3020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94098 Bob Kampmann 0810 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson Az 05710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlols Rancho Pv CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90006 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola vista CA 93011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weot valley City UT 64120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2236 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone910362-1902 column short month seems left carotid artery got about 98% plugged-up roto router job now have surgical scar runs behind left ear down collarbone Please excuse get ting around too much past month spend some time running around doctor another until found out what wrong getting tests surgery just few days hos pital some time recovering thereafter As fate would have fortunately got disagreement hospital surgeon late evening prior scheduled surgery checked out t 1100 pm Fortunately Yes Sep tember 30th surgery scheduled 800 am October 1st east San Andreas fault may aware time date Californians will never forget 61 earthquake hit exact moment surgeon supposed carving away main artery neck term Jack-the-Ripper could have tak en new meaning way Im told poor chap ended up time slot OR caught just before hit ground surgery different hospital different surgeon Its now two weeks later Im fully up around fact leave few days Executive Council meeting Reston Lets make AMA national organization No heading joke opinion AMA yet national organization Yes AMA does have members fifty states believe being national just membership cards sent Lets face facts AMAs physical assets its entire staff reside east coast Headquarters building AMA museum sort makes AMA Eastern organization right Well entirely have occasional Nats Midwest token Executive Council meeting once out land setting sun thats about have Continued page 124 January 1988 123 Standing L R James Carter Frank Pace Jack Hamilton John Knight Arlyn Moen Claude Ripplinger John Nelson Kneel ing L R Mark Manning 3rd place-Webra Jim Larsen 1st place-Rossi Loren Moen 2nd place-Picco Peltz Cont pg 123 According AMA gospel clubs run trouble local matters could also say AMA problems local matters think time has come AMA get closer membership cannot done east coast AMA truly national organization ought have local resources over country Yes have district VPs AVPs volunteers donate some portion nonworking lives no pay try give AMA some local presence Unfortunately enough Id like see AMA set up regional aero modeling centers As see initially would minimally staffed solve prob lems local basis mostly related acquisition flying sites preven tion loss could start some major metropolitan areas begin spreading out Modern technol ogy has given us tools instant na tionwide communications can afford take advantage As time goes aeromodeling centers could broaden range services provide flight schools modeling seminars public relations government relations film/tape rentals membership renewals insurance claims handling refer ence libraries museums etc might blessed AMA-owned flying sites Yes exception AMA flying site AMA Headquarters has now members within reason able proximity Reston VA can easily use facilities resources rest us hear about place vast ma jority us will never see lifetimes Sure regional aeromodeling center idea needs refinement weve got start someplace What think Let VP know sad note now mid-October just received following letter Joe L Norcross District 10 representative AMA Free Flight Control Board Dear Dave Jim Scarborough thought should let know father Lee Norcross AMA 1058 died last week age 71 active flier over 60 years Free Flight Old-Timer models past presi dent Thunderbugs active Con test Director last years flew Old-Timer models loved Texaco event winning 1983 placing times will missed fliers T-Bugs SCIFs friends worldwide Sincerely Joe L Norcross Joe share loss CompuServe Cont pg 112 Doug Pratt AMA HQ ask Mod elnet information package will include free CompuServe IntroPak will give immediate access CompuServe usual initiation fee plus hour free time CompuServe also cludes detailed instructions use ModelNet offer open club officer including newsletter editors Sig Scholarships Cont pg 118 bat won awards local state contests Nats contestant Reno 1984 Chicopee 119851 has built flown fifty models licensed amateur radio operator member American Radio Relay League Robert Takacs Torrington CT Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Florida has always enjoyed aviation got started Radio Control 1981 club Balsa Bandits has served safety officer newsletter editor secre tary also worked successful acqui sition new club flying site As instructor helped new fliers As competitor has flown Q-500 competed famous Rhinebeck WW jamboree three times gained several prizes club-sponsored fun-fly events next goal learn about Helicopters career goal work research development aerospace industry Elizabeth Throne plans major Marketing and/or Advertising University Mary land College Park MD attended high school Syracuse NY comes family model aviation oriented 1983 1985 worker Chic opee Nats has regular helper annual symposium run Central New York Modelers Elizabeth completed radio-control led aircraft recently plans improve skills As student member Na tional Honor Society athlete enjoyed swimming running accomplished writer horsewoman community activities included volun teer work both Cancer Society Heart Association has volved local youth athletic seminars meets Brent Waganer attended high school Flo rissant MO now taking premed course University Missouri Kansas City Active student affairs athletics Scouting model aviation Brent re ceived honors high school years model aviation activity includes Con trol Line Radio Control recently produced own design speed con trol system will used F-82 Twin Mustang has combined model aviation Scouting using hobby knowledge prepare presentations assist Scouts merit badge aviation Brent has worked part-time several years help finance college education believe Glen Sig would very proud talented group winners SoundCont pg 120 ing some manner recognizing some way officially rewarding make significant progress area sound reduction operation model aircraft engines details procedures under study will released after next Executive Council meeting meeting will held January details will published imme diately after meeting interim feel free experiment have something think will contribute program please send samples and/or data AMA Headquarters address Wherever goes mark SOUND COMMIlTEE MATERIAL will ensure proper handling material want entire world know serious about subject initiat ing studies setting standards tend obtain data possible solving major threat sport would like see model categories think about thishow can begin reduce sound levels of aircraft operations lowest practi cal minimums realize may re quire operating different speeds conditions what doing present Consider however changes once incorporated mean everyone whatever category being flown will under same constraints will looking input 124 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Partland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL700472422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 90023 Al Culver Box 06 Wilder ID 83070 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneaa AK 99001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 11201 120th Sn B #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 10439 SB Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 701-5103 Racing has hot heavy south Oregon Dick Wickline reports 18 SuperSports 15 Q-500s ready race 18th July Unfortunately afternoon flying rained out 10 Q-500s left race Sunday Clubs running different kinds races F-i Q-500 Jemco etc Idaho Montana around Seattle area no racing Portland area yet picture flying winter near Flathead Lake northwest Montana recent column Since will show up January issue its fair show what looks like summer Bob Taylor Flathead Barnstormers sent picture told taken during fun-fly put Bill Winstead Leroy Thoring himself Kelly Rohrbach won low-key event Bob didnt say what first place got prize Bob said club wives ran very successful concession stand made club tidy sum picture taken field near Whitefish MT shows Bill Winstead beautiful 1A-scale Waco along section fine flying field dont know took picture suspect Bob Taylor looks like great place fly Ill bet took plane AMA card along visited area next vacation theyd let get some great flying Emerald Air Corps held First An nual Pattern contest Walker Airfield near Creswell OR September 5 & 6 super contest Pattern classes fered real meat barbecue supplied contestants Saturday night Pattern fliers told well run contest hed attended first effort Since EAC doesnt have its own CD yet Mike Dunphy came up Medford help out looks like southern Oregon providing spark make Pattern going event District 11 since very active putting some fine contests well attended fliers Cali fornia well Washington Oregon Second Annual should better mark calendar Back Scalemasters Farragut shot Bruce Benders Spitfire Done Platt kit believe fine ef fort met untimely end spun during early round pictures yer intrepid frequency coordinator Bob Balch also picture Spit just off deck dont think picture will re produce well enough see plane just wanted show fan tastic flying site enjoyed Farragut club Its Idaho state park park people LOVE Several BARKS Boise came enjoy compete two models brought front Que Quigleys Sport Scale Acromaster hind Don Erwins Giant Scale Super Fly Word Idaho Scale Squadron meet Ontario OR pretty good contest Winners Dick Hansen Sport Scale Expert Glenn Hoffman Sport Scale Novice Don Yount Team Scale Al Culver Giant Scale has some discussion having Scale circuit district meet Ontario/Boise Portland Seattle some middlesay Yakima Tn-Cities have thoughts concept please send first look seems good idea agree disagree have another idea put before group Write Balch journeyed north take HAWKs Electric Meet Kent man aged take few pictures aircraft flew first brand-new just-finished-that-morning very early understand Skybolt Ben Almojuela took set Sig plans scratch-built plane fit needs Electric Since wasnt flown before didnt fly competi tion until next day did test fly fly did would have gotten airtime hadnt taxied out flew just fine about three minutes ran out viable electrons ne rotoers out nor 1R ruyallup EXPO club should getting copies soon its too early make plans reservations See Id like take opportunity wish family best holiday season ever great year 1988 Happy Building Fly can January 1988 125 Dave Rawlings Jenny done up ambulance plane JN-4 built new Proctor kit being evolved put together materials produced finished kit As can see Dave did fine job -irres very nice Sopwith 11/2 strutter done Vincent Rainier Post Falls ID Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $25Ooforeachtapeand sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Schools Offer Best Entry Point have long believed schools offer best possibly place aero modeling can introduced youngsters large enough scale effective Very frankly kids school captive very receptive audience task get school boards teachers selves recognize aeromodeling good subject itself well very useful teaching tool model builders great deal talk ing instructing amongst ourselves established aeromodeling world well good what really need ed communication non. repeat non.modeling world already have teachers ranks conduct modeling classes message us schools ripe planting seeds model flying among youngsters schools would wel come help Such help must presented correctly large continuing amountsby sub stantial organizations wants effective Response teachers recent offers Junior Flight column PW-30 plans Garber Lightweight Peanut treatise Catapult Glider plans Gumdrop SRPSM plans has no less terrific excerpts letter just re ceived today Bill Johnstone Wil liam F Shue Middle School Newark DE Junior Flight column Model Avi ation has great help over past seven years during time Ive intro duced over thousand 12- 13-year-olds aeromodeling see have best job world teach middle school science Although hired teach Biology also get teach three elective classes per quarter elective called Fly ing Machines currently have over 70 7th 8th graders three classes build ing flying Weve great success past classes Blue Cat II students find easy build hard break try change designs time time both keep myself getting stale accommodate students may find themselves elective twice year due scheduling quirks Bill requested four Junior Flight giveaway items ended very nice compliment Thanks help through years keep arent ing well Thank Bill nice thoughts others what keep Heres another letter also received today Brian Stern Oceanside Middle School Oceanside NY FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 have just finished reading Junior Flight column Model Aviations October issue Fantastic just what need school Technology Education De partment studying Aviation year plans treatise just what need Ive enclosed stamped addressed envelope four offerings additional materials pass along future please let know Thanks information Cant you read ing just feel enthusiasm vibrations sure can Ive received such letters just two ar rived today just tip iceberg Junior Flight Offerings As indicated foregoing requests four items have overwhelming Im pretty well caught up cleaning off desk just now write found some unanswered requests apologies meantime should note Model Builder magazine has published full along photos Dr Garbers treatise building lightweight Peanuts So draw offer receivers have written back about reactions say have benefited have eyes opened what lightness means its importance Just about find using Bo ron filament strengthening critical areas going beyond parameters involvement Yes boron wanting go out Although can dangerous used carelessly has its place Boron beginners age message lightness though builders Also Orbiteers have updated Pee Wee-30 packet rules July Fourth proxy contest report 10 plans new So send 394 stamped enve lope John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Avenue San Diego CA 92116 Still available Ed Whitten ad dress above 1 three Hand-held Catapult Glider plans 2 SRPSM Gum Drop plans struction series 3 Another packet Autogyros mostly wingless Send 394 stamp Dont bother send envelopes find usually use own anyway 151-30 Right now rage seems to create new events models have wingspans 30 Heres another event especially interesting cause Indoor Scale models will tried out shortly Columbia Univer sity December 6th idea belongs Ron Williams author indoor bible Building Flying door Model Airplanes ISL-30 spells out Indoor Scale Light Large 30-in maximum wingspan Other rules Maximum weight rubber 20 gin Full fuselages required no profiles Flying surfaces may single-surface covered Mooney Rules used judge scale flight time Hand-Launch landing gears may retracted Lots room ideas Walt Mooneys Pistachio Bag #6 Walt Mooney has taken 35 Peanuts Bostonian previous five bags reduced Pistachio Scale size 8-in wingspan Walt selected partic ular models because liked best several hundred Rubber Scale designs Dimensions plans pertain Peanut size simply need measure plans multiply 8/13 Bag No 6 remarkable collec tion pecially Pistachios youre Cost still $500 postpaid bag Numbers 1-5 Bag No 6 also $500 Postage alone over $100 So send Pistachio check no eight inches length $500 Walt Mooney PO Box 231192 San Diego CA 92123 * * * * * * Okay thats issue again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 126 Model Aviation U Io
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
r Sig Memorial Scholarship Program Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig-Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose cofounder company killed 1980 crash Pitts Special during full-scale air show purpose fund assist col lege age students higher educa tion plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other supporters fund has become well estab lished fund administered AMA Any student AMA member active aeromodeling background financial need can apply no set number winners year 1986 win ners received $250 Checks have al ready sent specified universities 1986 winners Edward J Dumas Jr Knoxville TN has planning university education since early years aims career aerospace industry Living rural area part-time employment hard find Ed decided develop computer program would have commercial value hopes finance part education Continued page 118 Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr AMA Executive Council met 24 25 October 1987 Among top ics discussion subject noise relates operation model aircraft struggle obtain flying sites working keep sites sound equipment very important have written about other wise discussed subject standard AMA has established operation past have informed published standard set FAI category F3A RC Aerobatics terms competition standard remains case addition however purposes trying provide some means working toward acceptable levels flying site Executive Council voted establish recommended sound level guide operation field level quite low would have preferred very good beginning nevertheless acceptand work towards accepting level maximum field will moving long way re gion quiet operation think technology already out go lower figure set Executive Council 90 dBA measured 9 ft 900 down wind muffler side aircraft achieve accurate measurement possible figure should taken over hard surface Measuring over pavement consistent readings taken over grass due variance depth grass moisture content soil condition can anywhere 2 6 dBA lower taken over pavement Mathematically level 250 ft aircraft will just over 61 dBA 500 ft will right 55 dBA have following some ar ticles Model Aviation other publications will recognize getting down acceptable ranges far local ordinances concerned However think should Continued page 120 Club Officers Free CompuServe Offer limited time officers newsletter editors chartered AMA clubs can get free introductory subscription Compu Serve CompuServe largest personal computer network country offering hundreds services over 300000 subscribers ModelNet personal com puter network operated AMA ser vice CompuServe Any personal computer has modem connect telephone lines can con nected CompuServe Thanks Compu Serves nationwide network phone numbers 80% households USA can access CompuServe local phone call Once connect CompuServe can access services including electronic mail instant news weather updates Electronic Mall shopping research services stock market quotations much Over 200 Forums provide message services free software text files downloading online information brand com puter imaginable Forums devot ed other interests like space exploration photography racing tropical fish science fiction ModelNet Forum devot ed models kinds Typing GO MODELNET takes Forum have messages waiting ad dressed youll told read can scan through 400 messages 18 message boards look ing subjects youre interested can contribute conversations replying message Topics cover entire spectrum modeling RC Indoor AMA officials staff online lively discussions rules Nats other issues need something AMA HQ message left ModelNets message board under Subtopic #1 AMA Business will get quick response ModelNets Data Libraries like elec tronic filing cabinets Articles Model Aviation lists clubs hobby shops Continued page 112 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth S Executive Coordinetor Joyce Hager 0 Comptroiier Gisele Jackson 0 Competition Services Director M icheline Madison 0 Nate Generai Managers Vince Mankowskio Specisi Services Director Carl MaroneyS Specisi Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Pubiic Relations Director Geoff Styles S Technicai Directon Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VojalavekO Publications Director Carl R Wheeleye Membership Director MikeWoodfolke Generai Counsei Jeremiah Courtney January 1988 111 AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization AMAs Executive Council equivalent los Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication what say space however isa matterot personal viewpoint sole responsibility auttor views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Nats planning session attended Nats planning session held recently Chesapeake VA principal interest concern assure best possible facil ities categories say least impressed hard work dedica tion mostly VOLUNTEER planning group led Vince Mankowski fulltime AMA Nats manager core group made up following people V Mankowski General Manager C Foreman Communications S Frank Free Flight Category Manager J Guenther Scale Manager J Hager Executive Coordinator R Landry Facilities G Steiner Frequency Control B Stream RC Category Manager B Wisniewski Control Line Manager J Worth Executive Director E Witt Safety Officer H Crispin District IV VP Chairman AMA Council Nats Steering Committee addition above local supporters headed Mike Ingells attendance plus representatives spe cial interest groups Let say up front Nats will held Virginia largely due hard work local people located sites did up-front work getting lo cal property owners governmental agencies behind project way works YOU want have Nats area up get ball rolling finding sites making necessary pre liminary arrangements Once reasonable basis AMA involvement established AMA goes work project should understand facilities required RC Control Line Suitable sites Soaring Helicopter Free Flight Indoor also required Virginia four major sites will used task isnt easy since rarely can find equally good sites categories Almost never package combination sites makes everyone equally happy unfortunate fact life has much discussion over years about value Nats really worth work expenditure satis fy 1000-plus competitors After almost always costs takes ina loss $40-50K unusual addition have salaried person AMA Headquarters plus involvement others time time Personally view Nats much making 1000 competitors happy provides necessary focus hobby whole Since hold Nats various areas country provides tremen dous local national awareness hobby its virtue no ques tion Nats provides tremen dous high local area particular stimulates growth activity general view part public rela tions program aimed growth progress hobbyaccept ance us worthwhile citizens sup port obtaining keeping flying sites Incidentally because Nats Virgin ia location adequate Free Flight site locals have ALREADY ob tained permission use site per manent basis Now certainly worth something local RC fliers already use Fentress NAS regular basis fundamental services AMA can provide assistance flying site acquisition Its many-faceted endeavor since AMA obviously cannot go out buy sites must help persuade property owners virtue hobbythat promoting wholesome activity community creative outlet individualsand fun well growth skills individual flier equipment technology Some must find same acceptance ball games golf etc enjoy Interestingly modelers Jacksonville FL played numbers game city officials approached city-sponsored site simply surveyed number ball diamonds city projected use person-per-acre basis easily convinced model site would have much larger person-per-acre usage Today Jack sonville has TWO city-sponsored sites paved runways shelter running water clubhouse etc yearly budget takes work know-how hav ing flying site problems get touch Flying Site Coordinator Geoff Styles AMA Headquarters has lots experi ence area will glad help digress. Nats next year Virginia will real happening addi tion usual 70-plus event format will have two days fun-fly noncompetitive industry show na tional RC boat car championships area will superb modeling extravaganza So make plans now something whole family Chesapeake since contest sites driving distance Virginia Beach Kitty Hawk Williamsburg However will far enough away motel costs will moderate Quiet progress Slowly perceptibly making progress generating aware ness noise problem good example found November issue R/C Report recommend obtain copy read several articles noise mufflers etc also tell like some pseudomufflers market Encouragingly better mufflers surfacingsome nondo mestic sources OS now furnishing quieter muffler engines should read work Fox Mfg has done noise reduction Also note K&B ads super-quiet Sportster engines Incidentally checked K&B 45 Sportster engine Stu Richmonds ship other day registered 89 dB ten feet Now thats quiet tle loss power AMA planning establish recom mended noise levels also publish ing articles noise Model Aviation magazine note last issue plan ning articles engine setup noise reduction well continuing series noise reading through Aeroguidance Society newsletter Connector saw Bob Nolls report noise survey has made Interestingly Electric setup checked turning same rpm 40 piston engine produced same noise contention long time has must treat WHOLE package just exhaust Getting rpm prop-tip speed down vitally important Remember its FUN youre having FUN . Tiddlywinks anyone Cont pg 111 AMA contest calendar stored DLs anyone read print out ModelNetters upload own articles computer programs picture files rest us see Newsletter editors have own Data Library swapping articles graphics Conference Room another function ModelNet Typing CO ModelNets main menu puts area can have conversations other Model Netters through keyboard CO type line hit Return line pops up everyone elses screen name front parentheses Once week have regular COnference often special guest covering certain topic Clubs have used ModelNets Conference Room meetings Using members computer can talk special guests AMA officials ModelNet can used join AMA get quick proof insurance coverage Any ModelNetter can download special online application form Data Library 12 Fill ing out form new members name address credit card information uploading DL 12 will get appli cation AMA HQ fast received new members insurance effect name put public file DL 12 serves proof insurance until new members card comes mail Club secretaries making use fea ture ModelNet sign up new members get permission fly club field minimum delay usually few hours limited time AMA making free offer Chartered Club officers would like sign ModelNet Write call Continued page 124 112 Model Aviation CompuServe Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Have ever reunion know disgusting thing about reunion cant lie about age Everybody knows within year old theres something else No matter puffed up may about good doing always somebody remind what once dicate prefer remember you once too poor wear shoes after June 1st youll get reminded famous Hangar 13 Club Beloit WI held its 52nd reunion other day Count ing wives friends almost 100 people showed up club sanctioned Gas Model club 1935 NAA Its roots go back 20s model airplane rubberband club its members affiliate members nearby towns grew up become important people fields Earl Fredrickson Janesville became Air Force airline pi lot renown Today shows model ers Palatine IL area build RC Gliders Pat Packard went become nationally recognized aviation artist de signer Smithsonian Institution Oshkosh Museum Al Lindsey has become Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine George Niebauer has come feared competitive Free Flight flier Las Vegas area Bill Bates today important aeronautical engineer Glen Mills PA area Heres photo early Hangar 13 groups Thirties some now L-R Mr Mrs James Leeson Mr Mrs Don Furman Lawrence Rice wife Harry Vanden-Noven Reunions keep memories alive Pictured below famous Gas model airplane Re puted first Gas job ever flown Wisconsin went aloft about 1934 pow ered Loutrel model made Bill Bates others what looked like year ago somebodys attic Want see today Come AMA Museum Reston VA look has faithfully restored its quaint engineering con struction looks like belongs has Douglas Hardware wing Richard Walden editor Burlington NC BARKS writes re well off insurance department dues increase still effect 1988 Richard dues increase will remain awhile build up cash liquid reserve self-insurance purposes $806650 bank money available 1987 money banks money could use we would have pay back appears overall fiscal pic ture 1987 will result extra $600000 plus can put own cash fund sav ings bring own money total over million mark couple years kind saving along safe flying members prudence thrift run ning home office will sound financial posture will need standby bank loan pledge such 1987 January 1988 113 Pictured several reunion fans flying 10-ft replica t rra ssie original ship covered three layers Japanese paper tissue he&ivily doped powered Brown Jr engine has fat RC engine radio rig gentlemen can command come back home running over hill dale through cornfields keep up extreme left Connie Hansen founder original famous Hangar 13 club first organized about 1929 Connie awarded AMAs highest honor reunion banquet fel lowship free AMA dues life Next him holding transmitter Ralph Beck first members Herb Shultz holding big airplane Behind L R Merrett Sanders Doris Rice Dennis Rice Bob Bort affair held Beloit WI last September 19th Al Lindsey Engineering Editor Popular Science magazine furnished photograph Thanks Al PioneersConrad Hansen standing left leader Hangar No 13 pioneer model air plane flying club Beloit Among identified picture 1930s front row L-R Herbert Alcan Robert Podwils Wililiam Dane Alfred Helm secretary William Bates commander Roland Lubitz Kneeling near Hansen Hugo Sulik Standing second row Ed Wilson holding frame plane William Walker Arthur Dennie tall youth assistant commander Stewart Martin Don Chase Eddie Howard Frank Ross sistant advisor partially hidden person back row identified however others L-R Charles Abbott Melvin Tyler Harold Tower Bob Thompson Edwin Lindsley Tom Pollard Burton Booth Robert Hayes Howard Ross deceased members posed front Beloit College observatory has since removed picture appeared Milwaukee Sentinel March 20 1934 just seven years after Lindberghs nonstop flight New York Paris Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Free FlightEndangered Species August-September 1987 issue Free Flightthe official publication National Free Flight Society AMAs Special Interest Group activityan ex change correspondence between John Oldenkamp myself printed ex change fact Free Flight declining activity reasons decline Initially thinking corres pondence might provide food thought possibly leading some constructive ideas reversing trend rather fewer modelers might get enjoy activity future However has since realized cream crop Free Flighters probably belong NFFS other Free Flighters probably majority themdo Given situation message will have received may share concern about future Free Flight urging therefore including AMA President essence message repeated purpose provide viewpoint may encourage expansion Free Flight activity such manner overcome growing problem inade quate sites basic fact involved very few sites available country permit Free Flight flying way common twenty years agoreal estate de velopment has gobbled up land incred ible rate Furthermore few places left Free Flight practiced old presumably preferred manner activity dominated retrieval action rather flying other words time spent trying get model back spent flying inevitable result Free Flight ac tivity has shrunk about 20000 AMA participants late 1950s about 2500 now thats AMAers have indicated FF main interest growth evident Free Flight among Old-Timers group trying recap ture magic remember young Old-Timer group have cho sen RC help Lets face As get older idea chasing models becomes less attractive Having use motorbike bring back model seems like brute-force approach retrieval problem few extra ounces model could make much easierand safer Also using RC doesnt threaten chase us off fields indiscriminate use bike can blame no-growth situa tion lack youth activity Free Flight needs realized smoke screenthe real culprit nature activity Consider following good old days essentially gone No longer fields readily available models can chased foot pedal bike Flying close home largely thing past its matter site being within reasonable distance hour twoits often days drive theres problem example 1 essentially no sport Free Flight activity practically competition oriented doesnt mean competi tion badits simply nature FF competition tends keep people out rath er attract short FF competi tion too intense too technical too restrictive Thats what guy grew up has come expect newcom er activity doesnt promise much fun old days gained pleasure watching long flights still remember Kordas winning flights 1939 Wake field Championships somewhere along line decided lot short flight better few long ones So interrupt beautiful flight dethermalizing dump model out aira ungracious way end flight days its almost unheard go out simply fly Free Flight model fun Either its competition flight test flight preparation competition idea get right put model away meet 2 situation aggravated con tinuing loss flying sites East particularly except occasional competi tion use military other gov ernment site becomes available given weekend essentially no flying sites general lack large sites fly Free Flight regular basis puts real damper desire build Free Flight models Furthermore what sites may available usually way out boondocks far anyone might get interested can see activity just go see Free Flight would-be spectator needs make dedicated journey some obscure unknown location Trying use smaller sites has naturally led DTs keep losing models cure self-defeating same holds true short engine runs use beautiful power plants let run 10 seconds less Furthermore put models up high short time hardly get chance see grace beauty flight dump model out air just soaring well 3 refuse let RC help us enjoy Free Flight fear its contaminating activity yet allow kinds gadgets otherwiseto change wing tail angles engine runs dethermalize etc wont allow RC bring model back home af ter long beautiful flightand no steering out thermals please although its okay Indoor models use poles balloons nudge model want RC could fly out back small fields Using electric power can also make use local parks school yards kids adults can see what doing time live busy metropolitan area always tracts interested crowd fly its mostly hands-off using RC keep out trouble prevent los ing model Onlookers watching mod eler fly Free Flight get see graceful grandeur type flying during al whole flight no feel ing contamination model brought down land majestically right front group instead having fall out sky thump Free Flight doesnt have mean high per formance nothing can simply mean model ability fly itself should exclude ability also fly controlif can used enhance flight least bring back As noted Free Flighters use sorts other gadgets help retrieval flight adjustment both during official compe tition flight afterwards least allow ing RC help retrieve after timed portion flight purity FF need compromised now Think about High Praise . Pittsburgh area modelers know Lee Irvis regular guysa leader-type member ARCS club people outside club Lee Irvis regarded awe because have found out K Leroy Irvis Speaker Pennsyl vania House Representativesa very high ly placed person state legislature As modeler AMA member Lee has done much official capacity both help cause model aviation general specifically help provide mod el flying sites state property Recently Lee occasion write about current activity helping teach other modelers fly told picture ac companying column thus .. John Honchorcks fly away Sig Senior Kadet love am primary instructor group have insisted students fly Sig Kadet think best primary trainer market today John favorite student. determined become excellent flier already very good 114 Model Aviation John Honchorcks fly away rescued treetop Practically RC fliers have experienced embarrassment misjudg ing approach model usually further away appears ending up situation As such situations model Sig Kadet lived fly again Connecticut S Maine S Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President P13 Box 1828 ljexbury MA 02331 617 934-6248 Aneociete Vice Presidents Gorald Brown PO Boo 4304 Middletown RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davonport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01400 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 08452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03284 Bob Wallace Ot Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 62 Frazier Way Maratons Milla MA 02040 Quaker RC Club club located near Whitinsville MA has membership about 20 people flying site landfill very level well covered clover individual responsible obtaining use land Jerry Bagdasarian Again year last year towns along Biackstone Canal have Heritage Homecoming celebration consists activities such Dunnit Mystery Evening Golf Classic football games concerts course model air craft demonstrations Jerry has put lot effort obtaining use flying site having models part celebration Jerry has unique advantage being able walk house fieldnice Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition Hawks favored nearly per fect fall day annual contest four teams participating year events included Ponderosa Rodeo Mail Run Poor Mans Pattern everyones favorite Limbo As usual contest well organized fun day nearly allone aircraft victim limbo pole event has going three years far no team has won twice year victorious team Flying Aces Hampton NH team consisted Scott Dearborn Dominic Gou pil Gallant D Gallant Jyes fatherand-son team Darren 16 years old flies very well fact high point winner day flying Little Stik Nice job Darrenl Mass Cup September New England Stunt Team has Control Line contest culminates awarding Mass Cup contestant improved scores highest percentage flyoffs winners contest Junior Cliff Gregoire Beginner Scott Smith Intermediate Dave Carrville Advanced Doug Cook Expert Windy Urtnowski Best Aircraft award went Windy Urtnowski runner-up Bill Suarez Steve Buso Jack Patrolia tied third place Mass Cup awarded Doug Cook believe second year has won cup scores improved six percent information Handle newsletter NEST edited Dave Cook District vice-presidents columns have writing District column nearly three years now During time have tried report activities within dis trict show pictures people involved national information can obtained other parts magazine has no comment other VP columns until now has easy However November issue Dis trict 10 VP wrote flying sites Without go ing lot detail feel once again wrong track agree flying sites mandatory however would seem people have find sites perhaps get help obtaining permission use seems think AMA can walk area country produce flying sites Maybe unlimited resources modelers pained modest dues increase exacted cover insurance program also disagree statement about million dollars per year publish magazine may need make huge vestment sites does money come fromand sites placed district administers etc etc may alright bring items up follow up good solid ideas says last paragraphonly offer some good constructive ways obtaining sites just dream about Pattern seminar About two years ago sem inar held some good ideas talked about contests pretty much standardized time again Some changes need madeespecially since Nats will near area modelers may attending Also new rule book will available changes can discussed have tentative use room Quality Inn Chicopee Nats headquarters afternoon March date has finalized will try announce next month Some people have given material use column have seen yours yet despair will probably used eventually can use few pic tures month Also time year clubs have new officers would like have information would easier contact someone club necessary January 1988 115 Teams RC Gulls Ponderosa RC Hawks L Flying Aces Southern NH RC Club Jerry Bagdasarian second left Harvey Thomasian during flying demonstra tions Heritage Homecoming celebration September 26 1987 Sixteen-year-old Darren Gallant trophies being member win ning team large being high point flier day Jerry Bagdasarlan some 01 aircraft flown during demonstrations Photo Jerry Bagdasarian Help club helping com munity public libraries around country now lend VHS video tapes aswell books Currently AMA has available five excellent thins video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club Will donate set five tapes local library AMA Will sell set five toyourclubfor$1 0000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special li brary video tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community New Jersey 0 New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tow Brown P0 Boa 881 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07001 Frank Drench 9 Witlow Ave Pincataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street Olean NY 14760 Hank Likes 46 Cory Dr Town River NJ 08753 Adam SnOler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Santer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenin NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11851 Second District Thoughts perchance YOU have read previous editions column will agreed hope have consistently kept opinions concerning so-called burning issues no pun intended along positive angle attack Optimism part nature suppose So Thus said must further report am insensitive realization AMA approaching few moment-of-truth situa tions shall require early defini tive action its Executive Council Last month discussed issues ie whether raise existing 55-lb weight limit model aircraft maxi mum 100 lb As result discussions have Don Godfrey founding president IMAA other ex ecutives organization plan ning attend EC meeting October 24 discuss important top-weight issue Progress vital area addition problem also addressing rapidly proliferating conten tion numerous individuals groups AMA should fragmentize com bined Nats possible solution widely recognized flying-site dilemma opinion some example Nats sites selected thus far Free Flight wheth er Indoor Outdoor have though appro priately suited RC competition left much desired numerous varied standpoints feeling such ma jor decision should reached vote Leader membership hope agree 21st Annual WW Jamboree Rhinebeck NY warmest compliments hereby extended Mid-Hudson RC Society having contributed magnificently preservation promotion aeromodel ing particularly great District 2 through presentation worthy clas sic over score years Attend ance year up annual standards ie around 200 entrants always great time example encounters scenes like Rhinebeck Tn-County RC Club club located area East Brunswick NJ ad dition having active members also produces impressive newsletter called Fly-Paper capably edited labor love such avid modelers Al Kessner John Donnelly latest issue de scribes recent RC flying demonstration presented expressly club group children participating nearby Manalapans Special Recreation Program Member Charlie Bissett flew exciting demonstration good company such fellow-members George Trott Har old Diskin George Dent Bernie Price Ed Wiesenback Al Axelbyrd point represented major PR achievement Tn-County club AMA aeromodeling general did worthy initiative earn highly favorable write-up local newspaper Cranbwy Press copy article including press photographs sent Parks Commission inclusion its official records Nice going Tn-State about whats-his-name club comprises dozen members skip read ahead something important yours organization size however what follows may inter est group know clubs area have 150 members opinion thats BIG So big example cases some mem bers known personally nor known other Names hard remem ber large groups smaller ones Neil Markee editor LIRCS Newsletter offers solution Septem ber issue suggests want collection fliers going have make effort Obviously should get know other name Nobody knows better hard learn names could speed up process members required wear name tags have names clearly visible upper sur face nonscale models Perhaps club should provide members name tags. think money would well invested like ideado Low-tech ducted fan same issue same newsletter Mr Markee expressed hope someone would develop low-tech ducted-fan trainer Neils words Low wing loading low takeoff landing speeds less critical engine/fan combination would probably get us ducted-fan flying true Fourth Annual Long Island Helicopter Championships congratulate Bob Brassell LIFTS Long Island Fly Together Society both Melville Long Island NY having made 1987 year four above popular well-managed event continues feature Novice Intermediate Scale FAI classes missed years contest make note tend next year Bob deserves special credit work initiating perpetuating valuable aeromodeling contributions Thanks Bob Fourth Annual noncompetitive Giant Scale Fly-In Binghamton Aeros Despite some rain second day event took place back August 22 23 proved pleasurable according reports action took place Che nango Bridge Airport Binghamton NY sanctioned both AMA IMAA Camping onsite permitted food furnished pilots free charge Lon Sauter AVP area has provided following photos group taken Jim Leary Onondaga Model Aircraft Bill Orr Oswego Valley Modelaires clubs 116 Model Aviation Try best make next year Gear up locked Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Aesociete Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gatea Mills Pepper Pike QH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 Corky Heitman SR ioe North Hoigate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Sheikey 217 Eaclid Ave Scoitdale PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 recent District X column reemphasized biggest problem facing sport hobby lack enough flying sites Dave Peltz wrote AMA spending enough its resources ensure flying sites will available us well future generations aeromodelers agree Dave number problem Id go far say should number budget priority can convinced given amount money will have effect availability sites nationwide Much has said about AMAs spend ing patterns lack much correla tion between spending priorities basic reason cases simply spending money problem wont make better some could show spend amount money within reasonable reach AMA way would definitely help solve problem nationwide would support its expenditure wholeheart edly believe cutting everything else bone could come up million dollars really wanted what would What could done million dollars would ensure availability flying sites could simply buy national flying site would ensure availability place fly wouldnt too accessi ble modelers Besides would require about 700 acres would probably cost around four million dollars built way out boonies somewhat unreasonable solu tion flying site problem solution probably lies convincing federal state local governments need genuine endeavors worthwhile solution may also involve doing what ever necessary reduce noise come better neighbors can reduce need such large sites perhaps move back closer metropoli tan areas already have proposal latter District IV VP Howard Crispin chairman Sound Noise Committee working proposal spend about $50000 fund research project lead ing university University North Carolina aimed reduction propel ler noise models tiny step addressing problem long journey starts single step What next Well Id expect someone Dave Peltz come up proposal hire expert TELL us what thing ideas have com mon involve spending consider able monies have studies done turn will probably result mon ey being spent major question result worth cost Some think very survival hobby/sport stake right should certainly jump both feet checkbook support programs other hand fortunate enough have good site might prefer con tinue provide such benefits magazine Nats museum interna tional competition etc etc What think Would eliminate magazine simply make dues $40 period finance such programs What about Nats participation international competition short what anything should sacrificed order fund as-yet-undefined program get flying sites Any such program will have very well thought out planned before Id guess Executive Council would start cutting present programs finance such pro gram proposed think need con sider seriously have seen some beau tiful AMA films done Jay Gerber few have idea much effort goes masterpieces Valley Forge Signal Seekers got little taste effort summer Jay set up some filming VF flying site lay thought could film around nor mal flying found impossible club cheerfully shut down site Jay thing 30-40 fliers gave up day flying could enjoy another great Jay Gerber film hope pre view October 24th Executive Coun cil Meeting Thanks Valley Forge club Dont forget Salt Fork February 13-14 Bring whole club Saying month Daves theory rel ative success R s E squared Results ity times Effort squared Till next Month Daware 0 District Celumttia 0 Maiytand h Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwnod Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Aseociate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severs MD 21144 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Chuck Foreman 5811 Rinlrer Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest HarrisonbvrgVA 22801 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockovilie NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 9191 486-5988 1988 Nationals planning Nationals Plan ning Committee recently met Holiday Inn Chesapeake VA work planning 1988 Tidewater Nationals has attend meetings appreci ate amount work does go making arrangements event no way will satisfied arrangements Much has said about Free Flight think concerned Nats would like see ideal sites com pletely honest far site 1988 concerned Although its perfect best sites could find anywhere near Eastern part country field consists 680 acres widest part one-and-a-quarter miles across field rectangle bounded three sides trees notch corner also having trees however no trees field several rather deep drainage ditches will bridged number lesser ditches field will tilled late spring will grass coverage area will some part field soybeans July will few inch es high no real concern will no problem retrieving across cropland have letter Mr Italiano suggesting separate Free Flight rest Nats perhaps go afield Geneseo NY description field includes plantings corn grain Air craft easily lost cornfields usually does trample grain see justification suggestion have discussed field mem bers Brainbusters club Hampton Langley members incfuding regularly compete Nats oth er major Eastern meets think field will serve well making arrange ments use permanent basis will no doubt hold spring contest site present time have holding spring fall contests Petersburg Airport signs site will shortly built up Among fliers fall contest Reed Hull shown photo below something rarea brand-new airplane said would last forever Reed will seen 1988 Nats Reed Hull brand-new airplane second photo taken week before Nats meeting occasion open house Oceana Naval Air Station Oceana parent organization Fen Continued page 118 January1988 117 Crispin Cont pg 117 tress NALF site Tidewater Nats Alex Gaillard Open House Oceana Naval Air Station Tidewater Radio Control Club co ordinating club host clubs 1988 takes active role open house have done years repre sents continuing cooperation between United States Navy local clubs As part open house club puts two-hour display both days good company performanc es latest best Navy var ious civilian aerobatic displays year saw Blue Angels performing first time Oceana FIA-18 Reflecting relationship between club Navy photo Alex Gaillard Phaeton Biplane Blues Fat Albert C-130 F/A-18 exhibition aircraft show Oceana outstanding both miniature aircraft full-scale variety AMA represented Geoff Styles Headquarters VP hand also display Other brief period rain Sunday great weekend lot good PR effort Geoff also chance look various Nats flying areas Lost sites Last month mentioned fields might lost high technology No such luck lost unique manner Nothe same old cause once Yup reason NOISE field looked secure complaint landowner go wish possible convince no matter located run risk having noise issue used excuse move out Please get quiet before happens Once com plaint made little chance avoid ing disaster have read other columns about placing effort money procur ing flying sites well good lose site noise nuisance complaints endanger entire sport area moved off public land such reason will find nearly impossible obtain another site jurisdiction antagonize neighbors Much has written things means going about surveying own particular site district vice-president Headquar ters staff will provide much assist ance obtaining flying sites own legwork vital cause impossible Headquarters people roam countryside looking sites know look Make up mind going make effort operate within standards will permit peace neighbors cannot stay away search subsequent usage site can no longer let few individuals imperil sport have questions regarding quidelines deal ing subject write drop note Bob Underwood Technical Direc tor AMA Headquarters Take action today time read will frigid months time consid er taking part cold weather activities normal contests rather large number fun-fly events held winter long Both Soaring power events participation Winter hiberna tion course also several trade shows around country quite number local auctions occur during months winter have incentive build trim Get ready Tidewater Nationals Help make biggest best ever Cont pg 111 through product addition will enter college work-study program get practical business experience pursues studies Tad Cease University Wisconsin Platteville planned malor Mechani cal Engineering Aerospace Engineering Tad keen model aviator has athletic interests well Softball jukado tennis volleyball help keep him fit Crosscountry downhill skiing plus deer hunt ing also get him outdoors has built sev eral model aircraft including AO-size Trainair Gentle Lady Simplex Trainer very active club before going off university duties included mowing field running refreshment stand annual mall show helping beginners university continues fly has coaching newcomers sport would like get private pilots license has already received some instruction purpose Charles J Klein University Vir ginia Charlottesville majoring Political Science member City RC Club Allentown PA en joys flying fixed-wing aircraft Helicop ters preference whirlybirds because feels very demanding Active community Charles assisted Key Club affairs such car washes dances raise money Muscular Dystro phy other charities high school won several awards some first place regional statewide compe titions sponsored Pennsylvania Jun ior Academy Science Todd C Morey Traverse City Ml study ing Aviation Technology Purdue Univer sity IN As member TRAMPS Traverse Area Model Pilots Society Todd active sport contest flying en joys everything Peanut Scale warbirds Pylon Racing quarter-scale entered contests USA Canada won several trophies Purdue Todd taking full-scale flight training part education also enrolled Marine NROTC serves Squad Leader newsletter staff mem ber Aimee Olson Fargo ND attending State University hometown major will directed towards Wellness Physical Fitness keen student ballet jazz tap dancing Aimee has performed Red River Dance Company sev eral years An accomplished trained model has worked professionally various facilities Fargo environs As student high school Aimee en joyed competitive sports including volley ball basketball major model aviation interests Slow Fast CoinContinued page 124 118 Model Aviation Sig Scholarships Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia 0 South Carolina 0 Tonoeosoo V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Miosisoippi S Poorto Rica Phone Work 615 455-6100 Phone Home 0151720-3203 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 206 Amory MS 38621 Richard Jackson 2110 Thornlen Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00860 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Msorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 049 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields PD Box 1003 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 604-2517 time issue delivered will snow time again did season go Just few weeks ago seems talking about summers activities Now its time talk about building season make plans next summer didnt find time attend very contests yeartoo much going business Hope next year will have time off visit clubs about district flying good year AMA higher dues pretty well accepted being necessary insurance coverage maintained program now solid AMA considering increase coverage next year still need few years no major claims before will have enough funds accrued secure against bigclaim possibility program costs can paid interest Keep up good work safety pays off AMA has also taken steps improve its fi nancial planning control activities have continue ques tions whether available funds spent right things Council has put effect plan two-year budget update year action will give everyone time review what planning year before final bud get goes effect Im hoping propos als needed new activities will forthcoming membership con sideration expanded program Any business large AMA needs look least two years ahead fact Im favor generating least five-year plan near future Also needed analysis past ex penditures practices see what can learned applied improve per formance future AMA computer such analysis should straightforward However word caution Computers themselves dont help much takes GOOD software personnel trained use make com puter pay off AMA still has some distance go area Lets hope weve learned lesson last years chartered club data mixup Dont too critical AMA however Ive seen same situation devel op big companies times Until software/personnel combination right much comes out computer system no matter what its potential capabilities Plaudits due AMA membership election Don Lowe president Don has again proven able administrator has time desire tend AMAs business few presidents have past years Im looking forward much progress over next year problem status stature Contest Directors has wrestled believe much improvement has resulted application process has streamlined CD questionnaire modern ized hopefully improved same time position CD members ing clarified strengthened Since among influential hard working leader members its time place AMA hierarchy better defined say problems have gone away Far example problem whether remain af filiated NAA sill thorny issue need NAA Well Im sure provide FAI connections assistance may essential since AMA may able work directly FAI Maybe paying services dont need Also still problems conduct Nationals meet modern times first steps being taken sep arate parts traditional Nationals activ ity big event both time location well will work yet seen circumstance driving AMA direction question role competition its relationship great majority modelers enter formal competi tion still needs attention Competition cer tainly has place fun-flying club activities individual participation hobby What AMAs proper role noncompetitor Insurance Sure thats important what else should Hold ing national fun-fly convention new idea trying out well works will probably determine whether activities type should pursued futher What other services should AMA provide noncompetitor need ideas about What does membership think should Now back District 5 items number District 5 newsletters Ive noted words effect channels below 38 will illegal after Dec 20th Thats true channels 12 thru 34 legal must use narrow-band transmitters As far know way know transmitter fits specification have tested Thats probably true buy new transmitter frequencies course will lot wideband re ceivers out beware criti cal point frequency phase-in plan important everyone cooperate fullest dont create unnecessary problems Its also dry run final phase-in after narrow-band transmitters receivers will usable Got note Ralph Bailey District S RC Contest Coordinator said things going well exception seems sanction requests coming two weeks less lead time before scheduled contest date Fellows thats just too short time system work no chance adver tising Model Aviation sooner later site-owners insurance will place rule minimum 30 days system work Received note Lee Campbell included picture two Airfoiler contest first picture Lewis Dot Odum perennial FF contest-goers John Blair-designed P-30 Photo Campbell second photo shows contest headquarters CDs Lee Webster Ben Cleveland background wife Molly doing work beau tiful Powerhouse handwork Eck Calder Photo Campbell Lee also concerned about kind field might available next Free Flight Nationals has some improvement situation since last report current field under consider ation still small wind blows has retrieval problems motor bikes Nationals Committee hard work try ing solve problems least field can used later time big WELCOME ABOARD newly chartered River City RC Club Vicksburg MS can get touch writ ing Virginia Rhinehart 711 Belva Circle #11 Vicksburg MS 39180 way chartered club contacts important people link tween AMA club represent Mississippi AVP Ed Hunter puts way Enclosed September issue MS Aeromodeling Id like call atten tion lead article Designated Contact Person informational materials sent AMA chartered club via designated person dead-ends person vital link communications system broken break communication linkup effectively disenfranchises re maining membership particular char tered club Ed has good point best vertical communications AMA good club contact doesnt job im portant link communication effectively shut off urge clubs keep impor tant link open Merry Christmas everyone January 1988 119 F Lewis Odum assisted shy retiring wife Dot Powerhouse Eck Calder flown Air foiler contest illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky S Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Ballard Rt 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 Cal Ettel #3 Cautie Drive AR 2 Florionant MO 63034 William Kern 1806 12th St Bedtord iN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefteruosi Kanaao City MO 64114 Stan Watoon 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 begin September celebrated La bor Day weekend going Indianapolis day CL flying CL Aerobatic Team Trials have Control Line meets before Id never team trials Believe worth trip saw tops CL Aerobatics yesterday today quite sight watch new talent challenged some elite yesterday Competition tough have terrible time picking out some CL maneuvers time able pick out corners crisp circles round Ive always trouble seeing four-leaf clover time fliers good course must thank Indianapo lis Airport Authority letting us use space Mt Comfort Airport know great deal effort put out Jack Sheeks As sociates get place after another lost international airport contest well run maybe will easier future CL events Sunday Labor Day weekend trav eled vacation spot Indiana went Jasonville Seriously Jasonville just like good old Burgin Its small Small arrport site laid-back Combat contest Doc Passen has event year really plays up host bit hilt arrived no around Ever have feeling youre right place wrong time Well thats feeling Never fear After few minutes pacing around saw convoy cars arrived convoy Doc stay house came out time Whew relieved contest hot heavy shortage contestants due team trials following weekend dont mind ones made trip worth Oh carnage resulted Combat really can hold ones attention cant talking guys Combat meet learned interesting thing always wondered about Dyna Jet engines dont know what its jet engine used CL Speed events Anyway guy told foggers Thats right guys gals really used fog insects etc Interesting next weekend made city Peoria IL visit Peoria RC Modelers Club sponsored flying/static contest sport Scale models saw members three clubs represented seemed have great time know did laid-back event fellows put together force hangar queens out closets got tired mall show models never got flown know around dont Well also know should happen So have special contests saw some real beauties both classes some great talent area Let tell about trophies things work art love handmade plaques plaque hand-painted plastic model fuselage Believe beautiful fact kept asking Alas just laughed Hey met some Kewanee Krashers Pekin RCers miss trip Pekin again nice meet some Peoria Kewanee Krashers reminded club found out have small group flying out cow pasture use hayfield meet officially once per year So Nice guys sitting around talking about favorite subjectsbuilding flying modelswe some long discus sions about RC frequencies Im hearing same sad story over over having problems now ever just few frequencies try different plans read about Still hear problems showing up own club having its problems too know manufacturers importers trying cater try buy inexpensive radio few frills Hats off ones will sell us radios know will work As hear field testers want servo-reverse option other frills can 31M problems can crash planes fellow told three go 31M just hits no warning Theres no way keep up set combinations complex know Ive tried field have about four eight fliers field given day such small number should never have such problems Ive chance talk modeler trying something about trying form consumer group will put pressure manufacturers wish him lot success Whoops just got off path little Now back rest month travels district went Terre Haute attend Dou ble Nickel IMAA fly-in course attend ed day late big crowd Ive real knack still great time wind blew like crazy bull sessions order day dont know Terre Haute guys liked thought perfect day thing did notice field has improved drastically since 1979 have kinds shelters etc theyve built make life lot nicer field Its turned real showplace hoping Charles Gray would show up little surprise him Because has served contest coordinator several years Superior Service Award bestowed upon him Charlie has done terrific job keeping contest schedules order us Thanks Well thats September travels Ive pretty busy month Alas miss three trips planned gave chance visit club again Im just kidding trips missed due fog So Hamilton RC Modelers sent short piece about rally perfect day four-stroke rally 32 contestants logged 123 flights Indy RIC sponsored prizes event looks like bunch handed out know will received around end November 50 let re mind deadline old fre quencies fast approaching Send radios get changed December 20 Enough now. Sound Cont pg 111 complacent about fact itselfit needs put perspective Please re member operating relatively high frequencies depending upon en gine operational speed therefore have annoyance factor built safe try operate level below whatever acceptable area calculated figure somewhere below ambient area will much better shape major point remember what has done represents progress Check around follow magazine articles information data can achieve goals important real ize date hardware techniques will help attain figures Please work neighbors local authorities obtain keep site Research second item consid ered has sound levels origi nating propeller Very little research has done subject especially recent times need come grips question just na tional international aeromodeling well As attain levels sophistication sound suppression devices defeating work due lack knowl edge other areas just cannot sure recognize exhaust noise intake noise bearing noise can quite easily accu rately measure overall sound installation comes right down specifics though much diffi cult trying determine surgery needs take place Academy has re ceived proposal price tag attached research needed fill some blanksthose having propellers Executive Council has conditionally approved research proposal Some de tails need defined further terms contract president Don Lowe myself will working Once everything approved checked likelihood study will gin January continue year Other proposals something new re quired need provide centive means coordinating data distribution somebody needs completely involved Academy look Continued page 124 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 Compuserve address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Bud Gorman Box 33 Knite River MN 55609 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knntzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lanik 305 Patti Placn Holland Ml 49423 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 49054 Paul Smith 11112 Dill Drive Sterling Htn Ml 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stsmm Bos 357 Minocqus WI 54548 first issue Model Aviation 1988 new year means start new pians us shall entering second term am looking forward Completing ideas improving communications district shall handling nearly five million dollars monies year makes extra im portant know goes VPs now able log onto HQ Prime quickly obtain membership data have already used data line found errors data stored Needless say Mike Woodfolk anxious get up-todate database would like make cer tain phone numbers have heck time contact ing new year means new officers clubs chance have wish fulfilled would see clubs over whelmed volunteers Too often same persons get reelected time come burned out Give some time thank-you enjoying hobby New flying fields always being sought after look AMA HQ solution very practical club has different situation member HQ can help clearly defined What feel should main thrust cure push down top means get ting government groups recognize needs hobbyists planning advising lower levels government Too often local governments need an swer situaflon simply copy what adjacent group has done continue along wrong path upper-level powers send down ideas decisions will uniform AMA PR Depart ment several recognized government committees squeezing like dickens get action plus increasing age membership means greater demand pastime facilities So action taking place cannot see results easily crashed model New fields mean new rules set AMA Safety Code supports insurance safety record permits us release funds increase coverage Noise what consider greatest enemy no noise would have far fewer flying field problems have heard members actually doing something about sound levels great see cobbled-up gadgetry being tried love being inventors little help manufacturers going very effective New frequencies now being phased new flags too second step implementing new frequencies gear being made better modelers realizing some con trol necessary safer flying business love visit clubs explain what planned getting guess good video would help what read mags seems confuse explain already know several areas some new frequencies unusable extra spots provide ample places continue operating must caution clubs have Canadian fliers visiting Three states bor der Canada MAAC insurance does cover activities must join AMA covered Canada beware frequency policy since conflicts keeping old frequencies making numbered ones alongside illegal AVP Insert . Paul Smith Ive AMA member since 1961 have special ized Control Line competition flying course competition involves sessions testing practice contest majority flying time spent sport flying flew nearly Control Line event plus little Free Flight until mid dle 70s FAI added Combat its world championship schedule Since international sector has primary interest AMA rather generously funds FAI team selection programs 15 different events cover category modeling would highly recommend FAI program anyone interested very highest levels competition other main interest AMA politics AMA wants operate democracy order needs input majority membership certainly havent hesitated make opinion known about issues Constructive criti cism policies decisions will help AMA grow prosper AMA great organization work together can continue make better Please contact anything can help especially catego ries Control Line contest coordination FAI program Gone flying rever Ribcrackers have lost valuable member Bob Quinn well known building skills part played annual mall air shows always fill position newsletter editor will missed field meetings Minneapolis Model Aero Club mourns passing longtime member Tommy Thompson well known na tionally Free Flighter death flying field some comfort model ers knew him Tommy would proba bly have chosen way Taft will lonelier him MARCS lost Ken Kindschi very active member often seen perched station wagon pipe hand offered opinions com ments subject members families go deepest sympathies District Roundup St Croix club sug gests reduced initiation fee anyone liv ing within two miles field y Wischer needs fruit jar lids ends froz en fruit canssend allElectric club being formed Ken Myers Union Lake Call 313 698-4668 tle Creek Balsa Bees working lo cal Marines Toys Tots program Tulip City Air Force now has 65 members has Control Line group too OPS LIES River Valley Fliers seems have increased loops Twin City RCers have new field going purchase t Covey Lawnmowers described Sun beam AMES also have strong CL group aper Milwaukee declares war trash left after flying Tom Kunath out about after rebuild hospital ey Aeromodelers considering designated frequencies power Sailplane field come newsletter Mid-State Aero guidance Club Marshfield WI land Loons taking airport man ager dinner t Helicopter Py lon Racing NUTS atine Miniature Aircraft Association sends its newsletter EISS states recognize what goes up must come down some people accomplish slowly others Finally Scimitar says Set example Dont January 1988 121 Radio Control Club Detroit Big Bird Contest Tom Wiess talks planes young spectator Stan Dzon looks Jim McCoul Photo Flying Pilgrims members made happen Fall Fly Fun Phaseout Iohn Lane Photo History making againl Bill Collins en gine prize Pete Dillon trophy won 1937 Brooks Field Marshall Ml Jackson RC held Fly-In Open House two guys met again Lou Collins Photo Story Arkansas 0 Louisiana 0 New Mexico S Oklahoma 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64513 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball 1 Box 840 Mesquite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springs AFt 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 William Hurtey III 927 CommerCe Pleasantos TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartlesnille OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Ciovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinetor Bill May 3839 Duchess Trail Dallas TX 75229 am preparing leave Executive Council meeting AMA Headquarters Reston VA behalf of us poor slobs am going propose some thing new think ample pay five completed flights should entitle us free crash Reminds time made hole-inone Indianapolis golf course did model airplane instead golf ball Someone told fifth holebut couldnt have because Id made flight mentioned Executive Council meet ing will important sever al items coming up importance us realize great number care little about AMA works just long works have right fly protection good liabil ity insurance ones interest ed AMA machine works cant figure out what read will always best answer questions should good vicepresident other district phone 214 823-0208 during business hours Remember am representing Items importance upcoming meeting include fees pay Na tional Aeronautic Association privi lege having members eligible fly international competition under FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale clearinghouse world records competition fees now paying set years ago no longer fit balance payment services received want aware proud fact AMA President Don Lowe AMA Executive Director John Worth keenly conscious imbalance working hard get unfair exor bitant fees reduced am especially proud President Lowe asking viewpoint matter remembering percentage payment established AMA president am backing completely Watch Council report call couple other important Council agenda items will AMA budget carefully considered Council meeting contract undr Mr Worth Executive Director will continue serve us Another important item will summary progress next years Nation al Model Airplane Ch mpionships held Virginia Beach east coast discussion Nats General Manager Vince Mankowski will talk about flying site selection various Nats events trying please impossible everybody Anyhow Council meeting can bet Council members will doing level best represent effective manner possible AMA Council sincerely hope pleased fact dont take shots fellow Council members print no matter unpleased am personalities presentations dont feel ask represent losing dignity behalf Please correct am wrong time get thinking Im pretty smrt - thc p2ragaphs ahoc good Lord allows something stupid prove Im no smarter rest time pretty subtle clever Gods part have four-foot six-foot platform top car car rying cartons ladders such has two-inch frame around making nice tray three days funny noise car simply drove nuts noise never heard car before could heard time stopped started turned corner After Id gotten through three worried days good Lord figured punished enough let discover simply left X-Acto knife rolling around platform might ask what has model building District 8 has least X-Acto knife please care ful leave Beautiful workmanship Peck Polymer Prairie Bird Electric plane Chuck Fisher Chuck artist accounts Its appearance f lies beautifully too pow ered Kyosho geared 05 electrIc motor just got notice Pancho Morris 11 representatives around Texas met San Antonio October 18th discuss 1988 Soaring contest schedule Out came announcement Fourth Annual Texas National Soaring Tournament will held Dallas mid-May Whats popular now Float flying THE thing going write up fact couple clubs going have float-fly meets sudden notices least dozen good attendance Watch out will flying off pond drinking fountain birdbath country Another new twist hold bonfire lantern club meetings flying fields night As reported last month Dallas RC Club held dandy now another Dallas area club relatively new Metro East RC Club asking members bring chairs lanterns next meeting 7 pm October 15th Samuel East RC Field Mesquite Dallas area TX Gregg Markle president Metro East RC Club have about best-looking caps T-shirts Ive ever seen beautiful deep blue am sitting admiring ones blessed good see active group taking up some slack problem needed leadership terribly crowded locality can contact PO Box 617 Mesquite TX 75149 Lamar Alexander AMA 569 Baton Rouge LA has said simple statement beautiful letter sent Lamar says read column month never see mention recog nition area course possible no sending information Lamar hit right nose would believe indignant letters otherwise reasonable people think should guess what doing Please know own crystal ball because dont pay enough buy crying out loud dont write sulting letters work hard please will thank Lamar nice letter hoping publisher can find enough room column photos Lamar good-looking F4U-1D Corsair 54-in 40-power will kitted Wing Manufacturing Co Crystal Lake IL about January specs look great watch Lamar Alexander Baton Rouge LA witfl good-looking 40-size 54-ln-span F4UiD Corsair will soon kitted have just got greeting card real hoot beautiful card says YOU ARE VERY DECENT PERSONBUT THINK WEVE CAUGHT IT IN TIME can say hope approve however am because must love wouldnt writing column Thanks listening ***Out fuel ta land055 122 Model Aviation Lamar Alexanders Corsair obviously flies good looks Colorado 0 Kansas S Nebraska@ North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Interim VP 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Compuserve address EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1007 Woodland Beatrice NE 88310 Gene Carson Boo 2832 Casper WY 02802 Ed Coo 0209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Nathan Lancaster 3087 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Rosa Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 50421 Jim Ricketta 516 5 Cloadas Sioux Falls SD 57103 Frequency CoordInator Steve Mangles c/a Radio Service Center OtOS Sheriden Denver CO 00226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 036-3266 Noise Reduction Unless flying Hand-Launch Rubber Electric models probably aware noise level frequency propulsion system emitting right Right fortunately some modelers doing something about reducing noise levels found less wonderful nonmodelers fact doing being responsible citizens making model ing appealing greater numbers potential modelers protecting against own others potential loss hearing andheres biggiesaving flying sites ensuring continuance sport hobby can probably add list having strain imagination As read various columns na tional model magazines newsletters visit other flying sites meetings its real obvious becoming issue groups throughout country fact Ive some recent feedback indicates maybe its time clubs and/or AMA should assertive taking lead noise reduction Actually doing just share couple for-instances several years now AMA Nats has set up monitored noise situation RC Pattern event effort initiated AMA Executive Council implemented former VP Ed Izzo recently VP Howard Crispin have some support assistance number others noise maybe calling sound committee two have instrumental bringing subject high level awareness modelers would probably say its long hard uphill pull has long way go yet However subject getting more de served attention Let share what AMA Club Excellence doing its members others visit its flying site state parks recreation land Jefco Aeromodlers Denver CO area self described club mostly sport fliers sanction sponsor sev eral competitive fun-fly events yearly well organized attended OK thats pretty typical hundreds clubs heres something unique have done about sound levels Through efforts club member Steve Mangles Steve frequency coordinator District IX permanent onsite noise meter has installed field voluntary use anyone wishes check own sound levels have recommended everyone meet voluntary standard 103 dB three meters starters fairly high universal compliance should easily achievableand idea lower standard increments over period time until ultimate target under 98 dB reached sounds like strong ef fort perhaps other groups would wish model note requesting specific details AVP Nat Lancaster Steve Mangles addresses top column would proba bly get considerable information plan progressing what spe cifically has done field instal lation type equipment used Ive received newsletters recently indicat ing some Control Line groups also making use mufflers competi tive events awarding bonus points effective sound reduction tip hat other efforts going across district sound reduction Questions Should AMA establish sound limit recommendations AMA sanctioned events Should competitive events treated same noncompeti tive fun-fly events What should lim its What see pros cons issue respond Ill share thoughts through column well benefit thinking North Dakota Loren Moen Bottineau ND CD Q-500 race held Minot September 13 Loren reports 12 entries participated good time shares sentiment sincere thank-you hard workers put race order also says plans under way another race next year James Carter Minot ND reports Northern Neighbors Day Open House hosted Minot Air Force Base model ers recently featured flying demonstra tions static display CL RC models Introduction flights given over 30 spectators via Buddy-Box before time ran out Thanks Claude Ripplinger Harvey ND sharing beautiful P-51 AVP Russ Miller Carrington ND flight demos support. praise event plans under way next year Landings should soft intentional. Aoiaana S California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Cehic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associste Vice Presidents Edward AberSong 99-127 Ohiakee Aies HI 96701 Darwin N Barr 0252 6 Turoey Ave. Scottsdale Az 65251 Glenn Carter 3020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94098 Bob Kampmann 0810 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson Az 05710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlols Rancho Pv CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90006 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chola vista CA 93011 Jon Zeisloft 5411 October Way Weot valley City UT 64120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2236 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95626 Phone910362-1902 column short month seems left carotid artery got about 98% plugged-up roto router job now have surgical scar runs behind left ear down collarbone Please excuse get ting around too much past month spend some time running around doctor another until found out what wrong getting tests surgery just few days hos pital some time recovering thereafter As fate would have fortunately got disagreement hospital surgeon late evening prior scheduled surgery checked out t 1100 pm Fortunately Yes Sep tember 30th surgery scheduled 800 am October 1st east San Andreas fault may aware time date Californians will never forget 61 earthquake hit exact moment surgeon supposed carving away main artery neck term Jack-the-Ripper could have tak en new meaning way Im told poor chap ended up time slot OR caught just before hit ground surgery different hospital different surgeon Its now two weeks later Im fully up around fact leave few days Executive Council meeting Reston Lets make AMA national organization No heading joke opinion AMA yet national organization Yes AMA does have members fifty states believe being national just membership cards sent Lets face facts AMAs physical assets its entire staff reside east coast Headquarters building AMA museum sort makes AMA Eastern organization right Well entirely have occasional Nats Midwest token Executive Council meeting once out land setting sun thats about have Continued page 124 January 1988 123 Standing L R James Carter Frank Pace Jack Hamilton John Knight Arlyn Moen Claude Ripplinger John Nelson Kneel ing L R Mark Manning 3rd place-Webra Jim Larsen 1st place-Rossi Loren Moen 2nd place-Picco Peltz Cont pg 123 According AMA gospel clubs run trouble local matters could also say AMA problems local matters think time has come AMA get closer membership cannot done east coast AMA truly national organization ought have local resources over country Yes have district VPs AVPs volunteers donate some portion nonworking lives no pay try give AMA some local presence Unfortunately enough Id like see AMA set up regional aero modeling centers As see initially would minimally staffed solve prob lems local basis mostly related acquisition flying sites preven tion loss could start some major metropolitan areas begin spreading out Modern technol ogy has given us tools instant na tionwide communications can afford take advantage As time goes aeromodeling centers could broaden range services provide flight schools modeling seminars public relations government relations film/tape rentals membership renewals insurance claims handling refer ence libraries museums etc might blessed AMA-owned flying sites Yes exception AMA flying site AMA Headquarters has now members within reason able proximity Reston VA can easily use facilities resources rest us hear about place vast ma jority us will never see lifetimes Sure regional aeromodeling center idea needs refinement weve got start someplace What think Let VP know sad note now mid-October just received following letter Joe L Norcross District 10 representative AMA Free Flight Control Board Dear Dave Jim Scarborough thought should let know father Lee Norcross AMA 1058 died last week age 71 active flier over 60 years Free Flight Old-Timer models past presi dent Thunderbugs active Con test Director last years flew Old-Timer models loved Texaco event winning 1983 placing times will missed fliers T-Bugs SCIFs friends worldwide Sincerely Joe L Norcross Joe share loss CompuServe Cont pg 112 Doug Pratt AMA HQ ask Mod elnet information package will include free CompuServe IntroPak will give immediate access CompuServe usual initiation fee plus hour free time CompuServe also cludes detailed instructions use ModelNet offer open club officer including newsletter editors Sig Scholarships Cont pg 118 bat won awards local state contests Nats contestant Reno 1984 Chicopee 119851 has built flown fifty models licensed amateur radio operator member American Radio Relay League Robert Takacs Torrington CT Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Florida has always enjoyed aviation got started Radio Control 1981 club Balsa Bandits has served safety officer newsletter editor secre tary also worked successful acqui sition new club flying site As instructor helped new fliers As competitor has flown Q-500 competed famous Rhinebeck WW jamboree three times gained several prizes club-sponsored fun-fly events next goal learn about Helicopters career goal work research development aerospace industry Elizabeth Throne plans major Marketing and/or Advertising University Mary land College Park MD attended high school Syracuse NY comes family model aviation oriented 1983 1985 worker Chic opee Nats has regular helper annual symposium run Central New York Modelers Elizabeth completed radio-control led aircraft recently plans improve skills As student member Na tional Honor Society athlete enjoyed swimming running accomplished writer horsewoman community activities included volun teer work both Cancer Society Heart Association has volved local youth athletic seminars meets Brent Waganer attended high school Flo rissant MO now taking premed course University Missouri Kansas City Active student affairs athletics Scouting model aviation Brent re ceived honors high school years model aviation activity includes Con trol Line Radio Control recently produced own design speed con trol system will used F-82 Twin Mustang has combined model aviation Scouting using hobby knowledge prepare presentations assist Scouts merit badge aviation Brent has worked part-time several years help finance college education believe Glen Sig would very proud talented group winners SoundCont pg 120 ing some manner recognizing some way officially rewarding make significant progress area sound reduction operation model aircraft engines details procedures under study will released after next Executive Council meeting meeting will held January details will published imme diately after meeting interim feel free experiment have something think will contribute program please send samples and/or data AMA Headquarters address Wherever goes mark SOUND COMMIlTEE MATERIAL will ensure proper handling material want entire world know serious about subject initiat ing studies setting standards tend obtain data possible solving major threat sport would like see model categories think about thishow can begin reduce sound levels of aircraft operations lowest practi cal minimums realize may re quire operating different speeds conditions what doing present Consider however changes once incorporated mean everyone whatever category being flown will under same constraints will looking input 124 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho S Montana 0 Oregon 0 Washington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Partland OR 97215 1503 234-4439 CompuServe address tor EMAIL700472422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 90023 Al Culver Box 06 Wilder ID 83070 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneaa AK 99001 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 E Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99200 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 11201 120th Sn B #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 10439 SB Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 701-5103 Racing has hot heavy south Oregon Dick Wickline reports 18 SuperSports 15 Q-500s ready race 18th July Unfortunately afternoon flying rained out 10 Q-500s left race Sunday Clubs running different kinds races F-i Q-500 Jemco etc Idaho Montana around Seattle area no racing Portland area yet picture flying winter near Flathead Lake northwest Montana recent column Since will show up January issue its fair show what looks like summer Bob Taylor Flathead Barnstormers sent picture told taken during fun-fly put Bill Winstead Leroy Thoring himself Kelly Rohrbach won low-key event Bob didnt say what first place got prize Bob said club wives ran very successful concession stand made club tidy sum picture taken field near Whitefish MT shows Bill Winstead beautiful 1A-scale Waco along section fine flying field dont know took picture suspect Bob Taylor looks like great place fly Ill bet took plane AMA card along visited area next vacation theyd let get some great flying Emerald Air Corps held First An nual Pattern contest Walker Airfield near Creswell OR September 5 & 6 super contest Pattern classes fered real meat barbecue supplied contestants Saturday night Pattern fliers told well run contest hed attended first effort Since EAC doesnt have its own CD yet Mike Dunphy came up Medford help out looks like southern Oregon providing spark make Pattern going event District 11 since very active putting some fine contests well attended fliers Cali fornia well Washington Oregon Second Annual should better mark calendar Back Scalemasters Farragut shot Bruce Benders Spitfire Done Platt kit believe fine ef fort met untimely end spun during early round pictures yer intrepid frequency coordinator Bob Balch also picture Spit just off deck dont think picture will re produce well enough see plane just wanted show fan tastic flying site enjoyed Farragut club Its Idaho state park park people LOVE Several BARKS Boise came enjoy compete two models brought front Que Quigleys Sport Scale Acromaster hind Don Erwins Giant Scale Super Fly Word Idaho Scale Squadron meet Ontario OR pretty good contest Winners Dick Hansen Sport Scale Expert Glenn Hoffman Sport Scale Novice Don Yount Team Scale Al Culver Giant Scale has some discussion having Scale circuit district meet Ontario/Boise Portland Seattle some middlesay Yakima Tn-Cities have thoughts concept please send first look seems good idea agree disagree have another idea put before group Write Balch journeyed north take HAWKs Electric Meet Kent man aged take few pictures aircraft flew first brand-new just-finished-that-morning very early understand Skybolt Ben Almojuela took set Sig plans scratch-built plane fit needs Electric Since wasnt flown before didnt fly competi tion until next day did test fly fly did would have gotten airtime hadnt taxied out flew just fine about three minutes ran out viable electrons ne rotoers out nor 1R ruyallup EXPO club should getting copies soon its too early make plans reservations See Id like take opportunity wish family best holiday season ever great year 1988 Happy Building Fly can January 1988 125 Dave Rawlings Jenny done up ambulance plane JN-4 built new Proctor kit being evolved put together materials produced finished kit As can see Dave did fine job -irres very nice Sopwith 11/2 strutter done Vincent Rainier Post Falls ID Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $25Ooforeachtapeand sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Schools Offer Best Entry Point have long believed schools offer best possibly place aero modeling can introduced youngsters large enough scale effective Very frankly kids school captive very receptive audience task get school boards teachers selves recognize aeromodeling good subject itself well very useful teaching tool model builders great deal talk ing instructing amongst ourselves established aeromodeling world well good what really need ed communication non. repeat non.modeling world already have teachers ranks conduct modeling classes message us schools ripe planting seeds model flying among youngsters schools would wel come help Such help must presented correctly large continuing amountsby sub stantial organizations wants effective Response teachers recent offers Junior Flight column PW-30 plans Garber Lightweight Peanut treatise Catapult Glider plans Gumdrop SRPSM plans has no less terrific excerpts letter just re ceived today Bill Johnstone Wil liam F Shue Middle School Newark DE Junior Flight column Model Avi ation has great help over past seven years during time Ive intro duced over thousand 12- 13-year-olds aeromodeling see have best job world teach middle school science Although hired teach Biology also get teach three elective classes per quarter elective called Fly ing Machines currently have over 70 7th 8th graders three classes build ing flying Weve great success past classes Blue Cat II students find easy build hard break try change designs time time both keep myself getting stale accommodate students may find themselves elective twice year due scheduling quirks Bill requested four Junior Flight giveaway items ended very nice compliment Thanks help through years keep arent ing well Thank Bill nice thoughts others what keep Heres another letter also received today Brian Stern Oceanside Middle School Oceanside NY FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 100050 have just finished reading Junior Flight column Model Aviations October issue Fantastic just what need school Technology Education De partment studying Aviation year plans treatise just what need Ive enclosed stamped addressed envelope four offerings additional materials pass along future please let know Thanks information Cant you read ing just feel enthusiasm vibrations sure can Ive received such letters just two ar rived today just tip iceberg Junior Flight Offerings As indicated foregoing requests four items have overwhelming Im pretty well caught up cleaning off desk just now write found some unanswered requests apologies meantime should note Model Builder magazine has published full along photos Dr Garbers treatise building lightweight Peanuts So draw offer receivers have written back about reactions say have benefited have eyes opened what lightness means its importance Just about find using Bo ron filament strengthening critical areas going beyond parameters involvement Yes boron wanting go out Although can dangerous used carelessly has its place Boron beginners age message lightness though builders Also Orbiteers have updated Pee Wee-30 packet rules July Fourth proxy contest report 10 plans new So send 394 stamped enve lope John Oldenkamp 3331 Adams Avenue San Diego CA 92116 Still available Ed Whitten ad dress above 1 three Hand-held Catapult Glider plans 2 SRPSM Gum Drop plans struction series 3 Another packet Autogyros mostly wingless Send 394 stamp Dont bother send envelopes find usually use own anyway 151-30 Right now rage seems to create new events models have wingspans 30 Heres another event especially interesting cause Indoor Scale models will tried out shortly Columbia Univer sity December 6th idea belongs Ron Williams author indoor bible Building Flying door Model Airplanes ISL-30 spells out Indoor Scale Light Large 30-in maximum wingspan Other rules Maximum weight rubber 20 gin Full fuselages required no profiles Flying surfaces may single-surface covered Mooney Rules used judge scale flight time Hand-Launch landing gears may retracted Lots room ideas Walt Mooneys Pistachio Bag #6 Walt Mooney has taken 35 Peanuts Bostonian previous five bags reduced Pistachio Scale size 8-in wingspan Walt selected partic ular models because liked best several hundred Rubber Scale designs Dimensions plans pertain Peanut size simply need measure plans multiply 8/13 Bag No 6 remarkable collec tion pecially Pistachios youre Cost still $500 postpaid bag Numbers 1-5 Bag No 6 also $500 Postage alone over $100 So send Pistachio check no eight inches length $500 Walt Mooney PO Box 231192 San Diego CA 92123 * * * * * * Okay thats issue again next month Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 126 Model Aviation U Io