From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Last months MA News included results September 18th Executive Coun cil meeting except following major item agenda item concerned changes FA international activity policies too extensive include last month presented details would have possible previously AMA Executive Council following re view previous policies regarding travel World Championships voted Septem ber 18 meeting revise several items Basic reason changes discontinuance military travel formerly provided spec ial arrangements National Aeronautic Association discontinuance caused ever-tightening military budgets somewhat similar situation caused dropping Navy airlift travel Nats offic ials 1972 CONTINGENCY FUND DEFICITS Although military travel development ticipated Council authorized es tablishment team travel contingency funds FCC MAY BE CRACKING DOWN ON CB VIOLATORS key points made opposition threatened FCC awarding 27 MHz RC frequencies Class D voice CB opera tors RCers operate large ly within law would penalized acknowledged rampant violations voice operators ignored Since point strongly made FCC may taking sterner look Class D violators two geographically widespread actions FCC has cracked down Class D CB op erators Iowa Alabama Federal law pro vides penalties up $500 per day per fense violation FCC rules regula tions years imprisonment up $10000 fine unlicensed use CB equipment havent seen cases violator prosecution until recently Des Moines Iowa over $5000 CB radio equipment seized last August 25 crack-down illegal Citizens Band opera tors area seizures result extensive investigation FCC operation radio stations transmitting unauthorized frequencies op 1975 necessity sending 1976 teams across ocean commercial travel resulted fund deficits Scale Control Line Indoor teams AMA advanced tal about $5000 make up differ ence between amounts funds actual travel costs other words funds teams totalled about $6400 actual travel costs about $11400 TEAM TRAVEL SUPPORT Council voted pay team travel nearest point departure US port entry customs inspection closest World Championships site Thus instead paying team travel within US overseas dependency team conerating overpowered equipment transmitting obscene language violating other FCC reg ulations US Marshals accompanied agents FCC simultaneously executed five search warrants metropolitan Des Moines area seized equipment closed down stations Also four Birmingham Alabama voice CB operators fined US Magistrates Court August 23 after pleading guilty charges operating illegal transmitting equip ment unauthorized radio frequencies US Magistrate fined two violators $200 Two fined waived possession seized amateur radio trans ceivers US Government equip ment case valued approximate ly $400 $500 Alabama cases arose April 1976 crackdown illegal operators ordered United States Attorney operators monitored transmitting unau thorized frequencies interfering bands used US Government business special industrial services couple small steps right direction its good start such action FCC continues hope horizon RC tingency funds get teams across ocean AMA will now cover over-ocean travel travel within US Therefore now will concern team pro gram participants take care team travel hometown port embarkation also between contest site near est city World Champs country customs clearance provided AMA will also pay World Championships entry fees provide food lodging contest per previous policy INBOARD TRAVEL POLICY REVISED new policies somewhat return prior 1975 making inboard US travel matter team selection program funds cover AMA re sponsible getting teams across ocean Contingency funds however will no longer necessary unless particular programs choose maintain means cover inboard travel costs and/or portion overseas travel World Championships country AMA funds will cover CONTINGENCY DEFICIT WRITTEN OFF Council agreed absorb $5000 defi cit caused sending three teams Europe year via commercial travel done team programs volved would have begun next team se lection process under cloud debt AMA AMA action therefore enables programs start clean under new policies future contingency fund deficits will avoided NEW BASIS FOR FAI BUDGET As part overall revamping team travel policies Executive Council also authorized new basis overall FAI budgeting Beginning 1977 50 cents paid Open mem bers dues will go toward paying FAI fran chise fee enables AMA represent US FAI activities another 50 cents will set aside cover team travel other costs involved FAI participation net effect budgeting will de fine precisely rather open end ed nature previous budgeting much money will available FAI activities Thus overall FAI fund will created will carry forward year year surpluses year available off set deficits another year vice versa Under previous budgeting year com January 1977 55 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Major Changes FAI Policies plete itself deticits often absorbed losses no attempt make up JUDGES AND WORLD CHAMPIONS other change FAI support policies concerns travel costs judges World Champions noted Council up onehalf actual travel costs judges World Champions applicable would paid AMA team program participants agreed pay like amount Thus deci sion concerning sending people lies participantsif agree judges and/or World Champions should sent World Championships willing cover much half travel costs AMA will cover equal share THE NEW SHARING PHILOSOPHY gen eral new policies intended help teams concerning critical portions travel giving free ride way team programs will need provide some help too team member expenses mini mized principle sharing responsibility costs noted number Council members important justification FAI programs other words AMA has said willing take care costs participants themselves should make up difference SUPPORT RELATED TO INTEREST Executive Council also noted new FAI budget policy consistent ap parent degree membership interest FAI activitiesabout 10% Although less thousand members directly participate team selection programs have dicated interest purchasing FAI stamps patches making donations team support INCREASED SUPPORT EXPECTED Within budget limitations noted Council unanimously voted support FAI competi tors fullest extent possible expec ted despite considerable increase FAI franchise fee 1976 1977 amount support available future teams will increased Air travel within Europe example will possible rather rail travel has frequently required past thus reducing need much over night lodging feeding enroute has often caseitems personal team mem ber expense HO SUPPORT LIMITED TO TEAMS ever also agreed Council HQ processing relatives mechanics others accompany teams should done except increased numbers may effect some travel savings other team benefits noted travel arrange ments tor people accompanying team mem bers typically exceeded required team causing excessive workload HQ staff diluting help available team members COST OF HO SUPPORT review FAI activities observed HQ staff support considerable amounting about 10% several salaries about 10% rent supplies telephone postage dollar value HQ services usually money actually spent FAI activi ties Future budgets however will reflect income expense items directly chargeable FAI activities rather intangibles HQ support continued page 59 1976 CLUB STATISTICS DISTRICT STATE & INTEREST SC e IN Indoor MU iple DISTRICT 1 25CT16 22MA13 4NH4 2VT2 9ME5 4R12 66 Total42 2 58NJ34 100 NY64 158 Total98 3 740H47 83PA55 9WV5 166 Total107 4 4DE4 2OMD11 32NC24 23VA13 79 Total52 5 47FL28 20GA10 17SC10 16TN9 5MS4 14AL9 119Total70 6 781L45 481N29 12KY6 20M011 158 Total91 2 9 7 19 IA 49 MI MU 14MN 22W1 6104 Total 8 3 AR 31liLA 280K 62165NM 64 TX 11691 Total 319 14716C0 18 KS 6 MT 5 3 19 5ND S 1 22 7SD 10 NE 1031 454WY 66 Total 5110 113A2 121 CA 129H1 73175NV 3 UT 22114 iSiTotal 5511 2AK 91D 1200R 23WA 7214PR 58 Total 52125FOREIGN 217Canal Zone 6Guam 7 4 13127 2 1 34 RC CL FF IN SC 1 1 2 1 52 5 102 56 Model Aviation AMA Executive Council session last September 18 Foreground L-RI Homer Smith VP-b Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Jim McNeiIl VP-5 Background L-R Earl Witt Sec-Treas John Clemens Pres John Worth Exec Director Murry Frank photo 91 373 91 131 686 9 9 3 8 29 2 3 19 26 6 7 2 4 4 2 26 2 62 93 2 5 4 7 1214 6 5 4 37 53 8 10 4 3 3 4 2 34 S 73 7 4 90 15 15 3 35 21 21 8 5 5 20 21 55 TOTAL CLUBSOctober 1976 1219 73 6ctnttA President ACADEYY YODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNYCLEmENS POBox 64573 Dallas Tx 75206 AERORODELINO HE PUBLIC EYE ! showing product PRIDE October 16th 10 AY 4 m some 300 handsome model planes public display beautiful weather twocityblock area front ROCKEFELLER CENTER New York City models represent ing Cavalcade Aviation Thru Yodels furnished members three area Associations Clubs rep resenting some 45 50 model clubs Credit outstanding public ex posure thing primarily goes Public Relations Staff Rocke feller Center worked AmAs Special Events Director Larry Bolich AYA District TI Vice President John Ryrne Dist TI Associate Vice Presidents Officers of area Association Club groups course individual modeler displayed models deserves credit because hadnt shown up well just no show Special recognition should oe given couple finest people model aviation crosscountry flyers Bob Doris Rich smilingly answered publics questions day long spies AYA CIA reported AYA Dist II VP John Byrne Did bless New York public glibly linguistic talents explaining model aviation entire day over public address system after Ill bet John still some words left hadnt used make Rockefeller Center model Aviation Day complete actual flying demonstrations put control line models radio controled helicopters Centers Ice Arena Pretty slick eh add Rockefeller Center model Aviation Cay effectiveness story pictures went out nation wide over Associated Press Wire Service THANKS everyone involved adding pile PRIDE DEFINITION ELINO FANATIC forecaster doom carrying sign near local model airport read large letters BEWARE THE END CF THE WORLD IS NEAR enthusiastic modelers glanced sign yelled over sign carrier HAVE OCT TIYE FOR COUPLE YORE FLICHTS IN THE PUBLICS OTnER EYE Looks like everyone AYA has caught spirit proving public airplane modeling handsome bene ficial thing encourage oir commun ities list puolic exposure events being put over country AYA groups swelling day SHOW TEAmS cecoming THE thing club projects Public flying demonstr ations demonstrations before youth school hospital civic groups has found benefit F town before doino io Public service gestures like sure helps open doors especially helps obtain hold flying sites Benefit performances help raise funds such worthy charities Heart Fund muscular Ojstrophv programs fast becoming annual things clubs AAA planning coord mate nationwide effort along line announced soon solid planning can done course alreadypop ular shows such Weak Signals Toledo WRAYS White Plains EXPO Chicago RAYS Seattle mALL Show Sioux Falls mACS Show California Too some brand new ones being planned such big known SOUTHWEST mODELERS SHOW right mole home town Dallas January 15th 16th Cf course AAA wants encourage Inese oublicity affnrzs no wch possiols Ue dont yet have lot ways helping ijt hove nooblerns planninp such activities might con tact AYA Headquarters see what can LARRY BOLICH AYA Special Events Oirector would Os contact AAA has beautiful booth used NATS various other affairs cannot loaned general basis however trying develope several simpler booths displays future can used worthy gatherings around country proposed have several stored strategic spots across country can sent Shows like manned District VPs Associate VPs first must have plan funds please dont ask yet Just wanted know aint asleep REAL 0000 ADVICE First build trainer model will help bridge gap between FUTILITY UTILITY ! YOREr best never give advice before asked after matter HEARD AT YODEL CLUB YEETINO DID EVER SHOW YOU PICTURES OF YY mCOEL AIRPLANES NO AND IT WAS VERY THOUCHTFUL OF YOU ALCOHOL AND YODEL AVIATION Beware modeler goes local hobby shop says clerk Cive couple fifths model airplane fuel wise oldtimer told once alcohol should never used around model airplanes unless has thor oughly mixed castor oil WEATHER FORECAST mODELERS weather reports include info model airplane enthusiasts you might hear added expert modeler tomorrow expect 30% chance gravity nner about so% chance YOUR VERY OWN FCC LICENSE Its very satisfying see AmAs Chartered Clubs joining AYA pushing idea individual memoer applying own indiv idual FCC Radio License action certain impress FCC much accurate picture just dedicated radio control mocelers planes January1977 57 JAMS rresiuern Junfiny boats really would impress see sany AmAs Chartered Clubs have campaigns usually promoted thru newsletters urging members hold individual licenses instead convenient club license Sure bit trouble bit expensive $4 since recent frequency battle can see wisdom move personal salute newsletter editors have pushed individual license idea havent done yet T Several newsletters included license application letter Ed Sweeney printed FCC License Application right recent issue R/C Sportsman magazine Commendable think recent frequency hap henings have proven us cor-rect ness old saying UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL stood united won first battle WE ALL KNOW ONE kind person never gets interested anything until business IVE GOT ONE Can imagine having typewriter first misspells types bunch H&WS%#tS profanity CLEVER LICENSE PLATE As states en extra fee can get personalized auto license plate Texas few days ago followed car parking lot bank license plate six digits read B HUMAN thought what timely reminder todays world went up car introduced myself found talking Bernise Human husbands name Bill Husan thought fine would could remember follow lead Sill Beroise B HL Zi RE L2CVtC CLEViRIK 2 AMA Executive Director John Rorth thirteenth president AMA therefor holds AMA License #AMA13 John proud enough fact car license yes guessed AMAtI now past Gaston Hospital three years ago expected ever leave hospital alive thru some fabulous machinery have AMAs Headquarters received mail 1974 AMA License legend PAST PRESIDENT bottom Dont rush damit BAD LUCK YOU SAY above story about PAST PRESIDENT license would probably say just bad luck Well let tall luck always bad telling someone about MY TONGUE! HEALTH REPORT Mentioning terrible hospital trip took three years ago resinded ma MY DOCTOR such picture health alongside him patients look sick JUST REMEMBERED SOME MORE BAD LUCK cow once just would give milk old him THE IMPORTANCE OF SIGNS IN AMA WE KNOW HOW TO RUN CONTESTS too often leave out very important ingredient truly great contest SIGNS coax folks come meet dont tell em get fam iliar route never dawns us others need steering gear very frustrating stranger trying guess fun major meets near Dallas drove back forth repeatedly past turnoff point men tioned asked Oh didnt see red rag tied post Put yourself other guys shoes figure what might need know and make signs BIG ENOUGH SIMPLE ENOUGH INFORMATIVE ENOUGH folks CANT MISS finding you can plan rest meet suggest appoint person NO OTHER DUTIES attention signs wise also t0 check signs occasionally during meet make sure still place Special attention should also given providing along mailing pieces good map suggestions just common courtesies first things would look guy hunting contest remember terrible sign right entrance gate WrightPatter son AFB NATS year sign belonged Air Force us insisted OK badly faded am sure must have glaucoma because couldnt see AT YOUR NEXT MEET UP HEY TODAY WAS GREAT DAY ! MADE ANOTHER FRIEND MOST OF HISTORYS GREATEST DEEDS have performed just two kinds men t enough know could done too dumb know couldnt ASTRONAUT NSWERING AD short back privileged appear same stage award ceremony crew astronauts Skylab III world record flight 56 days space enjoying talking astronaut Ed Gibson asked him got Space Program Ed replied Johnny wont believe answered ad THINK NEED ANATOMY LESSONS An article newspaper other day stated WOMAN WAS SHOT IN THE FRACAS THE BULLET IS IN HER YET dont know places Ill bet hurts ARE YOU AWARE WHEN YOU THROW LITTLE MLD YOU PROBABLY LOSE LITTLE GROUND THE FUN OF MODEL AIRPLANING have come conclusion great part real fun io modeling going out flying site buddy HING HIT RISK PUTING HIS AIRPLANE IN THE AIR DISTRICT MEETING IN LANSING OPE few areas country has never hosted AMA District Meeting Michigan Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin area known District VII am proud Dist VII Vice Pre sident Hardy Brodersen working set up such meeting Early plans have meeting hosted countrys really outstanding clubs CARDS Lansing Mich Present tentative date March 12th district meetings multipur posed First gives membership chance meet person AMAs top leaders affords member chance ask top leaders questions puzzling clear away misunderatandings big benefit exchange plans thinking individual member realizes actually does have voice AMA proves AMA OURS vague THEIRS Too brings member actual contact DISTRICT LEADERS folks must represent him voting guiding AMA District VII Meeting pending will leave District V Ala bama Florida Georgia Mississippi S Carolina Tennessee Puerto Rico having chance meet AMAs leaders Hopefully can arranged near future DIDJA EVER NOTICE some people want out life little unfair advantage FLYING SITE RESEARCH URAGING couple issues back mentioned action pending Hous ton Texas area put 5500 acres land under control US Corps Engineers public use recreational purposes attended hearing Harris County Commis sioners Court October 26th seemed accomplish everything final signing lease agreement will turn over authority land Harris County Houston action should take place November 4th Present plans 660 acres land smack middle 5500 acre total t0 made FULL FAC ILITY model airport supporting ALL PHA SES outdoor model plane activities Other recreational activities operation remainder land will include nature trails protec tion nesting grounds plant life archeological sites balloonport motorcycle riding trails educational facilities shooting ranges group sports enthusiasts Harris County has VERY REALISTICALLY AWARE need facilities recreation interests normally run out town bit deserving golf tennis swimming like Harris County plans place respon sibilities direction protec tion Model Port hands now forming COUNCIL OF CLUBS about twelve AMA Clubs area Other areas desirous seeking facilit ies privileges communities sight well consider forming Council Groups order show sore num erical strength need order UNIFIED approach made must doft cap Harris County Com missioner Bob Eckels Commissioners Court US Army Corps Engineers private enterprise very civic mind ed Cullen Foundation people Harris County having put handsome package together should certainly inspiration assuring us IT CAN BE DONE FLYING SITE EFFORT IN MILWAUKEE sisilar floodplain area Mil waukee area being sought MIL WAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC MODEL AVIATION PARK group dedicated modelers making beautiful dignified approach cc County use land generally practical other purposes ideal model aviation Ill give information fine effort later thats now 58 Model Aviation FAI Policy Changes cont pg 56 PR SUPPORT FOR PAl need creased PR aid brought out meet ing order use team world record ac tivity means promoting model aviation AMA promote support membership whole noted activity like Olympics should appreciated sup ported modelers rather just directly involved expected therefore larger part AMAs future PR effort will aimed toward end WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE Considerable debate September AMA Council meeting impending changes number types World Championships Such FAI activity expand ing new events added schedule countries balking simply hav ing World Championships year much talk putting limit annual activity THREEYEAR CYCLE talked about proposal would accommo date new events spreading over three-year cycle universally opposed fliers involved current events since would involve having such World Champion ships three years instead two THE MINI-NATS Regional contests normally cov ered Model Aviation--there too deserves special attention because its size history AMA Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt reports what 1976 Mini Nats like Mini-Nats best way describe recent Eastern States Championships held Warminster Naval Air Facility just north Philadelphia fact first item caught attention driving aboard Naval Station large number cars Ohio 76 Nationals bumper stickers Model builders would prefer spectators top flight competition would compete experts beginners own ability classes missing great opportunity attend annual affair Eastern States Championships spon sored Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs Delaware Val ley Hobby Industry Association hosted US Navy oldest annual model meets US years meet 29th series having started 1948 day specialization finding con test categories model competition except Indoor pleasant surprise still trying orient myself parking area activities going on sides greeted Dave Wallick coun trys top competitors Control Line Carrier found Bill Boss wracking up trophy points same event Scale Expert Class CL Precision Aero batics event looked like Nationals line-up Bob Hunt topping list winning again Bill Simmons Gene Schaffer taking 2nd 3rd spots Keith Trostle other top PAMPA fliers also competing Radio Control going strong short Yet proposals have three World Championships per year have run opposi tion national organizations responsible team selection travel support because cost problems THE COST CONFLICT Caught con troversy have loot bill want support fliers wishes reluctant escalate financial problems generally agreed AMA Council mem bers US position would probably oppose FAI proposal institute schedule would automatically space World Championships over three-year cycle favor some flexible ap proach might permit some popular events held frequently holding costs check Council de cision emerged debate seek solution will avoid drastic changes current schedule specific motion approved Council follows AMAs delegate counseled vote against drastic change two-year World Championships cycle AMA provide necessary AMA HQ support World Championships category cycles ClAM may determine AMA delegate make possible lobbying effort international levels keep two-year cycles existing new categories distance beyond Control Line Speed events Flying two sites mixing 77 RC Pattern entrants 22 Sport Scale fliers four flight lines completing com petition day 8 am 4 pm eight judges RC event again looked like Na tionals repeat smaller scale same contestants member Southeastern Pennsyl vania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society sharing event operation Bucks County Radio Control Club pointed out Henry Haffke Scale Wendal Wil liams Racer stated made event official Apparently Henry flown same plane TV news report Northern Connecticut Sport Scale contest previous day regular con testants far back anyone could remember Just north RC site demolition derby known CL Combat being flown fallout area Free Flight event taking place opposite side field place Delta Dart Program flown Nationals Eastern States Champion ships has Sub-Junior event under 11 years old flying hand-launched gliders years annual meet held runways well-maintained grass areas tween runways Warminster Naval Air Facility drew 320 contestants over 600 event entries competing 26 different events Most events three age groups three proficiency levels day contest wound up Officials Buffet Supper after trophy presentation similar held 76 Nationals Dayton Ohio Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs am told made up three RC four multi-interest clubs along Delaware Valley Hobby Industry As sociation Bob Leishman Contest Director assistants commended outstanding Mini-Nationals FAI TEAM SELECTION CONCEPT STANDARDIZED April 30 AMA Executive Council meeting concept approved last February Free Flight Team Selection Programs also approved Radio Control Con trol Line As result team selection comm ittees will formed RC CL pro grams using help special interest organ izations applicable concept uses committees explore recommend programs voted upon program participants acceptance Participant voting includes approval pro gram budgets concerning use funds derived program entry fees donations aim have interestedthe peo ple actually participating team selection programscontrol nature programs disposition own money help special interest organiza tions provide input concerning committee member representatives committee oper ating procedures council has designated AMA HQ monitor committee program operations following organizations have vited provide recommendations concerning district representatives committee proce dures National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation RC Pylon National Soaring Society RC Soaring National Society RC Aerobatics RC Pattern Miniature Aircraft Combat Association CL Combat Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn CL Aerobatics FAI CL Society CL Speed Team Race goal have committees being end 1976 programs can developed under new concept soon possible basis program approval affirmative vote least two-thirds program participants such pro gram approved large malority way hoped future programs may less subject criticism past has charged rank file little voice program plan ning operation Program participants defined paid entry fees either both last two programs plus pay $5 ward next program prior voting way recent participants plus new ones may take part voting process exception new concept Scale category Until appropriate ganization available represent Scale inter ests combination presidential HQ concurrence Scale team selection will pre vail special nature Scale has dictated teams should picked time place same set judges concept has resulted teams being selected Na tional Championships natural place Scale interests come together simul taneously Unfortunately number contestants trying Scale team selection has very small thus have available help develop programs might encourage greater participation Yet Scale interest general very large need exists therefore represent interest way increase participation can get involved decision-making trend team selection involve people turn helps justify turn page January1977 59 money paid AMA support FAI pro grams should also help stabilize pro grams making less subject change relatively few people except changes have support majority directly involved specifics team selection process will work under new concept contained following document FAI PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND LINE OF AUTHORITY 1 The president Academy Model Aeronautics provided by-laws individual officer final authority ternational competition determination 2 Committccs FAI team selection pro grams will report responsible directly president 3 It will basic responsibility committee deliver program format acceptable president twothirds majority qualified program partici pants responding vote acceptance program format approved program format due 30 days before date com mencement new program 4 The committees will comprised member 11 AMA districts possible member acceptable AMA vice-president district little no program participation exists district ommission committee member district will matter acceptance district vice-president task timely recruiting committee mem bers naming committee chairmen will responsibility president appropriate AMA-organized special inter est organization committee membership chairman selection will confirmed vote two-thirds responding Eli gible vote program participants hav ing valid AMA license FAI stamp 5 The power remove committee member rests AMA vice-president district two-thirds vote other committee members president AMA replacement such commit tee member will similar original mat selection through recruiting ap propriate special interest organization vote acceptance simple majority program participants responding vote within district involved committee member also chairman may re moved except committee votes simple majority remove him chairman simultaneously names new chairman 6Thecommittees required follow certain procedures follows A Provide period during recommendations solicited received individual program participants B Submit final form team selection program format vote accep tance program participants twothirds majority responding re quired option available comm ittees submit preliminary ideas concepts test response program participants through polls questionnaires 7 Program administration responsi bility AMA Headquarters assigned responsibility ChiefProgram dministrator Chief Program Administrator will a Report directly AMA presi dent b Implement program format approved AMA president c Monitor progress committee work during period program format de velopment such satisfied pro gram recommendation will delivered rcquired schedule d Handle mailings tabulations poiis questionnaires other AMA HQ support functions required requested committee chairman e Otherwise effect implementation team selection programs including selection appointments Contest Directors time ly tabulation publication competition results final certification team member alternate selection other adminis trative details necessary conclusive de termination team membership class well other requirements specified implied program format approved AMA president Note Program participants defined entered either last two team selection programs have paid time new program ballotting $5 fee toward participation next pro gram come intent enable sig nificant number concerned have final say program determination expenditures program funds ELECTION RESULTS NEXT MONTH will end November before AMA election ballots counted results known counting process gins after November 15 postmark deadline continues about week UPS STRIKE PROBLEM East Coast has suffering effects strike United Parcel Ser vice employees effects extended across country since strike prevented packages getting areas UPS still operating hit AMA Film Li brary Service particularly hard since UPS principal means film distribution AMA Supply Service operation also uses UPS large extent Both operations switched regular postal service difference delivery times tremendous So press time AMA services limping along hoping restoration UPS service FIRST 1977 RENEWAL Stanley T Lewis Bethesda MD first 1976 AMAer renew membership 1977 check $1 700 received October 14 less week after over 60000 renewal mailings sent out Since hundreds membership renewals have received indicating pretty fair pos tal service 1977 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATE FANTASTIC Only three weeks new AMA mem bership season renewal rate four times greater same time last year allowing fact years renewal mailing got out week earlier last year 1977 rate still twice what two years ago mailing dates comparable Heres five-year breakdown tran sition period cut-off current year membership statistics end September start new year membership figures Week/Year Sept 1st Wk Oct 2nd Wk Oct 3rd Wk Oct TOTAL 1973 86 713 714 368 1881 1974 146 156 463 765 1975 116 169 307 512 1104 1976 50 89 276 284 699 1977 181 661 530 1510 2882 Note 1977 total 41 times greater 1976 26 times greater 1975 38 times greater 1974 15 times greater 1973 ended 1976 membership figures total 63451a gain 2972 over 1975 49% slightly better budgeted total 62500 predicted last Janu ary number members choosing magazine option also up2 out 3 671% compared just 50% same time last year CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN MEXICO government Mexico does dis tinguish between Class C RC Class D voice Citizens Band radio equipment Under Mexican law CR equipment CRC voice may operated Mexican citizens duly licensed Secretariat Communi cations Transportation Foreign visitors including United States citizens prohibit ed operating CB equipment during stay Mexico no legal way obtain permission importation CR equipment Mexico also prohibited equipment stalled vehicles admitted Mexico temporary stay must sold otherwise disposed Mexico prohibition would also apply RC equipment United States citizens planning visit Mexico using vehicles CR equipment installed strongly advised 1 leave equipment United States possible 2 include CR equipment customs declaration made entering Mex ico 3 Refrain operating CR equipment including RC Mexico 4 re frain selling otherwise disposing CR equipment Mexico Failure visitor Mexico comply points 3 4 above may result legal prosecution Mexican authorities pun ishment may quite severe Any US modeler planning participate RC meet Mexico should have written assurance sponsoring club proposed RC use raises no question under Mexican law policy 60 Model Aviation OVERSEAS INSURANCE COVERAGE IS LESS Due fact AMAs insurance cov erage provided different company handles domestic coverage has possible get reasonable price million dollars coverage outside US Canada overseas coverage limited half million dollars should no problem overseas situations half million $500000 coverage adequate special situations re quire individual quotations can made special coverage through Lloyds London full million dollar coverage applies USA its territories possessions Canada half million dollar coverage ap plies other countries except Cuba Al bania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia East Ger Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Poland Romania Soviet Union Yugoslavia China Tibet Vietnam North Korea Outer Mongolia Connecticut e Main S Mavuachuselts Hampshire e Island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presideneta Arthur Everett 2HSa,dy Hill Rd 5 Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Hon 428 W Groron MA 01472 Novotnik 4 Benerly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Must first urge everyone send AMA membership renewal December 15 order miss next issue Model Aviation already too late vote because deadline November 15 Per haps will have some indication won presidential try time sue hits streets * ***** * *** * enjoyable visit up Maine during October Used commercial airline well rented plane trip some because weather some make easier make scheduled appointments well get back work due job TnPacer still out commission waiting cylinder put missed being last Council meeting due heavy work loads am very sorry say first missed long time Im sure did get along am thankful wasnt usual hectic meeting lot real tough issues decide have great year told FCC frequency deal very successful Nats good increase mem bership ** ** * * * * ** * New England clubs please note have complete listing clubs district yours asking Also desk pub lications field procurement noise problem handling lot other goodies some might need present new club ** * * * *** * ** * Short column month Promise list clubs send regular copies club publications next month Will never able publish club field locations because never received great quantity details Some clubs have good reasons will knock New Jersey Yen II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Antociete Vice Presideetna Bill Boos 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ouvid Filield 11 Lace Lane Etnoca NV 12065 John Grieg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NV 14094 Cliff Mounplalsir 17 Rotary Dr. Summie NJ 07901 Jack Sanonarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07093 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Wind wrr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICTI THOUGHTS being evening Saturday Octo ber 16 1976 have just returned Rock efeller Plaza national tourist-magnet sit uated between 48th 51st Streets Fifth Avenue upon crowded Isle Manhattan NYC today dawn dusk scene greatest model aviation shows ever MAD MODEL AVIA TION DAY II atRockefellerPlaza MAD though nature experiment successful Fall 1975 despite two successive rain-outs caused its postpone ment early October November timely petition return engagement year enthusiastically approved management Rockefeller Center Prior first MAD mere suggestion taxi ing flying engine-powered model aircraft Fifth Avenue address New York City would have evoked DID evoke chuckles comments derision silly thought effectively translated action three District 2 associations AMA-char tered clubs members 1 Radio Control Association Greater New Yorl Dick Brooks President 2 New Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Jack Sammarco President 3 Association Model Air plane Clubs Greater New York Bill Boss President As privileged parti cipate worthy undertaking can assure planning essential ingredient success venture such show like last year required mere days weeks MONTHS plan ning three associations worked well another respective mem bers Jobs assigned tasks performed capably willingly lesson learned hereby passed along others seeking success kind show business Never sume seemingly trivial details will take care themselves should deferred un til later date show day trifles guaranteed rise stifle success venture! thick book could written subject success fail ure presentation model aviation shows demonstrations perhaps day shall try space too limited warrant further treatment Returning MAD II modelers con verged upon site great numbers various localities within beyond Dis trict 2 aircraft type branch modelling Models metic ulously judged eye-appeal standpoint team dignitaries comprising Capt G Buttridge commands US Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Squadron Floyd Bennett Field Joel Siegel CBS-TV Chan nel 2 NYC Lt Col Ret Spann Watson US Air Force pilot 99th Fight er Squadron during WW II Honorable mention due Chris Lella Peiham Bay Model Airplane Club magnificant Control Line flights Promenade Ice Skating Rink skilled helicopter pilots impressive flights same site Al Lobaitoof Richmond Model Flying Club Horace Hagen Monmouth Model Air plane Club Nick Ziroli Long Island Radio Control Society Ed Thielmann Jersey Coast Model Airplane Club Re sponding usual invitation lend unique talents show-stoppers such modeling notables Bob Doris Rich Liberty Belle Fran McElwee novel Flying Flag Flying Saucer Joe Raspante ever-popular RC actu ation display Lou Peretti Dick Burdsall Fokker Triplane/Snoopys Dog house combo sincere thanks Ms Rita Gallagher Messrs Dick Badler Jim Reed Rockefeller Center Public Relations Department AMA members volunteered services worked hard make show such ahuge success Mayor Abraham Beame offi cial formal proclamation declared date October 161976 MODEL AVIA TION DAY IN NEW YORK CITY pro found gratitude An early result efforts just appeared tonights NBC/Channel 4 TV newscast introductory caption read Model Airplanes Are No Longer Toys whole affair gigantic PR boost model aviation upon nationwide level justly proud fact MORE SHOW BUSINESS Last Sunday October 10 exact marked fifth annual Model Flying Circus & Auction Rockland County Radio Control Club New City NY show has become much-awaited presentation year remarkably successful despite fact attendance less ex pected due long three-day Columbus Day weekend what people travelling far wide other areas country members worked very hard make show success compli mented job well done CENTRAL NEW YORK RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION worthy group isplanningasymposium held upstate some time winter shall fill information re garding event word comes through us Walt Throne Presi dent Association alsoour Associ ate Vice President Central New York area Association sponsored display January1977 61 information booth State Fair year deserve great deal credit particular effort expended under rather trying circumstances certain Association acquires broader membership finds itself able instill necessary morale get things done going will lot easier connection future events nature organizers State Fair project entitled round applause worthy efforts GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenteivAr OH 45440 Ainociate Vine-Prenidents Francis Pluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneeti Wharrey RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Snidowoki 1703 Grant BInd Cleneland OH 44130 Nats Aftermath Words AMA HQ indicated years Nats best ever terms quantity quality Nats made up parts obviously ade termination quality represents judgment good bad everything silky smooth course surely ob server did view detail Nats same way winner glitch minor something ignored loser glitch major catastrophe no amount rea soning will satisfy him uninformed lack appreciation diffi culty obtaining dedicated hard-working people job love hobby nothing else expert has own opinion relative to job very easy criticize someone elses performance ask same people pitch sacrificing own participation job its another story excuses flow am suggesting above critics should think engage brain fore speaking unnecessarily criticizing gave freely time en ergy Im sure exception individual put forth honest effort Some capable others obviouslyif think can better job dont spend energies complaining press everyone else will listen quietly make contact position change things offer own services Cincinnati Extravaganza Shortly after Nats troops Cincinnati put public modeling showthe likesof hasprobably equalled across land bit annual affair initially generated World Engines years ago get-together members industry fly fun engage bit flying competition Over years has transitioned gala public show co-sponsored Greater Cincinnati R/C Club World EnginesThey invite wellknown personalities join doing everything possible RC model airplane year addition usuals conned Johnny Clemens AMA President Col Betkeys Flying Circus Larry Bolich AMA Publicity Director others join fun fun attracting estimated 15000 spectators two days frivolity great time special thanks must go Father Ric St Francis Seminary has played vital role secur ing excellent flying siteson seminary property local modelers present site beautiful wooded area picnic grounds paved runway super winterized club house site fireplace What need across country guardian angels like Father Ric Probably key ingredient getting crowd out super publicity job put Greater Cincinnati R/C Club show crowd isnt fun fly takes work sell yourself public Hats off old buddy Russ Brown again did super job announcing creating vital activity/spectator link adds much enjoyment Aerial view Cincinnati show Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding fist IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Siteel Lanham MD 20801 Annoolate Vieg-Praidena clsarlan Forensan 609 Pohine Rd. Mechaniconille VA 23111 V Bill Helnin BOO Tynola Rd. Charlotte NC 26210 Robert Karlnson 2643 Marels Rd Wilmington GE 19610 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Payetnenille NC 28301 would some comfort know missed opportunity cast ing vote both countrys Academys elections national district offices own political feelings sometimes run being someone voting just against someone cant complain dont mark ballot goodness knows certainly enjoy complaining about government Most usoldtimers can remem ber times albeit vaguely exposed various governments paraphernalia once great now no day hardly hour goes us arent doing something caused directed many governments listening buzzers looking blinking red lights get latest metal monstrosity way proving some agency blockhead recently fired really deserved work somebody else Another passing long lines motorists stopped donate county governments budget exceeding double-nickel duty others simply luck out because dozen stiffhatted civil servants cant write faster bugs Oh well will get worse bright thought might sons sons will really know what different what did years ago Only lifetime gives experiences seems voting results will history time read still mystery write However Id like thank regard outcome people district have worked hard past few years Ive held office - AII Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Foreman Bill Helms Bob Karisson Ron Sonderegger Bill Yacobucci - unsung very effective roes contest coordination Joe Lawrence Warren Sanders - own Contest Board members Joe Boyle FF Hurst Bowers SC George Hill RC Ron McNally CL probably suf focating rules correspondence about now - special committeemen John Strong Walt Good Frequency Committee Hal Crane Bob Sifleetof FF FAI Advisory Committee ial note regular guys whove writing years chiding enthusing Thanks Bob Lopshire John Novak Tom Vallee Bill Pardue Dave Bills Henry Bergen George Abbott Red Gunning Larry Woolard John R Smith Jerry Barnette Bill Firesheets Gene Stocksdale Scotty Moyer John Preston Ernie Pennington others thanks also people Head quarters men Council Im lucky know Over years Ive written about AMA philosophy opinions column its difficult remember everyone does recall remarks has never read So Ill review bit next few col umns Lets take general view Ex ecutive Council first Executive Council view must single guiding force Academy must small enough work large enough sound views Council members must think toward future better ways job bringing na tional association within confines monies available contests competition programs sports impetus important weve got have machinery regulate administer segment Academys activities aside unwatched Council years ahead Council must solve problems growth communications membership representation agencies benefit and/or regulate sport pro vide better insurance protection obtain fly ing fields improve public image im prove membership benefits package Back bench. 62 Model Aviation Delaware Dinteict ad Cahalela lned le Caralina inia Alalraroa C Florida C Georgia rsoippi to Aeco VSooth Carolina oesaoo DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII fist V Vice-Prosident 617 South 26 Aurnue Birmingham AL 35205 Ammocoato Vice Preiadoat Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summervillo SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warnor Rood Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Storro Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Porn Ct. Pine Glados Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez 6-10 5th Sn Bet Villa Rica Bayarnon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whinley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julio Woods P0 Boor 127 Scooba MS 39358 Pictured below L-R Judge Paul Moore Parks Director Fred Brinkman Skyknights Club Advisor Howard Spry Club President Dennis Shattuck Howard holding up October issue own Mode/Aviation mag Wherein featured write-up club column occasion Formal opening Sky knights model field Camp Craig SC South Carolina State Legislator Tom Moore Craig seated below left made opening speeches presentation Next gentleman Judge Paul Moore again Fred Brinkman Richard Jackson Dennis Shattuck photo below AMA SC AVP Richard Jackson mailed information doing FINE job serving Academy state behalf AMA magazine staff let say happy help fine club way getting model flying field Spartanburg SC area Its nice know something right once awhile June 4 1935 Al Fred Key leapt racy Curtiss Robin lifted its nose off grass kept its nose aloft 27 days An endur ance record set two Meridian MS boys still unbroken today 41 years later Mary Corbin sent picture Dr Bill Ander sons scale static Curtiss Robin Dr Bill holding gentleman drinking phofo MS AVP Julie Woods husband Hervey Woods very nice man friend minB DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet West Palm Beach Skyhawks fine RC club unbeliev able 800 acre sod farm flying site Jack Carter mailed pictures sup plied information says field big enough FF Gliders anything Shown above Club president Don Eddy supervising Kathy Carter flying new RC Glider Jack Carter patiently watching too Other club officers include Bill Layers VP Ron Day Sec Mrs Jackie Carter Treas Dan Donaldson Field Safety Officer Harry Lewis Jackie Carter Newsletter Editors excellent picture club mem bers shame cannot show big ger Featured above top L-R Jack Carter Dean Brimmer Chuck Brown Leon Katz Bob Schoneman Dan Donaldson Harry Lewis Ken Osteen Kathy Carter Scott Barneh George Pizon Bottom L-R Steve Harris Mike Zeak Joe Cole Larry Katz Mrs Jackie Carter Delores Pizon Paul Pizon club has grown blinding speed Chartered 1972 six members grew 42 two years has mushroomed 63 fliers year active contestoriented club hosts Quickie 500 con tests Glider meets etc Everybody has fun exciting club picnic featuring Harry Helene Lewis Jack Carter Pat Donaldson Lynn Lewis Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Bill Layers Jim Zeak Larry Leon Katz Helen Zeak Steve Harris Claudette Ferone Everybody having good time runway shot L-R Brian Ketler Sandy Donaldson Dot Joe Harold Williams Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Dan Donaldson Don Eddy Larry Katz friend Sven Ibson David Ibson Leon Katz Doug Ferone friend action shot shows Jack Carter again Dan Donaldson unknown holding plane Don Eddy Doug Ferone Ken Osteen Jim Zeak might ask show people list names Well its sure impor tant cannot think better way use column space present wonderful dues-paying AMA club mem bers fliers just important model world pleasure work Jack Carter others have contributed time energy make Club-ofthe-Month possible live West Palm Beach area go join fine club join Palm Beach Aeronauts join both Give regards buddy Fred Comlosy wish 800 acre sod farm like fast growing West Palm Beach Skyhawks next month January1977 63 1-leld Safety Utticer uan LJonaloson pictured above holding hand up Editor Harry Lewis has back camera0 Jackie Carter Scott Baruch Ron Day Mike Zeak shown Illinois C Indiana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Balasia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Preddeons Roger Geers 729 N 22nd SI Osuincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snutely Laura Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt C Pr Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs. Elk Geone VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullisen 3021 Spring Valley Cc Anderson IN 46011 Hows club doing have good attendance meetings have good time meetings As AMA representative get around few clubs have chance observe variety model clubs Some clubs just argue complain entire evening usually about mowing grass flying un safely Others have business meeting no program no refreshments go home tavern club has short business meeting committee re ports no hassles planning future fun flys other club functions several airplanes brought show tell rolls cake coffee some type program pertaining modeling aviation Needless say entertain ing Which category does club fit feel club meetings leave something desired get involved dont leave everything up club officers takes six unselfish hardworking people get keep club going pat Encourage RC fliers club get own individual FCC license rather using club license recent argument FCC brought out fact quite minority compared CB license $4 five years Im sure RC flier can afford 80 cents year own li cense Dick Chipman President Spirits St Louis club sent photo model display Scott Air Force Base open house held August 29 club also flew several types models during day Re portedly over 125000 visitors day see display 50 full-size airplanes demonstration Air Force Thunderbirds crowd interested models larger airplanes club did super job presenting sport dont know original Murphy was guy supposedly came up sayings such something cannot possibly happen will Since thenaddition al quotations have appeared under title Murphys Laws few apply modeling Experience varies directly models crashed probability given crash occur ring inversely proportional its desirabil ity Interchangeable kit parts wont Lets see people read col umn Im sure have seen AMA booth display panels cltb patches colored photographs would like build similar panels District VI club patches photos models modelers Vice President District VI whoever might could use display model shows such Expo model dis plays malls schools cannot always get AMA display easily damaged lost shipped around country too much can get own smaller display would lot easier handle Ill try keep simple So club interested send club patches include little informa tion about club such size interests location have some photographs good ones least 8 x 10 preferred send too Include names people models picture Old pictures okay too Peoria area weekend couple weeks ago could have visited model clubs known location flying fields Would please draw simple map showing club flying site send Iowa igan C Minnesola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Boo 1164 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vsce-Presdents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Aoe New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rofteing 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 following District VII people various other AMA posts assignments Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Livonia MI 48154 Radio Control Contest Board Claude McCullough Box 40 Montezuma IA 50171 Chairman Scale Contest Board Arthur Adamison 22454 Fairfax Taylor MI 48180 Control Line Contest Board P Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Road Rochester MI 48063 Free Flight Contest Board D Brisighella Sr 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 Helicopter Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee Richard Sawicki 37216 Norene Westland Ml 48185 CL Navy Carrier Advisory Com mittee Vacancy CL Speed Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Precision Aerobatics John Kilsdonk 16159 Old Bedford Rd Northville Ml 48167 Chairman CL Racing Advisory Committee Dick Kowalski 32823 Gloede Dr Warren Ml 48093 FAI FF Indoor Program Committee Paul Crowley 3264 Tecla Warren MI 48093 FAI F F Outdoor Program Committee RC Soaring Advisory Committee present ly being formed None RC Frequency Committee district assignment None Junior Committee district signmen t Contest Coordinators John Evert 421 Walnut Lane Apple Valley MN 55124 West Walter Hartung 14759 Kilbourne Detroit Ml 48213 East vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee exists because Phil Cartier has moved out district Vacancies also exist CL Speed CL Precision Aerobatics Advisory Committees willentertain nomi nations positions anywhere district general target installing new men first year Walter Hartung has asked relieved Michigan Area Contest Coordinator job end year asked him could come up had job five yearsnot acceptable reason letting man off hook Never theless would like accommodate him So will either entertain nominations will go out put arm someone fore end year would fun someone volunteered Its fun job get chance make contact lot new people Three unassigned AVP posts remain four men presently have cover geo graphic spread well myself consid ered seem speak special inter ests Free Flight Control Line Frank Mor rissey Terry Taylor RC Soaring Bill Rohring General RC Keith McClure beginning term over turn Wayne Yeager representing As sociation Midwest RC Clubs candidate AVP emphasis RC eastern end district course year also occasion indicate John Kilsdonk interested taking AVP post speaking general Control Line terests eastern end district additional AVP post remains have no state mind nor feedback dis trict specific need can identified invite districts comments thoughts District VII Meeting East As under stand first ever trying shape up AMA Election event held November hosts Lansing wiser heads steered idea February March Therefore consultation AMA HQ other activities focus March 12 1977 date AMA HQ Because Executive Director John Worth AMA President will main features meeting hosts Lansing CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron [Inc] Chuck Spencer President Tony Stornant Past President Bob Smith Don Lubahn Tentative plans Longs Convention Center Lansing Plenty motels restaurants nearby What district meeting One-third busi ness one-third social one-third airplanes business portion occasion AMA national district officers present selves membership present cre dentials report state affairs membership have in-person chance ask questions bring forward prob lems advance new ideas etc airplane portion meeting can whatever wish make it should include static display airplanes disciplines perhaps static scale contest two special presentations new technology some notable personality occasion present special awards citations social part can sit-down dinner buffet ser vice during various speakers can make presentations see beginning early afternoon static displays scale judging technical meet ings late afternoon business meeting controlled length Dinner preceded 64 Model Aviation cocktail hour cash bar dinner com mencing about 7 pm hoping conclude before 11 pm live nearby go home come some distance over night takeoff Sunday morning special objective will have will make different disciplines RC CL FF Indoor Soaring Scaleand competition sports-oriented segments come informed about sympathetic other understand whole AMA fraternity interdependent also will have special presentation site acquisition production current production what pays improvements future 15 BB should production soon Still hear rumors about Magnum fuel None true want facts write George Aldrich has nothing hide fuel did well Dayton Nats district Contest Rules Board mem bers need help have doing good job remember supposed representing So write let know like rules proposed Let know what want what dont want Besides would like hear you dont write think dont care about rules So lets barrage mail Sikansas siana Mnjcs homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Ba, Acenill 9117 La Bareanca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Bannes 523 N Lebansn S,11har LA 70663 Frank Osbor,e 18 Mohace Or. N Little Rock AR 72116 Bod Tenoy Boo 545 Richadsoo TX 75080 starting return work shops getting things together next years contest season Contests starting taper off will try build next years models what learned years contests contests over year yet just tapering off good weather should still have some good ones time published election should over ballots counted ever went must still pull together Modeling AMA go hand hand AMA what keeps sport/hobby coming chaotic hodgepodge make rules may like what keeps confusion down support FAI teams does USA interna tional competition no government help support ourown National Contest time year clubs newsletters lot toward keeping us togeth er keep interest up auctions special projects show tell sessions AMA films Getting together club meetings helps us talk problems out gives us chance show off what doing workshop Have got FCC license yet numbers C licenses keep us out trouble FCC So ofus have flying club licenses numbers low Now cost $4 forfive years affordable am suggest ing give up club license al counted good enticement new membersbreaking no vice before decides him have word dealers offering pay FCC fee supply application buy product Check out local hobby shop Got nice letter Duke Fox ing fine happy performance products 76 Nats plans future Says thing would stop change contest rules take products out competition happens kills sales current tolosads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydtaslic Street Wichita 68 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Braonoo 2220 Maniposa BInd Caspee WY 82601 Mae Hansen 1909 Wisconsio SW Hums, SD 57350 John Knekonitch 7810 Lowell St. Overleod Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroetser 1754S9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Momney R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Muonioghoff 5102 Brady Ad. Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olsoo 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 No District IX report month Arizona totnia C Hawaii da C Usah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolni fist X Vice-Presidert 1100 West Sham Frosts CA 03711 Associate Vice Presidents Robert Barons 961060 Komo Mai Dr. Aiea HI 96701 Olenn Carter 2020 Oilt Port Lane Watissat Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlie 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San jose CA 85136 Jim Scarboroagh 2501 Armour Le. Aedo,do Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3123 Soowden Ane. Long Beach CA 50808 Oranger Williams 161 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 Fortunately us its rare members bad mouths Acad emy Model Aeronautics have three newsletters received month 1 Where AMA FCC took 27 band away us little reference recent issues Model Aviation should swer 2 It unfortunately informed opin ion contrary prior expressed intent and/or interest part John Worth bring Nats West Coast John Worth expected argue instead return Nats Springfield Ohio due respect member wrote false statement let please announce time John Worth does bring Nats anywhere bring help advice selected experts Nationals Executive Committee site offering finest flying facilities avail able week United States fers best backup facilities such hous ing etc 3 It over special AMA insurance lost fieldafter phone calls Washington Fresnowe no satisfac tory results written CL flier couple phone calls represent atives RC club threat ened civil authorities loss fly ing site because some local misunderstand ing After two conversations advised RC caller proper procedure retain flying site no further word received CL writer also claimed months went AMA continued produce according verbal written structions During past six years District VP Ive never heard AMA similarly accused have conclude prob lem improperly communicated HQ called written nearby Associate Vice Presidents advice problem could have quickly resolved Meanwhile back California Nats Heres part letter written District X Chairman charge coordinating Cali fornia Nats site searching efforts Betty Stream Dear Betty Things seem shaping up California Nats 1977 current de velopments continue favorably perhaps well able announce December 1 next Nats will March Air Force Base near Riverside John Worth expect meet Johnny Clemens John Worth March Air Force Base about second week November hope fully efforts lot District X peo pie will bear final fruit after six-year search suitable Nats site home ter ritory work will cut out us last time California Nats 1967 could have Decennial Celebra tion know ten other AMA Dis tricts located other parts country once awhile come up good idea too District VIII San Antonio TX Alamo Hobby Distributors offering pay Class C FCC license six months period purchasers Kraft Radios Lets see need RC member licensed help FCC recogniz ing us responsible people Flight Line BARKS Bakers field newsletter comes announcement interested forming AMA Show Team back AMA HQ Septem ber saw AMA Show Team supplies information just send AMA HQ ask Larry Bolich send set idea coordinated effort sanctioned AMA provide neighbors some worthwhile pre-planned entertainment Lots local clubs have given public shows have excellent Funds charitable causes have raised crowds pleased Best model aviation demonstrated public Write AMA HQ get club information AMA Sanctioned Show Team Its like getting AMA Sanction contest Instead having Contest Di rector have Show Team Leader makes sure safely under proper pro cedures audience will see well planned exciting air show January 1977 65 Alaska o C Montana on onglon XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith 01st XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amociate Vice-Presidenos Cramer 1607 S von Elm Pocatetto ID 83201 Simon Dreoso Nt 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 590t5 Clarence E Harght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coo, dAlono ID 83814 Robert D Staliclr 4437 Fos Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97406 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 unsung heroes world Academy sure has its share month will tell about few danger kind thing al ways forget mention someone major contributor risk must taken however name left out ask forgiveness Please let know going forgive fall left out category First list Larry Delaney Larry has real asset hobby Ta coma area helping put clubs together assisting juniors newcomers get hobby committee led Jim Ricketts put together fun fly roast toast honor Larry Thirty pilots Puget Sound Gulls McChord R/G Wings Tacoma Model Aircraft Association com peted prizes supplied Bill Brazzle Hobby Towne After Fun Fly ladies put together great pot luck dinner purpose event kept Larry the crowd 250 wasunaware intentions group M/C Jim Ricketts broke news Larrys surprise worth million bucks everyone Larry roasted toasted five friends presented AMA Service Award Bruce Edwards President Tacoma Model Aircraft Association ing rounded out dancing libations usual pilot bull sessions report sent Bruce Ed wards asked thank RS Radio Company donating raffle prize pi lots participated District Xl AMA offi cers especially Larry himself hope life made little brighter thing makes Larrys contribution significant suffering curable disease Next time feel down see can much others Larry De laney does Next unsung hero list group people district have Nats last four years know what kind effort takes put hummer great go compete though have never privilege Have ever thought about modelers friends sit sun/ rain/wind/whatever work others can enter have fun Believe Hardy Brod ersen have Believe come back help year after year Without wouldnt Nats year flying Free Flight area started setup 6 am continued till 4 pm time got move everything field tab ulate give out trophies till 6 pm af ter Some people stick out mind helpers Don Hewston son Alan Pittsburg Joe Joan Guylas Ohio Bob Barbara Gero Michigan husband wife teams helped us Bert Pond John Thornhill Bill Bigge Floyd Miller pitching Bert Massachusetts John Bill Washington DC Floyd Albuquer que Shirley Campbell Michigan has helped several years has come help husband couldnt dedication YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 column started quite few months ago idea would used exchange thoughts information regarding ways could help getting kids started modeling also keeping interested During ensuing time have heard number people nearly hoped seems desire youth programs limited very few us great ma jority AMA members simply dont care Weve submitted proposals programs time weve told lack sufficient support general member ship As Ive indicated times strictly advisory group unless membership decides adopt ideas have no way put action Its nice know want help will continue spite odds ones have written share ideas ask questions just let us know youre us Id like list names again Im afraid Id leave out some deserving person Id hate guilty just seems efforts stimulate new interest youth programs have met less resounding success really little point trying anything sustain interest present members since theyre going plugging away spite anything can say Its something like listen ing sermonthose can hear prob ably dont need need aren t church other words writing column month Guylas youngsters Jody Jeff helped like troupers beyond years heroes named above helped us week Most six seven days couple other commitments helped us five days Think about helped us four days include LindaTiny Foulk Duke Donovan Mi ami Bob Wilder Dallas did great job FAI Another Dallasite Duke Horn pitching well Bet didnt know what Tinys name before did Other significant contributors through week Sandy Maroney Washington DC Bucky Servaites Ohio Event Directors made happen addition some listed above Phil Sullivan Paul Crowley Charles Alba Jr Joe Macay Doug Gaibreath Al Kirchoff Rudy Kiulber above Hardy offer tip fedora thanks entire Academy WAR has declaredin funof course Mt Rainier Radio Control Society M RRCS has declared war Seattle Radio Aero Club SRAC aerial RIG com bat Battle area will HAWKS fields Kent WA date will second day annual KIDNEY BENEFIT Date nounced traditionally spring great cause fun official challenge presented October 3 1976 Should add already great effort event after month very little report general interest almost seems like waste valuable space magazine Also pretty hard fill allotted space month some input field times Ive resort personal ex perience dig back files find some thing interest hadnt Nats Dart program last couple months would have pretty dreary So dear reader Im suggesting John Worth retire column regular feature until such time interest youth program warrants its return meantime well answer letters provide informa tion have continue function did good ol days come up some good ideas have some information feel worthy passing everyone well send occasional sheet copy still available assistance have activity report Well still see get help need cover age efforts Id like thank took time write whether provide information ask help considered members committee will formed anything happens general interest can write home through HQ Well try answer letters quickly possible rest assured will get answer Keep mind thing weve stressed past have questions regarding AMA program something bothering about way things go ing write HQ ask So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/01
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Last months MA News included results September 18th Executive Coun cil meeting except following major item agenda item concerned changes FA international activity policies too extensive include last month presented details would have possible previously AMA Executive Council following re view previous policies regarding travel World Championships voted Septem ber 18 meeting revise several items Basic reason changes discontinuance military travel formerly provided spec ial arrangements National Aeronautic Association discontinuance caused ever-tightening military budgets somewhat similar situation caused dropping Navy airlift travel Nats offic ials 1972 CONTINGENCY FUND DEFICITS Although military travel development ticipated Council authorized es tablishment team travel contingency funds FCC MAY BE CRACKING DOWN ON CB VIOLATORS key points made opposition threatened FCC awarding 27 MHz RC frequencies Class D voice CB opera tors RCers operate large ly within law would penalized acknowledged rampant violations voice operators ignored Since point strongly made FCC may taking sterner look Class D violators two geographically widespread actions FCC has cracked down Class D CB op erators Iowa Alabama Federal law pro vides penalties up $500 per day per fense violation FCC rules regula tions years imprisonment up $10000 fine unlicensed use CB equipment havent seen cases violator prosecution until recently Des Moines Iowa over $5000 CB radio equipment seized last August 25 crack-down illegal Citizens Band opera tors area seizures result extensive investigation FCC operation radio stations transmitting unauthorized frequencies op 1975 necessity sending 1976 teams across ocean commercial travel resulted fund deficits Scale Control Line Indoor teams AMA advanced tal about $5000 make up differ ence between amounts funds actual travel costs other words funds teams totalled about $6400 actual travel costs about $11400 TEAM TRAVEL SUPPORT Council voted pay team travel nearest point departure US port entry customs inspection closest World Championships site Thus instead paying team travel within US overseas dependency team conerating overpowered equipment transmitting obscene language violating other FCC reg ulations US Marshals accompanied agents FCC simultaneously executed five search warrants metropolitan Des Moines area seized equipment closed down stations Also four Birmingham Alabama voice CB operators fined US Magistrates Court August 23 after pleading guilty charges operating illegal transmitting equip ment unauthorized radio frequencies US Magistrate fined two violators $200 Two fined waived possession seized amateur radio trans ceivers US Government equip ment case valued approximate ly $400 $500 Alabama cases arose April 1976 crackdown illegal operators ordered United States Attorney operators monitored transmitting unau thorized frequencies interfering bands used US Government business special industrial services couple small steps right direction its good start such action FCC continues hope horizon RC tingency funds get teams across ocean AMA will now cover over-ocean travel travel within US Therefore now will concern team pro gram participants take care team travel hometown port embarkation also between contest site near est city World Champs country customs clearance provided AMA will also pay World Championships entry fees provide food lodging contest per previous policy INBOARD TRAVEL POLICY REVISED new policies somewhat return prior 1975 making inboard US travel matter team selection program funds cover AMA re sponsible getting teams across ocean Contingency funds however will no longer necessary unless particular programs choose maintain means cover inboard travel costs and/or portion overseas travel World Championships country AMA funds will cover CONTINGENCY DEFICIT WRITTEN OFF Council agreed absorb $5000 defi cit caused sending three teams Europe year via commercial travel done team programs volved would have begun next team se lection process under cloud debt AMA AMA action therefore enables programs start clean under new policies future contingency fund deficits will avoided NEW BASIS FOR FAI BUDGET As part overall revamping team travel policies Executive Council also authorized new basis overall FAI budgeting Beginning 1977 50 cents paid Open mem bers dues will go toward paying FAI fran chise fee enables AMA represent US FAI activities another 50 cents will set aside cover team travel other costs involved FAI participation net effect budgeting will de fine precisely rather open end ed nature previous budgeting much money will available FAI activities Thus overall FAI fund will created will carry forward year year surpluses year available off set deficits another year vice versa Under previous budgeting year com January 1977 55 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Major Changes FAI Policies plete itself deticits often absorbed losses no attempt make up JUDGES AND WORLD CHAMPIONS other change FAI support policies concerns travel costs judges World Champions noted Council up onehalf actual travel costs judges World Champions applicable would paid AMA team program participants agreed pay like amount Thus deci sion concerning sending people lies participantsif agree judges and/or World Champions should sent World Championships willing cover much half travel costs AMA will cover equal share THE NEW SHARING PHILOSOPHY gen eral new policies intended help teams concerning critical portions travel giving free ride way team programs will need provide some help too team member expenses mini mized principle sharing responsibility costs noted number Council members important justification FAI programs other words AMA has said willing take care costs participants themselves should make up difference SUPPORT RELATED TO INTEREST Executive Council also noted new FAI budget policy consistent ap parent degree membership interest FAI activitiesabout 10% Although less thousand members directly participate team selection programs have dicated interest purchasing FAI stamps patches making donations team support INCREASED SUPPORT EXPECTED Within budget limitations noted Council unanimously voted support FAI competi tors fullest extent possible expec ted despite considerable increase FAI franchise fee 1976 1977 amount support available future teams will increased Air travel within Europe example will possible rather rail travel has frequently required past thus reducing need much over night lodging feeding enroute has often caseitems personal team mem ber expense HO SUPPORT LIMITED TO TEAMS ever also agreed Council HQ processing relatives mechanics others accompany teams should done except increased numbers may effect some travel savings other team benefits noted travel arrange ments tor people accompanying team mem bers typically exceeded required team causing excessive workload HQ staff diluting help available team members COST OF HO SUPPORT review FAI activities observed HQ staff support considerable amounting about 10% several salaries about 10% rent supplies telephone postage dollar value HQ services usually money actually spent FAI activi ties Future budgets however will reflect income expense items directly chargeable FAI activities rather intangibles HQ support continued page 59 1976 CLUB STATISTICS DISTRICT STATE & INTEREST SC e IN Indoor MU iple DISTRICT 1 25CT16 22MA13 4NH4 2VT2 9ME5 4R12 66 Total42 2 58NJ34 100 NY64 158 Total98 3 740H47 83PA55 9WV5 166 Total107 4 4DE4 2OMD11 32NC24 23VA13 79 Total52 5 47FL28 20GA10 17SC10 16TN9 5MS4 14AL9 119Total70 6 781L45 481N29 12KY6 20M011 158 Total91 2 9 7 19 IA 49 MI MU 14MN 22W1 6104 Total 8 3 AR 31liLA 280K 62165NM 64 TX 11691 Total 319 14716C0 18 KS 6 MT 5 3 19 5ND S 1 22 7SD 10 NE 1031 454WY 66 Total 5110 113A2 121 CA 129H1 73175NV 3 UT 22114 iSiTotal 5511 2AK 91D 1200R 23WA 7214PR 58 Total 52125FOREIGN 217Canal Zone 6Guam 7 4 13127 2 1 34 RC CL FF IN SC 1 1 2 1 52 5 102 56 Model Aviation AMA Executive Council session last September 18 Foreground L-RI Homer Smith VP-b Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Jim McNeiIl VP-5 Background L-R Earl Witt Sec-Treas John Clemens Pres John Worth Exec Director Murry Frank photo 91 373 91 131 686 9 9 3 8 29 2 3 19 26 6 7 2 4 4 2 26 2 62 93 2 5 4 7 1214 6 5 4 37 53 8 10 4 3 3 4 2 34 S 73 7 4 90 15 15 3 35 21 21 8 5 5 20 21 55 TOTAL CLUBSOctober 1976 1219 73 6ctnttA President ACADEYY YODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNYCLEmENS POBox 64573 Dallas Tx 75206 AERORODELINO HE PUBLIC EYE ! showing product PRIDE October 16th 10 AY 4 m some 300 handsome model planes public display beautiful weather twocityblock area front ROCKEFELLER CENTER New York City models represent ing Cavalcade Aviation Thru Yodels furnished members three area Associations Clubs rep resenting some 45 50 model clubs Credit outstanding public ex posure thing primarily goes Public Relations Staff Rocke feller Center worked AmAs Special Events Director Larry Bolich AYA District TI Vice President John Ryrne Dist TI Associate Vice Presidents Officers of area Association Club groups course individual modeler displayed models deserves credit because hadnt shown up well just no show Special recognition should oe given couple finest people model aviation crosscountry flyers Bob Doris Rich smilingly answered publics questions day long spies AYA CIA reported AYA Dist II VP John Byrne Did bless New York public glibly linguistic talents explaining model aviation entire day over public address system after Ill bet John still some words left hadnt used make Rockefeller Center model Aviation Day complete actual flying demonstrations put control line models radio controled helicopters Centers Ice Arena Pretty slick eh add Rockefeller Center model Aviation Cay effectiveness story pictures went out nation wide over Associated Press Wire Service THANKS everyone involved adding pile PRIDE DEFINITION ELINO FANATIC forecaster doom carrying sign near local model airport read large letters BEWARE THE END CF THE WORLD IS NEAR enthusiastic modelers glanced sign yelled over sign carrier HAVE OCT TIYE FOR COUPLE YORE FLICHTS IN THE PUBLICS OTnER EYE Looks like everyone AYA has caught spirit proving public airplane modeling handsome bene ficial thing encourage oir commun ities list puolic exposure events being put over country AYA groups swelling day SHOW TEAmS cecoming THE thing club projects Public flying demonstr ations demonstrations before youth school hospital civic groups has found benefit F town before doino io Public service gestures like sure helps open doors especially helps obtain hold flying sites Benefit performances help raise funds such worthy charities Heart Fund muscular Ojstrophv programs fast becoming annual things clubs AAA planning coord mate nationwide effort along line announced soon solid planning can done course alreadypop ular shows such Weak Signals Toledo WRAYS White Plains EXPO Chicago RAYS Seattle mALL Show Sioux Falls mACS Show California Too some brand new ones being planned such big known SOUTHWEST mODELERS SHOW right mole home town Dallas January 15th 16th Cf course AAA wants encourage Inese oublicity affnrzs no wch possiols Ue dont yet have lot ways helping ijt hove nooblerns planninp such activities might con tact AYA Headquarters see what can LARRY BOLICH AYA Special Events Oirector would Os contact AAA has beautiful booth used NATS various other affairs cannot loaned general basis however trying develope several simpler booths displays future can used worthy gatherings around country proposed have several stored strategic spots across country can sent Shows like manned District VPs Associate VPs first must have plan funds please dont ask yet Just wanted know aint asleep REAL 0000 ADVICE First build trainer model will help bridge gap between FUTILITY UTILITY ! YOREr best never give advice before asked after matter HEARD AT YODEL CLUB YEETINO DID EVER SHOW YOU PICTURES OF YY mCOEL AIRPLANES NO AND IT WAS VERY THOUCHTFUL OF YOU ALCOHOL AND YODEL AVIATION Beware modeler goes local hobby shop says clerk Cive couple fifths model airplane fuel wise oldtimer told once alcohol should never used around model airplanes unless has thor oughly mixed castor oil WEATHER FORECAST mODELERS weather reports include info model airplane enthusiasts you might hear added expert modeler tomorrow expect 30% chance gravity nner about so% chance YOUR VERY OWN FCC LICENSE Its very satisfying see AmAs Chartered Clubs joining AYA pushing idea individual memoer applying own indiv idual FCC Radio License action certain impress FCC much accurate picture just dedicated radio control mocelers planes January1977 57 JAMS rresiuern Junfiny boats really would impress see sany AmAs Chartered Clubs have campaigns usually promoted thru newsletters urging members hold individual licenses instead convenient club license Sure bit trouble bit expensive $4 since recent frequency battle can see wisdom move personal salute newsletter editors have pushed individual license idea havent done yet T Several newsletters included license application letter Ed Sweeney printed FCC License Application right recent issue R/C Sportsman magazine Commendable think recent frequency hap henings have proven us cor-rect ness old saying UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL stood united won first battle WE ALL KNOW ONE kind person never gets interested anything until business IVE GOT ONE Can imagine having typewriter first misspells types bunch H&WS%#tS profanity CLEVER LICENSE PLATE As states en extra fee can get personalized auto license plate Texas few days ago followed car parking lot bank license plate six digits read B HUMAN thought what timely reminder todays world went up car introduced myself found talking Bernise Human husbands name Bill Husan thought fine would could remember follow lead Sill Beroise B HL Zi RE L2CVtC CLEViRIK 2 AMA Executive Director John Rorth thirteenth president AMA therefor holds AMA License #AMA13 John proud enough fact car license yes guessed AMAtI now past Gaston Hospital three years ago expected ever leave hospital alive thru some fabulous machinery have AMAs Headquarters received mail 1974 AMA License legend PAST PRESIDENT bottom Dont rush damit BAD LUCK YOU SAY above story about PAST PRESIDENT license would probably say just bad luck Well let tall luck always bad telling someone about MY TONGUE! HEALTH REPORT Mentioning terrible hospital trip took three years ago resinded ma MY DOCTOR such picture health alongside him patients look sick JUST REMEMBERED SOME MORE BAD LUCK cow once just would give milk old him THE IMPORTANCE OF SIGNS IN AMA WE KNOW HOW TO RUN CONTESTS too often leave out very important ingredient truly great contest SIGNS coax folks come meet dont tell em get fam iliar route never dawns us others need steering gear very frustrating stranger trying guess fun major meets near Dallas drove back forth repeatedly past turnoff point men tioned asked Oh didnt see red rag tied post Put yourself other guys shoes figure what might need know and make signs BIG ENOUGH SIMPLE ENOUGH INFORMATIVE ENOUGH folks CANT MISS finding you can plan rest meet suggest appoint person NO OTHER DUTIES attention signs wise also t0 check signs occasionally during meet make sure still place Special attention should also given providing along mailing pieces good map suggestions just common courtesies first things would look guy hunting contest remember terrible sign right entrance gate WrightPatter son AFB NATS year sign belonged Air Force us insisted OK badly faded am sure must have glaucoma because couldnt see AT YOUR NEXT MEET UP HEY TODAY WAS GREAT DAY ! MADE ANOTHER FRIEND MOST OF HISTORYS GREATEST DEEDS have performed just two kinds men t enough know could done too dumb know couldnt ASTRONAUT NSWERING AD short back privileged appear same stage award ceremony crew astronauts Skylab III world record flight 56 days space enjoying talking astronaut Ed Gibson asked him got Space Program Ed replied Johnny wont believe answered ad THINK NEED ANATOMY LESSONS An article newspaper other day stated WOMAN WAS SHOT IN THE FRACAS THE BULLET IS IN HER YET dont know places Ill bet hurts ARE YOU AWARE WHEN YOU THROW LITTLE MLD YOU PROBABLY LOSE LITTLE GROUND THE FUN OF MODEL AIRPLANING have come conclusion great part real fun io modeling going out flying site buddy HING HIT RISK PUTING HIS AIRPLANE IN THE AIR DISTRICT MEETING IN LANSING OPE few areas country has never hosted AMA District Meeting Michigan Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin area known District VII am proud Dist VII Vice Pre sident Hardy Brodersen working set up such meeting Early plans have meeting hosted countrys really outstanding clubs CARDS Lansing Mich Present tentative date March 12th district meetings multipur posed First gives membership chance meet person AMAs top leaders affords member chance ask top leaders questions puzzling clear away misunderatandings big benefit exchange plans thinking individual member realizes actually does have voice AMA proves AMA OURS vague THEIRS Too brings member actual contact DISTRICT LEADERS folks must represent him voting guiding AMA District VII Meeting pending will leave District V Ala bama Florida Georgia Mississippi S Carolina Tennessee Puerto Rico having chance meet AMAs leaders Hopefully can arranged near future DIDJA EVER NOTICE some people want out life little unfair advantage FLYING SITE RESEARCH URAGING couple issues back mentioned action pending Hous ton Texas area put 5500 acres land under control US Corps Engineers public use recreational purposes attended hearing Harris County Commis sioners Court October 26th seemed accomplish everything final signing lease agreement will turn over authority land Harris County Houston action should take place November 4th Present plans 660 acres land smack middle 5500 acre total t0 made FULL FAC ILITY model airport supporting ALL PHA SES outdoor model plane activities Other recreational activities operation remainder land will include nature trails protec tion nesting grounds plant life archeological sites balloonport motorcycle riding trails educational facilities shooting ranges group sports enthusiasts Harris County has VERY REALISTICALLY AWARE need facilities recreation interests normally run out town bit deserving golf tennis swimming like Harris County plans place respon sibilities direction protec tion Model Port hands now forming COUNCIL OF CLUBS about twelve AMA Clubs area Other areas desirous seeking facilit ies privileges communities sight well consider forming Council Groups order show sore num erical strength need order UNIFIED approach made must doft cap Harris County Com missioner Bob Eckels Commissioners Court US Army Corps Engineers private enterprise very civic mind ed Cullen Foundation people Harris County having put handsome package together should certainly inspiration assuring us IT CAN BE DONE FLYING SITE EFFORT IN MILWAUKEE sisilar floodplain area Mil waukee area being sought MIL WAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC MODEL AVIATION PARK group dedicated modelers making beautiful dignified approach cc County use land generally practical other purposes ideal model aviation Ill give information fine effort later thats now 58 Model Aviation FAI Policy Changes cont pg 56 PR SUPPORT FOR PAl need creased PR aid brought out meet ing order use team world record ac tivity means promoting model aviation AMA promote support membership whole noted activity like Olympics should appreciated sup ported modelers rather just directly involved expected therefore larger part AMAs future PR effort will aimed toward end WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE Considerable debate September AMA Council meeting impending changes number types World Championships Such FAI activity expand ing new events added schedule countries balking simply hav ing World Championships year much talk putting limit annual activity THREEYEAR CYCLE talked about proposal would accommo date new events spreading over three-year cycle universally opposed fliers involved current events since would involve having such World Champion ships three years instead two THE MINI-NATS Regional contests normally cov ered Model Aviation--there too deserves special attention because its size history AMA Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt reports what 1976 Mini Nats like Mini-Nats best way describe recent Eastern States Championships held Warminster Naval Air Facility just north Philadelphia fact first item caught attention driving aboard Naval Station large number cars Ohio 76 Nationals bumper stickers Model builders would prefer spectators top flight competition would compete experts beginners own ability classes missing great opportunity attend annual affair Eastern States Championships spon sored Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs Delaware Val ley Hobby Industry Association hosted US Navy oldest annual model meets US years meet 29th series having started 1948 day specialization finding con test categories model competition except Indoor pleasant surprise still trying orient myself parking area activities going on sides greeted Dave Wallick coun trys top competitors Control Line Carrier found Bill Boss wracking up trophy points same event Scale Expert Class CL Precision Aero batics event looked like Nationals line-up Bob Hunt topping list winning again Bill Simmons Gene Schaffer taking 2nd 3rd spots Keith Trostle other top PAMPA fliers also competing Radio Control going strong short Yet proposals have three World Championships per year have run opposi tion national organizations responsible team selection travel support because cost problems THE COST CONFLICT Caught con troversy have loot bill want support fliers wishes reluctant escalate financial problems generally agreed AMA Council mem bers US position would probably oppose FAI proposal institute schedule would automatically space World Championships over three-year cycle favor some flexible ap proach might permit some popular events held frequently holding costs check Council de cision emerged debate seek solution will avoid drastic changes current schedule specific motion approved Council follows AMAs delegate counseled vote against drastic change two-year World Championships cycle AMA provide necessary AMA HQ support World Championships category cycles ClAM may determine AMA delegate make possible lobbying effort international levels keep two-year cycles existing new categories distance beyond Control Line Speed events Flying two sites mixing 77 RC Pattern entrants 22 Sport Scale fliers four flight lines completing com petition day 8 am 4 pm eight judges RC event again looked like Na tionals repeat smaller scale same contestants member Southeastern Pennsyl vania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society sharing event operation Bucks County Radio Control Club pointed out Henry Haffke Scale Wendal Wil liams Racer stated made event official Apparently Henry flown same plane TV news report Northern Connecticut Sport Scale contest previous day regular con testants far back anyone could remember Just north RC site demolition derby known CL Combat being flown fallout area Free Flight event taking place opposite side field place Delta Dart Program flown Nationals Eastern States Champion ships has Sub-Junior event under 11 years old flying hand-launched gliders years annual meet held runways well-maintained grass areas tween runways Warminster Naval Air Facility drew 320 contestants over 600 event entries competing 26 different events Most events three age groups three proficiency levels day contest wound up Officials Buffet Supper after trophy presentation similar held 76 Nationals Dayton Ohio Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs am told made up three RC four multi-interest clubs along Delaware Valley Hobby Industry As sociation Bob Leishman Contest Director assistants commended outstanding Mini-Nationals FAI TEAM SELECTION CONCEPT STANDARDIZED April 30 AMA Executive Council meeting concept approved last February Free Flight Team Selection Programs also approved Radio Control Con trol Line As result team selection comm ittees will formed RC CL pro grams using help special interest organ izations applicable concept uses committees explore recommend programs voted upon program participants acceptance Participant voting includes approval pro gram budgets concerning use funds derived program entry fees donations aim have interestedthe peo ple actually participating team selection programscontrol nature programs disposition own money help special interest organiza tions provide input concerning committee member representatives committee oper ating procedures council has designated AMA HQ monitor committee program operations following organizations have vited provide recommendations concerning district representatives committee proce dures National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation RC Pylon National Soaring Society RC Soaring National Society RC Aerobatics RC Pattern Miniature Aircraft Combat Association CL Combat Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn CL Aerobatics FAI CL Society CL Speed Team Race goal have committees being end 1976 programs can developed under new concept soon possible basis program approval affirmative vote least two-thirds program participants such pro gram approved large malority way hoped future programs may less subject criticism past has charged rank file little voice program plan ning operation Program participants defined paid entry fees either both last two programs plus pay $5 ward next program prior voting way recent participants plus new ones may take part voting process exception new concept Scale category Until appropriate ganization available represent Scale inter ests combination presidential HQ concurrence Scale team selection will pre vail special nature Scale has dictated teams should picked time place same set judges concept has resulted teams being selected Na tional Championships natural place Scale interests come together simul taneously Unfortunately number contestants trying Scale team selection has very small thus have available help develop programs might encourage greater participation Yet Scale interest general very large need exists therefore represent interest way increase participation can get involved decision-making trend team selection involve people turn helps justify turn page January1977 59 money paid AMA support FAI pro grams should also help stabilize pro grams making less subject change relatively few people except changes have support majority directly involved specifics team selection process will work under new concept contained following document FAI PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND LINE OF AUTHORITY 1 The president Academy Model Aeronautics provided by-laws individual officer final authority ternational competition determination 2 Committccs FAI team selection pro grams will report responsible directly president 3 It will basic responsibility committee deliver program format acceptable president twothirds majority qualified program partici pants responding vote acceptance program format approved program format due 30 days before date com mencement new program 4 The committees will comprised member 11 AMA districts possible member acceptable AMA vice-president district little no program participation exists district ommission committee member district will matter acceptance district vice-president task timely recruiting committee mem bers naming committee chairmen will responsibility president appropriate AMA-organized special inter est organization committee membership chairman selection will confirmed vote two-thirds responding Eli gible vote program participants hav ing valid AMA license FAI stamp 5 The power remove committee member rests AMA vice-president district two-thirds vote other committee members president AMA replacement such commit tee member will similar original mat selection through recruiting ap propriate special interest organization vote acceptance simple majority program participants responding vote within district involved committee member also chairman may re moved except committee votes simple majority remove him chairman simultaneously names new chairman 6Thecommittees required follow certain procedures follows A Provide period during recommendations solicited received individual program participants B Submit final form team selection program format vote accep tance program participants twothirds majority responding re quired option available comm ittees submit preliminary ideas concepts test response program participants through polls questionnaires 7 Program administration responsi bility AMA Headquarters assigned responsibility ChiefProgram dministrator Chief Program Administrator will a Report directly AMA presi dent b Implement program format approved AMA president c Monitor progress committee work during period program format de velopment such satisfied pro gram recommendation will delivered rcquired schedule d Handle mailings tabulations poiis questionnaires other AMA HQ support functions required requested committee chairman e Otherwise effect implementation team selection programs including selection appointments Contest Directors time ly tabulation publication competition results final certification team member alternate selection other adminis trative details necessary conclusive de termination team membership class well other requirements specified implied program format approved AMA president Note Program participants defined entered either last two team selection programs have paid time new program ballotting $5 fee toward participation next pro gram come intent enable sig nificant number concerned have final say program determination expenditures program funds ELECTION RESULTS NEXT MONTH will end November before AMA election ballots counted results known counting process gins after November 15 postmark deadline continues about week UPS STRIKE PROBLEM East Coast has suffering effects strike United Parcel Ser vice employees effects extended across country since strike prevented packages getting areas UPS still operating hit AMA Film Li brary Service particularly hard since UPS principal means film distribution AMA Supply Service operation also uses UPS large extent Both operations switched regular postal service difference delivery times tremendous So press time AMA services limping along hoping restoration UPS service FIRST 1977 RENEWAL Stanley T Lewis Bethesda MD first 1976 AMAer renew membership 1977 check $1 700 received October 14 less week after over 60000 renewal mailings sent out Since hundreds membership renewals have received indicating pretty fair pos tal service 1977 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATE FANTASTIC Only three weeks new AMA mem bership season renewal rate four times greater same time last year allowing fact years renewal mailing got out week earlier last year 1977 rate still twice what two years ago mailing dates comparable Heres five-year breakdown tran sition period cut-off current year membership statistics end September start new year membership figures Week/Year Sept 1st Wk Oct 2nd Wk Oct 3rd Wk Oct TOTAL 1973 86 713 714 368 1881 1974 146 156 463 765 1975 116 169 307 512 1104 1976 50 89 276 284 699 1977 181 661 530 1510 2882 Note 1977 total 41 times greater 1976 26 times greater 1975 38 times greater 1974 15 times greater 1973 ended 1976 membership figures total 63451a gain 2972 over 1975 49% slightly better budgeted total 62500 predicted last Janu ary number members choosing magazine option also up2 out 3 671% compared just 50% same time last year CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN MEXICO government Mexico does dis tinguish between Class C RC Class D voice Citizens Band radio equipment Under Mexican law CR equipment CRC voice may operated Mexican citizens duly licensed Secretariat Communi cations Transportation Foreign visitors including United States citizens prohibit ed operating CB equipment during stay Mexico no legal way obtain permission importation CR equipment Mexico also prohibited equipment stalled vehicles admitted Mexico temporary stay must sold otherwise disposed Mexico prohibition would also apply RC equipment United States citizens planning visit Mexico using vehicles CR equipment installed strongly advised 1 leave equipment United States possible 2 include CR equipment customs declaration made entering Mex ico 3 Refrain operating CR equipment including RC Mexico 4 re frain selling otherwise disposing CR equipment Mexico Failure visitor Mexico comply points 3 4 above may result legal prosecution Mexican authorities pun ishment may quite severe Any US modeler planning participate RC meet Mexico should have written assurance sponsoring club proposed RC use raises no question under Mexican law policy 60 Model Aviation OVERSEAS INSURANCE COVERAGE IS LESS Due fact AMAs insurance cov erage provided different company handles domestic coverage has possible get reasonable price million dollars coverage outside US Canada overseas coverage limited half million dollars should no problem overseas situations half million $500000 coverage adequate special situations re quire individual quotations can made special coverage through Lloyds London full million dollar coverage applies USA its territories possessions Canada half million dollar coverage ap plies other countries except Cuba Al bania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia East Ger Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Poland Romania Soviet Union Yugoslavia China Tibet Vietnam North Korea Outer Mongolia Connecticut e Main S Mavuachuselts Hampshire e Island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presideneta Arthur Everett 2HSa,dy Hill Rd 5 Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Hon 428 W Groron MA 01472 Novotnik 4 Benerly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Must first urge everyone send AMA membership renewal December 15 order miss next issue Model Aviation already too late vote because deadline November 15 Per haps will have some indication won presidential try time sue hits streets * ***** * *** * enjoyable visit up Maine during October Used commercial airline well rented plane trip some because weather some make easier make scheduled appointments well get back work due job TnPacer still out commission waiting cylinder put missed being last Council meeting due heavy work loads am very sorry say first missed long time Im sure did get along am thankful wasnt usual hectic meeting lot real tough issues decide have great year told FCC frequency deal very successful Nats good increase mem bership ** ** * * * * ** * New England clubs please note have complete listing clubs district yours asking Also desk pub lications field procurement noise problem handling lot other goodies some might need present new club ** * * * *** * ** * Short column month Promise list clubs send regular copies club publications next month Will never able publish club field locations because never received great quantity details Some clubs have good reasons will knock New Jersey Yen II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Antociete Vice Presideetna Bill Boos 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ouvid Filield 11 Lace Lane Etnoca NV 12065 John Grieg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NV 14094 Cliff Mounplalsir 17 Rotary Dr. Summie NJ 07901 Jack Sanonarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07093 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Wind wrr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICTI THOUGHTS being evening Saturday Octo ber 16 1976 have just returned Rock efeller Plaza national tourist-magnet sit uated between 48th 51st Streets Fifth Avenue upon crowded Isle Manhattan NYC today dawn dusk scene greatest model aviation shows ever MAD MODEL AVIA TION DAY II atRockefellerPlaza MAD though nature experiment successful Fall 1975 despite two successive rain-outs caused its postpone ment early October November timely petition return engagement year enthusiastically approved management Rockefeller Center Prior first MAD mere suggestion taxi ing flying engine-powered model aircraft Fifth Avenue address New York City would have evoked DID evoke chuckles comments derision silly thought effectively translated action three District 2 associations AMA-char tered clubs members 1 Radio Control Association Greater New Yorl Dick Brooks President 2 New Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Jack Sammarco President 3 Association Model Air plane Clubs Greater New York Bill Boss President As privileged parti cipate worthy undertaking can assure planning essential ingredient success venture such show like last year required mere days weeks MONTHS plan ning three associations worked well another respective mem bers Jobs assigned tasks performed capably willingly lesson learned hereby passed along others seeking success kind show business Never sume seemingly trivial details will take care themselves should deferred un til later date show day trifles guaranteed rise stifle success venture! thick book could written subject success fail ure presentation model aviation shows demonstrations perhaps day shall try space too limited warrant further treatment Returning MAD II modelers con verged upon site great numbers various localities within beyond Dis trict 2 aircraft type branch modelling Models metic ulously judged eye-appeal standpoint team dignitaries comprising Capt G Buttridge commands US Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Squadron Floyd Bennett Field Joel Siegel CBS-TV Chan nel 2 NYC Lt Col Ret Spann Watson US Air Force pilot 99th Fight er Squadron during WW II Honorable mention due Chris Lella Peiham Bay Model Airplane Club magnificant Control Line flights Promenade Ice Skating Rink skilled helicopter pilots impressive flights same site Al Lobaitoof Richmond Model Flying Club Horace Hagen Monmouth Model Air plane Club Nick Ziroli Long Island Radio Control Society Ed Thielmann Jersey Coast Model Airplane Club Re sponding usual invitation lend unique talents show-stoppers such modeling notables Bob Doris Rich Liberty Belle Fran McElwee novel Flying Flag Flying Saucer Joe Raspante ever-popular RC actu ation display Lou Peretti Dick Burdsall Fokker Triplane/Snoopys Dog house combo sincere thanks Ms Rita Gallagher Messrs Dick Badler Jim Reed Rockefeller Center Public Relations Department AMA members volunteered services worked hard make show such ahuge success Mayor Abraham Beame offi cial formal proclamation declared date October 161976 MODEL AVIA TION DAY IN NEW YORK CITY pro found gratitude An early result efforts just appeared tonights NBC/Channel 4 TV newscast introductory caption read Model Airplanes Are No Longer Toys whole affair gigantic PR boost model aviation upon nationwide level justly proud fact MORE SHOW BUSINESS Last Sunday October 10 exact marked fifth annual Model Flying Circus & Auction Rockland County Radio Control Club New City NY show has become much-awaited presentation year remarkably successful despite fact attendance less ex pected due long three-day Columbus Day weekend what people travelling far wide other areas country members worked very hard make show success compli mented job well done CENTRAL NEW YORK RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION worthy group isplanningasymposium held upstate some time winter shall fill information re garding event word comes through us Walt Throne Presi dent Association alsoour Associ ate Vice President Central New York area Association sponsored display January1977 61 information booth State Fair year deserve great deal credit particular effort expended under rather trying circumstances certain Association acquires broader membership finds itself able instill necessary morale get things done going will lot easier connection future events nature organizers State Fair project entitled round applause worthy efforts GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenteivAr OH 45440 Ainociate Vine-Prenidents Francis Pluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneeti Wharrey RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Snidowoki 1703 Grant BInd Cleneland OH 44130 Nats Aftermath Words AMA HQ indicated years Nats best ever terms quantity quality Nats made up parts obviously ade termination quality represents judgment good bad everything silky smooth course surely ob server did view detail Nats same way winner glitch minor something ignored loser glitch major catastrophe no amount rea soning will satisfy him uninformed lack appreciation diffi culty obtaining dedicated hard-working people job love hobby nothing else expert has own opinion relative to job very easy criticize someone elses performance ask same people pitch sacrificing own participation job its another story excuses flow am suggesting above critics should think engage brain fore speaking unnecessarily criticizing gave freely time en ergy Im sure exception individual put forth honest effort Some capable others obviouslyif think can better job dont spend energies complaining press everyone else will listen quietly make contact position change things offer own services Cincinnati Extravaganza Shortly after Nats troops Cincinnati put public modeling showthe likesof hasprobably equalled across land bit annual affair initially generated World Engines years ago get-together members industry fly fun engage bit flying competition Over years has transitioned gala public show co-sponsored Greater Cincinnati R/C Club World EnginesThey invite wellknown personalities join doing everything possible RC model airplane year addition usuals conned Johnny Clemens AMA President Col Betkeys Flying Circus Larry Bolich AMA Publicity Director others join fun fun attracting estimated 15000 spectators two days frivolity great time special thanks must go Father Ric St Francis Seminary has played vital role secur ing excellent flying siteson seminary property local modelers present site beautiful wooded area picnic grounds paved runway super winterized club house site fireplace What need across country guardian angels like Father Ric Probably key ingredient getting crowd out super publicity job put Greater Cincinnati R/C Club show crowd isnt fun fly takes work sell yourself public Hats off old buddy Russ Brown again did super job announcing creating vital activity/spectator link adds much enjoyment Aerial view Cincinnati show Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding fist IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Siteel Lanham MD 20801 Annoolate Vieg-Praidena clsarlan Forensan 609 Pohine Rd. Mechaniconille VA 23111 V Bill Helnin BOO Tynola Rd. Charlotte NC 26210 Robert Karlnson 2643 Marels Rd Wilmington GE 19610 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Payetnenille NC 28301 would some comfort know missed opportunity cast ing vote both countrys Academys elections national district offices own political feelings sometimes run being someone voting just against someone cant complain dont mark ballot goodness knows certainly enjoy complaining about government Most usoldtimers can remem ber times albeit vaguely exposed various governments paraphernalia once great now no day hardly hour goes us arent doing something caused directed many governments listening buzzers looking blinking red lights get latest metal monstrosity way proving some agency blockhead recently fired really deserved work somebody else Another passing long lines motorists stopped donate county governments budget exceeding double-nickel duty others simply luck out because dozen stiffhatted civil servants cant write faster bugs Oh well will get worse bright thought might sons sons will really know what different what did years ago Only lifetime gives experiences seems voting results will history time read still mystery write However Id like thank regard outcome people district have worked hard past few years Ive held office - AII Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Foreman Bill Helms Bob Karisson Ron Sonderegger Bill Yacobucci - unsung very effective roes contest coordination Joe Lawrence Warren Sanders - own Contest Board members Joe Boyle FF Hurst Bowers SC George Hill RC Ron McNally CL probably suf focating rules correspondence about now - special committeemen John Strong Walt Good Frequency Committee Hal Crane Bob Sifleetof FF FAI Advisory Committee ial note regular guys whove writing years chiding enthusing Thanks Bob Lopshire John Novak Tom Vallee Bill Pardue Dave Bills Henry Bergen George Abbott Red Gunning Larry Woolard John R Smith Jerry Barnette Bill Firesheets Gene Stocksdale Scotty Moyer John Preston Ernie Pennington others thanks also people Head quarters men Council Im lucky know Over years Ive written about AMA philosophy opinions column its difficult remember everyone does recall remarks has never read So Ill review bit next few col umns Lets take general view Ex ecutive Council first Executive Council view must single guiding force Academy must small enough work large enough sound views Council members must think toward future better ways job bringing na tional association within confines monies available contests competition programs sports impetus important weve got have machinery regulate administer segment Academys activities aside unwatched Council years ahead Council must solve problems growth communications membership representation agencies benefit and/or regulate sport pro vide better insurance protection obtain fly ing fields improve public image im prove membership benefits package Back bench. 62 Model Aviation Delaware Dinteict ad Cahalela lned le Caralina inia Alalraroa C Florida C Georgia rsoippi to Aeco VSooth Carolina oesaoo DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII fist V Vice-Prosident 617 South 26 Aurnue Birmingham AL 35205 Ammocoato Vice Preiadoat Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summervillo SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warnor Rood Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Storro Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Porn Ct. Pine Glados Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez 6-10 5th Sn Bet Villa Rica Bayarnon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whinley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julio Woods P0 Boor 127 Scooba MS 39358 Pictured below L-R Judge Paul Moore Parks Director Fred Brinkman Skyknights Club Advisor Howard Spry Club President Dennis Shattuck Howard holding up October issue own Mode/Aviation mag Wherein featured write-up club column occasion Formal opening Sky knights model field Camp Craig SC South Carolina State Legislator Tom Moore Craig seated below left made opening speeches presentation Next gentleman Judge Paul Moore again Fred Brinkman Richard Jackson Dennis Shattuck photo below AMA SC AVP Richard Jackson mailed information doing FINE job serving Academy state behalf AMA magazine staff let say happy help fine club way getting model flying field Spartanburg SC area Its nice know something right once awhile June 4 1935 Al Fred Key leapt racy Curtiss Robin lifted its nose off grass kept its nose aloft 27 days An endur ance record set two Meridian MS boys still unbroken today 41 years later Mary Corbin sent picture Dr Bill Ander sons scale static Curtiss Robin Dr Bill holding gentleman drinking phofo MS AVP Julie Woods husband Hervey Woods very nice man friend minB DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet West Palm Beach Skyhawks fine RC club unbeliev able 800 acre sod farm flying site Jack Carter mailed pictures sup plied information says field big enough FF Gliders anything Shown above Club president Don Eddy supervising Kathy Carter flying new RC Glider Jack Carter patiently watching too Other club officers include Bill Layers VP Ron Day Sec Mrs Jackie Carter Treas Dan Donaldson Field Safety Officer Harry Lewis Jackie Carter Newsletter Editors excellent picture club mem bers shame cannot show big ger Featured above top L-R Jack Carter Dean Brimmer Chuck Brown Leon Katz Bob Schoneman Dan Donaldson Harry Lewis Ken Osteen Kathy Carter Scott Barneh George Pizon Bottom L-R Steve Harris Mike Zeak Joe Cole Larry Katz Mrs Jackie Carter Delores Pizon Paul Pizon club has grown blinding speed Chartered 1972 six members grew 42 two years has mushroomed 63 fliers year active contestoriented club hosts Quickie 500 con tests Glider meets etc Everybody has fun exciting club picnic featuring Harry Helene Lewis Jack Carter Pat Donaldson Lynn Lewis Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Bill Layers Jim Zeak Larry Leon Katz Helen Zeak Steve Harris Claudette Ferone Everybody having good time runway shot L-R Brian Ketler Sandy Donaldson Dot Joe Harold Williams Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Dan Donaldson Don Eddy Larry Katz friend Sven Ibson David Ibson Leon Katz Doug Ferone friend action shot shows Jack Carter again Dan Donaldson unknown holding plane Don Eddy Doug Ferone Ken Osteen Jim Zeak might ask show people list names Well its sure impor tant cannot think better way use column space present wonderful dues-paying AMA club mem bers fliers just important model world pleasure work Jack Carter others have contributed time energy make Club-ofthe-Month possible live West Palm Beach area go join fine club join Palm Beach Aeronauts join both Give regards buddy Fred Comlosy wish 800 acre sod farm like fast growing West Palm Beach Skyhawks next month January1977 63 1-leld Safety Utticer uan LJonaloson pictured above holding hand up Editor Harry Lewis has back camera0 Jackie Carter Scott Baruch Ron Day Mike Zeak shown Illinois C Indiana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Balasia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Preddeons Roger Geers 729 N 22nd SI Osuincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snutely Laura Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt C Pr Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs. Elk Geone VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullisen 3021 Spring Valley Cc Anderson IN 46011 Hows club doing have good attendance meetings have good time meetings As AMA representative get around few clubs have chance observe variety model clubs Some clubs just argue complain entire evening usually about mowing grass flying un safely Others have business meeting no program no refreshments go home tavern club has short business meeting committee re ports no hassles planning future fun flys other club functions several airplanes brought show tell rolls cake coffee some type program pertaining modeling aviation Needless say entertain ing Which category does club fit feel club meetings leave something desired get involved dont leave everything up club officers takes six unselfish hardworking people get keep club going pat Encourage RC fliers club get own individual FCC license rather using club license recent argument FCC brought out fact quite minority compared CB license $4 five years Im sure RC flier can afford 80 cents year own li cense Dick Chipman President Spirits St Louis club sent photo model display Scott Air Force Base open house held August 29 club also flew several types models during day Re portedly over 125000 visitors day see display 50 full-size airplanes demonstration Air Force Thunderbirds crowd interested models larger airplanes club did super job presenting sport dont know original Murphy was guy supposedly came up sayings such something cannot possibly happen will Since thenaddition al quotations have appeared under title Murphys Laws few apply modeling Experience varies directly models crashed probability given crash occur ring inversely proportional its desirabil ity Interchangeable kit parts wont Lets see people read col umn Im sure have seen AMA booth display panels cltb patches colored photographs would like build similar panels District VI club patches photos models modelers Vice President District VI whoever might could use display model shows such Expo model dis plays malls schools cannot always get AMA display easily damaged lost shipped around country too much can get own smaller display would lot easier handle Ill try keep simple So club interested send club patches include little informa tion about club such size interests location have some photographs good ones least 8 x 10 preferred send too Include names people models picture Old pictures okay too Peoria area weekend couple weeks ago could have visited model clubs known location flying fields Would please draw simple map showing club flying site send Iowa igan C Minnesola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Boo 1164 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vsce-Presdents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Aoe New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rofteing 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 following District VII people various other AMA posts assignments Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Livonia MI 48154 Radio Control Contest Board Claude McCullough Box 40 Montezuma IA 50171 Chairman Scale Contest Board Arthur Adamison 22454 Fairfax Taylor MI 48180 Control Line Contest Board P Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Road Rochester MI 48063 Free Flight Contest Board D Brisighella Sr 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 Helicopter Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee Richard Sawicki 37216 Norene Westland Ml 48185 CL Navy Carrier Advisory Com mittee Vacancy CL Speed Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Precision Aerobatics John Kilsdonk 16159 Old Bedford Rd Northville Ml 48167 Chairman CL Racing Advisory Committee Dick Kowalski 32823 Gloede Dr Warren Ml 48093 FAI FF Indoor Program Committee Paul Crowley 3264 Tecla Warren MI 48093 FAI F F Outdoor Program Committee RC Soaring Advisory Committee present ly being formed None RC Frequency Committee district assignment None Junior Committee district signmen t Contest Coordinators John Evert 421 Walnut Lane Apple Valley MN 55124 West Walter Hartung 14759 Kilbourne Detroit Ml 48213 East vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee exists because Phil Cartier has moved out district Vacancies also exist CL Speed CL Precision Aerobatics Advisory Committees willentertain nomi nations positions anywhere district general target installing new men first year Walter Hartung has asked relieved Michigan Area Contest Coordinator job end year asked him could come up had job five yearsnot acceptable reason letting man off hook Never theless would like accommodate him So will either entertain nominations will go out put arm someone fore end year would fun someone volunteered Its fun job get chance make contact lot new people Three unassigned AVP posts remain four men presently have cover geo graphic spread well myself consid ered seem speak special inter ests Free Flight Control Line Frank Mor rissey Terry Taylor RC Soaring Bill Rohring General RC Keith McClure beginning term over turn Wayne Yeager representing As sociation Midwest RC Clubs candidate AVP emphasis RC eastern end district course year also occasion indicate John Kilsdonk interested taking AVP post speaking general Control Line terests eastern end district additional AVP post remains have no state mind nor feedback dis trict specific need can identified invite districts comments thoughts District VII Meeting East As under stand first ever trying shape up AMA Election event held November hosts Lansing wiser heads steered idea February March Therefore consultation AMA HQ other activities focus March 12 1977 date AMA HQ Because Executive Director John Worth AMA President will main features meeting hosts Lansing CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron [Inc] Chuck Spencer President Tony Stornant Past President Bob Smith Don Lubahn Tentative plans Longs Convention Center Lansing Plenty motels restaurants nearby What district meeting One-third busi ness one-third social one-third airplanes business portion occasion AMA national district officers present selves membership present cre dentials report state affairs membership have in-person chance ask questions bring forward prob lems advance new ideas etc airplane portion meeting can whatever wish make it should include static display airplanes disciplines perhaps static scale contest two special presentations new technology some notable personality occasion present special awards citations social part can sit-down dinner buffet ser vice during various speakers can make presentations see beginning early afternoon static displays scale judging technical meet ings late afternoon business meeting controlled length Dinner preceded 64 Model Aviation cocktail hour cash bar dinner com mencing about 7 pm hoping conclude before 11 pm live nearby go home come some distance over night takeoff Sunday morning special objective will have will make different disciplines RC CL FF Indoor Soaring Scaleand competition sports-oriented segments come informed about sympathetic other understand whole AMA fraternity interdependent also will have special presentation site acquisition production current production what pays improvements future 15 BB should production soon Still hear rumors about Magnum fuel None true want facts write George Aldrich has nothing hide fuel did well Dayton Nats district Contest Rules Board mem bers need help have doing good job remember supposed representing So write let know like rules proposed Let know what want what dont want Besides would like hear you dont write think dont care about rules So lets barrage mail Sikansas siana Mnjcs homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Ba, Acenill 9117 La Bareanca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Bannes 523 N Lebansn S,11har LA 70663 Frank Osbor,e 18 Mohace Or. N Little Rock AR 72116 Bod Tenoy Boo 545 Richadsoo TX 75080 starting return work shops getting things together next years contest season Contests starting taper off will try build next years models what learned years contests contests over year yet just tapering off good weather should still have some good ones time published election should over ballots counted ever went must still pull together Modeling AMA go hand hand AMA what keeps sport/hobby coming chaotic hodgepodge make rules may like what keeps confusion down support FAI teams does USA interna tional competition no government help support ourown National Contest time year clubs newsletters lot toward keeping us togeth er keep interest up auctions special projects show tell sessions AMA films Getting together club meetings helps us talk problems out gives us chance show off what doing workshop Have got FCC license yet numbers C licenses keep us out trouble FCC So ofus have flying club licenses numbers low Now cost $4 forfive years affordable am suggest ing give up club license al counted good enticement new membersbreaking no vice before decides him have word dealers offering pay FCC fee supply application buy product Check out local hobby shop Got nice letter Duke Fox ing fine happy performance products 76 Nats plans future Says thing would stop change contest rules take products out competition happens kills sales current tolosads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydtaslic Street Wichita 68 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Braonoo 2220 Maniposa BInd Caspee WY 82601 Mae Hansen 1909 Wisconsio SW Hums, SD 57350 John Knekonitch 7810 Lowell St. Overleod Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroetser 1754S9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Momney R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Muonioghoff 5102 Brady Ad. Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olsoo 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 No District IX report month Arizona totnia C Hawaii da C Usah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolni fist X Vice-Presidert 1100 West Sham Frosts CA 03711 Associate Vice Presidents Robert Barons 961060 Komo Mai Dr. Aiea HI 96701 Olenn Carter 2020 Oilt Port Lane Watissat Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlie 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San jose CA 85136 Jim Scarboroagh 2501 Armour Le. Aedo,do Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3123 Soowden Ane. Long Beach CA 50808 Oranger Williams 161 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 Fortunately us its rare members bad mouths Acad emy Model Aeronautics have three newsletters received month 1 Where AMA FCC took 27 band away us little reference recent issues Model Aviation should swer 2 It unfortunately informed opin ion contrary prior expressed intent and/or interest part John Worth bring Nats West Coast John Worth expected argue instead return Nats Springfield Ohio due respect member wrote false statement let please announce time John Worth does bring Nats anywhere bring help advice selected experts Nationals Executive Committee site offering finest flying facilities avail able week United States fers best backup facilities such hous ing etc 3 It over special AMA insurance lost fieldafter phone calls Washington Fresnowe no satisfac tory results written CL flier couple phone calls represent atives RC club threat ened civil authorities loss fly ing site because some local misunderstand ing After two conversations advised RC caller proper procedure retain flying site no further word received CL writer also claimed months went AMA continued produce according verbal written structions During past six years District VP Ive never heard AMA similarly accused have conclude prob lem improperly communicated HQ called written nearby Associate Vice Presidents advice problem could have quickly resolved Meanwhile back California Nats Heres part letter written District X Chairman charge coordinating Cali fornia Nats site searching efforts Betty Stream Dear Betty Things seem shaping up California Nats 1977 current de velopments continue favorably perhaps well able announce December 1 next Nats will March Air Force Base near Riverside John Worth expect meet Johnny Clemens John Worth March Air Force Base about second week November hope fully efforts lot District X peo pie will bear final fruit after six-year search suitable Nats site home ter ritory work will cut out us last time California Nats 1967 could have Decennial Celebra tion know ten other AMA Dis tricts located other parts country once awhile come up good idea too District VIII San Antonio TX Alamo Hobby Distributors offering pay Class C FCC license six months period purchasers Kraft Radios Lets see need RC member licensed help FCC recogniz ing us responsible people Flight Line BARKS Bakers field newsletter comes announcement interested forming AMA Show Team back AMA HQ Septem ber saw AMA Show Team supplies information just send AMA HQ ask Larry Bolich send set idea coordinated effort sanctioned AMA provide neighbors some worthwhile pre-planned entertainment Lots local clubs have given public shows have excellent Funds charitable causes have raised crowds pleased Best model aviation demonstrated public Write AMA HQ get club information AMA Sanctioned Show Team Its like getting AMA Sanction contest Instead having Contest Di rector have Show Team Leader makes sure safely under proper pro cedures audience will see well planned exciting air show January 1977 65 Alaska o C Montana on onglon XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith 01st XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amociate Vice-Presidenos Cramer 1607 S von Elm Pocatetto ID 83201 Simon Dreoso Nt 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 590t5 Clarence E Harght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coo, dAlono ID 83814 Robert D Staliclr 4437 Fos Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97406 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 unsung heroes world Academy sure has its share month will tell about few danger kind thing al ways forget mention someone major contributor risk must taken however name left out ask forgiveness Please let know going forgive fall left out category First list Larry Delaney Larry has real asset hobby Ta coma area helping put clubs together assisting juniors newcomers get hobby committee led Jim Ricketts put together fun fly roast toast honor Larry Thirty pilots Puget Sound Gulls McChord R/G Wings Tacoma Model Aircraft Association com peted prizes supplied Bill Brazzle Hobby Towne After Fun Fly ladies put together great pot luck dinner purpose event kept Larry the crowd 250 wasunaware intentions group M/C Jim Ricketts broke news Larrys surprise worth million bucks everyone Larry roasted toasted five friends presented AMA Service Award Bruce Edwards President Tacoma Model Aircraft Association ing rounded out dancing libations usual pilot bull sessions report sent Bruce Ed wards asked thank RS Radio Company donating raffle prize pi lots participated District Xl AMA offi cers especially Larry himself hope life made little brighter thing makes Larrys contribution significant suffering curable disease Next time feel down see can much others Larry De laney does Next unsung hero list group people district have Nats last four years know what kind effort takes put hummer great go compete though have never privilege Have ever thought about modelers friends sit sun/ rain/wind/whatever work others can enter have fun Believe Hardy Brod ersen have Believe come back help year after year Without wouldnt Nats year flying Free Flight area started setup 6 am continued till 4 pm time got move everything field tab ulate give out trophies till 6 pm af ter Some people stick out mind helpers Don Hewston son Alan Pittsburg Joe Joan Guylas Ohio Bob Barbara Gero Michigan husband wife teams helped us Bert Pond John Thornhill Bill Bigge Floyd Miller pitching Bert Massachusetts John Bill Washington DC Floyd Albuquer que Shirley Campbell Michigan has helped several years has come help husband couldnt dedication YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 column started quite few months ago idea would used exchange thoughts information regarding ways could help getting kids started modeling also keeping interested During ensuing time have heard number people nearly hoped seems desire youth programs limited very few us great ma jority AMA members simply dont care Weve submitted proposals programs time weve told lack sufficient support general member ship As Ive indicated times strictly advisory group unless membership decides adopt ideas have no way put action Its nice know want help will continue spite odds ones have written share ideas ask questions just let us know youre us Id like list names again Im afraid Id leave out some deserving person Id hate guilty just seems efforts stimulate new interest youth programs have met less resounding success really little point trying anything sustain interest present members since theyre going plugging away spite anything can say Its something like listen ing sermonthose can hear prob ably dont need need aren t church other words writing column month Guylas youngsters Jody Jeff helped like troupers beyond years heroes named above helped us week Most six seven days couple other commitments helped us five days Think about helped us four days include LindaTiny Foulk Duke Donovan Mi ami Bob Wilder Dallas did great job FAI Another Dallasite Duke Horn pitching well Bet didnt know what Tinys name before did Other significant contributors through week Sandy Maroney Washington DC Bucky Servaites Ohio Event Directors made happen addition some listed above Phil Sullivan Paul Crowley Charles Alba Jr Joe Macay Doug Gaibreath Al Kirchoff Rudy Kiulber above Hardy offer tip fedora thanks entire Academy WAR has declaredin funof course Mt Rainier Radio Control Society M RRCS has declared war Seattle Radio Aero Club SRAC aerial RIG com bat Battle area will HAWKS fields Kent WA date will second day annual KIDNEY BENEFIT Date nounced traditionally spring great cause fun official challenge presented October 3 1976 Should add already great effort event after month very little report general interest almost seems like waste valuable space magazine Also pretty hard fill allotted space month some input field times Ive resort personal ex perience dig back files find some thing interest hadnt Nats Dart program last couple months would have pretty dreary So dear reader Im suggesting John Worth retire column regular feature until such time interest youth program warrants its return meantime well answer letters provide informa tion have continue function did good ol days come up some good ideas have some information feel worthy passing everyone well send occasional sheet copy still available assistance have activity report Well still see get help need cover age efforts Id like thank took time write whether provide information ask help considered members committee will formed anything happens general interest can write home through HQ Well try answer letters quickly possible rest assured will get answer Keep mind thing weve stressed past have questions regarding AMA program something bothering about way things go ing write HQ ask So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/01
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Last months MA News included results September 18th Executive Coun cil meeting except following major item agenda item concerned changes FA international activity policies too extensive include last month presented details would have possible previously AMA Executive Council following re view previous policies regarding travel World Championships voted Septem ber 18 meeting revise several items Basic reason changes discontinuance military travel formerly provided spec ial arrangements National Aeronautic Association discontinuance caused ever-tightening military budgets somewhat similar situation caused dropping Navy airlift travel Nats offic ials 1972 CONTINGENCY FUND DEFICITS Although military travel development ticipated Council authorized es tablishment team travel contingency funds FCC MAY BE CRACKING DOWN ON CB VIOLATORS key points made opposition threatened FCC awarding 27 MHz RC frequencies Class D voice CB opera tors RCers operate large ly within law would penalized acknowledged rampant violations voice operators ignored Since point strongly made FCC may taking sterner look Class D violators two geographically widespread actions FCC has cracked down Class D CB op erators Iowa Alabama Federal law pro vides penalties up $500 per day per fense violation FCC rules regula tions years imprisonment up $10000 fine unlicensed use CB equipment havent seen cases violator prosecution until recently Des Moines Iowa over $5000 CB radio equipment seized last August 25 crack-down illegal Citizens Band opera tors area seizures result extensive investigation FCC operation radio stations transmitting unauthorized frequencies op 1975 necessity sending 1976 teams across ocean commercial travel resulted fund deficits Scale Control Line Indoor teams AMA advanced tal about $5000 make up differ ence between amounts funds actual travel costs other words funds teams totalled about $6400 actual travel costs about $11400 TEAM TRAVEL SUPPORT Council voted pay team travel nearest point departure US port entry customs inspection closest World Championships site Thus instead paying team travel within US overseas dependency team conerating overpowered equipment transmitting obscene language violating other FCC reg ulations US Marshals accompanied agents FCC simultaneously executed five search warrants metropolitan Des Moines area seized equipment closed down stations Also four Birmingham Alabama voice CB operators fined US Magistrates Court August 23 after pleading guilty charges operating illegal transmitting equip ment unauthorized radio frequencies US Magistrate fined two violators $200 Two fined waived possession seized amateur radio trans ceivers US Government equip ment case valued approximate ly $400 $500 Alabama cases arose April 1976 crackdown illegal operators ordered United States Attorney operators monitored transmitting unau thorized frequencies interfering bands used US Government business special industrial services couple small steps right direction its good start such action FCC continues hope horizon RC tingency funds get teams across ocean AMA will now cover over-ocean travel travel within US Therefore now will concern team pro gram participants take care team travel hometown port embarkation also between contest site near est city World Champs country customs clearance provided AMA will also pay World Championships entry fees provide food lodging contest per previous policy INBOARD TRAVEL POLICY REVISED new policies somewhat return prior 1975 making inboard US travel matter team selection program funds cover AMA re sponsible getting teams across ocean Contingency funds however will no longer necessary unless particular programs choose maintain means cover inboard travel costs and/or portion overseas travel World Championships country AMA funds will cover CONTINGENCY DEFICIT WRITTEN OFF Council agreed absorb $5000 defi cit caused sending three teams Europe year via commercial travel done team programs volved would have begun next team se lection process under cloud debt AMA AMA action therefore enables programs start clean under new policies future contingency fund deficits will avoided NEW BASIS FOR FAI BUDGET As part overall revamping team travel policies Executive Council also authorized new basis overall FAI budgeting Beginning 1977 50 cents paid Open mem bers dues will go toward paying FAI fran chise fee enables AMA represent US FAI activities another 50 cents will set aside cover team travel other costs involved FAI participation net effect budgeting will de fine precisely rather open end ed nature previous budgeting much money will available FAI activities Thus overall FAI fund will created will carry forward year year surpluses year available off set deficits another year vice versa Under previous budgeting year com January 1977 55 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Major Changes FAI Policies plete itself deticits often absorbed losses no attempt make up JUDGES AND WORLD CHAMPIONS other change FAI support policies concerns travel costs judges World Champions noted Council up onehalf actual travel costs judges World Champions applicable would paid AMA team program participants agreed pay like amount Thus deci sion concerning sending people lies participantsif agree judges and/or World Champions should sent World Championships willing cover much half travel costs AMA will cover equal share THE NEW SHARING PHILOSOPHY gen eral new policies intended help teams concerning critical portions travel giving free ride way team programs will need provide some help too team member expenses mini mized principle sharing responsibility costs noted number Council members important justification FAI programs other words AMA has said willing take care costs participants themselves should make up difference SUPPORT RELATED TO INTEREST Executive Council also noted new FAI budget policy consistent ap parent degree membership interest FAI activitiesabout 10% Although less thousand members directly participate team selection programs have dicated interest purchasing FAI stamps patches making donations team support INCREASED SUPPORT EXPECTED Within budget limitations noted Council unanimously voted support FAI competi tors fullest extent possible expec ted despite considerable increase FAI franchise fee 1976 1977 amount support available future teams will increased Air travel within Europe example will possible rather rail travel has frequently required past thus reducing need much over night lodging feeding enroute has often caseitems personal team mem ber expense HO SUPPORT LIMITED TO TEAMS ever also agreed Council HQ processing relatives mechanics others accompany teams should done except increased numbers may effect some travel savings other team benefits noted travel arrange ments tor people accompanying team mem bers typically exceeded required team causing excessive workload HQ staff diluting help available team members COST OF HO SUPPORT review FAI activities observed HQ staff support considerable amounting about 10% several salaries about 10% rent supplies telephone postage dollar value HQ services usually money actually spent FAI activi ties Future budgets however will reflect income expense items directly chargeable FAI activities rather intangibles HQ support continued page 59 1976 CLUB STATISTICS DISTRICT STATE & INTEREST SC e IN Indoor MU iple DISTRICT 1 25CT16 22MA13 4NH4 2VT2 9ME5 4R12 66 Total42 2 58NJ34 100 NY64 158 Total98 3 740H47 83PA55 9WV5 166 Total107 4 4DE4 2OMD11 32NC24 23VA13 79 Total52 5 47FL28 20GA10 17SC10 16TN9 5MS4 14AL9 119Total70 6 781L45 481N29 12KY6 20M011 158 Total91 2 9 7 19 IA 49 MI MU 14MN 22W1 6104 Total 8 3 AR 31liLA 280K 62165NM 64 TX 11691 Total 319 14716C0 18 KS 6 MT 5 3 19 5ND S 1 22 7SD 10 NE 1031 454WY 66 Total 5110 113A2 121 CA 129H1 73175NV 3 UT 22114 iSiTotal 5511 2AK 91D 1200R 23WA 7214PR 58 Total 52125FOREIGN 217Canal Zone 6Guam 7 4 13127 2 1 34 RC CL FF IN SC 1 1 2 1 52 5 102 56 Model Aviation AMA Executive Council session last September 18 Foreground L-RI Homer Smith VP-b Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Jim McNeiIl VP-5 Background L-R Earl Witt Sec-Treas John Clemens Pres John Worth Exec Director Murry Frank photo 91 373 91 131 686 9 9 3 8 29 2 3 19 26 6 7 2 4 4 2 26 2 62 93 2 5 4 7 1214 6 5 4 37 53 8 10 4 3 3 4 2 34 S 73 7 4 90 15 15 3 35 21 21 8 5 5 20 21 55 TOTAL CLUBSOctober 1976 1219 73 6ctnttA President ACADEYY YODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNYCLEmENS POBox 64573 Dallas Tx 75206 AERORODELINO HE PUBLIC EYE ! showing product PRIDE October 16th 10 AY 4 m some 300 handsome model planes public display beautiful weather twocityblock area front ROCKEFELLER CENTER New York City models represent ing Cavalcade Aviation Thru Yodels furnished members three area Associations Clubs rep resenting some 45 50 model clubs Credit outstanding public ex posure thing primarily goes Public Relations Staff Rocke feller Center worked AmAs Special Events Director Larry Bolich AYA District TI Vice President John Ryrne Dist TI Associate Vice Presidents Officers of area Association Club groups course individual modeler displayed models deserves credit because hadnt shown up well just no show Special recognition should oe given couple finest people model aviation crosscountry flyers Bob Doris Rich smilingly answered publics questions day long spies AYA CIA reported AYA Dist II VP John Byrne Did bless New York public glibly linguistic talents explaining model aviation entire day over public address system after Ill bet John still some words left hadnt used make Rockefeller Center model Aviation Day complete actual flying demonstrations put control line models radio controled helicopters Centers Ice Arena Pretty slick eh add Rockefeller Center model Aviation Cay effectiveness story pictures went out nation wide over Associated Press Wire Service THANKS everyone involved adding pile PRIDE DEFINITION ELINO FANATIC forecaster doom carrying sign near local model airport read large letters BEWARE THE END CF THE WORLD IS NEAR enthusiastic modelers glanced sign yelled over sign carrier HAVE OCT TIYE FOR COUPLE YORE FLICHTS IN THE PUBLICS OTnER EYE Looks like everyone AYA has caught spirit proving public airplane modeling handsome bene ficial thing encourage oir commun ities list puolic exposure events being put over country AYA groups swelling day SHOW TEAmS cecoming THE thing club projects Public flying demonstr ations demonstrations before youth school hospital civic groups has found benefit F town before doino io Public service gestures like sure helps open doors especially helps obtain hold flying sites Benefit performances help raise funds such worthy charities Heart Fund muscular Ojstrophv programs fast becoming annual things clubs AAA planning coord mate nationwide effort along line announced soon solid planning can done course alreadypop ular shows such Weak Signals Toledo WRAYS White Plains EXPO Chicago RAYS Seattle mALL Show Sioux Falls mACS Show California Too some brand new ones being planned such big known SOUTHWEST mODELERS SHOW right mole home town Dallas January 15th 16th Cf course AAA wants encourage Inese oublicity affnrzs no wch possiols Ue dont yet have lot ways helping ijt hove nooblerns planninp such activities might con tact AYA Headquarters see what can LARRY BOLICH AYA Special Events Oirector would Os contact AAA has beautiful booth used NATS various other affairs cannot loaned general basis however trying develope several simpler booths displays future can used worthy gatherings around country proposed have several stored strategic spots across country can sent Shows like manned District VPs Associate VPs first must have plan funds please dont ask yet Just wanted know aint asleep REAL 0000 ADVICE First build trainer model will help bridge gap between FUTILITY UTILITY ! YOREr best never give advice before asked after matter HEARD AT YODEL CLUB YEETINO DID EVER SHOW YOU PICTURES OF YY mCOEL AIRPLANES NO AND IT WAS VERY THOUCHTFUL OF YOU ALCOHOL AND YODEL AVIATION Beware modeler goes local hobby shop says clerk Cive couple fifths model airplane fuel wise oldtimer told once alcohol should never used around model airplanes unless has thor oughly mixed castor oil WEATHER FORECAST mODELERS weather reports include info model airplane enthusiasts you might hear added expert modeler tomorrow expect 30% chance gravity nner about so% chance YOUR VERY OWN FCC LICENSE Its very satisfying see AmAs Chartered Clubs joining AYA pushing idea individual memoer applying own indiv idual FCC Radio License action certain impress FCC much accurate picture just dedicated radio control mocelers planes January1977 57 JAMS rresiuern Junfiny boats really would impress see sany AmAs Chartered Clubs have campaigns usually promoted thru newsletters urging members hold individual licenses instead convenient club license Sure bit trouble bit expensive $4 since recent frequency battle can see wisdom move personal salute newsletter editors have pushed individual license idea havent done yet T Several newsletters included license application letter Ed Sweeney printed FCC License Application right recent issue R/C Sportsman magazine Commendable think recent frequency hap henings have proven us cor-rect ness old saying UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL stood united won first battle WE ALL KNOW ONE kind person never gets interested anything until business IVE GOT ONE Can imagine having typewriter first misspells types bunch H&WS%#tS profanity CLEVER LICENSE PLATE As states en extra fee can get personalized auto license plate Texas few days ago followed car parking lot bank license plate six digits read B HUMAN thought what timely reminder todays world went up car introduced myself found talking Bernise Human husbands name Bill Husan thought fine would could remember follow lead Sill Beroise B HL Zi RE L2CVtC CLEViRIK 2 AMA Executive Director John Rorth thirteenth president AMA therefor holds AMA License #AMA13 John proud enough fact car license yes guessed AMAtI now past Gaston Hospital three years ago expected ever leave hospital alive thru some fabulous machinery have AMAs Headquarters received mail 1974 AMA License legend PAST PRESIDENT bottom Dont rush damit BAD LUCK YOU SAY above story about PAST PRESIDENT license would probably say just bad luck Well let tall luck always bad telling someone about MY TONGUE! HEALTH REPORT Mentioning terrible hospital trip took three years ago resinded ma MY DOCTOR such picture health alongside him patients look sick JUST REMEMBERED SOME MORE BAD LUCK cow once just would give milk old him THE IMPORTANCE OF SIGNS IN AMA WE KNOW HOW TO RUN CONTESTS too often leave out very important ingredient truly great contest SIGNS coax folks come meet dont tell em get fam iliar route never dawns us others need steering gear very frustrating stranger trying guess fun major meets near Dallas drove back forth repeatedly past turnoff point men tioned asked Oh didnt see red rag tied post Put yourself other guys shoes figure what might need know and make signs BIG ENOUGH SIMPLE ENOUGH INFORMATIVE ENOUGH folks CANT MISS finding you can plan rest meet suggest appoint person NO OTHER DUTIES attention signs wise also t0 check signs occasionally during meet make sure still place Special attention should also given providing along mailing pieces good map suggestions just common courtesies first things would look guy hunting contest remember terrible sign right entrance gate WrightPatter son AFB NATS year sign belonged Air Force us insisted OK badly faded am sure must have glaucoma because couldnt see AT YOUR NEXT MEET UP HEY TODAY WAS GREAT DAY ! MADE ANOTHER FRIEND MOST OF HISTORYS GREATEST DEEDS have performed just two kinds men t enough know could done too dumb know couldnt ASTRONAUT NSWERING AD short back privileged appear same stage award ceremony crew astronauts Skylab III world record flight 56 days space enjoying talking astronaut Ed Gibson asked him got Space Program Ed replied Johnny wont believe answered ad THINK NEED ANATOMY LESSONS An article newspaper other day stated WOMAN WAS SHOT IN THE FRACAS THE BULLET IS IN HER YET dont know places Ill bet hurts ARE YOU AWARE WHEN YOU THROW LITTLE MLD YOU PROBABLY LOSE LITTLE GROUND THE FUN OF MODEL AIRPLANING have come conclusion great part real fun io modeling going out flying site buddy HING HIT RISK PUTING HIS AIRPLANE IN THE AIR DISTRICT MEETING IN LANSING OPE few areas country has never hosted AMA District Meeting Michigan Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin area known District VII am proud Dist VII Vice Pre sident Hardy Brodersen working set up such meeting Early plans have meeting hosted countrys really outstanding clubs CARDS Lansing Mich Present tentative date March 12th district meetings multipur posed First gives membership chance meet person AMAs top leaders affords member chance ask top leaders questions puzzling clear away misunderatandings big benefit exchange plans thinking individual member realizes actually does have voice AMA proves AMA OURS vague THEIRS Too brings member actual contact DISTRICT LEADERS folks must represent him voting guiding AMA District VII Meeting pending will leave District V Ala bama Florida Georgia Mississippi S Carolina Tennessee Puerto Rico having chance meet AMAs leaders Hopefully can arranged near future DIDJA EVER NOTICE some people want out life little unfair advantage FLYING SITE RESEARCH URAGING couple issues back mentioned action pending Hous ton Texas area put 5500 acres land under control US Corps Engineers public use recreational purposes attended hearing Harris County Commis sioners Court October 26th seemed accomplish everything final signing lease agreement will turn over authority land Harris County Houston action should take place November 4th Present plans 660 acres land smack middle 5500 acre total t0 made FULL FAC ILITY model airport supporting ALL PHA SES outdoor model plane activities Other recreational activities operation remainder land will include nature trails protec tion nesting grounds plant life archeological sites balloonport motorcycle riding trails educational facilities shooting ranges group sports enthusiasts Harris County has VERY REALISTICALLY AWARE need facilities recreation interests normally run out town bit deserving golf tennis swimming like Harris County plans place respon sibilities direction protec tion Model Port hands now forming COUNCIL OF CLUBS about twelve AMA Clubs area Other areas desirous seeking facilit ies privileges communities sight well consider forming Council Groups order show sore num erical strength need order UNIFIED approach made must doft cap Harris County Com missioner Bob Eckels Commissioners Court US Army Corps Engineers private enterprise very civic mind ed Cullen Foundation people Harris County having put handsome package together should certainly inspiration assuring us IT CAN BE DONE FLYING SITE EFFORT IN MILWAUKEE sisilar floodplain area Mil waukee area being sought MIL WAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC MODEL AVIATION PARK group dedicated modelers making beautiful dignified approach cc County use land generally practical other purposes ideal model aviation Ill give information fine effort later thats now 58 Model Aviation FAI Policy Changes cont pg 56 PR SUPPORT FOR PAl need creased PR aid brought out meet ing order use team world record ac tivity means promoting model aviation AMA promote support membership whole noted activity like Olympics should appreciated sup ported modelers rather just directly involved expected therefore larger part AMAs future PR effort will aimed toward end WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE Considerable debate September AMA Council meeting impending changes number types World Championships Such FAI activity expand ing new events added schedule countries balking simply hav ing World Championships year much talk putting limit annual activity THREEYEAR CYCLE talked about proposal would accommo date new events spreading over three-year cycle universally opposed fliers involved current events since would involve having such World Champion ships three years instead two THE MINI-NATS Regional contests normally cov ered Model Aviation--there too deserves special attention because its size history AMA Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt reports what 1976 Mini Nats like Mini-Nats best way describe recent Eastern States Championships held Warminster Naval Air Facility just north Philadelphia fact first item caught attention driving aboard Naval Station large number cars Ohio 76 Nationals bumper stickers Model builders would prefer spectators top flight competition would compete experts beginners own ability classes missing great opportunity attend annual affair Eastern States Championships spon sored Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs Delaware Val ley Hobby Industry Association hosted US Navy oldest annual model meets US years meet 29th series having started 1948 day specialization finding con test categories model competition except Indoor pleasant surprise still trying orient myself parking area activities going on sides greeted Dave Wallick coun trys top competitors Control Line Carrier found Bill Boss wracking up trophy points same event Scale Expert Class CL Precision Aero batics event looked like Nationals line-up Bob Hunt topping list winning again Bill Simmons Gene Schaffer taking 2nd 3rd spots Keith Trostle other top PAMPA fliers also competing Radio Control going strong short Yet proposals have three World Championships per year have run opposi tion national organizations responsible team selection travel support because cost problems THE COST CONFLICT Caught con troversy have loot bill want support fliers wishes reluctant escalate financial problems generally agreed AMA Council mem bers US position would probably oppose FAI proposal institute schedule would automatically space World Championships over three-year cycle favor some flexible ap proach might permit some popular events held frequently holding costs check Council de cision emerged debate seek solution will avoid drastic changes current schedule specific motion approved Council follows AMAs delegate counseled vote against drastic change two-year World Championships cycle AMA provide necessary AMA HQ support World Championships category cycles ClAM may determine AMA delegate make possible lobbying effort international levels keep two-year cycles existing new categories distance beyond Control Line Speed events Flying two sites mixing 77 RC Pattern entrants 22 Sport Scale fliers four flight lines completing com petition day 8 am 4 pm eight judges RC event again looked like Na tionals repeat smaller scale same contestants member Southeastern Pennsyl vania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society sharing event operation Bucks County Radio Control Club pointed out Henry Haffke Scale Wendal Wil liams Racer stated made event official Apparently Henry flown same plane TV news report Northern Connecticut Sport Scale contest previous day regular con testants far back anyone could remember Just north RC site demolition derby known CL Combat being flown fallout area Free Flight event taking place opposite side field place Delta Dart Program flown Nationals Eastern States Champion ships has Sub-Junior event under 11 years old flying hand-launched gliders years annual meet held runways well-maintained grass areas tween runways Warminster Naval Air Facility drew 320 contestants over 600 event entries competing 26 different events Most events three age groups three proficiency levels day contest wound up Officials Buffet Supper after trophy presentation similar held 76 Nationals Dayton Ohio Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs am told made up three RC four multi-interest clubs along Delaware Valley Hobby Industry As sociation Bob Leishman Contest Director assistants commended outstanding Mini-Nationals FAI TEAM SELECTION CONCEPT STANDARDIZED April 30 AMA Executive Council meeting concept approved last February Free Flight Team Selection Programs also approved Radio Control Con trol Line As result team selection comm ittees will formed RC CL pro grams using help special interest organ izations applicable concept uses committees explore recommend programs voted upon program participants acceptance Participant voting includes approval pro gram budgets concerning use funds derived program entry fees donations aim have interestedthe peo ple actually participating team selection programscontrol nature programs disposition own money help special interest organiza tions provide input concerning committee member representatives committee oper ating procedures council has designated AMA HQ monitor committee program operations following organizations have vited provide recommendations concerning district representatives committee proce dures National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation RC Pylon National Soaring Society RC Soaring National Society RC Aerobatics RC Pattern Miniature Aircraft Combat Association CL Combat Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn CL Aerobatics FAI CL Society CL Speed Team Race goal have committees being end 1976 programs can developed under new concept soon possible basis program approval affirmative vote least two-thirds program participants such pro gram approved large malority way hoped future programs may less subject criticism past has charged rank file little voice program plan ning operation Program participants defined paid entry fees either both last two programs plus pay $5 ward next program prior voting way recent participants plus new ones may take part voting process exception new concept Scale category Until appropriate ganization available represent Scale inter ests combination presidential HQ concurrence Scale team selection will pre vail special nature Scale has dictated teams should picked time place same set judges concept has resulted teams being selected Na tional Championships natural place Scale interests come together simul taneously Unfortunately number contestants trying Scale team selection has very small thus have available help develop programs might encourage greater participation Yet Scale interest general very large need exists therefore represent interest way increase participation can get involved decision-making trend team selection involve people turn helps justify turn page January1977 59 money paid AMA support FAI pro grams should also help stabilize pro grams making less subject change relatively few people except changes have support majority directly involved specifics team selection process will work under new concept contained following document FAI PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND LINE OF AUTHORITY 1 The president Academy Model Aeronautics provided by-laws individual officer final authority ternational competition determination 2 Committccs FAI team selection pro grams will report responsible directly president 3 It will basic responsibility committee deliver program format acceptable president twothirds majority qualified program partici pants responding vote acceptance program format approved program format due 30 days before date com mencement new program 4 The committees will comprised member 11 AMA districts possible member acceptable AMA vice-president district little no program participation exists district ommission committee member district will matter acceptance district vice-president task timely recruiting committee mem bers naming committee chairmen will responsibility president appropriate AMA-organized special inter est organization committee membership chairman selection will confirmed vote two-thirds responding Eli gible vote program participants hav ing valid AMA license FAI stamp 5 The power remove committee member rests AMA vice-president district two-thirds vote other committee members president AMA replacement such commit tee member will similar original mat selection through recruiting ap propriate special interest organization vote acceptance simple majority program participants responding vote within district involved committee member also chairman may re moved except committee votes simple majority remove him chairman simultaneously names new chairman 6Thecommittees required follow certain procedures follows A Provide period during recommendations solicited received individual program participants B Submit final form team selection program format vote accep tance program participants twothirds majority responding re quired option available comm ittees submit preliminary ideas concepts test response program participants through polls questionnaires 7 Program administration responsi bility AMA Headquarters assigned responsibility ChiefProgram dministrator Chief Program Administrator will a Report directly AMA presi dent b Implement program format approved AMA president c Monitor progress committee work during period program format de velopment such satisfied pro gram recommendation will delivered rcquired schedule d Handle mailings tabulations poiis questionnaires other AMA HQ support functions required requested committee chairman e Otherwise effect implementation team selection programs including selection appointments Contest Directors time ly tabulation publication competition results final certification team member alternate selection other adminis trative details necessary conclusive de termination team membership class well other requirements specified implied program format approved AMA president Note Program participants defined entered either last two team selection programs have paid time new program ballotting $5 fee toward participation next pro gram come intent enable sig nificant number concerned have final say program determination expenditures program funds ELECTION RESULTS NEXT MONTH will end November before AMA election ballots counted results known counting process gins after November 15 postmark deadline continues about week UPS STRIKE PROBLEM East Coast has suffering effects strike United Parcel Ser vice employees effects extended across country since strike prevented packages getting areas UPS still operating hit AMA Film Li brary Service particularly hard since UPS principal means film distribution AMA Supply Service operation also uses UPS large extent Both operations switched regular postal service difference delivery times tremendous So press time AMA services limping along hoping restoration UPS service FIRST 1977 RENEWAL Stanley T Lewis Bethesda MD first 1976 AMAer renew membership 1977 check $1 700 received October 14 less week after over 60000 renewal mailings sent out Since hundreds membership renewals have received indicating pretty fair pos tal service 1977 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATE FANTASTIC Only three weeks new AMA mem bership season renewal rate four times greater same time last year allowing fact years renewal mailing got out week earlier last year 1977 rate still twice what two years ago mailing dates comparable Heres five-year breakdown tran sition period cut-off current year membership statistics end September start new year membership figures Week/Year Sept 1st Wk Oct 2nd Wk Oct 3rd Wk Oct TOTAL 1973 86 713 714 368 1881 1974 146 156 463 765 1975 116 169 307 512 1104 1976 50 89 276 284 699 1977 181 661 530 1510 2882 Note 1977 total 41 times greater 1976 26 times greater 1975 38 times greater 1974 15 times greater 1973 ended 1976 membership figures total 63451a gain 2972 over 1975 49% slightly better budgeted total 62500 predicted last Janu ary number members choosing magazine option also up2 out 3 671% compared just 50% same time last year CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN MEXICO government Mexico does dis tinguish between Class C RC Class D voice Citizens Band radio equipment Under Mexican law CR equipment CRC voice may operated Mexican citizens duly licensed Secretariat Communi cations Transportation Foreign visitors including United States citizens prohibit ed operating CB equipment during stay Mexico no legal way obtain permission importation CR equipment Mexico also prohibited equipment stalled vehicles admitted Mexico temporary stay must sold otherwise disposed Mexico prohibition would also apply RC equipment United States citizens planning visit Mexico using vehicles CR equipment installed strongly advised 1 leave equipment United States possible 2 include CR equipment customs declaration made entering Mex ico 3 Refrain operating CR equipment including RC Mexico 4 re frain selling otherwise disposing CR equipment Mexico Failure visitor Mexico comply points 3 4 above may result legal prosecution Mexican authorities pun ishment may quite severe Any US modeler planning participate RC meet Mexico should have written assurance sponsoring club proposed RC use raises no question under Mexican law policy 60 Model Aviation OVERSEAS INSURANCE COVERAGE IS LESS Due fact AMAs insurance cov erage provided different company handles domestic coverage has possible get reasonable price million dollars coverage outside US Canada overseas coverage limited half million dollars should no problem overseas situations half million $500000 coverage adequate special situations re quire individual quotations can made special coverage through Lloyds London full million dollar coverage applies USA its territories possessions Canada half million dollar coverage ap plies other countries except Cuba Al bania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia East Ger Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Poland Romania Soviet Union Yugoslavia China Tibet Vietnam North Korea Outer Mongolia Connecticut e Main S Mavuachuselts Hampshire e Island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presideneta Arthur Everett 2HSa,dy Hill Rd 5 Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Hon 428 W Groron MA 01472 Novotnik 4 Benerly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Must first urge everyone send AMA membership renewal December 15 order miss next issue Model Aviation already too late vote because deadline November 15 Per haps will have some indication won presidential try time sue hits streets * ***** * *** * enjoyable visit up Maine during October Used commercial airline well rented plane trip some because weather some make easier make scheduled appointments well get back work due job TnPacer still out commission waiting cylinder put missed being last Council meeting due heavy work loads am very sorry say first missed long time Im sure did get along am thankful wasnt usual hectic meeting lot real tough issues decide have great year told FCC frequency deal very successful Nats good increase mem bership ** ** * * * * ** * New England clubs please note have complete listing clubs district yours asking Also desk pub lications field procurement noise problem handling lot other goodies some might need present new club ** * * * *** * ** * Short column month Promise list clubs send regular copies club publications next month Will never able publish club field locations because never received great quantity details Some clubs have good reasons will knock New Jersey Yen II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Antociete Vice Presideetna Bill Boos 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ouvid Filield 11 Lace Lane Etnoca NV 12065 John Grieg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NV 14094 Cliff Mounplalsir 17 Rotary Dr. Summie NJ 07901 Jack Sanonarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07093 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Wind wrr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICTI THOUGHTS being evening Saturday Octo ber 16 1976 have just returned Rock efeller Plaza national tourist-magnet sit uated between 48th 51st Streets Fifth Avenue upon crowded Isle Manhattan NYC today dawn dusk scene greatest model aviation shows ever MAD MODEL AVIA TION DAY II atRockefellerPlaza MAD though nature experiment successful Fall 1975 despite two successive rain-outs caused its postpone ment early October November timely petition return engagement year enthusiastically approved management Rockefeller Center Prior first MAD mere suggestion taxi ing flying engine-powered model aircraft Fifth Avenue address New York City would have evoked DID evoke chuckles comments derision silly thought effectively translated action three District 2 associations AMA-char tered clubs members 1 Radio Control Association Greater New Yorl Dick Brooks President 2 New Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Jack Sammarco President 3 Association Model Air plane Clubs Greater New York Bill Boss President As privileged parti cipate worthy undertaking can assure planning essential ingredient success venture such show like last year required mere days weeks MONTHS plan ning three associations worked well another respective mem bers Jobs assigned tasks performed capably willingly lesson learned hereby passed along others seeking success kind show business Never sume seemingly trivial details will take care themselves should deferred un til later date show day trifles guaranteed rise stifle success venture! thick book could written subject success fail ure presentation model aviation shows demonstrations perhaps day shall try space too limited warrant further treatment Returning MAD II modelers con verged upon site great numbers various localities within beyond Dis trict 2 aircraft type branch modelling Models metic ulously judged eye-appeal standpoint team dignitaries comprising Capt G Buttridge commands US Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Squadron Floyd Bennett Field Joel Siegel CBS-TV Chan nel 2 NYC Lt Col Ret Spann Watson US Air Force pilot 99th Fight er Squadron during WW II Honorable mention due Chris Lella Peiham Bay Model Airplane Club magnificant Control Line flights Promenade Ice Skating Rink skilled helicopter pilots impressive flights same site Al Lobaitoof Richmond Model Flying Club Horace Hagen Monmouth Model Air plane Club Nick Ziroli Long Island Radio Control Society Ed Thielmann Jersey Coast Model Airplane Club Re sponding usual invitation lend unique talents show-stoppers such modeling notables Bob Doris Rich Liberty Belle Fran McElwee novel Flying Flag Flying Saucer Joe Raspante ever-popular RC actu ation display Lou Peretti Dick Burdsall Fokker Triplane/Snoopys Dog house combo sincere thanks Ms Rita Gallagher Messrs Dick Badler Jim Reed Rockefeller Center Public Relations Department AMA members volunteered services worked hard make show such ahuge success Mayor Abraham Beame offi cial formal proclamation declared date October 161976 MODEL AVIA TION DAY IN NEW YORK CITY pro found gratitude An early result efforts just appeared tonights NBC/Channel 4 TV newscast introductory caption read Model Airplanes Are No Longer Toys whole affair gigantic PR boost model aviation upon nationwide level justly proud fact MORE SHOW BUSINESS Last Sunday October 10 exact marked fifth annual Model Flying Circus & Auction Rockland County Radio Control Club New City NY show has become much-awaited presentation year remarkably successful despite fact attendance less ex pected due long three-day Columbus Day weekend what people travelling far wide other areas country members worked very hard make show success compli mented job well done CENTRAL NEW YORK RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION worthy group isplanningasymposium held upstate some time winter shall fill information re garding event word comes through us Walt Throne Presi dent Association alsoour Associ ate Vice President Central New York area Association sponsored display January1977 61 information booth State Fair year deserve great deal credit particular effort expended under rather trying circumstances certain Association acquires broader membership finds itself able instill necessary morale get things done going will lot easier connection future events nature organizers State Fair project entitled round applause worthy efforts GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenteivAr OH 45440 Ainociate Vine-Prenidents Francis Pluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneeti Wharrey RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Snidowoki 1703 Grant BInd Cleneland OH 44130 Nats Aftermath Words AMA HQ indicated years Nats best ever terms quantity quality Nats made up parts obviously ade termination quality represents judgment good bad everything silky smooth course surely ob server did view detail Nats same way winner glitch minor something ignored loser glitch major catastrophe no amount rea soning will satisfy him uninformed lack appreciation diffi culty obtaining dedicated hard-working people job love hobby nothing else expert has own opinion relative to job very easy criticize someone elses performance ask same people pitch sacrificing own participation job its another story excuses flow am suggesting above critics should think engage brain fore speaking unnecessarily criticizing gave freely time en ergy Im sure exception individual put forth honest effort Some capable others obviouslyif think can better job dont spend energies complaining press everyone else will listen quietly make contact position change things offer own services Cincinnati Extravaganza Shortly after Nats troops Cincinnati put public modeling showthe likesof hasprobably equalled across land bit annual affair initially generated World Engines years ago get-together members industry fly fun engage bit flying competition Over years has transitioned gala public show co-sponsored Greater Cincinnati R/C Club World EnginesThey invite wellknown personalities join doing everything possible RC model airplane year addition usuals conned Johnny Clemens AMA President Col Betkeys Flying Circus Larry Bolich AMA Publicity Director others join fun fun attracting estimated 15000 spectators two days frivolity great time special thanks must go Father Ric St Francis Seminary has played vital role secur ing excellent flying siteson seminary property local modelers present site beautiful wooded area picnic grounds paved runway super winterized club house site fireplace What need across country guardian angels like Father Ric Probably key ingredient getting crowd out super publicity job put Greater Cincinnati R/C Club show crowd isnt fun fly takes work sell yourself public Hats off old buddy Russ Brown again did super job announcing creating vital activity/spectator link adds much enjoyment Aerial view Cincinnati show Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding fist IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Siteel Lanham MD 20801 Annoolate Vieg-Praidena clsarlan Forensan 609 Pohine Rd. Mechaniconille VA 23111 V Bill Helnin BOO Tynola Rd. Charlotte NC 26210 Robert Karlnson 2643 Marels Rd Wilmington GE 19610 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Payetnenille NC 28301 would some comfort know missed opportunity cast ing vote both countrys Academys elections national district offices own political feelings sometimes run being someone voting just against someone cant complain dont mark ballot goodness knows certainly enjoy complaining about government Most usoldtimers can remem ber times albeit vaguely exposed various governments paraphernalia once great now no day hardly hour goes us arent doing something caused directed many governments listening buzzers looking blinking red lights get latest metal monstrosity way proving some agency blockhead recently fired really deserved work somebody else Another passing long lines motorists stopped donate county governments budget exceeding double-nickel duty others simply luck out because dozen stiffhatted civil servants cant write faster bugs Oh well will get worse bright thought might sons sons will really know what different what did years ago Only lifetime gives experiences seems voting results will history time read still mystery write However Id like thank regard outcome people district have worked hard past few years Ive held office - AII Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Foreman Bill Helms Bob Karisson Ron Sonderegger Bill Yacobucci - unsung very effective roes contest coordination Joe Lawrence Warren Sanders - own Contest Board members Joe Boyle FF Hurst Bowers SC George Hill RC Ron McNally CL probably suf focating rules correspondence about now - special committeemen John Strong Walt Good Frequency Committee Hal Crane Bob Sifleetof FF FAI Advisory Committee ial note regular guys whove writing years chiding enthusing Thanks Bob Lopshire John Novak Tom Vallee Bill Pardue Dave Bills Henry Bergen George Abbott Red Gunning Larry Woolard John R Smith Jerry Barnette Bill Firesheets Gene Stocksdale Scotty Moyer John Preston Ernie Pennington others thanks also people Head quarters men Council Im lucky know Over years Ive written about AMA philosophy opinions column its difficult remember everyone does recall remarks has never read So Ill review bit next few col umns Lets take general view Ex ecutive Council first Executive Council view must single guiding force Academy must small enough work large enough sound views Council members must think toward future better ways job bringing na tional association within confines monies available contests competition programs sports impetus important weve got have machinery regulate administer segment Academys activities aside unwatched Council years ahead Council must solve problems growth communications membership representation agencies benefit and/or regulate sport pro vide better insurance protection obtain fly ing fields improve public image im prove membership benefits package Back bench. 62 Model Aviation Delaware Dinteict ad Cahalela lned le Caralina inia Alalraroa C Florida C Georgia rsoippi to Aeco VSooth Carolina oesaoo DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII fist V Vice-Prosident 617 South 26 Aurnue Birmingham AL 35205 Ammocoato Vice Preiadoat Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summervillo SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warnor Rood Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Storro Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Porn Ct. Pine Glados Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez 6-10 5th Sn Bet Villa Rica Bayarnon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whinley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julio Woods P0 Boor 127 Scooba MS 39358 Pictured below L-R Judge Paul Moore Parks Director Fred Brinkman Skyknights Club Advisor Howard Spry Club President Dennis Shattuck Howard holding up October issue own Mode/Aviation mag Wherein featured write-up club column occasion Formal opening Sky knights model field Camp Craig SC South Carolina State Legislator Tom Moore Craig seated below left made opening speeches presentation Next gentleman Judge Paul Moore again Fred Brinkman Richard Jackson Dennis Shattuck photo below AMA SC AVP Richard Jackson mailed information doing FINE job serving Academy state behalf AMA magazine staff let say happy help fine club way getting model flying field Spartanburg SC area Its nice know something right once awhile June 4 1935 Al Fred Key leapt racy Curtiss Robin lifted its nose off grass kept its nose aloft 27 days An endur ance record set two Meridian MS boys still unbroken today 41 years later Mary Corbin sent picture Dr Bill Ander sons scale static Curtiss Robin Dr Bill holding gentleman drinking phofo MS AVP Julie Woods husband Hervey Woods very nice man friend minB DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet West Palm Beach Skyhawks fine RC club unbeliev able 800 acre sod farm flying site Jack Carter mailed pictures sup plied information says field big enough FF Gliders anything Shown above Club president Don Eddy supervising Kathy Carter flying new RC Glider Jack Carter patiently watching too Other club officers include Bill Layers VP Ron Day Sec Mrs Jackie Carter Treas Dan Donaldson Field Safety Officer Harry Lewis Jackie Carter Newsletter Editors excellent picture club mem bers shame cannot show big ger Featured above top L-R Jack Carter Dean Brimmer Chuck Brown Leon Katz Bob Schoneman Dan Donaldson Harry Lewis Ken Osteen Kathy Carter Scott Barneh George Pizon Bottom L-R Steve Harris Mike Zeak Joe Cole Larry Katz Mrs Jackie Carter Delores Pizon Paul Pizon club has grown blinding speed Chartered 1972 six members grew 42 two years has mushroomed 63 fliers year active contestoriented club hosts Quickie 500 con tests Glider meets etc Everybody has fun exciting club picnic featuring Harry Helene Lewis Jack Carter Pat Donaldson Lynn Lewis Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Bill Layers Jim Zeak Larry Leon Katz Helen Zeak Steve Harris Claudette Ferone Everybody having good time runway shot L-R Brian Ketler Sandy Donaldson Dot Joe Harold Williams Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Dan Donaldson Don Eddy Larry Katz friend Sven Ibson David Ibson Leon Katz Doug Ferone friend action shot shows Jack Carter again Dan Donaldson unknown holding plane Don Eddy Doug Ferone Ken Osteen Jim Zeak might ask show people list names Well its sure impor tant cannot think better way use column space present wonderful dues-paying AMA club mem bers fliers just important model world pleasure work Jack Carter others have contributed time energy make Club-ofthe-Month possible live West Palm Beach area go join fine club join Palm Beach Aeronauts join both Give regards buddy Fred Comlosy wish 800 acre sod farm like fast growing West Palm Beach Skyhawks next month January1977 63 1-leld Safety Utticer uan LJonaloson pictured above holding hand up Editor Harry Lewis has back camera0 Jackie Carter Scott Baruch Ron Day Mike Zeak shown Illinois C Indiana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Balasia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Preddeons Roger Geers 729 N 22nd SI Osuincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snutely Laura Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt C Pr Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs. Elk Geone VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullisen 3021 Spring Valley Cc Anderson IN 46011 Hows club doing have good attendance meetings have good time meetings As AMA representative get around few clubs have chance observe variety model clubs Some clubs just argue complain entire evening usually about mowing grass flying un safely Others have business meeting no program no refreshments go home tavern club has short business meeting committee re ports no hassles planning future fun flys other club functions several airplanes brought show tell rolls cake coffee some type program pertaining modeling aviation Needless say entertain ing Which category does club fit feel club meetings leave something desired get involved dont leave everything up club officers takes six unselfish hardworking people get keep club going pat Encourage RC fliers club get own individual FCC license rather using club license recent argument FCC brought out fact quite minority compared CB license $4 five years Im sure RC flier can afford 80 cents year own li cense Dick Chipman President Spirits St Louis club sent photo model display Scott Air Force Base open house held August 29 club also flew several types models during day Re portedly over 125000 visitors day see display 50 full-size airplanes demonstration Air Force Thunderbirds crowd interested models larger airplanes club did super job presenting sport dont know original Murphy was guy supposedly came up sayings such something cannot possibly happen will Since thenaddition al quotations have appeared under title Murphys Laws few apply modeling Experience varies directly models crashed probability given crash occur ring inversely proportional its desirabil ity Interchangeable kit parts wont Lets see people read col umn Im sure have seen AMA booth display panels cltb patches colored photographs would like build similar panels District VI club patches photos models modelers Vice President District VI whoever might could use display model shows such Expo model dis plays malls schools cannot always get AMA display easily damaged lost shipped around country too much can get own smaller display would lot easier handle Ill try keep simple So club interested send club patches include little informa tion about club such size interests location have some photographs good ones least 8 x 10 preferred send too Include names people models picture Old pictures okay too Peoria area weekend couple weeks ago could have visited model clubs known location flying fields Would please draw simple map showing club flying site send Iowa igan C Minnesola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Boo 1164 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vsce-Presdents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Aoe New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rofteing 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 following District VII people various other AMA posts assignments Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Livonia MI 48154 Radio Control Contest Board Claude McCullough Box 40 Montezuma IA 50171 Chairman Scale Contest Board Arthur Adamison 22454 Fairfax Taylor MI 48180 Control Line Contest Board P Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Road Rochester MI 48063 Free Flight Contest Board D Brisighella Sr 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 Helicopter Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee Richard Sawicki 37216 Norene Westland Ml 48185 CL Navy Carrier Advisory Com mittee Vacancy CL Speed Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Precision Aerobatics John Kilsdonk 16159 Old Bedford Rd Northville Ml 48167 Chairman CL Racing Advisory Committee Dick Kowalski 32823 Gloede Dr Warren Ml 48093 FAI FF Indoor Program Committee Paul Crowley 3264 Tecla Warren MI 48093 FAI F F Outdoor Program Committee RC Soaring Advisory Committee present ly being formed None RC Frequency Committee district assignment None Junior Committee district signmen t Contest Coordinators John Evert 421 Walnut Lane Apple Valley MN 55124 West Walter Hartung 14759 Kilbourne Detroit Ml 48213 East vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee exists because Phil Cartier has moved out district Vacancies also exist CL Speed CL Precision Aerobatics Advisory Committees willentertain nomi nations positions anywhere district general target installing new men first year Walter Hartung has asked relieved Michigan Area Contest Coordinator job end year asked him could come up had job five yearsnot acceptable reason letting man off hook Never theless would like accommodate him So will either entertain nominations will go out put arm someone fore end year would fun someone volunteered Its fun job get chance make contact lot new people Three unassigned AVP posts remain four men presently have cover geo graphic spread well myself consid ered seem speak special inter ests Free Flight Control Line Frank Mor rissey Terry Taylor RC Soaring Bill Rohring General RC Keith McClure beginning term over turn Wayne Yeager representing As sociation Midwest RC Clubs candidate AVP emphasis RC eastern end district course year also occasion indicate John Kilsdonk interested taking AVP post speaking general Control Line terests eastern end district additional AVP post remains have no state mind nor feedback dis trict specific need can identified invite districts comments thoughts District VII Meeting East As under stand first ever trying shape up AMA Election event held November hosts Lansing wiser heads steered idea February March Therefore consultation AMA HQ other activities focus March 12 1977 date AMA HQ Because Executive Director John Worth AMA President will main features meeting hosts Lansing CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron [Inc] Chuck Spencer President Tony Stornant Past President Bob Smith Don Lubahn Tentative plans Longs Convention Center Lansing Plenty motels restaurants nearby What district meeting One-third busi ness one-third social one-third airplanes business portion occasion AMA national district officers present selves membership present cre dentials report state affairs membership have in-person chance ask questions bring forward prob lems advance new ideas etc airplane portion meeting can whatever wish make it should include static display airplanes disciplines perhaps static scale contest two special presentations new technology some notable personality occasion present special awards citations social part can sit-down dinner buffet ser vice during various speakers can make presentations see beginning early afternoon static displays scale judging technical meet ings late afternoon business meeting controlled length Dinner preceded 64 Model Aviation cocktail hour cash bar dinner com mencing about 7 pm hoping conclude before 11 pm live nearby go home come some distance over night takeoff Sunday morning special objective will have will make different disciplines RC CL FF Indoor Soaring Scaleand competition sports-oriented segments come informed about sympathetic other understand whole AMA fraternity interdependent also will have special presentation site acquisition production current production what pays improvements future 15 BB should production soon Still hear rumors about Magnum fuel None true want facts write George Aldrich has nothing hide fuel did well Dayton Nats district Contest Rules Board mem bers need help have doing good job remember supposed representing So write let know like rules proposed Let know what want what dont want Besides would like hear you dont write think dont care about rules So lets barrage mail Sikansas siana Mnjcs homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Ba, Acenill 9117 La Bareanca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Bannes 523 N Lebansn S,11har LA 70663 Frank Osbor,e 18 Mohace Or. N Little Rock AR 72116 Bod Tenoy Boo 545 Richadsoo TX 75080 starting return work shops getting things together next years contest season Contests starting taper off will try build next years models what learned years contests contests over year yet just tapering off good weather should still have some good ones time published election should over ballots counted ever went must still pull together Modeling AMA go hand hand AMA what keeps sport/hobby coming chaotic hodgepodge make rules may like what keeps confusion down support FAI teams does USA interna tional competition no government help support ourown National Contest time year clubs newsletters lot toward keeping us togeth er keep interest up auctions special projects show tell sessions AMA films Getting together club meetings helps us talk problems out gives us chance show off what doing workshop Have got FCC license yet numbers C licenses keep us out trouble FCC So ofus have flying club licenses numbers low Now cost $4 forfive years affordable am suggest ing give up club license al counted good enticement new membersbreaking no vice before decides him have word dealers offering pay FCC fee supply application buy product Check out local hobby shop Got nice letter Duke Fox ing fine happy performance products 76 Nats plans future Says thing would stop change contest rules take products out competition happens kills sales current tolosads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydtaslic Street Wichita 68 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Braonoo 2220 Maniposa BInd Caspee WY 82601 Mae Hansen 1909 Wisconsio SW Hums, SD 57350 John Knekonitch 7810 Lowell St. Overleod Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroetser 1754S9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Momney R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Muonioghoff 5102 Brady Ad. Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olsoo 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 No District IX report month Arizona totnia C Hawaii da C Usah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolni fist X Vice-Presidert 1100 West Sham Frosts CA 03711 Associate Vice Presidents Robert Barons 961060 Komo Mai Dr. Aiea HI 96701 Olenn Carter 2020 Oilt Port Lane Watissat Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlie 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San jose CA 85136 Jim Scarboroagh 2501 Armour Le. Aedo,do Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3123 Soowden Ane. Long Beach CA 50808 Oranger Williams 161 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 Fortunately us its rare members bad mouths Acad emy Model Aeronautics have three newsletters received month 1 Where AMA FCC took 27 band away us little reference recent issues Model Aviation should swer 2 It unfortunately informed opin ion contrary prior expressed intent and/or interest part John Worth bring Nats West Coast John Worth expected argue instead return Nats Springfield Ohio due respect member wrote false statement let please announce time John Worth does bring Nats anywhere bring help advice selected experts Nationals Executive Committee site offering finest flying facilities avail able week United States fers best backup facilities such hous ing etc 3 It over special AMA insurance lost fieldafter phone calls Washington Fresnowe no satisfac tory results written CL flier couple phone calls represent atives RC club threat ened civil authorities loss fly ing site because some local misunderstand ing After two conversations advised RC caller proper procedure retain flying site no further word received CL writer also claimed months went AMA continued produce according verbal written structions During past six years District VP Ive never heard AMA similarly accused have conclude prob lem improperly communicated HQ called written nearby Associate Vice Presidents advice problem could have quickly resolved Meanwhile back California Nats Heres part letter written District X Chairman charge coordinating Cali fornia Nats site searching efforts Betty Stream Dear Betty Things seem shaping up California Nats 1977 current de velopments continue favorably perhaps well able announce December 1 next Nats will March Air Force Base near Riverside John Worth expect meet Johnny Clemens John Worth March Air Force Base about second week November hope fully efforts lot District X peo pie will bear final fruit after six-year search suitable Nats site home ter ritory work will cut out us last time California Nats 1967 could have Decennial Celebra tion know ten other AMA Dis tricts located other parts country once awhile come up good idea too District VIII San Antonio TX Alamo Hobby Distributors offering pay Class C FCC license six months period purchasers Kraft Radios Lets see need RC member licensed help FCC recogniz ing us responsible people Flight Line BARKS Bakers field newsletter comes announcement interested forming AMA Show Team back AMA HQ Septem ber saw AMA Show Team supplies information just send AMA HQ ask Larry Bolich send set idea coordinated effort sanctioned AMA provide neighbors some worthwhile pre-planned entertainment Lots local clubs have given public shows have excellent Funds charitable causes have raised crowds pleased Best model aviation demonstrated public Write AMA HQ get club information AMA Sanctioned Show Team Its like getting AMA Sanction contest Instead having Contest Di rector have Show Team Leader makes sure safely under proper pro cedures audience will see well planned exciting air show January 1977 65 Alaska o C Montana on onglon XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith 01st XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amociate Vice-Presidenos Cramer 1607 S von Elm Pocatetto ID 83201 Simon Dreoso Nt 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 590t5 Clarence E Harght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coo, dAlono ID 83814 Robert D Staliclr 4437 Fos Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97406 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 unsung heroes world Academy sure has its share month will tell about few danger kind thing al ways forget mention someone major contributor risk must taken however name left out ask forgiveness Please let know going forgive fall left out category First list Larry Delaney Larry has real asset hobby Ta coma area helping put clubs together assisting juniors newcomers get hobby committee led Jim Ricketts put together fun fly roast toast honor Larry Thirty pilots Puget Sound Gulls McChord R/G Wings Tacoma Model Aircraft Association com peted prizes supplied Bill Brazzle Hobby Towne After Fun Fly ladies put together great pot luck dinner purpose event kept Larry the crowd 250 wasunaware intentions group M/C Jim Ricketts broke news Larrys surprise worth million bucks everyone Larry roasted toasted five friends presented AMA Service Award Bruce Edwards President Tacoma Model Aircraft Association ing rounded out dancing libations usual pilot bull sessions report sent Bruce Ed wards asked thank RS Radio Company donating raffle prize pi lots participated District Xl AMA offi cers especially Larry himself hope life made little brighter thing makes Larrys contribution significant suffering curable disease Next time feel down see can much others Larry De laney does Next unsung hero list group people district have Nats last four years know what kind effort takes put hummer great go compete though have never privilege Have ever thought about modelers friends sit sun/ rain/wind/whatever work others can enter have fun Believe Hardy Brod ersen have Believe come back help year after year Without wouldnt Nats year flying Free Flight area started setup 6 am continued till 4 pm time got move everything field tab ulate give out trophies till 6 pm af ter Some people stick out mind helpers Don Hewston son Alan Pittsburg Joe Joan Guylas Ohio Bob Barbara Gero Michigan husband wife teams helped us Bert Pond John Thornhill Bill Bigge Floyd Miller pitching Bert Massachusetts John Bill Washington DC Floyd Albuquer que Shirley Campbell Michigan has helped several years has come help husband couldnt dedication YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 column started quite few months ago idea would used exchange thoughts information regarding ways could help getting kids started modeling also keeping interested During ensuing time have heard number people nearly hoped seems desire youth programs limited very few us great ma jority AMA members simply dont care Weve submitted proposals programs time weve told lack sufficient support general member ship As Ive indicated times strictly advisory group unless membership decides adopt ideas have no way put action Its nice know want help will continue spite odds ones have written share ideas ask questions just let us know youre us Id like list names again Im afraid Id leave out some deserving person Id hate guilty just seems efforts stimulate new interest youth programs have met less resounding success really little point trying anything sustain interest present members since theyre going plugging away spite anything can say Its something like listen ing sermonthose can hear prob ably dont need need aren t church other words writing column month Guylas youngsters Jody Jeff helped like troupers beyond years heroes named above helped us week Most six seven days couple other commitments helped us five days Think about helped us four days include LindaTiny Foulk Duke Donovan Mi ami Bob Wilder Dallas did great job FAI Another Dallasite Duke Horn pitching well Bet didnt know what Tinys name before did Other significant contributors through week Sandy Maroney Washington DC Bucky Servaites Ohio Event Directors made happen addition some listed above Phil Sullivan Paul Crowley Charles Alba Jr Joe Macay Doug Gaibreath Al Kirchoff Rudy Kiulber above Hardy offer tip fedora thanks entire Academy WAR has declaredin funof course Mt Rainier Radio Control Society M RRCS has declared war Seattle Radio Aero Club SRAC aerial RIG com bat Battle area will HAWKS fields Kent WA date will second day annual KIDNEY BENEFIT Date nounced traditionally spring great cause fun official challenge presented October 3 1976 Should add already great effort event after month very little report general interest almost seems like waste valuable space magazine Also pretty hard fill allotted space month some input field times Ive resort personal ex perience dig back files find some thing interest hadnt Nats Dart program last couple months would have pretty dreary So dear reader Im suggesting John Worth retire column regular feature until such time interest youth program warrants its return meantime well answer letters provide informa tion have continue function did good ol days come up some good ideas have some information feel worthy passing everyone well send occasional sheet copy still available assistance have activity report Well still see get help need cover age efforts Id like thank took time write whether provide information ask help considered members committee will formed anything happens general interest can write home through HQ Well try answer letters quickly possible rest assured will get answer Keep mind thing weve stressed past have questions regarding AMA program something bothering about way things go ing write HQ ask So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/01
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Last months MA News included results September 18th Executive Coun cil meeting except following major item agenda item concerned changes FA international activity policies too extensive include last month presented details would have possible previously AMA Executive Council following re view previous policies regarding travel World Championships voted Septem ber 18 meeting revise several items Basic reason changes discontinuance military travel formerly provided spec ial arrangements National Aeronautic Association discontinuance caused ever-tightening military budgets somewhat similar situation caused dropping Navy airlift travel Nats offic ials 1972 CONTINGENCY FUND DEFICITS Although military travel development ticipated Council authorized es tablishment team travel contingency funds FCC MAY BE CRACKING DOWN ON CB VIOLATORS key points made opposition threatened FCC awarding 27 MHz RC frequencies Class D voice CB opera tors RCers operate large ly within law would penalized acknowledged rampant violations voice operators ignored Since point strongly made FCC may taking sterner look Class D violators two geographically widespread actions FCC has cracked down Class D CB op erators Iowa Alabama Federal law pro vides penalties up $500 per day per fense violation FCC rules regula tions years imprisonment up $10000 fine unlicensed use CB equipment havent seen cases violator prosecution until recently Des Moines Iowa over $5000 CB radio equipment seized last August 25 crack-down illegal Citizens Band opera tors area seizures result extensive investigation FCC operation radio stations transmitting unauthorized frequencies op 1975 necessity sending 1976 teams across ocean commercial travel resulted fund deficits Scale Control Line Indoor teams AMA advanced tal about $5000 make up differ ence between amounts funds actual travel costs other words funds teams totalled about $6400 actual travel costs about $11400 TEAM TRAVEL SUPPORT Council voted pay team travel nearest point departure US port entry customs inspection closest World Championships site Thus instead paying team travel within US overseas dependency team conerating overpowered equipment transmitting obscene language violating other FCC reg ulations US Marshals accompanied agents FCC simultaneously executed five search warrants metropolitan Des Moines area seized equipment closed down stations Also four Birmingham Alabama voice CB operators fined US Magistrates Court August 23 after pleading guilty charges operating illegal transmitting equip ment unauthorized radio frequencies US Magistrate fined two violators $200 Two fined waived possession seized amateur radio trans ceivers US Government equip ment case valued approximate ly $400 $500 Alabama cases arose April 1976 crackdown illegal operators ordered United States Attorney operators monitored transmitting unau thorized frequencies interfering bands used US Government business special industrial services couple small steps right direction its good start such action FCC continues hope horizon RC tingency funds get teams across ocean AMA will now cover over-ocean travel travel within US Therefore now will concern team pro gram participants take care team travel hometown port embarkation also between contest site near est city World Champs country customs clearance provided AMA will also pay World Championships entry fees provide food lodging contest per previous policy INBOARD TRAVEL POLICY REVISED new policies somewhat return prior 1975 making inboard US travel matter team selection program funds cover AMA re sponsible getting teams across ocean Contingency funds however will no longer necessary unless particular programs choose maintain means cover inboard travel costs and/or portion overseas travel World Championships country AMA funds will cover CONTINGENCY DEFICIT WRITTEN OFF Council agreed absorb $5000 defi cit caused sending three teams Europe year via commercial travel done team programs volved would have begun next team se lection process under cloud debt AMA AMA action therefore enables programs start clean under new policies future contingency fund deficits will avoided NEW BASIS FOR FAI BUDGET As part overall revamping team travel policies Executive Council also authorized new basis overall FAI budgeting Beginning 1977 50 cents paid Open mem bers dues will go toward paying FAI fran chise fee enables AMA represent US FAI activities another 50 cents will set aside cover team travel other costs involved FAI participation net effect budgeting will de fine precisely rather open end ed nature previous budgeting much money will available FAI activities Thus overall FAI fund will created will carry forward year year surpluses year available off set deficits another year vice versa Under previous budgeting year com January 1977 55 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Major Changes FAI Policies plete itself deticits often absorbed losses no attempt make up JUDGES AND WORLD CHAMPIONS other change FAI support policies concerns travel costs judges World Champions noted Council up onehalf actual travel costs judges World Champions applicable would paid AMA team program participants agreed pay like amount Thus deci sion concerning sending people lies participantsif agree judges and/or World Champions should sent World Championships willing cover much half travel costs AMA will cover equal share THE NEW SHARING PHILOSOPHY gen eral new policies intended help teams concerning critical portions travel giving free ride way team programs will need provide some help too team member expenses mini mized principle sharing responsibility costs noted number Council members important justification FAI programs other words AMA has said willing take care costs participants themselves should make up difference SUPPORT RELATED TO INTEREST Executive Council also noted new FAI budget policy consistent ap parent degree membership interest FAI activitiesabout 10% Although less thousand members directly participate team selection programs have dicated interest purchasing FAI stamps patches making donations team support INCREASED SUPPORT EXPECTED Within budget limitations noted Council unanimously voted support FAI competi tors fullest extent possible expec ted despite considerable increase FAI franchise fee 1976 1977 amount support available future teams will increased Air travel within Europe example will possible rather rail travel has frequently required past thus reducing need much over night lodging feeding enroute has often caseitems personal team mem ber expense HO SUPPORT LIMITED TO TEAMS ever also agreed Council HQ processing relatives mechanics others accompany teams should done except increased numbers may effect some travel savings other team benefits noted travel arrange ments tor people accompanying team mem bers typically exceeded required team causing excessive workload HQ staff diluting help available team members COST OF HO SUPPORT review FAI activities observed HQ staff support considerable amounting about 10% several salaries about 10% rent supplies telephone postage dollar value HQ services usually money actually spent FAI activi ties Future budgets however will reflect income expense items directly chargeable FAI activities rather intangibles HQ support continued page 59 1976 CLUB STATISTICS DISTRICT STATE & INTEREST SC e IN Indoor MU iple DISTRICT 1 25CT16 22MA13 4NH4 2VT2 9ME5 4R12 66 Total42 2 58NJ34 100 NY64 158 Total98 3 740H47 83PA55 9WV5 166 Total107 4 4DE4 2OMD11 32NC24 23VA13 79 Total52 5 47FL28 20GA10 17SC10 16TN9 5MS4 14AL9 119Total70 6 781L45 481N29 12KY6 20M011 158 Total91 2 9 7 19 IA 49 MI MU 14MN 22W1 6104 Total 8 3 AR 31liLA 280K 62165NM 64 TX 11691 Total 319 14716C0 18 KS 6 MT 5 3 19 5ND S 1 22 7SD 10 NE 1031 454WY 66 Total 5110 113A2 121 CA 129H1 73175NV 3 UT 22114 iSiTotal 5511 2AK 91D 1200R 23WA 7214PR 58 Total 52125FOREIGN 217Canal Zone 6Guam 7 4 13127 2 1 34 RC CL FF IN SC 1 1 2 1 52 5 102 56 Model Aviation AMA Executive Council session last September 18 Foreground L-RI Homer Smith VP-b Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Jim McNeiIl VP-5 Background L-R Earl Witt Sec-Treas John Clemens Pres John Worth Exec Director Murry Frank photo 91 373 91 131 686 9 9 3 8 29 2 3 19 26 6 7 2 4 4 2 26 2 62 93 2 5 4 7 1214 6 5 4 37 53 8 10 4 3 3 4 2 34 S 73 7 4 90 15 15 3 35 21 21 8 5 5 20 21 55 TOTAL CLUBSOctober 1976 1219 73 6ctnttA President ACADEYY YODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNYCLEmENS POBox 64573 Dallas Tx 75206 AERORODELINO HE PUBLIC EYE ! showing product PRIDE October 16th 10 AY 4 m some 300 handsome model planes public display beautiful weather twocityblock area front ROCKEFELLER CENTER New York City models represent ing Cavalcade Aviation Thru Yodels furnished members three area Associations Clubs rep resenting some 45 50 model clubs Credit outstanding public ex posure thing primarily goes Public Relations Staff Rocke feller Center worked AmAs Special Events Director Larry Bolich AYA District TI Vice President John Ryrne Dist TI Associate Vice Presidents Officers of area Association Club groups course individual modeler displayed models deserves credit because hadnt shown up well just no show Special recognition should oe given couple finest people model aviation crosscountry flyers Bob Doris Rich smilingly answered publics questions day long spies AYA CIA reported AYA Dist II VP John Byrne Did bless New York public glibly linguistic talents explaining model aviation entire day over public address system after Ill bet John still some words left hadnt used make Rockefeller Center model Aviation Day complete actual flying demonstrations put control line models radio controled helicopters Centers Ice Arena Pretty slick eh add Rockefeller Center model Aviation Cay effectiveness story pictures went out nation wide over Associated Press Wire Service THANKS everyone involved adding pile PRIDE DEFINITION ELINO FANATIC forecaster doom carrying sign near local model airport read large letters BEWARE THE END CF THE WORLD IS NEAR enthusiastic modelers glanced sign yelled over sign carrier HAVE OCT TIYE FOR COUPLE YORE FLICHTS IN THE PUBLICS OTnER EYE Looks like everyone AYA has caught spirit proving public airplane modeling handsome bene ficial thing encourage oir commun ities list puolic exposure events being put over country AYA groups swelling day SHOW TEAmS cecoming THE thing club projects Public flying demonstr ations demonstrations before youth school hospital civic groups has found benefit F town before doino io Public service gestures like sure helps open doors especially helps obtain hold flying sites Benefit performances help raise funds such worthy charities Heart Fund muscular Ojstrophv programs fast becoming annual things clubs AAA planning coord mate nationwide effort along line announced soon solid planning can done course alreadypop ular shows such Weak Signals Toledo WRAYS White Plains EXPO Chicago RAYS Seattle mALL Show Sioux Falls mACS Show California Too some brand new ones being planned such big known SOUTHWEST mODELERS SHOW right mole home town Dallas January 15th 16th Cf course AAA wants encourage Inese oublicity affnrzs no wch possiols Ue dont yet have lot ways helping ijt hove nooblerns planninp such activities might con tact AYA Headquarters see what can LARRY BOLICH AYA Special Events Oirector would Os contact AAA has beautiful booth used NATS various other affairs cannot loaned general basis however trying develope several simpler booths displays future can used worthy gatherings around country proposed have several stored strategic spots across country can sent Shows like manned District VPs Associate VPs first must have plan funds please dont ask yet Just wanted know aint asleep REAL 0000 ADVICE First build trainer model will help bridge gap between FUTILITY UTILITY ! YOREr best never give advice before asked after matter HEARD AT YODEL CLUB YEETINO DID EVER SHOW YOU PICTURES OF YY mCOEL AIRPLANES NO AND IT WAS VERY THOUCHTFUL OF YOU ALCOHOL AND YODEL AVIATION Beware modeler goes local hobby shop says clerk Cive couple fifths model airplane fuel wise oldtimer told once alcohol should never used around model airplanes unless has thor oughly mixed castor oil WEATHER FORECAST mODELERS weather reports include info model airplane enthusiasts you might hear added expert modeler tomorrow expect 30% chance gravity nner about so% chance YOUR VERY OWN FCC LICENSE Its very satisfying see AmAs Chartered Clubs joining AYA pushing idea individual memoer applying own indiv idual FCC Radio License action certain impress FCC much accurate picture just dedicated radio control mocelers planes January1977 57 JAMS rresiuern Junfiny boats really would impress see sany AmAs Chartered Clubs have campaigns usually promoted thru newsletters urging members hold individual licenses instead convenient club license Sure bit trouble bit expensive $4 since recent frequency battle can see wisdom move personal salute newsletter editors have pushed individual license idea havent done yet T Several newsletters included license application letter Ed Sweeney printed FCC License Application right recent issue R/C Sportsman magazine Commendable think recent frequency hap henings have proven us cor-rect ness old saying UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL stood united won first battle WE ALL KNOW ONE kind person never gets interested anything until business IVE GOT ONE Can imagine having typewriter first misspells types bunch H&WS%#tS profanity CLEVER LICENSE PLATE As states en extra fee can get personalized auto license plate Texas few days ago followed car parking lot bank license plate six digits read B HUMAN thought what timely reminder todays world went up car introduced myself found talking Bernise Human husbands name Bill Husan thought fine would could remember follow lead Sill Beroise B HL Zi RE L2CVtC CLEViRIK 2 AMA Executive Director John Rorth thirteenth president AMA therefor holds AMA License #AMA13 John proud enough fact car license yes guessed AMAtI now past Gaston Hospital three years ago expected ever leave hospital alive thru some fabulous machinery have AMAs Headquarters received mail 1974 AMA License legend PAST PRESIDENT bottom Dont rush damit BAD LUCK YOU SAY above story about PAST PRESIDENT license would probably say just bad luck Well let tall luck always bad telling someone about MY TONGUE! HEALTH REPORT Mentioning terrible hospital trip took three years ago resinded ma MY DOCTOR such picture health alongside him patients look sick JUST REMEMBERED SOME MORE BAD LUCK cow once just would give milk old him THE IMPORTANCE OF SIGNS IN AMA WE KNOW HOW TO RUN CONTESTS too often leave out very important ingredient truly great contest SIGNS coax folks come meet dont tell em get fam iliar route never dawns us others need steering gear very frustrating stranger trying guess fun major meets near Dallas drove back forth repeatedly past turnoff point men tioned asked Oh didnt see red rag tied post Put yourself other guys shoes figure what might need know and make signs BIG ENOUGH SIMPLE ENOUGH INFORMATIVE ENOUGH folks CANT MISS finding you can plan rest meet suggest appoint person NO OTHER DUTIES attention signs wise also t0 check signs occasionally during meet make sure still place Special attention should also given providing along mailing pieces good map suggestions just common courtesies first things would look guy hunting contest remember terrible sign right entrance gate WrightPatter son AFB NATS year sign belonged Air Force us insisted OK badly faded am sure must have glaucoma because couldnt see AT YOUR NEXT MEET UP HEY TODAY WAS GREAT DAY ! MADE ANOTHER FRIEND MOST OF HISTORYS GREATEST DEEDS have performed just two kinds men t enough know could done too dumb know couldnt ASTRONAUT NSWERING AD short back privileged appear same stage award ceremony crew astronauts Skylab III world record flight 56 days space enjoying talking astronaut Ed Gibson asked him got Space Program Ed replied Johnny wont believe answered ad THINK NEED ANATOMY LESSONS An article newspaper other day stated WOMAN WAS SHOT IN THE FRACAS THE BULLET IS IN HER YET dont know places Ill bet hurts ARE YOU AWARE WHEN YOU THROW LITTLE MLD YOU PROBABLY LOSE LITTLE GROUND THE FUN OF MODEL AIRPLANING have come conclusion great part real fun io modeling going out flying site buddy HING HIT RISK PUTING HIS AIRPLANE IN THE AIR DISTRICT MEETING IN LANSING OPE few areas country has never hosted AMA District Meeting Michigan Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin area known District VII am proud Dist VII Vice Pre sident Hardy Brodersen working set up such meeting Early plans have meeting hosted countrys really outstanding clubs CARDS Lansing Mich Present tentative date March 12th district meetings multipur posed First gives membership chance meet person AMAs top leaders affords member chance ask top leaders questions puzzling clear away misunderatandings big benefit exchange plans thinking individual member realizes actually does have voice AMA proves AMA OURS vague THEIRS Too brings member actual contact DISTRICT LEADERS folks must represent him voting guiding AMA District VII Meeting pending will leave District V Ala bama Florida Georgia Mississippi S Carolina Tennessee Puerto Rico having chance meet AMAs leaders Hopefully can arranged near future DIDJA EVER NOTICE some people want out life little unfair advantage FLYING SITE RESEARCH URAGING couple issues back mentioned action pending Hous ton Texas area put 5500 acres land under control US Corps Engineers public use recreational purposes attended hearing Harris County Commis sioners Court October 26th seemed accomplish everything final signing lease agreement will turn over authority land Harris County Houston action should take place November 4th Present plans 660 acres land smack middle 5500 acre total t0 made FULL FAC ILITY model airport supporting ALL PHA SES outdoor model plane activities Other recreational activities operation remainder land will include nature trails protec tion nesting grounds plant life archeological sites balloonport motorcycle riding trails educational facilities shooting ranges group sports enthusiasts Harris County has VERY REALISTICALLY AWARE need facilities recreation interests normally run out town bit deserving golf tennis swimming like Harris County plans place respon sibilities direction protec tion Model Port hands now forming COUNCIL OF CLUBS about twelve AMA Clubs area Other areas desirous seeking facilit ies privileges communities sight well consider forming Council Groups order show sore num erical strength need order UNIFIED approach made must doft cap Harris County Com missioner Bob Eckels Commissioners Court US Army Corps Engineers private enterprise very civic mind ed Cullen Foundation people Harris County having put handsome package together should certainly inspiration assuring us IT CAN BE DONE FLYING SITE EFFORT IN MILWAUKEE sisilar floodplain area Mil waukee area being sought MIL WAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC MODEL AVIATION PARK group dedicated modelers making beautiful dignified approach cc County use land generally practical other purposes ideal model aviation Ill give information fine effort later thats now 58 Model Aviation FAI Policy Changes cont pg 56 PR SUPPORT FOR PAl need creased PR aid brought out meet ing order use team world record ac tivity means promoting model aviation AMA promote support membership whole noted activity like Olympics should appreciated sup ported modelers rather just directly involved expected therefore larger part AMAs future PR effort will aimed toward end WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE Considerable debate September AMA Council meeting impending changes number types World Championships Such FAI activity expand ing new events added schedule countries balking simply hav ing World Championships year much talk putting limit annual activity THREEYEAR CYCLE talked about proposal would accommo date new events spreading over three-year cycle universally opposed fliers involved current events since would involve having such World Champion ships three years instead two THE MINI-NATS Regional contests normally cov ered Model Aviation--there too deserves special attention because its size history AMA Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt reports what 1976 Mini Nats like Mini-Nats best way describe recent Eastern States Championships held Warminster Naval Air Facility just north Philadelphia fact first item caught attention driving aboard Naval Station large number cars Ohio 76 Nationals bumper stickers Model builders would prefer spectators top flight competition would compete experts beginners own ability classes missing great opportunity attend annual affair Eastern States Championships spon sored Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs Delaware Val ley Hobby Industry Association hosted US Navy oldest annual model meets US years meet 29th series having started 1948 day specialization finding con test categories model competition except Indoor pleasant surprise still trying orient myself parking area activities going on sides greeted Dave Wallick coun trys top competitors Control Line Carrier found Bill Boss wracking up trophy points same event Scale Expert Class CL Precision Aero batics event looked like Nationals line-up Bob Hunt topping list winning again Bill Simmons Gene Schaffer taking 2nd 3rd spots Keith Trostle other top PAMPA fliers also competing Radio Control going strong short Yet proposals have three World Championships per year have run opposi tion national organizations responsible team selection travel support because cost problems THE COST CONFLICT Caught con troversy have loot bill want support fliers wishes reluctant escalate financial problems generally agreed AMA Council mem bers US position would probably oppose FAI proposal institute schedule would automatically space World Championships over three-year cycle favor some flexible ap proach might permit some popular events held frequently holding costs check Council de cision emerged debate seek solution will avoid drastic changes current schedule specific motion approved Council follows AMAs delegate counseled vote against drastic change two-year World Championships cycle AMA provide necessary AMA HQ support World Championships category cycles ClAM may determine AMA delegate make possible lobbying effort international levels keep two-year cycles existing new categories distance beyond Control Line Speed events Flying two sites mixing 77 RC Pattern entrants 22 Sport Scale fliers four flight lines completing com petition day 8 am 4 pm eight judges RC event again looked like Na tionals repeat smaller scale same contestants member Southeastern Pennsyl vania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society sharing event operation Bucks County Radio Control Club pointed out Henry Haffke Scale Wendal Wil liams Racer stated made event official Apparently Henry flown same plane TV news report Northern Connecticut Sport Scale contest previous day regular con testants far back anyone could remember Just north RC site demolition derby known CL Combat being flown fallout area Free Flight event taking place opposite side field place Delta Dart Program flown Nationals Eastern States Champion ships has Sub-Junior event under 11 years old flying hand-launched gliders years annual meet held runways well-maintained grass areas tween runways Warminster Naval Air Facility drew 320 contestants over 600 event entries competing 26 different events Most events three age groups three proficiency levels day contest wound up Officials Buffet Supper after trophy presentation similar held 76 Nationals Dayton Ohio Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs am told made up three RC four multi-interest clubs along Delaware Valley Hobby Industry As sociation Bob Leishman Contest Director assistants commended outstanding Mini-Nationals FAI TEAM SELECTION CONCEPT STANDARDIZED April 30 AMA Executive Council meeting concept approved last February Free Flight Team Selection Programs also approved Radio Control Con trol Line As result team selection comm ittees will formed RC CL pro grams using help special interest organ izations applicable concept uses committees explore recommend programs voted upon program participants acceptance Participant voting includes approval pro gram budgets concerning use funds derived program entry fees donations aim have interestedthe peo ple actually participating team selection programscontrol nature programs disposition own money help special interest organiza tions provide input concerning committee member representatives committee oper ating procedures council has designated AMA HQ monitor committee program operations following organizations have vited provide recommendations concerning district representatives committee proce dures National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation RC Pylon National Soaring Society RC Soaring National Society RC Aerobatics RC Pattern Miniature Aircraft Combat Association CL Combat Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn CL Aerobatics FAI CL Society CL Speed Team Race goal have committees being end 1976 programs can developed under new concept soon possible basis program approval affirmative vote least two-thirds program participants such pro gram approved large malority way hoped future programs may less subject criticism past has charged rank file little voice program plan ning operation Program participants defined paid entry fees either both last two programs plus pay $5 ward next program prior voting way recent participants plus new ones may take part voting process exception new concept Scale category Until appropriate ganization available represent Scale inter ests combination presidential HQ concurrence Scale team selection will pre vail special nature Scale has dictated teams should picked time place same set judges concept has resulted teams being selected Na tional Championships natural place Scale interests come together simul taneously Unfortunately number contestants trying Scale team selection has very small thus have available help develop programs might encourage greater participation Yet Scale interest general very large need exists therefore represent interest way increase participation can get involved decision-making trend team selection involve people turn helps justify turn page January1977 59 money paid AMA support FAI pro grams should also help stabilize pro grams making less subject change relatively few people except changes have support majority directly involved specifics team selection process will work under new concept contained following document FAI PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND LINE OF AUTHORITY 1 The president Academy Model Aeronautics provided by-laws individual officer final authority ternational competition determination 2 Committccs FAI team selection pro grams will report responsible directly president 3 It will basic responsibility committee deliver program format acceptable president twothirds majority qualified program partici pants responding vote acceptance program format approved program format due 30 days before date com mencement new program 4 The committees will comprised member 11 AMA districts possible member acceptable AMA vice-president district little no program participation exists district ommission committee member district will matter acceptance district vice-president task timely recruiting committee mem bers naming committee chairmen will responsibility president appropriate AMA-organized special inter est organization committee membership chairman selection will confirmed vote two-thirds responding Eli gible vote program participants hav ing valid AMA license FAI stamp 5 The power remove committee member rests AMA vice-president district two-thirds vote other committee members president AMA replacement such commit tee member will similar original mat selection through recruiting ap propriate special interest organization vote acceptance simple majority program participants responding vote within district involved committee member also chairman may re moved except committee votes simple majority remove him chairman simultaneously names new chairman 6Thecommittees required follow certain procedures follows A Provide period during recommendations solicited received individual program participants B Submit final form team selection program format vote accep tance program participants twothirds majority responding re quired option available comm ittees submit preliminary ideas concepts test response program participants through polls questionnaires 7 Program administration responsi bility AMA Headquarters assigned responsibility ChiefProgram dministrator Chief Program Administrator will a Report directly AMA presi dent b Implement program format approved AMA president c Monitor progress committee work during period program format de velopment such satisfied pro gram recommendation will delivered rcquired schedule d Handle mailings tabulations poiis questionnaires other AMA HQ support functions required requested committee chairman e Otherwise effect implementation team selection programs including selection appointments Contest Directors time ly tabulation publication competition results final certification team member alternate selection other adminis trative details necessary conclusive de termination team membership class well other requirements specified implied program format approved AMA president Note Program participants defined entered either last two team selection programs have paid time new program ballotting $5 fee toward participation next pro gram come intent enable sig nificant number concerned have final say program determination expenditures program funds ELECTION RESULTS NEXT MONTH will end November before AMA election ballots counted results known counting process gins after November 15 postmark deadline continues about week UPS STRIKE PROBLEM East Coast has suffering effects strike United Parcel Ser vice employees effects extended across country since strike prevented packages getting areas UPS still operating hit AMA Film Li brary Service particularly hard since UPS principal means film distribution AMA Supply Service operation also uses UPS large extent Both operations switched regular postal service difference delivery times tremendous So press time AMA services limping along hoping restoration UPS service FIRST 1977 RENEWAL Stanley T Lewis Bethesda MD first 1976 AMAer renew membership 1977 check $1 700 received October 14 less week after over 60000 renewal mailings sent out Since hundreds membership renewals have received indicating pretty fair pos tal service 1977 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATE FANTASTIC Only three weeks new AMA mem bership season renewal rate four times greater same time last year allowing fact years renewal mailing got out week earlier last year 1977 rate still twice what two years ago mailing dates comparable Heres five-year breakdown tran sition period cut-off current year membership statistics end September start new year membership figures Week/Year Sept 1st Wk Oct 2nd Wk Oct 3rd Wk Oct TOTAL 1973 86 713 714 368 1881 1974 146 156 463 765 1975 116 169 307 512 1104 1976 50 89 276 284 699 1977 181 661 530 1510 2882 Note 1977 total 41 times greater 1976 26 times greater 1975 38 times greater 1974 15 times greater 1973 ended 1976 membership figures total 63451a gain 2972 over 1975 49% slightly better budgeted total 62500 predicted last Janu ary number members choosing magazine option also up2 out 3 671% compared just 50% same time last year CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN MEXICO government Mexico does dis tinguish between Class C RC Class D voice Citizens Band radio equipment Under Mexican law CR equipment CRC voice may operated Mexican citizens duly licensed Secretariat Communi cations Transportation Foreign visitors including United States citizens prohibit ed operating CB equipment during stay Mexico no legal way obtain permission importation CR equipment Mexico also prohibited equipment stalled vehicles admitted Mexico temporary stay must sold otherwise disposed Mexico prohibition would also apply RC equipment United States citizens planning visit Mexico using vehicles CR equipment installed strongly advised 1 leave equipment United States possible 2 include CR equipment customs declaration made entering Mex ico 3 Refrain operating CR equipment including RC Mexico 4 re frain selling otherwise disposing CR equipment Mexico Failure visitor Mexico comply points 3 4 above may result legal prosecution Mexican authorities pun ishment may quite severe Any US modeler planning participate RC meet Mexico should have written assurance sponsoring club proposed RC use raises no question under Mexican law policy 60 Model Aviation OVERSEAS INSURANCE COVERAGE IS LESS Due fact AMAs insurance cov erage provided different company handles domestic coverage has possible get reasonable price million dollars coverage outside US Canada overseas coverage limited half million dollars should no problem overseas situations half million $500000 coverage adequate special situations re quire individual quotations can made special coverage through Lloyds London full million dollar coverage applies USA its territories possessions Canada half million dollar coverage ap plies other countries except Cuba Al bania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia East Ger Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Poland Romania Soviet Union Yugoslavia China Tibet Vietnam North Korea Outer Mongolia Connecticut e Main S Mavuachuselts Hampshire e Island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presideneta Arthur Everett 2HSa,dy Hill Rd 5 Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Hon 428 W Groron MA 01472 Novotnik 4 Benerly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Must first urge everyone send AMA membership renewal December 15 order miss next issue Model Aviation already too late vote because deadline November 15 Per haps will have some indication won presidential try time sue hits streets * ***** * *** * enjoyable visit up Maine during October Used commercial airline well rented plane trip some because weather some make easier make scheduled appointments well get back work due job TnPacer still out commission waiting cylinder put missed being last Council meeting due heavy work loads am very sorry say first missed long time Im sure did get along am thankful wasnt usual hectic meeting lot real tough issues decide have great year told FCC frequency deal very successful Nats good increase mem bership ** ** * * * * ** * New England clubs please note have complete listing clubs district yours asking Also desk pub lications field procurement noise problem handling lot other goodies some might need present new club ** * * * *** * ** * Short column month Promise list clubs send regular copies club publications next month Will never able publish club field locations because never received great quantity details Some clubs have good reasons will knock New Jersey Yen II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Antociete Vice Presideetna Bill Boos 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ouvid Filield 11 Lace Lane Etnoca NV 12065 John Grieg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NV 14094 Cliff Mounplalsir 17 Rotary Dr. Summie NJ 07901 Jack Sanonarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07093 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Wind wrr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICTI THOUGHTS being evening Saturday Octo ber 16 1976 have just returned Rock efeller Plaza national tourist-magnet sit uated between 48th 51st Streets Fifth Avenue upon crowded Isle Manhattan NYC today dawn dusk scene greatest model aviation shows ever MAD MODEL AVIA TION DAY II atRockefellerPlaza MAD though nature experiment successful Fall 1975 despite two successive rain-outs caused its postpone ment early October November timely petition return engagement year enthusiastically approved management Rockefeller Center Prior first MAD mere suggestion taxi ing flying engine-powered model aircraft Fifth Avenue address New York City would have evoked DID evoke chuckles comments derision silly thought effectively translated action three District 2 associations AMA-char tered clubs members 1 Radio Control Association Greater New Yorl Dick Brooks President 2 New Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Jack Sammarco President 3 Association Model Air plane Clubs Greater New York Bill Boss President As privileged parti cipate worthy undertaking can assure planning essential ingredient success venture such show like last year required mere days weeks MONTHS plan ning three associations worked well another respective mem bers Jobs assigned tasks performed capably willingly lesson learned hereby passed along others seeking success kind show business Never sume seemingly trivial details will take care themselves should deferred un til later date show day trifles guaranteed rise stifle success venture! thick book could written subject success fail ure presentation model aviation shows demonstrations perhaps day shall try space too limited warrant further treatment Returning MAD II modelers con verged upon site great numbers various localities within beyond Dis trict 2 aircraft type branch modelling Models metic ulously judged eye-appeal standpoint team dignitaries comprising Capt G Buttridge commands US Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Squadron Floyd Bennett Field Joel Siegel CBS-TV Chan nel 2 NYC Lt Col Ret Spann Watson US Air Force pilot 99th Fight er Squadron during WW II Honorable mention due Chris Lella Peiham Bay Model Airplane Club magnificant Control Line flights Promenade Ice Skating Rink skilled helicopter pilots impressive flights same site Al Lobaitoof Richmond Model Flying Club Horace Hagen Monmouth Model Air plane Club Nick Ziroli Long Island Radio Control Society Ed Thielmann Jersey Coast Model Airplane Club Re sponding usual invitation lend unique talents show-stoppers such modeling notables Bob Doris Rich Liberty Belle Fran McElwee novel Flying Flag Flying Saucer Joe Raspante ever-popular RC actu ation display Lou Peretti Dick Burdsall Fokker Triplane/Snoopys Dog house combo sincere thanks Ms Rita Gallagher Messrs Dick Badler Jim Reed Rockefeller Center Public Relations Department AMA members volunteered services worked hard make show such ahuge success Mayor Abraham Beame offi cial formal proclamation declared date October 161976 MODEL AVIA TION DAY IN NEW YORK CITY pro found gratitude An early result efforts just appeared tonights NBC/Channel 4 TV newscast introductory caption read Model Airplanes Are No Longer Toys whole affair gigantic PR boost model aviation upon nationwide level justly proud fact MORE SHOW BUSINESS Last Sunday October 10 exact marked fifth annual Model Flying Circus & Auction Rockland County Radio Control Club New City NY show has become much-awaited presentation year remarkably successful despite fact attendance less ex pected due long three-day Columbus Day weekend what people travelling far wide other areas country members worked very hard make show success compli mented job well done CENTRAL NEW YORK RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION worthy group isplanningasymposium held upstate some time winter shall fill information re garding event word comes through us Walt Throne Presi dent Association alsoour Associ ate Vice President Central New York area Association sponsored display January1977 61 information booth State Fair year deserve great deal credit particular effort expended under rather trying circumstances certain Association acquires broader membership finds itself able instill necessary morale get things done going will lot easier connection future events nature organizers State Fair project entitled round applause worthy efforts GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenteivAr OH 45440 Ainociate Vine-Prenidents Francis Pluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneeti Wharrey RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Snidowoki 1703 Grant BInd Cleneland OH 44130 Nats Aftermath Words AMA HQ indicated years Nats best ever terms quantity quality Nats made up parts obviously ade termination quality represents judgment good bad everything silky smooth course surely ob server did view detail Nats same way winner glitch minor something ignored loser glitch major catastrophe no amount rea soning will satisfy him uninformed lack appreciation diffi culty obtaining dedicated hard-working people job love hobby nothing else expert has own opinion relative to job very easy criticize someone elses performance ask same people pitch sacrificing own participation job its another story excuses flow am suggesting above critics should think engage brain fore speaking unnecessarily criticizing gave freely time en ergy Im sure exception individual put forth honest effort Some capable others obviouslyif think can better job dont spend energies complaining press everyone else will listen quietly make contact position change things offer own services Cincinnati Extravaganza Shortly after Nats troops Cincinnati put public modeling showthe likesof hasprobably equalled across land bit annual affair initially generated World Engines years ago get-together members industry fly fun engage bit flying competition Over years has transitioned gala public show co-sponsored Greater Cincinnati R/C Club World EnginesThey invite wellknown personalities join doing everything possible RC model airplane year addition usuals conned Johnny Clemens AMA President Col Betkeys Flying Circus Larry Bolich AMA Publicity Director others join fun fun attracting estimated 15000 spectators two days frivolity great time special thanks must go Father Ric St Francis Seminary has played vital role secur ing excellent flying siteson seminary property local modelers present site beautiful wooded area picnic grounds paved runway super winterized club house site fireplace What need across country guardian angels like Father Ric Probably key ingredient getting crowd out super publicity job put Greater Cincinnati R/C Club show crowd isnt fun fly takes work sell yourself public Hats off old buddy Russ Brown again did super job announcing creating vital activity/spectator link adds much enjoyment Aerial view Cincinnati show Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding fist IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Siteel Lanham MD 20801 Annoolate Vieg-Praidena clsarlan Forensan 609 Pohine Rd. Mechaniconille VA 23111 V Bill Helnin BOO Tynola Rd. Charlotte NC 26210 Robert Karlnson 2643 Marels Rd Wilmington GE 19610 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Payetnenille NC 28301 would some comfort know missed opportunity cast ing vote both countrys Academys elections national district offices own political feelings sometimes run being someone voting just against someone cant complain dont mark ballot goodness knows certainly enjoy complaining about government Most usoldtimers can remem ber times albeit vaguely exposed various governments paraphernalia once great now no day hardly hour goes us arent doing something caused directed many governments listening buzzers looking blinking red lights get latest metal monstrosity way proving some agency blockhead recently fired really deserved work somebody else Another passing long lines motorists stopped donate county governments budget exceeding double-nickel duty others simply luck out because dozen stiffhatted civil servants cant write faster bugs Oh well will get worse bright thought might sons sons will really know what different what did years ago Only lifetime gives experiences seems voting results will history time read still mystery write However Id like thank regard outcome people district have worked hard past few years Ive held office - AII Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Foreman Bill Helms Bob Karisson Ron Sonderegger Bill Yacobucci - unsung very effective roes contest coordination Joe Lawrence Warren Sanders - own Contest Board members Joe Boyle FF Hurst Bowers SC George Hill RC Ron McNally CL probably suf focating rules correspondence about now - special committeemen John Strong Walt Good Frequency Committee Hal Crane Bob Sifleetof FF FAI Advisory Committee ial note regular guys whove writing years chiding enthusing Thanks Bob Lopshire John Novak Tom Vallee Bill Pardue Dave Bills Henry Bergen George Abbott Red Gunning Larry Woolard John R Smith Jerry Barnette Bill Firesheets Gene Stocksdale Scotty Moyer John Preston Ernie Pennington others thanks also people Head quarters men Council Im lucky know Over years Ive written about AMA philosophy opinions column its difficult remember everyone does recall remarks has never read So Ill review bit next few col umns Lets take general view Ex ecutive Council first Executive Council view must single guiding force Academy must small enough work large enough sound views Council members must think toward future better ways job bringing na tional association within confines monies available contests competition programs sports impetus important weve got have machinery regulate administer segment Academys activities aside unwatched Council years ahead Council must solve problems growth communications membership representation agencies benefit and/or regulate sport pro vide better insurance protection obtain fly ing fields improve public image im prove membership benefits package Back bench. 62 Model Aviation Delaware Dinteict ad Cahalela lned le Caralina inia Alalraroa C Florida C Georgia rsoippi to Aeco VSooth Carolina oesaoo DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII fist V Vice-Prosident 617 South 26 Aurnue Birmingham AL 35205 Ammocoato Vice Preiadoat Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summervillo SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warnor Rood Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Storro Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Porn Ct. Pine Glados Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez 6-10 5th Sn Bet Villa Rica Bayarnon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whinley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julio Woods P0 Boor 127 Scooba MS 39358 Pictured below L-R Judge Paul Moore Parks Director Fred Brinkman Skyknights Club Advisor Howard Spry Club President Dennis Shattuck Howard holding up October issue own Mode/Aviation mag Wherein featured write-up club column occasion Formal opening Sky knights model field Camp Craig SC South Carolina State Legislator Tom Moore Craig seated below left made opening speeches presentation Next gentleman Judge Paul Moore again Fred Brinkman Richard Jackson Dennis Shattuck photo below AMA SC AVP Richard Jackson mailed information doing FINE job serving Academy state behalf AMA magazine staff let say happy help fine club way getting model flying field Spartanburg SC area Its nice know something right once awhile June 4 1935 Al Fred Key leapt racy Curtiss Robin lifted its nose off grass kept its nose aloft 27 days An endur ance record set two Meridian MS boys still unbroken today 41 years later Mary Corbin sent picture Dr Bill Ander sons scale static Curtiss Robin Dr Bill holding gentleman drinking phofo MS AVP Julie Woods husband Hervey Woods very nice man friend minB DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet West Palm Beach Skyhawks fine RC club unbeliev able 800 acre sod farm flying site Jack Carter mailed pictures sup plied information says field big enough FF Gliders anything Shown above Club president Don Eddy supervising Kathy Carter flying new RC Glider Jack Carter patiently watching too Other club officers include Bill Layers VP Ron Day Sec Mrs Jackie Carter Treas Dan Donaldson Field Safety Officer Harry Lewis Jackie Carter Newsletter Editors excellent picture club mem bers shame cannot show big ger Featured above top L-R Jack Carter Dean Brimmer Chuck Brown Leon Katz Bob Schoneman Dan Donaldson Harry Lewis Ken Osteen Kathy Carter Scott Barneh George Pizon Bottom L-R Steve Harris Mike Zeak Joe Cole Larry Katz Mrs Jackie Carter Delores Pizon Paul Pizon club has grown blinding speed Chartered 1972 six members grew 42 two years has mushroomed 63 fliers year active contestoriented club hosts Quickie 500 con tests Glider meets etc Everybody has fun exciting club picnic featuring Harry Helene Lewis Jack Carter Pat Donaldson Lynn Lewis Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Bill Layers Jim Zeak Larry Leon Katz Helen Zeak Steve Harris Claudette Ferone Everybody having good time runway shot L-R Brian Ketler Sandy Donaldson Dot Joe Harold Williams Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Dan Donaldson Don Eddy Larry Katz friend Sven Ibson David Ibson Leon Katz Doug Ferone friend action shot shows Jack Carter again Dan Donaldson unknown holding plane Don Eddy Doug Ferone Ken Osteen Jim Zeak might ask show people list names Well its sure impor tant cannot think better way use column space present wonderful dues-paying AMA club mem bers fliers just important model world pleasure work Jack Carter others have contributed time energy make Club-ofthe-Month possible live West Palm Beach area go join fine club join Palm Beach Aeronauts join both Give regards buddy Fred Comlosy wish 800 acre sod farm like fast growing West Palm Beach Skyhawks next month January1977 63 1-leld Safety Utticer uan LJonaloson pictured above holding hand up Editor Harry Lewis has back camera0 Jackie Carter Scott Baruch Ron Day Mike Zeak shown Illinois C Indiana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Balasia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Preddeons Roger Geers 729 N 22nd SI Osuincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snutely Laura Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt C Pr Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs. Elk Geone VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullisen 3021 Spring Valley Cc Anderson IN 46011 Hows club doing have good attendance meetings have good time meetings As AMA representative get around few clubs have chance observe variety model clubs Some clubs just argue complain entire evening usually about mowing grass flying un safely Others have business meeting no program no refreshments go home tavern club has short business meeting committee re ports no hassles planning future fun flys other club functions several airplanes brought show tell rolls cake coffee some type program pertaining modeling aviation Needless say entertain ing Which category does club fit feel club meetings leave something desired get involved dont leave everything up club officers takes six unselfish hardworking people get keep club going pat Encourage RC fliers club get own individual FCC license rather using club license recent argument FCC brought out fact quite minority compared CB license $4 five years Im sure RC flier can afford 80 cents year own li cense Dick Chipman President Spirits St Louis club sent photo model display Scott Air Force Base open house held August 29 club also flew several types models during day Re portedly over 125000 visitors day see display 50 full-size airplanes demonstration Air Force Thunderbirds crowd interested models larger airplanes club did super job presenting sport dont know original Murphy was guy supposedly came up sayings such something cannot possibly happen will Since thenaddition al quotations have appeared under title Murphys Laws few apply modeling Experience varies directly models crashed probability given crash occur ring inversely proportional its desirabil ity Interchangeable kit parts wont Lets see people read col umn Im sure have seen AMA booth display panels cltb patches colored photographs would like build similar panels District VI club patches photos models modelers Vice President District VI whoever might could use display model shows such Expo model dis plays malls schools cannot always get AMA display easily damaged lost shipped around country too much can get own smaller display would lot easier handle Ill try keep simple So club interested send club patches include little informa tion about club such size interests location have some photographs good ones least 8 x 10 preferred send too Include names people models picture Old pictures okay too Peoria area weekend couple weeks ago could have visited model clubs known location flying fields Would please draw simple map showing club flying site send Iowa igan C Minnesola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Boo 1164 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vsce-Presdents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Aoe New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rofteing 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 following District VII people various other AMA posts assignments Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Livonia MI 48154 Radio Control Contest Board Claude McCullough Box 40 Montezuma IA 50171 Chairman Scale Contest Board Arthur Adamison 22454 Fairfax Taylor MI 48180 Control Line Contest Board P Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Road Rochester MI 48063 Free Flight Contest Board D Brisighella Sr 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 Helicopter Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee Richard Sawicki 37216 Norene Westland Ml 48185 CL Navy Carrier Advisory Com mittee Vacancy CL Speed Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Precision Aerobatics John Kilsdonk 16159 Old Bedford Rd Northville Ml 48167 Chairman CL Racing Advisory Committee Dick Kowalski 32823 Gloede Dr Warren Ml 48093 FAI FF Indoor Program Committee Paul Crowley 3264 Tecla Warren MI 48093 FAI F F Outdoor Program Committee RC Soaring Advisory Committee present ly being formed None RC Frequency Committee district assignment None Junior Committee district signmen t Contest Coordinators John Evert 421 Walnut Lane Apple Valley MN 55124 West Walter Hartung 14759 Kilbourne Detroit Ml 48213 East vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee exists because Phil Cartier has moved out district Vacancies also exist CL Speed CL Precision Aerobatics Advisory Committees willentertain nomi nations positions anywhere district general target installing new men first year Walter Hartung has asked relieved Michigan Area Contest Coordinator job end year asked him could come up had job five yearsnot acceptable reason letting man off hook Never theless would like accommodate him So will either entertain nominations will go out put arm someone fore end year would fun someone volunteered Its fun job get chance make contact lot new people Three unassigned AVP posts remain four men presently have cover geo graphic spread well myself consid ered seem speak special inter ests Free Flight Control Line Frank Mor rissey Terry Taylor RC Soaring Bill Rohring General RC Keith McClure beginning term over turn Wayne Yeager representing As sociation Midwest RC Clubs candidate AVP emphasis RC eastern end district course year also occasion indicate John Kilsdonk interested taking AVP post speaking general Control Line terests eastern end district additional AVP post remains have no state mind nor feedback dis trict specific need can identified invite districts comments thoughts District VII Meeting East As under stand first ever trying shape up AMA Election event held November hosts Lansing wiser heads steered idea February March Therefore consultation AMA HQ other activities focus March 12 1977 date AMA HQ Because Executive Director John Worth AMA President will main features meeting hosts Lansing CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron [Inc] Chuck Spencer President Tony Stornant Past President Bob Smith Don Lubahn Tentative plans Longs Convention Center Lansing Plenty motels restaurants nearby What district meeting One-third busi ness one-third social one-third airplanes business portion occasion AMA national district officers present selves membership present cre dentials report state affairs membership have in-person chance ask questions bring forward prob lems advance new ideas etc airplane portion meeting can whatever wish make it should include static display airplanes disciplines perhaps static scale contest two special presentations new technology some notable personality occasion present special awards citations social part can sit-down dinner buffet ser vice during various speakers can make presentations see beginning early afternoon static displays scale judging technical meet ings late afternoon business meeting controlled length Dinner preceded 64 Model Aviation cocktail hour cash bar dinner com mencing about 7 pm hoping conclude before 11 pm live nearby go home come some distance over night takeoff Sunday morning special objective will have will make different disciplines RC CL FF Indoor Soaring Scaleand competition sports-oriented segments come informed about sympathetic other understand whole AMA fraternity interdependent also will have special presentation site acquisition production current production what pays improvements future 15 BB should production soon Still hear rumors about Magnum fuel None true want facts write George Aldrich has nothing hide fuel did well Dayton Nats district Contest Rules Board mem bers need help have doing good job remember supposed representing So write let know like rules proposed Let know what want what dont want Besides would like hear you dont write think dont care about rules So lets barrage mail Sikansas siana Mnjcs homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Ba, Acenill 9117 La Bareanca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Bannes 523 N Lebansn S,11har LA 70663 Frank Osbor,e 18 Mohace Or. N Little Rock AR 72116 Bod Tenoy Boo 545 Richadsoo TX 75080 starting return work shops getting things together next years contest season Contests starting taper off will try build next years models what learned years contests contests over year yet just tapering off good weather should still have some good ones time published election should over ballots counted ever went must still pull together Modeling AMA go hand hand AMA what keeps sport/hobby coming chaotic hodgepodge make rules may like what keeps confusion down support FAI teams does USA interna tional competition no government help support ourown National Contest time year clubs newsletters lot toward keeping us togeth er keep interest up auctions special projects show tell sessions AMA films Getting together club meetings helps us talk problems out gives us chance show off what doing workshop Have got FCC license yet numbers C licenses keep us out trouble FCC So ofus have flying club licenses numbers low Now cost $4 forfive years affordable am suggest ing give up club license al counted good enticement new membersbreaking no vice before decides him have word dealers offering pay FCC fee supply application buy product Check out local hobby shop Got nice letter Duke Fox ing fine happy performance products 76 Nats plans future Says thing would stop change contest rules take products out competition happens kills sales current tolosads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydtaslic Street Wichita 68 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Braonoo 2220 Maniposa BInd Caspee WY 82601 Mae Hansen 1909 Wisconsio SW Hums, SD 57350 John Knekonitch 7810 Lowell St. Overleod Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroetser 1754S9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Momney R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Muonioghoff 5102 Brady Ad. Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olsoo 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 No District IX report month Arizona totnia C Hawaii da C Usah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolni fist X Vice-Presidert 1100 West Sham Frosts CA 03711 Associate Vice Presidents Robert Barons 961060 Komo Mai Dr. Aiea HI 96701 Olenn Carter 2020 Oilt Port Lane Watissat Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlie 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San jose CA 85136 Jim Scarboroagh 2501 Armour Le. Aedo,do Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3123 Soowden Ane. Long Beach CA 50808 Oranger Williams 161 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 Fortunately us its rare members bad mouths Acad emy Model Aeronautics have three newsletters received month 1 Where AMA FCC took 27 band away us little reference recent issues Model Aviation should swer 2 It unfortunately informed opin ion contrary prior expressed intent and/or interest part John Worth bring Nats West Coast John Worth expected argue instead return Nats Springfield Ohio due respect member wrote false statement let please announce time John Worth does bring Nats anywhere bring help advice selected experts Nationals Executive Committee site offering finest flying facilities avail able week United States fers best backup facilities such hous ing etc 3 It over special AMA insurance lost fieldafter phone calls Washington Fresnowe no satisfac tory results written CL flier couple phone calls represent atives RC club threat ened civil authorities loss fly ing site because some local misunderstand ing After two conversations advised RC caller proper procedure retain flying site no further word received CL writer also claimed months went AMA continued produce according verbal written structions During past six years District VP Ive never heard AMA similarly accused have conclude prob lem improperly communicated HQ called written nearby Associate Vice Presidents advice problem could have quickly resolved Meanwhile back California Nats Heres part letter written District X Chairman charge coordinating Cali fornia Nats site searching efforts Betty Stream Dear Betty Things seem shaping up California Nats 1977 current de velopments continue favorably perhaps well able announce December 1 next Nats will March Air Force Base near Riverside John Worth expect meet Johnny Clemens John Worth March Air Force Base about second week November hope fully efforts lot District X peo pie will bear final fruit after six-year search suitable Nats site home ter ritory work will cut out us last time California Nats 1967 could have Decennial Celebra tion know ten other AMA Dis tricts located other parts country once awhile come up good idea too District VIII San Antonio TX Alamo Hobby Distributors offering pay Class C FCC license six months period purchasers Kraft Radios Lets see need RC member licensed help FCC recogniz ing us responsible people Flight Line BARKS Bakers field newsletter comes announcement interested forming AMA Show Team back AMA HQ Septem ber saw AMA Show Team supplies information just send AMA HQ ask Larry Bolich send set idea coordinated effort sanctioned AMA provide neighbors some worthwhile pre-planned entertainment Lots local clubs have given public shows have excellent Funds charitable causes have raised crowds pleased Best model aviation demonstrated public Write AMA HQ get club information AMA Sanctioned Show Team Its like getting AMA Sanction contest Instead having Contest Di rector have Show Team Leader makes sure safely under proper pro cedures audience will see well planned exciting air show January 1977 65 Alaska o C Montana on onglon XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith 01st XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amociate Vice-Presidenos Cramer 1607 S von Elm Pocatetto ID 83201 Simon Dreoso Nt 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 590t5 Clarence E Harght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coo, dAlono ID 83814 Robert D Staliclr 4437 Fos Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97406 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 unsung heroes world Academy sure has its share month will tell about few danger kind thing al ways forget mention someone major contributor risk must taken however name left out ask forgiveness Please let know going forgive fall left out category First list Larry Delaney Larry has real asset hobby Ta coma area helping put clubs together assisting juniors newcomers get hobby committee led Jim Ricketts put together fun fly roast toast honor Larry Thirty pilots Puget Sound Gulls McChord R/G Wings Tacoma Model Aircraft Association com peted prizes supplied Bill Brazzle Hobby Towne After Fun Fly ladies put together great pot luck dinner purpose event kept Larry the crowd 250 wasunaware intentions group M/C Jim Ricketts broke news Larrys surprise worth million bucks everyone Larry roasted toasted five friends presented AMA Service Award Bruce Edwards President Tacoma Model Aircraft Association ing rounded out dancing libations usual pilot bull sessions report sent Bruce Ed wards asked thank RS Radio Company donating raffle prize pi lots participated District Xl AMA offi cers especially Larry himself hope life made little brighter thing makes Larrys contribution significant suffering curable disease Next time feel down see can much others Larry De laney does Next unsung hero list group people district have Nats last four years know what kind effort takes put hummer great go compete though have never privilege Have ever thought about modelers friends sit sun/ rain/wind/whatever work others can enter have fun Believe Hardy Brod ersen have Believe come back help year after year Without wouldnt Nats year flying Free Flight area started setup 6 am continued till 4 pm time got move everything field tab ulate give out trophies till 6 pm af ter Some people stick out mind helpers Don Hewston son Alan Pittsburg Joe Joan Guylas Ohio Bob Barbara Gero Michigan husband wife teams helped us Bert Pond John Thornhill Bill Bigge Floyd Miller pitching Bert Massachusetts John Bill Washington DC Floyd Albuquer que Shirley Campbell Michigan has helped several years has come help husband couldnt dedication YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 column started quite few months ago idea would used exchange thoughts information regarding ways could help getting kids started modeling also keeping interested During ensuing time have heard number people nearly hoped seems desire youth programs limited very few us great ma jority AMA members simply dont care Weve submitted proposals programs time weve told lack sufficient support general member ship As Ive indicated times strictly advisory group unless membership decides adopt ideas have no way put action Its nice know want help will continue spite odds ones have written share ideas ask questions just let us know youre us Id like list names again Im afraid Id leave out some deserving person Id hate guilty just seems efforts stimulate new interest youth programs have met less resounding success really little point trying anything sustain interest present members since theyre going plugging away spite anything can say Its something like listen ing sermonthose can hear prob ably dont need need aren t church other words writing column month Guylas youngsters Jody Jeff helped like troupers beyond years heroes named above helped us week Most six seven days couple other commitments helped us five days Think about helped us four days include LindaTiny Foulk Duke Donovan Mi ami Bob Wilder Dallas did great job FAI Another Dallasite Duke Horn pitching well Bet didnt know what Tinys name before did Other significant contributors through week Sandy Maroney Washington DC Bucky Servaites Ohio Event Directors made happen addition some listed above Phil Sullivan Paul Crowley Charles Alba Jr Joe Macay Doug Gaibreath Al Kirchoff Rudy Kiulber above Hardy offer tip fedora thanks entire Academy WAR has declaredin funof course Mt Rainier Radio Control Society M RRCS has declared war Seattle Radio Aero Club SRAC aerial RIG com bat Battle area will HAWKS fields Kent WA date will second day annual KIDNEY BENEFIT Date nounced traditionally spring great cause fun official challenge presented October 3 1976 Should add already great effort event after month very little report general interest almost seems like waste valuable space magazine Also pretty hard fill allotted space month some input field times Ive resort personal ex perience dig back files find some thing interest hadnt Nats Dart program last couple months would have pretty dreary So dear reader Im suggesting John Worth retire column regular feature until such time interest youth program warrants its return meantime well answer letters provide informa tion have continue function did good ol days come up some good ideas have some information feel worthy passing everyone well send occasional sheet copy still available assistance have activity report Well still see get help need cover age efforts Id like thank took time write whether provide information ask help considered members committee will formed anything happens general interest can write home through HQ Well try answer letters quickly possible rest assured will get answer Keep mind thing weve stressed past have questions regarding AMA program something bothering about way things go ing write HQ ask So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/01
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Last months MA News included results September 18th Executive Coun cil meeting except following major item agenda item concerned changes FA international activity policies too extensive include last month presented details would have possible previously AMA Executive Council following re view previous policies regarding travel World Championships voted Septem ber 18 meeting revise several items Basic reason changes discontinuance military travel formerly provided spec ial arrangements National Aeronautic Association discontinuance caused ever-tightening military budgets somewhat similar situation caused dropping Navy airlift travel Nats offic ials 1972 CONTINGENCY FUND DEFICITS Although military travel development ticipated Council authorized es tablishment team travel contingency funds FCC MAY BE CRACKING DOWN ON CB VIOLATORS key points made opposition threatened FCC awarding 27 MHz RC frequencies Class D voice CB opera tors RCers operate large ly within law would penalized acknowledged rampant violations voice operators ignored Since point strongly made FCC may taking sterner look Class D violators two geographically widespread actions FCC has cracked down Class D CB op erators Iowa Alabama Federal law pro vides penalties up $500 per day per fense violation FCC rules regula tions years imprisonment up $10000 fine unlicensed use CB equipment havent seen cases violator prosecution until recently Des Moines Iowa over $5000 CB radio equipment seized last August 25 crack-down illegal Citizens Band opera tors area seizures result extensive investigation FCC operation radio stations transmitting unauthorized frequencies op 1975 necessity sending 1976 teams across ocean commercial travel resulted fund deficits Scale Control Line Indoor teams AMA advanced tal about $5000 make up differ ence between amounts funds actual travel costs other words funds teams totalled about $6400 actual travel costs about $11400 TEAM TRAVEL SUPPORT Council voted pay team travel nearest point departure US port entry customs inspection closest World Championships site Thus instead paying team travel within US overseas dependency team conerating overpowered equipment transmitting obscene language violating other FCC reg ulations US Marshals accompanied agents FCC simultaneously executed five search warrants metropolitan Des Moines area seized equipment closed down stations Also four Birmingham Alabama voice CB operators fined US Magistrates Court August 23 after pleading guilty charges operating illegal transmitting equip ment unauthorized radio frequencies US Magistrate fined two violators $200 Two fined waived possession seized amateur radio trans ceivers US Government equip ment case valued approximate ly $400 $500 Alabama cases arose April 1976 crackdown illegal operators ordered United States Attorney operators monitored transmitting unau thorized frequencies interfering bands used US Government business special industrial services couple small steps right direction its good start such action FCC continues hope horizon RC tingency funds get teams across ocean AMA will now cover over-ocean travel travel within US Therefore now will concern team pro gram participants take care team travel hometown port embarkation also between contest site near est city World Champs country customs clearance provided AMA will also pay World Championships entry fees provide food lodging contest per previous policy INBOARD TRAVEL POLICY REVISED new policies somewhat return prior 1975 making inboard US travel matter team selection program funds cover AMA re sponsible getting teams across ocean Contingency funds however will no longer necessary unless particular programs choose maintain means cover inboard travel costs and/or portion overseas travel World Championships country AMA funds will cover CONTINGENCY DEFICIT WRITTEN OFF Council agreed absorb $5000 defi cit caused sending three teams Europe year via commercial travel done team programs volved would have begun next team se lection process under cloud debt AMA AMA action therefore enables programs start clean under new policies future contingency fund deficits will avoided NEW BASIS FOR FAI BUDGET As part overall revamping team travel policies Executive Council also authorized new basis overall FAI budgeting Beginning 1977 50 cents paid Open mem bers dues will go toward paying FAI fran chise fee enables AMA represent US FAI activities another 50 cents will set aside cover team travel other costs involved FAI participation net effect budgeting will de fine precisely rather open end ed nature previous budgeting much money will available FAI activities Thus overall FAI fund will created will carry forward year year surpluses year available off set deficits another year vice versa Under previous budgeting year com January 1977 55 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Major Changes FAI Policies plete itself deticits often absorbed losses no attempt make up JUDGES AND WORLD CHAMPIONS other change FAI support policies concerns travel costs judges World Champions noted Council up onehalf actual travel costs judges World Champions applicable would paid AMA team program participants agreed pay like amount Thus deci sion concerning sending people lies participantsif agree judges and/or World Champions should sent World Championships willing cover much half travel costs AMA will cover equal share THE NEW SHARING PHILOSOPHY gen eral new policies intended help teams concerning critical portions travel giving free ride way team programs will need provide some help too team member expenses mini mized principle sharing responsibility costs noted number Council members important justification FAI programs other words AMA has said willing take care costs participants themselves should make up difference SUPPORT RELATED TO INTEREST Executive Council also noted new FAI budget policy consistent ap parent degree membership interest FAI activitiesabout 10% Although less thousand members directly participate team selection programs have dicated interest purchasing FAI stamps patches making donations team support INCREASED SUPPORT EXPECTED Within budget limitations noted Council unanimously voted support FAI competi tors fullest extent possible expec ted despite considerable increase FAI franchise fee 1976 1977 amount support available future teams will increased Air travel within Europe example will possible rather rail travel has frequently required past thus reducing need much over night lodging feeding enroute has often caseitems personal team mem ber expense HO SUPPORT LIMITED TO TEAMS ever also agreed Council HQ processing relatives mechanics others accompany teams should done except increased numbers may effect some travel savings other team benefits noted travel arrange ments tor people accompanying team mem bers typically exceeded required team causing excessive workload HQ staff diluting help available team members COST OF HO SUPPORT review FAI activities observed HQ staff support considerable amounting about 10% several salaries about 10% rent supplies telephone postage dollar value HQ services usually money actually spent FAI activi ties Future budgets however will reflect income expense items directly chargeable FAI activities rather intangibles HQ support continued page 59 1976 CLUB STATISTICS DISTRICT STATE & INTEREST SC e IN Indoor MU iple DISTRICT 1 25CT16 22MA13 4NH4 2VT2 9ME5 4R12 66 Total42 2 58NJ34 100 NY64 158 Total98 3 740H47 83PA55 9WV5 166 Total107 4 4DE4 2OMD11 32NC24 23VA13 79 Total52 5 47FL28 20GA10 17SC10 16TN9 5MS4 14AL9 119Total70 6 781L45 481N29 12KY6 20M011 158 Total91 2 9 7 19 IA 49 MI MU 14MN 22W1 6104 Total 8 3 AR 31liLA 280K 62165NM 64 TX 11691 Total 319 14716C0 18 KS 6 MT 5 3 19 5ND S 1 22 7SD 10 NE 1031 454WY 66 Total 5110 113A2 121 CA 129H1 73175NV 3 UT 22114 iSiTotal 5511 2AK 91D 1200R 23WA 7214PR 58 Total 52125FOREIGN 217Canal Zone 6Guam 7 4 13127 2 1 34 RC CL FF IN SC 1 1 2 1 52 5 102 56 Model Aviation AMA Executive Council session last September 18 Foreground L-RI Homer Smith VP-b Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Jim McNeiIl VP-5 Background L-R Earl Witt Sec-Treas John Clemens Pres John Worth Exec Director Murry Frank photo 91 373 91 131 686 9 9 3 8 29 2 3 19 26 6 7 2 4 4 2 26 2 62 93 2 5 4 7 1214 6 5 4 37 53 8 10 4 3 3 4 2 34 S 73 7 4 90 15 15 3 35 21 21 8 5 5 20 21 55 TOTAL CLUBSOctober 1976 1219 73 6ctnttA President ACADEYY YODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNYCLEmENS POBox 64573 Dallas Tx 75206 AERORODELINO HE PUBLIC EYE ! showing product PRIDE October 16th 10 AY 4 m some 300 handsome model planes public display beautiful weather twocityblock area front ROCKEFELLER CENTER New York City models represent ing Cavalcade Aviation Thru Yodels furnished members three area Associations Clubs rep resenting some 45 50 model clubs Credit outstanding public ex posure thing primarily goes Public Relations Staff Rocke feller Center worked AmAs Special Events Director Larry Bolich AYA District TI Vice President John Ryrne Dist TI Associate Vice Presidents Officers of area Association Club groups course individual modeler displayed models deserves credit because hadnt shown up well just no show Special recognition should oe given couple finest people model aviation crosscountry flyers Bob Doris Rich smilingly answered publics questions day long spies AYA CIA reported AYA Dist II VP John Byrne Did bless New York public glibly linguistic talents explaining model aviation entire day over public address system after Ill bet John still some words left hadnt used make Rockefeller Center model Aviation Day complete actual flying demonstrations put control line models radio controled helicopters Centers Ice Arena Pretty slick eh add Rockefeller Center model Aviation Cay effectiveness story pictures went out nation wide over Associated Press Wire Service THANKS everyone involved adding pile PRIDE DEFINITION ELINO FANATIC forecaster doom carrying sign near local model airport read large letters BEWARE THE END CF THE WORLD IS NEAR enthusiastic modelers glanced sign yelled over sign carrier HAVE OCT TIYE FOR COUPLE YORE FLICHTS IN THE PUBLICS OTnER EYE Looks like everyone AYA has caught spirit proving public airplane modeling handsome bene ficial thing encourage oir commun ities list puolic exposure events being put over country AYA groups swelling day SHOW TEAmS cecoming THE thing club projects Public flying demonstr ations demonstrations before youth school hospital civic groups has found benefit F town before doino io Public service gestures like sure helps open doors especially helps obtain hold flying sites Benefit performances help raise funds such worthy charities Heart Fund muscular Ojstrophv programs fast becoming annual things clubs AAA planning coord mate nationwide effort along line announced soon solid planning can done course alreadypop ular shows such Weak Signals Toledo WRAYS White Plains EXPO Chicago RAYS Seattle mALL Show Sioux Falls mACS Show California Too some brand new ones being planned such big known SOUTHWEST mODELERS SHOW right mole home town Dallas January 15th 16th Cf course AAA wants encourage Inese oublicity affnrzs no wch possiols Ue dont yet have lot ways helping ijt hove nooblerns planninp such activities might con tact AYA Headquarters see what can LARRY BOLICH AYA Special Events Oirector would Os contact AAA has beautiful booth used NATS various other affairs cannot loaned general basis however trying develope several simpler booths displays future can used worthy gatherings around country proposed have several stored strategic spots across country can sent Shows like manned District VPs Associate VPs first must have plan funds please dont ask yet Just wanted know aint asleep REAL 0000 ADVICE First build trainer model will help bridge gap between FUTILITY UTILITY ! YOREr best never give advice before asked after matter HEARD AT YODEL CLUB YEETINO DID EVER SHOW YOU PICTURES OF YY mCOEL AIRPLANES NO AND IT WAS VERY THOUCHTFUL OF YOU ALCOHOL AND YODEL AVIATION Beware modeler goes local hobby shop says clerk Cive couple fifths model airplane fuel wise oldtimer told once alcohol should never used around model airplanes unless has thor oughly mixed castor oil WEATHER FORECAST mODELERS weather reports include info model airplane enthusiasts you might hear added expert modeler tomorrow expect 30% chance gravity nner about so% chance YOUR VERY OWN FCC LICENSE Its very satisfying see AmAs Chartered Clubs joining AYA pushing idea individual memoer applying own indiv idual FCC Radio License action certain impress FCC much accurate picture just dedicated radio control mocelers planes January1977 57 JAMS rresiuern Junfiny boats really would impress see sany AmAs Chartered Clubs have campaigns usually promoted thru newsletters urging members hold individual licenses instead convenient club license Sure bit trouble bit expensive $4 since recent frequency battle can see wisdom move personal salute newsletter editors have pushed individual license idea havent done yet T Several newsletters included license application letter Ed Sweeney printed FCC License Application right recent issue R/C Sportsman magazine Commendable think recent frequency hap henings have proven us cor-rect ness old saying UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL stood united won first battle WE ALL KNOW ONE kind person never gets interested anything until business IVE GOT ONE Can imagine having typewriter first misspells types bunch H&WS%#tS profanity CLEVER LICENSE PLATE As states en extra fee can get personalized auto license plate Texas few days ago followed car parking lot bank license plate six digits read B HUMAN thought what timely reminder todays world went up car introduced myself found talking Bernise Human husbands name Bill Husan thought fine would could remember follow lead Sill Beroise B HL Zi RE L2CVtC CLEViRIK 2 AMA Executive Director John Rorth thirteenth president AMA therefor holds AMA License #AMA13 John proud enough fact car license yes guessed AMAtI now past Gaston Hospital three years ago expected ever leave hospital alive thru some fabulous machinery have AMAs Headquarters received mail 1974 AMA License legend PAST PRESIDENT bottom Dont rush damit BAD LUCK YOU SAY above story about PAST PRESIDENT license would probably say just bad luck Well let tall luck always bad telling someone about MY TONGUE! HEALTH REPORT Mentioning terrible hospital trip took three years ago resinded ma MY DOCTOR such picture health alongside him patients look sick JUST REMEMBERED SOME MORE BAD LUCK cow once just would give milk old him THE IMPORTANCE OF SIGNS IN AMA WE KNOW HOW TO RUN CONTESTS too often leave out very important ingredient truly great contest SIGNS coax folks come meet dont tell em get fam iliar route never dawns us others need steering gear very frustrating stranger trying guess fun major meets near Dallas drove back forth repeatedly past turnoff point men tioned asked Oh didnt see red rag tied post Put yourself other guys shoes figure what might need know and make signs BIG ENOUGH SIMPLE ENOUGH INFORMATIVE ENOUGH folks CANT MISS finding you can plan rest meet suggest appoint person NO OTHER DUTIES attention signs wise also t0 check signs occasionally during meet make sure still place Special attention should also given providing along mailing pieces good map suggestions just common courtesies first things would look guy hunting contest remember terrible sign right entrance gate WrightPatter son AFB NATS year sign belonged Air Force us insisted OK badly faded am sure must have glaucoma because couldnt see AT YOUR NEXT MEET UP HEY TODAY WAS GREAT DAY ! MADE ANOTHER FRIEND MOST OF HISTORYS GREATEST DEEDS have performed just two kinds men t enough know could done too dumb know couldnt ASTRONAUT NSWERING AD short back privileged appear same stage award ceremony crew astronauts Skylab III world record flight 56 days space enjoying talking astronaut Ed Gibson asked him got Space Program Ed replied Johnny wont believe answered ad THINK NEED ANATOMY LESSONS An article newspaper other day stated WOMAN WAS SHOT IN THE FRACAS THE BULLET IS IN HER YET dont know places Ill bet hurts ARE YOU AWARE WHEN YOU THROW LITTLE MLD YOU PROBABLY LOSE LITTLE GROUND THE FUN OF MODEL AIRPLANING have come conclusion great part real fun io modeling going out flying site buddy HING HIT RISK PUTING HIS AIRPLANE IN THE AIR DISTRICT MEETING IN LANSING OPE few areas country has never hosted AMA District Meeting Michigan Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin area known District VII am proud Dist VII Vice Pre sident Hardy Brodersen working set up such meeting Early plans have meeting hosted countrys really outstanding clubs CARDS Lansing Mich Present tentative date March 12th district meetings multipur posed First gives membership chance meet person AMAs top leaders affords member chance ask top leaders questions puzzling clear away misunderatandings big benefit exchange plans thinking individual member realizes actually does have voice AMA proves AMA OURS vague THEIRS Too brings member actual contact DISTRICT LEADERS folks must represent him voting guiding AMA District VII Meeting pending will leave District V Ala bama Florida Georgia Mississippi S Carolina Tennessee Puerto Rico having chance meet AMAs leaders Hopefully can arranged near future DIDJA EVER NOTICE some people want out life little unfair advantage FLYING SITE RESEARCH URAGING couple issues back mentioned action pending Hous ton Texas area put 5500 acres land under control US Corps Engineers public use recreational purposes attended hearing Harris County Commis sioners Court October 26th seemed accomplish everything final signing lease agreement will turn over authority land Harris County Houston action should take place November 4th Present plans 660 acres land smack middle 5500 acre total t0 made FULL FAC ILITY model airport supporting ALL PHA SES outdoor model plane activities Other recreational activities operation remainder land will include nature trails protec tion nesting grounds plant life archeological sites balloonport motorcycle riding trails educational facilities shooting ranges group sports enthusiasts Harris County has VERY REALISTICALLY AWARE need facilities recreation interests normally run out town bit deserving golf tennis swimming like Harris County plans place respon sibilities direction protec tion Model Port hands now forming COUNCIL OF CLUBS about twelve AMA Clubs area Other areas desirous seeking facilit ies privileges communities sight well consider forming Council Groups order show sore num erical strength need order UNIFIED approach made must doft cap Harris County Com missioner Bob Eckels Commissioners Court US Army Corps Engineers private enterprise very civic mind ed Cullen Foundation people Harris County having put handsome package together should certainly inspiration assuring us IT CAN BE DONE FLYING SITE EFFORT IN MILWAUKEE sisilar floodplain area Mil waukee area being sought MIL WAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC MODEL AVIATION PARK group dedicated modelers making beautiful dignified approach cc County use land generally practical other purposes ideal model aviation Ill give information fine effort later thats now 58 Model Aviation FAI Policy Changes cont pg 56 PR SUPPORT FOR PAl need creased PR aid brought out meet ing order use team world record ac tivity means promoting model aviation AMA promote support membership whole noted activity like Olympics should appreciated sup ported modelers rather just directly involved expected therefore larger part AMAs future PR effort will aimed toward end WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE Considerable debate September AMA Council meeting impending changes number types World Championships Such FAI activity expand ing new events added schedule countries balking simply hav ing World Championships year much talk putting limit annual activity THREEYEAR CYCLE talked about proposal would accommo date new events spreading over three-year cycle universally opposed fliers involved current events since would involve having such World Champion ships three years instead two THE MINI-NATS Regional contests normally cov ered Model Aviation--there too deserves special attention because its size history AMA Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt reports what 1976 Mini Nats like Mini-Nats best way describe recent Eastern States Championships held Warminster Naval Air Facility just north Philadelphia fact first item caught attention driving aboard Naval Station large number cars Ohio 76 Nationals bumper stickers Model builders would prefer spectators top flight competition would compete experts beginners own ability classes missing great opportunity attend annual affair Eastern States Championships spon sored Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs Delaware Val ley Hobby Industry Association hosted US Navy oldest annual model meets US years meet 29th series having started 1948 day specialization finding con test categories model competition except Indoor pleasant surprise still trying orient myself parking area activities going on sides greeted Dave Wallick coun trys top competitors Control Line Carrier found Bill Boss wracking up trophy points same event Scale Expert Class CL Precision Aero batics event looked like Nationals line-up Bob Hunt topping list winning again Bill Simmons Gene Schaffer taking 2nd 3rd spots Keith Trostle other top PAMPA fliers also competing Radio Control going strong short Yet proposals have three World Championships per year have run opposi tion national organizations responsible team selection travel support because cost problems THE COST CONFLICT Caught con troversy have loot bill want support fliers wishes reluctant escalate financial problems generally agreed AMA Council mem bers US position would probably oppose FAI proposal institute schedule would automatically space World Championships over three-year cycle favor some flexible ap proach might permit some popular events held frequently holding costs check Council de cision emerged debate seek solution will avoid drastic changes current schedule specific motion approved Council follows AMAs delegate counseled vote against drastic change two-year World Championships cycle AMA provide necessary AMA HQ support World Championships category cycles ClAM may determine AMA delegate make possible lobbying effort international levels keep two-year cycles existing new categories distance beyond Control Line Speed events Flying two sites mixing 77 RC Pattern entrants 22 Sport Scale fliers four flight lines completing com petition day 8 am 4 pm eight judges RC event again looked like Na tionals repeat smaller scale same contestants member Southeastern Pennsyl vania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society sharing event operation Bucks County Radio Control Club pointed out Henry Haffke Scale Wendal Wil liams Racer stated made event official Apparently Henry flown same plane TV news report Northern Connecticut Sport Scale contest previous day regular con testants far back anyone could remember Just north RC site demolition derby known CL Combat being flown fallout area Free Flight event taking place opposite side field place Delta Dart Program flown Nationals Eastern States Champion ships has Sub-Junior event under 11 years old flying hand-launched gliders years annual meet held runways well-maintained grass areas tween runways Warminster Naval Air Facility drew 320 contestants over 600 event entries competing 26 different events Most events three age groups three proficiency levels day contest wound up Officials Buffet Supper after trophy presentation similar held 76 Nationals Dayton Ohio Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs am told made up three RC four multi-interest clubs along Delaware Valley Hobby Industry As sociation Bob Leishman Contest Director assistants commended outstanding Mini-Nationals FAI TEAM SELECTION CONCEPT STANDARDIZED April 30 AMA Executive Council meeting concept approved last February Free Flight Team Selection Programs also approved Radio Control Con trol Line As result team selection comm ittees will formed RC CL pro grams using help special interest organ izations applicable concept uses committees explore recommend programs voted upon program participants acceptance Participant voting includes approval pro gram budgets concerning use funds derived program entry fees donations aim have interestedthe peo ple actually participating team selection programscontrol nature programs disposition own money help special interest organiza tions provide input concerning committee member representatives committee oper ating procedures council has designated AMA HQ monitor committee program operations following organizations have vited provide recommendations concerning district representatives committee proce dures National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation RC Pylon National Soaring Society RC Soaring National Society RC Aerobatics RC Pattern Miniature Aircraft Combat Association CL Combat Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn CL Aerobatics FAI CL Society CL Speed Team Race goal have committees being end 1976 programs can developed under new concept soon possible basis program approval affirmative vote least two-thirds program participants such pro gram approved large malority way hoped future programs may less subject criticism past has charged rank file little voice program plan ning operation Program participants defined paid entry fees either both last two programs plus pay $5 ward next program prior voting way recent participants plus new ones may take part voting process exception new concept Scale category Until appropriate ganization available represent Scale inter ests combination presidential HQ concurrence Scale team selection will pre vail special nature Scale has dictated teams should picked time place same set judges concept has resulted teams being selected Na tional Championships natural place Scale interests come together simul taneously Unfortunately number contestants trying Scale team selection has very small thus have available help develop programs might encourage greater participation Yet Scale interest general very large need exists therefore represent interest way increase participation can get involved decision-making trend team selection involve people turn helps justify turn page January1977 59 money paid AMA support FAI pro grams should also help stabilize pro grams making less subject change relatively few people except changes have support majority directly involved specifics team selection process will work under new concept contained following document FAI PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND LINE OF AUTHORITY 1 The president Academy Model Aeronautics provided by-laws individual officer final authority ternational competition determination 2 Committccs FAI team selection pro grams will report responsible directly president 3 It will basic responsibility committee deliver program format acceptable president twothirds majority qualified program partici pants responding vote acceptance program format approved program format due 30 days before date com mencement new program 4 The committees will comprised member 11 AMA districts possible member acceptable AMA vice-president district little no program participation exists district ommission committee member district will matter acceptance district vice-president task timely recruiting committee mem bers naming committee chairmen will responsibility president appropriate AMA-organized special inter est organization committee membership chairman selection will confirmed vote two-thirds responding Eli gible vote program participants hav ing valid AMA license FAI stamp 5 The power remove committee member rests AMA vice-president district two-thirds vote other committee members president AMA replacement such commit tee member will similar original mat selection through recruiting ap propriate special interest organization vote acceptance simple majority program participants responding vote within district involved committee member also chairman may re moved except committee votes simple majority remove him chairman simultaneously names new chairman 6Thecommittees required follow certain procedures follows A Provide period during recommendations solicited received individual program participants B Submit final form team selection program format vote accep tance program participants twothirds majority responding re quired option available comm ittees submit preliminary ideas concepts test response program participants through polls questionnaires 7 Program administration responsi bility AMA Headquarters assigned responsibility ChiefProgram dministrator Chief Program Administrator will a Report directly AMA presi dent b Implement program format approved AMA president c Monitor progress committee work during period program format de velopment such satisfied pro gram recommendation will delivered rcquired schedule d Handle mailings tabulations poiis questionnaires other AMA HQ support functions required requested committee chairman e Otherwise effect implementation team selection programs including selection appointments Contest Directors time ly tabulation publication competition results final certification team member alternate selection other adminis trative details necessary conclusive de termination team membership class well other requirements specified implied program format approved AMA president Note Program participants defined entered either last two team selection programs have paid time new program ballotting $5 fee toward participation next pro gram come intent enable sig nificant number concerned have final say program determination expenditures program funds ELECTION RESULTS NEXT MONTH will end November before AMA election ballots counted results known counting process gins after November 15 postmark deadline continues about week UPS STRIKE PROBLEM East Coast has suffering effects strike United Parcel Ser vice employees effects extended across country since strike prevented packages getting areas UPS still operating hit AMA Film Li brary Service particularly hard since UPS principal means film distribution AMA Supply Service operation also uses UPS large extent Both operations switched regular postal service difference delivery times tremendous So press time AMA services limping along hoping restoration UPS service FIRST 1977 RENEWAL Stanley T Lewis Bethesda MD first 1976 AMAer renew membership 1977 check $1 700 received October 14 less week after over 60000 renewal mailings sent out Since hundreds membership renewals have received indicating pretty fair pos tal service 1977 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATE FANTASTIC Only three weeks new AMA mem bership season renewal rate four times greater same time last year allowing fact years renewal mailing got out week earlier last year 1977 rate still twice what two years ago mailing dates comparable Heres five-year breakdown tran sition period cut-off current year membership statistics end September start new year membership figures Week/Year Sept 1st Wk Oct 2nd Wk Oct 3rd Wk Oct TOTAL 1973 86 713 714 368 1881 1974 146 156 463 765 1975 116 169 307 512 1104 1976 50 89 276 284 699 1977 181 661 530 1510 2882 Note 1977 total 41 times greater 1976 26 times greater 1975 38 times greater 1974 15 times greater 1973 ended 1976 membership figures total 63451a gain 2972 over 1975 49% slightly better budgeted total 62500 predicted last Janu ary number members choosing magazine option also up2 out 3 671% compared just 50% same time last year CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN MEXICO government Mexico does dis tinguish between Class C RC Class D voice Citizens Band radio equipment Under Mexican law CR equipment CRC voice may operated Mexican citizens duly licensed Secretariat Communi cations Transportation Foreign visitors including United States citizens prohibit ed operating CB equipment during stay Mexico no legal way obtain permission importation CR equipment Mexico also prohibited equipment stalled vehicles admitted Mexico temporary stay must sold otherwise disposed Mexico prohibition would also apply RC equipment United States citizens planning visit Mexico using vehicles CR equipment installed strongly advised 1 leave equipment United States possible 2 include CR equipment customs declaration made entering Mex ico 3 Refrain operating CR equipment including RC Mexico 4 re frain selling otherwise disposing CR equipment Mexico Failure visitor Mexico comply points 3 4 above may result legal prosecution Mexican authorities pun ishment may quite severe Any US modeler planning participate RC meet Mexico should have written assurance sponsoring club proposed RC use raises no question under Mexican law policy 60 Model Aviation OVERSEAS INSURANCE COVERAGE IS LESS Due fact AMAs insurance cov erage provided different company handles domestic coverage has possible get reasonable price million dollars coverage outside US Canada overseas coverage limited half million dollars should no problem overseas situations half million $500000 coverage adequate special situations re quire individual quotations can made special coverage through Lloyds London full million dollar coverage applies USA its territories possessions Canada half million dollar coverage ap plies other countries except Cuba Al bania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia East Ger Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Poland Romania Soviet Union Yugoslavia China Tibet Vietnam North Korea Outer Mongolia Connecticut e Main S Mavuachuselts Hampshire e Island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presideneta Arthur Everett 2HSa,dy Hill Rd 5 Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Hon 428 W Groron MA 01472 Novotnik 4 Benerly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Must first urge everyone send AMA membership renewal December 15 order miss next issue Model Aviation already too late vote because deadline November 15 Per haps will have some indication won presidential try time sue hits streets * ***** * *** * enjoyable visit up Maine during October Used commercial airline well rented plane trip some because weather some make easier make scheduled appointments well get back work due job TnPacer still out commission waiting cylinder put missed being last Council meeting due heavy work loads am very sorry say first missed long time Im sure did get along am thankful wasnt usual hectic meeting lot real tough issues decide have great year told FCC frequency deal very successful Nats good increase mem bership ** ** * * * * ** * New England clubs please note have complete listing clubs district yours asking Also desk pub lications field procurement noise problem handling lot other goodies some might need present new club ** * * * *** * ** * Short column month Promise list clubs send regular copies club publications next month Will never able publish club field locations because never received great quantity details Some clubs have good reasons will knock New Jersey Yen II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Antociete Vice Presideetna Bill Boos 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ouvid Filield 11 Lace Lane Etnoca NV 12065 John Grieg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NV 14094 Cliff Mounplalsir 17 Rotary Dr. Summie NJ 07901 Jack Sanonarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07093 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Wind wrr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICTI THOUGHTS being evening Saturday Octo ber 16 1976 have just returned Rock efeller Plaza national tourist-magnet sit uated between 48th 51st Streets Fifth Avenue upon crowded Isle Manhattan NYC today dawn dusk scene greatest model aviation shows ever MAD MODEL AVIA TION DAY II atRockefellerPlaza MAD though nature experiment successful Fall 1975 despite two successive rain-outs caused its postpone ment early October November timely petition return engagement year enthusiastically approved management Rockefeller Center Prior first MAD mere suggestion taxi ing flying engine-powered model aircraft Fifth Avenue address New York City would have evoked DID evoke chuckles comments derision silly thought effectively translated action three District 2 associations AMA-char tered clubs members 1 Radio Control Association Greater New Yorl Dick Brooks President 2 New Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Jack Sammarco President 3 Association Model Air plane Clubs Greater New York Bill Boss President As privileged parti cipate worthy undertaking can assure planning essential ingredient success venture such show like last year required mere days weeks MONTHS plan ning three associations worked well another respective mem bers Jobs assigned tasks performed capably willingly lesson learned hereby passed along others seeking success kind show business Never sume seemingly trivial details will take care themselves should deferred un til later date show day trifles guaranteed rise stifle success venture! thick book could written subject success fail ure presentation model aviation shows demonstrations perhaps day shall try space too limited warrant further treatment Returning MAD II modelers con verged upon site great numbers various localities within beyond Dis trict 2 aircraft type branch modelling Models metic ulously judged eye-appeal standpoint team dignitaries comprising Capt G Buttridge commands US Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Squadron Floyd Bennett Field Joel Siegel CBS-TV Chan nel 2 NYC Lt Col Ret Spann Watson US Air Force pilot 99th Fight er Squadron during WW II Honorable mention due Chris Lella Peiham Bay Model Airplane Club magnificant Control Line flights Promenade Ice Skating Rink skilled helicopter pilots impressive flights same site Al Lobaitoof Richmond Model Flying Club Horace Hagen Monmouth Model Air plane Club Nick Ziroli Long Island Radio Control Society Ed Thielmann Jersey Coast Model Airplane Club Re sponding usual invitation lend unique talents show-stoppers such modeling notables Bob Doris Rich Liberty Belle Fran McElwee novel Flying Flag Flying Saucer Joe Raspante ever-popular RC actu ation display Lou Peretti Dick Burdsall Fokker Triplane/Snoopys Dog house combo sincere thanks Ms Rita Gallagher Messrs Dick Badler Jim Reed Rockefeller Center Public Relations Department AMA members volunteered services worked hard make show such ahuge success Mayor Abraham Beame offi cial formal proclamation declared date October 161976 MODEL AVIA TION DAY IN NEW YORK CITY pro found gratitude An early result efforts just appeared tonights NBC/Channel 4 TV newscast introductory caption read Model Airplanes Are No Longer Toys whole affair gigantic PR boost model aviation upon nationwide level justly proud fact MORE SHOW BUSINESS Last Sunday October 10 exact marked fifth annual Model Flying Circus & Auction Rockland County Radio Control Club New City NY show has become much-awaited presentation year remarkably successful despite fact attendance less ex pected due long three-day Columbus Day weekend what people travelling far wide other areas country members worked very hard make show success compli mented job well done CENTRAL NEW YORK RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION worthy group isplanningasymposium held upstate some time winter shall fill information re garding event word comes through us Walt Throne Presi dent Association alsoour Associ ate Vice President Central New York area Association sponsored display January1977 61 information booth State Fair year deserve great deal credit particular effort expended under rather trying circumstances certain Association acquires broader membership finds itself able instill necessary morale get things done going will lot easier connection future events nature organizers State Fair project entitled round applause worthy efforts GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenteivAr OH 45440 Ainociate Vine-Prenidents Francis Pluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneeti Wharrey RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Snidowoki 1703 Grant BInd Cleneland OH 44130 Nats Aftermath Words AMA HQ indicated years Nats best ever terms quantity quality Nats made up parts obviously ade termination quality represents judgment good bad everything silky smooth course surely ob server did view detail Nats same way winner glitch minor something ignored loser glitch major catastrophe no amount rea soning will satisfy him uninformed lack appreciation diffi culty obtaining dedicated hard-working people job love hobby nothing else expert has own opinion relative to job very easy criticize someone elses performance ask same people pitch sacrificing own participation job its another story excuses flow am suggesting above critics should think engage brain fore speaking unnecessarily criticizing gave freely time en ergy Im sure exception individual put forth honest effort Some capable others obviouslyif think can better job dont spend energies complaining press everyone else will listen quietly make contact position change things offer own services Cincinnati Extravaganza Shortly after Nats troops Cincinnati put public modeling showthe likesof hasprobably equalled across land bit annual affair initially generated World Engines years ago get-together members industry fly fun engage bit flying competition Over years has transitioned gala public show co-sponsored Greater Cincinnati R/C Club World EnginesThey invite wellknown personalities join doing everything possible RC model airplane year addition usuals conned Johnny Clemens AMA President Col Betkeys Flying Circus Larry Bolich AMA Publicity Director others join fun fun attracting estimated 15000 spectators two days frivolity great time special thanks must go Father Ric St Francis Seminary has played vital role secur ing excellent flying siteson seminary property local modelers present site beautiful wooded area picnic grounds paved runway super winterized club house site fireplace What need across country guardian angels like Father Ric Probably key ingredient getting crowd out super publicity job put Greater Cincinnati R/C Club show crowd isnt fun fly takes work sell yourself public Hats off old buddy Russ Brown again did super job announcing creating vital activity/spectator link adds much enjoyment Aerial view Cincinnati show Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding fist IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Siteel Lanham MD 20801 Annoolate Vieg-Praidena clsarlan Forensan 609 Pohine Rd. Mechaniconille VA 23111 V Bill Helnin BOO Tynola Rd. Charlotte NC 26210 Robert Karlnson 2643 Marels Rd Wilmington GE 19610 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Payetnenille NC 28301 would some comfort know missed opportunity cast ing vote both countrys Academys elections national district offices own political feelings sometimes run being someone voting just against someone cant complain dont mark ballot goodness knows certainly enjoy complaining about government Most usoldtimers can remem ber times albeit vaguely exposed various governments paraphernalia once great now no day hardly hour goes us arent doing something caused directed many governments listening buzzers looking blinking red lights get latest metal monstrosity way proving some agency blockhead recently fired really deserved work somebody else Another passing long lines motorists stopped donate county governments budget exceeding double-nickel duty others simply luck out because dozen stiffhatted civil servants cant write faster bugs Oh well will get worse bright thought might sons sons will really know what different what did years ago Only lifetime gives experiences seems voting results will history time read still mystery write However Id like thank regard outcome people district have worked hard past few years Ive held office - AII Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Foreman Bill Helms Bob Karisson Ron Sonderegger Bill Yacobucci - unsung very effective roes contest coordination Joe Lawrence Warren Sanders - own Contest Board members Joe Boyle FF Hurst Bowers SC George Hill RC Ron McNally CL probably suf focating rules correspondence about now - special committeemen John Strong Walt Good Frequency Committee Hal Crane Bob Sifleetof FF FAI Advisory Committee ial note regular guys whove writing years chiding enthusing Thanks Bob Lopshire John Novak Tom Vallee Bill Pardue Dave Bills Henry Bergen George Abbott Red Gunning Larry Woolard John R Smith Jerry Barnette Bill Firesheets Gene Stocksdale Scotty Moyer John Preston Ernie Pennington others thanks also people Head quarters men Council Im lucky know Over years Ive written about AMA philosophy opinions column its difficult remember everyone does recall remarks has never read So Ill review bit next few col umns Lets take general view Ex ecutive Council first Executive Council view must single guiding force Academy must small enough work large enough sound views Council members must think toward future better ways job bringing na tional association within confines monies available contests competition programs sports impetus important weve got have machinery regulate administer segment Academys activities aside unwatched Council years ahead Council must solve problems growth communications membership representation agencies benefit and/or regulate sport pro vide better insurance protection obtain fly ing fields improve public image im prove membership benefits package Back bench. 62 Model Aviation Delaware Dinteict ad Cahalela lned le Caralina inia Alalraroa C Florida C Georgia rsoippi to Aeco VSooth Carolina oesaoo DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII fist V Vice-Prosident 617 South 26 Aurnue Birmingham AL 35205 Ammocoato Vice Preiadoat Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summervillo SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warnor Rood Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Storro Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Porn Ct. Pine Glados Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez 6-10 5th Sn Bet Villa Rica Bayarnon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whinley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julio Woods P0 Boor 127 Scooba MS 39358 Pictured below L-R Judge Paul Moore Parks Director Fred Brinkman Skyknights Club Advisor Howard Spry Club President Dennis Shattuck Howard holding up October issue own Mode/Aviation mag Wherein featured write-up club column occasion Formal opening Sky knights model field Camp Craig SC South Carolina State Legislator Tom Moore Craig seated below left made opening speeches presentation Next gentleman Judge Paul Moore again Fred Brinkman Richard Jackson Dennis Shattuck photo below AMA SC AVP Richard Jackson mailed information doing FINE job serving Academy state behalf AMA magazine staff let say happy help fine club way getting model flying field Spartanburg SC area Its nice know something right once awhile June 4 1935 Al Fred Key leapt racy Curtiss Robin lifted its nose off grass kept its nose aloft 27 days An endur ance record set two Meridian MS boys still unbroken today 41 years later Mary Corbin sent picture Dr Bill Ander sons scale static Curtiss Robin Dr Bill holding gentleman drinking phofo MS AVP Julie Woods husband Hervey Woods very nice man friend minB DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet West Palm Beach Skyhawks fine RC club unbeliev able 800 acre sod farm flying site Jack Carter mailed pictures sup plied information says field big enough FF Gliders anything Shown above Club president Don Eddy supervising Kathy Carter flying new RC Glider Jack Carter patiently watching too Other club officers include Bill Layers VP Ron Day Sec Mrs Jackie Carter Treas Dan Donaldson Field Safety Officer Harry Lewis Jackie Carter Newsletter Editors excellent picture club mem bers shame cannot show big ger Featured above top L-R Jack Carter Dean Brimmer Chuck Brown Leon Katz Bob Schoneman Dan Donaldson Harry Lewis Ken Osteen Kathy Carter Scott Barneh George Pizon Bottom L-R Steve Harris Mike Zeak Joe Cole Larry Katz Mrs Jackie Carter Delores Pizon Paul Pizon club has grown blinding speed Chartered 1972 six members grew 42 two years has mushroomed 63 fliers year active contestoriented club hosts Quickie 500 con tests Glider meets etc Everybody has fun exciting club picnic featuring Harry Helene Lewis Jack Carter Pat Donaldson Lynn Lewis Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Bill Layers Jim Zeak Larry Leon Katz Helen Zeak Steve Harris Claudette Ferone Everybody having good time runway shot L-R Brian Ketler Sandy Donaldson Dot Joe Harold Williams Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Dan Donaldson Don Eddy Larry Katz friend Sven Ibson David Ibson Leon Katz Doug Ferone friend action shot shows Jack Carter again Dan Donaldson unknown holding plane Don Eddy Doug Ferone Ken Osteen Jim Zeak might ask show people list names Well its sure impor tant cannot think better way use column space present wonderful dues-paying AMA club mem bers fliers just important model world pleasure work Jack Carter others have contributed time energy make Club-ofthe-Month possible live West Palm Beach area go join fine club join Palm Beach Aeronauts join both Give regards buddy Fred Comlosy wish 800 acre sod farm like fast growing West Palm Beach Skyhawks next month January1977 63 1-leld Safety Utticer uan LJonaloson pictured above holding hand up Editor Harry Lewis has back camera0 Jackie Carter Scott Baruch Ron Day Mike Zeak shown Illinois C Indiana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Balasia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Preddeons Roger Geers 729 N 22nd SI Osuincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snutely Laura Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt C Pr Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs. Elk Geone VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullisen 3021 Spring Valley Cc Anderson IN 46011 Hows club doing have good attendance meetings have good time meetings As AMA representative get around few clubs have chance observe variety model clubs Some clubs just argue complain entire evening usually about mowing grass flying un safely Others have business meeting no program no refreshments go home tavern club has short business meeting committee re ports no hassles planning future fun flys other club functions several airplanes brought show tell rolls cake coffee some type program pertaining modeling aviation Needless say entertain ing Which category does club fit feel club meetings leave something desired get involved dont leave everything up club officers takes six unselfish hardworking people get keep club going pat Encourage RC fliers club get own individual FCC license rather using club license recent argument FCC brought out fact quite minority compared CB license $4 five years Im sure RC flier can afford 80 cents year own li cense Dick Chipman President Spirits St Louis club sent photo model display Scott Air Force Base open house held August 29 club also flew several types models during day Re portedly over 125000 visitors day see display 50 full-size airplanes demonstration Air Force Thunderbirds crowd interested models larger airplanes club did super job presenting sport dont know original Murphy was guy supposedly came up sayings such something cannot possibly happen will Since thenaddition al quotations have appeared under title Murphys Laws few apply modeling Experience varies directly models crashed probability given crash occur ring inversely proportional its desirabil ity Interchangeable kit parts wont Lets see people read col umn Im sure have seen AMA booth display panels cltb patches colored photographs would like build similar panels District VI club patches photos models modelers Vice President District VI whoever might could use display model shows such Expo model dis plays malls schools cannot always get AMA display easily damaged lost shipped around country too much can get own smaller display would lot easier handle Ill try keep simple So club interested send club patches include little informa tion about club such size interests location have some photographs good ones least 8 x 10 preferred send too Include names people models picture Old pictures okay too Peoria area weekend couple weeks ago could have visited model clubs known location flying fields Would please draw simple map showing club flying site send Iowa igan C Minnesola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Boo 1164 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vsce-Presdents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Aoe New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rofteing 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 following District VII people various other AMA posts assignments Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Livonia MI 48154 Radio Control Contest Board Claude McCullough Box 40 Montezuma IA 50171 Chairman Scale Contest Board Arthur Adamison 22454 Fairfax Taylor MI 48180 Control Line Contest Board P Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Road Rochester MI 48063 Free Flight Contest Board D Brisighella Sr 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 Helicopter Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee Richard Sawicki 37216 Norene Westland Ml 48185 CL Navy Carrier Advisory Com mittee Vacancy CL Speed Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Precision Aerobatics John Kilsdonk 16159 Old Bedford Rd Northville Ml 48167 Chairman CL Racing Advisory Committee Dick Kowalski 32823 Gloede Dr Warren Ml 48093 FAI FF Indoor Program Committee Paul Crowley 3264 Tecla Warren MI 48093 FAI F F Outdoor Program Committee RC Soaring Advisory Committee present ly being formed None RC Frequency Committee district assignment None Junior Committee district signmen t Contest Coordinators John Evert 421 Walnut Lane Apple Valley MN 55124 West Walter Hartung 14759 Kilbourne Detroit Ml 48213 East vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee exists because Phil Cartier has moved out district Vacancies also exist CL Speed CL Precision Aerobatics Advisory Committees willentertain nomi nations positions anywhere district general target installing new men first year Walter Hartung has asked relieved Michigan Area Contest Coordinator job end year asked him could come up had job five yearsnot acceptable reason letting man off hook Never theless would like accommodate him So will either entertain nominations will go out put arm someone fore end year would fun someone volunteered Its fun job get chance make contact lot new people Three unassigned AVP posts remain four men presently have cover geo graphic spread well myself consid ered seem speak special inter ests Free Flight Control Line Frank Mor rissey Terry Taylor RC Soaring Bill Rohring General RC Keith McClure beginning term over turn Wayne Yeager representing As sociation Midwest RC Clubs candidate AVP emphasis RC eastern end district course year also occasion indicate John Kilsdonk interested taking AVP post speaking general Control Line terests eastern end district additional AVP post remains have no state mind nor feedback dis trict specific need can identified invite districts comments thoughts District VII Meeting East As under stand first ever trying shape up AMA Election event held November hosts Lansing wiser heads steered idea February March Therefore consultation AMA HQ other activities focus March 12 1977 date AMA HQ Because Executive Director John Worth AMA President will main features meeting hosts Lansing CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron [Inc] Chuck Spencer President Tony Stornant Past President Bob Smith Don Lubahn Tentative plans Longs Convention Center Lansing Plenty motels restaurants nearby What district meeting One-third busi ness one-third social one-third airplanes business portion occasion AMA national district officers present selves membership present cre dentials report state affairs membership have in-person chance ask questions bring forward prob lems advance new ideas etc airplane portion meeting can whatever wish make it should include static display airplanes disciplines perhaps static scale contest two special presentations new technology some notable personality occasion present special awards citations social part can sit-down dinner buffet ser vice during various speakers can make presentations see beginning early afternoon static displays scale judging technical meet ings late afternoon business meeting controlled length Dinner preceded 64 Model Aviation cocktail hour cash bar dinner com mencing about 7 pm hoping conclude before 11 pm live nearby go home come some distance over night takeoff Sunday morning special objective will have will make different disciplines RC CL FF Indoor Soaring Scaleand competition sports-oriented segments come informed about sympathetic other understand whole AMA fraternity interdependent also will have special presentation site acquisition production current production what pays improvements future 15 BB should production soon Still hear rumors about Magnum fuel None true want facts write George Aldrich has nothing hide fuel did well Dayton Nats district Contest Rules Board mem bers need help have doing good job remember supposed representing So write let know like rules proposed Let know what want what dont want Besides would like hear you dont write think dont care about rules So lets barrage mail Sikansas siana Mnjcs homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Ba, Acenill 9117 La Bareanca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Bannes 523 N Lebansn S,11har LA 70663 Frank Osbor,e 18 Mohace Or. N Little Rock AR 72116 Bod Tenoy Boo 545 Richadsoo TX 75080 starting return work shops getting things together next years contest season Contests starting taper off will try build next years models what learned years contests contests over year yet just tapering off good weather should still have some good ones time published election should over ballots counted ever went must still pull together Modeling AMA go hand hand AMA what keeps sport/hobby coming chaotic hodgepodge make rules may like what keeps confusion down support FAI teams does USA interna tional competition no government help support ourown National Contest time year clubs newsletters lot toward keeping us togeth er keep interest up auctions special projects show tell sessions AMA films Getting together club meetings helps us talk problems out gives us chance show off what doing workshop Have got FCC license yet numbers C licenses keep us out trouble FCC So ofus have flying club licenses numbers low Now cost $4 forfive years affordable am suggest ing give up club license al counted good enticement new membersbreaking no vice before decides him have word dealers offering pay FCC fee supply application buy product Check out local hobby shop Got nice letter Duke Fox ing fine happy performance products 76 Nats plans future Says thing would stop change contest rules take products out competition happens kills sales current tolosads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydtaslic Street Wichita 68 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Braonoo 2220 Maniposa BInd Caspee WY 82601 Mae Hansen 1909 Wisconsio SW Hums, SD 57350 John Knekonitch 7810 Lowell St. Overleod Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroetser 1754S9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Momney R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Muonioghoff 5102 Brady Ad. Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olsoo 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 No District IX report month Arizona totnia C Hawaii da C Usah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolni fist X Vice-Presidert 1100 West Sham Frosts CA 03711 Associate Vice Presidents Robert Barons 961060 Komo Mai Dr. Aiea HI 96701 Olenn Carter 2020 Oilt Port Lane Watissat Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlie 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San jose CA 85136 Jim Scarboroagh 2501 Armour Le. Aedo,do Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3123 Soowden Ane. Long Beach CA 50808 Oranger Williams 161 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 Fortunately us its rare members bad mouths Acad emy Model Aeronautics have three newsletters received month 1 Where AMA FCC took 27 band away us little reference recent issues Model Aviation should swer 2 It unfortunately informed opin ion contrary prior expressed intent and/or interest part John Worth bring Nats West Coast John Worth expected argue instead return Nats Springfield Ohio due respect member wrote false statement let please announce time John Worth does bring Nats anywhere bring help advice selected experts Nationals Executive Committee site offering finest flying facilities avail able week United States fers best backup facilities such hous ing etc 3 It over special AMA insurance lost fieldafter phone calls Washington Fresnowe no satisfac tory results written CL flier couple phone calls represent atives RC club threat ened civil authorities loss fly ing site because some local misunderstand ing After two conversations advised RC caller proper procedure retain flying site no further word received CL writer also claimed months went AMA continued produce according verbal written structions During past six years District VP Ive never heard AMA similarly accused have conclude prob lem improperly communicated HQ called written nearby Associate Vice Presidents advice problem could have quickly resolved Meanwhile back California Nats Heres part letter written District X Chairman charge coordinating Cali fornia Nats site searching efforts Betty Stream Dear Betty Things seem shaping up California Nats 1977 current de velopments continue favorably perhaps well able announce December 1 next Nats will March Air Force Base near Riverside John Worth expect meet Johnny Clemens John Worth March Air Force Base about second week November hope fully efforts lot District X peo pie will bear final fruit after six-year search suitable Nats site home ter ritory work will cut out us last time California Nats 1967 could have Decennial Celebra tion know ten other AMA Dis tricts located other parts country once awhile come up good idea too District VIII San Antonio TX Alamo Hobby Distributors offering pay Class C FCC license six months period purchasers Kraft Radios Lets see need RC member licensed help FCC recogniz ing us responsible people Flight Line BARKS Bakers field newsletter comes announcement interested forming AMA Show Team back AMA HQ Septem ber saw AMA Show Team supplies information just send AMA HQ ask Larry Bolich send set idea coordinated effort sanctioned AMA provide neighbors some worthwhile pre-planned entertainment Lots local clubs have given public shows have excellent Funds charitable causes have raised crowds pleased Best model aviation demonstrated public Write AMA HQ get club information AMA Sanctioned Show Team Its like getting AMA Sanction contest Instead having Contest Di rector have Show Team Leader makes sure safely under proper pro cedures audience will see well planned exciting air show January 1977 65 Alaska o C Montana on onglon XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith 01st XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amociate Vice-Presidenos Cramer 1607 S von Elm Pocatetto ID 83201 Simon Dreoso Nt 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 590t5 Clarence E Harght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coo, dAlono ID 83814 Robert D Staliclr 4437 Fos Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97406 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 unsung heroes world Academy sure has its share month will tell about few danger kind thing al ways forget mention someone major contributor risk must taken however name left out ask forgiveness Please let know going forgive fall left out category First list Larry Delaney Larry has real asset hobby Ta coma area helping put clubs together assisting juniors newcomers get hobby committee led Jim Ricketts put together fun fly roast toast honor Larry Thirty pilots Puget Sound Gulls McChord R/G Wings Tacoma Model Aircraft Association com peted prizes supplied Bill Brazzle Hobby Towne After Fun Fly ladies put together great pot luck dinner purpose event kept Larry the crowd 250 wasunaware intentions group M/C Jim Ricketts broke news Larrys surprise worth million bucks everyone Larry roasted toasted five friends presented AMA Service Award Bruce Edwards President Tacoma Model Aircraft Association ing rounded out dancing libations usual pilot bull sessions report sent Bruce Ed wards asked thank RS Radio Company donating raffle prize pi lots participated District Xl AMA offi cers especially Larry himself hope life made little brighter thing makes Larrys contribution significant suffering curable disease Next time feel down see can much others Larry De laney does Next unsung hero list group people district have Nats last four years know what kind effort takes put hummer great go compete though have never privilege Have ever thought about modelers friends sit sun/ rain/wind/whatever work others can enter have fun Believe Hardy Brod ersen have Believe come back help year after year Without wouldnt Nats year flying Free Flight area started setup 6 am continued till 4 pm time got move everything field tab ulate give out trophies till 6 pm af ter Some people stick out mind helpers Don Hewston son Alan Pittsburg Joe Joan Guylas Ohio Bob Barbara Gero Michigan husband wife teams helped us Bert Pond John Thornhill Bill Bigge Floyd Miller pitching Bert Massachusetts John Bill Washington DC Floyd Albuquer que Shirley Campbell Michigan has helped several years has come help husband couldnt dedication YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 column started quite few months ago idea would used exchange thoughts information regarding ways could help getting kids started modeling also keeping interested During ensuing time have heard number people nearly hoped seems desire youth programs limited very few us great ma jority AMA members simply dont care Weve submitted proposals programs time weve told lack sufficient support general member ship As Ive indicated times strictly advisory group unless membership decides adopt ideas have no way put action Its nice know want help will continue spite odds ones have written share ideas ask questions just let us know youre us Id like list names again Im afraid Id leave out some deserving person Id hate guilty just seems efforts stimulate new interest youth programs have met less resounding success really little point trying anything sustain interest present members since theyre going plugging away spite anything can say Its something like listen ing sermonthose can hear prob ably dont need need aren t church other words writing column month Guylas youngsters Jody Jeff helped like troupers beyond years heroes named above helped us week Most six seven days couple other commitments helped us five days Think about helped us four days include LindaTiny Foulk Duke Donovan Mi ami Bob Wilder Dallas did great job FAI Another Dallasite Duke Horn pitching well Bet didnt know what Tinys name before did Other significant contributors through week Sandy Maroney Washington DC Bucky Servaites Ohio Event Directors made happen addition some listed above Phil Sullivan Paul Crowley Charles Alba Jr Joe Macay Doug Gaibreath Al Kirchoff Rudy Kiulber above Hardy offer tip fedora thanks entire Academy WAR has declaredin funof course Mt Rainier Radio Control Society M RRCS has declared war Seattle Radio Aero Club SRAC aerial RIG com bat Battle area will HAWKS fields Kent WA date will second day annual KIDNEY BENEFIT Date nounced traditionally spring great cause fun official challenge presented October 3 1976 Should add already great effort event after month very little report general interest almost seems like waste valuable space magazine Also pretty hard fill allotted space month some input field times Ive resort personal ex perience dig back files find some thing interest hadnt Nats Dart program last couple months would have pretty dreary So dear reader Im suggesting John Worth retire column regular feature until such time interest youth program warrants its return meantime well answer letters provide informa tion have continue function did good ol days come up some good ideas have some information feel worthy passing everyone well send occasional sheet copy still available assistance have activity report Well still see get help need cover age efforts Id like thank took time write whether provide information ask help considered members committee will formed anything happens general interest can write home through HQ Well try answer letters quickly possible rest assured will get answer Keep mind thing weve stressed past have questions regarding AMA program something bothering about way things go ing write HQ ask So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/01
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Last months MA News included results September 18th Executive Coun cil meeting except following major item agenda item concerned changes FA international activity policies too extensive include last month presented details would have possible previously AMA Executive Council following re view previous policies regarding travel World Championships voted Septem ber 18 meeting revise several items Basic reason changes discontinuance military travel formerly provided spec ial arrangements National Aeronautic Association discontinuance caused ever-tightening military budgets somewhat similar situation caused dropping Navy airlift travel Nats offic ials 1972 CONTINGENCY FUND DEFICITS Although military travel development ticipated Council authorized es tablishment team travel contingency funds FCC MAY BE CRACKING DOWN ON CB VIOLATORS key points made opposition threatened FCC awarding 27 MHz RC frequencies Class D voice CB opera tors RCers operate large ly within law would penalized acknowledged rampant violations voice operators ignored Since point strongly made FCC may taking sterner look Class D violators two geographically widespread actions FCC has cracked down Class D CB op erators Iowa Alabama Federal law pro vides penalties up $500 per day per fense violation FCC rules regula tions years imprisonment up $10000 fine unlicensed use CB equipment havent seen cases violator prosecution until recently Des Moines Iowa over $5000 CB radio equipment seized last August 25 crack-down illegal Citizens Band opera tors area seizures result extensive investigation FCC operation radio stations transmitting unauthorized frequencies op 1975 necessity sending 1976 teams across ocean commercial travel resulted fund deficits Scale Control Line Indoor teams AMA advanced tal about $5000 make up differ ence between amounts funds actual travel costs other words funds teams totalled about $6400 actual travel costs about $11400 TEAM TRAVEL SUPPORT Council voted pay team travel nearest point departure US port entry customs inspection closest World Championships site Thus instead paying team travel within US overseas dependency team conerating overpowered equipment transmitting obscene language violating other FCC reg ulations US Marshals accompanied agents FCC simultaneously executed five search warrants metropolitan Des Moines area seized equipment closed down stations Also four Birmingham Alabama voice CB operators fined US Magistrates Court August 23 after pleading guilty charges operating illegal transmitting equip ment unauthorized radio frequencies US Magistrate fined two violators $200 Two fined waived possession seized amateur radio trans ceivers US Government equip ment case valued approximate ly $400 $500 Alabama cases arose April 1976 crackdown illegal operators ordered United States Attorney operators monitored transmitting unau thorized frequencies interfering bands used US Government business special industrial services couple small steps right direction its good start such action FCC continues hope horizon RC tingency funds get teams across ocean AMA will now cover over-ocean travel travel within US Therefore now will concern team pro gram participants take care team travel hometown port embarkation also between contest site near est city World Champs country customs clearance provided AMA will also pay World Championships entry fees provide food lodging contest per previous policy INBOARD TRAVEL POLICY REVISED new policies somewhat return prior 1975 making inboard US travel matter team selection program funds cover AMA re sponsible getting teams across ocean Contingency funds however will no longer necessary unless particular programs choose maintain means cover inboard travel costs and/or portion overseas travel World Championships country AMA funds will cover CONTINGENCY DEFICIT WRITTEN OFF Council agreed absorb $5000 defi cit caused sending three teams Europe year via commercial travel done team programs volved would have begun next team se lection process under cloud debt AMA AMA action therefore enables programs start clean under new policies future contingency fund deficits will avoided NEW BASIS FOR FAI BUDGET As part overall revamping team travel policies Executive Council also authorized new basis overall FAI budgeting Beginning 1977 50 cents paid Open mem bers dues will go toward paying FAI fran chise fee enables AMA represent US FAI activities another 50 cents will set aside cover team travel other costs involved FAI participation net effect budgeting will de fine precisely rather open end ed nature previous budgeting much money will available FAI activities Thus overall FAI fund will created will carry forward year year surpluses year available off set deficits another year vice versa Under previous budgeting year com January 1977 55 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Major Changes FAI Policies plete itself deticits often absorbed losses no attempt make up JUDGES AND WORLD CHAMPIONS other change FAI support policies concerns travel costs judges World Champions noted Council up onehalf actual travel costs judges World Champions applicable would paid AMA team program participants agreed pay like amount Thus deci sion concerning sending people lies participantsif agree judges and/or World Champions should sent World Championships willing cover much half travel costs AMA will cover equal share THE NEW SHARING PHILOSOPHY gen eral new policies intended help teams concerning critical portions travel giving free ride way team programs will need provide some help too team member expenses mini mized principle sharing responsibility costs noted number Council members important justification FAI programs other words AMA has said willing take care costs participants themselves should make up difference SUPPORT RELATED TO INTEREST Executive Council also noted new FAI budget policy consistent ap parent degree membership interest FAI activitiesabout 10% Although less thousand members directly participate team selection programs have dicated interest purchasing FAI stamps patches making donations team support INCREASED SUPPORT EXPECTED Within budget limitations noted Council unanimously voted support FAI competi tors fullest extent possible expec ted despite considerable increase FAI franchise fee 1976 1977 amount support available future teams will increased Air travel within Europe example will possible rather rail travel has frequently required past thus reducing need much over night lodging feeding enroute has often caseitems personal team mem ber expense HO SUPPORT LIMITED TO TEAMS ever also agreed Council HQ processing relatives mechanics others accompany teams should done except increased numbers may effect some travel savings other team benefits noted travel arrange ments tor people accompanying team mem bers typically exceeded required team causing excessive workload HQ staff diluting help available team members COST OF HO SUPPORT review FAI activities observed HQ staff support considerable amounting about 10% several salaries about 10% rent supplies telephone postage dollar value HQ services usually money actually spent FAI activi ties Future budgets however will reflect income expense items directly chargeable FAI activities rather intangibles HQ support continued page 59 1976 CLUB STATISTICS DISTRICT STATE & INTEREST SC e IN Indoor MU iple DISTRICT 1 25CT16 22MA13 4NH4 2VT2 9ME5 4R12 66 Total42 2 58NJ34 100 NY64 158 Total98 3 740H47 83PA55 9WV5 166 Total107 4 4DE4 2OMD11 32NC24 23VA13 79 Total52 5 47FL28 20GA10 17SC10 16TN9 5MS4 14AL9 119Total70 6 781L45 481N29 12KY6 20M011 158 Total91 2 9 7 19 IA 49 MI MU 14MN 22W1 6104 Total 8 3 AR 31liLA 280K 62165NM 64 TX 11691 Total 319 14716C0 18 KS 6 MT 5 3 19 5ND S 1 22 7SD 10 NE 1031 454WY 66 Total 5110 113A2 121 CA 129H1 73175NV 3 UT 22114 iSiTotal 5511 2AK 91D 1200R 23WA 7214PR 58 Total 52125FOREIGN 217Canal Zone 6Guam 7 4 13127 2 1 34 RC CL FF IN SC 1 1 2 1 52 5 102 56 Model Aviation AMA Executive Council session last September 18 Foreground L-RI Homer Smith VP-b Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Jim McNeiIl VP-5 Background L-R Earl Witt Sec-Treas John Clemens Pres John Worth Exec Director Murry Frank photo 91 373 91 131 686 9 9 3 8 29 2 3 19 26 6 7 2 4 4 2 26 2 62 93 2 5 4 7 1214 6 5 4 37 53 8 10 4 3 3 4 2 34 S 73 7 4 90 15 15 3 35 21 21 8 5 5 20 21 55 TOTAL CLUBSOctober 1976 1219 73 6ctnttA President ACADEYY YODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNYCLEmENS POBox 64573 Dallas Tx 75206 AERORODELINO HE PUBLIC EYE ! showing product PRIDE October 16th 10 AY 4 m some 300 handsome model planes public display beautiful weather twocityblock area front ROCKEFELLER CENTER New York City models represent ing Cavalcade Aviation Thru Yodels furnished members three area Associations Clubs rep resenting some 45 50 model clubs Credit outstanding public ex posure thing primarily goes Public Relations Staff Rocke feller Center worked AmAs Special Events Director Larry Bolich AYA District TI Vice President John Ryrne Dist TI Associate Vice Presidents Officers of area Association Club groups course individual modeler displayed models deserves credit because hadnt shown up well just no show Special recognition should oe given couple finest people model aviation crosscountry flyers Bob Doris Rich smilingly answered publics questions day long spies AYA CIA reported AYA Dist II VP John Byrne Did bless New York public glibly linguistic talents explaining model aviation entire day over public address system after Ill bet John still some words left hadnt used make Rockefeller Center model Aviation Day complete actual flying demonstrations put control line models radio controled helicopters Centers Ice Arena Pretty slick eh add Rockefeller Center model Aviation Cay effectiveness story pictures went out nation wide over Associated Press Wire Service THANKS everyone involved adding pile PRIDE DEFINITION ELINO FANATIC forecaster doom carrying sign near local model airport read large letters BEWARE THE END CF THE WORLD IS NEAR enthusiastic modelers glanced sign yelled over sign carrier HAVE OCT TIYE FOR COUPLE YORE FLICHTS IN THE PUBLICS OTnER EYE Looks like everyone AYA has caught spirit proving public airplane modeling handsome bene ficial thing encourage oir commun ities list puolic exposure events being put over country AYA groups swelling day SHOW TEAmS cecoming THE thing club projects Public flying demonstr ations demonstrations before youth school hospital civic groups has found benefit F town before doino io Public service gestures like sure helps open doors especially helps obtain hold flying sites Benefit performances help raise funds such worthy charities Heart Fund muscular Ojstrophv programs fast becoming annual things clubs AAA planning coord mate nationwide effort along line announced soon solid planning can done course alreadypop ular shows such Weak Signals Toledo WRAYS White Plains EXPO Chicago RAYS Seattle mALL Show Sioux Falls mACS Show California Too some brand new ones being planned such big known SOUTHWEST mODELERS SHOW right mole home town Dallas January 15th 16th Cf course AAA wants encourage Inese oublicity affnrzs no wch possiols Ue dont yet have lot ways helping ijt hove nooblerns planninp such activities might con tact AYA Headquarters see what can LARRY BOLICH AYA Special Events Oirector would Os contact AAA has beautiful booth used NATS various other affairs cannot loaned general basis however trying develope several simpler booths displays future can used worthy gatherings around country proposed have several stored strategic spots across country can sent Shows like manned District VPs Associate VPs first must have plan funds please dont ask yet Just wanted know aint asleep REAL 0000 ADVICE First build trainer model will help bridge gap between FUTILITY UTILITY ! YOREr best never give advice before asked after matter HEARD AT YODEL CLUB YEETINO DID EVER SHOW YOU PICTURES OF YY mCOEL AIRPLANES NO AND IT WAS VERY THOUCHTFUL OF YOU ALCOHOL AND YODEL AVIATION Beware modeler goes local hobby shop says clerk Cive couple fifths model airplane fuel wise oldtimer told once alcohol should never used around model airplanes unless has thor oughly mixed castor oil WEATHER FORECAST mODELERS weather reports include info model airplane enthusiasts you might hear added expert modeler tomorrow expect 30% chance gravity nner about so% chance YOUR VERY OWN FCC LICENSE Its very satisfying see AmAs Chartered Clubs joining AYA pushing idea individual memoer applying own indiv idual FCC Radio License action certain impress FCC much accurate picture just dedicated radio control mocelers planes January1977 57 JAMS rresiuern Junfiny boats really would impress see sany AmAs Chartered Clubs have campaigns usually promoted thru newsletters urging members hold individual licenses instead convenient club license Sure bit trouble bit expensive $4 since recent frequency battle can see wisdom move personal salute newsletter editors have pushed individual license idea havent done yet T Several newsletters included license application letter Ed Sweeney printed FCC License Application right recent issue R/C Sportsman magazine Commendable think recent frequency hap henings have proven us cor-rect ness old saying UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL stood united won first battle WE ALL KNOW ONE kind person never gets interested anything until business IVE GOT ONE Can imagine having typewriter first misspells types bunch H&WS%#tS profanity CLEVER LICENSE PLATE As states en extra fee can get personalized auto license plate Texas few days ago followed car parking lot bank license plate six digits read B HUMAN thought what timely reminder todays world went up car introduced myself found talking Bernise Human husbands name Bill Husan thought fine would could remember follow lead Sill Beroise B HL Zi RE L2CVtC CLEViRIK 2 AMA Executive Director John Rorth thirteenth president AMA therefor holds AMA License #AMA13 John proud enough fact car license yes guessed AMAtI now past Gaston Hospital three years ago expected ever leave hospital alive thru some fabulous machinery have AMAs Headquarters received mail 1974 AMA License legend PAST PRESIDENT bottom Dont rush damit BAD LUCK YOU SAY above story about PAST PRESIDENT license would probably say just bad luck Well let tall luck always bad telling someone about MY TONGUE! HEALTH REPORT Mentioning terrible hospital trip took three years ago resinded ma MY DOCTOR such picture health alongside him patients look sick JUST REMEMBERED SOME MORE BAD LUCK cow once just would give milk old him THE IMPORTANCE OF SIGNS IN AMA WE KNOW HOW TO RUN CONTESTS too often leave out very important ingredient truly great contest SIGNS coax folks come meet dont tell em get fam iliar route never dawns us others need steering gear very frustrating stranger trying guess fun major meets near Dallas drove back forth repeatedly past turnoff point men tioned asked Oh didnt see red rag tied post Put yourself other guys shoes figure what might need know and make signs BIG ENOUGH SIMPLE ENOUGH INFORMATIVE ENOUGH folks CANT MISS finding you can plan rest meet suggest appoint person NO OTHER DUTIES attention signs wise also t0 check signs occasionally during meet make sure still place Special attention should also given providing along mailing pieces good map suggestions just common courtesies first things would look guy hunting contest remember terrible sign right entrance gate WrightPatter son AFB NATS year sign belonged Air Force us insisted OK badly faded am sure must have glaucoma because couldnt see AT YOUR NEXT MEET UP HEY TODAY WAS GREAT DAY ! MADE ANOTHER FRIEND MOST OF HISTORYS GREATEST DEEDS have performed just two kinds men t enough know could done too dumb know couldnt ASTRONAUT NSWERING AD short back privileged appear same stage award ceremony crew astronauts Skylab III world record flight 56 days space enjoying talking astronaut Ed Gibson asked him got Space Program Ed replied Johnny wont believe answered ad THINK NEED ANATOMY LESSONS An article newspaper other day stated WOMAN WAS SHOT IN THE FRACAS THE BULLET IS IN HER YET dont know places Ill bet hurts ARE YOU AWARE WHEN YOU THROW LITTLE MLD YOU PROBABLY LOSE LITTLE GROUND THE FUN OF MODEL AIRPLANING have come conclusion great part real fun io modeling going out flying site buddy HING HIT RISK PUTING HIS AIRPLANE IN THE AIR DISTRICT MEETING IN LANSING OPE few areas country has never hosted AMA District Meeting Michigan Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin area known District VII am proud Dist VII Vice Pre sident Hardy Brodersen working set up such meeting Early plans have meeting hosted countrys really outstanding clubs CARDS Lansing Mich Present tentative date March 12th district meetings multipur posed First gives membership chance meet person AMAs top leaders affords member chance ask top leaders questions puzzling clear away misunderatandings big benefit exchange plans thinking individual member realizes actually does have voice AMA proves AMA OURS vague THEIRS Too brings member actual contact DISTRICT LEADERS folks must represent him voting guiding AMA District VII Meeting pending will leave District V Ala bama Florida Georgia Mississippi S Carolina Tennessee Puerto Rico having chance meet AMAs leaders Hopefully can arranged near future DIDJA EVER NOTICE some people want out life little unfair advantage FLYING SITE RESEARCH URAGING couple issues back mentioned action pending Hous ton Texas area put 5500 acres land under control US Corps Engineers public use recreational purposes attended hearing Harris County Commis sioners Court October 26th seemed accomplish everything final signing lease agreement will turn over authority land Harris County Houston action should take place November 4th Present plans 660 acres land smack middle 5500 acre total t0 made FULL FAC ILITY model airport supporting ALL PHA SES outdoor model plane activities Other recreational activities operation remainder land will include nature trails protec tion nesting grounds plant life archeological sites balloonport motorcycle riding trails educational facilities shooting ranges group sports enthusiasts Harris County has VERY REALISTICALLY AWARE need facilities recreation interests normally run out town bit deserving golf tennis swimming like Harris County plans place respon sibilities direction protec tion Model Port hands now forming COUNCIL OF CLUBS about twelve AMA Clubs area Other areas desirous seeking facilit ies privileges communities sight well consider forming Council Groups order show sore num erical strength need order UNIFIED approach made must doft cap Harris County Com missioner Bob Eckels Commissioners Court US Army Corps Engineers private enterprise very civic mind ed Cullen Foundation people Harris County having put handsome package together should certainly inspiration assuring us IT CAN BE DONE FLYING SITE EFFORT IN MILWAUKEE sisilar floodplain area Mil waukee area being sought MIL WAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC MODEL AVIATION PARK group dedicated modelers making beautiful dignified approach cc County use land generally practical other purposes ideal model aviation Ill give information fine effort later thats now 58 Model Aviation FAI Policy Changes cont pg 56 PR SUPPORT FOR PAl need creased PR aid brought out meet ing order use team world record ac tivity means promoting model aviation AMA promote support membership whole noted activity like Olympics should appreciated sup ported modelers rather just directly involved expected therefore larger part AMAs future PR effort will aimed toward end WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE Considerable debate September AMA Council meeting impending changes number types World Championships Such FAI activity expand ing new events added schedule countries balking simply hav ing World Championships year much talk putting limit annual activity THREEYEAR CYCLE talked about proposal would accommo date new events spreading over three-year cycle universally opposed fliers involved current events since would involve having such World Champion ships three years instead two THE MINI-NATS Regional contests normally cov ered Model Aviation--there too deserves special attention because its size history AMA Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt reports what 1976 Mini Nats like Mini-Nats best way describe recent Eastern States Championships held Warminster Naval Air Facility just north Philadelphia fact first item caught attention driving aboard Naval Station large number cars Ohio 76 Nationals bumper stickers Model builders would prefer spectators top flight competition would compete experts beginners own ability classes missing great opportunity attend annual affair Eastern States Championships spon sored Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs Delaware Val ley Hobby Industry Association hosted US Navy oldest annual model meets US years meet 29th series having started 1948 day specialization finding con test categories model competition except Indoor pleasant surprise still trying orient myself parking area activities going on sides greeted Dave Wallick coun trys top competitors Control Line Carrier found Bill Boss wracking up trophy points same event Scale Expert Class CL Precision Aero batics event looked like Nationals line-up Bob Hunt topping list winning again Bill Simmons Gene Schaffer taking 2nd 3rd spots Keith Trostle other top PAMPA fliers also competing Radio Control going strong short Yet proposals have three World Championships per year have run opposi tion national organizations responsible team selection travel support because cost problems THE COST CONFLICT Caught con troversy have loot bill want support fliers wishes reluctant escalate financial problems generally agreed AMA Council mem bers US position would probably oppose FAI proposal institute schedule would automatically space World Championships over three-year cycle favor some flexible ap proach might permit some popular events held frequently holding costs check Council de cision emerged debate seek solution will avoid drastic changes current schedule specific motion approved Council follows AMAs delegate counseled vote against drastic change two-year World Championships cycle AMA provide necessary AMA HQ support World Championships category cycles ClAM may determine AMA delegate make possible lobbying effort international levels keep two-year cycles existing new categories distance beyond Control Line Speed events Flying two sites mixing 77 RC Pattern entrants 22 Sport Scale fliers four flight lines completing com petition day 8 am 4 pm eight judges RC event again looked like Na tionals repeat smaller scale same contestants member Southeastern Pennsyl vania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society sharing event operation Bucks County Radio Control Club pointed out Henry Haffke Scale Wendal Wil liams Racer stated made event official Apparently Henry flown same plane TV news report Northern Connecticut Sport Scale contest previous day regular con testants far back anyone could remember Just north RC site demolition derby known CL Combat being flown fallout area Free Flight event taking place opposite side field place Delta Dart Program flown Nationals Eastern States Champion ships has Sub-Junior event under 11 years old flying hand-launched gliders years annual meet held runways well-maintained grass areas tween runways Warminster Naval Air Facility drew 320 contestants over 600 event entries competing 26 different events Most events three age groups three proficiency levels day contest wound up Officials Buffet Supper after trophy presentation similar held 76 Nationals Dayton Ohio Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs am told made up three RC four multi-interest clubs along Delaware Valley Hobby Industry As sociation Bob Leishman Contest Director assistants commended outstanding Mini-Nationals FAI TEAM SELECTION CONCEPT STANDARDIZED April 30 AMA Executive Council meeting concept approved last February Free Flight Team Selection Programs also approved Radio Control Con trol Line As result team selection comm ittees will formed RC CL pro grams using help special interest organ izations applicable concept uses committees explore recommend programs voted upon program participants acceptance Participant voting includes approval pro gram budgets concerning use funds derived program entry fees donations aim have interestedthe peo ple actually participating team selection programscontrol nature programs disposition own money help special interest organiza tions provide input concerning committee member representatives committee oper ating procedures council has designated AMA HQ monitor committee program operations following organizations have vited provide recommendations concerning district representatives committee proce dures National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation RC Pylon National Soaring Society RC Soaring National Society RC Aerobatics RC Pattern Miniature Aircraft Combat Association CL Combat Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn CL Aerobatics FAI CL Society CL Speed Team Race goal have committees being end 1976 programs can developed under new concept soon possible basis program approval affirmative vote least two-thirds program participants such pro gram approved large malority way hoped future programs may less subject criticism past has charged rank file little voice program plan ning operation Program participants defined paid entry fees either both last two programs plus pay $5 ward next program prior voting way recent participants plus new ones may take part voting process exception new concept Scale category Until appropriate ganization available represent Scale inter ests combination presidential HQ concurrence Scale team selection will pre vail special nature Scale has dictated teams should picked time place same set judges concept has resulted teams being selected Na tional Championships natural place Scale interests come together simul taneously Unfortunately number contestants trying Scale team selection has very small thus have available help develop programs might encourage greater participation Yet Scale interest general very large need exists therefore represent interest way increase participation can get involved decision-making trend team selection involve people turn helps justify turn page January1977 59 money paid AMA support FAI pro grams should also help stabilize pro grams making less subject change relatively few people except changes have support majority directly involved specifics team selection process will work under new concept contained following document FAI PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND LINE OF AUTHORITY 1 The president Academy Model Aeronautics provided by-laws individual officer final authority ternational competition determination 2 Committccs FAI team selection pro grams will report responsible directly president 3 It will basic responsibility committee deliver program format acceptable president twothirds majority qualified program partici pants responding vote acceptance program format approved program format due 30 days before date com mencement new program 4 The committees will comprised member 11 AMA districts possible member acceptable AMA vice-president district little no program participation exists district ommission committee member district will matter acceptance district vice-president task timely recruiting committee mem bers naming committee chairmen will responsibility president appropriate AMA-organized special inter est organization committee membership chairman selection will confirmed vote two-thirds responding Eli gible vote program participants hav ing valid AMA license FAI stamp 5 The power remove committee member rests AMA vice-president district two-thirds vote other committee members president AMA replacement such commit tee member will similar original mat selection through recruiting ap propriate special interest organization vote acceptance simple majority program participants responding vote within district involved committee member also chairman may re moved except committee votes simple majority remove him chairman simultaneously names new chairman 6Thecommittees required follow certain procedures follows A Provide period during recommendations solicited received individual program participants B Submit final form team selection program format vote accep tance program participants twothirds majority responding re quired option available comm ittees submit preliminary ideas concepts test response program participants through polls questionnaires 7 Program administration responsi bility AMA Headquarters assigned responsibility ChiefProgram dministrator Chief Program Administrator will a Report directly AMA presi dent b Implement program format approved AMA president c Monitor progress committee work during period program format de velopment such satisfied pro gram recommendation will delivered rcquired schedule d Handle mailings tabulations poiis questionnaires other AMA HQ support functions required requested committee chairman e Otherwise effect implementation team selection programs including selection appointments Contest Directors time ly tabulation publication competition results final certification team member alternate selection other adminis trative details necessary conclusive de termination team membership class well other requirements specified implied program format approved AMA president Note Program participants defined entered either last two team selection programs have paid time new program ballotting $5 fee toward participation next pro gram come intent enable sig nificant number concerned have final say program determination expenditures program funds ELECTION RESULTS NEXT MONTH will end November before AMA election ballots counted results known counting process gins after November 15 postmark deadline continues about week UPS STRIKE PROBLEM East Coast has suffering effects strike United Parcel Ser vice employees effects extended across country since strike prevented packages getting areas UPS still operating hit AMA Film Li brary Service particularly hard since UPS principal means film distribution AMA Supply Service operation also uses UPS large extent Both operations switched regular postal service difference delivery times tremendous So press time AMA services limping along hoping restoration UPS service FIRST 1977 RENEWAL Stanley T Lewis Bethesda MD first 1976 AMAer renew membership 1977 check $1 700 received October 14 less week after over 60000 renewal mailings sent out Since hundreds membership renewals have received indicating pretty fair pos tal service 1977 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATE FANTASTIC Only three weeks new AMA mem bership season renewal rate four times greater same time last year allowing fact years renewal mailing got out week earlier last year 1977 rate still twice what two years ago mailing dates comparable Heres five-year breakdown tran sition period cut-off current year membership statistics end September start new year membership figures Week/Year Sept 1st Wk Oct 2nd Wk Oct 3rd Wk Oct TOTAL 1973 86 713 714 368 1881 1974 146 156 463 765 1975 116 169 307 512 1104 1976 50 89 276 284 699 1977 181 661 530 1510 2882 Note 1977 total 41 times greater 1976 26 times greater 1975 38 times greater 1974 15 times greater 1973 ended 1976 membership figures total 63451a gain 2972 over 1975 49% slightly better budgeted total 62500 predicted last Janu ary number members choosing magazine option also up2 out 3 671% compared just 50% same time last year CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN MEXICO government Mexico does dis tinguish between Class C RC Class D voice Citizens Band radio equipment Under Mexican law CR equipment CRC voice may operated Mexican citizens duly licensed Secretariat Communi cations Transportation Foreign visitors including United States citizens prohibit ed operating CB equipment during stay Mexico no legal way obtain permission importation CR equipment Mexico also prohibited equipment stalled vehicles admitted Mexico temporary stay must sold otherwise disposed Mexico prohibition would also apply RC equipment United States citizens planning visit Mexico using vehicles CR equipment installed strongly advised 1 leave equipment United States possible 2 include CR equipment customs declaration made entering Mex ico 3 Refrain operating CR equipment including RC Mexico 4 re frain selling otherwise disposing CR equipment Mexico Failure visitor Mexico comply points 3 4 above may result legal prosecution Mexican authorities pun ishment may quite severe Any US modeler planning participate RC meet Mexico should have written assurance sponsoring club proposed RC use raises no question under Mexican law policy 60 Model Aviation OVERSEAS INSURANCE COVERAGE IS LESS Due fact AMAs insurance cov erage provided different company handles domestic coverage has possible get reasonable price million dollars coverage outside US Canada overseas coverage limited half million dollars should no problem overseas situations half million $500000 coverage adequate special situations re quire individual quotations can made special coverage through Lloyds London full million dollar coverage applies USA its territories possessions Canada half million dollar coverage ap plies other countries except Cuba Al bania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia East Ger Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Poland Romania Soviet Union Yugoslavia China Tibet Vietnam North Korea Outer Mongolia Connecticut e Main S Mavuachuselts Hampshire e Island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presideneta Arthur Everett 2HSa,dy Hill Rd 5 Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Hon 428 W Groron MA 01472 Novotnik 4 Benerly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Must first urge everyone send AMA membership renewal December 15 order miss next issue Model Aviation already too late vote because deadline November 15 Per haps will have some indication won presidential try time sue hits streets * ***** * *** * enjoyable visit up Maine during October Used commercial airline well rented plane trip some because weather some make easier make scheduled appointments well get back work due job TnPacer still out commission waiting cylinder put missed being last Council meeting due heavy work loads am very sorry say first missed long time Im sure did get along am thankful wasnt usual hectic meeting lot real tough issues decide have great year told FCC frequency deal very successful Nats good increase mem bership ** ** * * * * ** * New England clubs please note have complete listing clubs district yours asking Also desk pub lications field procurement noise problem handling lot other goodies some might need present new club ** * * * *** * ** * Short column month Promise list clubs send regular copies club publications next month Will never able publish club field locations because never received great quantity details Some clubs have good reasons will knock New Jersey Yen II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Antociete Vice Presideetna Bill Boos 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ouvid Filield 11 Lace Lane Etnoca NV 12065 John Grieg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NV 14094 Cliff Mounplalsir 17 Rotary Dr. Summie NJ 07901 Jack Sanonarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07093 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Wind wrr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICTI THOUGHTS being evening Saturday Octo ber 16 1976 have just returned Rock efeller Plaza national tourist-magnet sit uated between 48th 51st Streets Fifth Avenue upon crowded Isle Manhattan NYC today dawn dusk scene greatest model aviation shows ever MAD MODEL AVIA TION DAY II atRockefellerPlaza MAD though nature experiment successful Fall 1975 despite two successive rain-outs caused its postpone ment early October November timely petition return engagement year enthusiastically approved management Rockefeller Center Prior first MAD mere suggestion taxi ing flying engine-powered model aircraft Fifth Avenue address New York City would have evoked DID evoke chuckles comments derision silly thought effectively translated action three District 2 associations AMA-char tered clubs members 1 Radio Control Association Greater New Yorl Dick Brooks President 2 New Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Jack Sammarco President 3 Association Model Air plane Clubs Greater New York Bill Boss President As privileged parti cipate worthy undertaking can assure planning essential ingredient success venture such show like last year required mere days weeks MONTHS plan ning three associations worked well another respective mem bers Jobs assigned tasks performed capably willingly lesson learned hereby passed along others seeking success kind show business Never sume seemingly trivial details will take care themselves should deferred un til later date show day trifles guaranteed rise stifle success venture! thick book could written subject success fail ure presentation model aviation shows demonstrations perhaps day shall try space too limited warrant further treatment Returning MAD II modelers con verged upon site great numbers various localities within beyond Dis trict 2 aircraft type branch modelling Models metic ulously judged eye-appeal standpoint team dignitaries comprising Capt G Buttridge commands US Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Squadron Floyd Bennett Field Joel Siegel CBS-TV Chan nel 2 NYC Lt Col Ret Spann Watson US Air Force pilot 99th Fight er Squadron during WW II Honorable mention due Chris Lella Peiham Bay Model Airplane Club magnificant Control Line flights Promenade Ice Skating Rink skilled helicopter pilots impressive flights same site Al Lobaitoof Richmond Model Flying Club Horace Hagen Monmouth Model Air plane Club Nick Ziroli Long Island Radio Control Society Ed Thielmann Jersey Coast Model Airplane Club Re sponding usual invitation lend unique talents show-stoppers such modeling notables Bob Doris Rich Liberty Belle Fran McElwee novel Flying Flag Flying Saucer Joe Raspante ever-popular RC actu ation display Lou Peretti Dick Burdsall Fokker Triplane/Snoopys Dog house combo sincere thanks Ms Rita Gallagher Messrs Dick Badler Jim Reed Rockefeller Center Public Relations Department AMA members volunteered services worked hard make show such ahuge success Mayor Abraham Beame offi cial formal proclamation declared date October 161976 MODEL AVIA TION DAY IN NEW YORK CITY pro found gratitude An early result efforts just appeared tonights NBC/Channel 4 TV newscast introductory caption read Model Airplanes Are No Longer Toys whole affair gigantic PR boost model aviation upon nationwide level justly proud fact MORE SHOW BUSINESS Last Sunday October 10 exact marked fifth annual Model Flying Circus & Auction Rockland County Radio Control Club New City NY show has become much-awaited presentation year remarkably successful despite fact attendance less ex pected due long three-day Columbus Day weekend what people travelling far wide other areas country members worked very hard make show success compli mented job well done CENTRAL NEW YORK RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION worthy group isplanningasymposium held upstate some time winter shall fill information re garding event word comes through us Walt Throne Presi dent Association alsoour Associ ate Vice President Central New York area Association sponsored display January1977 61 information booth State Fair year deserve great deal credit particular effort expended under rather trying circumstances certain Association acquires broader membership finds itself able instill necessary morale get things done going will lot easier connection future events nature organizers State Fair project entitled round applause worthy efforts GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenteivAr OH 45440 Ainociate Vine-Prenidents Francis Pluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneeti Wharrey RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Snidowoki 1703 Grant BInd Cleneland OH 44130 Nats Aftermath Words AMA HQ indicated years Nats best ever terms quantity quality Nats made up parts obviously ade termination quality represents judgment good bad everything silky smooth course surely ob server did view detail Nats same way winner glitch minor something ignored loser glitch major catastrophe no amount rea soning will satisfy him uninformed lack appreciation diffi culty obtaining dedicated hard-working people job love hobby nothing else expert has own opinion relative to job very easy criticize someone elses performance ask same people pitch sacrificing own participation job its another story excuses flow am suggesting above critics should think engage brain fore speaking unnecessarily criticizing gave freely time en ergy Im sure exception individual put forth honest effort Some capable others obviouslyif think can better job dont spend energies complaining press everyone else will listen quietly make contact position change things offer own services Cincinnati Extravaganza Shortly after Nats troops Cincinnati put public modeling showthe likesof hasprobably equalled across land bit annual affair initially generated World Engines years ago get-together members industry fly fun engage bit flying competition Over years has transitioned gala public show co-sponsored Greater Cincinnati R/C Club World EnginesThey invite wellknown personalities join doing everything possible RC model airplane year addition usuals conned Johnny Clemens AMA President Col Betkeys Flying Circus Larry Bolich AMA Publicity Director others join fun fun attracting estimated 15000 spectators two days frivolity great time special thanks must go Father Ric St Francis Seminary has played vital role secur ing excellent flying siteson seminary property local modelers present site beautiful wooded area picnic grounds paved runway super winterized club house site fireplace What need across country guardian angels like Father Ric Probably key ingredient getting crowd out super publicity job put Greater Cincinnati R/C Club show crowd isnt fun fly takes work sell yourself public Hats off old buddy Russ Brown again did super job announcing creating vital activity/spectator link adds much enjoyment Aerial view Cincinnati show Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding fist IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Siteel Lanham MD 20801 Annoolate Vieg-Praidena clsarlan Forensan 609 Pohine Rd. Mechaniconille VA 23111 V Bill Helnin BOO Tynola Rd. Charlotte NC 26210 Robert Karlnson 2643 Marels Rd Wilmington GE 19610 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Payetnenille NC 28301 would some comfort know missed opportunity cast ing vote both countrys Academys elections national district offices own political feelings sometimes run being someone voting just against someone cant complain dont mark ballot goodness knows certainly enjoy complaining about government Most usoldtimers can remem ber times albeit vaguely exposed various governments paraphernalia once great now no day hardly hour goes us arent doing something caused directed many governments listening buzzers looking blinking red lights get latest metal monstrosity way proving some agency blockhead recently fired really deserved work somebody else Another passing long lines motorists stopped donate county governments budget exceeding double-nickel duty others simply luck out because dozen stiffhatted civil servants cant write faster bugs Oh well will get worse bright thought might sons sons will really know what different what did years ago Only lifetime gives experiences seems voting results will history time read still mystery write However Id like thank regard outcome people district have worked hard past few years Ive held office - AII Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Foreman Bill Helms Bob Karisson Ron Sonderegger Bill Yacobucci - unsung very effective roes contest coordination Joe Lawrence Warren Sanders - own Contest Board members Joe Boyle FF Hurst Bowers SC George Hill RC Ron McNally CL probably suf focating rules correspondence about now - special committeemen John Strong Walt Good Frequency Committee Hal Crane Bob Sifleetof FF FAI Advisory Committee ial note regular guys whove writing years chiding enthusing Thanks Bob Lopshire John Novak Tom Vallee Bill Pardue Dave Bills Henry Bergen George Abbott Red Gunning Larry Woolard John R Smith Jerry Barnette Bill Firesheets Gene Stocksdale Scotty Moyer John Preston Ernie Pennington others thanks also people Head quarters men Council Im lucky know Over years Ive written about AMA philosophy opinions column its difficult remember everyone does recall remarks has never read So Ill review bit next few col umns Lets take general view Ex ecutive Council first Executive Council view must single guiding force Academy must small enough work large enough sound views Council members must think toward future better ways job bringing na tional association within confines monies available contests competition programs sports impetus important weve got have machinery regulate administer segment Academys activities aside unwatched Council years ahead Council must solve problems growth communications membership representation agencies benefit and/or regulate sport pro vide better insurance protection obtain fly ing fields improve public image im prove membership benefits package Back bench. 62 Model Aviation Delaware Dinteict ad Cahalela lned le Caralina inia Alalraroa C Florida C Georgia rsoippi to Aeco VSooth Carolina oesaoo DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII fist V Vice-Prosident 617 South 26 Aurnue Birmingham AL 35205 Ammocoato Vice Preiadoat Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summervillo SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warnor Rood Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Storro Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Porn Ct. Pine Glados Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez 6-10 5th Sn Bet Villa Rica Bayarnon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whinley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julio Woods P0 Boor 127 Scooba MS 39358 Pictured below L-R Judge Paul Moore Parks Director Fred Brinkman Skyknights Club Advisor Howard Spry Club President Dennis Shattuck Howard holding up October issue own Mode/Aviation mag Wherein featured write-up club column occasion Formal opening Sky knights model field Camp Craig SC South Carolina State Legislator Tom Moore Craig seated below left made opening speeches presentation Next gentleman Judge Paul Moore again Fred Brinkman Richard Jackson Dennis Shattuck photo below AMA SC AVP Richard Jackson mailed information doing FINE job serving Academy state behalf AMA magazine staff let say happy help fine club way getting model flying field Spartanburg SC area Its nice know something right once awhile June 4 1935 Al Fred Key leapt racy Curtiss Robin lifted its nose off grass kept its nose aloft 27 days An endur ance record set two Meridian MS boys still unbroken today 41 years later Mary Corbin sent picture Dr Bill Ander sons scale static Curtiss Robin Dr Bill holding gentleman drinking phofo MS AVP Julie Woods husband Hervey Woods very nice man friend minB DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet West Palm Beach Skyhawks fine RC club unbeliev able 800 acre sod farm flying site Jack Carter mailed pictures sup plied information says field big enough FF Gliders anything Shown above Club president Don Eddy supervising Kathy Carter flying new RC Glider Jack Carter patiently watching too Other club officers include Bill Layers VP Ron Day Sec Mrs Jackie Carter Treas Dan Donaldson Field Safety Officer Harry Lewis Jackie Carter Newsletter Editors excellent picture club mem bers shame cannot show big ger Featured above top L-R Jack Carter Dean Brimmer Chuck Brown Leon Katz Bob Schoneman Dan Donaldson Harry Lewis Ken Osteen Kathy Carter Scott Barneh George Pizon Bottom L-R Steve Harris Mike Zeak Joe Cole Larry Katz Mrs Jackie Carter Delores Pizon Paul Pizon club has grown blinding speed Chartered 1972 six members grew 42 two years has mushroomed 63 fliers year active contestoriented club hosts Quickie 500 con tests Glider meets etc Everybody has fun exciting club picnic featuring Harry Helene Lewis Jack Carter Pat Donaldson Lynn Lewis Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Bill Layers Jim Zeak Larry Leon Katz Helen Zeak Steve Harris Claudette Ferone Everybody having good time runway shot L-R Brian Ketler Sandy Donaldson Dot Joe Harold Williams Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Dan Donaldson Don Eddy Larry Katz friend Sven Ibson David Ibson Leon Katz Doug Ferone friend action shot shows Jack Carter again Dan Donaldson unknown holding plane Don Eddy Doug Ferone Ken Osteen Jim Zeak might ask show people list names Well its sure impor tant cannot think better way use column space present wonderful dues-paying AMA club mem bers fliers just important model world pleasure work Jack Carter others have contributed time energy make Club-ofthe-Month possible live West Palm Beach area go join fine club join Palm Beach Aeronauts join both Give regards buddy Fred Comlosy wish 800 acre sod farm like fast growing West Palm Beach Skyhawks next month January1977 63 1-leld Safety Utticer uan LJonaloson pictured above holding hand up Editor Harry Lewis has back camera0 Jackie Carter Scott Baruch Ron Day Mike Zeak shown Illinois C Indiana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Balasia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Preddeons Roger Geers 729 N 22nd SI Osuincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snutely Laura Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt C Pr Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs. Elk Geone VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullisen 3021 Spring Valley Cc Anderson IN 46011 Hows club doing have good attendance meetings have good time meetings As AMA representative get around few clubs have chance observe variety model clubs Some clubs just argue complain entire evening usually about mowing grass flying un safely Others have business meeting no program no refreshments go home tavern club has short business meeting committee re ports no hassles planning future fun flys other club functions several airplanes brought show tell rolls cake coffee some type program pertaining modeling aviation Needless say entertain ing Which category does club fit feel club meetings leave something desired get involved dont leave everything up club officers takes six unselfish hardworking people get keep club going pat Encourage RC fliers club get own individual FCC license rather using club license recent argument FCC brought out fact quite minority compared CB license $4 five years Im sure RC flier can afford 80 cents year own li cense Dick Chipman President Spirits St Louis club sent photo model display Scott Air Force Base open house held August 29 club also flew several types models during day Re portedly over 125000 visitors day see display 50 full-size airplanes demonstration Air Force Thunderbirds crowd interested models larger airplanes club did super job presenting sport dont know original Murphy was guy supposedly came up sayings such something cannot possibly happen will Since thenaddition al quotations have appeared under title Murphys Laws few apply modeling Experience varies directly models crashed probability given crash occur ring inversely proportional its desirabil ity Interchangeable kit parts wont Lets see people read col umn Im sure have seen AMA booth display panels cltb patches colored photographs would like build similar panels District VI club patches photos models modelers Vice President District VI whoever might could use display model shows such Expo model dis plays malls schools cannot always get AMA display easily damaged lost shipped around country too much can get own smaller display would lot easier handle Ill try keep simple So club interested send club patches include little informa tion about club such size interests location have some photographs good ones least 8 x 10 preferred send too Include names people models picture Old pictures okay too Peoria area weekend couple weeks ago could have visited model clubs known location flying fields Would please draw simple map showing club flying site send Iowa igan C Minnesola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Boo 1164 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vsce-Presdents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Aoe New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rofteing 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 following District VII people various other AMA posts assignments Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Livonia MI 48154 Radio Control Contest Board Claude McCullough Box 40 Montezuma IA 50171 Chairman Scale Contest Board Arthur Adamison 22454 Fairfax Taylor MI 48180 Control Line Contest Board P Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Road Rochester MI 48063 Free Flight Contest Board D Brisighella Sr 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 Helicopter Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee Richard Sawicki 37216 Norene Westland Ml 48185 CL Navy Carrier Advisory Com mittee Vacancy CL Speed Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Precision Aerobatics John Kilsdonk 16159 Old Bedford Rd Northville Ml 48167 Chairman CL Racing Advisory Committee Dick Kowalski 32823 Gloede Dr Warren Ml 48093 FAI FF Indoor Program Committee Paul Crowley 3264 Tecla Warren MI 48093 FAI F F Outdoor Program Committee RC Soaring Advisory Committee present ly being formed None RC Frequency Committee district assignment None Junior Committee district signmen t Contest Coordinators John Evert 421 Walnut Lane Apple Valley MN 55124 West Walter Hartung 14759 Kilbourne Detroit Ml 48213 East vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee exists because Phil Cartier has moved out district Vacancies also exist CL Speed CL Precision Aerobatics Advisory Committees willentertain nomi nations positions anywhere district general target installing new men first year Walter Hartung has asked relieved Michigan Area Contest Coordinator job end year asked him could come up had job five yearsnot acceptable reason letting man off hook Never theless would like accommodate him So will either entertain nominations will go out put arm someone fore end year would fun someone volunteered Its fun job get chance make contact lot new people Three unassigned AVP posts remain four men presently have cover geo graphic spread well myself consid ered seem speak special inter ests Free Flight Control Line Frank Mor rissey Terry Taylor RC Soaring Bill Rohring General RC Keith McClure beginning term over turn Wayne Yeager representing As sociation Midwest RC Clubs candidate AVP emphasis RC eastern end district course year also occasion indicate John Kilsdonk interested taking AVP post speaking general Control Line terests eastern end district additional AVP post remains have no state mind nor feedback dis trict specific need can identified invite districts comments thoughts District VII Meeting East As under stand first ever trying shape up AMA Election event held November hosts Lansing wiser heads steered idea February March Therefore consultation AMA HQ other activities focus March 12 1977 date AMA HQ Because Executive Director John Worth AMA President will main features meeting hosts Lansing CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron [Inc] Chuck Spencer President Tony Stornant Past President Bob Smith Don Lubahn Tentative plans Longs Convention Center Lansing Plenty motels restaurants nearby What district meeting One-third busi ness one-third social one-third airplanes business portion occasion AMA national district officers present selves membership present cre dentials report state affairs membership have in-person chance ask questions bring forward prob lems advance new ideas etc airplane portion meeting can whatever wish make it should include static display airplanes disciplines perhaps static scale contest two special presentations new technology some notable personality occasion present special awards citations social part can sit-down dinner buffet ser vice during various speakers can make presentations see beginning early afternoon static displays scale judging technical meet ings late afternoon business meeting controlled length Dinner preceded 64 Model Aviation cocktail hour cash bar dinner com mencing about 7 pm hoping conclude before 11 pm live nearby go home come some distance over night takeoff Sunday morning special objective will have will make different disciplines RC CL FF Indoor Soaring Scaleand competition sports-oriented segments come informed about sympathetic other understand whole AMA fraternity interdependent also will have special presentation site acquisition production current production what pays improvements future 15 BB should production soon Still hear rumors about Magnum fuel None true want facts write George Aldrich has nothing hide fuel did well Dayton Nats district Contest Rules Board mem bers need help have doing good job remember supposed representing So write let know like rules proposed Let know what want what dont want Besides would like hear you dont write think dont care about rules So lets barrage mail Sikansas siana Mnjcs homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Ba, Acenill 9117 La Bareanca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Bannes 523 N Lebansn S,11har LA 70663 Frank Osbor,e 18 Mohace Or. N Little Rock AR 72116 Bod Tenoy Boo 545 Richadsoo TX 75080 starting return work shops getting things together next years contest season Contests starting taper off will try build next years models what learned years contests contests over year yet just tapering off good weather should still have some good ones time published election should over ballots counted ever went must still pull together Modeling AMA go hand hand AMA what keeps sport/hobby coming chaotic hodgepodge make rules may like what keeps confusion down support FAI teams does USA interna tional competition no government help support ourown National Contest time year clubs newsletters lot toward keeping us togeth er keep interest up auctions special projects show tell sessions AMA films Getting together club meetings helps us talk problems out gives us chance show off what doing workshop Have got FCC license yet numbers C licenses keep us out trouble FCC So ofus have flying club licenses numbers low Now cost $4 forfive years affordable am suggest ing give up club license al counted good enticement new membersbreaking no vice before decides him have word dealers offering pay FCC fee supply application buy product Check out local hobby shop Got nice letter Duke Fox ing fine happy performance products 76 Nats plans future Says thing would stop change contest rules take products out competition happens kills sales current tolosads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydtaslic Street Wichita 68 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Braonoo 2220 Maniposa BInd Caspee WY 82601 Mae Hansen 1909 Wisconsio SW Hums, SD 57350 John Knekonitch 7810 Lowell St. Overleod Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroetser 1754S9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Momney R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Muonioghoff 5102 Brady Ad. Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olsoo 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 No District IX report month Arizona totnia C Hawaii da C Usah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolni fist X Vice-Presidert 1100 West Sham Frosts CA 03711 Associate Vice Presidents Robert Barons 961060 Komo Mai Dr. Aiea HI 96701 Olenn Carter 2020 Oilt Port Lane Watissat Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlie 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San jose CA 85136 Jim Scarboroagh 2501 Armour Le. Aedo,do Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3123 Soowden Ane. Long Beach CA 50808 Oranger Williams 161 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 Fortunately us its rare members bad mouths Acad emy Model Aeronautics have three newsletters received month 1 Where AMA FCC took 27 band away us little reference recent issues Model Aviation should swer 2 It unfortunately informed opin ion contrary prior expressed intent and/or interest part John Worth bring Nats West Coast John Worth expected argue instead return Nats Springfield Ohio due respect member wrote false statement let please announce time John Worth does bring Nats anywhere bring help advice selected experts Nationals Executive Committee site offering finest flying facilities avail able week United States fers best backup facilities such hous ing etc 3 It over special AMA insurance lost fieldafter phone calls Washington Fresnowe no satisfac tory results written CL flier couple phone calls represent atives RC club threat ened civil authorities loss fly ing site because some local misunderstand ing After two conversations advised RC caller proper procedure retain flying site no further word received CL writer also claimed months went AMA continued produce according verbal written structions During past six years District VP Ive never heard AMA similarly accused have conclude prob lem improperly communicated HQ called written nearby Associate Vice Presidents advice problem could have quickly resolved Meanwhile back California Nats Heres part letter written District X Chairman charge coordinating Cali fornia Nats site searching efforts Betty Stream Dear Betty Things seem shaping up California Nats 1977 current de velopments continue favorably perhaps well able announce December 1 next Nats will March Air Force Base near Riverside John Worth expect meet Johnny Clemens John Worth March Air Force Base about second week November hope fully efforts lot District X peo pie will bear final fruit after six-year search suitable Nats site home ter ritory work will cut out us last time California Nats 1967 could have Decennial Celebra tion know ten other AMA Dis tricts located other parts country once awhile come up good idea too District VIII San Antonio TX Alamo Hobby Distributors offering pay Class C FCC license six months period purchasers Kraft Radios Lets see need RC member licensed help FCC recogniz ing us responsible people Flight Line BARKS Bakers field newsletter comes announcement interested forming AMA Show Team back AMA HQ Septem ber saw AMA Show Team supplies information just send AMA HQ ask Larry Bolich send set idea coordinated effort sanctioned AMA provide neighbors some worthwhile pre-planned entertainment Lots local clubs have given public shows have excellent Funds charitable causes have raised crowds pleased Best model aviation demonstrated public Write AMA HQ get club information AMA Sanctioned Show Team Its like getting AMA Sanction contest Instead having Contest Di rector have Show Team Leader makes sure safely under proper pro cedures audience will see well planned exciting air show January 1977 65 Alaska o C Montana on onglon XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith 01st XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amociate Vice-Presidenos Cramer 1607 S von Elm Pocatetto ID 83201 Simon Dreoso Nt 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 590t5 Clarence E Harght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coo, dAlono ID 83814 Robert D Staliclr 4437 Fos Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97406 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 unsung heroes world Academy sure has its share month will tell about few danger kind thing al ways forget mention someone major contributor risk must taken however name left out ask forgiveness Please let know going forgive fall left out category First list Larry Delaney Larry has real asset hobby Ta coma area helping put clubs together assisting juniors newcomers get hobby committee led Jim Ricketts put together fun fly roast toast honor Larry Thirty pilots Puget Sound Gulls McChord R/G Wings Tacoma Model Aircraft Association com peted prizes supplied Bill Brazzle Hobby Towne After Fun Fly ladies put together great pot luck dinner purpose event kept Larry the crowd 250 wasunaware intentions group M/C Jim Ricketts broke news Larrys surprise worth million bucks everyone Larry roasted toasted five friends presented AMA Service Award Bruce Edwards President Tacoma Model Aircraft Association ing rounded out dancing libations usual pilot bull sessions report sent Bruce Ed wards asked thank RS Radio Company donating raffle prize pi lots participated District Xl AMA offi cers especially Larry himself hope life made little brighter thing makes Larrys contribution significant suffering curable disease Next time feel down see can much others Larry De laney does Next unsung hero list group people district have Nats last four years know what kind effort takes put hummer great go compete though have never privilege Have ever thought about modelers friends sit sun/ rain/wind/whatever work others can enter have fun Believe Hardy Brod ersen have Believe come back help year after year Without wouldnt Nats year flying Free Flight area started setup 6 am continued till 4 pm time got move everything field tab ulate give out trophies till 6 pm af ter Some people stick out mind helpers Don Hewston son Alan Pittsburg Joe Joan Guylas Ohio Bob Barbara Gero Michigan husband wife teams helped us Bert Pond John Thornhill Bill Bigge Floyd Miller pitching Bert Massachusetts John Bill Washington DC Floyd Albuquer que Shirley Campbell Michigan has helped several years has come help husband couldnt dedication YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 column started quite few months ago idea would used exchange thoughts information regarding ways could help getting kids started modeling also keeping interested During ensuing time have heard number people nearly hoped seems desire youth programs limited very few us great ma jority AMA members simply dont care Weve submitted proposals programs time weve told lack sufficient support general member ship As Ive indicated times strictly advisory group unless membership decides adopt ideas have no way put action Its nice know want help will continue spite odds ones have written share ideas ask questions just let us know youre us Id like list names again Im afraid Id leave out some deserving person Id hate guilty just seems efforts stimulate new interest youth programs have met less resounding success really little point trying anything sustain interest present members since theyre going plugging away spite anything can say Its something like listen ing sermonthose can hear prob ably dont need need aren t church other words writing column month Guylas youngsters Jody Jeff helped like troupers beyond years heroes named above helped us week Most six seven days couple other commitments helped us five days Think about helped us four days include LindaTiny Foulk Duke Donovan Mi ami Bob Wilder Dallas did great job FAI Another Dallasite Duke Horn pitching well Bet didnt know what Tinys name before did Other significant contributors through week Sandy Maroney Washington DC Bucky Servaites Ohio Event Directors made happen addition some listed above Phil Sullivan Paul Crowley Charles Alba Jr Joe Macay Doug Gaibreath Al Kirchoff Rudy Kiulber above Hardy offer tip fedora thanks entire Academy WAR has declaredin funof course Mt Rainier Radio Control Society M RRCS has declared war Seattle Radio Aero Club SRAC aerial RIG com bat Battle area will HAWKS fields Kent WA date will second day annual KIDNEY BENEFIT Date nounced traditionally spring great cause fun official challenge presented October 3 1976 Should add already great effort event after month very little report general interest almost seems like waste valuable space magazine Also pretty hard fill allotted space month some input field times Ive resort personal ex perience dig back files find some thing interest hadnt Nats Dart program last couple months would have pretty dreary So dear reader Im suggesting John Worth retire column regular feature until such time interest youth program warrants its return meantime well answer letters provide informa tion have continue function did good ol days come up some good ideas have some information feel worthy passing everyone well send occasional sheet copy still available assistance have activity report Well still see get help need cover age efforts Id like thank took time write whether provide information ask help considered members committee will formed anything happens general interest can write home through HQ Well try answer letters quickly possible rest assured will get answer Keep mind thing weve stressed past have questions regarding AMA program something bothering about way things go ing write HQ ask So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/01
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Last months MA News included results September 18th Executive Coun cil meeting except following major item agenda item concerned changes FA international activity policies too extensive include last month presented details would have possible previously AMA Executive Council following re view previous policies regarding travel World Championships voted Septem ber 18 meeting revise several items Basic reason changes discontinuance military travel formerly provided spec ial arrangements National Aeronautic Association discontinuance caused ever-tightening military budgets somewhat similar situation caused dropping Navy airlift travel Nats offic ials 1972 CONTINGENCY FUND DEFICITS Although military travel development ticipated Council authorized es tablishment team travel contingency funds FCC MAY BE CRACKING DOWN ON CB VIOLATORS key points made opposition threatened FCC awarding 27 MHz RC frequencies Class D voice CB opera tors RCers operate large ly within law would penalized acknowledged rampant violations voice operators ignored Since point strongly made FCC may taking sterner look Class D violators two geographically widespread actions FCC has cracked down Class D CB op erators Iowa Alabama Federal law pro vides penalties up $500 per day per fense violation FCC rules regula tions years imprisonment up $10000 fine unlicensed use CB equipment havent seen cases violator prosecution until recently Des Moines Iowa over $5000 CB radio equipment seized last August 25 crack-down illegal Citizens Band opera tors area seizures result extensive investigation FCC operation radio stations transmitting unauthorized frequencies op 1975 necessity sending 1976 teams across ocean commercial travel resulted fund deficits Scale Control Line Indoor teams AMA advanced tal about $5000 make up differ ence between amounts funds actual travel costs other words funds teams totalled about $6400 actual travel costs about $11400 TEAM TRAVEL SUPPORT Council voted pay team travel nearest point departure US port entry customs inspection closest World Championships site Thus instead paying team travel within US overseas dependency team conerating overpowered equipment transmitting obscene language violating other FCC reg ulations US Marshals accompanied agents FCC simultaneously executed five search warrants metropolitan Des Moines area seized equipment closed down stations Also four Birmingham Alabama voice CB operators fined US Magistrates Court August 23 after pleading guilty charges operating illegal transmitting equip ment unauthorized radio frequencies US Magistrate fined two violators $200 Two fined waived possession seized amateur radio trans ceivers US Government equip ment case valued approximate ly $400 $500 Alabama cases arose April 1976 crackdown illegal operators ordered United States Attorney operators monitored transmitting unau thorized frequencies interfering bands used US Government business special industrial services couple small steps right direction its good start such action FCC continues hope horizon RC tingency funds get teams across ocean AMA will now cover over-ocean travel travel within US Therefore now will concern team pro gram participants take care team travel hometown port embarkation also between contest site near est city World Champs country customs clearance provided AMA will also pay World Championships entry fees provide food lodging contest per previous policy INBOARD TRAVEL POLICY REVISED new policies somewhat return prior 1975 making inboard US travel matter team selection program funds cover AMA re sponsible getting teams across ocean Contingency funds however will no longer necessary unless particular programs choose maintain means cover inboard travel costs and/or portion overseas travel World Championships country AMA funds will cover CONTINGENCY DEFICIT WRITTEN OFF Council agreed absorb $5000 defi cit caused sending three teams Europe year via commercial travel done team programs volved would have begun next team se lection process under cloud debt AMA AMA action therefore enables programs start clean under new policies future contingency fund deficits will avoided NEW BASIS FOR FAI BUDGET As part overall revamping team travel policies Executive Council also authorized new basis overall FAI budgeting Beginning 1977 50 cents paid Open mem bers dues will go toward paying FAI fran chise fee enables AMA represent US FAI activities another 50 cents will set aside cover team travel other costs involved FAI participation net effect budgeting will de fine precisely rather open end ed nature previous budgeting much money will available FAI activities Thus overall FAI fund will created will carry forward year year surpluses year available off set deficits another year vice versa Under previous budgeting year com January 1977 55 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Major Changes FAI Policies plete itself deticits often absorbed losses no attempt make up JUDGES AND WORLD CHAMPIONS other change FAI support policies concerns travel costs judges World Champions noted Council up onehalf actual travel costs judges World Champions applicable would paid AMA team program participants agreed pay like amount Thus deci sion concerning sending people lies participantsif agree judges and/or World Champions should sent World Championships willing cover much half travel costs AMA will cover equal share THE NEW SHARING PHILOSOPHY gen eral new policies intended help teams concerning critical portions travel giving free ride way team programs will need provide some help too team member expenses mini mized principle sharing responsibility costs noted number Council members important justification FAI programs other words AMA has said willing take care costs participants themselves should make up difference SUPPORT RELATED TO INTEREST Executive Council also noted new FAI budget policy consistent ap parent degree membership interest FAI activitiesabout 10% Although less thousand members directly participate team selection programs have dicated interest purchasing FAI stamps patches making donations team support INCREASED SUPPORT EXPECTED Within budget limitations noted Council unanimously voted support FAI competi tors fullest extent possible expec ted despite considerable increase FAI franchise fee 1976 1977 amount support available future teams will increased Air travel within Europe example will possible rather rail travel has frequently required past thus reducing need much over night lodging feeding enroute has often caseitems personal team mem ber expense HO SUPPORT LIMITED TO TEAMS ever also agreed Council HQ processing relatives mechanics others accompany teams should done except increased numbers may effect some travel savings other team benefits noted travel arrange ments tor people accompanying team mem bers typically exceeded required team causing excessive workload HQ staff diluting help available team members COST OF HO SUPPORT review FAI activities observed HQ staff support considerable amounting about 10% several salaries about 10% rent supplies telephone postage dollar value HQ services usually money actually spent FAI activi ties Future budgets however will reflect income expense items directly chargeable FAI activities rather intangibles HQ support continued page 59 1976 CLUB STATISTICS DISTRICT STATE & INTEREST SC e IN Indoor MU iple DISTRICT 1 25CT16 22MA13 4NH4 2VT2 9ME5 4R12 66 Total42 2 58NJ34 100 NY64 158 Total98 3 740H47 83PA55 9WV5 166 Total107 4 4DE4 2OMD11 32NC24 23VA13 79 Total52 5 47FL28 20GA10 17SC10 16TN9 5MS4 14AL9 119Total70 6 781L45 481N29 12KY6 20M011 158 Total91 2 9 7 19 IA 49 MI MU 14MN 22W1 6104 Total 8 3 AR 31liLA 280K 62165NM 64 TX 11691 Total 319 14716C0 18 KS 6 MT 5 3 19 5ND S 1 22 7SD 10 NE 1031 454WY 66 Total 5110 113A2 121 CA 129H1 73175NV 3 UT 22114 iSiTotal 5511 2AK 91D 1200R 23WA 7214PR 58 Total 52125FOREIGN 217Canal Zone 6Guam 7 4 13127 2 1 34 RC CL FF IN SC 1 1 2 1 52 5 102 56 Model Aviation AMA Executive Council session last September 18 Foreground L-RI Homer Smith VP-b Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Jim McNeiIl VP-5 Background L-R Earl Witt Sec-Treas John Clemens Pres John Worth Exec Director Murry Frank photo 91 373 91 131 686 9 9 3 8 29 2 3 19 26 6 7 2 4 4 2 26 2 62 93 2 5 4 7 1214 6 5 4 37 53 8 10 4 3 3 4 2 34 S 73 7 4 90 15 15 3 35 21 21 8 5 5 20 21 55 TOTAL CLUBSOctober 1976 1219 73 6ctnttA President ACADEYY YODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNYCLEmENS POBox 64573 Dallas Tx 75206 AERORODELINO HE PUBLIC EYE ! showing product PRIDE October 16th 10 AY 4 m some 300 handsome model planes public display beautiful weather twocityblock area front ROCKEFELLER CENTER New York City models represent ing Cavalcade Aviation Thru Yodels furnished members three area Associations Clubs rep resenting some 45 50 model clubs Credit outstanding public ex posure thing primarily goes Public Relations Staff Rocke feller Center worked AmAs Special Events Director Larry Bolich AYA District TI Vice President John Ryrne Dist TI Associate Vice Presidents Officers of area Association Club groups course individual modeler displayed models deserves credit because hadnt shown up well just no show Special recognition should oe given couple finest people model aviation crosscountry flyers Bob Doris Rich smilingly answered publics questions day long spies AYA CIA reported AYA Dist II VP John Byrne Did bless New York public glibly linguistic talents explaining model aviation entire day over public address system after Ill bet John still some words left hadnt used make Rockefeller Center model Aviation Day complete actual flying demonstrations put control line models radio controled helicopters Centers Ice Arena Pretty slick eh add Rockefeller Center model Aviation Cay effectiveness story pictures went out nation wide over Associated Press Wire Service THANKS everyone involved adding pile PRIDE DEFINITION ELINO FANATIC forecaster doom carrying sign near local model airport read large letters BEWARE THE END CF THE WORLD IS NEAR enthusiastic modelers glanced sign yelled over sign carrier HAVE OCT TIYE FOR COUPLE YORE FLICHTS IN THE PUBLICS OTnER EYE Looks like everyone AYA has caught spirit proving public airplane modeling handsome bene ficial thing encourage oir commun ities list puolic exposure events being put over country AYA groups swelling day SHOW TEAmS cecoming THE thing club projects Public flying demonstr ations demonstrations before youth school hospital civic groups has found benefit F town before doino io Public service gestures like sure helps open doors especially helps obtain hold flying sites Benefit performances help raise funds such worthy charities Heart Fund muscular Ojstrophv programs fast becoming annual things clubs AAA planning coord mate nationwide effort along line announced soon solid planning can done course alreadypop ular shows such Weak Signals Toledo WRAYS White Plains EXPO Chicago RAYS Seattle mALL Show Sioux Falls mACS Show California Too some brand new ones being planned such big known SOUTHWEST mODELERS SHOW right mole home town Dallas January 15th 16th Cf course AAA wants encourage Inese oublicity affnrzs no wch possiols Ue dont yet have lot ways helping ijt hove nooblerns planninp such activities might con tact AYA Headquarters see what can LARRY BOLICH AYA Special Events Oirector would Os contact AAA has beautiful booth used NATS various other affairs cannot loaned general basis however trying develope several simpler booths displays future can used worthy gatherings around country proposed have several stored strategic spots across country can sent Shows like manned District VPs Associate VPs first must have plan funds please dont ask yet Just wanted know aint asleep REAL 0000 ADVICE First build trainer model will help bridge gap between FUTILITY UTILITY ! YOREr best never give advice before asked after matter HEARD AT YODEL CLUB YEETINO DID EVER SHOW YOU PICTURES OF YY mCOEL AIRPLANES NO AND IT WAS VERY THOUCHTFUL OF YOU ALCOHOL AND YODEL AVIATION Beware modeler goes local hobby shop says clerk Cive couple fifths model airplane fuel wise oldtimer told once alcohol should never used around model airplanes unless has thor oughly mixed castor oil WEATHER FORECAST mODELERS weather reports include info model airplane enthusiasts you might hear added expert modeler tomorrow expect 30% chance gravity nner about so% chance YOUR VERY OWN FCC LICENSE Its very satisfying see AmAs Chartered Clubs joining AYA pushing idea individual memoer applying own indiv idual FCC Radio License action certain impress FCC much accurate picture just dedicated radio control mocelers planes January1977 57 JAMS rresiuern Junfiny boats really would impress see sany AmAs Chartered Clubs have campaigns usually promoted thru newsletters urging members hold individual licenses instead convenient club license Sure bit trouble bit expensive $4 since recent frequency battle can see wisdom move personal salute newsletter editors have pushed individual license idea havent done yet T Several newsletters included license application letter Ed Sweeney printed FCC License Application right recent issue R/C Sportsman magazine Commendable think recent frequency hap henings have proven us cor-rect ness old saying UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL stood united won first battle WE ALL KNOW ONE kind person never gets interested anything until business IVE GOT ONE Can imagine having typewriter first misspells types bunch H&WS%#tS profanity CLEVER LICENSE PLATE As states en extra fee can get personalized auto license plate Texas few days ago followed car parking lot bank license plate six digits read B HUMAN thought what timely reminder todays world went up car introduced myself found talking Bernise Human husbands name Bill Husan thought fine would could remember follow lead Sill Beroise B HL Zi RE L2CVtC CLEViRIK 2 AMA Executive Director John Rorth thirteenth president AMA therefor holds AMA License #AMA13 John proud enough fact car license yes guessed AMAtI now past Gaston Hospital three years ago expected ever leave hospital alive thru some fabulous machinery have AMAs Headquarters received mail 1974 AMA License legend PAST PRESIDENT bottom Dont rush damit BAD LUCK YOU SAY above story about PAST PRESIDENT license would probably say just bad luck Well let tall luck always bad telling someone about MY TONGUE! HEALTH REPORT Mentioning terrible hospital trip took three years ago resinded ma MY DOCTOR such picture health alongside him patients look sick JUST REMEMBERED SOME MORE BAD LUCK cow once just would give milk old him THE IMPORTANCE OF SIGNS IN AMA WE KNOW HOW TO RUN CONTESTS too often leave out very important ingredient truly great contest SIGNS coax folks come meet dont tell em get fam iliar route never dawns us others need steering gear very frustrating stranger trying guess fun major meets near Dallas drove back forth repeatedly past turnoff point men tioned asked Oh didnt see red rag tied post Put yourself other guys shoes figure what might need know and make signs BIG ENOUGH SIMPLE ENOUGH INFORMATIVE ENOUGH folks CANT MISS finding you can plan rest meet suggest appoint person NO OTHER DUTIES attention signs wise also t0 check signs occasionally during meet make sure still place Special attention should also given providing along mailing pieces good map suggestions just common courtesies first things would look guy hunting contest remember terrible sign right entrance gate WrightPatter son AFB NATS year sign belonged Air Force us insisted OK badly faded am sure must have glaucoma because couldnt see AT YOUR NEXT MEET UP HEY TODAY WAS GREAT DAY ! MADE ANOTHER FRIEND MOST OF HISTORYS GREATEST DEEDS have performed just two kinds men t enough know could done too dumb know couldnt ASTRONAUT NSWERING AD short back privileged appear same stage award ceremony crew astronauts Skylab III world record flight 56 days space enjoying talking astronaut Ed Gibson asked him got Space Program Ed replied Johnny wont believe answered ad THINK NEED ANATOMY LESSONS An article newspaper other day stated WOMAN WAS SHOT IN THE FRACAS THE BULLET IS IN HER YET dont know places Ill bet hurts ARE YOU AWARE WHEN YOU THROW LITTLE MLD YOU PROBABLY LOSE LITTLE GROUND THE FUN OF MODEL AIRPLANING have come conclusion great part real fun io modeling going out flying site buddy HING HIT RISK PUTING HIS AIRPLANE IN THE AIR DISTRICT MEETING IN LANSING OPE few areas country has never hosted AMA District Meeting Michigan Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin area known District VII am proud Dist VII Vice Pre sident Hardy Brodersen working set up such meeting Early plans have meeting hosted countrys really outstanding clubs CARDS Lansing Mich Present tentative date March 12th district meetings multipur posed First gives membership chance meet person AMAs top leaders affords member chance ask top leaders questions puzzling clear away misunderatandings big benefit exchange plans thinking individual member realizes actually does have voice AMA proves AMA OURS vague THEIRS Too brings member actual contact DISTRICT LEADERS folks must represent him voting guiding AMA District VII Meeting pending will leave District V Ala bama Florida Georgia Mississippi S Carolina Tennessee Puerto Rico having chance meet AMAs leaders Hopefully can arranged near future DIDJA EVER NOTICE some people want out life little unfair advantage FLYING SITE RESEARCH URAGING couple issues back mentioned action pending Hous ton Texas area put 5500 acres land under control US Corps Engineers public use recreational purposes attended hearing Harris County Commis sioners Court October 26th seemed accomplish everything final signing lease agreement will turn over authority land Harris County Houston action should take place November 4th Present plans 660 acres land smack middle 5500 acre total t0 made FULL FAC ILITY model airport supporting ALL PHA SES outdoor model plane activities Other recreational activities operation remainder land will include nature trails protec tion nesting grounds plant life archeological sites balloonport motorcycle riding trails educational facilities shooting ranges group sports enthusiasts Harris County has VERY REALISTICALLY AWARE need facilities recreation interests normally run out town bit deserving golf tennis swimming like Harris County plans place respon sibilities direction protec tion Model Port hands now forming COUNCIL OF CLUBS about twelve AMA Clubs area Other areas desirous seeking facilit ies privileges communities sight well consider forming Council Groups order show sore num erical strength need order UNIFIED approach made must doft cap Harris County Com missioner Bob Eckels Commissioners Court US Army Corps Engineers private enterprise very civic mind ed Cullen Foundation people Harris County having put handsome package together should certainly inspiration assuring us IT CAN BE DONE FLYING SITE EFFORT IN MILWAUKEE sisilar floodplain area Mil waukee area being sought MIL WAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC MODEL AVIATION PARK group dedicated modelers making beautiful dignified approach cc County use land generally practical other purposes ideal model aviation Ill give information fine effort later thats now 58 Model Aviation FAI Policy Changes cont pg 56 PR SUPPORT FOR PAl need creased PR aid brought out meet ing order use team world record ac tivity means promoting model aviation AMA promote support membership whole noted activity like Olympics should appreciated sup ported modelers rather just directly involved expected therefore larger part AMAs future PR effort will aimed toward end WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE Considerable debate September AMA Council meeting impending changes number types World Championships Such FAI activity expand ing new events added schedule countries balking simply hav ing World Championships year much talk putting limit annual activity THREEYEAR CYCLE talked about proposal would accommo date new events spreading over three-year cycle universally opposed fliers involved current events since would involve having such World Champion ships three years instead two THE MINI-NATS Regional contests normally cov ered Model Aviation--there too deserves special attention because its size history AMA Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt reports what 1976 Mini Nats like Mini-Nats best way describe recent Eastern States Championships held Warminster Naval Air Facility just north Philadelphia fact first item caught attention driving aboard Naval Station large number cars Ohio 76 Nationals bumper stickers Model builders would prefer spectators top flight competition would compete experts beginners own ability classes missing great opportunity attend annual affair Eastern States Championships spon sored Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs Delaware Val ley Hobby Industry Association hosted US Navy oldest annual model meets US years meet 29th series having started 1948 day specialization finding con test categories model competition except Indoor pleasant surprise still trying orient myself parking area activities going on sides greeted Dave Wallick coun trys top competitors Control Line Carrier found Bill Boss wracking up trophy points same event Scale Expert Class CL Precision Aero batics event looked like Nationals line-up Bob Hunt topping list winning again Bill Simmons Gene Schaffer taking 2nd 3rd spots Keith Trostle other top PAMPA fliers also competing Radio Control going strong short Yet proposals have three World Championships per year have run opposi tion national organizations responsible team selection travel support because cost problems THE COST CONFLICT Caught con troversy have loot bill want support fliers wishes reluctant escalate financial problems generally agreed AMA Council mem bers US position would probably oppose FAI proposal institute schedule would automatically space World Championships over three-year cycle favor some flexible ap proach might permit some popular events held frequently holding costs check Council de cision emerged debate seek solution will avoid drastic changes current schedule specific motion approved Council follows AMAs delegate counseled vote against drastic change two-year World Championships cycle AMA provide necessary AMA HQ support World Championships category cycles ClAM may determine AMA delegate make possible lobbying effort international levels keep two-year cycles existing new categories distance beyond Control Line Speed events Flying two sites mixing 77 RC Pattern entrants 22 Sport Scale fliers four flight lines completing com petition day 8 am 4 pm eight judges RC event again looked like Na tionals repeat smaller scale same contestants member Southeastern Pennsyl vania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society sharing event operation Bucks County Radio Control Club pointed out Henry Haffke Scale Wendal Wil liams Racer stated made event official Apparently Henry flown same plane TV news report Northern Connecticut Sport Scale contest previous day regular con testants far back anyone could remember Just north RC site demolition derby known CL Combat being flown fallout area Free Flight event taking place opposite side field place Delta Dart Program flown Nationals Eastern States Champion ships has Sub-Junior event under 11 years old flying hand-launched gliders years annual meet held runways well-maintained grass areas tween runways Warminster Naval Air Facility drew 320 contestants over 600 event entries competing 26 different events Most events three age groups three proficiency levels day contest wound up Officials Buffet Supper after trophy presentation similar held 76 Nationals Dayton Ohio Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs am told made up three RC four multi-interest clubs along Delaware Valley Hobby Industry As sociation Bob Leishman Contest Director assistants commended outstanding Mini-Nationals FAI TEAM SELECTION CONCEPT STANDARDIZED April 30 AMA Executive Council meeting concept approved last February Free Flight Team Selection Programs also approved Radio Control Con trol Line As result team selection comm ittees will formed RC CL pro grams using help special interest organ izations applicable concept uses committees explore recommend programs voted upon program participants acceptance Participant voting includes approval pro gram budgets concerning use funds derived program entry fees donations aim have interestedthe peo ple actually participating team selection programscontrol nature programs disposition own money help special interest organiza tions provide input concerning committee member representatives committee oper ating procedures council has designated AMA HQ monitor committee program operations following organizations have vited provide recommendations concerning district representatives committee proce dures National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation RC Pylon National Soaring Society RC Soaring National Society RC Aerobatics RC Pattern Miniature Aircraft Combat Association CL Combat Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn CL Aerobatics FAI CL Society CL Speed Team Race goal have committees being end 1976 programs can developed under new concept soon possible basis program approval affirmative vote least two-thirds program participants such pro gram approved large malority way hoped future programs may less subject criticism past has charged rank file little voice program plan ning operation Program participants defined paid entry fees either both last two programs plus pay $5 ward next program prior voting way recent participants plus new ones may take part voting process exception new concept Scale category Until appropriate ganization available represent Scale inter ests combination presidential HQ concurrence Scale team selection will pre vail special nature Scale has dictated teams should picked time place same set judges concept has resulted teams being selected Na tional Championships natural place Scale interests come together simul taneously Unfortunately number contestants trying Scale team selection has very small thus have available help develop programs might encourage greater participation Yet Scale interest general very large need exists therefore represent interest way increase participation can get involved decision-making trend team selection involve people turn helps justify turn page January1977 59 money paid AMA support FAI pro grams should also help stabilize pro grams making less subject change relatively few people except changes have support majority directly involved specifics team selection process will work under new concept contained following document FAI PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND LINE OF AUTHORITY 1 The president Academy Model Aeronautics provided by-laws individual officer final authority ternational competition determination 2 Committccs FAI team selection pro grams will report responsible directly president 3 It will basic responsibility committee deliver program format acceptable president twothirds majority qualified program partici pants responding vote acceptance program format approved program format due 30 days before date com mencement new program 4 The committees will comprised member 11 AMA districts possible member acceptable AMA vice-president district little no program participation exists district ommission committee member district will matter acceptance district vice-president task timely recruiting committee mem bers naming committee chairmen will responsibility president appropriate AMA-organized special inter est organization committee membership chairman selection will confirmed vote two-thirds responding Eli gible vote program participants hav ing valid AMA license FAI stamp 5 The power remove committee member rests AMA vice-president district two-thirds vote other committee members president AMA replacement such commit tee member will similar original mat selection through recruiting ap propriate special interest organization vote acceptance simple majority program participants responding vote within district involved committee member also chairman may re moved except committee votes simple majority remove him chairman simultaneously names new chairman 6Thecommittees required follow certain procedures follows A Provide period during recommendations solicited received individual program participants B Submit final form team selection program format vote accep tance program participants twothirds majority responding re quired option available comm ittees submit preliminary ideas concepts test response program participants through polls questionnaires 7 Program administration responsi bility AMA Headquarters assigned responsibility ChiefProgram dministrator Chief Program Administrator will a Report directly AMA presi dent b Implement program format approved AMA president c Monitor progress committee work during period program format de velopment such satisfied pro gram recommendation will delivered rcquired schedule d Handle mailings tabulations poiis questionnaires other AMA HQ support functions required requested committee chairman e Otherwise effect implementation team selection programs including selection appointments Contest Directors time ly tabulation publication competition results final certification team member alternate selection other adminis trative details necessary conclusive de termination team membership class well other requirements specified implied program format approved AMA president Note Program participants defined entered either last two team selection programs have paid time new program ballotting $5 fee toward participation next pro gram come intent enable sig nificant number concerned have final say program determination expenditures program funds ELECTION RESULTS NEXT MONTH will end November before AMA election ballots counted results known counting process gins after November 15 postmark deadline continues about week UPS STRIKE PROBLEM East Coast has suffering effects strike United Parcel Ser vice employees effects extended across country since strike prevented packages getting areas UPS still operating hit AMA Film Li brary Service particularly hard since UPS principal means film distribution AMA Supply Service operation also uses UPS large extent Both operations switched regular postal service difference delivery times tremendous So press time AMA services limping along hoping restoration UPS service FIRST 1977 RENEWAL Stanley T Lewis Bethesda MD first 1976 AMAer renew membership 1977 check $1 700 received October 14 less week after over 60000 renewal mailings sent out Since hundreds membership renewals have received indicating pretty fair pos tal service 1977 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATE FANTASTIC Only three weeks new AMA mem bership season renewal rate four times greater same time last year allowing fact years renewal mailing got out week earlier last year 1977 rate still twice what two years ago mailing dates comparable Heres five-year breakdown tran sition period cut-off current year membership statistics end September start new year membership figures Week/Year Sept 1st Wk Oct 2nd Wk Oct 3rd Wk Oct TOTAL 1973 86 713 714 368 1881 1974 146 156 463 765 1975 116 169 307 512 1104 1976 50 89 276 284 699 1977 181 661 530 1510 2882 Note 1977 total 41 times greater 1976 26 times greater 1975 38 times greater 1974 15 times greater 1973 ended 1976 membership figures total 63451a gain 2972 over 1975 49% slightly better budgeted total 62500 predicted last Janu ary number members choosing magazine option also up2 out 3 671% compared just 50% same time last year CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN MEXICO government Mexico does dis tinguish between Class C RC Class D voice Citizens Band radio equipment Under Mexican law CR equipment CRC voice may operated Mexican citizens duly licensed Secretariat Communi cations Transportation Foreign visitors including United States citizens prohibit ed operating CB equipment during stay Mexico no legal way obtain permission importation CR equipment Mexico also prohibited equipment stalled vehicles admitted Mexico temporary stay must sold otherwise disposed Mexico prohibition would also apply RC equipment United States citizens planning visit Mexico using vehicles CR equipment installed strongly advised 1 leave equipment United States possible 2 include CR equipment customs declaration made entering Mex ico 3 Refrain operating CR equipment including RC Mexico 4 re frain selling otherwise disposing CR equipment Mexico Failure visitor Mexico comply points 3 4 above may result legal prosecution Mexican authorities pun ishment may quite severe Any US modeler planning participate RC meet Mexico should have written assurance sponsoring club proposed RC use raises no question under Mexican law policy 60 Model Aviation OVERSEAS INSURANCE COVERAGE IS LESS Due fact AMAs insurance cov erage provided different company handles domestic coverage has possible get reasonable price million dollars coverage outside US Canada overseas coverage limited half million dollars should no problem overseas situations half million $500000 coverage adequate special situations re quire individual quotations can made special coverage through Lloyds London full million dollar coverage applies USA its territories possessions Canada half million dollar coverage ap plies other countries except Cuba Al bania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia East Ger Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Poland Romania Soviet Union Yugoslavia China Tibet Vietnam North Korea Outer Mongolia Connecticut e Main S Mavuachuselts Hampshire e Island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presideneta Arthur Everett 2HSa,dy Hill Rd 5 Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Hon 428 W Groron MA 01472 Novotnik 4 Benerly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Must first urge everyone send AMA membership renewal December 15 order miss next issue Model Aviation already too late vote because deadline November 15 Per haps will have some indication won presidential try time sue hits streets * ***** * *** * enjoyable visit up Maine during October Used commercial airline well rented plane trip some because weather some make easier make scheduled appointments well get back work due job TnPacer still out commission waiting cylinder put missed being last Council meeting due heavy work loads am very sorry say first missed long time Im sure did get along am thankful wasnt usual hectic meeting lot real tough issues decide have great year told FCC frequency deal very successful Nats good increase mem bership ** ** * * * * ** * New England clubs please note have complete listing clubs district yours asking Also desk pub lications field procurement noise problem handling lot other goodies some might need present new club ** * * * *** * ** * Short column month Promise list clubs send regular copies club publications next month Will never able publish club field locations because never received great quantity details Some clubs have good reasons will knock New Jersey Yen II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Antociete Vice Presideetna Bill Boos 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ouvid Filield 11 Lace Lane Etnoca NV 12065 John Grieg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NV 14094 Cliff Mounplalsir 17 Rotary Dr. Summie NJ 07901 Jack Sanonarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07093 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Wind wrr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICTI THOUGHTS being evening Saturday Octo ber 16 1976 have just returned Rock efeller Plaza national tourist-magnet sit uated between 48th 51st Streets Fifth Avenue upon crowded Isle Manhattan NYC today dawn dusk scene greatest model aviation shows ever MAD MODEL AVIA TION DAY II atRockefellerPlaza MAD though nature experiment successful Fall 1975 despite two successive rain-outs caused its postpone ment early October November timely petition return engagement year enthusiastically approved management Rockefeller Center Prior first MAD mere suggestion taxi ing flying engine-powered model aircraft Fifth Avenue address New York City would have evoked DID evoke chuckles comments derision silly thought effectively translated action three District 2 associations AMA-char tered clubs members 1 Radio Control Association Greater New Yorl Dick Brooks President 2 New Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Jack Sammarco President 3 Association Model Air plane Clubs Greater New York Bill Boss President As privileged parti cipate worthy undertaking can assure planning essential ingredient success venture such show like last year required mere days weeks MONTHS plan ning three associations worked well another respective mem bers Jobs assigned tasks performed capably willingly lesson learned hereby passed along others seeking success kind show business Never sume seemingly trivial details will take care themselves should deferred un til later date show day trifles guaranteed rise stifle success venture! thick book could written subject success fail ure presentation model aviation shows demonstrations perhaps day shall try space too limited warrant further treatment Returning MAD II modelers con verged upon site great numbers various localities within beyond Dis trict 2 aircraft type branch modelling Models metic ulously judged eye-appeal standpoint team dignitaries comprising Capt G Buttridge commands US Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Squadron Floyd Bennett Field Joel Siegel CBS-TV Chan nel 2 NYC Lt Col Ret Spann Watson US Air Force pilot 99th Fight er Squadron during WW II Honorable mention due Chris Lella Peiham Bay Model Airplane Club magnificant Control Line flights Promenade Ice Skating Rink skilled helicopter pilots impressive flights same site Al Lobaitoof Richmond Model Flying Club Horace Hagen Monmouth Model Air plane Club Nick Ziroli Long Island Radio Control Society Ed Thielmann Jersey Coast Model Airplane Club Re sponding usual invitation lend unique talents show-stoppers such modeling notables Bob Doris Rich Liberty Belle Fran McElwee novel Flying Flag Flying Saucer Joe Raspante ever-popular RC actu ation display Lou Peretti Dick Burdsall Fokker Triplane/Snoopys Dog house combo sincere thanks Ms Rita Gallagher Messrs Dick Badler Jim Reed Rockefeller Center Public Relations Department AMA members volunteered services worked hard make show such ahuge success Mayor Abraham Beame offi cial formal proclamation declared date October 161976 MODEL AVIA TION DAY IN NEW YORK CITY pro found gratitude An early result efforts just appeared tonights NBC/Channel 4 TV newscast introductory caption read Model Airplanes Are No Longer Toys whole affair gigantic PR boost model aviation upon nationwide level justly proud fact MORE SHOW BUSINESS Last Sunday October 10 exact marked fifth annual Model Flying Circus & Auction Rockland County Radio Control Club New City NY show has become much-awaited presentation year remarkably successful despite fact attendance less ex pected due long three-day Columbus Day weekend what people travelling far wide other areas country members worked very hard make show success compli mented job well done CENTRAL NEW YORK RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION worthy group isplanningasymposium held upstate some time winter shall fill information re garding event word comes through us Walt Throne Presi dent Association alsoour Associ ate Vice President Central New York area Association sponsored display January1977 61 information booth State Fair year deserve great deal credit particular effort expended under rather trying circumstances certain Association acquires broader membership finds itself able instill necessary morale get things done going will lot easier connection future events nature organizers State Fair project entitled round applause worthy efforts GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenteivAr OH 45440 Ainociate Vine-Prenidents Francis Pluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneeti Wharrey RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Snidowoki 1703 Grant BInd Cleneland OH 44130 Nats Aftermath Words AMA HQ indicated years Nats best ever terms quantity quality Nats made up parts obviously ade termination quality represents judgment good bad everything silky smooth course surely ob server did view detail Nats same way winner glitch minor something ignored loser glitch major catastrophe no amount rea soning will satisfy him uninformed lack appreciation diffi culty obtaining dedicated hard-working people job love hobby nothing else expert has own opinion relative to job very easy criticize someone elses performance ask same people pitch sacrificing own participation job its another story excuses flow am suggesting above critics should think engage brain fore speaking unnecessarily criticizing gave freely time en ergy Im sure exception individual put forth honest effort Some capable others obviouslyif think can better job dont spend energies complaining press everyone else will listen quietly make contact position change things offer own services Cincinnati Extravaganza Shortly after Nats troops Cincinnati put public modeling showthe likesof hasprobably equalled across land bit annual affair initially generated World Engines years ago get-together members industry fly fun engage bit flying competition Over years has transitioned gala public show co-sponsored Greater Cincinnati R/C Club World EnginesThey invite wellknown personalities join doing everything possible RC model airplane year addition usuals conned Johnny Clemens AMA President Col Betkeys Flying Circus Larry Bolich AMA Publicity Director others join fun fun attracting estimated 15000 spectators two days frivolity great time special thanks must go Father Ric St Francis Seminary has played vital role secur ing excellent flying siteson seminary property local modelers present site beautiful wooded area picnic grounds paved runway super winterized club house site fireplace What need across country guardian angels like Father Ric Probably key ingredient getting crowd out super publicity job put Greater Cincinnati R/C Club show crowd isnt fun fly takes work sell yourself public Hats off old buddy Russ Brown again did super job announcing creating vital activity/spectator link adds much enjoyment Aerial view Cincinnati show Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding fist IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Siteel Lanham MD 20801 Annoolate Vieg-Praidena clsarlan Forensan 609 Pohine Rd. Mechaniconille VA 23111 V Bill Helnin BOO Tynola Rd. Charlotte NC 26210 Robert Karlnson 2643 Marels Rd Wilmington GE 19610 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Payetnenille NC 28301 would some comfort know missed opportunity cast ing vote both countrys Academys elections national district offices own political feelings sometimes run being someone voting just against someone cant complain dont mark ballot goodness knows certainly enjoy complaining about government Most usoldtimers can remem ber times albeit vaguely exposed various governments paraphernalia once great now no day hardly hour goes us arent doing something caused directed many governments listening buzzers looking blinking red lights get latest metal monstrosity way proving some agency blockhead recently fired really deserved work somebody else Another passing long lines motorists stopped donate county governments budget exceeding double-nickel duty others simply luck out because dozen stiffhatted civil servants cant write faster bugs Oh well will get worse bright thought might sons sons will really know what different what did years ago Only lifetime gives experiences seems voting results will history time read still mystery write However Id like thank regard outcome people district have worked hard past few years Ive held office - AII Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Foreman Bill Helms Bob Karisson Ron Sonderegger Bill Yacobucci - unsung very effective roes contest coordination Joe Lawrence Warren Sanders - own Contest Board members Joe Boyle FF Hurst Bowers SC George Hill RC Ron McNally CL probably suf focating rules correspondence about now - special committeemen John Strong Walt Good Frequency Committee Hal Crane Bob Sifleetof FF FAI Advisory Committee ial note regular guys whove writing years chiding enthusing Thanks Bob Lopshire John Novak Tom Vallee Bill Pardue Dave Bills Henry Bergen George Abbott Red Gunning Larry Woolard John R Smith Jerry Barnette Bill Firesheets Gene Stocksdale Scotty Moyer John Preston Ernie Pennington others thanks also people Head quarters men Council Im lucky know Over years Ive written about AMA philosophy opinions column its difficult remember everyone does recall remarks has never read So Ill review bit next few col umns Lets take general view Ex ecutive Council first Executive Council view must single guiding force Academy must small enough work large enough sound views Council members must think toward future better ways job bringing na tional association within confines monies available contests competition programs sports impetus important weve got have machinery regulate administer segment Academys activities aside unwatched Council years ahead Council must solve problems growth communications membership representation agencies benefit and/or regulate sport pro vide better insurance protection obtain fly ing fields improve public image im prove membership benefits package Back bench. 62 Model Aviation Delaware Dinteict ad Cahalela lned le Caralina inia Alalraroa C Florida C Georgia rsoippi to Aeco VSooth Carolina oesaoo DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII fist V Vice-Prosident 617 South 26 Aurnue Birmingham AL 35205 Ammocoato Vice Preiadoat Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summervillo SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warnor Rood Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Storro Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Porn Ct. Pine Glados Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez 6-10 5th Sn Bet Villa Rica Bayarnon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whinley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julio Woods P0 Boor 127 Scooba MS 39358 Pictured below L-R Judge Paul Moore Parks Director Fred Brinkman Skyknights Club Advisor Howard Spry Club President Dennis Shattuck Howard holding up October issue own Mode/Aviation mag Wherein featured write-up club column occasion Formal opening Sky knights model field Camp Craig SC South Carolina State Legislator Tom Moore Craig seated below left made opening speeches presentation Next gentleman Judge Paul Moore again Fred Brinkman Richard Jackson Dennis Shattuck photo below AMA SC AVP Richard Jackson mailed information doing FINE job serving Academy state behalf AMA magazine staff let say happy help fine club way getting model flying field Spartanburg SC area Its nice know something right once awhile June 4 1935 Al Fred Key leapt racy Curtiss Robin lifted its nose off grass kept its nose aloft 27 days An endur ance record set two Meridian MS boys still unbroken today 41 years later Mary Corbin sent picture Dr Bill Ander sons scale static Curtiss Robin Dr Bill holding gentleman drinking phofo MS AVP Julie Woods husband Hervey Woods very nice man friend minB DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet West Palm Beach Skyhawks fine RC club unbeliev able 800 acre sod farm flying site Jack Carter mailed pictures sup plied information says field big enough FF Gliders anything Shown above Club president Don Eddy supervising Kathy Carter flying new RC Glider Jack Carter patiently watching too Other club officers include Bill Layers VP Ron Day Sec Mrs Jackie Carter Treas Dan Donaldson Field Safety Officer Harry Lewis Jackie Carter Newsletter Editors excellent picture club mem bers shame cannot show big ger Featured above top L-R Jack Carter Dean Brimmer Chuck Brown Leon Katz Bob Schoneman Dan Donaldson Harry Lewis Ken Osteen Kathy Carter Scott Barneh George Pizon Bottom L-R Steve Harris Mike Zeak Joe Cole Larry Katz Mrs Jackie Carter Delores Pizon Paul Pizon club has grown blinding speed Chartered 1972 six members grew 42 two years has mushroomed 63 fliers year active contestoriented club hosts Quickie 500 con tests Glider meets etc Everybody has fun exciting club picnic featuring Harry Helene Lewis Jack Carter Pat Donaldson Lynn Lewis Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Bill Layers Jim Zeak Larry Leon Katz Helen Zeak Steve Harris Claudette Ferone Everybody having good time runway shot L-R Brian Ketler Sandy Donaldson Dot Joe Harold Williams Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Dan Donaldson Don Eddy Larry Katz friend Sven Ibson David Ibson Leon Katz Doug Ferone friend action shot shows Jack Carter again Dan Donaldson unknown holding plane Don Eddy Doug Ferone Ken Osteen Jim Zeak might ask show people list names Well its sure impor tant cannot think better way use column space present wonderful dues-paying AMA club mem bers fliers just important model world pleasure work Jack Carter others have contributed time energy make Club-ofthe-Month possible live West Palm Beach area go join fine club join Palm Beach Aeronauts join both Give regards buddy Fred Comlosy wish 800 acre sod farm like fast growing West Palm Beach Skyhawks next month January1977 63 1-leld Safety Utticer uan LJonaloson pictured above holding hand up Editor Harry Lewis has back camera0 Jackie Carter Scott Baruch Ron Day Mike Zeak shown Illinois C Indiana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Balasia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Preddeons Roger Geers 729 N 22nd SI Osuincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snutely Laura Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt C Pr Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs. Elk Geone VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullisen 3021 Spring Valley Cc Anderson IN 46011 Hows club doing have good attendance meetings have good time meetings As AMA representative get around few clubs have chance observe variety model clubs Some clubs just argue complain entire evening usually about mowing grass flying un safely Others have business meeting no program no refreshments go home tavern club has short business meeting committee re ports no hassles planning future fun flys other club functions several airplanes brought show tell rolls cake coffee some type program pertaining modeling aviation Needless say entertain ing Which category does club fit feel club meetings leave something desired get involved dont leave everything up club officers takes six unselfish hardworking people get keep club going pat Encourage RC fliers club get own individual FCC license rather using club license recent argument FCC brought out fact quite minority compared CB license $4 five years Im sure RC flier can afford 80 cents year own li cense Dick Chipman President Spirits St Louis club sent photo model display Scott Air Force Base open house held August 29 club also flew several types models during day Re portedly over 125000 visitors day see display 50 full-size airplanes demonstration Air Force Thunderbirds crowd interested models larger airplanes club did super job presenting sport dont know original Murphy was guy supposedly came up sayings such something cannot possibly happen will Since thenaddition al quotations have appeared under title Murphys Laws few apply modeling Experience varies directly models crashed probability given crash occur ring inversely proportional its desirabil ity Interchangeable kit parts wont Lets see people read col umn Im sure have seen AMA booth display panels cltb patches colored photographs would like build similar panels District VI club patches photos models modelers Vice President District VI whoever might could use display model shows such Expo model dis plays malls schools cannot always get AMA display easily damaged lost shipped around country too much can get own smaller display would lot easier handle Ill try keep simple So club interested send club patches include little informa tion about club such size interests location have some photographs good ones least 8 x 10 preferred send too Include names people models picture Old pictures okay too Peoria area weekend couple weeks ago could have visited model clubs known location flying fields Would please draw simple map showing club flying site send Iowa igan C Minnesola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Boo 1164 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vsce-Presdents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Aoe New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rofteing 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 following District VII people various other AMA posts assignments Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Livonia MI 48154 Radio Control Contest Board Claude McCullough Box 40 Montezuma IA 50171 Chairman Scale Contest Board Arthur Adamison 22454 Fairfax Taylor MI 48180 Control Line Contest Board P Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Road Rochester MI 48063 Free Flight Contest Board D Brisighella Sr 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 Helicopter Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee Richard Sawicki 37216 Norene Westland Ml 48185 CL Navy Carrier Advisory Com mittee Vacancy CL Speed Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Precision Aerobatics John Kilsdonk 16159 Old Bedford Rd Northville Ml 48167 Chairman CL Racing Advisory Committee Dick Kowalski 32823 Gloede Dr Warren Ml 48093 FAI FF Indoor Program Committee Paul Crowley 3264 Tecla Warren MI 48093 FAI F F Outdoor Program Committee RC Soaring Advisory Committee present ly being formed None RC Frequency Committee district assignment None Junior Committee district signmen t Contest Coordinators John Evert 421 Walnut Lane Apple Valley MN 55124 West Walter Hartung 14759 Kilbourne Detroit Ml 48213 East vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee exists because Phil Cartier has moved out district Vacancies also exist CL Speed CL Precision Aerobatics Advisory Committees willentertain nomi nations positions anywhere district general target installing new men first year Walter Hartung has asked relieved Michigan Area Contest Coordinator job end year asked him could come up had job five yearsnot acceptable reason letting man off hook Never theless would like accommodate him So will either entertain nominations will go out put arm someone fore end year would fun someone volunteered Its fun job get chance make contact lot new people Three unassigned AVP posts remain four men presently have cover geo graphic spread well myself consid ered seem speak special inter ests Free Flight Control Line Frank Mor rissey Terry Taylor RC Soaring Bill Rohring General RC Keith McClure beginning term over turn Wayne Yeager representing As sociation Midwest RC Clubs candidate AVP emphasis RC eastern end district course year also occasion indicate John Kilsdonk interested taking AVP post speaking general Control Line terests eastern end district additional AVP post remains have no state mind nor feedback dis trict specific need can identified invite districts comments thoughts District VII Meeting East As under stand first ever trying shape up AMA Election event held November hosts Lansing wiser heads steered idea February March Therefore consultation AMA HQ other activities focus March 12 1977 date AMA HQ Because Executive Director John Worth AMA President will main features meeting hosts Lansing CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron [Inc] Chuck Spencer President Tony Stornant Past President Bob Smith Don Lubahn Tentative plans Longs Convention Center Lansing Plenty motels restaurants nearby What district meeting One-third busi ness one-third social one-third airplanes business portion occasion AMA national district officers present selves membership present cre dentials report state affairs membership have in-person chance ask questions bring forward prob lems advance new ideas etc airplane portion meeting can whatever wish make it should include static display airplanes disciplines perhaps static scale contest two special presentations new technology some notable personality occasion present special awards citations social part can sit-down dinner buffet ser vice during various speakers can make presentations see beginning early afternoon static displays scale judging technical meet ings late afternoon business meeting controlled length Dinner preceded 64 Model Aviation cocktail hour cash bar dinner com mencing about 7 pm hoping conclude before 11 pm live nearby go home come some distance over night takeoff Sunday morning special objective will have will make different disciplines RC CL FF Indoor Soaring Scaleand competition sports-oriented segments come informed about sympathetic other understand whole AMA fraternity interdependent also will have special presentation site acquisition production current production what pays improvements future 15 BB should production soon Still hear rumors about Magnum fuel None true want facts write George Aldrich has nothing hide fuel did well Dayton Nats district Contest Rules Board mem bers need help have doing good job remember supposed representing So write let know like rules proposed Let know what want what dont want Besides would like hear you dont write think dont care about rules So lets barrage mail Sikansas siana Mnjcs homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Ba, Acenill 9117 La Bareanca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Bannes 523 N Lebansn S,11har LA 70663 Frank Osbor,e 18 Mohace Or. N Little Rock AR 72116 Bod Tenoy Boo 545 Richadsoo TX 75080 starting return work shops getting things together next years contest season Contests starting taper off will try build next years models what learned years contests contests over year yet just tapering off good weather should still have some good ones time published election should over ballots counted ever went must still pull together Modeling AMA go hand hand AMA what keeps sport/hobby coming chaotic hodgepodge make rules may like what keeps confusion down support FAI teams does USA interna tional competition no government help support ourown National Contest time year clubs newsletters lot toward keeping us togeth er keep interest up auctions special projects show tell sessions AMA films Getting together club meetings helps us talk problems out gives us chance show off what doing workshop Have got FCC license yet numbers C licenses keep us out trouble FCC So ofus have flying club licenses numbers low Now cost $4 forfive years affordable am suggest ing give up club license al counted good enticement new membersbreaking no vice before decides him have word dealers offering pay FCC fee supply application buy product Check out local hobby shop Got nice letter Duke Fox ing fine happy performance products 76 Nats plans future Says thing would stop change contest rules take products out competition happens kills sales current tolosads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydtaslic Street Wichita 68 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Braonoo 2220 Maniposa BInd Caspee WY 82601 Mae Hansen 1909 Wisconsio SW Hums, SD 57350 John Knekonitch 7810 Lowell St. Overleod Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroetser 1754S9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Momney R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Muonioghoff 5102 Brady Ad. Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olsoo 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 No District IX report month Arizona totnia C Hawaii da C Usah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolni fist X Vice-Presidert 1100 West Sham Frosts CA 03711 Associate Vice Presidents Robert Barons 961060 Komo Mai Dr. Aiea HI 96701 Olenn Carter 2020 Oilt Port Lane Watissat Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlie 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San jose CA 85136 Jim Scarboroagh 2501 Armour Le. Aedo,do Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3123 Soowden Ane. Long Beach CA 50808 Oranger Williams 161 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 Fortunately us its rare members bad mouths Acad emy Model Aeronautics have three newsletters received month 1 Where AMA FCC took 27 band away us little reference recent issues Model Aviation should swer 2 It unfortunately informed opin ion contrary prior expressed intent and/or interest part John Worth bring Nats West Coast John Worth expected argue instead return Nats Springfield Ohio due respect member wrote false statement let please announce time John Worth does bring Nats anywhere bring help advice selected experts Nationals Executive Committee site offering finest flying facilities avail able week United States fers best backup facilities such hous ing etc 3 It over special AMA insurance lost fieldafter phone calls Washington Fresnowe no satisfac tory results written CL flier couple phone calls represent atives RC club threat ened civil authorities loss fly ing site because some local misunderstand ing After two conversations advised RC caller proper procedure retain flying site no further word received CL writer also claimed months went AMA continued produce according verbal written structions During past six years District VP Ive never heard AMA similarly accused have conclude prob lem improperly communicated HQ called written nearby Associate Vice Presidents advice problem could have quickly resolved Meanwhile back California Nats Heres part letter written District X Chairman charge coordinating Cali fornia Nats site searching efforts Betty Stream Dear Betty Things seem shaping up California Nats 1977 current de velopments continue favorably perhaps well able announce December 1 next Nats will March Air Force Base near Riverside John Worth expect meet Johnny Clemens John Worth March Air Force Base about second week November hope fully efforts lot District X peo pie will bear final fruit after six-year search suitable Nats site home ter ritory work will cut out us last time California Nats 1967 could have Decennial Celebra tion know ten other AMA Dis tricts located other parts country once awhile come up good idea too District VIII San Antonio TX Alamo Hobby Distributors offering pay Class C FCC license six months period purchasers Kraft Radios Lets see need RC member licensed help FCC recogniz ing us responsible people Flight Line BARKS Bakers field newsletter comes announcement interested forming AMA Show Team back AMA HQ Septem ber saw AMA Show Team supplies information just send AMA HQ ask Larry Bolich send set idea coordinated effort sanctioned AMA provide neighbors some worthwhile pre-planned entertainment Lots local clubs have given public shows have excellent Funds charitable causes have raised crowds pleased Best model aviation demonstrated public Write AMA HQ get club information AMA Sanctioned Show Team Its like getting AMA Sanction contest Instead having Contest Di rector have Show Team Leader makes sure safely under proper pro cedures audience will see well planned exciting air show January 1977 65 Alaska o C Montana on onglon XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith 01st XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amociate Vice-Presidenos Cramer 1607 S von Elm Pocatetto ID 83201 Simon Dreoso Nt 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 590t5 Clarence E Harght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coo, dAlono ID 83814 Robert D Staliclr 4437 Fos Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97406 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 unsung heroes world Academy sure has its share month will tell about few danger kind thing al ways forget mention someone major contributor risk must taken however name left out ask forgiveness Please let know going forgive fall left out category First list Larry Delaney Larry has real asset hobby Ta coma area helping put clubs together assisting juniors newcomers get hobby committee led Jim Ricketts put together fun fly roast toast honor Larry Thirty pilots Puget Sound Gulls McChord R/G Wings Tacoma Model Aircraft Association com peted prizes supplied Bill Brazzle Hobby Towne After Fun Fly ladies put together great pot luck dinner purpose event kept Larry the crowd 250 wasunaware intentions group M/C Jim Ricketts broke news Larrys surprise worth million bucks everyone Larry roasted toasted five friends presented AMA Service Award Bruce Edwards President Tacoma Model Aircraft Association ing rounded out dancing libations usual pilot bull sessions report sent Bruce Ed wards asked thank RS Radio Company donating raffle prize pi lots participated District Xl AMA offi cers especially Larry himself hope life made little brighter thing makes Larrys contribution significant suffering curable disease Next time feel down see can much others Larry De laney does Next unsung hero list group people district have Nats last four years know what kind effort takes put hummer great go compete though have never privilege Have ever thought about modelers friends sit sun/ rain/wind/whatever work others can enter have fun Believe Hardy Brod ersen have Believe come back help year after year Without wouldnt Nats year flying Free Flight area started setup 6 am continued till 4 pm time got move everything field tab ulate give out trophies till 6 pm af ter Some people stick out mind helpers Don Hewston son Alan Pittsburg Joe Joan Guylas Ohio Bob Barbara Gero Michigan husband wife teams helped us Bert Pond John Thornhill Bill Bigge Floyd Miller pitching Bert Massachusetts John Bill Washington DC Floyd Albuquer que Shirley Campbell Michigan has helped several years has come help husband couldnt dedication YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 column started quite few months ago idea would used exchange thoughts information regarding ways could help getting kids started modeling also keeping interested During ensuing time have heard number people nearly hoped seems desire youth programs limited very few us great ma jority AMA members simply dont care Weve submitted proposals programs time weve told lack sufficient support general member ship As Ive indicated times strictly advisory group unless membership decides adopt ideas have no way put action Its nice know want help will continue spite odds ones have written share ideas ask questions just let us know youre us Id like list names again Im afraid Id leave out some deserving person Id hate guilty just seems efforts stimulate new interest youth programs have met less resounding success really little point trying anything sustain interest present members since theyre going plugging away spite anything can say Its something like listen ing sermonthose can hear prob ably dont need need aren t church other words writing column month Guylas youngsters Jody Jeff helped like troupers beyond years heroes named above helped us week Most six seven days couple other commitments helped us five days Think about helped us four days include LindaTiny Foulk Duke Donovan Mi ami Bob Wilder Dallas did great job FAI Another Dallasite Duke Horn pitching well Bet didnt know what Tinys name before did Other significant contributors through week Sandy Maroney Washington DC Bucky Servaites Ohio Event Directors made happen addition some listed above Phil Sullivan Paul Crowley Charles Alba Jr Joe Macay Doug Gaibreath Al Kirchoff Rudy Kiulber above Hardy offer tip fedora thanks entire Academy WAR has declaredin funof course Mt Rainier Radio Control Society M RRCS has declared war Seattle Radio Aero Club SRAC aerial RIG com bat Battle area will HAWKS fields Kent WA date will second day annual KIDNEY BENEFIT Date nounced traditionally spring great cause fun official challenge presented October 3 1976 Should add already great effort event after month very little report general interest almost seems like waste valuable space magazine Also pretty hard fill allotted space month some input field times Ive resort personal ex perience dig back files find some thing interest hadnt Nats Dart program last couple months would have pretty dreary So dear reader Im suggesting John Worth retire column regular feature until such time interest youth program warrants its return meantime well answer letters provide informa tion have continue function did good ol days come up some good ideas have some information feel worthy passing everyone well send occasional sheet copy still available assistance have activity report Well still see get help need cover age efforts Id like thank took time write whether provide information ask help considered members committee will formed anything happens general interest can write home through HQ Well try answer letters quickly possible rest assured will get answer Keep mind thing weve stressed past have questions regarding AMA program something bothering about way things go ing write HQ ask So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/01
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Last months MA News included results September 18th Executive Coun cil meeting except following major item agenda item concerned changes FA international activity policies too extensive include last month presented details would have possible previously AMA Executive Council following re view previous policies regarding travel World Championships voted Septem ber 18 meeting revise several items Basic reason changes discontinuance military travel formerly provided spec ial arrangements National Aeronautic Association discontinuance caused ever-tightening military budgets somewhat similar situation caused dropping Navy airlift travel Nats offic ials 1972 CONTINGENCY FUND DEFICITS Although military travel development ticipated Council authorized es tablishment team travel contingency funds FCC MAY BE CRACKING DOWN ON CB VIOLATORS key points made opposition threatened FCC awarding 27 MHz RC frequencies Class D voice CB opera tors RCers operate large ly within law would penalized acknowledged rampant violations voice operators ignored Since point strongly made FCC may taking sterner look Class D violators two geographically widespread actions FCC has cracked down Class D CB op erators Iowa Alabama Federal law pro vides penalties up $500 per day per fense violation FCC rules regula tions years imprisonment up $10000 fine unlicensed use CB equipment havent seen cases violator prosecution until recently Des Moines Iowa over $5000 CB radio equipment seized last August 25 crack-down illegal Citizens Band opera tors area seizures result extensive investigation FCC operation radio stations transmitting unauthorized frequencies op 1975 necessity sending 1976 teams across ocean commercial travel resulted fund deficits Scale Control Line Indoor teams AMA advanced tal about $5000 make up differ ence between amounts funds actual travel costs other words funds teams totalled about $6400 actual travel costs about $11400 TEAM TRAVEL SUPPORT Council voted pay team travel nearest point departure US port entry customs inspection closest World Championships site Thus instead paying team travel within US overseas dependency team conerating overpowered equipment transmitting obscene language violating other FCC reg ulations US Marshals accompanied agents FCC simultaneously executed five search warrants metropolitan Des Moines area seized equipment closed down stations Also four Birmingham Alabama voice CB operators fined US Magistrates Court August 23 after pleading guilty charges operating illegal transmitting equip ment unauthorized radio frequencies US Magistrate fined two violators $200 Two fined waived possession seized amateur radio trans ceivers US Government equip ment case valued approximate ly $400 $500 Alabama cases arose April 1976 crackdown illegal operators ordered United States Attorney operators monitored transmitting unau thorized frequencies interfering bands used US Government business special industrial services couple small steps right direction its good start such action FCC continues hope horizon RC tingency funds get teams across ocean AMA will now cover over-ocean travel travel within US Therefore now will concern team pro gram participants take care team travel hometown port embarkation also between contest site near est city World Champs country customs clearance provided AMA will also pay World Championships entry fees provide food lodging contest per previous policy INBOARD TRAVEL POLICY REVISED new policies somewhat return prior 1975 making inboard US travel matter team selection program funds cover AMA re sponsible getting teams across ocean Contingency funds however will no longer necessary unless particular programs choose maintain means cover inboard travel costs and/or portion overseas travel World Championships country AMA funds will cover CONTINGENCY DEFICIT WRITTEN OFF Council agreed absorb $5000 defi cit caused sending three teams Europe year via commercial travel done team programs volved would have begun next team se lection process under cloud debt AMA AMA action therefore enables programs start clean under new policies future contingency fund deficits will avoided NEW BASIS FOR FAI BUDGET As part overall revamping team travel policies Executive Council also authorized new basis overall FAI budgeting Beginning 1977 50 cents paid Open mem bers dues will go toward paying FAI fran chise fee enables AMA represent US FAI activities another 50 cents will set aside cover team travel other costs involved FAI participation net effect budgeting will de fine precisely rather open end ed nature previous budgeting much money will available FAI activities Thus overall FAI fund will created will carry forward year year surpluses year available off set deficits another year vice versa Under previous budgeting year com January 1977 55 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Major Changes FAI Policies plete itself deticits often absorbed losses no attempt make up JUDGES AND WORLD CHAMPIONS other change FAI support policies concerns travel costs judges World Champions noted Council up onehalf actual travel costs judges World Champions applicable would paid AMA team program participants agreed pay like amount Thus deci sion concerning sending people lies participantsif agree judges and/or World Champions should sent World Championships willing cover much half travel costs AMA will cover equal share THE NEW SHARING PHILOSOPHY gen eral new policies intended help teams concerning critical portions travel giving free ride way team programs will need provide some help too team member expenses mini mized principle sharing responsibility costs noted number Council members important justification FAI programs other words AMA has said willing take care costs participants themselves should make up difference SUPPORT RELATED TO INTEREST Executive Council also noted new FAI budget policy consistent ap parent degree membership interest FAI activitiesabout 10% Although less thousand members directly participate team selection programs have dicated interest purchasing FAI stamps patches making donations team support INCREASED SUPPORT EXPECTED Within budget limitations noted Council unanimously voted support FAI competi tors fullest extent possible expec ted despite considerable increase FAI franchise fee 1976 1977 amount support available future teams will increased Air travel within Europe example will possible rather rail travel has frequently required past thus reducing need much over night lodging feeding enroute has often caseitems personal team mem ber expense HO SUPPORT LIMITED TO TEAMS ever also agreed Council HQ processing relatives mechanics others accompany teams should done except increased numbers may effect some travel savings other team benefits noted travel arrange ments tor people accompanying team mem bers typically exceeded required team causing excessive workload HQ staff diluting help available team members COST OF HO SUPPORT review FAI activities observed HQ staff support considerable amounting about 10% several salaries about 10% rent supplies telephone postage dollar value HQ services usually money actually spent FAI activi ties Future budgets however will reflect income expense items directly chargeable FAI activities rather intangibles HQ support continued page 59 1976 CLUB STATISTICS DISTRICT STATE & INTEREST SC e IN Indoor MU iple DISTRICT 1 25CT16 22MA13 4NH4 2VT2 9ME5 4R12 66 Total42 2 58NJ34 100 NY64 158 Total98 3 740H47 83PA55 9WV5 166 Total107 4 4DE4 2OMD11 32NC24 23VA13 79 Total52 5 47FL28 20GA10 17SC10 16TN9 5MS4 14AL9 119Total70 6 781L45 481N29 12KY6 20M011 158 Total91 2 9 7 19 IA 49 MI MU 14MN 22W1 6104 Total 8 3 AR 31liLA 280K 62165NM 64 TX 11691 Total 319 14716C0 18 KS 6 MT 5 3 19 5ND S 1 22 7SD 10 NE 1031 454WY 66 Total 5110 113A2 121 CA 129H1 73175NV 3 UT 22114 iSiTotal 5511 2AK 91D 1200R 23WA 7214PR 58 Total 52125FOREIGN 217Canal Zone 6Guam 7 4 13127 2 1 34 RC CL FF IN SC 1 1 2 1 52 5 102 56 Model Aviation AMA Executive Council session last September 18 Foreground L-RI Homer Smith VP-b Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Jim McNeiIl VP-5 Background L-R Earl Witt Sec-Treas John Clemens Pres John Worth Exec Director Murry Frank photo 91 373 91 131 686 9 9 3 8 29 2 3 19 26 6 7 2 4 4 2 26 2 62 93 2 5 4 7 1214 6 5 4 37 53 8 10 4 3 3 4 2 34 S 73 7 4 90 15 15 3 35 21 21 8 5 5 20 21 55 TOTAL CLUBSOctober 1976 1219 73 6ctnttA President ACADEYY YODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNYCLEmENS POBox 64573 Dallas Tx 75206 AERORODELINO HE PUBLIC EYE ! showing product PRIDE October 16th 10 AY 4 m some 300 handsome model planes public display beautiful weather twocityblock area front ROCKEFELLER CENTER New York City models represent ing Cavalcade Aviation Thru Yodels furnished members three area Associations Clubs rep resenting some 45 50 model clubs Credit outstanding public ex posure thing primarily goes Public Relations Staff Rocke feller Center worked AmAs Special Events Director Larry Bolich AYA District TI Vice President John Ryrne Dist TI Associate Vice Presidents Officers of area Association Club groups course individual modeler displayed models deserves credit because hadnt shown up well just no show Special recognition should oe given couple finest people model aviation crosscountry flyers Bob Doris Rich smilingly answered publics questions day long spies AYA CIA reported AYA Dist II VP John Byrne Did bless New York public glibly linguistic talents explaining model aviation entire day over public address system after Ill bet John still some words left hadnt used make Rockefeller Center model Aviation Day complete actual flying demonstrations put control line models radio controled helicopters Centers Ice Arena Pretty slick eh add Rockefeller Center model Aviation Cay effectiveness story pictures went out nation wide over Associated Press Wire Service THANKS everyone involved adding pile PRIDE DEFINITION ELINO FANATIC forecaster doom carrying sign near local model airport read large letters BEWARE THE END CF THE WORLD IS NEAR enthusiastic modelers glanced sign yelled over sign carrier HAVE OCT TIYE FOR COUPLE YORE FLICHTS IN THE PUBLICS OTnER EYE Looks like everyone AYA has caught spirit proving public airplane modeling handsome bene ficial thing encourage oir commun ities list puolic exposure events being put over country AYA groups swelling day SHOW TEAmS cecoming THE thing club projects Public flying demonstr ations demonstrations before youth school hospital civic groups has found benefit F town before doino io Public service gestures like sure helps open doors especially helps obtain hold flying sites Benefit performances help raise funds such worthy charities Heart Fund muscular Ojstrophv programs fast becoming annual things clubs AAA planning coord mate nationwide effort along line announced soon solid planning can done course alreadypop ular shows such Weak Signals Toledo WRAYS White Plains EXPO Chicago RAYS Seattle mALL Show Sioux Falls mACS Show California Too some brand new ones being planned such big known SOUTHWEST mODELERS SHOW right mole home town Dallas January 15th 16th Cf course AAA wants encourage Inese oublicity affnrzs no wch possiols Ue dont yet have lot ways helping ijt hove nooblerns planninp such activities might con tact AYA Headquarters see what can LARRY BOLICH AYA Special Events Oirector would Os contact AAA has beautiful booth used NATS various other affairs cannot loaned general basis however trying develope several simpler booths displays future can used worthy gatherings around country proposed have several stored strategic spots across country can sent Shows like manned District VPs Associate VPs first must have plan funds please dont ask yet Just wanted know aint asleep REAL 0000 ADVICE First build trainer model will help bridge gap between FUTILITY UTILITY ! YOREr best never give advice before asked after matter HEARD AT YODEL CLUB YEETINO DID EVER SHOW YOU PICTURES OF YY mCOEL AIRPLANES NO AND IT WAS VERY THOUCHTFUL OF YOU ALCOHOL AND YODEL AVIATION Beware modeler goes local hobby shop says clerk Cive couple fifths model airplane fuel wise oldtimer told once alcohol should never used around model airplanes unless has thor oughly mixed castor oil WEATHER FORECAST mODELERS weather reports include info model airplane enthusiasts you might hear added expert modeler tomorrow expect 30% chance gravity nner about so% chance YOUR VERY OWN FCC LICENSE Its very satisfying see AmAs Chartered Clubs joining AYA pushing idea individual memoer applying own indiv idual FCC Radio License action certain impress FCC much accurate picture just dedicated radio control mocelers planes January1977 57 JAMS rresiuern Junfiny boats really would impress see sany AmAs Chartered Clubs have campaigns usually promoted thru newsletters urging members hold individual licenses instead convenient club license Sure bit trouble bit expensive $4 since recent frequency battle can see wisdom move personal salute newsletter editors have pushed individual license idea havent done yet T Several newsletters included license application letter Ed Sweeney printed FCC License Application right recent issue R/C Sportsman magazine Commendable think recent frequency hap henings have proven us cor-rect ness old saying UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL stood united won first battle WE ALL KNOW ONE kind person never gets interested anything until business IVE GOT ONE Can imagine having typewriter first misspells types bunch H&WS%#tS profanity CLEVER LICENSE PLATE As states en extra fee can get personalized auto license plate Texas few days ago followed car parking lot bank license plate six digits read B HUMAN thought what timely reminder todays world went up car introduced myself found talking Bernise Human husbands name Bill Husan thought fine would could remember follow lead Sill Beroise B HL Zi RE L2CVtC CLEViRIK 2 AMA Executive Director John Rorth thirteenth president AMA therefor holds AMA License #AMA13 John proud enough fact car license yes guessed AMAtI now past Gaston Hospital three years ago expected ever leave hospital alive thru some fabulous machinery have AMAs Headquarters received mail 1974 AMA License legend PAST PRESIDENT bottom Dont rush damit BAD LUCK YOU SAY above story about PAST PRESIDENT license would probably say just bad luck Well let tall luck always bad telling someone about MY TONGUE! HEALTH REPORT Mentioning terrible hospital trip took three years ago resinded ma MY DOCTOR such picture health alongside him patients look sick JUST REMEMBERED SOME MORE BAD LUCK cow once just would give milk old him THE IMPORTANCE OF SIGNS IN AMA WE KNOW HOW TO RUN CONTESTS too often leave out very important ingredient truly great contest SIGNS coax folks come meet dont tell em get fam iliar route never dawns us others need steering gear very frustrating stranger trying guess fun major meets near Dallas drove back forth repeatedly past turnoff point men tioned asked Oh didnt see red rag tied post Put yourself other guys shoes figure what might need know and make signs BIG ENOUGH SIMPLE ENOUGH INFORMATIVE ENOUGH folks CANT MISS finding you can plan rest meet suggest appoint person NO OTHER DUTIES attention signs wise also t0 check signs occasionally during meet make sure still place Special attention should also given providing along mailing pieces good map suggestions just common courtesies first things would look guy hunting contest remember terrible sign right entrance gate WrightPatter son AFB NATS year sign belonged Air Force us insisted OK badly faded am sure must have glaucoma because couldnt see AT YOUR NEXT MEET UP HEY TODAY WAS GREAT DAY ! MADE ANOTHER FRIEND MOST OF HISTORYS GREATEST DEEDS have performed just two kinds men t enough know could done too dumb know couldnt ASTRONAUT NSWERING AD short back privileged appear same stage award ceremony crew astronauts Skylab III world record flight 56 days space enjoying talking astronaut Ed Gibson asked him got Space Program Ed replied Johnny wont believe answered ad THINK NEED ANATOMY LESSONS An article newspaper other day stated WOMAN WAS SHOT IN THE FRACAS THE BULLET IS IN HER YET dont know places Ill bet hurts ARE YOU AWARE WHEN YOU THROW LITTLE MLD YOU PROBABLY LOSE LITTLE GROUND THE FUN OF MODEL AIRPLANING have come conclusion great part real fun io modeling going out flying site buddy HING HIT RISK PUTING HIS AIRPLANE IN THE AIR DISTRICT MEETING IN LANSING OPE few areas country has never hosted AMA District Meeting Michigan Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin area known District VII am proud Dist VII Vice Pre sident Hardy Brodersen working set up such meeting Early plans have meeting hosted countrys really outstanding clubs CARDS Lansing Mich Present tentative date March 12th district meetings multipur posed First gives membership chance meet person AMAs top leaders affords member chance ask top leaders questions puzzling clear away misunderatandings big benefit exchange plans thinking individual member realizes actually does have voice AMA proves AMA OURS vague THEIRS Too brings member actual contact DISTRICT LEADERS folks must represent him voting guiding AMA District VII Meeting pending will leave District V Ala bama Florida Georgia Mississippi S Carolina Tennessee Puerto Rico having chance meet AMAs leaders Hopefully can arranged near future DIDJA EVER NOTICE some people want out life little unfair advantage FLYING SITE RESEARCH URAGING couple issues back mentioned action pending Hous ton Texas area put 5500 acres land under control US Corps Engineers public use recreational purposes attended hearing Harris County Commis sioners Court October 26th seemed accomplish everything final signing lease agreement will turn over authority land Harris County Houston action should take place November 4th Present plans 660 acres land smack middle 5500 acre total t0 made FULL FAC ILITY model airport supporting ALL PHA SES outdoor model plane activities Other recreational activities operation remainder land will include nature trails protec tion nesting grounds plant life archeological sites balloonport motorcycle riding trails educational facilities shooting ranges group sports enthusiasts Harris County has VERY REALISTICALLY AWARE need facilities recreation interests normally run out town bit deserving golf tennis swimming like Harris County plans place respon sibilities direction protec tion Model Port hands now forming COUNCIL OF CLUBS about twelve AMA Clubs area Other areas desirous seeking facilit ies privileges communities sight well consider forming Council Groups order show sore num erical strength need order UNIFIED approach made must doft cap Harris County Com missioner Bob Eckels Commissioners Court US Army Corps Engineers private enterprise very civic mind ed Cullen Foundation people Harris County having put handsome package together should certainly inspiration assuring us IT CAN BE DONE FLYING SITE EFFORT IN MILWAUKEE sisilar floodplain area Mil waukee area being sought MIL WAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC MODEL AVIATION PARK group dedicated modelers making beautiful dignified approach cc County use land generally practical other purposes ideal model aviation Ill give information fine effort later thats now 58 Model Aviation FAI Policy Changes cont pg 56 PR SUPPORT FOR PAl need creased PR aid brought out meet ing order use team world record ac tivity means promoting model aviation AMA promote support membership whole noted activity like Olympics should appreciated sup ported modelers rather just directly involved expected therefore larger part AMAs future PR effort will aimed toward end WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE Considerable debate September AMA Council meeting impending changes number types World Championships Such FAI activity expand ing new events added schedule countries balking simply hav ing World Championships year much talk putting limit annual activity THREEYEAR CYCLE talked about proposal would accommo date new events spreading over three-year cycle universally opposed fliers involved current events since would involve having such World Champion ships three years instead two THE MINI-NATS Regional contests normally cov ered Model Aviation--there too deserves special attention because its size history AMA Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt reports what 1976 Mini Nats like Mini-Nats best way describe recent Eastern States Championships held Warminster Naval Air Facility just north Philadelphia fact first item caught attention driving aboard Naval Station large number cars Ohio 76 Nationals bumper stickers Model builders would prefer spectators top flight competition would compete experts beginners own ability classes missing great opportunity attend annual affair Eastern States Championships spon sored Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs Delaware Val ley Hobby Industry Association hosted US Navy oldest annual model meets US years meet 29th series having started 1948 day specialization finding con test categories model competition except Indoor pleasant surprise still trying orient myself parking area activities going on sides greeted Dave Wallick coun trys top competitors Control Line Carrier found Bill Boss wracking up trophy points same event Scale Expert Class CL Precision Aero batics event looked like Nationals line-up Bob Hunt topping list winning again Bill Simmons Gene Schaffer taking 2nd 3rd spots Keith Trostle other top PAMPA fliers also competing Radio Control going strong short Yet proposals have three World Championships per year have run opposi tion national organizations responsible team selection travel support because cost problems THE COST CONFLICT Caught con troversy have loot bill want support fliers wishes reluctant escalate financial problems generally agreed AMA Council mem bers US position would probably oppose FAI proposal institute schedule would automatically space World Championships over three-year cycle favor some flexible ap proach might permit some popular events held frequently holding costs check Council de cision emerged debate seek solution will avoid drastic changes current schedule specific motion approved Council follows AMAs delegate counseled vote against drastic change two-year World Championships cycle AMA provide necessary AMA HQ support World Championships category cycles ClAM may determine AMA delegate make possible lobbying effort international levels keep two-year cycles existing new categories distance beyond Control Line Speed events Flying two sites mixing 77 RC Pattern entrants 22 Sport Scale fliers four flight lines completing com petition day 8 am 4 pm eight judges RC event again looked like Na tionals repeat smaller scale same contestants member Southeastern Pennsyl vania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society sharing event operation Bucks County Radio Control Club pointed out Henry Haffke Scale Wendal Wil liams Racer stated made event official Apparently Henry flown same plane TV news report Northern Connecticut Sport Scale contest previous day regular con testants far back anyone could remember Just north RC site demolition derby known CL Combat being flown fallout area Free Flight event taking place opposite side field place Delta Dart Program flown Nationals Eastern States Champion ships has Sub-Junior event under 11 years old flying hand-launched gliders years annual meet held runways well-maintained grass areas tween runways Warminster Naval Air Facility drew 320 contestants over 600 event entries competing 26 different events Most events three age groups three proficiency levels day contest wound up Officials Buffet Supper after trophy presentation similar held 76 Nationals Dayton Ohio Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs am told made up three RC four multi-interest clubs along Delaware Valley Hobby Industry As sociation Bob Leishman Contest Director assistants commended outstanding Mini-Nationals FAI TEAM SELECTION CONCEPT STANDARDIZED April 30 AMA Executive Council meeting concept approved last February Free Flight Team Selection Programs also approved Radio Control Con trol Line As result team selection comm ittees will formed RC CL pro grams using help special interest organ izations applicable concept uses committees explore recommend programs voted upon program participants acceptance Participant voting includes approval pro gram budgets concerning use funds derived program entry fees donations aim have interestedthe peo ple actually participating team selection programscontrol nature programs disposition own money help special interest organiza tions provide input concerning committee member representatives committee oper ating procedures council has designated AMA HQ monitor committee program operations following organizations have vited provide recommendations concerning district representatives committee proce dures National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation RC Pylon National Soaring Society RC Soaring National Society RC Aerobatics RC Pattern Miniature Aircraft Combat Association CL Combat Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn CL Aerobatics FAI CL Society CL Speed Team Race goal have committees being end 1976 programs can developed under new concept soon possible basis program approval affirmative vote least two-thirds program participants such pro gram approved large malority way hoped future programs may less subject criticism past has charged rank file little voice program plan ning operation Program participants defined paid entry fees either both last two programs plus pay $5 ward next program prior voting way recent participants plus new ones may take part voting process exception new concept Scale category Until appropriate ganization available represent Scale inter ests combination presidential HQ concurrence Scale team selection will pre vail special nature Scale has dictated teams should picked time place same set judges concept has resulted teams being selected Na tional Championships natural place Scale interests come together simul taneously Unfortunately number contestants trying Scale team selection has very small thus have available help develop programs might encourage greater participation Yet Scale interest general very large need exists therefore represent interest way increase participation can get involved decision-making trend team selection involve people turn helps justify turn page January1977 59 money paid AMA support FAI pro grams should also help stabilize pro grams making less subject change relatively few people except changes have support majority directly involved specifics team selection process will work under new concept contained following document FAI PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND LINE OF AUTHORITY 1 The president Academy Model Aeronautics provided by-laws individual officer final authority ternational competition determination 2 Committccs FAI team selection pro grams will report responsible directly president 3 It will basic responsibility committee deliver program format acceptable president twothirds majority qualified program partici pants responding vote acceptance program format approved program format due 30 days before date com mencement new program 4 The committees will comprised member 11 AMA districts possible member acceptable AMA vice-president district little no program participation exists district ommission committee member district will matter acceptance district vice-president task timely recruiting committee mem bers naming committee chairmen will responsibility president appropriate AMA-organized special inter est organization committee membership chairman selection will confirmed vote two-thirds responding Eli gible vote program participants hav ing valid AMA license FAI stamp 5 The power remove committee member rests AMA vice-president district two-thirds vote other committee members president AMA replacement such commit tee member will similar original mat selection through recruiting ap propriate special interest organization vote acceptance simple majority program participants responding vote within district involved committee member also chairman may re moved except committee votes simple majority remove him chairman simultaneously names new chairman 6Thecommittees required follow certain procedures follows A Provide period during recommendations solicited received individual program participants B Submit final form team selection program format vote accep tance program participants twothirds majority responding re quired option available comm ittees submit preliminary ideas concepts test response program participants through polls questionnaires 7 Program administration responsi bility AMA Headquarters assigned responsibility ChiefProgram dministrator Chief Program Administrator will a Report directly AMA presi dent b Implement program format approved AMA president c Monitor progress committee work during period program format de velopment such satisfied pro gram recommendation will delivered rcquired schedule d Handle mailings tabulations poiis questionnaires other AMA HQ support functions required requested committee chairman e Otherwise effect implementation team selection programs including selection appointments Contest Directors time ly tabulation publication competition results final certification team member alternate selection other adminis trative details necessary conclusive de termination team membership class well other requirements specified implied program format approved AMA president Note Program participants defined entered either last two team selection programs have paid time new program ballotting $5 fee toward participation next pro gram come intent enable sig nificant number concerned have final say program determination expenditures program funds ELECTION RESULTS NEXT MONTH will end November before AMA election ballots counted results known counting process gins after November 15 postmark deadline continues about week UPS STRIKE PROBLEM East Coast has suffering effects strike United Parcel Ser vice employees effects extended across country since strike prevented packages getting areas UPS still operating hit AMA Film Li brary Service particularly hard since UPS principal means film distribution AMA Supply Service operation also uses UPS large extent Both operations switched regular postal service difference delivery times tremendous So press time AMA services limping along hoping restoration UPS service FIRST 1977 RENEWAL Stanley T Lewis Bethesda MD first 1976 AMAer renew membership 1977 check $1 700 received October 14 less week after over 60000 renewal mailings sent out Since hundreds membership renewals have received indicating pretty fair pos tal service 1977 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATE FANTASTIC Only three weeks new AMA mem bership season renewal rate four times greater same time last year allowing fact years renewal mailing got out week earlier last year 1977 rate still twice what two years ago mailing dates comparable Heres five-year breakdown tran sition period cut-off current year membership statistics end September start new year membership figures Week/Year Sept 1st Wk Oct 2nd Wk Oct 3rd Wk Oct TOTAL 1973 86 713 714 368 1881 1974 146 156 463 765 1975 116 169 307 512 1104 1976 50 89 276 284 699 1977 181 661 530 1510 2882 Note 1977 total 41 times greater 1976 26 times greater 1975 38 times greater 1974 15 times greater 1973 ended 1976 membership figures total 63451a gain 2972 over 1975 49% slightly better budgeted total 62500 predicted last Janu ary number members choosing magazine option also up2 out 3 671% compared just 50% same time last year CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN MEXICO government Mexico does dis tinguish between Class C RC Class D voice Citizens Band radio equipment Under Mexican law CR equipment CRC voice may operated Mexican citizens duly licensed Secretariat Communi cations Transportation Foreign visitors including United States citizens prohibit ed operating CB equipment during stay Mexico no legal way obtain permission importation CR equipment Mexico also prohibited equipment stalled vehicles admitted Mexico temporary stay must sold otherwise disposed Mexico prohibition would also apply RC equipment United States citizens planning visit Mexico using vehicles CR equipment installed strongly advised 1 leave equipment United States possible 2 include CR equipment customs declaration made entering Mex ico 3 Refrain operating CR equipment including RC Mexico 4 re frain selling otherwise disposing CR equipment Mexico Failure visitor Mexico comply points 3 4 above may result legal prosecution Mexican authorities pun ishment may quite severe Any US modeler planning participate RC meet Mexico should have written assurance sponsoring club proposed RC use raises no question under Mexican law policy 60 Model Aviation OVERSEAS INSURANCE COVERAGE IS LESS Due fact AMAs insurance cov erage provided different company handles domestic coverage has possible get reasonable price million dollars coverage outside US Canada overseas coverage limited half million dollars should no problem overseas situations half million $500000 coverage adequate special situations re quire individual quotations can made special coverage through Lloyds London full million dollar coverage applies USA its territories possessions Canada half million dollar coverage ap plies other countries except Cuba Al bania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia East Ger Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Poland Romania Soviet Union Yugoslavia China Tibet Vietnam North Korea Outer Mongolia Connecticut e Main S Mavuachuselts Hampshire e Island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presideneta Arthur Everett 2HSa,dy Hill Rd 5 Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Hon 428 W Groron MA 01472 Novotnik 4 Benerly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Must first urge everyone send AMA membership renewal December 15 order miss next issue Model Aviation already too late vote because deadline November 15 Per haps will have some indication won presidential try time sue hits streets * ***** * *** * enjoyable visit up Maine during October Used commercial airline well rented plane trip some because weather some make easier make scheduled appointments well get back work due job TnPacer still out commission waiting cylinder put missed being last Council meeting due heavy work loads am very sorry say first missed long time Im sure did get along am thankful wasnt usual hectic meeting lot real tough issues decide have great year told FCC frequency deal very successful Nats good increase mem bership ** ** * * * * ** * New England clubs please note have complete listing clubs district yours asking Also desk pub lications field procurement noise problem handling lot other goodies some might need present new club ** * * * *** * ** * Short column month Promise list clubs send regular copies club publications next month Will never able publish club field locations because never received great quantity details Some clubs have good reasons will knock New Jersey Yen II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Antociete Vice Presideetna Bill Boos 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ouvid Filield 11 Lace Lane Etnoca NV 12065 John Grieg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NV 14094 Cliff Mounplalsir 17 Rotary Dr. Summie NJ 07901 Jack Sanonarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07093 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Wind wrr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICTI THOUGHTS being evening Saturday Octo ber 16 1976 have just returned Rock efeller Plaza national tourist-magnet sit uated between 48th 51st Streets Fifth Avenue upon crowded Isle Manhattan NYC today dawn dusk scene greatest model aviation shows ever MAD MODEL AVIA TION DAY II atRockefellerPlaza MAD though nature experiment successful Fall 1975 despite two successive rain-outs caused its postpone ment early October November timely petition return engagement year enthusiastically approved management Rockefeller Center Prior first MAD mere suggestion taxi ing flying engine-powered model aircraft Fifth Avenue address New York City would have evoked DID evoke chuckles comments derision silly thought effectively translated action three District 2 associations AMA-char tered clubs members 1 Radio Control Association Greater New Yorl Dick Brooks President 2 New Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Jack Sammarco President 3 Association Model Air plane Clubs Greater New York Bill Boss President As privileged parti cipate worthy undertaking can assure planning essential ingredient success venture such show like last year required mere days weeks MONTHS plan ning three associations worked well another respective mem bers Jobs assigned tasks performed capably willingly lesson learned hereby passed along others seeking success kind show business Never sume seemingly trivial details will take care themselves should deferred un til later date show day trifles guaranteed rise stifle success venture! thick book could written subject success fail ure presentation model aviation shows demonstrations perhaps day shall try space too limited warrant further treatment Returning MAD II modelers con verged upon site great numbers various localities within beyond Dis trict 2 aircraft type branch modelling Models metic ulously judged eye-appeal standpoint team dignitaries comprising Capt G Buttridge commands US Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Squadron Floyd Bennett Field Joel Siegel CBS-TV Chan nel 2 NYC Lt Col Ret Spann Watson US Air Force pilot 99th Fight er Squadron during WW II Honorable mention due Chris Lella Peiham Bay Model Airplane Club magnificant Control Line flights Promenade Ice Skating Rink skilled helicopter pilots impressive flights same site Al Lobaitoof Richmond Model Flying Club Horace Hagen Monmouth Model Air plane Club Nick Ziroli Long Island Radio Control Society Ed Thielmann Jersey Coast Model Airplane Club Re sponding usual invitation lend unique talents show-stoppers such modeling notables Bob Doris Rich Liberty Belle Fran McElwee novel Flying Flag Flying Saucer Joe Raspante ever-popular RC actu ation display Lou Peretti Dick Burdsall Fokker Triplane/Snoopys Dog house combo sincere thanks Ms Rita Gallagher Messrs Dick Badler Jim Reed Rockefeller Center Public Relations Department AMA members volunteered services worked hard make show such ahuge success Mayor Abraham Beame offi cial formal proclamation declared date October 161976 MODEL AVIA TION DAY IN NEW YORK CITY pro found gratitude An early result efforts just appeared tonights NBC/Channel 4 TV newscast introductory caption read Model Airplanes Are No Longer Toys whole affair gigantic PR boost model aviation upon nationwide level justly proud fact MORE SHOW BUSINESS Last Sunday October 10 exact marked fifth annual Model Flying Circus & Auction Rockland County Radio Control Club New City NY show has become much-awaited presentation year remarkably successful despite fact attendance less ex pected due long three-day Columbus Day weekend what people travelling far wide other areas country members worked very hard make show success compli mented job well done CENTRAL NEW YORK RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION worthy group isplanningasymposium held upstate some time winter shall fill information re garding event word comes through us Walt Throne Presi dent Association alsoour Associ ate Vice President Central New York area Association sponsored display January1977 61 information booth State Fair year deserve great deal credit particular effort expended under rather trying circumstances certain Association acquires broader membership finds itself able instill necessary morale get things done going will lot easier connection future events nature organizers State Fair project entitled round applause worthy efforts GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenteivAr OH 45440 Ainociate Vine-Prenidents Francis Pluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneeti Wharrey RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Snidowoki 1703 Grant BInd Cleneland OH 44130 Nats Aftermath Words AMA HQ indicated years Nats best ever terms quantity quality Nats made up parts obviously ade termination quality represents judgment good bad everything silky smooth course surely ob server did view detail Nats same way winner glitch minor something ignored loser glitch major catastrophe no amount rea soning will satisfy him uninformed lack appreciation diffi culty obtaining dedicated hard-working people job love hobby nothing else expert has own opinion relative to job very easy criticize someone elses performance ask same people pitch sacrificing own participation job its another story excuses flow am suggesting above critics should think engage brain fore speaking unnecessarily criticizing gave freely time en ergy Im sure exception individual put forth honest effort Some capable others obviouslyif think can better job dont spend energies complaining press everyone else will listen quietly make contact position change things offer own services Cincinnati Extravaganza Shortly after Nats troops Cincinnati put public modeling showthe likesof hasprobably equalled across land bit annual affair initially generated World Engines years ago get-together members industry fly fun engage bit flying competition Over years has transitioned gala public show co-sponsored Greater Cincinnati R/C Club World EnginesThey invite wellknown personalities join doing everything possible RC model airplane year addition usuals conned Johnny Clemens AMA President Col Betkeys Flying Circus Larry Bolich AMA Publicity Director others join fun fun attracting estimated 15000 spectators two days frivolity great time special thanks must go Father Ric St Francis Seminary has played vital role secur ing excellent flying siteson seminary property local modelers present site beautiful wooded area picnic grounds paved runway super winterized club house site fireplace What need across country guardian angels like Father Ric Probably key ingredient getting crowd out super publicity job put Greater Cincinnati R/C Club show crowd isnt fun fly takes work sell yourself public Hats off old buddy Russ Brown again did super job announcing creating vital activity/spectator link adds much enjoyment Aerial view Cincinnati show Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding fist IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Siteel Lanham MD 20801 Annoolate Vieg-Praidena clsarlan Forensan 609 Pohine Rd. Mechaniconille VA 23111 V Bill Helnin BOO Tynola Rd. Charlotte NC 26210 Robert Karlnson 2643 Marels Rd Wilmington GE 19610 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Payetnenille NC 28301 would some comfort know missed opportunity cast ing vote both countrys Academys elections national district offices own political feelings sometimes run being someone voting just against someone cant complain dont mark ballot goodness knows certainly enjoy complaining about government Most usoldtimers can remem ber times albeit vaguely exposed various governments paraphernalia once great now no day hardly hour goes us arent doing something caused directed many governments listening buzzers looking blinking red lights get latest metal monstrosity way proving some agency blockhead recently fired really deserved work somebody else Another passing long lines motorists stopped donate county governments budget exceeding double-nickel duty others simply luck out because dozen stiffhatted civil servants cant write faster bugs Oh well will get worse bright thought might sons sons will really know what different what did years ago Only lifetime gives experiences seems voting results will history time read still mystery write However Id like thank regard outcome people district have worked hard past few years Ive held office - AII Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Foreman Bill Helms Bob Karisson Ron Sonderegger Bill Yacobucci - unsung very effective roes contest coordination Joe Lawrence Warren Sanders - own Contest Board members Joe Boyle FF Hurst Bowers SC George Hill RC Ron McNally CL probably suf focating rules correspondence about now - special committeemen John Strong Walt Good Frequency Committee Hal Crane Bob Sifleetof FF FAI Advisory Committee ial note regular guys whove writing years chiding enthusing Thanks Bob Lopshire John Novak Tom Vallee Bill Pardue Dave Bills Henry Bergen George Abbott Red Gunning Larry Woolard John R Smith Jerry Barnette Bill Firesheets Gene Stocksdale Scotty Moyer John Preston Ernie Pennington others thanks also people Head quarters men Council Im lucky know Over years Ive written about AMA philosophy opinions column its difficult remember everyone does recall remarks has never read So Ill review bit next few col umns Lets take general view Ex ecutive Council first Executive Council view must single guiding force Academy must small enough work large enough sound views Council members must think toward future better ways job bringing na tional association within confines monies available contests competition programs sports impetus important weve got have machinery regulate administer segment Academys activities aside unwatched Council years ahead Council must solve problems growth communications membership representation agencies benefit and/or regulate sport pro vide better insurance protection obtain fly ing fields improve public image im prove membership benefits package Back bench. 62 Model Aviation Delaware Dinteict ad Cahalela lned le Caralina inia Alalraroa C Florida C Georgia rsoippi to Aeco VSooth Carolina oesaoo DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII fist V Vice-Prosident 617 South 26 Aurnue Birmingham AL 35205 Ammocoato Vice Preiadoat Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summervillo SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warnor Rood Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Storro Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Porn Ct. Pine Glados Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez 6-10 5th Sn Bet Villa Rica Bayarnon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whinley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julio Woods P0 Boor 127 Scooba MS 39358 Pictured below L-R Judge Paul Moore Parks Director Fred Brinkman Skyknights Club Advisor Howard Spry Club President Dennis Shattuck Howard holding up October issue own Mode/Aviation mag Wherein featured write-up club column occasion Formal opening Sky knights model field Camp Craig SC South Carolina State Legislator Tom Moore Craig seated below left made opening speeches presentation Next gentleman Judge Paul Moore again Fred Brinkman Richard Jackson Dennis Shattuck photo below AMA SC AVP Richard Jackson mailed information doing FINE job serving Academy state behalf AMA magazine staff let say happy help fine club way getting model flying field Spartanburg SC area Its nice know something right once awhile June 4 1935 Al Fred Key leapt racy Curtiss Robin lifted its nose off grass kept its nose aloft 27 days An endur ance record set two Meridian MS boys still unbroken today 41 years later Mary Corbin sent picture Dr Bill Ander sons scale static Curtiss Robin Dr Bill holding gentleman drinking phofo MS AVP Julie Woods husband Hervey Woods very nice man friend minB DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet West Palm Beach Skyhawks fine RC club unbeliev able 800 acre sod farm flying site Jack Carter mailed pictures sup plied information says field big enough FF Gliders anything Shown above Club president Don Eddy supervising Kathy Carter flying new RC Glider Jack Carter patiently watching too Other club officers include Bill Layers VP Ron Day Sec Mrs Jackie Carter Treas Dan Donaldson Field Safety Officer Harry Lewis Jackie Carter Newsletter Editors excellent picture club mem bers shame cannot show big ger Featured above top L-R Jack Carter Dean Brimmer Chuck Brown Leon Katz Bob Schoneman Dan Donaldson Harry Lewis Ken Osteen Kathy Carter Scott Barneh George Pizon Bottom L-R Steve Harris Mike Zeak Joe Cole Larry Katz Mrs Jackie Carter Delores Pizon Paul Pizon club has grown blinding speed Chartered 1972 six members grew 42 two years has mushroomed 63 fliers year active contestoriented club hosts Quickie 500 con tests Glider meets etc Everybody has fun exciting club picnic featuring Harry Helene Lewis Jack Carter Pat Donaldson Lynn Lewis Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Bill Layers Jim Zeak Larry Leon Katz Helen Zeak Steve Harris Claudette Ferone Everybody having good time runway shot L-R Brian Ketler Sandy Donaldson Dot Joe Harold Williams Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Dan Donaldson Don Eddy Larry Katz friend Sven Ibson David Ibson Leon Katz Doug Ferone friend action shot shows Jack Carter again Dan Donaldson unknown holding plane Don Eddy Doug Ferone Ken Osteen Jim Zeak might ask show people list names Well its sure impor tant cannot think better way use column space present wonderful dues-paying AMA club mem bers fliers just important model world pleasure work Jack Carter others have contributed time energy make Club-ofthe-Month possible live West Palm Beach area go join fine club join Palm Beach Aeronauts join both Give regards buddy Fred Comlosy wish 800 acre sod farm like fast growing West Palm Beach Skyhawks next month January1977 63 1-leld Safety Utticer uan LJonaloson pictured above holding hand up Editor Harry Lewis has back camera0 Jackie Carter Scott Baruch Ron Day Mike Zeak shown Illinois C Indiana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Balasia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Preddeons Roger Geers 729 N 22nd SI Osuincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snutely Laura Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt C Pr Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs. Elk Geone VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullisen 3021 Spring Valley Cc Anderson IN 46011 Hows club doing have good attendance meetings have good time meetings As AMA representative get around few clubs have chance observe variety model clubs Some clubs just argue complain entire evening usually about mowing grass flying un safely Others have business meeting no program no refreshments go home tavern club has short business meeting committee re ports no hassles planning future fun flys other club functions several airplanes brought show tell rolls cake coffee some type program pertaining modeling aviation Needless say entertain ing Which category does club fit feel club meetings leave something desired get involved dont leave everything up club officers takes six unselfish hardworking people get keep club going pat Encourage RC fliers club get own individual FCC license rather using club license recent argument FCC brought out fact quite minority compared CB license $4 five years Im sure RC flier can afford 80 cents year own li cense Dick Chipman President Spirits St Louis club sent photo model display Scott Air Force Base open house held August 29 club also flew several types models during day Re portedly over 125000 visitors day see display 50 full-size airplanes demonstration Air Force Thunderbirds crowd interested models larger airplanes club did super job presenting sport dont know original Murphy was guy supposedly came up sayings such something cannot possibly happen will Since thenaddition al quotations have appeared under title Murphys Laws few apply modeling Experience varies directly models crashed probability given crash occur ring inversely proportional its desirabil ity Interchangeable kit parts wont Lets see people read col umn Im sure have seen AMA booth display panels cltb patches colored photographs would like build similar panels District VI club patches photos models modelers Vice President District VI whoever might could use display model shows such Expo model dis plays malls schools cannot always get AMA display easily damaged lost shipped around country too much can get own smaller display would lot easier handle Ill try keep simple So club interested send club patches include little informa tion about club such size interests location have some photographs good ones least 8 x 10 preferred send too Include names people models picture Old pictures okay too Peoria area weekend couple weeks ago could have visited model clubs known location flying fields Would please draw simple map showing club flying site send Iowa igan C Minnesola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Boo 1164 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vsce-Presdents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Aoe New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rofteing 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 following District VII people various other AMA posts assignments Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Livonia MI 48154 Radio Control Contest Board Claude McCullough Box 40 Montezuma IA 50171 Chairman Scale Contest Board Arthur Adamison 22454 Fairfax Taylor MI 48180 Control Line Contest Board P Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Road Rochester MI 48063 Free Flight Contest Board D Brisighella Sr 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 Helicopter Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee Richard Sawicki 37216 Norene Westland Ml 48185 CL Navy Carrier Advisory Com mittee Vacancy CL Speed Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Precision Aerobatics John Kilsdonk 16159 Old Bedford Rd Northville Ml 48167 Chairman CL Racing Advisory Committee Dick Kowalski 32823 Gloede Dr Warren Ml 48093 FAI FF Indoor Program Committee Paul Crowley 3264 Tecla Warren MI 48093 FAI F F Outdoor Program Committee RC Soaring Advisory Committee present ly being formed None RC Frequency Committee district assignment None Junior Committee district signmen t Contest Coordinators John Evert 421 Walnut Lane Apple Valley MN 55124 West Walter Hartung 14759 Kilbourne Detroit Ml 48213 East vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee exists because Phil Cartier has moved out district Vacancies also exist CL Speed CL Precision Aerobatics Advisory Committees willentertain nomi nations positions anywhere district general target installing new men first year Walter Hartung has asked relieved Michigan Area Contest Coordinator job end year asked him could come up had job five yearsnot acceptable reason letting man off hook Never theless would like accommodate him So will either entertain nominations will go out put arm someone fore end year would fun someone volunteered Its fun job get chance make contact lot new people Three unassigned AVP posts remain four men presently have cover geo graphic spread well myself consid ered seem speak special inter ests Free Flight Control Line Frank Mor rissey Terry Taylor RC Soaring Bill Rohring General RC Keith McClure beginning term over turn Wayne Yeager representing As sociation Midwest RC Clubs candidate AVP emphasis RC eastern end district course year also occasion indicate John Kilsdonk interested taking AVP post speaking general Control Line terests eastern end district additional AVP post remains have no state mind nor feedback dis trict specific need can identified invite districts comments thoughts District VII Meeting East As under stand first ever trying shape up AMA Election event held November hosts Lansing wiser heads steered idea February March Therefore consultation AMA HQ other activities focus March 12 1977 date AMA HQ Because Executive Director John Worth AMA President will main features meeting hosts Lansing CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron [Inc] Chuck Spencer President Tony Stornant Past President Bob Smith Don Lubahn Tentative plans Longs Convention Center Lansing Plenty motels restaurants nearby What district meeting One-third busi ness one-third social one-third airplanes business portion occasion AMA national district officers present selves membership present cre dentials report state affairs membership have in-person chance ask questions bring forward prob lems advance new ideas etc airplane portion meeting can whatever wish make it should include static display airplanes disciplines perhaps static scale contest two special presentations new technology some notable personality occasion present special awards citations social part can sit-down dinner buffet ser vice during various speakers can make presentations see beginning early afternoon static displays scale judging technical meet ings late afternoon business meeting controlled length Dinner preceded 64 Model Aviation cocktail hour cash bar dinner com mencing about 7 pm hoping conclude before 11 pm live nearby go home come some distance over night takeoff Sunday morning special objective will have will make different disciplines RC CL FF Indoor Soaring Scaleand competition sports-oriented segments come informed about sympathetic other understand whole AMA fraternity interdependent also will have special presentation site acquisition production current production what pays improvements future 15 BB should production soon Still hear rumors about Magnum fuel None true want facts write George Aldrich has nothing hide fuel did well Dayton Nats district Contest Rules Board mem bers need help have doing good job remember supposed representing So write let know like rules proposed Let know what want what dont want Besides would like hear you dont write think dont care about rules So lets barrage mail Sikansas siana Mnjcs homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Ba, Acenill 9117 La Bareanca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Bannes 523 N Lebansn S,11har LA 70663 Frank Osbor,e 18 Mohace Or. N Little Rock AR 72116 Bod Tenoy Boo 545 Richadsoo TX 75080 starting return work shops getting things together next years contest season Contests starting taper off will try build next years models what learned years contests contests over year yet just tapering off good weather should still have some good ones time published election should over ballots counted ever went must still pull together Modeling AMA go hand hand AMA what keeps sport/hobby coming chaotic hodgepodge make rules may like what keeps confusion down support FAI teams does USA interna tional competition no government help support ourown National Contest time year clubs newsletters lot toward keeping us togeth er keep interest up auctions special projects show tell sessions AMA films Getting together club meetings helps us talk problems out gives us chance show off what doing workshop Have got FCC license yet numbers C licenses keep us out trouble FCC So ofus have flying club licenses numbers low Now cost $4 forfive years affordable am suggest ing give up club license al counted good enticement new membersbreaking no vice before decides him have word dealers offering pay FCC fee supply application buy product Check out local hobby shop Got nice letter Duke Fox ing fine happy performance products 76 Nats plans future Says thing would stop change contest rules take products out competition happens kills sales current tolosads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydtaslic Street Wichita 68 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Braonoo 2220 Maniposa BInd Caspee WY 82601 Mae Hansen 1909 Wisconsio SW Hums, SD 57350 John Knekonitch 7810 Lowell St. Overleod Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroetser 1754S9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Momney R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Muonioghoff 5102 Brady Ad. Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olsoo 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 No District IX report month Arizona totnia C Hawaii da C Usah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolni fist X Vice-Presidert 1100 West Sham Frosts CA 03711 Associate Vice Presidents Robert Barons 961060 Komo Mai Dr. Aiea HI 96701 Olenn Carter 2020 Oilt Port Lane Watissat Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlie 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San jose CA 85136 Jim Scarboroagh 2501 Armour Le. Aedo,do Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3123 Soowden Ane. Long Beach CA 50808 Oranger Williams 161 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 Fortunately us its rare members bad mouths Acad emy Model Aeronautics have three newsletters received month 1 Where AMA FCC took 27 band away us little reference recent issues Model Aviation should swer 2 It unfortunately informed opin ion contrary prior expressed intent and/or interest part John Worth bring Nats West Coast John Worth expected argue instead return Nats Springfield Ohio due respect member wrote false statement let please announce time John Worth does bring Nats anywhere bring help advice selected experts Nationals Executive Committee site offering finest flying facilities avail able week United States fers best backup facilities such hous ing etc 3 It over special AMA insurance lost fieldafter phone calls Washington Fresnowe no satisfac tory results written CL flier couple phone calls represent atives RC club threat ened civil authorities loss fly ing site because some local misunderstand ing After two conversations advised RC caller proper procedure retain flying site no further word received CL writer also claimed months went AMA continued produce according verbal written structions During past six years District VP Ive never heard AMA similarly accused have conclude prob lem improperly communicated HQ called written nearby Associate Vice Presidents advice problem could have quickly resolved Meanwhile back California Nats Heres part letter written District X Chairman charge coordinating Cali fornia Nats site searching efforts Betty Stream Dear Betty Things seem shaping up California Nats 1977 current de velopments continue favorably perhaps well able announce December 1 next Nats will March Air Force Base near Riverside John Worth expect meet Johnny Clemens John Worth March Air Force Base about second week November hope fully efforts lot District X peo pie will bear final fruit after six-year search suitable Nats site home ter ritory work will cut out us last time California Nats 1967 could have Decennial Celebra tion know ten other AMA Dis tricts located other parts country once awhile come up good idea too District VIII San Antonio TX Alamo Hobby Distributors offering pay Class C FCC license six months period purchasers Kraft Radios Lets see need RC member licensed help FCC recogniz ing us responsible people Flight Line BARKS Bakers field newsletter comes announcement interested forming AMA Show Team back AMA HQ Septem ber saw AMA Show Team supplies information just send AMA HQ ask Larry Bolich send set idea coordinated effort sanctioned AMA provide neighbors some worthwhile pre-planned entertainment Lots local clubs have given public shows have excellent Funds charitable causes have raised crowds pleased Best model aviation demonstrated public Write AMA HQ get club information AMA Sanctioned Show Team Its like getting AMA Sanction contest Instead having Contest Di rector have Show Team Leader makes sure safely under proper pro cedures audience will see well planned exciting air show January 1977 65 Alaska o C Montana on onglon XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith 01st XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amociate Vice-Presidenos Cramer 1607 S von Elm Pocatetto ID 83201 Simon Dreoso Nt 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 590t5 Clarence E Harght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coo, dAlono ID 83814 Robert D Staliclr 4437 Fos Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97406 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 unsung heroes world Academy sure has its share month will tell about few danger kind thing al ways forget mention someone major contributor risk must taken however name left out ask forgiveness Please let know going forgive fall left out category First list Larry Delaney Larry has real asset hobby Ta coma area helping put clubs together assisting juniors newcomers get hobby committee led Jim Ricketts put together fun fly roast toast honor Larry Thirty pilots Puget Sound Gulls McChord R/G Wings Tacoma Model Aircraft Association com peted prizes supplied Bill Brazzle Hobby Towne After Fun Fly ladies put together great pot luck dinner purpose event kept Larry the crowd 250 wasunaware intentions group M/C Jim Ricketts broke news Larrys surprise worth million bucks everyone Larry roasted toasted five friends presented AMA Service Award Bruce Edwards President Tacoma Model Aircraft Association ing rounded out dancing libations usual pilot bull sessions report sent Bruce Ed wards asked thank RS Radio Company donating raffle prize pi lots participated District Xl AMA offi cers especially Larry himself hope life made little brighter thing makes Larrys contribution significant suffering curable disease Next time feel down see can much others Larry De laney does Next unsung hero list group people district have Nats last four years know what kind effort takes put hummer great go compete though have never privilege Have ever thought about modelers friends sit sun/ rain/wind/whatever work others can enter have fun Believe Hardy Brod ersen have Believe come back help year after year Without wouldnt Nats year flying Free Flight area started setup 6 am continued till 4 pm time got move everything field tab ulate give out trophies till 6 pm af ter Some people stick out mind helpers Don Hewston son Alan Pittsburg Joe Joan Guylas Ohio Bob Barbara Gero Michigan husband wife teams helped us Bert Pond John Thornhill Bill Bigge Floyd Miller pitching Bert Massachusetts John Bill Washington DC Floyd Albuquer que Shirley Campbell Michigan has helped several years has come help husband couldnt dedication YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 column started quite few months ago idea would used exchange thoughts information regarding ways could help getting kids started modeling also keeping interested During ensuing time have heard number people nearly hoped seems desire youth programs limited very few us great ma jority AMA members simply dont care Weve submitted proposals programs time weve told lack sufficient support general member ship As Ive indicated times strictly advisory group unless membership decides adopt ideas have no way put action Its nice know want help will continue spite odds ones have written share ideas ask questions just let us know youre us Id like list names again Im afraid Id leave out some deserving person Id hate guilty just seems efforts stimulate new interest youth programs have met less resounding success really little point trying anything sustain interest present members since theyre going plugging away spite anything can say Its something like listen ing sermonthose can hear prob ably dont need need aren t church other words writing column month Guylas youngsters Jody Jeff helped like troupers beyond years heroes named above helped us week Most six seven days couple other commitments helped us five days Think about helped us four days include LindaTiny Foulk Duke Donovan Mi ami Bob Wilder Dallas did great job FAI Another Dallasite Duke Horn pitching well Bet didnt know what Tinys name before did Other significant contributors through week Sandy Maroney Washington DC Bucky Servaites Ohio Event Directors made happen addition some listed above Phil Sullivan Paul Crowley Charles Alba Jr Joe Macay Doug Gaibreath Al Kirchoff Rudy Kiulber above Hardy offer tip fedora thanks entire Academy WAR has declaredin funof course Mt Rainier Radio Control Society M RRCS has declared war Seattle Radio Aero Club SRAC aerial RIG com bat Battle area will HAWKS fields Kent WA date will second day annual KIDNEY BENEFIT Date nounced traditionally spring great cause fun official challenge presented October 3 1976 Should add already great effort event after month very little report general interest almost seems like waste valuable space magazine Also pretty hard fill allotted space month some input field times Ive resort personal ex perience dig back files find some thing interest hadnt Nats Dart program last couple months would have pretty dreary So dear reader Im suggesting John Worth retire column regular feature until such time interest youth program warrants its return meantime well answer letters provide informa tion have continue function did good ol days come up some good ideas have some information feel worthy passing everyone well send occasional sheet copy still available assistance have activity report Well still see get help need cover age efforts Id like thank took time write whether provide information ask help considered members committee will formed anything happens general interest can write home through HQ Well try answer letters quickly possible rest assured will get answer Keep mind thing weve stressed past have questions regarding AMA program something bothering about way things go ing write HQ ask So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/01
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Last months MA News included results September 18th Executive Coun cil meeting except following major item agenda item concerned changes FA international activity policies too extensive include last month presented details would have possible previously AMA Executive Council following re view previous policies regarding travel World Championships voted Septem ber 18 meeting revise several items Basic reason changes discontinuance military travel formerly provided spec ial arrangements National Aeronautic Association discontinuance caused ever-tightening military budgets somewhat similar situation caused dropping Navy airlift travel Nats offic ials 1972 CONTINGENCY FUND DEFICITS Although military travel development ticipated Council authorized es tablishment team travel contingency funds FCC MAY BE CRACKING DOWN ON CB VIOLATORS key points made opposition threatened FCC awarding 27 MHz RC frequencies Class D voice CB opera tors RCers operate large ly within law would penalized acknowledged rampant violations voice operators ignored Since point strongly made FCC may taking sterner look Class D violators two geographically widespread actions FCC has cracked down Class D CB op erators Iowa Alabama Federal law pro vides penalties up $500 per day per fense violation FCC rules regula tions years imprisonment up $10000 fine unlicensed use CB equipment havent seen cases violator prosecution until recently Des Moines Iowa over $5000 CB radio equipment seized last August 25 crack-down illegal Citizens Band opera tors area seizures result extensive investigation FCC operation radio stations transmitting unauthorized frequencies op 1975 necessity sending 1976 teams across ocean commercial travel resulted fund deficits Scale Control Line Indoor teams AMA advanced tal about $5000 make up differ ence between amounts funds actual travel costs other words funds teams totalled about $6400 actual travel costs about $11400 TEAM TRAVEL SUPPORT Council voted pay team travel nearest point departure US port entry customs inspection closest World Championships site Thus instead paying team travel within US overseas dependency team conerating overpowered equipment transmitting obscene language violating other FCC reg ulations US Marshals accompanied agents FCC simultaneously executed five search warrants metropolitan Des Moines area seized equipment closed down stations Also four Birmingham Alabama voice CB operators fined US Magistrates Court August 23 after pleading guilty charges operating illegal transmitting equip ment unauthorized radio frequencies US Magistrate fined two violators $200 Two fined waived possession seized amateur radio trans ceivers US Government equip ment case valued approximate ly $400 $500 Alabama cases arose April 1976 crackdown illegal operators ordered United States Attorney operators monitored transmitting unau thorized frequencies interfering bands used US Government business special industrial services couple small steps right direction its good start such action FCC continues hope horizon RC tingency funds get teams across ocean AMA will now cover over-ocean travel travel within US Therefore now will concern team pro gram participants take care team travel hometown port embarkation also between contest site near est city World Champs country customs clearance provided AMA will also pay World Championships entry fees provide food lodging contest per previous policy INBOARD TRAVEL POLICY REVISED new policies somewhat return prior 1975 making inboard US travel matter team selection program funds cover AMA re sponsible getting teams across ocean Contingency funds however will no longer necessary unless particular programs choose maintain means cover inboard travel costs and/or portion overseas travel World Championships country AMA funds will cover CONTINGENCY DEFICIT WRITTEN OFF Council agreed absorb $5000 defi cit caused sending three teams Europe year via commercial travel done team programs volved would have begun next team se lection process under cloud debt AMA AMA action therefore enables programs start clean under new policies future contingency fund deficits will avoided NEW BASIS FOR FAI BUDGET As part overall revamping team travel policies Executive Council also authorized new basis overall FAI budgeting Beginning 1977 50 cents paid Open mem bers dues will go toward paying FAI fran chise fee enables AMA represent US FAI activities another 50 cents will set aside cover team travel other costs involved FAI participation net effect budgeting will de fine precisely rather open end ed nature previous budgeting much money will available FAI activities Thus overall FAI fund will created will carry forward year year surpluses year available off set deficits another year vice versa Under previous budgeting year com January 1977 55 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Major Changes FAI Policies plete itself deticits often absorbed losses no attempt make up JUDGES AND WORLD CHAMPIONS other change FAI support policies concerns travel costs judges World Champions noted Council up onehalf actual travel costs judges World Champions applicable would paid AMA team program participants agreed pay like amount Thus deci sion concerning sending people lies participantsif agree judges and/or World Champions should sent World Championships willing cover much half travel costs AMA will cover equal share THE NEW SHARING PHILOSOPHY gen eral new policies intended help teams concerning critical portions travel giving free ride way team programs will need provide some help too team member expenses mini mized principle sharing responsibility costs noted number Council members important justification FAI programs other words AMA has said willing take care costs participants themselves should make up difference SUPPORT RELATED TO INTEREST Executive Council also noted new FAI budget policy consistent ap parent degree membership interest FAI activitiesabout 10% Although less thousand members directly participate team selection programs have dicated interest purchasing FAI stamps patches making donations team support INCREASED SUPPORT EXPECTED Within budget limitations noted Council unanimously voted support FAI competi tors fullest extent possible expec ted despite considerable increase FAI franchise fee 1976 1977 amount support available future teams will increased Air travel within Europe example will possible rather rail travel has frequently required past thus reducing need much over night lodging feeding enroute has often caseitems personal team mem ber expense HO SUPPORT LIMITED TO TEAMS ever also agreed Council HQ processing relatives mechanics others accompany teams should done except increased numbers may effect some travel savings other team benefits noted travel arrange ments tor people accompanying team mem bers typically exceeded required team causing excessive workload HQ staff diluting help available team members COST OF HO SUPPORT review FAI activities observed HQ staff support considerable amounting about 10% several salaries about 10% rent supplies telephone postage dollar value HQ services usually money actually spent FAI activi ties Future budgets however will reflect income expense items directly chargeable FAI activities rather intangibles HQ support continued page 59 1976 CLUB STATISTICS DISTRICT STATE & INTEREST SC e IN Indoor MU iple DISTRICT 1 25CT16 22MA13 4NH4 2VT2 9ME5 4R12 66 Total42 2 58NJ34 100 NY64 158 Total98 3 740H47 83PA55 9WV5 166 Total107 4 4DE4 2OMD11 32NC24 23VA13 79 Total52 5 47FL28 20GA10 17SC10 16TN9 5MS4 14AL9 119Total70 6 781L45 481N29 12KY6 20M011 158 Total91 2 9 7 19 IA 49 MI MU 14MN 22W1 6104 Total 8 3 AR 31liLA 280K 62165NM 64 TX 11691 Total 319 14716C0 18 KS 6 MT 5 3 19 5ND S 1 22 7SD 10 NE 1031 454WY 66 Total 5110 113A2 121 CA 129H1 73175NV 3 UT 22114 iSiTotal 5511 2AK 91D 1200R 23WA 7214PR 58 Total 52125FOREIGN 217Canal Zone 6Guam 7 4 13127 2 1 34 RC CL FF IN SC 1 1 2 1 52 5 102 56 Model Aviation AMA Executive Council session last September 18 Foreground L-RI Homer Smith VP-b Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Jim McNeiIl VP-5 Background L-R Earl Witt Sec-Treas John Clemens Pres John Worth Exec Director Murry Frank photo 91 373 91 131 686 9 9 3 8 29 2 3 19 26 6 7 2 4 4 2 26 2 62 93 2 5 4 7 1214 6 5 4 37 53 8 10 4 3 3 4 2 34 S 73 7 4 90 15 15 3 35 21 21 8 5 5 20 21 55 TOTAL CLUBSOctober 1976 1219 73 6ctnttA President ACADEYY YODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNYCLEmENS POBox 64573 Dallas Tx 75206 AERORODELINO HE PUBLIC EYE ! showing product PRIDE October 16th 10 AY 4 m some 300 handsome model planes public display beautiful weather twocityblock area front ROCKEFELLER CENTER New York City models represent ing Cavalcade Aviation Thru Yodels furnished members three area Associations Clubs rep resenting some 45 50 model clubs Credit outstanding public ex posure thing primarily goes Public Relations Staff Rocke feller Center worked AmAs Special Events Director Larry Bolich AYA District TI Vice President John Ryrne Dist TI Associate Vice Presidents Officers of area Association Club groups course individual modeler displayed models deserves credit because hadnt shown up well just no show Special recognition should oe given couple finest people model aviation crosscountry flyers Bob Doris Rich smilingly answered publics questions day long spies AYA CIA reported AYA Dist II VP John Byrne Did bless New York public glibly linguistic talents explaining model aviation entire day over public address system after Ill bet John still some words left hadnt used make Rockefeller Center model Aviation Day complete actual flying demonstrations put control line models radio controled helicopters Centers Ice Arena Pretty slick eh add Rockefeller Center model Aviation Cay effectiveness story pictures went out nation wide over Associated Press Wire Service THANKS everyone involved adding pile PRIDE DEFINITION ELINO FANATIC forecaster doom carrying sign near local model airport read large letters BEWARE THE END CF THE WORLD IS NEAR enthusiastic modelers glanced sign yelled over sign carrier HAVE OCT TIYE FOR COUPLE YORE FLICHTS IN THE PUBLICS OTnER EYE Looks like everyone AYA has caught spirit proving public airplane modeling handsome bene ficial thing encourage oir commun ities list puolic exposure events being put over country AYA groups swelling day SHOW TEAmS cecoming THE thing club projects Public flying demonstr ations demonstrations before youth school hospital civic groups has found benefit F town before doino io Public service gestures like sure helps open doors especially helps obtain hold flying sites Benefit performances help raise funds such worthy charities Heart Fund muscular Ojstrophv programs fast becoming annual things clubs AAA planning coord mate nationwide effort along line announced soon solid planning can done course alreadypop ular shows such Weak Signals Toledo WRAYS White Plains EXPO Chicago RAYS Seattle mALL Show Sioux Falls mACS Show California Too some brand new ones being planned such big known SOUTHWEST mODELERS SHOW right mole home town Dallas January 15th 16th Cf course AAA wants encourage Inese oublicity affnrzs no wch possiols Ue dont yet have lot ways helping ijt hove nooblerns planninp such activities might con tact AYA Headquarters see what can LARRY BOLICH AYA Special Events Oirector would Os contact AAA has beautiful booth used NATS various other affairs cannot loaned general basis however trying develope several simpler booths displays future can used worthy gatherings around country proposed have several stored strategic spots across country can sent Shows like manned District VPs Associate VPs first must have plan funds please dont ask yet Just wanted know aint asleep REAL 0000 ADVICE First build trainer model will help bridge gap between FUTILITY UTILITY ! YOREr best never give advice before asked after matter HEARD AT YODEL CLUB YEETINO DID EVER SHOW YOU PICTURES OF YY mCOEL AIRPLANES NO AND IT WAS VERY THOUCHTFUL OF YOU ALCOHOL AND YODEL AVIATION Beware modeler goes local hobby shop says clerk Cive couple fifths model airplane fuel wise oldtimer told once alcohol should never used around model airplanes unless has thor oughly mixed castor oil WEATHER FORECAST mODELERS weather reports include info model airplane enthusiasts you might hear added expert modeler tomorrow expect 30% chance gravity nner about so% chance YOUR VERY OWN FCC LICENSE Its very satisfying see AmAs Chartered Clubs joining AYA pushing idea individual memoer applying own indiv idual FCC Radio License action certain impress FCC much accurate picture just dedicated radio control mocelers planes January1977 57 JAMS rresiuern Junfiny boats really would impress see sany AmAs Chartered Clubs have campaigns usually promoted thru newsletters urging members hold individual licenses instead convenient club license Sure bit trouble bit expensive $4 since recent frequency battle can see wisdom move personal salute newsletter editors have pushed individual license idea havent done yet T Several newsletters included license application letter Ed Sweeney printed FCC License Application right recent issue R/C Sportsman magazine Commendable think recent frequency hap henings have proven us cor-rect ness old saying UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL stood united won first battle WE ALL KNOW ONE kind person never gets interested anything until business IVE GOT ONE Can imagine having typewriter first misspells types bunch H&WS%#tS profanity CLEVER LICENSE PLATE As states en extra fee can get personalized auto license plate Texas few days ago followed car parking lot bank license plate six digits read B HUMAN thought what timely reminder todays world went up car introduced myself found talking Bernise Human husbands name Bill Husan thought fine would could remember follow lead Sill Beroise B HL Zi RE L2CVtC CLEViRIK 2 AMA Executive Director John Rorth thirteenth president AMA therefor holds AMA License #AMA13 John proud enough fact car license yes guessed AMAtI now past Gaston Hospital three years ago expected ever leave hospital alive thru some fabulous machinery have AMAs Headquarters received mail 1974 AMA License legend PAST PRESIDENT bottom Dont rush damit BAD LUCK YOU SAY above story about PAST PRESIDENT license would probably say just bad luck Well let tall luck always bad telling someone about MY TONGUE! HEALTH REPORT Mentioning terrible hospital trip took three years ago resinded ma MY DOCTOR such picture health alongside him patients look sick JUST REMEMBERED SOME MORE BAD LUCK cow once just would give milk old him THE IMPORTANCE OF SIGNS IN AMA WE KNOW HOW TO RUN CONTESTS too often leave out very important ingredient truly great contest SIGNS coax folks come meet dont tell em get fam iliar route never dawns us others need steering gear very frustrating stranger trying guess fun major meets near Dallas drove back forth repeatedly past turnoff point men tioned asked Oh didnt see red rag tied post Put yourself other guys shoes figure what might need know and make signs BIG ENOUGH SIMPLE ENOUGH INFORMATIVE ENOUGH folks CANT MISS finding you can plan rest meet suggest appoint person NO OTHER DUTIES attention signs wise also t0 check signs occasionally during meet make sure still place Special attention should also given providing along mailing pieces good map suggestions just common courtesies first things would look guy hunting contest remember terrible sign right entrance gate WrightPatter son AFB NATS year sign belonged Air Force us insisted OK badly faded am sure must have glaucoma because couldnt see AT YOUR NEXT MEET UP HEY TODAY WAS GREAT DAY ! MADE ANOTHER FRIEND MOST OF HISTORYS GREATEST DEEDS have performed just two kinds men t enough know could done too dumb know couldnt ASTRONAUT NSWERING AD short back privileged appear same stage award ceremony crew astronauts Skylab III world record flight 56 days space enjoying talking astronaut Ed Gibson asked him got Space Program Ed replied Johnny wont believe answered ad THINK NEED ANATOMY LESSONS An article newspaper other day stated WOMAN WAS SHOT IN THE FRACAS THE BULLET IS IN HER YET dont know places Ill bet hurts ARE YOU AWARE WHEN YOU THROW LITTLE MLD YOU PROBABLY LOSE LITTLE GROUND THE FUN OF MODEL AIRPLANING have come conclusion great part real fun io modeling going out flying site buddy HING HIT RISK PUTING HIS AIRPLANE IN THE AIR DISTRICT MEETING IN LANSING OPE few areas country has never hosted AMA District Meeting Michigan Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin area known District VII am proud Dist VII Vice Pre sident Hardy Brodersen working set up such meeting Early plans have meeting hosted countrys really outstanding clubs CARDS Lansing Mich Present tentative date March 12th district meetings multipur posed First gives membership chance meet person AMAs top leaders affords member chance ask top leaders questions puzzling clear away misunderatandings big benefit exchange plans thinking individual member realizes actually does have voice AMA proves AMA OURS vague THEIRS Too brings member actual contact DISTRICT LEADERS folks must represent him voting guiding AMA District VII Meeting pending will leave District V Ala bama Florida Georgia Mississippi S Carolina Tennessee Puerto Rico having chance meet AMAs leaders Hopefully can arranged near future DIDJA EVER NOTICE some people want out life little unfair advantage FLYING SITE RESEARCH URAGING couple issues back mentioned action pending Hous ton Texas area put 5500 acres land under control US Corps Engineers public use recreational purposes attended hearing Harris County Commis sioners Court October 26th seemed accomplish everything final signing lease agreement will turn over authority land Harris County Houston action should take place November 4th Present plans 660 acres land smack middle 5500 acre total t0 made FULL FAC ILITY model airport supporting ALL PHA SES outdoor model plane activities Other recreational activities operation remainder land will include nature trails protec tion nesting grounds plant life archeological sites balloonport motorcycle riding trails educational facilities shooting ranges group sports enthusiasts Harris County has VERY REALISTICALLY AWARE need facilities recreation interests normally run out town bit deserving golf tennis swimming like Harris County plans place respon sibilities direction protec tion Model Port hands now forming COUNCIL OF CLUBS about twelve AMA Clubs area Other areas desirous seeking facilit ies privileges communities sight well consider forming Council Groups order show sore num erical strength need order UNIFIED approach made must doft cap Harris County Com missioner Bob Eckels Commissioners Court US Army Corps Engineers private enterprise very civic mind ed Cullen Foundation people Harris County having put handsome package together should certainly inspiration assuring us IT CAN BE DONE FLYING SITE EFFORT IN MILWAUKEE sisilar floodplain area Mil waukee area being sought MIL WAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC MODEL AVIATION PARK group dedicated modelers making beautiful dignified approach cc County use land generally practical other purposes ideal model aviation Ill give information fine effort later thats now 58 Model Aviation FAI Policy Changes cont pg 56 PR SUPPORT FOR PAl need creased PR aid brought out meet ing order use team world record ac tivity means promoting model aviation AMA promote support membership whole noted activity like Olympics should appreciated sup ported modelers rather just directly involved expected therefore larger part AMAs future PR effort will aimed toward end WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE Considerable debate September AMA Council meeting impending changes number types World Championships Such FAI activity expand ing new events added schedule countries balking simply hav ing World Championships year much talk putting limit annual activity THREEYEAR CYCLE talked about proposal would accommo date new events spreading over three-year cycle universally opposed fliers involved current events since would involve having such World Champion ships three years instead two THE MINI-NATS Regional contests normally cov ered Model Aviation--there too deserves special attention because its size history AMA Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt reports what 1976 Mini Nats like Mini-Nats best way describe recent Eastern States Championships held Warminster Naval Air Facility just north Philadelphia fact first item caught attention driving aboard Naval Station large number cars Ohio 76 Nationals bumper stickers Model builders would prefer spectators top flight competition would compete experts beginners own ability classes missing great opportunity attend annual affair Eastern States Championships spon sored Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs Delaware Val ley Hobby Industry Association hosted US Navy oldest annual model meets US years meet 29th series having started 1948 day specialization finding con test categories model competition except Indoor pleasant surprise still trying orient myself parking area activities going on sides greeted Dave Wallick coun trys top competitors Control Line Carrier found Bill Boss wracking up trophy points same event Scale Expert Class CL Precision Aero batics event looked like Nationals line-up Bob Hunt topping list winning again Bill Simmons Gene Schaffer taking 2nd 3rd spots Keith Trostle other top PAMPA fliers also competing Radio Control going strong short Yet proposals have three World Championships per year have run opposi tion national organizations responsible team selection travel support because cost problems THE COST CONFLICT Caught con troversy have loot bill want support fliers wishes reluctant escalate financial problems generally agreed AMA Council mem bers US position would probably oppose FAI proposal institute schedule would automatically space World Championships over three-year cycle favor some flexible ap proach might permit some popular events held frequently holding costs check Council de cision emerged debate seek solution will avoid drastic changes current schedule specific motion approved Council follows AMAs delegate counseled vote against drastic change two-year World Championships cycle AMA provide necessary AMA HQ support World Championships category cycles ClAM may determine AMA delegate make possible lobbying effort international levels keep two-year cycles existing new categories distance beyond Control Line Speed events Flying two sites mixing 77 RC Pattern entrants 22 Sport Scale fliers four flight lines completing com petition day 8 am 4 pm eight judges RC event again looked like Na tionals repeat smaller scale same contestants member Southeastern Pennsyl vania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society sharing event operation Bucks County Radio Control Club pointed out Henry Haffke Scale Wendal Wil liams Racer stated made event official Apparently Henry flown same plane TV news report Northern Connecticut Sport Scale contest previous day regular con testants far back anyone could remember Just north RC site demolition derby known CL Combat being flown fallout area Free Flight event taking place opposite side field place Delta Dart Program flown Nationals Eastern States Champion ships has Sub-Junior event under 11 years old flying hand-launched gliders years annual meet held runways well-maintained grass areas tween runways Warminster Naval Air Facility drew 320 contestants over 600 event entries competing 26 different events Most events three age groups three proficiency levels day contest wound up Officials Buffet Supper after trophy presentation similar held 76 Nationals Dayton Ohio Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs am told made up three RC four multi-interest clubs along Delaware Valley Hobby Industry As sociation Bob Leishman Contest Director assistants commended outstanding Mini-Nationals FAI TEAM SELECTION CONCEPT STANDARDIZED April 30 AMA Executive Council meeting concept approved last February Free Flight Team Selection Programs also approved Radio Control Con trol Line As result team selection comm ittees will formed RC CL pro grams using help special interest organ izations applicable concept uses committees explore recommend programs voted upon program participants acceptance Participant voting includes approval pro gram budgets concerning use funds derived program entry fees donations aim have interestedthe peo ple actually participating team selection programscontrol nature programs disposition own money help special interest organiza tions provide input concerning committee member representatives committee oper ating procedures council has designated AMA HQ monitor committee program operations following organizations have vited provide recommendations concerning district representatives committee proce dures National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation RC Pylon National Soaring Society RC Soaring National Society RC Aerobatics RC Pattern Miniature Aircraft Combat Association CL Combat Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn CL Aerobatics FAI CL Society CL Speed Team Race goal have committees being end 1976 programs can developed under new concept soon possible basis program approval affirmative vote least two-thirds program participants such pro gram approved large malority way hoped future programs may less subject criticism past has charged rank file little voice program plan ning operation Program participants defined paid entry fees either both last two programs plus pay $5 ward next program prior voting way recent participants plus new ones may take part voting process exception new concept Scale category Until appropriate ganization available represent Scale inter ests combination presidential HQ concurrence Scale team selection will pre vail special nature Scale has dictated teams should picked time place same set judges concept has resulted teams being selected Na tional Championships natural place Scale interests come together simul taneously Unfortunately number contestants trying Scale team selection has very small thus have available help develop programs might encourage greater participation Yet Scale interest general very large need exists therefore represent interest way increase participation can get involved decision-making trend team selection involve people turn helps justify turn page January1977 59 money paid AMA support FAI pro grams should also help stabilize pro grams making less subject change relatively few people except changes have support majority directly involved specifics team selection process will work under new concept contained following document FAI PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND LINE OF AUTHORITY 1 The president Academy Model Aeronautics provided by-laws individual officer final authority ternational competition determination 2 Committccs FAI team selection pro grams will report responsible directly president 3 It will basic responsibility committee deliver program format acceptable president twothirds majority qualified program partici pants responding vote acceptance program format approved program format due 30 days before date com mencement new program 4 The committees will comprised member 11 AMA districts possible member acceptable AMA vice-president district little no program participation exists district ommission committee member district will matter acceptance district vice-president task timely recruiting committee mem bers naming committee chairmen will responsibility president appropriate AMA-organized special inter est organization committee membership chairman selection will confirmed vote two-thirds responding Eli gible vote program participants hav ing valid AMA license FAI stamp 5 The power remove committee member rests AMA vice-president district two-thirds vote other committee members president AMA replacement such commit tee member will similar original mat selection through recruiting ap propriate special interest organization vote acceptance simple majority program participants responding vote within district involved committee member also chairman may re moved except committee votes simple majority remove him chairman simultaneously names new chairman 6Thecommittees required follow certain procedures follows A Provide period during recommendations solicited received individual program participants B Submit final form team selection program format vote accep tance program participants twothirds majority responding re quired option available comm ittees submit preliminary ideas concepts test response program participants through polls questionnaires 7 Program administration responsi bility AMA Headquarters assigned responsibility ChiefProgram dministrator Chief Program Administrator will a Report directly AMA presi dent b Implement program format approved AMA president c Monitor progress committee work during period program format de velopment such satisfied pro gram recommendation will delivered rcquired schedule d Handle mailings tabulations poiis questionnaires other AMA HQ support functions required requested committee chairman e Otherwise effect implementation team selection programs including selection appointments Contest Directors time ly tabulation publication competition results final certification team member alternate selection other adminis trative details necessary conclusive de termination team membership class well other requirements specified implied program format approved AMA president Note Program participants defined entered either last two team selection programs have paid time new program ballotting $5 fee toward participation next pro gram come intent enable sig nificant number concerned have final say program determination expenditures program funds ELECTION RESULTS NEXT MONTH will end November before AMA election ballots counted results known counting process gins after November 15 postmark deadline continues about week UPS STRIKE PROBLEM East Coast has suffering effects strike United Parcel Ser vice employees effects extended across country since strike prevented packages getting areas UPS still operating hit AMA Film Li brary Service particularly hard since UPS principal means film distribution AMA Supply Service operation also uses UPS large extent Both operations switched regular postal service difference delivery times tremendous So press time AMA services limping along hoping restoration UPS service FIRST 1977 RENEWAL Stanley T Lewis Bethesda MD first 1976 AMAer renew membership 1977 check $1 700 received October 14 less week after over 60000 renewal mailings sent out Since hundreds membership renewals have received indicating pretty fair pos tal service 1977 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATE FANTASTIC Only three weeks new AMA mem bership season renewal rate four times greater same time last year allowing fact years renewal mailing got out week earlier last year 1977 rate still twice what two years ago mailing dates comparable Heres five-year breakdown tran sition period cut-off current year membership statistics end September start new year membership figures Week/Year Sept 1st Wk Oct 2nd Wk Oct 3rd Wk Oct TOTAL 1973 86 713 714 368 1881 1974 146 156 463 765 1975 116 169 307 512 1104 1976 50 89 276 284 699 1977 181 661 530 1510 2882 Note 1977 total 41 times greater 1976 26 times greater 1975 38 times greater 1974 15 times greater 1973 ended 1976 membership figures total 63451a gain 2972 over 1975 49% slightly better budgeted total 62500 predicted last Janu ary number members choosing magazine option also up2 out 3 671% compared just 50% same time last year CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN MEXICO government Mexico does dis tinguish between Class C RC Class D voice Citizens Band radio equipment Under Mexican law CR equipment CRC voice may operated Mexican citizens duly licensed Secretariat Communi cations Transportation Foreign visitors including United States citizens prohibit ed operating CB equipment during stay Mexico no legal way obtain permission importation CR equipment Mexico also prohibited equipment stalled vehicles admitted Mexico temporary stay must sold otherwise disposed Mexico prohibition would also apply RC equipment United States citizens planning visit Mexico using vehicles CR equipment installed strongly advised 1 leave equipment United States possible 2 include CR equipment customs declaration made entering Mex ico 3 Refrain operating CR equipment including RC Mexico 4 re frain selling otherwise disposing CR equipment Mexico Failure visitor Mexico comply points 3 4 above may result legal prosecution Mexican authorities pun ishment may quite severe Any US modeler planning participate RC meet Mexico should have written assurance sponsoring club proposed RC use raises no question under Mexican law policy 60 Model Aviation OVERSEAS INSURANCE COVERAGE IS LESS Due fact AMAs insurance cov erage provided different company handles domestic coverage has possible get reasonable price million dollars coverage outside US Canada overseas coverage limited half million dollars should no problem overseas situations half million $500000 coverage adequate special situations re quire individual quotations can made special coverage through Lloyds London full million dollar coverage applies USA its territories possessions Canada half million dollar coverage ap plies other countries except Cuba Al bania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia East Ger Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Poland Romania Soviet Union Yugoslavia China Tibet Vietnam North Korea Outer Mongolia Connecticut e Main S Mavuachuselts Hampshire e Island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presideneta Arthur Everett 2HSa,dy Hill Rd 5 Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Hon 428 W Groron MA 01472 Novotnik 4 Benerly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Must first urge everyone send AMA membership renewal December 15 order miss next issue Model Aviation already too late vote because deadline November 15 Per haps will have some indication won presidential try time sue hits streets * ***** * *** * enjoyable visit up Maine during October Used commercial airline well rented plane trip some because weather some make easier make scheduled appointments well get back work due job TnPacer still out commission waiting cylinder put missed being last Council meeting due heavy work loads am very sorry say first missed long time Im sure did get along am thankful wasnt usual hectic meeting lot real tough issues decide have great year told FCC frequency deal very successful Nats good increase mem bership ** ** * * * * ** * New England clubs please note have complete listing clubs district yours asking Also desk pub lications field procurement noise problem handling lot other goodies some might need present new club ** * * * *** * ** * Short column month Promise list clubs send regular copies club publications next month Will never able publish club field locations because never received great quantity details Some clubs have good reasons will knock New Jersey Yen II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Antociete Vice Presideetna Bill Boos 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ouvid Filield 11 Lace Lane Etnoca NV 12065 John Grieg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NV 14094 Cliff Mounplalsir 17 Rotary Dr. Summie NJ 07901 Jack Sanonarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07093 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Wind wrr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICTI THOUGHTS being evening Saturday Octo ber 16 1976 have just returned Rock efeller Plaza national tourist-magnet sit uated between 48th 51st Streets Fifth Avenue upon crowded Isle Manhattan NYC today dawn dusk scene greatest model aviation shows ever MAD MODEL AVIA TION DAY II atRockefellerPlaza MAD though nature experiment successful Fall 1975 despite two successive rain-outs caused its postpone ment early October November timely petition return engagement year enthusiastically approved management Rockefeller Center Prior first MAD mere suggestion taxi ing flying engine-powered model aircraft Fifth Avenue address New York City would have evoked DID evoke chuckles comments derision silly thought effectively translated action three District 2 associations AMA-char tered clubs members 1 Radio Control Association Greater New Yorl Dick Brooks President 2 New Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Jack Sammarco President 3 Association Model Air plane Clubs Greater New York Bill Boss President As privileged parti cipate worthy undertaking can assure planning essential ingredient success venture such show like last year required mere days weeks MONTHS plan ning three associations worked well another respective mem bers Jobs assigned tasks performed capably willingly lesson learned hereby passed along others seeking success kind show business Never sume seemingly trivial details will take care themselves should deferred un til later date show day trifles guaranteed rise stifle success venture! thick book could written subject success fail ure presentation model aviation shows demonstrations perhaps day shall try space too limited warrant further treatment Returning MAD II modelers con verged upon site great numbers various localities within beyond Dis trict 2 aircraft type branch modelling Models metic ulously judged eye-appeal standpoint team dignitaries comprising Capt G Buttridge commands US Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Squadron Floyd Bennett Field Joel Siegel CBS-TV Chan nel 2 NYC Lt Col Ret Spann Watson US Air Force pilot 99th Fight er Squadron during WW II Honorable mention due Chris Lella Peiham Bay Model Airplane Club magnificant Control Line flights Promenade Ice Skating Rink skilled helicopter pilots impressive flights same site Al Lobaitoof Richmond Model Flying Club Horace Hagen Monmouth Model Air plane Club Nick Ziroli Long Island Radio Control Society Ed Thielmann Jersey Coast Model Airplane Club Re sponding usual invitation lend unique talents show-stoppers such modeling notables Bob Doris Rich Liberty Belle Fran McElwee novel Flying Flag Flying Saucer Joe Raspante ever-popular RC actu ation display Lou Peretti Dick Burdsall Fokker Triplane/Snoopys Dog house combo sincere thanks Ms Rita Gallagher Messrs Dick Badler Jim Reed Rockefeller Center Public Relations Department AMA members volunteered services worked hard make show such ahuge success Mayor Abraham Beame offi cial formal proclamation declared date October 161976 MODEL AVIA TION DAY IN NEW YORK CITY pro found gratitude An early result efforts just appeared tonights NBC/Channel 4 TV newscast introductory caption read Model Airplanes Are No Longer Toys whole affair gigantic PR boost model aviation upon nationwide level justly proud fact MORE SHOW BUSINESS Last Sunday October 10 exact marked fifth annual Model Flying Circus & Auction Rockland County Radio Control Club New City NY show has become much-awaited presentation year remarkably successful despite fact attendance less ex pected due long three-day Columbus Day weekend what people travelling far wide other areas country members worked very hard make show success compli mented job well done CENTRAL NEW YORK RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION worthy group isplanningasymposium held upstate some time winter shall fill information re garding event word comes through us Walt Throne Presi dent Association alsoour Associ ate Vice President Central New York area Association sponsored display January1977 61 information booth State Fair year deserve great deal credit particular effort expended under rather trying circumstances certain Association acquires broader membership finds itself able instill necessary morale get things done going will lot easier connection future events nature organizers State Fair project entitled round applause worthy efforts GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenteivAr OH 45440 Ainociate Vine-Prenidents Francis Pluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneeti Wharrey RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Snidowoki 1703 Grant BInd Cleneland OH 44130 Nats Aftermath Words AMA HQ indicated years Nats best ever terms quantity quality Nats made up parts obviously ade termination quality represents judgment good bad everything silky smooth course surely ob server did view detail Nats same way winner glitch minor something ignored loser glitch major catastrophe no amount rea soning will satisfy him uninformed lack appreciation diffi culty obtaining dedicated hard-working people job love hobby nothing else expert has own opinion relative to job very easy criticize someone elses performance ask same people pitch sacrificing own participation job its another story excuses flow am suggesting above critics should think engage brain fore speaking unnecessarily criticizing gave freely time en ergy Im sure exception individual put forth honest effort Some capable others obviouslyif think can better job dont spend energies complaining press everyone else will listen quietly make contact position change things offer own services Cincinnati Extravaganza Shortly after Nats troops Cincinnati put public modeling showthe likesof hasprobably equalled across land bit annual affair initially generated World Engines years ago get-together members industry fly fun engage bit flying competition Over years has transitioned gala public show co-sponsored Greater Cincinnati R/C Club World EnginesThey invite wellknown personalities join doing everything possible RC model airplane year addition usuals conned Johnny Clemens AMA President Col Betkeys Flying Circus Larry Bolich AMA Publicity Director others join fun fun attracting estimated 15000 spectators two days frivolity great time special thanks must go Father Ric St Francis Seminary has played vital role secur ing excellent flying siteson seminary property local modelers present site beautiful wooded area picnic grounds paved runway super winterized club house site fireplace What need across country guardian angels like Father Ric Probably key ingredient getting crowd out super publicity job put Greater Cincinnati R/C Club show crowd isnt fun fly takes work sell yourself public Hats off old buddy Russ Brown again did super job announcing creating vital activity/spectator link adds much enjoyment Aerial view Cincinnati show Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding fist IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Siteel Lanham MD 20801 Annoolate Vieg-Praidena clsarlan Forensan 609 Pohine Rd. Mechaniconille VA 23111 V Bill Helnin BOO Tynola Rd. Charlotte NC 26210 Robert Karlnson 2643 Marels Rd Wilmington GE 19610 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Payetnenille NC 28301 would some comfort know missed opportunity cast ing vote both countrys Academys elections national district offices own political feelings sometimes run being someone voting just against someone cant complain dont mark ballot goodness knows certainly enjoy complaining about government Most usoldtimers can remem ber times albeit vaguely exposed various governments paraphernalia once great now no day hardly hour goes us arent doing something caused directed many governments listening buzzers looking blinking red lights get latest metal monstrosity way proving some agency blockhead recently fired really deserved work somebody else Another passing long lines motorists stopped donate county governments budget exceeding double-nickel duty others simply luck out because dozen stiffhatted civil servants cant write faster bugs Oh well will get worse bright thought might sons sons will really know what different what did years ago Only lifetime gives experiences seems voting results will history time read still mystery write However Id like thank regard outcome people district have worked hard past few years Ive held office - AII Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Foreman Bill Helms Bob Karisson Ron Sonderegger Bill Yacobucci - unsung very effective roes contest coordination Joe Lawrence Warren Sanders - own Contest Board members Joe Boyle FF Hurst Bowers SC George Hill RC Ron McNally CL probably suf focating rules correspondence about now - special committeemen John Strong Walt Good Frequency Committee Hal Crane Bob Sifleetof FF FAI Advisory Committee ial note regular guys whove writing years chiding enthusing Thanks Bob Lopshire John Novak Tom Vallee Bill Pardue Dave Bills Henry Bergen George Abbott Red Gunning Larry Woolard John R Smith Jerry Barnette Bill Firesheets Gene Stocksdale Scotty Moyer John Preston Ernie Pennington others thanks also people Head quarters men Council Im lucky know Over years Ive written about AMA philosophy opinions column its difficult remember everyone does recall remarks has never read So Ill review bit next few col umns Lets take general view Ex ecutive Council first Executive Council view must single guiding force Academy must small enough work large enough sound views Council members must think toward future better ways job bringing na tional association within confines monies available contests competition programs sports impetus important weve got have machinery regulate administer segment Academys activities aside unwatched Council years ahead Council must solve problems growth communications membership representation agencies benefit and/or regulate sport pro vide better insurance protection obtain fly ing fields improve public image im prove membership benefits package Back bench. 62 Model Aviation Delaware Dinteict ad Cahalela lned le Caralina inia Alalraroa C Florida C Georgia rsoippi to Aeco VSooth Carolina oesaoo DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII fist V Vice-Prosident 617 South 26 Aurnue Birmingham AL 35205 Ammocoato Vice Preiadoat Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summervillo SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warnor Rood Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Storro Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Porn Ct. Pine Glados Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez 6-10 5th Sn Bet Villa Rica Bayarnon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whinley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julio Woods P0 Boor 127 Scooba MS 39358 Pictured below L-R Judge Paul Moore Parks Director Fred Brinkman Skyknights Club Advisor Howard Spry Club President Dennis Shattuck Howard holding up October issue own Mode/Aviation mag Wherein featured write-up club column occasion Formal opening Sky knights model field Camp Craig SC South Carolina State Legislator Tom Moore Craig seated below left made opening speeches presentation Next gentleman Judge Paul Moore again Fred Brinkman Richard Jackson Dennis Shattuck photo below AMA SC AVP Richard Jackson mailed information doing FINE job serving Academy state behalf AMA magazine staff let say happy help fine club way getting model flying field Spartanburg SC area Its nice know something right once awhile June 4 1935 Al Fred Key leapt racy Curtiss Robin lifted its nose off grass kept its nose aloft 27 days An endur ance record set two Meridian MS boys still unbroken today 41 years later Mary Corbin sent picture Dr Bill Ander sons scale static Curtiss Robin Dr Bill holding gentleman drinking phofo MS AVP Julie Woods husband Hervey Woods very nice man friend minB DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet West Palm Beach Skyhawks fine RC club unbeliev able 800 acre sod farm flying site Jack Carter mailed pictures sup plied information says field big enough FF Gliders anything Shown above Club president Don Eddy supervising Kathy Carter flying new RC Glider Jack Carter patiently watching too Other club officers include Bill Layers VP Ron Day Sec Mrs Jackie Carter Treas Dan Donaldson Field Safety Officer Harry Lewis Jackie Carter Newsletter Editors excellent picture club mem bers shame cannot show big ger Featured above top L-R Jack Carter Dean Brimmer Chuck Brown Leon Katz Bob Schoneman Dan Donaldson Harry Lewis Ken Osteen Kathy Carter Scott Barneh George Pizon Bottom L-R Steve Harris Mike Zeak Joe Cole Larry Katz Mrs Jackie Carter Delores Pizon Paul Pizon club has grown blinding speed Chartered 1972 six members grew 42 two years has mushroomed 63 fliers year active contestoriented club hosts Quickie 500 con tests Glider meets etc Everybody has fun exciting club picnic featuring Harry Helene Lewis Jack Carter Pat Donaldson Lynn Lewis Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Bill Layers Jim Zeak Larry Leon Katz Helen Zeak Steve Harris Claudette Ferone Everybody having good time runway shot L-R Brian Ketler Sandy Donaldson Dot Joe Harold Williams Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Dan Donaldson Don Eddy Larry Katz friend Sven Ibson David Ibson Leon Katz Doug Ferone friend action shot shows Jack Carter again Dan Donaldson unknown holding plane Don Eddy Doug Ferone Ken Osteen Jim Zeak might ask show people list names Well its sure impor tant cannot think better way use column space present wonderful dues-paying AMA club mem bers fliers just important model world pleasure work Jack Carter others have contributed time energy make Club-ofthe-Month possible live West Palm Beach area go join fine club join Palm Beach Aeronauts join both Give regards buddy Fred Comlosy wish 800 acre sod farm like fast growing West Palm Beach Skyhawks next month January1977 63 1-leld Safety Utticer uan LJonaloson pictured above holding hand up Editor Harry Lewis has back camera0 Jackie Carter Scott Baruch Ron Day Mike Zeak shown Illinois C Indiana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Balasia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Preddeons Roger Geers 729 N 22nd SI Osuincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snutely Laura Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt C Pr Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs. Elk Geone VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullisen 3021 Spring Valley Cc Anderson IN 46011 Hows club doing have good attendance meetings have good time meetings As AMA representative get around few clubs have chance observe variety model clubs Some clubs just argue complain entire evening usually about mowing grass flying un safely Others have business meeting no program no refreshments go home tavern club has short business meeting committee re ports no hassles planning future fun flys other club functions several airplanes brought show tell rolls cake coffee some type program pertaining modeling aviation Needless say entertain ing Which category does club fit feel club meetings leave something desired get involved dont leave everything up club officers takes six unselfish hardworking people get keep club going pat Encourage RC fliers club get own individual FCC license rather using club license recent argument FCC brought out fact quite minority compared CB license $4 five years Im sure RC flier can afford 80 cents year own li cense Dick Chipman President Spirits St Louis club sent photo model display Scott Air Force Base open house held August 29 club also flew several types models during day Re portedly over 125000 visitors day see display 50 full-size airplanes demonstration Air Force Thunderbirds crowd interested models larger airplanes club did super job presenting sport dont know original Murphy was guy supposedly came up sayings such something cannot possibly happen will Since thenaddition al quotations have appeared under title Murphys Laws few apply modeling Experience varies directly models crashed probability given crash occur ring inversely proportional its desirabil ity Interchangeable kit parts wont Lets see people read col umn Im sure have seen AMA booth display panels cltb patches colored photographs would like build similar panels District VI club patches photos models modelers Vice President District VI whoever might could use display model shows such Expo model dis plays malls schools cannot always get AMA display easily damaged lost shipped around country too much can get own smaller display would lot easier handle Ill try keep simple So club interested send club patches include little informa tion about club such size interests location have some photographs good ones least 8 x 10 preferred send too Include names people models picture Old pictures okay too Peoria area weekend couple weeks ago could have visited model clubs known location flying fields Would please draw simple map showing club flying site send Iowa igan C Minnesola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Boo 1164 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vsce-Presdents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Aoe New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rofteing 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 following District VII people various other AMA posts assignments Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Livonia MI 48154 Radio Control Contest Board Claude McCullough Box 40 Montezuma IA 50171 Chairman Scale Contest Board Arthur Adamison 22454 Fairfax Taylor MI 48180 Control Line Contest Board P Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Road Rochester MI 48063 Free Flight Contest Board D Brisighella Sr 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 Helicopter Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee Richard Sawicki 37216 Norene Westland Ml 48185 CL Navy Carrier Advisory Com mittee Vacancy CL Speed Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Precision Aerobatics John Kilsdonk 16159 Old Bedford Rd Northville Ml 48167 Chairman CL Racing Advisory Committee Dick Kowalski 32823 Gloede Dr Warren Ml 48093 FAI FF Indoor Program Committee Paul Crowley 3264 Tecla Warren MI 48093 FAI F F Outdoor Program Committee RC Soaring Advisory Committee present ly being formed None RC Frequency Committee district assignment None Junior Committee district signmen t Contest Coordinators John Evert 421 Walnut Lane Apple Valley MN 55124 West Walter Hartung 14759 Kilbourne Detroit Ml 48213 East vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee exists because Phil Cartier has moved out district Vacancies also exist CL Speed CL Precision Aerobatics Advisory Committees willentertain nomi nations positions anywhere district general target installing new men first year Walter Hartung has asked relieved Michigan Area Contest Coordinator job end year asked him could come up had job five yearsnot acceptable reason letting man off hook Never theless would like accommodate him So will either entertain nominations will go out put arm someone fore end year would fun someone volunteered Its fun job get chance make contact lot new people Three unassigned AVP posts remain four men presently have cover geo graphic spread well myself consid ered seem speak special inter ests Free Flight Control Line Frank Mor rissey Terry Taylor RC Soaring Bill Rohring General RC Keith McClure beginning term over turn Wayne Yeager representing As sociation Midwest RC Clubs candidate AVP emphasis RC eastern end district course year also occasion indicate John Kilsdonk interested taking AVP post speaking general Control Line terests eastern end district additional AVP post remains have no state mind nor feedback dis trict specific need can identified invite districts comments thoughts District VII Meeting East As under stand first ever trying shape up AMA Election event held November hosts Lansing wiser heads steered idea February March Therefore consultation AMA HQ other activities focus March 12 1977 date AMA HQ Because Executive Director John Worth AMA President will main features meeting hosts Lansing CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron [Inc] Chuck Spencer President Tony Stornant Past President Bob Smith Don Lubahn Tentative plans Longs Convention Center Lansing Plenty motels restaurants nearby What district meeting One-third busi ness one-third social one-third airplanes business portion occasion AMA national district officers present selves membership present cre dentials report state affairs membership have in-person chance ask questions bring forward prob lems advance new ideas etc airplane portion meeting can whatever wish make it should include static display airplanes disciplines perhaps static scale contest two special presentations new technology some notable personality occasion present special awards citations social part can sit-down dinner buffet ser vice during various speakers can make presentations see beginning early afternoon static displays scale judging technical meet ings late afternoon business meeting controlled length Dinner preceded 64 Model Aviation cocktail hour cash bar dinner com mencing about 7 pm hoping conclude before 11 pm live nearby go home come some distance over night takeoff Sunday morning special objective will have will make different disciplines RC CL FF Indoor Soaring Scaleand competition sports-oriented segments come informed about sympathetic other understand whole AMA fraternity interdependent also will have special presentation site acquisition production current production what pays improvements future 15 BB should production soon Still hear rumors about Magnum fuel None true want facts write George Aldrich has nothing hide fuel did well Dayton Nats district Contest Rules Board mem bers need help have doing good job remember supposed representing So write let know like rules proposed Let know what want what dont want Besides would like hear you dont write think dont care about rules So lets barrage mail Sikansas siana Mnjcs homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Ba, Acenill 9117 La Bareanca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Bannes 523 N Lebansn S,11har LA 70663 Frank Osbor,e 18 Mohace Or. N Little Rock AR 72116 Bod Tenoy Boo 545 Richadsoo TX 75080 starting return work shops getting things together next years contest season Contests starting taper off will try build next years models what learned years contests contests over year yet just tapering off good weather should still have some good ones time published election should over ballots counted ever went must still pull together Modeling AMA go hand hand AMA what keeps sport/hobby coming chaotic hodgepodge make rules may like what keeps confusion down support FAI teams does USA interna tional competition no government help support ourown National Contest time year clubs newsletters lot toward keeping us togeth er keep interest up auctions special projects show tell sessions AMA films Getting together club meetings helps us talk problems out gives us chance show off what doing workshop Have got FCC license yet numbers C licenses keep us out trouble FCC So ofus have flying club licenses numbers low Now cost $4 forfive years affordable am suggest ing give up club license al counted good enticement new membersbreaking no vice before decides him have word dealers offering pay FCC fee supply application buy product Check out local hobby shop Got nice letter Duke Fox ing fine happy performance products 76 Nats plans future Says thing would stop change contest rules take products out competition happens kills sales current tolosads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydtaslic Street Wichita 68 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Braonoo 2220 Maniposa BInd Caspee WY 82601 Mae Hansen 1909 Wisconsio SW Hums, SD 57350 John Knekonitch 7810 Lowell St. Overleod Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroetser 1754S9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Momney R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Muonioghoff 5102 Brady Ad. Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olsoo 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 No District IX report month Arizona totnia C Hawaii da C Usah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolni fist X Vice-Presidert 1100 West Sham Frosts CA 03711 Associate Vice Presidents Robert Barons 961060 Komo Mai Dr. Aiea HI 96701 Olenn Carter 2020 Oilt Port Lane Watissat Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlie 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San jose CA 85136 Jim Scarboroagh 2501 Armour Le. Aedo,do Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3123 Soowden Ane. Long Beach CA 50808 Oranger Williams 161 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 Fortunately us its rare members bad mouths Acad emy Model Aeronautics have three newsletters received month 1 Where AMA FCC took 27 band away us little reference recent issues Model Aviation should swer 2 It unfortunately informed opin ion contrary prior expressed intent and/or interest part John Worth bring Nats West Coast John Worth expected argue instead return Nats Springfield Ohio due respect member wrote false statement let please announce time John Worth does bring Nats anywhere bring help advice selected experts Nationals Executive Committee site offering finest flying facilities avail able week United States fers best backup facilities such hous ing etc 3 It over special AMA insurance lost fieldafter phone calls Washington Fresnowe no satisfac tory results written CL flier couple phone calls represent atives RC club threat ened civil authorities loss fly ing site because some local misunderstand ing After two conversations advised RC caller proper procedure retain flying site no further word received CL writer also claimed months went AMA continued produce according verbal written structions During past six years District VP Ive never heard AMA similarly accused have conclude prob lem improperly communicated HQ called written nearby Associate Vice Presidents advice problem could have quickly resolved Meanwhile back California Nats Heres part letter written District X Chairman charge coordinating Cali fornia Nats site searching efforts Betty Stream Dear Betty Things seem shaping up California Nats 1977 current de velopments continue favorably perhaps well able announce December 1 next Nats will March Air Force Base near Riverside John Worth expect meet Johnny Clemens John Worth March Air Force Base about second week November hope fully efforts lot District X peo pie will bear final fruit after six-year search suitable Nats site home ter ritory work will cut out us last time California Nats 1967 could have Decennial Celebra tion know ten other AMA Dis tricts located other parts country once awhile come up good idea too District VIII San Antonio TX Alamo Hobby Distributors offering pay Class C FCC license six months period purchasers Kraft Radios Lets see need RC member licensed help FCC recogniz ing us responsible people Flight Line BARKS Bakers field newsletter comes announcement interested forming AMA Show Team back AMA HQ Septem ber saw AMA Show Team supplies information just send AMA HQ ask Larry Bolich send set idea coordinated effort sanctioned AMA provide neighbors some worthwhile pre-planned entertainment Lots local clubs have given public shows have excellent Funds charitable causes have raised crowds pleased Best model aviation demonstrated public Write AMA HQ get club information AMA Sanctioned Show Team Its like getting AMA Sanction contest Instead having Contest Di rector have Show Team Leader makes sure safely under proper pro cedures audience will see well planned exciting air show January 1977 65 Alaska o C Montana on onglon XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith 01st XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amociate Vice-Presidenos Cramer 1607 S von Elm Pocatetto ID 83201 Simon Dreoso Nt 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 590t5 Clarence E Harght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coo, dAlono ID 83814 Robert D Staliclr 4437 Fos Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97406 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 unsung heroes world Academy sure has its share month will tell about few danger kind thing al ways forget mention someone major contributor risk must taken however name left out ask forgiveness Please let know going forgive fall left out category First list Larry Delaney Larry has real asset hobby Ta coma area helping put clubs together assisting juniors newcomers get hobby committee led Jim Ricketts put together fun fly roast toast honor Larry Thirty pilots Puget Sound Gulls McChord R/G Wings Tacoma Model Aircraft Association com peted prizes supplied Bill Brazzle Hobby Towne After Fun Fly ladies put together great pot luck dinner purpose event kept Larry the crowd 250 wasunaware intentions group M/C Jim Ricketts broke news Larrys surprise worth million bucks everyone Larry roasted toasted five friends presented AMA Service Award Bruce Edwards President Tacoma Model Aircraft Association ing rounded out dancing libations usual pilot bull sessions report sent Bruce Ed wards asked thank RS Radio Company donating raffle prize pi lots participated District Xl AMA offi cers especially Larry himself hope life made little brighter thing makes Larrys contribution significant suffering curable disease Next time feel down see can much others Larry De laney does Next unsung hero list group people district have Nats last four years know what kind effort takes put hummer great go compete though have never privilege Have ever thought about modelers friends sit sun/ rain/wind/whatever work others can enter have fun Believe Hardy Brod ersen have Believe come back help year after year Without wouldnt Nats year flying Free Flight area started setup 6 am continued till 4 pm time got move everything field tab ulate give out trophies till 6 pm af ter Some people stick out mind helpers Don Hewston son Alan Pittsburg Joe Joan Guylas Ohio Bob Barbara Gero Michigan husband wife teams helped us Bert Pond John Thornhill Bill Bigge Floyd Miller pitching Bert Massachusetts John Bill Washington DC Floyd Albuquer que Shirley Campbell Michigan has helped several years has come help husband couldnt dedication YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 column started quite few months ago idea would used exchange thoughts information regarding ways could help getting kids started modeling also keeping interested During ensuing time have heard number people nearly hoped seems desire youth programs limited very few us great ma jority AMA members simply dont care Weve submitted proposals programs time weve told lack sufficient support general member ship As Ive indicated times strictly advisory group unless membership decides adopt ideas have no way put action Its nice know want help will continue spite odds ones have written share ideas ask questions just let us know youre us Id like list names again Im afraid Id leave out some deserving person Id hate guilty just seems efforts stimulate new interest youth programs have met less resounding success really little point trying anything sustain interest present members since theyre going plugging away spite anything can say Its something like listen ing sermonthose can hear prob ably dont need need aren t church other words writing column month Guylas youngsters Jody Jeff helped like troupers beyond years heroes named above helped us week Most six seven days couple other commitments helped us five days Think about helped us four days include LindaTiny Foulk Duke Donovan Mi ami Bob Wilder Dallas did great job FAI Another Dallasite Duke Horn pitching well Bet didnt know what Tinys name before did Other significant contributors through week Sandy Maroney Washington DC Bucky Servaites Ohio Event Directors made happen addition some listed above Phil Sullivan Paul Crowley Charles Alba Jr Joe Macay Doug Gaibreath Al Kirchoff Rudy Kiulber above Hardy offer tip fedora thanks entire Academy WAR has declaredin funof course Mt Rainier Radio Control Society M RRCS has declared war Seattle Radio Aero Club SRAC aerial RIG com bat Battle area will HAWKS fields Kent WA date will second day annual KIDNEY BENEFIT Date nounced traditionally spring great cause fun official challenge presented October 3 1976 Should add already great effort event after month very little report general interest almost seems like waste valuable space magazine Also pretty hard fill allotted space month some input field times Ive resort personal ex perience dig back files find some thing interest hadnt Nats Dart program last couple months would have pretty dreary So dear reader Im suggesting John Worth retire column regular feature until such time interest youth program warrants its return meantime well answer letters provide informa tion have continue function did good ol days come up some good ideas have some information feel worthy passing everyone well send occasional sheet copy still available assistance have activity report Well still see get help need cover age efforts Id like thank took time write whether provide information ask help considered members committee will formed anything happens general interest can write home through HQ Well try answer letters quickly possible rest assured will get answer Keep mind thing weve stressed past have questions regarding AMA program something bothering about way things go ing write HQ ask So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying 66 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/01
Page Numbers: 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66
From AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Vice-Presidents Last months MA News included results September 18th Executive Coun cil meeting except following major item agenda item concerned changes FA international activity policies too extensive include last month presented details would have possible previously AMA Executive Council following re view previous policies regarding travel World Championships voted Septem ber 18 meeting revise several items Basic reason changes discontinuance military travel formerly provided spec ial arrangements National Aeronautic Association discontinuance caused ever-tightening military budgets somewhat similar situation caused dropping Navy airlift travel Nats offic ials 1972 CONTINGENCY FUND DEFICITS Although military travel development ticipated Council authorized es tablishment team travel contingency funds FCC MAY BE CRACKING DOWN ON CB VIOLATORS key points made opposition threatened FCC awarding 27 MHz RC frequencies Class D voice CB opera tors RCers operate large ly within law would penalized acknowledged rampant violations voice operators ignored Since point strongly made FCC may taking sterner look Class D violators two geographically widespread actions FCC has cracked down Class D CB op erators Iowa Alabama Federal law pro vides penalties up $500 per day per fense violation FCC rules regula tions years imprisonment up $10000 fine unlicensed use CB equipment havent seen cases violator prosecution until recently Des Moines Iowa over $5000 CB radio equipment seized last August 25 crack-down illegal Citizens Band opera tors area seizures result extensive investigation FCC operation radio stations transmitting unauthorized frequencies op 1975 necessity sending 1976 teams across ocean commercial travel resulted fund deficits Scale Control Line Indoor teams AMA advanced tal about $5000 make up differ ence between amounts funds actual travel costs other words funds teams totalled about $6400 actual travel costs about $11400 TEAM TRAVEL SUPPORT Council voted pay team travel nearest point departure US port entry customs inspection closest World Championships site Thus instead paying team travel within US overseas dependency team conerating overpowered equipment transmitting obscene language violating other FCC reg ulations US Marshals accompanied agents FCC simultaneously executed five search warrants metropolitan Des Moines area seized equipment closed down stations Also four Birmingham Alabama voice CB operators fined US Magistrates Court August 23 after pleading guilty charges operating illegal transmitting equip ment unauthorized radio frequencies US Magistrate fined two violators $200 Two fined waived possession seized amateur radio trans ceivers US Government equip ment case valued approximate ly $400 $500 Alabama cases arose April 1976 crackdown illegal operators ordered United States Attorney operators monitored transmitting unau thorized frequencies interfering bands used US Government business special industrial services couple small steps right direction its good start such action FCC continues hope horizon RC tingency funds get teams across ocean AMA will now cover over-ocean travel travel within US Therefore now will concern team pro gram participants take care team travel hometown port embarkation also between contest site near est city World Champs country customs clearance provided AMA will also pay World Championships entry fees provide food lodging contest per previous policy INBOARD TRAVEL POLICY REVISED new policies somewhat return prior 1975 making inboard US travel matter team selection program funds cover AMA re sponsible getting teams across ocean Contingency funds however will no longer necessary unless particular programs choose maintain means cover inboard travel costs and/or portion overseas travel World Championships country AMA funds will cover CONTINGENCY DEFICIT WRITTEN OFF Council agreed absorb $5000 defi cit caused sending three teams Europe year via commercial travel done team programs volved would have begun next team se lection process under cloud debt AMA AMA action therefore enables programs start clean under new policies future contingency fund deficits will avoided NEW BASIS FOR FAI BUDGET As part overall revamping team travel policies Executive Council also authorized new basis overall FAI budgeting Beginning 1977 50 cents paid Open mem bers dues will go toward paying FAI fran chise fee enables AMA represent US FAI activities another 50 cents will set aside cover team travel other costs involved FAI participation net effect budgeting will de fine precisely rather open end ed nature previous budgeting much money will available FAI activities Thus overall FAI fund will created will carry forward year year surpluses year available off set deficits another year vice versa Under previous budgeting year com January 1977 55 ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street NW Washington DC 20005 Major Changes FAI Policies plete itself deticits often absorbed losses no attempt make up JUDGES AND WORLD CHAMPIONS other change FAI support policies concerns travel costs judges World Champions noted Council up onehalf actual travel costs judges World Champions applicable would paid AMA team program participants agreed pay like amount Thus deci sion concerning sending people lies participantsif agree judges and/or World Champions should sent World Championships willing cover much half travel costs AMA will cover equal share THE NEW SHARING PHILOSOPHY gen eral new policies intended help teams concerning critical portions travel giving free ride way team programs will need provide some help too team member expenses mini mized principle sharing responsibility costs noted number Council members important justification FAI programs other words AMA has said willing take care costs participants themselves should make up difference SUPPORT RELATED TO INTEREST Executive Council also noted new FAI budget policy consistent ap parent degree membership interest FAI activitiesabout 10% Although less thousand members directly participate team selection programs have dicated interest purchasing FAI stamps patches making donations team support INCREASED SUPPORT EXPECTED Within budget limitations noted Council unanimously voted support FAI competi tors fullest extent possible expec ted despite considerable increase FAI franchise fee 1976 1977 amount support available future teams will increased Air travel within Europe example will possible rather rail travel has frequently required past thus reducing need much over night lodging feeding enroute has often caseitems personal team mem ber expense HO SUPPORT LIMITED TO TEAMS ever also agreed Council HQ processing relatives mechanics others accompany teams should done except increased numbers may effect some travel savings other team benefits noted travel arrange ments tor people accompanying team mem bers typically exceeded required team causing excessive workload HQ staff diluting help available team members COST OF HO SUPPORT review FAI activities observed HQ staff support considerable amounting about 10% several salaries about 10% rent supplies telephone postage dollar value HQ services usually money actually spent FAI activi ties Future budgets however will reflect income expense items directly chargeable FAI activities rather intangibles HQ support continued page 59 1976 CLUB STATISTICS DISTRICT STATE & INTEREST SC e IN Indoor MU iple DISTRICT 1 25CT16 22MA13 4NH4 2VT2 9ME5 4R12 66 Total42 2 58NJ34 100 NY64 158 Total98 3 740H47 83PA55 9WV5 166 Total107 4 4DE4 2OMD11 32NC24 23VA13 79 Total52 5 47FL28 20GA10 17SC10 16TN9 5MS4 14AL9 119Total70 6 781L45 481N29 12KY6 20M011 158 Total91 2 9 7 19 IA 49 MI MU 14MN 22W1 6104 Total 8 3 AR 31liLA 280K 62165NM 64 TX 11691 Total 319 14716C0 18 KS 6 MT 5 3 19 5ND S 1 22 7SD 10 NE 1031 454WY 66 Total 5110 113A2 121 CA 129H1 73175NV 3 UT 22114 iSiTotal 5511 2AK 91D 1200R 23WA 7214PR 58 Total 52125FOREIGN 217Canal Zone 6Guam 7 4 13127 2 1 34 RC CL FF IN SC 1 1 2 1 52 5 102 56 Model Aviation AMA Executive Council session last September 18 Foreground L-RI Homer Smith VP-b Hardy Brodersen VP-7 Jim McNeiIl VP-5 Background L-R Earl Witt Sec-Treas John Clemens Pres John Worth Exec Director Murry Frank photo 91 373 91 131 686 9 9 3 8 29 2 3 19 26 6 7 2 4 4 2 26 2 62 93 2 5 4 7 1214 6 5 4 37 53 8 10 4 3 3 4 2 34 S 73 7 4 90 15 15 3 35 21 21 8 5 5 20 21 55 TOTAL CLUBSOctober 1976 1219 73 6ctnttA President ACADEYY YODEL AERONAUTICS JOHNNYCLEmENS POBox 64573 Dallas Tx 75206 AERORODELINO HE PUBLIC EYE ! showing product PRIDE October 16th 10 AY 4 m some 300 handsome model planes public display beautiful weather twocityblock area front ROCKEFELLER CENTER New York City models represent ing Cavalcade Aviation Thru Yodels furnished members three area Associations Clubs rep resenting some 45 50 model clubs Credit outstanding public ex posure thing primarily goes Public Relations Staff Rocke feller Center worked AmAs Special Events Director Larry Bolich AYA District TI Vice President John Ryrne Dist TI Associate Vice Presidents Officers of area Association Club groups course individual modeler displayed models deserves credit because hadnt shown up well just no show Special recognition should oe given couple finest people model aviation crosscountry flyers Bob Doris Rich smilingly answered publics questions day long spies AYA CIA reported AYA Dist II VP John Byrne Did bless New York public glibly linguistic talents explaining model aviation entire day over public address system after Ill bet John still some words left hadnt used make Rockefeller Center model Aviation Day complete actual flying demonstrations put control line models radio controled helicopters Centers Ice Arena Pretty slick eh add Rockefeller Center model Aviation Cay effectiveness story pictures went out nation wide over Associated Press Wire Service THANKS everyone involved adding pile PRIDE DEFINITION ELINO FANATIC forecaster doom carrying sign near local model airport read large letters BEWARE THE END CF THE WORLD IS NEAR enthusiastic modelers glanced sign yelled over sign carrier HAVE OCT TIYE FOR COUPLE YORE FLICHTS IN THE PUBLICS OTnER EYE Looks like everyone AYA has caught spirit proving public airplane modeling handsome bene ficial thing encourage oir commun ities list puolic exposure events being put over country AYA groups swelling day SHOW TEAmS cecoming THE thing club projects Public flying demonstr ations demonstrations before youth school hospital civic groups has found benefit F town before doino io Public service gestures like sure helps open doors especially helps obtain hold flying sites Benefit performances help raise funds such worthy charities Heart Fund muscular Ojstrophv programs fast becoming annual things clubs AAA planning coord mate nationwide effort along line announced soon solid planning can done course alreadypop ular shows such Weak Signals Toledo WRAYS White Plains EXPO Chicago RAYS Seattle mALL Show Sioux Falls mACS Show California Too some brand new ones being planned such big known SOUTHWEST mODELERS SHOW right mole home town Dallas January 15th 16th Cf course AAA wants encourage Inese oublicity affnrzs no wch possiols Ue dont yet have lot ways helping ijt hove nooblerns planninp such activities might con tact AYA Headquarters see what can LARRY BOLICH AYA Special Events Oirector would Os contact AAA has beautiful booth used NATS various other affairs cannot loaned general basis however trying develope several simpler booths displays future can used worthy gatherings around country proposed have several stored strategic spots across country can sent Shows like manned District VPs Associate VPs first must have plan funds please dont ask yet Just wanted know aint asleep REAL 0000 ADVICE First build trainer model will help bridge gap between FUTILITY UTILITY ! YOREr best never give advice before asked after matter HEARD AT YODEL CLUB YEETINO DID EVER SHOW YOU PICTURES OF YY mCOEL AIRPLANES NO AND IT WAS VERY THOUCHTFUL OF YOU ALCOHOL AND YODEL AVIATION Beware modeler goes local hobby shop says clerk Cive couple fifths model airplane fuel wise oldtimer told once alcohol should never used around model airplanes unless has thor oughly mixed castor oil WEATHER FORECAST mODELERS weather reports include info model airplane enthusiasts you might hear added expert modeler tomorrow expect 30% chance gravity nner about so% chance YOUR VERY OWN FCC LICENSE Its very satisfying see AmAs Chartered Clubs joining AYA pushing idea individual memoer applying own indiv idual FCC Radio License action certain impress FCC much accurate picture just dedicated radio control mocelers planes January1977 57 JAMS rresiuern Junfiny boats really would impress see sany AmAs Chartered Clubs have campaigns usually promoted thru newsletters urging members hold individual licenses instead convenient club license Sure bit trouble bit expensive $4 since recent frequency battle can see wisdom move personal salute newsletter editors have pushed individual license idea havent done yet T Several newsletters included license application letter Ed Sweeney printed FCC License Application right recent issue R/C Sportsman magazine Commendable think recent frequency hap henings have proven us cor-rect ness old saying UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL stood united won first battle WE ALL KNOW ONE kind person never gets interested anything until business IVE GOT ONE Can imagine having typewriter first misspells types bunch H&WS%#tS profanity CLEVER LICENSE PLATE As states en extra fee can get personalized auto license plate Texas few days ago followed car parking lot bank license plate six digits read B HUMAN thought what timely reminder todays world went up car introduced myself found talking Bernise Human husbands name Bill Husan thought fine would could remember follow lead Sill Beroise B HL Zi RE L2CVtC CLEViRIK 2 AMA Executive Director John Rorth thirteenth president AMA therefor holds AMA License #AMA13 John proud enough fact car license yes guessed AMAtI now past Gaston Hospital three years ago expected ever leave hospital alive thru some fabulous machinery have AMAs Headquarters received mail 1974 AMA License legend PAST PRESIDENT bottom Dont rush damit BAD LUCK YOU SAY above story about PAST PRESIDENT license would probably say just bad luck Well let tall luck always bad telling someone about MY TONGUE! HEALTH REPORT Mentioning terrible hospital trip took three years ago resinded ma MY DOCTOR such picture health alongside him patients look sick JUST REMEMBERED SOME MORE BAD LUCK cow once just would give milk old him THE IMPORTANCE OF SIGNS IN AMA WE KNOW HOW TO RUN CONTESTS too often leave out very important ingredient truly great contest SIGNS coax folks come meet dont tell em get fam iliar route never dawns us others need steering gear very frustrating stranger trying guess fun major meets near Dallas drove back forth repeatedly past turnoff point men tioned asked Oh didnt see red rag tied post Put yourself other guys shoes figure what might need know and make signs BIG ENOUGH SIMPLE ENOUGH INFORMATIVE ENOUGH folks CANT MISS finding you can plan rest meet suggest appoint person NO OTHER DUTIES attention signs wise also t0 check signs occasionally during meet make sure still place Special attention should also given providing along mailing pieces good map suggestions just common courtesies first things would look guy hunting contest remember terrible sign right entrance gate WrightPatter son AFB NATS year sign belonged Air Force us insisted OK badly faded am sure must have glaucoma because couldnt see AT YOUR NEXT MEET UP HEY TODAY WAS GREAT DAY ! MADE ANOTHER FRIEND MOST OF HISTORYS GREATEST DEEDS have performed just two kinds men t enough know could done too dumb know couldnt ASTRONAUT NSWERING AD short back privileged appear same stage award ceremony crew astronauts Skylab III world record flight 56 days space enjoying talking astronaut Ed Gibson asked him got Space Program Ed replied Johnny wont believe answered ad THINK NEED ANATOMY LESSONS An article newspaper other day stated WOMAN WAS SHOT IN THE FRACAS THE BULLET IS IN HER YET dont know places Ill bet hurts ARE YOU AWARE WHEN YOU THROW LITTLE MLD YOU PROBABLY LOSE LITTLE GROUND THE FUN OF MODEL AIRPLANING have come conclusion great part real fun io modeling going out flying site buddy HING HIT RISK PUTING HIS AIRPLANE IN THE AIR DISTRICT MEETING IN LANSING OPE few areas country has never hosted AMA District Meeting Michigan Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin area known District VII am proud Dist VII Vice Pre sident Hardy Brodersen working set up such meeting Early plans have meeting hosted countrys really outstanding clubs CARDS Lansing Mich Present tentative date March 12th district meetings multipur posed First gives membership chance meet person AMAs top leaders affords member chance ask top leaders questions puzzling clear away misunderatandings big benefit exchange plans thinking individual member realizes actually does have voice AMA proves AMA OURS vague THEIRS Too brings member actual contact DISTRICT LEADERS folks must represent him voting guiding AMA District VII Meeting pending will leave District V Ala bama Florida Georgia Mississippi S Carolina Tennessee Puerto Rico having chance meet AMAs leaders Hopefully can arranged near future DIDJA EVER NOTICE some people want out life little unfair advantage FLYING SITE RESEARCH URAGING couple issues back mentioned action pending Hous ton Texas area put 5500 acres land under control US Corps Engineers public use recreational purposes attended hearing Harris County Commis sioners Court October 26th seemed accomplish everything final signing lease agreement will turn over authority land Harris County Houston action should take place November 4th Present plans 660 acres land smack middle 5500 acre total t0 made FULL FAC ILITY model airport supporting ALL PHA SES outdoor model plane activities Other recreational activities operation remainder land will include nature trails protec tion nesting grounds plant life archeological sites balloonport motorcycle riding trails educational facilities shooting ranges group sports enthusiasts Harris County has VERY REALISTICALLY AWARE need facilities recreation interests normally run out town bit deserving golf tennis swimming like Harris County plans place respon sibilities direction protec tion Model Port hands now forming COUNCIL OF CLUBS about twelve AMA Clubs area Other areas desirous seeking facilit ies privileges communities sight well consider forming Council Groups order show sore num erical strength need order UNIFIED approach made must doft cap Harris County Com missioner Bob Eckels Commissioners Court US Army Corps Engineers private enterprise very civic mind ed Cullen Foundation people Harris County having put handsome package together should certainly inspiration assuring us IT CAN BE DONE FLYING SITE EFFORT IN MILWAUKEE sisilar floodplain area Mil waukee area being sought MIL WAUKEE COUNTY PUBLIC MODEL AVIATION PARK group dedicated modelers making beautiful dignified approach cc County use land generally practical other purposes ideal model aviation Ill give information fine effort later thats now 58 Model Aviation FAI Policy Changes cont pg 56 PR SUPPORT FOR PAl need creased PR aid brought out meet ing order use team world record ac tivity means promoting model aviation AMA promote support membership whole noted activity like Olympics should appreciated sup ported modelers rather just directly involved expected therefore larger part AMAs future PR effort will aimed toward end WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE Considerable debate September AMA Council meeting impending changes number types World Championships Such FAI activity expand ing new events added schedule countries balking simply hav ing World Championships year much talk putting limit annual activity THREEYEAR CYCLE talked about proposal would accommo date new events spreading over three-year cycle universally opposed fliers involved current events since would involve having such World Champion ships three years instead two THE MINI-NATS Regional contests normally cov ered Model Aviation--there too deserves special attention because its size history AMA Secretary-Treasurer Earl Witt reports what 1976 Mini Nats like Mini-Nats best way describe recent Eastern States Championships held Warminster Naval Air Facility just north Philadelphia fact first item caught attention driving aboard Naval Station large number cars Ohio 76 Nationals bumper stickers Model builders would prefer spectators top flight competition would compete experts beginners own ability classes missing great opportunity attend annual affair Eastern States Championships spon sored Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs Delaware Val ley Hobby Industry Association hosted US Navy oldest annual model meets US years meet 29th series having started 1948 day specialization finding con test categories model competition except Indoor pleasant surprise still trying orient myself parking area activities going on sides greeted Dave Wallick coun trys top competitors Control Line Carrier found Bill Boss wracking up trophy points same event Scale Expert Class CL Precision Aero batics event looked like Nationals line-up Bob Hunt topping list winning again Bill Simmons Gene Schaffer taking 2nd 3rd spots Keith Trostle other top PAMPA fliers also competing Radio Control going strong short Yet proposals have three World Championships per year have run opposi tion national organizations responsible team selection travel support because cost problems THE COST CONFLICT Caught con troversy have loot bill want support fliers wishes reluctant escalate financial problems generally agreed AMA Council mem bers US position would probably oppose FAI proposal institute schedule would automatically space World Championships over three-year cycle favor some flexible ap proach might permit some popular events held frequently holding costs check Council de cision emerged debate seek solution will avoid drastic changes current schedule specific motion approved Council follows AMAs delegate counseled vote against drastic change two-year World Championships cycle AMA provide necessary AMA HQ support World Championships category cycles ClAM may determine AMA delegate make possible lobbying effort international levels keep two-year cycles existing new categories distance beyond Control Line Speed events Flying two sites mixing 77 RC Pattern entrants 22 Sport Scale fliers four flight lines completing com petition day 8 am 4 pm eight judges RC event again looked like Na tionals repeat smaller scale same contestants member Southeastern Pennsyl vania Aeromodelers Radio Control Society sharing event operation Bucks County Radio Control Club pointed out Henry Haffke Scale Wendal Wil liams Racer stated made event official Apparently Henry flown same plane TV news report Northern Connecticut Sport Scale contest previous day regular con testants far back anyone could remember Just north RC site demolition derby known CL Combat being flown fallout area Free Flight event taking place opposite side field place Delta Dart Program flown Nationals Eastern States Champion ships has Sub-Junior event under 11 years old flying hand-launched gliders years annual meet held runways well-maintained grass areas tween runways Warminster Naval Air Facility drew 320 contestants over 600 event entries competing 26 different events Most events three age groups three proficiency levels day contest wound up Officials Buffet Supper after trophy presentation similar held 76 Nationals Dayton Ohio Delaware Valley Federation Model Airplane Clubs am told made up three RC four multi-interest clubs along Delaware Valley Hobby Industry As sociation Bob Leishman Contest Director assistants commended outstanding Mini-Nationals FAI TEAM SELECTION CONCEPT STANDARDIZED April 30 AMA Executive Council meeting concept approved last February Free Flight Team Selection Programs also approved Radio Control Con trol Line As result team selection comm ittees will formed RC CL pro grams using help special interest organ izations applicable concept uses committees explore recommend programs voted upon program participants acceptance Participant voting includes approval pro gram budgets concerning use funds derived program entry fees donations aim have interestedthe peo ple actually participating team selection programscontrol nature programs disposition own money help special interest organiza tions provide input concerning committee member representatives committee oper ating procedures council has designated AMA HQ monitor committee program operations following organizations have vited provide recommendations concerning district representatives committee proce dures National Miniature Pylon Racing As sociation RC Pylon National Soaring Society RC Soaring National Society RC Aerobatics RC Pattern Miniature Aircraft Combat Association CL Combat Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Assn CL Aerobatics FAI CL Society CL Speed Team Race goal have committees being end 1976 programs can developed under new concept soon possible basis program approval affirmative vote least two-thirds program participants such pro gram approved large malority way hoped future programs may less subject criticism past has charged rank file little voice program plan ning operation Program participants defined paid entry fees either both last two programs plus pay $5 ward next program prior voting way recent participants plus new ones may take part voting process exception new concept Scale category Until appropriate ganization available represent Scale inter ests combination presidential HQ concurrence Scale team selection will pre vail special nature Scale has dictated teams should picked time place same set judges concept has resulted teams being selected Na tional Championships natural place Scale interests come together simul taneously Unfortunately number contestants trying Scale team selection has very small thus have available help develop programs might encourage greater participation Yet Scale interest general very large need exists therefore represent interest way increase participation can get involved decision-making trend team selection involve people turn helps justify turn page January1977 59 money paid AMA support FAI pro grams should also help stabilize pro grams making less subject change relatively few people except changes have support majority directly involved specifics team selection process will work under new concept contained following document FAI PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND LINE OF AUTHORITY 1 The president Academy Model Aeronautics provided by-laws individual officer final authority ternational competition determination 2 Committccs FAI team selection pro grams will report responsible directly president 3 It will basic responsibility committee deliver program format acceptable president twothirds majority qualified program partici pants responding vote acceptance program format approved program format due 30 days before date com mencement new program 4 The committees will comprised member 11 AMA districts possible member acceptable AMA vice-president district little no program participation exists district ommission committee member district will matter acceptance district vice-president task timely recruiting committee mem bers naming committee chairmen will responsibility president appropriate AMA-organized special inter est organization committee membership chairman selection will confirmed vote two-thirds responding Eli gible vote program participants hav ing valid AMA license FAI stamp 5 The power remove committee member rests AMA vice-president district two-thirds vote other committee members president AMA replacement such commit tee member will similar original mat selection through recruiting ap propriate special interest organization vote acceptance simple majority program participants responding vote within district involved committee member also chairman may re moved except committee votes simple majority remove him chairman simultaneously names new chairman 6Thecommittees required follow certain procedures follows A Provide period during recommendations solicited received individual program participants B Submit final form team selection program format vote accep tance program participants twothirds majority responding re quired option available comm ittees submit preliminary ideas concepts test response program participants through polls questionnaires 7 Program administration responsi bility AMA Headquarters assigned responsibility ChiefProgram dministrator Chief Program Administrator will a Report directly AMA presi dent b Implement program format approved AMA president c Monitor progress committee work during period program format de velopment such satisfied pro gram recommendation will delivered rcquired schedule d Handle mailings tabulations poiis questionnaires other AMA HQ support functions required requested committee chairman e Otherwise effect implementation team selection programs including selection appointments Contest Directors time ly tabulation publication competition results final certification team member alternate selection other adminis trative details necessary conclusive de termination team membership class well other requirements specified implied program format approved AMA president Note Program participants defined entered either last two team selection programs have paid time new program ballotting $5 fee toward participation next pro gram come intent enable sig nificant number concerned have final say program determination expenditures program funds ELECTION RESULTS NEXT MONTH will end November before AMA election ballots counted results known counting process gins after November 15 postmark deadline continues about week UPS STRIKE PROBLEM East Coast has suffering effects strike United Parcel Ser vice employees effects extended across country since strike prevented packages getting areas UPS still operating hit AMA Film Li brary Service particularly hard since UPS principal means film distribution AMA Supply Service operation also uses UPS large extent Both operations switched regular postal service difference delivery times tremendous So press time AMA services limping along hoping restoration UPS service FIRST 1977 RENEWAL Stanley T Lewis Bethesda MD first 1976 AMAer renew membership 1977 check $1 700 received October 14 less week after over 60000 renewal mailings sent out Since hundreds membership renewals have received indicating pretty fair pos tal service 1977 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL RATE FANTASTIC Only three weeks new AMA mem bership season renewal rate four times greater same time last year allowing fact years renewal mailing got out week earlier last year 1977 rate still twice what two years ago mailing dates comparable Heres five-year breakdown tran sition period cut-off current year membership statistics end September start new year membership figures Week/Year Sept 1st Wk Oct 2nd Wk Oct 3rd Wk Oct TOTAL 1973 86 713 714 368 1881 1974 146 156 463 765 1975 116 169 307 512 1104 1976 50 89 276 284 699 1977 181 661 530 1510 2882 Note 1977 total 41 times greater 1976 26 times greater 1975 38 times greater 1974 15 times greater 1973 ended 1976 membership figures total 63451a gain 2972 over 1975 49% slightly better budgeted total 62500 predicted last Janu ary number members choosing magazine option also up2 out 3 671% compared just 50% same time last year CITIZENS RADIO SERVICE EQUIPMENT IN MEXICO government Mexico does dis tinguish between Class C RC Class D voice Citizens Band radio equipment Under Mexican law CR equipment CRC voice may operated Mexican citizens duly licensed Secretariat Communi cations Transportation Foreign visitors including United States citizens prohibit ed operating CB equipment during stay Mexico no legal way obtain permission importation CR equipment Mexico also prohibited equipment stalled vehicles admitted Mexico temporary stay must sold otherwise disposed Mexico prohibition would also apply RC equipment United States citizens planning visit Mexico using vehicles CR equipment installed strongly advised 1 leave equipment United States possible 2 include CR equipment customs declaration made entering Mex ico 3 Refrain operating CR equipment including RC Mexico 4 re frain selling otherwise disposing CR equipment Mexico Failure visitor Mexico comply points 3 4 above may result legal prosecution Mexican authorities pun ishment may quite severe Any US modeler planning participate RC meet Mexico should have written assurance sponsoring club proposed RC use raises no question under Mexican law policy 60 Model Aviation OVERSEAS INSURANCE COVERAGE IS LESS Due fact AMAs insurance cov erage provided different company handles domestic coverage has possible get reasonable price million dollars coverage outside US Canada overseas coverage limited half million dollars should no problem overseas situations half million $500000 coverage adequate special situations re quire individual quotations can made special coverage through Lloyds London full million dollar coverage applies USA its territories possessions Canada half million dollar coverage ap plies other countries except Cuba Al bania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia East Ger Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Poland Romania Soviet Union Yugoslavia China Tibet Vietnam North Korea Outer Mongolia Connecticut e Main S Mavuachuselts Hampshire e Island Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Cliff Piper Dint Vice-President Highland Avenue Atkinson NH 03811 Associate Vice-Presideneta Arthur Everett 2HSa,dy Hill Rd 5 Portland ME 04106 Charles H Learoyd PO Hon 428 W Groron MA 01472 Novotnik 4 Benerly P1. Norwalk CT 06850 John Papageorge 104 Rocky Hill Rd. Hadley MA 01035 Must first urge everyone send AMA membership renewal December 15 order miss next issue Model Aviation already too late vote because deadline November 15 Per haps will have some indication won presidential try time sue hits streets * ***** * *** * enjoyable visit up Maine during October Used commercial airline well rented plane trip some because weather some make easier make scheduled appointments well get back work due job TnPacer still out commission waiting cylinder put missed being last Council meeting due heavy work loads am very sorry say first missed long time Im sure did get along am thankful wasnt usual hectic meeting lot real tough issues decide have great year told FCC frequency deal very successful Nats good increase mem bership ** ** * * * * ** * New England clubs please note have complete listing clubs district yours asking Also desk pub lications field procurement noise problem handling lot other goodies some might need present new club ** * * * *** * ** * Short column month Promise list clubs send regular copies club publications next month Will never able publish club field locations because never received great quantity details Some clubs have good reasons will knock New Jersey Yen II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne Dist II Vice-President 38-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 Antociete Vice Presideetna Bill Boos 77-06 269th St. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Ouvid Filield 11 Lace Lane Etnoca NV 12065 John Grieg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NV 14094 Cliff Mounplalsir 17 Rotary Dr. Summie NJ 07901 Jack Sanonarco 2062 Emerson Ave union NJ 07093 James Slaughter Chief Crafts & Hobbies uSAF/EUROPE Box 4067 APO New York 09009 Walter Throne 206 Wind wrr Rd. Syracuse NY 13219 SECOND DISTRICTI THOUGHTS being evening Saturday Octo ber 16 1976 have just returned Rock efeller Plaza national tourist-magnet sit uated between 48th 51st Streets Fifth Avenue upon crowded Isle Manhattan NYC today dawn dusk scene greatest model aviation shows ever MAD MODEL AVIA TION DAY II atRockefellerPlaza MAD though nature experiment successful Fall 1975 despite two successive rain-outs caused its postpone ment early October November timely petition return engagement year enthusiastically approved management Rockefeller Center Prior first MAD mere suggestion taxi ing flying engine-powered model aircraft Fifth Avenue address New York City would have evoked DID evoke chuckles comments derision silly thought effectively translated action three District 2 associations AMA-char tered clubs members 1 Radio Control Association Greater New Yorl Dick Brooks President 2 New Jersey Association Model Airplane Clubs Jack Sammarco President 3 Association Model Air plane Clubs Greater New York Bill Boss President As privileged parti cipate worthy undertaking can assure planning essential ingredient success venture such show like last year required mere days weeks MONTHS plan ning three associations worked well another respective mem bers Jobs assigned tasks performed capably willingly lesson learned hereby passed along others seeking success kind show business Never sume seemingly trivial details will take care themselves should deferred un til later date show day trifles guaranteed rise stifle success venture! thick book could written subject success fail ure presentation model aviation shows demonstrations perhaps day shall try space too limited warrant further treatment Returning MAD II modelers con verged upon site great numbers various localities within beyond Dis trict 2 aircraft type branch modelling Models metic ulously judged eye-appeal standpoint team dignitaries comprising Capt G Buttridge commands US Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Squadron Floyd Bennett Field Joel Siegel CBS-TV Chan nel 2 NYC Lt Col Ret Spann Watson US Air Force pilot 99th Fight er Squadron during WW II Honorable mention due Chris Lella Peiham Bay Model Airplane Club magnificant Control Line flights Promenade Ice Skating Rink skilled helicopter pilots impressive flights same site Al Lobaitoof Richmond Model Flying Club Horace Hagen Monmouth Model Air plane Club Nick Ziroli Long Island Radio Control Society Ed Thielmann Jersey Coast Model Airplane Club Re sponding usual invitation lend unique talents show-stoppers such modeling notables Bob Doris Rich Liberty Belle Fran McElwee novel Flying Flag Flying Saucer Joe Raspante ever-popular RC actu ation display Lou Peretti Dick Burdsall Fokker Triplane/Snoopys Dog house combo sincere thanks Ms Rita Gallagher Messrs Dick Badler Jim Reed Rockefeller Center Public Relations Department AMA members volunteered services worked hard make show such ahuge success Mayor Abraham Beame offi cial formal proclamation declared date October 161976 MODEL AVIA TION DAY IN NEW YORK CITY pro found gratitude An early result efforts just appeared tonights NBC/Channel 4 TV newscast introductory caption read Model Airplanes Are No Longer Toys whole affair gigantic PR boost model aviation upon nationwide level justly proud fact MORE SHOW BUSINESS Last Sunday October 10 exact marked fifth annual Model Flying Circus & Auction Rockland County Radio Control Club New City NY show has become much-awaited presentation year remarkably successful despite fact attendance less ex pected due long three-day Columbus Day weekend what people travelling far wide other areas country members worked very hard make show success compli mented job well done CENTRAL NEW YORK RADIO CONTROL ASSOCIATION worthy group isplanningasymposium held upstate some time winter shall fill information re garding event word comes through us Walt Throne Presi dent Association alsoour Associ ate Vice President Central New York area Association sponsored display January1977 61 information booth State Fair year deserve great deal credit particular effort expended under rather trying circumstances certain Association acquires broader membership finds itself able instill necessary morale get things done going will lot easier connection future events nature organizers State Fair project entitled round applause worthy efforts GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohio sylvania Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Don Lowe 01st III Vice-President 2710 N Kings Arms Circle tenteivAr OH 45440 Ainociate Vine-Prenidents Francis Pluharty 504 21st Sn. Vienna WV 26101 Ralph Penneeti Wharrey RD 1 Sewickley PA 15143 Harry Pyc 2406 Hillock Ct. Lansdale PA 19446 Albert Snidowoki 1703 Grant BInd Cleneland OH 44130 Nats Aftermath Words AMA HQ indicated years Nats best ever terms quantity quality Nats made up parts obviously ade termination quality represents judgment good bad everything silky smooth course surely ob server did view detail Nats same way winner glitch minor something ignored loser glitch major catastrophe no amount rea soning will satisfy him uninformed lack appreciation diffi culty obtaining dedicated hard-working people job love hobby nothing else expert has own opinion relative to job very easy criticize someone elses performance ask same people pitch sacrificing own participation job its another story excuses flow am suggesting above critics should think engage brain fore speaking unnecessarily criticizing gave freely time en ergy Im sure exception individual put forth honest effort Some capable others obviouslyif think can better job dont spend energies complaining press everyone else will listen quietly make contact position change things offer own services Cincinnati Extravaganza Shortly after Nats troops Cincinnati put public modeling showthe likesof hasprobably equalled across land bit annual affair initially generated World Engines years ago get-together members industry fly fun engage bit flying competition Over years has transitioned gala public show co-sponsored Greater Cincinnati R/C Club World EnginesThey invite wellknown personalities join doing everything possible RC model airplane year addition usuals conned Johnny Clemens AMA President Col Betkeys Flying Circus Larry Bolich AMA Publicity Director others join fun fun attracting estimated 15000 spectators two days frivolity great time special thanks must go Father Ric St Francis Seminary has played vital role secur ing excellent flying siteson seminary property local modelers present site beautiful wooded area picnic grounds paved runway super winterized club house site fireplace What need across country guardian angels like Father Ric Probably key ingredient getting crowd out super publicity job put Greater Cincinnati R/C Club show crowd isnt fun fly takes work sell yourself public Hats off old buddy Russ Brown again did super job announcing creating vital activity/spectator link adds much enjoyment Aerial view Cincinnati show Iv DISTRICT REPORT John Spalding fist IV Vice-President 5803 Ellerbie Siteel Lanham MD 20801 Annoolate Vieg-Praidena clsarlan Forensan 609 Pohine Rd. Mechaniconille VA 23111 V Bill Helnin BOO Tynola Rd. Charlotte NC 26210 Robert Karlnson 2643 Marels Rd Wilmington GE 19610 Ronald Sonderegger 14813 Wood Home Rd. Cennernille VA 22020 Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Payetnenille NC 28301 would some comfort know missed opportunity cast ing vote both countrys Academys elections national district offices own political feelings sometimes run being someone voting just against someone cant complain dont mark ballot goodness knows certainly enjoy complaining about government Most usoldtimers can remem ber times albeit vaguely exposed various governments paraphernalia once great now no day hardly hour goes us arent doing something caused directed many governments listening buzzers looking blinking red lights get latest metal monstrosity way proving some agency blockhead recently fired really deserved work somebody else Another passing long lines motorists stopped donate county governments budget exceeding double-nickel duty others simply luck out because dozen stiffhatted civil servants cant write faster bugs Oh well will get worse bright thought might sons sons will really know what different what did years ago Only lifetime gives experiences seems voting results will history time read still mystery write However Id like thank regard outcome people district have worked hard past few years Ive held office - AII Associate Vice Presidents Chuck Foreman Bill Helms Bob Karisson Ron Sonderegger Bill Yacobucci - unsung very effective roes contest coordination Joe Lawrence Warren Sanders - own Contest Board members Joe Boyle FF Hurst Bowers SC George Hill RC Ron McNally CL probably suf focating rules correspondence about now - special committeemen John Strong Walt Good Frequency Committee Hal Crane Bob Sifleetof FF FAI Advisory Committee ial note regular guys whove writing years chiding enthusing Thanks Bob Lopshire John Novak Tom Vallee Bill Pardue Dave Bills Henry Bergen George Abbott Red Gunning Larry Woolard John R Smith Jerry Barnette Bill Firesheets Gene Stocksdale Scotty Moyer John Preston Ernie Pennington others thanks also people Head quarters men Council Im lucky know Over years Ive written about AMA philosophy opinions column its difficult remember everyone does recall remarks has never read So Ill review bit next few col umns Lets take general view Ex ecutive Council first Executive Council view must single guiding force Academy must small enough work large enough sound views Council members must think toward future better ways job bringing na tional association within confines monies available contests competition programs sports impetus important weve got have machinery regulate administer segment Academys activities aside unwatched Council years ahead Council must solve problems growth communications membership representation agencies benefit and/or regulate sport pro vide better insurance protection obtain fly ing fields improve public image im prove membership benefits package Back bench. 62 Model Aviation Delaware Dinteict ad Cahalela lned le Caralina inia Alalraroa C Florida C Georgia rsoippi to Aeco VSooth Carolina oesaoo DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII fist V Vice-Prosident 617 South 26 Aurnue Birmingham AL 35205 Ammocoato Vice Preiadoat Richard E Jackson 107 White Bled Summervillo SC 29483 Chris Joiner 5941 Warnor Rood Columbus GA 31904 Bill Kite 550 West Storro Dr Kingoport TN 37660 Tom McLaughlin 4140 Porn Ct. Pine Glados Pensacola FL 32503 Luis Rodriguez 6-10 5th Sn Bet Villa Rica Bayarnon Puerto Rico 00619 Jim Whinley 1605 Woodland St. SE Decatur AL 35601 Julio Woods P0 Boor 127 Scooba MS 39358 Pictured below L-R Judge Paul Moore Parks Director Fred Brinkman Skyknights Club Advisor Howard Spry Club President Dennis Shattuck Howard holding up October issue own Mode/Aviation mag Wherein featured write-up club column occasion Formal opening Sky knights model field Camp Craig SC South Carolina State Legislator Tom Moore Craig seated below left made opening speeches presentation Next gentleman Judge Paul Moore again Fred Brinkman Richard Jackson Dennis Shattuck photo below AMA SC AVP Richard Jackson mailed information doing FINE job serving Academy state behalf AMA magazine staff let say happy help fine club way getting model flying field Spartanburg SC area Its nice know something right once awhile June 4 1935 Al Fred Key leapt racy Curtiss Robin lifted its nose off grass kept its nose aloft 27 days An endur ance record set two Meridian MS boys still unbroken today 41 years later Mary Corbin sent picture Dr Bill Ander sons scale static Curtiss Robin Dr Bill holding gentleman drinking phofo MS AVP Julie Woods husband Hervey Woods very nice man friend minB DISTRICT 5 CLUB-OF-THE-MONTH month meet West Palm Beach Skyhawks fine RC club unbeliev able 800 acre sod farm flying site Jack Carter mailed pictures sup plied information says field big enough FF Gliders anything Shown above Club president Don Eddy supervising Kathy Carter flying new RC Glider Jack Carter patiently watching too Other club officers include Bill Layers VP Ron Day Sec Mrs Jackie Carter Treas Dan Donaldson Field Safety Officer Harry Lewis Jackie Carter Newsletter Editors excellent picture club mem bers shame cannot show big ger Featured above top L-R Jack Carter Dean Brimmer Chuck Brown Leon Katz Bob Schoneman Dan Donaldson Harry Lewis Ken Osteen Kathy Carter Scott Barneh George Pizon Bottom L-R Steve Harris Mike Zeak Joe Cole Larry Katz Mrs Jackie Carter Delores Pizon Paul Pizon club has grown blinding speed Chartered 1972 six members grew 42 two years has mushroomed 63 fliers year active contestoriented club hosts Quickie 500 con tests Glider meets etc Everybody has fun exciting club picnic featuring Harry Helene Lewis Jack Carter Pat Donaldson Lynn Lewis Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Bill Layers Jim Zeak Larry Leon Katz Helen Zeak Steve Harris Claudette Ferone Everybody having good time runway shot L-R Brian Ketler Sandy Donaldson Dot Joe Harold Williams Jackie Carter Becky Donaldson Dan Donaldson Don Eddy Larry Katz friend Sven Ibson David Ibson Leon Katz Doug Ferone friend action shot shows Jack Carter again Dan Donaldson unknown holding plane Don Eddy Doug Ferone Ken Osteen Jim Zeak might ask show people list names Well its sure impor tant cannot think better way use column space present wonderful dues-paying AMA club mem bers fliers just important model world pleasure work Jack Carter others have contributed time energy make Club-ofthe-Month possible live West Palm Beach area go join fine club join Palm Beach Aeronauts join both Give regards buddy Fred Comlosy wish 800 acre sod farm like fast growing West Palm Beach Skyhawks next month January1977 63 1-leld Safety Utticer uan LJonaloson pictured above holding hand up Editor Harry Lewis has back camera0 Jackie Carter Scott Baruch Ron Day Mike Zeak shown Illinois C Indiana ucky C Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Glenn Lee Dint VI Vice-President 819 Mandrake Balasia IL 60510 Associate Vice-Preddeons Roger Geers 729 N 22nd SI Osuincy IL 62301 Robert Gill 216 Snutely Laura Springfield IL 62704 John Manthias 5034 Madiera Or. Apt C Pr Wayne IN 46805 Sidney Miller 524 Corrinthia Cs. Elk Geone VIg IL 60007 Edwin Wynn Paul 1640 Maywick Or. Lexington KY 40504 Robert E Stagner 1828 Seifert Dr. Poplar Bluff MO 63901 Phillip Sullisen 3021 Spring Valley Cc Anderson IN 46011 Hows club doing have good attendance meetings have good time meetings As AMA representative get around few clubs have chance observe variety model clubs Some clubs just argue complain entire evening usually about mowing grass flying un safely Others have business meeting no program no refreshments go home tavern club has short business meeting committee re ports no hassles planning future fun flys other club functions several airplanes brought show tell rolls cake coffee some type program pertaining modeling aviation Needless say entertain ing Which category does club fit feel club meetings leave something desired get involved dont leave everything up club officers takes six unselfish hardworking people get keep club going pat Encourage RC fliers club get own individual FCC license rather using club license recent argument FCC brought out fact quite minority compared CB license $4 five years Im sure RC flier can afford 80 cents year own li cense Dick Chipman President Spirits St Louis club sent photo model display Scott Air Force Base open house held August 29 club also flew several types models during day Re portedly over 125000 visitors day see display 50 full-size airplanes demonstration Air Force Thunderbirds crowd interested models larger airplanes club did super job presenting sport dont know original Murphy was guy supposedly came up sayings such something cannot possibly happen will Since thenaddition al quotations have appeared under title Murphys Laws few apply modeling Experience varies directly models crashed probability given crash occur ring inversely proportional its desirabil ity Interchangeable kit parts wont Lets see people read col umn Im sure have seen AMA booth display panels cltb patches colored photographs would like build similar panels District VI club patches photos models modelers Vice President District VI whoever might could use display model shows such Expo model dis plays malls schools cannot always get AMA display easily damaged lost shipped around country too much can get own smaller display would lot easier handle Ill try keep simple So club interested send club patches include little informa tion about club such size interests location have some photographs good ones least 8 x 10 preferred send too Include names people models picture Old pictures okay too Peoria area weekend couple weeks ago could have visited model clubs known location flying fields Would please draw simple map showing club flying site send Iowa igan C Minnesola onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen Dist VII Vice-President PO Boo 1164 Birmingham MI 48012 Associate Vsce-Presdents Keith McClure 5703 Terrace Or. Des Moines IA 50312 Frank Morrissey 14100W Park Aoe New Berlin WI 53151 Win Rofteing 4494 Tanglewood Trail St Joseph Ml 49085 Terry Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane crystal MN 55428 following District VII people various other AMA posts assignments Peter Waters 31219 Kendall Livonia MI 48154 Radio Control Contest Board Claude McCullough Box 40 Montezuma IA 50171 Chairman Scale Contest Board Arthur Adamison 22454 Fairfax Taylor MI 48180 Control Line Contest Board P Klintworth Jr 715 Rutgers Road Rochester MI 48063 Free Flight Contest Board D Brisighella Sr 1032 E Manitowoc Oak Creek WI 53154 Helicopter Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee Richard Sawicki 37216 Norene Westland Ml 48185 CL Navy Carrier Advisory Com mittee Vacancy CL Speed Advisory Committee Vacancy CL Precision Aerobatics John Kilsdonk 16159 Old Bedford Rd Northville Ml 48167 Chairman CL Racing Advisory Committee Dick Kowalski 32823 Gloede Dr Warren Ml 48093 FAI FF Indoor Program Committee Paul Crowley 3264 Tecla Warren MI 48093 FAI F F Outdoor Program Committee RC Soaring Advisory Committee present ly being formed None RC Frequency Committee district assignment None Junior Committee district signmen t Contest Coordinators John Evert 421 Walnut Lane Apple Valley MN 55124 West Walter Hartung 14759 Kilbourne Detroit Ml 48213 East vacancy CL Combat Advisory Committee exists because Phil Cartier has moved out district Vacancies also exist CL Speed CL Precision Aerobatics Advisory Committees willentertain nomi nations positions anywhere district general target installing new men first year Walter Hartung has asked relieved Michigan Area Contest Coordinator job end year asked him could come up had job five yearsnot acceptable reason letting man off hook Never theless would like accommodate him So will either entertain nominations will go out put arm someone fore end year would fun someone volunteered Its fun job get chance make contact lot new people Three unassigned AVP posts remain four men presently have cover geo graphic spread well myself consid ered seem speak special inter ests Free Flight Control Line Frank Mor rissey Terry Taylor RC Soaring Bill Rohring General RC Keith McClure beginning term over turn Wayne Yeager representing As sociation Midwest RC Clubs candidate AVP emphasis RC eastern end district course year also occasion indicate John Kilsdonk interested taking AVP post speaking general Control Line terests eastern end district additional AVP post remains have no state mind nor feedback dis trict specific need can identified invite districts comments thoughts District VII Meeting East As under stand first ever trying shape up AMA Election event held November hosts Lansing wiser heads steered idea February March Therefore consultation AMA HQ other activities focus March 12 1977 date AMA HQ Because Executive Director John Worth AMA President will main features meeting hosts Lansing CARDS Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron [Inc] Chuck Spencer President Tony Stornant Past President Bob Smith Don Lubahn Tentative plans Longs Convention Center Lansing Plenty motels restaurants nearby What district meeting One-third busi ness one-third social one-third airplanes business portion occasion AMA national district officers present selves membership present cre dentials report state affairs membership have in-person chance ask questions bring forward prob lems advance new ideas etc airplane portion meeting can whatever wish make it should include static display airplanes disciplines perhaps static scale contest two special presentations new technology some notable personality occasion present special awards citations social part can sit-down dinner buffet ser vice during various speakers can make presentations see beginning early afternoon static displays scale judging technical meet ings late afternoon business meeting controlled length Dinner preceded 64 Model Aviation cocktail hour cash bar dinner com mencing about 7 pm hoping conclude before 11 pm live nearby go home come some distance over night takeoff Sunday morning special objective will have will make different disciplines RC CL FF Indoor Soaring Scaleand competition sports-oriented segments come informed about sympathetic other understand whole AMA fraternity interdependent also will have special presentation site acquisition production current production what pays improvements future 15 BB should production soon Still hear rumors about Magnum fuel None true want facts write George Aldrich has nothing hide fuel did well Dayton Nats district Contest Rules Board mem bers need help have doing good job remember supposed representing So write let know like rules proposed Let know what want what dont want Besides would like hear you dont write think dont care about rules So lets barrage mail Sikansas siana Mnjcs homa s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Murry Frank 01st VIII Vice-President 2933 Blankenship Wichita Falls TX 76308 Associate Vice-Presidents Ba, Acenill 9117 La Bareanca NE Albuquerque NM 87111 Ned Bannes 523 N Lebansn S,11har LA 70663 Frank Osbor,e 18 Mohace Or. N Little Rock AR 72116 Bod Tenoy Boo 545 Richadsoo TX 75080 starting return work shops getting things together next years contest season Contests starting taper off will try build next years models what learned years contests contests over year yet just tapering off good weather should still have some good ones time published election should over ballots counted ever went must still pull together Modeling AMA go hand hand AMA what keeps sport/hobby coming chaotic hodgepodge make rules may like what keeps confusion down support FAI teams does USA interna tional competition no government help support ourown National Contest time year clubs newsletters lot toward keeping us togeth er keep interest up auctions special projects show tell sessions AMA films Getting together club meetings helps us talk problems out gives us chance show off what doing workshop Have got FCC license yet numbers C licenses keep us out trouble FCC So ofus have flying club licenses numbers low Now cost $4 forfive years affordable am suggest ing give up club license al counted good enticement new membersbreaking no vice before decides him have word dealers offering pay FCC fee supply application buy product Check out local hobby shop Got nice letter Duke Fox ing fine happy performance products 76 Nats plans future Says thing would stop change contest rules take products out competition happens kills sales current tolosads as aska h Dakota h Dakota IxWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Stan Chilton Dist IX Vice-President 1401A South Hydtaslic Street Wichita 68 67211 Associate Vice-Presidents Charles Braonoo 2220 Maniposa BInd Caspee WY 82601 Mae Hansen 1909 Wisconsio SW Hums, SD 57350 John Knekonitch 7810 Lowell St. Overleod Park KS 66204 Lonnie Kroetser 1754S9th Fargo NO 58102 Jim Momney R R 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 Ivan Muonioghoff 5102 Brady Ad. Colorado Springs CO 80915 Oscar Olsoo 6111 Maple Omaha NE 68104 No District IX report month Arizona totnia C Hawaii da C Usah x DISTRICT REPORT Alex Chisolni fist X Vice-Presidert 1100 West Sham Frosts CA 03711 Associate Vice Presidents Robert Barons 961060 Komo Mai Dr. Aiea HI 96701 Olenn Carter 2020 Oilt Port Lane Watissat Creek CA 94598 Ed Hagerlie 2751 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 85719 John Pond 4269 Syoko Cir San jose CA 85136 Jim Scarboroagh 2501 Armour Le. Aedo,do Beach CA 90278 Betty Stream 3123 Soowden Ane. Long Beach CA 50808 Oranger Williams 161 Pamnee Street San Marcos CA 92069 Fortunately us its rare members bad mouths Acad emy Model Aeronautics have three newsletters received month 1 Where AMA FCC took 27 band away us little reference recent issues Model Aviation should swer 2 It unfortunately informed opin ion contrary prior expressed intent and/or interest part John Worth bring Nats West Coast John Worth expected argue instead return Nats Springfield Ohio due respect member wrote false statement let please announce time John Worth does bring Nats anywhere bring help advice selected experts Nationals Executive Committee site offering finest flying facilities avail able week United States fers best backup facilities such hous ing etc 3 It over special AMA insurance lost fieldafter phone calls Washington Fresnowe no satisfac tory results written CL flier couple phone calls represent atives RC club threat ened civil authorities loss fly ing site because some local misunderstand ing After two conversations advised RC caller proper procedure retain flying site no further word received CL writer also claimed months went AMA continued produce according verbal written structions During past six years District VP Ive never heard AMA similarly accused have conclude prob lem improperly communicated HQ called written nearby Associate Vice Presidents advice problem could have quickly resolved Meanwhile back California Nats Heres part letter written District X Chairman charge coordinating Cali fornia Nats site searching efforts Betty Stream Dear Betty Things seem shaping up California Nats 1977 current de velopments continue favorably perhaps well able announce December 1 next Nats will March Air Force Base near Riverside John Worth expect meet Johnny Clemens John Worth March Air Force Base about second week November hope fully efforts lot District X peo pie will bear final fruit after six-year search suitable Nats site home ter ritory work will cut out us last time California Nats 1967 could have Decennial Celebra tion know ten other AMA Dis tricts located other parts country once awhile come up good idea too District VIII San Antonio TX Alamo Hobby Distributors offering pay Class C FCC license six months period purchasers Kraft Radios Lets see need RC member licensed help FCC recogniz ing us responsible people Flight Line BARKS Bakers field newsletter comes announcement interested forming AMA Show Team back AMA HQ Septem ber saw AMA Show Team supplies information just send AMA HQ ask Larry Bolich send set idea coordinated effort sanctioned AMA provide neighbors some worthwhile pre-planned entertainment Lots local clubs have given public shows have excellent Funds charitable causes have raised crowds pleased Best model aviation demonstrated public Write AMA HQ get club information AMA Sanctioned Show Team Its like getting AMA Sanction contest Instead having Contest Di rector have Show Team Leader makes sure safely under proper pro cedures audience will see well planned exciting air show January 1977 65 Alaska o C Montana on onglon XI DISTRICT REPORT Homer Smith 01st XI Vice-President 1417 NW 191st Street Seattle WA 98177 Amociate Vice-Presidenos Cramer 1607 S von Elm Pocatetto ID 83201 Simon Dreoso Nt 1 Boo 48 Broadniew MT 590t5 Clarence E Harght Rt 5 Boo 16 Coo, dAlono ID 83814 Robert D Staliclr 4437 Fos Hollow Rd. No 1 Eugene OR 97406 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main Sr. Redmond WA 98052 unsung heroes world Academy sure has its share month will tell about few danger kind thing al ways forget mention someone major contributor risk must taken however name left out ask forgiveness Please let know going forgive fall left out category First list Larry Delaney Larry has real asset hobby Ta coma area helping put clubs together assisting juniors newcomers get hobby committee led Jim Ricketts put together fun fly roast toast honor Larry Thirty pilots Puget Sound Gulls McChord R/G Wings Tacoma Model Aircraft Association com peted prizes supplied Bill Brazzle Hobby Towne After Fun Fly ladies put together great pot luck dinner purpose event kept Larry the crowd 250 wasunaware intentions group M/C Jim Ricketts broke news Larrys surprise worth million bucks everyone Larry roasted toasted five friends presented AMA Service Award Bruce Edwards President Tacoma Model Aircraft Association ing rounded out dancing libations usual pilot bull sessions report sent Bruce Ed wards asked thank RS Radio Company donating raffle prize pi lots participated District Xl AMA offi cers especially Larry himself hope life made little brighter thing makes Larrys contribution significant suffering curable disease Next time feel down see can much others Larry De laney does Next unsung hero list group people district have Nats last four years know what kind effort takes put hummer great go compete though have never privilege Have ever thought about modelers friends sit sun/ rain/wind/whatever work others can enter have fun Believe Hardy Brod ersen have Believe come back help year after year Without wouldnt Nats year flying Free Flight area started setup 6 am continued till 4 pm time got move everything field tab ulate give out trophies till 6 pm af ter Some people stick out mind helpers Don Hewston son Alan Pittsburg Joe Joan Guylas Ohio Bob Barbara Gero Michigan husband wife teams helped us Bert Pond John Thornhill Bill Bigge Floyd Miller pitching Bert Massachusetts John Bill Washington DC Floyd Albuquer que Shirley Campbell Michigan has helped several years has come help husband couldnt dedication YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT Ed Abram Ouaquaga NY 13826 column started quite few months ago idea would used exchange thoughts information regarding ways could help getting kids started modeling also keeping interested During ensuing time have heard number people nearly hoped seems desire youth programs limited very few us great ma jority AMA members simply dont care Weve submitted proposals programs time weve told lack sufficient support general member ship As Ive indicated times strictly advisory group unless membership decides adopt ideas have no way put action Its nice know want help will continue spite odds ones have written share ideas ask questions just let us know youre us Id like list names again Im afraid Id leave out some deserving person Id hate guilty just seems efforts stimulate new interest youth programs have met less resounding success really little point trying anything sustain interest present members since theyre going plugging away spite anything can say Its something like listen ing sermonthose can hear prob ably dont need need aren t church other words writing column month Guylas youngsters Jody Jeff helped like troupers beyond years heroes named above helped us week Most six seven days couple other commitments helped us five days Think about helped us four days include LindaTiny Foulk Duke Donovan Mi ami Bob Wilder Dallas did great job FAI Another Dallasite Duke Horn pitching well Bet didnt know what Tinys name before did Other significant contributors through week Sandy Maroney Washington DC Bucky Servaites Ohio Event Directors made happen addition some listed above Phil Sullivan Paul Crowley Charles Alba Jr Joe Macay Doug Gaibreath Al Kirchoff Rudy Kiulber above Hardy offer tip fedora thanks entire Academy WAR has declaredin funof course Mt Rainier Radio Control Society M RRCS has declared war Seattle Radio Aero Club SRAC aerial RIG com bat Battle area will HAWKS fields Kent WA date will second day annual KIDNEY BENEFIT Date nounced traditionally spring great cause fun official challenge presented October 3 1976 Should add already great effort event after month very little report general interest almost seems like waste valuable space magazine Also pretty hard fill allotted space month some input field times Ive resort personal ex perience dig back files find some thing interest hadnt Nats Dart program last couple months would have pretty dreary So dear reader Im suggesting John Worth retire column regular feature until such time interest youth program warrants its return meantime well answer letters provide informa tion have continue function did good ol days come up some good ideas have some information feel worthy passing everyone well send occasional sheet copy still available assistance have activity report Well still see get help need cover age efforts Id like thank took time write whether provide information ask help considered members committee will formed anything happens general interest can write home through HQ Well try answer letters quickly possible rest assured will get answer Keep mind thing weve stressed past have questions regarding AMA program something bothering about way things go ing write HQ ask So until next timewhenever may behang keep em flying 66 Model Aviation