Sig Memorial Scholarship Awardsi 987 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose Hazel Glen cofounded company has grown largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist college-age students higher edu cation plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other sup porters fund has become well estab lished Model aviators AMA mem bers qualify awards based combina tion financial need modeling achieve ments fund administered AMA no set number awards calendar year 1987 winners received $250 checks amount have sent directly specified universities Julie Abel Florissant MO Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Bunnel FL major Aviation Maintenance Management built first model air plane 1973 time became avid competitor high school science fair project constructed wind tunnel developed full range experiments could performed After fair com pleted Julie won first place category asked donate wind tunnel school lab Julie has active worker local contests nual AMA Nats community activities served Civil Air patrol worked Students Against Driving Drunk SADD campaign belonged Fellowship Christian Athletes high point modeling career came 1986 traveled Norway member United States Control Line Scale team placed 10th competing against some best models best fliers world Shane Behrens Evansville MN tending Northland Community College Thief River Falls AVTI studying Airframe Power Plant Technology plus Aviation Maintenance Management completion two-year term Shane will go University North Dakota work toward Bachelor Science degree Aviation Maintenance Management high school honor student terests range computer graphics drama model aircraft has constructed several models recently work ing RC Autogyro RC Modeler maga zine printed article Shane its April 1987 issue Daytona Beach FL majoring Aero nautical Science John has ken mod el aviator several years enjoys sport Pattern flying has also pr duced Helicopter As club member h good worker assisting fun-fly eve its also field maintenance After becoming interested mo el air craft first year high school de cided pursue career ayiation related field Charles Gagliano Floral Park NY Aero nautical Engineering student Univer Continued pge 114 What Involved Become Transmitter Sticker Station What sticker station Thats what call company person equip ment knowledge properly test radio control transmitters authorized apply Gold Silver RICMA-AMA labels trans mitters meet requirements sticker program Continued next column AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood S Comptroller Lynne Collins Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 110 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization II John Cugini Philadelphia PA has en tered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AMAs Executive Council equivalent Bosrd Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may r-3present official position AMA Executive Council AMA course Academy Model Aeronautics R/CMA Radio Con trol Manufacturers Association Both organ izations working together encourage performance checking RC transmitters help consumers know trans mitters fit current future RC envi ron ment sticker program considered vital element transition use cur rent RC frequencies greatly increased number frequencies will used beginning 1991 order addi tional frequencies accommodated safe orderly manner necessary determine current transmitters suit able 1991 beyond basic problem involved 1991 will have about twice frequencies operating same amount space have now other words RC channels will much closer gether will need equipment channel does affect equip ment new channels currently three basic groups transmitters ready now what called 1991 Narrow Band can get R/CMA-AMA Gold label sticker signi fying operation sharply focused affect adjacent channels quite sharply focused okay widely separated 19831990 channels can get Silver sticker means will okay until 1991 Silver sticker also indicates transmit ter can readily modified qualify Gold sticker can continue used beyond 1990 third group consists transmitters typically manufac tured five years ago broadband operation actu ally illegal current FCC rules proba bly cannot economically modified Gold sticker qualification need sticker program simply help owners know whether keep transmitters have modified junk also helps purchase new transmitters know whether will good 1991 beyond whether will need rework need tremendous hun dreds thousands transmitters cur rently being used being sold Yet 1991 very close problem therefore determine status transmitters avoid chaos 1991 suddenly locations channels will operated present sticker program date has very successful giving thousands modelers o go status report transmit ters have scratched surface what needed date less 50 authorized sticker stations need several hundred need make sure job qualified Therefore guidelines have developed tell interested operating sticker station what involved information fol lows shortened less technical ver sion complete information available free request AMA Head quarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 interested operating sticker station have own spectrum ana lyzer access write full infor mation request phone 703-435-0750 can tests free charge according investment time equipment case checking transmitters authorized program no repair work modification autho rized Authorization perform such work modification sticker station would issued independently FCC basics sticker station authorization program 1 Objectives objectives guide lines Provide criteria will produce ac curate consistent measurements RC transmitter frequency modulation sidebands qualified service organizations qualified individuals access suit able test equipment b Define special test equipment re quired transmitter measurements c Define method measurement used d Define criteria methods eval uating equipment used requesting authorization check transmit ters 2 Background AMA sets forth Radio Guidelines AMA Membership Man ual part call modulation sidebands RC transmitters down 55 dB 20 kHz channel center fre quency criterion based spec trum analyzer settings 3 kHz resolution bandwidth 5 kHz/div span 02 sec/div sweep rate guideline established basis empirical evidence clearly showed receivers designed us ing technology appropriate physical size price RC aircraft could perform well long transmitter spectrum met guidelines Radio Control Manufacturers Associa tion R/CMA voluntarily agreed produce transmitters satisfied AMA Guidelines starting January 1988 January 1986 AMA initi ated transmitter sticker program International Modelers Show Pasa dena program has continued almost trade shows since pro gram implemented AMA Frequency Committee endorsed supported R/CMA Transmitters meeting appropri ate criteria Gold Silver stickers ap plied Members R/CMA AMA Fre quency Committee several regional pri vate RC service organizations presently authorized check transmitters apply stickers However vital number people authorized perform transmitter checks expanded significant lyRemember program de signed confirm FCC transmitter type ac ceptance check transmitters ad herence AMA Guidelines addition R/CMA AMA sanctioning re pair stations ability apply R/CMA-AMA stickers During program discovered settings controls spec trum analyzer could change significantly apparent modulation sideband ampli tude transmitter Indeed old wide bands transmitter could appear meet 1991 Guidelines Procedures therefore established avoid possibility 3 Instrumentation Equipment Required a For Modulation Sideband Measure ments spectrum analyzer modern de sign having valid current within year record calibration amplitude frequency spectrum analyzer should clude following features Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz Note Resolution bandwidth affects spectrum measurement Horizontal Display 5 kHz/div span 05-02 sec/div sweep speed Vertical Display 10 dB/div over range 0 dB -80 dB b Frequency Measurements Al though frequency measurements can made spectrum analyzer provide level accuracy required perform Guideline frequency mea surement 15 parts per million 100 Hz 72 MHz means must provided cal ibrate spectrum analyzer such 1 Frequency Counter stable Hz/yr calibrated counter covering 72 MHz band Standard Frequency Source 110 MHz accurate Hz/yr 2 calibrated stable frequency source such RF Signal Generator unmod ulated transmitter module short-term 24-hour frequency stabil ity such RF source should Hz over full range supply voltage room temperature variations 4 Method Measurement accuracy spectrum analyzer must confirmed start test ses sion least hourly thereaftermore ten analyzer known drift test equipment should turned al lowed warm up stabilize before use laboratory standard frequency source may used calibrate frequency counter accuracy frequency counter equals laboratory stan dard frequency source counter can used calibrate spectrum analyzer procedure needed because counters count properly pres ence modulation transmitter b Checking Transmitter involves connecting external 395-in antenna analyzer setting controls spectrum analyzer necessary detailed information provided AMA HQ transmitter tested antenna fully extended 3 6 ft analyzer tenna RF input spectrum ana lyzer set transmitter signal peak zero dB Observed recorded transmit ter frequency modulation-sideband am plitude levels Hz RF chan nel frequency 5 Criteria Issuing Transmitter Stickers primary concern reason transmitter checking program side band power level two channels adja cent Hz RC transmitter fol lowing listing defines requirements Gold Silver stickers Sticker Color GOLD SILVER Frequency Sideband Level olerancekHz channel frequency 1500 Hz 3500 Hz least -55 dB least -35 dB Transmitters failing meet criteria should retired repaired March 1989 111 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Frequency matters As write am return ing Washington after attending meet ing AMA Frequency Committee committee has existence years providing invaluable volunteer ser vice modelers country Unfortu nately committee Academy have much maligned recently undue criticism no question difficult period frequency phasein phaseout old frequencies technically inadequate radio equipment Change always fraught some uncer tainty concern future However want assure deliberations structured primarily premise maximum benefit trouble-free opera tions future tempered great con cern utility equipment still use few basics understood change now upon us abso lutely essential because degrading utility SHARED frequencies using assigned frequencies now enjoy can best utilized develop ment use better narrow-band equip ment avoid modeler-to-modeler interfer ence well interference inter stitial frequencies Private Radio Ser vice PRSpagers such Unfortunately much equipment now use incap able permitting maximum utilization assigned frequencies obvious clubs must adopt plans frequency spacing permit use old equipment reasonable period time say simply use some frequencies maintain wideband use ever Unfortunately dont use frequencies will lose will assigned others thus adding headaches will absolutely necessary us maintain freedom choice fore seeable futureto choose frequencies will allow avoidance offending PRS operation PRS frequencies spaced ONLY 10 kHz own Some local sit uations may require abandoning some own assigned frequencies avoid PRS know narrow-band equip ment qualifies using AMAs guideline acceptable equipment will provide great ly increased security dealing PRS AMA will recommend ways help deal transitional period longterm association PRS discussing phase-in plan no ever questions future use narrowband equipment want reason able period phaseout old equipment Such period phaseout called Grandfathering will determined us FCC point radio industry has volun tarily launched development equipment meet narrow-band needs future already equipment market meets guidelines de veloped AMA concert indus try Equipment has found meet requirement listed Model Aviation magazine As others reported too will listed Use information purchase new equipment buying what know meets guidelines Fortu nately will also possible have old equipment modified meet narrow-band requirements FCC has agreed transmitters may modi fied manufacturer designated service representative req ui ring new type acceptance tests approval recently confirmed action AMA Frequency Committee maximum utilization should purchase narrowband receiver match modified trans mitter may have already noticed maga zine ads radio system narrow-banding update may interested knowing Frequency Committee includes indus try people feel necessary secure needed technical expertise well providing constructive inter face between users us manu facturers feel blend committee members working very well evidence real progress also number technically qualified nonindus try committee members is sue members industry bias might influence position industry-aligned members DO NOT VOTE practice also used other AMA committees frequency committee preparing several informative articles subject future issues Model Aviation policy withhold no information AMA members trust evident column National Aeromodeling Centers As know have launched ambitious program property/flying site acquisition national well local basis prime objective secure site capable accommodating national events also AMA Headquarters As resources available wed like develop number flying sites around country also looking plans local club assis tance could take form loan guarantees clubs inter ested property purchase might interest know have considerably increased budget club assistance obtaining keeping flying sites currently developing property ac quisition development plan present committee recommending first center located near center modeling population Midwest site will developed Nats-quality facil ity would available major events As develop property acquisition requirements will make public also receiving evaluating prop erty offers Im excited about prospect develop ing major site nothing funda mental good modeling flying sites vision respect will limited available funds Obviously will encourage cooperative ventures com munities other aviation-oriented groups already talking EAA others What can help getting others join AMA Growth means num bers INFLUENCE skys limitwhat think perspective close two years office president must say job has interesting Yes have some problems some easily solved However have never lost sight fact AMA abso lutely essential elment modeling scene dealing some issues such frequencies affect AMA members modelers organi zation viewed other national agencies such FCC FAA represent ing ALL modelers US Human nature being what it never possible please everybody greatest concern find answers will meet needs majority focus RC Equipment Ceilified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 112 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Dave Browns regular column avail able month due passing father time column due Dave therefore asked publish 1989 AMA budget instead comments below AMA Executive Director John Worth words month lots figures What see page 1989 AMA budget approved AMA Exec utive Council meeting October 22 1988 Because date normal maga zine lead time plus fact Execu tive Council meeting again January 13 1989 additional budget items con sider what see should regarded what started new year withsub ject some probably further changes some loose ends year-end Public Relations budget still needed re viewing possible revision Also some details salary budget needed further Council consideration Some budget basics may interest ended 1988 membership year about 138000 members projecting growth just over 149000 members 1989 Thats fairly conservative projection based past years expect total come almost six million dollars sounds great except ex penses also projected high net end year projected bit over $50000 end 89and maybe much Coun cil approves expenses compensating income Furthermore may interesting note magazine income makes difference between AMA operating black red AMA operations project deficit 1989 magazine surplus offsets some have suggested AMA subsidizes maga zine happy report its other way around AMA Income Membership Dues youthNo pub YouthMagazine OpenFamily OpenSr Citizen OpenNewsletter OpenNewsltr early OpenMagazine OpenMagazine early BoosterNo pub BoosterMagazine Affiliates Free Officials Total Membership Partial Year Credits No Rate Memb 710054 165923 205226 2111798 363340 343340 4053132 3853132 5349 15280 10356 02174 Total Dues 70378 94768 104520 247758 120240 113560 2125280 2019016 1745 4200 3560 0 149104 4905025 77760 Allocation Gen Ops 7703780 7414619 201045200 121415769 311035405 29968605 3116470929 2915408289 517450 616809 1035600 000 MIA Mag Subs 0 53307 0 106182 16700 16700 478188 478188 0 2520 0 0 37532401151785 77760_________ 482726536754801151785 Other Income Museum Patronships Life Memberships Club Charter Fees Sanction Fees Insurance FAI Stamps Less NM Memberships S&S Salesnet cost Tape Salesnet cost NAR Service Fees Interest Income mci Insur Deposit Misc Membership Service Fees Misc Income & Donations M/A Subs & Plans M/A Advertising Income Total Income Total Expenses Overhead allocation magazine Net Income End 89 Total Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 116400 652200 5934365 5883715 0 Gen Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 4013980 4398256 353108 Mag Ops 116400 652200 1920385 1485459 353108 506503116881818 Salariestotal departments Payroll Taxes Fringe Benefits Occupancy Telephone Postage & Freight Membership Insurance Prem & Fees Membership Insurance Reserve Membership Insurance Buffer Membership Processing Membership Supplies Public Relations Film Projects Film Library HO service film replace Staff Travel Office Supplies Stationery Misc Office Equipment & Maintenance Printing & Copying Professional Fees Insurance General Depreciation Expense Data Processing dept MaintenanceEquip/Software Services Supplies Training Membership Systems Financial Systems Word Processor General Computer Exp Insurance Processing Other Taxes FAI/Competition Dept NM Divisional Fee FAI Franchise Van Expense Museum Officer Service council mtgs exp nati & dist officers etc Magazines Officers CDs etc Committees Grant Scholarship Program Nats Site Exploration/Improvement EM Air Academy Total Exclusive MA Direct Costs MA Advertising Direct Costs MA Other Direct Costs MA Unrelated Business Tax Total Expenses March 1989 113 Academy Model Aeronautics Preliminary 1989 Budget Operating Expenses 1989 Budget 1267983 267389 167350 36600 72000 433130 735000 100000 246330 30000 222250 0 5000 5000 45000 8900 50000 40000 42770 130000 65000 0 0 0 0 8000 35000 65600 30000 2500 10500 109400 22000 66554 11000 38000 25000 5000 4398256 608625 872284 4550 5883715 1988 Budget 1156516 227122 149900 35100 72000 241350 600000 100000 221750 20000 180575 0 5000 10000 28000 8300 40000 32400 29270 125000 60275 0 0 0 8275 7000 20000 92350 30000 1500 17000 101400 22000 60454 11000 38000 5000 2000 3758537 506044 750642 2000 5017223 1987 Actual 106459922 179 616 68 13156676 2324825 5494406 91400910 0 0 18850993 2932088 10940733 5062982 338225 221680 3920360 931800 4036424 2848032 1678468 12892544 0 2566789 657130 2107626 279363 0 3271732 7925559 3000000 262824 1151417 7371744 2240750 1050652 1000000 5647693 0 0 339986015 52569092 67204258 834066 460593431 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Starting New Year Right. As December 16 over 83000 AMA mem bership cads mailed 1989 mem bers time magazine mailed number should well over 100000 Most cards went out less week dues receipt AMA HQ members have expressed pleasant surprise fast service knew promised faster service 1989 until actually proof hand didnt seem lieve would happen reason doubt because some promises past didnt work out unusual other years members wait four six weeks new mem bership cards its different story year new system place work ing provide very rapid service practi cally cases However new system yet per fect although coming close During Oc tober November some renewals got held up because credit card problems due program used service com pany handling credit card processing also some glitches bank processing operation called Lockbox resulted delays address changes other problems involved year-end outside problems diminishing promise now thct bugs worked out new system next years processing should better meantime should acknowl edged new system owes its success group HQ people took challenge making system work proved would Primary among Bob Vojslavek AMAs Administrative Ser vices Director self-taught computer spe cialist designed system did programming debugged Working closely him learn system train new employees hired data inputting Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager assistant Joanne Spampi nato also learned operate new system provided substantial support new employees actual keystroking Trish Gaylord Joanna Nease Sari Jyllila Fringe benefit new data input group will able membership rush eas es off spring process other data years have wanted conduct sur veys analyze information Standing way however ina bility process such data now have new capability result should better decision-making based better knowledge whats happening mod el world make-up member ship clubs Changes Headquaers. Growth brings change Its necessary part what needed handle creased HQ workload processing mem bership also providing daily service members involves insur ance flying sites radio control frequencies clubs competitions AMA magazine other details membership Meanwhile room has made person being hired learn job AMA Executive Director year retire lesser role AMA new director will ready take over means juggling space within Headquarters building provide room magazine department has moved quarters another building across street AMA building move others resulting expected completed end January An improved library will restilt together larger conference room internal stor age space minor improvements various departments Also efect HQ museum will minimized except crowding less space before crowding will floor level open atrium space models hung display affected As begin 1989 great year AMA model aviation general appears brewing AMA membership co lltinues increase clubs becoming chart ered meets being sanctioned 1989 AMA budget projects 150000 members will signed up end Septmber Its great start Scholarship Cont pg 110 sity Buffalo NY goal aero space engineer dedicated aeromodeler well active student high school Charles also found time involved track cross-country running choir Tutoring Club Boy Scout six years participated community projects modeling preference Indoor events particular loves Manhat tan HLG holds Indoor record 717 Category Ill Manhattan As member both Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Columbia Indoor Model Airplane Society well thought fellow club members cause interest model aviation desire know world works Ken feels demanding hobby helps per son develop mature frame mind well being aid personal growth Both father mother active aeromodelers have encouraged him efforts keen competitor Free Flight events 10 contests less year Ken neth has won share awards also found time other pursuits high school Spanish Club Athletic Statistics physical science experiments being member California Scho lastic Federation three years kept him well occupied Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound FAI agenda item next ClAM meeting held next spring Paris major concern everyone interested problem noise proposal establish limit sound emission categories model air craft competition limit asked 90 dBA three meters just marginally higher 90-at-9 have rec ommended value Will approved difficult say countries serious problems such categories Free Flight o can never certain will go thing certain Any effort direction sure have effect manufacturers engines associated equipment statement has appeared past need exercise fluence companies Since engines manufactured overseas necessary FAI-CIAM active push development quiet equipment action no matter result will indi cate manufacturers wind blowing essential rest aeromodeling world take part effort hope some sort terms can agreed upon area rather unique fly very much FAI categories Almost rest world flies FAI classes competi Continued page 118 114 Model Aviation Kenneth Keegan Burbank CA Uni versity California Los Angeles aim achieve degree Physics largely beRichard Lacy Collinsville IL deter mined become pilot end studying Aeronautical Engineering Parks College St Louis University Cahokia Continued page 122 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 6 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Oriand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon Ct 06001 Frequency Coordinstor George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstona Mills MA 02648 have very good report DICK SHER MAN AVP New Hampshire some activities general opinions things going Well has snowed up already means flying season over up way anyway District building season has started again sure short season year seems like just took snow blower off tractor time put back again Have some good news Dis trict Free Flight people seems back Westover latter part summer also heard RC people contest Lets hope continue have site available types model ing best site district indebted Air Force its use up us obey rules Westover property fact SAM-7 group has asked Air Force hold annual banquet NCO Club year plus going give tour C-5A [This done see next months column] Now cant beat modelers owe Westover great big THANK YOU years support Just got word CHET BUKOWSKI getting along well after bypass surgery missed year CHET Word has also filtered through fiberglass props made JIM CARPENTER district doing real well Last summer made trip Burlington VT visit BOB LANDRY AVP Vermont Bob has program going school systems up needed some Hand-Launched Glider de signs young people could build out lots trouble So took up some plans also took some HLGs along could show Bob throw Bob showed new flying site looks super should no problem noise Havent received much feedback modelers New Hampshire must assume everyone happy Bob Landry called Vermont asked would navigate drove Reston October Council meeting So off went DC Now let tell sports fans once-in-a-lifetime thrill DC beltway 330 700 pm makes glad live upstate NH put up pressed no way leave go DC hitting traffic Hartfordf Springfield NY City Baltimore DC ar eas meeting got under way around 900 am went until 700 pm did go out dinner two hours either small catered buffet doesnt last too long back work impressed Council some knew others met first time group good businessmen represent districts lieve times really get DON LOWES opening remarks thousands dollars AMA spends postage staggering thought Mr Baker Aircraft Owners Pilots Asso ciation gave Council short talk job AOPA willingness help us could also modeler years VINCE MANKOWSKI gave short talk 1989 Nats sites group have looked looks like WASHINGTON STATE 1989 Past President EARL WITI also Earl comes out way assured TRI-CITIES area good choice Indoor people may like Johnson City should adequate Insurance big item up us preach police own areas regard safety Another item interested 1991 change narrow-band equipment Now have reading District VI column JIM SEARS know concerned about perfectly good wideband gear now use certain date 1991 cant work anymore can see competition maybe need narrowband equipment us sport fliers boondocks kind think equip ment will still work OK small clubs just dont have problems JIM SEARS says right now losing bat tle after last meeting kind think got point across may have foot up ladder lets hope close off bet Don wont ask write another column [Not true DK] opinion what saw heard involved officers AMA trying good job have remember national organization must benefit majority catego ries AINT EASY dont tell VP what think will never know wont able help group SO COMMUNICATE Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition competition between area club teams year held September 25 eight teams compet ing four showed up Four events held Rodeo Mail-run Pattern Limbo Once again RC FLYING ACES southern New Hampshire emerged vic torious won last year also trophy given person has total points day year SCOTTY DEARBORN Flying Aces four teams competed year FLYING ACES CONCORD AEROGUIDANCE SOCIETY NEW ENG LAND SPORT SCALE ASSOCIATION PONDEROSA RC HAWKS Hawks put lot time effort events hope appreciated people attend *--_ J-3 dropped uerwick unexpectedlyin fact limbo poles removed quickly would have some dents wing streamer too low pilot go under poles too close really like light air planes case think flier used poor judgment landing contest going people close runway Scale Masters have letter DALE DREW CD Scale Mast ers sent list contestants final results would like congratulate district competed CHARLIE NELSON 19th IRV SEARL 34th STEVE SHERWOOD 38th JACK BUCKLEY 43rd list have shows 58 en trants fellows did very well District fun-fly am trying organize DIS TRICT fun-fly held WESTOVER possibly Orange Airport date will prob ably week before Memorial Day have input regarding events etc would like have please contact ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics March 1989 115 Al Savinski giving pilot briefing prior events Berwick competition winning team hardware L R Dave Farnham Darren Gallant Chad Lalime Scotty Dearborn New York Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 2e0 S Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07851 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave tsmay NJ 08854 Ray lunclrkus 7 Evergreen Aye Nem Hyde Park NY 11040 KennetS Koeppel 184 N Ueoe Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14700 Robert Roane 39 Monroe SI Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Ferry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2002 Rabbit Lane Peoeno NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickovlle NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Websters Dic tionary defines sportsman person fair generous good loser gra cious winner description fits just about aeromodeler have ever known well enough tell difference opinion great merit lively exchange views have always encouraged such exercises self-expres sion truly welcome such encounters part learning process can assure constructive criticism always wel come far am concerned lets keep course just have am hope ful spirit sportsmanship shall pre vail example regards selection AMA Nats Committee vast expanse west coast real estate site 1989 Nationals per announcement fact last months issue maga zine Though centrally located geo graphical standards place leaves abso lutely nothing desired terms un limited unobstructed vastness put another way photographs have seen 89 choice Sky Limitand Horizon Flying Knights Hamburg NY year Knights celebrating 25th anni versary hereby extend compli ments club its contribu tions advancement model aviation Buffalo area AMA District 2 club its credit able operate two separate sites first North Collins NY owned maintained club other site Hamburg Model Aviation Park Hamburg latter site since its owned maintained town Hamburg Recreation Department shared Much credit due club Presi dent Paul Cwiklinski continued pop ularity Knights made trip Knights contests back thoroughly enjoyed experience per following shots action First sign times busy flight line Other news Buffalo area ap plaud efforts District 2 AMA mem bers hardy enough withstand year-end meteorological vagaries 01 Man Winter thus extending territo rial flying season others also serve PR interests admirably tak ing hobby indoors uninformed worse misinformed public through media model aircraft mall shows accordingly duly proud such District 2 clubs Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc Buffalo area will hold its 24th Annual Model Show March 12 1989 Marygold Manor Cheektowaga NY extends clubs earlier efforts along same line thus before earns appreciationand modelers Although aeromodelers ffying facility logically basic habi tat have always felt greatest hope future lies all-out policy bringing activities attention public rather wait chance being discovered spirit AMA has developed expanded its Air Show Team program has earned us growing respect large seg ment public Vincent Pacifico AMA Leader Member great sadness hereby report readers sudden death Vince Pacif ico current President Whitman Flyers Inc Plainview Ll NY resided 151 Orchard Street Plainview NY 11803 family have expressed profound sympathy SHHHHH flew quietest Pattern RC model 1988 Nats District 2 pi lot course naturally filled pride would expected name Adolpho Lagomasino hails Ocean NJ member Mon mouth Model Airplane Club Dolph won third place Sportsman Pattern 88 Nats also lowest sound reading tested able attend Pattern banquet Nats did receive trophy quietest Pat tern model lost forgotten ever shall great pleasure hand Dolph trophy annual WRAM Show AMA Membership meeting set 2 pm Saturday 25 February 1989 projection room Incidentally said WRAM Show 89 will held its former site Westchester County Center White Plains NY As member WRAM shall particularly pleased see Gear up locked Frequency Alert Recent action FCC confirms older transmitters can modified meet narrowband specifications requir ing another type-acceptance meeting volving representatives AMA le gal counsel FCC occurred Octo ber 1988 time verbal agreement reached concerning issue Following discussion AMA counsel provided FCC letter detailing understandings agreed during meeting turn FCC provided letter dated December 14 1988 confirming points agreed upon simple terms FCC has stated transmitters may narrowbanded can operate 20 kHz frequency spac ing modifications treated Class permissive change permission per form modifications extended grantee its authorized representative understood mean manufacturer authorized service representatives text FCC letter follows reply letter October 20 1988 regarding modifications transmitters type accepted operation under Radio Control RC Radio service detailed Part 95 regulations Please excuse delay response As discussed earlier meeting members Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc changes needed made RC transmitters consist addition resistor capacitor between en coder modulator circuits appears changes would cause equip ment exceed rated limits established Commission grantee time authorization would change type equipment Thus changes can performed Class permissive changes As detailed Section 21001 regulations no filing Commission necessary Class permissive change Because prohibition Section 95222 against internal modifications type ac cepted RC equipment equipment mod ifications must performed grantee its authorized representative man ner grantee retains responsibility changes made equipment 116 Model Aviation view all-out relaxation caught club thusly numerous Stars Rallies Ohio 6 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8141362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st Si Vienna WV 26101 Neison Gould 1944S idaho St Aiientown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 20e Witmer St Cleartieid PA 16830 Joaeph S Visiay 13e1 Cranbrook Dr Maamee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halioweli Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Last month mentioned direct com munication necessary membership Academy can know actions Council Headquarters Three addi tional AVPs will added District Ill first new AVP Joe Vislay Maumee OH Joes modeling background started Control Line Combat Stunt HandLaunched Gliders has involved RC Pat tern Pylon Racing Gliders Currently sport flying main interest Joe became member Toledo Weak Signals RC Club 24 years ago has served term treasurer three terms president past 19 years has worked Toledo RC Exposition area model display Another area involvement cluded work show team did nu merous shows both locally nationally Joes knowledge expertise will help ful clubs within northwest Ohio area contact him 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 During past months several modelers have requested AMA petition FCC make transmitters narrow band 1991 can appreciate desire antiquate equipment think some concerns unjustified observations can see less ten per cent wideband transmitters use day becoming obsolete outdated wideband units may already causing un known problems field because wideband transmissions Out re maining 90% transmitters probably 30 35% will have made narrow band cost approximately $25 $35 economical price pay ensure model can exist within cluttered airwaves United States receiver creates biggest problem frequency phase-in Will need narrow-band receiver 1991 answer yes fly sanctioned contests fly large urban area cluttered frequen cies outside interference problem does involve would suggest club develop its own phase-in pro gram numerous ways have printed previous publi cations procedure followed small percentage districts modelers will have narrow-band receivers im mediately ask want FCC mandate narrow-band transmitters 1991 Simple. way enforce requirement modelers whether belong Academy will protect modelers fly public land live area high population density realize damage modeler could municipal field remained wideband no law stop him Unfortunately modelers belong Academy Council listening lo cal modeler perhaps softer solution phase-in will evolve 1991 too early Maybe new radios have market very long Please notify opinions CompuServe probably greatest set club could have directly com municate members Council Headquarters economical method can provide insight up-to-date happen ings modeling world provide val uable information numerous areas Have ever wondered what some peo ple CompuServe look like systems operators pictured below Randy Gibson jovial expert Helicop ters have questions RC Helicop ters join CompuServe talk Randy Heres new event. Westmore land Electric Soaring Society held sec ond annual FAT Day Get-together Friday November 25 fthe day after Thanksgiving FAT simply means Flying After Thanksgiv ing event equivalent other clubs annual New Years Day Flying Session Hot coffee cookies brought keep warm eat get FAT Actually iii sO nlain nld fun 10 realize club cannot Inn nitely exist influx new young er members instructor program gun order generate new blood en sures growth club few months ago stated would personally THANK instructors District Ill placing pic tures column month offer spe cial thanks Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society instructors . Mel States Howard DeLong Jack Lang Mike McCoy Guy Welch Thanks also Harold Justice pro viding pictures RORKS show special interest youth membership Pictured next Jack Lang process training Junior member Brent Umina via buddy box Additional interest being directed toward area RC Helicopters District Ill fortunate have several competent ro tary wing pilots Two gentlemen Bill Curtis Ralph Geese Green ville PA Last October gentlemen hosted Helicopter clinic sisted everyone attendance though weather did cooperate event drew large entry Word has gentlemen going same thing spring ntact details Kant Stoyer may upcoming Heli pilots district picture below taken four days after finished build ing first chopper month would like highlight Windy Ridge RC Club Kingwood WV picture taken partici pated Mountaineer Balloon Festival Morgantown Airport first tempt perform front such large number spectators Congratulations effort well executed March 1989 117 Delaware 0 Disttict Colombia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest I-Iarrinburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 268 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayntteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 498-6986 Notes years end As written year 1988 near end holiday sea son us almost everyone enjoy ing period goodwill Acad emy concerns end 1988 have some accomplish ments think about Executive Council has considered number very important items should see some results thecom ing year will no doubt have someone phasing Executive Director position early 1989 will provide continu ity should expect John Worth retires John will leaving after over 25 years outstanding service Acad emy nurtured very small strug gling organization what today little doubt John some ex cellent support Headquarters opera tion through years much credit growth must corner John will out picture retires will still obtain great deal ef fort John Council has taken task consid ering obtaining permanent flying sites serious objective something contrary what past VP District X said started past VP Hardy Broder son problems insurance possible mortgage problems other things sort put back burner some time something will occur overnight going happen Insurance will always prime element way business As grow also increase exposure accidents requires greater vigilance part of us keep accidents down everincreasing exposure increases amount reserves will required hold will always major item cost us Radio frequency changes phase-in another area much concern phasein plan will go forward because safety air will make necessary As number pagers increases parts coun try best narrow-band equipment will needed now two years before 1991 date finding areas coun try narrow-band transmission help ing safety Radio Control Fre quency Committee met 10 December report will point way well proceed future good probability AMA districts will soon have available ICOM 7000 series receiver use per forming field surveys interference will enable Frequency Coordinator Vice-President others find out pagers out might cause have troubles Watch details upcoming columns Weve seen tremendous advancement devices methods noise reduction past year FA finally begin ning take notice subject agenda next ClAM meeting item calling adoption 90 dBA three meters proposed catego ries FAI competition Whether will adopted uncertain important aspect last entire aeromodeling world becoming aware fact universal problem fact major ity engines being manufactured outside United States should stimu late some response area District IV District IV no different others have some problem flying site acquisition can recog nize area United States undergoing very high growth rate time occurs elsewhere recrea tional space risk Since have quite clout golf softball have find difficult obtain land ac quisition land possible concerted effort top spokesperson needed Academy has much support can offered time po sition Academy can charged actual purchase sites dividual club would very desir able position need make concerted effort keep site have now will have pressure ac cept members existing clubs encourage clubs formed increases need space District IV host 1988 Nationals difficulties overall Nats success categories largest recent memory unfortunate Free Flight lost pointed up need own own sites future events such sur vive present form Support events individuals clubs type spirit needed carry forward sport 1989 Nationals will long way off number District IV people attend ing will beyond doubt down can make feel sure folks out Washington will well you did cannot make Nationals have option going National Fun-Fly held Dayton OH over Memorial Day week end will site Air Force Museum expect very very large turnout really something enjoy bring whatever want show off and/or fly No rules eventsjust fly fun premier event District IV United States field aeromodel ing will World Championships RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter RC Pylon Racing will teams 28 countries competing events championships will held Fentress NALF VA Watch full details event early fall year will very colorful exciting show interested model flying type will top competitors around globe Olympics aeromodeling past year presented aeromodeler much activityfrom pure competition fly-in affairs As continue growth trend should also see increase ac tivity contrary popular opinion have something going month year contest set first day January 1989 see fun-fly events month now Competi tion starts earlier runs later almost seems slowest month now July District IV newsletter beginning its sixth year publication inter ested getting publication please drop card asking details way get up-to-the-minute informa tion Response time usually within day mailing end month SoundCont pg 114 tion Whatever rules decided upon ClAM meeting will binding other countries well us FAI classes flying As know F3A RC Aerobatics has limit 98 dBA three meters quite some time fliers category have managed reduce levels substantially low value have fact quite handily gotten down below 90 dBA So work area demonstrates far being unattainable goal 90 dB very feasible value would very benefi cial us world body can see fit establish goal Frequency sound levels Letters have received asking whether have taken frequency sound consideration talk about solutions answer qualified yes realize higher frequency sound generated engines greater annoyance fac tor true sound never simple dB reading frequency deter mines factor combination two needs done area know just model air craft engines thing certain operating very high dB levels frequency isnt necessarily factor paramount impor tance What says higher frequency lower dB level sound annoying need develop series charts illustrating get some explanations frequencies annoying Future articles will attempt explain some factors Frequencies part over sound generated model aircraft en gine determined several contribut ing factors sources modelers familiar ex haust area learning control very well know twocycle engine frequency equal ro tational speed crankshaft whereas four-cycle frequency one-half speed second factor influences frequency propeller sounds gener ated prop equal blade passage well other factors resulting blade design intake generates another sound rotational speed shaft shaft intake Finally bearings produce higher-frequency sound bad Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation Alabama S Florida 0 Georgia iaaippi 0 Puorto Rica South Carolina eocee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 AssocIate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Ad Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter RI 3 Box 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 26405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Well first snow fell last night cold wet weekends have shut down activi ties field Days too short allow time fly after work guess winter Well must time start build ing process next years activities maybe finishing last years projects read interest comment two modeling philosophy Harvey Yoders Wire Grass RC Newsletter represents current situation way thats too close comfort writes Try imagine having Old-Timer process IMAA size ship maintain very small t/2A RC ship half done several unique designs waiting burst out brain 14 kits shelf crying built closetful plans corner full sorta flyable ships need TLC two dozen honey-dos stacked up kids meet ings JOB Wheew trip hobby room relaxed evening self can lead just opposite what came stration over incom plete projects Anxiety over things wanted have done time LAST year yearning new design recent magazine Only real dyed-in-the wool balsa-fevered folks would call en joyable natural tendency sweep benches clean burn start over scratch worse yet start think better get out shop soon finish column start cover ing -scale Cub Ive building summer should get work door fleet Could use new Peanut old Cougar getting pretty raunchy Yep door flying rise look Doc Martins Hangar Pilot confirms has say about season opener Well pilots off great start Fif teen fliers signed up meet lot new faces new planes Scale Bostonian judging table looked like Nats AA meet some really beautiful Peanut Pista chio Flying Aces Scale models plus field Bostonians Embryos Great workmanship ys girls really getting GOOD Jorge Nunez entered four Peanuts Cau dron Racer Nieuport 27 Fokker D VIII also Pistachio size posted no times previously untrimmed planes Wayne Trivin won new Catapult Glider event attracted field six looks very popular four five grams little jobs arent hazard rest planes hand-launched shille laghs See last HP rules Marcos plan Its one-evening project tricky trim Indoor Catapult idea good hope local Indoor contests try size Im ready show its done Got letter Allan Wehman Jr ask ing about some confusing him rule prob lems Giant Scale categories ques tion big can plane still covered AMA insurance seems looked AMA rule book found les ser limits used fly-ins Since probably confusing others let try make sense out problem First rules competition events just thatthe rules limitations spe cific category competition intend compete AMA Giant Scale look rule book limits ex ceed cant compete contests category However large models never tended AMA competition models built provide satisfaction builder flier often flown NON-competition fly-in events local flying field fun seeing builders creation fly some limits keep mind however came about because ef forts control risk involved insuring such projects under AMA insurance pol icy limit activities takeoff weight 55 lb wet full fuel plane weighs limit AMA insurance will apply ever program under plane weighs between 55 100 lb can flown certain procedures followed de fined Experimental Radio Control Air craft Program procedures de veloped jointly AMA IMAA provide category very large models reduced risk factors would make insurance possible such models de signation reduced risk provided use certified inspectors periodically inspect aircraft during its construction prior specified flight test program prior flight following structural repair modification aircraft must also demonstrate airworthiness during speci fied flight test program District 5 now has three inspectors certified ready pro vide inspections anyone contemplating such project Since program now place ex pect limits will also brought up time time further complicating situation individual builders advice unless want spend sev eral thousand dollars produce model will comply requirements experimental program forget Dont exceed 55-lb wet limit Giant Scale fly just fun 40 lb compete way no engine displacement limit insurance purposes course Gi ant Scale engine displacement limits competition purposes defined rule book event 514 Allan sent along first photo showing Rubin Mitchums latest effort cate gory -scale clipped wing Taylorcraft Thats some garageful has SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT talking about fun-flys Bob Svetovich reports Charlotte Tale Spinners good including fa vorite thingfood writes Charlotte Radio Control Society held its second annual Wives Picnic Fun-Fly November 29th overwhelming success due members efforts wives helped bringing exceptional food dishes enjoy mixed fun-flyincluding both power aircraft events Sailplane events Balloon Bust Bomb Drop power tal number loops three-minute task Sailplanes photo shows flight line aIf winter building coming up lets look few items consider Bob Morris KCRC come some tips worth remembering Now building season upon us take some time go over equip ment see working properly Check bad switches sticky servos fuelsoaked engine mounts bad bearings name few items Patch up ripped cov ering replace worn-out wheels may wish recover recondi tion plane can pull old cover ing off patch dings replace damaged parts fraction time takes build new plane will look like new fraction cost new setup may worth try plane basically good Remember buy narrow-band equipment avoid lot trouble later Leave bargains someone else sure have sound reliable radio future building make sure have plenty ventilation gluing paint ing Open window use fan avoid fumes winter heat loss will minor window open hour two fumes can strong Very good advice remember CyA fumes can get youre like mask isnt bad advice also Well hope Santa remembered what just have next years flying season See next month March 1989 119 Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Buiiurd RI 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Churiie Buser 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Wiiiium Kern i909 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tuyior 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 04114 Stan Wutnon 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pinecrest Lo Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Biii Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginovilie MO 64037 Home 616 594-2481 Work 916 S94-7121 Fax 616 594-7766 Well first Column another three-year term Thanks have enough confidence work let stay another term Much still has done wanted Besides still have lot out visit Im Id like say thanks newsletter editors really built up Lastly would like thank Mr Gary Frost ran against Maybe next time Gary think will seeing lot change AMA over next three years Thats really wanted stick around Some changes will good itll worth work part chance vote buying first AMA flying site really too much pass up Some site offerings Ive heard something else Im glad Im committee Having choose right out possible choices will real toughie Rest assured lot think ing going decision Im anxious recommendations course know about growth rate will short time before will bursting seams Reston Some say thats already happened So though thought Headquarters would last years will have decide stay expand will forced build new Headquarters would love Council vote comes Most us want move AMA HQ new site know must move out Reston place land cheaper employees arent likely compare salaries Federal Government AMA will lot closer Soon therell new Executive Director AMA HQ search replacement has brought out some excellent candidates Im pretty sure well able pick has experience lead AMA HQ staff during period growth course theres frequency issue Im working hard Im getting new info regularly want keep passing seem afraid talk about pros cons deserve know District Six intend continue communications policy AMA people dont answer mail really disturbs have made point least answer mail dont always give answer person writing wants answer As Council member have also trouble mail responses find aggravating Sure can use phone CompuServe long distance call lot expensive stamp As long Im VP district assure will answer letters just fast can Another part communications travel last three years have put little over 100 hours per year old Skyhawk Almost travel events etc means traveled 10000 miles per year year tend keep up order make easier choose suggest have visited ask come site visit So what just flying session club get meet members Well have announcement make Im afraid have lost AVP St Louis got word Cal Ettel just could give job proper amount time deserves So have new AVP St Louis area Charlie Watts has decided re place friend AVP Charlie involved several clubs St Louis should fill quite well So need AMA sistance St Louis suggest give Char lie call Welcome aboard Charlie Thanks again Cal month Ive got some pictures Ive spent much time policy problems Im getting club events month can write happier column change first Bob Rogers up Mendon IL Sorry did mention name club shame Bob excellent Control Line Pattern con test year looks like good turnout time too Hey CL guys should check out gave some goodies contestant goodies amounted whopping 25 bucks bad fun afternoon flying So write AVP Bill Zimmer find next year Bob may forget back Rex Welbaum sent pictures Evansville IN club field wasnt able use really wanted see new safety fence proud sent new pictures Notice Evansville club opted tall fence section appears over eight feet tall Thats some protection pits spectator areas As can see netting almost invisible Nice Dont miss nice lake behind impound certainly hope using water sports such sea plane flying finish up column month Id like use some pictures taken 5th Annual Hamilton RC North FourCycle Rally Larry Snedeker sent some time back its time used some Im going waive policy Ive last three years past columns have advertised events clubs sanction list However since event im pacts modelers Ill waive pol icy time Pot-o-Gold trade show swap shop date will May 6-7 Its usu ally February Jack Allinger didnt want panic due no announcement February hope see Enough now . SoundCont pg 118 bearing can also foster very high dB level sounds have probably heard 60 Pattern aircraft bearing shot Analysis needed determine predominant sounds perceived human ear annoying Studies have made informa tion available relate different fre quencies apparent annoyance human ear need relate data engines figures can pinpoint conditions annoy neighbors Continued page 122 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 700472152 FAX 313-345-4175 Assistant Vice President Esyd Eowdish E410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 00427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 358 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 02402 Eud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55009 Rusaeii Knetzger 2525 E Shoreweod Eivd Miiwaukee Wi 03211 Jean Laaik 300 Patti Piace Hoiiasd MI 49423 Can MoSs 5024 Lake Macdata Dr. Macanon WI 03700 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 40054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Starling Htn Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Sob Stamm Boo 357 Minocqus Wi 54540 next Executive Council meeting will see couple new faces replacing retiring after stint big Round Ta ble sure am going miss Johnny Clem ens Johnny has AMA many years distinct privilege have served him EC Lii Ole Guy has calming hand ses sion tempers decisions get ting difficult have bounced ideas off him always appreciated thoughts tall guy size immensely tall re spect contributions modeling friendli ness can assured shall con tinue association Johnny re gard him gods modeling time year op portunities meet district membership increase due swap shops mall shows wife attended very pleasant annual banquet ROMEO RC Club now beginning feel like club members managed ar range Lynne Smiths trip Australia wont affect editorial task band Tom going looks like shall Sturgis Yipsilanti Chessaning Grand Rapids February Speaking newsletters did know largest expense club usually newsletter Give thought forget freebee printing . 12 sues cost $3 mailing printing another $2 member Give newsletter editor help task keep plugging consider lifeline club Now have receiving newsletters five years can recognize printing format Editors using computers word processing publishing software make readable am Chairman Property Acquisi tion Committee need cover few points concerning its goals origins original idea produced Hardy Broder sen five years ago elected VP slot asked continue effort Well other items became prom inent committee set back burner Russ Knetzger kept smoldering year ago became reorga nized request President selected persons knew could contributory its goals actions present group has excelled have hopes have site purchased 1989 However lets look ideal location such siteone will serve members reasonably located re gard climatic conditions places Midwest southern parts way site often referred Nationals site true sider National Model Sport Aviation Center aspects modeling individuals families can take place Nationals can rotate few years anticipate sites having HQ museum conference cen ter campsites individual complexes aeromodeling activity including boats cars true jewel other areas country can use example copy part areas site attraction searching cities would like have NMSAC Read information CompuServe committee reports have new Control Line Contest Board member Larry Dziak Wisconsin known Control Line circles no pun intended zzard thank retiring Jim Sinton help during past years understand has moved sunny California hope will con tinue fly have new frequency monitor district purchased ICOM 7000 very strong transportable case re ceiver antenna power cords struction book need contact Bob Stamm Wisconsin pay ship ping charges club looking excellent monitor borrow see worth expense know no other unit does job contest District Patch now over sults excellent shall print win ning patch next month have details order patches costs time Thank entrantswe 19 voting clear winner neces sitating second pass top three District Roundup VALLEY AERO MODELERS need new newsletter editor d problem SHEBOYGAN AREA KON TROL SOCIETY has decided 94 dB three meters Thats start TH RC AIRPLANE CLUB has suggested level 95 dB 10 ft way up north Minnesota EAPOLIS MODEL AERO CLUB has new Indoor event wline also have club flag shows least 46 years old CHESSANING MODEL FLIERS CLUB ran chopper meet dB readings showed less 90 dB 9 ft HOORAY NE RADIO CONTROL CLUB joining proposed 90 dB 10 ft NAW VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB starting orien tation session new members RANGE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB has new editor Neil Byrd has meeting theme GADGET FEST Great idea name Jessica Peters event results MICHIGAN INTER NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY Club GREEN BAY warns about no flying during deer season LAND RC CLUB has its editor retiring Ron Eigenschink has doing past three years CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB has de cided have wives appreciation dinner Does club something too S KY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT will meeting 90-at-9 help Bill Millars muffler modifications Finally. remember its never too windy fly someone elses plane March 1989 121 Mick Joe Hass Pilgrims Inauguration field memory Micks dad Putting up LimboPVC tubes reel thread SWRCS funfly Radio Control Club Detroits 1988 Big Bird contest pilots P-51 Mustangs put terrific aerial Combat show eyes sky Jim McCoul RCCD President others watch planes Skymasters/RCCD contest RCCD fly ing field Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Charles Stevens 220 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 would like start months column thanking modelers took time vote past District Eight election Without support help couldnt have achieved Presently am looking over appointments AVPs contest board plans have AVPs involved reporting what happening particular area state does mean have competition ori ented AVP times AVP will expected write col umn explaining what happening area will delegation get ting things done passed local mod elers pay very poor time will ap preciated overlooked others So feel want abused drop line lets talk about Working improve hobby may fun will philosophy invite pitch greatest concerns during campaign frequency dilemma torically problems nature tend al ways get resolved local level some point have take initiative say lets go something about problem As have read AMA has issued temporary reprieve concerning testing certification transmitters am proud announce clubs north Texas area have scheduled Transmit ter Smokeout have arranged through courtesy Ace RC Inc Tom Runge certified transmitter inspection company send staff measuring equipment Dallas/Fort Worth area will spect brands transmitters two days February 4th 5th 1989 Gold Silver sticker qualification will $5 fee transmitter inspected proceeds will go Ace RC cover travel expenses fully ex pect able inspect up 240 transm ters per hour will have long wait will no repairs made during Sound Cont pg 120 data know enough predict given propeller dia meter lower rotational speed propeller less annoying sound level apt also know sound level declines rpm given muffler effective begin Quite some time ago chart published relat ing propeller diameter propeller speed dB level course ignored other factors can rerun reference Other data will published soon re sult propeller studies next few issues will attempt define some conditions finer detail session will told what thing wrong unit should fail Texas RC Hobby Shop has rented space event shopping mall Piano TX Collins RC Club North Dallas RC Club Dallas RC Club sponsor ing event providing manpower event convenience hope will participate further formation contact Don Huffines 214 2357641 John Reed 214 235-7000 See map directions tam ST IHWY 5441 ZIEL StATE e X TEXAS R/C k ri Li L1 PLANO TX 2 U N Another item importance mark calendar Weatherford Aeromodel ing Society has sanctioned omnibus event March 4th 5th 1989 cludes swap-meetlauction Crocket Elementary School fun-fly club field Also included event will All-District Eight Meeting within traveling distance scheduled Sat urday March 4th hope visit discuss some issues need addressed future Council meetings information contact Sandy Frank 1015 jameson St Weather fnrd T 7fflR Scholarship Cont pg 114 IL member National Honor Society high school represented school district competitions engineer ing mathematics science interest aviation caused him join Aviation Explorers Post Boy Scouts America membership school Science Club led him enter contests won awards design construction wind tunnel used airfoil evaluation Richard father work team constructing airplane Mr Lacy likes build whereas Richard likes fin ish have won several contests creations finest Druine Turbulent David Peterson now San Diego State Uni versity went high school Yucaipa CA David plans major Journalism minor degree will Theatre Arts mem ber California Scholastic Federation high school also held variety school offices worked school yearbook Promotion Editor later Coeditor special interests included SADD campaign Teen Activities Program TAP program provides alter natives teenagers effort help keep substance abuse An enthusiastic modeler David father both members Yucaipa Val ley RC Fliers Christopher Register Elizabethtown NC gan aeromodeling age eight now University North Carolina Wil mington majoring Physics also taking flight training goal entering commercial aviation field 20 model airplanes credit has featured Bill Winters column achievements Chris feels knowledge friend ships respect can gained model aviation lifelong value tempting get model club started Eliz abethtown Apart modeling enjoys singing church choir assisting elderly has also worked several community beautification projects wish young people very best endeavors know Glen Sigafoose would proud Contributions Sig Memorial Fund may sent AMA Reston VA will used expand opportunities avail able deserving college-bound students 122 Model Aviation Gene Hempel shown cam paign trail snapped visiting Octoberfest Fun-Fly Grapevine TX put 114 RC Aero Squadron Colorado 0 Kaosas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall SL Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Modes 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 516 5 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 302 922-8107 Evening 303 536-3266 column being written just few days before Christmas year draws close often reflect what has hap pened during past year what has accomplished what still left goals set year nd think about directions coming year Al though issue will coming af ter first new year 1989 would hope take little time think about future modeling efforts local club working certainly what group can further model aviation enjoyable avocation foreseeable future include AMA thinking let volunteer officers know what directions would like see organization work Yearly go through ritual saving newsletters sent out courtesy model clubs out district As arrive read get feeling well things go ing local level times things going district national level invaluable source information read Club newsletters have described lifeblood club edi tors contributors information efforts would like publicly thank praise time year hope will continue work will get appropriate support fellow club officers members work does go unnoticed unap preciated though THANKS sometimes far between too few January column mentioned vacancy Wyoming associate vice-president position modelers state might like give some suggestions would like have fill position As being written Ive no suggestions wait now responses same column asked input whether associate vice-president posi tions states should voted upon following process similar used national district elections Ive received quite bit input Overwhelmingly probably 20 1 consensus continue have posi tions appointed vice-president presently done OK hear still need some suggestions great mod elers Wyoming person wish have position Melvin Schuette Auburn KS Control Line modeler has taken time write some thoughts out about favorite category aeromodeling Control Line alive well District 9 Although some would prefer think CL dying sport still going strong growing some cases Though may enjoy popularity RC sur viving doesnt seem cost CL vs RC keeps people CL because lot people fly CL well RC Free Flight fly CL No body can say exactly Control Liners con tinue CLs Maybe feel plane end lines knowing can feel response controls through lines Most items used CL thought packaged RC items About items use arent thought way bellcrank lead-outs lines handles engines use no dif ferent except cases use fixed venturi vs carburetor some CL events carbs used same purpose RC see both CL Scale Navy Carrier events CL Scale using electronic control systems RC ra dios RF section removed signals sent through lines instead atr Another factor may CL fli ers competition oriented whereas major population RC sport fliers reason unknown reasons flying CL rather something else contest season district begins Memorial Day weekend continues until middle September usually contest scheduled other weekend throughout time period level competition throughout district coming higher contest competitors being capable holding own Nationals fact number people district have earned brought home share Nats trophies along number peo ple district lot CL working local contests Nationals Special Interest Groups people make CL work lev els Noise becoming major area con cern CL well maybe much RC due confined space flown Some clubs fliers through out district have promoting use mufflers events normally pro hibit use might add some suc cess has made use commer cial muffling devices being done engines normally produce exces sive dB lesrel being brought down below 90 dB recommended level out hurting overall performance levels Some people starting work com posite materials order cut down weight added commercial units cause becoming major concern people working trying come up some sort muffling device will what needed bring down noise hurt performance engines Control Line DOES exist District 9 will continue exist efforts people enjoy flying category have questions regarding CL con tests held district please feel free contact address below through CompuServe Modelnet ID# 731702741 want invite stop CL field watch ask questions knows maybe bug will bite too Melvin L Schuette PO Box 240 Au burn KS 66402-0240 telephone 913 6712583 Thanks Melvin taking time ef fort 0 share thoughts Keep landings soft intentional Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network Mod elNet has going strong since begun last year now 3500 modelers use personal com puters log onto ModelNet communi cate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hun dreds services besides ModelNet Com puServe subscription service once subscribe pay time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other ac tivities Several Executive Council members ModelNet join public dis cussions answer questions Mod elNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 76067 2420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis Mc Ginnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full teresting useful files complete list AMA chartered clubs kept DL 4 up dated monthly So Contest Calendar list over 1300 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use can submit online AMA Applica tion through ModelNet join renew membership will usually get con firmation AMA membership within day uploading application Data Library Club officers can check AMA membership status of members through ModelNet can confirm application received get date license mailed member Complete instructions Data Library 12 files INSTRAMA CHECKAMA information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA HQ youre al ready CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 March 1989 123 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakee Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Waleut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 9S619 Mike Lee 11430 Spittire Drive San Diego CA 92126 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatoworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beny Stream 3723 Seowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Thank District X support al lowing opportunity serve vice-president will pull out Stops see needs problems District 10 properly aired acted Academy am looking forward great anticipation upcoming years ser vice new associations chal lenges facing both District X AMA would like offer sincere thanks noteworthy opponents 8ev Wisniewski Bryant Thompson outstanding rep utable forthright campaigns ask join making District X best Academy Although Dave Peltz got off wrong foot relationship followed sound As visited talked sites meetings questions fre quently asked Does anyone read Daves column MA responses wild varied Some like provocative style others wanted about whats hap pening district As thor oughly entertained Interestingly enough whatever response reaction read column Dave thanks help time patience eventual election will solicit help administration understanding knowledge will great assistance Youll tough act follow George Steiner thanks nominating Howard Baldwin letter recom mendation ongoing support will forgotten Ill try live up both Georges high ideals love sport Phil Hightower artist posters pamphlets brochures support way above duties normally per formed brother-in-law Cathy heartfelt thanks Dr Fritz Har rold compositions drill couch needed therapy get end Russell Davis marvelous letter composed constituted second mailout Im sure stimulated voter participa tion areas district sure thank Nancy Bill Hempel Bill Jr support help Thanks also Ron Sheldon Stuffing-it isnt half bad sounds H L Scales posters hanging over District X Would mind organizing committee get down Just kid ding rode visited sights told what say say hold head point finger critiqued appearances Dorothy wife couldnt have done ya helped campaign havent mentioned name dont think Ive forgotten am thankful work hell Regg Keyawa Son Helen R Keyawa 92 years young residing own Chico CA father Pat Watega Redding CA says cant wait until Grandma hits 100 50 can call Willard Scott have Grandmas name Today Show ather Mar gie Keyawa sometimes referred Miss Personality am father Steve Keyawa deceased spring 1985 responsible Senior Telemaster EZ 2000 Sailplane saddles Tele brought show team led its presidency now theyve shoved politi cal arena Academy Steve Buds show left team members particularly good feeling took place past July Sacramento Area Model ers Open House Two newest team members Regg Keyawa Don Boling flew finale act consisted tow ing Sportavia Glider air back Sr Telemaster Telemaster built Regg Glider son Steve Steve test flown Glider before father could get together tow-aloft flight very suddenly unexpectedly passed away Don Boling close friend family helped Regg fin ish project show first public flight two aircraft quite few relatives family friends audience Steves Glider gently lifted air Telemaster about 200 ft altitude two aircraft parted company Reggie quickly circled Tele master down smooth landing Glider lingered above As announcer told story behind two aircraft dedicated flight memory Steve Keyawa Don brought Glider slow graceful flyby lumps throats Glider gently came rest center runway So much oneself goes build ing model reflects mans ingenuity defying gravity also reveals very much about persons labored over model selected care built colors finishall reflections builder can think no fitting memorial modeler demonstration air craft Rest peace Steveyour airplane good hands above insert taken Octo ber 1988 issue Show Gram official Air Show Team publication written good friend Jim McDonald Thanks Jim Steve youre big leagues now real surprise September found out really AMA Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Academy spent week Sacramento area same time Capital City Barn stormers celebrated close success ful year demonstrations Remember show team functional model demonstra tion group sponsored Academy promotion sport need ter rific variety flying models coupled musical background narration add stimulation event site com munity center airport Barnstormers available would like schedule show give call Ill put touch appropriate person booking Besides year-end celebration depicted picture caption Geoff Howard Bald win myself able spend time Sacramento County Board Super visors thanked board sup port model program Sacramento gave AMA jackets token appreciation result have documented network rebroadcast VHS tape open invitation promise support Nats Sacramento County continued support Sacramento Area Modelers Watch RCM publica tion story line Sacramento Area Modelers flight site issue should coming out soon board meeting proceeded office Henry Agonia Director State California Department Parks Recreation Geoff gave pitch aero modeling Academy California well received Mr Agonia too modeler Check out can land full-scale floatplane Folsom Lake California park cant fly model Motor ized models allowed state parks working last stop day divi sion deputy chiefs Jack D Kemmerly Jerry Barber State Department Transportation Division Aeronautics seems Mr Kemmerly near-miss model attempting landing full-scale plane Yolo County Airport believe nasty letter published copy Academy responded Dave Peltz District X members As result visit Mr Kemmerly will write letter recommendation AMA sanctioned club coexist airport California system Nicely done Dave Geoff Howard Regg Dis trict X Gotta go now Congratulations Jim Sears John Byrne Howard Crispin Gene Hempel successful election re election leading edge R 124 Model Aviation Vote well nigni Honest guys its Reston its got mu seum everything Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL7e0672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federai Way WA 98023 Ai Culver Box 88 Wiider iD 83878 Gary R Fulier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 89752 Gien Mjachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Faiis MT 59401 Dave Muiiens 15559 Palatine Ave. N Seattia WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilna PG Boa 823 Kiamath Falis OR 87801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 5 #89 Puyaiiup WA 88373 Frequency Coordinstor Robert Baich 15439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 87235 Phone 503 781-5103 No new Nats news November Several selected site situations slowly simmering surely soon solved want compete Nats send Headquarters packet Also would like help out please write information will have finalized schedule Puy allup may necessary make several al terations schedule because Nats forewarned Several different people urged us hold Indoor part Nats Kibby Dome Moscow ID couldnt agree Dome incredible place hold Indoor activities Unfortunately too far away fall under site philosophy place Nats true could hold Indoor maybe hold Outdoor FF proposed Boardman site maybe Pattern Rac ing Moses Lake would great sites wouldnt Nats Indoor site record class has open trusswork below ceiling other hand its cost far below $1400 per day plus direct costs offered Kibby Dome will within walking dis tance some other events notably Pattern Finals RC Scale events think weve found sites just adequate very compact area first time Rac ing Pattern will flown during dinary daylight hours eight five will flown same time Participants may able get involved things Nats used offer people getting gether after flying comparing notes go ing different special events have opportunity show rest country high quality modeling already know exists District Xl need have competing working spectating Well guess Ill climb down off Ivory box now Just come enjoy Drizzle Circuit full swing Delta Park CL activity now Unfortu nately looks like Flying Lines has fact expired Dave Mullens said going get competition newsletter going want help him out send him info whatever month get lot newsletters Most District Xl clubs couple other clubs country few spe cial interest groups send copy appreciated since what newslet ter supposed inform about activ ities club Also time time put pitch support lo cal newsletter editor writing something him print seeing has up-todate information things go around club too often newslet ter newsletter editor taken granted editor gets no thanks effort puts very im portant club asset Most time just forget thank such lot work no pay very little recognition plea give pat back editor try hand getting something editor put print Speaking newsletters Horsefeathers newsletter Billings Flying Mus tangs very professional effort ed itor Eric Hawkinson NL under stand 88 air show success spite temps high 90s both days buddy boxes out gave terested folks chance try hand Also Eric tried photo repro method out lined national newsletter printed couple very good shots Dick Robb edits Rainbird Flyer NL Rainbird Fliers Ketchikan Alaska included article John Divelbiss John described Joe Dia mond nine Cub Scouts built Dura Plane about five one-hour sessions spread over month half Sounds like idea other clubs should look get some Cub Scouts involved show build fly airplane Club 20 racing has started Portland area Basic requirements minimum span 36 minimum area 400 sq K&B OS 2OFP stock mufflers carbs prop 15% fuel supplied 1-in spinner Theyve two races now although severely limited cause rain first meeting brought out large crowd some nice fast air craft Looks like may catch particu larly always room beginner not-so-ept like Q-500 has done itself groups moving away original rules original intent troductory racing format Oh well tend shoot ourselves foot time time Should interested con tact Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 some relatively curent events Indoor meets going both Al bany OR area around Seattle dont seem have advance dates might check Bob Stalick WAM Tom Cashman Seattle area Upcoming latest version Po lar Bear run SRAC present considering using another location run Pattern event Saturday reason ing very near neighbors have very large amount real estate used up average Pattern flierand atten dant sound levels case hope lock up March 18 & 19 19th being used fun-fly part also will put quiet fly-in September Which reminds will number Electric meets year Most will take place Seattle area will try keep posted watts up doing very nice things Electric aircraft dont stay ohm coulomb out mhosy out see whats current RAMS held Second Annual Elec tric Fun-Fly year Boeing Hawks have putting very well done well-attended meet some time Along pure Electric meet other meets either running Electric events events allow Electrics fly against other aircraft undue penalty Last month some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut ID pictures incorrectly identified builder Tiobo Mykkanen fact first name Toivo apologize mistake year several contestants come Scalemasters Montana Balch captured aircraft film first picture shows well-crafted aircrafta Stearman blue-and-chromeyellow Bucker Jungmeister white Dave Gasvoda brought Missoula Skybolt belongs Wayne Venetz Conrad Its done typical red white blue colors very attractive Lastly non-Montana AC Fred Pierces very nice original Albatros DIII Fred suffered damage precontest flight didnt get compete Hope re pairs brings both Scalemast ers Nats next year March 1989 125 ne leet Delongs Allan Fass Orom wg Sky As recall its blue fuselage has silver wings big Fleets ex tremely nice flying planes slow majes tic Looks very real air Happy flying JUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Paul Murphy Beginner Hand Launched Glider like little Glider Its 13-in wingspan just right young beginner de veloping arm plan has making rounds Free Flight club newslet ters mark good popular model am pleased present Make copies page clubs begin ners high-performance model Gli der designed no frills order make sure beginner can finish out difficulty get out flying field Simple may good wood selec tion still important Paul Mur phy cant made old wood out scrapbox attention must paid strength piece wood sizes Note wood fuselage spe cifically required spruce basswood other words fuselage part takes punishment bad launch whipping action launch So make body tough flex ible wood wing 1A6-sheet mediumweight balsa Dont use either too hard heavy too soft weak fin stabi lizer dont take much strain can lighter weight wood same rea son made thinner 1A2-sheet balsa wing saving weight tail extremely important dont overlook Two grams weight saved tail means saving least four grams use less clay ballast nose saving six grams Less weight means longer flights simple model Yes simple doesnt mean klutzy Note Gliders wing flat no attempt sand airfoil wing tail surfaces Just sand parts lightly remove fuzz beginner Hand-Launched Glider purpose get good model finished pronto out field pronto Another model can made later date airfoil wing using 3A2-in sheet wood Some building operations taken granted experienced builder often hassle beginner Most often just case beginner knowing go about causes problem difficulty task case Hand-Launched Glider joining two halves wing fuselage operation can hurdle Usually shown plans no exception beveled inner edges two wing panels form dihedral joined Rather doing step suggest joint made two steps First using sandpaper wrapped around block bevel inner edges wing panels glue well panel held flat building board other panels tip blocked up 4 re quired plan dry use sand paper-wrapped block again sand seam bottom center joint gives flat surface can placed fuse lage top form better joint sur face contact Pregluing surfaces also im portant good design feature model ginning builders downward taper body wings trailing edge means stabilizer tan placed flat building board body glued down fin can easily glued side body above stabilizer rather balanced top body makes easier assembly Paul Murphy well-thought-out Hand-Launched Glider design begin ners Im sure about name Any way certainly wish teachers clubs would use beginners Thats month Keep tail light ll fly better back next month ii@iieigeigOiieiieiieiienenegieneiieiieiieiienene Have Helped 0 IJunior Modeler Today II@II@IIeIIOIi@gIOIIOIIOIIeIIOIIOII@H@II@II@IIOIi@IIO 4 i viJ ill \II Il Zii fJ&fa 1eozc-NMr 71 /iiyflhl g44t oz r 1 1~ A1Th II rAr IL V CvLIp~ ~ 411 126 Model Aviation COLORAVO tr rtiG$ C -4--A
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awardsi 987 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose Hazel Glen cofounded company has grown largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist college-age students higher edu cation plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other sup porters fund has become well estab lished Model aviators AMA mem bers qualify awards based combina tion financial need modeling achieve ments fund administered AMA no set number awards calendar year 1987 winners received $250 checks amount have sent directly specified universities Julie Abel Florissant MO Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Bunnel FL major Aviation Maintenance Management built first model air plane 1973 time became avid competitor high school science fair project constructed wind tunnel developed full range experiments could performed After fair com pleted Julie won first place category asked donate wind tunnel school lab Julie has active worker local contests nual AMA Nats community activities served Civil Air patrol worked Students Against Driving Drunk SADD campaign belonged Fellowship Christian Athletes high point modeling career came 1986 traveled Norway member United States Control Line Scale team placed 10th competing against some best models best fliers world Shane Behrens Evansville MN tending Northland Community College Thief River Falls AVTI studying Airframe Power Plant Technology plus Aviation Maintenance Management completion two-year term Shane will go University North Dakota work toward Bachelor Science degree Aviation Maintenance Management high school honor student terests range computer graphics drama model aircraft has constructed several models recently work ing RC Autogyro RC Modeler maga zine printed article Shane its April 1987 issue Daytona Beach FL majoring Aero nautical Science John has ken mod el aviator several years enjoys sport Pattern flying has also pr duced Helicopter As club member h good worker assisting fun-fly eve its also field maintenance After becoming interested mo el air craft first year high school de cided pursue career ayiation related field Charles Gagliano Floral Park NY Aero nautical Engineering student Univer Continued pge 114 What Involved Become Transmitter Sticker Station What sticker station Thats what call company person equip ment knowledge properly test radio control transmitters authorized apply Gold Silver RICMA-AMA labels trans mitters meet requirements sticker program Continued next column AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood S Comptroller Lynne Collins Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 110 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization II John Cugini Philadelphia PA has en tered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AMAs Executive Council equivalent Bosrd Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may r-3present official position AMA Executive Council AMA course Academy Model Aeronautics R/CMA Radio Con trol Manufacturers Association Both organ izations working together encourage performance checking RC transmitters help consumers know trans mitters fit current future RC envi ron ment sticker program considered vital element transition use cur rent RC frequencies greatly increased number frequencies will used beginning 1991 order addi tional frequencies accommodated safe orderly manner necessary determine current transmitters suit able 1991 beyond basic problem involved 1991 will have about twice frequencies operating same amount space have now other words RC channels will much closer gether will need equipment channel does affect equip ment new channels currently three basic groups transmitters ready now what called 1991 Narrow Band can get R/CMA-AMA Gold label sticker signi fying operation sharply focused affect adjacent channels quite sharply focused okay widely separated 19831990 channels can get Silver sticker means will okay until 1991 Silver sticker also indicates transmit ter can readily modified qualify Gold sticker can continue used beyond 1990 third group consists transmitters typically manufac tured five years ago broadband operation actu ally illegal current FCC rules proba bly cannot economically modified Gold sticker qualification need sticker program simply help owners know whether keep transmitters have modified junk also helps purchase new transmitters know whether will good 1991 beyond whether will need rework need tremendous hun dreds thousands transmitters cur rently being used being sold Yet 1991 very close problem therefore determine status transmitters avoid chaos 1991 suddenly locations channels will operated present sticker program date has very successful giving thousands modelers o go status report transmit ters have scratched surface what needed date less 50 authorized sticker stations need several hundred need make sure job qualified Therefore guidelines have developed tell interested operating sticker station what involved information fol lows shortened less technical ver sion complete information available free request AMA Head quarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 interested operating sticker station have own spectrum ana lyzer access write full infor mation request phone 703-435-0750 can tests free charge according investment time equipment case checking transmitters authorized program no repair work modification autho rized Authorization perform such work modification sticker station would issued independently FCC basics sticker station authorization program 1 Objectives objectives guide lines Provide criteria will produce ac curate consistent measurements RC transmitter frequency modulation sidebands qualified service organizations qualified individuals access suit able test equipment b Define special test equipment re quired transmitter measurements c Define method measurement used d Define criteria methods eval uating equipment used requesting authorization check transmit ters 2 Background AMA sets forth Radio Guidelines AMA Membership Man ual part call modulation sidebands RC transmitters down 55 dB 20 kHz channel center fre quency criterion based spec trum analyzer settings 3 kHz resolution bandwidth 5 kHz/div span 02 sec/div sweep rate guideline established basis empirical evidence clearly showed receivers designed us ing technology appropriate physical size price RC aircraft could perform well long transmitter spectrum met guidelines Radio Control Manufacturers Associa tion R/CMA voluntarily agreed produce transmitters satisfied AMA Guidelines starting January 1988 January 1986 AMA initi ated transmitter sticker program International Modelers Show Pasa dena program has continued almost trade shows since pro gram implemented AMA Frequency Committee endorsed supported R/CMA Transmitters meeting appropri ate criteria Gold Silver stickers ap plied Members R/CMA AMA Fre quency Committee several regional pri vate RC service organizations presently authorized check transmitters apply stickers However vital number people authorized perform transmitter checks expanded significant lyRemember program de signed confirm FCC transmitter type ac ceptance check transmitters ad herence AMA Guidelines addition R/CMA AMA sanctioning re pair stations ability apply R/CMA-AMA stickers During program discovered settings controls spec trum analyzer could change significantly apparent modulation sideband ampli tude transmitter Indeed old wide bands transmitter could appear meet 1991 Guidelines Procedures therefore established avoid possibility 3 Instrumentation Equipment Required a For Modulation Sideband Measure ments spectrum analyzer modern de sign having valid current within year record calibration amplitude frequency spectrum analyzer should clude following features Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz Note Resolution bandwidth affects spectrum measurement Horizontal Display 5 kHz/div span 05-02 sec/div sweep speed Vertical Display 10 dB/div over range 0 dB -80 dB b Frequency Measurements Al though frequency measurements can made spectrum analyzer provide level accuracy required perform Guideline frequency mea surement 15 parts per million 100 Hz 72 MHz means must provided cal ibrate spectrum analyzer such 1 Frequency Counter stable Hz/yr calibrated counter covering 72 MHz band Standard Frequency Source 110 MHz accurate Hz/yr 2 calibrated stable frequency source such RF Signal Generator unmod ulated transmitter module short-term 24-hour frequency stabil ity such RF source should Hz over full range supply voltage room temperature variations 4 Method Measurement accuracy spectrum analyzer must confirmed start test ses sion least hourly thereaftermore ten analyzer known drift test equipment should turned al lowed warm up stabilize before use laboratory standard frequency source may used calibrate frequency counter accuracy frequency counter equals laboratory stan dard frequency source counter can used calibrate spectrum analyzer procedure needed because counters count properly pres ence modulation transmitter b Checking Transmitter involves connecting external 395-in antenna analyzer setting controls spectrum analyzer necessary detailed information provided AMA HQ transmitter tested antenna fully extended 3 6 ft analyzer tenna RF input spectrum ana lyzer set transmitter signal peak zero dB Observed recorded transmit ter frequency modulation-sideband am plitude levels Hz RF chan nel frequency 5 Criteria Issuing Transmitter Stickers primary concern reason transmitter checking program side band power level two channels adja cent Hz RC transmitter fol lowing listing defines requirements Gold Silver stickers Sticker Color GOLD SILVER Frequency Sideband Level olerancekHz channel frequency 1500 Hz 3500 Hz least -55 dB least -35 dB Transmitters failing meet criteria should retired repaired March 1989 111 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Frequency matters As write am return ing Washington after attending meet ing AMA Frequency Committee committee has existence years providing invaluable volunteer ser vice modelers country Unfortu nately committee Academy have much maligned recently undue criticism no question difficult period frequency phasein phaseout old frequencies technically inadequate radio equipment Change always fraught some uncer tainty concern future However want assure deliberations structured primarily premise maximum benefit trouble-free opera tions future tempered great con cern utility equipment still use few basics understood change now upon us abso lutely essential because degrading utility SHARED frequencies using assigned frequencies now enjoy can best utilized develop ment use better narrow-band equip ment avoid modeler-to-modeler interfer ence well interference inter stitial frequencies Private Radio Ser vice PRSpagers such Unfortunately much equipment now use incap able permitting maximum utilization assigned frequencies obvious clubs must adopt plans frequency spacing permit use old equipment reasonable period time say simply use some frequencies maintain wideband use ever Unfortunately dont use frequencies will lose will assigned others thus adding headaches will absolutely necessary us maintain freedom choice fore seeable futureto choose frequencies will allow avoidance offending PRS operation PRS frequencies spaced ONLY 10 kHz own Some local sit uations may require abandoning some own assigned frequencies avoid PRS know narrow-band equip ment qualifies using AMAs guideline acceptable equipment will provide great ly increased security dealing PRS AMA will recommend ways help deal transitional period longterm association PRS discussing phase-in plan no ever questions future use narrowband equipment want reason able period phaseout old equipment Such period phaseout called Grandfathering will determined us FCC point radio industry has volun tarily launched development equipment meet narrow-band needs future already equipment market meets guidelines de veloped AMA concert indus try Equipment has found meet requirement listed Model Aviation magazine As others reported too will listed Use information purchase new equipment buying what know meets guidelines Fortu nately will also possible have old equipment modified meet narrow-band requirements FCC has agreed transmitters may modi fied manufacturer designated service representative req ui ring new type acceptance tests approval recently confirmed action AMA Frequency Committee maximum utilization should purchase narrowband receiver match modified trans mitter may have already noticed maga zine ads radio system narrow-banding update may interested knowing Frequency Committee includes indus try people feel necessary secure needed technical expertise well providing constructive inter face between users us manu facturers feel blend committee members working very well evidence real progress also number technically qualified nonindus try committee members is sue members industry bias might influence position industry-aligned members DO NOT VOTE practice also used other AMA committees frequency committee preparing several informative articles subject future issues Model Aviation policy withhold no information AMA members trust evident column National Aeromodeling Centers As know have launched ambitious program property/flying site acquisition national well local basis prime objective secure site capable accommodating national events also AMA Headquarters As resources available wed like develop number flying sites around country also looking plans local club assis tance could take form loan guarantees clubs inter ested property purchase might interest know have considerably increased budget club assistance obtaining keeping flying sites currently developing property ac quisition development plan present committee recommending first center located near center modeling population Midwest site will developed Nats-quality facil ity would available major events As develop property acquisition requirements will make public also receiving evaluating prop erty offers Im excited about prospect develop ing major site nothing funda mental good modeling flying sites vision respect will limited available funds Obviously will encourage cooperative ventures com munities other aviation-oriented groups already talking EAA others What can help getting others join AMA Growth means num bers INFLUENCE skys limitwhat think perspective close two years office president must say job has interesting Yes have some problems some easily solved However have never lost sight fact AMA abso lutely essential elment modeling scene dealing some issues such frequencies affect AMA members modelers organi zation viewed other national agencies such FCC FAA represent ing ALL modelers US Human nature being what it never possible please everybody greatest concern find answers will meet needs majority focus RC Equipment Ceilified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 112 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Dave Browns regular column avail able month due passing father time column due Dave therefore asked publish 1989 AMA budget instead comments below AMA Executive Director John Worth words month lots figures What see page 1989 AMA budget approved AMA Exec utive Council meeting October 22 1988 Because date normal maga zine lead time plus fact Execu tive Council meeting again January 13 1989 additional budget items con sider what see should regarded what started new year withsub ject some probably further changes some loose ends year-end Public Relations budget still needed re viewing possible revision Also some details salary budget needed further Council consideration Some budget basics may interest ended 1988 membership year about 138000 members projecting growth just over 149000 members 1989 Thats fairly conservative projection based past years expect total come almost six million dollars sounds great except ex penses also projected high net end year projected bit over $50000 end 89and maybe much Coun cil approves expenses compensating income Furthermore may interesting note magazine income makes difference between AMA operating black red AMA operations project deficit 1989 magazine surplus offsets some have suggested AMA subsidizes maga zine happy report its other way around AMA Income Membership Dues youthNo pub YouthMagazine OpenFamily OpenSr Citizen OpenNewsletter OpenNewsltr early OpenMagazine OpenMagazine early BoosterNo pub BoosterMagazine Affiliates Free Officials Total Membership Partial Year Credits No Rate Memb 710054 165923 205226 2111798 363340 343340 4053132 3853132 5349 15280 10356 02174 Total Dues 70378 94768 104520 247758 120240 113560 2125280 2019016 1745 4200 3560 0 149104 4905025 77760 Allocation Gen Ops 7703780 7414619 201045200 121415769 311035405 29968605 3116470929 2915408289 517450 616809 1035600 000 MIA Mag Subs 0 53307 0 106182 16700 16700 478188 478188 0 2520 0 0 37532401151785 77760_________ 482726536754801151785 Other Income Museum Patronships Life Memberships Club Charter Fees Sanction Fees Insurance FAI Stamps Less NM Memberships S&S Salesnet cost Tape Salesnet cost NAR Service Fees Interest Income mci Insur Deposit Misc Membership Service Fees Misc Income & Donations M/A Subs & Plans M/A Advertising Income Total Income Total Expenses Overhead allocation magazine Net Income End 89 Total Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 116400 652200 5934365 5883715 0 Gen Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 4013980 4398256 353108 Mag Ops 116400 652200 1920385 1485459 353108 506503116881818 Salariestotal departments Payroll Taxes Fringe Benefits Occupancy Telephone Postage & Freight Membership Insurance Prem & Fees Membership Insurance Reserve Membership Insurance Buffer Membership Processing Membership Supplies Public Relations Film Projects Film Library HO service film replace Staff Travel Office Supplies Stationery Misc Office Equipment & Maintenance Printing & Copying Professional Fees Insurance General Depreciation Expense Data Processing dept MaintenanceEquip/Software Services Supplies Training Membership Systems Financial Systems Word Processor General Computer Exp Insurance Processing Other Taxes FAI/Competition Dept NM Divisional Fee FAI Franchise Van Expense Museum Officer Service council mtgs exp nati & dist officers etc Magazines Officers CDs etc Committees Grant Scholarship Program Nats Site Exploration/Improvement EM Air Academy Total Exclusive MA Direct Costs MA Advertising Direct Costs MA Other Direct Costs MA Unrelated Business Tax Total Expenses March 1989 113 Academy Model Aeronautics Preliminary 1989 Budget Operating Expenses 1989 Budget 1267983 267389 167350 36600 72000 433130 735000 100000 246330 30000 222250 0 5000 5000 45000 8900 50000 40000 42770 130000 65000 0 0 0 0 8000 35000 65600 30000 2500 10500 109400 22000 66554 11000 38000 25000 5000 4398256 608625 872284 4550 5883715 1988 Budget 1156516 227122 149900 35100 72000 241350 600000 100000 221750 20000 180575 0 5000 10000 28000 8300 40000 32400 29270 125000 60275 0 0 0 8275 7000 20000 92350 30000 1500 17000 101400 22000 60454 11000 38000 5000 2000 3758537 506044 750642 2000 5017223 1987 Actual 106459922 179 616 68 13156676 2324825 5494406 91400910 0 0 18850993 2932088 10940733 5062982 338225 221680 3920360 931800 4036424 2848032 1678468 12892544 0 2566789 657130 2107626 279363 0 3271732 7925559 3000000 262824 1151417 7371744 2240750 1050652 1000000 5647693 0 0 339986015 52569092 67204258 834066 460593431 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Starting New Year Right. As December 16 over 83000 AMA mem bership cads mailed 1989 mem bers time magazine mailed number should well over 100000 Most cards went out less week dues receipt AMA HQ members have expressed pleasant surprise fast service knew promised faster service 1989 until actually proof hand didnt seem lieve would happen reason doubt because some promises past didnt work out unusual other years members wait four six weeks new mem bership cards its different story year new system place work ing provide very rapid service practi cally cases However new system yet per fect although coming close During Oc tober November some renewals got held up because credit card problems due program used service com pany handling credit card processing also some glitches bank processing operation called Lockbox resulted delays address changes other problems involved year-end outside problems diminishing promise now thct bugs worked out new system next years processing should better meantime should acknowl edged new system owes its success group HQ people took challenge making system work proved would Primary among Bob Vojslavek AMAs Administrative Ser vices Director self-taught computer spe cialist designed system did programming debugged Working closely him learn system train new employees hired data inputting Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager assistant Joanne Spampi nato also learned operate new system provided substantial support new employees actual keystroking Trish Gaylord Joanna Nease Sari Jyllila Fringe benefit new data input group will able membership rush eas es off spring process other data years have wanted conduct sur veys analyze information Standing way however ina bility process such data now have new capability result should better decision-making based better knowledge whats happening mod el world make-up member ship clubs Changes Headquaers. Growth brings change Its necessary part what needed handle creased HQ workload processing mem bership also providing daily service members involves insur ance flying sites radio control frequencies clubs competitions AMA magazine other details membership Meanwhile room has made person being hired learn job AMA Executive Director year retire lesser role AMA new director will ready take over means juggling space within Headquarters building provide room magazine department has moved quarters another building across street AMA building move others resulting expected completed end January An improved library will restilt together larger conference room internal stor age space minor improvements various departments Also efect HQ museum will minimized except crowding less space before crowding will floor level open atrium space models hung display affected As begin 1989 great year AMA model aviation general appears brewing AMA membership co lltinues increase clubs becoming chart ered meets being sanctioned 1989 AMA budget projects 150000 members will signed up end Septmber Its great start Scholarship Cont pg 110 sity Buffalo NY goal aero space engineer dedicated aeromodeler well active student high school Charles also found time involved track cross-country running choir Tutoring Club Boy Scout six years participated community projects modeling preference Indoor events particular loves Manhat tan HLG holds Indoor record 717 Category Ill Manhattan As member both Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Columbia Indoor Model Airplane Society well thought fellow club members cause interest model aviation desire know world works Ken feels demanding hobby helps per son develop mature frame mind well being aid personal growth Both father mother active aeromodelers have encouraged him efforts keen competitor Free Flight events 10 contests less year Ken neth has won share awards also found time other pursuits high school Spanish Club Athletic Statistics physical science experiments being member California Scho lastic Federation three years kept him well occupied Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound FAI agenda item next ClAM meeting held next spring Paris major concern everyone interested problem noise proposal establish limit sound emission categories model air craft competition limit asked 90 dBA three meters just marginally higher 90-at-9 have rec ommended value Will approved difficult say countries serious problems such categories Free Flight o can never certain will go thing certain Any effort direction sure have effect manufacturers engines associated equipment statement has appeared past need exercise fluence companies Since engines manufactured overseas necessary FAI-CIAM active push development quiet equipment action no matter result will indi cate manufacturers wind blowing essential rest aeromodeling world take part effort hope some sort terms can agreed upon area rather unique fly very much FAI categories Almost rest world flies FAI classes competi Continued page 118 114 Model Aviation Kenneth Keegan Burbank CA Uni versity California Los Angeles aim achieve degree Physics largely beRichard Lacy Collinsville IL deter mined become pilot end studying Aeronautical Engineering Parks College St Louis University Cahokia Continued page 122 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 6 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Oriand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon Ct 06001 Frequency Coordinstor George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstona Mills MA 02648 have very good report DICK SHER MAN AVP New Hampshire some activities general opinions things going Well has snowed up already means flying season over up way anyway District building season has started again sure short season year seems like just took snow blower off tractor time put back again Have some good news Dis trict Free Flight people seems back Westover latter part summer also heard RC people contest Lets hope continue have site available types model ing best site district indebted Air Force its use up us obey rules Westover property fact SAM-7 group has asked Air Force hold annual banquet NCO Club year plus going give tour C-5A [This done see next months column] Now cant beat modelers owe Westover great big THANK YOU years support Just got word CHET BUKOWSKI getting along well after bypass surgery missed year CHET Word has also filtered through fiberglass props made JIM CARPENTER district doing real well Last summer made trip Burlington VT visit BOB LANDRY AVP Vermont Bob has program going school systems up needed some Hand-Launched Glider de signs young people could build out lots trouble So took up some plans also took some HLGs along could show Bob throw Bob showed new flying site looks super should no problem noise Havent received much feedback modelers New Hampshire must assume everyone happy Bob Landry called Vermont asked would navigate drove Reston October Council meeting So off went DC Now let tell sports fans once-in-a-lifetime thrill DC beltway 330 700 pm makes glad live upstate NH put up pressed no way leave go DC hitting traffic Hartfordf Springfield NY City Baltimore DC ar eas meeting got under way around 900 am went until 700 pm did go out dinner two hours either small catered buffet doesnt last too long back work impressed Council some knew others met first time group good businessmen represent districts lieve times really get DON LOWES opening remarks thousands dollars AMA spends postage staggering thought Mr Baker Aircraft Owners Pilots Asso ciation gave Council short talk job AOPA willingness help us could also modeler years VINCE MANKOWSKI gave short talk 1989 Nats sites group have looked looks like WASHINGTON STATE 1989 Past President EARL WITI also Earl comes out way assured TRI-CITIES area good choice Indoor people may like Johnson City should adequate Insurance big item up us preach police own areas regard safety Another item interested 1991 change narrow-band equipment Now have reading District VI column JIM SEARS know concerned about perfectly good wideband gear now use certain date 1991 cant work anymore can see competition maybe need narrowband equipment us sport fliers boondocks kind think equip ment will still work OK small clubs just dont have problems JIM SEARS says right now losing bat tle after last meeting kind think got point across may have foot up ladder lets hope close off bet Don wont ask write another column [Not true DK] opinion what saw heard involved officers AMA trying good job have remember national organization must benefit majority catego ries AINT EASY dont tell VP what think will never know wont able help group SO COMMUNICATE Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition competition between area club teams year held September 25 eight teams compet ing four showed up Four events held Rodeo Mail-run Pattern Limbo Once again RC FLYING ACES southern New Hampshire emerged vic torious won last year also trophy given person has total points day year SCOTTY DEARBORN Flying Aces four teams competed year FLYING ACES CONCORD AEROGUIDANCE SOCIETY NEW ENG LAND SPORT SCALE ASSOCIATION PONDEROSA RC HAWKS Hawks put lot time effort events hope appreciated people attend *--_ J-3 dropped uerwick unexpectedlyin fact limbo poles removed quickly would have some dents wing streamer too low pilot go under poles too close really like light air planes case think flier used poor judgment landing contest going people close runway Scale Masters have letter DALE DREW CD Scale Mast ers sent list contestants final results would like congratulate district competed CHARLIE NELSON 19th IRV SEARL 34th STEVE SHERWOOD 38th JACK BUCKLEY 43rd list have shows 58 en trants fellows did very well District fun-fly am trying organize DIS TRICT fun-fly held WESTOVER possibly Orange Airport date will prob ably week before Memorial Day have input regarding events etc would like have please contact ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics March 1989 115 Al Savinski giving pilot briefing prior events Berwick competition winning team hardware L R Dave Farnham Darren Gallant Chad Lalime Scotty Dearborn New York Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 2e0 S Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07851 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave tsmay NJ 08854 Ray lunclrkus 7 Evergreen Aye Nem Hyde Park NY 11040 KennetS Koeppel 184 N Ueoe Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14700 Robert Roane 39 Monroe SI Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Ferry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2002 Rabbit Lane Peoeno NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickovlle NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Websters Dic tionary defines sportsman person fair generous good loser gra cious winner description fits just about aeromodeler have ever known well enough tell difference opinion great merit lively exchange views have always encouraged such exercises self-expres sion truly welcome such encounters part learning process can assure constructive criticism always wel come far am concerned lets keep course just have am hope ful spirit sportsmanship shall pre vail example regards selection AMA Nats Committee vast expanse west coast real estate site 1989 Nationals per announcement fact last months issue maga zine Though centrally located geo graphical standards place leaves abso lutely nothing desired terms un limited unobstructed vastness put another way photographs have seen 89 choice Sky Limitand Horizon Flying Knights Hamburg NY year Knights celebrating 25th anni versary hereby extend compli ments club its contribu tions advancement model aviation Buffalo area AMA District 2 club its credit able operate two separate sites first North Collins NY owned maintained club other site Hamburg Model Aviation Park Hamburg latter site since its owned maintained town Hamburg Recreation Department shared Much credit due club Presi dent Paul Cwiklinski continued pop ularity Knights made trip Knights contests back thoroughly enjoyed experience per following shots action First sign times busy flight line Other news Buffalo area ap plaud efforts District 2 AMA mem bers hardy enough withstand year-end meteorological vagaries 01 Man Winter thus extending territo rial flying season others also serve PR interests admirably tak ing hobby indoors uninformed worse misinformed public through media model aircraft mall shows accordingly duly proud such District 2 clubs Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc Buffalo area will hold its 24th Annual Model Show March 12 1989 Marygold Manor Cheektowaga NY extends clubs earlier efforts along same line thus before earns appreciationand modelers Although aeromodelers ffying facility logically basic habi tat have always felt greatest hope future lies all-out policy bringing activities attention public rather wait chance being discovered spirit AMA has developed expanded its Air Show Team program has earned us growing respect large seg ment public Vincent Pacifico AMA Leader Member great sadness hereby report readers sudden death Vince Pacif ico current President Whitman Flyers Inc Plainview Ll NY resided 151 Orchard Street Plainview NY 11803 family have expressed profound sympathy SHHHHH flew quietest Pattern RC model 1988 Nats District 2 pi lot course naturally filled pride would expected name Adolpho Lagomasino hails Ocean NJ member Mon mouth Model Airplane Club Dolph won third place Sportsman Pattern 88 Nats also lowest sound reading tested able attend Pattern banquet Nats did receive trophy quietest Pat tern model lost forgotten ever shall great pleasure hand Dolph trophy annual WRAM Show AMA Membership meeting set 2 pm Saturday 25 February 1989 projection room Incidentally said WRAM Show 89 will held its former site Westchester County Center White Plains NY As member WRAM shall particularly pleased see Gear up locked Frequency Alert Recent action FCC confirms older transmitters can modified meet narrowband specifications requir ing another type-acceptance meeting volving representatives AMA le gal counsel FCC occurred Octo ber 1988 time verbal agreement reached concerning issue Following discussion AMA counsel provided FCC letter detailing understandings agreed during meeting turn FCC provided letter dated December 14 1988 confirming points agreed upon simple terms FCC has stated transmitters may narrowbanded can operate 20 kHz frequency spac ing modifications treated Class permissive change permission per form modifications extended grantee its authorized representative understood mean manufacturer authorized service representatives text FCC letter follows reply letter October 20 1988 regarding modifications transmitters type accepted operation under Radio Control RC Radio service detailed Part 95 regulations Please excuse delay response As discussed earlier meeting members Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc changes needed made RC transmitters consist addition resistor capacitor between en coder modulator circuits appears changes would cause equip ment exceed rated limits established Commission grantee time authorization would change type equipment Thus changes can performed Class permissive changes As detailed Section 21001 regulations no filing Commission necessary Class permissive change Because prohibition Section 95222 against internal modifications type ac cepted RC equipment equipment mod ifications must performed grantee its authorized representative man ner grantee retains responsibility changes made equipment 116 Model Aviation view all-out relaxation caught club thusly numerous Stars Rallies Ohio 6 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8141362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st Si Vienna WV 26101 Neison Gould 1944S idaho St Aiientown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 20e Witmer St Cleartieid PA 16830 Joaeph S Visiay 13e1 Cranbrook Dr Maamee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halioweli Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Last month mentioned direct com munication necessary membership Academy can know actions Council Headquarters Three addi tional AVPs will added District Ill first new AVP Joe Vislay Maumee OH Joes modeling background started Control Line Combat Stunt HandLaunched Gliders has involved RC Pat tern Pylon Racing Gliders Currently sport flying main interest Joe became member Toledo Weak Signals RC Club 24 years ago has served term treasurer three terms president past 19 years has worked Toledo RC Exposition area model display Another area involvement cluded work show team did nu merous shows both locally nationally Joes knowledge expertise will help ful clubs within northwest Ohio area contact him 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 During past months several modelers have requested AMA petition FCC make transmitters narrow band 1991 can appreciate desire antiquate equipment think some concerns unjustified observations can see less ten per cent wideband transmitters use day becoming obsolete outdated wideband units may already causing un known problems field because wideband transmissions Out re maining 90% transmitters probably 30 35% will have made narrow band cost approximately $25 $35 economical price pay ensure model can exist within cluttered airwaves United States receiver creates biggest problem frequency phase-in Will need narrow-band receiver 1991 answer yes fly sanctioned contests fly large urban area cluttered frequen cies outside interference problem does involve would suggest club develop its own phase-in pro gram numerous ways have printed previous publi cations procedure followed small percentage districts modelers will have narrow-band receivers im mediately ask want FCC mandate narrow-band transmitters 1991 Simple. way enforce requirement modelers whether belong Academy will protect modelers fly public land live area high population density realize damage modeler could municipal field remained wideband no law stop him Unfortunately modelers belong Academy Council listening lo cal modeler perhaps softer solution phase-in will evolve 1991 too early Maybe new radios have market very long Please notify opinions CompuServe probably greatest set club could have directly com municate members Council Headquarters economical method can provide insight up-to-date happen ings modeling world provide val uable information numerous areas Have ever wondered what some peo ple CompuServe look like systems operators pictured below Randy Gibson jovial expert Helicop ters have questions RC Helicop ters join CompuServe talk Randy Heres new event. Westmore land Electric Soaring Society held sec ond annual FAT Day Get-together Friday November 25 fthe day after Thanksgiving FAT simply means Flying After Thanksgiv ing event equivalent other clubs annual New Years Day Flying Session Hot coffee cookies brought keep warm eat get FAT Actually iii sO nlain nld fun 10 realize club cannot Inn nitely exist influx new young er members instructor program gun order generate new blood en sures growth club few months ago stated would personally THANK instructors District Ill placing pic tures column month offer spe cial thanks Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society instructors . Mel States Howard DeLong Jack Lang Mike McCoy Guy Welch Thanks also Harold Justice pro viding pictures RORKS show special interest youth membership Pictured next Jack Lang process training Junior member Brent Umina via buddy box Additional interest being directed toward area RC Helicopters District Ill fortunate have several competent ro tary wing pilots Two gentlemen Bill Curtis Ralph Geese Green ville PA Last October gentlemen hosted Helicopter clinic sisted everyone attendance though weather did cooperate event drew large entry Word has gentlemen going same thing spring ntact details Kant Stoyer may upcoming Heli pilots district picture below taken four days after finished build ing first chopper month would like highlight Windy Ridge RC Club Kingwood WV picture taken partici pated Mountaineer Balloon Festival Morgantown Airport first tempt perform front such large number spectators Congratulations effort well executed March 1989 117 Delaware 0 Disttict Colombia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest I-Iarrinburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 268 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayntteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 498-6986 Notes years end As written year 1988 near end holiday sea son us almost everyone enjoy ing period goodwill Acad emy concerns end 1988 have some accomplish ments think about Executive Council has considered number very important items should see some results thecom ing year will no doubt have someone phasing Executive Director position early 1989 will provide continu ity should expect John Worth retires John will leaving after over 25 years outstanding service Acad emy nurtured very small strug gling organization what today little doubt John some ex cellent support Headquarters opera tion through years much credit growth must corner John will out picture retires will still obtain great deal ef fort John Council has taken task consid ering obtaining permanent flying sites serious objective something contrary what past VP District X said started past VP Hardy Broder son problems insurance possible mortgage problems other things sort put back burner some time something will occur overnight going happen Insurance will always prime element way business As grow also increase exposure accidents requires greater vigilance part of us keep accidents down everincreasing exposure increases amount reserves will required hold will always major item cost us Radio frequency changes phase-in another area much concern phasein plan will go forward because safety air will make necessary As number pagers increases parts coun try best narrow-band equipment will needed now two years before 1991 date finding areas coun try narrow-band transmission help ing safety Radio Control Fre quency Committee met 10 December report will point way well proceed future good probability AMA districts will soon have available ICOM 7000 series receiver use per forming field surveys interference will enable Frequency Coordinator Vice-President others find out pagers out might cause have troubles Watch details upcoming columns Weve seen tremendous advancement devices methods noise reduction past year FA finally begin ning take notice subject agenda next ClAM meeting item calling adoption 90 dBA three meters proposed catego ries FAI competition Whether will adopted uncertain important aspect last entire aeromodeling world becoming aware fact universal problem fact major ity engines being manufactured outside United States should stimu late some response area District IV District IV no different others have some problem flying site acquisition can recog nize area United States undergoing very high growth rate time occurs elsewhere recrea tional space risk Since have quite clout golf softball have find difficult obtain land ac quisition land possible concerted effort top spokesperson needed Academy has much support can offered time po sition Academy can charged actual purchase sites dividual club would very desir able position need make concerted effort keep site have now will have pressure ac cept members existing clubs encourage clubs formed increases need space District IV host 1988 Nationals difficulties overall Nats success categories largest recent memory unfortunate Free Flight lost pointed up need own own sites future events such sur vive present form Support events individuals clubs type spirit needed carry forward sport 1989 Nationals will long way off number District IV people attend ing will beyond doubt down can make feel sure folks out Washington will well you did cannot make Nationals have option going National Fun-Fly held Dayton OH over Memorial Day week end will site Air Force Museum expect very very large turnout really something enjoy bring whatever want show off and/or fly No rules eventsjust fly fun premier event District IV United States field aeromodel ing will World Championships RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter RC Pylon Racing will teams 28 countries competing events championships will held Fentress NALF VA Watch full details event early fall year will very colorful exciting show interested model flying type will top competitors around globe Olympics aeromodeling past year presented aeromodeler much activityfrom pure competition fly-in affairs As continue growth trend should also see increase ac tivity contrary popular opinion have something going month year contest set first day January 1989 see fun-fly events month now Competi tion starts earlier runs later almost seems slowest month now July District IV newsletter beginning its sixth year publication inter ested getting publication please drop card asking details way get up-to-the-minute informa tion Response time usually within day mailing end month SoundCont pg 114 tion Whatever rules decided upon ClAM meeting will binding other countries well us FAI classes flying As know F3A RC Aerobatics has limit 98 dBA three meters quite some time fliers category have managed reduce levels substantially low value have fact quite handily gotten down below 90 dBA So work area demonstrates far being unattainable goal 90 dB very feasible value would very benefi cial us world body can see fit establish goal Frequency sound levels Letters have received asking whether have taken frequency sound consideration talk about solutions answer qualified yes realize higher frequency sound generated engines greater annoyance fac tor true sound never simple dB reading frequency deter mines factor combination two needs done area know just model air craft engines thing certain operating very high dB levels frequency isnt necessarily factor paramount impor tance What says higher frequency lower dB level sound annoying need develop series charts illustrating get some explanations frequencies annoying Future articles will attempt explain some factors Frequencies part over sound generated model aircraft en gine determined several contribut ing factors sources modelers familiar ex haust area learning control very well know twocycle engine frequency equal ro tational speed crankshaft whereas four-cycle frequency one-half speed second factor influences frequency propeller sounds gener ated prop equal blade passage well other factors resulting blade design intake generates another sound rotational speed shaft shaft intake Finally bearings produce higher-frequency sound bad Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation Alabama S Florida 0 Georgia iaaippi 0 Puorto Rica South Carolina eocee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 AssocIate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Ad Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter RI 3 Box 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 26405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Well first snow fell last night cold wet weekends have shut down activi ties field Days too short allow time fly after work guess winter Well must time start build ing process next years activities maybe finishing last years projects read interest comment two modeling philosophy Harvey Yoders Wire Grass RC Newsletter represents current situation way thats too close comfort writes Try imagine having Old-Timer process IMAA size ship maintain very small t/2A RC ship half done several unique designs waiting burst out brain 14 kits shelf crying built closetful plans corner full sorta flyable ships need TLC two dozen honey-dos stacked up kids meet ings JOB Wheew trip hobby room relaxed evening self can lead just opposite what came stration over incom plete projects Anxiety over things wanted have done time LAST year yearning new design recent magazine Only real dyed-in-the wool balsa-fevered folks would call en joyable natural tendency sweep benches clean burn start over scratch worse yet start think better get out shop soon finish column start cover ing -scale Cub Ive building summer should get work door fleet Could use new Peanut old Cougar getting pretty raunchy Yep door flying rise look Doc Martins Hangar Pilot confirms has say about season opener Well pilots off great start Fif teen fliers signed up meet lot new faces new planes Scale Bostonian judging table looked like Nats AA meet some really beautiful Peanut Pista chio Flying Aces Scale models plus field Bostonians Embryos Great workmanship ys girls really getting GOOD Jorge Nunez entered four Peanuts Cau dron Racer Nieuport 27 Fokker D VIII also Pistachio size posted no times previously untrimmed planes Wayne Trivin won new Catapult Glider event attracted field six looks very popular four five grams little jobs arent hazard rest planes hand-launched shille laghs See last HP rules Marcos plan Its one-evening project tricky trim Indoor Catapult idea good hope local Indoor contests try size Im ready show its done Got letter Allan Wehman Jr ask ing about some confusing him rule prob lems Giant Scale categories ques tion big can plane still covered AMA insurance seems looked AMA rule book found les ser limits used fly-ins Since probably confusing others let try make sense out problem First rules competition events just thatthe rules limitations spe cific category competition intend compete AMA Giant Scale look rule book limits ex ceed cant compete contests category However large models never tended AMA competition models built provide satisfaction builder flier often flown NON-competition fly-in events local flying field fun seeing builders creation fly some limits keep mind however came about because ef forts control risk involved insuring such projects under AMA insurance pol icy limit activities takeoff weight 55 lb wet full fuel plane weighs limit AMA insurance will apply ever program under plane weighs between 55 100 lb can flown certain procedures followed de fined Experimental Radio Control Air craft Program procedures de veloped jointly AMA IMAA provide category very large models reduced risk factors would make insurance possible such models de signation reduced risk provided use certified inspectors periodically inspect aircraft during its construction prior specified flight test program prior flight following structural repair modification aircraft must also demonstrate airworthiness during speci fied flight test program District 5 now has three inspectors certified ready pro vide inspections anyone contemplating such project Since program now place ex pect limits will also brought up time time further complicating situation individual builders advice unless want spend sev eral thousand dollars produce model will comply requirements experimental program forget Dont exceed 55-lb wet limit Giant Scale fly just fun 40 lb compete way no engine displacement limit insurance purposes course Gi ant Scale engine displacement limits competition purposes defined rule book event 514 Allan sent along first photo showing Rubin Mitchums latest effort cate gory -scale clipped wing Taylorcraft Thats some garageful has SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT talking about fun-flys Bob Svetovich reports Charlotte Tale Spinners good including fa vorite thingfood writes Charlotte Radio Control Society held its second annual Wives Picnic Fun-Fly November 29th overwhelming success due members efforts wives helped bringing exceptional food dishes enjoy mixed fun-flyincluding both power aircraft events Sailplane events Balloon Bust Bomb Drop power tal number loops three-minute task Sailplanes photo shows flight line aIf winter building coming up lets look few items consider Bob Morris KCRC come some tips worth remembering Now building season upon us take some time go over equip ment see working properly Check bad switches sticky servos fuelsoaked engine mounts bad bearings name few items Patch up ripped cov ering replace worn-out wheels may wish recover recondi tion plane can pull old cover ing off patch dings replace damaged parts fraction time takes build new plane will look like new fraction cost new setup may worth try plane basically good Remember buy narrow-band equipment avoid lot trouble later Leave bargains someone else sure have sound reliable radio future building make sure have plenty ventilation gluing paint ing Open window use fan avoid fumes winter heat loss will minor window open hour two fumes can strong Very good advice remember CyA fumes can get youre like mask isnt bad advice also Well hope Santa remembered what just have next years flying season See next month March 1989 119 Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Buiiurd RI 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Churiie Buser 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Wiiiium Kern i909 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tuyior 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 04114 Stan Wutnon 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pinecrest Lo Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Biii Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginovilie MO 64037 Home 616 594-2481 Work 916 S94-7121 Fax 616 594-7766 Well first Column another three-year term Thanks have enough confidence work let stay another term Much still has done wanted Besides still have lot out visit Im Id like say thanks newsletter editors really built up Lastly would like thank Mr Gary Frost ran against Maybe next time Gary think will seeing lot change AMA over next three years Thats really wanted stick around Some changes will good itll worth work part chance vote buying first AMA flying site really too much pass up Some site offerings Ive heard something else Im glad Im committee Having choose right out possible choices will real toughie Rest assured lot think ing going decision Im anxious recommendations course know about growth rate will short time before will bursting seams Reston Some say thats already happened So though thought Headquarters would last years will have decide stay expand will forced build new Headquarters would love Council vote comes Most us want move AMA HQ new site know must move out Reston place land cheaper employees arent likely compare salaries Federal Government AMA will lot closer Soon therell new Executive Director AMA HQ search replacement has brought out some excellent candidates Im pretty sure well able pick has experience lead AMA HQ staff during period growth course theres frequency issue Im working hard Im getting new info regularly want keep passing seem afraid talk about pros cons deserve know District Six intend continue communications policy AMA people dont answer mail really disturbs have made point least answer mail dont always give answer person writing wants answer As Council member have also trouble mail responses find aggravating Sure can use phone CompuServe long distance call lot expensive stamp As long Im VP district assure will answer letters just fast can Another part communications travel last three years have put little over 100 hours per year old Skyhawk Almost travel events etc means traveled 10000 miles per year year tend keep up order make easier choose suggest have visited ask come site visit So what just flying session club get meet members Well have announcement make Im afraid have lost AVP St Louis got word Cal Ettel just could give job proper amount time deserves So have new AVP St Louis area Charlie Watts has decided re place friend AVP Charlie involved several clubs St Louis should fill quite well So need AMA sistance St Louis suggest give Char lie call Welcome aboard Charlie Thanks again Cal month Ive got some pictures Ive spent much time policy problems Im getting club events month can write happier column change first Bob Rogers up Mendon IL Sorry did mention name club shame Bob excellent Control Line Pattern con test year looks like good turnout time too Hey CL guys should check out gave some goodies contestant goodies amounted whopping 25 bucks bad fun afternoon flying So write AVP Bill Zimmer find next year Bob may forget back Rex Welbaum sent pictures Evansville IN club field wasnt able use really wanted see new safety fence proud sent new pictures Notice Evansville club opted tall fence section appears over eight feet tall Thats some protection pits spectator areas As can see netting almost invisible Nice Dont miss nice lake behind impound certainly hope using water sports such sea plane flying finish up column month Id like use some pictures taken 5th Annual Hamilton RC North FourCycle Rally Larry Snedeker sent some time back its time used some Im going waive policy Ive last three years past columns have advertised events clubs sanction list However since event im pacts modelers Ill waive pol icy time Pot-o-Gold trade show swap shop date will May 6-7 Its usu ally February Jack Allinger didnt want panic due no announcement February hope see Enough now . SoundCont pg 118 bearing can also foster very high dB level sounds have probably heard 60 Pattern aircraft bearing shot Analysis needed determine predominant sounds perceived human ear annoying Studies have made informa tion available relate different fre quencies apparent annoyance human ear need relate data engines figures can pinpoint conditions annoy neighbors Continued page 122 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 700472152 FAX 313-345-4175 Assistant Vice President Esyd Eowdish E410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 00427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 358 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 02402 Eud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55009 Rusaeii Knetzger 2525 E Shoreweod Eivd Miiwaukee Wi 03211 Jean Laaik 300 Patti Piace Hoiiasd MI 49423 Can MoSs 5024 Lake Macdata Dr. Macanon WI 03700 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 40054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Starling Htn Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Sob Stamm Boo 357 Minocqus Wi 54540 next Executive Council meeting will see couple new faces replacing retiring after stint big Round Ta ble sure am going miss Johnny Clem ens Johnny has AMA many years distinct privilege have served him EC Lii Ole Guy has calming hand ses sion tempers decisions get ting difficult have bounced ideas off him always appreciated thoughts tall guy size immensely tall re spect contributions modeling friendli ness can assured shall con tinue association Johnny re gard him gods modeling time year op portunities meet district membership increase due swap shops mall shows wife attended very pleasant annual banquet ROMEO RC Club now beginning feel like club members managed ar range Lynne Smiths trip Australia wont affect editorial task band Tom going looks like shall Sturgis Yipsilanti Chessaning Grand Rapids February Speaking newsletters did know largest expense club usually newsletter Give thought forget freebee printing . 12 sues cost $3 mailing printing another $2 member Give newsletter editor help task keep plugging consider lifeline club Now have receiving newsletters five years can recognize printing format Editors using computers word processing publishing software make readable am Chairman Property Acquisi tion Committee need cover few points concerning its goals origins original idea produced Hardy Broder sen five years ago elected VP slot asked continue effort Well other items became prom inent committee set back burner Russ Knetzger kept smoldering year ago became reorga nized request President selected persons knew could contributory its goals actions present group has excelled have hopes have site purchased 1989 However lets look ideal location such siteone will serve members reasonably located re gard climatic conditions places Midwest southern parts way site often referred Nationals site true sider National Model Sport Aviation Center aspects modeling individuals families can take place Nationals can rotate few years anticipate sites having HQ museum conference cen ter campsites individual complexes aeromodeling activity including boats cars true jewel other areas country can use example copy part areas site attraction searching cities would like have NMSAC Read information CompuServe committee reports have new Control Line Contest Board member Larry Dziak Wisconsin known Control Line circles no pun intended zzard thank retiring Jim Sinton help during past years understand has moved sunny California hope will con tinue fly have new frequency monitor district purchased ICOM 7000 very strong transportable case re ceiver antenna power cords struction book need contact Bob Stamm Wisconsin pay ship ping charges club looking excellent monitor borrow see worth expense know no other unit does job contest District Patch now over sults excellent shall print win ning patch next month have details order patches costs time Thank entrantswe 19 voting clear winner neces sitating second pass top three District Roundup VALLEY AERO MODELERS need new newsletter editor d problem SHEBOYGAN AREA KON TROL SOCIETY has decided 94 dB three meters Thats start TH RC AIRPLANE CLUB has suggested level 95 dB 10 ft way up north Minnesota EAPOLIS MODEL AERO CLUB has new Indoor event wline also have club flag shows least 46 years old CHESSANING MODEL FLIERS CLUB ran chopper meet dB readings showed less 90 dB 9 ft HOORAY NE RADIO CONTROL CLUB joining proposed 90 dB 10 ft NAW VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB starting orien tation session new members RANGE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB has new editor Neil Byrd has meeting theme GADGET FEST Great idea name Jessica Peters event results MICHIGAN INTER NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY Club GREEN BAY warns about no flying during deer season LAND RC CLUB has its editor retiring Ron Eigenschink has doing past three years CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB has de cided have wives appreciation dinner Does club something too S KY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT will meeting 90-at-9 help Bill Millars muffler modifications Finally. remember its never too windy fly someone elses plane March 1989 121 Mick Joe Hass Pilgrims Inauguration field memory Micks dad Putting up LimboPVC tubes reel thread SWRCS funfly Radio Control Club Detroits 1988 Big Bird contest pilots P-51 Mustangs put terrific aerial Combat show eyes sky Jim McCoul RCCD President others watch planes Skymasters/RCCD contest RCCD fly ing field Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Charles Stevens 220 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 would like start months column thanking modelers took time vote past District Eight election Without support help couldnt have achieved Presently am looking over appointments AVPs contest board plans have AVPs involved reporting what happening particular area state does mean have competition ori ented AVP times AVP will expected write col umn explaining what happening area will delegation get ting things done passed local mod elers pay very poor time will ap preciated overlooked others So feel want abused drop line lets talk about Working improve hobby may fun will philosophy invite pitch greatest concerns during campaign frequency dilemma torically problems nature tend al ways get resolved local level some point have take initiative say lets go something about problem As have read AMA has issued temporary reprieve concerning testing certification transmitters am proud announce clubs north Texas area have scheduled Transmit ter Smokeout have arranged through courtesy Ace RC Inc Tom Runge certified transmitter inspection company send staff measuring equipment Dallas/Fort Worth area will spect brands transmitters two days February 4th 5th 1989 Gold Silver sticker qualification will $5 fee transmitter inspected proceeds will go Ace RC cover travel expenses fully ex pect able inspect up 240 transm ters per hour will have long wait will no repairs made during Sound Cont pg 120 data know enough predict given propeller dia meter lower rotational speed propeller less annoying sound level apt also know sound level declines rpm given muffler effective begin Quite some time ago chart published relat ing propeller diameter propeller speed dB level course ignored other factors can rerun reference Other data will published soon re sult propeller studies next few issues will attempt define some conditions finer detail session will told what thing wrong unit should fail Texas RC Hobby Shop has rented space event shopping mall Piano TX Collins RC Club North Dallas RC Club Dallas RC Club sponsor ing event providing manpower event convenience hope will participate further formation contact Don Huffines 214 2357641 John Reed 214 235-7000 See map directions tam ST IHWY 5441 ZIEL StATE e X TEXAS R/C k ri Li L1 PLANO TX 2 U N Another item importance mark calendar Weatherford Aeromodel ing Society has sanctioned omnibus event March 4th 5th 1989 cludes swap-meetlauction Crocket Elementary School fun-fly club field Also included event will All-District Eight Meeting within traveling distance scheduled Sat urday March 4th hope visit discuss some issues need addressed future Council meetings information contact Sandy Frank 1015 jameson St Weather fnrd T 7fflR Scholarship Cont pg 114 IL member National Honor Society high school represented school district competitions engineer ing mathematics science interest aviation caused him join Aviation Explorers Post Boy Scouts America membership school Science Club led him enter contests won awards design construction wind tunnel used airfoil evaluation Richard father work team constructing airplane Mr Lacy likes build whereas Richard likes fin ish have won several contests creations finest Druine Turbulent David Peterson now San Diego State Uni versity went high school Yucaipa CA David plans major Journalism minor degree will Theatre Arts mem ber California Scholastic Federation high school also held variety school offices worked school yearbook Promotion Editor later Coeditor special interests included SADD campaign Teen Activities Program TAP program provides alter natives teenagers effort help keep substance abuse An enthusiastic modeler David father both members Yucaipa Val ley RC Fliers Christopher Register Elizabethtown NC gan aeromodeling age eight now University North Carolina Wil mington majoring Physics also taking flight training goal entering commercial aviation field 20 model airplanes credit has featured Bill Winters column achievements Chris feels knowledge friend ships respect can gained model aviation lifelong value tempting get model club started Eliz abethtown Apart modeling enjoys singing church choir assisting elderly has also worked several community beautification projects wish young people very best endeavors know Glen Sigafoose would proud Contributions Sig Memorial Fund may sent AMA Reston VA will used expand opportunities avail able deserving college-bound students 122 Model Aviation Gene Hempel shown cam paign trail snapped visiting Octoberfest Fun-Fly Grapevine TX put 114 RC Aero Squadron Colorado 0 Kaosas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall SL Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Modes 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 516 5 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 302 922-8107 Evening 303 536-3266 column being written just few days before Christmas year draws close often reflect what has hap pened during past year what has accomplished what still left goals set year nd think about directions coming year Al though issue will coming af ter first new year 1989 would hope take little time think about future modeling efforts local club working certainly what group can further model aviation enjoyable avocation foreseeable future include AMA thinking let volunteer officers know what directions would like see organization work Yearly go through ritual saving newsletters sent out courtesy model clubs out district As arrive read get feeling well things go ing local level times things going district national level invaluable source information read Club newsletters have described lifeblood club edi tors contributors information efforts would like publicly thank praise time year hope will continue work will get appropriate support fellow club officers members work does go unnoticed unap preciated though THANKS sometimes far between too few January column mentioned vacancy Wyoming associate vice-president position modelers state might like give some suggestions would like have fill position As being written Ive no suggestions wait now responses same column asked input whether associate vice-president posi tions states should voted upon following process similar used national district elections Ive received quite bit input Overwhelmingly probably 20 1 consensus continue have posi tions appointed vice-president presently done OK hear still need some suggestions great mod elers Wyoming person wish have position Melvin Schuette Auburn KS Control Line modeler has taken time write some thoughts out about favorite category aeromodeling Control Line alive well District 9 Although some would prefer think CL dying sport still going strong growing some cases Though may enjoy popularity RC sur viving doesnt seem cost CL vs RC keeps people CL because lot people fly CL well RC Free Flight fly CL No body can say exactly Control Liners con tinue CLs Maybe feel plane end lines knowing can feel response controls through lines Most items used CL thought packaged RC items About items use arent thought way bellcrank lead-outs lines handles engines use no dif ferent except cases use fixed venturi vs carburetor some CL events carbs used same purpose RC see both CL Scale Navy Carrier events CL Scale using electronic control systems RC ra dios RF section removed signals sent through lines instead atr Another factor may CL fli ers competition oriented whereas major population RC sport fliers reason unknown reasons flying CL rather something else contest season district begins Memorial Day weekend continues until middle September usually contest scheduled other weekend throughout time period level competition throughout district coming higher contest competitors being capable holding own Nationals fact number people district have earned brought home share Nats trophies along number peo ple district lot CL working local contests Nationals Special Interest Groups people make CL work lev els Noise becoming major area con cern CL well maybe much RC due confined space flown Some clubs fliers through out district have promoting use mufflers events normally pro hibit use might add some suc cess has made use commer cial muffling devices being done engines normally produce exces sive dB lesrel being brought down below 90 dB recommended level out hurting overall performance levels Some people starting work com posite materials order cut down weight added commercial units cause becoming major concern people working trying come up some sort muffling device will what needed bring down noise hurt performance engines Control Line DOES exist District 9 will continue exist efforts people enjoy flying category have questions regarding CL con tests held district please feel free contact address below through CompuServe Modelnet ID# 731702741 want invite stop CL field watch ask questions knows maybe bug will bite too Melvin L Schuette PO Box 240 Au burn KS 66402-0240 telephone 913 6712583 Thanks Melvin taking time ef fort 0 share thoughts Keep landings soft intentional Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network Mod elNet has going strong since begun last year now 3500 modelers use personal com puters log onto ModelNet communi cate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hun dreds services besides ModelNet Com puServe subscription service once subscribe pay time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other ac tivities Several Executive Council members ModelNet join public dis cussions answer questions Mod elNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 76067 2420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis Mc Ginnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full teresting useful files complete list AMA chartered clubs kept DL 4 up dated monthly So Contest Calendar list over 1300 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use can submit online AMA Applica tion through ModelNet join renew membership will usually get con firmation AMA membership within day uploading application Data Library Club officers can check AMA membership status of members through ModelNet can confirm application received get date license mailed member Complete instructions Data Library 12 files INSTRAMA CHECKAMA information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA HQ youre al ready CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 March 1989 123 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakee Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Waleut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 9S619 Mike Lee 11430 Spittire Drive San Diego CA 92126 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatoworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beny Stream 3723 Seowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Thank District X support al lowing opportunity serve vice-president will pull out Stops see needs problems District 10 properly aired acted Academy am looking forward great anticipation upcoming years ser vice new associations chal lenges facing both District X AMA would like offer sincere thanks noteworthy opponents 8ev Wisniewski Bryant Thompson outstanding rep utable forthright campaigns ask join making District X best Academy Although Dave Peltz got off wrong foot relationship followed sound As visited talked sites meetings questions fre quently asked Does anyone read Daves column MA responses wild varied Some like provocative style others wanted about whats hap pening district As thor oughly entertained Interestingly enough whatever response reaction read column Dave thanks help time patience eventual election will solicit help administration understanding knowledge will great assistance Youll tough act follow George Steiner thanks nominating Howard Baldwin letter recom mendation ongoing support will forgotten Ill try live up both Georges high ideals love sport Phil Hightower artist posters pamphlets brochures support way above duties normally per formed brother-in-law Cathy heartfelt thanks Dr Fritz Har rold compositions drill couch needed therapy get end Russell Davis marvelous letter composed constituted second mailout Im sure stimulated voter participa tion areas district sure thank Nancy Bill Hempel Bill Jr support help Thanks also Ron Sheldon Stuffing-it isnt half bad sounds H L Scales posters hanging over District X Would mind organizing committee get down Just kid ding rode visited sights told what say say hold head point finger critiqued appearances Dorothy wife couldnt have done ya helped campaign havent mentioned name dont think Ive forgotten am thankful work hell Regg Keyawa Son Helen R Keyawa 92 years young residing own Chico CA father Pat Watega Redding CA says cant wait until Grandma hits 100 50 can call Willard Scott have Grandmas name Today Show ather Mar gie Keyawa sometimes referred Miss Personality am father Steve Keyawa deceased spring 1985 responsible Senior Telemaster EZ 2000 Sailplane saddles Tele brought show team led its presidency now theyve shoved politi cal arena Academy Steve Buds show left team members particularly good feeling took place past July Sacramento Area Model ers Open House Two newest team members Regg Keyawa Don Boling flew finale act consisted tow ing Sportavia Glider air back Sr Telemaster Telemaster built Regg Glider son Steve Steve test flown Glider before father could get together tow-aloft flight very suddenly unexpectedly passed away Don Boling close friend family helped Regg fin ish project show first public flight two aircraft quite few relatives family friends audience Steves Glider gently lifted air Telemaster about 200 ft altitude two aircraft parted company Reggie quickly circled Tele master down smooth landing Glider lingered above As announcer told story behind two aircraft dedicated flight memory Steve Keyawa Don brought Glider slow graceful flyby lumps throats Glider gently came rest center runway So much oneself goes build ing model reflects mans ingenuity defying gravity also reveals very much about persons labored over model selected care built colors finishall reflections builder can think no fitting memorial modeler demonstration air craft Rest peace Steveyour airplane good hands above insert taken Octo ber 1988 issue Show Gram official Air Show Team publication written good friend Jim McDonald Thanks Jim Steve youre big leagues now real surprise September found out really AMA Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Academy spent week Sacramento area same time Capital City Barn stormers celebrated close success ful year demonstrations Remember show team functional model demonstra tion group sponsored Academy promotion sport need ter rific variety flying models coupled musical background narration add stimulation event site com munity center airport Barnstormers available would like schedule show give call Ill put touch appropriate person booking Besides year-end celebration depicted picture caption Geoff Howard Bald win myself able spend time Sacramento County Board Super visors thanked board sup port model program Sacramento gave AMA jackets token appreciation result have documented network rebroadcast VHS tape open invitation promise support Nats Sacramento County continued support Sacramento Area Modelers Watch RCM publica tion story line Sacramento Area Modelers flight site issue should coming out soon board meeting proceeded office Henry Agonia Director State California Department Parks Recreation Geoff gave pitch aero modeling Academy California well received Mr Agonia too modeler Check out can land full-scale floatplane Folsom Lake California park cant fly model Motor ized models allowed state parks working last stop day divi sion deputy chiefs Jack D Kemmerly Jerry Barber State Department Transportation Division Aeronautics seems Mr Kemmerly near-miss model attempting landing full-scale plane Yolo County Airport believe nasty letter published copy Academy responded Dave Peltz District X members As result visit Mr Kemmerly will write letter recommendation AMA sanctioned club coexist airport California system Nicely done Dave Geoff Howard Regg Dis trict X Gotta go now Congratulations Jim Sears John Byrne Howard Crispin Gene Hempel successful election re election leading edge R 124 Model Aviation Vote well nigni Honest guys its Reston its got mu seum everything Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL7e0672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federai Way WA 98023 Ai Culver Box 88 Wiider iD 83878 Gary R Fulier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 89752 Gien Mjachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Faiis MT 59401 Dave Muiiens 15559 Palatine Ave. N Seattia WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilna PG Boa 823 Kiamath Falis OR 87801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 5 #89 Puyaiiup WA 88373 Frequency Coordinstor Robert Baich 15439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 87235 Phone 503 781-5103 No new Nats news November Several selected site situations slowly simmering surely soon solved want compete Nats send Headquarters packet Also would like help out please write information will have finalized schedule Puy allup may necessary make several al terations schedule because Nats forewarned Several different people urged us hold Indoor part Nats Kibby Dome Moscow ID couldnt agree Dome incredible place hold Indoor activities Unfortunately too far away fall under site philosophy place Nats true could hold Indoor maybe hold Outdoor FF proposed Boardman site maybe Pattern Rac ing Moses Lake would great sites wouldnt Nats Indoor site record class has open trusswork below ceiling other hand its cost far below $1400 per day plus direct costs offered Kibby Dome will within walking dis tance some other events notably Pattern Finals RC Scale events think weve found sites just adequate very compact area first time Rac ing Pattern will flown during dinary daylight hours eight five will flown same time Participants may able get involved things Nats used offer people getting gether after flying comparing notes go ing different special events have opportunity show rest country high quality modeling already know exists District Xl need have competing working spectating Well guess Ill climb down off Ivory box now Just come enjoy Drizzle Circuit full swing Delta Park CL activity now Unfortu nately looks like Flying Lines has fact expired Dave Mullens said going get competition newsletter going want help him out send him info whatever month get lot newsletters Most District Xl clubs couple other clubs country few spe cial interest groups send copy appreciated since what newslet ter supposed inform about activ ities club Also time time put pitch support lo cal newsletter editor writing something him print seeing has up-todate information things go around club too often newslet ter newsletter editor taken granted editor gets no thanks effort puts very im portant club asset Most time just forget thank such lot work no pay very little recognition plea give pat back editor try hand getting something editor put print Speaking newsletters Horsefeathers newsletter Billings Flying Mus tangs very professional effort ed itor Eric Hawkinson NL under stand 88 air show success spite temps high 90s both days buddy boxes out gave terested folks chance try hand Also Eric tried photo repro method out lined national newsletter printed couple very good shots Dick Robb edits Rainbird Flyer NL Rainbird Fliers Ketchikan Alaska included article John Divelbiss John described Joe Dia mond nine Cub Scouts built Dura Plane about five one-hour sessions spread over month half Sounds like idea other clubs should look get some Cub Scouts involved show build fly airplane Club 20 racing has started Portland area Basic requirements minimum span 36 minimum area 400 sq K&B OS 2OFP stock mufflers carbs prop 15% fuel supplied 1-in spinner Theyve two races now although severely limited cause rain first meeting brought out large crowd some nice fast air craft Looks like may catch particu larly always room beginner not-so-ept like Q-500 has done itself groups moving away original rules original intent troductory racing format Oh well tend shoot ourselves foot time time Should interested con tact Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 some relatively curent events Indoor meets going both Al bany OR area around Seattle dont seem have advance dates might check Bob Stalick WAM Tom Cashman Seattle area Upcoming latest version Po lar Bear run SRAC present considering using another location run Pattern event Saturday reason ing very near neighbors have very large amount real estate used up average Pattern flierand atten dant sound levels case hope lock up March 18 & 19 19th being used fun-fly part also will put quiet fly-in September Which reminds will number Electric meets year Most will take place Seattle area will try keep posted watts up doing very nice things Electric aircraft dont stay ohm coulomb out mhosy out see whats current RAMS held Second Annual Elec tric Fun-Fly year Boeing Hawks have putting very well done well-attended meet some time Along pure Electric meet other meets either running Electric events events allow Electrics fly against other aircraft undue penalty Last month some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut ID pictures incorrectly identified builder Tiobo Mykkanen fact first name Toivo apologize mistake year several contestants come Scalemasters Montana Balch captured aircraft film first picture shows well-crafted aircrafta Stearman blue-and-chromeyellow Bucker Jungmeister white Dave Gasvoda brought Missoula Skybolt belongs Wayne Venetz Conrad Its done typical red white blue colors very attractive Lastly non-Montana AC Fred Pierces very nice original Albatros DIII Fred suffered damage precontest flight didnt get compete Hope re pairs brings both Scalemast ers Nats next year March 1989 125 ne leet Delongs Allan Fass Orom wg Sky As recall its blue fuselage has silver wings big Fleets ex tremely nice flying planes slow majes tic Looks very real air Happy flying JUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Paul Murphy Beginner Hand Launched Glider like little Glider Its 13-in wingspan just right young beginner de veloping arm plan has making rounds Free Flight club newslet ters mark good popular model am pleased present Make copies page clubs begin ners high-performance model Gli der designed no frills order make sure beginner can finish out difficulty get out flying field Simple may good wood selec tion still important Paul Mur phy cant made old wood out scrapbox attention must paid strength piece wood sizes Note wood fuselage spe cifically required spruce basswood other words fuselage part takes punishment bad launch whipping action launch So make body tough flex ible wood wing 1A6-sheet mediumweight balsa Dont use either too hard heavy too soft weak fin stabi lizer dont take much strain can lighter weight wood same rea son made thinner 1A2-sheet balsa wing saving weight tail extremely important dont overlook Two grams weight saved tail means saving least four grams use less clay ballast nose saving six grams Less weight means longer flights simple model Yes simple doesnt mean klutzy Note Gliders wing flat no attempt sand airfoil wing tail surfaces Just sand parts lightly remove fuzz beginner Hand-Launched Glider purpose get good model finished pronto out field pronto Another model can made later date airfoil wing using 3A2-in sheet wood Some building operations taken granted experienced builder often hassle beginner Most often just case beginner knowing go about causes problem difficulty task case Hand-Launched Glider joining two halves wing fuselage operation can hurdle Usually shown plans no exception beveled inner edges two wing panels form dihedral joined Rather doing step suggest joint made two steps First using sandpaper wrapped around block bevel inner edges wing panels glue well panel held flat building board other panels tip blocked up 4 re quired plan dry use sand paper-wrapped block again sand seam bottom center joint gives flat surface can placed fuse lage top form better joint sur face contact Pregluing surfaces also im portant good design feature model ginning builders downward taper body wings trailing edge means stabilizer tan placed flat building board body glued down fin can easily glued side body above stabilizer rather balanced top body makes easier assembly Paul Murphy well-thought-out Hand-Launched Glider design begin ners Im sure about name Any way certainly wish teachers clubs would use beginners Thats month Keep tail light ll fly better back next month ii@iieigeigOiieiieiieiienenegieneiieiieiieiienene Have Helped 0 IJunior Modeler Today II@II@IIeIIOIi@gIOIIOIIOIIeIIOIIOII@H@II@II@IIOIi@IIO 4 i viJ ill \II Il Zii fJ&fa 1eozc-NMr 71 /iiyflhl g44t oz r 1 1~ A1Th II rAr IL V CvLIp~ ~ 411 126 Model Aviation COLORAVO tr rtiG$ C -4--A
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awardsi 987 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose Hazel Glen cofounded company has grown largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist college-age students higher edu cation plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other sup porters fund has become well estab lished Model aviators AMA mem bers qualify awards based combina tion financial need modeling achieve ments fund administered AMA no set number awards calendar year 1987 winners received $250 checks amount have sent directly specified universities Julie Abel Florissant MO Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Bunnel FL major Aviation Maintenance Management built first model air plane 1973 time became avid competitor high school science fair project constructed wind tunnel developed full range experiments could performed After fair com pleted Julie won first place category asked donate wind tunnel school lab Julie has active worker local contests nual AMA Nats community activities served Civil Air patrol worked Students Against Driving Drunk SADD campaign belonged Fellowship Christian Athletes high point modeling career came 1986 traveled Norway member United States Control Line Scale team placed 10th competing against some best models best fliers world Shane Behrens Evansville MN tending Northland Community College Thief River Falls AVTI studying Airframe Power Plant Technology plus Aviation Maintenance Management completion two-year term Shane will go University North Dakota work toward Bachelor Science degree Aviation Maintenance Management high school honor student terests range computer graphics drama model aircraft has constructed several models recently work ing RC Autogyro RC Modeler maga zine printed article Shane its April 1987 issue Daytona Beach FL majoring Aero nautical Science John has ken mod el aviator several years enjoys sport Pattern flying has also pr duced Helicopter As club member h good worker assisting fun-fly eve its also field maintenance After becoming interested mo el air craft first year high school de cided pursue career ayiation related field Charles Gagliano Floral Park NY Aero nautical Engineering student Univer Continued pge 114 What Involved Become Transmitter Sticker Station What sticker station Thats what call company person equip ment knowledge properly test radio control transmitters authorized apply Gold Silver RICMA-AMA labels trans mitters meet requirements sticker program Continued next column AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood S Comptroller Lynne Collins Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 110 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization II John Cugini Philadelphia PA has en tered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AMAs Executive Council equivalent Bosrd Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may r-3present official position AMA Executive Council AMA course Academy Model Aeronautics R/CMA Radio Con trol Manufacturers Association Both organ izations working together encourage performance checking RC transmitters help consumers know trans mitters fit current future RC envi ron ment sticker program considered vital element transition use cur rent RC frequencies greatly increased number frequencies will used beginning 1991 order addi tional frequencies accommodated safe orderly manner necessary determine current transmitters suit able 1991 beyond basic problem involved 1991 will have about twice frequencies operating same amount space have now other words RC channels will much closer gether will need equipment channel does affect equip ment new channels currently three basic groups transmitters ready now what called 1991 Narrow Band can get R/CMA-AMA Gold label sticker signi fying operation sharply focused affect adjacent channels quite sharply focused okay widely separated 19831990 channels can get Silver sticker means will okay until 1991 Silver sticker also indicates transmit ter can readily modified qualify Gold sticker can continue used beyond 1990 third group consists transmitters typically manufac tured five years ago broadband operation actu ally illegal current FCC rules proba bly cannot economically modified Gold sticker qualification need sticker program simply help owners know whether keep transmitters have modified junk also helps purchase new transmitters know whether will good 1991 beyond whether will need rework need tremendous hun dreds thousands transmitters cur rently being used being sold Yet 1991 very close problem therefore determine status transmitters avoid chaos 1991 suddenly locations channels will operated present sticker program date has very successful giving thousands modelers o go status report transmit ters have scratched surface what needed date less 50 authorized sticker stations need several hundred need make sure job qualified Therefore guidelines have developed tell interested operating sticker station what involved information fol lows shortened less technical ver sion complete information available free request AMA Head quarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 interested operating sticker station have own spectrum ana lyzer access write full infor mation request phone 703-435-0750 can tests free charge according investment time equipment case checking transmitters authorized program no repair work modification autho rized Authorization perform such work modification sticker station would issued independently FCC basics sticker station authorization program 1 Objectives objectives guide lines Provide criteria will produce ac curate consistent measurements RC transmitter frequency modulation sidebands qualified service organizations qualified individuals access suit able test equipment b Define special test equipment re quired transmitter measurements c Define method measurement used d Define criteria methods eval uating equipment used requesting authorization check transmit ters 2 Background AMA sets forth Radio Guidelines AMA Membership Man ual part call modulation sidebands RC transmitters down 55 dB 20 kHz channel center fre quency criterion based spec trum analyzer settings 3 kHz resolution bandwidth 5 kHz/div span 02 sec/div sweep rate guideline established basis empirical evidence clearly showed receivers designed us ing technology appropriate physical size price RC aircraft could perform well long transmitter spectrum met guidelines Radio Control Manufacturers Associa tion R/CMA voluntarily agreed produce transmitters satisfied AMA Guidelines starting January 1988 January 1986 AMA initi ated transmitter sticker program International Modelers Show Pasa dena program has continued almost trade shows since pro gram implemented AMA Frequency Committee endorsed supported R/CMA Transmitters meeting appropri ate criteria Gold Silver stickers ap plied Members R/CMA AMA Fre quency Committee several regional pri vate RC service organizations presently authorized check transmitters apply stickers However vital number people authorized perform transmitter checks expanded significant lyRemember program de signed confirm FCC transmitter type ac ceptance check transmitters ad herence AMA Guidelines addition R/CMA AMA sanctioning re pair stations ability apply R/CMA-AMA stickers During program discovered settings controls spec trum analyzer could change significantly apparent modulation sideband ampli tude transmitter Indeed old wide bands transmitter could appear meet 1991 Guidelines Procedures therefore established avoid possibility 3 Instrumentation Equipment Required a For Modulation Sideband Measure ments spectrum analyzer modern de sign having valid current within year record calibration amplitude frequency spectrum analyzer should clude following features Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz Note Resolution bandwidth affects spectrum measurement Horizontal Display 5 kHz/div span 05-02 sec/div sweep speed Vertical Display 10 dB/div over range 0 dB -80 dB b Frequency Measurements Al though frequency measurements can made spectrum analyzer provide level accuracy required perform Guideline frequency mea surement 15 parts per million 100 Hz 72 MHz means must provided cal ibrate spectrum analyzer such 1 Frequency Counter stable Hz/yr calibrated counter covering 72 MHz band Standard Frequency Source 110 MHz accurate Hz/yr 2 calibrated stable frequency source such RF Signal Generator unmod ulated transmitter module short-term 24-hour frequency stabil ity such RF source should Hz over full range supply voltage room temperature variations 4 Method Measurement accuracy spectrum analyzer must confirmed start test ses sion least hourly thereaftermore ten analyzer known drift test equipment should turned al lowed warm up stabilize before use laboratory standard frequency source may used calibrate frequency counter accuracy frequency counter equals laboratory stan dard frequency source counter can used calibrate spectrum analyzer procedure needed because counters count properly pres ence modulation transmitter b Checking Transmitter involves connecting external 395-in antenna analyzer setting controls spectrum analyzer necessary detailed information provided AMA HQ transmitter tested antenna fully extended 3 6 ft analyzer tenna RF input spectrum ana lyzer set transmitter signal peak zero dB Observed recorded transmit ter frequency modulation-sideband am plitude levels Hz RF chan nel frequency 5 Criteria Issuing Transmitter Stickers primary concern reason transmitter checking program side band power level two channels adja cent Hz RC transmitter fol lowing listing defines requirements Gold Silver stickers Sticker Color GOLD SILVER Frequency Sideband Level olerancekHz channel frequency 1500 Hz 3500 Hz least -55 dB least -35 dB Transmitters failing meet criteria should retired repaired March 1989 111 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Frequency matters As write am return ing Washington after attending meet ing AMA Frequency Committee committee has existence years providing invaluable volunteer ser vice modelers country Unfortu nately committee Academy have much maligned recently undue criticism no question difficult period frequency phasein phaseout old frequencies technically inadequate radio equipment Change always fraught some uncer tainty concern future However want assure deliberations structured primarily premise maximum benefit trouble-free opera tions future tempered great con cern utility equipment still use few basics understood change now upon us abso lutely essential because degrading utility SHARED frequencies using assigned frequencies now enjoy can best utilized develop ment use better narrow-band equip ment avoid modeler-to-modeler interfer ence well interference inter stitial frequencies Private Radio Ser vice PRSpagers such Unfortunately much equipment now use incap able permitting maximum utilization assigned frequencies obvious clubs must adopt plans frequency spacing permit use old equipment reasonable period time say simply use some frequencies maintain wideband use ever Unfortunately dont use frequencies will lose will assigned others thus adding headaches will absolutely necessary us maintain freedom choice fore seeable futureto choose frequencies will allow avoidance offending PRS operation PRS frequencies spaced ONLY 10 kHz own Some local sit uations may require abandoning some own assigned frequencies avoid PRS know narrow-band equip ment qualifies using AMAs guideline acceptable equipment will provide great ly increased security dealing PRS AMA will recommend ways help deal transitional period longterm association PRS discussing phase-in plan no ever questions future use narrowband equipment want reason able period phaseout old equipment Such period phaseout called Grandfathering will determined us FCC point radio industry has volun tarily launched development equipment meet narrow-band needs future already equipment market meets guidelines de veloped AMA concert indus try Equipment has found meet requirement listed Model Aviation magazine As others reported too will listed Use information purchase new equipment buying what know meets guidelines Fortu nately will also possible have old equipment modified meet narrow-band requirements FCC has agreed transmitters may modi fied manufacturer designated service representative req ui ring new type acceptance tests approval recently confirmed action AMA Frequency Committee maximum utilization should purchase narrowband receiver match modified trans mitter may have already noticed maga zine ads radio system narrow-banding update may interested knowing Frequency Committee includes indus try people feel necessary secure needed technical expertise well providing constructive inter face between users us manu facturers feel blend committee members working very well evidence real progress also number technically qualified nonindus try committee members is sue members industry bias might influence position industry-aligned members DO NOT VOTE practice also used other AMA committees frequency committee preparing several informative articles subject future issues Model Aviation policy withhold no information AMA members trust evident column National Aeromodeling Centers As know have launched ambitious program property/flying site acquisition national well local basis prime objective secure site capable accommodating national events also AMA Headquarters As resources available wed like develop number flying sites around country also looking plans local club assis tance could take form loan guarantees clubs inter ested property purchase might interest know have considerably increased budget club assistance obtaining keeping flying sites currently developing property ac quisition development plan present committee recommending first center located near center modeling population Midwest site will developed Nats-quality facil ity would available major events As develop property acquisition requirements will make public also receiving evaluating prop erty offers Im excited about prospect develop ing major site nothing funda mental good modeling flying sites vision respect will limited available funds Obviously will encourage cooperative ventures com munities other aviation-oriented groups already talking EAA others What can help getting others join AMA Growth means num bers INFLUENCE skys limitwhat think perspective close two years office president must say job has interesting Yes have some problems some easily solved However have never lost sight fact AMA abso lutely essential elment modeling scene dealing some issues such frequencies affect AMA members modelers organi zation viewed other national agencies such FCC FAA represent ing ALL modelers US Human nature being what it never possible please everybody greatest concern find answers will meet needs majority focus RC Equipment Ceilified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 112 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Dave Browns regular column avail able month due passing father time column due Dave therefore asked publish 1989 AMA budget instead comments below AMA Executive Director John Worth words month lots figures What see page 1989 AMA budget approved AMA Exec utive Council meeting October 22 1988 Because date normal maga zine lead time plus fact Execu tive Council meeting again January 13 1989 additional budget items con sider what see should regarded what started new year withsub ject some probably further changes some loose ends year-end Public Relations budget still needed re viewing possible revision Also some details salary budget needed further Council consideration Some budget basics may interest ended 1988 membership year about 138000 members projecting growth just over 149000 members 1989 Thats fairly conservative projection based past years expect total come almost six million dollars sounds great except ex penses also projected high net end year projected bit over $50000 end 89and maybe much Coun cil approves expenses compensating income Furthermore may interesting note magazine income makes difference between AMA operating black red AMA operations project deficit 1989 magazine surplus offsets some have suggested AMA subsidizes maga zine happy report its other way around AMA Income Membership Dues youthNo pub YouthMagazine OpenFamily OpenSr Citizen OpenNewsletter OpenNewsltr early OpenMagazine OpenMagazine early BoosterNo pub BoosterMagazine Affiliates Free Officials Total Membership Partial Year Credits No Rate Memb 710054 165923 205226 2111798 363340 343340 4053132 3853132 5349 15280 10356 02174 Total Dues 70378 94768 104520 247758 120240 113560 2125280 2019016 1745 4200 3560 0 149104 4905025 77760 Allocation Gen Ops 7703780 7414619 201045200 121415769 311035405 29968605 3116470929 2915408289 517450 616809 1035600 000 MIA Mag Subs 0 53307 0 106182 16700 16700 478188 478188 0 2520 0 0 37532401151785 77760_________ 482726536754801151785 Other Income Museum Patronships Life Memberships Club Charter Fees Sanction Fees Insurance FAI Stamps Less NM Memberships S&S Salesnet cost Tape Salesnet cost NAR Service Fees Interest Income mci Insur Deposit Misc Membership Service Fees Misc Income & Donations M/A Subs & Plans M/A Advertising Income Total Income Total Expenses Overhead allocation magazine Net Income End 89 Total Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 116400 652200 5934365 5883715 0 Gen Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 4013980 4398256 353108 Mag Ops 116400 652200 1920385 1485459 353108 506503116881818 Salariestotal departments Payroll Taxes Fringe Benefits Occupancy Telephone Postage & Freight Membership Insurance Prem & Fees Membership Insurance Reserve Membership Insurance Buffer Membership Processing Membership Supplies Public Relations Film Projects Film Library HO service film replace Staff Travel Office Supplies Stationery Misc Office Equipment & Maintenance Printing & Copying Professional Fees Insurance General Depreciation Expense Data Processing dept MaintenanceEquip/Software Services Supplies Training Membership Systems Financial Systems Word Processor General Computer Exp Insurance Processing Other Taxes FAI/Competition Dept NM Divisional Fee FAI Franchise Van Expense Museum Officer Service council mtgs exp nati & dist officers etc Magazines Officers CDs etc Committees Grant Scholarship Program Nats Site Exploration/Improvement EM Air Academy Total Exclusive MA Direct Costs MA Advertising Direct Costs MA Other Direct Costs MA Unrelated Business Tax Total Expenses March 1989 113 Academy Model Aeronautics Preliminary 1989 Budget Operating Expenses 1989 Budget 1267983 267389 167350 36600 72000 433130 735000 100000 246330 30000 222250 0 5000 5000 45000 8900 50000 40000 42770 130000 65000 0 0 0 0 8000 35000 65600 30000 2500 10500 109400 22000 66554 11000 38000 25000 5000 4398256 608625 872284 4550 5883715 1988 Budget 1156516 227122 149900 35100 72000 241350 600000 100000 221750 20000 180575 0 5000 10000 28000 8300 40000 32400 29270 125000 60275 0 0 0 8275 7000 20000 92350 30000 1500 17000 101400 22000 60454 11000 38000 5000 2000 3758537 506044 750642 2000 5017223 1987 Actual 106459922 179 616 68 13156676 2324825 5494406 91400910 0 0 18850993 2932088 10940733 5062982 338225 221680 3920360 931800 4036424 2848032 1678468 12892544 0 2566789 657130 2107626 279363 0 3271732 7925559 3000000 262824 1151417 7371744 2240750 1050652 1000000 5647693 0 0 339986015 52569092 67204258 834066 460593431 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Starting New Year Right. As December 16 over 83000 AMA mem bership cads mailed 1989 mem bers time magazine mailed number should well over 100000 Most cards went out less week dues receipt AMA HQ members have expressed pleasant surprise fast service knew promised faster service 1989 until actually proof hand didnt seem lieve would happen reason doubt because some promises past didnt work out unusual other years members wait four six weeks new mem bership cards its different story year new system place work ing provide very rapid service practi cally cases However new system yet per fect although coming close During Oc tober November some renewals got held up because credit card problems due program used service com pany handling credit card processing also some glitches bank processing operation called Lockbox resulted delays address changes other problems involved year-end outside problems diminishing promise now thct bugs worked out new system next years processing should better meantime should acknowl edged new system owes its success group HQ people took challenge making system work proved would Primary among Bob Vojslavek AMAs Administrative Ser vices Director self-taught computer spe cialist designed system did programming debugged Working closely him learn system train new employees hired data inputting Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager assistant Joanne Spampi nato also learned operate new system provided substantial support new employees actual keystroking Trish Gaylord Joanna Nease Sari Jyllila Fringe benefit new data input group will able membership rush eas es off spring process other data years have wanted conduct sur veys analyze information Standing way however ina bility process such data now have new capability result should better decision-making based better knowledge whats happening mod el world make-up member ship clubs Changes Headquaers. Growth brings change Its necessary part what needed handle creased HQ workload processing mem bership also providing daily service members involves insur ance flying sites radio control frequencies clubs competitions AMA magazine other details membership Meanwhile room has made person being hired learn job AMA Executive Director year retire lesser role AMA new director will ready take over means juggling space within Headquarters building provide room magazine department has moved quarters another building across street AMA building move others resulting expected completed end January An improved library will restilt together larger conference room internal stor age space minor improvements various departments Also efect HQ museum will minimized except crowding less space before crowding will floor level open atrium space models hung display affected As begin 1989 great year AMA model aviation general appears brewing AMA membership co lltinues increase clubs becoming chart ered meets being sanctioned 1989 AMA budget projects 150000 members will signed up end Septmber Its great start Scholarship Cont pg 110 sity Buffalo NY goal aero space engineer dedicated aeromodeler well active student high school Charles also found time involved track cross-country running choir Tutoring Club Boy Scout six years participated community projects modeling preference Indoor events particular loves Manhat tan HLG holds Indoor record 717 Category Ill Manhattan As member both Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Columbia Indoor Model Airplane Society well thought fellow club members cause interest model aviation desire know world works Ken feels demanding hobby helps per son develop mature frame mind well being aid personal growth Both father mother active aeromodelers have encouraged him efforts keen competitor Free Flight events 10 contests less year Ken neth has won share awards also found time other pursuits high school Spanish Club Athletic Statistics physical science experiments being member California Scho lastic Federation three years kept him well occupied Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound FAI agenda item next ClAM meeting held next spring Paris major concern everyone interested problem noise proposal establish limit sound emission categories model air craft competition limit asked 90 dBA three meters just marginally higher 90-at-9 have rec ommended value Will approved difficult say countries serious problems such categories Free Flight o can never certain will go thing certain Any effort direction sure have effect manufacturers engines associated equipment statement has appeared past need exercise fluence companies Since engines manufactured overseas necessary FAI-CIAM active push development quiet equipment action no matter result will indi cate manufacturers wind blowing essential rest aeromodeling world take part effort hope some sort terms can agreed upon area rather unique fly very much FAI categories Almost rest world flies FAI classes competi Continued page 118 114 Model Aviation Kenneth Keegan Burbank CA Uni versity California Los Angeles aim achieve degree Physics largely beRichard Lacy Collinsville IL deter mined become pilot end studying Aeronautical Engineering Parks College St Louis University Cahokia Continued page 122 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 6 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Oriand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon Ct 06001 Frequency Coordinstor George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstona Mills MA 02648 have very good report DICK SHER MAN AVP New Hampshire some activities general opinions things going Well has snowed up already means flying season over up way anyway District building season has started again sure short season year seems like just took snow blower off tractor time put back again Have some good news Dis trict Free Flight people seems back Westover latter part summer also heard RC people contest Lets hope continue have site available types model ing best site district indebted Air Force its use up us obey rules Westover property fact SAM-7 group has asked Air Force hold annual banquet NCO Club year plus going give tour C-5A [This done see next months column] Now cant beat modelers owe Westover great big THANK YOU years support Just got word CHET BUKOWSKI getting along well after bypass surgery missed year CHET Word has also filtered through fiberglass props made JIM CARPENTER district doing real well Last summer made trip Burlington VT visit BOB LANDRY AVP Vermont Bob has program going school systems up needed some Hand-Launched Glider de signs young people could build out lots trouble So took up some plans also took some HLGs along could show Bob throw Bob showed new flying site looks super should no problem noise Havent received much feedback modelers New Hampshire must assume everyone happy Bob Landry called Vermont asked would navigate drove Reston October Council meeting So off went DC Now let tell sports fans once-in-a-lifetime thrill DC beltway 330 700 pm makes glad live upstate NH put up pressed no way leave go DC hitting traffic Hartfordf Springfield NY City Baltimore DC ar eas meeting got under way around 900 am went until 700 pm did go out dinner two hours either small catered buffet doesnt last too long back work impressed Council some knew others met first time group good businessmen represent districts lieve times really get DON LOWES opening remarks thousands dollars AMA spends postage staggering thought Mr Baker Aircraft Owners Pilots Asso ciation gave Council short talk job AOPA willingness help us could also modeler years VINCE MANKOWSKI gave short talk 1989 Nats sites group have looked looks like WASHINGTON STATE 1989 Past President EARL WITI also Earl comes out way assured TRI-CITIES area good choice Indoor people may like Johnson City should adequate Insurance big item up us preach police own areas regard safety Another item interested 1991 change narrow-band equipment Now have reading District VI column JIM SEARS know concerned about perfectly good wideband gear now use certain date 1991 cant work anymore can see competition maybe need narrowband equipment us sport fliers boondocks kind think equip ment will still work OK small clubs just dont have problems JIM SEARS says right now losing bat tle after last meeting kind think got point across may have foot up ladder lets hope close off bet Don wont ask write another column [Not true DK] opinion what saw heard involved officers AMA trying good job have remember national organization must benefit majority catego ries AINT EASY dont tell VP what think will never know wont able help group SO COMMUNICATE Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition competition between area club teams year held September 25 eight teams compet ing four showed up Four events held Rodeo Mail-run Pattern Limbo Once again RC FLYING ACES southern New Hampshire emerged vic torious won last year also trophy given person has total points day year SCOTTY DEARBORN Flying Aces four teams competed year FLYING ACES CONCORD AEROGUIDANCE SOCIETY NEW ENG LAND SPORT SCALE ASSOCIATION PONDEROSA RC HAWKS Hawks put lot time effort events hope appreciated people attend *--_ J-3 dropped uerwick unexpectedlyin fact limbo poles removed quickly would have some dents wing streamer too low pilot go under poles too close really like light air planes case think flier used poor judgment landing contest going people close runway Scale Masters have letter DALE DREW CD Scale Mast ers sent list contestants final results would like congratulate district competed CHARLIE NELSON 19th IRV SEARL 34th STEVE SHERWOOD 38th JACK BUCKLEY 43rd list have shows 58 en trants fellows did very well District fun-fly am trying organize DIS TRICT fun-fly held WESTOVER possibly Orange Airport date will prob ably week before Memorial Day have input regarding events etc would like have please contact ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics March 1989 115 Al Savinski giving pilot briefing prior events Berwick competition winning team hardware L R Dave Farnham Darren Gallant Chad Lalime Scotty Dearborn New York Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 2e0 S Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07851 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave tsmay NJ 08854 Ray lunclrkus 7 Evergreen Aye Nem Hyde Park NY 11040 KennetS Koeppel 184 N Ueoe Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14700 Robert Roane 39 Monroe SI Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Ferry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2002 Rabbit Lane Peoeno NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickovlle NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Websters Dic tionary defines sportsman person fair generous good loser gra cious winner description fits just about aeromodeler have ever known well enough tell difference opinion great merit lively exchange views have always encouraged such exercises self-expres sion truly welcome such encounters part learning process can assure constructive criticism always wel come far am concerned lets keep course just have am hope ful spirit sportsmanship shall pre vail example regards selection AMA Nats Committee vast expanse west coast real estate site 1989 Nationals per announcement fact last months issue maga zine Though centrally located geo graphical standards place leaves abso lutely nothing desired terms un limited unobstructed vastness put another way photographs have seen 89 choice Sky Limitand Horizon Flying Knights Hamburg NY year Knights celebrating 25th anni versary hereby extend compli ments club its contribu tions advancement model aviation Buffalo area AMA District 2 club its credit able operate two separate sites first North Collins NY owned maintained club other site Hamburg Model Aviation Park Hamburg latter site since its owned maintained town Hamburg Recreation Department shared Much credit due club Presi dent Paul Cwiklinski continued pop ularity Knights made trip Knights contests back thoroughly enjoyed experience per following shots action First sign times busy flight line Other news Buffalo area ap plaud efforts District 2 AMA mem bers hardy enough withstand year-end meteorological vagaries 01 Man Winter thus extending territo rial flying season others also serve PR interests admirably tak ing hobby indoors uninformed worse misinformed public through media model aircraft mall shows accordingly duly proud such District 2 clubs Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc Buffalo area will hold its 24th Annual Model Show March 12 1989 Marygold Manor Cheektowaga NY extends clubs earlier efforts along same line thus before earns appreciationand modelers Although aeromodelers ffying facility logically basic habi tat have always felt greatest hope future lies all-out policy bringing activities attention public rather wait chance being discovered spirit AMA has developed expanded its Air Show Team program has earned us growing respect large seg ment public Vincent Pacifico AMA Leader Member great sadness hereby report readers sudden death Vince Pacif ico current President Whitman Flyers Inc Plainview Ll NY resided 151 Orchard Street Plainview NY 11803 family have expressed profound sympathy SHHHHH flew quietest Pattern RC model 1988 Nats District 2 pi lot course naturally filled pride would expected name Adolpho Lagomasino hails Ocean NJ member Mon mouth Model Airplane Club Dolph won third place Sportsman Pattern 88 Nats also lowest sound reading tested able attend Pattern banquet Nats did receive trophy quietest Pat tern model lost forgotten ever shall great pleasure hand Dolph trophy annual WRAM Show AMA Membership meeting set 2 pm Saturday 25 February 1989 projection room Incidentally said WRAM Show 89 will held its former site Westchester County Center White Plains NY As member WRAM shall particularly pleased see Gear up locked Frequency Alert Recent action FCC confirms older transmitters can modified meet narrowband specifications requir ing another type-acceptance meeting volving representatives AMA le gal counsel FCC occurred Octo ber 1988 time verbal agreement reached concerning issue Following discussion AMA counsel provided FCC letter detailing understandings agreed during meeting turn FCC provided letter dated December 14 1988 confirming points agreed upon simple terms FCC has stated transmitters may narrowbanded can operate 20 kHz frequency spac ing modifications treated Class permissive change permission per form modifications extended grantee its authorized representative understood mean manufacturer authorized service representatives text FCC letter follows reply letter October 20 1988 regarding modifications transmitters type accepted operation under Radio Control RC Radio service detailed Part 95 regulations Please excuse delay response As discussed earlier meeting members Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc changes needed made RC transmitters consist addition resistor capacitor between en coder modulator circuits appears changes would cause equip ment exceed rated limits established Commission grantee time authorization would change type equipment Thus changes can performed Class permissive changes As detailed Section 21001 regulations no filing Commission necessary Class permissive change Because prohibition Section 95222 against internal modifications type ac cepted RC equipment equipment mod ifications must performed grantee its authorized representative man ner grantee retains responsibility changes made equipment 116 Model Aviation view all-out relaxation caught club thusly numerous Stars Rallies Ohio 6 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8141362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st Si Vienna WV 26101 Neison Gould 1944S idaho St Aiientown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 20e Witmer St Cleartieid PA 16830 Joaeph S Visiay 13e1 Cranbrook Dr Maamee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halioweli Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Last month mentioned direct com munication necessary membership Academy can know actions Council Headquarters Three addi tional AVPs will added District Ill first new AVP Joe Vislay Maumee OH Joes modeling background started Control Line Combat Stunt HandLaunched Gliders has involved RC Pat tern Pylon Racing Gliders Currently sport flying main interest Joe became member Toledo Weak Signals RC Club 24 years ago has served term treasurer three terms president past 19 years has worked Toledo RC Exposition area model display Another area involvement cluded work show team did nu merous shows both locally nationally Joes knowledge expertise will help ful clubs within northwest Ohio area contact him 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 During past months several modelers have requested AMA petition FCC make transmitters narrow band 1991 can appreciate desire antiquate equipment think some concerns unjustified observations can see less ten per cent wideband transmitters use day becoming obsolete outdated wideband units may already causing un known problems field because wideband transmissions Out re maining 90% transmitters probably 30 35% will have made narrow band cost approximately $25 $35 economical price pay ensure model can exist within cluttered airwaves United States receiver creates biggest problem frequency phase-in Will need narrow-band receiver 1991 answer yes fly sanctioned contests fly large urban area cluttered frequen cies outside interference problem does involve would suggest club develop its own phase-in pro gram numerous ways have printed previous publi cations procedure followed small percentage districts modelers will have narrow-band receivers im mediately ask want FCC mandate narrow-band transmitters 1991 Simple. way enforce requirement modelers whether belong Academy will protect modelers fly public land live area high population density realize damage modeler could municipal field remained wideband no law stop him Unfortunately modelers belong Academy Council listening lo cal modeler perhaps softer solution phase-in will evolve 1991 too early Maybe new radios have market very long Please notify opinions CompuServe probably greatest set club could have directly com municate members Council Headquarters economical method can provide insight up-to-date happen ings modeling world provide val uable information numerous areas Have ever wondered what some peo ple CompuServe look like systems operators pictured below Randy Gibson jovial expert Helicop ters have questions RC Helicop ters join CompuServe talk Randy Heres new event. Westmore land Electric Soaring Society held sec ond annual FAT Day Get-together Friday November 25 fthe day after Thanksgiving FAT simply means Flying After Thanksgiv ing event equivalent other clubs annual New Years Day Flying Session Hot coffee cookies brought keep warm eat get FAT Actually iii sO nlain nld fun 10 realize club cannot Inn nitely exist influx new young er members instructor program gun order generate new blood en sures growth club few months ago stated would personally THANK instructors District Ill placing pic tures column month offer spe cial thanks Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society instructors . Mel States Howard DeLong Jack Lang Mike McCoy Guy Welch Thanks also Harold Justice pro viding pictures RORKS show special interest youth membership Pictured next Jack Lang process training Junior member Brent Umina via buddy box Additional interest being directed toward area RC Helicopters District Ill fortunate have several competent ro tary wing pilots Two gentlemen Bill Curtis Ralph Geese Green ville PA Last October gentlemen hosted Helicopter clinic sisted everyone attendance though weather did cooperate event drew large entry Word has gentlemen going same thing spring ntact details Kant Stoyer may upcoming Heli pilots district picture below taken four days after finished build ing first chopper month would like highlight Windy Ridge RC Club Kingwood WV picture taken partici pated Mountaineer Balloon Festival Morgantown Airport first tempt perform front such large number spectators Congratulations effort well executed March 1989 117 Delaware 0 Disttict Colombia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest I-Iarrinburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 268 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayntteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 498-6986 Notes years end As written year 1988 near end holiday sea son us almost everyone enjoy ing period goodwill Acad emy concerns end 1988 have some accomplish ments think about Executive Council has considered number very important items should see some results thecom ing year will no doubt have someone phasing Executive Director position early 1989 will provide continu ity should expect John Worth retires John will leaving after over 25 years outstanding service Acad emy nurtured very small strug gling organization what today little doubt John some ex cellent support Headquarters opera tion through years much credit growth must corner John will out picture retires will still obtain great deal ef fort John Council has taken task consid ering obtaining permanent flying sites serious objective something contrary what past VP District X said started past VP Hardy Broder son problems insurance possible mortgage problems other things sort put back burner some time something will occur overnight going happen Insurance will always prime element way business As grow also increase exposure accidents requires greater vigilance part of us keep accidents down everincreasing exposure increases amount reserves will required hold will always major item cost us Radio frequency changes phase-in another area much concern phasein plan will go forward because safety air will make necessary As number pagers increases parts coun try best narrow-band equipment will needed now two years before 1991 date finding areas coun try narrow-band transmission help ing safety Radio Control Fre quency Committee met 10 December report will point way well proceed future good probability AMA districts will soon have available ICOM 7000 series receiver use per forming field surveys interference will enable Frequency Coordinator Vice-President others find out pagers out might cause have troubles Watch details upcoming columns Weve seen tremendous advancement devices methods noise reduction past year FA finally begin ning take notice subject agenda next ClAM meeting item calling adoption 90 dBA three meters proposed catego ries FAI competition Whether will adopted uncertain important aspect last entire aeromodeling world becoming aware fact universal problem fact major ity engines being manufactured outside United States should stimu late some response area District IV District IV no different others have some problem flying site acquisition can recog nize area United States undergoing very high growth rate time occurs elsewhere recrea tional space risk Since have quite clout golf softball have find difficult obtain land ac quisition land possible concerted effort top spokesperson needed Academy has much support can offered time po sition Academy can charged actual purchase sites dividual club would very desir able position need make concerted effort keep site have now will have pressure ac cept members existing clubs encourage clubs formed increases need space District IV host 1988 Nationals difficulties overall Nats success categories largest recent memory unfortunate Free Flight lost pointed up need own own sites future events such sur vive present form Support events individuals clubs type spirit needed carry forward sport 1989 Nationals will long way off number District IV people attend ing will beyond doubt down can make feel sure folks out Washington will well you did cannot make Nationals have option going National Fun-Fly held Dayton OH over Memorial Day week end will site Air Force Museum expect very very large turnout really something enjoy bring whatever want show off and/or fly No rules eventsjust fly fun premier event District IV United States field aeromodel ing will World Championships RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter RC Pylon Racing will teams 28 countries competing events championships will held Fentress NALF VA Watch full details event early fall year will very colorful exciting show interested model flying type will top competitors around globe Olympics aeromodeling past year presented aeromodeler much activityfrom pure competition fly-in affairs As continue growth trend should also see increase ac tivity contrary popular opinion have something going month year contest set first day January 1989 see fun-fly events month now Competi tion starts earlier runs later almost seems slowest month now July District IV newsletter beginning its sixth year publication inter ested getting publication please drop card asking details way get up-to-the-minute informa tion Response time usually within day mailing end month SoundCont pg 114 tion Whatever rules decided upon ClAM meeting will binding other countries well us FAI classes flying As know F3A RC Aerobatics has limit 98 dBA three meters quite some time fliers category have managed reduce levels substantially low value have fact quite handily gotten down below 90 dBA So work area demonstrates far being unattainable goal 90 dB very feasible value would very benefi cial us world body can see fit establish goal Frequency sound levels Letters have received asking whether have taken frequency sound consideration talk about solutions answer qualified yes realize higher frequency sound generated engines greater annoyance fac tor true sound never simple dB reading frequency deter mines factor combination two needs done area know just model air craft engines thing certain operating very high dB levels frequency isnt necessarily factor paramount impor tance What says higher frequency lower dB level sound annoying need develop series charts illustrating get some explanations frequencies annoying Future articles will attempt explain some factors Frequencies part over sound generated model aircraft en gine determined several contribut ing factors sources modelers familiar ex haust area learning control very well know twocycle engine frequency equal ro tational speed crankshaft whereas four-cycle frequency one-half speed second factor influences frequency propeller sounds gener ated prop equal blade passage well other factors resulting blade design intake generates another sound rotational speed shaft shaft intake Finally bearings produce higher-frequency sound bad Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation Alabama S Florida 0 Georgia iaaippi 0 Puorto Rica South Carolina eocee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 AssocIate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Ad Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter RI 3 Box 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 26405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Well first snow fell last night cold wet weekends have shut down activi ties field Days too short allow time fly after work guess winter Well must time start build ing process next years activities maybe finishing last years projects read interest comment two modeling philosophy Harvey Yoders Wire Grass RC Newsletter represents current situation way thats too close comfort writes Try imagine having Old-Timer process IMAA size ship maintain very small t/2A RC ship half done several unique designs waiting burst out brain 14 kits shelf crying built closetful plans corner full sorta flyable ships need TLC two dozen honey-dos stacked up kids meet ings JOB Wheew trip hobby room relaxed evening self can lead just opposite what came stration over incom plete projects Anxiety over things wanted have done time LAST year yearning new design recent magazine Only real dyed-in-the wool balsa-fevered folks would call en joyable natural tendency sweep benches clean burn start over scratch worse yet start think better get out shop soon finish column start cover ing -scale Cub Ive building summer should get work door fleet Could use new Peanut old Cougar getting pretty raunchy Yep door flying rise look Doc Martins Hangar Pilot confirms has say about season opener Well pilots off great start Fif teen fliers signed up meet lot new faces new planes Scale Bostonian judging table looked like Nats AA meet some really beautiful Peanut Pista chio Flying Aces Scale models plus field Bostonians Embryos Great workmanship ys girls really getting GOOD Jorge Nunez entered four Peanuts Cau dron Racer Nieuport 27 Fokker D VIII also Pistachio size posted no times previously untrimmed planes Wayne Trivin won new Catapult Glider event attracted field six looks very popular four five grams little jobs arent hazard rest planes hand-launched shille laghs See last HP rules Marcos plan Its one-evening project tricky trim Indoor Catapult idea good hope local Indoor contests try size Im ready show its done Got letter Allan Wehman Jr ask ing about some confusing him rule prob lems Giant Scale categories ques tion big can plane still covered AMA insurance seems looked AMA rule book found les ser limits used fly-ins Since probably confusing others let try make sense out problem First rules competition events just thatthe rules limitations spe cific category competition intend compete AMA Giant Scale look rule book limits ex ceed cant compete contests category However large models never tended AMA competition models built provide satisfaction builder flier often flown NON-competition fly-in events local flying field fun seeing builders creation fly some limits keep mind however came about because ef forts control risk involved insuring such projects under AMA insurance pol icy limit activities takeoff weight 55 lb wet full fuel plane weighs limit AMA insurance will apply ever program under plane weighs between 55 100 lb can flown certain procedures followed de fined Experimental Radio Control Air craft Program procedures de veloped jointly AMA IMAA provide category very large models reduced risk factors would make insurance possible such models de signation reduced risk provided use certified inspectors periodically inspect aircraft during its construction prior specified flight test program prior flight following structural repair modification aircraft must also demonstrate airworthiness during speci fied flight test program District 5 now has three inspectors certified ready pro vide inspections anyone contemplating such project Since program now place ex pect limits will also brought up time time further complicating situation individual builders advice unless want spend sev eral thousand dollars produce model will comply requirements experimental program forget Dont exceed 55-lb wet limit Giant Scale fly just fun 40 lb compete way no engine displacement limit insurance purposes course Gi ant Scale engine displacement limits competition purposes defined rule book event 514 Allan sent along first photo showing Rubin Mitchums latest effort cate gory -scale clipped wing Taylorcraft Thats some garageful has SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT talking about fun-flys Bob Svetovich reports Charlotte Tale Spinners good including fa vorite thingfood writes Charlotte Radio Control Society held its second annual Wives Picnic Fun-Fly November 29th overwhelming success due members efforts wives helped bringing exceptional food dishes enjoy mixed fun-flyincluding both power aircraft events Sailplane events Balloon Bust Bomb Drop power tal number loops three-minute task Sailplanes photo shows flight line aIf winter building coming up lets look few items consider Bob Morris KCRC come some tips worth remembering Now building season upon us take some time go over equip ment see working properly Check bad switches sticky servos fuelsoaked engine mounts bad bearings name few items Patch up ripped cov ering replace worn-out wheels may wish recover recondi tion plane can pull old cover ing off patch dings replace damaged parts fraction time takes build new plane will look like new fraction cost new setup may worth try plane basically good Remember buy narrow-band equipment avoid lot trouble later Leave bargains someone else sure have sound reliable radio future building make sure have plenty ventilation gluing paint ing Open window use fan avoid fumes winter heat loss will minor window open hour two fumes can strong Very good advice remember CyA fumes can get youre like mask isnt bad advice also Well hope Santa remembered what just have next years flying season See next month March 1989 119 Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Buiiurd RI 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Churiie Buser 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Wiiiium Kern i909 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tuyior 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 04114 Stan Wutnon 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pinecrest Lo Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Biii Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginovilie MO 64037 Home 616 594-2481 Work 916 S94-7121 Fax 616 594-7766 Well first Column another three-year term Thanks have enough confidence work let stay another term Much still has done wanted Besides still have lot out visit Im Id like say thanks newsletter editors really built up Lastly would like thank Mr Gary Frost ran against Maybe next time Gary think will seeing lot change AMA over next three years Thats really wanted stick around Some changes will good itll worth work part chance vote buying first AMA flying site really too much pass up Some site offerings Ive heard something else Im glad Im committee Having choose right out possible choices will real toughie Rest assured lot think ing going decision Im anxious recommendations course know about growth rate will short time before will bursting seams Reston Some say thats already happened So though thought Headquarters would last years will have decide stay expand will forced build new Headquarters would love Council vote comes Most us want move AMA HQ new site know must move out Reston place land cheaper employees arent likely compare salaries Federal Government AMA will lot closer Soon therell new Executive Director AMA HQ search replacement has brought out some excellent candidates Im pretty sure well able pick has experience lead AMA HQ staff during period growth course theres frequency issue Im working hard Im getting new info regularly want keep passing seem afraid talk about pros cons deserve know District Six intend continue communications policy AMA people dont answer mail really disturbs have made point least answer mail dont always give answer person writing wants answer As Council member have also trouble mail responses find aggravating Sure can use phone CompuServe long distance call lot expensive stamp As long Im VP district assure will answer letters just fast can Another part communications travel last three years have put little over 100 hours per year old Skyhawk Almost travel events etc means traveled 10000 miles per year year tend keep up order make easier choose suggest have visited ask come site visit So what just flying session club get meet members Well have announcement make Im afraid have lost AVP St Louis got word Cal Ettel just could give job proper amount time deserves So have new AVP St Louis area Charlie Watts has decided re place friend AVP Charlie involved several clubs St Louis should fill quite well So need AMA sistance St Louis suggest give Char lie call Welcome aboard Charlie Thanks again Cal month Ive got some pictures Ive spent much time policy problems Im getting club events month can write happier column change first Bob Rogers up Mendon IL Sorry did mention name club shame Bob excellent Control Line Pattern con test year looks like good turnout time too Hey CL guys should check out gave some goodies contestant goodies amounted whopping 25 bucks bad fun afternoon flying So write AVP Bill Zimmer find next year Bob may forget back Rex Welbaum sent pictures Evansville IN club field wasnt able use really wanted see new safety fence proud sent new pictures Notice Evansville club opted tall fence section appears over eight feet tall Thats some protection pits spectator areas As can see netting almost invisible Nice Dont miss nice lake behind impound certainly hope using water sports such sea plane flying finish up column month Id like use some pictures taken 5th Annual Hamilton RC North FourCycle Rally Larry Snedeker sent some time back its time used some Im going waive policy Ive last three years past columns have advertised events clubs sanction list However since event im pacts modelers Ill waive pol icy time Pot-o-Gold trade show swap shop date will May 6-7 Its usu ally February Jack Allinger didnt want panic due no announcement February hope see Enough now . SoundCont pg 118 bearing can also foster very high dB level sounds have probably heard 60 Pattern aircraft bearing shot Analysis needed determine predominant sounds perceived human ear annoying Studies have made informa tion available relate different fre quencies apparent annoyance human ear need relate data engines figures can pinpoint conditions annoy neighbors Continued page 122 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 700472152 FAX 313-345-4175 Assistant Vice President Esyd Eowdish E410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 00427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 358 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 02402 Eud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55009 Rusaeii Knetzger 2525 E Shoreweod Eivd Miiwaukee Wi 03211 Jean Laaik 300 Patti Piace Hoiiasd MI 49423 Can MoSs 5024 Lake Macdata Dr. Macanon WI 03700 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 40054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Starling Htn Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Sob Stamm Boo 357 Minocqus Wi 54540 next Executive Council meeting will see couple new faces replacing retiring after stint big Round Ta ble sure am going miss Johnny Clem ens Johnny has AMA many years distinct privilege have served him EC Lii Ole Guy has calming hand ses sion tempers decisions get ting difficult have bounced ideas off him always appreciated thoughts tall guy size immensely tall re spect contributions modeling friendli ness can assured shall con tinue association Johnny re gard him gods modeling time year op portunities meet district membership increase due swap shops mall shows wife attended very pleasant annual banquet ROMEO RC Club now beginning feel like club members managed ar range Lynne Smiths trip Australia wont affect editorial task band Tom going looks like shall Sturgis Yipsilanti Chessaning Grand Rapids February Speaking newsletters did know largest expense club usually newsletter Give thought forget freebee printing . 12 sues cost $3 mailing printing another $2 member Give newsletter editor help task keep plugging consider lifeline club Now have receiving newsletters five years can recognize printing format Editors using computers word processing publishing software make readable am Chairman Property Acquisi tion Committee need cover few points concerning its goals origins original idea produced Hardy Broder sen five years ago elected VP slot asked continue effort Well other items became prom inent committee set back burner Russ Knetzger kept smoldering year ago became reorga nized request President selected persons knew could contributory its goals actions present group has excelled have hopes have site purchased 1989 However lets look ideal location such siteone will serve members reasonably located re gard climatic conditions places Midwest southern parts way site often referred Nationals site true sider National Model Sport Aviation Center aspects modeling individuals families can take place Nationals can rotate few years anticipate sites having HQ museum conference cen ter campsites individual complexes aeromodeling activity including boats cars true jewel other areas country can use example copy part areas site attraction searching cities would like have NMSAC Read information CompuServe committee reports have new Control Line Contest Board member Larry Dziak Wisconsin known Control Line circles no pun intended zzard thank retiring Jim Sinton help during past years understand has moved sunny California hope will con tinue fly have new frequency monitor district purchased ICOM 7000 very strong transportable case re ceiver antenna power cords struction book need contact Bob Stamm Wisconsin pay ship ping charges club looking excellent monitor borrow see worth expense know no other unit does job contest District Patch now over sults excellent shall print win ning patch next month have details order patches costs time Thank entrantswe 19 voting clear winner neces sitating second pass top three District Roundup VALLEY AERO MODELERS need new newsletter editor d problem SHEBOYGAN AREA KON TROL SOCIETY has decided 94 dB three meters Thats start TH RC AIRPLANE CLUB has suggested level 95 dB 10 ft way up north Minnesota EAPOLIS MODEL AERO CLUB has new Indoor event wline also have club flag shows least 46 years old CHESSANING MODEL FLIERS CLUB ran chopper meet dB readings showed less 90 dB 9 ft HOORAY NE RADIO CONTROL CLUB joining proposed 90 dB 10 ft NAW VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB starting orien tation session new members RANGE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB has new editor Neil Byrd has meeting theme GADGET FEST Great idea name Jessica Peters event results MICHIGAN INTER NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY Club GREEN BAY warns about no flying during deer season LAND RC CLUB has its editor retiring Ron Eigenschink has doing past three years CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB has de cided have wives appreciation dinner Does club something too S KY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT will meeting 90-at-9 help Bill Millars muffler modifications Finally. remember its never too windy fly someone elses plane March 1989 121 Mick Joe Hass Pilgrims Inauguration field memory Micks dad Putting up LimboPVC tubes reel thread SWRCS funfly Radio Control Club Detroits 1988 Big Bird contest pilots P-51 Mustangs put terrific aerial Combat show eyes sky Jim McCoul RCCD President others watch planes Skymasters/RCCD contest RCCD fly ing field Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Charles Stevens 220 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 would like start months column thanking modelers took time vote past District Eight election Without support help couldnt have achieved Presently am looking over appointments AVPs contest board plans have AVPs involved reporting what happening particular area state does mean have competition ori ented AVP times AVP will expected write col umn explaining what happening area will delegation get ting things done passed local mod elers pay very poor time will ap preciated overlooked others So feel want abused drop line lets talk about Working improve hobby may fun will philosophy invite pitch greatest concerns during campaign frequency dilemma torically problems nature tend al ways get resolved local level some point have take initiative say lets go something about problem As have read AMA has issued temporary reprieve concerning testing certification transmitters am proud announce clubs north Texas area have scheduled Transmit ter Smokeout have arranged through courtesy Ace RC Inc Tom Runge certified transmitter inspection company send staff measuring equipment Dallas/Fort Worth area will spect brands transmitters two days February 4th 5th 1989 Gold Silver sticker qualification will $5 fee transmitter inspected proceeds will go Ace RC cover travel expenses fully ex pect able inspect up 240 transm ters per hour will have long wait will no repairs made during Sound Cont pg 120 data know enough predict given propeller dia meter lower rotational speed propeller less annoying sound level apt also know sound level declines rpm given muffler effective begin Quite some time ago chart published relat ing propeller diameter propeller speed dB level course ignored other factors can rerun reference Other data will published soon re sult propeller studies next few issues will attempt define some conditions finer detail session will told what thing wrong unit should fail Texas RC Hobby Shop has rented space event shopping mall Piano TX Collins RC Club North Dallas RC Club Dallas RC Club sponsor ing event providing manpower event convenience hope will participate further formation contact Don Huffines 214 2357641 John Reed 214 235-7000 See map directions tam ST IHWY 5441 ZIEL StATE e X TEXAS R/C k ri Li L1 PLANO TX 2 U N Another item importance mark calendar Weatherford Aeromodel ing Society has sanctioned omnibus event March 4th 5th 1989 cludes swap-meetlauction Crocket Elementary School fun-fly club field Also included event will All-District Eight Meeting within traveling distance scheduled Sat urday March 4th hope visit discuss some issues need addressed future Council meetings information contact Sandy Frank 1015 jameson St Weather fnrd T 7fflR Scholarship Cont pg 114 IL member National Honor Society high school represented school district competitions engineer ing mathematics science interest aviation caused him join Aviation Explorers Post Boy Scouts America membership school Science Club led him enter contests won awards design construction wind tunnel used airfoil evaluation Richard father work team constructing airplane Mr Lacy likes build whereas Richard likes fin ish have won several contests creations finest Druine Turbulent David Peterson now San Diego State Uni versity went high school Yucaipa CA David plans major Journalism minor degree will Theatre Arts mem ber California Scholastic Federation high school also held variety school offices worked school yearbook Promotion Editor later Coeditor special interests included SADD campaign Teen Activities Program TAP program provides alter natives teenagers effort help keep substance abuse An enthusiastic modeler David father both members Yucaipa Val ley RC Fliers Christopher Register Elizabethtown NC gan aeromodeling age eight now University North Carolina Wil mington majoring Physics also taking flight training goal entering commercial aviation field 20 model airplanes credit has featured Bill Winters column achievements Chris feels knowledge friend ships respect can gained model aviation lifelong value tempting get model club started Eliz abethtown Apart modeling enjoys singing church choir assisting elderly has also worked several community beautification projects wish young people very best endeavors know Glen Sigafoose would proud Contributions Sig Memorial Fund may sent AMA Reston VA will used expand opportunities avail able deserving college-bound students 122 Model Aviation Gene Hempel shown cam paign trail snapped visiting Octoberfest Fun-Fly Grapevine TX put 114 RC Aero Squadron Colorado 0 Kaosas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall SL Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Modes 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 516 5 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 302 922-8107 Evening 303 536-3266 column being written just few days before Christmas year draws close often reflect what has hap pened during past year what has accomplished what still left goals set year nd think about directions coming year Al though issue will coming af ter first new year 1989 would hope take little time think about future modeling efforts local club working certainly what group can further model aviation enjoyable avocation foreseeable future include AMA thinking let volunteer officers know what directions would like see organization work Yearly go through ritual saving newsletters sent out courtesy model clubs out district As arrive read get feeling well things go ing local level times things going district national level invaluable source information read Club newsletters have described lifeblood club edi tors contributors information efforts would like publicly thank praise time year hope will continue work will get appropriate support fellow club officers members work does go unnoticed unap preciated though THANKS sometimes far between too few January column mentioned vacancy Wyoming associate vice-president position modelers state might like give some suggestions would like have fill position As being written Ive no suggestions wait now responses same column asked input whether associate vice-president posi tions states should voted upon following process similar used national district elections Ive received quite bit input Overwhelmingly probably 20 1 consensus continue have posi tions appointed vice-president presently done OK hear still need some suggestions great mod elers Wyoming person wish have position Melvin Schuette Auburn KS Control Line modeler has taken time write some thoughts out about favorite category aeromodeling Control Line alive well District 9 Although some would prefer think CL dying sport still going strong growing some cases Though may enjoy popularity RC sur viving doesnt seem cost CL vs RC keeps people CL because lot people fly CL well RC Free Flight fly CL No body can say exactly Control Liners con tinue CLs Maybe feel plane end lines knowing can feel response controls through lines Most items used CL thought packaged RC items About items use arent thought way bellcrank lead-outs lines handles engines use no dif ferent except cases use fixed venturi vs carburetor some CL events carbs used same purpose RC see both CL Scale Navy Carrier events CL Scale using electronic control systems RC ra dios RF section removed signals sent through lines instead atr Another factor may CL fli ers competition oriented whereas major population RC sport fliers reason unknown reasons flying CL rather something else contest season district begins Memorial Day weekend continues until middle September usually contest scheduled other weekend throughout time period level competition throughout district coming higher contest competitors being capable holding own Nationals fact number people district have earned brought home share Nats trophies along number peo ple district lot CL working local contests Nationals Special Interest Groups people make CL work lev els Noise becoming major area con cern CL well maybe much RC due confined space flown Some clubs fliers through out district have promoting use mufflers events normally pro hibit use might add some suc cess has made use commer cial muffling devices being done engines normally produce exces sive dB lesrel being brought down below 90 dB recommended level out hurting overall performance levels Some people starting work com posite materials order cut down weight added commercial units cause becoming major concern people working trying come up some sort muffling device will what needed bring down noise hurt performance engines Control Line DOES exist District 9 will continue exist efforts people enjoy flying category have questions regarding CL con tests held district please feel free contact address below through CompuServe Modelnet ID# 731702741 want invite stop CL field watch ask questions knows maybe bug will bite too Melvin L Schuette PO Box 240 Au burn KS 66402-0240 telephone 913 6712583 Thanks Melvin taking time ef fort 0 share thoughts Keep landings soft intentional Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network Mod elNet has going strong since begun last year now 3500 modelers use personal com puters log onto ModelNet communi cate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hun dreds services besides ModelNet Com puServe subscription service once subscribe pay time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other ac tivities Several Executive Council members ModelNet join public dis cussions answer questions Mod elNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 76067 2420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis Mc Ginnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full teresting useful files complete list AMA chartered clubs kept DL 4 up dated monthly So Contest Calendar list over 1300 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use can submit online AMA Applica tion through ModelNet join renew membership will usually get con firmation AMA membership within day uploading application Data Library Club officers can check AMA membership status of members through ModelNet can confirm application received get date license mailed member Complete instructions Data Library 12 files INSTRAMA CHECKAMA information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA HQ youre al ready CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 March 1989 123 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakee Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Waleut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 9S619 Mike Lee 11430 Spittire Drive San Diego CA 92126 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatoworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beny Stream 3723 Seowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Thank District X support al lowing opportunity serve vice-president will pull out Stops see needs problems District 10 properly aired acted Academy am looking forward great anticipation upcoming years ser vice new associations chal lenges facing both District X AMA would like offer sincere thanks noteworthy opponents 8ev Wisniewski Bryant Thompson outstanding rep utable forthright campaigns ask join making District X best Academy Although Dave Peltz got off wrong foot relationship followed sound As visited talked sites meetings questions fre quently asked Does anyone read Daves column MA responses wild varied Some like provocative style others wanted about whats hap pening district As thor oughly entertained Interestingly enough whatever response reaction read column Dave thanks help time patience eventual election will solicit help administration understanding knowledge will great assistance Youll tough act follow George Steiner thanks nominating Howard Baldwin letter recom mendation ongoing support will forgotten Ill try live up both Georges high ideals love sport Phil Hightower artist posters pamphlets brochures support way above duties normally per formed brother-in-law Cathy heartfelt thanks Dr Fritz Har rold compositions drill couch needed therapy get end Russell Davis marvelous letter composed constituted second mailout Im sure stimulated voter participa tion areas district sure thank Nancy Bill Hempel Bill Jr support help Thanks also Ron Sheldon Stuffing-it isnt half bad sounds H L Scales posters hanging over District X Would mind organizing committee get down Just kid ding rode visited sights told what say say hold head point finger critiqued appearances Dorothy wife couldnt have done ya helped campaign havent mentioned name dont think Ive forgotten am thankful work hell Regg Keyawa Son Helen R Keyawa 92 years young residing own Chico CA father Pat Watega Redding CA says cant wait until Grandma hits 100 50 can call Willard Scott have Grandmas name Today Show ather Mar gie Keyawa sometimes referred Miss Personality am father Steve Keyawa deceased spring 1985 responsible Senior Telemaster EZ 2000 Sailplane saddles Tele brought show team led its presidency now theyve shoved politi cal arena Academy Steve Buds show left team members particularly good feeling took place past July Sacramento Area Model ers Open House Two newest team members Regg Keyawa Don Boling flew finale act consisted tow ing Sportavia Glider air back Sr Telemaster Telemaster built Regg Glider son Steve Steve test flown Glider before father could get together tow-aloft flight very suddenly unexpectedly passed away Don Boling close friend family helped Regg fin ish project show first public flight two aircraft quite few relatives family friends audience Steves Glider gently lifted air Telemaster about 200 ft altitude two aircraft parted company Reggie quickly circled Tele master down smooth landing Glider lingered above As announcer told story behind two aircraft dedicated flight memory Steve Keyawa Don brought Glider slow graceful flyby lumps throats Glider gently came rest center runway So much oneself goes build ing model reflects mans ingenuity defying gravity also reveals very much about persons labored over model selected care built colors finishall reflections builder can think no fitting memorial modeler demonstration air craft Rest peace Steveyour airplane good hands above insert taken Octo ber 1988 issue Show Gram official Air Show Team publication written good friend Jim McDonald Thanks Jim Steve youre big leagues now real surprise September found out really AMA Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Academy spent week Sacramento area same time Capital City Barn stormers celebrated close success ful year demonstrations Remember show team functional model demonstra tion group sponsored Academy promotion sport need ter rific variety flying models coupled musical background narration add stimulation event site com munity center airport Barnstormers available would like schedule show give call Ill put touch appropriate person booking Besides year-end celebration depicted picture caption Geoff Howard Bald win myself able spend time Sacramento County Board Super visors thanked board sup port model program Sacramento gave AMA jackets token appreciation result have documented network rebroadcast VHS tape open invitation promise support Nats Sacramento County continued support Sacramento Area Modelers Watch RCM publica tion story line Sacramento Area Modelers flight site issue should coming out soon board meeting proceeded office Henry Agonia Director State California Department Parks Recreation Geoff gave pitch aero modeling Academy California well received Mr Agonia too modeler Check out can land full-scale floatplane Folsom Lake California park cant fly model Motor ized models allowed state parks working last stop day divi sion deputy chiefs Jack D Kemmerly Jerry Barber State Department Transportation Division Aeronautics seems Mr Kemmerly near-miss model attempting landing full-scale plane Yolo County Airport believe nasty letter published copy Academy responded Dave Peltz District X members As result visit Mr Kemmerly will write letter recommendation AMA sanctioned club coexist airport California system Nicely done Dave Geoff Howard Regg Dis trict X Gotta go now Congratulations Jim Sears John Byrne Howard Crispin Gene Hempel successful election re election leading edge R 124 Model Aviation Vote well nigni Honest guys its Reston its got mu seum everything Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL7e0672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federai Way WA 98023 Ai Culver Box 88 Wiider iD 83878 Gary R Fulier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 89752 Gien Mjachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Faiis MT 59401 Dave Muiiens 15559 Palatine Ave. N Seattia WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilna PG Boa 823 Kiamath Falis OR 87801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 5 #89 Puyaiiup WA 88373 Frequency Coordinstor Robert Baich 15439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 87235 Phone 503 781-5103 No new Nats news November Several selected site situations slowly simmering surely soon solved want compete Nats send Headquarters packet Also would like help out please write information will have finalized schedule Puy allup may necessary make several al terations schedule because Nats forewarned Several different people urged us hold Indoor part Nats Kibby Dome Moscow ID couldnt agree Dome incredible place hold Indoor activities Unfortunately too far away fall under site philosophy place Nats true could hold Indoor maybe hold Outdoor FF proposed Boardman site maybe Pattern Rac ing Moses Lake would great sites wouldnt Nats Indoor site record class has open trusswork below ceiling other hand its cost far below $1400 per day plus direct costs offered Kibby Dome will within walking dis tance some other events notably Pattern Finals RC Scale events think weve found sites just adequate very compact area first time Rac ing Pattern will flown during dinary daylight hours eight five will flown same time Participants may able get involved things Nats used offer people getting gether after flying comparing notes go ing different special events have opportunity show rest country high quality modeling already know exists District Xl need have competing working spectating Well guess Ill climb down off Ivory box now Just come enjoy Drizzle Circuit full swing Delta Park CL activity now Unfortu nately looks like Flying Lines has fact expired Dave Mullens said going get competition newsletter going want help him out send him info whatever month get lot newsletters Most District Xl clubs couple other clubs country few spe cial interest groups send copy appreciated since what newslet ter supposed inform about activ ities club Also time time put pitch support lo cal newsletter editor writing something him print seeing has up-todate information things go around club too often newslet ter newsletter editor taken granted editor gets no thanks effort puts very im portant club asset Most time just forget thank such lot work no pay very little recognition plea give pat back editor try hand getting something editor put print Speaking newsletters Horsefeathers newsletter Billings Flying Mus tangs very professional effort ed itor Eric Hawkinson NL under stand 88 air show success spite temps high 90s both days buddy boxes out gave terested folks chance try hand Also Eric tried photo repro method out lined national newsletter printed couple very good shots Dick Robb edits Rainbird Flyer NL Rainbird Fliers Ketchikan Alaska included article John Divelbiss John described Joe Dia mond nine Cub Scouts built Dura Plane about five one-hour sessions spread over month half Sounds like idea other clubs should look get some Cub Scouts involved show build fly airplane Club 20 racing has started Portland area Basic requirements minimum span 36 minimum area 400 sq K&B OS 2OFP stock mufflers carbs prop 15% fuel supplied 1-in spinner Theyve two races now although severely limited cause rain first meeting brought out large crowd some nice fast air craft Looks like may catch particu larly always room beginner not-so-ept like Q-500 has done itself groups moving away original rules original intent troductory racing format Oh well tend shoot ourselves foot time time Should interested con tact Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 some relatively curent events Indoor meets going both Al bany OR area around Seattle dont seem have advance dates might check Bob Stalick WAM Tom Cashman Seattle area Upcoming latest version Po lar Bear run SRAC present considering using another location run Pattern event Saturday reason ing very near neighbors have very large amount real estate used up average Pattern flierand atten dant sound levels case hope lock up March 18 & 19 19th being used fun-fly part also will put quiet fly-in September Which reminds will number Electric meets year Most will take place Seattle area will try keep posted watts up doing very nice things Electric aircraft dont stay ohm coulomb out mhosy out see whats current RAMS held Second Annual Elec tric Fun-Fly year Boeing Hawks have putting very well done well-attended meet some time Along pure Electric meet other meets either running Electric events events allow Electrics fly against other aircraft undue penalty Last month some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut ID pictures incorrectly identified builder Tiobo Mykkanen fact first name Toivo apologize mistake year several contestants come Scalemasters Montana Balch captured aircraft film first picture shows well-crafted aircrafta Stearman blue-and-chromeyellow Bucker Jungmeister white Dave Gasvoda brought Missoula Skybolt belongs Wayne Venetz Conrad Its done typical red white blue colors very attractive Lastly non-Montana AC Fred Pierces very nice original Albatros DIII Fred suffered damage precontest flight didnt get compete Hope re pairs brings both Scalemast ers Nats next year March 1989 125 ne leet Delongs Allan Fass Orom wg Sky As recall its blue fuselage has silver wings big Fleets ex tremely nice flying planes slow majes tic Looks very real air Happy flying JUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Paul Murphy Beginner Hand Launched Glider like little Glider Its 13-in wingspan just right young beginner de veloping arm plan has making rounds Free Flight club newslet ters mark good popular model am pleased present Make copies page clubs begin ners high-performance model Gli der designed no frills order make sure beginner can finish out difficulty get out flying field Simple may good wood selec tion still important Paul Mur phy cant made old wood out scrapbox attention must paid strength piece wood sizes Note wood fuselage spe cifically required spruce basswood other words fuselage part takes punishment bad launch whipping action launch So make body tough flex ible wood wing 1A6-sheet mediumweight balsa Dont use either too hard heavy too soft weak fin stabi lizer dont take much strain can lighter weight wood same rea son made thinner 1A2-sheet balsa wing saving weight tail extremely important dont overlook Two grams weight saved tail means saving least four grams use less clay ballast nose saving six grams Less weight means longer flights simple model Yes simple doesnt mean klutzy Note Gliders wing flat no attempt sand airfoil wing tail surfaces Just sand parts lightly remove fuzz beginner Hand-Launched Glider purpose get good model finished pronto out field pronto Another model can made later date airfoil wing using 3A2-in sheet wood Some building operations taken granted experienced builder often hassle beginner Most often just case beginner knowing go about causes problem difficulty task case Hand-Launched Glider joining two halves wing fuselage operation can hurdle Usually shown plans no exception beveled inner edges two wing panels form dihedral joined Rather doing step suggest joint made two steps First using sandpaper wrapped around block bevel inner edges wing panels glue well panel held flat building board other panels tip blocked up 4 re quired plan dry use sand paper-wrapped block again sand seam bottom center joint gives flat surface can placed fuse lage top form better joint sur face contact Pregluing surfaces also im portant good design feature model ginning builders downward taper body wings trailing edge means stabilizer tan placed flat building board body glued down fin can easily glued side body above stabilizer rather balanced top body makes easier assembly Paul Murphy well-thought-out Hand-Launched Glider design begin ners Im sure about name Any way certainly wish teachers clubs would use beginners Thats month Keep tail light ll fly better back next month ii@iieigeigOiieiieiieiienenegieneiieiieiieiienene Have Helped 0 IJunior Modeler Today II@II@IIeIIOIi@gIOIIOIIOIIeIIOIIOII@H@II@II@IIOIi@IIO 4 i viJ ill \II Il Zii fJ&fa 1eozc-NMr 71 /iiyflhl g44t oz r 1 1~ A1Th II rAr IL V CvLIp~ ~ 411 126 Model Aviation COLORAVO tr rtiG$ C -4--A
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awardsi 987 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose Hazel Glen cofounded company has grown largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist college-age students higher edu cation plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other sup porters fund has become well estab lished Model aviators AMA mem bers qualify awards based combina tion financial need modeling achieve ments fund administered AMA no set number awards calendar year 1987 winners received $250 checks amount have sent directly specified universities Julie Abel Florissant MO Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Bunnel FL major Aviation Maintenance Management built first model air plane 1973 time became avid competitor high school science fair project constructed wind tunnel developed full range experiments could performed After fair com pleted Julie won first place category asked donate wind tunnel school lab Julie has active worker local contests nual AMA Nats community activities served Civil Air patrol worked Students Against Driving Drunk SADD campaign belonged Fellowship Christian Athletes high point modeling career came 1986 traveled Norway member United States Control Line Scale team placed 10th competing against some best models best fliers world Shane Behrens Evansville MN tending Northland Community College Thief River Falls AVTI studying Airframe Power Plant Technology plus Aviation Maintenance Management completion two-year term Shane will go University North Dakota work toward Bachelor Science degree Aviation Maintenance Management high school honor student terests range computer graphics drama model aircraft has constructed several models recently work ing RC Autogyro RC Modeler maga zine printed article Shane its April 1987 issue Daytona Beach FL majoring Aero nautical Science John has ken mod el aviator several years enjoys sport Pattern flying has also pr duced Helicopter As club member h good worker assisting fun-fly eve its also field maintenance After becoming interested mo el air craft first year high school de cided pursue career ayiation related field Charles Gagliano Floral Park NY Aero nautical Engineering student Univer Continued pge 114 What Involved Become Transmitter Sticker Station What sticker station Thats what call company person equip ment knowledge properly test radio control transmitters authorized apply Gold Silver RICMA-AMA labels trans mitters meet requirements sticker program Continued next column AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood S Comptroller Lynne Collins Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 110 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization II John Cugini Philadelphia PA has en tered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AMAs Executive Council equivalent Bosrd Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may r-3present official position AMA Executive Council AMA course Academy Model Aeronautics R/CMA Radio Con trol Manufacturers Association Both organ izations working together encourage performance checking RC transmitters help consumers know trans mitters fit current future RC envi ron ment sticker program considered vital element transition use cur rent RC frequencies greatly increased number frequencies will used beginning 1991 order addi tional frequencies accommodated safe orderly manner necessary determine current transmitters suit able 1991 beyond basic problem involved 1991 will have about twice frequencies operating same amount space have now other words RC channels will much closer gether will need equipment channel does affect equip ment new channels currently three basic groups transmitters ready now what called 1991 Narrow Band can get R/CMA-AMA Gold label sticker signi fying operation sharply focused affect adjacent channels quite sharply focused okay widely separated 19831990 channels can get Silver sticker means will okay until 1991 Silver sticker also indicates transmit ter can readily modified qualify Gold sticker can continue used beyond 1990 third group consists transmitters typically manufac tured five years ago broadband operation actu ally illegal current FCC rules proba bly cannot economically modified Gold sticker qualification need sticker program simply help owners know whether keep transmitters have modified junk also helps purchase new transmitters know whether will good 1991 beyond whether will need rework need tremendous hun dreds thousands transmitters cur rently being used being sold Yet 1991 very close problem therefore determine status transmitters avoid chaos 1991 suddenly locations channels will operated present sticker program date has very successful giving thousands modelers o go status report transmit ters have scratched surface what needed date less 50 authorized sticker stations need several hundred need make sure job qualified Therefore guidelines have developed tell interested operating sticker station what involved information fol lows shortened less technical ver sion complete information available free request AMA Head quarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 interested operating sticker station have own spectrum ana lyzer access write full infor mation request phone 703-435-0750 can tests free charge according investment time equipment case checking transmitters authorized program no repair work modification autho rized Authorization perform such work modification sticker station would issued independently FCC basics sticker station authorization program 1 Objectives objectives guide lines Provide criteria will produce ac curate consistent measurements RC transmitter frequency modulation sidebands qualified service organizations qualified individuals access suit able test equipment b Define special test equipment re quired transmitter measurements c Define method measurement used d Define criteria methods eval uating equipment used requesting authorization check transmit ters 2 Background AMA sets forth Radio Guidelines AMA Membership Man ual part call modulation sidebands RC transmitters down 55 dB 20 kHz channel center fre quency criterion based spec trum analyzer settings 3 kHz resolution bandwidth 5 kHz/div span 02 sec/div sweep rate guideline established basis empirical evidence clearly showed receivers designed us ing technology appropriate physical size price RC aircraft could perform well long transmitter spectrum met guidelines Radio Control Manufacturers Associa tion R/CMA voluntarily agreed produce transmitters satisfied AMA Guidelines starting January 1988 January 1986 AMA initi ated transmitter sticker program International Modelers Show Pasa dena program has continued almost trade shows since pro gram implemented AMA Frequency Committee endorsed supported R/CMA Transmitters meeting appropri ate criteria Gold Silver stickers ap plied Members R/CMA AMA Fre quency Committee several regional pri vate RC service organizations presently authorized check transmitters apply stickers However vital number people authorized perform transmitter checks expanded significant lyRemember program de signed confirm FCC transmitter type ac ceptance check transmitters ad herence AMA Guidelines addition R/CMA AMA sanctioning re pair stations ability apply R/CMA-AMA stickers During program discovered settings controls spec trum analyzer could change significantly apparent modulation sideband ampli tude transmitter Indeed old wide bands transmitter could appear meet 1991 Guidelines Procedures therefore established avoid possibility 3 Instrumentation Equipment Required a For Modulation Sideband Measure ments spectrum analyzer modern de sign having valid current within year record calibration amplitude frequency spectrum analyzer should clude following features Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz Note Resolution bandwidth affects spectrum measurement Horizontal Display 5 kHz/div span 05-02 sec/div sweep speed Vertical Display 10 dB/div over range 0 dB -80 dB b Frequency Measurements Al though frequency measurements can made spectrum analyzer provide level accuracy required perform Guideline frequency mea surement 15 parts per million 100 Hz 72 MHz means must provided cal ibrate spectrum analyzer such 1 Frequency Counter stable Hz/yr calibrated counter covering 72 MHz band Standard Frequency Source 110 MHz accurate Hz/yr 2 calibrated stable frequency source such RF Signal Generator unmod ulated transmitter module short-term 24-hour frequency stabil ity such RF source should Hz over full range supply voltage room temperature variations 4 Method Measurement accuracy spectrum analyzer must confirmed start test ses sion least hourly thereaftermore ten analyzer known drift test equipment should turned al lowed warm up stabilize before use laboratory standard frequency source may used calibrate frequency counter accuracy frequency counter equals laboratory stan dard frequency source counter can used calibrate spectrum analyzer procedure needed because counters count properly pres ence modulation transmitter b Checking Transmitter involves connecting external 395-in antenna analyzer setting controls spectrum analyzer necessary detailed information provided AMA HQ transmitter tested antenna fully extended 3 6 ft analyzer tenna RF input spectrum ana lyzer set transmitter signal peak zero dB Observed recorded transmit ter frequency modulation-sideband am plitude levels Hz RF chan nel frequency 5 Criteria Issuing Transmitter Stickers primary concern reason transmitter checking program side band power level two channels adja cent Hz RC transmitter fol lowing listing defines requirements Gold Silver stickers Sticker Color GOLD SILVER Frequency Sideband Level olerancekHz channel frequency 1500 Hz 3500 Hz least -55 dB least -35 dB Transmitters failing meet criteria should retired repaired March 1989 111 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Frequency matters As write am return ing Washington after attending meet ing AMA Frequency Committee committee has existence years providing invaluable volunteer ser vice modelers country Unfortu nately committee Academy have much maligned recently undue criticism no question difficult period frequency phasein phaseout old frequencies technically inadequate radio equipment Change always fraught some uncer tainty concern future However want assure deliberations structured primarily premise maximum benefit trouble-free opera tions future tempered great con cern utility equipment still use few basics understood change now upon us abso lutely essential because degrading utility SHARED frequencies using assigned frequencies now enjoy can best utilized develop ment use better narrow-band equip ment avoid modeler-to-modeler interfer ence well interference inter stitial frequencies Private Radio Ser vice PRSpagers such Unfortunately much equipment now use incap able permitting maximum utilization assigned frequencies obvious clubs must adopt plans frequency spacing permit use old equipment reasonable period time say simply use some frequencies maintain wideband use ever Unfortunately dont use frequencies will lose will assigned others thus adding headaches will absolutely necessary us maintain freedom choice fore seeable futureto choose frequencies will allow avoidance offending PRS operation PRS frequencies spaced ONLY 10 kHz own Some local sit uations may require abandoning some own assigned frequencies avoid PRS know narrow-band equip ment qualifies using AMAs guideline acceptable equipment will provide great ly increased security dealing PRS AMA will recommend ways help deal transitional period longterm association PRS discussing phase-in plan no ever questions future use narrowband equipment want reason able period phaseout old equipment Such period phaseout called Grandfathering will determined us FCC point radio industry has volun tarily launched development equipment meet narrow-band needs future already equipment market meets guidelines de veloped AMA concert indus try Equipment has found meet requirement listed Model Aviation magazine As others reported too will listed Use information purchase new equipment buying what know meets guidelines Fortu nately will also possible have old equipment modified meet narrow-band requirements FCC has agreed transmitters may modi fied manufacturer designated service representative req ui ring new type acceptance tests approval recently confirmed action AMA Frequency Committee maximum utilization should purchase narrowband receiver match modified trans mitter may have already noticed maga zine ads radio system narrow-banding update may interested knowing Frequency Committee includes indus try people feel necessary secure needed technical expertise well providing constructive inter face between users us manu facturers feel blend committee members working very well evidence real progress also number technically qualified nonindus try committee members is sue members industry bias might influence position industry-aligned members DO NOT VOTE practice also used other AMA committees frequency committee preparing several informative articles subject future issues Model Aviation policy withhold no information AMA members trust evident column National Aeromodeling Centers As know have launched ambitious program property/flying site acquisition national well local basis prime objective secure site capable accommodating national events also AMA Headquarters As resources available wed like develop number flying sites around country also looking plans local club assis tance could take form loan guarantees clubs inter ested property purchase might interest know have considerably increased budget club assistance obtaining keeping flying sites currently developing property ac quisition development plan present committee recommending first center located near center modeling population Midwest site will developed Nats-quality facil ity would available major events As develop property acquisition requirements will make public also receiving evaluating prop erty offers Im excited about prospect develop ing major site nothing funda mental good modeling flying sites vision respect will limited available funds Obviously will encourage cooperative ventures com munities other aviation-oriented groups already talking EAA others What can help getting others join AMA Growth means num bers INFLUENCE skys limitwhat think perspective close two years office president must say job has interesting Yes have some problems some easily solved However have never lost sight fact AMA abso lutely essential elment modeling scene dealing some issues such frequencies affect AMA members modelers organi zation viewed other national agencies such FCC FAA represent ing ALL modelers US Human nature being what it never possible please everybody greatest concern find answers will meet needs majority focus RC Equipment Ceilified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 112 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Dave Browns regular column avail able month due passing father time column due Dave therefore asked publish 1989 AMA budget instead comments below AMA Executive Director John Worth words month lots figures What see page 1989 AMA budget approved AMA Exec utive Council meeting October 22 1988 Because date normal maga zine lead time plus fact Execu tive Council meeting again January 13 1989 additional budget items con sider what see should regarded what started new year withsub ject some probably further changes some loose ends year-end Public Relations budget still needed re viewing possible revision Also some details salary budget needed further Council consideration Some budget basics may interest ended 1988 membership year about 138000 members projecting growth just over 149000 members 1989 Thats fairly conservative projection based past years expect total come almost six million dollars sounds great except ex penses also projected high net end year projected bit over $50000 end 89and maybe much Coun cil approves expenses compensating income Furthermore may interesting note magazine income makes difference between AMA operating black red AMA operations project deficit 1989 magazine surplus offsets some have suggested AMA subsidizes maga zine happy report its other way around AMA Income Membership Dues youthNo pub YouthMagazine OpenFamily OpenSr Citizen OpenNewsletter OpenNewsltr early OpenMagazine OpenMagazine early BoosterNo pub BoosterMagazine Affiliates Free Officials Total Membership Partial Year Credits No Rate Memb 710054 165923 205226 2111798 363340 343340 4053132 3853132 5349 15280 10356 02174 Total Dues 70378 94768 104520 247758 120240 113560 2125280 2019016 1745 4200 3560 0 149104 4905025 77760 Allocation Gen Ops 7703780 7414619 201045200 121415769 311035405 29968605 3116470929 2915408289 517450 616809 1035600 000 MIA Mag Subs 0 53307 0 106182 16700 16700 478188 478188 0 2520 0 0 37532401151785 77760_________ 482726536754801151785 Other Income Museum Patronships Life Memberships Club Charter Fees Sanction Fees Insurance FAI Stamps Less NM Memberships S&S Salesnet cost Tape Salesnet cost NAR Service Fees Interest Income mci Insur Deposit Misc Membership Service Fees Misc Income & Donations M/A Subs & Plans M/A Advertising Income Total Income Total Expenses Overhead allocation magazine Net Income End 89 Total Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 116400 652200 5934365 5883715 0 Gen Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 4013980 4398256 353108 Mag Ops 116400 652200 1920385 1485459 353108 506503116881818 Salariestotal departments Payroll Taxes Fringe Benefits Occupancy Telephone Postage & Freight Membership Insurance Prem & Fees Membership Insurance Reserve Membership Insurance Buffer Membership Processing Membership Supplies Public Relations Film Projects Film Library HO service film replace Staff Travel Office Supplies Stationery Misc Office Equipment & Maintenance Printing & Copying Professional Fees Insurance General Depreciation Expense Data Processing dept MaintenanceEquip/Software Services Supplies Training Membership Systems Financial Systems Word Processor General Computer Exp Insurance Processing Other Taxes FAI/Competition Dept NM Divisional Fee FAI Franchise Van Expense Museum Officer Service council mtgs exp nati & dist officers etc Magazines Officers CDs etc Committees Grant Scholarship Program Nats Site Exploration/Improvement EM Air Academy Total Exclusive MA Direct Costs MA Advertising Direct Costs MA Other Direct Costs MA Unrelated Business Tax Total Expenses March 1989 113 Academy Model Aeronautics Preliminary 1989 Budget Operating Expenses 1989 Budget 1267983 267389 167350 36600 72000 433130 735000 100000 246330 30000 222250 0 5000 5000 45000 8900 50000 40000 42770 130000 65000 0 0 0 0 8000 35000 65600 30000 2500 10500 109400 22000 66554 11000 38000 25000 5000 4398256 608625 872284 4550 5883715 1988 Budget 1156516 227122 149900 35100 72000 241350 600000 100000 221750 20000 180575 0 5000 10000 28000 8300 40000 32400 29270 125000 60275 0 0 0 8275 7000 20000 92350 30000 1500 17000 101400 22000 60454 11000 38000 5000 2000 3758537 506044 750642 2000 5017223 1987 Actual 106459922 179 616 68 13156676 2324825 5494406 91400910 0 0 18850993 2932088 10940733 5062982 338225 221680 3920360 931800 4036424 2848032 1678468 12892544 0 2566789 657130 2107626 279363 0 3271732 7925559 3000000 262824 1151417 7371744 2240750 1050652 1000000 5647693 0 0 339986015 52569092 67204258 834066 460593431 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Starting New Year Right. As December 16 over 83000 AMA mem bership cads mailed 1989 mem bers time magazine mailed number should well over 100000 Most cards went out less week dues receipt AMA HQ members have expressed pleasant surprise fast service knew promised faster service 1989 until actually proof hand didnt seem lieve would happen reason doubt because some promises past didnt work out unusual other years members wait four six weeks new mem bership cards its different story year new system place work ing provide very rapid service practi cally cases However new system yet per fect although coming close During Oc tober November some renewals got held up because credit card problems due program used service com pany handling credit card processing also some glitches bank processing operation called Lockbox resulted delays address changes other problems involved year-end outside problems diminishing promise now thct bugs worked out new system next years processing should better meantime should acknowl edged new system owes its success group HQ people took challenge making system work proved would Primary among Bob Vojslavek AMAs Administrative Ser vices Director self-taught computer spe cialist designed system did programming debugged Working closely him learn system train new employees hired data inputting Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager assistant Joanne Spampi nato also learned operate new system provided substantial support new employees actual keystroking Trish Gaylord Joanna Nease Sari Jyllila Fringe benefit new data input group will able membership rush eas es off spring process other data years have wanted conduct sur veys analyze information Standing way however ina bility process such data now have new capability result should better decision-making based better knowledge whats happening mod el world make-up member ship clubs Changes Headquaers. Growth brings change Its necessary part what needed handle creased HQ workload processing mem bership also providing daily service members involves insur ance flying sites radio control frequencies clubs competitions AMA magazine other details membership Meanwhile room has made person being hired learn job AMA Executive Director year retire lesser role AMA new director will ready take over means juggling space within Headquarters building provide room magazine department has moved quarters another building across street AMA building move others resulting expected completed end January An improved library will restilt together larger conference room internal stor age space minor improvements various departments Also efect HQ museum will minimized except crowding less space before crowding will floor level open atrium space models hung display affected As begin 1989 great year AMA model aviation general appears brewing AMA membership co lltinues increase clubs becoming chart ered meets being sanctioned 1989 AMA budget projects 150000 members will signed up end Septmber Its great start Scholarship Cont pg 110 sity Buffalo NY goal aero space engineer dedicated aeromodeler well active student high school Charles also found time involved track cross-country running choir Tutoring Club Boy Scout six years participated community projects modeling preference Indoor events particular loves Manhat tan HLG holds Indoor record 717 Category Ill Manhattan As member both Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Columbia Indoor Model Airplane Society well thought fellow club members cause interest model aviation desire know world works Ken feels demanding hobby helps per son develop mature frame mind well being aid personal growth Both father mother active aeromodelers have encouraged him efforts keen competitor Free Flight events 10 contests less year Ken neth has won share awards also found time other pursuits high school Spanish Club Athletic Statistics physical science experiments being member California Scho lastic Federation three years kept him well occupied Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound FAI agenda item next ClAM meeting held next spring Paris major concern everyone interested problem noise proposal establish limit sound emission categories model air craft competition limit asked 90 dBA three meters just marginally higher 90-at-9 have rec ommended value Will approved difficult say countries serious problems such categories Free Flight o can never certain will go thing certain Any effort direction sure have effect manufacturers engines associated equipment statement has appeared past need exercise fluence companies Since engines manufactured overseas necessary FAI-CIAM active push development quiet equipment action no matter result will indi cate manufacturers wind blowing essential rest aeromodeling world take part effort hope some sort terms can agreed upon area rather unique fly very much FAI categories Almost rest world flies FAI classes competi Continued page 118 114 Model Aviation Kenneth Keegan Burbank CA Uni versity California Los Angeles aim achieve degree Physics largely beRichard Lacy Collinsville IL deter mined become pilot end studying Aeronautical Engineering Parks College St Louis University Cahokia Continued page 122 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 6 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Oriand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon Ct 06001 Frequency Coordinstor George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstona Mills MA 02648 have very good report DICK SHER MAN AVP New Hampshire some activities general opinions things going Well has snowed up already means flying season over up way anyway District building season has started again sure short season year seems like just took snow blower off tractor time put back again Have some good news Dis trict Free Flight people seems back Westover latter part summer also heard RC people contest Lets hope continue have site available types model ing best site district indebted Air Force its use up us obey rules Westover property fact SAM-7 group has asked Air Force hold annual banquet NCO Club year plus going give tour C-5A [This done see next months column] Now cant beat modelers owe Westover great big THANK YOU years support Just got word CHET BUKOWSKI getting along well after bypass surgery missed year CHET Word has also filtered through fiberglass props made JIM CARPENTER district doing real well Last summer made trip Burlington VT visit BOB LANDRY AVP Vermont Bob has program going school systems up needed some Hand-Launched Glider de signs young people could build out lots trouble So took up some plans also took some HLGs along could show Bob throw Bob showed new flying site looks super should no problem noise Havent received much feedback modelers New Hampshire must assume everyone happy Bob Landry called Vermont asked would navigate drove Reston October Council meeting So off went DC Now let tell sports fans once-in-a-lifetime thrill DC beltway 330 700 pm makes glad live upstate NH put up pressed no way leave go DC hitting traffic Hartfordf Springfield NY City Baltimore DC ar eas meeting got under way around 900 am went until 700 pm did go out dinner two hours either small catered buffet doesnt last too long back work impressed Council some knew others met first time group good businessmen represent districts lieve times really get DON LOWES opening remarks thousands dollars AMA spends postage staggering thought Mr Baker Aircraft Owners Pilots Asso ciation gave Council short talk job AOPA willingness help us could also modeler years VINCE MANKOWSKI gave short talk 1989 Nats sites group have looked looks like WASHINGTON STATE 1989 Past President EARL WITI also Earl comes out way assured TRI-CITIES area good choice Indoor people may like Johnson City should adequate Insurance big item up us preach police own areas regard safety Another item interested 1991 change narrow-band equipment Now have reading District VI column JIM SEARS know concerned about perfectly good wideband gear now use certain date 1991 cant work anymore can see competition maybe need narrowband equipment us sport fliers boondocks kind think equip ment will still work OK small clubs just dont have problems JIM SEARS says right now losing bat tle after last meeting kind think got point across may have foot up ladder lets hope close off bet Don wont ask write another column [Not true DK] opinion what saw heard involved officers AMA trying good job have remember national organization must benefit majority catego ries AINT EASY dont tell VP what think will never know wont able help group SO COMMUNICATE Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition competition between area club teams year held September 25 eight teams compet ing four showed up Four events held Rodeo Mail-run Pattern Limbo Once again RC FLYING ACES southern New Hampshire emerged vic torious won last year also trophy given person has total points day year SCOTTY DEARBORN Flying Aces four teams competed year FLYING ACES CONCORD AEROGUIDANCE SOCIETY NEW ENG LAND SPORT SCALE ASSOCIATION PONDEROSA RC HAWKS Hawks put lot time effort events hope appreciated people attend *--_ J-3 dropped uerwick unexpectedlyin fact limbo poles removed quickly would have some dents wing streamer too low pilot go under poles too close really like light air planes case think flier used poor judgment landing contest going people close runway Scale Masters have letter DALE DREW CD Scale Mast ers sent list contestants final results would like congratulate district competed CHARLIE NELSON 19th IRV SEARL 34th STEVE SHERWOOD 38th JACK BUCKLEY 43rd list have shows 58 en trants fellows did very well District fun-fly am trying organize DIS TRICT fun-fly held WESTOVER possibly Orange Airport date will prob ably week before Memorial Day have input regarding events etc would like have please contact ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics March 1989 115 Al Savinski giving pilot briefing prior events Berwick competition winning team hardware L R Dave Farnham Darren Gallant Chad Lalime Scotty Dearborn New York Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 2e0 S Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07851 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave tsmay NJ 08854 Ray lunclrkus 7 Evergreen Aye Nem Hyde Park NY 11040 KennetS Koeppel 184 N Ueoe Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14700 Robert Roane 39 Monroe SI Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Ferry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2002 Rabbit Lane Peoeno NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickovlle NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Websters Dic tionary defines sportsman person fair generous good loser gra cious winner description fits just about aeromodeler have ever known well enough tell difference opinion great merit lively exchange views have always encouraged such exercises self-expres sion truly welcome such encounters part learning process can assure constructive criticism always wel come far am concerned lets keep course just have am hope ful spirit sportsmanship shall pre vail example regards selection AMA Nats Committee vast expanse west coast real estate site 1989 Nationals per announcement fact last months issue maga zine Though centrally located geo graphical standards place leaves abso lutely nothing desired terms un limited unobstructed vastness put another way photographs have seen 89 choice Sky Limitand Horizon Flying Knights Hamburg NY year Knights celebrating 25th anni versary hereby extend compli ments club its contribu tions advancement model aviation Buffalo area AMA District 2 club its credit able operate two separate sites first North Collins NY owned maintained club other site Hamburg Model Aviation Park Hamburg latter site since its owned maintained town Hamburg Recreation Department shared Much credit due club Presi dent Paul Cwiklinski continued pop ularity Knights made trip Knights contests back thoroughly enjoyed experience per following shots action First sign times busy flight line Other news Buffalo area ap plaud efforts District 2 AMA mem bers hardy enough withstand year-end meteorological vagaries 01 Man Winter thus extending territo rial flying season others also serve PR interests admirably tak ing hobby indoors uninformed worse misinformed public through media model aircraft mall shows accordingly duly proud such District 2 clubs Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc Buffalo area will hold its 24th Annual Model Show March 12 1989 Marygold Manor Cheektowaga NY extends clubs earlier efforts along same line thus before earns appreciationand modelers Although aeromodelers ffying facility logically basic habi tat have always felt greatest hope future lies all-out policy bringing activities attention public rather wait chance being discovered spirit AMA has developed expanded its Air Show Team program has earned us growing respect large seg ment public Vincent Pacifico AMA Leader Member great sadness hereby report readers sudden death Vince Pacif ico current President Whitman Flyers Inc Plainview Ll NY resided 151 Orchard Street Plainview NY 11803 family have expressed profound sympathy SHHHHH flew quietest Pattern RC model 1988 Nats District 2 pi lot course naturally filled pride would expected name Adolpho Lagomasino hails Ocean NJ member Mon mouth Model Airplane Club Dolph won third place Sportsman Pattern 88 Nats also lowest sound reading tested able attend Pattern banquet Nats did receive trophy quietest Pat tern model lost forgotten ever shall great pleasure hand Dolph trophy annual WRAM Show AMA Membership meeting set 2 pm Saturday 25 February 1989 projection room Incidentally said WRAM Show 89 will held its former site Westchester County Center White Plains NY As member WRAM shall particularly pleased see Gear up locked Frequency Alert Recent action FCC confirms older transmitters can modified meet narrowband specifications requir ing another type-acceptance meeting volving representatives AMA le gal counsel FCC occurred Octo ber 1988 time verbal agreement reached concerning issue Following discussion AMA counsel provided FCC letter detailing understandings agreed during meeting turn FCC provided letter dated December 14 1988 confirming points agreed upon simple terms FCC has stated transmitters may narrowbanded can operate 20 kHz frequency spac ing modifications treated Class permissive change permission per form modifications extended grantee its authorized representative understood mean manufacturer authorized service representatives text FCC letter follows reply letter October 20 1988 regarding modifications transmitters type accepted operation under Radio Control RC Radio service detailed Part 95 regulations Please excuse delay response As discussed earlier meeting members Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc changes needed made RC transmitters consist addition resistor capacitor between en coder modulator circuits appears changes would cause equip ment exceed rated limits established Commission grantee time authorization would change type equipment Thus changes can performed Class permissive changes As detailed Section 21001 regulations no filing Commission necessary Class permissive change Because prohibition Section 95222 against internal modifications type ac cepted RC equipment equipment mod ifications must performed grantee its authorized representative man ner grantee retains responsibility changes made equipment 116 Model Aviation view all-out relaxation caught club thusly numerous Stars Rallies Ohio 6 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8141362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st Si Vienna WV 26101 Neison Gould 1944S idaho St Aiientown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 20e Witmer St Cleartieid PA 16830 Joaeph S Visiay 13e1 Cranbrook Dr Maamee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halioweli Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Last month mentioned direct com munication necessary membership Academy can know actions Council Headquarters Three addi tional AVPs will added District Ill first new AVP Joe Vislay Maumee OH Joes modeling background started Control Line Combat Stunt HandLaunched Gliders has involved RC Pat tern Pylon Racing Gliders Currently sport flying main interest Joe became member Toledo Weak Signals RC Club 24 years ago has served term treasurer three terms president past 19 years has worked Toledo RC Exposition area model display Another area involvement cluded work show team did nu merous shows both locally nationally Joes knowledge expertise will help ful clubs within northwest Ohio area contact him 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 During past months several modelers have requested AMA petition FCC make transmitters narrow band 1991 can appreciate desire antiquate equipment think some concerns unjustified observations can see less ten per cent wideband transmitters use day becoming obsolete outdated wideband units may already causing un known problems field because wideband transmissions Out re maining 90% transmitters probably 30 35% will have made narrow band cost approximately $25 $35 economical price pay ensure model can exist within cluttered airwaves United States receiver creates biggest problem frequency phase-in Will need narrow-band receiver 1991 answer yes fly sanctioned contests fly large urban area cluttered frequen cies outside interference problem does involve would suggest club develop its own phase-in pro gram numerous ways have printed previous publi cations procedure followed small percentage districts modelers will have narrow-band receivers im mediately ask want FCC mandate narrow-band transmitters 1991 Simple. way enforce requirement modelers whether belong Academy will protect modelers fly public land live area high population density realize damage modeler could municipal field remained wideband no law stop him Unfortunately modelers belong Academy Council listening lo cal modeler perhaps softer solution phase-in will evolve 1991 too early Maybe new radios have market very long Please notify opinions CompuServe probably greatest set club could have directly com municate members Council Headquarters economical method can provide insight up-to-date happen ings modeling world provide val uable information numerous areas Have ever wondered what some peo ple CompuServe look like systems operators pictured below Randy Gibson jovial expert Helicop ters have questions RC Helicop ters join CompuServe talk Randy Heres new event. Westmore land Electric Soaring Society held sec ond annual FAT Day Get-together Friday November 25 fthe day after Thanksgiving FAT simply means Flying After Thanksgiv ing event equivalent other clubs annual New Years Day Flying Session Hot coffee cookies brought keep warm eat get FAT Actually iii sO nlain nld fun 10 realize club cannot Inn nitely exist influx new young er members instructor program gun order generate new blood en sures growth club few months ago stated would personally THANK instructors District Ill placing pic tures column month offer spe cial thanks Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society instructors . Mel States Howard DeLong Jack Lang Mike McCoy Guy Welch Thanks also Harold Justice pro viding pictures RORKS show special interest youth membership Pictured next Jack Lang process training Junior member Brent Umina via buddy box Additional interest being directed toward area RC Helicopters District Ill fortunate have several competent ro tary wing pilots Two gentlemen Bill Curtis Ralph Geese Green ville PA Last October gentlemen hosted Helicopter clinic sisted everyone attendance though weather did cooperate event drew large entry Word has gentlemen going same thing spring ntact details Kant Stoyer may upcoming Heli pilots district picture below taken four days after finished build ing first chopper month would like highlight Windy Ridge RC Club Kingwood WV picture taken partici pated Mountaineer Balloon Festival Morgantown Airport first tempt perform front such large number spectators Congratulations effort well executed March 1989 117 Delaware 0 Disttict Colombia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest I-Iarrinburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 268 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayntteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 498-6986 Notes years end As written year 1988 near end holiday sea son us almost everyone enjoy ing period goodwill Acad emy concerns end 1988 have some accomplish ments think about Executive Council has considered number very important items should see some results thecom ing year will no doubt have someone phasing Executive Director position early 1989 will provide continu ity should expect John Worth retires John will leaving after over 25 years outstanding service Acad emy nurtured very small strug gling organization what today little doubt John some ex cellent support Headquarters opera tion through years much credit growth must corner John will out picture retires will still obtain great deal ef fort John Council has taken task consid ering obtaining permanent flying sites serious objective something contrary what past VP District X said started past VP Hardy Broder son problems insurance possible mortgage problems other things sort put back burner some time something will occur overnight going happen Insurance will always prime element way business As grow also increase exposure accidents requires greater vigilance part of us keep accidents down everincreasing exposure increases amount reserves will required hold will always major item cost us Radio frequency changes phase-in another area much concern phasein plan will go forward because safety air will make necessary As number pagers increases parts coun try best narrow-band equipment will needed now two years before 1991 date finding areas coun try narrow-band transmission help ing safety Radio Control Fre quency Committee met 10 December report will point way well proceed future good probability AMA districts will soon have available ICOM 7000 series receiver use per forming field surveys interference will enable Frequency Coordinator Vice-President others find out pagers out might cause have troubles Watch details upcoming columns Weve seen tremendous advancement devices methods noise reduction past year FA finally begin ning take notice subject agenda next ClAM meeting item calling adoption 90 dBA three meters proposed catego ries FAI competition Whether will adopted uncertain important aspect last entire aeromodeling world becoming aware fact universal problem fact major ity engines being manufactured outside United States should stimu late some response area District IV District IV no different others have some problem flying site acquisition can recog nize area United States undergoing very high growth rate time occurs elsewhere recrea tional space risk Since have quite clout golf softball have find difficult obtain land ac quisition land possible concerted effort top spokesperson needed Academy has much support can offered time po sition Academy can charged actual purchase sites dividual club would very desir able position need make concerted effort keep site have now will have pressure ac cept members existing clubs encourage clubs formed increases need space District IV host 1988 Nationals difficulties overall Nats success categories largest recent memory unfortunate Free Flight lost pointed up need own own sites future events such sur vive present form Support events individuals clubs type spirit needed carry forward sport 1989 Nationals will long way off number District IV people attend ing will beyond doubt down can make feel sure folks out Washington will well you did cannot make Nationals have option going National Fun-Fly held Dayton OH over Memorial Day week end will site Air Force Museum expect very very large turnout really something enjoy bring whatever want show off and/or fly No rules eventsjust fly fun premier event District IV United States field aeromodel ing will World Championships RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter RC Pylon Racing will teams 28 countries competing events championships will held Fentress NALF VA Watch full details event early fall year will very colorful exciting show interested model flying type will top competitors around globe Olympics aeromodeling past year presented aeromodeler much activityfrom pure competition fly-in affairs As continue growth trend should also see increase ac tivity contrary popular opinion have something going month year contest set first day January 1989 see fun-fly events month now Competi tion starts earlier runs later almost seems slowest month now July District IV newsletter beginning its sixth year publication inter ested getting publication please drop card asking details way get up-to-the-minute informa tion Response time usually within day mailing end month SoundCont pg 114 tion Whatever rules decided upon ClAM meeting will binding other countries well us FAI classes flying As know F3A RC Aerobatics has limit 98 dBA three meters quite some time fliers category have managed reduce levels substantially low value have fact quite handily gotten down below 90 dBA So work area demonstrates far being unattainable goal 90 dB very feasible value would very benefi cial us world body can see fit establish goal Frequency sound levels Letters have received asking whether have taken frequency sound consideration talk about solutions answer qualified yes realize higher frequency sound generated engines greater annoyance fac tor true sound never simple dB reading frequency deter mines factor combination two needs done area know just model air craft engines thing certain operating very high dB levels frequency isnt necessarily factor paramount impor tance What says higher frequency lower dB level sound annoying need develop series charts illustrating get some explanations frequencies annoying Future articles will attempt explain some factors Frequencies part over sound generated model aircraft en gine determined several contribut ing factors sources modelers familiar ex haust area learning control very well know twocycle engine frequency equal ro tational speed crankshaft whereas four-cycle frequency one-half speed second factor influences frequency propeller sounds gener ated prop equal blade passage well other factors resulting blade design intake generates another sound rotational speed shaft shaft intake Finally bearings produce higher-frequency sound bad Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation Alabama S Florida 0 Georgia iaaippi 0 Puorto Rica South Carolina eocee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 AssocIate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Ad Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter RI 3 Box 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 26405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Well first snow fell last night cold wet weekends have shut down activi ties field Days too short allow time fly after work guess winter Well must time start build ing process next years activities maybe finishing last years projects read interest comment two modeling philosophy Harvey Yoders Wire Grass RC Newsletter represents current situation way thats too close comfort writes Try imagine having Old-Timer process IMAA size ship maintain very small t/2A RC ship half done several unique designs waiting burst out brain 14 kits shelf crying built closetful plans corner full sorta flyable ships need TLC two dozen honey-dos stacked up kids meet ings JOB Wheew trip hobby room relaxed evening self can lead just opposite what came stration over incom plete projects Anxiety over things wanted have done time LAST year yearning new design recent magazine Only real dyed-in-the wool balsa-fevered folks would call en joyable natural tendency sweep benches clean burn start over scratch worse yet start think better get out shop soon finish column start cover ing -scale Cub Ive building summer should get work door fleet Could use new Peanut old Cougar getting pretty raunchy Yep door flying rise look Doc Martins Hangar Pilot confirms has say about season opener Well pilots off great start Fif teen fliers signed up meet lot new faces new planes Scale Bostonian judging table looked like Nats AA meet some really beautiful Peanut Pista chio Flying Aces Scale models plus field Bostonians Embryos Great workmanship ys girls really getting GOOD Jorge Nunez entered four Peanuts Cau dron Racer Nieuport 27 Fokker D VIII also Pistachio size posted no times previously untrimmed planes Wayne Trivin won new Catapult Glider event attracted field six looks very popular four five grams little jobs arent hazard rest planes hand-launched shille laghs See last HP rules Marcos plan Its one-evening project tricky trim Indoor Catapult idea good hope local Indoor contests try size Im ready show its done Got letter Allan Wehman Jr ask ing about some confusing him rule prob lems Giant Scale categories ques tion big can plane still covered AMA insurance seems looked AMA rule book found les ser limits used fly-ins Since probably confusing others let try make sense out problem First rules competition events just thatthe rules limitations spe cific category competition intend compete AMA Giant Scale look rule book limits ex ceed cant compete contests category However large models never tended AMA competition models built provide satisfaction builder flier often flown NON-competition fly-in events local flying field fun seeing builders creation fly some limits keep mind however came about because ef forts control risk involved insuring such projects under AMA insurance pol icy limit activities takeoff weight 55 lb wet full fuel plane weighs limit AMA insurance will apply ever program under plane weighs between 55 100 lb can flown certain procedures followed de fined Experimental Radio Control Air craft Program procedures de veloped jointly AMA IMAA provide category very large models reduced risk factors would make insurance possible such models de signation reduced risk provided use certified inspectors periodically inspect aircraft during its construction prior specified flight test program prior flight following structural repair modification aircraft must also demonstrate airworthiness during speci fied flight test program District 5 now has three inspectors certified ready pro vide inspections anyone contemplating such project Since program now place ex pect limits will also brought up time time further complicating situation individual builders advice unless want spend sev eral thousand dollars produce model will comply requirements experimental program forget Dont exceed 55-lb wet limit Giant Scale fly just fun 40 lb compete way no engine displacement limit insurance purposes course Gi ant Scale engine displacement limits competition purposes defined rule book event 514 Allan sent along first photo showing Rubin Mitchums latest effort cate gory -scale clipped wing Taylorcraft Thats some garageful has SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT talking about fun-flys Bob Svetovich reports Charlotte Tale Spinners good including fa vorite thingfood writes Charlotte Radio Control Society held its second annual Wives Picnic Fun-Fly November 29th overwhelming success due members efforts wives helped bringing exceptional food dishes enjoy mixed fun-flyincluding both power aircraft events Sailplane events Balloon Bust Bomb Drop power tal number loops three-minute task Sailplanes photo shows flight line aIf winter building coming up lets look few items consider Bob Morris KCRC come some tips worth remembering Now building season upon us take some time go over equip ment see working properly Check bad switches sticky servos fuelsoaked engine mounts bad bearings name few items Patch up ripped cov ering replace worn-out wheels may wish recover recondi tion plane can pull old cover ing off patch dings replace damaged parts fraction time takes build new plane will look like new fraction cost new setup may worth try plane basically good Remember buy narrow-band equipment avoid lot trouble later Leave bargains someone else sure have sound reliable radio future building make sure have plenty ventilation gluing paint ing Open window use fan avoid fumes winter heat loss will minor window open hour two fumes can strong Very good advice remember CyA fumes can get youre like mask isnt bad advice also Well hope Santa remembered what just have next years flying season See next month March 1989 119 Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Buiiurd RI 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Churiie Buser 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Wiiiium Kern i909 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tuyior 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 04114 Stan Wutnon 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pinecrest Lo Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Biii Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginovilie MO 64037 Home 616 594-2481 Work 916 S94-7121 Fax 616 594-7766 Well first Column another three-year term Thanks have enough confidence work let stay another term Much still has done wanted Besides still have lot out visit Im Id like say thanks newsletter editors really built up Lastly would like thank Mr Gary Frost ran against Maybe next time Gary think will seeing lot change AMA over next three years Thats really wanted stick around Some changes will good itll worth work part chance vote buying first AMA flying site really too much pass up Some site offerings Ive heard something else Im glad Im committee Having choose right out possible choices will real toughie Rest assured lot think ing going decision Im anxious recommendations course know about growth rate will short time before will bursting seams Reston Some say thats already happened So though thought Headquarters would last years will have decide stay expand will forced build new Headquarters would love Council vote comes Most us want move AMA HQ new site know must move out Reston place land cheaper employees arent likely compare salaries Federal Government AMA will lot closer Soon therell new Executive Director AMA HQ search replacement has brought out some excellent candidates Im pretty sure well able pick has experience lead AMA HQ staff during period growth course theres frequency issue Im working hard Im getting new info regularly want keep passing seem afraid talk about pros cons deserve know District Six intend continue communications policy AMA people dont answer mail really disturbs have made point least answer mail dont always give answer person writing wants answer As Council member have also trouble mail responses find aggravating Sure can use phone CompuServe long distance call lot expensive stamp As long Im VP district assure will answer letters just fast can Another part communications travel last three years have put little over 100 hours per year old Skyhawk Almost travel events etc means traveled 10000 miles per year year tend keep up order make easier choose suggest have visited ask come site visit So what just flying session club get meet members Well have announcement make Im afraid have lost AVP St Louis got word Cal Ettel just could give job proper amount time deserves So have new AVP St Louis area Charlie Watts has decided re place friend AVP Charlie involved several clubs St Louis should fill quite well So need AMA sistance St Louis suggest give Char lie call Welcome aboard Charlie Thanks again Cal month Ive got some pictures Ive spent much time policy problems Im getting club events month can write happier column change first Bob Rogers up Mendon IL Sorry did mention name club shame Bob excellent Control Line Pattern con test year looks like good turnout time too Hey CL guys should check out gave some goodies contestant goodies amounted whopping 25 bucks bad fun afternoon flying So write AVP Bill Zimmer find next year Bob may forget back Rex Welbaum sent pictures Evansville IN club field wasnt able use really wanted see new safety fence proud sent new pictures Notice Evansville club opted tall fence section appears over eight feet tall Thats some protection pits spectator areas As can see netting almost invisible Nice Dont miss nice lake behind impound certainly hope using water sports such sea plane flying finish up column month Id like use some pictures taken 5th Annual Hamilton RC North FourCycle Rally Larry Snedeker sent some time back its time used some Im going waive policy Ive last three years past columns have advertised events clubs sanction list However since event im pacts modelers Ill waive pol icy time Pot-o-Gold trade show swap shop date will May 6-7 Its usu ally February Jack Allinger didnt want panic due no announcement February hope see Enough now . SoundCont pg 118 bearing can also foster very high dB level sounds have probably heard 60 Pattern aircraft bearing shot Analysis needed determine predominant sounds perceived human ear annoying Studies have made informa tion available relate different fre quencies apparent annoyance human ear need relate data engines figures can pinpoint conditions annoy neighbors Continued page 122 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 700472152 FAX 313-345-4175 Assistant Vice President Esyd Eowdish E410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 00427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 358 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 02402 Eud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55009 Rusaeii Knetzger 2525 E Shoreweod Eivd Miiwaukee Wi 03211 Jean Laaik 300 Patti Piace Hoiiasd MI 49423 Can MoSs 5024 Lake Macdata Dr. Macanon WI 03700 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 40054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Starling Htn Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Sob Stamm Boo 357 Minocqus Wi 54540 next Executive Council meeting will see couple new faces replacing retiring after stint big Round Ta ble sure am going miss Johnny Clem ens Johnny has AMA many years distinct privilege have served him EC Lii Ole Guy has calming hand ses sion tempers decisions get ting difficult have bounced ideas off him always appreciated thoughts tall guy size immensely tall re spect contributions modeling friendli ness can assured shall con tinue association Johnny re gard him gods modeling time year op portunities meet district membership increase due swap shops mall shows wife attended very pleasant annual banquet ROMEO RC Club now beginning feel like club members managed ar range Lynne Smiths trip Australia wont affect editorial task band Tom going looks like shall Sturgis Yipsilanti Chessaning Grand Rapids February Speaking newsletters did know largest expense club usually newsletter Give thought forget freebee printing . 12 sues cost $3 mailing printing another $2 member Give newsletter editor help task keep plugging consider lifeline club Now have receiving newsletters five years can recognize printing format Editors using computers word processing publishing software make readable am Chairman Property Acquisi tion Committee need cover few points concerning its goals origins original idea produced Hardy Broder sen five years ago elected VP slot asked continue effort Well other items became prom inent committee set back burner Russ Knetzger kept smoldering year ago became reorga nized request President selected persons knew could contributory its goals actions present group has excelled have hopes have site purchased 1989 However lets look ideal location such siteone will serve members reasonably located re gard climatic conditions places Midwest southern parts way site often referred Nationals site true sider National Model Sport Aviation Center aspects modeling individuals families can take place Nationals can rotate few years anticipate sites having HQ museum conference cen ter campsites individual complexes aeromodeling activity including boats cars true jewel other areas country can use example copy part areas site attraction searching cities would like have NMSAC Read information CompuServe committee reports have new Control Line Contest Board member Larry Dziak Wisconsin known Control Line circles no pun intended zzard thank retiring Jim Sinton help during past years understand has moved sunny California hope will con tinue fly have new frequency monitor district purchased ICOM 7000 very strong transportable case re ceiver antenna power cords struction book need contact Bob Stamm Wisconsin pay ship ping charges club looking excellent monitor borrow see worth expense know no other unit does job contest District Patch now over sults excellent shall print win ning patch next month have details order patches costs time Thank entrantswe 19 voting clear winner neces sitating second pass top three District Roundup VALLEY AERO MODELERS need new newsletter editor d problem SHEBOYGAN AREA KON TROL SOCIETY has decided 94 dB three meters Thats start TH RC AIRPLANE CLUB has suggested level 95 dB 10 ft way up north Minnesota EAPOLIS MODEL AERO CLUB has new Indoor event wline also have club flag shows least 46 years old CHESSANING MODEL FLIERS CLUB ran chopper meet dB readings showed less 90 dB 9 ft HOORAY NE RADIO CONTROL CLUB joining proposed 90 dB 10 ft NAW VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB starting orien tation session new members RANGE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB has new editor Neil Byrd has meeting theme GADGET FEST Great idea name Jessica Peters event results MICHIGAN INTER NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY Club GREEN BAY warns about no flying during deer season LAND RC CLUB has its editor retiring Ron Eigenschink has doing past three years CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB has de cided have wives appreciation dinner Does club something too S KY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT will meeting 90-at-9 help Bill Millars muffler modifications Finally. remember its never too windy fly someone elses plane March 1989 121 Mick Joe Hass Pilgrims Inauguration field memory Micks dad Putting up LimboPVC tubes reel thread SWRCS funfly Radio Control Club Detroits 1988 Big Bird contest pilots P-51 Mustangs put terrific aerial Combat show eyes sky Jim McCoul RCCD President others watch planes Skymasters/RCCD contest RCCD fly ing field Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Charles Stevens 220 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 would like start months column thanking modelers took time vote past District Eight election Without support help couldnt have achieved Presently am looking over appointments AVPs contest board plans have AVPs involved reporting what happening particular area state does mean have competition ori ented AVP times AVP will expected write col umn explaining what happening area will delegation get ting things done passed local mod elers pay very poor time will ap preciated overlooked others So feel want abused drop line lets talk about Working improve hobby may fun will philosophy invite pitch greatest concerns during campaign frequency dilemma torically problems nature tend al ways get resolved local level some point have take initiative say lets go something about problem As have read AMA has issued temporary reprieve concerning testing certification transmitters am proud announce clubs north Texas area have scheduled Transmit ter Smokeout have arranged through courtesy Ace RC Inc Tom Runge certified transmitter inspection company send staff measuring equipment Dallas/Fort Worth area will spect brands transmitters two days February 4th 5th 1989 Gold Silver sticker qualification will $5 fee transmitter inspected proceeds will go Ace RC cover travel expenses fully ex pect able inspect up 240 transm ters per hour will have long wait will no repairs made during Sound Cont pg 120 data know enough predict given propeller dia meter lower rotational speed propeller less annoying sound level apt also know sound level declines rpm given muffler effective begin Quite some time ago chart published relat ing propeller diameter propeller speed dB level course ignored other factors can rerun reference Other data will published soon re sult propeller studies next few issues will attempt define some conditions finer detail session will told what thing wrong unit should fail Texas RC Hobby Shop has rented space event shopping mall Piano TX Collins RC Club North Dallas RC Club Dallas RC Club sponsor ing event providing manpower event convenience hope will participate further formation contact Don Huffines 214 2357641 John Reed 214 235-7000 See map directions tam ST IHWY 5441 ZIEL StATE e X TEXAS R/C k ri Li L1 PLANO TX 2 U N Another item importance mark calendar Weatherford Aeromodel ing Society has sanctioned omnibus event March 4th 5th 1989 cludes swap-meetlauction Crocket Elementary School fun-fly club field Also included event will All-District Eight Meeting within traveling distance scheduled Sat urday March 4th hope visit discuss some issues need addressed future Council meetings information contact Sandy Frank 1015 jameson St Weather fnrd T 7fflR Scholarship Cont pg 114 IL member National Honor Society high school represented school district competitions engineer ing mathematics science interest aviation caused him join Aviation Explorers Post Boy Scouts America membership school Science Club led him enter contests won awards design construction wind tunnel used airfoil evaluation Richard father work team constructing airplane Mr Lacy likes build whereas Richard likes fin ish have won several contests creations finest Druine Turbulent David Peterson now San Diego State Uni versity went high school Yucaipa CA David plans major Journalism minor degree will Theatre Arts mem ber California Scholastic Federation high school also held variety school offices worked school yearbook Promotion Editor later Coeditor special interests included SADD campaign Teen Activities Program TAP program provides alter natives teenagers effort help keep substance abuse An enthusiastic modeler David father both members Yucaipa Val ley RC Fliers Christopher Register Elizabethtown NC gan aeromodeling age eight now University North Carolina Wil mington majoring Physics also taking flight training goal entering commercial aviation field 20 model airplanes credit has featured Bill Winters column achievements Chris feels knowledge friend ships respect can gained model aviation lifelong value tempting get model club started Eliz abethtown Apart modeling enjoys singing church choir assisting elderly has also worked several community beautification projects wish young people very best endeavors know Glen Sigafoose would proud Contributions Sig Memorial Fund may sent AMA Reston VA will used expand opportunities avail able deserving college-bound students 122 Model Aviation Gene Hempel shown cam paign trail snapped visiting Octoberfest Fun-Fly Grapevine TX put 114 RC Aero Squadron Colorado 0 Kaosas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall SL Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Modes 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 516 5 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 302 922-8107 Evening 303 536-3266 column being written just few days before Christmas year draws close often reflect what has hap pened during past year what has accomplished what still left goals set year nd think about directions coming year Al though issue will coming af ter first new year 1989 would hope take little time think about future modeling efforts local club working certainly what group can further model aviation enjoyable avocation foreseeable future include AMA thinking let volunteer officers know what directions would like see organization work Yearly go through ritual saving newsletters sent out courtesy model clubs out district As arrive read get feeling well things go ing local level times things going district national level invaluable source information read Club newsletters have described lifeblood club edi tors contributors information efforts would like publicly thank praise time year hope will continue work will get appropriate support fellow club officers members work does go unnoticed unap preciated though THANKS sometimes far between too few January column mentioned vacancy Wyoming associate vice-president position modelers state might like give some suggestions would like have fill position As being written Ive no suggestions wait now responses same column asked input whether associate vice-president posi tions states should voted upon following process similar used national district elections Ive received quite bit input Overwhelmingly probably 20 1 consensus continue have posi tions appointed vice-president presently done OK hear still need some suggestions great mod elers Wyoming person wish have position Melvin Schuette Auburn KS Control Line modeler has taken time write some thoughts out about favorite category aeromodeling Control Line alive well District 9 Although some would prefer think CL dying sport still going strong growing some cases Though may enjoy popularity RC sur viving doesnt seem cost CL vs RC keeps people CL because lot people fly CL well RC Free Flight fly CL No body can say exactly Control Liners con tinue CLs Maybe feel plane end lines knowing can feel response controls through lines Most items used CL thought packaged RC items About items use arent thought way bellcrank lead-outs lines handles engines use no dif ferent except cases use fixed venturi vs carburetor some CL events carbs used same purpose RC see both CL Scale Navy Carrier events CL Scale using electronic control systems RC ra dios RF section removed signals sent through lines instead atr Another factor may CL fli ers competition oriented whereas major population RC sport fliers reason unknown reasons flying CL rather something else contest season district begins Memorial Day weekend continues until middle September usually contest scheduled other weekend throughout time period level competition throughout district coming higher contest competitors being capable holding own Nationals fact number people district have earned brought home share Nats trophies along number peo ple district lot CL working local contests Nationals Special Interest Groups people make CL work lev els Noise becoming major area con cern CL well maybe much RC due confined space flown Some clubs fliers through out district have promoting use mufflers events normally pro hibit use might add some suc cess has made use commer cial muffling devices being done engines normally produce exces sive dB lesrel being brought down below 90 dB recommended level out hurting overall performance levels Some people starting work com posite materials order cut down weight added commercial units cause becoming major concern people working trying come up some sort muffling device will what needed bring down noise hurt performance engines Control Line DOES exist District 9 will continue exist efforts people enjoy flying category have questions regarding CL con tests held district please feel free contact address below through CompuServe Modelnet ID# 731702741 want invite stop CL field watch ask questions knows maybe bug will bite too Melvin L Schuette PO Box 240 Au burn KS 66402-0240 telephone 913 6712583 Thanks Melvin taking time ef fort 0 share thoughts Keep landings soft intentional Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network Mod elNet has going strong since begun last year now 3500 modelers use personal com puters log onto ModelNet communi cate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hun dreds services besides ModelNet Com puServe subscription service once subscribe pay time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other ac tivities Several Executive Council members ModelNet join public dis cussions answer questions Mod elNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 76067 2420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis Mc Ginnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full teresting useful files complete list AMA chartered clubs kept DL 4 up dated monthly So Contest Calendar list over 1300 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use can submit online AMA Applica tion through ModelNet join renew membership will usually get con firmation AMA membership within day uploading application Data Library Club officers can check AMA membership status of members through ModelNet can confirm application received get date license mailed member Complete instructions Data Library 12 files INSTRAMA CHECKAMA information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA HQ youre al ready CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 March 1989 123 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakee Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Waleut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 9S619 Mike Lee 11430 Spittire Drive San Diego CA 92126 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatoworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beny Stream 3723 Seowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Thank District X support al lowing opportunity serve vice-president will pull out Stops see needs problems District 10 properly aired acted Academy am looking forward great anticipation upcoming years ser vice new associations chal lenges facing both District X AMA would like offer sincere thanks noteworthy opponents 8ev Wisniewski Bryant Thompson outstanding rep utable forthright campaigns ask join making District X best Academy Although Dave Peltz got off wrong foot relationship followed sound As visited talked sites meetings questions fre quently asked Does anyone read Daves column MA responses wild varied Some like provocative style others wanted about whats hap pening district As thor oughly entertained Interestingly enough whatever response reaction read column Dave thanks help time patience eventual election will solicit help administration understanding knowledge will great assistance Youll tough act follow George Steiner thanks nominating Howard Baldwin letter recom mendation ongoing support will forgotten Ill try live up both Georges high ideals love sport Phil Hightower artist posters pamphlets brochures support way above duties normally per formed brother-in-law Cathy heartfelt thanks Dr Fritz Har rold compositions drill couch needed therapy get end Russell Davis marvelous letter composed constituted second mailout Im sure stimulated voter participa tion areas district sure thank Nancy Bill Hempel Bill Jr support help Thanks also Ron Sheldon Stuffing-it isnt half bad sounds H L Scales posters hanging over District X Would mind organizing committee get down Just kid ding rode visited sights told what say say hold head point finger critiqued appearances Dorothy wife couldnt have done ya helped campaign havent mentioned name dont think Ive forgotten am thankful work hell Regg Keyawa Son Helen R Keyawa 92 years young residing own Chico CA father Pat Watega Redding CA says cant wait until Grandma hits 100 50 can call Willard Scott have Grandmas name Today Show ather Mar gie Keyawa sometimes referred Miss Personality am father Steve Keyawa deceased spring 1985 responsible Senior Telemaster EZ 2000 Sailplane saddles Tele brought show team led its presidency now theyve shoved politi cal arena Academy Steve Buds show left team members particularly good feeling took place past July Sacramento Area Model ers Open House Two newest team members Regg Keyawa Don Boling flew finale act consisted tow ing Sportavia Glider air back Sr Telemaster Telemaster built Regg Glider son Steve Steve test flown Glider before father could get together tow-aloft flight very suddenly unexpectedly passed away Don Boling close friend family helped Regg fin ish project show first public flight two aircraft quite few relatives family friends audience Steves Glider gently lifted air Telemaster about 200 ft altitude two aircraft parted company Reggie quickly circled Tele master down smooth landing Glider lingered above As announcer told story behind two aircraft dedicated flight memory Steve Keyawa Don brought Glider slow graceful flyby lumps throats Glider gently came rest center runway So much oneself goes build ing model reflects mans ingenuity defying gravity also reveals very much about persons labored over model selected care built colors finishall reflections builder can think no fitting memorial modeler demonstration air craft Rest peace Steveyour airplane good hands above insert taken Octo ber 1988 issue Show Gram official Air Show Team publication written good friend Jim McDonald Thanks Jim Steve youre big leagues now real surprise September found out really AMA Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Academy spent week Sacramento area same time Capital City Barn stormers celebrated close success ful year demonstrations Remember show team functional model demonstra tion group sponsored Academy promotion sport need ter rific variety flying models coupled musical background narration add stimulation event site com munity center airport Barnstormers available would like schedule show give call Ill put touch appropriate person booking Besides year-end celebration depicted picture caption Geoff Howard Bald win myself able spend time Sacramento County Board Super visors thanked board sup port model program Sacramento gave AMA jackets token appreciation result have documented network rebroadcast VHS tape open invitation promise support Nats Sacramento County continued support Sacramento Area Modelers Watch RCM publica tion story line Sacramento Area Modelers flight site issue should coming out soon board meeting proceeded office Henry Agonia Director State California Department Parks Recreation Geoff gave pitch aero modeling Academy California well received Mr Agonia too modeler Check out can land full-scale floatplane Folsom Lake California park cant fly model Motor ized models allowed state parks working last stop day divi sion deputy chiefs Jack D Kemmerly Jerry Barber State Department Transportation Division Aeronautics seems Mr Kemmerly near-miss model attempting landing full-scale plane Yolo County Airport believe nasty letter published copy Academy responded Dave Peltz District X members As result visit Mr Kemmerly will write letter recommendation AMA sanctioned club coexist airport California system Nicely done Dave Geoff Howard Regg Dis trict X Gotta go now Congratulations Jim Sears John Byrne Howard Crispin Gene Hempel successful election re election leading edge R 124 Model Aviation Vote well nigni Honest guys its Reston its got mu seum everything Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL7e0672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federai Way WA 98023 Ai Culver Box 88 Wiider iD 83878 Gary R Fulier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 89752 Gien Mjachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Faiis MT 59401 Dave Muiiens 15559 Palatine Ave. N Seattia WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilna PG Boa 823 Kiamath Falis OR 87801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 5 #89 Puyaiiup WA 88373 Frequency Coordinstor Robert Baich 15439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 87235 Phone 503 781-5103 No new Nats news November Several selected site situations slowly simmering surely soon solved want compete Nats send Headquarters packet Also would like help out please write information will have finalized schedule Puy allup may necessary make several al terations schedule because Nats forewarned Several different people urged us hold Indoor part Nats Kibby Dome Moscow ID couldnt agree Dome incredible place hold Indoor activities Unfortunately too far away fall under site philosophy place Nats true could hold Indoor maybe hold Outdoor FF proposed Boardman site maybe Pattern Rac ing Moses Lake would great sites wouldnt Nats Indoor site record class has open trusswork below ceiling other hand its cost far below $1400 per day plus direct costs offered Kibby Dome will within walking dis tance some other events notably Pattern Finals RC Scale events think weve found sites just adequate very compact area first time Rac ing Pattern will flown during dinary daylight hours eight five will flown same time Participants may able get involved things Nats used offer people getting gether after flying comparing notes go ing different special events have opportunity show rest country high quality modeling already know exists District Xl need have competing working spectating Well guess Ill climb down off Ivory box now Just come enjoy Drizzle Circuit full swing Delta Park CL activity now Unfortu nately looks like Flying Lines has fact expired Dave Mullens said going get competition newsletter going want help him out send him info whatever month get lot newsletters Most District Xl clubs couple other clubs country few spe cial interest groups send copy appreciated since what newslet ter supposed inform about activ ities club Also time time put pitch support lo cal newsletter editor writing something him print seeing has up-todate information things go around club too often newslet ter newsletter editor taken granted editor gets no thanks effort puts very im portant club asset Most time just forget thank such lot work no pay very little recognition plea give pat back editor try hand getting something editor put print Speaking newsletters Horsefeathers newsletter Billings Flying Mus tangs very professional effort ed itor Eric Hawkinson NL under stand 88 air show success spite temps high 90s both days buddy boxes out gave terested folks chance try hand Also Eric tried photo repro method out lined national newsletter printed couple very good shots Dick Robb edits Rainbird Flyer NL Rainbird Fliers Ketchikan Alaska included article John Divelbiss John described Joe Dia mond nine Cub Scouts built Dura Plane about five one-hour sessions spread over month half Sounds like idea other clubs should look get some Cub Scouts involved show build fly airplane Club 20 racing has started Portland area Basic requirements minimum span 36 minimum area 400 sq K&B OS 2OFP stock mufflers carbs prop 15% fuel supplied 1-in spinner Theyve two races now although severely limited cause rain first meeting brought out large crowd some nice fast air craft Looks like may catch particu larly always room beginner not-so-ept like Q-500 has done itself groups moving away original rules original intent troductory racing format Oh well tend shoot ourselves foot time time Should interested con tact Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 some relatively curent events Indoor meets going both Al bany OR area around Seattle dont seem have advance dates might check Bob Stalick WAM Tom Cashman Seattle area Upcoming latest version Po lar Bear run SRAC present considering using another location run Pattern event Saturday reason ing very near neighbors have very large amount real estate used up average Pattern flierand atten dant sound levels case hope lock up March 18 & 19 19th being used fun-fly part also will put quiet fly-in September Which reminds will number Electric meets year Most will take place Seattle area will try keep posted watts up doing very nice things Electric aircraft dont stay ohm coulomb out mhosy out see whats current RAMS held Second Annual Elec tric Fun-Fly year Boeing Hawks have putting very well done well-attended meet some time Along pure Electric meet other meets either running Electric events events allow Electrics fly against other aircraft undue penalty Last month some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut ID pictures incorrectly identified builder Tiobo Mykkanen fact first name Toivo apologize mistake year several contestants come Scalemasters Montana Balch captured aircraft film first picture shows well-crafted aircrafta Stearman blue-and-chromeyellow Bucker Jungmeister white Dave Gasvoda brought Missoula Skybolt belongs Wayne Venetz Conrad Its done typical red white blue colors very attractive Lastly non-Montana AC Fred Pierces very nice original Albatros DIII Fred suffered damage precontest flight didnt get compete Hope re pairs brings both Scalemast ers Nats next year March 1989 125 ne leet Delongs Allan Fass Orom wg Sky As recall its blue fuselage has silver wings big Fleets ex tremely nice flying planes slow majes tic Looks very real air Happy flying JUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Paul Murphy Beginner Hand Launched Glider like little Glider Its 13-in wingspan just right young beginner de veloping arm plan has making rounds Free Flight club newslet ters mark good popular model am pleased present Make copies page clubs begin ners high-performance model Gli der designed no frills order make sure beginner can finish out difficulty get out flying field Simple may good wood selec tion still important Paul Mur phy cant made old wood out scrapbox attention must paid strength piece wood sizes Note wood fuselage spe cifically required spruce basswood other words fuselage part takes punishment bad launch whipping action launch So make body tough flex ible wood wing 1A6-sheet mediumweight balsa Dont use either too hard heavy too soft weak fin stabi lizer dont take much strain can lighter weight wood same rea son made thinner 1A2-sheet balsa wing saving weight tail extremely important dont overlook Two grams weight saved tail means saving least four grams use less clay ballast nose saving six grams Less weight means longer flights simple model Yes simple doesnt mean klutzy Note Gliders wing flat no attempt sand airfoil wing tail surfaces Just sand parts lightly remove fuzz beginner Hand-Launched Glider purpose get good model finished pronto out field pronto Another model can made later date airfoil wing using 3A2-in sheet wood Some building operations taken granted experienced builder often hassle beginner Most often just case beginner knowing go about causes problem difficulty task case Hand-Launched Glider joining two halves wing fuselage operation can hurdle Usually shown plans no exception beveled inner edges two wing panels form dihedral joined Rather doing step suggest joint made two steps First using sandpaper wrapped around block bevel inner edges wing panels glue well panel held flat building board other panels tip blocked up 4 re quired plan dry use sand paper-wrapped block again sand seam bottom center joint gives flat surface can placed fuse lage top form better joint sur face contact Pregluing surfaces also im portant good design feature model ginning builders downward taper body wings trailing edge means stabilizer tan placed flat building board body glued down fin can easily glued side body above stabilizer rather balanced top body makes easier assembly Paul Murphy well-thought-out Hand-Launched Glider design begin ners Im sure about name Any way certainly wish teachers clubs would use beginners Thats month Keep tail light ll fly better back next month ii@iieigeigOiieiieiieiienenegieneiieiieiieiienene Have Helped 0 IJunior Modeler Today II@II@IIeIIOIi@gIOIIOIIOIIeIIOIIOII@H@II@II@IIOIi@IIO 4 i viJ ill \II Il Zii fJ&fa 1eozc-NMr 71 /iiyflhl g44t oz r 1 1~ A1Th II rAr IL V CvLIp~ ~ 411 126 Model Aviation COLORAVO tr rtiG$ C -4--A
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awardsi 987 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose Hazel Glen cofounded company has grown largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist college-age students higher edu cation plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other sup porters fund has become well estab lished Model aviators AMA mem bers qualify awards based combina tion financial need modeling achieve ments fund administered AMA no set number awards calendar year 1987 winners received $250 checks amount have sent directly specified universities Julie Abel Florissant MO Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Bunnel FL major Aviation Maintenance Management built first model air plane 1973 time became avid competitor high school science fair project constructed wind tunnel developed full range experiments could performed After fair com pleted Julie won first place category asked donate wind tunnel school lab Julie has active worker local contests nual AMA Nats community activities served Civil Air patrol worked Students Against Driving Drunk SADD campaign belonged Fellowship Christian Athletes high point modeling career came 1986 traveled Norway member United States Control Line Scale team placed 10th competing against some best models best fliers world Shane Behrens Evansville MN tending Northland Community College Thief River Falls AVTI studying Airframe Power Plant Technology plus Aviation Maintenance Management completion two-year term Shane will go University North Dakota work toward Bachelor Science degree Aviation Maintenance Management high school honor student terests range computer graphics drama model aircraft has constructed several models recently work ing RC Autogyro RC Modeler maga zine printed article Shane its April 1987 issue Daytona Beach FL majoring Aero nautical Science John has ken mod el aviator several years enjoys sport Pattern flying has also pr duced Helicopter As club member h good worker assisting fun-fly eve its also field maintenance After becoming interested mo el air craft first year high school de cided pursue career ayiation related field Charles Gagliano Floral Park NY Aero nautical Engineering student Univer Continued pge 114 What Involved Become Transmitter Sticker Station What sticker station Thats what call company person equip ment knowledge properly test radio control transmitters authorized apply Gold Silver RICMA-AMA labels trans mitters meet requirements sticker program Continued next column AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood S Comptroller Lynne Collins Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 110 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization II John Cugini Philadelphia PA has en tered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AMAs Executive Council equivalent Bosrd Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may r-3present official position AMA Executive Council AMA course Academy Model Aeronautics R/CMA Radio Con trol Manufacturers Association Both organ izations working together encourage performance checking RC transmitters help consumers know trans mitters fit current future RC envi ron ment sticker program considered vital element transition use cur rent RC frequencies greatly increased number frequencies will used beginning 1991 order addi tional frequencies accommodated safe orderly manner necessary determine current transmitters suit able 1991 beyond basic problem involved 1991 will have about twice frequencies operating same amount space have now other words RC channels will much closer gether will need equipment channel does affect equip ment new channels currently three basic groups transmitters ready now what called 1991 Narrow Band can get R/CMA-AMA Gold label sticker signi fying operation sharply focused affect adjacent channels quite sharply focused okay widely separated 19831990 channels can get Silver sticker means will okay until 1991 Silver sticker also indicates transmit ter can readily modified qualify Gold sticker can continue used beyond 1990 third group consists transmitters typically manufac tured five years ago broadband operation actu ally illegal current FCC rules proba bly cannot economically modified Gold sticker qualification need sticker program simply help owners know whether keep transmitters have modified junk also helps purchase new transmitters know whether will good 1991 beyond whether will need rework need tremendous hun dreds thousands transmitters cur rently being used being sold Yet 1991 very close problem therefore determine status transmitters avoid chaos 1991 suddenly locations channels will operated present sticker program date has very successful giving thousands modelers o go status report transmit ters have scratched surface what needed date less 50 authorized sticker stations need several hundred need make sure job qualified Therefore guidelines have developed tell interested operating sticker station what involved information fol lows shortened less technical ver sion complete information available free request AMA Head quarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 interested operating sticker station have own spectrum ana lyzer access write full infor mation request phone 703-435-0750 can tests free charge according investment time equipment case checking transmitters authorized program no repair work modification autho rized Authorization perform such work modification sticker station would issued independently FCC basics sticker station authorization program 1 Objectives objectives guide lines Provide criteria will produce ac curate consistent measurements RC transmitter frequency modulation sidebands qualified service organizations qualified individuals access suit able test equipment b Define special test equipment re quired transmitter measurements c Define method measurement used d Define criteria methods eval uating equipment used requesting authorization check transmit ters 2 Background AMA sets forth Radio Guidelines AMA Membership Man ual part call modulation sidebands RC transmitters down 55 dB 20 kHz channel center fre quency criterion based spec trum analyzer settings 3 kHz resolution bandwidth 5 kHz/div span 02 sec/div sweep rate guideline established basis empirical evidence clearly showed receivers designed us ing technology appropriate physical size price RC aircraft could perform well long transmitter spectrum met guidelines Radio Control Manufacturers Associa tion R/CMA voluntarily agreed produce transmitters satisfied AMA Guidelines starting January 1988 January 1986 AMA initi ated transmitter sticker program International Modelers Show Pasa dena program has continued almost trade shows since pro gram implemented AMA Frequency Committee endorsed supported R/CMA Transmitters meeting appropri ate criteria Gold Silver stickers ap plied Members R/CMA AMA Fre quency Committee several regional pri vate RC service organizations presently authorized check transmitters apply stickers However vital number people authorized perform transmitter checks expanded significant lyRemember program de signed confirm FCC transmitter type ac ceptance check transmitters ad herence AMA Guidelines addition R/CMA AMA sanctioning re pair stations ability apply R/CMA-AMA stickers During program discovered settings controls spec trum analyzer could change significantly apparent modulation sideband ampli tude transmitter Indeed old wide bands transmitter could appear meet 1991 Guidelines Procedures therefore established avoid possibility 3 Instrumentation Equipment Required a For Modulation Sideband Measure ments spectrum analyzer modern de sign having valid current within year record calibration amplitude frequency spectrum analyzer should clude following features Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz Note Resolution bandwidth affects spectrum measurement Horizontal Display 5 kHz/div span 05-02 sec/div sweep speed Vertical Display 10 dB/div over range 0 dB -80 dB b Frequency Measurements Al though frequency measurements can made spectrum analyzer provide level accuracy required perform Guideline frequency mea surement 15 parts per million 100 Hz 72 MHz means must provided cal ibrate spectrum analyzer such 1 Frequency Counter stable Hz/yr calibrated counter covering 72 MHz band Standard Frequency Source 110 MHz accurate Hz/yr 2 calibrated stable frequency source such RF Signal Generator unmod ulated transmitter module short-term 24-hour frequency stabil ity such RF source should Hz over full range supply voltage room temperature variations 4 Method Measurement accuracy spectrum analyzer must confirmed start test ses sion least hourly thereaftermore ten analyzer known drift test equipment should turned al lowed warm up stabilize before use laboratory standard frequency source may used calibrate frequency counter accuracy frequency counter equals laboratory stan dard frequency source counter can used calibrate spectrum analyzer procedure needed because counters count properly pres ence modulation transmitter b Checking Transmitter involves connecting external 395-in antenna analyzer setting controls spectrum analyzer necessary detailed information provided AMA HQ transmitter tested antenna fully extended 3 6 ft analyzer tenna RF input spectrum ana lyzer set transmitter signal peak zero dB Observed recorded transmit ter frequency modulation-sideband am plitude levels Hz RF chan nel frequency 5 Criteria Issuing Transmitter Stickers primary concern reason transmitter checking program side band power level two channels adja cent Hz RC transmitter fol lowing listing defines requirements Gold Silver stickers Sticker Color GOLD SILVER Frequency Sideband Level olerancekHz channel frequency 1500 Hz 3500 Hz least -55 dB least -35 dB Transmitters failing meet criteria should retired repaired March 1989 111 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Frequency matters As write am return ing Washington after attending meet ing AMA Frequency Committee committee has existence years providing invaluable volunteer ser vice modelers country Unfortu nately committee Academy have much maligned recently undue criticism no question difficult period frequency phasein phaseout old frequencies technically inadequate radio equipment Change always fraught some uncer tainty concern future However want assure deliberations structured primarily premise maximum benefit trouble-free opera tions future tempered great con cern utility equipment still use few basics understood change now upon us abso lutely essential because degrading utility SHARED frequencies using assigned frequencies now enjoy can best utilized develop ment use better narrow-band equip ment avoid modeler-to-modeler interfer ence well interference inter stitial frequencies Private Radio Ser vice PRSpagers such Unfortunately much equipment now use incap able permitting maximum utilization assigned frequencies obvious clubs must adopt plans frequency spacing permit use old equipment reasonable period time say simply use some frequencies maintain wideband use ever Unfortunately dont use frequencies will lose will assigned others thus adding headaches will absolutely necessary us maintain freedom choice fore seeable futureto choose frequencies will allow avoidance offending PRS operation PRS frequencies spaced ONLY 10 kHz own Some local sit uations may require abandoning some own assigned frequencies avoid PRS know narrow-band equip ment qualifies using AMAs guideline acceptable equipment will provide great ly increased security dealing PRS AMA will recommend ways help deal transitional period longterm association PRS discussing phase-in plan no ever questions future use narrowband equipment want reason able period phaseout old equipment Such period phaseout called Grandfathering will determined us FCC point radio industry has volun tarily launched development equipment meet narrow-band needs future already equipment market meets guidelines de veloped AMA concert indus try Equipment has found meet requirement listed Model Aviation magazine As others reported too will listed Use information purchase new equipment buying what know meets guidelines Fortu nately will also possible have old equipment modified meet narrow-band requirements FCC has agreed transmitters may modi fied manufacturer designated service representative req ui ring new type acceptance tests approval recently confirmed action AMA Frequency Committee maximum utilization should purchase narrowband receiver match modified trans mitter may have already noticed maga zine ads radio system narrow-banding update may interested knowing Frequency Committee includes indus try people feel necessary secure needed technical expertise well providing constructive inter face between users us manu facturers feel blend committee members working very well evidence real progress also number technically qualified nonindus try committee members is sue members industry bias might influence position industry-aligned members DO NOT VOTE practice also used other AMA committees frequency committee preparing several informative articles subject future issues Model Aviation policy withhold no information AMA members trust evident column National Aeromodeling Centers As know have launched ambitious program property/flying site acquisition national well local basis prime objective secure site capable accommodating national events also AMA Headquarters As resources available wed like develop number flying sites around country also looking plans local club assis tance could take form loan guarantees clubs inter ested property purchase might interest know have considerably increased budget club assistance obtaining keeping flying sites currently developing property ac quisition development plan present committee recommending first center located near center modeling population Midwest site will developed Nats-quality facil ity would available major events As develop property acquisition requirements will make public also receiving evaluating prop erty offers Im excited about prospect develop ing major site nothing funda mental good modeling flying sites vision respect will limited available funds Obviously will encourage cooperative ventures com munities other aviation-oriented groups already talking EAA others What can help getting others join AMA Growth means num bers INFLUENCE skys limitwhat think perspective close two years office president must say job has interesting Yes have some problems some easily solved However have never lost sight fact AMA abso lutely essential elment modeling scene dealing some issues such frequencies affect AMA members modelers organi zation viewed other national agencies such FCC FAA represent ing ALL modelers US Human nature being what it never possible please everybody greatest concern find answers will meet needs majority focus RC Equipment Ceilified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 112 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Dave Browns regular column avail able month due passing father time column due Dave therefore asked publish 1989 AMA budget instead comments below AMA Executive Director John Worth words month lots figures What see page 1989 AMA budget approved AMA Exec utive Council meeting October 22 1988 Because date normal maga zine lead time plus fact Execu tive Council meeting again January 13 1989 additional budget items con sider what see should regarded what started new year withsub ject some probably further changes some loose ends year-end Public Relations budget still needed re viewing possible revision Also some details salary budget needed further Council consideration Some budget basics may interest ended 1988 membership year about 138000 members projecting growth just over 149000 members 1989 Thats fairly conservative projection based past years expect total come almost six million dollars sounds great except ex penses also projected high net end year projected bit over $50000 end 89and maybe much Coun cil approves expenses compensating income Furthermore may interesting note magazine income makes difference between AMA operating black red AMA operations project deficit 1989 magazine surplus offsets some have suggested AMA subsidizes maga zine happy report its other way around AMA Income Membership Dues youthNo pub YouthMagazine OpenFamily OpenSr Citizen OpenNewsletter OpenNewsltr early OpenMagazine OpenMagazine early BoosterNo pub BoosterMagazine Affiliates Free Officials Total Membership Partial Year Credits No Rate Memb 710054 165923 205226 2111798 363340 343340 4053132 3853132 5349 15280 10356 02174 Total Dues 70378 94768 104520 247758 120240 113560 2125280 2019016 1745 4200 3560 0 149104 4905025 77760 Allocation Gen Ops 7703780 7414619 201045200 121415769 311035405 29968605 3116470929 2915408289 517450 616809 1035600 000 MIA Mag Subs 0 53307 0 106182 16700 16700 478188 478188 0 2520 0 0 37532401151785 77760_________ 482726536754801151785 Other Income Museum Patronships Life Memberships Club Charter Fees Sanction Fees Insurance FAI Stamps Less NM Memberships S&S Salesnet cost Tape Salesnet cost NAR Service Fees Interest Income mci Insur Deposit Misc Membership Service Fees Misc Income & Donations M/A Subs & Plans M/A Advertising Income Total Income Total Expenses Overhead allocation magazine Net Income End 89 Total Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 116400 652200 5934365 5883715 0 Gen Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 4013980 4398256 353108 Mag Ops 116400 652200 1920385 1485459 353108 506503116881818 Salariestotal departments Payroll Taxes Fringe Benefits Occupancy Telephone Postage & Freight Membership Insurance Prem & Fees Membership Insurance Reserve Membership Insurance Buffer Membership Processing Membership Supplies Public Relations Film Projects Film Library HO service film replace Staff Travel Office Supplies Stationery Misc Office Equipment & Maintenance Printing & Copying Professional Fees Insurance General Depreciation Expense Data Processing dept MaintenanceEquip/Software Services Supplies Training Membership Systems Financial Systems Word Processor General Computer Exp Insurance Processing Other Taxes FAI/Competition Dept NM Divisional Fee FAI Franchise Van Expense Museum Officer Service council mtgs exp nati & dist officers etc Magazines Officers CDs etc Committees Grant Scholarship Program Nats Site Exploration/Improvement EM Air Academy Total Exclusive MA Direct Costs MA Advertising Direct Costs MA Other Direct Costs MA Unrelated Business Tax Total Expenses March 1989 113 Academy Model Aeronautics Preliminary 1989 Budget Operating Expenses 1989 Budget 1267983 267389 167350 36600 72000 433130 735000 100000 246330 30000 222250 0 5000 5000 45000 8900 50000 40000 42770 130000 65000 0 0 0 0 8000 35000 65600 30000 2500 10500 109400 22000 66554 11000 38000 25000 5000 4398256 608625 872284 4550 5883715 1988 Budget 1156516 227122 149900 35100 72000 241350 600000 100000 221750 20000 180575 0 5000 10000 28000 8300 40000 32400 29270 125000 60275 0 0 0 8275 7000 20000 92350 30000 1500 17000 101400 22000 60454 11000 38000 5000 2000 3758537 506044 750642 2000 5017223 1987 Actual 106459922 179 616 68 13156676 2324825 5494406 91400910 0 0 18850993 2932088 10940733 5062982 338225 221680 3920360 931800 4036424 2848032 1678468 12892544 0 2566789 657130 2107626 279363 0 3271732 7925559 3000000 262824 1151417 7371744 2240750 1050652 1000000 5647693 0 0 339986015 52569092 67204258 834066 460593431 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Starting New Year Right. As December 16 over 83000 AMA mem bership cads mailed 1989 mem bers time magazine mailed number should well over 100000 Most cards went out less week dues receipt AMA HQ members have expressed pleasant surprise fast service knew promised faster service 1989 until actually proof hand didnt seem lieve would happen reason doubt because some promises past didnt work out unusual other years members wait four six weeks new mem bership cards its different story year new system place work ing provide very rapid service practi cally cases However new system yet per fect although coming close During Oc tober November some renewals got held up because credit card problems due program used service com pany handling credit card processing also some glitches bank processing operation called Lockbox resulted delays address changes other problems involved year-end outside problems diminishing promise now thct bugs worked out new system next years processing should better meantime should acknowl edged new system owes its success group HQ people took challenge making system work proved would Primary among Bob Vojslavek AMAs Administrative Ser vices Director self-taught computer spe cialist designed system did programming debugged Working closely him learn system train new employees hired data inputting Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager assistant Joanne Spampi nato also learned operate new system provided substantial support new employees actual keystroking Trish Gaylord Joanna Nease Sari Jyllila Fringe benefit new data input group will able membership rush eas es off spring process other data years have wanted conduct sur veys analyze information Standing way however ina bility process such data now have new capability result should better decision-making based better knowledge whats happening mod el world make-up member ship clubs Changes Headquaers. Growth brings change Its necessary part what needed handle creased HQ workload processing mem bership also providing daily service members involves insur ance flying sites radio control frequencies clubs competitions AMA magazine other details membership Meanwhile room has made person being hired learn job AMA Executive Director year retire lesser role AMA new director will ready take over means juggling space within Headquarters building provide room magazine department has moved quarters another building across street AMA building move others resulting expected completed end January An improved library will restilt together larger conference room internal stor age space minor improvements various departments Also efect HQ museum will minimized except crowding less space before crowding will floor level open atrium space models hung display affected As begin 1989 great year AMA model aviation general appears brewing AMA membership co lltinues increase clubs becoming chart ered meets being sanctioned 1989 AMA budget projects 150000 members will signed up end Septmber Its great start Scholarship Cont pg 110 sity Buffalo NY goal aero space engineer dedicated aeromodeler well active student high school Charles also found time involved track cross-country running choir Tutoring Club Boy Scout six years participated community projects modeling preference Indoor events particular loves Manhat tan HLG holds Indoor record 717 Category Ill Manhattan As member both Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Columbia Indoor Model Airplane Society well thought fellow club members cause interest model aviation desire know world works Ken feels demanding hobby helps per son develop mature frame mind well being aid personal growth Both father mother active aeromodelers have encouraged him efforts keen competitor Free Flight events 10 contests less year Ken neth has won share awards also found time other pursuits high school Spanish Club Athletic Statistics physical science experiments being member California Scho lastic Federation three years kept him well occupied Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound FAI agenda item next ClAM meeting held next spring Paris major concern everyone interested problem noise proposal establish limit sound emission categories model air craft competition limit asked 90 dBA three meters just marginally higher 90-at-9 have rec ommended value Will approved difficult say countries serious problems such categories Free Flight o can never certain will go thing certain Any effort direction sure have effect manufacturers engines associated equipment statement has appeared past need exercise fluence companies Since engines manufactured overseas necessary FAI-CIAM active push development quiet equipment action no matter result will indi cate manufacturers wind blowing essential rest aeromodeling world take part effort hope some sort terms can agreed upon area rather unique fly very much FAI categories Almost rest world flies FAI classes competi Continued page 118 114 Model Aviation Kenneth Keegan Burbank CA Uni versity California Los Angeles aim achieve degree Physics largely beRichard Lacy Collinsville IL deter mined become pilot end studying Aeronautical Engineering Parks College St Louis University Cahokia Continued page 122 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 6 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Oriand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon Ct 06001 Frequency Coordinstor George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstona Mills MA 02648 have very good report DICK SHER MAN AVP New Hampshire some activities general opinions things going Well has snowed up already means flying season over up way anyway District building season has started again sure short season year seems like just took snow blower off tractor time put back again Have some good news Dis trict Free Flight people seems back Westover latter part summer also heard RC people contest Lets hope continue have site available types model ing best site district indebted Air Force its use up us obey rules Westover property fact SAM-7 group has asked Air Force hold annual banquet NCO Club year plus going give tour C-5A [This done see next months column] Now cant beat modelers owe Westover great big THANK YOU years support Just got word CHET BUKOWSKI getting along well after bypass surgery missed year CHET Word has also filtered through fiberglass props made JIM CARPENTER district doing real well Last summer made trip Burlington VT visit BOB LANDRY AVP Vermont Bob has program going school systems up needed some Hand-Launched Glider de signs young people could build out lots trouble So took up some plans also took some HLGs along could show Bob throw Bob showed new flying site looks super should no problem noise Havent received much feedback modelers New Hampshire must assume everyone happy Bob Landry called Vermont asked would navigate drove Reston October Council meeting So off went DC Now let tell sports fans once-in-a-lifetime thrill DC beltway 330 700 pm makes glad live upstate NH put up pressed no way leave go DC hitting traffic Hartfordf Springfield NY City Baltimore DC ar eas meeting got under way around 900 am went until 700 pm did go out dinner two hours either small catered buffet doesnt last too long back work impressed Council some knew others met first time group good businessmen represent districts lieve times really get DON LOWES opening remarks thousands dollars AMA spends postage staggering thought Mr Baker Aircraft Owners Pilots Asso ciation gave Council short talk job AOPA willingness help us could also modeler years VINCE MANKOWSKI gave short talk 1989 Nats sites group have looked looks like WASHINGTON STATE 1989 Past President EARL WITI also Earl comes out way assured TRI-CITIES area good choice Indoor people may like Johnson City should adequate Insurance big item up us preach police own areas regard safety Another item interested 1991 change narrow-band equipment Now have reading District VI column JIM SEARS know concerned about perfectly good wideband gear now use certain date 1991 cant work anymore can see competition maybe need narrowband equipment us sport fliers boondocks kind think equip ment will still work OK small clubs just dont have problems JIM SEARS says right now losing bat tle after last meeting kind think got point across may have foot up ladder lets hope close off bet Don wont ask write another column [Not true DK] opinion what saw heard involved officers AMA trying good job have remember national organization must benefit majority catego ries AINT EASY dont tell VP what think will never know wont able help group SO COMMUNICATE Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition competition between area club teams year held September 25 eight teams compet ing four showed up Four events held Rodeo Mail-run Pattern Limbo Once again RC FLYING ACES southern New Hampshire emerged vic torious won last year also trophy given person has total points day year SCOTTY DEARBORN Flying Aces four teams competed year FLYING ACES CONCORD AEROGUIDANCE SOCIETY NEW ENG LAND SPORT SCALE ASSOCIATION PONDEROSA RC HAWKS Hawks put lot time effort events hope appreciated people attend *--_ J-3 dropped uerwick unexpectedlyin fact limbo poles removed quickly would have some dents wing streamer too low pilot go under poles too close really like light air planes case think flier used poor judgment landing contest going people close runway Scale Masters have letter DALE DREW CD Scale Mast ers sent list contestants final results would like congratulate district competed CHARLIE NELSON 19th IRV SEARL 34th STEVE SHERWOOD 38th JACK BUCKLEY 43rd list have shows 58 en trants fellows did very well District fun-fly am trying organize DIS TRICT fun-fly held WESTOVER possibly Orange Airport date will prob ably week before Memorial Day have input regarding events etc would like have please contact ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics March 1989 115 Al Savinski giving pilot briefing prior events Berwick competition winning team hardware L R Dave Farnham Darren Gallant Chad Lalime Scotty Dearborn New York Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 2e0 S Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07851 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave tsmay NJ 08854 Ray lunclrkus 7 Evergreen Aye Nem Hyde Park NY 11040 KennetS Koeppel 184 N Ueoe Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14700 Robert Roane 39 Monroe SI Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Ferry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2002 Rabbit Lane Peoeno NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickovlle NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Websters Dic tionary defines sportsman person fair generous good loser gra cious winner description fits just about aeromodeler have ever known well enough tell difference opinion great merit lively exchange views have always encouraged such exercises self-expres sion truly welcome such encounters part learning process can assure constructive criticism always wel come far am concerned lets keep course just have am hope ful spirit sportsmanship shall pre vail example regards selection AMA Nats Committee vast expanse west coast real estate site 1989 Nationals per announcement fact last months issue maga zine Though centrally located geo graphical standards place leaves abso lutely nothing desired terms un limited unobstructed vastness put another way photographs have seen 89 choice Sky Limitand Horizon Flying Knights Hamburg NY year Knights celebrating 25th anni versary hereby extend compli ments club its contribu tions advancement model aviation Buffalo area AMA District 2 club its credit able operate two separate sites first North Collins NY owned maintained club other site Hamburg Model Aviation Park Hamburg latter site since its owned maintained town Hamburg Recreation Department shared Much credit due club Presi dent Paul Cwiklinski continued pop ularity Knights made trip Knights contests back thoroughly enjoyed experience per following shots action First sign times busy flight line Other news Buffalo area ap plaud efforts District 2 AMA mem bers hardy enough withstand year-end meteorological vagaries 01 Man Winter thus extending territo rial flying season others also serve PR interests admirably tak ing hobby indoors uninformed worse misinformed public through media model aircraft mall shows accordingly duly proud such District 2 clubs Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc Buffalo area will hold its 24th Annual Model Show March 12 1989 Marygold Manor Cheektowaga NY extends clubs earlier efforts along same line thus before earns appreciationand modelers Although aeromodelers ffying facility logically basic habi tat have always felt greatest hope future lies all-out policy bringing activities attention public rather wait chance being discovered spirit AMA has developed expanded its Air Show Team program has earned us growing respect large seg ment public Vincent Pacifico AMA Leader Member great sadness hereby report readers sudden death Vince Pacif ico current President Whitman Flyers Inc Plainview Ll NY resided 151 Orchard Street Plainview NY 11803 family have expressed profound sympathy SHHHHH flew quietest Pattern RC model 1988 Nats District 2 pi lot course naturally filled pride would expected name Adolpho Lagomasino hails Ocean NJ member Mon mouth Model Airplane Club Dolph won third place Sportsman Pattern 88 Nats also lowest sound reading tested able attend Pattern banquet Nats did receive trophy quietest Pat tern model lost forgotten ever shall great pleasure hand Dolph trophy annual WRAM Show AMA Membership meeting set 2 pm Saturday 25 February 1989 projection room Incidentally said WRAM Show 89 will held its former site Westchester County Center White Plains NY As member WRAM shall particularly pleased see Gear up locked Frequency Alert Recent action FCC confirms older transmitters can modified meet narrowband specifications requir ing another type-acceptance meeting volving representatives AMA le gal counsel FCC occurred Octo ber 1988 time verbal agreement reached concerning issue Following discussion AMA counsel provided FCC letter detailing understandings agreed during meeting turn FCC provided letter dated December 14 1988 confirming points agreed upon simple terms FCC has stated transmitters may narrowbanded can operate 20 kHz frequency spac ing modifications treated Class permissive change permission per form modifications extended grantee its authorized representative understood mean manufacturer authorized service representatives text FCC letter follows reply letter October 20 1988 regarding modifications transmitters type accepted operation under Radio Control RC Radio service detailed Part 95 regulations Please excuse delay response As discussed earlier meeting members Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc changes needed made RC transmitters consist addition resistor capacitor between en coder modulator circuits appears changes would cause equip ment exceed rated limits established Commission grantee time authorization would change type equipment Thus changes can performed Class permissive changes As detailed Section 21001 regulations no filing Commission necessary Class permissive change Because prohibition Section 95222 against internal modifications type ac cepted RC equipment equipment mod ifications must performed grantee its authorized representative man ner grantee retains responsibility changes made equipment 116 Model Aviation view all-out relaxation caught club thusly numerous Stars Rallies Ohio 6 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8141362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st Si Vienna WV 26101 Neison Gould 1944S idaho St Aiientown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 20e Witmer St Cleartieid PA 16830 Joaeph S Visiay 13e1 Cranbrook Dr Maamee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halioweli Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Last month mentioned direct com munication necessary membership Academy can know actions Council Headquarters Three addi tional AVPs will added District Ill first new AVP Joe Vislay Maumee OH Joes modeling background started Control Line Combat Stunt HandLaunched Gliders has involved RC Pat tern Pylon Racing Gliders Currently sport flying main interest Joe became member Toledo Weak Signals RC Club 24 years ago has served term treasurer three terms president past 19 years has worked Toledo RC Exposition area model display Another area involvement cluded work show team did nu merous shows both locally nationally Joes knowledge expertise will help ful clubs within northwest Ohio area contact him 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 During past months several modelers have requested AMA petition FCC make transmitters narrow band 1991 can appreciate desire antiquate equipment think some concerns unjustified observations can see less ten per cent wideband transmitters use day becoming obsolete outdated wideband units may already causing un known problems field because wideband transmissions Out re maining 90% transmitters probably 30 35% will have made narrow band cost approximately $25 $35 economical price pay ensure model can exist within cluttered airwaves United States receiver creates biggest problem frequency phase-in Will need narrow-band receiver 1991 answer yes fly sanctioned contests fly large urban area cluttered frequen cies outside interference problem does involve would suggest club develop its own phase-in pro gram numerous ways have printed previous publi cations procedure followed small percentage districts modelers will have narrow-band receivers im mediately ask want FCC mandate narrow-band transmitters 1991 Simple. way enforce requirement modelers whether belong Academy will protect modelers fly public land live area high population density realize damage modeler could municipal field remained wideband no law stop him Unfortunately modelers belong Academy Council listening lo cal modeler perhaps softer solution phase-in will evolve 1991 too early Maybe new radios have market very long Please notify opinions CompuServe probably greatest set club could have directly com municate members Council Headquarters economical method can provide insight up-to-date happen ings modeling world provide val uable information numerous areas Have ever wondered what some peo ple CompuServe look like systems operators pictured below Randy Gibson jovial expert Helicop ters have questions RC Helicop ters join CompuServe talk Randy Heres new event. Westmore land Electric Soaring Society held sec ond annual FAT Day Get-together Friday November 25 fthe day after Thanksgiving FAT simply means Flying After Thanksgiv ing event equivalent other clubs annual New Years Day Flying Session Hot coffee cookies brought keep warm eat get FAT Actually iii sO nlain nld fun 10 realize club cannot Inn nitely exist influx new young er members instructor program gun order generate new blood en sures growth club few months ago stated would personally THANK instructors District Ill placing pic tures column month offer spe cial thanks Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society instructors . Mel States Howard DeLong Jack Lang Mike McCoy Guy Welch Thanks also Harold Justice pro viding pictures RORKS show special interest youth membership Pictured next Jack Lang process training Junior member Brent Umina via buddy box Additional interest being directed toward area RC Helicopters District Ill fortunate have several competent ro tary wing pilots Two gentlemen Bill Curtis Ralph Geese Green ville PA Last October gentlemen hosted Helicopter clinic sisted everyone attendance though weather did cooperate event drew large entry Word has gentlemen going same thing spring ntact details Kant Stoyer may upcoming Heli pilots district picture below taken four days after finished build ing first chopper month would like highlight Windy Ridge RC Club Kingwood WV picture taken partici pated Mountaineer Balloon Festival Morgantown Airport first tempt perform front such large number spectators Congratulations effort well executed March 1989 117 Delaware 0 Disttict Colombia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest I-Iarrinburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 268 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayntteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 498-6986 Notes years end As written year 1988 near end holiday sea son us almost everyone enjoy ing period goodwill Acad emy concerns end 1988 have some accomplish ments think about Executive Council has considered number very important items should see some results thecom ing year will no doubt have someone phasing Executive Director position early 1989 will provide continu ity should expect John Worth retires John will leaving after over 25 years outstanding service Acad emy nurtured very small strug gling organization what today little doubt John some ex cellent support Headquarters opera tion through years much credit growth must corner John will out picture retires will still obtain great deal ef fort John Council has taken task consid ering obtaining permanent flying sites serious objective something contrary what past VP District X said started past VP Hardy Broder son problems insurance possible mortgage problems other things sort put back burner some time something will occur overnight going happen Insurance will always prime element way business As grow also increase exposure accidents requires greater vigilance part of us keep accidents down everincreasing exposure increases amount reserves will required hold will always major item cost us Radio frequency changes phase-in another area much concern phasein plan will go forward because safety air will make necessary As number pagers increases parts coun try best narrow-band equipment will needed now two years before 1991 date finding areas coun try narrow-band transmission help ing safety Radio Control Fre quency Committee met 10 December report will point way well proceed future good probability AMA districts will soon have available ICOM 7000 series receiver use per forming field surveys interference will enable Frequency Coordinator Vice-President others find out pagers out might cause have troubles Watch details upcoming columns Weve seen tremendous advancement devices methods noise reduction past year FA finally begin ning take notice subject agenda next ClAM meeting item calling adoption 90 dBA three meters proposed catego ries FAI competition Whether will adopted uncertain important aspect last entire aeromodeling world becoming aware fact universal problem fact major ity engines being manufactured outside United States should stimu late some response area District IV District IV no different others have some problem flying site acquisition can recog nize area United States undergoing very high growth rate time occurs elsewhere recrea tional space risk Since have quite clout golf softball have find difficult obtain land ac quisition land possible concerted effort top spokesperson needed Academy has much support can offered time po sition Academy can charged actual purchase sites dividual club would very desir able position need make concerted effort keep site have now will have pressure ac cept members existing clubs encourage clubs formed increases need space District IV host 1988 Nationals difficulties overall Nats success categories largest recent memory unfortunate Free Flight lost pointed up need own own sites future events such sur vive present form Support events individuals clubs type spirit needed carry forward sport 1989 Nationals will long way off number District IV people attend ing will beyond doubt down can make feel sure folks out Washington will well you did cannot make Nationals have option going National Fun-Fly held Dayton OH over Memorial Day week end will site Air Force Museum expect very very large turnout really something enjoy bring whatever want show off and/or fly No rules eventsjust fly fun premier event District IV United States field aeromodel ing will World Championships RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter RC Pylon Racing will teams 28 countries competing events championships will held Fentress NALF VA Watch full details event early fall year will very colorful exciting show interested model flying type will top competitors around globe Olympics aeromodeling past year presented aeromodeler much activityfrom pure competition fly-in affairs As continue growth trend should also see increase ac tivity contrary popular opinion have something going month year contest set first day January 1989 see fun-fly events month now Competi tion starts earlier runs later almost seems slowest month now July District IV newsletter beginning its sixth year publication inter ested getting publication please drop card asking details way get up-to-the-minute informa tion Response time usually within day mailing end month SoundCont pg 114 tion Whatever rules decided upon ClAM meeting will binding other countries well us FAI classes flying As know F3A RC Aerobatics has limit 98 dBA three meters quite some time fliers category have managed reduce levels substantially low value have fact quite handily gotten down below 90 dBA So work area demonstrates far being unattainable goal 90 dB very feasible value would very benefi cial us world body can see fit establish goal Frequency sound levels Letters have received asking whether have taken frequency sound consideration talk about solutions answer qualified yes realize higher frequency sound generated engines greater annoyance fac tor true sound never simple dB reading frequency deter mines factor combination two needs done area know just model air craft engines thing certain operating very high dB levels frequency isnt necessarily factor paramount impor tance What says higher frequency lower dB level sound annoying need develop series charts illustrating get some explanations frequencies annoying Future articles will attempt explain some factors Frequencies part over sound generated model aircraft en gine determined several contribut ing factors sources modelers familiar ex haust area learning control very well know twocycle engine frequency equal ro tational speed crankshaft whereas four-cycle frequency one-half speed second factor influences frequency propeller sounds gener ated prop equal blade passage well other factors resulting blade design intake generates another sound rotational speed shaft shaft intake Finally bearings produce higher-frequency sound bad Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation Alabama S Florida 0 Georgia iaaippi 0 Puorto Rica South Carolina eocee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 AssocIate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Ad Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter RI 3 Box 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 26405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Well first snow fell last night cold wet weekends have shut down activi ties field Days too short allow time fly after work guess winter Well must time start build ing process next years activities maybe finishing last years projects read interest comment two modeling philosophy Harvey Yoders Wire Grass RC Newsletter represents current situation way thats too close comfort writes Try imagine having Old-Timer process IMAA size ship maintain very small t/2A RC ship half done several unique designs waiting burst out brain 14 kits shelf crying built closetful plans corner full sorta flyable ships need TLC two dozen honey-dos stacked up kids meet ings JOB Wheew trip hobby room relaxed evening self can lead just opposite what came stration over incom plete projects Anxiety over things wanted have done time LAST year yearning new design recent magazine Only real dyed-in-the wool balsa-fevered folks would call en joyable natural tendency sweep benches clean burn start over scratch worse yet start think better get out shop soon finish column start cover ing -scale Cub Ive building summer should get work door fleet Could use new Peanut old Cougar getting pretty raunchy Yep door flying rise look Doc Martins Hangar Pilot confirms has say about season opener Well pilots off great start Fif teen fliers signed up meet lot new faces new planes Scale Bostonian judging table looked like Nats AA meet some really beautiful Peanut Pista chio Flying Aces Scale models plus field Bostonians Embryos Great workmanship ys girls really getting GOOD Jorge Nunez entered four Peanuts Cau dron Racer Nieuport 27 Fokker D VIII also Pistachio size posted no times previously untrimmed planes Wayne Trivin won new Catapult Glider event attracted field six looks very popular four five grams little jobs arent hazard rest planes hand-launched shille laghs See last HP rules Marcos plan Its one-evening project tricky trim Indoor Catapult idea good hope local Indoor contests try size Im ready show its done Got letter Allan Wehman Jr ask ing about some confusing him rule prob lems Giant Scale categories ques tion big can plane still covered AMA insurance seems looked AMA rule book found les ser limits used fly-ins Since probably confusing others let try make sense out problem First rules competition events just thatthe rules limitations spe cific category competition intend compete AMA Giant Scale look rule book limits ex ceed cant compete contests category However large models never tended AMA competition models built provide satisfaction builder flier often flown NON-competition fly-in events local flying field fun seeing builders creation fly some limits keep mind however came about because ef forts control risk involved insuring such projects under AMA insurance pol icy limit activities takeoff weight 55 lb wet full fuel plane weighs limit AMA insurance will apply ever program under plane weighs between 55 100 lb can flown certain procedures followed de fined Experimental Radio Control Air craft Program procedures de veloped jointly AMA IMAA provide category very large models reduced risk factors would make insurance possible such models de signation reduced risk provided use certified inspectors periodically inspect aircraft during its construction prior specified flight test program prior flight following structural repair modification aircraft must also demonstrate airworthiness during speci fied flight test program District 5 now has three inspectors certified ready pro vide inspections anyone contemplating such project Since program now place ex pect limits will also brought up time time further complicating situation individual builders advice unless want spend sev eral thousand dollars produce model will comply requirements experimental program forget Dont exceed 55-lb wet limit Giant Scale fly just fun 40 lb compete way no engine displacement limit insurance purposes course Gi ant Scale engine displacement limits competition purposes defined rule book event 514 Allan sent along first photo showing Rubin Mitchums latest effort cate gory -scale clipped wing Taylorcraft Thats some garageful has SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT talking about fun-flys Bob Svetovich reports Charlotte Tale Spinners good including fa vorite thingfood writes Charlotte Radio Control Society held its second annual Wives Picnic Fun-Fly November 29th overwhelming success due members efforts wives helped bringing exceptional food dishes enjoy mixed fun-flyincluding both power aircraft events Sailplane events Balloon Bust Bomb Drop power tal number loops three-minute task Sailplanes photo shows flight line aIf winter building coming up lets look few items consider Bob Morris KCRC come some tips worth remembering Now building season upon us take some time go over equip ment see working properly Check bad switches sticky servos fuelsoaked engine mounts bad bearings name few items Patch up ripped cov ering replace worn-out wheels may wish recover recondi tion plane can pull old cover ing off patch dings replace damaged parts fraction time takes build new plane will look like new fraction cost new setup may worth try plane basically good Remember buy narrow-band equipment avoid lot trouble later Leave bargains someone else sure have sound reliable radio future building make sure have plenty ventilation gluing paint ing Open window use fan avoid fumes winter heat loss will minor window open hour two fumes can strong Very good advice remember CyA fumes can get youre like mask isnt bad advice also Well hope Santa remembered what just have next years flying season See next month March 1989 119 Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Buiiurd RI 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Churiie Buser 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Wiiiium Kern i909 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tuyior 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 04114 Stan Wutnon 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pinecrest Lo Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Biii Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginovilie MO 64037 Home 616 594-2481 Work 916 S94-7121 Fax 616 594-7766 Well first Column another three-year term Thanks have enough confidence work let stay another term Much still has done wanted Besides still have lot out visit Im Id like say thanks newsletter editors really built up Lastly would like thank Mr Gary Frost ran against Maybe next time Gary think will seeing lot change AMA over next three years Thats really wanted stick around Some changes will good itll worth work part chance vote buying first AMA flying site really too much pass up Some site offerings Ive heard something else Im glad Im committee Having choose right out possible choices will real toughie Rest assured lot think ing going decision Im anxious recommendations course know about growth rate will short time before will bursting seams Reston Some say thats already happened So though thought Headquarters would last years will have decide stay expand will forced build new Headquarters would love Council vote comes Most us want move AMA HQ new site know must move out Reston place land cheaper employees arent likely compare salaries Federal Government AMA will lot closer Soon therell new Executive Director AMA HQ search replacement has brought out some excellent candidates Im pretty sure well able pick has experience lead AMA HQ staff during period growth course theres frequency issue Im working hard Im getting new info regularly want keep passing seem afraid talk about pros cons deserve know District Six intend continue communications policy AMA people dont answer mail really disturbs have made point least answer mail dont always give answer person writing wants answer As Council member have also trouble mail responses find aggravating Sure can use phone CompuServe long distance call lot expensive stamp As long Im VP district assure will answer letters just fast can Another part communications travel last three years have put little over 100 hours per year old Skyhawk Almost travel events etc means traveled 10000 miles per year year tend keep up order make easier choose suggest have visited ask come site visit So what just flying session club get meet members Well have announcement make Im afraid have lost AVP St Louis got word Cal Ettel just could give job proper amount time deserves So have new AVP St Louis area Charlie Watts has decided re place friend AVP Charlie involved several clubs St Louis should fill quite well So need AMA sistance St Louis suggest give Char lie call Welcome aboard Charlie Thanks again Cal month Ive got some pictures Ive spent much time policy problems Im getting club events month can write happier column change first Bob Rogers up Mendon IL Sorry did mention name club shame Bob excellent Control Line Pattern con test year looks like good turnout time too Hey CL guys should check out gave some goodies contestant goodies amounted whopping 25 bucks bad fun afternoon flying So write AVP Bill Zimmer find next year Bob may forget back Rex Welbaum sent pictures Evansville IN club field wasnt able use really wanted see new safety fence proud sent new pictures Notice Evansville club opted tall fence section appears over eight feet tall Thats some protection pits spectator areas As can see netting almost invisible Nice Dont miss nice lake behind impound certainly hope using water sports such sea plane flying finish up column month Id like use some pictures taken 5th Annual Hamilton RC North FourCycle Rally Larry Snedeker sent some time back its time used some Im going waive policy Ive last three years past columns have advertised events clubs sanction list However since event im pacts modelers Ill waive pol icy time Pot-o-Gold trade show swap shop date will May 6-7 Its usu ally February Jack Allinger didnt want panic due no announcement February hope see Enough now . SoundCont pg 118 bearing can also foster very high dB level sounds have probably heard 60 Pattern aircraft bearing shot Analysis needed determine predominant sounds perceived human ear annoying Studies have made informa tion available relate different fre quencies apparent annoyance human ear need relate data engines figures can pinpoint conditions annoy neighbors Continued page 122 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 700472152 FAX 313-345-4175 Assistant Vice President Esyd Eowdish E410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 00427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 358 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 02402 Eud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55009 Rusaeii Knetzger 2525 E Shoreweod Eivd Miiwaukee Wi 03211 Jean Laaik 300 Patti Piace Hoiiasd MI 49423 Can MoSs 5024 Lake Macdata Dr. Macanon WI 03700 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 40054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Starling Htn Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Sob Stamm Boo 357 Minocqus Wi 54540 next Executive Council meeting will see couple new faces replacing retiring after stint big Round Ta ble sure am going miss Johnny Clem ens Johnny has AMA many years distinct privilege have served him EC Lii Ole Guy has calming hand ses sion tempers decisions get ting difficult have bounced ideas off him always appreciated thoughts tall guy size immensely tall re spect contributions modeling friendli ness can assured shall con tinue association Johnny re gard him gods modeling time year op portunities meet district membership increase due swap shops mall shows wife attended very pleasant annual banquet ROMEO RC Club now beginning feel like club members managed ar range Lynne Smiths trip Australia wont affect editorial task band Tom going looks like shall Sturgis Yipsilanti Chessaning Grand Rapids February Speaking newsletters did know largest expense club usually newsletter Give thought forget freebee printing . 12 sues cost $3 mailing printing another $2 member Give newsletter editor help task keep plugging consider lifeline club Now have receiving newsletters five years can recognize printing format Editors using computers word processing publishing software make readable am Chairman Property Acquisi tion Committee need cover few points concerning its goals origins original idea produced Hardy Broder sen five years ago elected VP slot asked continue effort Well other items became prom inent committee set back burner Russ Knetzger kept smoldering year ago became reorga nized request President selected persons knew could contributory its goals actions present group has excelled have hopes have site purchased 1989 However lets look ideal location such siteone will serve members reasonably located re gard climatic conditions places Midwest southern parts way site often referred Nationals site true sider National Model Sport Aviation Center aspects modeling individuals families can take place Nationals can rotate few years anticipate sites having HQ museum conference cen ter campsites individual complexes aeromodeling activity including boats cars true jewel other areas country can use example copy part areas site attraction searching cities would like have NMSAC Read information CompuServe committee reports have new Control Line Contest Board member Larry Dziak Wisconsin known Control Line circles no pun intended zzard thank retiring Jim Sinton help during past years understand has moved sunny California hope will con tinue fly have new frequency monitor district purchased ICOM 7000 very strong transportable case re ceiver antenna power cords struction book need contact Bob Stamm Wisconsin pay ship ping charges club looking excellent monitor borrow see worth expense know no other unit does job contest District Patch now over sults excellent shall print win ning patch next month have details order patches costs time Thank entrantswe 19 voting clear winner neces sitating second pass top three District Roundup VALLEY AERO MODELERS need new newsletter editor d problem SHEBOYGAN AREA KON TROL SOCIETY has decided 94 dB three meters Thats start TH RC AIRPLANE CLUB has suggested level 95 dB 10 ft way up north Minnesota EAPOLIS MODEL AERO CLUB has new Indoor event wline also have club flag shows least 46 years old CHESSANING MODEL FLIERS CLUB ran chopper meet dB readings showed less 90 dB 9 ft HOORAY NE RADIO CONTROL CLUB joining proposed 90 dB 10 ft NAW VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB starting orien tation session new members RANGE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB has new editor Neil Byrd has meeting theme GADGET FEST Great idea name Jessica Peters event results MICHIGAN INTER NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY Club GREEN BAY warns about no flying during deer season LAND RC CLUB has its editor retiring Ron Eigenschink has doing past three years CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB has de cided have wives appreciation dinner Does club something too S KY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT will meeting 90-at-9 help Bill Millars muffler modifications Finally. remember its never too windy fly someone elses plane March 1989 121 Mick Joe Hass Pilgrims Inauguration field memory Micks dad Putting up LimboPVC tubes reel thread SWRCS funfly Radio Control Club Detroits 1988 Big Bird contest pilots P-51 Mustangs put terrific aerial Combat show eyes sky Jim McCoul RCCD President others watch planes Skymasters/RCCD contest RCCD fly ing field Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Charles Stevens 220 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 would like start months column thanking modelers took time vote past District Eight election Without support help couldnt have achieved Presently am looking over appointments AVPs contest board plans have AVPs involved reporting what happening particular area state does mean have competition ori ented AVP times AVP will expected write col umn explaining what happening area will delegation get ting things done passed local mod elers pay very poor time will ap preciated overlooked others So feel want abused drop line lets talk about Working improve hobby may fun will philosophy invite pitch greatest concerns during campaign frequency dilemma torically problems nature tend al ways get resolved local level some point have take initiative say lets go something about problem As have read AMA has issued temporary reprieve concerning testing certification transmitters am proud announce clubs north Texas area have scheduled Transmit ter Smokeout have arranged through courtesy Ace RC Inc Tom Runge certified transmitter inspection company send staff measuring equipment Dallas/Fort Worth area will spect brands transmitters two days February 4th 5th 1989 Gold Silver sticker qualification will $5 fee transmitter inspected proceeds will go Ace RC cover travel expenses fully ex pect able inspect up 240 transm ters per hour will have long wait will no repairs made during Sound Cont pg 120 data know enough predict given propeller dia meter lower rotational speed propeller less annoying sound level apt also know sound level declines rpm given muffler effective begin Quite some time ago chart published relat ing propeller diameter propeller speed dB level course ignored other factors can rerun reference Other data will published soon re sult propeller studies next few issues will attempt define some conditions finer detail session will told what thing wrong unit should fail Texas RC Hobby Shop has rented space event shopping mall Piano TX Collins RC Club North Dallas RC Club Dallas RC Club sponsor ing event providing manpower event convenience hope will participate further formation contact Don Huffines 214 2357641 John Reed 214 235-7000 See map directions tam ST IHWY 5441 ZIEL StATE e X TEXAS R/C k ri Li L1 PLANO TX 2 U N Another item importance mark calendar Weatherford Aeromodel ing Society has sanctioned omnibus event March 4th 5th 1989 cludes swap-meetlauction Crocket Elementary School fun-fly club field Also included event will All-District Eight Meeting within traveling distance scheduled Sat urday March 4th hope visit discuss some issues need addressed future Council meetings information contact Sandy Frank 1015 jameson St Weather fnrd T 7fflR Scholarship Cont pg 114 IL member National Honor Society high school represented school district competitions engineer ing mathematics science interest aviation caused him join Aviation Explorers Post Boy Scouts America membership school Science Club led him enter contests won awards design construction wind tunnel used airfoil evaluation Richard father work team constructing airplane Mr Lacy likes build whereas Richard likes fin ish have won several contests creations finest Druine Turbulent David Peterson now San Diego State Uni versity went high school Yucaipa CA David plans major Journalism minor degree will Theatre Arts mem ber California Scholastic Federation high school also held variety school offices worked school yearbook Promotion Editor later Coeditor special interests included SADD campaign Teen Activities Program TAP program provides alter natives teenagers effort help keep substance abuse An enthusiastic modeler David father both members Yucaipa Val ley RC Fliers Christopher Register Elizabethtown NC gan aeromodeling age eight now University North Carolina Wil mington majoring Physics also taking flight training goal entering commercial aviation field 20 model airplanes credit has featured Bill Winters column achievements Chris feels knowledge friend ships respect can gained model aviation lifelong value tempting get model club started Eliz abethtown Apart modeling enjoys singing church choir assisting elderly has also worked several community beautification projects wish young people very best endeavors know Glen Sigafoose would proud Contributions Sig Memorial Fund may sent AMA Reston VA will used expand opportunities avail able deserving college-bound students 122 Model Aviation Gene Hempel shown cam paign trail snapped visiting Octoberfest Fun-Fly Grapevine TX put 114 RC Aero Squadron Colorado 0 Kaosas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall SL Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Modes 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 516 5 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 302 922-8107 Evening 303 536-3266 column being written just few days before Christmas year draws close often reflect what has hap pened during past year what has accomplished what still left goals set year nd think about directions coming year Al though issue will coming af ter first new year 1989 would hope take little time think about future modeling efforts local club working certainly what group can further model aviation enjoyable avocation foreseeable future include AMA thinking let volunteer officers know what directions would like see organization work Yearly go through ritual saving newsletters sent out courtesy model clubs out district As arrive read get feeling well things go ing local level times things going district national level invaluable source information read Club newsletters have described lifeblood club edi tors contributors information efforts would like publicly thank praise time year hope will continue work will get appropriate support fellow club officers members work does go unnoticed unap preciated though THANKS sometimes far between too few January column mentioned vacancy Wyoming associate vice-president position modelers state might like give some suggestions would like have fill position As being written Ive no suggestions wait now responses same column asked input whether associate vice-president posi tions states should voted upon following process similar used national district elections Ive received quite bit input Overwhelmingly probably 20 1 consensus continue have posi tions appointed vice-president presently done OK hear still need some suggestions great mod elers Wyoming person wish have position Melvin Schuette Auburn KS Control Line modeler has taken time write some thoughts out about favorite category aeromodeling Control Line alive well District 9 Although some would prefer think CL dying sport still going strong growing some cases Though may enjoy popularity RC sur viving doesnt seem cost CL vs RC keeps people CL because lot people fly CL well RC Free Flight fly CL No body can say exactly Control Liners con tinue CLs Maybe feel plane end lines knowing can feel response controls through lines Most items used CL thought packaged RC items About items use arent thought way bellcrank lead-outs lines handles engines use no dif ferent except cases use fixed venturi vs carburetor some CL events carbs used same purpose RC see both CL Scale Navy Carrier events CL Scale using electronic control systems RC ra dios RF section removed signals sent through lines instead atr Another factor may CL fli ers competition oriented whereas major population RC sport fliers reason unknown reasons flying CL rather something else contest season district begins Memorial Day weekend continues until middle September usually contest scheduled other weekend throughout time period level competition throughout district coming higher contest competitors being capable holding own Nationals fact number people district have earned brought home share Nats trophies along number peo ple district lot CL working local contests Nationals Special Interest Groups people make CL work lev els Noise becoming major area con cern CL well maybe much RC due confined space flown Some clubs fliers through out district have promoting use mufflers events normally pro hibit use might add some suc cess has made use commer cial muffling devices being done engines normally produce exces sive dB lesrel being brought down below 90 dB recommended level out hurting overall performance levels Some people starting work com posite materials order cut down weight added commercial units cause becoming major concern people working trying come up some sort muffling device will what needed bring down noise hurt performance engines Control Line DOES exist District 9 will continue exist efforts people enjoy flying category have questions regarding CL con tests held district please feel free contact address below through CompuServe Modelnet ID# 731702741 want invite stop CL field watch ask questions knows maybe bug will bite too Melvin L Schuette PO Box 240 Au burn KS 66402-0240 telephone 913 6712583 Thanks Melvin taking time ef fort 0 share thoughts Keep landings soft intentional Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network Mod elNet has going strong since begun last year now 3500 modelers use personal com puters log onto ModelNet communi cate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hun dreds services besides ModelNet Com puServe subscription service once subscribe pay time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other ac tivities Several Executive Council members ModelNet join public dis cussions answer questions Mod elNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 76067 2420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis Mc Ginnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full teresting useful files complete list AMA chartered clubs kept DL 4 up dated monthly So Contest Calendar list over 1300 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use can submit online AMA Applica tion through ModelNet join renew membership will usually get con firmation AMA membership within day uploading application Data Library Club officers can check AMA membership status of members through ModelNet can confirm application received get date license mailed member Complete instructions Data Library 12 files INSTRAMA CHECKAMA information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA HQ youre al ready CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 March 1989 123 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakee Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Waleut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 9S619 Mike Lee 11430 Spittire Drive San Diego CA 92126 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatoworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beny Stream 3723 Seowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Thank District X support al lowing opportunity serve vice-president will pull out Stops see needs problems District 10 properly aired acted Academy am looking forward great anticipation upcoming years ser vice new associations chal lenges facing both District X AMA would like offer sincere thanks noteworthy opponents 8ev Wisniewski Bryant Thompson outstanding rep utable forthright campaigns ask join making District X best Academy Although Dave Peltz got off wrong foot relationship followed sound As visited talked sites meetings questions fre quently asked Does anyone read Daves column MA responses wild varied Some like provocative style others wanted about whats hap pening district As thor oughly entertained Interestingly enough whatever response reaction read column Dave thanks help time patience eventual election will solicit help administration understanding knowledge will great assistance Youll tough act follow George Steiner thanks nominating Howard Baldwin letter recom mendation ongoing support will forgotten Ill try live up both Georges high ideals love sport Phil Hightower artist posters pamphlets brochures support way above duties normally per formed brother-in-law Cathy heartfelt thanks Dr Fritz Har rold compositions drill couch needed therapy get end Russell Davis marvelous letter composed constituted second mailout Im sure stimulated voter participa tion areas district sure thank Nancy Bill Hempel Bill Jr support help Thanks also Ron Sheldon Stuffing-it isnt half bad sounds H L Scales posters hanging over District X Would mind organizing committee get down Just kid ding rode visited sights told what say say hold head point finger critiqued appearances Dorothy wife couldnt have done ya helped campaign havent mentioned name dont think Ive forgotten am thankful work hell Regg Keyawa Son Helen R Keyawa 92 years young residing own Chico CA father Pat Watega Redding CA says cant wait until Grandma hits 100 50 can call Willard Scott have Grandmas name Today Show ather Mar gie Keyawa sometimes referred Miss Personality am father Steve Keyawa deceased spring 1985 responsible Senior Telemaster EZ 2000 Sailplane saddles Tele brought show team led its presidency now theyve shoved politi cal arena Academy Steve Buds show left team members particularly good feeling took place past July Sacramento Area Model ers Open House Two newest team members Regg Keyawa Don Boling flew finale act consisted tow ing Sportavia Glider air back Sr Telemaster Telemaster built Regg Glider son Steve Steve test flown Glider before father could get together tow-aloft flight very suddenly unexpectedly passed away Don Boling close friend family helped Regg fin ish project show first public flight two aircraft quite few relatives family friends audience Steves Glider gently lifted air Telemaster about 200 ft altitude two aircraft parted company Reggie quickly circled Tele master down smooth landing Glider lingered above As announcer told story behind two aircraft dedicated flight memory Steve Keyawa Don brought Glider slow graceful flyby lumps throats Glider gently came rest center runway So much oneself goes build ing model reflects mans ingenuity defying gravity also reveals very much about persons labored over model selected care built colors finishall reflections builder can think no fitting memorial modeler demonstration air craft Rest peace Steveyour airplane good hands above insert taken Octo ber 1988 issue Show Gram official Air Show Team publication written good friend Jim McDonald Thanks Jim Steve youre big leagues now real surprise September found out really AMA Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Academy spent week Sacramento area same time Capital City Barn stormers celebrated close success ful year demonstrations Remember show team functional model demonstra tion group sponsored Academy promotion sport need ter rific variety flying models coupled musical background narration add stimulation event site com munity center airport Barnstormers available would like schedule show give call Ill put touch appropriate person booking Besides year-end celebration depicted picture caption Geoff Howard Bald win myself able spend time Sacramento County Board Super visors thanked board sup port model program Sacramento gave AMA jackets token appreciation result have documented network rebroadcast VHS tape open invitation promise support Nats Sacramento County continued support Sacramento Area Modelers Watch RCM publica tion story line Sacramento Area Modelers flight site issue should coming out soon board meeting proceeded office Henry Agonia Director State California Department Parks Recreation Geoff gave pitch aero modeling Academy California well received Mr Agonia too modeler Check out can land full-scale floatplane Folsom Lake California park cant fly model Motor ized models allowed state parks working last stop day divi sion deputy chiefs Jack D Kemmerly Jerry Barber State Department Transportation Division Aeronautics seems Mr Kemmerly near-miss model attempting landing full-scale plane Yolo County Airport believe nasty letter published copy Academy responded Dave Peltz District X members As result visit Mr Kemmerly will write letter recommendation AMA sanctioned club coexist airport California system Nicely done Dave Geoff Howard Regg Dis trict X Gotta go now Congratulations Jim Sears John Byrne Howard Crispin Gene Hempel successful election re election leading edge R 124 Model Aviation Vote well nigni Honest guys its Reston its got mu seum everything Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL7e0672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federai Way WA 98023 Ai Culver Box 88 Wiider iD 83878 Gary R Fulier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 89752 Gien Mjachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Faiis MT 59401 Dave Muiiens 15559 Palatine Ave. N Seattia WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilna PG Boa 823 Kiamath Falis OR 87801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 5 #89 Puyaiiup WA 88373 Frequency Coordinstor Robert Baich 15439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 87235 Phone 503 781-5103 No new Nats news November Several selected site situations slowly simmering surely soon solved want compete Nats send Headquarters packet Also would like help out please write information will have finalized schedule Puy allup may necessary make several al terations schedule because Nats forewarned Several different people urged us hold Indoor part Nats Kibby Dome Moscow ID couldnt agree Dome incredible place hold Indoor activities Unfortunately too far away fall under site philosophy place Nats true could hold Indoor maybe hold Outdoor FF proposed Boardman site maybe Pattern Rac ing Moses Lake would great sites wouldnt Nats Indoor site record class has open trusswork below ceiling other hand its cost far below $1400 per day plus direct costs offered Kibby Dome will within walking dis tance some other events notably Pattern Finals RC Scale events think weve found sites just adequate very compact area first time Rac ing Pattern will flown during dinary daylight hours eight five will flown same time Participants may able get involved things Nats used offer people getting gether after flying comparing notes go ing different special events have opportunity show rest country high quality modeling already know exists District Xl need have competing working spectating Well guess Ill climb down off Ivory box now Just come enjoy Drizzle Circuit full swing Delta Park CL activity now Unfortu nately looks like Flying Lines has fact expired Dave Mullens said going get competition newsletter going want help him out send him info whatever month get lot newsletters Most District Xl clubs couple other clubs country few spe cial interest groups send copy appreciated since what newslet ter supposed inform about activ ities club Also time time put pitch support lo cal newsletter editor writing something him print seeing has up-todate information things go around club too often newslet ter newsletter editor taken granted editor gets no thanks effort puts very im portant club asset Most time just forget thank such lot work no pay very little recognition plea give pat back editor try hand getting something editor put print Speaking newsletters Horsefeathers newsletter Billings Flying Mus tangs very professional effort ed itor Eric Hawkinson NL under stand 88 air show success spite temps high 90s both days buddy boxes out gave terested folks chance try hand Also Eric tried photo repro method out lined national newsletter printed couple very good shots Dick Robb edits Rainbird Flyer NL Rainbird Fliers Ketchikan Alaska included article John Divelbiss John described Joe Dia mond nine Cub Scouts built Dura Plane about five one-hour sessions spread over month half Sounds like idea other clubs should look get some Cub Scouts involved show build fly airplane Club 20 racing has started Portland area Basic requirements minimum span 36 minimum area 400 sq K&B OS 2OFP stock mufflers carbs prop 15% fuel supplied 1-in spinner Theyve two races now although severely limited cause rain first meeting brought out large crowd some nice fast air craft Looks like may catch particu larly always room beginner not-so-ept like Q-500 has done itself groups moving away original rules original intent troductory racing format Oh well tend shoot ourselves foot time time Should interested con tact Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 some relatively curent events Indoor meets going both Al bany OR area around Seattle dont seem have advance dates might check Bob Stalick WAM Tom Cashman Seattle area Upcoming latest version Po lar Bear run SRAC present considering using another location run Pattern event Saturday reason ing very near neighbors have very large amount real estate used up average Pattern flierand atten dant sound levels case hope lock up March 18 & 19 19th being used fun-fly part also will put quiet fly-in September Which reminds will number Electric meets year Most will take place Seattle area will try keep posted watts up doing very nice things Electric aircraft dont stay ohm coulomb out mhosy out see whats current RAMS held Second Annual Elec tric Fun-Fly year Boeing Hawks have putting very well done well-attended meet some time Along pure Electric meet other meets either running Electric events events allow Electrics fly against other aircraft undue penalty Last month some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut ID pictures incorrectly identified builder Tiobo Mykkanen fact first name Toivo apologize mistake year several contestants come Scalemasters Montana Balch captured aircraft film first picture shows well-crafted aircrafta Stearman blue-and-chromeyellow Bucker Jungmeister white Dave Gasvoda brought Missoula Skybolt belongs Wayne Venetz Conrad Its done typical red white blue colors very attractive Lastly non-Montana AC Fred Pierces very nice original Albatros DIII Fred suffered damage precontest flight didnt get compete Hope re pairs brings both Scalemast ers Nats next year March 1989 125 ne leet Delongs Allan Fass Orom wg Sky As recall its blue fuselage has silver wings big Fleets ex tremely nice flying planes slow majes tic Looks very real air Happy flying JUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Paul Murphy Beginner Hand Launched Glider like little Glider Its 13-in wingspan just right young beginner de veloping arm plan has making rounds Free Flight club newslet ters mark good popular model am pleased present Make copies page clubs begin ners high-performance model Gli der designed no frills order make sure beginner can finish out difficulty get out flying field Simple may good wood selec tion still important Paul Mur phy cant made old wood out scrapbox attention must paid strength piece wood sizes Note wood fuselage spe cifically required spruce basswood other words fuselage part takes punishment bad launch whipping action launch So make body tough flex ible wood wing 1A6-sheet mediumweight balsa Dont use either too hard heavy too soft weak fin stabi lizer dont take much strain can lighter weight wood same rea son made thinner 1A2-sheet balsa wing saving weight tail extremely important dont overlook Two grams weight saved tail means saving least four grams use less clay ballast nose saving six grams Less weight means longer flights simple model Yes simple doesnt mean klutzy Note Gliders wing flat no attempt sand airfoil wing tail surfaces Just sand parts lightly remove fuzz beginner Hand-Launched Glider purpose get good model finished pronto out field pronto Another model can made later date airfoil wing using 3A2-in sheet wood Some building operations taken granted experienced builder often hassle beginner Most often just case beginner knowing go about causes problem difficulty task case Hand-Launched Glider joining two halves wing fuselage operation can hurdle Usually shown plans no exception beveled inner edges two wing panels form dihedral joined Rather doing step suggest joint made two steps First using sandpaper wrapped around block bevel inner edges wing panels glue well panel held flat building board other panels tip blocked up 4 re quired plan dry use sand paper-wrapped block again sand seam bottom center joint gives flat surface can placed fuse lage top form better joint sur face contact Pregluing surfaces also im portant good design feature model ginning builders downward taper body wings trailing edge means stabilizer tan placed flat building board body glued down fin can easily glued side body above stabilizer rather balanced top body makes easier assembly Paul Murphy well-thought-out Hand-Launched Glider design begin ners Im sure about name Any way certainly wish teachers clubs would use beginners Thats month Keep tail light ll fly better back next month ii@iieigeigOiieiieiieiienenegieneiieiieiieiienene Have Helped 0 IJunior Modeler Today II@II@IIeIIOIi@gIOIIOIIOIIeIIOIIOII@H@II@II@IIOIi@IIO 4 i viJ ill \II Il Zii fJ&fa 1eozc-NMr 71 /iiyflhl g44t oz r 1 1~ A1Th II rAr IL V CvLIp~ ~ 411 126 Model Aviation COLORAVO tr rtiG$ C -4--A
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awardsi 987 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose Hazel Glen cofounded company has grown largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist college-age students higher edu cation plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other sup porters fund has become well estab lished Model aviators AMA mem bers qualify awards based combina tion financial need modeling achieve ments fund administered AMA no set number awards calendar year 1987 winners received $250 checks amount have sent directly specified universities Julie Abel Florissant MO Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Bunnel FL major Aviation Maintenance Management built first model air plane 1973 time became avid competitor high school science fair project constructed wind tunnel developed full range experiments could performed After fair com pleted Julie won first place category asked donate wind tunnel school lab Julie has active worker local contests nual AMA Nats community activities served Civil Air patrol worked Students Against Driving Drunk SADD campaign belonged Fellowship Christian Athletes high point modeling career came 1986 traveled Norway member United States Control Line Scale team placed 10th competing against some best models best fliers world Shane Behrens Evansville MN tending Northland Community College Thief River Falls AVTI studying Airframe Power Plant Technology plus Aviation Maintenance Management completion two-year term Shane will go University North Dakota work toward Bachelor Science degree Aviation Maintenance Management high school honor student terests range computer graphics drama model aircraft has constructed several models recently work ing RC Autogyro RC Modeler maga zine printed article Shane its April 1987 issue Daytona Beach FL majoring Aero nautical Science John has ken mod el aviator several years enjoys sport Pattern flying has also pr duced Helicopter As club member h good worker assisting fun-fly eve its also field maintenance After becoming interested mo el air craft first year high school de cided pursue career ayiation related field Charles Gagliano Floral Park NY Aero nautical Engineering student Univer Continued pge 114 What Involved Become Transmitter Sticker Station What sticker station Thats what call company person equip ment knowledge properly test radio control transmitters authorized apply Gold Silver RICMA-AMA labels trans mitters meet requirements sticker program Continued next column AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood S Comptroller Lynne Collins Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 110 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization II John Cugini Philadelphia PA has en tered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AMAs Executive Council equivalent Bosrd Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may r-3present official position AMA Executive Council AMA course Academy Model Aeronautics R/CMA Radio Con trol Manufacturers Association Both organ izations working together encourage performance checking RC transmitters help consumers know trans mitters fit current future RC envi ron ment sticker program considered vital element transition use cur rent RC frequencies greatly increased number frequencies will used beginning 1991 order addi tional frequencies accommodated safe orderly manner necessary determine current transmitters suit able 1991 beyond basic problem involved 1991 will have about twice frequencies operating same amount space have now other words RC channels will much closer gether will need equipment channel does affect equip ment new channels currently three basic groups transmitters ready now what called 1991 Narrow Band can get R/CMA-AMA Gold label sticker signi fying operation sharply focused affect adjacent channels quite sharply focused okay widely separated 19831990 channels can get Silver sticker means will okay until 1991 Silver sticker also indicates transmit ter can readily modified qualify Gold sticker can continue used beyond 1990 third group consists transmitters typically manufac tured five years ago broadband operation actu ally illegal current FCC rules proba bly cannot economically modified Gold sticker qualification need sticker program simply help owners know whether keep transmitters have modified junk also helps purchase new transmitters know whether will good 1991 beyond whether will need rework need tremendous hun dreds thousands transmitters cur rently being used being sold Yet 1991 very close problem therefore determine status transmitters avoid chaos 1991 suddenly locations channels will operated present sticker program date has very successful giving thousands modelers o go status report transmit ters have scratched surface what needed date less 50 authorized sticker stations need several hundred need make sure job qualified Therefore guidelines have developed tell interested operating sticker station what involved information fol lows shortened less technical ver sion complete information available free request AMA Head quarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 interested operating sticker station have own spectrum ana lyzer access write full infor mation request phone 703-435-0750 can tests free charge according investment time equipment case checking transmitters authorized program no repair work modification autho rized Authorization perform such work modification sticker station would issued independently FCC basics sticker station authorization program 1 Objectives objectives guide lines Provide criteria will produce ac curate consistent measurements RC transmitter frequency modulation sidebands qualified service organizations qualified individuals access suit able test equipment b Define special test equipment re quired transmitter measurements c Define method measurement used d Define criteria methods eval uating equipment used requesting authorization check transmit ters 2 Background AMA sets forth Radio Guidelines AMA Membership Man ual part call modulation sidebands RC transmitters down 55 dB 20 kHz channel center fre quency criterion based spec trum analyzer settings 3 kHz resolution bandwidth 5 kHz/div span 02 sec/div sweep rate guideline established basis empirical evidence clearly showed receivers designed us ing technology appropriate physical size price RC aircraft could perform well long transmitter spectrum met guidelines Radio Control Manufacturers Associa tion R/CMA voluntarily agreed produce transmitters satisfied AMA Guidelines starting January 1988 January 1986 AMA initi ated transmitter sticker program International Modelers Show Pasa dena program has continued almost trade shows since pro gram implemented AMA Frequency Committee endorsed supported R/CMA Transmitters meeting appropri ate criteria Gold Silver stickers ap plied Members R/CMA AMA Fre quency Committee several regional pri vate RC service organizations presently authorized check transmitters apply stickers However vital number people authorized perform transmitter checks expanded significant lyRemember program de signed confirm FCC transmitter type ac ceptance check transmitters ad herence AMA Guidelines addition R/CMA AMA sanctioning re pair stations ability apply R/CMA-AMA stickers During program discovered settings controls spec trum analyzer could change significantly apparent modulation sideband ampli tude transmitter Indeed old wide bands transmitter could appear meet 1991 Guidelines Procedures therefore established avoid possibility 3 Instrumentation Equipment Required a For Modulation Sideband Measure ments spectrum analyzer modern de sign having valid current within year record calibration amplitude frequency spectrum analyzer should clude following features Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz Note Resolution bandwidth affects spectrum measurement Horizontal Display 5 kHz/div span 05-02 sec/div sweep speed Vertical Display 10 dB/div over range 0 dB -80 dB b Frequency Measurements Al though frequency measurements can made spectrum analyzer provide level accuracy required perform Guideline frequency mea surement 15 parts per million 100 Hz 72 MHz means must provided cal ibrate spectrum analyzer such 1 Frequency Counter stable Hz/yr calibrated counter covering 72 MHz band Standard Frequency Source 110 MHz accurate Hz/yr 2 calibrated stable frequency source such RF Signal Generator unmod ulated transmitter module short-term 24-hour frequency stabil ity such RF source should Hz over full range supply voltage room temperature variations 4 Method Measurement accuracy spectrum analyzer must confirmed start test ses sion least hourly thereaftermore ten analyzer known drift test equipment should turned al lowed warm up stabilize before use laboratory standard frequency source may used calibrate frequency counter accuracy frequency counter equals laboratory stan dard frequency source counter can used calibrate spectrum analyzer procedure needed because counters count properly pres ence modulation transmitter b Checking Transmitter involves connecting external 395-in antenna analyzer setting controls spectrum analyzer necessary detailed information provided AMA HQ transmitter tested antenna fully extended 3 6 ft analyzer tenna RF input spectrum ana lyzer set transmitter signal peak zero dB Observed recorded transmit ter frequency modulation-sideband am plitude levels Hz RF chan nel frequency 5 Criteria Issuing Transmitter Stickers primary concern reason transmitter checking program side band power level two channels adja cent Hz RC transmitter fol lowing listing defines requirements Gold Silver stickers Sticker Color GOLD SILVER Frequency Sideband Level olerancekHz channel frequency 1500 Hz 3500 Hz least -55 dB least -35 dB Transmitters failing meet criteria should retired repaired March 1989 111 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Frequency matters As write am return ing Washington after attending meet ing AMA Frequency Committee committee has existence years providing invaluable volunteer ser vice modelers country Unfortu nately committee Academy have much maligned recently undue criticism no question difficult period frequency phasein phaseout old frequencies technically inadequate radio equipment Change always fraught some uncer tainty concern future However want assure deliberations structured primarily premise maximum benefit trouble-free opera tions future tempered great con cern utility equipment still use few basics understood change now upon us abso lutely essential because degrading utility SHARED frequencies using assigned frequencies now enjoy can best utilized develop ment use better narrow-band equip ment avoid modeler-to-modeler interfer ence well interference inter stitial frequencies Private Radio Ser vice PRSpagers such Unfortunately much equipment now use incap able permitting maximum utilization assigned frequencies obvious clubs must adopt plans frequency spacing permit use old equipment reasonable period time say simply use some frequencies maintain wideband use ever Unfortunately dont use frequencies will lose will assigned others thus adding headaches will absolutely necessary us maintain freedom choice fore seeable futureto choose frequencies will allow avoidance offending PRS operation PRS frequencies spaced ONLY 10 kHz own Some local sit uations may require abandoning some own assigned frequencies avoid PRS know narrow-band equip ment qualifies using AMAs guideline acceptable equipment will provide great ly increased security dealing PRS AMA will recommend ways help deal transitional period longterm association PRS discussing phase-in plan no ever questions future use narrowband equipment want reason able period phaseout old equipment Such period phaseout called Grandfathering will determined us FCC point radio industry has volun tarily launched development equipment meet narrow-band needs future already equipment market meets guidelines de veloped AMA concert indus try Equipment has found meet requirement listed Model Aviation magazine As others reported too will listed Use information purchase new equipment buying what know meets guidelines Fortu nately will also possible have old equipment modified meet narrow-band requirements FCC has agreed transmitters may modi fied manufacturer designated service representative req ui ring new type acceptance tests approval recently confirmed action AMA Frequency Committee maximum utilization should purchase narrowband receiver match modified trans mitter may have already noticed maga zine ads radio system narrow-banding update may interested knowing Frequency Committee includes indus try people feel necessary secure needed technical expertise well providing constructive inter face between users us manu facturers feel blend committee members working very well evidence real progress also number technically qualified nonindus try committee members is sue members industry bias might influence position industry-aligned members DO NOT VOTE practice also used other AMA committees frequency committee preparing several informative articles subject future issues Model Aviation policy withhold no information AMA members trust evident column National Aeromodeling Centers As know have launched ambitious program property/flying site acquisition national well local basis prime objective secure site capable accommodating national events also AMA Headquarters As resources available wed like develop number flying sites around country also looking plans local club assis tance could take form loan guarantees clubs inter ested property purchase might interest know have considerably increased budget club assistance obtaining keeping flying sites currently developing property ac quisition development plan present committee recommending first center located near center modeling population Midwest site will developed Nats-quality facil ity would available major events As develop property acquisition requirements will make public also receiving evaluating prop erty offers Im excited about prospect develop ing major site nothing funda mental good modeling flying sites vision respect will limited available funds Obviously will encourage cooperative ventures com munities other aviation-oriented groups already talking EAA others What can help getting others join AMA Growth means num bers INFLUENCE skys limitwhat think perspective close two years office president must say job has interesting Yes have some problems some easily solved However have never lost sight fact AMA abso lutely essential elment modeling scene dealing some issues such frequencies affect AMA members modelers organi zation viewed other national agencies such FCC FAA represent ing ALL modelers US Human nature being what it never possible please everybody greatest concern find answers will meet needs majority focus RC Equipment Ceilified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 112 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Dave Browns regular column avail able month due passing father time column due Dave therefore asked publish 1989 AMA budget instead comments below AMA Executive Director John Worth words month lots figures What see page 1989 AMA budget approved AMA Exec utive Council meeting October 22 1988 Because date normal maga zine lead time plus fact Execu tive Council meeting again January 13 1989 additional budget items con sider what see should regarded what started new year withsub ject some probably further changes some loose ends year-end Public Relations budget still needed re viewing possible revision Also some details salary budget needed further Council consideration Some budget basics may interest ended 1988 membership year about 138000 members projecting growth just over 149000 members 1989 Thats fairly conservative projection based past years expect total come almost six million dollars sounds great except ex penses also projected high net end year projected bit over $50000 end 89and maybe much Coun cil approves expenses compensating income Furthermore may interesting note magazine income makes difference between AMA operating black red AMA operations project deficit 1989 magazine surplus offsets some have suggested AMA subsidizes maga zine happy report its other way around AMA Income Membership Dues youthNo pub YouthMagazine OpenFamily OpenSr Citizen OpenNewsletter OpenNewsltr early OpenMagazine OpenMagazine early BoosterNo pub BoosterMagazine Affiliates Free Officials Total Membership Partial Year Credits No Rate Memb 710054 165923 205226 2111798 363340 343340 4053132 3853132 5349 15280 10356 02174 Total Dues 70378 94768 104520 247758 120240 113560 2125280 2019016 1745 4200 3560 0 149104 4905025 77760 Allocation Gen Ops 7703780 7414619 201045200 121415769 311035405 29968605 3116470929 2915408289 517450 616809 1035600 000 MIA Mag Subs 0 53307 0 106182 16700 16700 478188 478188 0 2520 0 0 37532401151785 77760_________ 482726536754801151785 Other Income Museum Patronships Life Memberships Club Charter Fees Sanction Fees Insurance FAI Stamps Less NM Memberships S&S Salesnet cost Tape Salesnet cost NAR Service Fees Interest Income mci Insur Deposit Misc Membership Service Fees Misc Income & Donations M/A Subs & Plans M/A Advertising Income Total Income Total Expenses Overhead allocation magazine Net Income End 89 Total Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 116400 652200 5934365 5883715 0 Gen Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 4013980 4398256 353108 Mag Ops 116400 652200 1920385 1485459 353108 506503116881818 Salariestotal departments Payroll Taxes Fringe Benefits Occupancy Telephone Postage & Freight Membership Insurance Prem & Fees Membership Insurance Reserve Membership Insurance Buffer Membership Processing Membership Supplies Public Relations Film Projects Film Library HO service film replace Staff Travel Office Supplies Stationery Misc Office Equipment & Maintenance Printing & Copying Professional Fees Insurance General Depreciation Expense Data Processing dept MaintenanceEquip/Software Services Supplies Training Membership Systems Financial Systems Word Processor General Computer Exp Insurance Processing Other Taxes FAI/Competition Dept NM Divisional Fee FAI Franchise Van Expense Museum Officer Service council mtgs exp nati & dist officers etc Magazines Officers CDs etc Committees Grant Scholarship Program Nats Site Exploration/Improvement EM Air Academy Total Exclusive MA Direct Costs MA Advertising Direct Costs MA Other Direct Costs MA Unrelated Business Tax Total Expenses March 1989 113 Academy Model Aeronautics Preliminary 1989 Budget Operating Expenses 1989 Budget 1267983 267389 167350 36600 72000 433130 735000 100000 246330 30000 222250 0 5000 5000 45000 8900 50000 40000 42770 130000 65000 0 0 0 0 8000 35000 65600 30000 2500 10500 109400 22000 66554 11000 38000 25000 5000 4398256 608625 872284 4550 5883715 1988 Budget 1156516 227122 149900 35100 72000 241350 600000 100000 221750 20000 180575 0 5000 10000 28000 8300 40000 32400 29270 125000 60275 0 0 0 8275 7000 20000 92350 30000 1500 17000 101400 22000 60454 11000 38000 5000 2000 3758537 506044 750642 2000 5017223 1987 Actual 106459922 179 616 68 13156676 2324825 5494406 91400910 0 0 18850993 2932088 10940733 5062982 338225 221680 3920360 931800 4036424 2848032 1678468 12892544 0 2566789 657130 2107626 279363 0 3271732 7925559 3000000 262824 1151417 7371744 2240750 1050652 1000000 5647693 0 0 339986015 52569092 67204258 834066 460593431 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Starting New Year Right. As December 16 over 83000 AMA mem bership cads mailed 1989 mem bers time magazine mailed number should well over 100000 Most cards went out less week dues receipt AMA HQ members have expressed pleasant surprise fast service knew promised faster service 1989 until actually proof hand didnt seem lieve would happen reason doubt because some promises past didnt work out unusual other years members wait four six weeks new mem bership cards its different story year new system place work ing provide very rapid service practi cally cases However new system yet per fect although coming close During Oc tober November some renewals got held up because credit card problems due program used service com pany handling credit card processing also some glitches bank processing operation called Lockbox resulted delays address changes other problems involved year-end outside problems diminishing promise now thct bugs worked out new system next years processing should better meantime should acknowl edged new system owes its success group HQ people took challenge making system work proved would Primary among Bob Vojslavek AMAs Administrative Ser vices Director self-taught computer spe cialist designed system did programming debugged Working closely him learn system train new employees hired data inputting Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager assistant Joanne Spampi nato also learned operate new system provided substantial support new employees actual keystroking Trish Gaylord Joanna Nease Sari Jyllila Fringe benefit new data input group will able membership rush eas es off spring process other data years have wanted conduct sur veys analyze information Standing way however ina bility process such data now have new capability result should better decision-making based better knowledge whats happening mod el world make-up member ship clubs Changes Headquaers. Growth brings change Its necessary part what needed handle creased HQ workload processing mem bership also providing daily service members involves insur ance flying sites radio control frequencies clubs competitions AMA magazine other details membership Meanwhile room has made person being hired learn job AMA Executive Director year retire lesser role AMA new director will ready take over means juggling space within Headquarters building provide room magazine department has moved quarters another building across street AMA building move others resulting expected completed end January An improved library will restilt together larger conference room internal stor age space minor improvements various departments Also efect HQ museum will minimized except crowding less space before crowding will floor level open atrium space models hung display affected As begin 1989 great year AMA model aviation general appears brewing AMA membership co lltinues increase clubs becoming chart ered meets being sanctioned 1989 AMA budget projects 150000 members will signed up end Septmber Its great start Scholarship Cont pg 110 sity Buffalo NY goal aero space engineer dedicated aeromodeler well active student high school Charles also found time involved track cross-country running choir Tutoring Club Boy Scout six years participated community projects modeling preference Indoor events particular loves Manhat tan HLG holds Indoor record 717 Category Ill Manhattan As member both Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Columbia Indoor Model Airplane Society well thought fellow club members cause interest model aviation desire know world works Ken feels demanding hobby helps per son develop mature frame mind well being aid personal growth Both father mother active aeromodelers have encouraged him efforts keen competitor Free Flight events 10 contests less year Ken neth has won share awards also found time other pursuits high school Spanish Club Athletic Statistics physical science experiments being member California Scho lastic Federation three years kept him well occupied Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound FAI agenda item next ClAM meeting held next spring Paris major concern everyone interested problem noise proposal establish limit sound emission categories model air craft competition limit asked 90 dBA three meters just marginally higher 90-at-9 have rec ommended value Will approved difficult say countries serious problems such categories Free Flight o can never certain will go thing certain Any effort direction sure have effect manufacturers engines associated equipment statement has appeared past need exercise fluence companies Since engines manufactured overseas necessary FAI-CIAM active push development quiet equipment action no matter result will indi cate manufacturers wind blowing essential rest aeromodeling world take part effort hope some sort terms can agreed upon area rather unique fly very much FAI categories Almost rest world flies FAI classes competi Continued page 118 114 Model Aviation Kenneth Keegan Burbank CA Uni versity California Los Angeles aim achieve degree Physics largely beRichard Lacy Collinsville IL deter mined become pilot end studying Aeronautical Engineering Parks College St Louis University Cahokia Continued page 122 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 6 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Oriand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon Ct 06001 Frequency Coordinstor George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstona Mills MA 02648 have very good report DICK SHER MAN AVP New Hampshire some activities general opinions things going Well has snowed up already means flying season over up way anyway District building season has started again sure short season year seems like just took snow blower off tractor time put back again Have some good news Dis trict Free Flight people seems back Westover latter part summer also heard RC people contest Lets hope continue have site available types model ing best site district indebted Air Force its use up us obey rules Westover property fact SAM-7 group has asked Air Force hold annual banquet NCO Club year plus going give tour C-5A [This done see next months column] Now cant beat modelers owe Westover great big THANK YOU years support Just got word CHET BUKOWSKI getting along well after bypass surgery missed year CHET Word has also filtered through fiberglass props made JIM CARPENTER district doing real well Last summer made trip Burlington VT visit BOB LANDRY AVP Vermont Bob has program going school systems up needed some Hand-Launched Glider de signs young people could build out lots trouble So took up some plans also took some HLGs along could show Bob throw Bob showed new flying site looks super should no problem noise Havent received much feedback modelers New Hampshire must assume everyone happy Bob Landry called Vermont asked would navigate drove Reston October Council meeting So off went DC Now let tell sports fans once-in-a-lifetime thrill DC beltway 330 700 pm makes glad live upstate NH put up pressed no way leave go DC hitting traffic Hartfordf Springfield NY City Baltimore DC ar eas meeting got under way around 900 am went until 700 pm did go out dinner two hours either small catered buffet doesnt last too long back work impressed Council some knew others met first time group good businessmen represent districts lieve times really get DON LOWES opening remarks thousands dollars AMA spends postage staggering thought Mr Baker Aircraft Owners Pilots Asso ciation gave Council short talk job AOPA willingness help us could also modeler years VINCE MANKOWSKI gave short talk 1989 Nats sites group have looked looks like WASHINGTON STATE 1989 Past President EARL WITI also Earl comes out way assured TRI-CITIES area good choice Indoor people may like Johnson City should adequate Insurance big item up us preach police own areas regard safety Another item interested 1991 change narrow-band equipment Now have reading District VI column JIM SEARS know concerned about perfectly good wideband gear now use certain date 1991 cant work anymore can see competition maybe need narrowband equipment us sport fliers boondocks kind think equip ment will still work OK small clubs just dont have problems JIM SEARS says right now losing bat tle after last meeting kind think got point across may have foot up ladder lets hope close off bet Don wont ask write another column [Not true DK] opinion what saw heard involved officers AMA trying good job have remember national organization must benefit majority catego ries AINT EASY dont tell VP what think will never know wont able help group SO COMMUNICATE Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition competition between area club teams year held September 25 eight teams compet ing four showed up Four events held Rodeo Mail-run Pattern Limbo Once again RC FLYING ACES southern New Hampshire emerged vic torious won last year also trophy given person has total points day year SCOTTY DEARBORN Flying Aces four teams competed year FLYING ACES CONCORD AEROGUIDANCE SOCIETY NEW ENG LAND SPORT SCALE ASSOCIATION PONDEROSA RC HAWKS Hawks put lot time effort events hope appreciated people attend *--_ J-3 dropped uerwick unexpectedlyin fact limbo poles removed quickly would have some dents wing streamer too low pilot go under poles too close really like light air planes case think flier used poor judgment landing contest going people close runway Scale Masters have letter DALE DREW CD Scale Mast ers sent list contestants final results would like congratulate district competed CHARLIE NELSON 19th IRV SEARL 34th STEVE SHERWOOD 38th JACK BUCKLEY 43rd list have shows 58 en trants fellows did very well District fun-fly am trying organize DIS TRICT fun-fly held WESTOVER possibly Orange Airport date will prob ably week before Memorial Day have input regarding events etc would like have please contact ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics March 1989 115 Al Savinski giving pilot briefing prior events Berwick competition winning team hardware L R Dave Farnham Darren Gallant Chad Lalime Scotty Dearborn New York Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 2e0 S Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07851 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave tsmay NJ 08854 Ray lunclrkus 7 Evergreen Aye Nem Hyde Park NY 11040 KennetS Koeppel 184 N Ueoe Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14700 Robert Roane 39 Monroe SI Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Ferry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2002 Rabbit Lane Peoeno NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickovlle NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Websters Dic tionary defines sportsman person fair generous good loser gra cious winner description fits just about aeromodeler have ever known well enough tell difference opinion great merit lively exchange views have always encouraged such exercises self-expres sion truly welcome such encounters part learning process can assure constructive criticism always wel come far am concerned lets keep course just have am hope ful spirit sportsmanship shall pre vail example regards selection AMA Nats Committee vast expanse west coast real estate site 1989 Nationals per announcement fact last months issue maga zine Though centrally located geo graphical standards place leaves abso lutely nothing desired terms un limited unobstructed vastness put another way photographs have seen 89 choice Sky Limitand Horizon Flying Knights Hamburg NY year Knights celebrating 25th anni versary hereby extend compli ments club its contribu tions advancement model aviation Buffalo area AMA District 2 club its credit able operate two separate sites first North Collins NY owned maintained club other site Hamburg Model Aviation Park Hamburg latter site since its owned maintained town Hamburg Recreation Department shared Much credit due club Presi dent Paul Cwiklinski continued pop ularity Knights made trip Knights contests back thoroughly enjoyed experience per following shots action First sign times busy flight line Other news Buffalo area ap plaud efforts District 2 AMA mem bers hardy enough withstand year-end meteorological vagaries 01 Man Winter thus extending territo rial flying season others also serve PR interests admirably tak ing hobby indoors uninformed worse misinformed public through media model aircraft mall shows accordingly duly proud such District 2 clubs Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc Buffalo area will hold its 24th Annual Model Show March 12 1989 Marygold Manor Cheektowaga NY extends clubs earlier efforts along same line thus before earns appreciationand modelers Although aeromodelers ffying facility logically basic habi tat have always felt greatest hope future lies all-out policy bringing activities attention public rather wait chance being discovered spirit AMA has developed expanded its Air Show Team program has earned us growing respect large seg ment public Vincent Pacifico AMA Leader Member great sadness hereby report readers sudden death Vince Pacif ico current President Whitman Flyers Inc Plainview Ll NY resided 151 Orchard Street Plainview NY 11803 family have expressed profound sympathy SHHHHH flew quietest Pattern RC model 1988 Nats District 2 pi lot course naturally filled pride would expected name Adolpho Lagomasino hails Ocean NJ member Mon mouth Model Airplane Club Dolph won third place Sportsman Pattern 88 Nats also lowest sound reading tested able attend Pattern banquet Nats did receive trophy quietest Pat tern model lost forgotten ever shall great pleasure hand Dolph trophy annual WRAM Show AMA Membership meeting set 2 pm Saturday 25 February 1989 projection room Incidentally said WRAM Show 89 will held its former site Westchester County Center White Plains NY As member WRAM shall particularly pleased see Gear up locked Frequency Alert Recent action FCC confirms older transmitters can modified meet narrowband specifications requir ing another type-acceptance meeting volving representatives AMA le gal counsel FCC occurred Octo ber 1988 time verbal agreement reached concerning issue Following discussion AMA counsel provided FCC letter detailing understandings agreed during meeting turn FCC provided letter dated December 14 1988 confirming points agreed upon simple terms FCC has stated transmitters may narrowbanded can operate 20 kHz frequency spac ing modifications treated Class permissive change permission per form modifications extended grantee its authorized representative understood mean manufacturer authorized service representatives text FCC letter follows reply letter October 20 1988 regarding modifications transmitters type accepted operation under Radio Control RC Radio service detailed Part 95 regulations Please excuse delay response As discussed earlier meeting members Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc changes needed made RC transmitters consist addition resistor capacitor between en coder modulator circuits appears changes would cause equip ment exceed rated limits established Commission grantee time authorization would change type equipment Thus changes can performed Class permissive changes As detailed Section 21001 regulations no filing Commission necessary Class permissive change Because prohibition Section 95222 against internal modifications type ac cepted RC equipment equipment mod ifications must performed grantee its authorized representative man ner grantee retains responsibility changes made equipment 116 Model Aviation view all-out relaxation caught club thusly numerous Stars Rallies Ohio 6 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8141362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st Si Vienna WV 26101 Neison Gould 1944S idaho St Aiientown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 20e Witmer St Cleartieid PA 16830 Joaeph S Visiay 13e1 Cranbrook Dr Maamee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halioweli Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Last month mentioned direct com munication necessary membership Academy can know actions Council Headquarters Three addi tional AVPs will added District Ill first new AVP Joe Vislay Maumee OH Joes modeling background started Control Line Combat Stunt HandLaunched Gliders has involved RC Pat tern Pylon Racing Gliders Currently sport flying main interest Joe became member Toledo Weak Signals RC Club 24 years ago has served term treasurer three terms president past 19 years has worked Toledo RC Exposition area model display Another area involvement cluded work show team did nu merous shows both locally nationally Joes knowledge expertise will help ful clubs within northwest Ohio area contact him 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 During past months several modelers have requested AMA petition FCC make transmitters narrow band 1991 can appreciate desire antiquate equipment think some concerns unjustified observations can see less ten per cent wideband transmitters use day becoming obsolete outdated wideband units may already causing un known problems field because wideband transmissions Out re maining 90% transmitters probably 30 35% will have made narrow band cost approximately $25 $35 economical price pay ensure model can exist within cluttered airwaves United States receiver creates biggest problem frequency phase-in Will need narrow-band receiver 1991 answer yes fly sanctioned contests fly large urban area cluttered frequen cies outside interference problem does involve would suggest club develop its own phase-in pro gram numerous ways have printed previous publi cations procedure followed small percentage districts modelers will have narrow-band receivers im mediately ask want FCC mandate narrow-band transmitters 1991 Simple. way enforce requirement modelers whether belong Academy will protect modelers fly public land live area high population density realize damage modeler could municipal field remained wideband no law stop him Unfortunately modelers belong Academy Council listening lo cal modeler perhaps softer solution phase-in will evolve 1991 too early Maybe new radios have market very long Please notify opinions CompuServe probably greatest set club could have directly com municate members Council Headquarters economical method can provide insight up-to-date happen ings modeling world provide val uable information numerous areas Have ever wondered what some peo ple CompuServe look like systems operators pictured below Randy Gibson jovial expert Helicop ters have questions RC Helicop ters join CompuServe talk Randy Heres new event. Westmore land Electric Soaring Society held sec ond annual FAT Day Get-together Friday November 25 fthe day after Thanksgiving FAT simply means Flying After Thanksgiv ing event equivalent other clubs annual New Years Day Flying Session Hot coffee cookies brought keep warm eat get FAT Actually iii sO nlain nld fun 10 realize club cannot Inn nitely exist influx new young er members instructor program gun order generate new blood en sures growth club few months ago stated would personally THANK instructors District Ill placing pic tures column month offer spe cial thanks Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society instructors . Mel States Howard DeLong Jack Lang Mike McCoy Guy Welch Thanks also Harold Justice pro viding pictures RORKS show special interest youth membership Pictured next Jack Lang process training Junior member Brent Umina via buddy box Additional interest being directed toward area RC Helicopters District Ill fortunate have several competent ro tary wing pilots Two gentlemen Bill Curtis Ralph Geese Green ville PA Last October gentlemen hosted Helicopter clinic sisted everyone attendance though weather did cooperate event drew large entry Word has gentlemen going same thing spring ntact details Kant Stoyer may upcoming Heli pilots district picture below taken four days after finished build ing first chopper month would like highlight Windy Ridge RC Club Kingwood WV picture taken partici pated Mountaineer Balloon Festival Morgantown Airport first tempt perform front such large number spectators Congratulations effort well executed March 1989 117 Delaware 0 Disttict Colombia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest I-Iarrinburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 268 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayntteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 498-6986 Notes years end As written year 1988 near end holiday sea son us almost everyone enjoy ing period goodwill Acad emy concerns end 1988 have some accomplish ments think about Executive Council has considered number very important items should see some results thecom ing year will no doubt have someone phasing Executive Director position early 1989 will provide continu ity should expect John Worth retires John will leaving after over 25 years outstanding service Acad emy nurtured very small strug gling organization what today little doubt John some ex cellent support Headquarters opera tion through years much credit growth must corner John will out picture retires will still obtain great deal ef fort John Council has taken task consid ering obtaining permanent flying sites serious objective something contrary what past VP District X said started past VP Hardy Broder son problems insurance possible mortgage problems other things sort put back burner some time something will occur overnight going happen Insurance will always prime element way business As grow also increase exposure accidents requires greater vigilance part of us keep accidents down everincreasing exposure increases amount reserves will required hold will always major item cost us Radio frequency changes phase-in another area much concern phasein plan will go forward because safety air will make necessary As number pagers increases parts coun try best narrow-band equipment will needed now two years before 1991 date finding areas coun try narrow-band transmission help ing safety Radio Control Fre quency Committee met 10 December report will point way well proceed future good probability AMA districts will soon have available ICOM 7000 series receiver use per forming field surveys interference will enable Frequency Coordinator Vice-President others find out pagers out might cause have troubles Watch details upcoming columns Weve seen tremendous advancement devices methods noise reduction past year FA finally begin ning take notice subject agenda next ClAM meeting item calling adoption 90 dBA three meters proposed catego ries FAI competition Whether will adopted uncertain important aspect last entire aeromodeling world becoming aware fact universal problem fact major ity engines being manufactured outside United States should stimu late some response area District IV District IV no different others have some problem flying site acquisition can recog nize area United States undergoing very high growth rate time occurs elsewhere recrea tional space risk Since have quite clout golf softball have find difficult obtain land ac quisition land possible concerted effort top spokesperson needed Academy has much support can offered time po sition Academy can charged actual purchase sites dividual club would very desir able position need make concerted effort keep site have now will have pressure ac cept members existing clubs encourage clubs formed increases need space District IV host 1988 Nationals difficulties overall Nats success categories largest recent memory unfortunate Free Flight lost pointed up need own own sites future events such sur vive present form Support events individuals clubs type spirit needed carry forward sport 1989 Nationals will long way off number District IV people attend ing will beyond doubt down can make feel sure folks out Washington will well you did cannot make Nationals have option going National Fun-Fly held Dayton OH over Memorial Day week end will site Air Force Museum expect very very large turnout really something enjoy bring whatever want show off and/or fly No rules eventsjust fly fun premier event District IV United States field aeromodel ing will World Championships RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter RC Pylon Racing will teams 28 countries competing events championships will held Fentress NALF VA Watch full details event early fall year will very colorful exciting show interested model flying type will top competitors around globe Olympics aeromodeling past year presented aeromodeler much activityfrom pure competition fly-in affairs As continue growth trend should also see increase ac tivity contrary popular opinion have something going month year contest set first day January 1989 see fun-fly events month now Competi tion starts earlier runs later almost seems slowest month now July District IV newsletter beginning its sixth year publication inter ested getting publication please drop card asking details way get up-to-the-minute informa tion Response time usually within day mailing end month SoundCont pg 114 tion Whatever rules decided upon ClAM meeting will binding other countries well us FAI classes flying As know F3A RC Aerobatics has limit 98 dBA three meters quite some time fliers category have managed reduce levels substantially low value have fact quite handily gotten down below 90 dBA So work area demonstrates far being unattainable goal 90 dB very feasible value would very benefi cial us world body can see fit establish goal Frequency sound levels Letters have received asking whether have taken frequency sound consideration talk about solutions answer qualified yes realize higher frequency sound generated engines greater annoyance fac tor true sound never simple dB reading frequency deter mines factor combination two needs done area know just model air craft engines thing certain operating very high dB levels frequency isnt necessarily factor paramount impor tance What says higher frequency lower dB level sound annoying need develop series charts illustrating get some explanations frequencies annoying Future articles will attempt explain some factors Frequencies part over sound generated model aircraft en gine determined several contribut ing factors sources modelers familiar ex haust area learning control very well know twocycle engine frequency equal ro tational speed crankshaft whereas four-cycle frequency one-half speed second factor influences frequency propeller sounds gener ated prop equal blade passage well other factors resulting blade design intake generates another sound rotational speed shaft shaft intake Finally bearings produce higher-frequency sound bad Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation Alabama S Florida 0 Georgia iaaippi 0 Puorto Rica South Carolina eocee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 AssocIate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Ad Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter RI 3 Box 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 26405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Well first snow fell last night cold wet weekends have shut down activi ties field Days too short allow time fly after work guess winter Well must time start build ing process next years activities maybe finishing last years projects read interest comment two modeling philosophy Harvey Yoders Wire Grass RC Newsletter represents current situation way thats too close comfort writes Try imagine having Old-Timer process IMAA size ship maintain very small t/2A RC ship half done several unique designs waiting burst out brain 14 kits shelf crying built closetful plans corner full sorta flyable ships need TLC two dozen honey-dos stacked up kids meet ings JOB Wheew trip hobby room relaxed evening self can lead just opposite what came stration over incom plete projects Anxiety over things wanted have done time LAST year yearning new design recent magazine Only real dyed-in-the wool balsa-fevered folks would call en joyable natural tendency sweep benches clean burn start over scratch worse yet start think better get out shop soon finish column start cover ing -scale Cub Ive building summer should get work door fleet Could use new Peanut old Cougar getting pretty raunchy Yep door flying rise look Doc Martins Hangar Pilot confirms has say about season opener Well pilots off great start Fif teen fliers signed up meet lot new faces new planes Scale Bostonian judging table looked like Nats AA meet some really beautiful Peanut Pista chio Flying Aces Scale models plus field Bostonians Embryos Great workmanship ys girls really getting GOOD Jorge Nunez entered four Peanuts Cau dron Racer Nieuport 27 Fokker D VIII also Pistachio size posted no times previously untrimmed planes Wayne Trivin won new Catapult Glider event attracted field six looks very popular four five grams little jobs arent hazard rest planes hand-launched shille laghs See last HP rules Marcos plan Its one-evening project tricky trim Indoor Catapult idea good hope local Indoor contests try size Im ready show its done Got letter Allan Wehman Jr ask ing about some confusing him rule prob lems Giant Scale categories ques tion big can plane still covered AMA insurance seems looked AMA rule book found les ser limits used fly-ins Since probably confusing others let try make sense out problem First rules competition events just thatthe rules limitations spe cific category competition intend compete AMA Giant Scale look rule book limits ex ceed cant compete contests category However large models never tended AMA competition models built provide satisfaction builder flier often flown NON-competition fly-in events local flying field fun seeing builders creation fly some limits keep mind however came about because ef forts control risk involved insuring such projects under AMA insurance pol icy limit activities takeoff weight 55 lb wet full fuel plane weighs limit AMA insurance will apply ever program under plane weighs between 55 100 lb can flown certain procedures followed de fined Experimental Radio Control Air craft Program procedures de veloped jointly AMA IMAA provide category very large models reduced risk factors would make insurance possible such models de signation reduced risk provided use certified inspectors periodically inspect aircraft during its construction prior specified flight test program prior flight following structural repair modification aircraft must also demonstrate airworthiness during speci fied flight test program District 5 now has three inspectors certified ready pro vide inspections anyone contemplating such project Since program now place ex pect limits will also brought up time time further complicating situation individual builders advice unless want spend sev eral thousand dollars produce model will comply requirements experimental program forget Dont exceed 55-lb wet limit Giant Scale fly just fun 40 lb compete way no engine displacement limit insurance purposes course Gi ant Scale engine displacement limits competition purposes defined rule book event 514 Allan sent along first photo showing Rubin Mitchums latest effort cate gory -scale clipped wing Taylorcraft Thats some garageful has SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT talking about fun-flys Bob Svetovich reports Charlotte Tale Spinners good including fa vorite thingfood writes Charlotte Radio Control Society held its second annual Wives Picnic Fun-Fly November 29th overwhelming success due members efforts wives helped bringing exceptional food dishes enjoy mixed fun-flyincluding both power aircraft events Sailplane events Balloon Bust Bomb Drop power tal number loops three-minute task Sailplanes photo shows flight line aIf winter building coming up lets look few items consider Bob Morris KCRC come some tips worth remembering Now building season upon us take some time go over equip ment see working properly Check bad switches sticky servos fuelsoaked engine mounts bad bearings name few items Patch up ripped cov ering replace worn-out wheels may wish recover recondi tion plane can pull old cover ing off patch dings replace damaged parts fraction time takes build new plane will look like new fraction cost new setup may worth try plane basically good Remember buy narrow-band equipment avoid lot trouble later Leave bargains someone else sure have sound reliable radio future building make sure have plenty ventilation gluing paint ing Open window use fan avoid fumes winter heat loss will minor window open hour two fumes can strong Very good advice remember CyA fumes can get youre like mask isnt bad advice also Well hope Santa remembered what just have next years flying season See next month March 1989 119 Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Buiiurd RI 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Churiie Buser 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Wiiiium Kern i909 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tuyior 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 04114 Stan Wutnon 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pinecrest Lo Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Biii Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginovilie MO 64037 Home 616 594-2481 Work 916 S94-7121 Fax 616 594-7766 Well first Column another three-year term Thanks have enough confidence work let stay another term Much still has done wanted Besides still have lot out visit Im Id like say thanks newsletter editors really built up Lastly would like thank Mr Gary Frost ran against Maybe next time Gary think will seeing lot change AMA over next three years Thats really wanted stick around Some changes will good itll worth work part chance vote buying first AMA flying site really too much pass up Some site offerings Ive heard something else Im glad Im committee Having choose right out possible choices will real toughie Rest assured lot think ing going decision Im anxious recommendations course know about growth rate will short time before will bursting seams Reston Some say thats already happened So though thought Headquarters would last years will have decide stay expand will forced build new Headquarters would love Council vote comes Most us want move AMA HQ new site know must move out Reston place land cheaper employees arent likely compare salaries Federal Government AMA will lot closer Soon therell new Executive Director AMA HQ search replacement has brought out some excellent candidates Im pretty sure well able pick has experience lead AMA HQ staff during period growth course theres frequency issue Im working hard Im getting new info regularly want keep passing seem afraid talk about pros cons deserve know District Six intend continue communications policy AMA people dont answer mail really disturbs have made point least answer mail dont always give answer person writing wants answer As Council member have also trouble mail responses find aggravating Sure can use phone CompuServe long distance call lot expensive stamp As long Im VP district assure will answer letters just fast can Another part communications travel last three years have put little over 100 hours per year old Skyhawk Almost travel events etc means traveled 10000 miles per year year tend keep up order make easier choose suggest have visited ask come site visit So what just flying session club get meet members Well have announcement make Im afraid have lost AVP St Louis got word Cal Ettel just could give job proper amount time deserves So have new AVP St Louis area Charlie Watts has decided re place friend AVP Charlie involved several clubs St Louis should fill quite well So need AMA sistance St Louis suggest give Char lie call Welcome aboard Charlie Thanks again Cal month Ive got some pictures Ive spent much time policy problems Im getting club events month can write happier column change first Bob Rogers up Mendon IL Sorry did mention name club shame Bob excellent Control Line Pattern con test year looks like good turnout time too Hey CL guys should check out gave some goodies contestant goodies amounted whopping 25 bucks bad fun afternoon flying So write AVP Bill Zimmer find next year Bob may forget back Rex Welbaum sent pictures Evansville IN club field wasnt able use really wanted see new safety fence proud sent new pictures Notice Evansville club opted tall fence section appears over eight feet tall Thats some protection pits spectator areas As can see netting almost invisible Nice Dont miss nice lake behind impound certainly hope using water sports such sea plane flying finish up column month Id like use some pictures taken 5th Annual Hamilton RC North FourCycle Rally Larry Snedeker sent some time back its time used some Im going waive policy Ive last three years past columns have advertised events clubs sanction list However since event im pacts modelers Ill waive pol icy time Pot-o-Gold trade show swap shop date will May 6-7 Its usu ally February Jack Allinger didnt want panic due no announcement February hope see Enough now . SoundCont pg 118 bearing can also foster very high dB level sounds have probably heard 60 Pattern aircraft bearing shot Analysis needed determine predominant sounds perceived human ear annoying Studies have made informa tion available relate different fre quencies apparent annoyance human ear need relate data engines figures can pinpoint conditions annoy neighbors Continued page 122 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 700472152 FAX 313-345-4175 Assistant Vice President Esyd Eowdish E410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 00427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 358 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 02402 Eud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55009 Rusaeii Knetzger 2525 E Shoreweod Eivd Miiwaukee Wi 03211 Jean Laaik 300 Patti Piace Hoiiasd MI 49423 Can MoSs 5024 Lake Macdata Dr. Macanon WI 03700 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 40054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Starling Htn Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Sob Stamm Boo 357 Minocqus Wi 54540 next Executive Council meeting will see couple new faces replacing retiring after stint big Round Ta ble sure am going miss Johnny Clem ens Johnny has AMA many years distinct privilege have served him EC Lii Ole Guy has calming hand ses sion tempers decisions get ting difficult have bounced ideas off him always appreciated thoughts tall guy size immensely tall re spect contributions modeling friendli ness can assured shall con tinue association Johnny re gard him gods modeling time year op portunities meet district membership increase due swap shops mall shows wife attended very pleasant annual banquet ROMEO RC Club now beginning feel like club members managed ar range Lynne Smiths trip Australia wont affect editorial task band Tom going looks like shall Sturgis Yipsilanti Chessaning Grand Rapids February Speaking newsletters did know largest expense club usually newsletter Give thought forget freebee printing . 12 sues cost $3 mailing printing another $2 member Give newsletter editor help task keep plugging consider lifeline club Now have receiving newsletters five years can recognize printing format Editors using computers word processing publishing software make readable am Chairman Property Acquisi tion Committee need cover few points concerning its goals origins original idea produced Hardy Broder sen five years ago elected VP slot asked continue effort Well other items became prom inent committee set back burner Russ Knetzger kept smoldering year ago became reorga nized request President selected persons knew could contributory its goals actions present group has excelled have hopes have site purchased 1989 However lets look ideal location such siteone will serve members reasonably located re gard climatic conditions places Midwest southern parts way site often referred Nationals site true sider National Model Sport Aviation Center aspects modeling individuals families can take place Nationals can rotate few years anticipate sites having HQ museum conference cen ter campsites individual complexes aeromodeling activity including boats cars true jewel other areas country can use example copy part areas site attraction searching cities would like have NMSAC Read information CompuServe committee reports have new Control Line Contest Board member Larry Dziak Wisconsin known Control Line circles no pun intended zzard thank retiring Jim Sinton help during past years understand has moved sunny California hope will con tinue fly have new frequency monitor district purchased ICOM 7000 very strong transportable case re ceiver antenna power cords struction book need contact Bob Stamm Wisconsin pay ship ping charges club looking excellent monitor borrow see worth expense know no other unit does job contest District Patch now over sults excellent shall print win ning patch next month have details order patches costs time Thank entrantswe 19 voting clear winner neces sitating second pass top three District Roundup VALLEY AERO MODELERS need new newsletter editor d problem SHEBOYGAN AREA KON TROL SOCIETY has decided 94 dB three meters Thats start TH RC AIRPLANE CLUB has suggested level 95 dB 10 ft way up north Minnesota EAPOLIS MODEL AERO CLUB has new Indoor event wline also have club flag shows least 46 years old CHESSANING MODEL FLIERS CLUB ran chopper meet dB readings showed less 90 dB 9 ft HOORAY NE RADIO CONTROL CLUB joining proposed 90 dB 10 ft NAW VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB starting orien tation session new members RANGE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB has new editor Neil Byrd has meeting theme GADGET FEST Great idea name Jessica Peters event results MICHIGAN INTER NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY Club GREEN BAY warns about no flying during deer season LAND RC CLUB has its editor retiring Ron Eigenschink has doing past three years CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB has de cided have wives appreciation dinner Does club something too S KY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT will meeting 90-at-9 help Bill Millars muffler modifications Finally. remember its never too windy fly someone elses plane March 1989 121 Mick Joe Hass Pilgrims Inauguration field memory Micks dad Putting up LimboPVC tubes reel thread SWRCS funfly Radio Control Club Detroits 1988 Big Bird contest pilots P-51 Mustangs put terrific aerial Combat show eyes sky Jim McCoul RCCD President others watch planes Skymasters/RCCD contest RCCD fly ing field Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Charles Stevens 220 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 would like start months column thanking modelers took time vote past District Eight election Without support help couldnt have achieved Presently am looking over appointments AVPs contest board plans have AVPs involved reporting what happening particular area state does mean have competition ori ented AVP times AVP will expected write col umn explaining what happening area will delegation get ting things done passed local mod elers pay very poor time will ap preciated overlooked others So feel want abused drop line lets talk about Working improve hobby may fun will philosophy invite pitch greatest concerns during campaign frequency dilemma torically problems nature tend al ways get resolved local level some point have take initiative say lets go something about problem As have read AMA has issued temporary reprieve concerning testing certification transmitters am proud announce clubs north Texas area have scheduled Transmit ter Smokeout have arranged through courtesy Ace RC Inc Tom Runge certified transmitter inspection company send staff measuring equipment Dallas/Fort Worth area will spect brands transmitters two days February 4th 5th 1989 Gold Silver sticker qualification will $5 fee transmitter inspected proceeds will go Ace RC cover travel expenses fully ex pect able inspect up 240 transm ters per hour will have long wait will no repairs made during Sound Cont pg 120 data know enough predict given propeller dia meter lower rotational speed propeller less annoying sound level apt also know sound level declines rpm given muffler effective begin Quite some time ago chart published relat ing propeller diameter propeller speed dB level course ignored other factors can rerun reference Other data will published soon re sult propeller studies next few issues will attempt define some conditions finer detail session will told what thing wrong unit should fail Texas RC Hobby Shop has rented space event shopping mall Piano TX Collins RC Club North Dallas RC Club Dallas RC Club sponsor ing event providing manpower event convenience hope will participate further formation contact Don Huffines 214 2357641 John Reed 214 235-7000 See map directions tam ST IHWY 5441 ZIEL StATE e X TEXAS R/C k ri Li L1 PLANO TX 2 U N Another item importance mark calendar Weatherford Aeromodel ing Society has sanctioned omnibus event March 4th 5th 1989 cludes swap-meetlauction Crocket Elementary School fun-fly club field Also included event will All-District Eight Meeting within traveling distance scheduled Sat urday March 4th hope visit discuss some issues need addressed future Council meetings information contact Sandy Frank 1015 jameson St Weather fnrd T 7fflR Scholarship Cont pg 114 IL member National Honor Society high school represented school district competitions engineer ing mathematics science interest aviation caused him join Aviation Explorers Post Boy Scouts America membership school Science Club led him enter contests won awards design construction wind tunnel used airfoil evaluation Richard father work team constructing airplane Mr Lacy likes build whereas Richard likes fin ish have won several contests creations finest Druine Turbulent David Peterson now San Diego State Uni versity went high school Yucaipa CA David plans major Journalism minor degree will Theatre Arts mem ber California Scholastic Federation high school also held variety school offices worked school yearbook Promotion Editor later Coeditor special interests included SADD campaign Teen Activities Program TAP program provides alter natives teenagers effort help keep substance abuse An enthusiastic modeler David father both members Yucaipa Val ley RC Fliers Christopher Register Elizabethtown NC gan aeromodeling age eight now University North Carolina Wil mington majoring Physics also taking flight training goal entering commercial aviation field 20 model airplanes credit has featured Bill Winters column achievements Chris feels knowledge friend ships respect can gained model aviation lifelong value tempting get model club started Eliz abethtown Apart modeling enjoys singing church choir assisting elderly has also worked several community beautification projects wish young people very best endeavors know Glen Sigafoose would proud Contributions Sig Memorial Fund may sent AMA Reston VA will used expand opportunities avail able deserving college-bound students 122 Model Aviation Gene Hempel shown cam paign trail snapped visiting Octoberfest Fun-Fly Grapevine TX put 114 RC Aero Squadron Colorado 0 Kaosas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall SL Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Modes 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 516 5 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 302 922-8107 Evening 303 536-3266 column being written just few days before Christmas year draws close often reflect what has hap pened during past year what has accomplished what still left goals set year nd think about directions coming year Al though issue will coming af ter first new year 1989 would hope take little time think about future modeling efforts local club working certainly what group can further model aviation enjoyable avocation foreseeable future include AMA thinking let volunteer officers know what directions would like see organization work Yearly go through ritual saving newsletters sent out courtesy model clubs out district As arrive read get feeling well things go ing local level times things going district national level invaluable source information read Club newsletters have described lifeblood club edi tors contributors information efforts would like publicly thank praise time year hope will continue work will get appropriate support fellow club officers members work does go unnoticed unap preciated though THANKS sometimes far between too few January column mentioned vacancy Wyoming associate vice-president position modelers state might like give some suggestions would like have fill position As being written Ive no suggestions wait now responses same column asked input whether associate vice-president posi tions states should voted upon following process similar used national district elections Ive received quite bit input Overwhelmingly probably 20 1 consensus continue have posi tions appointed vice-president presently done OK hear still need some suggestions great mod elers Wyoming person wish have position Melvin Schuette Auburn KS Control Line modeler has taken time write some thoughts out about favorite category aeromodeling Control Line alive well District 9 Although some would prefer think CL dying sport still going strong growing some cases Though may enjoy popularity RC sur viving doesnt seem cost CL vs RC keeps people CL because lot people fly CL well RC Free Flight fly CL No body can say exactly Control Liners con tinue CLs Maybe feel plane end lines knowing can feel response controls through lines Most items used CL thought packaged RC items About items use arent thought way bellcrank lead-outs lines handles engines use no dif ferent except cases use fixed venturi vs carburetor some CL events carbs used same purpose RC see both CL Scale Navy Carrier events CL Scale using electronic control systems RC ra dios RF section removed signals sent through lines instead atr Another factor may CL fli ers competition oriented whereas major population RC sport fliers reason unknown reasons flying CL rather something else contest season district begins Memorial Day weekend continues until middle September usually contest scheduled other weekend throughout time period level competition throughout district coming higher contest competitors being capable holding own Nationals fact number people district have earned brought home share Nats trophies along number peo ple district lot CL working local contests Nationals Special Interest Groups people make CL work lev els Noise becoming major area con cern CL well maybe much RC due confined space flown Some clubs fliers through out district have promoting use mufflers events normally pro hibit use might add some suc cess has made use commer cial muffling devices being done engines normally produce exces sive dB lesrel being brought down below 90 dB recommended level out hurting overall performance levels Some people starting work com posite materials order cut down weight added commercial units cause becoming major concern people working trying come up some sort muffling device will what needed bring down noise hurt performance engines Control Line DOES exist District 9 will continue exist efforts people enjoy flying category have questions regarding CL con tests held district please feel free contact address below through CompuServe Modelnet ID# 731702741 want invite stop CL field watch ask questions knows maybe bug will bite too Melvin L Schuette PO Box 240 Au burn KS 66402-0240 telephone 913 6712583 Thanks Melvin taking time ef fort 0 share thoughts Keep landings soft intentional Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network Mod elNet has going strong since begun last year now 3500 modelers use personal com puters log onto ModelNet communi cate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hun dreds services besides ModelNet Com puServe subscription service once subscribe pay time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other ac tivities Several Executive Council members ModelNet join public dis cussions answer questions Mod elNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 76067 2420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis Mc Ginnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full teresting useful files complete list AMA chartered clubs kept DL 4 up dated monthly So Contest Calendar list over 1300 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use can submit online AMA Applica tion through ModelNet join renew membership will usually get con firmation AMA membership within day uploading application Data Library Club officers can check AMA membership status of members through ModelNet can confirm application received get date license mailed member Complete instructions Data Library 12 files INSTRAMA CHECKAMA information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA HQ youre al ready CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 March 1989 123 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakee Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Waleut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 9S619 Mike Lee 11430 Spittire Drive San Diego CA 92126 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatoworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beny Stream 3723 Seowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Thank District X support al lowing opportunity serve vice-president will pull out Stops see needs problems District 10 properly aired acted Academy am looking forward great anticipation upcoming years ser vice new associations chal lenges facing both District X AMA would like offer sincere thanks noteworthy opponents 8ev Wisniewski Bryant Thompson outstanding rep utable forthright campaigns ask join making District X best Academy Although Dave Peltz got off wrong foot relationship followed sound As visited talked sites meetings questions fre quently asked Does anyone read Daves column MA responses wild varied Some like provocative style others wanted about whats hap pening district As thor oughly entertained Interestingly enough whatever response reaction read column Dave thanks help time patience eventual election will solicit help administration understanding knowledge will great assistance Youll tough act follow George Steiner thanks nominating Howard Baldwin letter recom mendation ongoing support will forgotten Ill try live up both Georges high ideals love sport Phil Hightower artist posters pamphlets brochures support way above duties normally per formed brother-in-law Cathy heartfelt thanks Dr Fritz Har rold compositions drill couch needed therapy get end Russell Davis marvelous letter composed constituted second mailout Im sure stimulated voter participa tion areas district sure thank Nancy Bill Hempel Bill Jr support help Thanks also Ron Sheldon Stuffing-it isnt half bad sounds H L Scales posters hanging over District X Would mind organizing committee get down Just kid ding rode visited sights told what say say hold head point finger critiqued appearances Dorothy wife couldnt have done ya helped campaign havent mentioned name dont think Ive forgotten am thankful work hell Regg Keyawa Son Helen R Keyawa 92 years young residing own Chico CA father Pat Watega Redding CA says cant wait until Grandma hits 100 50 can call Willard Scott have Grandmas name Today Show ather Mar gie Keyawa sometimes referred Miss Personality am father Steve Keyawa deceased spring 1985 responsible Senior Telemaster EZ 2000 Sailplane saddles Tele brought show team led its presidency now theyve shoved politi cal arena Academy Steve Buds show left team members particularly good feeling took place past July Sacramento Area Model ers Open House Two newest team members Regg Keyawa Don Boling flew finale act consisted tow ing Sportavia Glider air back Sr Telemaster Telemaster built Regg Glider son Steve Steve test flown Glider before father could get together tow-aloft flight very suddenly unexpectedly passed away Don Boling close friend family helped Regg fin ish project show first public flight two aircraft quite few relatives family friends audience Steves Glider gently lifted air Telemaster about 200 ft altitude two aircraft parted company Reggie quickly circled Tele master down smooth landing Glider lingered above As announcer told story behind two aircraft dedicated flight memory Steve Keyawa Don brought Glider slow graceful flyby lumps throats Glider gently came rest center runway So much oneself goes build ing model reflects mans ingenuity defying gravity also reveals very much about persons labored over model selected care built colors finishall reflections builder can think no fitting memorial modeler demonstration air craft Rest peace Steveyour airplane good hands above insert taken Octo ber 1988 issue Show Gram official Air Show Team publication written good friend Jim McDonald Thanks Jim Steve youre big leagues now real surprise September found out really AMA Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Academy spent week Sacramento area same time Capital City Barn stormers celebrated close success ful year demonstrations Remember show team functional model demonstra tion group sponsored Academy promotion sport need ter rific variety flying models coupled musical background narration add stimulation event site com munity center airport Barnstormers available would like schedule show give call Ill put touch appropriate person booking Besides year-end celebration depicted picture caption Geoff Howard Bald win myself able spend time Sacramento County Board Super visors thanked board sup port model program Sacramento gave AMA jackets token appreciation result have documented network rebroadcast VHS tape open invitation promise support Nats Sacramento County continued support Sacramento Area Modelers Watch RCM publica tion story line Sacramento Area Modelers flight site issue should coming out soon board meeting proceeded office Henry Agonia Director State California Department Parks Recreation Geoff gave pitch aero modeling Academy California well received Mr Agonia too modeler Check out can land full-scale floatplane Folsom Lake California park cant fly model Motor ized models allowed state parks working last stop day divi sion deputy chiefs Jack D Kemmerly Jerry Barber State Department Transportation Division Aeronautics seems Mr Kemmerly near-miss model attempting landing full-scale plane Yolo County Airport believe nasty letter published copy Academy responded Dave Peltz District X members As result visit Mr Kemmerly will write letter recommendation AMA sanctioned club coexist airport California system Nicely done Dave Geoff Howard Regg Dis trict X Gotta go now Congratulations Jim Sears John Byrne Howard Crispin Gene Hempel successful election re election leading edge R 124 Model Aviation Vote well nigni Honest guys its Reston its got mu seum everything Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL7e0672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federai Way WA 98023 Ai Culver Box 88 Wiider iD 83878 Gary R Fulier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 89752 Gien Mjachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Faiis MT 59401 Dave Muiiens 15559 Palatine Ave. N Seattia WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilna PG Boa 823 Kiamath Falis OR 87801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 5 #89 Puyaiiup WA 88373 Frequency Coordinstor Robert Baich 15439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 87235 Phone 503 781-5103 No new Nats news November Several selected site situations slowly simmering surely soon solved want compete Nats send Headquarters packet Also would like help out please write information will have finalized schedule Puy allup may necessary make several al terations schedule because Nats forewarned Several different people urged us hold Indoor part Nats Kibby Dome Moscow ID couldnt agree Dome incredible place hold Indoor activities Unfortunately too far away fall under site philosophy place Nats true could hold Indoor maybe hold Outdoor FF proposed Boardman site maybe Pattern Rac ing Moses Lake would great sites wouldnt Nats Indoor site record class has open trusswork below ceiling other hand its cost far below $1400 per day plus direct costs offered Kibby Dome will within walking dis tance some other events notably Pattern Finals RC Scale events think weve found sites just adequate very compact area first time Rac ing Pattern will flown during dinary daylight hours eight five will flown same time Participants may able get involved things Nats used offer people getting gether after flying comparing notes go ing different special events have opportunity show rest country high quality modeling already know exists District Xl need have competing working spectating Well guess Ill climb down off Ivory box now Just come enjoy Drizzle Circuit full swing Delta Park CL activity now Unfortu nately looks like Flying Lines has fact expired Dave Mullens said going get competition newsletter going want help him out send him info whatever month get lot newsletters Most District Xl clubs couple other clubs country few spe cial interest groups send copy appreciated since what newslet ter supposed inform about activ ities club Also time time put pitch support lo cal newsletter editor writing something him print seeing has up-todate information things go around club too often newslet ter newsletter editor taken granted editor gets no thanks effort puts very im portant club asset Most time just forget thank such lot work no pay very little recognition plea give pat back editor try hand getting something editor put print Speaking newsletters Horsefeathers newsletter Billings Flying Mus tangs very professional effort ed itor Eric Hawkinson NL under stand 88 air show success spite temps high 90s both days buddy boxes out gave terested folks chance try hand Also Eric tried photo repro method out lined national newsletter printed couple very good shots Dick Robb edits Rainbird Flyer NL Rainbird Fliers Ketchikan Alaska included article John Divelbiss John described Joe Dia mond nine Cub Scouts built Dura Plane about five one-hour sessions spread over month half Sounds like idea other clubs should look get some Cub Scouts involved show build fly airplane Club 20 racing has started Portland area Basic requirements minimum span 36 minimum area 400 sq K&B OS 2OFP stock mufflers carbs prop 15% fuel supplied 1-in spinner Theyve two races now although severely limited cause rain first meeting brought out large crowd some nice fast air craft Looks like may catch particu larly always room beginner not-so-ept like Q-500 has done itself groups moving away original rules original intent troductory racing format Oh well tend shoot ourselves foot time time Should interested con tact Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 some relatively curent events Indoor meets going both Al bany OR area around Seattle dont seem have advance dates might check Bob Stalick WAM Tom Cashman Seattle area Upcoming latest version Po lar Bear run SRAC present considering using another location run Pattern event Saturday reason ing very near neighbors have very large amount real estate used up average Pattern flierand atten dant sound levels case hope lock up March 18 & 19 19th being used fun-fly part also will put quiet fly-in September Which reminds will number Electric meets year Most will take place Seattle area will try keep posted watts up doing very nice things Electric aircraft dont stay ohm coulomb out mhosy out see whats current RAMS held Second Annual Elec tric Fun-Fly year Boeing Hawks have putting very well done well-attended meet some time Along pure Electric meet other meets either running Electric events events allow Electrics fly against other aircraft undue penalty Last month some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut ID pictures incorrectly identified builder Tiobo Mykkanen fact first name Toivo apologize mistake year several contestants come Scalemasters Montana Balch captured aircraft film first picture shows well-crafted aircrafta Stearman blue-and-chromeyellow Bucker Jungmeister white Dave Gasvoda brought Missoula Skybolt belongs Wayne Venetz Conrad Its done typical red white blue colors very attractive Lastly non-Montana AC Fred Pierces very nice original Albatros DIII Fred suffered damage precontest flight didnt get compete Hope re pairs brings both Scalemast ers Nats next year March 1989 125 ne leet Delongs Allan Fass Orom wg Sky As recall its blue fuselage has silver wings big Fleets ex tremely nice flying planes slow majes tic Looks very real air Happy flying JUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Paul Murphy Beginner Hand Launched Glider like little Glider Its 13-in wingspan just right young beginner de veloping arm plan has making rounds Free Flight club newslet ters mark good popular model am pleased present Make copies page clubs begin ners high-performance model Gli der designed no frills order make sure beginner can finish out difficulty get out flying field Simple may good wood selec tion still important Paul Mur phy cant made old wood out scrapbox attention must paid strength piece wood sizes Note wood fuselage spe cifically required spruce basswood other words fuselage part takes punishment bad launch whipping action launch So make body tough flex ible wood wing 1A6-sheet mediumweight balsa Dont use either too hard heavy too soft weak fin stabi lizer dont take much strain can lighter weight wood same rea son made thinner 1A2-sheet balsa wing saving weight tail extremely important dont overlook Two grams weight saved tail means saving least four grams use less clay ballast nose saving six grams Less weight means longer flights simple model Yes simple doesnt mean klutzy Note Gliders wing flat no attempt sand airfoil wing tail surfaces Just sand parts lightly remove fuzz beginner Hand-Launched Glider purpose get good model finished pronto out field pronto Another model can made later date airfoil wing using 3A2-in sheet wood Some building operations taken granted experienced builder often hassle beginner Most often just case beginner knowing go about causes problem difficulty task case Hand-Launched Glider joining two halves wing fuselage operation can hurdle Usually shown plans no exception beveled inner edges two wing panels form dihedral joined Rather doing step suggest joint made two steps First using sandpaper wrapped around block bevel inner edges wing panels glue well panel held flat building board other panels tip blocked up 4 re quired plan dry use sand paper-wrapped block again sand seam bottom center joint gives flat surface can placed fuse lage top form better joint sur face contact Pregluing surfaces also im portant good design feature model ginning builders downward taper body wings trailing edge means stabilizer tan placed flat building board body glued down fin can easily glued side body above stabilizer rather balanced top body makes easier assembly Paul Murphy well-thought-out Hand-Launched Glider design begin ners Im sure about name Any way certainly wish teachers clubs would use beginners Thats month Keep tail light ll fly better back next month ii@iieigeigOiieiieiieiienenegieneiieiieiieiienene Have Helped 0 IJunior Modeler Today II@II@IIeIIOIi@gIOIIOIIOIIeIIOIIOII@H@II@II@IIOIi@IIO 4 i viJ ill \II Il Zii fJ&fa 1eozc-NMr 71 /iiyflhl g44t oz r 1 1~ A1Th II rAr IL V CvLIp~ ~ 411 126 Model Aviation COLORAVO tr rtiG$ C -4--A
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awardsi 987 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose Hazel Glen cofounded company has grown largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist college-age students higher edu cation plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other sup porters fund has become well estab lished Model aviators AMA mem bers qualify awards based combina tion financial need modeling achieve ments fund administered AMA no set number awards calendar year 1987 winners received $250 checks amount have sent directly specified universities Julie Abel Florissant MO Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Bunnel FL major Aviation Maintenance Management built first model air plane 1973 time became avid competitor high school science fair project constructed wind tunnel developed full range experiments could performed After fair com pleted Julie won first place category asked donate wind tunnel school lab Julie has active worker local contests nual AMA Nats community activities served Civil Air patrol worked Students Against Driving Drunk SADD campaign belonged Fellowship Christian Athletes high point modeling career came 1986 traveled Norway member United States Control Line Scale team placed 10th competing against some best models best fliers world Shane Behrens Evansville MN tending Northland Community College Thief River Falls AVTI studying Airframe Power Plant Technology plus Aviation Maintenance Management completion two-year term Shane will go University North Dakota work toward Bachelor Science degree Aviation Maintenance Management high school honor student terests range computer graphics drama model aircraft has constructed several models recently work ing RC Autogyro RC Modeler maga zine printed article Shane its April 1987 issue Daytona Beach FL majoring Aero nautical Science John has ken mod el aviator several years enjoys sport Pattern flying has also pr duced Helicopter As club member h good worker assisting fun-fly eve its also field maintenance After becoming interested mo el air craft first year high school de cided pursue career ayiation related field Charles Gagliano Floral Park NY Aero nautical Engineering student Univer Continued pge 114 What Involved Become Transmitter Sticker Station What sticker station Thats what call company person equip ment knowledge properly test radio control transmitters authorized apply Gold Silver RICMA-AMA labels trans mitters meet requirements sticker program Continued next column AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood S Comptroller Lynne Collins Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 110 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization II John Cugini Philadelphia PA has en tered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AMAs Executive Council equivalent Bosrd Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may r-3present official position AMA Executive Council AMA course Academy Model Aeronautics R/CMA Radio Con trol Manufacturers Association Both organ izations working together encourage performance checking RC transmitters help consumers know trans mitters fit current future RC envi ron ment sticker program considered vital element transition use cur rent RC frequencies greatly increased number frequencies will used beginning 1991 order addi tional frequencies accommodated safe orderly manner necessary determine current transmitters suit able 1991 beyond basic problem involved 1991 will have about twice frequencies operating same amount space have now other words RC channels will much closer gether will need equipment channel does affect equip ment new channels currently three basic groups transmitters ready now what called 1991 Narrow Band can get R/CMA-AMA Gold label sticker signi fying operation sharply focused affect adjacent channels quite sharply focused okay widely separated 19831990 channels can get Silver sticker means will okay until 1991 Silver sticker also indicates transmit ter can readily modified qualify Gold sticker can continue used beyond 1990 third group consists transmitters typically manufac tured five years ago broadband operation actu ally illegal current FCC rules proba bly cannot economically modified Gold sticker qualification need sticker program simply help owners know whether keep transmitters have modified junk also helps purchase new transmitters know whether will good 1991 beyond whether will need rework need tremendous hun dreds thousands transmitters cur rently being used being sold Yet 1991 very close problem therefore determine status transmitters avoid chaos 1991 suddenly locations channels will operated present sticker program date has very successful giving thousands modelers o go status report transmit ters have scratched surface what needed date less 50 authorized sticker stations need several hundred need make sure job qualified Therefore guidelines have developed tell interested operating sticker station what involved information fol lows shortened less technical ver sion complete information available free request AMA Head quarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 interested operating sticker station have own spectrum ana lyzer access write full infor mation request phone 703-435-0750 can tests free charge according investment time equipment case checking transmitters authorized program no repair work modification autho rized Authorization perform such work modification sticker station would issued independently FCC basics sticker station authorization program 1 Objectives objectives guide lines Provide criteria will produce ac curate consistent measurements RC transmitter frequency modulation sidebands qualified service organizations qualified individuals access suit able test equipment b Define special test equipment re quired transmitter measurements c Define method measurement used d Define criteria methods eval uating equipment used requesting authorization check transmit ters 2 Background AMA sets forth Radio Guidelines AMA Membership Man ual part call modulation sidebands RC transmitters down 55 dB 20 kHz channel center fre quency criterion based spec trum analyzer settings 3 kHz resolution bandwidth 5 kHz/div span 02 sec/div sweep rate guideline established basis empirical evidence clearly showed receivers designed us ing technology appropriate physical size price RC aircraft could perform well long transmitter spectrum met guidelines Radio Control Manufacturers Associa tion R/CMA voluntarily agreed produce transmitters satisfied AMA Guidelines starting January 1988 January 1986 AMA initi ated transmitter sticker program International Modelers Show Pasa dena program has continued almost trade shows since pro gram implemented AMA Frequency Committee endorsed supported R/CMA Transmitters meeting appropri ate criteria Gold Silver stickers ap plied Members R/CMA AMA Fre quency Committee several regional pri vate RC service organizations presently authorized check transmitters apply stickers However vital number people authorized perform transmitter checks expanded significant lyRemember program de signed confirm FCC transmitter type ac ceptance check transmitters ad herence AMA Guidelines addition R/CMA AMA sanctioning re pair stations ability apply R/CMA-AMA stickers During program discovered settings controls spec trum analyzer could change significantly apparent modulation sideband ampli tude transmitter Indeed old wide bands transmitter could appear meet 1991 Guidelines Procedures therefore established avoid possibility 3 Instrumentation Equipment Required a For Modulation Sideband Measure ments spectrum analyzer modern de sign having valid current within year record calibration amplitude frequency spectrum analyzer should clude following features Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz Note Resolution bandwidth affects spectrum measurement Horizontal Display 5 kHz/div span 05-02 sec/div sweep speed Vertical Display 10 dB/div over range 0 dB -80 dB b Frequency Measurements Al though frequency measurements can made spectrum analyzer provide level accuracy required perform Guideline frequency mea surement 15 parts per million 100 Hz 72 MHz means must provided cal ibrate spectrum analyzer such 1 Frequency Counter stable Hz/yr calibrated counter covering 72 MHz band Standard Frequency Source 110 MHz accurate Hz/yr 2 calibrated stable frequency source such RF Signal Generator unmod ulated transmitter module short-term 24-hour frequency stabil ity such RF source should Hz over full range supply voltage room temperature variations 4 Method Measurement accuracy spectrum analyzer must confirmed start test ses sion least hourly thereaftermore ten analyzer known drift test equipment should turned al lowed warm up stabilize before use laboratory standard frequency source may used calibrate frequency counter accuracy frequency counter equals laboratory stan dard frequency source counter can used calibrate spectrum analyzer procedure needed because counters count properly pres ence modulation transmitter b Checking Transmitter involves connecting external 395-in antenna analyzer setting controls spectrum analyzer necessary detailed information provided AMA HQ transmitter tested antenna fully extended 3 6 ft analyzer tenna RF input spectrum ana lyzer set transmitter signal peak zero dB Observed recorded transmit ter frequency modulation-sideband am plitude levels Hz RF chan nel frequency 5 Criteria Issuing Transmitter Stickers primary concern reason transmitter checking program side band power level two channels adja cent Hz RC transmitter fol lowing listing defines requirements Gold Silver stickers Sticker Color GOLD SILVER Frequency Sideband Level olerancekHz channel frequency 1500 Hz 3500 Hz least -55 dB least -35 dB Transmitters failing meet criteria should retired repaired March 1989 111 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Frequency matters As write am return ing Washington after attending meet ing AMA Frequency Committee committee has existence years providing invaluable volunteer ser vice modelers country Unfortu nately committee Academy have much maligned recently undue criticism no question difficult period frequency phasein phaseout old frequencies technically inadequate radio equipment Change always fraught some uncer tainty concern future However want assure deliberations structured primarily premise maximum benefit trouble-free opera tions future tempered great con cern utility equipment still use few basics understood change now upon us abso lutely essential because degrading utility SHARED frequencies using assigned frequencies now enjoy can best utilized develop ment use better narrow-band equip ment avoid modeler-to-modeler interfer ence well interference inter stitial frequencies Private Radio Ser vice PRSpagers such Unfortunately much equipment now use incap able permitting maximum utilization assigned frequencies obvious clubs must adopt plans frequency spacing permit use old equipment reasonable period time say simply use some frequencies maintain wideband use ever Unfortunately dont use frequencies will lose will assigned others thus adding headaches will absolutely necessary us maintain freedom choice fore seeable futureto choose frequencies will allow avoidance offending PRS operation PRS frequencies spaced ONLY 10 kHz own Some local sit uations may require abandoning some own assigned frequencies avoid PRS know narrow-band equip ment qualifies using AMAs guideline acceptable equipment will provide great ly increased security dealing PRS AMA will recommend ways help deal transitional period longterm association PRS discussing phase-in plan no ever questions future use narrowband equipment want reason able period phaseout old equipment Such period phaseout called Grandfathering will determined us FCC point radio industry has volun tarily launched development equipment meet narrow-band needs future already equipment market meets guidelines de veloped AMA concert indus try Equipment has found meet requirement listed Model Aviation magazine As others reported too will listed Use information purchase new equipment buying what know meets guidelines Fortu nately will also possible have old equipment modified meet narrow-band requirements FCC has agreed transmitters may modi fied manufacturer designated service representative req ui ring new type acceptance tests approval recently confirmed action AMA Frequency Committee maximum utilization should purchase narrowband receiver match modified trans mitter may have already noticed maga zine ads radio system narrow-banding update may interested knowing Frequency Committee includes indus try people feel necessary secure needed technical expertise well providing constructive inter face between users us manu facturers feel blend committee members working very well evidence real progress also number technically qualified nonindus try committee members is sue members industry bias might influence position industry-aligned members DO NOT VOTE practice also used other AMA committees frequency committee preparing several informative articles subject future issues Model Aviation policy withhold no information AMA members trust evident column National Aeromodeling Centers As know have launched ambitious program property/flying site acquisition national well local basis prime objective secure site capable accommodating national events also AMA Headquarters As resources available wed like develop number flying sites around country also looking plans local club assis tance could take form loan guarantees clubs inter ested property purchase might interest know have considerably increased budget club assistance obtaining keeping flying sites currently developing property ac quisition development plan present committee recommending first center located near center modeling population Midwest site will developed Nats-quality facil ity would available major events As develop property acquisition requirements will make public also receiving evaluating prop erty offers Im excited about prospect develop ing major site nothing funda mental good modeling flying sites vision respect will limited available funds Obviously will encourage cooperative ventures com munities other aviation-oriented groups already talking EAA others What can help getting others join AMA Growth means num bers INFLUENCE skys limitwhat think perspective close two years office president must say job has interesting Yes have some problems some easily solved However have never lost sight fact AMA abso lutely essential elment modeling scene dealing some issues such frequencies affect AMA members modelers organi zation viewed other national agencies such FCC FAA represent ing ALL modelers US Human nature being what it never possible please everybody greatest concern find answers will meet needs majority focus RC Equipment Ceilified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 112 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Dave Browns regular column avail able month due passing father time column due Dave therefore asked publish 1989 AMA budget instead comments below AMA Executive Director John Worth words month lots figures What see page 1989 AMA budget approved AMA Exec utive Council meeting October 22 1988 Because date normal maga zine lead time plus fact Execu tive Council meeting again January 13 1989 additional budget items con sider what see should regarded what started new year withsub ject some probably further changes some loose ends year-end Public Relations budget still needed re viewing possible revision Also some details salary budget needed further Council consideration Some budget basics may interest ended 1988 membership year about 138000 members projecting growth just over 149000 members 1989 Thats fairly conservative projection based past years expect total come almost six million dollars sounds great except ex penses also projected high net end year projected bit over $50000 end 89and maybe much Coun cil approves expenses compensating income Furthermore may interesting note magazine income makes difference between AMA operating black red AMA operations project deficit 1989 magazine surplus offsets some have suggested AMA subsidizes maga zine happy report its other way around AMA Income Membership Dues youthNo pub YouthMagazine OpenFamily OpenSr Citizen OpenNewsletter OpenNewsltr early OpenMagazine OpenMagazine early BoosterNo pub BoosterMagazine Affiliates Free Officials Total Membership Partial Year Credits No Rate Memb 710054 165923 205226 2111798 363340 343340 4053132 3853132 5349 15280 10356 02174 Total Dues 70378 94768 104520 247758 120240 113560 2125280 2019016 1745 4200 3560 0 149104 4905025 77760 Allocation Gen Ops 7703780 7414619 201045200 121415769 311035405 29968605 3116470929 2915408289 517450 616809 1035600 000 MIA Mag Subs 0 53307 0 106182 16700 16700 478188 478188 0 2520 0 0 37532401151785 77760_________ 482726536754801151785 Other Income Museum Patronships Life Memberships Club Charter Fees Sanction Fees Insurance FAI Stamps Less NM Memberships S&S Salesnet cost Tape Salesnet cost NAR Service Fees Interest Income mci Insur Deposit Misc Membership Service Fees Misc Income & Donations M/A Subs & Plans M/A Advertising Income Total Income Total Expenses Overhead allocation magazine Net Income End 89 Total Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 116400 652200 5934365 5883715 0 Gen Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 4013980 4398256 353108 Mag Ops 116400 652200 1920385 1485459 353108 506503116881818 Salariestotal departments Payroll Taxes Fringe Benefits Occupancy Telephone Postage & Freight Membership Insurance Prem & Fees Membership Insurance Reserve Membership Insurance Buffer Membership Processing Membership Supplies Public Relations Film Projects Film Library HO service film replace Staff Travel Office Supplies Stationery Misc Office Equipment & Maintenance Printing & Copying Professional Fees Insurance General Depreciation Expense Data Processing dept MaintenanceEquip/Software Services Supplies Training Membership Systems Financial Systems Word Processor General Computer Exp Insurance Processing Other Taxes FAI/Competition Dept NM Divisional Fee FAI Franchise Van Expense Museum Officer Service council mtgs exp nati & dist officers etc Magazines Officers CDs etc Committees Grant Scholarship Program Nats Site Exploration/Improvement EM Air Academy Total Exclusive MA Direct Costs MA Advertising Direct Costs MA Other Direct Costs MA Unrelated Business Tax Total Expenses March 1989 113 Academy Model Aeronautics Preliminary 1989 Budget Operating Expenses 1989 Budget 1267983 267389 167350 36600 72000 433130 735000 100000 246330 30000 222250 0 5000 5000 45000 8900 50000 40000 42770 130000 65000 0 0 0 0 8000 35000 65600 30000 2500 10500 109400 22000 66554 11000 38000 25000 5000 4398256 608625 872284 4550 5883715 1988 Budget 1156516 227122 149900 35100 72000 241350 600000 100000 221750 20000 180575 0 5000 10000 28000 8300 40000 32400 29270 125000 60275 0 0 0 8275 7000 20000 92350 30000 1500 17000 101400 22000 60454 11000 38000 5000 2000 3758537 506044 750642 2000 5017223 1987 Actual 106459922 179 616 68 13156676 2324825 5494406 91400910 0 0 18850993 2932088 10940733 5062982 338225 221680 3920360 931800 4036424 2848032 1678468 12892544 0 2566789 657130 2107626 279363 0 3271732 7925559 3000000 262824 1151417 7371744 2240750 1050652 1000000 5647693 0 0 339986015 52569092 67204258 834066 460593431 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Starting New Year Right. As December 16 over 83000 AMA mem bership cads mailed 1989 mem bers time magazine mailed number should well over 100000 Most cards went out less week dues receipt AMA HQ members have expressed pleasant surprise fast service knew promised faster service 1989 until actually proof hand didnt seem lieve would happen reason doubt because some promises past didnt work out unusual other years members wait four six weeks new mem bership cards its different story year new system place work ing provide very rapid service practi cally cases However new system yet per fect although coming close During Oc tober November some renewals got held up because credit card problems due program used service com pany handling credit card processing also some glitches bank processing operation called Lockbox resulted delays address changes other problems involved year-end outside problems diminishing promise now thct bugs worked out new system next years processing should better meantime should acknowl edged new system owes its success group HQ people took challenge making system work proved would Primary among Bob Vojslavek AMAs Administrative Ser vices Director self-taught computer spe cialist designed system did programming debugged Working closely him learn system train new employees hired data inputting Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager assistant Joanne Spampi nato also learned operate new system provided substantial support new employees actual keystroking Trish Gaylord Joanna Nease Sari Jyllila Fringe benefit new data input group will able membership rush eas es off spring process other data years have wanted conduct sur veys analyze information Standing way however ina bility process such data now have new capability result should better decision-making based better knowledge whats happening mod el world make-up member ship clubs Changes Headquaers. Growth brings change Its necessary part what needed handle creased HQ workload processing mem bership also providing daily service members involves insur ance flying sites radio control frequencies clubs competitions AMA magazine other details membership Meanwhile room has made person being hired learn job AMA Executive Director year retire lesser role AMA new director will ready take over means juggling space within Headquarters building provide room magazine department has moved quarters another building across street AMA building move others resulting expected completed end January An improved library will restilt together larger conference room internal stor age space minor improvements various departments Also efect HQ museum will minimized except crowding less space before crowding will floor level open atrium space models hung display affected As begin 1989 great year AMA model aviation general appears brewing AMA membership co lltinues increase clubs becoming chart ered meets being sanctioned 1989 AMA budget projects 150000 members will signed up end Septmber Its great start Scholarship Cont pg 110 sity Buffalo NY goal aero space engineer dedicated aeromodeler well active student high school Charles also found time involved track cross-country running choir Tutoring Club Boy Scout six years participated community projects modeling preference Indoor events particular loves Manhat tan HLG holds Indoor record 717 Category Ill Manhattan As member both Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Columbia Indoor Model Airplane Society well thought fellow club members cause interest model aviation desire know world works Ken feels demanding hobby helps per son develop mature frame mind well being aid personal growth Both father mother active aeromodelers have encouraged him efforts keen competitor Free Flight events 10 contests less year Ken neth has won share awards also found time other pursuits high school Spanish Club Athletic Statistics physical science experiments being member California Scho lastic Federation three years kept him well occupied Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound FAI agenda item next ClAM meeting held next spring Paris major concern everyone interested problem noise proposal establish limit sound emission categories model air craft competition limit asked 90 dBA three meters just marginally higher 90-at-9 have rec ommended value Will approved difficult say countries serious problems such categories Free Flight o can never certain will go thing certain Any effort direction sure have effect manufacturers engines associated equipment statement has appeared past need exercise fluence companies Since engines manufactured overseas necessary FAI-CIAM active push development quiet equipment action no matter result will indi cate manufacturers wind blowing essential rest aeromodeling world take part effort hope some sort terms can agreed upon area rather unique fly very much FAI categories Almost rest world flies FAI classes competi Continued page 118 114 Model Aviation Kenneth Keegan Burbank CA Uni versity California Los Angeles aim achieve degree Physics largely beRichard Lacy Collinsville IL deter mined become pilot end studying Aeronautical Engineering Parks College St Louis University Cahokia Continued page 122 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 6 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Oriand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon Ct 06001 Frequency Coordinstor George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstona Mills MA 02648 have very good report DICK SHER MAN AVP New Hampshire some activities general opinions things going Well has snowed up already means flying season over up way anyway District building season has started again sure short season year seems like just took snow blower off tractor time put back again Have some good news Dis trict Free Flight people seems back Westover latter part summer also heard RC people contest Lets hope continue have site available types model ing best site district indebted Air Force its use up us obey rules Westover property fact SAM-7 group has asked Air Force hold annual banquet NCO Club year plus going give tour C-5A [This done see next months column] Now cant beat modelers owe Westover great big THANK YOU years support Just got word CHET BUKOWSKI getting along well after bypass surgery missed year CHET Word has also filtered through fiberglass props made JIM CARPENTER district doing real well Last summer made trip Burlington VT visit BOB LANDRY AVP Vermont Bob has program going school systems up needed some Hand-Launched Glider de signs young people could build out lots trouble So took up some plans also took some HLGs along could show Bob throw Bob showed new flying site looks super should no problem noise Havent received much feedback modelers New Hampshire must assume everyone happy Bob Landry called Vermont asked would navigate drove Reston October Council meeting So off went DC Now let tell sports fans once-in-a-lifetime thrill DC beltway 330 700 pm makes glad live upstate NH put up pressed no way leave go DC hitting traffic Hartfordf Springfield NY City Baltimore DC ar eas meeting got under way around 900 am went until 700 pm did go out dinner two hours either small catered buffet doesnt last too long back work impressed Council some knew others met first time group good businessmen represent districts lieve times really get DON LOWES opening remarks thousands dollars AMA spends postage staggering thought Mr Baker Aircraft Owners Pilots Asso ciation gave Council short talk job AOPA willingness help us could also modeler years VINCE MANKOWSKI gave short talk 1989 Nats sites group have looked looks like WASHINGTON STATE 1989 Past President EARL WITI also Earl comes out way assured TRI-CITIES area good choice Indoor people may like Johnson City should adequate Insurance big item up us preach police own areas regard safety Another item interested 1991 change narrow-band equipment Now have reading District VI column JIM SEARS know concerned about perfectly good wideband gear now use certain date 1991 cant work anymore can see competition maybe need narrowband equipment us sport fliers boondocks kind think equip ment will still work OK small clubs just dont have problems JIM SEARS says right now losing bat tle after last meeting kind think got point across may have foot up ladder lets hope close off bet Don wont ask write another column [Not true DK] opinion what saw heard involved officers AMA trying good job have remember national organization must benefit majority catego ries AINT EASY dont tell VP what think will never know wont able help group SO COMMUNICATE Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition competition between area club teams year held September 25 eight teams compet ing four showed up Four events held Rodeo Mail-run Pattern Limbo Once again RC FLYING ACES southern New Hampshire emerged vic torious won last year also trophy given person has total points day year SCOTTY DEARBORN Flying Aces four teams competed year FLYING ACES CONCORD AEROGUIDANCE SOCIETY NEW ENG LAND SPORT SCALE ASSOCIATION PONDEROSA RC HAWKS Hawks put lot time effort events hope appreciated people attend *--_ J-3 dropped uerwick unexpectedlyin fact limbo poles removed quickly would have some dents wing streamer too low pilot go under poles too close really like light air planes case think flier used poor judgment landing contest going people close runway Scale Masters have letter DALE DREW CD Scale Mast ers sent list contestants final results would like congratulate district competed CHARLIE NELSON 19th IRV SEARL 34th STEVE SHERWOOD 38th JACK BUCKLEY 43rd list have shows 58 en trants fellows did very well District fun-fly am trying organize DIS TRICT fun-fly held WESTOVER possibly Orange Airport date will prob ably week before Memorial Day have input regarding events etc would like have please contact ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics March 1989 115 Al Savinski giving pilot briefing prior events Berwick competition winning team hardware L R Dave Farnham Darren Gallant Chad Lalime Scotty Dearborn New York Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 2e0 S Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07851 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave tsmay NJ 08854 Ray lunclrkus 7 Evergreen Aye Nem Hyde Park NY 11040 KennetS Koeppel 184 N Ueoe Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14700 Robert Roane 39 Monroe SI Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Ferry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2002 Rabbit Lane Peoeno NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickovlle NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Websters Dic tionary defines sportsman person fair generous good loser gra cious winner description fits just about aeromodeler have ever known well enough tell difference opinion great merit lively exchange views have always encouraged such exercises self-expres sion truly welcome such encounters part learning process can assure constructive criticism always wel come far am concerned lets keep course just have am hope ful spirit sportsmanship shall pre vail example regards selection AMA Nats Committee vast expanse west coast real estate site 1989 Nationals per announcement fact last months issue maga zine Though centrally located geo graphical standards place leaves abso lutely nothing desired terms un limited unobstructed vastness put another way photographs have seen 89 choice Sky Limitand Horizon Flying Knights Hamburg NY year Knights celebrating 25th anni versary hereby extend compli ments club its contribu tions advancement model aviation Buffalo area AMA District 2 club its credit able operate two separate sites first North Collins NY owned maintained club other site Hamburg Model Aviation Park Hamburg latter site since its owned maintained town Hamburg Recreation Department shared Much credit due club Presi dent Paul Cwiklinski continued pop ularity Knights made trip Knights contests back thoroughly enjoyed experience per following shots action First sign times busy flight line Other news Buffalo area ap plaud efforts District 2 AMA mem bers hardy enough withstand year-end meteorological vagaries 01 Man Winter thus extending territo rial flying season others also serve PR interests admirably tak ing hobby indoors uninformed worse misinformed public through media model aircraft mall shows accordingly duly proud such District 2 clubs Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc Buffalo area will hold its 24th Annual Model Show March 12 1989 Marygold Manor Cheektowaga NY extends clubs earlier efforts along same line thus before earns appreciationand modelers Although aeromodelers ffying facility logically basic habi tat have always felt greatest hope future lies all-out policy bringing activities attention public rather wait chance being discovered spirit AMA has developed expanded its Air Show Team program has earned us growing respect large seg ment public Vincent Pacifico AMA Leader Member great sadness hereby report readers sudden death Vince Pacif ico current President Whitman Flyers Inc Plainview Ll NY resided 151 Orchard Street Plainview NY 11803 family have expressed profound sympathy SHHHHH flew quietest Pattern RC model 1988 Nats District 2 pi lot course naturally filled pride would expected name Adolpho Lagomasino hails Ocean NJ member Mon mouth Model Airplane Club Dolph won third place Sportsman Pattern 88 Nats also lowest sound reading tested able attend Pattern banquet Nats did receive trophy quietest Pat tern model lost forgotten ever shall great pleasure hand Dolph trophy annual WRAM Show AMA Membership meeting set 2 pm Saturday 25 February 1989 projection room Incidentally said WRAM Show 89 will held its former site Westchester County Center White Plains NY As member WRAM shall particularly pleased see Gear up locked Frequency Alert Recent action FCC confirms older transmitters can modified meet narrowband specifications requir ing another type-acceptance meeting volving representatives AMA le gal counsel FCC occurred Octo ber 1988 time verbal agreement reached concerning issue Following discussion AMA counsel provided FCC letter detailing understandings agreed during meeting turn FCC provided letter dated December 14 1988 confirming points agreed upon simple terms FCC has stated transmitters may narrowbanded can operate 20 kHz frequency spac ing modifications treated Class permissive change permission per form modifications extended grantee its authorized representative understood mean manufacturer authorized service representatives text FCC letter follows reply letter October 20 1988 regarding modifications transmitters type accepted operation under Radio Control RC Radio service detailed Part 95 regulations Please excuse delay response As discussed earlier meeting members Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc changes needed made RC transmitters consist addition resistor capacitor between en coder modulator circuits appears changes would cause equip ment exceed rated limits established Commission grantee time authorization would change type equipment Thus changes can performed Class permissive changes As detailed Section 21001 regulations no filing Commission necessary Class permissive change Because prohibition Section 95222 against internal modifications type ac cepted RC equipment equipment mod ifications must performed grantee its authorized representative man ner grantee retains responsibility changes made equipment 116 Model Aviation view all-out relaxation caught club thusly numerous Stars Rallies Ohio 6 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8141362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st Si Vienna WV 26101 Neison Gould 1944S idaho St Aiientown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 20e Witmer St Cleartieid PA 16830 Joaeph S Visiay 13e1 Cranbrook Dr Maamee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halioweli Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Last month mentioned direct com munication necessary membership Academy can know actions Council Headquarters Three addi tional AVPs will added District Ill first new AVP Joe Vislay Maumee OH Joes modeling background started Control Line Combat Stunt HandLaunched Gliders has involved RC Pat tern Pylon Racing Gliders Currently sport flying main interest Joe became member Toledo Weak Signals RC Club 24 years ago has served term treasurer three terms president past 19 years has worked Toledo RC Exposition area model display Another area involvement cluded work show team did nu merous shows both locally nationally Joes knowledge expertise will help ful clubs within northwest Ohio area contact him 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 During past months several modelers have requested AMA petition FCC make transmitters narrow band 1991 can appreciate desire antiquate equipment think some concerns unjustified observations can see less ten per cent wideband transmitters use day becoming obsolete outdated wideband units may already causing un known problems field because wideband transmissions Out re maining 90% transmitters probably 30 35% will have made narrow band cost approximately $25 $35 economical price pay ensure model can exist within cluttered airwaves United States receiver creates biggest problem frequency phase-in Will need narrow-band receiver 1991 answer yes fly sanctioned contests fly large urban area cluttered frequen cies outside interference problem does involve would suggest club develop its own phase-in pro gram numerous ways have printed previous publi cations procedure followed small percentage districts modelers will have narrow-band receivers im mediately ask want FCC mandate narrow-band transmitters 1991 Simple. way enforce requirement modelers whether belong Academy will protect modelers fly public land live area high population density realize damage modeler could municipal field remained wideband no law stop him Unfortunately modelers belong Academy Council listening lo cal modeler perhaps softer solution phase-in will evolve 1991 too early Maybe new radios have market very long Please notify opinions CompuServe probably greatest set club could have directly com municate members Council Headquarters economical method can provide insight up-to-date happen ings modeling world provide val uable information numerous areas Have ever wondered what some peo ple CompuServe look like systems operators pictured below Randy Gibson jovial expert Helicop ters have questions RC Helicop ters join CompuServe talk Randy Heres new event. Westmore land Electric Soaring Society held sec ond annual FAT Day Get-together Friday November 25 fthe day after Thanksgiving FAT simply means Flying After Thanksgiv ing event equivalent other clubs annual New Years Day Flying Session Hot coffee cookies brought keep warm eat get FAT Actually iii sO nlain nld fun 10 realize club cannot Inn nitely exist influx new young er members instructor program gun order generate new blood en sures growth club few months ago stated would personally THANK instructors District Ill placing pic tures column month offer spe cial thanks Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society instructors . Mel States Howard DeLong Jack Lang Mike McCoy Guy Welch Thanks also Harold Justice pro viding pictures RORKS show special interest youth membership Pictured next Jack Lang process training Junior member Brent Umina via buddy box Additional interest being directed toward area RC Helicopters District Ill fortunate have several competent ro tary wing pilots Two gentlemen Bill Curtis Ralph Geese Green ville PA Last October gentlemen hosted Helicopter clinic sisted everyone attendance though weather did cooperate event drew large entry Word has gentlemen going same thing spring ntact details Kant Stoyer may upcoming Heli pilots district picture below taken four days after finished build ing first chopper month would like highlight Windy Ridge RC Club Kingwood WV picture taken partici pated Mountaineer Balloon Festival Morgantown Airport first tempt perform front such large number spectators Congratulations effort well executed March 1989 117 Delaware 0 Disttict Colombia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest I-Iarrinburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 268 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayntteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 498-6986 Notes years end As written year 1988 near end holiday sea son us almost everyone enjoy ing period goodwill Acad emy concerns end 1988 have some accomplish ments think about Executive Council has considered number very important items should see some results thecom ing year will no doubt have someone phasing Executive Director position early 1989 will provide continu ity should expect John Worth retires John will leaving after over 25 years outstanding service Acad emy nurtured very small strug gling organization what today little doubt John some ex cellent support Headquarters opera tion through years much credit growth must corner John will out picture retires will still obtain great deal ef fort John Council has taken task consid ering obtaining permanent flying sites serious objective something contrary what past VP District X said started past VP Hardy Broder son problems insurance possible mortgage problems other things sort put back burner some time something will occur overnight going happen Insurance will always prime element way business As grow also increase exposure accidents requires greater vigilance part of us keep accidents down everincreasing exposure increases amount reserves will required hold will always major item cost us Radio frequency changes phase-in another area much concern phasein plan will go forward because safety air will make necessary As number pagers increases parts coun try best narrow-band equipment will needed now two years before 1991 date finding areas coun try narrow-band transmission help ing safety Radio Control Fre quency Committee met 10 December report will point way well proceed future good probability AMA districts will soon have available ICOM 7000 series receiver use per forming field surveys interference will enable Frequency Coordinator Vice-President others find out pagers out might cause have troubles Watch details upcoming columns Weve seen tremendous advancement devices methods noise reduction past year FA finally begin ning take notice subject agenda next ClAM meeting item calling adoption 90 dBA three meters proposed catego ries FAI competition Whether will adopted uncertain important aspect last entire aeromodeling world becoming aware fact universal problem fact major ity engines being manufactured outside United States should stimu late some response area District IV District IV no different others have some problem flying site acquisition can recog nize area United States undergoing very high growth rate time occurs elsewhere recrea tional space risk Since have quite clout golf softball have find difficult obtain land ac quisition land possible concerted effort top spokesperson needed Academy has much support can offered time po sition Academy can charged actual purchase sites dividual club would very desir able position need make concerted effort keep site have now will have pressure ac cept members existing clubs encourage clubs formed increases need space District IV host 1988 Nationals difficulties overall Nats success categories largest recent memory unfortunate Free Flight lost pointed up need own own sites future events such sur vive present form Support events individuals clubs type spirit needed carry forward sport 1989 Nationals will long way off number District IV people attend ing will beyond doubt down can make feel sure folks out Washington will well you did cannot make Nationals have option going National Fun-Fly held Dayton OH over Memorial Day week end will site Air Force Museum expect very very large turnout really something enjoy bring whatever want show off and/or fly No rules eventsjust fly fun premier event District IV United States field aeromodel ing will World Championships RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter RC Pylon Racing will teams 28 countries competing events championships will held Fentress NALF VA Watch full details event early fall year will very colorful exciting show interested model flying type will top competitors around globe Olympics aeromodeling past year presented aeromodeler much activityfrom pure competition fly-in affairs As continue growth trend should also see increase ac tivity contrary popular opinion have something going month year contest set first day January 1989 see fun-fly events month now Competi tion starts earlier runs later almost seems slowest month now July District IV newsletter beginning its sixth year publication inter ested getting publication please drop card asking details way get up-to-the-minute informa tion Response time usually within day mailing end month SoundCont pg 114 tion Whatever rules decided upon ClAM meeting will binding other countries well us FAI classes flying As know F3A RC Aerobatics has limit 98 dBA three meters quite some time fliers category have managed reduce levels substantially low value have fact quite handily gotten down below 90 dBA So work area demonstrates far being unattainable goal 90 dB very feasible value would very benefi cial us world body can see fit establish goal Frequency sound levels Letters have received asking whether have taken frequency sound consideration talk about solutions answer qualified yes realize higher frequency sound generated engines greater annoyance fac tor true sound never simple dB reading frequency deter mines factor combination two needs done area know just model air craft engines thing certain operating very high dB levels frequency isnt necessarily factor paramount impor tance What says higher frequency lower dB level sound annoying need develop series charts illustrating get some explanations frequencies annoying Future articles will attempt explain some factors Frequencies part over sound generated model aircraft en gine determined several contribut ing factors sources modelers familiar ex haust area learning control very well know twocycle engine frequency equal ro tational speed crankshaft whereas four-cycle frequency one-half speed second factor influences frequency propeller sounds gener ated prop equal blade passage well other factors resulting blade design intake generates another sound rotational speed shaft shaft intake Finally bearings produce higher-frequency sound bad Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation Alabama S Florida 0 Georgia iaaippi 0 Puorto Rica South Carolina eocee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 AssocIate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Ad Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter RI 3 Box 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 26405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Well first snow fell last night cold wet weekends have shut down activi ties field Days too short allow time fly after work guess winter Well must time start build ing process next years activities maybe finishing last years projects read interest comment two modeling philosophy Harvey Yoders Wire Grass RC Newsletter represents current situation way thats too close comfort writes Try imagine having Old-Timer process IMAA size ship maintain very small t/2A RC ship half done several unique designs waiting burst out brain 14 kits shelf crying built closetful plans corner full sorta flyable ships need TLC two dozen honey-dos stacked up kids meet ings JOB Wheew trip hobby room relaxed evening self can lead just opposite what came stration over incom plete projects Anxiety over things wanted have done time LAST year yearning new design recent magazine Only real dyed-in-the wool balsa-fevered folks would call en joyable natural tendency sweep benches clean burn start over scratch worse yet start think better get out shop soon finish column start cover ing -scale Cub Ive building summer should get work door fleet Could use new Peanut old Cougar getting pretty raunchy Yep door flying rise look Doc Martins Hangar Pilot confirms has say about season opener Well pilots off great start Fif teen fliers signed up meet lot new faces new planes Scale Bostonian judging table looked like Nats AA meet some really beautiful Peanut Pista chio Flying Aces Scale models plus field Bostonians Embryos Great workmanship ys girls really getting GOOD Jorge Nunez entered four Peanuts Cau dron Racer Nieuport 27 Fokker D VIII also Pistachio size posted no times previously untrimmed planes Wayne Trivin won new Catapult Glider event attracted field six looks very popular four five grams little jobs arent hazard rest planes hand-launched shille laghs See last HP rules Marcos plan Its one-evening project tricky trim Indoor Catapult idea good hope local Indoor contests try size Im ready show its done Got letter Allan Wehman Jr ask ing about some confusing him rule prob lems Giant Scale categories ques tion big can plane still covered AMA insurance seems looked AMA rule book found les ser limits used fly-ins Since probably confusing others let try make sense out problem First rules competition events just thatthe rules limitations spe cific category competition intend compete AMA Giant Scale look rule book limits ex ceed cant compete contests category However large models never tended AMA competition models built provide satisfaction builder flier often flown NON-competition fly-in events local flying field fun seeing builders creation fly some limits keep mind however came about because ef forts control risk involved insuring such projects under AMA insurance pol icy limit activities takeoff weight 55 lb wet full fuel plane weighs limit AMA insurance will apply ever program under plane weighs between 55 100 lb can flown certain procedures followed de fined Experimental Radio Control Air craft Program procedures de veloped jointly AMA IMAA provide category very large models reduced risk factors would make insurance possible such models de signation reduced risk provided use certified inspectors periodically inspect aircraft during its construction prior specified flight test program prior flight following structural repair modification aircraft must also demonstrate airworthiness during speci fied flight test program District 5 now has three inspectors certified ready pro vide inspections anyone contemplating such project Since program now place ex pect limits will also brought up time time further complicating situation individual builders advice unless want spend sev eral thousand dollars produce model will comply requirements experimental program forget Dont exceed 55-lb wet limit Giant Scale fly just fun 40 lb compete way no engine displacement limit insurance purposes course Gi ant Scale engine displacement limits competition purposes defined rule book event 514 Allan sent along first photo showing Rubin Mitchums latest effort cate gory -scale clipped wing Taylorcraft Thats some garageful has SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT talking about fun-flys Bob Svetovich reports Charlotte Tale Spinners good including fa vorite thingfood writes Charlotte Radio Control Society held its second annual Wives Picnic Fun-Fly November 29th overwhelming success due members efforts wives helped bringing exceptional food dishes enjoy mixed fun-flyincluding both power aircraft events Sailplane events Balloon Bust Bomb Drop power tal number loops three-minute task Sailplanes photo shows flight line aIf winter building coming up lets look few items consider Bob Morris KCRC come some tips worth remembering Now building season upon us take some time go over equip ment see working properly Check bad switches sticky servos fuelsoaked engine mounts bad bearings name few items Patch up ripped cov ering replace worn-out wheels may wish recover recondi tion plane can pull old cover ing off patch dings replace damaged parts fraction time takes build new plane will look like new fraction cost new setup may worth try plane basically good Remember buy narrow-band equipment avoid lot trouble later Leave bargains someone else sure have sound reliable radio future building make sure have plenty ventilation gluing paint ing Open window use fan avoid fumes winter heat loss will minor window open hour two fumes can strong Very good advice remember CyA fumes can get youre like mask isnt bad advice also Well hope Santa remembered what just have next years flying season See next month March 1989 119 Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Buiiurd RI 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Churiie Buser 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Wiiiium Kern i909 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tuyior 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 04114 Stan Wutnon 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pinecrest Lo Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Biii Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginovilie MO 64037 Home 616 594-2481 Work 916 S94-7121 Fax 616 594-7766 Well first Column another three-year term Thanks have enough confidence work let stay another term Much still has done wanted Besides still have lot out visit Im Id like say thanks newsletter editors really built up Lastly would like thank Mr Gary Frost ran against Maybe next time Gary think will seeing lot change AMA over next three years Thats really wanted stick around Some changes will good itll worth work part chance vote buying first AMA flying site really too much pass up Some site offerings Ive heard something else Im glad Im committee Having choose right out possible choices will real toughie Rest assured lot think ing going decision Im anxious recommendations course know about growth rate will short time before will bursting seams Reston Some say thats already happened So though thought Headquarters would last years will have decide stay expand will forced build new Headquarters would love Council vote comes Most us want move AMA HQ new site know must move out Reston place land cheaper employees arent likely compare salaries Federal Government AMA will lot closer Soon therell new Executive Director AMA HQ search replacement has brought out some excellent candidates Im pretty sure well able pick has experience lead AMA HQ staff during period growth course theres frequency issue Im working hard Im getting new info regularly want keep passing seem afraid talk about pros cons deserve know District Six intend continue communications policy AMA people dont answer mail really disturbs have made point least answer mail dont always give answer person writing wants answer As Council member have also trouble mail responses find aggravating Sure can use phone CompuServe long distance call lot expensive stamp As long Im VP district assure will answer letters just fast can Another part communications travel last three years have put little over 100 hours per year old Skyhawk Almost travel events etc means traveled 10000 miles per year year tend keep up order make easier choose suggest have visited ask come site visit So what just flying session club get meet members Well have announcement make Im afraid have lost AVP St Louis got word Cal Ettel just could give job proper amount time deserves So have new AVP St Louis area Charlie Watts has decided re place friend AVP Charlie involved several clubs St Louis should fill quite well So need AMA sistance St Louis suggest give Char lie call Welcome aboard Charlie Thanks again Cal month Ive got some pictures Ive spent much time policy problems Im getting club events month can write happier column change first Bob Rogers up Mendon IL Sorry did mention name club shame Bob excellent Control Line Pattern con test year looks like good turnout time too Hey CL guys should check out gave some goodies contestant goodies amounted whopping 25 bucks bad fun afternoon flying So write AVP Bill Zimmer find next year Bob may forget back Rex Welbaum sent pictures Evansville IN club field wasnt able use really wanted see new safety fence proud sent new pictures Notice Evansville club opted tall fence section appears over eight feet tall Thats some protection pits spectator areas As can see netting almost invisible Nice Dont miss nice lake behind impound certainly hope using water sports such sea plane flying finish up column month Id like use some pictures taken 5th Annual Hamilton RC North FourCycle Rally Larry Snedeker sent some time back its time used some Im going waive policy Ive last three years past columns have advertised events clubs sanction list However since event im pacts modelers Ill waive pol icy time Pot-o-Gold trade show swap shop date will May 6-7 Its usu ally February Jack Allinger didnt want panic due no announcement February hope see Enough now . SoundCont pg 118 bearing can also foster very high dB level sounds have probably heard 60 Pattern aircraft bearing shot Analysis needed determine predominant sounds perceived human ear annoying Studies have made informa tion available relate different fre quencies apparent annoyance human ear need relate data engines figures can pinpoint conditions annoy neighbors Continued page 122 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 700472152 FAX 313-345-4175 Assistant Vice President Esyd Eowdish E410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 00427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 358 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 02402 Eud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55009 Rusaeii Knetzger 2525 E Shoreweod Eivd Miiwaukee Wi 03211 Jean Laaik 300 Patti Piace Hoiiasd MI 49423 Can MoSs 5024 Lake Macdata Dr. Macanon WI 03700 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 40054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Starling Htn Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Sob Stamm Boo 357 Minocqus Wi 54540 next Executive Council meeting will see couple new faces replacing retiring after stint big Round Ta ble sure am going miss Johnny Clem ens Johnny has AMA many years distinct privilege have served him EC Lii Ole Guy has calming hand ses sion tempers decisions get ting difficult have bounced ideas off him always appreciated thoughts tall guy size immensely tall re spect contributions modeling friendli ness can assured shall con tinue association Johnny re gard him gods modeling time year op portunities meet district membership increase due swap shops mall shows wife attended very pleasant annual banquet ROMEO RC Club now beginning feel like club members managed ar range Lynne Smiths trip Australia wont affect editorial task band Tom going looks like shall Sturgis Yipsilanti Chessaning Grand Rapids February Speaking newsletters did know largest expense club usually newsletter Give thought forget freebee printing . 12 sues cost $3 mailing printing another $2 member Give newsletter editor help task keep plugging consider lifeline club Now have receiving newsletters five years can recognize printing format Editors using computers word processing publishing software make readable am Chairman Property Acquisi tion Committee need cover few points concerning its goals origins original idea produced Hardy Broder sen five years ago elected VP slot asked continue effort Well other items became prom inent committee set back burner Russ Knetzger kept smoldering year ago became reorga nized request President selected persons knew could contributory its goals actions present group has excelled have hopes have site purchased 1989 However lets look ideal location such siteone will serve members reasonably located re gard climatic conditions places Midwest southern parts way site often referred Nationals site true sider National Model Sport Aviation Center aspects modeling individuals families can take place Nationals can rotate few years anticipate sites having HQ museum conference cen ter campsites individual complexes aeromodeling activity including boats cars true jewel other areas country can use example copy part areas site attraction searching cities would like have NMSAC Read information CompuServe committee reports have new Control Line Contest Board member Larry Dziak Wisconsin known Control Line circles no pun intended zzard thank retiring Jim Sinton help during past years understand has moved sunny California hope will con tinue fly have new frequency monitor district purchased ICOM 7000 very strong transportable case re ceiver antenna power cords struction book need contact Bob Stamm Wisconsin pay ship ping charges club looking excellent monitor borrow see worth expense know no other unit does job contest District Patch now over sults excellent shall print win ning patch next month have details order patches costs time Thank entrantswe 19 voting clear winner neces sitating second pass top three District Roundup VALLEY AERO MODELERS need new newsletter editor d problem SHEBOYGAN AREA KON TROL SOCIETY has decided 94 dB three meters Thats start TH RC AIRPLANE CLUB has suggested level 95 dB 10 ft way up north Minnesota EAPOLIS MODEL AERO CLUB has new Indoor event wline also have club flag shows least 46 years old CHESSANING MODEL FLIERS CLUB ran chopper meet dB readings showed less 90 dB 9 ft HOORAY NE RADIO CONTROL CLUB joining proposed 90 dB 10 ft NAW VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB starting orien tation session new members RANGE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB has new editor Neil Byrd has meeting theme GADGET FEST Great idea name Jessica Peters event results MICHIGAN INTER NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY Club GREEN BAY warns about no flying during deer season LAND RC CLUB has its editor retiring Ron Eigenschink has doing past three years CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB has de cided have wives appreciation dinner Does club something too S KY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT will meeting 90-at-9 help Bill Millars muffler modifications Finally. remember its never too windy fly someone elses plane March 1989 121 Mick Joe Hass Pilgrims Inauguration field memory Micks dad Putting up LimboPVC tubes reel thread SWRCS funfly Radio Control Club Detroits 1988 Big Bird contest pilots P-51 Mustangs put terrific aerial Combat show eyes sky Jim McCoul RCCD President others watch planes Skymasters/RCCD contest RCCD fly ing field Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Charles Stevens 220 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 would like start months column thanking modelers took time vote past District Eight election Without support help couldnt have achieved Presently am looking over appointments AVPs contest board plans have AVPs involved reporting what happening particular area state does mean have competition ori ented AVP times AVP will expected write col umn explaining what happening area will delegation get ting things done passed local mod elers pay very poor time will ap preciated overlooked others So feel want abused drop line lets talk about Working improve hobby may fun will philosophy invite pitch greatest concerns during campaign frequency dilemma torically problems nature tend al ways get resolved local level some point have take initiative say lets go something about problem As have read AMA has issued temporary reprieve concerning testing certification transmitters am proud announce clubs north Texas area have scheduled Transmit ter Smokeout have arranged through courtesy Ace RC Inc Tom Runge certified transmitter inspection company send staff measuring equipment Dallas/Fort Worth area will spect brands transmitters two days February 4th 5th 1989 Gold Silver sticker qualification will $5 fee transmitter inspected proceeds will go Ace RC cover travel expenses fully ex pect able inspect up 240 transm ters per hour will have long wait will no repairs made during Sound Cont pg 120 data know enough predict given propeller dia meter lower rotational speed propeller less annoying sound level apt also know sound level declines rpm given muffler effective begin Quite some time ago chart published relat ing propeller diameter propeller speed dB level course ignored other factors can rerun reference Other data will published soon re sult propeller studies next few issues will attempt define some conditions finer detail session will told what thing wrong unit should fail Texas RC Hobby Shop has rented space event shopping mall Piano TX Collins RC Club North Dallas RC Club Dallas RC Club sponsor ing event providing manpower event convenience hope will participate further formation contact Don Huffines 214 2357641 John Reed 214 235-7000 See map directions tam ST IHWY 5441 ZIEL StATE e X TEXAS R/C k ri Li L1 PLANO TX 2 U N Another item importance mark calendar Weatherford Aeromodel ing Society has sanctioned omnibus event March 4th 5th 1989 cludes swap-meetlauction Crocket Elementary School fun-fly club field Also included event will All-District Eight Meeting within traveling distance scheduled Sat urday March 4th hope visit discuss some issues need addressed future Council meetings information contact Sandy Frank 1015 jameson St Weather fnrd T 7fflR Scholarship Cont pg 114 IL member National Honor Society high school represented school district competitions engineer ing mathematics science interest aviation caused him join Aviation Explorers Post Boy Scouts America membership school Science Club led him enter contests won awards design construction wind tunnel used airfoil evaluation Richard father work team constructing airplane Mr Lacy likes build whereas Richard likes fin ish have won several contests creations finest Druine Turbulent David Peterson now San Diego State Uni versity went high school Yucaipa CA David plans major Journalism minor degree will Theatre Arts mem ber California Scholastic Federation high school also held variety school offices worked school yearbook Promotion Editor later Coeditor special interests included SADD campaign Teen Activities Program TAP program provides alter natives teenagers effort help keep substance abuse An enthusiastic modeler David father both members Yucaipa Val ley RC Fliers Christopher Register Elizabethtown NC gan aeromodeling age eight now University North Carolina Wil mington majoring Physics also taking flight training goal entering commercial aviation field 20 model airplanes credit has featured Bill Winters column achievements Chris feels knowledge friend ships respect can gained model aviation lifelong value tempting get model club started Eliz abethtown Apart modeling enjoys singing church choir assisting elderly has also worked several community beautification projects wish young people very best endeavors know Glen Sigafoose would proud Contributions Sig Memorial Fund may sent AMA Reston VA will used expand opportunities avail able deserving college-bound students 122 Model Aviation Gene Hempel shown cam paign trail snapped visiting Octoberfest Fun-Fly Grapevine TX put 114 RC Aero Squadron Colorado 0 Kaosas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall SL Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Modes 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 516 5 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 302 922-8107 Evening 303 536-3266 column being written just few days before Christmas year draws close often reflect what has hap pened during past year what has accomplished what still left goals set year nd think about directions coming year Al though issue will coming af ter first new year 1989 would hope take little time think about future modeling efforts local club working certainly what group can further model aviation enjoyable avocation foreseeable future include AMA thinking let volunteer officers know what directions would like see organization work Yearly go through ritual saving newsletters sent out courtesy model clubs out district As arrive read get feeling well things go ing local level times things going district national level invaluable source information read Club newsletters have described lifeblood club edi tors contributors information efforts would like publicly thank praise time year hope will continue work will get appropriate support fellow club officers members work does go unnoticed unap preciated though THANKS sometimes far between too few January column mentioned vacancy Wyoming associate vice-president position modelers state might like give some suggestions would like have fill position As being written Ive no suggestions wait now responses same column asked input whether associate vice-president posi tions states should voted upon following process similar used national district elections Ive received quite bit input Overwhelmingly probably 20 1 consensus continue have posi tions appointed vice-president presently done OK hear still need some suggestions great mod elers Wyoming person wish have position Melvin Schuette Auburn KS Control Line modeler has taken time write some thoughts out about favorite category aeromodeling Control Line alive well District 9 Although some would prefer think CL dying sport still going strong growing some cases Though may enjoy popularity RC sur viving doesnt seem cost CL vs RC keeps people CL because lot people fly CL well RC Free Flight fly CL No body can say exactly Control Liners con tinue CLs Maybe feel plane end lines knowing can feel response controls through lines Most items used CL thought packaged RC items About items use arent thought way bellcrank lead-outs lines handles engines use no dif ferent except cases use fixed venturi vs carburetor some CL events carbs used same purpose RC see both CL Scale Navy Carrier events CL Scale using electronic control systems RC ra dios RF section removed signals sent through lines instead atr Another factor may CL fli ers competition oriented whereas major population RC sport fliers reason unknown reasons flying CL rather something else contest season district begins Memorial Day weekend continues until middle September usually contest scheduled other weekend throughout time period level competition throughout district coming higher contest competitors being capable holding own Nationals fact number people district have earned brought home share Nats trophies along number peo ple district lot CL working local contests Nationals Special Interest Groups people make CL work lev els Noise becoming major area con cern CL well maybe much RC due confined space flown Some clubs fliers through out district have promoting use mufflers events normally pro hibit use might add some suc cess has made use commer cial muffling devices being done engines normally produce exces sive dB lesrel being brought down below 90 dB recommended level out hurting overall performance levels Some people starting work com posite materials order cut down weight added commercial units cause becoming major concern people working trying come up some sort muffling device will what needed bring down noise hurt performance engines Control Line DOES exist District 9 will continue exist efforts people enjoy flying category have questions regarding CL con tests held district please feel free contact address below through CompuServe Modelnet ID# 731702741 want invite stop CL field watch ask questions knows maybe bug will bite too Melvin L Schuette PO Box 240 Au burn KS 66402-0240 telephone 913 6712583 Thanks Melvin taking time ef fort 0 share thoughts Keep landings soft intentional Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network Mod elNet has going strong since begun last year now 3500 modelers use personal com puters log onto ModelNet communi cate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hun dreds services besides ModelNet Com puServe subscription service once subscribe pay time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other ac tivities Several Executive Council members ModelNet join public dis cussions answer questions Mod elNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 76067 2420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis Mc Ginnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full teresting useful files complete list AMA chartered clubs kept DL 4 up dated monthly So Contest Calendar list over 1300 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use can submit online AMA Applica tion through ModelNet join renew membership will usually get con firmation AMA membership within day uploading application Data Library Club officers can check AMA membership status of members through ModelNet can confirm application received get date license mailed member Complete instructions Data Library 12 files INSTRAMA CHECKAMA information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA HQ youre al ready CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 March 1989 123 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakee Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Waleut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 9S619 Mike Lee 11430 Spittire Drive San Diego CA 92126 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatoworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beny Stream 3723 Seowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Thank District X support al lowing opportunity serve vice-president will pull out Stops see needs problems District 10 properly aired acted Academy am looking forward great anticipation upcoming years ser vice new associations chal lenges facing both District X AMA would like offer sincere thanks noteworthy opponents 8ev Wisniewski Bryant Thompson outstanding rep utable forthright campaigns ask join making District X best Academy Although Dave Peltz got off wrong foot relationship followed sound As visited talked sites meetings questions fre quently asked Does anyone read Daves column MA responses wild varied Some like provocative style others wanted about whats hap pening district As thor oughly entertained Interestingly enough whatever response reaction read column Dave thanks help time patience eventual election will solicit help administration understanding knowledge will great assistance Youll tough act follow George Steiner thanks nominating Howard Baldwin letter recom mendation ongoing support will forgotten Ill try live up both Georges high ideals love sport Phil Hightower artist posters pamphlets brochures support way above duties normally per formed brother-in-law Cathy heartfelt thanks Dr Fritz Har rold compositions drill couch needed therapy get end Russell Davis marvelous letter composed constituted second mailout Im sure stimulated voter participa tion areas district sure thank Nancy Bill Hempel Bill Jr support help Thanks also Ron Sheldon Stuffing-it isnt half bad sounds H L Scales posters hanging over District X Would mind organizing committee get down Just kid ding rode visited sights told what say say hold head point finger critiqued appearances Dorothy wife couldnt have done ya helped campaign havent mentioned name dont think Ive forgotten am thankful work hell Regg Keyawa Son Helen R Keyawa 92 years young residing own Chico CA father Pat Watega Redding CA says cant wait until Grandma hits 100 50 can call Willard Scott have Grandmas name Today Show ather Mar gie Keyawa sometimes referred Miss Personality am father Steve Keyawa deceased spring 1985 responsible Senior Telemaster EZ 2000 Sailplane saddles Tele brought show team led its presidency now theyve shoved politi cal arena Academy Steve Buds show left team members particularly good feeling took place past July Sacramento Area Model ers Open House Two newest team members Regg Keyawa Don Boling flew finale act consisted tow ing Sportavia Glider air back Sr Telemaster Telemaster built Regg Glider son Steve Steve test flown Glider before father could get together tow-aloft flight very suddenly unexpectedly passed away Don Boling close friend family helped Regg fin ish project show first public flight two aircraft quite few relatives family friends audience Steves Glider gently lifted air Telemaster about 200 ft altitude two aircraft parted company Reggie quickly circled Tele master down smooth landing Glider lingered above As announcer told story behind two aircraft dedicated flight memory Steve Keyawa Don brought Glider slow graceful flyby lumps throats Glider gently came rest center runway So much oneself goes build ing model reflects mans ingenuity defying gravity also reveals very much about persons labored over model selected care built colors finishall reflections builder can think no fitting memorial modeler demonstration air craft Rest peace Steveyour airplane good hands above insert taken Octo ber 1988 issue Show Gram official Air Show Team publication written good friend Jim McDonald Thanks Jim Steve youre big leagues now real surprise September found out really AMA Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Academy spent week Sacramento area same time Capital City Barn stormers celebrated close success ful year demonstrations Remember show team functional model demonstra tion group sponsored Academy promotion sport need ter rific variety flying models coupled musical background narration add stimulation event site com munity center airport Barnstormers available would like schedule show give call Ill put touch appropriate person booking Besides year-end celebration depicted picture caption Geoff Howard Bald win myself able spend time Sacramento County Board Super visors thanked board sup port model program Sacramento gave AMA jackets token appreciation result have documented network rebroadcast VHS tape open invitation promise support Nats Sacramento County continued support Sacramento Area Modelers Watch RCM publica tion story line Sacramento Area Modelers flight site issue should coming out soon board meeting proceeded office Henry Agonia Director State California Department Parks Recreation Geoff gave pitch aero modeling Academy California well received Mr Agonia too modeler Check out can land full-scale floatplane Folsom Lake California park cant fly model Motor ized models allowed state parks working last stop day divi sion deputy chiefs Jack D Kemmerly Jerry Barber State Department Transportation Division Aeronautics seems Mr Kemmerly near-miss model attempting landing full-scale plane Yolo County Airport believe nasty letter published copy Academy responded Dave Peltz District X members As result visit Mr Kemmerly will write letter recommendation AMA sanctioned club coexist airport California system Nicely done Dave Geoff Howard Regg Dis trict X Gotta go now Congratulations Jim Sears John Byrne Howard Crispin Gene Hempel successful election re election leading edge R 124 Model Aviation Vote well nigni Honest guys its Reston its got mu seum everything Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL7e0672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federai Way WA 98023 Ai Culver Box 88 Wiider iD 83878 Gary R Fulier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 89752 Gien Mjachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Faiis MT 59401 Dave Muiiens 15559 Palatine Ave. N Seattia WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilna PG Boa 823 Kiamath Falis OR 87801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 5 #89 Puyaiiup WA 88373 Frequency Coordinstor Robert Baich 15439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 87235 Phone 503 781-5103 No new Nats news November Several selected site situations slowly simmering surely soon solved want compete Nats send Headquarters packet Also would like help out please write information will have finalized schedule Puy allup may necessary make several al terations schedule because Nats forewarned Several different people urged us hold Indoor part Nats Kibby Dome Moscow ID couldnt agree Dome incredible place hold Indoor activities Unfortunately too far away fall under site philosophy place Nats true could hold Indoor maybe hold Outdoor FF proposed Boardman site maybe Pattern Rac ing Moses Lake would great sites wouldnt Nats Indoor site record class has open trusswork below ceiling other hand its cost far below $1400 per day plus direct costs offered Kibby Dome will within walking dis tance some other events notably Pattern Finals RC Scale events think weve found sites just adequate very compact area first time Rac ing Pattern will flown during dinary daylight hours eight five will flown same time Participants may able get involved things Nats used offer people getting gether after flying comparing notes go ing different special events have opportunity show rest country high quality modeling already know exists District Xl need have competing working spectating Well guess Ill climb down off Ivory box now Just come enjoy Drizzle Circuit full swing Delta Park CL activity now Unfortu nately looks like Flying Lines has fact expired Dave Mullens said going get competition newsletter going want help him out send him info whatever month get lot newsletters Most District Xl clubs couple other clubs country few spe cial interest groups send copy appreciated since what newslet ter supposed inform about activ ities club Also time time put pitch support lo cal newsletter editor writing something him print seeing has up-todate information things go around club too often newslet ter newsletter editor taken granted editor gets no thanks effort puts very im portant club asset Most time just forget thank such lot work no pay very little recognition plea give pat back editor try hand getting something editor put print Speaking newsletters Horsefeathers newsletter Billings Flying Mus tangs very professional effort ed itor Eric Hawkinson NL under stand 88 air show success spite temps high 90s both days buddy boxes out gave terested folks chance try hand Also Eric tried photo repro method out lined national newsletter printed couple very good shots Dick Robb edits Rainbird Flyer NL Rainbird Fliers Ketchikan Alaska included article John Divelbiss John described Joe Dia mond nine Cub Scouts built Dura Plane about five one-hour sessions spread over month half Sounds like idea other clubs should look get some Cub Scouts involved show build fly airplane Club 20 racing has started Portland area Basic requirements minimum span 36 minimum area 400 sq K&B OS 2OFP stock mufflers carbs prop 15% fuel supplied 1-in spinner Theyve two races now although severely limited cause rain first meeting brought out large crowd some nice fast air craft Looks like may catch particu larly always room beginner not-so-ept like Q-500 has done itself groups moving away original rules original intent troductory racing format Oh well tend shoot ourselves foot time time Should interested con tact Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 some relatively curent events Indoor meets going both Al bany OR area around Seattle dont seem have advance dates might check Bob Stalick WAM Tom Cashman Seattle area Upcoming latest version Po lar Bear run SRAC present considering using another location run Pattern event Saturday reason ing very near neighbors have very large amount real estate used up average Pattern flierand atten dant sound levels case hope lock up March 18 & 19 19th being used fun-fly part also will put quiet fly-in September Which reminds will number Electric meets year Most will take place Seattle area will try keep posted watts up doing very nice things Electric aircraft dont stay ohm coulomb out mhosy out see whats current RAMS held Second Annual Elec tric Fun-Fly year Boeing Hawks have putting very well done well-attended meet some time Along pure Electric meet other meets either running Electric events events allow Electrics fly against other aircraft undue penalty Last month some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut ID pictures incorrectly identified builder Tiobo Mykkanen fact first name Toivo apologize mistake year several contestants come Scalemasters Montana Balch captured aircraft film first picture shows well-crafted aircrafta Stearman blue-and-chromeyellow Bucker Jungmeister white Dave Gasvoda brought Missoula Skybolt belongs Wayne Venetz Conrad Its done typical red white blue colors very attractive Lastly non-Montana AC Fred Pierces very nice original Albatros DIII Fred suffered damage precontest flight didnt get compete Hope re pairs brings both Scalemast ers Nats next year March 1989 125 ne leet Delongs Allan Fass Orom wg Sky As recall its blue fuselage has silver wings big Fleets ex tremely nice flying planes slow majes tic Looks very real air Happy flying JUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Paul Murphy Beginner Hand Launched Glider like little Glider Its 13-in wingspan just right young beginner de veloping arm plan has making rounds Free Flight club newslet ters mark good popular model am pleased present Make copies page clubs begin ners high-performance model Gli der designed no frills order make sure beginner can finish out difficulty get out flying field Simple may good wood selec tion still important Paul Mur phy cant made old wood out scrapbox attention must paid strength piece wood sizes Note wood fuselage spe cifically required spruce basswood other words fuselage part takes punishment bad launch whipping action launch So make body tough flex ible wood wing 1A6-sheet mediumweight balsa Dont use either too hard heavy too soft weak fin stabi lizer dont take much strain can lighter weight wood same rea son made thinner 1A2-sheet balsa wing saving weight tail extremely important dont overlook Two grams weight saved tail means saving least four grams use less clay ballast nose saving six grams Less weight means longer flights simple model Yes simple doesnt mean klutzy Note Gliders wing flat no attempt sand airfoil wing tail surfaces Just sand parts lightly remove fuzz beginner Hand-Launched Glider purpose get good model finished pronto out field pronto Another model can made later date airfoil wing using 3A2-in sheet wood Some building operations taken granted experienced builder often hassle beginner Most often just case beginner knowing go about causes problem difficulty task case Hand-Launched Glider joining two halves wing fuselage operation can hurdle Usually shown plans no exception beveled inner edges two wing panels form dihedral joined Rather doing step suggest joint made two steps First using sandpaper wrapped around block bevel inner edges wing panels glue well panel held flat building board other panels tip blocked up 4 re quired plan dry use sand paper-wrapped block again sand seam bottom center joint gives flat surface can placed fuse lage top form better joint sur face contact Pregluing surfaces also im portant good design feature model ginning builders downward taper body wings trailing edge means stabilizer tan placed flat building board body glued down fin can easily glued side body above stabilizer rather balanced top body makes easier assembly Paul Murphy well-thought-out Hand-Launched Glider design begin ners Im sure about name Any way certainly wish teachers clubs would use beginners Thats month Keep tail light ll fly better back next month ii@iieigeigOiieiieiieiienenegieneiieiieiieiienene Have Helped 0 IJunior Modeler Today II@II@IIeIIOIi@gIOIIOIIOIIeIIOIIOII@H@II@II@IIOIi@IIO 4 i viJ ill \II Il Zii fJ&fa 1eozc-NMr 71 /iiyflhl g44t oz r 1 1~ A1Th II rAr IL V CvLIp~ ~ 411 126 Model Aviation COLORAVO tr rtiG$ C -4--A
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awardsi 987 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose Hazel Glen cofounded company has grown largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist college-age students higher edu cation plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other sup porters fund has become well estab lished Model aviators AMA mem bers qualify awards based combina tion financial need modeling achieve ments fund administered AMA no set number awards calendar year 1987 winners received $250 checks amount have sent directly specified universities Julie Abel Florissant MO Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Bunnel FL major Aviation Maintenance Management built first model air plane 1973 time became avid competitor high school science fair project constructed wind tunnel developed full range experiments could performed After fair com pleted Julie won first place category asked donate wind tunnel school lab Julie has active worker local contests nual AMA Nats community activities served Civil Air patrol worked Students Against Driving Drunk SADD campaign belonged Fellowship Christian Athletes high point modeling career came 1986 traveled Norway member United States Control Line Scale team placed 10th competing against some best models best fliers world Shane Behrens Evansville MN tending Northland Community College Thief River Falls AVTI studying Airframe Power Plant Technology plus Aviation Maintenance Management completion two-year term Shane will go University North Dakota work toward Bachelor Science degree Aviation Maintenance Management high school honor student terests range computer graphics drama model aircraft has constructed several models recently work ing RC Autogyro RC Modeler maga zine printed article Shane its April 1987 issue Daytona Beach FL majoring Aero nautical Science John has ken mod el aviator several years enjoys sport Pattern flying has also pr duced Helicopter As club member h good worker assisting fun-fly eve its also field maintenance After becoming interested mo el air craft first year high school de cided pursue career ayiation related field Charles Gagliano Floral Park NY Aero nautical Engineering student Univer Continued pge 114 What Involved Become Transmitter Sticker Station What sticker station Thats what call company person equip ment knowledge properly test radio control transmitters authorized apply Gold Silver RICMA-AMA labels trans mitters meet requirements sticker program Continued next column AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood S Comptroller Lynne Collins Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 110 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization II John Cugini Philadelphia PA has en tered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AMAs Executive Council equivalent Bosrd Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may r-3present official position AMA Executive Council AMA course Academy Model Aeronautics R/CMA Radio Con trol Manufacturers Association Both organ izations working together encourage performance checking RC transmitters help consumers know trans mitters fit current future RC envi ron ment sticker program considered vital element transition use cur rent RC frequencies greatly increased number frequencies will used beginning 1991 order addi tional frequencies accommodated safe orderly manner necessary determine current transmitters suit able 1991 beyond basic problem involved 1991 will have about twice frequencies operating same amount space have now other words RC channels will much closer gether will need equipment channel does affect equip ment new channels currently three basic groups transmitters ready now what called 1991 Narrow Band can get R/CMA-AMA Gold label sticker signi fying operation sharply focused affect adjacent channels quite sharply focused okay widely separated 19831990 channels can get Silver sticker means will okay until 1991 Silver sticker also indicates transmit ter can readily modified qualify Gold sticker can continue used beyond 1990 third group consists transmitters typically manufac tured five years ago broadband operation actu ally illegal current FCC rules proba bly cannot economically modified Gold sticker qualification need sticker program simply help owners know whether keep transmitters have modified junk also helps purchase new transmitters know whether will good 1991 beyond whether will need rework need tremendous hun dreds thousands transmitters cur rently being used being sold Yet 1991 very close problem therefore determine status transmitters avoid chaos 1991 suddenly locations channels will operated present sticker program date has very successful giving thousands modelers o go status report transmit ters have scratched surface what needed date less 50 authorized sticker stations need several hundred need make sure job qualified Therefore guidelines have developed tell interested operating sticker station what involved information fol lows shortened less technical ver sion complete information available free request AMA Head quarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 interested operating sticker station have own spectrum ana lyzer access write full infor mation request phone 703-435-0750 can tests free charge according investment time equipment case checking transmitters authorized program no repair work modification autho rized Authorization perform such work modification sticker station would issued independently FCC basics sticker station authorization program 1 Objectives objectives guide lines Provide criteria will produce ac curate consistent measurements RC transmitter frequency modulation sidebands qualified service organizations qualified individuals access suit able test equipment b Define special test equipment re quired transmitter measurements c Define method measurement used d Define criteria methods eval uating equipment used requesting authorization check transmit ters 2 Background AMA sets forth Radio Guidelines AMA Membership Man ual part call modulation sidebands RC transmitters down 55 dB 20 kHz channel center fre quency criterion based spec trum analyzer settings 3 kHz resolution bandwidth 5 kHz/div span 02 sec/div sweep rate guideline established basis empirical evidence clearly showed receivers designed us ing technology appropriate physical size price RC aircraft could perform well long transmitter spectrum met guidelines Radio Control Manufacturers Associa tion R/CMA voluntarily agreed produce transmitters satisfied AMA Guidelines starting January 1988 January 1986 AMA initi ated transmitter sticker program International Modelers Show Pasa dena program has continued almost trade shows since pro gram implemented AMA Frequency Committee endorsed supported R/CMA Transmitters meeting appropri ate criteria Gold Silver stickers ap plied Members R/CMA AMA Fre quency Committee several regional pri vate RC service organizations presently authorized check transmitters apply stickers However vital number people authorized perform transmitter checks expanded significant lyRemember program de signed confirm FCC transmitter type ac ceptance check transmitters ad herence AMA Guidelines addition R/CMA AMA sanctioning re pair stations ability apply R/CMA-AMA stickers During program discovered settings controls spec trum analyzer could change significantly apparent modulation sideband ampli tude transmitter Indeed old wide bands transmitter could appear meet 1991 Guidelines Procedures therefore established avoid possibility 3 Instrumentation Equipment Required a For Modulation Sideband Measure ments spectrum analyzer modern de sign having valid current within year record calibration amplitude frequency spectrum analyzer should clude following features Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz Note Resolution bandwidth affects spectrum measurement Horizontal Display 5 kHz/div span 05-02 sec/div sweep speed Vertical Display 10 dB/div over range 0 dB -80 dB b Frequency Measurements Al though frequency measurements can made spectrum analyzer provide level accuracy required perform Guideline frequency mea surement 15 parts per million 100 Hz 72 MHz means must provided cal ibrate spectrum analyzer such 1 Frequency Counter stable Hz/yr calibrated counter covering 72 MHz band Standard Frequency Source 110 MHz accurate Hz/yr 2 calibrated stable frequency source such RF Signal Generator unmod ulated transmitter module short-term 24-hour frequency stabil ity such RF source should Hz over full range supply voltage room temperature variations 4 Method Measurement accuracy spectrum analyzer must confirmed start test ses sion least hourly thereaftermore ten analyzer known drift test equipment should turned al lowed warm up stabilize before use laboratory standard frequency source may used calibrate frequency counter accuracy frequency counter equals laboratory stan dard frequency source counter can used calibrate spectrum analyzer procedure needed because counters count properly pres ence modulation transmitter b Checking Transmitter involves connecting external 395-in antenna analyzer setting controls spectrum analyzer necessary detailed information provided AMA HQ transmitter tested antenna fully extended 3 6 ft analyzer tenna RF input spectrum ana lyzer set transmitter signal peak zero dB Observed recorded transmit ter frequency modulation-sideband am plitude levels Hz RF chan nel frequency 5 Criteria Issuing Transmitter Stickers primary concern reason transmitter checking program side band power level two channels adja cent Hz RC transmitter fol lowing listing defines requirements Gold Silver stickers Sticker Color GOLD SILVER Frequency Sideband Level olerancekHz channel frequency 1500 Hz 3500 Hz least -55 dB least -35 dB Transmitters failing meet criteria should retired repaired March 1989 111 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Frequency matters As write am return ing Washington after attending meet ing AMA Frequency Committee committee has existence years providing invaluable volunteer ser vice modelers country Unfortu nately committee Academy have much maligned recently undue criticism no question difficult period frequency phasein phaseout old frequencies technically inadequate radio equipment Change always fraught some uncer tainty concern future However want assure deliberations structured primarily premise maximum benefit trouble-free opera tions future tempered great con cern utility equipment still use few basics understood change now upon us abso lutely essential because degrading utility SHARED frequencies using assigned frequencies now enjoy can best utilized develop ment use better narrow-band equip ment avoid modeler-to-modeler interfer ence well interference inter stitial frequencies Private Radio Ser vice PRSpagers such Unfortunately much equipment now use incap able permitting maximum utilization assigned frequencies obvious clubs must adopt plans frequency spacing permit use old equipment reasonable period time say simply use some frequencies maintain wideband use ever Unfortunately dont use frequencies will lose will assigned others thus adding headaches will absolutely necessary us maintain freedom choice fore seeable futureto choose frequencies will allow avoidance offending PRS operation PRS frequencies spaced ONLY 10 kHz own Some local sit uations may require abandoning some own assigned frequencies avoid PRS know narrow-band equip ment qualifies using AMAs guideline acceptable equipment will provide great ly increased security dealing PRS AMA will recommend ways help deal transitional period longterm association PRS discussing phase-in plan no ever questions future use narrowband equipment want reason able period phaseout old equipment Such period phaseout called Grandfathering will determined us FCC point radio industry has volun tarily launched development equipment meet narrow-band needs future already equipment market meets guidelines de veloped AMA concert indus try Equipment has found meet requirement listed Model Aviation magazine As others reported too will listed Use information purchase new equipment buying what know meets guidelines Fortu nately will also possible have old equipment modified meet narrow-band requirements FCC has agreed transmitters may modi fied manufacturer designated service representative req ui ring new type acceptance tests approval recently confirmed action AMA Frequency Committee maximum utilization should purchase narrowband receiver match modified trans mitter may have already noticed maga zine ads radio system narrow-banding update may interested knowing Frequency Committee includes indus try people feel necessary secure needed technical expertise well providing constructive inter face between users us manu facturers feel blend committee members working very well evidence real progress also number technically qualified nonindus try committee members is sue members industry bias might influence position industry-aligned members DO NOT VOTE practice also used other AMA committees frequency committee preparing several informative articles subject future issues Model Aviation policy withhold no information AMA members trust evident column National Aeromodeling Centers As know have launched ambitious program property/flying site acquisition national well local basis prime objective secure site capable accommodating national events also AMA Headquarters As resources available wed like develop number flying sites around country also looking plans local club assis tance could take form loan guarantees clubs inter ested property purchase might interest know have considerably increased budget club assistance obtaining keeping flying sites currently developing property ac quisition development plan present committee recommending first center located near center modeling population Midwest site will developed Nats-quality facil ity would available major events As develop property acquisition requirements will make public also receiving evaluating prop erty offers Im excited about prospect develop ing major site nothing funda mental good modeling flying sites vision respect will limited available funds Obviously will encourage cooperative ventures com munities other aviation-oriented groups already talking EAA others What can help getting others join AMA Growth means num bers INFLUENCE skys limitwhat think perspective close two years office president must say job has interesting Yes have some problems some easily solved However have never lost sight fact AMA abso lutely essential elment modeling scene dealing some issues such frequencies affect AMA members modelers organi zation viewed other national agencies such FCC FAA represent ing ALL modelers US Human nature being what it never possible please everybody greatest concern find answers will meet needs majority focus RC Equipment Ceilified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 112 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Dave Browns regular column avail able month due passing father time column due Dave therefore asked publish 1989 AMA budget instead comments below AMA Executive Director John Worth words month lots figures What see page 1989 AMA budget approved AMA Exec utive Council meeting October 22 1988 Because date normal maga zine lead time plus fact Execu tive Council meeting again January 13 1989 additional budget items con sider what see should regarded what started new year withsub ject some probably further changes some loose ends year-end Public Relations budget still needed re viewing possible revision Also some details salary budget needed further Council consideration Some budget basics may interest ended 1988 membership year about 138000 members projecting growth just over 149000 members 1989 Thats fairly conservative projection based past years expect total come almost six million dollars sounds great except ex penses also projected high net end year projected bit over $50000 end 89and maybe much Coun cil approves expenses compensating income Furthermore may interesting note magazine income makes difference between AMA operating black red AMA operations project deficit 1989 magazine surplus offsets some have suggested AMA subsidizes maga zine happy report its other way around AMA Income Membership Dues youthNo pub YouthMagazine OpenFamily OpenSr Citizen OpenNewsletter OpenNewsltr early OpenMagazine OpenMagazine early BoosterNo pub BoosterMagazine Affiliates Free Officials Total Membership Partial Year Credits No Rate Memb 710054 165923 205226 2111798 363340 343340 4053132 3853132 5349 15280 10356 02174 Total Dues 70378 94768 104520 247758 120240 113560 2125280 2019016 1745 4200 3560 0 149104 4905025 77760 Allocation Gen Ops 7703780 7414619 201045200 121415769 311035405 29968605 3116470929 2915408289 517450 616809 1035600 000 MIA Mag Subs 0 53307 0 106182 16700 16700 478188 478188 0 2520 0 0 37532401151785 77760_________ 482726536754801151785 Other Income Museum Patronships Life Memberships Club Charter Fees Sanction Fees Insurance FAI Stamps Less NM Memberships S&S Salesnet cost Tape Salesnet cost NAR Service Fees Interest Income mci Insur Deposit Misc Membership Service Fees Misc Income & Donations M/A Subs & Plans M/A Advertising Income Total Income Total Expenses Overhead allocation magazine Net Income End 89 Total Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 116400 652200 5934365 5883715 0 Gen Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 4013980 4398256 353108 Mag Ops 116400 652200 1920385 1485459 353108 506503116881818 Salariestotal departments Payroll Taxes Fringe Benefits Occupancy Telephone Postage & Freight Membership Insurance Prem & Fees Membership Insurance Reserve Membership Insurance Buffer Membership Processing Membership Supplies Public Relations Film Projects Film Library HO service film replace Staff Travel Office Supplies Stationery Misc Office Equipment & Maintenance Printing & Copying Professional Fees Insurance General Depreciation Expense Data Processing dept MaintenanceEquip/Software Services Supplies Training Membership Systems Financial Systems Word Processor General Computer Exp Insurance Processing Other Taxes FAI/Competition Dept NM Divisional Fee FAI Franchise Van Expense Museum Officer Service council mtgs exp nati & dist officers etc Magazines Officers CDs etc Committees Grant Scholarship Program Nats Site Exploration/Improvement EM Air Academy Total Exclusive MA Direct Costs MA Advertising Direct Costs MA Other Direct Costs MA Unrelated Business Tax Total Expenses March 1989 113 Academy Model Aeronautics Preliminary 1989 Budget Operating Expenses 1989 Budget 1267983 267389 167350 36600 72000 433130 735000 100000 246330 30000 222250 0 5000 5000 45000 8900 50000 40000 42770 130000 65000 0 0 0 0 8000 35000 65600 30000 2500 10500 109400 22000 66554 11000 38000 25000 5000 4398256 608625 872284 4550 5883715 1988 Budget 1156516 227122 149900 35100 72000 241350 600000 100000 221750 20000 180575 0 5000 10000 28000 8300 40000 32400 29270 125000 60275 0 0 0 8275 7000 20000 92350 30000 1500 17000 101400 22000 60454 11000 38000 5000 2000 3758537 506044 750642 2000 5017223 1987 Actual 106459922 179 616 68 13156676 2324825 5494406 91400910 0 0 18850993 2932088 10940733 5062982 338225 221680 3920360 931800 4036424 2848032 1678468 12892544 0 2566789 657130 2107626 279363 0 3271732 7925559 3000000 262824 1151417 7371744 2240750 1050652 1000000 5647693 0 0 339986015 52569092 67204258 834066 460593431 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Starting New Year Right. As December 16 over 83000 AMA mem bership cads mailed 1989 mem bers time magazine mailed number should well over 100000 Most cards went out less week dues receipt AMA HQ members have expressed pleasant surprise fast service knew promised faster service 1989 until actually proof hand didnt seem lieve would happen reason doubt because some promises past didnt work out unusual other years members wait four six weeks new mem bership cards its different story year new system place work ing provide very rapid service practi cally cases However new system yet per fect although coming close During Oc tober November some renewals got held up because credit card problems due program used service com pany handling credit card processing also some glitches bank processing operation called Lockbox resulted delays address changes other problems involved year-end outside problems diminishing promise now thct bugs worked out new system next years processing should better meantime should acknowl edged new system owes its success group HQ people took challenge making system work proved would Primary among Bob Vojslavek AMAs Administrative Ser vices Director self-taught computer spe cialist designed system did programming debugged Working closely him learn system train new employees hired data inputting Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager assistant Joanne Spampi nato also learned operate new system provided substantial support new employees actual keystroking Trish Gaylord Joanna Nease Sari Jyllila Fringe benefit new data input group will able membership rush eas es off spring process other data years have wanted conduct sur veys analyze information Standing way however ina bility process such data now have new capability result should better decision-making based better knowledge whats happening mod el world make-up member ship clubs Changes Headquaers. Growth brings change Its necessary part what needed handle creased HQ workload processing mem bership also providing daily service members involves insur ance flying sites radio control frequencies clubs competitions AMA magazine other details membership Meanwhile room has made person being hired learn job AMA Executive Director year retire lesser role AMA new director will ready take over means juggling space within Headquarters building provide room magazine department has moved quarters another building across street AMA building move others resulting expected completed end January An improved library will restilt together larger conference room internal stor age space minor improvements various departments Also efect HQ museum will minimized except crowding less space before crowding will floor level open atrium space models hung display affected As begin 1989 great year AMA model aviation general appears brewing AMA membership co lltinues increase clubs becoming chart ered meets being sanctioned 1989 AMA budget projects 150000 members will signed up end Septmber Its great start Scholarship Cont pg 110 sity Buffalo NY goal aero space engineer dedicated aeromodeler well active student high school Charles also found time involved track cross-country running choir Tutoring Club Boy Scout six years participated community projects modeling preference Indoor events particular loves Manhat tan HLG holds Indoor record 717 Category Ill Manhattan As member both Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Columbia Indoor Model Airplane Society well thought fellow club members cause interest model aviation desire know world works Ken feels demanding hobby helps per son develop mature frame mind well being aid personal growth Both father mother active aeromodelers have encouraged him efforts keen competitor Free Flight events 10 contests less year Ken neth has won share awards also found time other pursuits high school Spanish Club Athletic Statistics physical science experiments being member California Scho lastic Federation three years kept him well occupied Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound FAI agenda item next ClAM meeting held next spring Paris major concern everyone interested problem noise proposal establish limit sound emission categories model air craft competition limit asked 90 dBA three meters just marginally higher 90-at-9 have rec ommended value Will approved difficult say countries serious problems such categories Free Flight o can never certain will go thing certain Any effort direction sure have effect manufacturers engines associated equipment statement has appeared past need exercise fluence companies Since engines manufactured overseas necessary FAI-CIAM active push development quiet equipment action no matter result will indi cate manufacturers wind blowing essential rest aeromodeling world take part effort hope some sort terms can agreed upon area rather unique fly very much FAI categories Almost rest world flies FAI classes competi Continued page 118 114 Model Aviation Kenneth Keegan Burbank CA Uni versity California Los Angeles aim achieve degree Physics largely beRichard Lacy Collinsville IL deter mined become pilot end studying Aeronautical Engineering Parks College St Louis University Cahokia Continued page 122 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 6 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Oriand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon Ct 06001 Frequency Coordinstor George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstona Mills MA 02648 have very good report DICK SHER MAN AVP New Hampshire some activities general opinions things going Well has snowed up already means flying season over up way anyway District building season has started again sure short season year seems like just took snow blower off tractor time put back again Have some good news Dis trict Free Flight people seems back Westover latter part summer also heard RC people contest Lets hope continue have site available types model ing best site district indebted Air Force its use up us obey rules Westover property fact SAM-7 group has asked Air Force hold annual banquet NCO Club year plus going give tour C-5A [This done see next months column] Now cant beat modelers owe Westover great big THANK YOU years support Just got word CHET BUKOWSKI getting along well after bypass surgery missed year CHET Word has also filtered through fiberglass props made JIM CARPENTER district doing real well Last summer made trip Burlington VT visit BOB LANDRY AVP Vermont Bob has program going school systems up needed some Hand-Launched Glider de signs young people could build out lots trouble So took up some plans also took some HLGs along could show Bob throw Bob showed new flying site looks super should no problem noise Havent received much feedback modelers New Hampshire must assume everyone happy Bob Landry called Vermont asked would navigate drove Reston October Council meeting So off went DC Now let tell sports fans once-in-a-lifetime thrill DC beltway 330 700 pm makes glad live upstate NH put up pressed no way leave go DC hitting traffic Hartfordf Springfield NY City Baltimore DC ar eas meeting got under way around 900 am went until 700 pm did go out dinner two hours either small catered buffet doesnt last too long back work impressed Council some knew others met first time group good businessmen represent districts lieve times really get DON LOWES opening remarks thousands dollars AMA spends postage staggering thought Mr Baker Aircraft Owners Pilots Asso ciation gave Council short talk job AOPA willingness help us could also modeler years VINCE MANKOWSKI gave short talk 1989 Nats sites group have looked looks like WASHINGTON STATE 1989 Past President EARL WITI also Earl comes out way assured TRI-CITIES area good choice Indoor people may like Johnson City should adequate Insurance big item up us preach police own areas regard safety Another item interested 1991 change narrow-band equipment Now have reading District VI column JIM SEARS know concerned about perfectly good wideband gear now use certain date 1991 cant work anymore can see competition maybe need narrowband equipment us sport fliers boondocks kind think equip ment will still work OK small clubs just dont have problems JIM SEARS says right now losing bat tle after last meeting kind think got point across may have foot up ladder lets hope close off bet Don wont ask write another column [Not true DK] opinion what saw heard involved officers AMA trying good job have remember national organization must benefit majority catego ries AINT EASY dont tell VP what think will never know wont able help group SO COMMUNICATE Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition competition between area club teams year held September 25 eight teams compet ing four showed up Four events held Rodeo Mail-run Pattern Limbo Once again RC FLYING ACES southern New Hampshire emerged vic torious won last year also trophy given person has total points day year SCOTTY DEARBORN Flying Aces four teams competed year FLYING ACES CONCORD AEROGUIDANCE SOCIETY NEW ENG LAND SPORT SCALE ASSOCIATION PONDEROSA RC HAWKS Hawks put lot time effort events hope appreciated people attend *--_ J-3 dropped uerwick unexpectedlyin fact limbo poles removed quickly would have some dents wing streamer too low pilot go under poles too close really like light air planes case think flier used poor judgment landing contest going people close runway Scale Masters have letter DALE DREW CD Scale Mast ers sent list contestants final results would like congratulate district competed CHARLIE NELSON 19th IRV SEARL 34th STEVE SHERWOOD 38th JACK BUCKLEY 43rd list have shows 58 en trants fellows did very well District fun-fly am trying organize DIS TRICT fun-fly held WESTOVER possibly Orange Airport date will prob ably week before Memorial Day have input regarding events etc would like have please contact ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics March 1989 115 Al Savinski giving pilot briefing prior events Berwick competition winning team hardware L R Dave Farnham Darren Gallant Chad Lalime Scotty Dearborn New York Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 2e0 S Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07851 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave tsmay NJ 08854 Ray lunclrkus 7 Evergreen Aye Nem Hyde Park NY 11040 KennetS Koeppel 184 N Ueoe Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14700 Robert Roane 39 Monroe SI Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Ferry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2002 Rabbit Lane Peoeno NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickovlle NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Websters Dic tionary defines sportsman person fair generous good loser gra cious winner description fits just about aeromodeler have ever known well enough tell difference opinion great merit lively exchange views have always encouraged such exercises self-expres sion truly welcome such encounters part learning process can assure constructive criticism always wel come far am concerned lets keep course just have am hope ful spirit sportsmanship shall pre vail example regards selection AMA Nats Committee vast expanse west coast real estate site 1989 Nationals per announcement fact last months issue maga zine Though centrally located geo graphical standards place leaves abso lutely nothing desired terms un limited unobstructed vastness put another way photographs have seen 89 choice Sky Limitand Horizon Flying Knights Hamburg NY year Knights celebrating 25th anni versary hereby extend compli ments club its contribu tions advancement model aviation Buffalo area AMA District 2 club its credit able operate two separate sites first North Collins NY owned maintained club other site Hamburg Model Aviation Park Hamburg latter site since its owned maintained town Hamburg Recreation Department shared Much credit due club Presi dent Paul Cwiklinski continued pop ularity Knights made trip Knights contests back thoroughly enjoyed experience per following shots action First sign times busy flight line Other news Buffalo area ap plaud efforts District 2 AMA mem bers hardy enough withstand year-end meteorological vagaries 01 Man Winter thus extending territo rial flying season others also serve PR interests admirably tak ing hobby indoors uninformed worse misinformed public through media model aircraft mall shows accordingly duly proud such District 2 clubs Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc Buffalo area will hold its 24th Annual Model Show March 12 1989 Marygold Manor Cheektowaga NY extends clubs earlier efforts along same line thus before earns appreciationand modelers Although aeromodelers ffying facility logically basic habi tat have always felt greatest hope future lies all-out policy bringing activities attention public rather wait chance being discovered spirit AMA has developed expanded its Air Show Team program has earned us growing respect large seg ment public Vincent Pacifico AMA Leader Member great sadness hereby report readers sudden death Vince Pacif ico current President Whitman Flyers Inc Plainview Ll NY resided 151 Orchard Street Plainview NY 11803 family have expressed profound sympathy SHHHHH flew quietest Pattern RC model 1988 Nats District 2 pi lot course naturally filled pride would expected name Adolpho Lagomasino hails Ocean NJ member Mon mouth Model Airplane Club Dolph won third place Sportsman Pattern 88 Nats also lowest sound reading tested able attend Pattern banquet Nats did receive trophy quietest Pat tern model lost forgotten ever shall great pleasure hand Dolph trophy annual WRAM Show AMA Membership meeting set 2 pm Saturday 25 February 1989 projection room Incidentally said WRAM Show 89 will held its former site Westchester County Center White Plains NY As member WRAM shall particularly pleased see Gear up locked Frequency Alert Recent action FCC confirms older transmitters can modified meet narrowband specifications requir ing another type-acceptance meeting volving representatives AMA le gal counsel FCC occurred Octo ber 1988 time verbal agreement reached concerning issue Following discussion AMA counsel provided FCC letter detailing understandings agreed during meeting turn FCC provided letter dated December 14 1988 confirming points agreed upon simple terms FCC has stated transmitters may narrowbanded can operate 20 kHz frequency spac ing modifications treated Class permissive change permission per form modifications extended grantee its authorized representative understood mean manufacturer authorized service representatives text FCC letter follows reply letter October 20 1988 regarding modifications transmitters type accepted operation under Radio Control RC Radio service detailed Part 95 regulations Please excuse delay response As discussed earlier meeting members Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc changes needed made RC transmitters consist addition resistor capacitor between en coder modulator circuits appears changes would cause equip ment exceed rated limits established Commission grantee time authorization would change type equipment Thus changes can performed Class permissive changes As detailed Section 21001 regulations no filing Commission necessary Class permissive change Because prohibition Section 95222 against internal modifications type ac cepted RC equipment equipment mod ifications must performed grantee its authorized representative man ner grantee retains responsibility changes made equipment 116 Model Aviation view all-out relaxation caught club thusly numerous Stars Rallies Ohio 6 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8141362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st Si Vienna WV 26101 Neison Gould 1944S idaho St Aiientown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 20e Witmer St Cleartieid PA 16830 Joaeph S Visiay 13e1 Cranbrook Dr Maamee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halioweli Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Last month mentioned direct com munication necessary membership Academy can know actions Council Headquarters Three addi tional AVPs will added District Ill first new AVP Joe Vislay Maumee OH Joes modeling background started Control Line Combat Stunt HandLaunched Gliders has involved RC Pat tern Pylon Racing Gliders Currently sport flying main interest Joe became member Toledo Weak Signals RC Club 24 years ago has served term treasurer three terms president past 19 years has worked Toledo RC Exposition area model display Another area involvement cluded work show team did nu merous shows both locally nationally Joes knowledge expertise will help ful clubs within northwest Ohio area contact him 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 During past months several modelers have requested AMA petition FCC make transmitters narrow band 1991 can appreciate desire antiquate equipment think some concerns unjustified observations can see less ten per cent wideband transmitters use day becoming obsolete outdated wideband units may already causing un known problems field because wideband transmissions Out re maining 90% transmitters probably 30 35% will have made narrow band cost approximately $25 $35 economical price pay ensure model can exist within cluttered airwaves United States receiver creates biggest problem frequency phase-in Will need narrow-band receiver 1991 answer yes fly sanctioned contests fly large urban area cluttered frequen cies outside interference problem does involve would suggest club develop its own phase-in pro gram numerous ways have printed previous publi cations procedure followed small percentage districts modelers will have narrow-band receivers im mediately ask want FCC mandate narrow-band transmitters 1991 Simple. way enforce requirement modelers whether belong Academy will protect modelers fly public land live area high population density realize damage modeler could municipal field remained wideband no law stop him Unfortunately modelers belong Academy Council listening lo cal modeler perhaps softer solution phase-in will evolve 1991 too early Maybe new radios have market very long Please notify opinions CompuServe probably greatest set club could have directly com municate members Council Headquarters economical method can provide insight up-to-date happen ings modeling world provide val uable information numerous areas Have ever wondered what some peo ple CompuServe look like systems operators pictured below Randy Gibson jovial expert Helicop ters have questions RC Helicop ters join CompuServe talk Randy Heres new event. Westmore land Electric Soaring Society held sec ond annual FAT Day Get-together Friday November 25 fthe day after Thanksgiving FAT simply means Flying After Thanksgiv ing event equivalent other clubs annual New Years Day Flying Session Hot coffee cookies brought keep warm eat get FAT Actually iii sO nlain nld fun 10 realize club cannot Inn nitely exist influx new young er members instructor program gun order generate new blood en sures growth club few months ago stated would personally THANK instructors District Ill placing pic tures column month offer spe cial thanks Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society instructors . Mel States Howard DeLong Jack Lang Mike McCoy Guy Welch Thanks also Harold Justice pro viding pictures RORKS show special interest youth membership Pictured next Jack Lang process training Junior member Brent Umina via buddy box Additional interest being directed toward area RC Helicopters District Ill fortunate have several competent ro tary wing pilots Two gentlemen Bill Curtis Ralph Geese Green ville PA Last October gentlemen hosted Helicopter clinic sisted everyone attendance though weather did cooperate event drew large entry Word has gentlemen going same thing spring ntact details Kant Stoyer may upcoming Heli pilots district picture below taken four days after finished build ing first chopper month would like highlight Windy Ridge RC Club Kingwood WV picture taken partici pated Mountaineer Balloon Festival Morgantown Airport first tempt perform front such large number spectators Congratulations effort well executed March 1989 117 Delaware 0 Disttict Colombia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest I-Iarrinburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 268 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayntteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 498-6986 Notes years end As written year 1988 near end holiday sea son us almost everyone enjoy ing period goodwill Acad emy concerns end 1988 have some accomplish ments think about Executive Council has considered number very important items should see some results thecom ing year will no doubt have someone phasing Executive Director position early 1989 will provide continu ity should expect John Worth retires John will leaving after over 25 years outstanding service Acad emy nurtured very small strug gling organization what today little doubt John some ex cellent support Headquarters opera tion through years much credit growth must corner John will out picture retires will still obtain great deal ef fort John Council has taken task consid ering obtaining permanent flying sites serious objective something contrary what past VP District X said started past VP Hardy Broder son problems insurance possible mortgage problems other things sort put back burner some time something will occur overnight going happen Insurance will always prime element way business As grow also increase exposure accidents requires greater vigilance part of us keep accidents down everincreasing exposure increases amount reserves will required hold will always major item cost us Radio frequency changes phase-in another area much concern phasein plan will go forward because safety air will make necessary As number pagers increases parts coun try best narrow-band equipment will needed now two years before 1991 date finding areas coun try narrow-band transmission help ing safety Radio Control Fre quency Committee met 10 December report will point way well proceed future good probability AMA districts will soon have available ICOM 7000 series receiver use per forming field surveys interference will enable Frequency Coordinator Vice-President others find out pagers out might cause have troubles Watch details upcoming columns Weve seen tremendous advancement devices methods noise reduction past year FA finally begin ning take notice subject agenda next ClAM meeting item calling adoption 90 dBA three meters proposed catego ries FAI competition Whether will adopted uncertain important aspect last entire aeromodeling world becoming aware fact universal problem fact major ity engines being manufactured outside United States should stimu late some response area District IV District IV no different others have some problem flying site acquisition can recog nize area United States undergoing very high growth rate time occurs elsewhere recrea tional space risk Since have quite clout golf softball have find difficult obtain land ac quisition land possible concerted effort top spokesperson needed Academy has much support can offered time po sition Academy can charged actual purchase sites dividual club would very desir able position need make concerted effort keep site have now will have pressure ac cept members existing clubs encourage clubs formed increases need space District IV host 1988 Nationals difficulties overall Nats success categories largest recent memory unfortunate Free Flight lost pointed up need own own sites future events such sur vive present form Support events individuals clubs type spirit needed carry forward sport 1989 Nationals will long way off number District IV people attend ing will beyond doubt down can make feel sure folks out Washington will well you did cannot make Nationals have option going National Fun-Fly held Dayton OH over Memorial Day week end will site Air Force Museum expect very very large turnout really something enjoy bring whatever want show off and/or fly No rules eventsjust fly fun premier event District IV United States field aeromodel ing will World Championships RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter RC Pylon Racing will teams 28 countries competing events championships will held Fentress NALF VA Watch full details event early fall year will very colorful exciting show interested model flying type will top competitors around globe Olympics aeromodeling past year presented aeromodeler much activityfrom pure competition fly-in affairs As continue growth trend should also see increase ac tivity contrary popular opinion have something going month year contest set first day January 1989 see fun-fly events month now Competi tion starts earlier runs later almost seems slowest month now July District IV newsletter beginning its sixth year publication inter ested getting publication please drop card asking details way get up-to-the-minute informa tion Response time usually within day mailing end month SoundCont pg 114 tion Whatever rules decided upon ClAM meeting will binding other countries well us FAI classes flying As know F3A RC Aerobatics has limit 98 dBA three meters quite some time fliers category have managed reduce levels substantially low value have fact quite handily gotten down below 90 dBA So work area demonstrates far being unattainable goal 90 dB very feasible value would very benefi cial us world body can see fit establish goal Frequency sound levels Letters have received asking whether have taken frequency sound consideration talk about solutions answer qualified yes realize higher frequency sound generated engines greater annoyance fac tor true sound never simple dB reading frequency deter mines factor combination two needs done area know just model air craft engines thing certain operating very high dB levels frequency isnt necessarily factor paramount impor tance What says higher frequency lower dB level sound annoying need develop series charts illustrating get some explanations frequencies annoying Future articles will attempt explain some factors Frequencies part over sound generated model aircraft en gine determined several contribut ing factors sources modelers familiar ex haust area learning control very well know twocycle engine frequency equal ro tational speed crankshaft whereas four-cycle frequency one-half speed second factor influences frequency propeller sounds gener ated prop equal blade passage well other factors resulting blade design intake generates another sound rotational speed shaft shaft intake Finally bearings produce higher-frequency sound bad Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation Alabama S Florida 0 Georgia iaaippi 0 Puorto Rica South Carolina eocee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 AssocIate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Ad Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter RI 3 Box 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 26405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Well first snow fell last night cold wet weekends have shut down activi ties field Days too short allow time fly after work guess winter Well must time start build ing process next years activities maybe finishing last years projects read interest comment two modeling philosophy Harvey Yoders Wire Grass RC Newsletter represents current situation way thats too close comfort writes Try imagine having Old-Timer process IMAA size ship maintain very small t/2A RC ship half done several unique designs waiting burst out brain 14 kits shelf crying built closetful plans corner full sorta flyable ships need TLC two dozen honey-dos stacked up kids meet ings JOB Wheew trip hobby room relaxed evening self can lead just opposite what came stration over incom plete projects Anxiety over things wanted have done time LAST year yearning new design recent magazine Only real dyed-in-the wool balsa-fevered folks would call en joyable natural tendency sweep benches clean burn start over scratch worse yet start think better get out shop soon finish column start cover ing -scale Cub Ive building summer should get work door fleet Could use new Peanut old Cougar getting pretty raunchy Yep door flying rise look Doc Martins Hangar Pilot confirms has say about season opener Well pilots off great start Fif teen fliers signed up meet lot new faces new planes Scale Bostonian judging table looked like Nats AA meet some really beautiful Peanut Pista chio Flying Aces Scale models plus field Bostonians Embryos Great workmanship ys girls really getting GOOD Jorge Nunez entered four Peanuts Cau dron Racer Nieuport 27 Fokker D VIII also Pistachio size posted no times previously untrimmed planes Wayne Trivin won new Catapult Glider event attracted field six looks very popular four five grams little jobs arent hazard rest planes hand-launched shille laghs See last HP rules Marcos plan Its one-evening project tricky trim Indoor Catapult idea good hope local Indoor contests try size Im ready show its done Got letter Allan Wehman Jr ask ing about some confusing him rule prob lems Giant Scale categories ques tion big can plane still covered AMA insurance seems looked AMA rule book found les ser limits used fly-ins Since probably confusing others let try make sense out problem First rules competition events just thatthe rules limitations spe cific category competition intend compete AMA Giant Scale look rule book limits ex ceed cant compete contests category However large models never tended AMA competition models built provide satisfaction builder flier often flown NON-competition fly-in events local flying field fun seeing builders creation fly some limits keep mind however came about because ef forts control risk involved insuring such projects under AMA insurance pol icy limit activities takeoff weight 55 lb wet full fuel plane weighs limit AMA insurance will apply ever program under plane weighs between 55 100 lb can flown certain procedures followed de fined Experimental Radio Control Air craft Program procedures de veloped jointly AMA IMAA provide category very large models reduced risk factors would make insurance possible such models de signation reduced risk provided use certified inspectors periodically inspect aircraft during its construction prior specified flight test program prior flight following structural repair modification aircraft must also demonstrate airworthiness during speci fied flight test program District 5 now has three inspectors certified ready pro vide inspections anyone contemplating such project Since program now place ex pect limits will also brought up time time further complicating situation individual builders advice unless want spend sev eral thousand dollars produce model will comply requirements experimental program forget Dont exceed 55-lb wet limit Giant Scale fly just fun 40 lb compete way no engine displacement limit insurance purposes course Gi ant Scale engine displacement limits competition purposes defined rule book event 514 Allan sent along first photo showing Rubin Mitchums latest effort cate gory -scale clipped wing Taylorcraft Thats some garageful has SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT talking about fun-flys Bob Svetovich reports Charlotte Tale Spinners good including fa vorite thingfood writes Charlotte Radio Control Society held its second annual Wives Picnic Fun-Fly November 29th overwhelming success due members efforts wives helped bringing exceptional food dishes enjoy mixed fun-flyincluding both power aircraft events Sailplane events Balloon Bust Bomb Drop power tal number loops three-minute task Sailplanes photo shows flight line aIf winter building coming up lets look few items consider Bob Morris KCRC come some tips worth remembering Now building season upon us take some time go over equip ment see working properly Check bad switches sticky servos fuelsoaked engine mounts bad bearings name few items Patch up ripped cov ering replace worn-out wheels may wish recover recondi tion plane can pull old cover ing off patch dings replace damaged parts fraction time takes build new plane will look like new fraction cost new setup may worth try plane basically good Remember buy narrow-band equipment avoid lot trouble later Leave bargains someone else sure have sound reliable radio future building make sure have plenty ventilation gluing paint ing Open window use fan avoid fumes winter heat loss will minor window open hour two fumes can strong Very good advice remember CyA fumes can get youre like mask isnt bad advice also Well hope Santa remembered what just have next years flying season See next month March 1989 119 Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Buiiurd RI 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Churiie Buser 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Wiiiium Kern i909 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tuyior 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 04114 Stan Wutnon 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pinecrest Lo Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Biii Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginovilie MO 64037 Home 616 594-2481 Work 916 S94-7121 Fax 616 594-7766 Well first Column another three-year term Thanks have enough confidence work let stay another term Much still has done wanted Besides still have lot out visit Im Id like say thanks newsletter editors really built up Lastly would like thank Mr Gary Frost ran against Maybe next time Gary think will seeing lot change AMA over next three years Thats really wanted stick around Some changes will good itll worth work part chance vote buying first AMA flying site really too much pass up Some site offerings Ive heard something else Im glad Im committee Having choose right out possible choices will real toughie Rest assured lot think ing going decision Im anxious recommendations course know about growth rate will short time before will bursting seams Reston Some say thats already happened So though thought Headquarters would last years will have decide stay expand will forced build new Headquarters would love Council vote comes Most us want move AMA HQ new site know must move out Reston place land cheaper employees arent likely compare salaries Federal Government AMA will lot closer Soon therell new Executive Director AMA HQ search replacement has brought out some excellent candidates Im pretty sure well able pick has experience lead AMA HQ staff during period growth course theres frequency issue Im working hard Im getting new info regularly want keep passing seem afraid talk about pros cons deserve know District Six intend continue communications policy AMA people dont answer mail really disturbs have made point least answer mail dont always give answer person writing wants answer As Council member have also trouble mail responses find aggravating Sure can use phone CompuServe long distance call lot expensive stamp As long Im VP district assure will answer letters just fast can Another part communications travel last three years have put little over 100 hours per year old Skyhawk Almost travel events etc means traveled 10000 miles per year year tend keep up order make easier choose suggest have visited ask come site visit So what just flying session club get meet members Well have announcement make Im afraid have lost AVP St Louis got word Cal Ettel just could give job proper amount time deserves So have new AVP St Louis area Charlie Watts has decided re place friend AVP Charlie involved several clubs St Louis should fill quite well So need AMA sistance St Louis suggest give Char lie call Welcome aboard Charlie Thanks again Cal month Ive got some pictures Ive spent much time policy problems Im getting club events month can write happier column change first Bob Rogers up Mendon IL Sorry did mention name club shame Bob excellent Control Line Pattern con test year looks like good turnout time too Hey CL guys should check out gave some goodies contestant goodies amounted whopping 25 bucks bad fun afternoon flying So write AVP Bill Zimmer find next year Bob may forget back Rex Welbaum sent pictures Evansville IN club field wasnt able use really wanted see new safety fence proud sent new pictures Notice Evansville club opted tall fence section appears over eight feet tall Thats some protection pits spectator areas As can see netting almost invisible Nice Dont miss nice lake behind impound certainly hope using water sports such sea plane flying finish up column month Id like use some pictures taken 5th Annual Hamilton RC North FourCycle Rally Larry Snedeker sent some time back its time used some Im going waive policy Ive last three years past columns have advertised events clubs sanction list However since event im pacts modelers Ill waive pol icy time Pot-o-Gold trade show swap shop date will May 6-7 Its usu ally February Jack Allinger didnt want panic due no announcement February hope see Enough now . SoundCont pg 118 bearing can also foster very high dB level sounds have probably heard 60 Pattern aircraft bearing shot Analysis needed determine predominant sounds perceived human ear annoying Studies have made informa tion available relate different fre quencies apparent annoyance human ear need relate data engines figures can pinpoint conditions annoy neighbors Continued page 122 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 700472152 FAX 313-345-4175 Assistant Vice President Esyd Eowdish E410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 00427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 358 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 02402 Eud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55009 Rusaeii Knetzger 2525 E Shoreweod Eivd Miiwaukee Wi 03211 Jean Laaik 300 Patti Piace Hoiiasd MI 49423 Can MoSs 5024 Lake Macdata Dr. Macanon WI 03700 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 40054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Starling Htn Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Sob Stamm Boo 357 Minocqus Wi 54540 next Executive Council meeting will see couple new faces replacing retiring after stint big Round Ta ble sure am going miss Johnny Clem ens Johnny has AMA many years distinct privilege have served him EC Lii Ole Guy has calming hand ses sion tempers decisions get ting difficult have bounced ideas off him always appreciated thoughts tall guy size immensely tall re spect contributions modeling friendli ness can assured shall con tinue association Johnny re gard him gods modeling time year op portunities meet district membership increase due swap shops mall shows wife attended very pleasant annual banquet ROMEO RC Club now beginning feel like club members managed ar range Lynne Smiths trip Australia wont affect editorial task band Tom going looks like shall Sturgis Yipsilanti Chessaning Grand Rapids February Speaking newsletters did know largest expense club usually newsletter Give thought forget freebee printing . 12 sues cost $3 mailing printing another $2 member Give newsletter editor help task keep plugging consider lifeline club Now have receiving newsletters five years can recognize printing format Editors using computers word processing publishing software make readable am Chairman Property Acquisi tion Committee need cover few points concerning its goals origins original idea produced Hardy Broder sen five years ago elected VP slot asked continue effort Well other items became prom inent committee set back burner Russ Knetzger kept smoldering year ago became reorga nized request President selected persons knew could contributory its goals actions present group has excelled have hopes have site purchased 1989 However lets look ideal location such siteone will serve members reasonably located re gard climatic conditions places Midwest southern parts way site often referred Nationals site true sider National Model Sport Aviation Center aspects modeling individuals families can take place Nationals can rotate few years anticipate sites having HQ museum conference cen ter campsites individual complexes aeromodeling activity including boats cars true jewel other areas country can use example copy part areas site attraction searching cities would like have NMSAC Read information CompuServe committee reports have new Control Line Contest Board member Larry Dziak Wisconsin known Control Line circles no pun intended zzard thank retiring Jim Sinton help during past years understand has moved sunny California hope will con tinue fly have new frequency monitor district purchased ICOM 7000 very strong transportable case re ceiver antenna power cords struction book need contact Bob Stamm Wisconsin pay ship ping charges club looking excellent monitor borrow see worth expense know no other unit does job contest District Patch now over sults excellent shall print win ning patch next month have details order patches costs time Thank entrantswe 19 voting clear winner neces sitating second pass top three District Roundup VALLEY AERO MODELERS need new newsletter editor d problem SHEBOYGAN AREA KON TROL SOCIETY has decided 94 dB three meters Thats start TH RC AIRPLANE CLUB has suggested level 95 dB 10 ft way up north Minnesota EAPOLIS MODEL AERO CLUB has new Indoor event wline also have club flag shows least 46 years old CHESSANING MODEL FLIERS CLUB ran chopper meet dB readings showed less 90 dB 9 ft HOORAY NE RADIO CONTROL CLUB joining proposed 90 dB 10 ft NAW VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB starting orien tation session new members RANGE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB has new editor Neil Byrd has meeting theme GADGET FEST Great idea name Jessica Peters event results MICHIGAN INTER NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY Club GREEN BAY warns about no flying during deer season LAND RC CLUB has its editor retiring Ron Eigenschink has doing past three years CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB has de cided have wives appreciation dinner Does club something too S KY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT will meeting 90-at-9 help Bill Millars muffler modifications Finally. remember its never too windy fly someone elses plane March 1989 121 Mick Joe Hass Pilgrims Inauguration field memory Micks dad Putting up LimboPVC tubes reel thread SWRCS funfly Radio Control Club Detroits 1988 Big Bird contest pilots P-51 Mustangs put terrific aerial Combat show eyes sky Jim McCoul RCCD President others watch planes Skymasters/RCCD contest RCCD fly ing field Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Charles Stevens 220 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 would like start months column thanking modelers took time vote past District Eight election Without support help couldnt have achieved Presently am looking over appointments AVPs contest board plans have AVPs involved reporting what happening particular area state does mean have competition ori ented AVP times AVP will expected write col umn explaining what happening area will delegation get ting things done passed local mod elers pay very poor time will ap preciated overlooked others So feel want abused drop line lets talk about Working improve hobby may fun will philosophy invite pitch greatest concerns during campaign frequency dilemma torically problems nature tend al ways get resolved local level some point have take initiative say lets go something about problem As have read AMA has issued temporary reprieve concerning testing certification transmitters am proud announce clubs north Texas area have scheduled Transmit ter Smokeout have arranged through courtesy Ace RC Inc Tom Runge certified transmitter inspection company send staff measuring equipment Dallas/Fort Worth area will spect brands transmitters two days February 4th 5th 1989 Gold Silver sticker qualification will $5 fee transmitter inspected proceeds will go Ace RC cover travel expenses fully ex pect able inspect up 240 transm ters per hour will have long wait will no repairs made during Sound Cont pg 120 data know enough predict given propeller dia meter lower rotational speed propeller less annoying sound level apt also know sound level declines rpm given muffler effective begin Quite some time ago chart published relat ing propeller diameter propeller speed dB level course ignored other factors can rerun reference Other data will published soon re sult propeller studies next few issues will attempt define some conditions finer detail session will told what thing wrong unit should fail Texas RC Hobby Shop has rented space event shopping mall Piano TX Collins RC Club North Dallas RC Club Dallas RC Club sponsor ing event providing manpower event convenience hope will participate further formation contact Don Huffines 214 2357641 John Reed 214 235-7000 See map directions tam ST IHWY 5441 ZIEL StATE e X TEXAS R/C k ri Li L1 PLANO TX 2 U N Another item importance mark calendar Weatherford Aeromodel ing Society has sanctioned omnibus event March 4th 5th 1989 cludes swap-meetlauction Crocket Elementary School fun-fly club field Also included event will All-District Eight Meeting within traveling distance scheduled Sat urday March 4th hope visit discuss some issues need addressed future Council meetings information contact Sandy Frank 1015 jameson St Weather fnrd T 7fflR Scholarship Cont pg 114 IL member National Honor Society high school represented school district competitions engineer ing mathematics science interest aviation caused him join Aviation Explorers Post Boy Scouts America membership school Science Club led him enter contests won awards design construction wind tunnel used airfoil evaluation Richard father work team constructing airplane Mr Lacy likes build whereas Richard likes fin ish have won several contests creations finest Druine Turbulent David Peterson now San Diego State Uni versity went high school Yucaipa CA David plans major Journalism minor degree will Theatre Arts mem ber California Scholastic Federation high school also held variety school offices worked school yearbook Promotion Editor later Coeditor special interests included SADD campaign Teen Activities Program TAP program provides alter natives teenagers effort help keep substance abuse An enthusiastic modeler David father both members Yucaipa Val ley RC Fliers Christopher Register Elizabethtown NC gan aeromodeling age eight now University North Carolina Wil mington majoring Physics also taking flight training goal entering commercial aviation field 20 model airplanes credit has featured Bill Winters column achievements Chris feels knowledge friend ships respect can gained model aviation lifelong value tempting get model club started Eliz abethtown Apart modeling enjoys singing church choir assisting elderly has also worked several community beautification projects wish young people very best endeavors know Glen Sigafoose would proud Contributions Sig Memorial Fund may sent AMA Reston VA will used expand opportunities avail able deserving college-bound students 122 Model Aviation Gene Hempel shown cam paign trail snapped visiting Octoberfest Fun-Fly Grapevine TX put 114 RC Aero Squadron Colorado 0 Kaosas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall SL Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Modes 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 516 5 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 302 922-8107 Evening 303 536-3266 column being written just few days before Christmas year draws close often reflect what has hap pened during past year what has accomplished what still left goals set year nd think about directions coming year Al though issue will coming af ter first new year 1989 would hope take little time think about future modeling efforts local club working certainly what group can further model aviation enjoyable avocation foreseeable future include AMA thinking let volunteer officers know what directions would like see organization work Yearly go through ritual saving newsletters sent out courtesy model clubs out district As arrive read get feeling well things go ing local level times things going district national level invaluable source information read Club newsletters have described lifeblood club edi tors contributors information efforts would like publicly thank praise time year hope will continue work will get appropriate support fellow club officers members work does go unnoticed unap preciated though THANKS sometimes far between too few January column mentioned vacancy Wyoming associate vice-president position modelers state might like give some suggestions would like have fill position As being written Ive no suggestions wait now responses same column asked input whether associate vice-president posi tions states should voted upon following process similar used national district elections Ive received quite bit input Overwhelmingly probably 20 1 consensus continue have posi tions appointed vice-president presently done OK hear still need some suggestions great mod elers Wyoming person wish have position Melvin Schuette Auburn KS Control Line modeler has taken time write some thoughts out about favorite category aeromodeling Control Line alive well District 9 Although some would prefer think CL dying sport still going strong growing some cases Though may enjoy popularity RC sur viving doesnt seem cost CL vs RC keeps people CL because lot people fly CL well RC Free Flight fly CL No body can say exactly Control Liners con tinue CLs Maybe feel plane end lines knowing can feel response controls through lines Most items used CL thought packaged RC items About items use arent thought way bellcrank lead-outs lines handles engines use no dif ferent except cases use fixed venturi vs carburetor some CL events carbs used same purpose RC see both CL Scale Navy Carrier events CL Scale using electronic control systems RC ra dios RF section removed signals sent through lines instead atr Another factor may CL fli ers competition oriented whereas major population RC sport fliers reason unknown reasons flying CL rather something else contest season district begins Memorial Day weekend continues until middle September usually contest scheduled other weekend throughout time period level competition throughout district coming higher contest competitors being capable holding own Nationals fact number people district have earned brought home share Nats trophies along number peo ple district lot CL working local contests Nationals Special Interest Groups people make CL work lev els Noise becoming major area con cern CL well maybe much RC due confined space flown Some clubs fliers through out district have promoting use mufflers events normally pro hibit use might add some suc cess has made use commer cial muffling devices being done engines normally produce exces sive dB lesrel being brought down below 90 dB recommended level out hurting overall performance levels Some people starting work com posite materials order cut down weight added commercial units cause becoming major concern people working trying come up some sort muffling device will what needed bring down noise hurt performance engines Control Line DOES exist District 9 will continue exist efforts people enjoy flying category have questions regarding CL con tests held district please feel free contact address below through CompuServe Modelnet ID# 731702741 want invite stop CL field watch ask questions knows maybe bug will bite too Melvin L Schuette PO Box 240 Au burn KS 66402-0240 telephone 913 6712583 Thanks Melvin taking time ef fort 0 share thoughts Keep landings soft intentional Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network Mod elNet has going strong since begun last year now 3500 modelers use personal com puters log onto ModelNet communi cate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hun dreds services besides ModelNet Com puServe subscription service once subscribe pay time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other ac tivities Several Executive Council members ModelNet join public dis cussions answer questions Mod elNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 76067 2420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis Mc Ginnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full teresting useful files complete list AMA chartered clubs kept DL 4 up dated monthly So Contest Calendar list over 1300 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use can submit online AMA Applica tion through ModelNet join renew membership will usually get con firmation AMA membership within day uploading application Data Library Club officers can check AMA membership status of members through ModelNet can confirm application received get date license mailed member Complete instructions Data Library 12 files INSTRAMA CHECKAMA information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA HQ youre al ready CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 March 1989 123 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakee Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Waleut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 9S619 Mike Lee 11430 Spittire Drive San Diego CA 92126 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatoworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beny Stream 3723 Seowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Thank District X support al lowing opportunity serve vice-president will pull out Stops see needs problems District 10 properly aired acted Academy am looking forward great anticipation upcoming years ser vice new associations chal lenges facing both District X AMA would like offer sincere thanks noteworthy opponents 8ev Wisniewski Bryant Thompson outstanding rep utable forthright campaigns ask join making District X best Academy Although Dave Peltz got off wrong foot relationship followed sound As visited talked sites meetings questions fre quently asked Does anyone read Daves column MA responses wild varied Some like provocative style others wanted about whats hap pening district As thor oughly entertained Interestingly enough whatever response reaction read column Dave thanks help time patience eventual election will solicit help administration understanding knowledge will great assistance Youll tough act follow George Steiner thanks nominating Howard Baldwin letter recom mendation ongoing support will forgotten Ill try live up both Georges high ideals love sport Phil Hightower artist posters pamphlets brochures support way above duties normally per formed brother-in-law Cathy heartfelt thanks Dr Fritz Har rold compositions drill couch needed therapy get end Russell Davis marvelous letter composed constituted second mailout Im sure stimulated voter participa tion areas district sure thank Nancy Bill Hempel Bill Jr support help Thanks also Ron Sheldon Stuffing-it isnt half bad sounds H L Scales posters hanging over District X Would mind organizing committee get down Just kid ding rode visited sights told what say say hold head point finger critiqued appearances Dorothy wife couldnt have done ya helped campaign havent mentioned name dont think Ive forgotten am thankful work hell Regg Keyawa Son Helen R Keyawa 92 years young residing own Chico CA father Pat Watega Redding CA says cant wait until Grandma hits 100 50 can call Willard Scott have Grandmas name Today Show ather Mar gie Keyawa sometimes referred Miss Personality am father Steve Keyawa deceased spring 1985 responsible Senior Telemaster EZ 2000 Sailplane saddles Tele brought show team led its presidency now theyve shoved politi cal arena Academy Steve Buds show left team members particularly good feeling took place past July Sacramento Area Model ers Open House Two newest team members Regg Keyawa Don Boling flew finale act consisted tow ing Sportavia Glider air back Sr Telemaster Telemaster built Regg Glider son Steve Steve test flown Glider before father could get together tow-aloft flight very suddenly unexpectedly passed away Don Boling close friend family helped Regg fin ish project show first public flight two aircraft quite few relatives family friends audience Steves Glider gently lifted air Telemaster about 200 ft altitude two aircraft parted company Reggie quickly circled Tele master down smooth landing Glider lingered above As announcer told story behind two aircraft dedicated flight memory Steve Keyawa Don brought Glider slow graceful flyby lumps throats Glider gently came rest center runway So much oneself goes build ing model reflects mans ingenuity defying gravity also reveals very much about persons labored over model selected care built colors finishall reflections builder can think no fitting memorial modeler demonstration air craft Rest peace Steveyour airplane good hands above insert taken Octo ber 1988 issue Show Gram official Air Show Team publication written good friend Jim McDonald Thanks Jim Steve youre big leagues now real surprise September found out really AMA Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Academy spent week Sacramento area same time Capital City Barn stormers celebrated close success ful year demonstrations Remember show team functional model demonstra tion group sponsored Academy promotion sport need ter rific variety flying models coupled musical background narration add stimulation event site com munity center airport Barnstormers available would like schedule show give call Ill put touch appropriate person booking Besides year-end celebration depicted picture caption Geoff Howard Bald win myself able spend time Sacramento County Board Super visors thanked board sup port model program Sacramento gave AMA jackets token appreciation result have documented network rebroadcast VHS tape open invitation promise support Nats Sacramento County continued support Sacramento Area Modelers Watch RCM publica tion story line Sacramento Area Modelers flight site issue should coming out soon board meeting proceeded office Henry Agonia Director State California Department Parks Recreation Geoff gave pitch aero modeling Academy California well received Mr Agonia too modeler Check out can land full-scale floatplane Folsom Lake California park cant fly model Motor ized models allowed state parks working last stop day divi sion deputy chiefs Jack D Kemmerly Jerry Barber State Department Transportation Division Aeronautics seems Mr Kemmerly near-miss model attempting landing full-scale plane Yolo County Airport believe nasty letter published copy Academy responded Dave Peltz District X members As result visit Mr Kemmerly will write letter recommendation AMA sanctioned club coexist airport California system Nicely done Dave Geoff Howard Regg Dis trict X Gotta go now Congratulations Jim Sears John Byrne Howard Crispin Gene Hempel successful election re election leading edge R 124 Model Aviation Vote well nigni Honest guys its Reston its got mu seum everything Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL7e0672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federai Way WA 98023 Ai Culver Box 88 Wiider iD 83878 Gary R Fulier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 89752 Gien Mjachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Faiis MT 59401 Dave Muiiens 15559 Palatine Ave. N Seattia WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilna PG Boa 823 Kiamath Falis OR 87801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 5 #89 Puyaiiup WA 88373 Frequency Coordinstor Robert Baich 15439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 87235 Phone 503 781-5103 No new Nats news November Several selected site situations slowly simmering surely soon solved want compete Nats send Headquarters packet Also would like help out please write information will have finalized schedule Puy allup may necessary make several al terations schedule because Nats forewarned Several different people urged us hold Indoor part Nats Kibby Dome Moscow ID couldnt agree Dome incredible place hold Indoor activities Unfortunately too far away fall under site philosophy place Nats true could hold Indoor maybe hold Outdoor FF proposed Boardman site maybe Pattern Rac ing Moses Lake would great sites wouldnt Nats Indoor site record class has open trusswork below ceiling other hand its cost far below $1400 per day plus direct costs offered Kibby Dome will within walking dis tance some other events notably Pattern Finals RC Scale events think weve found sites just adequate very compact area first time Rac ing Pattern will flown during dinary daylight hours eight five will flown same time Participants may able get involved things Nats used offer people getting gether after flying comparing notes go ing different special events have opportunity show rest country high quality modeling already know exists District Xl need have competing working spectating Well guess Ill climb down off Ivory box now Just come enjoy Drizzle Circuit full swing Delta Park CL activity now Unfortu nately looks like Flying Lines has fact expired Dave Mullens said going get competition newsletter going want help him out send him info whatever month get lot newsletters Most District Xl clubs couple other clubs country few spe cial interest groups send copy appreciated since what newslet ter supposed inform about activ ities club Also time time put pitch support lo cal newsletter editor writing something him print seeing has up-todate information things go around club too often newslet ter newsletter editor taken granted editor gets no thanks effort puts very im portant club asset Most time just forget thank such lot work no pay very little recognition plea give pat back editor try hand getting something editor put print Speaking newsletters Horsefeathers newsletter Billings Flying Mus tangs very professional effort ed itor Eric Hawkinson NL under stand 88 air show success spite temps high 90s both days buddy boxes out gave terested folks chance try hand Also Eric tried photo repro method out lined national newsletter printed couple very good shots Dick Robb edits Rainbird Flyer NL Rainbird Fliers Ketchikan Alaska included article John Divelbiss John described Joe Dia mond nine Cub Scouts built Dura Plane about five one-hour sessions spread over month half Sounds like idea other clubs should look get some Cub Scouts involved show build fly airplane Club 20 racing has started Portland area Basic requirements minimum span 36 minimum area 400 sq K&B OS 2OFP stock mufflers carbs prop 15% fuel supplied 1-in spinner Theyve two races now although severely limited cause rain first meeting brought out large crowd some nice fast air craft Looks like may catch particu larly always room beginner not-so-ept like Q-500 has done itself groups moving away original rules original intent troductory racing format Oh well tend shoot ourselves foot time time Should interested con tact Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 some relatively curent events Indoor meets going both Al bany OR area around Seattle dont seem have advance dates might check Bob Stalick WAM Tom Cashman Seattle area Upcoming latest version Po lar Bear run SRAC present considering using another location run Pattern event Saturday reason ing very near neighbors have very large amount real estate used up average Pattern flierand atten dant sound levels case hope lock up March 18 & 19 19th being used fun-fly part also will put quiet fly-in September Which reminds will number Electric meets year Most will take place Seattle area will try keep posted watts up doing very nice things Electric aircraft dont stay ohm coulomb out mhosy out see whats current RAMS held Second Annual Elec tric Fun-Fly year Boeing Hawks have putting very well done well-attended meet some time Along pure Electric meet other meets either running Electric events events allow Electrics fly against other aircraft undue penalty Last month some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut ID pictures incorrectly identified builder Tiobo Mykkanen fact first name Toivo apologize mistake year several contestants come Scalemasters Montana Balch captured aircraft film first picture shows well-crafted aircrafta Stearman blue-and-chromeyellow Bucker Jungmeister white Dave Gasvoda brought Missoula Skybolt belongs Wayne Venetz Conrad Its done typical red white blue colors very attractive Lastly non-Montana AC Fred Pierces very nice original Albatros DIII Fred suffered damage precontest flight didnt get compete Hope re pairs brings both Scalemast ers Nats next year March 1989 125 ne leet Delongs Allan Fass Orom wg Sky As recall its blue fuselage has silver wings big Fleets ex tremely nice flying planes slow majes tic Looks very real air Happy flying JUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Paul Murphy Beginner Hand Launched Glider like little Glider Its 13-in wingspan just right young beginner de veloping arm plan has making rounds Free Flight club newslet ters mark good popular model am pleased present Make copies page clubs begin ners high-performance model Gli der designed no frills order make sure beginner can finish out difficulty get out flying field Simple may good wood selec tion still important Paul Mur phy cant made old wood out scrapbox attention must paid strength piece wood sizes Note wood fuselage spe cifically required spruce basswood other words fuselage part takes punishment bad launch whipping action launch So make body tough flex ible wood wing 1A6-sheet mediumweight balsa Dont use either too hard heavy too soft weak fin stabi lizer dont take much strain can lighter weight wood same rea son made thinner 1A2-sheet balsa wing saving weight tail extremely important dont overlook Two grams weight saved tail means saving least four grams use less clay ballast nose saving six grams Less weight means longer flights simple model Yes simple doesnt mean klutzy Note Gliders wing flat no attempt sand airfoil wing tail surfaces Just sand parts lightly remove fuzz beginner Hand-Launched Glider purpose get good model finished pronto out field pronto Another model can made later date airfoil wing using 3A2-in sheet wood Some building operations taken granted experienced builder often hassle beginner Most often just case beginner knowing go about causes problem difficulty task case Hand-Launched Glider joining two halves wing fuselage operation can hurdle Usually shown plans no exception beveled inner edges two wing panels form dihedral joined Rather doing step suggest joint made two steps First using sandpaper wrapped around block bevel inner edges wing panels glue well panel held flat building board other panels tip blocked up 4 re quired plan dry use sand paper-wrapped block again sand seam bottom center joint gives flat surface can placed fuse lage top form better joint sur face contact Pregluing surfaces also im portant good design feature model ginning builders downward taper body wings trailing edge means stabilizer tan placed flat building board body glued down fin can easily glued side body above stabilizer rather balanced top body makes easier assembly Paul Murphy well-thought-out Hand-Launched Glider design begin ners Im sure about name Any way certainly wish teachers clubs would use beginners Thats month Keep tail light ll fly better back next month ii@iieigeigOiieiieiieiienenegieneiieiieiieiienene Have Helped 0 IJunior Modeler Today II@II@IIeIIOIi@gIOIIOIIOIIeIIOIIOII@H@II@II@IIOIi@IIO 4 i viJ ill \II Il Zii fJ&fa 1eozc-NMr 71 /iiyflhl g44t oz r 1 1~ A1Th II rAr IL V CvLIp~ ~ 411 126 Model Aviation COLORAVO tr rtiG$ C -4--A
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awardsi 987 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose Hazel Glen cofounded company has grown largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist college-age students higher edu cation plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other sup porters fund has become well estab lished Model aviators AMA mem bers qualify awards based combina tion financial need modeling achieve ments fund administered AMA no set number awards calendar year 1987 winners received $250 checks amount have sent directly specified universities Julie Abel Florissant MO Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Bunnel FL major Aviation Maintenance Management built first model air plane 1973 time became avid competitor high school science fair project constructed wind tunnel developed full range experiments could performed After fair com pleted Julie won first place category asked donate wind tunnel school lab Julie has active worker local contests nual AMA Nats community activities served Civil Air patrol worked Students Against Driving Drunk SADD campaign belonged Fellowship Christian Athletes high point modeling career came 1986 traveled Norway member United States Control Line Scale team placed 10th competing against some best models best fliers world Shane Behrens Evansville MN tending Northland Community College Thief River Falls AVTI studying Airframe Power Plant Technology plus Aviation Maintenance Management completion two-year term Shane will go University North Dakota work toward Bachelor Science degree Aviation Maintenance Management high school honor student terests range computer graphics drama model aircraft has constructed several models recently work ing RC Autogyro RC Modeler maga zine printed article Shane its April 1987 issue Daytona Beach FL majoring Aero nautical Science John has ken mod el aviator several years enjoys sport Pattern flying has also pr duced Helicopter As club member h good worker assisting fun-fly eve its also field maintenance After becoming interested mo el air craft first year high school de cided pursue career ayiation related field Charles Gagliano Floral Park NY Aero nautical Engineering student Univer Continued pge 114 What Involved Become Transmitter Sticker Station What sticker station Thats what call company person equip ment knowledge properly test radio control transmitters authorized apply Gold Silver RICMA-AMA labels trans mitters meet requirements sticker program Continued next column AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood S Comptroller Lynne Collins Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 110 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization II John Cugini Philadelphia PA has en tered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AMAs Executive Council equivalent Bosrd Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may r-3present official position AMA Executive Council AMA course Academy Model Aeronautics R/CMA Radio Con trol Manufacturers Association Both organ izations working together encourage performance checking RC transmitters help consumers know trans mitters fit current future RC envi ron ment sticker program considered vital element transition use cur rent RC frequencies greatly increased number frequencies will used beginning 1991 order addi tional frequencies accommodated safe orderly manner necessary determine current transmitters suit able 1991 beyond basic problem involved 1991 will have about twice frequencies operating same amount space have now other words RC channels will much closer gether will need equipment channel does affect equip ment new channels currently three basic groups transmitters ready now what called 1991 Narrow Band can get R/CMA-AMA Gold label sticker signi fying operation sharply focused affect adjacent channels quite sharply focused okay widely separated 19831990 channels can get Silver sticker means will okay until 1991 Silver sticker also indicates transmit ter can readily modified qualify Gold sticker can continue used beyond 1990 third group consists transmitters typically manufac tured five years ago broadband operation actu ally illegal current FCC rules proba bly cannot economically modified Gold sticker qualification need sticker program simply help owners know whether keep transmitters have modified junk also helps purchase new transmitters know whether will good 1991 beyond whether will need rework need tremendous hun dreds thousands transmitters cur rently being used being sold Yet 1991 very close problem therefore determine status transmitters avoid chaos 1991 suddenly locations channels will operated present sticker program date has very successful giving thousands modelers o go status report transmit ters have scratched surface what needed date less 50 authorized sticker stations need several hundred need make sure job qualified Therefore guidelines have developed tell interested operating sticker station what involved information fol lows shortened less technical ver sion complete information available free request AMA Head quarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 interested operating sticker station have own spectrum ana lyzer access write full infor mation request phone 703-435-0750 can tests free charge according investment time equipment case checking transmitters authorized program no repair work modification autho rized Authorization perform such work modification sticker station would issued independently FCC basics sticker station authorization program 1 Objectives objectives guide lines Provide criteria will produce ac curate consistent measurements RC transmitter frequency modulation sidebands qualified service organizations qualified individuals access suit able test equipment b Define special test equipment re quired transmitter measurements c Define method measurement used d Define criteria methods eval uating equipment used requesting authorization check transmit ters 2 Background AMA sets forth Radio Guidelines AMA Membership Man ual part call modulation sidebands RC transmitters down 55 dB 20 kHz channel center fre quency criterion based spec trum analyzer settings 3 kHz resolution bandwidth 5 kHz/div span 02 sec/div sweep rate guideline established basis empirical evidence clearly showed receivers designed us ing technology appropriate physical size price RC aircraft could perform well long transmitter spectrum met guidelines Radio Control Manufacturers Associa tion R/CMA voluntarily agreed produce transmitters satisfied AMA Guidelines starting January 1988 January 1986 AMA initi ated transmitter sticker program International Modelers Show Pasa dena program has continued almost trade shows since pro gram implemented AMA Frequency Committee endorsed supported R/CMA Transmitters meeting appropri ate criteria Gold Silver stickers ap plied Members R/CMA AMA Fre quency Committee several regional pri vate RC service organizations presently authorized check transmitters apply stickers However vital number people authorized perform transmitter checks expanded significant lyRemember program de signed confirm FCC transmitter type ac ceptance check transmitters ad herence AMA Guidelines addition R/CMA AMA sanctioning re pair stations ability apply R/CMA-AMA stickers During program discovered settings controls spec trum analyzer could change significantly apparent modulation sideband ampli tude transmitter Indeed old wide bands transmitter could appear meet 1991 Guidelines Procedures therefore established avoid possibility 3 Instrumentation Equipment Required a For Modulation Sideband Measure ments spectrum analyzer modern de sign having valid current within year record calibration amplitude frequency spectrum analyzer should clude following features Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz Note Resolution bandwidth affects spectrum measurement Horizontal Display 5 kHz/div span 05-02 sec/div sweep speed Vertical Display 10 dB/div over range 0 dB -80 dB b Frequency Measurements Al though frequency measurements can made spectrum analyzer provide level accuracy required perform Guideline frequency mea surement 15 parts per million 100 Hz 72 MHz means must provided cal ibrate spectrum analyzer such 1 Frequency Counter stable Hz/yr calibrated counter covering 72 MHz band Standard Frequency Source 110 MHz accurate Hz/yr 2 calibrated stable frequency source such RF Signal Generator unmod ulated transmitter module short-term 24-hour frequency stabil ity such RF source should Hz over full range supply voltage room temperature variations 4 Method Measurement accuracy spectrum analyzer must confirmed start test ses sion least hourly thereaftermore ten analyzer known drift test equipment should turned al lowed warm up stabilize before use laboratory standard frequency source may used calibrate frequency counter accuracy frequency counter equals laboratory stan dard frequency source counter can used calibrate spectrum analyzer procedure needed because counters count properly pres ence modulation transmitter b Checking Transmitter involves connecting external 395-in antenna analyzer setting controls spectrum analyzer necessary detailed information provided AMA HQ transmitter tested antenna fully extended 3 6 ft analyzer tenna RF input spectrum ana lyzer set transmitter signal peak zero dB Observed recorded transmit ter frequency modulation-sideband am plitude levels Hz RF chan nel frequency 5 Criteria Issuing Transmitter Stickers primary concern reason transmitter checking program side band power level two channels adja cent Hz RC transmitter fol lowing listing defines requirements Gold Silver stickers Sticker Color GOLD SILVER Frequency Sideband Level olerancekHz channel frequency 1500 Hz 3500 Hz least -55 dB least -35 dB Transmitters failing meet criteria should retired repaired March 1989 111 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Frequency matters As write am return ing Washington after attending meet ing AMA Frequency Committee committee has existence years providing invaluable volunteer ser vice modelers country Unfortu nately committee Academy have much maligned recently undue criticism no question difficult period frequency phasein phaseout old frequencies technically inadequate radio equipment Change always fraught some uncer tainty concern future However want assure deliberations structured primarily premise maximum benefit trouble-free opera tions future tempered great con cern utility equipment still use few basics understood change now upon us abso lutely essential because degrading utility SHARED frequencies using assigned frequencies now enjoy can best utilized develop ment use better narrow-band equip ment avoid modeler-to-modeler interfer ence well interference inter stitial frequencies Private Radio Ser vice PRSpagers such Unfortunately much equipment now use incap able permitting maximum utilization assigned frequencies obvious clubs must adopt plans frequency spacing permit use old equipment reasonable period time say simply use some frequencies maintain wideband use ever Unfortunately dont use frequencies will lose will assigned others thus adding headaches will absolutely necessary us maintain freedom choice fore seeable futureto choose frequencies will allow avoidance offending PRS operation PRS frequencies spaced ONLY 10 kHz own Some local sit uations may require abandoning some own assigned frequencies avoid PRS know narrow-band equip ment qualifies using AMAs guideline acceptable equipment will provide great ly increased security dealing PRS AMA will recommend ways help deal transitional period longterm association PRS discussing phase-in plan no ever questions future use narrowband equipment want reason able period phaseout old equipment Such period phaseout called Grandfathering will determined us FCC point radio industry has volun tarily launched development equipment meet narrow-band needs future already equipment market meets guidelines de veloped AMA concert indus try Equipment has found meet requirement listed Model Aviation magazine As others reported too will listed Use information purchase new equipment buying what know meets guidelines Fortu nately will also possible have old equipment modified meet narrow-band requirements FCC has agreed transmitters may modi fied manufacturer designated service representative req ui ring new type acceptance tests approval recently confirmed action AMA Frequency Committee maximum utilization should purchase narrowband receiver match modified trans mitter may have already noticed maga zine ads radio system narrow-banding update may interested knowing Frequency Committee includes indus try people feel necessary secure needed technical expertise well providing constructive inter face between users us manu facturers feel blend committee members working very well evidence real progress also number technically qualified nonindus try committee members is sue members industry bias might influence position industry-aligned members DO NOT VOTE practice also used other AMA committees frequency committee preparing several informative articles subject future issues Model Aviation policy withhold no information AMA members trust evident column National Aeromodeling Centers As know have launched ambitious program property/flying site acquisition national well local basis prime objective secure site capable accommodating national events also AMA Headquarters As resources available wed like develop number flying sites around country also looking plans local club assis tance could take form loan guarantees clubs inter ested property purchase might interest know have considerably increased budget club assistance obtaining keeping flying sites currently developing property ac quisition development plan present committee recommending first center located near center modeling population Midwest site will developed Nats-quality facil ity would available major events As develop property acquisition requirements will make public also receiving evaluating prop erty offers Im excited about prospect develop ing major site nothing funda mental good modeling flying sites vision respect will limited available funds Obviously will encourage cooperative ventures com munities other aviation-oriented groups already talking EAA others What can help getting others join AMA Growth means num bers INFLUENCE skys limitwhat think perspective close two years office president must say job has interesting Yes have some problems some easily solved However have never lost sight fact AMA abso lutely essential elment modeling scene dealing some issues such frequencies affect AMA members modelers organi zation viewed other national agencies such FCC FAA represent ing ALL modelers US Human nature being what it never possible please everybody greatest concern find answers will meet needs majority focus RC Equipment Ceilified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 112 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Dave Browns regular column avail able month due passing father time column due Dave therefore asked publish 1989 AMA budget instead comments below AMA Executive Director John Worth words month lots figures What see page 1989 AMA budget approved AMA Exec utive Council meeting October 22 1988 Because date normal maga zine lead time plus fact Execu tive Council meeting again January 13 1989 additional budget items con sider what see should regarded what started new year withsub ject some probably further changes some loose ends year-end Public Relations budget still needed re viewing possible revision Also some details salary budget needed further Council consideration Some budget basics may interest ended 1988 membership year about 138000 members projecting growth just over 149000 members 1989 Thats fairly conservative projection based past years expect total come almost six million dollars sounds great except ex penses also projected high net end year projected bit over $50000 end 89and maybe much Coun cil approves expenses compensating income Furthermore may interesting note magazine income makes difference between AMA operating black red AMA operations project deficit 1989 magazine surplus offsets some have suggested AMA subsidizes maga zine happy report its other way around AMA Income Membership Dues youthNo pub YouthMagazine OpenFamily OpenSr Citizen OpenNewsletter OpenNewsltr early OpenMagazine OpenMagazine early BoosterNo pub BoosterMagazine Affiliates Free Officials Total Membership Partial Year Credits No Rate Memb 710054 165923 205226 2111798 363340 343340 4053132 3853132 5349 15280 10356 02174 Total Dues 70378 94768 104520 247758 120240 113560 2125280 2019016 1745 4200 3560 0 149104 4905025 77760 Allocation Gen Ops 7703780 7414619 201045200 121415769 311035405 29968605 3116470929 2915408289 517450 616809 1035600 000 MIA Mag Subs 0 53307 0 106182 16700 16700 478188 478188 0 2520 0 0 37532401151785 77760_________ 482726536754801151785 Other Income Museum Patronships Life Memberships Club Charter Fees Sanction Fees Insurance FAI Stamps Less NM Memberships S&S Salesnet cost Tape Salesnet cost NAR Service Fees Interest Income mci Insur Deposit Misc Membership Service Fees Misc Income & Donations M/A Subs & Plans M/A Advertising Income Total Income Total Expenses Overhead allocation magazine Net Income End 89 Total Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 116400 652200 5934365 5883715 0 Gen Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 4013980 4398256 353108 Mag Ops 116400 652200 1920385 1485459 353108 506503116881818 Salariestotal departments Payroll Taxes Fringe Benefits Occupancy Telephone Postage & Freight Membership Insurance Prem & Fees Membership Insurance Reserve Membership Insurance Buffer Membership Processing Membership Supplies Public Relations Film Projects Film Library HO service film replace Staff Travel Office Supplies Stationery Misc Office Equipment & Maintenance Printing & Copying Professional Fees Insurance General Depreciation Expense Data Processing dept MaintenanceEquip/Software Services Supplies Training Membership Systems Financial Systems Word Processor General Computer Exp Insurance Processing Other Taxes FAI/Competition Dept NM Divisional Fee FAI Franchise Van Expense Museum Officer Service council mtgs exp nati & dist officers etc Magazines Officers CDs etc Committees Grant Scholarship Program Nats Site Exploration/Improvement EM Air Academy Total Exclusive MA Direct Costs MA Advertising Direct Costs MA Other Direct Costs MA Unrelated Business Tax Total Expenses March 1989 113 Academy Model Aeronautics Preliminary 1989 Budget Operating Expenses 1989 Budget 1267983 267389 167350 36600 72000 433130 735000 100000 246330 30000 222250 0 5000 5000 45000 8900 50000 40000 42770 130000 65000 0 0 0 0 8000 35000 65600 30000 2500 10500 109400 22000 66554 11000 38000 25000 5000 4398256 608625 872284 4550 5883715 1988 Budget 1156516 227122 149900 35100 72000 241350 600000 100000 221750 20000 180575 0 5000 10000 28000 8300 40000 32400 29270 125000 60275 0 0 0 8275 7000 20000 92350 30000 1500 17000 101400 22000 60454 11000 38000 5000 2000 3758537 506044 750642 2000 5017223 1987 Actual 106459922 179 616 68 13156676 2324825 5494406 91400910 0 0 18850993 2932088 10940733 5062982 338225 221680 3920360 931800 4036424 2848032 1678468 12892544 0 2566789 657130 2107626 279363 0 3271732 7925559 3000000 262824 1151417 7371744 2240750 1050652 1000000 5647693 0 0 339986015 52569092 67204258 834066 460593431 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Starting New Year Right. As December 16 over 83000 AMA mem bership cads mailed 1989 mem bers time magazine mailed number should well over 100000 Most cards went out less week dues receipt AMA HQ members have expressed pleasant surprise fast service knew promised faster service 1989 until actually proof hand didnt seem lieve would happen reason doubt because some promises past didnt work out unusual other years members wait four six weeks new mem bership cards its different story year new system place work ing provide very rapid service practi cally cases However new system yet per fect although coming close During Oc tober November some renewals got held up because credit card problems due program used service com pany handling credit card processing also some glitches bank processing operation called Lockbox resulted delays address changes other problems involved year-end outside problems diminishing promise now thct bugs worked out new system next years processing should better meantime should acknowl edged new system owes its success group HQ people took challenge making system work proved would Primary among Bob Vojslavek AMAs Administrative Ser vices Director self-taught computer spe cialist designed system did programming debugged Working closely him learn system train new employees hired data inputting Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager assistant Joanne Spampi nato also learned operate new system provided substantial support new employees actual keystroking Trish Gaylord Joanna Nease Sari Jyllila Fringe benefit new data input group will able membership rush eas es off spring process other data years have wanted conduct sur veys analyze information Standing way however ina bility process such data now have new capability result should better decision-making based better knowledge whats happening mod el world make-up member ship clubs Changes Headquaers. Growth brings change Its necessary part what needed handle creased HQ workload processing mem bership also providing daily service members involves insur ance flying sites radio control frequencies clubs competitions AMA magazine other details membership Meanwhile room has made person being hired learn job AMA Executive Director year retire lesser role AMA new director will ready take over means juggling space within Headquarters building provide room magazine department has moved quarters another building across street AMA building move others resulting expected completed end January An improved library will restilt together larger conference room internal stor age space minor improvements various departments Also efect HQ museum will minimized except crowding less space before crowding will floor level open atrium space models hung display affected As begin 1989 great year AMA model aviation general appears brewing AMA membership co lltinues increase clubs becoming chart ered meets being sanctioned 1989 AMA budget projects 150000 members will signed up end Septmber Its great start Scholarship Cont pg 110 sity Buffalo NY goal aero space engineer dedicated aeromodeler well active student high school Charles also found time involved track cross-country running choir Tutoring Club Boy Scout six years participated community projects modeling preference Indoor events particular loves Manhat tan HLG holds Indoor record 717 Category Ill Manhattan As member both Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Columbia Indoor Model Airplane Society well thought fellow club members cause interest model aviation desire know world works Ken feels demanding hobby helps per son develop mature frame mind well being aid personal growth Both father mother active aeromodelers have encouraged him efforts keen competitor Free Flight events 10 contests less year Ken neth has won share awards also found time other pursuits high school Spanish Club Athletic Statistics physical science experiments being member California Scho lastic Federation three years kept him well occupied Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound FAI agenda item next ClAM meeting held next spring Paris major concern everyone interested problem noise proposal establish limit sound emission categories model air craft competition limit asked 90 dBA three meters just marginally higher 90-at-9 have rec ommended value Will approved difficult say countries serious problems such categories Free Flight o can never certain will go thing certain Any effort direction sure have effect manufacturers engines associated equipment statement has appeared past need exercise fluence companies Since engines manufactured overseas necessary FAI-CIAM active push development quiet equipment action no matter result will indi cate manufacturers wind blowing essential rest aeromodeling world take part effort hope some sort terms can agreed upon area rather unique fly very much FAI categories Almost rest world flies FAI classes competi Continued page 118 114 Model Aviation Kenneth Keegan Burbank CA Uni versity California Los Angeles aim achieve degree Physics largely beRichard Lacy Collinsville IL deter mined become pilot end studying Aeronautical Engineering Parks College St Louis University Cahokia Continued page 122 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 6 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Oriand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon Ct 06001 Frequency Coordinstor George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstona Mills MA 02648 have very good report DICK SHER MAN AVP New Hampshire some activities general opinions things going Well has snowed up already means flying season over up way anyway District building season has started again sure short season year seems like just took snow blower off tractor time put back again Have some good news Dis trict Free Flight people seems back Westover latter part summer also heard RC people contest Lets hope continue have site available types model ing best site district indebted Air Force its use up us obey rules Westover property fact SAM-7 group has asked Air Force hold annual banquet NCO Club year plus going give tour C-5A [This done see next months column] Now cant beat modelers owe Westover great big THANK YOU years support Just got word CHET BUKOWSKI getting along well after bypass surgery missed year CHET Word has also filtered through fiberglass props made JIM CARPENTER district doing real well Last summer made trip Burlington VT visit BOB LANDRY AVP Vermont Bob has program going school systems up needed some Hand-Launched Glider de signs young people could build out lots trouble So took up some plans also took some HLGs along could show Bob throw Bob showed new flying site looks super should no problem noise Havent received much feedback modelers New Hampshire must assume everyone happy Bob Landry called Vermont asked would navigate drove Reston October Council meeting So off went DC Now let tell sports fans once-in-a-lifetime thrill DC beltway 330 700 pm makes glad live upstate NH put up pressed no way leave go DC hitting traffic Hartfordf Springfield NY City Baltimore DC ar eas meeting got under way around 900 am went until 700 pm did go out dinner two hours either small catered buffet doesnt last too long back work impressed Council some knew others met first time group good businessmen represent districts lieve times really get DON LOWES opening remarks thousands dollars AMA spends postage staggering thought Mr Baker Aircraft Owners Pilots Asso ciation gave Council short talk job AOPA willingness help us could also modeler years VINCE MANKOWSKI gave short talk 1989 Nats sites group have looked looks like WASHINGTON STATE 1989 Past President EARL WITI also Earl comes out way assured TRI-CITIES area good choice Indoor people may like Johnson City should adequate Insurance big item up us preach police own areas regard safety Another item interested 1991 change narrow-band equipment Now have reading District VI column JIM SEARS know concerned about perfectly good wideband gear now use certain date 1991 cant work anymore can see competition maybe need narrowband equipment us sport fliers boondocks kind think equip ment will still work OK small clubs just dont have problems JIM SEARS says right now losing bat tle after last meeting kind think got point across may have foot up ladder lets hope close off bet Don wont ask write another column [Not true DK] opinion what saw heard involved officers AMA trying good job have remember national organization must benefit majority catego ries AINT EASY dont tell VP what think will never know wont able help group SO COMMUNICATE Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition competition between area club teams year held September 25 eight teams compet ing four showed up Four events held Rodeo Mail-run Pattern Limbo Once again RC FLYING ACES southern New Hampshire emerged vic torious won last year also trophy given person has total points day year SCOTTY DEARBORN Flying Aces four teams competed year FLYING ACES CONCORD AEROGUIDANCE SOCIETY NEW ENG LAND SPORT SCALE ASSOCIATION PONDEROSA RC HAWKS Hawks put lot time effort events hope appreciated people attend *--_ J-3 dropped uerwick unexpectedlyin fact limbo poles removed quickly would have some dents wing streamer too low pilot go under poles too close really like light air planes case think flier used poor judgment landing contest going people close runway Scale Masters have letter DALE DREW CD Scale Mast ers sent list contestants final results would like congratulate district competed CHARLIE NELSON 19th IRV SEARL 34th STEVE SHERWOOD 38th JACK BUCKLEY 43rd list have shows 58 en trants fellows did very well District fun-fly am trying organize DIS TRICT fun-fly held WESTOVER possibly Orange Airport date will prob ably week before Memorial Day have input regarding events etc would like have please contact ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics March 1989 115 Al Savinski giving pilot briefing prior events Berwick competition winning team hardware L R Dave Farnham Darren Gallant Chad Lalime Scotty Dearborn New York Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 2e0 S Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07851 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave tsmay NJ 08854 Ray lunclrkus 7 Evergreen Aye Nem Hyde Park NY 11040 KennetS Koeppel 184 N Ueoe Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14700 Robert Roane 39 Monroe SI Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Ferry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2002 Rabbit Lane Peoeno NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickovlle NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Websters Dic tionary defines sportsman person fair generous good loser gra cious winner description fits just about aeromodeler have ever known well enough tell difference opinion great merit lively exchange views have always encouraged such exercises self-expres sion truly welcome such encounters part learning process can assure constructive criticism always wel come far am concerned lets keep course just have am hope ful spirit sportsmanship shall pre vail example regards selection AMA Nats Committee vast expanse west coast real estate site 1989 Nationals per announcement fact last months issue maga zine Though centrally located geo graphical standards place leaves abso lutely nothing desired terms un limited unobstructed vastness put another way photographs have seen 89 choice Sky Limitand Horizon Flying Knights Hamburg NY year Knights celebrating 25th anni versary hereby extend compli ments club its contribu tions advancement model aviation Buffalo area AMA District 2 club its credit able operate two separate sites first North Collins NY owned maintained club other site Hamburg Model Aviation Park Hamburg latter site since its owned maintained town Hamburg Recreation Department shared Much credit due club Presi dent Paul Cwiklinski continued pop ularity Knights made trip Knights contests back thoroughly enjoyed experience per following shots action First sign times busy flight line Other news Buffalo area ap plaud efforts District 2 AMA mem bers hardy enough withstand year-end meteorological vagaries 01 Man Winter thus extending territo rial flying season others also serve PR interests admirably tak ing hobby indoors uninformed worse misinformed public through media model aircraft mall shows accordingly duly proud such District 2 clubs Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc Buffalo area will hold its 24th Annual Model Show March 12 1989 Marygold Manor Cheektowaga NY extends clubs earlier efforts along same line thus before earns appreciationand modelers Although aeromodelers ffying facility logically basic habi tat have always felt greatest hope future lies all-out policy bringing activities attention public rather wait chance being discovered spirit AMA has developed expanded its Air Show Team program has earned us growing respect large seg ment public Vincent Pacifico AMA Leader Member great sadness hereby report readers sudden death Vince Pacif ico current President Whitman Flyers Inc Plainview Ll NY resided 151 Orchard Street Plainview NY 11803 family have expressed profound sympathy SHHHHH flew quietest Pattern RC model 1988 Nats District 2 pi lot course naturally filled pride would expected name Adolpho Lagomasino hails Ocean NJ member Mon mouth Model Airplane Club Dolph won third place Sportsman Pattern 88 Nats also lowest sound reading tested able attend Pattern banquet Nats did receive trophy quietest Pat tern model lost forgotten ever shall great pleasure hand Dolph trophy annual WRAM Show AMA Membership meeting set 2 pm Saturday 25 February 1989 projection room Incidentally said WRAM Show 89 will held its former site Westchester County Center White Plains NY As member WRAM shall particularly pleased see Gear up locked Frequency Alert Recent action FCC confirms older transmitters can modified meet narrowband specifications requir ing another type-acceptance meeting volving representatives AMA le gal counsel FCC occurred Octo ber 1988 time verbal agreement reached concerning issue Following discussion AMA counsel provided FCC letter detailing understandings agreed during meeting turn FCC provided letter dated December 14 1988 confirming points agreed upon simple terms FCC has stated transmitters may narrowbanded can operate 20 kHz frequency spac ing modifications treated Class permissive change permission per form modifications extended grantee its authorized representative understood mean manufacturer authorized service representatives text FCC letter follows reply letter October 20 1988 regarding modifications transmitters type accepted operation under Radio Control RC Radio service detailed Part 95 regulations Please excuse delay response As discussed earlier meeting members Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc changes needed made RC transmitters consist addition resistor capacitor between en coder modulator circuits appears changes would cause equip ment exceed rated limits established Commission grantee time authorization would change type equipment Thus changes can performed Class permissive changes As detailed Section 21001 regulations no filing Commission necessary Class permissive change Because prohibition Section 95222 against internal modifications type ac cepted RC equipment equipment mod ifications must performed grantee its authorized representative man ner grantee retains responsibility changes made equipment 116 Model Aviation view all-out relaxation caught club thusly numerous Stars Rallies Ohio 6 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8141362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st Si Vienna WV 26101 Neison Gould 1944S idaho St Aiientown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 20e Witmer St Cleartieid PA 16830 Joaeph S Visiay 13e1 Cranbrook Dr Maamee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halioweli Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Last month mentioned direct com munication necessary membership Academy can know actions Council Headquarters Three addi tional AVPs will added District Ill first new AVP Joe Vislay Maumee OH Joes modeling background started Control Line Combat Stunt HandLaunched Gliders has involved RC Pat tern Pylon Racing Gliders Currently sport flying main interest Joe became member Toledo Weak Signals RC Club 24 years ago has served term treasurer three terms president past 19 years has worked Toledo RC Exposition area model display Another area involvement cluded work show team did nu merous shows both locally nationally Joes knowledge expertise will help ful clubs within northwest Ohio area contact him 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 During past months several modelers have requested AMA petition FCC make transmitters narrow band 1991 can appreciate desire antiquate equipment think some concerns unjustified observations can see less ten per cent wideband transmitters use day becoming obsolete outdated wideband units may already causing un known problems field because wideband transmissions Out re maining 90% transmitters probably 30 35% will have made narrow band cost approximately $25 $35 economical price pay ensure model can exist within cluttered airwaves United States receiver creates biggest problem frequency phase-in Will need narrow-band receiver 1991 answer yes fly sanctioned contests fly large urban area cluttered frequen cies outside interference problem does involve would suggest club develop its own phase-in pro gram numerous ways have printed previous publi cations procedure followed small percentage districts modelers will have narrow-band receivers im mediately ask want FCC mandate narrow-band transmitters 1991 Simple. way enforce requirement modelers whether belong Academy will protect modelers fly public land live area high population density realize damage modeler could municipal field remained wideband no law stop him Unfortunately modelers belong Academy Council listening lo cal modeler perhaps softer solution phase-in will evolve 1991 too early Maybe new radios have market very long Please notify opinions CompuServe probably greatest set club could have directly com municate members Council Headquarters economical method can provide insight up-to-date happen ings modeling world provide val uable information numerous areas Have ever wondered what some peo ple CompuServe look like systems operators pictured below Randy Gibson jovial expert Helicop ters have questions RC Helicop ters join CompuServe talk Randy Heres new event. Westmore land Electric Soaring Society held sec ond annual FAT Day Get-together Friday November 25 fthe day after Thanksgiving FAT simply means Flying After Thanksgiv ing event equivalent other clubs annual New Years Day Flying Session Hot coffee cookies brought keep warm eat get FAT Actually iii sO nlain nld fun 10 realize club cannot Inn nitely exist influx new young er members instructor program gun order generate new blood en sures growth club few months ago stated would personally THANK instructors District Ill placing pic tures column month offer spe cial thanks Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society instructors . Mel States Howard DeLong Jack Lang Mike McCoy Guy Welch Thanks also Harold Justice pro viding pictures RORKS show special interest youth membership Pictured next Jack Lang process training Junior member Brent Umina via buddy box Additional interest being directed toward area RC Helicopters District Ill fortunate have several competent ro tary wing pilots Two gentlemen Bill Curtis Ralph Geese Green ville PA Last October gentlemen hosted Helicopter clinic sisted everyone attendance though weather did cooperate event drew large entry Word has gentlemen going same thing spring ntact details Kant Stoyer may upcoming Heli pilots district picture below taken four days after finished build ing first chopper month would like highlight Windy Ridge RC Club Kingwood WV picture taken partici pated Mountaineer Balloon Festival Morgantown Airport first tempt perform front such large number spectators Congratulations effort well executed March 1989 117 Delaware 0 Disttict Colombia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest I-Iarrinburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 268 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayntteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 498-6986 Notes years end As written year 1988 near end holiday sea son us almost everyone enjoy ing period goodwill Acad emy concerns end 1988 have some accomplish ments think about Executive Council has considered number very important items should see some results thecom ing year will no doubt have someone phasing Executive Director position early 1989 will provide continu ity should expect John Worth retires John will leaving after over 25 years outstanding service Acad emy nurtured very small strug gling organization what today little doubt John some ex cellent support Headquarters opera tion through years much credit growth must corner John will out picture retires will still obtain great deal ef fort John Council has taken task consid ering obtaining permanent flying sites serious objective something contrary what past VP District X said started past VP Hardy Broder son problems insurance possible mortgage problems other things sort put back burner some time something will occur overnight going happen Insurance will always prime element way business As grow also increase exposure accidents requires greater vigilance part of us keep accidents down everincreasing exposure increases amount reserves will required hold will always major item cost us Radio frequency changes phase-in another area much concern phasein plan will go forward because safety air will make necessary As number pagers increases parts coun try best narrow-band equipment will needed now two years before 1991 date finding areas coun try narrow-band transmission help ing safety Radio Control Fre quency Committee met 10 December report will point way well proceed future good probability AMA districts will soon have available ICOM 7000 series receiver use per forming field surveys interference will enable Frequency Coordinator Vice-President others find out pagers out might cause have troubles Watch details upcoming columns Weve seen tremendous advancement devices methods noise reduction past year FA finally begin ning take notice subject agenda next ClAM meeting item calling adoption 90 dBA three meters proposed catego ries FAI competition Whether will adopted uncertain important aspect last entire aeromodeling world becoming aware fact universal problem fact major ity engines being manufactured outside United States should stimu late some response area District IV District IV no different others have some problem flying site acquisition can recog nize area United States undergoing very high growth rate time occurs elsewhere recrea tional space risk Since have quite clout golf softball have find difficult obtain land ac quisition land possible concerted effort top spokesperson needed Academy has much support can offered time po sition Academy can charged actual purchase sites dividual club would very desir able position need make concerted effort keep site have now will have pressure ac cept members existing clubs encourage clubs formed increases need space District IV host 1988 Nationals difficulties overall Nats success categories largest recent memory unfortunate Free Flight lost pointed up need own own sites future events such sur vive present form Support events individuals clubs type spirit needed carry forward sport 1989 Nationals will long way off number District IV people attend ing will beyond doubt down can make feel sure folks out Washington will well you did cannot make Nationals have option going National Fun-Fly held Dayton OH over Memorial Day week end will site Air Force Museum expect very very large turnout really something enjoy bring whatever want show off and/or fly No rules eventsjust fly fun premier event District IV United States field aeromodel ing will World Championships RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter RC Pylon Racing will teams 28 countries competing events championships will held Fentress NALF VA Watch full details event early fall year will very colorful exciting show interested model flying type will top competitors around globe Olympics aeromodeling past year presented aeromodeler much activityfrom pure competition fly-in affairs As continue growth trend should also see increase ac tivity contrary popular opinion have something going month year contest set first day January 1989 see fun-fly events month now Competi tion starts earlier runs later almost seems slowest month now July District IV newsletter beginning its sixth year publication inter ested getting publication please drop card asking details way get up-to-the-minute informa tion Response time usually within day mailing end month SoundCont pg 114 tion Whatever rules decided upon ClAM meeting will binding other countries well us FAI classes flying As know F3A RC Aerobatics has limit 98 dBA three meters quite some time fliers category have managed reduce levels substantially low value have fact quite handily gotten down below 90 dBA So work area demonstrates far being unattainable goal 90 dB very feasible value would very benefi cial us world body can see fit establish goal Frequency sound levels Letters have received asking whether have taken frequency sound consideration talk about solutions answer qualified yes realize higher frequency sound generated engines greater annoyance fac tor true sound never simple dB reading frequency deter mines factor combination two needs done area know just model air craft engines thing certain operating very high dB levels frequency isnt necessarily factor paramount impor tance What says higher frequency lower dB level sound annoying need develop series charts illustrating get some explanations frequencies annoying Future articles will attempt explain some factors Frequencies part over sound generated model aircraft en gine determined several contribut ing factors sources modelers familiar ex haust area learning control very well know twocycle engine frequency equal ro tational speed crankshaft whereas four-cycle frequency one-half speed second factor influences frequency propeller sounds gener ated prop equal blade passage well other factors resulting blade design intake generates another sound rotational speed shaft shaft intake Finally bearings produce higher-frequency sound bad Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation Alabama S Florida 0 Georgia iaaippi 0 Puorto Rica South Carolina eocee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 AssocIate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Ad Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter RI 3 Box 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 26405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Well first snow fell last night cold wet weekends have shut down activi ties field Days too short allow time fly after work guess winter Well must time start build ing process next years activities maybe finishing last years projects read interest comment two modeling philosophy Harvey Yoders Wire Grass RC Newsletter represents current situation way thats too close comfort writes Try imagine having Old-Timer process IMAA size ship maintain very small t/2A RC ship half done several unique designs waiting burst out brain 14 kits shelf crying built closetful plans corner full sorta flyable ships need TLC two dozen honey-dos stacked up kids meet ings JOB Wheew trip hobby room relaxed evening self can lead just opposite what came stration over incom plete projects Anxiety over things wanted have done time LAST year yearning new design recent magazine Only real dyed-in-the wool balsa-fevered folks would call en joyable natural tendency sweep benches clean burn start over scratch worse yet start think better get out shop soon finish column start cover ing -scale Cub Ive building summer should get work door fleet Could use new Peanut old Cougar getting pretty raunchy Yep door flying rise look Doc Martins Hangar Pilot confirms has say about season opener Well pilots off great start Fif teen fliers signed up meet lot new faces new planes Scale Bostonian judging table looked like Nats AA meet some really beautiful Peanut Pista chio Flying Aces Scale models plus field Bostonians Embryos Great workmanship ys girls really getting GOOD Jorge Nunez entered four Peanuts Cau dron Racer Nieuport 27 Fokker D VIII also Pistachio size posted no times previously untrimmed planes Wayne Trivin won new Catapult Glider event attracted field six looks very popular four five grams little jobs arent hazard rest planes hand-launched shille laghs See last HP rules Marcos plan Its one-evening project tricky trim Indoor Catapult idea good hope local Indoor contests try size Im ready show its done Got letter Allan Wehman Jr ask ing about some confusing him rule prob lems Giant Scale categories ques tion big can plane still covered AMA insurance seems looked AMA rule book found les ser limits used fly-ins Since probably confusing others let try make sense out problem First rules competition events just thatthe rules limitations spe cific category competition intend compete AMA Giant Scale look rule book limits ex ceed cant compete contests category However large models never tended AMA competition models built provide satisfaction builder flier often flown NON-competition fly-in events local flying field fun seeing builders creation fly some limits keep mind however came about because ef forts control risk involved insuring such projects under AMA insurance pol icy limit activities takeoff weight 55 lb wet full fuel plane weighs limit AMA insurance will apply ever program under plane weighs between 55 100 lb can flown certain procedures followed de fined Experimental Radio Control Air craft Program procedures de veloped jointly AMA IMAA provide category very large models reduced risk factors would make insurance possible such models de signation reduced risk provided use certified inspectors periodically inspect aircraft during its construction prior specified flight test program prior flight following structural repair modification aircraft must also demonstrate airworthiness during speci fied flight test program District 5 now has three inspectors certified ready pro vide inspections anyone contemplating such project Since program now place ex pect limits will also brought up time time further complicating situation individual builders advice unless want spend sev eral thousand dollars produce model will comply requirements experimental program forget Dont exceed 55-lb wet limit Giant Scale fly just fun 40 lb compete way no engine displacement limit insurance purposes course Gi ant Scale engine displacement limits competition purposes defined rule book event 514 Allan sent along first photo showing Rubin Mitchums latest effort cate gory -scale clipped wing Taylorcraft Thats some garageful has SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT talking about fun-flys Bob Svetovich reports Charlotte Tale Spinners good including fa vorite thingfood writes Charlotte Radio Control Society held its second annual Wives Picnic Fun-Fly November 29th overwhelming success due members efforts wives helped bringing exceptional food dishes enjoy mixed fun-flyincluding both power aircraft events Sailplane events Balloon Bust Bomb Drop power tal number loops three-minute task Sailplanes photo shows flight line aIf winter building coming up lets look few items consider Bob Morris KCRC come some tips worth remembering Now building season upon us take some time go over equip ment see working properly Check bad switches sticky servos fuelsoaked engine mounts bad bearings name few items Patch up ripped cov ering replace worn-out wheels may wish recover recondi tion plane can pull old cover ing off patch dings replace damaged parts fraction time takes build new plane will look like new fraction cost new setup may worth try plane basically good Remember buy narrow-band equipment avoid lot trouble later Leave bargains someone else sure have sound reliable radio future building make sure have plenty ventilation gluing paint ing Open window use fan avoid fumes winter heat loss will minor window open hour two fumes can strong Very good advice remember CyA fumes can get youre like mask isnt bad advice also Well hope Santa remembered what just have next years flying season See next month March 1989 119 Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Buiiurd RI 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Churiie Buser 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Wiiiium Kern i909 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tuyior 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 04114 Stan Wutnon 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pinecrest Lo Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Biii Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginovilie MO 64037 Home 616 594-2481 Work 916 S94-7121 Fax 616 594-7766 Well first Column another three-year term Thanks have enough confidence work let stay another term Much still has done wanted Besides still have lot out visit Im Id like say thanks newsletter editors really built up Lastly would like thank Mr Gary Frost ran against Maybe next time Gary think will seeing lot change AMA over next three years Thats really wanted stick around Some changes will good itll worth work part chance vote buying first AMA flying site really too much pass up Some site offerings Ive heard something else Im glad Im committee Having choose right out possible choices will real toughie Rest assured lot think ing going decision Im anxious recommendations course know about growth rate will short time before will bursting seams Reston Some say thats already happened So though thought Headquarters would last years will have decide stay expand will forced build new Headquarters would love Council vote comes Most us want move AMA HQ new site know must move out Reston place land cheaper employees arent likely compare salaries Federal Government AMA will lot closer Soon therell new Executive Director AMA HQ search replacement has brought out some excellent candidates Im pretty sure well able pick has experience lead AMA HQ staff during period growth course theres frequency issue Im working hard Im getting new info regularly want keep passing seem afraid talk about pros cons deserve know District Six intend continue communications policy AMA people dont answer mail really disturbs have made point least answer mail dont always give answer person writing wants answer As Council member have also trouble mail responses find aggravating Sure can use phone CompuServe long distance call lot expensive stamp As long Im VP district assure will answer letters just fast can Another part communications travel last three years have put little over 100 hours per year old Skyhawk Almost travel events etc means traveled 10000 miles per year year tend keep up order make easier choose suggest have visited ask come site visit So what just flying session club get meet members Well have announcement make Im afraid have lost AVP St Louis got word Cal Ettel just could give job proper amount time deserves So have new AVP St Louis area Charlie Watts has decided re place friend AVP Charlie involved several clubs St Louis should fill quite well So need AMA sistance St Louis suggest give Char lie call Welcome aboard Charlie Thanks again Cal month Ive got some pictures Ive spent much time policy problems Im getting club events month can write happier column change first Bob Rogers up Mendon IL Sorry did mention name club shame Bob excellent Control Line Pattern con test year looks like good turnout time too Hey CL guys should check out gave some goodies contestant goodies amounted whopping 25 bucks bad fun afternoon flying So write AVP Bill Zimmer find next year Bob may forget back Rex Welbaum sent pictures Evansville IN club field wasnt able use really wanted see new safety fence proud sent new pictures Notice Evansville club opted tall fence section appears over eight feet tall Thats some protection pits spectator areas As can see netting almost invisible Nice Dont miss nice lake behind impound certainly hope using water sports such sea plane flying finish up column month Id like use some pictures taken 5th Annual Hamilton RC North FourCycle Rally Larry Snedeker sent some time back its time used some Im going waive policy Ive last three years past columns have advertised events clubs sanction list However since event im pacts modelers Ill waive pol icy time Pot-o-Gold trade show swap shop date will May 6-7 Its usu ally February Jack Allinger didnt want panic due no announcement February hope see Enough now . SoundCont pg 118 bearing can also foster very high dB level sounds have probably heard 60 Pattern aircraft bearing shot Analysis needed determine predominant sounds perceived human ear annoying Studies have made informa tion available relate different fre quencies apparent annoyance human ear need relate data engines figures can pinpoint conditions annoy neighbors Continued page 122 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 700472152 FAX 313-345-4175 Assistant Vice President Esyd Eowdish E410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 00427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 358 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 02402 Eud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55009 Rusaeii Knetzger 2525 E Shoreweod Eivd Miiwaukee Wi 03211 Jean Laaik 300 Patti Piace Hoiiasd MI 49423 Can MoSs 5024 Lake Macdata Dr. Macanon WI 03700 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 40054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Starling Htn Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Sob Stamm Boo 357 Minocqus Wi 54540 next Executive Council meeting will see couple new faces replacing retiring after stint big Round Ta ble sure am going miss Johnny Clem ens Johnny has AMA many years distinct privilege have served him EC Lii Ole Guy has calming hand ses sion tempers decisions get ting difficult have bounced ideas off him always appreciated thoughts tall guy size immensely tall re spect contributions modeling friendli ness can assured shall con tinue association Johnny re gard him gods modeling time year op portunities meet district membership increase due swap shops mall shows wife attended very pleasant annual banquet ROMEO RC Club now beginning feel like club members managed ar range Lynne Smiths trip Australia wont affect editorial task band Tom going looks like shall Sturgis Yipsilanti Chessaning Grand Rapids February Speaking newsletters did know largest expense club usually newsletter Give thought forget freebee printing . 12 sues cost $3 mailing printing another $2 member Give newsletter editor help task keep plugging consider lifeline club Now have receiving newsletters five years can recognize printing format Editors using computers word processing publishing software make readable am Chairman Property Acquisi tion Committee need cover few points concerning its goals origins original idea produced Hardy Broder sen five years ago elected VP slot asked continue effort Well other items became prom inent committee set back burner Russ Knetzger kept smoldering year ago became reorga nized request President selected persons knew could contributory its goals actions present group has excelled have hopes have site purchased 1989 However lets look ideal location such siteone will serve members reasonably located re gard climatic conditions places Midwest southern parts way site often referred Nationals site true sider National Model Sport Aviation Center aspects modeling individuals families can take place Nationals can rotate few years anticipate sites having HQ museum conference cen ter campsites individual complexes aeromodeling activity including boats cars true jewel other areas country can use example copy part areas site attraction searching cities would like have NMSAC Read information CompuServe committee reports have new Control Line Contest Board member Larry Dziak Wisconsin known Control Line circles no pun intended zzard thank retiring Jim Sinton help during past years understand has moved sunny California hope will con tinue fly have new frequency monitor district purchased ICOM 7000 very strong transportable case re ceiver antenna power cords struction book need contact Bob Stamm Wisconsin pay ship ping charges club looking excellent monitor borrow see worth expense know no other unit does job contest District Patch now over sults excellent shall print win ning patch next month have details order patches costs time Thank entrantswe 19 voting clear winner neces sitating second pass top three District Roundup VALLEY AERO MODELERS need new newsletter editor d problem SHEBOYGAN AREA KON TROL SOCIETY has decided 94 dB three meters Thats start TH RC AIRPLANE CLUB has suggested level 95 dB 10 ft way up north Minnesota EAPOLIS MODEL AERO CLUB has new Indoor event wline also have club flag shows least 46 years old CHESSANING MODEL FLIERS CLUB ran chopper meet dB readings showed less 90 dB 9 ft HOORAY NE RADIO CONTROL CLUB joining proposed 90 dB 10 ft NAW VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB starting orien tation session new members RANGE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB has new editor Neil Byrd has meeting theme GADGET FEST Great idea name Jessica Peters event results MICHIGAN INTER NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY Club GREEN BAY warns about no flying during deer season LAND RC CLUB has its editor retiring Ron Eigenschink has doing past three years CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB has de cided have wives appreciation dinner Does club something too S KY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT will meeting 90-at-9 help Bill Millars muffler modifications Finally. remember its never too windy fly someone elses plane March 1989 121 Mick Joe Hass Pilgrims Inauguration field memory Micks dad Putting up LimboPVC tubes reel thread SWRCS funfly Radio Control Club Detroits 1988 Big Bird contest pilots P-51 Mustangs put terrific aerial Combat show eyes sky Jim McCoul RCCD President others watch planes Skymasters/RCCD contest RCCD fly ing field Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Charles Stevens 220 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 would like start months column thanking modelers took time vote past District Eight election Without support help couldnt have achieved Presently am looking over appointments AVPs contest board plans have AVPs involved reporting what happening particular area state does mean have competition ori ented AVP times AVP will expected write col umn explaining what happening area will delegation get ting things done passed local mod elers pay very poor time will ap preciated overlooked others So feel want abused drop line lets talk about Working improve hobby may fun will philosophy invite pitch greatest concerns during campaign frequency dilemma torically problems nature tend al ways get resolved local level some point have take initiative say lets go something about problem As have read AMA has issued temporary reprieve concerning testing certification transmitters am proud announce clubs north Texas area have scheduled Transmit ter Smokeout have arranged through courtesy Ace RC Inc Tom Runge certified transmitter inspection company send staff measuring equipment Dallas/Fort Worth area will spect brands transmitters two days February 4th 5th 1989 Gold Silver sticker qualification will $5 fee transmitter inspected proceeds will go Ace RC cover travel expenses fully ex pect able inspect up 240 transm ters per hour will have long wait will no repairs made during Sound Cont pg 120 data know enough predict given propeller dia meter lower rotational speed propeller less annoying sound level apt also know sound level declines rpm given muffler effective begin Quite some time ago chart published relat ing propeller diameter propeller speed dB level course ignored other factors can rerun reference Other data will published soon re sult propeller studies next few issues will attempt define some conditions finer detail session will told what thing wrong unit should fail Texas RC Hobby Shop has rented space event shopping mall Piano TX Collins RC Club North Dallas RC Club Dallas RC Club sponsor ing event providing manpower event convenience hope will participate further formation contact Don Huffines 214 2357641 John Reed 214 235-7000 See map directions tam ST IHWY 5441 ZIEL StATE e X TEXAS R/C k ri Li L1 PLANO TX 2 U N Another item importance mark calendar Weatherford Aeromodel ing Society has sanctioned omnibus event March 4th 5th 1989 cludes swap-meetlauction Crocket Elementary School fun-fly club field Also included event will All-District Eight Meeting within traveling distance scheduled Sat urday March 4th hope visit discuss some issues need addressed future Council meetings information contact Sandy Frank 1015 jameson St Weather fnrd T 7fflR Scholarship Cont pg 114 IL member National Honor Society high school represented school district competitions engineer ing mathematics science interest aviation caused him join Aviation Explorers Post Boy Scouts America membership school Science Club led him enter contests won awards design construction wind tunnel used airfoil evaluation Richard father work team constructing airplane Mr Lacy likes build whereas Richard likes fin ish have won several contests creations finest Druine Turbulent David Peterson now San Diego State Uni versity went high school Yucaipa CA David plans major Journalism minor degree will Theatre Arts mem ber California Scholastic Federation high school also held variety school offices worked school yearbook Promotion Editor later Coeditor special interests included SADD campaign Teen Activities Program TAP program provides alter natives teenagers effort help keep substance abuse An enthusiastic modeler David father both members Yucaipa Val ley RC Fliers Christopher Register Elizabethtown NC gan aeromodeling age eight now University North Carolina Wil mington majoring Physics also taking flight training goal entering commercial aviation field 20 model airplanes credit has featured Bill Winters column achievements Chris feels knowledge friend ships respect can gained model aviation lifelong value tempting get model club started Eliz abethtown Apart modeling enjoys singing church choir assisting elderly has also worked several community beautification projects wish young people very best endeavors know Glen Sigafoose would proud Contributions Sig Memorial Fund may sent AMA Reston VA will used expand opportunities avail able deserving college-bound students 122 Model Aviation Gene Hempel shown cam paign trail snapped visiting Octoberfest Fun-Fly Grapevine TX put 114 RC Aero Squadron Colorado 0 Kaosas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall SL Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Modes 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 516 5 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 302 922-8107 Evening 303 536-3266 column being written just few days before Christmas year draws close often reflect what has hap pened during past year what has accomplished what still left goals set year nd think about directions coming year Al though issue will coming af ter first new year 1989 would hope take little time think about future modeling efforts local club working certainly what group can further model aviation enjoyable avocation foreseeable future include AMA thinking let volunteer officers know what directions would like see organization work Yearly go through ritual saving newsletters sent out courtesy model clubs out district As arrive read get feeling well things go ing local level times things going district national level invaluable source information read Club newsletters have described lifeblood club edi tors contributors information efforts would like publicly thank praise time year hope will continue work will get appropriate support fellow club officers members work does go unnoticed unap preciated though THANKS sometimes far between too few January column mentioned vacancy Wyoming associate vice-president position modelers state might like give some suggestions would like have fill position As being written Ive no suggestions wait now responses same column asked input whether associate vice-president posi tions states should voted upon following process similar used national district elections Ive received quite bit input Overwhelmingly probably 20 1 consensus continue have posi tions appointed vice-president presently done OK hear still need some suggestions great mod elers Wyoming person wish have position Melvin Schuette Auburn KS Control Line modeler has taken time write some thoughts out about favorite category aeromodeling Control Line alive well District 9 Although some would prefer think CL dying sport still going strong growing some cases Though may enjoy popularity RC sur viving doesnt seem cost CL vs RC keeps people CL because lot people fly CL well RC Free Flight fly CL No body can say exactly Control Liners con tinue CLs Maybe feel plane end lines knowing can feel response controls through lines Most items used CL thought packaged RC items About items use arent thought way bellcrank lead-outs lines handles engines use no dif ferent except cases use fixed venturi vs carburetor some CL events carbs used same purpose RC see both CL Scale Navy Carrier events CL Scale using electronic control systems RC ra dios RF section removed signals sent through lines instead atr Another factor may CL fli ers competition oriented whereas major population RC sport fliers reason unknown reasons flying CL rather something else contest season district begins Memorial Day weekend continues until middle September usually contest scheduled other weekend throughout time period level competition throughout district coming higher contest competitors being capable holding own Nationals fact number people district have earned brought home share Nats trophies along number peo ple district lot CL working local contests Nationals Special Interest Groups people make CL work lev els Noise becoming major area con cern CL well maybe much RC due confined space flown Some clubs fliers through out district have promoting use mufflers events normally pro hibit use might add some suc cess has made use commer cial muffling devices being done engines normally produce exces sive dB lesrel being brought down below 90 dB recommended level out hurting overall performance levels Some people starting work com posite materials order cut down weight added commercial units cause becoming major concern people working trying come up some sort muffling device will what needed bring down noise hurt performance engines Control Line DOES exist District 9 will continue exist efforts people enjoy flying category have questions regarding CL con tests held district please feel free contact address below through CompuServe Modelnet ID# 731702741 want invite stop CL field watch ask questions knows maybe bug will bite too Melvin L Schuette PO Box 240 Au burn KS 66402-0240 telephone 913 6712583 Thanks Melvin taking time ef fort 0 share thoughts Keep landings soft intentional Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network Mod elNet has going strong since begun last year now 3500 modelers use personal com puters log onto ModelNet communi cate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hun dreds services besides ModelNet Com puServe subscription service once subscribe pay time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other ac tivities Several Executive Council members ModelNet join public dis cussions answer questions Mod elNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 76067 2420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis Mc Ginnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full teresting useful files complete list AMA chartered clubs kept DL 4 up dated monthly So Contest Calendar list over 1300 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use can submit online AMA Applica tion through ModelNet join renew membership will usually get con firmation AMA membership within day uploading application Data Library Club officers can check AMA membership status of members through ModelNet can confirm application received get date license mailed member Complete instructions Data Library 12 files INSTRAMA CHECKAMA information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA HQ youre al ready CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 March 1989 123 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakee Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Waleut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 9S619 Mike Lee 11430 Spittire Drive San Diego CA 92126 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatoworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beny Stream 3723 Seowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Thank District X support al lowing opportunity serve vice-president will pull out Stops see needs problems District 10 properly aired acted Academy am looking forward great anticipation upcoming years ser vice new associations chal lenges facing both District X AMA would like offer sincere thanks noteworthy opponents 8ev Wisniewski Bryant Thompson outstanding rep utable forthright campaigns ask join making District X best Academy Although Dave Peltz got off wrong foot relationship followed sound As visited talked sites meetings questions fre quently asked Does anyone read Daves column MA responses wild varied Some like provocative style others wanted about whats hap pening district As thor oughly entertained Interestingly enough whatever response reaction read column Dave thanks help time patience eventual election will solicit help administration understanding knowledge will great assistance Youll tough act follow George Steiner thanks nominating Howard Baldwin letter recom mendation ongoing support will forgotten Ill try live up both Georges high ideals love sport Phil Hightower artist posters pamphlets brochures support way above duties normally per formed brother-in-law Cathy heartfelt thanks Dr Fritz Har rold compositions drill couch needed therapy get end Russell Davis marvelous letter composed constituted second mailout Im sure stimulated voter participa tion areas district sure thank Nancy Bill Hempel Bill Jr support help Thanks also Ron Sheldon Stuffing-it isnt half bad sounds H L Scales posters hanging over District X Would mind organizing committee get down Just kid ding rode visited sights told what say say hold head point finger critiqued appearances Dorothy wife couldnt have done ya helped campaign havent mentioned name dont think Ive forgotten am thankful work hell Regg Keyawa Son Helen R Keyawa 92 years young residing own Chico CA father Pat Watega Redding CA says cant wait until Grandma hits 100 50 can call Willard Scott have Grandmas name Today Show ather Mar gie Keyawa sometimes referred Miss Personality am father Steve Keyawa deceased spring 1985 responsible Senior Telemaster EZ 2000 Sailplane saddles Tele brought show team led its presidency now theyve shoved politi cal arena Academy Steve Buds show left team members particularly good feeling took place past July Sacramento Area Model ers Open House Two newest team members Regg Keyawa Don Boling flew finale act consisted tow ing Sportavia Glider air back Sr Telemaster Telemaster built Regg Glider son Steve Steve test flown Glider before father could get together tow-aloft flight very suddenly unexpectedly passed away Don Boling close friend family helped Regg fin ish project show first public flight two aircraft quite few relatives family friends audience Steves Glider gently lifted air Telemaster about 200 ft altitude two aircraft parted company Reggie quickly circled Tele master down smooth landing Glider lingered above As announcer told story behind two aircraft dedicated flight memory Steve Keyawa Don brought Glider slow graceful flyby lumps throats Glider gently came rest center runway So much oneself goes build ing model reflects mans ingenuity defying gravity also reveals very much about persons labored over model selected care built colors finishall reflections builder can think no fitting memorial modeler demonstration air craft Rest peace Steveyour airplane good hands above insert taken Octo ber 1988 issue Show Gram official Air Show Team publication written good friend Jim McDonald Thanks Jim Steve youre big leagues now real surprise September found out really AMA Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Academy spent week Sacramento area same time Capital City Barn stormers celebrated close success ful year demonstrations Remember show team functional model demonstra tion group sponsored Academy promotion sport need ter rific variety flying models coupled musical background narration add stimulation event site com munity center airport Barnstormers available would like schedule show give call Ill put touch appropriate person booking Besides year-end celebration depicted picture caption Geoff Howard Bald win myself able spend time Sacramento County Board Super visors thanked board sup port model program Sacramento gave AMA jackets token appreciation result have documented network rebroadcast VHS tape open invitation promise support Nats Sacramento County continued support Sacramento Area Modelers Watch RCM publica tion story line Sacramento Area Modelers flight site issue should coming out soon board meeting proceeded office Henry Agonia Director State California Department Parks Recreation Geoff gave pitch aero modeling Academy California well received Mr Agonia too modeler Check out can land full-scale floatplane Folsom Lake California park cant fly model Motor ized models allowed state parks working last stop day divi sion deputy chiefs Jack D Kemmerly Jerry Barber State Department Transportation Division Aeronautics seems Mr Kemmerly near-miss model attempting landing full-scale plane Yolo County Airport believe nasty letter published copy Academy responded Dave Peltz District X members As result visit Mr Kemmerly will write letter recommendation AMA sanctioned club coexist airport California system Nicely done Dave Geoff Howard Regg Dis trict X Gotta go now Congratulations Jim Sears John Byrne Howard Crispin Gene Hempel successful election re election leading edge R 124 Model Aviation Vote well nigni Honest guys its Reston its got mu seum everything Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL7e0672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federai Way WA 98023 Ai Culver Box 88 Wiider iD 83878 Gary R Fulier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 89752 Gien Mjachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Faiis MT 59401 Dave Muiiens 15559 Palatine Ave. N Seattia WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilna PG Boa 823 Kiamath Falis OR 87801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 5 #89 Puyaiiup WA 88373 Frequency Coordinstor Robert Baich 15439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 87235 Phone 503 781-5103 No new Nats news November Several selected site situations slowly simmering surely soon solved want compete Nats send Headquarters packet Also would like help out please write information will have finalized schedule Puy allup may necessary make several al terations schedule because Nats forewarned Several different people urged us hold Indoor part Nats Kibby Dome Moscow ID couldnt agree Dome incredible place hold Indoor activities Unfortunately too far away fall under site philosophy place Nats true could hold Indoor maybe hold Outdoor FF proposed Boardman site maybe Pattern Rac ing Moses Lake would great sites wouldnt Nats Indoor site record class has open trusswork below ceiling other hand its cost far below $1400 per day plus direct costs offered Kibby Dome will within walking dis tance some other events notably Pattern Finals RC Scale events think weve found sites just adequate very compact area first time Rac ing Pattern will flown during dinary daylight hours eight five will flown same time Participants may able get involved things Nats used offer people getting gether after flying comparing notes go ing different special events have opportunity show rest country high quality modeling already know exists District Xl need have competing working spectating Well guess Ill climb down off Ivory box now Just come enjoy Drizzle Circuit full swing Delta Park CL activity now Unfortu nately looks like Flying Lines has fact expired Dave Mullens said going get competition newsletter going want help him out send him info whatever month get lot newsletters Most District Xl clubs couple other clubs country few spe cial interest groups send copy appreciated since what newslet ter supposed inform about activ ities club Also time time put pitch support lo cal newsletter editor writing something him print seeing has up-todate information things go around club too often newslet ter newsletter editor taken granted editor gets no thanks effort puts very im portant club asset Most time just forget thank such lot work no pay very little recognition plea give pat back editor try hand getting something editor put print Speaking newsletters Horsefeathers newsletter Billings Flying Mus tangs very professional effort ed itor Eric Hawkinson NL under stand 88 air show success spite temps high 90s both days buddy boxes out gave terested folks chance try hand Also Eric tried photo repro method out lined national newsletter printed couple very good shots Dick Robb edits Rainbird Flyer NL Rainbird Fliers Ketchikan Alaska included article John Divelbiss John described Joe Dia mond nine Cub Scouts built Dura Plane about five one-hour sessions spread over month half Sounds like idea other clubs should look get some Cub Scouts involved show build fly airplane Club 20 racing has started Portland area Basic requirements minimum span 36 minimum area 400 sq K&B OS 2OFP stock mufflers carbs prop 15% fuel supplied 1-in spinner Theyve two races now although severely limited cause rain first meeting brought out large crowd some nice fast air craft Looks like may catch particu larly always room beginner not-so-ept like Q-500 has done itself groups moving away original rules original intent troductory racing format Oh well tend shoot ourselves foot time time Should interested con tact Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 some relatively curent events Indoor meets going both Al bany OR area around Seattle dont seem have advance dates might check Bob Stalick WAM Tom Cashman Seattle area Upcoming latest version Po lar Bear run SRAC present considering using another location run Pattern event Saturday reason ing very near neighbors have very large amount real estate used up average Pattern flierand atten dant sound levels case hope lock up March 18 & 19 19th being used fun-fly part also will put quiet fly-in September Which reminds will number Electric meets year Most will take place Seattle area will try keep posted watts up doing very nice things Electric aircraft dont stay ohm coulomb out mhosy out see whats current RAMS held Second Annual Elec tric Fun-Fly year Boeing Hawks have putting very well done well-attended meet some time Along pure Electric meet other meets either running Electric events events allow Electrics fly against other aircraft undue penalty Last month some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut ID pictures incorrectly identified builder Tiobo Mykkanen fact first name Toivo apologize mistake year several contestants come Scalemasters Montana Balch captured aircraft film first picture shows well-crafted aircrafta Stearman blue-and-chromeyellow Bucker Jungmeister white Dave Gasvoda brought Missoula Skybolt belongs Wayne Venetz Conrad Its done typical red white blue colors very attractive Lastly non-Montana AC Fred Pierces very nice original Albatros DIII Fred suffered damage precontest flight didnt get compete Hope re pairs brings both Scalemast ers Nats next year March 1989 125 ne leet Delongs Allan Fass Orom wg Sky As recall its blue fuselage has silver wings big Fleets ex tremely nice flying planes slow majes tic Looks very real air Happy flying JUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Paul Murphy Beginner Hand Launched Glider like little Glider Its 13-in wingspan just right young beginner de veloping arm plan has making rounds Free Flight club newslet ters mark good popular model am pleased present Make copies page clubs begin ners high-performance model Gli der designed no frills order make sure beginner can finish out difficulty get out flying field Simple may good wood selec tion still important Paul Mur phy cant made old wood out scrapbox attention must paid strength piece wood sizes Note wood fuselage spe cifically required spruce basswood other words fuselage part takes punishment bad launch whipping action launch So make body tough flex ible wood wing 1A6-sheet mediumweight balsa Dont use either too hard heavy too soft weak fin stabi lizer dont take much strain can lighter weight wood same rea son made thinner 1A2-sheet balsa wing saving weight tail extremely important dont overlook Two grams weight saved tail means saving least four grams use less clay ballast nose saving six grams Less weight means longer flights simple model Yes simple doesnt mean klutzy Note Gliders wing flat no attempt sand airfoil wing tail surfaces Just sand parts lightly remove fuzz beginner Hand-Launched Glider purpose get good model finished pronto out field pronto Another model can made later date airfoil wing using 3A2-in sheet wood Some building operations taken granted experienced builder often hassle beginner Most often just case beginner knowing go about causes problem difficulty task case Hand-Launched Glider joining two halves wing fuselage operation can hurdle Usually shown plans no exception beveled inner edges two wing panels form dihedral joined Rather doing step suggest joint made two steps First using sandpaper wrapped around block bevel inner edges wing panels glue well panel held flat building board other panels tip blocked up 4 re quired plan dry use sand paper-wrapped block again sand seam bottom center joint gives flat surface can placed fuse lage top form better joint sur face contact Pregluing surfaces also im portant good design feature model ginning builders downward taper body wings trailing edge means stabilizer tan placed flat building board body glued down fin can easily glued side body above stabilizer rather balanced top body makes easier assembly Paul Murphy well-thought-out Hand-Launched Glider design begin ners Im sure about name Any way certainly wish teachers clubs would use beginners Thats month Keep tail light ll fly better back next month ii@iieigeigOiieiieiieiienenegieneiieiieiieiienene Have Helped 0 IJunior Modeler Today II@II@IIeIIOIi@gIOIIOIIOIIeIIOIIOII@H@II@II@IIOIi@IIO 4 i viJ ill \II Il Zii fJ&fa 1eozc-NMr 71 /iiyflhl g44t oz r 1 1~ A1Th II rAr IL V CvLIp~ ~ 411 126 Model Aviation COLORAVO tr rtiG$ C -4--A
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/03
Page Numbers: 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126
Sig Memorial Scholarship Awardsi 987 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Sig Scholarship fund created Hazel Sig Hester President Sig Manufac turing Company honor husband Glen Sigafoose Hazel Glen cofounded company has grown largest its type USA Glen killed 1980 Pitts Special crashed during full-scale air show purpose fund assist college-age students higher edu cation plans financial contributions Sig Company friends other sup porters fund has become well estab lished Model aviators AMA mem bers qualify awards based combina tion financial need modeling achieve ments fund administered AMA no set number awards calendar year 1987 winners received $250 checks amount have sent directly specified universities Julie Abel Florissant MO Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Bunnel FL major Aviation Maintenance Management built first model air plane 1973 time became avid competitor high school science fair project constructed wind tunnel developed full range experiments could performed After fair com pleted Julie won first place category asked donate wind tunnel school lab Julie has active worker local contests nual AMA Nats community activities served Civil Air patrol worked Students Against Driving Drunk SADD campaign belonged Fellowship Christian Athletes high point modeling career came 1986 traveled Norway member United States Control Line Scale team placed 10th competing against some best models best fliers world Shane Behrens Evansville MN tending Northland Community College Thief River Falls AVTI studying Airframe Power Plant Technology plus Aviation Maintenance Management completion two-year term Shane will go University North Dakota work toward Bachelor Science degree Aviation Maintenance Management high school honor student terests range computer graphics drama model aircraft has constructed several models recently work ing RC Autogyro RC Modeler maga zine printed article Shane its April 1987 issue Daytona Beach FL majoring Aero nautical Science John has ken mod el aviator several years enjoys sport Pattern flying has also pr duced Helicopter As club member h good worker assisting fun-fly eve its also field maintenance After becoming interested mo el air craft first year high school de cided pursue career ayiation related field Charles Gagliano Floral Park NY Aero nautical Engineering student Univer Continued pge 114 What Involved Become Transmitter Sticker Station What sticker station Thats what call company person equip ment knowledge properly test radio control transmitters authorized apply Gold Silver RICMA-AMA labels trans mitters meet requirements sticker program Continued next column AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Administrative Services Director Robert Voislavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood S Comptroller Lynne Collins Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolk 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Nets General Manager Vince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 110 Model Aviation AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L L ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization II John Cugini Philadelphia PA has en tered Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University AMAs Executive Council equivalent Bosrd Directors basically composed President Esecutive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may r-3present official position AMA Executive Council AMA course Academy Model Aeronautics R/CMA Radio Con trol Manufacturers Association Both organ izations working together encourage performance checking RC transmitters help consumers know trans mitters fit current future RC envi ron ment sticker program considered vital element transition use cur rent RC frequencies greatly increased number frequencies will used beginning 1991 order addi tional frequencies accommodated safe orderly manner necessary determine current transmitters suit able 1991 beyond basic problem involved 1991 will have about twice frequencies operating same amount space have now other words RC channels will much closer gether will need equipment channel does affect equip ment new channels currently three basic groups transmitters ready now what called 1991 Narrow Band can get R/CMA-AMA Gold label sticker signi fying operation sharply focused affect adjacent channels quite sharply focused okay widely separated 19831990 channels can get Silver sticker means will okay until 1991 Silver sticker also indicates transmit ter can readily modified qualify Gold sticker can continue used beyond 1990 third group consists transmitters typically manufac tured five years ago broadband operation actu ally illegal current FCC rules proba bly cannot economically modified Gold sticker qualification need sticker program simply help owners know whether keep transmitters have modified junk also helps purchase new transmitters know whether will good 1991 beyond whether will need rework need tremendous hun dreds thousands transmitters cur rently being used being sold Yet 1991 very close problem therefore determine status transmitters avoid chaos 1991 suddenly locations channels will operated present sticker program date has very successful giving thousands modelers o go status report transmit ters have scratched surface what needed date less 50 authorized sticker stations need several hundred need make sure job qualified Therefore guidelines have developed tell interested operating sticker station what involved information fol lows shortened less technical ver sion complete information available free request AMA Head quarters 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 interested operating sticker station have own spectrum ana lyzer access write full infor mation request phone 703-435-0750 can tests free charge according investment time equipment case checking transmitters authorized program no repair work modification autho rized Authorization perform such work modification sticker station would issued independently FCC basics sticker station authorization program 1 Objectives objectives guide lines Provide criteria will produce ac curate consistent measurements RC transmitter frequency modulation sidebands qualified service organizations qualified individuals access suit able test equipment b Define special test equipment re quired transmitter measurements c Define method measurement used d Define criteria methods eval uating equipment used requesting authorization check transmit ters 2 Background AMA sets forth Radio Guidelines AMA Membership Man ual part call modulation sidebands RC transmitters down 55 dB 20 kHz channel center fre quency criterion based spec trum analyzer settings 3 kHz resolution bandwidth 5 kHz/div span 02 sec/div sweep rate guideline established basis empirical evidence clearly showed receivers designed us ing technology appropriate physical size price RC aircraft could perform well long transmitter spectrum met guidelines Radio Control Manufacturers Associa tion R/CMA voluntarily agreed produce transmitters satisfied AMA Guidelines starting January 1988 January 1986 AMA initi ated transmitter sticker program International Modelers Show Pasa dena program has continued almost trade shows since pro gram implemented AMA Frequency Committee endorsed supported R/CMA Transmitters meeting appropri ate criteria Gold Silver stickers ap plied Members R/CMA AMA Fre quency Committee several regional pri vate RC service organizations presently authorized check transmitters apply stickers However vital number people authorized perform transmitter checks expanded significant lyRemember program de signed confirm FCC transmitter type ac ceptance check transmitters ad herence AMA Guidelines addition R/CMA AMA sanctioning re pair stations ability apply R/CMA-AMA stickers During program discovered settings controls spec trum analyzer could change significantly apparent modulation sideband ampli tude transmitter Indeed old wide bands transmitter could appear meet 1991 Guidelines Procedures therefore established avoid possibility 3 Instrumentation Equipment Required a For Modulation Sideband Measure ments spectrum analyzer modern de sign having valid current within year record calibration amplitude frequency spectrum analyzer should clude following features Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz 1 kHz 300 Hz Note Resolution bandwidth affects spectrum measurement Horizontal Display 5 kHz/div span 05-02 sec/div sweep speed Vertical Display 10 dB/div over range 0 dB -80 dB b Frequency Measurements Al though frequency measurements can made spectrum analyzer provide level accuracy required perform Guideline frequency mea surement 15 parts per million 100 Hz 72 MHz means must provided cal ibrate spectrum analyzer such 1 Frequency Counter stable Hz/yr calibrated counter covering 72 MHz band Standard Frequency Source 110 MHz accurate Hz/yr 2 calibrated stable frequency source such RF Signal Generator unmod ulated transmitter module short-term 24-hour frequency stabil ity such RF source should Hz over full range supply voltage room temperature variations 4 Method Measurement accuracy spectrum analyzer must confirmed start test ses sion least hourly thereaftermore ten analyzer known drift test equipment should turned al lowed warm up stabilize before use laboratory standard frequency source may used calibrate frequency counter accuracy frequency counter equals laboratory stan dard frequency source counter can used calibrate spectrum analyzer procedure needed because counters count properly pres ence modulation transmitter b Checking Transmitter involves connecting external 395-in antenna analyzer setting controls spectrum analyzer necessary detailed information provided AMA HQ transmitter tested antenna fully extended 3 6 ft analyzer tenna RF input spectrum ana lyzer set transmitter signal peak zero dB Observed recorded transmit ter frequency modulation-sideband am plitude levels Hz RF chan nel frequency 5 Criteria Issuing Transmitter Stickers primary concern reason transmitter checking program side band power level two channels adja cent Hz RC transmitter fol lowing listing defines requirements Gold Silver stickers Sticker Color GOLD SILVER Frequency Sideband Level olerancekHz channel frequency 1500 Hz 3500 Hz least -55 dB least -35 dB Transmitters failing meet criteria should retired repaired March 1989 111 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Frequency matters As write am return ing Washington after attending meet ing AMA Frequency Committee committee has existence years providing invaluable volunteer ser vice modelers country Unfortu nately committee Academy have much maligned recently undue criticism no question difficult period frequency phasein phaseout old frequencies technically inadequate radio equipment Change always fraught some uncer tainty concern future However want assure deliberations structured primarily premise maximum benefit trouble-free opera tions future tempered great con cern utility equipment still use few basics understood change now upon us abso lutely essential because degrading utility SHARED frequencies using assigned frequencies now enjoy can best utilized develop ment use better narrow-band equip ment avoid modeler-to-modeler interfer ence well interference inter stitial frequencies Private Radio Ser vice PRSpagers such Unfortunately much equipment now use incap able permitting maximum utilization assigned frequencies obvious clubs must adopt plans frequency spacing permit use old equipment reasonable period time say simply use some frequencies maintain wideband use ever Unfortunately dont use frequencies will lose will assigned others thus adding headaches will absolutely necessary us maintain freedom choice fore seeable futureto choose frequencies will allow avoidance offending PRS operation PRS frequencies spaced ONLY 10 kHz own Some local sit uations may require abandoning some own assigned frequencies avoid PRS know narrow-band equip ment qualifies using AMAs guideline acceptable equipment will provide great ly increased security dealing PRS AMA will recommend ways help deal transitional period longterm association PRS discussing phase-in plan no ever questions future use narrowband equipment want reason able period phaseout old equipment Such period phaseout called Grandfathering will determined us FCC point radio industry has volun tarily launched development equipment meet narrow-band needs future already equipment market meets guidelines de veloped AMA concert indus try Equipment has found meet requirement listed Model Aviation magazine As others reported too will listed Use information purchase new equipment buying what know meets guidelines Fortu nately will also possible have old equipment modified meet narrow-band requirements FCC has agreed transmitters may modi fied manufacturer designated service representative req ui ring new type acceptance tests approval recently confirmed action AMA Frequency Committee maximum utilization should purchase narrowband receiver match modified trans mitter may have already noticed maga zine ads radio system narrow-banding update may interested knowing Frequency Committee includes indus try people feel necessary secure needed technical expertise well providing constructive inter face between users us manu facturers feel blend committee members working very well evidence real progress also number technically qualified nonindus try committee members is sue members industry bias might influence position industry-aligned members DO NOT VOTE practice also used other AMA committees frequency committee preparing several informative articles subject future issues Model Aviation policy withhold no information AMA members trust evident column National Aeromodeling Centers As know have launched ambitious program property/flying site acquisition national well local basis prime objective secure site capable accommodating national events also AMA Headquarters As resources available wed like develop number flying sites around country also looking plans local club assis tance could take form loan guarantees clubs inter ested property purchase might interest know have considerably increased budget club assistance obtaining keeping flying sites currently developing property ac quisition development plan present committee recommending first center located near center modeling population Midwest site will developed Nats-quality facil ity would available major events As develop property acquisition requirements will make public also receiving evaluating prop erty offers Im excited about prospect develop ing major site nothing funda mental good modeling flying sites vision respect will limited available funds Obviously will encourage cooperative ventures com munities other aviation-oriented groups already talking EAA others What can help getting others join AMA Growth means num bers INFLUENCE skys limitwhat think perspective close two years office president must say job has interesting Yes have some problems some easily solved However have never lost sight fact AMA abso lutely essential elment modeling scene dealing some issues such frequencies affect AMA members modelers organi zation viewed other national agencies such FCC FAA represent ing ALL modelers US Human nature being what it never possible please everybody greatest concern find answers will meet needs majority focus RC Equipment Ceilified following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting exceeding Radio Control equipment specifications detailed Academy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing made matter informa tion construed en dorsement products listed AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 AirtronicsModule Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 AirtronicsVanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 AirtronicsVanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA 112 Model Aviation Executive VPs Report Dave Brown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Dave Browns regular column avail able month due passing father time column due Dave therefore asked publish 1989 AMA budget instead comments below AMA Executive Director John Worth words month lots figures What see page 1989 AMA budget approved AMA Exec utive Council meeting October 22 1988 Because date normal maga zine lead time plus fact Execu tive Council meeting again January 13 1989 additional budget items con sider what see should regarded what started new year withsub ject some probably further changes some loose ends year-end Public Relations budget still needed re viewing possible revision Also some details salary budget needed further Council consideration Some budget basics may interest ended 1988 membership year about 138000 members projecting growth just over 149000 members 1989 Thats fairly conservative projection based past years expect total come almost six million dollars sounds great except ex penses also projected high net end year projected bit over $50000 end 89and maybe much Coun cil approves expenses compensating income Furthermore may interesting note magazine income makes difference between AMA operating black red AMA operations project deficit 1989 magazine surplus offsets some have suggested AMA subsidizes maga zine happy report its other way around AMA Income Membership Dues youthNo pub YouthMagazine OpenFamily OpenSr Citizen OpenNewsletter OpenNewsltr early OpenMagazine OpenMagazine early BoosterNo pub BoosterMagazine Affiliates Free Officials Total Membership Partial Year Credits No Rate Memb 710054 165923 205226 2111798 363340 343340 4053132 3853132 5349 15280 10356 02174 Total Dues 70378 94768 104520 247758 120240 113560 2125280 2019016 1745 4200 3560 0 149104 4905025 77760 Allocation Gen Ops 7703780 7414619 201045200 121415769 311035405 29968605 3116470929 2915408289 517450 616809 1035600 000 MIA Mag Subs 0 53307 0 106182 16700 16700 478188 478188 0 2520 0 0 37532401151785 77760_________ 482726536754801151785 Other Income Museum Patronships Life Memberships Club Charter Fees Sanction Fees Insurance FAI Stamps Less NM Memberships S&S Salesnet cost Tape Salesnet cost NAR Service Fees Interest Income mci Insur Deposit Misc Membership Service Fees Misc Income & Donations M/A Subs & Plans M/A Advertising Income Total Income Total Expenses Overhead allocation magazine Net Income End 89 Total Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 116400 652200 5934365 5883715 0 Gen Ops 6300 6300 52500 21000 12075 7875 36750 5250 14700 160000 21000 10500 4013980 4398256 353108 Mag Ops 116400 652200 1920385 1485459 353108 506503116881818 Salariestotal departments Payroll Taxes Fringe Benefits Occupancy Telephone Postage & Freight Membership Insurance Prem & Fees Membership Insurance Reserve Membership Insurance Buffer Membership Processing Membership Supplies Public Relations Film Projects Film Library HO service film replace Staff Travel Office Supplies Stationery Misc Office Equipment & Maintenance Printing & Copying Professional Fees Insurance General Depreciation Expense Data Processing dept MaintenanceEquip/Software Services Supplies Training Membership Systems Financial Systems Word Processor General Computer Exp Insurance Processing Other Taxes FAI/Competition Dept NM Divisional Fee FAI Franchise Van Expense Museum Officer Service council mtgs exp nati & dist officers etc Magazines Officers CDs etc Committees Grant Scholarship Program Nats Site Exploration/Improvement EM Air Academy Total Exclusive MA Direct Costs MA Advertising Direct Costs MA Other Direct Costs MA Unrelated Business Tax Total Expenses March 1989 113 Academy Model Aeronautics Preliminary 1989 Budget Operating Expenses 1989 Budget 1267983 267389 167350 36600 72000 433130 735000 100000 246330 30000 222250 0 5000 5000 45000 8900 50000 40000 42770 130000 65000 0 0 0 0 8000 35000 65600 30000 2500 10500 109400 22000 66554 11000 38000 25000 5000 4398256 608625 872284 4550 5883715 1988 Budget 1156516 227122 149900 35100 72000 241350 600000 100000 221750 20000 180575 0 5000 10000 28000 8300 40000 32400 29270 125000 60275 0 0 0 8275 7000 20000 92350 30000 1500 17000 101400 22000 60454 11000 38000 5000 2000 3758537 506044 750642 2000 5017223 1987 Actual 106459922 179 616 68 13156676 2324825 5494406 91400910 0 0 18850993 2932088 10940733 5062982 338225 221680 3920360 931800 4036424 2848032 1678468 12892544 0 2566789 657130 2107626 279363 0 3271732 7925559 3000000 262824 1151417 7371744 2240750 1050652 1000000 5647693 0 0 339986015 52569092 67204258 834066 460593431 Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Reston VA 22090 Starting New Year Right. As December 16 over 83000 AMA mem bership cads mailed 1989 mem bers time magazine mailed number should well over 100000 Most cards went out less week dues receipt AMA HQ members have expressed pleasant surprise fast service knew promised faster service 1989 until actually proof hand didnt seem lieve would happen reason doubt because some promises past didnt work out unusual other years members wait four six weeks new mem bership cards its different story year new system place work ing provide very rapid service practi cally cases However new system yet per fect although coming close During Oc tober November some renewals got held up because credit card problems due program used service com pany handling credit card processing also some glitches bank processing operation called Lockbox resulted delays address changes other problems involved year-end outside problems diminishing promise now thct bugs worked out new system next years processing should better meantime should acknowl edged new system owes its success group HQ people took challenge making system work proved would Primary among Bob Vojslavek AMAs Administrative Ser vices Director self-taught computer spe cialist designed system did programming debugged Working closely him learn system train new employees hired data inputting Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager assistant Joanne Spampi nato also learned operate new system provided substantial support new employees actual keystroking Trish Gaylord Joanna Nease Sari Jyllila Fringe benefit new data input group will able membership rush eas es off spring process other data years have wanted conduct sur veys analyze information Standing way however ina bility process such data now have new capability result should better decision-making based better knowledge whats happening mod el world make-up member ship clubs Changes Headquaers. Growth brings change Its necessary part what needed handle creased HQ workload processing mem bership also providing daily service members involves insur ance flying sites radio control frequencies clubs competitions AMA magazine other details membership Meanwhile room has made person being hired learn job AMA Executive Director year retire lesser role AMA new director will ready take over means juggling space within Headquarters building provide room magazine department has moved quarters another building across street AMA building move others resulting expected completed end January An improved library will restilt together larger conference room internal stor age space minor improvements various departments Also efect HQ museum will minimized except crowding less space before crowding will floor level open atrium space models hung display affected As begin 1989 great year AMA model aviation general appears brewing AMA membership co lltinues increase clubs becoming chart ered meets being sanctioned 1989 AMA budget projects 150000 members will signed up end Septmber Its great start Scholarship Cont pg 110 sity Buffalo NY goal aero space engineer dedicated aeromodeler well active student high school Charles also found time involved track cross-country running choir Tutoring Club Boy Scout six years participated community projects modeling preference Indoor events particular loves Manhat tan HLG holds Indoor record 717 Category Ill Manhattan As member both Brooklyn Sky Scrapers Columbia Indoor Model Airplane Society well thought fellow club members cause interest model aviation desire know world works Ken feels demanding hobby helps per son develop mature frame mind well being aid personal growth Both father mother active aeromodelers have encouraged him efforts keen competitor Free Flight events 10 contests less year Ken neth has won share awards also found time other pursuits high school Spanish Club Athletic Statistics physical science experiments being member California Scho lastic Federation three years kept him well occupied Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr Sound FAI agenda item next ClAM meeting held next spring Paris major concern everyone interested problem noise proposal establish limit sound emission categories model air craft competition limit asked 90 dBA three meters just marginally higher 90-at-9 have rec ommended value Will approved difficult say countries serious problems such categories Free Flight o can never certain will go thing certain Any effort direction sure have effect manufacturers engines associated equipment statement has appeared past need exercise fluence companies Since engines manufactured overseas necessary FAI-CIAM active push development quiet equipment action no matter result will indi cate manufacturers wind blowing essential rest aeromodeling world take part effort hope some sort terms can agreed upon area rather unique fly very much FAI categories Almost rest world flies FAI classes competi Continued page 118 114 Model Aviation Kenneth Keegan Burbank CA Uni versity California Los Angeles aim achieve degree Physics largely beRichard Lacy Collinsville IL deter mined become pilot end studying Aeronautical Engineering Parks College St Louis University Cahokia Continued page 122 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 6 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Kraftt District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 934-6246 Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Oriand ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Bob Wallace 91 Sylvan St Avon Ct 06001 Frequency Coordinstor George Wilson 82 Frazier Way Marstona Mills MA 02648 have very good report DICK SHER MAN AVP New Hampshire some activities general opinions things going Well has snowed up already means flying season over up way anyway District building season has started again sure short season year seems like just took snow blower off tractor time put back again Have some good news Dis trict Free Flight people seems back Westover latter part summer also heard RC people contest Lets hope continue have site available types model ing best site district indebted Air Force its use up us obey rules Westover property fact SAM-7 group has asked Air Force hold annual banquet NCO Club year plus going give tour C-5A [This done see next months column] Now cant beat modelers owe Westover great big THANK YOU years support Just got word CHET BUKOWSKI getting along well after bypass surgery missed year CHET Word has also filtered through fiberglass props made JIM CARPENTER district doing real well Last summer made trip Burlington VT visit BOB LANDRY AVP Vermont Bob has program going school systems up needed some Hand-Launched Glider de signs young people could build out lots trouble So took up some plans also took some HLGs along could show Bob throw Bob showed new flying site looks super should no problem noise Havent received much feedback modelers New Hampshire must assume everyone happy Bob Landry called Vermont asked would navigate drove Reston October Council meeting So off went DC Now let tell sports fans once-in-a-lifetime thrill DC beltway 330 700 pm makes glad live upstate NH put up pressed no way leave go DC hitting traffic Hartfordf Springfield NY City Baltimore DC ar eas meeting got under way around 900 am went until 700 pm did go out dinner two hours either small catered buffet doesnt last too long back work impressed Council some knew others met first time group good businessmen represent districts lieve times really get DON LOWES opening remarks thousands dollars AMA spends postage staggering thought Mr Baker Aircraft Owners Pilots Asso ciation gave Council short talk job AOPA willingness help us could also modeler years VINCE MANKOWSKI gave short talk 1989 Nats sites group have looked looks like WASHINGTON STATE 1989 Past President EARL WITI also Earl comes out way assured TRI-CITIES area good choice Indoor people may like Johnson City should adequate Insurance big item up us preach police own areas regard safety Another item interested 1991 change narrow-band equipment Now have reading District VI column JIM SEARS know concerned about perfectly good wideband gear now use certain date 1991 cant work anymore can see competition maybe need narrowband equipment us sport fliers boondocks kind think equip ment will still work OK small clubs just dont have problems JIM SEARS says right now losing bat tle after last meeting kind think got point across may have foot up ladder lets hope close off bet Don wont ask write another column [Not true DK] opinion what saw heard involved officers AMA trying good job have remember national organization must benefit majority catego ries AINT EASY dont tell VP what think will never know wont able help group SO COMMUNICATE Ponderosa RC Hawks Fun-Fly competition competition between area club teams year held September 25 eight teams compet ing four showed up Four events held Rodeo Mail-run Pattern Limbo Once again RC FLYING ACES southern New Hampshire emerged vic torious won last year also trophy given person has total points day year SCOTTY DEARBORN Flying Aces four teams competed year FLYING ACES CONCORD AEROGUIDANCE SOCIETY NEW ENG LAND SPORT SCALE ASSOCIATION PONDEROSA RC HAWKS Hawks put lot time effort events hope appreciated people attend *--_ J-3 dropped uerwick unexpectedlyin fact limbo poles removed quickly would have some dents wing streamer too low pilot go under poles too close really like light air planes case think flier used poor judgment landing contest going people close runway Scale Masters have letter DALE DREW CD Scale Mast ers sent list contestants final results would like congratulate district competed CHARLIE NELSON 19th IRV SEARL 34th STEVE SHERWOOD 38th JACK BUCKLEY 43rd list have shows 58 en trants fellows did very well District fun-fly am trying organize DIS TRICT fun-fly held WESTOVER possibly Orange Airport date will prob ably week before Memorial Day have input regarding events etc would like have please contact ALL SEASON FLYER PATCH Modelers fly month year eligible buy wear patch obtain Season Flyer Patch send photocopy typewritten handwrit ten declaration see AMA Supply Service Catalog club secretarys signature belong club have another adult member sign declara tion Include check money order $250 no cash payable Academy Model Aeronautics March 1989 115 Al Savinski giving pilot briefing prior events Berwick competition winning team hardware L R Dave Farnham Darren Gallant Chad Lalime Scotty Dearborn New York Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 2e0 S Broadmay Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Boo 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07851 Frank Dreoch 9 Willow Ave tsmay NJ 08854 Ray lunclrkus 7 Evergreen Aye Nem Hyde Park NY 11040 KennetS Koeppel 184 N Ueoe Street PO Boo 217 Olean NY 14700 Robert Roane 39 Monroe SI Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaltIer 41 Ferry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2002 Rabbit Lane Peoeno NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickovlle NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Websters Dic tionary defines sportsman person fair generous good loser gra cious winner description fits just about aeromodeler have ever known well enough tell difference opinion great merit lively exchange views have always encouraged such exercises self-expres sion truly welcome such encounters part learning process can assure constructive criticism always wel come far am concerned lets keep course just have am hope ful spirit sportsmanship shall pre vail example regards selection AMA Nats Committee vast expanse west coast real estate site 1989 Nationals per announcement fact last months issue maga zine Though centrally located geo graphical standards place leaves abso lutely nothing desired terms un limited unobstructed vastness put another way photographs have seen 89 choice Sky Limitand Horizon Flying Knights Hamburg NY year Knights celebrating 25th anni versary hereby extend compli ments club its contribu tions advancement model aviation Buffalo area AMA District 2 club its credit able operate two separate sites first North Collins NY owned maintained club other site Hamburg Model Aviation Park Hamburg latter site since its owned maintained town Hamburg Recreation Department shared Much credit due club Presi dent Paul Cwiklinski continued pop ularity Knights made trip Knights contests back thoroughly enjoyed experience per following shots action First sign times busy flight line Other news Buffalo area ap plaud efforts District 2 AMA mem bers hardy enough withstand year-end meteorological vagaries 01 Man Winter thus extending territo rial flying season others also serve PR interests admirably tak ing hobby indoors uninformed worse misinformed public through media model aircraft mall shows accordingly duly proud such District 2 clubs Radio Control Aircrafters Western New York Inc Buffalo area will hold its 24th Annual Model Show March 12 1989 Marygold Manor Cheektowaga NY extends clubs earlier efforts along same line thus before earns appreciationand modelers Although aeromodelers ffying facility logically basic habi tat have always felt greatest hope future lies all-out policy bringing activities attention public rather wait chance being discovered spirit AMA has developed expanded its Air Show Team program has earned us growing respect large seg ment public Vincent Pacifico AMA Leader Member great sadness hereby report readers sudden death Vince Pacif ico current President Whitman Flyers Inc Plainview Ll NY resided 151 Orchard Street Plainview NY 11803 family have expressed profound sympathy SHHHHH flew quietest Pattern RC model 1988 Nats District 2 pi lot course naturally filled pride would expected name Adolpho Lagomasino hails Ocean NJ member Mon mouth Model Airplane Club Dolph won third place Sportsman Pattern 88 Nats also lowest sound reading tested able attend Pattern banquet Nats did receive trophy quietest Pat tern model lost forgotten ever shall great pleasure hand Dolph trophy annual WRAM Show AMA Membership meeting set 2 pm Saturday 25 February 1989 projection room Incidentally said WRAM Show 89 will held its former site Westchester County Center White Plains NY As member WRAM shall particularly pleased see Gear up locked Frequency Alert Recent action FCC confirms older transmitters can modified meet narrowband specifications requir ing another type-acceptance meeting volving representatives AMA le gal counsel FCC occurred Octo ber 1988 time verbal agreement reached concerning issue Following discussion AMA counsel provided FCC letter detailing understandings agreed during meeting turn FCC provided letter dated December 14 1988 confirming points agreed upon simple terms FCC has stated transmitters may narrowbanded can operate 20 kHz frequency spac ing modifications treated Class permissive change permission per form modifications extended grantee its authorized representative understood mean manufacturer authorized service representatives text FCC letter follows reply letter October 20 1988 regarding modifications transmitters type accepted operation under Radio Control RC Radio service detailed Part 95 regulations Please excuse delay response As discussed earlier meeting members Academy Model Aeronau tics Inc changes needed made RC transmitters consist addition resistor capacitor between en coder modulator circuits appears changes would cause equip ment exceed rated limits established Commission grantee time authorization would change type equipment Thus changes can performed Class permissive changes As detailed Section 21001 regulations no filing Commission necessary Class permissive change Because prohibition Section 95222 against internal modifications type ac cepted RC equipment equipment mod ifications must performed grantee its authorized representative man ner grantee retains responsibility changes made equipment 116 Model Aviation view all-out relaxation caught club thusly numerous Stars Rallies Ohio 6 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8141362-7702 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Fiaharty 504 21st Si Vienna WV 26101 Neison Gould 1944S idaho St Aiientown PA 18103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Mealy 20e Witmer St Cleartieid PA 16830 Joaeph S Visiay 13e1 Cranbrook Dr Maamee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendaie Ave Mapie Hts OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Halioweli Ct. Bensalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottie 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 Last month mentioned direct com munication necessary membership Academy can know actions Council Headquarters Three addi tional AVPs will added District Ill first new AVP Joe Vislay Maumee OH Joes modeling background started Control Line Combat Stunt HandLaunched Gliders has involved RC Pat tern Pylon Racing Gliders Currently sport flying main interest Joe became member Toledo Weak Signals RC Club 24 years ago has served term treasurer three terms president past 19 years has worked Toledo RC Exposition area model display Another area involvement cluded work show team did nu merous shows both locally nationally Joes knowledge expertise will help ful clubs within northwest Ohio area contact him 1381 Cranbrook Drive Maumee OH 43537 During past months several modelers have requested AMA petition FCC make transmitters narrow band 1991 can appreciate desire antiquate equipment think some concerns unjustified observations can see less ten per cent wideband transmitters use day becoming obsolete outdated wideband units may already causing un known problems field because wideband transmissions Out re maining 90% transmitters probably 30 35% will have made narrow band cost approximately $25 $35 economical price pay ensure model can exist within cluttered airwaves United States receiver creates biggest problem frequency phase-in Will need narrow-band receiver 1991 answer yes fly sanctioned contests fly large urban area cluttered frequen cies outside interference problem does involve would suggest club develop its own phase-in pro gram numerous ways have printed previous publi cations procedure followed small percentage districts modelers will have narrow-band receivers im mediately ask want FCC mandate narrow-band transmitters 1991 Simple. way enforce requirement modelers whether belong Academy will protect modelers fly public land live area high population density realize damage modeler could municipal field remained wideband no law stop him Unfortunately modelers belong Academy Council listening lo cal modeler perhaps softer solution phase-in will evolve 1991 too early Maybe new radios have market very long Please notify opinions CompuServe probably greatest set club could have directly com municate members Council Headquarters economical method can provide insight up-to-date happen ings modeling world provide val uable information numerous areas Have ever wondered what some peo ple CompuServe look like systems operators pictured below Randy Gibson jovial expert Helicop ters have questions RC Helicop ters join CompuServe talk Randy Heres new event. Westmore land Electric Soaring Society held sec ond annual FAT Day Get-together Friday November 25 fthe day after Thanksgiving FAT simply means Flying After Thanksgiv ing event equivalent other clubs annual New Years Day Flying Session Hot coffee cookies brought keep warm eat get FAT Actually iii sO nlain nld fun 10 realize club cannot Inn nitely exist influx new young er members instructor program gun order generate new blood en sures growth club few months ago stated would personally THANK instructors District Ill placing pic tures column month offer spe cial thanks Ross Ohio Radio Kontrol Society instructors . Mel States Howard DeLong Jack Lang Mike McCoy Guy Welch Thanks also Harold Justice pro viding pictures RORKS show special interest youth membership Pictured next Jack Lang process training Junior member Brent Umina via buddy box Additional interest being directed toward area RC Helicopters District Ill fortunate have several competent ro tary wing pilots Two gentlemen Bill Curtis Ralph Geese Green ville PA Last October gentlemen hosted Helicopter clinic sisted everyone attendance though weather did cooperate event drew large entry Word has gentlemen going same thing spring ntact details Kant Stoyer may upcoming Heli pilots district picture below taken four days after finished build ing first chopper month would like highlight Windy Ridge RC Club Kingwood WV picture taken partici pated Mountaineer Balloon Festival Morgantown Airport first tempt perform front such large number spectators Congratulations effort well executed March 1989 117 Delaware 0 Disttict Colombia 0 Maryland 0 North Carolina Virginia REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 301 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23600 Rick Christoph 970 Star Crest I-Iarrinburg VA 22601 Chuck Foreman 5811 Risker Dr Mechanicuville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19609 Charles Spear 268 Holly Lane Mockoville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6406 Winthrop Dr Fayntteville NC 26301 Phone Evening 919 498-6986 Notes years end As written year 1988 near end holiday sea son us almost everyone enjoy ing period goodwill Acad emy concerns end 1988 have some accomplish ments think about Executive Council has considered number very important items should see some results thecom ing year will no doubt have someone phasing Executive Director position early 1989 will provide continu ity should expect John Worth retires John will leaving after over 25 years outstanding service Acad emy nurtured very small strug gling organization what today little doubt John some ex cellent support Headquarters opera tion through years much credit growth must corner John will out picture retires will still obtain great deal ef fort John Council has taken task consid ering obtaining permanent flying sites serious objective something contrary what past VP District X said started past VP Hardy Broder son problems insurance possible mortgage problems other things sort put back burner some time something will occur overnight going happen Insurance will always prime element way business As grow also increase exposure accidents requires greater vigilance part of us keep accidents down everincreasing exposure increases amount reserves will required hold will always major item cost us Radio frequency changes phase-in another area much concern phasein plan will go forward because safety air will make necessary As number pagers increases parts coun try best narrow-band equipment will needed now two years before 1991 date finding areas coun try narrow-band transmission help ing safety Radio Control Fre quency Committee met 10 December report will point way well proceed future good probability AMA districts will soon have available ICOM 7000 series receiver use per forming field surveys interference will enable Frequency Coordinator Vice-President others find out pagers out might cause have troubles Watch details upcoming columns Weve seen tremendous advancement devices methods noise reduction past year FA finally begin ning take notice subject agenda next ClAM meeting item calling adoption 90 dBA three meters proposed catego ries FAI competition Whether will adopted uncertain important aspect last entire aeromodeling world becoming aware fact universal problem fact major ity engines being manufactured outside United States should stimu late some response area District IV District IV no different others have some problem flying site acquisition can recog nize area United States undergoing very high growth rate time occurs elsewhere recrea tional space risk Since have quite clout golf softball have find difficult obtain land ac quisition land possible concerted effort top spokesperson needed Academy has much support can offered time po sition Academy can charged actual purchase sites dividual club would very desir able position need make concerted effort keep site have now will have pressure ac cept members existing clubs encourage clubs formed increases need space District IV host 1988 Nationals difficulties overall Nats success categories largest recent memory unfortunate Free Flight lost pointed up need own own sites future events such sur vive present form Support events individuals clubs type spirit needed carry forward sport 1989 Nationals will long way off number District IV people attend ing will beyond doubt down can make feel sure folks out Washington will well you did cannot make Nationals have option going National Fun-Fly held Dayton OH over Memorial Day week end will site Air Force Museum expect very very large turnout really something enjoy bring whatever want show off and/or fly No rules eventsjust fly fun premier event District IV United States field aeromodel ing will World Championships RC Aerobatics RC Helicopter RC Pylon Racing will teams 28 countries competing events championships will held Fentress NALF VA Watch full details event early fall year will very colorful exciting show interested model flying type will top competitors around globe Olympics aeromodeling past year presented aeromodeler much activityfrom pure competition fly-in affairs As continue growth trend should also see increase ac tivity contrary popular opinion have something going month year contest set first day January 1989 see fun-fly events month now Competi tion starts earlier runs later almost seems slowest month now July District IV newsletter beginning its sixth year publication inter ested getting publication please drop card asking details way get up-to-the-minute informa tion Response time usually within day mailing end month SoundCont pg 114 tion Whatever rules decided upon ClAM meeting will binding other countries well us FAI classes flying As know F3A RC Aerobatics has limit 98 dBA three meters quite some time fliers category have managed reduce levels substantially low value have fact quite handily gotten down below 90 dBA So work area demonstrates far being unattainable goal 90 dB very feasible value would very benefi cial us world body can see fit establish goal Frequency sound levels Letters have received asking whether have taken frequency sound consideration talk about solutions answer qualified yes realize higher frequency sound generated engines greater annoyance fac tor true sound never simple dB reading frequency deter mines factor combination two needs done area know just model air craft engines thing certain operating very high dB levels frequency isnt necessarily factor paramount impor tance What says higher frequency lower dB level sound annoying need develop series charts illustrating get some explanations frequencies annoying Future articles will attempt explain some factors Frequencies part over sound generated model aircraft en gine determined several contribut ing factors sources modelers familiar ex haust area learning control very well know twocycle engine frequency equal ro tational speed crankshaft whereas four-cycle frequency one-half speed second factor influences frequency propeller sounds gener ated prop equal blade passage well other factors resulting blade design intake generates another sound rotational speed shaft shaft intake Finally bearings produce higher-frequency sound bad Continued page 120 118 Model Aviation Alabama S Florida 0 Georgia iaaippi 0 Puorto Rica South Carolina eocee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 AssocIate Vice Presidents Philip Cope 6 Hedgewood Ad Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter RI 3 Box 286 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 26405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Faiardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 East Glochester Place Norcross GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Burnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Well first snow fell last night cold wet weekends have shut down activi ties field Days too short allow time fly after work guess winter Well must time start build ing process next years activities maybe finishing last years projects read interest comment two modeling philosophy Harvey Yoders Wire Grass RC Newsletter represents current situation way thats too close comfort writes Try imagine having Old-Timer process IMAA size ship maintain very small t/2A RC ship half done several unique designs waiting burst out brain 14 kits shelf crying built closetful plans corner full sorta flyable ships need TLC two dozen honey-dos stacked up kids meet ings JOB Wheew trip hobby room relaxed evening self can lead just opposite what came stration over incom plete projects Anxiety over things wanted have done time LAST year yearning new design recent magazine Only real dyed-in-the wool balsa-fevered folks would call en joyable natural tendency sweep benches clean burn start over scratch worse yet start think better get out shop soon finish column start cover ing -scale Cub Ive building summer should get work door fleet Could use new Peanut old Cougar getting pretty raunchy Yep door flying rise look Doc Martins Hangar Pilot confirms has say about season opener Well pilots off great start Fif teen fliers signed up meet lot new faces new planes Scale Bostonian judging table looked like Nats AA meet some really beautiful Peanut Pista chio Flying Aces Scale models plus field Bostonians Embryos Great workmanship ys girls really getting GOOD Jorge Nunez entered four Peanuts Cau dron Racer Nieuport 27 Fokker D VIII also Pistachio size posted no times previously untrimmed planes Wayne Trivin won new Catapult Glider event attracted field six looks very popular four five grams little jobs arent hazard rest planes hand-launched shille laghs See last HP rules Marcos plan Its one-evening project tricky trim Indoor Catapult idea good hope local Indoor contests try size Im ready show its done Got letter Allan Wehman Jr ask ing about some confusing him rule prob lems Giant Scale categories ques tion big can plane still covered AMA insurance seems looked AMA rule book found les ser limits used fly-ins Since probably confusing others let try make sense out problem First rules competition events just thatthe rules limitations spe cific category competition intend compete AMA Giant Scale look rule book limits ex ceed cant compete contests category However large models never tended AMA competition models built provide satisfaction builder flier often flown NON-competition fly-in events local flying field fun seeing builders creation fly some limits keep mind however came about because ef forts control risk involved insuring such projects under AMA insurance pol icy limit activities takeoff weight 55 lb wet full fuel plane weighs limit AMA insurance will apply ever program under plane weighs between 55 100 lb can flown certain procedures followed de fined Experimental Radio Control Air craft Program procedures de veloped jointly AMA IMAA provide category very large models reduced risk factors would make insurance possible such models de signation reduced risk provided use certified inspectors periodically inspect aircraft during its construction prior specified flight test program prior flight following structural repair modification aircraft must also demonstrate airworthiness during speci fied flight test program District 5 now has three inspectors certified ready pro vide inspections anyone contemplating such project Since program now place ex pect limits will also brought up time time further complicating situation individual builders advice unless want spend sev eral thousand dollars produce model will comply requirements experimental program forget Dont exceed 55-lb wet limit Giant Scale fly just fun 40 lb compete way no engine displacement limit insurance purposes course Gi ant Scale engine displacement limits competition purposes defined rule book event 514 Allan sent along first photo showing Rubin Mitchums latest effort cate gory -scale clipped wing Taylorcraft Thats some garageful has SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT talking about fun-flys Bob Svetovich reports Charlotte Tale Spinners good including fa vorite thingfood writes Charlotte Radio Control Society held its second annual Wives Picnic Fun-Fly November 29th overwhelming success due members efforts wives helped bringing exceptional food dishes enjoy mixed fun-flyincluding both power aircraft events Sailplane events Balloon Bust Bomb Drop power tal number loops three-minute task Sailplanes photo shows flight line aIf winter building coming up lets look few items consider Bob Morris KCRC come some tips worth remembering Now building season upon us take some time go over equip ment see working properly Check bad switches sticky servos fuelsoaked engine mounts bad bearings name few items Patch up ripped cov ering replace worn-out wheels may wish recover recondi tion plane can pull old cover ing off patch dings replace damaged parts fraction time takes build new plane will look like new fraction cost new setup may worth try plane basically good Remember buy narrow-band equipment avoid lot trouble later Leave bargains someone else sure have sound reliable radio future building make sure have plenty ventilation gluing paint ing Open window use fan avoid fumes winter heat loss will minor window open hour two fumes can strong Very good advice remember CyA fumes can get youre like mask isnt bad advice also Well hope Santa remembered what just have next years flying season See next month March 1989 119 Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Buiiurd RI 5 Boo 90 Decatur IN 46733 Churiie Buser 4944 N Orange Norridge iL 60656 Wiiiium Kern i909 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Tuyior 7929 Jetterson Kansas City MO 04114 Stan Wutnon 10414 W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Charlie Watts 1253 Pinecrest Lo Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Biii Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Hoisten 616W 30th St Higginovilie MO 64037 Home 616 594-2481 Work 916 S94-7121 Fax 616 594-7766 Well first Column another three-year term Thanks have enough confidence work let stay another term Much still has done wanted Besides still have lot out visit Im Id like say thanks newsletter editors really built up Lastly would like thank Mr Gary Frost ran against Maybe next time Gary think will seeing lot change AMA over next three years Thats really wanted stick around Some changes will good itll worth work part chance vote buying first AMA flying site really too much pass up Some site offerings Ive heard something else Im glad Im committee Having choose right out possible choices will real toughie Rest assured lot think ing going decision Im anxious recommendations course know about growth rate will short time before will bursting seams Reston Some say thats already happened So though thought Headquarters would last years will have decide stay expand will forced build new Headquarters would love Council vote comes Most us want move AMA HQ new site know must move out Reston place land cheaper employees arent likely compare salaries Federal Government AMA will lot closer Soon therell new Executive Director AMA HQ search replacement has brought out some excellent candidates Im pretty sure well able pick has experience lead AMA HQ staff during period growth course theres frequency issue Im working hard Im getting new info regularly want keep passing seem afraid talk about pros cons deserve know District Six intend continue communications policy AMA people dont answer mail really disturbs have made point least answer mail dont always give answer person writing wants answer As Council member have also trouble mail responses find aggravating Sure can use phone CompuServe long distance call lot expensive stamp As long Im VP district assure will answer letters just fast can Another part communications travel last three years have put little over 100 hours per year old Skyhawk Almost travel events etc means traveled 10000 miles per year year tend keep up order make easier choose suggest have visited ask come site visit So what just flying session club get meet members Well have announcement make Im afraid have lost AVP St Louis got word Cal Ettel just could give job proper amount time deserves So have new AVP St Louis area Charlie Watts has decided re place friend AVP Charlie involved several clubs St Louis should fill quite well So need AMA sistance St Louis suggest give Char lie call Welcome aboard Charlie Thanks again Cal month Ive got some pictures Ive spent much time policy problems Im getting club events month can write happier column change first Bob Rogers up Mendon IL Sorry did mention name club shame Bob excellent Control Line Pattern con test year looks like good turnout time too Hey CL guys should check out gave some goodies contestant goodies amounted whopping 25 bucks bad fun afternoon flying So write AVP Bill Zimmer find next year Bob may forget back Rex Welbaum sent pictures Evansville IN club field wasnt able use really wanted see new safety fence proud sent new pictures Notice Evansville club opted tall fence section appears over eight feet tall Thats some protection pits spectator areas As can see netting almost invisible Nice Dont miss nice lake behind impound certainly hope using water sports such sea plane flying finish up column month Id like use some pictures taken 5th Annual Hamilton RC North FourCycle Rally Larry Snedeker sent some time back its time used some Im going waive policy Ive last three years past columns have advertised events clubs sanction list However since event im pacts modelers Ill waive pol icy time Pot-o-Gold trade show swap shop date will May 6-7 Its usu ally February Jack Allinger didnt want panic due no announcement February hope see Enough now . SoundCont pg 118 bearing can also foster very high dB level sounds have probably heard 60 Pattern aircraft bearing shot Analysis needed determine predominant sounds perceived human ear annoying Studies have made informa tion available relate different fre quencies apparent annoyance human ear need relate data engines figures can pinpoint conditions annoy neighbors Continued page 122 120 Model Aviation Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe addreaa EMAIL 700472152 FAX 313-345-4175 Assistant Vice President Esyd Eowdish E410 Gienwood N Goiden Vaiiey MN 00427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 358 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 02402 Eud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55009 Rusaeii Knetzger 2525 E Shoreweod Eivd Miiwaukee Wi 03211 Jean Laaik 300 Patti Piace Hoiiasd MI 49423 Can MoSs 5024 Lake Macdata Dr. Macanon WI 03700 Ron Sears 132 5 Rosiyn Pontiac Ml 40054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Starling Htn Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Sob Stamm Boo 357 Minocqus Wi 54540 next Executive Council meeting will see couple new faces replacing retiring after stint big Round Ta ble sure am going miss Johnny Clem ens Johnny has AMA many years distinct privilege have served him EC Lii Ole Guy has calming hand ses sion tempers decisions get ting difficult have bounced ideas off him always appreciated thoughts tall guy size immensely tall re spect contributions modeling friendli ness can assured shall con tinue association Johnny re gard him gods modeling time year op portunities meet district membership increase due swap shops mall shows wife attended very pleasant annual banquet ROMEO RC Club now beginning feel like club members managed ar range Lynne Smiths trip Australia wont affect editorial task band Tom going looks like shall Sturgis Yipsilanti Chessaning Grand Rapids February Speaking newsletters did know largest expense club usually newsletter Give thought forget freebee printing . 12 sues cost $3 mailing printing another $2 member Give newsletter editor help task keep plugging consider lifeline club Now have receiving newsletters five years can recognize printing format Editors using computers word processing publishing software make readable am Chairman Property Acquisi tion Committee need cover few points concerning its goals origins original idea produced Hardy Broder sen five years ago elected VP slot asked continue effort Well other items became prom inent committee set back burner Russ Knetzger kept smoldering year ago became reorga nized request President selected persons knew could contributory its goals actions present group has excelled have hopes have site purchased 1989 However lets look ideal location such siteone will serve members reasonably located re gard climatic conditions places Midwest southern parts way site often referred Nationals site true sider National Model Sport Aviation Center aspects modeling individuals families can take place Nationals can rotate few years anticipate sites having HQ museum conference cen ter campsites individual complexes aeromodeling activity including boats cars true jewel other areas country can use example copy part areas site attraction searching cities would like have NMSAC Read information CompuServe committee reports have new Control Line Contest Board member Larry Dziak Wisconsin known Control Line circles no pun intended zzard thank retiring Jim Sinton help during past years understand has moved sunny California hope will con tinue fly have new frequency monitor district purchased ICOM 7000 very strong transportable case re ceiver antenna power cords struction book need contact Bob Stamm Wisconsin pay ship ping charges club looking excellent monitor borrow see worth expense know no other unit does job contest District Patch now over sults excellent shall print win ning patch next month have details order patches costs time Thank entrantswe 19 voting clear winner neces sitating second pass top three District Roundup VALLEY AERO MODELERS need new newsletter editor d problem SHEBOYGAN AREA KON TROL SOCIETY has decided 94 dB three meters Thats start TH RC AIRPLANE CLUB has suggested level 95 dB 10 ft way up north Minnesota EAPOLIS MODEL AERO CLUB has new Indoor event wline also have club flag shows least 46 years old CHESSANING MODEL FLIERS CLUB ran chopper meet dB readings showed less 90 dB 9 ft HOORAY NE RADIO CONTROL CLUB joining proposed 90 dB 10 ft NAW VALLEY RADIO CONTROL CLUB starting orien tation session new members RANGE REMOTE CONTROL CLUB has new editor Neil Byrd has meeting theme GADGET FEST Great idea name Jessica Peters event results MICHIGAN INTER NATIONAL SOARING SOCIETY Club GREEN BAY warns about no flying during deer season LAND RC CLUB has its editor retiring Ron Eigenschink has doing past three years CIRCLEMASTERS FLYING CLUB has de cided have wives appreciation dinner Does club something too S KY ACADEMY OF MINIATURE AIRCRAFT will meeting 90-at-9 help Bill Millars muffler modifications Finally. remember its never too windy fly someone elses plane March 1989 121 Mick Joe Hass Pilgrims Inauguration field memory Micks dad Putting up LimboPVC tubes reel thread SWRCS funfly Radio Control Club Detroits 1988 Big Bird contest pilots P-51 Mustangs put terrific aerial Combat show eyes sky Jim McCoul RCCD President others watch planes Skymasters/RCCD contest RCCD fly ing field Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Aesoclete Vice Presidents Charles Stevens 220 Delta St Pasadena TX 77506 would like start months column thanking modelers took time vote past District Eight election Without support help couldnt have achieved Presently am looking over appointments AVPs contest board plans have AVPs involved reporting what happening particular area state does mean have competition ori ented AVP times AVP will expected write col umn explaining what happening area will delegation get ting things done passed local mod elers pay very poor time will ap preciated overlooked others So feel want abused drop line lets talk about Working improve hobby may fun will philosophy invite pitch greatest concerns during campaign frequency dilemma torically problems nature tend al ways get resolved local level some point have take initiative say lets go something about problem As have read AMA has issued temporary reprieve concerning testing certification transmitters am proud announce clubs north Texas area have scheduled Transmit ter Smokeout have arranged through courtesy Ace RC Inc Tom Runge certified transmitter inspection company send staff measuring equipment Dallas/Fort Worth area will spect brands transmitters two days February 4th 5th 1989 Gold Silver sticker qualification will $5 fee transmitter inspected proceeds will go Ace RC cover travel expenses fully ex pect able inspect up 240 transm ters per hour will have long wait will no repairs made during Sound Cont pg 120 data know enough predict given propeller dia meter lower rotational speed propeller less annoying sound level apt also know sound level declines rpm given muffler effective begin Quite some time ago chart published relat ing propeller diameter propeller speed dB level course ignored other factors can rerun reference Other data will published soon re sult propeller studies next few issues will attempt define some conditions finer detail session will told what thing wrong unit should fail Texas RC Hobby Shop has rented space event shopping mall Piano TX Collins RC Club North Dallas RC Club Dallas RC Club sponsor ing event providing manpower event convenience hope will participate further formation contact Don Huffines 214 2357641 John Reed 214 235-7000 See map directions tam ST IHWY 5441 ZIEL StATE e X TEXAS R/C k ri Li L1 PLANO TX 2 U N Another item importance mark calendar Weatherford Aeromodel ing Society has sanctioned omnibus event March 4th 5th 1989 cludes swap-meetlauction Crocket Elementary School fun-fly club field Also included event will All-District Eight Meeting within traveling distance scheduled Sat urday March 4th hope visit discuss some issues need addressed future Council meetings information contact Sandy Frank 1015 jameson St Weather fnrd T 7fflR Scholarship Cont pg 114 IL member National Honor Society high school represented school district competitions engineer ing mathematics science interest aviation caused him join Aviation Explorers Post Boy Scouts America membership school Science Club led him enter contests won awards design construction wind tunnel used airfoil evaluation Richard father work team constructing airplane Mr Lacy likes build whereas Richard likes fin ish have won several contests creations finest Druine Turbulent David Peterson now San Diego State Uni versity went high school Yucaipa CA David plans major Journalism minor degree will Theatre Arts mem ber California Scholastic Federation high school also held variety school offices worked school yearbook Promotion Editor later Coeditor special interests included SADD campaign Teen Activities Program TAP program provides alter natives teenagers effort help keep substance abuse An enthusiastic modeler David father both members Yucaipa Val ley RC Fliers Christopher Register Elizabethtown NC gan aeromodeling age eight now University North Carolina Wil mington majoring Physics also taking flight training goal entering commercial aviation field 20 model airplanes credit has featured Bill Winters column achievements Chris feels knowledge friend ships respect can gained model aviation lifelong value tempting get model club started Eliz abethtown Apart modeling enjoys singing church choir assisting elderly has also worked several community beautification projects wish young people very best endeavors know Glen Sigafoose would proud Contributions Sig Memorial Fund may sent AMA Reston VA will used expand opportunities avail able deserving college-bound students 122 Model Aviation Gene Hempel shown cam paign trail snapped visiting Octoberfest Fun-Fly Grapevine TX put 114 RC Aero Squadron Colorado 0 Kaosas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 760672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 5 Kendall SL Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Modes 410 Hart Sauna KS 67401 Jim Ricketts 516 5 Cloudas Sious Falls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 302 922-8107 Evening 303 536-3266 column being written just few days before Christmas year draws close often reflect what has hap pened during past year what has accomplished what still left goals set year nd think about directions coming year Al though issue will coming af ter first new year 1989 would hope take little time think about future modeling efforts local club working certainly what group can further model aviation enjoyable avocation foreseeable future include AMA thinking let volunteer officers know what directions would like see organization work Yearly go through ritual saving newsletters sent out courtesy model clubs out district As arrive read get feeling well things go ing local level times things going district national level invaluable source information read Club newsletters have described lifeblood club edi tors contributors information efforts would like publicly thank praise time year hope will continue work will get appropriate support fellow club officers members work does go unnoticed unap preciated though THANKS sometimes far between too few January column mentioned vacancy Wyoming associate vice-president position modelers state might like give some suggestions would like have fill position As being written Ive no suggestions wait now responses same column asked input whether associate vice-president posi tions states should voted upon following process similar used national district elections Ive received quite bit input Overwhelmingly probably 20 1 consensus continue have posi tions appointed vice-president presently done OK hear still need some suggestions great mod elers Wyoming person wish have position Melvin Schuette Auburn KS Control Line modeler has taken time write some thoughts out about favorite category aeromodeling Control Line alive well District 9 Although some would prefer think CL dying sport still going strong growing some cases Though may enjoy popularity RC sur viving doesnt seem cost CL vs RC keeps people CL because lot people fly CL well RC Free Flight fly CL No body can say exactly Control Liners con tinue CLs Maybe feel plane end lines knowing can feel response controls through lines Most items used CL thought packaged RC items About items use arent thought way bellcrank lead-outs lines handles engines use no dif ferent except cases use fixed venturi vs carburetor some CL events carbs used same purpose RC see both CL Scale Navy Carrier events CL Scale using electronic control systems RC ra dios RF section removed signals sent through lines instead atr Another factor may CL fli ers competition oriented whereas major population RC sport fliers reason unknown reasons flying CL rather something else contest season district begins Memorial Day weekend continues until middle September usually contest scheduled other weekend throughout time period level competition throughout district coming higher contest competitors being capable holding own Nationals fact number people district have earned brought home share Nats trophies along number peo ple district lot CL working local contests Nationals Special Interest Groups people make CL work lev els Noise becoming major area con cern CL well maybe much RC due confined space flown Some clubs fliers through out district have promoting use mufflers events normally pro hibit use might add some suc cess has made use commer cial muffling devices being done engines normally produce exces sive dB lesrel being brought down below 90 dB recommended level out hurting overall performance levels Some people starting work com posite materials order cut down weight added commercial units cause becoming major concern people working trying come up some sort muffling device will what needed bring down noise hurt performance engines Control Line DOES exist District 9 will continue exist efforts people enjoy flying category have questions regarding CL con tests held district please feel free contact address below through CompuServe Modelnet ID# 731702741 want invite stop CL field watch ask questions knows maybe bug will bite too Melvin L Schuette PO Box 240 Au burn KS 66402-0240 telephone 913 6712583 Thanks Melvin taking time ef fort 0 share thoughts Keep landings soft intentional Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network Mod elNet has going strong since begun last year now 3500 modelers use personal com puters log onto ModelNet communi cate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hun dreds services besides ModelNet Com puServe subscription service once subscribe pay time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other ac tivities Several Executive Council members ModelNet join public dis cussions answer questions Mod elNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 76067 2420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis Mc Ginnis 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full teresting useful files complete list AMA chartered clubs kept DL 4 up dated monthly So Contest Calendar list over 1300 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use can submit online AMA Applica tion through ModelNet join renew membership will usually get con firmation AMA membership within day uploading application Data Library Club officers can check AMA membership status of members through ModelNet can confirm application received get date license mailed member Complete instructions Data Library 12 files INSTRAMA CHECKAMA information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA HQ youre al ready CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 March 1989 123 Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii 0 Nevada 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 9616637 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakee Aiea HI 96701 Darwin N Barrie 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Waleut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harrold 4202 H St Sacramento CA 9S619 Mike Lee 11430 Spittire Drive San Diego CA 92126 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St Chatoworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 85748 Beny Stream 3723 Seowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisloh 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Frequency Coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Thank District X support al lowing opportunity serve vice-president will pull out Stops see needs problems District 10 properly aired acted Academy am looking forward great anticipation upcoming years ser vice new associations chal lenges facing both District X AMA would like offer sincere thanks noteworthy opponents 8ev Wisniewski Bryant Thompson outstanding rep utable forthright campaigns ask join making District X best Academy Although Dave Peltz got off wrong foot relationship followed sound As visited talked sites meetings questions fre quently asked Does anyone read Daves column MA responses wild varied Some like provocative style others wanted about whats hap pening district As thor oughly entertained Interestingly enough whatever response reaction read column Dave thanks help time patience eventual election will solicit help administration understanding knowledge will great assistance Youll tough act follow George Steiner thanks nominating Howard Baldwin letter recom mendation ongoing support will forgotten Ill try live up both Georges high ideals love sport Phil Hightower artist posters pamphlets brochures support way above duties normally per formed brother-in-law Cathy heartfelt thanks Dr Fritz Har rold compositions drill couch needed therapy get end Russell Davis marvelous letter composed constituted second mailout Im sure stimulated voter participa tion areas district sure thank Nancy Bill Hempel Bill Jr support help Thanks also Ron Sheldon Stuffing-it isnt half bad sounds H L Scales posters hanging over District X Would mind organizing committee get down Just kid ding rode visited sights told what say say hold head point finger critiqued appearances Dorothy wife couldnt have done ya helped campaign havent mentioned name dont think Ive forgotten am thankful work hell Regg Keyawa Son Helen R Keyawa 92 years young residing own Chico CA father Pat Watega Redding CA says cant wait until Grandma hits 100 50 can call Willard Scott have Grandmas name Today Show ather Mar gie Keyawa sometimes referred Miss Personality am father Steve Keyawa deceased spring 1985 responsible Senior Telemaster EZ 2000 Sailplane saddles Tele brought show team led its presidency now theyve shoved politi cal arena Academy Steve Buds show left team members particularly good feeling took place past July Sacramento Area Model ers Open House Two newest team members Regg Keyawa Don Boling flew finale act consisted tow ing Sportavia Glider air back Sr Telemaster Telemaster built Regg Glider son Steve Steve test flown Glider before father could get together tow-aloft flight very suddenly unexpectedly passed away Don Boling close friend family helped Regg fin ish project show first public flight two aircraft quite few relatives family friends audience Steves Glider gently lifted air Telemaster about 200 ft altitude two aircraft parted company Reggie quickly circled Tele master down smooth landing Glider lingered above As announcer told story behind two aircraft dedicated flight memory Steve Keyawa Don brought Glider slow graceful flyby lumps throats Glider gently came rest center runway So much oneself goes build ing model reflects mans ingenuity defying gravity also reveals very much about persons labored over model selected care built colors finishall reflections builder can think no fitting memorial modeler demonstration air craft Rest peace Steveyour airplane good hands above insert taken Octo ber 1988 issue Show Gram official Air Show Team publication written good friend Jim McDonald Thanks Jim Steve youre big leagues now real surprise September found out really AMA Geoff Styles Public Relations Director Academy spent week Sacramento area same time Capital City Barn stormers celebrated close success ful year demonstrations Remember show team functional model demonstra tion group sponsored Academy promotion sport need ter rific variety flying models coupled musical background narration add stimulation event site com munity center airport Barnstormers available would like schedule show give call Ill put touch appropriate person booking Besides year-end celebration depicted picture caption Geoff Howard Bald win myself able spend time Sacramento County Board Super visors thanked board sup port model program Sacramento gave AMA jackets token appreciation result have documented network rebroadcast VHS tape open invitation promise support Nats Sacramento County continued support Sacramento Area Modelers Watch RCM publica tion story line Sacramento Area Modelers flight site issue should coming out soon board meeting proceeded office Henry Agonia Director State California Department Parks Recreation Geoff gave pitch aero modeling Academy California well received Mr Agonia too modeler Check out can land full-scale floatplane Folsom Lake California park cant fly model Motor ized models allowed state parks working last stop day divi sion deputy chiefs Jack D Kemmerly Jerry Barber State Department Transportation Division Aeronautics seems Mr Kemmerly near-miss model attempting landing full-scale plane Yolo County Airport believe nasty letter published copy Academy responded Dave Peltz District X members As result visit Mr Kemmerly will write letter recommendation AMA sanctioned club coexist airport California system Nicely done Dave Geoff Howard Regg Dis trict X Gotta go now Congratulations Jim Sears John Byrne Howard Crispin Gene Hempel successful election re election leading edge R 124 Model Aviation Vote well nigni Honest guys its Reston its got mu seum everything Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Compuserve address EMAIL7e0672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federai Way WA 98023 Ai Culver Box 88 Wiider iD 83878 Gary R Fulier PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 89752 Gien Mjachke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Faiis MT 59401 Dave Muiiens 15559 Palatine Ave. N Seattia WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 807 B Vicksbarg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickilna PG Boa 823 Kiamath Falis OR 87801 Chick Young 11225 125th St 5 #89 Puyaiiup WA 88373 Frequency Coordinstor Robert Baich 15439 SE Haig Dr. Portland OR 87235 Phone 503 781-5103 No new Nats news November Several selected site situations slowly simmering surely soon solved want compete Nats send Headquarters packet Also would like help out please write information will have finalized schedule Puy allup may necessary make several al terations schedule because Nats forewarned Several different people urged us hold Indoor part Nats Kibby Dome Moscow ID couldnt agree Dome incredible place hold Indoor activities Unfortunately too far away fall under site philosophy place Nats true could hold Indoor maybe hold Outdoor FF proposed Boardman site maybe Pattern Rac ing Moses Lake would great sites wouldnt Nats Indoor site record class has open trusswork below ceiling other hand its cost far below $1400 per day plus direct costs offered Kibby Dome will within walking dis tance some other events notably Pattern Finals RC Scale events think weve found sites just adequate very compact area first time Rac ing Pattern will flown during dinary daylight hours eight five will flown same time Participants may able get involved things Nats used offer people getting gether after flying comparing notes go ing different special events have opportunity show rest country high quality modeling already know exists District Xl need have competing working spectating Well guess Ill climb down off Ivory box now Just come enjoy Drizzle Circuit full swing Delta Park CL activity now Unfortu nately looks like Flying Lines has fact expired Dave Mullens said going get competition newsletter going want help him out send him info whatever month get lot newsletters Most District Xl clubs couple other clubs country few spe cial interest groups send copy appreciated since what newslet ter supposed inform about activ ities club Also time time put pitch support lo cal newsletter editor writing something him print seeing has up-todate information things go around club too often newslet ter newsletter editor taken granted editor gets no thanks effort puts very im portant club asset Most time just forget thank such lot work no pay very little recognition plea give pat back editor try hand getting something editor put print Speaking newsletters Horsefeathers newsletter Billings Flying Mus tangs very professional effort ed itor Eric Hawkinson NL under stand 88 air show success spite temps high 90s both days buddy boxes out gave terested folks chance try hand Also Eric tried photo repro method out lined national newsletter printed couple very good shots Dick Robb edits Rainbird Flyer NL Rainbird Fliers Ketchikan Alaska included article John Divelbiss John described Joe Dia mond nine Cub Scouts built Dura Plane about five one-hour sessions spread over month half Sounds like idea other clubs should look get some Cub Scouts involved show build fly airplane Club 20 racing has started Portland area Basic requirements minimum span 36 minimum area 400 sq K&B OS 2OFP stock mufflers carbs prop 15% fuel supplied 1-in spinner Theyve two races now although severely limited cause rain first meeting brought out large crowd some nice fast air craft Looks like may catch particu larly always room beginner not-so-ept like Q-500 has done itself groups moving away original rules original intent troductory racing format Oh well tend shoot ourselves foot time time Should interested con tact Jerry Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 some relatively curent events Indoor meets going both Al bany OR area around Seattle dont seem have advance dates might check Bob Stalick WAM Tom Cashman Seattle area Upcoming latest version Po lar Bear run SRAC present considering using another location run Pattern event Saturday reason ing very near neighbors have very large amount real estate used up average Pattern flierand atten dant sound levels case hope lock up March 18 & 19 19th being used fun-fly part also will put quiet fly-in September Which reminds will number Electric meets year Most will take place Seattle area will try keep posted watts up doing very nice things Electric aircraft dont stay ohm coulomb out mhosy out see whats current RAMS held Second Annual Elec tric Fun-Fly year Boeing Hawks have putting very well done well-attended meet some time Along pure Electric meet other meets either running Electric events events allow Electrics fly against other aircraft undue penalty Last month some pictures Scalemasters Regional Farragut ID pictures incorrectly identified builder Tiobo Mykkanen fact first name Toivo apologize mistake year several contestants come Scalemasters Montana Balch captured aircraft film first picture shows well-crafted aircrafta Stearman blue-and-chromeyellow Bucker Jungmeister white Dave Gasvoda brought Missoula Skybolt belongs Wayne Venetz Conrad Its done typical red white blue colors very attractive Lastly non-Montana AC Fred Pierces very nice original Albatros DIII Fred suffered damage precontest flight didnt get compete Hope re pairs brings both Scalemast ers Nats next year March 1989 125 ne leet Delongs Allan Fass Orom wg Sky As recall its blue fuselage has silver wings big Fleets ex tremely nice flying planes slow majes tic Looks very real air Happy flying JUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Paul Murphy Beginner Hand Launched Glider like little Glider Its 13-in wingspan just right young beginner de veloping arm plan has making rounds Free Flight club newslet ters mark good popular model am pleased present Make copies page clubs begin ners high-performance model Gli der designed no frills order make sure beginner can finish out difficulty get out flying field Simple may good wood selec tion still important Paul Mur phy cant made old wood out scrapbox attention must paid strength piece wood sizes Note wood fuselage spe cifically required spruce basswood other words fuselage part takes punishment bad launch whipping action launch So make body tough flex ible wood wing 1A6-sheet mediumweight balsa Dont use either too hard heavy too soft weak fin stabi lizer dont take much strain can lighter weight wood same rea son made thinner 1A2-sheet balsa wing saving weight tail extremely important dont overlook Two grams weight saved tail means saving least four grams use less clay ballast nose saving six grams Less weight means longer flights simple model Yes simple doesnt mean klutzy Note Gliders wing flat no attempt sand airfoil wing tail surfaces Just sand parts lightly remove fuzz beginner Hand-Launched Glider purpose get good model finished pronto out field pronto Another model can made later date airfoil wing using 3A2-in sheet wood Some building operations taken granted experienced builder often hassle beginner Most often just case beginner knowing go about causes problem difficulty task case Hand-Launched Glider joining two halves wing fuselage operation can hurdle Usually shown plans no exception beveled inner edges two wing panels form dihedral joined Rather doing step suggest joint made two steps First using sandpaper wrapped around block bevel inner edges wing panels glue well panel held flat building board other panels tip blocked up 4 re quired plan dry use sand paper-wrapped block again sand seam bottom center joint gives flat surface can placed fuse lage top form better joint sur face contact Pregluing surfaces also im portant good design feature model ginning builders downward taper body wings trailing edge means stabilizer tan placed flat building board body glued down fin can easily glued side body above stabilizer rather balanced top body makes easier assembly Paul Murphy well-thought-out Hand-Launched Glider design begin ners Im sure about name Any way certainly wish teachers clubs would use beginners Thats month Keep tail light ll fly better back next month ii@iieigeigOiieiieiieiienenegieneiieiieiieiienene Have Helped 0 IJunior Modeler Today II@II@IIeIIOIi@gIOIIOIIOIIeIIOIIOII@H@II@II@IIOIi@IIO 4 i viJ ill \II Il Zii fJ&fa 1eozc-NMr 71 /iiyflhl g44t oz r 1 1~ A1Th II rAr IL V CvLIp~ ~ 411 126 Model Aviation COLORAVO tr rtiG$ C -4--A