r RC Tech Talk Mostly laymans viewpoint some high-tech stuff end Bob Underwood AMA Technical Director Unless have already done read rest article until reading piece titled Frequency BulletinMarch 1989 same section issue Now lets settle back take nontech nical look some frequency happen ings going hobby/sport First must understand title Technical Director does signify am expert technical aspects ra dios During four years staff working capacity liaison Frequency Committee industry FCC mem bers have assimilated some degree knowledge least point no longer believe making RC model fly result black magic manipulations mirrors Symbols like kHz dB have nes tled memory alongside other impor tant pieces information As struggle through period trau matic change enjoy advantage cannot experience As new formation concerns surface am gener ally first know Likewise am almost always first have answer let ters phone calls persons ei ther understand appreci ate what has happened Therefore am probably better position articulate what happening people Sound conceited hope because feel least bit proud about statement Rather events surrounding frequency matters have often filled concern some cases frustration joke Headquarters Underwood appears have telephone growing out ear chat about what weekly rumor might Years ago hobby shop owner told three forms communication telephone telegraph tell-a-modeler quite correct latter far quickest unfortunately accurate Re member childhood party game called telephone printed word accurate al ways subject same problems interpretation personal bias has encountered examples informa tion messages diametri cally opposed has happened Model Aviation end result misinformation can injury hobby/sport several ways individual members suffer because always certain what happening often perceive worst cre ates anxiety frustration can experi ence damage personal relationships cause misunderstandings differenc es opinion concerning direction should take Lets seek end prob lems So much emotion right now frequency matters Youve read Frequency Bulletin arti cle know have four petitions address have filed letters opposition regarding requests share frequen cies Hopefully petitions will get public comment stage Two petitions have filed require transmitters manufactured fu ture must meet narrow-band requirements What will action mean modelers will assure some time near future transmitters manufactured will capable operating 20 kHz bandwidth spacing Understand possible time tell what date will happen also possible tell exactly what will happen concern ing grandfathering old equipment Three possible scenarios mentioned Frequency Bulletin read ear lier first-mentioned occurs face problems second scenar io described likely happen length grandfather period will primary issue debate Whidden peti tion states foreseeable future Academys petition does address grandfathering does indicate Radio Control industry has voluntarily mov ing direction Traditional FCC action predicts reasonable approach prob lem can expect FCC nounce its decision middle 1990 ap pears good guess issue grandfather period may well moot point large portion modelers fly urban area self-imposed grandfather period old equipment could end tomorrow might find due commercial ac tivity equipment just will work well enough flying environment youre forced operate True can change another frequency escape interference potential creasingly aware number commer cial users just 10 kHz away frequen cies have information indicating number permits issued between Jan uary 1 1988 July 31 1988 surpassed entire year 1987 Its unlikely can anticipate slowdown rate com mercial activity anytime soon because powerful neighbors just 10 kHz away Academy consid ering use service can supply formation relative location power level commercial users service cou pled use new ICOM receiv ers have purchased AMA district will great help sorting Out whats air area aware however wouldnt helpful sim ply dump information out field indi cating flying site middle Bermuda triangle far pager activity concerned Therefore attempting pinpoint what signal levels various ages types equipment can stand before stop working way knowing what commercial activity area what strength signal youll able determine whether narrow-band equipment needed have close touch club Denver CO area has expe riencing considerable problems inter ference have used ICOM field identified frequencies com mercial users What found power ful beeper signals lasted some 10 20 seconds Sometimes voice trans missions lasted 30 45 seconds ac tivity quite heavy during weekdays tapers off weekends As club sought help various sources RC industry member responded sending two radios reportedly totally narrow band transmitter AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director John worth 0 ExecutWe Coordinator Joyce Hager S Administrative Services Director Robert voislavek nical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike woodfolk 0 Pubiic Reiatione Director Geoff Styles ial Prolecta Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R wheeley 0 Nate General Manager Iince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication what say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council receiver club use ra dios purposely supplied suspect frequencies channels 22 38 right next known pager operation words club member have performed flaw lessly Has exercise tended move club specific direction Evidently Jim Shaw states club member com plains having difficulty known problem frequencies still flying wideband equipment dont want talk him As test have used service mentioned earlier can supply commercial permit operation Are commercial transmitters nearby Yep couple running 400-watt output Other short questions answers Are RCMA/AMA stickers required transmitter present No Currently plan require sanctioned events effective December 20 1990 Are narrow-band transmitters required present sanctioned events channels 12-34 yes General flyingno However recommended Can older transmitter narrowbanded Yes can Academy has letter file FCC indicating may done holder equip ments type acceptance representa tive can accomplished Class per missive change Check manufac turer importer equipment Most have plans equipment modification upgrade have requested official policy manufacturers import ers will publish official word submit Should apprehensive about what will happen concerning frequency matters Sure sounds like trick question course will have little pangs apprehension understand have large body members collectively looking toward protecting interests Yes going totally agree need direction feel certain can medi ate differences best serve vast majority membership Look fu ture monthly Frequency Bulletins both AMA National Newsletter sent charter clubs have requested Model Aviation Proceeding slightly different re lated subject technical Frequency Committee has wres tling knotty problem concerning effect resolution bandwidth mea surement type equipment fol lowing information presented Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee sticker program rolling along Frequency Committee members checking transmitters trade shows Over 50% now receiving gold stickers continue show significant increase year continuing get Sticker Station applica tions over country Bill Hershberger travel Headquarters once twice week process now have 26 Sticker Stations authorized check transmitters includes manufac turers importers distributors indepen dent service centers should noted Sticker Station approval extends stickering transmitters no way au thorizes addresses service modifica tion transmitters Bill have made measurements gold-sticker transmitter using variety spectrum analyzers different resolution bandwidth RBW settings provide guid ance Sticker Stations As given AMA 1991 Guidelines transmitter signal offset 20 kHz channel frequency should down 55 dB measured analyzer using 3 kHz RBW signal level 20 khz offset depends RBW setting used some spectrum ana lyzers have 3 kHz setting Informa tion what readings other RBWs equivalent 55 dB @ 20 khz using 3 kHz RBW sent Sticker Stations early February Ther4 course something else popped up heard immediately Bob Weg ner Sticker Station #103 checked PCM transmitter Tektronix analyzer given gold sticker owner sent back manufacturer re checked FR analyzer 3 kHz RBW found did qualify gold Wegner went Tektronix help sorting things out Stan Griffiths Tek tronix Portland office scheduled meeting March 6th Frequency Commit tee representation invited Tektronix sembled variety spectrum analyzers included FR Hewlett-Packard two own new economy model Measurements using same AM transmitter earlier testing made analyzers same results obtained Febru ary AMA Headquarters spectrum analyzers used Tektron ics meeting L R HP 8562A IFR A7550 Tektronix 2710 Tektronix 494AP PCM transmitter checked analyzers could set 1 kHz RBW PCM 60 dB down rather 65 dB recommended Ac cording Morris Engelson Tektronix spec trum analyzer designer rules differ ent AM FM/PCM signals going RBW another change AM signal goes 20 log BW1/8W2 FM/PCM signal 10 log BW1/BW2 So FM/PCM transmitters equivalent level using 1 kHz RBW should 60 dB AM transmitters should 65 dB have found before probable reason surfaced until now FM/ PCM transmitters checked have well below 55 dB using 3 kHz RBW fore would pass gold analyzers using 1 kHz RBW glad Bob Wegner spot ted followed through Tektron ix help us get answer Morris Engelson also recommended measurements made using either 3 kHz 1 kHz resolution bandwidth modulation rates transmitters readings can affected 300 Hz 100 Hz RBW doesnt recommend either used further concluded 100 Hz RBW definitely problem also said alright use video filter except IER video filter bandwidth equal greater RBW use number analyzers have video filters programmed equal RBW selected especially thank Stan Griffiths folks Tektronix making equip ment available setting up meeting has made possible us fine-tune guidance Sticker Stations Thanks too tour spectrum analyzer production area Beaverton facility saw assembly testing cal ibration procedures very impressive Participants meeting organized Tek tronics 1 R Andy Spence Tektronix Chuck Ahern AMA Frequency Committee Bob Wegner Sticker Station 103 Morris En gelson Stan Griffiths Larry Hansen Tektronix Back Boband thank-you Chuck Ahern above report have month dual-focus effort partly technically oriented partly folks like know people wise humble enough tell Theres little switch front move it works doesnt send someone can fix See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods RC Equipment Certified 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA June 1989 117 II~rtkint hilling nIIA5stiflflI action t e FCC mieht take two pe Synopsis Executive Council Meeting March 11 1989 following attendance Presi dent Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Exec utive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Reginald Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice President Ev Langworthy Present Academys executive Staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Micheline Madison Competitions Depart ment Director Vince Mankowski Nats Gen eral Manager Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Guests included Fred Marks Frequency Committee Chairman Chuck Ahern Fre quency Committee Raymond Kowalski le gal advisor Lillian Worth copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately May 1 1989 minutes official until review pos sible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled April 22 1989 special meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council called order 900 am President primarily purpose selecting vice executive replace Executive Director latters contract expires end January 1990 interviews final se lection held executive session Council members legal counsel pres ent executive session ended President made following statement Executive Council appreciates terest shown candidates position Vice Executive Director Af ter extensive study including interviews reference checks Executive Coun cil took secret ballot determine win ner candidate received support majority vote Executive Council winning candidate Vince Mankowski Executive Council will immediately ne gotiate Vince Man kowski toward let ter intent contract agreement can reached contract will made him agreement cannot reached him Executive Council will take new vote negotiate two remaining candidates Executive Coun cil finds three candidates highly qualified would accept able thank candidates Subsequently Vince Mankowski accepted agreement presented him Other Business I Contest Board Meeting An RC Aerobatics Contest Board request funding en able members board meet discussed noted setting such precedent board given eight other Contest Boards 11 mem bers would present major financial problem motion approve request failed 11 against 2 EVP 3 II Club Proximity District X Vice Presi dent reported difficulties two clubs lo cated too close other interfer ence-free operation noted Coun cils previous establishment primary jurisdiction policy wa satisfactory lution situation urged some mod ification policy would give vice president final authority settle prob lems motion effect passed 7 3 7 8 10 NAA ED Pres 6 against 1 2 4 5 6 11 Another motion rescind pre vious Council action July 1988 also passed 10 2 3 7 8 9 10 ED EVP NAA Pres 5 against 1 4 5 6 11 Ill Frequency Phase-In Plan Review After considerable discussion Council unaii imously approved submitting FCC petition requires RC equipment man ufacturers produce narrow-band 72 MHz transmitters beginning 1991 IV Nats Review Dave Brown reported 1988 Nats audit showed items charged account erroneously largely due assigning costs Nats items also used other events Nats Before auditing 1988 Nats shown cost $37822 after auditing actual cost found $13269 noted exercise resulted better posting methods subse quent Nats contests will have accurate reporting V District V District X Support Two mo tions passed authorize District 5 Vice President up $2000 expenses May 1989 District AVP meetingb 4 against 1 6 11 EVP other authorize up $2000 expenses District X AVP meeting held RCHTA showli 3 against 4 6 11 VI Key Man Insurance agreed unani mously renew current three-key-man insurance policies Worth Mankowski Ma roney additional term sign insured continuance cancellation VII AVP Program VP-IV Crispins recom mendation improved associate vice president program discussed consensus following approved implementation 1 Each AVP authorized have shirt embroidered year service AVP same policy shall hold district frequency coordinators AVPs frequency coordinators also autho rized supply business cards 2 A statement defining responsibili ties AVP developed Exec utive Council discussion made part Standing Rules 3 AVPs shall provided list district chartered clubs timely basis shall also given up-to-date list handout materials available dealing such matters frequency safety sound flying site acquisition Additionally AVPs shall provided list awards sample forms needed plus cur rent Headquarters directory 4 At discretion district vice pres ident monthly district column Model Aviation may have one-third one-half column set aside comments AVPs within district Other details AVP program such geographic assignments termination determined later date VIII NAR Insurance Dave Brown reported modified proposal agreed upon AMA NAR Insurance com mittees follows 1 AMA Youth membership $7 may clude adults engaged model rocketry ac tivity accordance NAR safety code 2 AMA chartered club status shall fered NAR sections 3 All NAR members organized activi ties members NAR sections come AMA chartered clubs must hold AMA membership 4 claims handling assignments settlements shall discretion AMA 5 NAR organization will no longer insured AMA 6 No insurance coverage outside US NAR-AMA adults unless become regular AMA members meeting adjourned 545 pm AMA Scholarships AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship amount number scholarships presented current year will de pend large extent upon number applicants qualifications total up $11000 available distributed various amounts basis AMA modeling activities scholastic achievement citizenship achievement applica tions will considered evaluated AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Com mittee will make recommen dation Executive Council AMAs 118 Model Aviation 1 Ernie Evon AMA 1129 dIsplayed Feb ruary WRAM Show New York what welldressed AMA club officer may wear sleeve patches provided char tered club officers year year indicat Ing positions heldan impressive array case Ernie Central Jersey RC Club board directors Currently Scholar ship Committee composed Bob Stalick Albany OR Chairman Bob Underwood Reston VA Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Travis McGin nis Arvada CO choosing recipients AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Pro gram aspects taken consid eration desirable applicant academically superior also participant aspects school mod eling community applicants rated several major categories includ ing class rank grade average test re sults High achievement catego ries important maximum amount scholarship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant schol arship award he/she active com munity modeling both facets taken consideration wellrounded person may quite possibly judged qualified excels school grades modeling However scholarship awards may granted basis of three cri teria qualification general current AMA member el igible 1 has active type model airplane activity last three years 2 graduates high school current prior year 3 enrolled college university certificate degree program Other Scholarships addition AMA-funded program described above two others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combina tion modeling achievement financial need other Tom Hutchinson morial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievements Free Flight activity three programs use information supplied Charles H Grant/AMA Scholarship application determine winners Sig Hutchinson pro grams however scholastic information determining factor case possible individual receive awards programs Applications may obtained AMA Headquarters Deadline submission May 31 Frequency Bulletin March1989 month March often recognized its breezy nature brought winds con cern Academy modelers gen eral Several petitions great importance Radio Control community filed FCC purpose rule mak ing Two petitions involve proposed sharing frequencies granted model ers FCC 1g82 bridge crane com pany has proposed sharing 75 MHz frequenci0s surface model users second recent proposal filed Kenneth J Seymour proposal would result shared use 72 75 MHz model frequencies commercial per sonal direction-finding tracking equip ment Both proposals represent seri ous threat modeling activity could operation devices affect model operation possible se vere safety problem areas other mod eling As illustration crane lifting tons material could interfered unknowing child operatin$ model car nearby Other applications such tow trucks valve actuators fuel delivery trucks present similar safety hazard use tracking device law enforcement agencies locate lost chil dren campers personal property laud able sharing frequencies presents se rious safety concern range de vices anticipated 1000 1500m 3281 4921 ft ground An opera tional range magnitude results unit effectively becoming singlefrequency model site Consider ramifica tions units continuous op eration motor home moves about country Academy behalf has filed let ters opposition two petitions FCC appears model fre quencies targeted shared use cause license-free presents considerable sayings time money company As information ob tained attorney will made known immediately Academys attention focused two other FCC petitions wellone sub mitted AMA another Glenn Whidden Essentially both petitions stress requirements transmitters mantifac tured future must meet AMAs 1991 guidelines narrow-band operation Much misinformation conjecture has heard recently regarding what might happen 1991 magic date Coaches will turn pumpkins old radio units will dissolve dust January 1 1991 date simply signifies end period designed phase frequencies assigned ser vice 1982 hoped 1991 RC model aircraft would operating 20 kHz spacing appears such goal premature immediate concern what course action FCC might take two pe titions fact three possible sce narios first could refuse require narrow-banding radios produced future would have tragic conse quences leaving us vulnerable com mercial interference probably unable achieve full frequency usage Wed have no protection against new RC equipment although meeting proposed FCC specifications would work todays radio environments require narrow-band operation second scenario would have FCC require transmitters manufactured since date rule effectivity narrow banded providing reasonable grace period during existing transmitters would allowed operate scenario has traditional course taken FCC third scenario could develop FCC perceived severe operational safety problem because older equipment still being used FCC could react acceler sting transition narrow band moving back date transmitters must conform new requirement History suggests wont happen Since theres strong likelihood grandfather period older equipment Academy developing recommended ways clubs individuals operate mix equipment final FCC decision made will prepared meet contingency should noted FCC rule-making process typically takes minimum nine 12 months Well well 1990 before final decisions can expected Several other activities under way help clubs individuals frequency matters Academy considering use service provides exact loca tion power level transmitters operat ing commercial frequencies 10 kHz Disseminating information would help modelers select frequency manage flying sites companion ser vice already available uses ICOM re ceiver scanner sites newly pur chased units now hands either district vice president frequency coordinator ICOM can provide valu able information about strength other signals may cause potential interfer ence order effectively use informa tion Frequency Committee has begun gather data will help us determine what level interference causes problems various ages types equipment Lastly Sticker Station program al lows individuals determine status transmitters has greatly ex panded listing stations will forthcoming Academy focused radio fre quency matters order create safe en joyable environment Radio Control oper ation easy task pa tient understanding cooperation both FCC manufacturers lieve goal can accomplished minimum sacrifice model ers part June 1989 119 NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HO703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviation subscriptions AMA member nonmember back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertis ing Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans ModelAvia tion hobby shop resale accounts ad vertising billing questions MA AdvertIsIng .. 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr Quite number letters have re ceived during past couple weeks sug gesting misunderstanding process competition rule-making Some people continua under impression AMA its Executive Council tempting mandate rule changes es tablish sound levels aeromodeling ac tivities Thats truly ideal notion AMA has taken steps achieve yet mistaken individual Contest Boards basically self-contained discrete entities Only certain very specific areas safety matters exampledoes Exec utive Council have authority oppose Contest Board particular desire po sition Since matter sound levels doesnt fall categories Executive Council has no power overrule direct individual Contest Board decisions sound guidelines would desirable able estab lish sound levels various categories modeling would provide guidelines use general membership case RC Aerobatics problem doing problem FAI ClAM proposal lack practical data determining potential acceptable sound levels Its possible some categories wouldnt have necessary equipment available allow survive new restricti6ns other areas world organizing programs guide model ing groups determining attainable sound levels absolute necessity will accomplished obvious cant done through rule-making process competition cat egories Alternative ways developing body data will enable others oper ate quiet levels must found Individual help will needed acquiring data starting point generate list of categories powered aeromod els next step determine engine size displacement cat egories common prop engine class has listed Any muf flers tuned pipes currently use should also added file background work done studies outline effective testing path ways can begin Testing should yield engine/ prop/muffler/tuned pipe combinations will achieve quieter operation de grading performance Subsequent recom mendations can based lowest ac ceptable limits attained testing Whether benchmark levels would fall within currently recommended goal 90 dBA 9 ft cant ascertained present What happens category model cannot made meet goals obvious consequence such cat egories wouldnt welcome certain fly ing fields true today However fly ing fields arent lost solely because com plaints about noise Other unrelated factors sound abatement wouldnt af fect come play well case Free Flight example its often purely lack adequate flying space Lack accept able flying sites frequently rules out Control Line events too combination inade quate space objectionable sound levels often prohibits RC Pylon Racing Obviously quieter operation wont magi cally create space change other fixed con ditions Nevertheless cases noncompetition flier has found meet ing 90-at-9 recommendation has enabled him keep maintain flying site No doubt will hold true other modeling categories Lack facilities can will continue stumlling block increased activity types flying program will generate informa tion necessary attaining quieter flight Continued page 122 AMA Life Members Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Acad emy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Member ship initiated $250 down payment L-1 12* 1-3 1-4 1-5 L-6 L-7 1-8 1-9 [-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 117* 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 L-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack G Lowe Joseph Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeill Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Lou J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Krafft H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford Ritchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Elaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard Nelson Daniel J Pruss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gem George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger lames Grier 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 L-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 1-71 1-72 1-73 1-74 1-75 1-76 1-77 1-78 1-79 1-80 1-81 1-82 1-83 1-84 1-85 1-86 1-87 1-88 1-89 1-90 1-91 1-92 1-93 1-95 1-96 1-98 1-99 1-100 1-101 1-102 1-103 1-104 1-105 1-106 1-107 1-108 1-109 1-110 1-111 1-112 1-113 1-114 1-115 1-116 1-117 1-118 1-119 1-120 1-121 1-122 followed $250 following three years memberships recognized taxdeductible contributions An interesting sidelight Several families have two Life Memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Jim4 Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand Lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald Herbert Johnson Jr Care Lee Thompson John D Doyle Robert G Diefenderfer Fred Bopp Joe Zingali Raymond G Marvin Jeffrey Gerber Jeff Troy John Reed Jr Edward Teal Joseph H Konefes Kenneth Kortright Robert Spivey Jim Pope Orval C Steward Paul Binkley Jef Raskin Martin 1 Zellman Jr Russ Nitach Albert H Doerr Edward Hydorn Jr Frank Tlush Christopher E Wimmer James B Porter Jr Donald Draskovich Robert C Wimmer Bill Schmidt Albert J Sambold Sr David Copeman Jim Bybee William Langenberg James S Jauregul John Schifko Cole Bryant Thompson Roy Propst Benjamin M Trapnell Jim Weir Joseph C Larsen Fred Angel H K Warner Ray B Sahlberg William Raub Rex R Powell Joel Rindler Rod Smith Thomas 1 Stennis Robert W Rich Richard C Reed Richard Grimm Jr 1-123 1-124 1-125 1-126 1-127 1-128 1-129 1-130 1-131 1-132 1-133 1-134 1-135 1-136 1-137 1-138 1-139 1-141 1-142 1-143 1-144 1-145 1-146 1-147 1-149 1-150 1-151 1-152 1-153 1-163 1-200 1-222 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Stanford Hightower GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90dBA-at-9-ft guideline 120 Model Aviation AMAs PR Effort Branches Out Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations luck will first series columns will both give ask formation purpose let members know what happening public relations efforts involve AMA started working professional PR agency June 1988 relationship bore some fruit national coverage Time Magazine Insight Magazine De sign Magazine working na tional exposure 1989 also got some NBC TV coverage time 1988 Nats Willard Scott Today Show 1989 will develop greater depth work wider coverage now have direct New York connections TV consideration several national publications have expressed firm interest doing stories Progress being made other areas work well improved financial posi tion allows flexibility far travel goes can now make specific visits work clubs chapters public offi cials Macon GA recently met mayor county chairman executive director Industrial Commission chairwoman Cherry Blossom Festival Model aviation AMA needs area clubs future Nats other major contests discussed believe key people have much better appreciation sport now before vital PR jobs liaison Federal Aviation Administration work Washington office field locations April will attend meeting New England Region office Burlington MA purpose fur ther appreciation sport needs area modelers cement friendship understanding addition will helping FAA revitalized educa tional programs judging annual science contest sponsored FAA Keeping up personnel changes government agencies sometimes seems like job self necessary June 1989 International Very Spe cial Arts Festival will take place Washing ton DC Locales action White House Kennedy Center Performing Arts Capitol Georgetown Univer sity AMA will represented Head quarters people will have display con duct classes show AMA films give talks important national figures will hand important figures however will 1500 handicapped kids being brought spe cial event AMA proud participant AMA PR Department also works clubs have flying site problems have excellent 100-page support pak great book terrific videoall de signed help make presentation go after flying field materials free chartered clubs cant guarantee field need help call advice ask support pak geared ship same day call other day made list PR-oriented tasks perform long covers lot ground phone calls answering mail media cultiva tion soliciting support appointed elected officialsall make up day-to-day activities PR Department continually explore new avenues attempt make model aviation its needs better known means open new ideas anyone member nonmember alike means look opportunities can part group has avia tion flavor can counted too means take advantage speaking en gagements can tell message audience knows little nothing about sport takes time am sure lot seeds scatter fall hard ground keep after working 40-plus hours week AMA staff members still find time get involved local museums li braries schools recreation depart ments promote model aviation good reasons can think usually kids programs using video models culminating Delta Dart building session However also get invited Rotary Lions Kiwanis Jaycee meetings leave folks information arrived same things AMA chartered clubs own communities believe pays off us PR effort AMA HQ also includes greeting museum visitors ar rive week host Cub packs school groups AMA members try meet make feel welcome want visitors leave pleasant memory friendly bunch happen work building hous es fascinating collection some worlds best artwork fact art work consists three-dimensional aircraft adds fascination hosted group Sunday visitors recently cial club belong 700 pm start turning out lights remind go home What interesting after noon next month Well recognize some clubs doing great job own backyards promote themselves sport June 1989 121 VN PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY *** Safe Flying No Accident *** Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft opera tions must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situa tions Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft opera tions unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watch ing full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent possibility accident AMA Bill Hershberger R AMA Frequency Committee member presented Howard McEn tee Memorial Medal WRAM Show New York last February WRAM club West chester Radio Aero Modelers makes award year honor pioneers major con tributors world Radio Control Hershberger longtime AMA member Virginia technically competent members Frequency Committee real RC pi oneer Bill flying own dual proportional control system years before RCers thought possible has constantly forefront RC technology did test work 900 MHz RC systems proving feasibility what could become next generation RC equipment Bill currently principal committee volun teers testing certifying wish become part transmitter Gold Sticker pro gram Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Since last month things have hap pening AMA scheme things As some may know Executive Direc tor John Worth will retiring ED first next year John has Academy over 25 years has seen grow prosper Time marches us however Council has con ducted search replacement Through advertising word mouth acquired significant response position easy finding individual best suited task ED Search Committee evaluate resumes conduct interviews until candidates finally reduced three people special session Reston March en tire AMA Council interviewed residual candidates made its selection candidate chosen Vince Man kow ski current employee AMA Headquart ers know Vince virtue participation Nats Vince has Nats Director some time now addition other responsibilities has Academy eight years very familiar requirements Vince will become Deputy Executive Director soon Council ratifies contract next meeting will assume duties Executive Director end January 1990 additional knotty task undertaken special session Council Reston matter petition FCC narrow-band radio equipment As know AMA has promot ing through committee action plan derly phase-in FCC-granted frequen cies allow eventual unrestricted use frequencies narrow-band equipment required controversial element has utility continued use non-narrow-band equipment clar ify AMA Council has taken fol lowing position matter I We will petition FCC require stringent band-pass requirements new manufactured equipment 55 dB @ 20 kHz 2 We will petition FCC make anything obsolete legal counsel forms us likely FCC will allow continued use old equipment its useful life Final position matter up FCC 3 We will advise clubs members deal wideband/narrow-band op eration 4 We will promote phase-in frequen cies upon approval FCC petition like ly take least year 5 We will encourage membership move narrow-band equipment quickly possible clubs free own thing regard feel ex clusive use narrow band safest way fly No seems object using narrow band future would like see future happen quickly possi ble will mandate changeover date point may require narrowband equipment sanctioned events must further consider ramifications requirement Upgrading equipment narrow band can accomplished manufacturers designated agents having obtain new type acceptance example Futaba offering $10 modification much equipment Airtronics offering very good deals narrow-band modules receivers others doing modifications safest bet check manufacturer/im porter feel process easy members should very seriously consider will permit use frequencies maximize flexibility avoiding PRS pag ers such Agents mods must authorized manufacturer since FCC holds manufacturer type ac ceptance holder accountable would like information subject contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters focal point issue Believe has very touchy subject strong advocates nar row band say exclu sively narrow-band situation airplanes will fall like rain sky phase frequencies Others contend isnt true need frequency-spacing plan assure safe operation during transition interval addition members advocating use old equipment indefinite period danger phasing odd fre quencies comes possibility los ing since other users PRS will seek capture happen would have larger problem So see life aint simple spite what detrac tors say trying best member-responsive organization same time help create climate safe fun fliers SoundCont pg 120 whether competition general fly ing necessary goal should sup ported Nothing within established AMA proposed RC Aerobatics guidelines enforces limits type model Flying model sound level legal under existing system no matter great violation AMA guidelines cases local re quirements absolute club rules man date lower sound levels course sites restrictive limits achieving quieter flight range model types will expand roster permissible cate gories Whether performance altered quite another matter Manufacturers beginning take some interest what doing hope go manufacturers fliers both need know what pos sible what changes need made before will really get involved aeromodeling public need tell needs Obviously changes arent de mand wont made Soft mounts Soft mounting vibration isola tion engines easily accomplished day Primarily its matter selecting suitable product particular en gine engine mount airframe soft mounts advertised model magazines readily available Several have illustrated pages sample new somewhat differ ent mount has received Ward En gineering PO Box 2271 Meriden CT 06450 letter Chuck French describes ap plication mount made up two ab sorption material pieces length tubing two washers bolt nut unit uti lizes whatever radial engine mount fa vor takes up little over 1A hard-mounted engine Chuck says system rather stiff idle frequency absorbs vibration frequency increases Chuck further states designed assembly work optimally 10000-15000 rpm range present mount designed pri marily engines 35 90 range larger unit bigger engines coming later Drop Chuck note above ad dress further information pricing Since photos didnt make back processing time youll have wait until next time illustration will talking looking listening Toledo latest design accom plishments Hope bring full report next time out 122 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Executive VPs Report Dave Drown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 An era ending AMA time orderly transition John Worth re placement Executive Director nearing difficult task selection has com pleted Executive Council has picked Vince Mankowski large majority am sure selection Vince will spark some controversy anyone selected position would controversial variation different peoples views what needed position mind-boggling Some think should go outside ganization professional help others believe promotion within best Some think modeling experi ence paramount importance oth ers think absolutely no consequence preferred professional background ideal candidate varies emphasis personnel management public rela tions finance business administration marketing etc Another area contrasting viewpoints comes deciding impor tant professional training education professional experience candidates narrowed few finalists final se lection comes down gut feeling Executive Council said done feel Vince Mankowski right man right time Vince will have some mighty big shoes fill because John Worth has rightfully become legend own time think will up task Id like congratulate Vince se lection thank other fine can didates applied job Another thank-you due Travis McGinnis put tremendous amount work chairman selection committee Another controversial subject dealt March 11th Executive Council meeting Council voted unanimously go ahead its petition FCC petition would require transmitters manufactured future subject tougher type acceptance requirements nar row banding also doesnt mention thing about grandfathering period older equipment leaving aspect FCC decide expected will propose amortization period around 10 years after would become illegal use older equipment proposal isnt cast concrete can still modify during comment period provided FCC important get ball roiling subject before too late good Different people have different concerns subject am concerned about introduction toy market flying mod els would use 72 MHz band marginally meet old current type ac ceptance specs Such device could pollute RF atmosphere making nearly impos sible us operate As drive around town see numbers RC cars being oper ated yards driveways parking lots streets Frankly scares h . think about flying toys splattering transmitters sure wish 72 MHz become license-free least would limit impulse buying toys Another hot subject AMAs acquisition land permanent national flying site headquarters members support move some strongly op posed can understand point view against honestly feel such land acquisition best inter ests AMA important its members can remember same resistance purchase Reston HQ building purchase building probably saved AMA aeromodeling ex tinction insurance crisis hit AMA denied renewal liability surance policy used asset value building procure letter credit required back own selfinsurance program Its simple no build ingno letter credit No letter credit no insurance No insuranceno flying sites No flying sitesno flying no need AMA exist no place aeromodeling Ironically insurance plan assets back what make possible pur chase land need further guaran tee long-term existence Till next month Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Twenty-Five Down Go. Last February completed 25 years ser vice AMA Executive Director fol lowed year service AMA President 1963 other years service Contest Board Chairman RC Thus step down Executive Director January 31 1990 will have recorded about 30 years major service AMA addition previ ous years various committees Free Flight Team Selection example AMA Contest Director addition will serve February 1 1990 least year Executive Director Emeritus fancy name former ED continues serve consultant will also other duties having AMA museum international affairs relationships other organizations So next year will sharp cutoff AMA service rather change han dling day-to-day operations orga niLation being advisor supplemental services role What will happen gradual transfer primary duties responsibilities year plays out As happens focus will shift toward long-range look AMA goingsomething has dif ficult spend much time since AMA has growing demanding more attention daily de tails past 30 years have fantastic ex perience spanning increase member ship about 20000 members seven times During time AMA has come largest sport aviation organization free world entirely self-funded means no government industry other subsidies have grown years staff four five 1963 50 present few small rooms rented office space own building worth over two million dollars now strong posi tioned well go last decade 20th century Knowing AMA good shape makes easier let go reins some pride satisfac tion get ready pass baton next director Two other people previously held title Executive Director Al Lewis Russ Nichols preceded H W Al den although didnt have title first person charge AMAs daily business 1936-37 helped AMAs first President Willis Brown modeling pioneer Frank Zaic Al Lewis AMAs second President helped keep things going Alden left scene 1938 later became Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols served total 18 years both before after Al Lewis should also noted Frank Ehling AMAs Technical Director years before retiring 1983 also served acting Executive Director during 1963 Thus four people either acted Executive Director first 27 years AMAs history will have added 26 retire What have provided during years stabilityholding HQ fort AMAs basic structure volunteer ficers about 200 did jobs Exec utive Council Contest Boards committees AMA So can feel lot satisfaction personally contributing AMAs progress over years ba sic contribution has enable orga nization function response ac tions others AMA has eight presidents past 25 years 75 district vice presidents people served Contest Boards committees over years have operated basic decision-making processes AMA HQ coordinating communicating Executive Director responsible making combination paid staff volunteers work past 25 years tory testimony concept ap pears continuance concept will carry us well 21st century June 1989 123 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massuchuselts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Dan Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 tBi7 9346248 Associate Vice Preeldetits Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenpoil 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01449 Bob Landry 60 Main St Essex Jot VT 05452 Richard Sherman 29 High St Plymouth NH 03254 Bob Watace 91 Sytvan St Avon 0106001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilnon 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02649 Vice Executive Director position has awarded Vince Mankowski has AMA staff about nine years recently served Nats Manager numerous applicants position search committee narrowed number applicants three Executive Council made fi nal selection three candidates seemed well qualified eager assume position would like thank applied interest Academy time involved pursue po sition District Fun-Fly contact person club should have received newslet ter now giving latest information have seen flyer fun-fly call information 617 934-6248 Brimfield Float Fun-Fly received word March 9th event has canceled 1989 due Commonwealth Mas sachusetts austerity program will have employees available events though modelers offered pay reasonable costs Radio report still much confusion about frequency phase-in plan reasons behind report will attempt summarize what has happened what happen starting December 20 1990 videotape available Dis trict VP AVP Frequency Coordinator tape about two hours long covers radio situation very well would recom mend club officer view Much following material taken tape Let us start brief history RC fre quencies 1950s Started frequency 27255 Later 26995 27045 27095 27145 27195 added frequencies still legal use 1960s About 1966 original 72 MHz fre quencies allocated FCC 7208 7216 7224 7232 7240 7296 75640 known col ored frequencies because flag sys tem now illegal RC use 1980s original 72 MHz shared fre quencies could commer cial operator directly same fre quency increase commercial traffic frequencies became unusable parts country FCC petitioned additional frequencies exclusive RC use AMA granted 80 frequencies divided 30 75 MHz range 50 72 MHz range Frequency Committee group 12-14 vol unteers technical expertise serves committee committee has pre sented proposals FCC devel oped phase-in plan new Tx flag system Frequency flag system system identifies what frequency Tx new 50 frequencies old colored flag system practical problems cant prevent such conflicts between channels 42 24 between 40 5340 between 50 5350 Frequency phase-in plan plan time table determine specific frequen cies used protected old fre quencies five years giving modelers chance convert equipment new frequencies Narrow band Gold sticker Specs -55 dB 20 kHz spacing Wideband Silver sticker Specs -35 dB 20 kHz spacing Secondary user interference tween modelers commercial users modelers have correct problem should no directly RC fre quencies RC still secondary user up enthusiast make equip ment work Phase-in program now second part phase-in program Tx channels 12-34 must meet narrow-band specs sanc tioned events recommended opera tions Wideband Tx should used channels 38-56 will effect until De cember 20 1990 After date remaining frequencies odd-numbered channels will avail able use Using frequencies will mandatoiy Some options clubs will have future 1 Using available channels might require use narrow-band equip ment Most receivers use now will have replaced 2 Using channels 12-34 channels 38-56 Use wideband receivers could continued chan nels 38-56 provided no commercial interference 3 Using channels receiv ers currently use could used provided no interference future Tx may have modified meet narrowband specs depending FCC action option using channels chosen accommodations must made visitors particular field done using channel either side channel visitor uses block ing off Sanctioned events should much problem because usually frequency control system use Care must observed sure 40 kHz spacing maintained present no requirement Tx meet narrow-band specs during next phase Most Tx made since about 1986 meet narrow-band specs older ones should serviced anyway So Tx required narrow band receivers may still wideband provided no interference 40 kHZ spac ing maintained As number com mercial operators grows may forced use narrow-band receivers Flight line management Pilot stations should positioned about 20 ft tween antennas will help eliminate 31M problem 31M usually will cause crash shows up glitches Dos Donts 1 change own crystals ille gal will probably get optimum performance radio must retuned get peak performance 2 operate radios outside recom mended specs though work may cause other people problems 3 operate less 20 ft tween Tx antennas 4 have Tx serviced periodicallyat least two years 5 read follow information con tained AMA membership manual offers lot useful information 6 remember club rules come part AMA Safety Code surance purposes 7 remember areas commercial stations may introduce interfer ence Affected channels will usable narrow-band receivers will have used Some interference may highly di rectional 8 very aware what buying transition period equipment being sold narrow band Wideband radios have shelf still being sold Let buyer beware 9 very careful about installation pro cedures Keep antennas away servo leads use chokes long servo leads keep installation neat 10 aware operating area served TV channel 4 should operate channel 20 unless use narrow-band receiver TV audio signal may mix radio cause interfer ence other modelers Frequency asked questions 1 50 frequencies Some groups want frequencies Sailplane fliers some use once have heard ron may use up 18 time put show allows clubs select ones want avoid interference 2 Are stickers mandatory No However after December 20 1990 will re quired sanctioned events forget operate channels 12-34 Tx must narrow band Gold sticker sanctioned events 3 new frequency identification plan required No recommended some clubs CDs may require Continued next month 124 Model Aviation New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Jaschkus 7 Bvergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roaxe 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Seater 2082 Rebbd Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As being writ ten District Two find ourselves deeply involved mall show season Current ver sion annual phenomenon appears have far exceeded earlier efforts area precursors spring con siderable value sport/hobby serving major transitional step building flying season urge clubs join trend Such vernal gatherings bring us closer together provide excellent opportunity socialize enjoy valued company revered friends same time make new ones After isnt what about 13th Annual Symposium Radio Control Web sters defines symposium formal meet ing several specialists deliver short ad dresses topic related topics Such worthy project has successfully under taken Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse NY years ver sion took place Saturday February 4 flew up participate behalf AMA along PR rep Jeff Troy HQ extend sincere thanks CNYMAA its yearly District Two membership meetings part scheduled proceedings day com pliments association President Jim Abrams well able assistant Penny Abrams dedicated effort produced best-ever version aeromodelers delight As sup plement offer several examples pho tographic ineptitude including study two worthy District Two officials left right Free Flight Contest Board mem ber Bradley Bane associate vice president Ken Koeppel vvrten comes ability explain public what AMA about Jeff Troy sistant PR Director AMA tops book has become regular Syracuse show well others show dedicated AVP Syra cuse Lon Sauter other full face busily engaged important business frequen cy checking symposium Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island HELl AMA Charter 20071 am greatly indebted Mr James J Sottile newly elected HELl pres dent packet literature describes numerous advantages available prospective members desire participate fas cinating branch aeromodeling letter have received Jim reads part great number people out dont know get started Heli copters Well send free brochure swering most-asked questions about Hel icopters write us further infor mation youre invited write HELl PO Box 205 Selden NY 11784 Jim may reached phone 516 724-1836 Chris Marcici club secretary 516 621-5903 Radio Control Club Rochester club has consistently praiseworthy newsletter entitled Airflow currently edited W Paul Hanlon able president club Mark Sche da following observations editor Hanlon impressed us pass along Qualifications office easythat have interest model aviation will work toward betterment club dont have expert phase hobby long-standing member fact drawing new members fresh ideas something need keep also quote President Scheda relative evaluation clubs yearly accomplish ments mind significant Cub Scout presentations mall show great opportunities us return something community spread word about hobby simultane ously hope can things future say Right Midstate Modelers AMA 1676 club lo cated Clay NY according records am grateful secretary Fred DeGroff kindly sending copy Volume 1 Num ber 1 newsletter Mdstate Modelers News member-club CNYMAA held successful fun-fly last year drew partic pants Canada Connecticut New York Pennsylvania extend very very best 21st Annual WRAM Show 1989 have just spent several days Westchester County Center White Plains NY prior during popular eagerly awaited aeromodeling spectacular years version impressed others spoke having mea sured up exceeded its fore runners measure its success due its return county center available use during its two-year re construction expansion program three floors RC activity including 150 exhibitor booths displays contin uous showing movies greatly expanded swap shop static competition aircraft boats cars Delta Dart model construction pro gram etc As always permitted hold AMA District Two Membership meet ing certainly thank Westchester Ra dio Aeromodelers Inc great annual privilege few shots made show First panorama main floor no commercial plug intended Bill Hershberger AMA Fre quency Committee checking transmitters us Bill 1989 winner Howard McEntee Award outstanding contributions Radio Control Such awards made year WRAM show AVP Ray Juschkus captu red scene WRAM AMA Membership meeting presented plaque Adolpho Lagomasino Monmouth Model Airplane Club lo cated District Two Though Dolph placed third Sportsman RC Pattern 1988 Nats won award having quietest engine tested An envi able distinction indeed Gear up locked June 1989 125 show Giant Scale static display Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francm Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaty 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Manmee OH 43537 Lawrence 8 Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Htn OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Sennalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 future modeling lies youth today AMA member should de velop positive position within local youth activity national program should also established coordinate assist interested Academy has tried before present time ap pears interest should gener ated would appreciate new unique ideas might offered Executive Council District Ill Cleveland Aeromodel So ciety has shown its dedication youth Under direction Bob Dively several modelers have initiated modeling interests local parks system public schools also recognize youth very large National Model Plane Show held Randall Park Mall Approxi mately 300 beautiful trophies pre sented just about conceivable area modeling Since trophy count high almost child winnerl emulate program area Larry Weimer northeastern Ohio AVP can provide details joint effort between AMA Ex perimental Aircraft Association directed youth program entitled Super Saturday southeastern AVP John Hath away helped present such program Latrobe Airport February 30 youngsters ages 12 18 chance build home-built type wing rib HandLaunched Glider Lunch tour tower private aircraft completed day As can see next pictures activity very well received Bob Under wood AMA HQ can provide details would interested initiating simi lar program Dayton OH area will center tremendous amount modeling activity summer Three major events will hosted local clubs Dayton Academy Gratitude extended volved organization activities first competition Dayton will United States FAI Helicopter Team Selec tion June 3-4 hosts will Day ton Rotary Wingmasters Although Heli copter category relatively new aero batic feats accomplished todays com petitors unbelievable Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449 source information next pictures il lustrate what may see competi tinn second function Dayton area AMA National Fun-Fly june 10-11 What fun-fly Basically noncom petitive gathering modelers interested flying talking about great sport Any AMA member welcome fly and/or en joy friendship others 1989 site Wright Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Museum Attendance Fun Fly conjunction museum tour should great way start summer yearly AMA General Membership meet ing will held Saturday evening June 10 will allow fun-fly participants chance informed current inter ests actions Executive Council come meet some AMA officials Please look elsewhere issue Model Aviation registration forms information Additional questions may di rected Vince Mankowski AMA HQ third major event Dayton FAI Scale Team Selection August 19-20 prestigious Scale contest 1989 AMA calendar placement top three contestants will entitle represent United States 1990 World Championships Interest Scale abounds within District Ill possible large group witness event provide encouragement 1990 FAI Team information contact Phil Walters 1055 Royalton Drive Vandalia OH 45377 Les Byrd 4561 Ozias Road Eaton OH 45320 Congratulations Ron Stein elec tion president Valley Forge Signal Seekers group also made news member Mark Frankels fantastic Lear Jet ap peared both cover two-part construction article Radio Control Mod eler magazine subject pub lishing Al Johnson Oxford PA Cloudkings article field box batteries ap pear recent issue RC Report AVP Gil Weiss reported attending recent meeting Delaware Valley Fed eration Model Airplane Clubs very pleased efforts goals its new president Tom Gratten Tom attend ing area club meetings getting groups join longtime associa tion represents phases aero modeling Such groups will help us future providing strength num bers help field acquisition other ar eas political clout necessary Albert Jackson sent picture lat est project Pitts scratchbuilt original plans Super model Another District III modeler Duke Evans has produced modified version Midwest Giant Sweet Low should great fun airplane months District III Club Month Valley IFOs Inc Mounds ville WV Congratulations gentlemen may landings intentionall 126 Model Aviation ee National I-un-Fly Delaware 0 District Columbia S Maryland S North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otix Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 9e9-935e Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chrintoph 970 Star Crent Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5611 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Ruleih NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vucobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayexeville NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5988 Awards I have number awards ap proved will presenting Clubs individuals over next couple months will letting know ad vance will coming first made behalf Walter Ed Byerley Ed awarded Superior Ser vice Award long service RC Con test Coordinator District IV very important task al ways appreciated extent should Ed has done outstanding work five years have vice president some years prior time say Well done Ed presentation made regular monthly meeting Woodbridge Radio Control Club wish also thank officers members club enjoyable rewarding visit will announcements up coming issues happened Headquarters couple weeks ago Sunday place open special request two District Clubs Baltimore area visit AMA Museum took advantage situation visit some members present clubs Balti Area Soaring Society Westmin ster Aero Modelers Both progressive very active clubs meeting needs members Baltimore area Both have planned activities coming sea son BASS usually has display Timon ium trade show Roanoke Swap Shop Auction very good turnout year Sales brisk swap shop fact brisk really very much sale auction As usual event gave opportunity meet members district also quite number adjoining districts came comments questions Between swap shop auction time make presentation status Radio Control also provide demonstra tion ICOM-7000 receiver now part radio spectrum control district Roanoke auction still event draws very large area district Unfortunately year did have time spend swap shop AMA table busy ICOM-7000 piece equipment will available limited basis request ing club will used provide survey service looking site determining whether have potential interference problems said limited use would like clarify point unit will shipped out time will used pri manly vice president and/or dis trict frequency coordinator will mean some cooperation between myself Paul Yacobucci need arises will best can develop assist surveys Please write call see about being placed list anticipate next year later will see large de mand suspect interfering sig nals problem consider survey Frequency questions continue sub ject needs answers will allay fears penalties illegality br future intent Academy Ex ecutive Council permit such things oc cur power will work FCC make operation Radio Con trol equipment safe trouble-free possible discussed special Executive Council meeting held 11 March Present Chairman Frequency Committee legal repre sentative Academy matter content petition FCC agreed upon being prepared sub mission written Information will published sent clubs within next few days should much im prove understanding situation Executive Council will serve member ship matter fullest extent p6ssible still must work within frame work FCC own safety needs questions between now 1991 direct primarily Technical Director AMA HQ Mr Underwood will either have answers krtow obtain correct information would like avoid speculation Special Executive Council meeting pri mary reason calling special meeting above subject frequency question surely impor tant items agenda primary rea son meeting select Vice Ex ecutive Director Academy indi vidual will become Executive Director Academy January 199t date John Worth will retire Two committees worked consider able time obtaining applications can didates position began pro cess narrowing down list Executive Council accordance bylaws could make selection entire process completed Mr Vin cent Mankowski candidate selected position number rea sons selection majority opin ion was considerable mar gin proper selection Vince fairly well known members Academy has member Headquarters staff about eight years has extensive background operation several years has manager Nationals other special events such National Fun fly will now need phase responsibil ities operation Academy will have responsibility ginning 1990 far off selection announcement will signal get important programs fu ture Academy go Executive Directors position has time-consuming issue long time Associate vice-presidents head column list names addresses associate vice presidents frequency coordinator District IV people highly qualified vol unteers exist part Academy serve assist also right arm physically impossible everywhere should time becomes increasingly necessary associate vice president involved appreciate work surely hope also have some appre ciation effort have some pro posals before Executive Council en hance position associate vice presi dent need make visible members Some proposals have accepted will continue work others hope will contact AVP can assistance club cannot answer needs will contact HQ event keeps things chain maintains good perspective what transpires organization would also ask let know good things happen will know go future AVP supposed get mailings Headquarters VP will also getting keep everyone up date Work together grow Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope B Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Box 10397 Faiardo PR 00848 Ed Moormun 88 12th Street Shulimur FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 Bust Glochester Place Norcroxx GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32048 Phone 19041 684-2517 Its slow month finally got lit tle winter down District 5 except sunny Florida So its mall show time Everyone either scheduling show has already held Its great way show community club ex ists interested community affairs Mike Stone Tn-Cities Aeromodel ers say about show Johnson City Clubs mall show John son City Mall few weeks ago huge success 73 planes display hundreds spectators own Carl Cumbow won Tiger Moth pilots drawing Mall shows good way get new members followed up demon stration day local flying field own club Coffee Airfoilers has ex panded its ranks year ap proach Its also good public relations model aviation generalsomething need nice thing about time year people have time stop enjoy themselves Ive heard number people just wanted say Hello thats great June 1989 127 call Mr Ed Stefan Jr kid member local model club Ed called ask let people know about model club St Croix Virgin Islands now lives says people travel St Croix surprised find island has first-class flying field known about would have brought model along So modelers planning trip Virgin Islands should look up Cruzan Eagles club Mr Bryant club president phone number 809 773-1591 Its nice hear old friends like Model builders general great people Most can relied upon help help needed like comments subject Bill Layers Palm Beach Skyhawks Bill writes following Enya 60 four-cycle starts like charm Know Because first brought field asked two friends Whats best way start four-cycle said Crank backwards against com pression other explained make sure its choked thoroughly Whats point good reasons belong club like major reason inputthe help ideas get other members great deal can learn oth er Good advice Bill Carry good work Got bit nostalgia reading Tyge ODonnels Memories column Glow Plug newsletter Middle Tennessee RC Society Tyge wrote remember ol Bob Reu ther Red/Gold Headmaster re member Bob would climb until just dot sky cut engine dead-stick dive straight down doing three loops process coasting plane feet upon landing Ive seen Bob maneuver must have spawned Pylon Racing ac tivities Down sunny Florida just keep generating memories Thats evident following excerpt newsletter Ancient City RC Flyers Mr Tom Camp bell pen hand field Along veterans field some up-and-comers have mak ing progress Richard McCormick made three solo flights got wings decided some trick stuff made perfect landing 45-degree bank drainage ditch says planned way Id like see him again Mike Crossons doing better now hes got engine will pull Eaglet air says wishes hed started bigger plane plans build soon Mike Mayo making real progress us ing club trainers reports Kadet nearing completion Prez Joe Lippo proved said couldnt done wrong carried Glider aloft back Nosen trainer launch went off hitch Joe says Nosen flies better Glider off Jim Lott sticks Glider both planes brought down safely several flights Rich McCormick got video will probably shown meet ing Unfortunately video camera short time later giant Nosen hit solitary pine tree south strip doing touch-and-goes sans Glider Several onlookers swear saw tree move path plane view may have obstructed flying shreds balsa red MonoKote Regard less damage done terminal says Joe doubt pine will live see another summer other learners experts alike honing skills has talk some friendly competition either Com bat Pylon Racing inter ested should make known Makes want get out field doesnt Well just few weeks cold got Pelican Droppings Robert Wargo editor Pelican Soaring Associ ations newsletter letter described weekend after weekend near-perfect fly ing weather antics Glider Guiders took advantage Contrary recent letter Model Aviation least Council member ac tive Soaring pilot Despite what Soaring community sometimes thinks AMA dedicated facets modeling does though need help special interest groups keep things track Dont bashful fellows keep VP AVP Con test Board Headquarters people formed ideas needs desires Thats called communication AMA cant get too much either up down organ ization Skywriter newsletter South Pi nellas Aeronautical RC Society comes sad news District 5 Editor Rolly Singson writes radio airwaves RC community suffered tragic loss recently provocative radio personality avid modeler Norman Nutting killed bizarre car acci dent last January 26 Thursday Dick Nuttings love RC aeromodeling quite well known listeners friends because would always make mention during radio show nouncements association Bob Godfrey other known hobby industry personalities have helped further pop ularity sport Fans listeners would show up flying field Brandon Club just see him fly also introduced exciting world aero modeling As tribute radio station 970 WFLA has initiated Dick Nutting Scholarship Memorial Fund offer educational scholar ships aspiring youths would like pursue career broadcasting Contribu tions donations sum being ac cepted managed radio station Just thought would like know just came back Reston Council held special meeting involved selection man follow John Worth Executive Director dispen sation few other items approval wording FCC pe tition concerning 1991 narrow-band transmitter type-approved certification pro cess Contrary some modelers belief document makes official switch narrow-band transmitters selected time future Knowing FCC other government regulatory body works would suspect will specify time period during will still le gal operate wideband equipment However long before time comes predict populated areas peer pressure will have driven such equipment off fly ing fields wont take too shattered airplanes make clubs put foot down Its already progress instance few words spoken Doug Can ning matter Fly Paper know am getting little rabid subject please bear seems Sundays field old cheap new AM transmitters interfering safe flight airplanes rea son AM units splattering frequen cies adjacent frequencies Two Sun days row now have seen two flights erratic flight near-destruction came about pilots standing next station AM transmitter splatter ing away wish AM transmitters il legal am sure will happen what read various AMA publica tions own experiences field sincerely hope talk pros pective new members strongly advise buy FM PCM radio systems new Fiorenze Hobby Center selling AM radio systems commend action Well enough time Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate vice Ptesidente Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas city MO 04114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 00404 charlie Wattn 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 01375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 610W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 8161 5642481 Work 1816 584-7121 Pus 8161 564-7766 Its end February quiet around Its bit cool outside us staying its warm Ive managed get shop some havent gone out much need have piece good news new scanner got few days ago Im about ready send out fre quency coordinator gets will able use Ive chance play actually figured out use enough get contest can can some simple struction anyone can operate So time read will available Hope fully set instructions will available us radio experts suggested may want get favorite amateur radio person handle way can get best use out using scanner home did discover experiencing some interference four channels Three right odd channels weak other channel seems quite strong funny thing have experienced no problems channel Beats 128 Model Aviation having special Council meeting Reston during March hope time read will have discussed two important issues made decision will elaborate bit first issue will pick replace ment Executive Director Although John Worth has done much growth AMA throughout years head HQ staff its time new blood fresh ideas hope will join wishing John best luck Im sure AMA has seen end him what Ive heard read selec tion committee has selected three candi dates may fit bill relatively young could give years service us backgrounds Im anx ious have pick As ever will eventually take helm AMA congrats second issue will petition will go FCC lucky peti tion will ready approval meeting should give legal staff time get FCC second quar ter agenda Although wanted put petition front FCC last quar ter 1988 other issues took priority petition delayed guess cant much complainingits better late never delay gave some time respond wideband issue Thanks During past year have attacked petition over over because part dealt radios youre using day listened concerns about use systems ie wideband transmit ters receivers supported Its difficult year say least Because have fought battle have burned some bridges behind part thing really hate Still cant say totally regret it has serve wishes just feel hobby place much fighting Today transmitters sold narrow band same cant said about receivers Will able get narrow-band environment wideband receivers Some say no some say yes Personally dont know know have talked lot clubs going continue use channels use day long time regardless what 1991 brings wideband re ceivers still use today can understand position am reminded often petition will ask FCC enforce manufacture narrow-band transmitters Receivers will issue though has drilled head times supporters phase-in plan transmitters involved plan worry about trying use odd channels old wideband receivers Whatever results petition 1991 will interesting take plunge Just let know am opposed narrow-band system have purchased prove point Thats right spent hard-earned cash prove say Im too tight go along pro gram mean what say tell Im good narrow-band systems As Ive said before wanted wait dust settle before put down cash still plan use wideband systems club AMA FCC allow battle over wideband systems petition will soon over Ill glad settle back tolerable issues certainly has hard nerves have learned lot having worked Maybe Ill let some other Council member challenge kind issue future just stand back watch Being called agitator peers does ap peal like being part cif crowd Hmmm maybe Well thats enough about political issues month received letter group held New years Day Soaring contest Monroe County RC Club Bloomington IN held eighth annual contest snow ran two rounds ran another three-round contest af ter over guys sure can tolerate cold hardy group pictured next Thanks go out Brent Hoo ver pic Well guess thats Maybe column will contain cheerful tidings fu ture has grim too long Enough now. Iowa 0 Michigan S Minnesota 0 Wisconnin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 compuserve addresa EMAIL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdink 6410 Gienwood N Golden vailey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 300 PeOl Race Holland Mi 49423 cad Mofis 5024 Lake Meodota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Sterling Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocque WI 54548 will appear after first flying ses sions have occurred district must admit well laid out plans getting few models repaired new ones built have yet started period before Christmas devoted catching up Honey-dos thats past year has extremely hectic other VPs saying same thing membership increasing around 11% year still having same number VPs time servicing member ship has reached saturation point must something want see AVPs have responsibility being able vote negative perk Paul Smith suggests increasing number districts because several now exceed earlier membership whole AMA Looking district couldhave Mich igan district its own other three states another district lake between us forming natural boun dary would make sense shall probably have AVP position avail able future suggestion made last Executive Meeting elect AVP local clubs using nomina tions shall probably try because will make person familiar designated group clubs serve year shall continue try bring AVPs EC meetings because next Oshkosh expect see several last Executive Meeting hired Vince Man kowski Vice Exec utive Director after long search inter view program Vince has HQ sev eral years has strong feeling its future Having traveled around country position Nats Manager also well known large cities am delighted appointment look ward working him Property Acquisition Committee progressing along its set path tended National Model Sport Aviation Center committee will send complete details interested cities local gov ernments have received requests areas country shall developing list Executive Council evaluate Nats meeting also completing details Flying Field Pur chase Assistance Plan considera tion June 1989 129 tfloto oy fvlarsnaIf cmmenryorrer Chesaning Swap Meet foot floor space filled people planes good atmosphere flowed throughout Photo Mike Wood Lord Lady Scale Dolly Bob Wisoher Douglas Mail plane Photo Mike Wood Milwaukee Circlemasters intently working latest project left right John Miller Chuck Zellermayer Dant Tetzlaff Jim Kreuger AVP Jean Lasik sent report visit Owosso Swap Meet blush have mislaid filing system best have no idea else look course soon ship article off Model Aviation will magically appear However lost Marshall Emmen dorfer sent details reports once again ran out space parking area almost building appreciate District VIII Meeting Neither snow nor rain plan have help unload- nor sleet nor gloom night stayed ing vehicles table-buyers Swap inted rounds Weatherford meets great place meet district mem- TX Weatherford Aero Modelers bers tackle member some- greeted morning March 4th thing read newsletter its neat freezing temperatures worst ice see faces light up Don Bentfield re- storm record north Texas area ports clubs participated re- Southwests largest swap meet found soundingly successful Apache Mall Show modelers coming Houston San Anto Minneapolis also must pass along nio Oklahoma braved ice news Boyd Bowdish have elements just show off wares stepped down leading offices buyers eager pick up good bargains association new guys will have bargains gone noon no problem following tracks Associa- didnt make fly-in tions must areas scheduled Sunday March 5th groups clubs makes lot sense canceled because three five inches have contact others helps improve snow covered ground clubs am waiting formed Grand Rapids area have va riety clubs hold several winter shows have letter Brooks Heathman ed itor Rice Lake Model Airplane Club describes group modelers manage get out weekend run annual mall show remark concern ing editing newsletter ap propriate quote am club newsletter editor appreciate thoughtful comments Model Aviation concerning work Ive felt edition can bring smile across members face impart some useful interesting information news letter served its purpose Thank Brooks keep repeating newsletter editor key person club should get help asks Toledo looms close evening have tornado watch snow promised tomorrow know its Mud Time everywhere Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-PresIdent 301 N Yale Drive Garland D 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springa AR 71913 Gil Horatman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 7ee52 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77516 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 chuck Wood 909 Howard St clovis NM 8810i Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Council meeting notes March 11 1989 Executive Council opportunity select new Vice Executive Director final vote counted per son selected Vince Mankowski Vince will replace John Worth contract terminates end January 1990 Other issues concerning frequency guide lines specifications testing ad dressed appears some members reading Competition News sec tion AMA publication very im portant individual can con verse some knowledge about what happening particular niche hobby information please refer future aeromodelers club rented Crock ett Elementary School Weatherford school district meeting went very well two areas high inter est 1991 frequency prob lems 90-dB-at-three-meters noise level issue Bill Thomas Oklahoma District VIII Contest Board representa tive Radio Control Aerobatics present answer questions con cerning Pattern fliers about upcoming rules proposals pertaining noise Bill did outstanding job fielding questions concerned members issue Present meeting AVP Charles Stevens Houston Dis trict VIII representative Control Line Contest Board Bill Bischoff Dallas want thank individuals com ing meeting plus modelers braved elements see AMA representatives working benefit personnel responsible making happen Bill Finke Sandy Frank fellow members Weatherford Aero Modelers Society Look another 130 Model Aviation Rice Lake Model Airplane Club executives being framed demonstration airplane left VP Jim Kleven right President Doug Zimmer presIdent Lakeland Loons holdIng Ziroli F4 powered K&B 75 RC engine turning Kress fan some activity auction held Weatherford Aero Modelers Soci ety facility perfect holding function size L R Dr Sandy Frank Skip Nemine Roddy Lowery Pictured design District VII patch should have appeared column last month AMA HO contact did hIs job editor took picturebut other gremlins popped up prevent its ing printed cost patch $1 including mailing placed dis trict patch fund Send orders VP Peter Wa ters would appreciate bulk requests rather individual ones District Viii meeting Weatherford TX L R Gene Hempel District VIII Vice President Bill Thomas RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Charles Stevens AVP Hous ton TX swap meet June wonder will snow June Pancho Morris District VIII RC Soaring representative wrote concerning up coming initial vote rules proposals RC Soaring Pancho some interesting comments safety about way voted particular proposals Please make note Contest Board members need input guide voting proposals pertaining interests need support received letter Gil Horstman Manchaca TX covered recent air static show sponsored Remote Con trol Model Club Laredo TX January 28 1989 letter reads follows business trip Laredo op portunity meet Dr Fred Pellegrin La redo After nice visit Dr Fred friend John Valls asked assistance put air show static display winter Texas Festival 89 turned out special opportunity acquaint myself other members Laredo club pilots recruited fly air show follows Bill Adams Laredo TX flying Ziroli Zero Dan Smith George town TX flying Sig Bravo Phaeton 90 Rick Schafer Austin TX flying Viper Jet Conquest Jerry Miller San An tonio flying Electric Mite RV-3 Lee Moore also San Antonio brought Fokker Triplane PT-19 Bucker Lee Laredo flew PT-19 Wayne Hasselfield Kyle TX flying Bridi XLT MI Ray mond Austin Large Pup Curtiss Robin Richard Hagy Laredo flew Sig Cobra Craig Jack son Laredo flew Super Sportster site activity La redo International Airport com munications tower times kept Richard Hale communica tions manager busy handling traffic tween modelers full-scale aircraft air show complemented Ma jor Edward Vennes commander La redo CAP Squadron Major Vennes flew Navy Blue T-54 made several passes smoke Lynwood Jackson club president club members worked very hard make air show success As far could tell paid off crowd largest events Festival 89 thanks go out club its prime movers Dr Pellegrin John Valls Ra mino Rameriz Lynwood Jackson wives contributed much whole weekend Best Regards Gill Horstman Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota Wyoming compuServe address EMAIL 780672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3507 5 Kendall St. Denver co 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd carringron ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Salins KS 87401 Jim Rickens 516S cloudas Sious Fulls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service center nia tL Sheridan Denver 00 80226 Phone Duy 303 922-8107 Evening 13031 93e-3206 would like pick up some items last months column appointment associate vice pres ident state Wyoming has oc curred writing Im process doing some fact gathering back ground checking three potential candi dates should have done end school spring break--the end March appreciate patience Wy oming modelers item think important enough job thorough ly its tough make right con tacts timely manner later Mark calendars weekend November 4th 5th will days annual District IX meeting fall Bismarck ND will place AVP Russ Miller bunch great folks al ready have some plans rolling make super meeting will mark 4th annual District IX AMA membership meeting Plans include having seminars workshops conducted national officers AMA Headquarters personnel meet needs members volunteers serve modelers district An informative time always attendees its great way bring mystical organizational thing call AMA local modelers tradition moving meeting around within district has met pos itive feedback year years meet ing North Dakota will coincide states centennial celebration Russ Miller has made some special arrangements al ready great time expected de tails next couple months mark calendars November 4th 5th 1989 Next item information Im sure will read about Vince Mankowskis appoint ment Vice Executive Director other col umns month future just case first column read issue well claim saw first District IX would like offer congratula tions Vince appointment Ex ecutive Council wish him much suc cess Hell assuming responsibilities position over next few months will lead him Executive Director AMA may have known Vince former vice president District IX left Council 1980 employed AMA has worked sev eral important capacities during ten ure Im sure experiences will tre mendous resource Vince assumes new leadership role behalf Speaking leaders has AMAs credit over 20 years ago fore sight hire John Worth Executive Di rector John took job AMA its infancy has nourished supplied wisdom patience guidance over years has worked Executive Council variety ways during time has many war stories share over years AMA grew its present size strength John Worth has literally dedicated professional life organization hope during transition AMA officers mem bers will lend support understand ing John Vince have before task leadership manage ment Academy expect will number oppor tunities show John Worth respect appreciation deserves long successful service Academy ex pect will equal number oppor tunities make Vince feel great about undertaking tasks run daily rou tines programs projects AMA District IX members salute both John Vince wish well months ahead planning attend Nation als July 15th through 23rd too early send entry form make arrangementsa note call AMA Head quarters will get return mail Deadline advance entry midnight Fri day June 16 1989 Plans shaping up well great Nats Northwest should great place enjoy favorite mod eling activity may also want check out possi bility attending National Fun-Fly held Ohio June Check Competi tion News sections calendar events note call Headquarters will get de tailed information about yearly event Also enjoy time have issue hand expect have fax machine available send receive information AMA Headquarters members volunteer officers district ex pect different number home phone number will advise information its available CompuServe number will course remain same use communication service make note head column meantime folks keep cards letters pictures comm may have noticed absence pic tures last couple columnsGuess what Ive got couple share next month sure could use ef fectively report local modeling activi ties throughout district Keep landings soft intentional June 1989 131 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Gus Hudson Sulfur Springs TX sent District IX Vice-President photo Skip Mast C-130 model 8027 W 81st Circle enjoys flying backyard Check out Arvatia CO 80005 size backyard Temple Aeromodelers held Eighth Annual Mall Show First place went Kenny Sulach very nice Japanese Zero Sec ond place went Jim Guest Ron Nor man scratch-built Glassair TD Third place went Aubrey Smith Johnny Casburn Lucky Fly Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakes Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baidwin 4191 Fair Oak Bivd Sacramento CA 95864 Gienn Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harroid 4202 H Si Sacramento CA 95819 David Peitz 20450 Ceitic St Chatsworth CA 91211 Bob Reynoids 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 95748 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90609 Ai Wiiiiamson 445 Wesiby Chuis Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinstora George Steiner 2239 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 910 362-1962 Eioy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 First meeting Reston Eight oclock pm Hurry up Dot Im going miss flight What have stop gas Oh man dont have chance flight leaves San Francisco 855 pm connect 1030 pm Dulles 840 pm Sitting snack counter Sac Metro catch us ual told plenty time 850 pm Well babe better get board quick quaff usual one-beer limit grab attache head gate Just turn corner announce ment comes over muffled PA system Due weather conditions San Fran cisco International flight number 1414 will delayed hour Bingo goes straight-through shot Well Mr Key awa have flight leaving 1130 pm will put Chicago 400 am connect flight 1818 Atlanta GA will bussed Augusta 630 pm Eastern connect Dulles Eastern Oh youll love Eastern No long pas senger lines no delays no layovers no pilots mechanics havent prompt answering letter please patient Its hectic two weeks First associates meeting Pomona just got back Virginia Since read about RCHTA asso ciates meeting last episode let fill Reston Yep its Virginia has museum everything youre going get plane should really make Reston VA stops have never seen Headquarters before must say definitely inspir ing have never seen such collection models memorabilia life case havent heard appears John Worth will retiring soon An Academy search has going under careful direction search out new guy com mittee headed up Travis McGinnis VP District 8 reviewed 26 applications position sent recommendation Travis comments selection six guys Tray put together VPs committee narrowe1 contest down three Scott An nis Hamden CT James Lee Simpson Sanger TX own Vincent Mankow ski Reston VA turned out womanizers boozers voted self Just kidding Vincent Mankowski got nod Nice going Vince other guys Council headed out town hung around got picture Vince Trav myself during inking letter intent Mr Mankowski So suppose short period time reins will shift another milestone will have reached passed Acad emy Standing giant rotunda Academys museum wondered awe guy sitting desk somewhere Washing ton cheap rented office wondering hell going get enough money next staff payroll guy must have guessed retiring John Worth What scrapper must have John hat goes off you have done Academy hope remaining term cludes lot travel District 10 would love have presence thank-you ban quet Ill contacting regarding time place Also John ever get tired retirement would come out fun part world start West ern office AMA Ive got spot picked out can see hustling over again trying cover upcoming payroll Hats off District 10 modeling world father AMA John Worth Another major item days agenda Council approval petition FCC official narrowing trans mitter bands Im going let George Steiner official voice matter Briefly think what means manufacturer will required comply narrow banding under guidelines testing methods recommended frequency committee FCC will foot note petition dating grandfath ering old equipment advice frequency issues relax go out fly important abide clubs rules recommendations have problems contact George Steiner will square away lighter side April issue MA column asked series eight questions Open up issue read ques tions check answers submit ted Mike & JoAnn Keville Lakewood CA 1 Less Frequency Committee BS CL & FF news 2 Couldnt possibly care less or. frankly Im sick way dues being used discuss 3 Vicinity Fresno CA 4 like lot ared alternative existed 5 Depends Elected what 6 Yup 7 Nope 25 years ago perhaps. 8 Get serious folks cant get two peo ple agree other committee action did become reality can see now about 5000 acres space uglysticks small patch CL circle creekbed FF anyone remembers folks Thanks Mike JoAnn re sponse Buds you remember heart beat hooking pins con trol wire beautiful creation freshly fin ished poised along 3rd-base line baseball diamond picked its maiden flight remember sitting 15 volt dry cell battery behind wing let glow connecting wires get way either prop takeoff roll Remember motor started dialed picked up wires headed pitchers mound dead run knowing few minutes flight time about after flight finally ran out fuel gently eased down perfect landing world kept going around staggered back pit area receive hand shakes accolades crew standers Well might have forgotten havent collection pic tures So Cals Knights Round Circle Congratulations Don Repp looks sounds like fun-loving club Keep up good work sure get wires crossed Hurry up take picture knee getting sore Don Hutchinson Really must go now Stay tuned next edition sordid details Hatfields PCC vs McCoys PA Thanks lis tening Leading Edge 132 Model Aviation Read carefully Vince youre signing life away anoergeruthedQh Howard ......Hang Just stand Theyll think Im holding up sign board Cietta Johnson Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4430 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 700672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 08023 Al GaIner Box BB Wilder ID e3B7B Gary R Faller PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 B Vickabarn St Spokane WA 09208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97001 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #09 Psyallup WA 9B373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 10439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97230 Phone 5031 701-5103 Executive Council meeting over weekend 11th March Vince Man kowski chosen AMA Vice Execu tive Director Assuming Vince successfully completes internship over next 10 months will next Executive Direc tor AMA Several very well qualified people applied job tough choose Vince came out strongest candidate us North west have chance get meet know Vince have found him very hard worker members inter ests foremost mind look forward working him new capacity can meet him Nats summer since running show Float fliers will find events sum mer including first float-fly event ever held Nats Now con fused ROW events used popular Nats will low-key unof ficial event takes place Thursday 20th July Besides will float-fly Standwood WA sponsored ERMA May 7 Take exit 206 head west 52nd Ave NW turn south Cedar Grove Resort Northwest Chilliwak RC having float-fly Harrison Lake BC 27th 28th May Farragut Flyers having its 6th Annual Float Plane Fun-Fly Sandpoint ID June 3 4 6 could Shuswap Lake BC float-fly Shuswap RC club June 3 4 Buddy Schwesinger wrote asked pass Sixth Annual Plat 1 Float-Fly will happen June 3rd 4th reservoir east Sutherlin OR Spon sored Umpqua Valley Modelers very relaxed very enjoyable event going raffle radio Sunday will Saturday evening BBQ very successful ladies taxi event last year will return popular de mand free camping site information contact Bud Schwes inger 503 459-3983 Rt 1 P0 Box 4430 Sutherlin OR 97479 Billings Flying Mustangs will host IMAA Regional Fly-In its field west Bil lings MT June 9 10 11 ad vertising no landing fee raffles drawings general airplane discussion Theres RV parking no hookups have very nice field paved runway lots space fly Contact Event Director Don ald Herrington PO Box 22406 Billings MT 59104 406 656-3558 May 27 28 dates North west Regionals largest regularly sched uled Control Line event West fact its largest selection competition events available single contest outside Nats As has year last 17 years yep 18th contest continues grow will add three new events Nostal gia Stunt 15 Carrier Fox Doo Combat site best available anywhere three asphalt circles four grass cir cles covered benches lots camping space rest rooms onfield hobby shop onfield food concessionand within easy walk ing distance airline terminal Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene Contact John Thomp son 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 503 942-7324 will RC Pattern contest Eugene RC Aeronauts field south Eugene June17 18 Im sure would assume classes Contact Carl Henson 503 688-0642 As far know first-ever contest club hope will get large turnout under stand Hillsboro club may getting some interest built up Pattern Hopefully some will travel Eugene try out new skills help inaugurate contest Check out rule book Nov ice Pattern isnt difficult Training like builds skill confidence understand Barons back Deer Park looking toward some stabil ity field situation Bruce Carson again editing newsletter Monocle mentioned recent problem AMA renewals somewhat hidden word didnt get out Its tough something about what havent heard about Does make sense big events Nats will Soaring hope have best Nats Soaring contests ever Several local Soaring enthusiasts working hard see Glider Guiders have best time possible As usual around will several con tests go before Nats note will Scale Slope Soaring Fly-In staged Wil Byers Its near Richland WA over morial Day weekend event features re laxed Slope Soaring emphasis Scale aircraft Last year first time event drew planes pilots distant places year should see increase attendance widening circle attendees Over same weekend will Thermal Soaring event staged Inland Empire Soaring Society Spokane way Glider Guiders will have two different kinds contests either enter spectate same general region Speaking Glider contests Balch tended NWSS Tournament Richland last fall managed look around prospective sites 89 Nats Both days there lot heavyduty flying going lot enjoyment evident chance talk Al Doig former Soaring columnist RC Mod eler regarding some things ex pressed certain reservations about treat talk him miss writings must enjoy NWSS event else would drive way San Diego two-day contest Including Nats will Scale events attend year flying static categories will Hawks Scale Four-Stroke Fly-In May 13 RCFCBC contest Frys Corners May 20 21 10th Annual Marymoor Scale & Four-Stroke 11th June Scalemasters Regional Farragut June 16 through 18 newcomer static Scale class gan last year Portland Rose Festi val Association decided have air show during annual festivities As official Strictly Scale Aeromodeling hosted static show held build ing fairgrounds across road Hillsboro Airport full-size flying site Damian Rhodes reports $3500 worth prizes distributed among 30 en trants two categories 16 Sport 14 Scale Two prizes 19-inch color TV helicopter tour Mt St Hel ens Dick Hansen took TV home Curtis JN-4D Proctor virtue being chosen public Best Show James Shelton Ryans STA voted Best Show competitors got Mt St Helens tour Damian noted eightyear-old Matt Billings took fifth place Sport category Sounds like have super builder way up Sport classes David Williams took first place Aeromaster Casey T Clark sec ond Citabria James Shelton first Non-Military Scale STA just ahead Leonard Mel J-3 Cub Mili tary Scale taken Dick Hansen JN-4D Lynn Johnstons Zero close behind According Damian will repeat contest during years Rose Festival Air Show dont have par ticulars time other dates will 10th 11th June will assume SSA will hosting static show will fine prizes Something note Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers has moved its Annual RAF Air Fair 24th 25th June doesnt conflict Nats Thats nice gesture hope will get lot contestants up Gary Fuller intrepid AVP frozen North sent following new group fliers Palmer Alaska known Alaska Eagles Led President Chuck Tet reault fly off parking area Alaska State Fairgrounds Fair Board has apparently agreed pave RC runway fliers can use anytime except fair week meantime visited snowplowed strip watched Gary Kremquist fly Basic 2000 Kenny McKenzie flew Hobbico Avistar 40 dad flew Swizzle Stik Nate Arrow Jeff Edmondson tore up sky Sweet Stik Alaska Eagles get paved strip should better RC flying sites around Alaska assume remember cold Alaska winter got some cold down though much mod erated wonder anyone went flying -60 Ev Schoenberg Bend OR article ModelAviation long ago de scribed some soldering aids seems Ev now marketing can get info writing Ev RC Wiring Tools 858 NE Quimby Bend OR 97701 suppose wondering no pictures month As happens Im little late column its eas ier quicker write promise better next month meantime Happy flying June 1989 133 YUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Teaching RC Modelers Fly Model airplane clubs AMA chartered others established serve members some officials Academy Model Aero nautics itself say Academys actions solely dependent wishes members few clubs pragmatically see light help others help can return help club however have heard club sole purpose lets repeat thatsole purpose helping others particular purpose assisting beginners other day heard about Saint Ber nard Aerospace Club Louisiana Now ex clusive purpose club educate train new RC fliers mean too Academy found altruistic clubs goal unique has run front-page story about February/March 1989 issue AMA National Newsletter newsletter received AMA chartered club secretaries some othersnot large group think story special impor tant future aeromodeling want tell AMA member about Saint Bernard club members assume mostly entirely adults does however preclude idea being used least objectives clubs sort ages beginners kinds mod elers Control Line Free Flight RC could benefit AMA National Newsletter entitled story AMA Clubs Unique GoalEducate ginners introduced statement club members B W Vollentine secretary Rick Malasovich president Just recently club officers oc casion speak member AMAs Na tional Newsletter staff During conversa tion club officer mentioned fact club formed exclusively education training new pilots told staff member very unusual way club start would mind detailing clubs history possible publication newsletter course thrilled prospect such recogni tion Headquarters So further preamble allow give brief sketch clubs history St Bernard Aerospace Club located St Bernard LA just south New Orleans chartered March 1986 primary goal club being organization training novice flier Although interest flying models kinds has traditionally very high ar ea no club thus far has bothered concern itself education training rank beginner Indeed almost impossi ble find someone existing club willing able devote time new pilot instruction obvious lack interest novice led formation organi zation dedicated training new pilots St Bernard Aerospace Club held its first meeting March 1986 immediately en rolled six members meeting experienced pilot group Rick Malaso vich promised instruct students club enrolled Fifteen students quite few un scheduled landings later club voted al low another experienced pilot join group Joe Coletti seasoned RC flier experienced Pattern competition pilot great help further instruction fledgling pilots Gradually members began earn pi lot status too very much later current club president Keith Acosta promoted instructor first homegrown pilot St Bernard Aerospace Club promotion gave club three instruc tors its 20 members uncommon find least 15 beginning fliers flying session Needless say made some busy flight instructors Since time nearly two years ago club has increased its training staff five fulltime instructors Out total membership 34 proud claim 19 qualified pilots Aside achieving its primary goal structing beginning flier club has al done much promote good public rela tions RC flying area efforts area large static display information booth promi nently featured outside large local depart ment store Over 50 planes various displays present generating considerable public interest sport similar display has held St Bernard Parish Business Trade Exposition last two years Club members have al participated yearly fun-fly Al vin Calendar Naval Airbase Air Show featuring Blue Angels Events still drawing board include club-sponsored air show portion proceeds would used benefit local charity addition other activities group has recently acquired lease sec ond piece property hope trans form first-class airfield Monthly meetings held local pub lic library third Monday month business being handled board directors AMA has great help ganization operation club con duct club activities AMAs best interest mind Good Neighbor policies taught meetings enforced airfield Monthly safety seminars also held meetings safety nets employed flight line spectator areas field commitment instruct novice pi lot remains strong hope keep primary focus clubs existence Now some story some kind club bet busy instructors get satisfaction after days flying would off themselves boring holes sky own airplanes Let us just hope also have club instructors teach beginners tricks building will round out picture making sure beginners have airworthy models worth learning con trol sky Dont think club should make least part its purpose training begin ners build fly models CIMAS Tries CIMASthat stands Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft Societyhas recently rea lized Columbia Univer sity students order secure use 105-ft Low Library rotunda regular basis Posters put up announcing Febru ary 26 1989 flying session inviting students come Eight students university person nel showed up including dean Colum bia College Complimentary beginner kits IMS Yard Birds Slow Pokes presented students CIMAS Two new members selected new president vice president Praful Zope Prosobsin Sirichit respectively two new officers put up posters before March 19th session 13 new re cruits hand including member universitys security force despite its ing first day spring break stu dents departing campus new student member received big folder full plans copies New York Indoor Times newsletter copy Six Steps Indoor Fly ing rotunda rules conduct records plus certificate turned Sal Alu Skyblazers kit new ROG Between two flying sessions Pra Zope built both versions IMS Yard Birds first model airplanes guided ex pert Bob Bender established Columbia stu dent record 44 seconds long duration better next time As inducement participate student employee members will exempted usual flying fee session adults $5 Juniors/Seniors $1 have expenses will also receive issues New York Indoor Times compliments CIMAS As will expected shoulder task constant contact university ficials two officers will also provided AMA memberships CIMAS No furth er supplies will given student members after first kit because firmly believer individual will spend own money purchase own materials will nev er become modeler such great pleasure note new student CIMAS members put heads gether plan meetings university further own interests within group Worth bet will Besides establish ing viable student aeromodeling group relationship Office President should improve should fly ing dates No CIMAS being altruistic Louisiana club fall second lp youNou help us category Once again time remind keep tail light feet dry. especially flying ROW 134 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
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Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134
r RC Tech Talk Mostly laymans viewpoint some high-tech stuff end Bob Underwood AMA Technical Director Unless have already done read rest article until reading piece titled Frequency BulletinMarch 1989 same section issue Now lets settle back take nontech nical look some frequency happen ings going hobby/sport First must understand title Technical Director does signify am expert technical aspects ra dios During four years staff working capacity liaison Frequency Committee industry FCC mem bers have assimilated some degree knowledge least point no longer believe making RC model fly result black magic manipulations mirrors Symbols like kHz dB have nes tled memory alongside other impor tant pieces information As struggle through period trau matic change enjoy advantage cannot experience As new formation concerns surface am gener ally first know Likewise am almost always first have answer let ters phone calls persons ei ther understand appreci ate what has happened Therefore am probably better position articulate what happening people Sound conceited hope because feel least bit proud about statement Rather events surrounding frequency matters have often filled concern some cases frustration joke Headquarters Underwood appears have telephone growing out ear chat about what weekly rumor might Years ago hobby shop owner told three forms communication telephone telegraph tell-a-modeler quite correct latter far quickest unfortunately accurate Re member childhood party game called telephone printed word accurate al ways subject same problems interpretation personal bias has encountered examples informa tion messages diametri cally opposed has happened Model Aviation end result misinformation can injury hobby/sport several ways individual members suffer because always certain what happening often perceive worst cre ates anxiety frustration can experi ence damage personal relationships cause misunderstandings differenc es opinion concerning direction should take Lets seek end prob lems So much emotion right now frequency matters Youve read Frequency Bulletin arti cle know have four petitions address have filed letters opposition regarding requests share frequen cies Hopefully petitions will get public comment stage Two petitions have filed require transmitters manufactured fu ture must meet narrow-band requirements What will action mean modelers will assure some time near future transmitters manufactured will capable operating 20 kHz bandwidth spacing Understand possible time tell what date will happen also possible tell exactly what will happen concern ing grandfathering old equipment Three possible scenarios mentioned Frequency Bulletin read ear lier first-mentioned occurs face problems second scenar io described likely happen length grandfather period will primary issue debate Whidden peti tion states foreseeable future Academys petition does address grandfathering does indicate Radio Control industry has voluntarily mov ing direction Traditional FCC action predicts reasonable approach prob lem can expect FCC nounce its decision middle 1990 ap pears good guess issue grandfather period may well moot point large portion modelers fly urban area self-imposed grandfather period old equipment could end tomorrow might find due commercial ac tivity equipment just will work well enough flying environment youre forced operate True can change another frequency escape interference potential creasingly aware number commer cial users just 10 kHz away frequen cies have information indicating number permits issued between Jan uary 1 1988 July 31 1988 surpassed entire year 1987 Its unlikely can anticipate slowdown rate com mercial activity anytime soon because powerful neighbors just 10 kHz away Academy consid ering use service can supply formation relative location power level commercial users service cou pled use new ICOM receiv ers have purchased AMA district will great help sorting Out whats air area aware however wouldnt helpful sim ply dump information out field indi cating flying site middle Bermuda triangle far pager activity concerned Therefore attempting pinpoint what signal levels various ages types equipment can stand before stop working way knowing what commercial activity area what strength signal youll able determine whether narrow-band equipment needed have close touch club Denver CO area has expe riencing considerable problems inter ference have used ICOM field identified frequencies com mercial users What found power ful beeper signals lasted some 10 20 seconds Sometimes voice trans missions lasted 30 45 seconds ac tivity quite heavy during weekdays tapers off weekends As club sought help various sources RC industry member responded sending two radios reportedly totally narrow band transmitter AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director John worth 0 ExecutWe Coordinator Joyce Hager S Administrative Services Director Robert voislavek nical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike woodfolk 0 Pubiic Reiatione Director Geoff Styles ial Prolecta Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R wheeley 0 Nate General Manager Iince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication what say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council receiver club use ra dios purposely supplied suspect frequencies channels 22 38 right next known pager operation words club member have performed flaw lessly Has exercise tended move club specific direction Evidently Jim Shaw states club member com plains having difficulty known problem frequencies still flying wideband equipment dont want talk him As test have used service mentioned earlier can supply commercial permit operation Are commercial transmitters nearby Yep couple running 400-watt output Other short questions answers Are RCMA/AMA stickers required transmitter present No Currently plan require sanctioned events effective December 20 1990 Are narrow-band transmitters required present sanctioned events channels 12-34 yes General flyingno However recommended Can older transmitter narrowbanded Yes can Academy has letter file FCC indicating may done holder equip ments type acceptance representa tive can accomplished Class per missive change Check manufac turer importer equipment Most have plans equipment modification upgrade have requested official policy manufacturers import ers will publish official word submit Should apprehensive about what will happen concerning frequency matters Sure sounds like trick question course will have little pangs apprehension understand have large body members collectively looking toward protecting interests Yes going totally agree need direction feel certain can medi ate differences best serve vast majority membership Look fu ture monthly Frequency Bulletins both AMA National Newsletter sent charter clubs have requested Model Aviation Proceeding slightly different re lated subject technical Frequency Committee has wres tling knotty problem concerning effect resolution bandwidth mea surement type equipment fol lowing information presented Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee sticker program rolling along Frequency Committee members checking transmitters trade shows Over 50% now receiving gold stickers continue show significant increase year continuing get Sticker Station applica tions over country Bill Hershberger travel Headquarters once twice week process now have 26 Sticker Stations authorized check transmitters includes manufac turers importers distributors indepen dent service centers should noted Sticker Station approval extends stickering transmitters no way au thorizes addresses service modifica tion transmitters Bill have made measurements gold-sticker transmitter using variety spectrum analyzers different resolution bandwidth RBW settings provide guid ance Sticker Stations As given AMA 1991 Guidelines transmitter signal offset 20 kHz channel frequency should down 55 dB measured analyzer using 3 kHz RBW signal level 20 khz offset depends RBW setting used some spectrum ana lyzers have 3 kHz setting Informa tion what readings other RBWs equivalent 55 dB @ 20 khz using 3 kHz RBW sent Sticker Stations early February Ther4 course something else popped up heard immediately Bob Weg ner Sticker Station #103 checked PCM transmitter Tektronix analyzer given gold sticker owner sent back manufacturer re checked FR analyzer 3 kHz RBW found did qualify gold Wegner went Tektronix help sorting things out Stan Griffiths Tek tronix Portland office scheduled meeting March 6th Frequency Commit tee representation invited Tektronix sembled variety spectrum analyzers included FR Hewlett-Packard two own new economy model Measurements using same AM transmitter earlier testing made analyzers same results obtained Febru ary AMA Headquarters spectrum analyzers used Tektron ics meeting L R HP 8562A IFR A7550 Tektronix 2710 Tektronix 494AP PCM transmitter checked analyzers could set 1 kHz RBW PCM 60 dB down rather 65 dB recommended Ac cording Morris Engelson Tektronix spec trum analyzer designer rules differ ent AM FM/PCM signals going RBW another change AM signal goes 20 log BW1/8W2 FM/PCM signal 10 log BW1/BW2 So FM/PCM transmitters equivalent level using 1 kHz RBW should 60 dB AM transmitters should 65 dB have found before probable reason surfaced until now FM/ PCM transmitters checked have well below 55 dB using 3 kHz RBW fore would pass gold analyzers using 1 kHz RBW glad Bob Wegner spot ted followed through Tektron ix help us get answer Morris Engelson also recommended measurements made using either 3 kHz 1 kHz resolution bandwidth modulation rates transmitters readings can affected 300 Hz 100 Hz RBW doesnt recommend either used further concluded 100 Hz RBW definitely problem also said alright use video filter except IER video filter bandwidth equal greater RBW use number analyzers have video filters programmed equal RBW selected especially thank Stan Griffiths folks Tektronix making equip ment available setting up meeting has made possible us fine-tune guidance Sticker Stations Thanks too tour spectrum analyzer production area Beaverton facility saw assembly testing cal ibration procedures very impressive Participants meeting organized Tek tronics 1 R Andy Spence Tektronix Chuck Ahern AMA Frequency Committee Bob Wegner Sticker Station 103 Morris En gelson Stan Griffiths Larry Hansen Tektronix Back Boband thank-you Chuck Ahern above report have month dual-focus effort partly technically oriented partly folks like know people wise humble enough tell Theres little switch front move it works doesnt send someone can fix See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods RC Equipment Certified 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA June 1989 117 II~rtkint hilling nIIA5stiflflI action t e FCC mieht take two pe Synopsis Executive Council Meeting March 11 1989 following attendance Presi dent Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Exec utive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Reginald Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice President Ev Langworthy Present Academys executive Staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Micheline Madison Competitions Depart ment Director Vince Mankowski Nats Gen eral Manager Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Guests included Fred Marks Frequency Committee Chairman Chuck Ahern Fre quency Committee Raymond Kowalski le gal advisor Lillian Worth copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately May 1 1989 minutes official until review pos sible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled April 22 1989 special meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council called order 900 am President primarily purpose selecting vice executive replace Executive Director latters contract expires end January 1990 interviews final se lection held executive session Council members legal counsel pres ent executive session ended President made following statement Executive Council appreciates terest shown candidates position Vice Executive Director Af ter extensive study including interviews reference checks Executive Coun cil took secret ballot determine win ner candidate received support majority vote Executive Council winning candidate Vince Mankowski Executive Council will immediately ne gotiate Vince Man kowski toward let ter intent contract agreement can reached contract will made him agreement cannot reached him Executive Council will take new vote negotiate two remaining candidates Executive Coun cil finds three candidates highly qualified would accept able thank candidates Subsequently Vince Mankowski accepted agreement presented him Other Business I Contest Board Meeting An RC Aerobatics Contest Board request funding en able members board meet discussed noted setting such precedent board given eight other Contest Boards 11 mem bers would present major financial problem motion approve request failed 11 against 2 EVP 3 II Club Proximity District X Vice Presi dent reported difficulties two clubs lo cated too close other interfer ence-free operation noted Coun cils previous establishment primary jurisdiction policy wa satisfactory lution situation urged some mod ification policy would give vice president final authority settle prob lems motion effect passed 7 3 7 8 10 NAA ED Pres 6 against 1 2 4 5 6 11 Another motion rescind pre vious Council action July 1988 also passed 10 2 3 7 8 9 10 ED EVP NAA Pres 5 against 1 4 5 6 11 Ill Frequency Phase-In Plan Review After considerable discussion Council unaii imously approved submitting FCC petition requires RC equipment man ufacturers produce narrow-band 72 MHz transmitters beginning 1991 IV Nats Review Dave Brown reported 1988 Nats audit showed items charged account erroneously largely due assigning costs Nats items also used other events Nats Before auditing 1988 Nats shown cost $37822 after auditing actual cost found $13269 noted exercise resulted better posting methods subse quent Nats contests will have accurate reporting V District V District X Support Two mo tions passed authorize District 5 Vice President up $2000 expenses May 1989 District AVP meetingb 4 against 1 6 11 EVP other authorize up $2000 expenses District X AVP meeting held RCHTA showli 3 against 4 6 11 VI Key Man Insurance agreed unani mously renew current three-key-man insurance policies Worth Mankowski Ma roney additional term sign insured continuance cancellation VII AVP Program VP-IV Crispins recom mendation improved associate vice president program discussed consensus following approved implementation 1 Each AVP authorized have shirt embroidered year service AVP same policy shall hold district frequency coordinators AVPs frequency coordinators also autho rized supply business cards 2 A statement defining responsibili ties AVP developed Exec utive Council discussion made part Standing Rules 3 AVPs shall provided list district chartered clubs timely basis shall also given up-to-date list handout materials available dealing such matters frequency safety sound flying site acquisition Additionally AVPs shall provided list awards sample forms needed plus cur rent Headquarters directory 4 At discretion district vice pres ident monthly district column Model Aviation may have one-third one-half column set aside comments AVPs within district Other details AVP program such geographic assignments termination determined later date VIII NAR Insurance Dave Brown reported modified proposal agreed upon AMA NAR Insurance com mittees follows 1 AMA Youth membership $7 may clude adults engaged model rocketry ac tivity accordance NAR safety code 2 AMA chartered club status shall fered NAR sections 3 All NAR members organized activi ties members NAR sections come AMA chartered clubs must hold AMA membership 4 claims handling assignments settlements shall discretion AMA 5 NAR organization will no longer insured AMA 6 No insurance coverage outside US NAR-AMA adults unless become regular AMA members meeting adjourned 545 pm AMA Scholarships AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship amount number scholarships presented current year will de pend large extent upon number applicants qualifications total up $11000 available distributed various amounts basis AMA modeling activities scholastic achievement citizenship achievement applica tions will considered evaluated AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Com mittee will make recommen dation Executive Council AMAs 118 Model Aviation 1 Ernie Evon AMA 1129 dIsplayed Feb ruary WRAM Show New York what welldressed AMA club officer may wear sleeve patches provided char tered club officers year year indicat Ing positions heldan impressive array case Ernie Central Jersey RC Club board directors Currently Scholar ship Committee composed Bob Stalick Albany OR Chairman Bob Underwood Reston VA Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Travis McGin nis Arvada CO choosing recipients AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Pro gram aspects taken consid eration desirable applicant academically superior also participant aspects school mod eling community applicants rated several major categories includ ing class rank grade average test re sults High achievement catego ries important maximum amount scholarship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant schol arship award he/she active com munity modeling both facets taken consideration wellrounded person may quite possibly judged qualified excels school grades modeling However scholarship awards may granted basis of three cri teria qualification general current AMA member el igible 1 has active type model airplane activity last three years 2 graduates high school current prior year 3 enrolled college university certificate degree program Other Scholarships addition AMA-funded program described above two others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combina tion modeling achievement financial need other Tom Hutchinson morial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievements Free Flight activity three programs use information supplied Charles H Grant/AMA Scholarship application determine winners Sig Hutchinson pro grams however scholastic information determining factor case possible individual receive awards programs Applications may obtained AMA Headquarters Deadline submission May 31 Frequency Bulletin March1989 month March often recognized its breezy nature brought winds con cern Academy modelers gen eral Several petitions great importance Radio Control community filed FCC purpose rule mak ing Two petitions involve proposed sharing frequencies granted model ers FCC 1g82 bridge crane com pany has proposed sharing 75 MHz frequenci0s surface model users second recent proposal filed Kenneth J Seymour proposal would result shared use 72 75 MHz model frequencies commercial per sonal direction-finding tracking equip ment Both proposals represent seri ous threat modeling activity could operation devices affect model operation possible se vere safety problem areas other mod eling As illustration crane lifting tons material could interfered unknowing child operatin$ model car nearby Other applications such tow trucks valve actuators fuel delivery trucks present similar safety hazard use tracking device law enforcement agencies locate lost chil dren campers personal property laud able sharing frequencies presents se rious safety concern range de vices anticipated 1000 1500m 3281 4921 ft ground An opera tional range magnitude results unit effectively becoming singlefrequency model site Consider ramifica tions units continuous op eration motor home moves about country Academy behalf has filed let ters opposition two petitions FCC appears model fre quencies targeted shared use cause license-free presents considerable sayings time money company As information ob tained attorney will made known immediately Academys attention focused two other FCC petitions wellone sub mitted AMA another Glenn Whidden Essentially both petitions stress requirements transmitters mantifac tured future must meet AMAs 1991 guidelines narrow-band operation Much misinformation conjecture has heard recently regarding what might happen 1991 magic date Coaches will turn pumpkins old radio units will dissolve dust January 1 1991 date simply signifies end period designed phase frequencies assigned ser vice 1982 hoped 1991 RC model aircraft would operating 20 kHz spacing appears such goal premature immediate concern what course action FCC might take two pe titions fact three possible sce narios first could refuse require narrow-banding radios produced future would have tragic conse quences leaving us vulnerable com mercial interference probably unable achieve full frequency usage Wed have no protection against new RC equipment although meeting proposed FCC specifications would work todays radio environments require narrow-band operation second scenario would have FCC require transmitters manufactured since date rule effectivity narrow banded providing reasonable grace period during existing transmitters would allowed operate scenario has traditional course taken FCC third scenario could develop FCC perceived severe operational safety problem because older equipment still being used FCC could react acceler sting transition narrow band moving back date transmitters must conform new requirement History suggests wont happen Since theres strong likelihood grandfather period older equipment Academy developing recommended ways clubs individuals operate mix equipment final FCC decision made will prepared meet contingency should noted FCC rule-making process typically takes minimum nine 12 months Well well 1990 before final decisions can expected Several other activities under way help clubs individuals frequency matters Academy considering use service provides exact loca tion power level transmitters operat ing commercial frequencies 10 kHz Disseminating information would help modelers select frequency manage flying sites companion ser vice already available uses ICOM re ceiver scanner sites newly pur chased units now hands either district vice president frequency coordinator ICOM can provide valu able information about strength other signals may cause potential interfer ence order effectively use informa tion Frequency Committee has begun gather data will help us determine what level interference causes problems various ages types equipment Lastly Sticker Station program al lows individuals determine status transmitters has greatly ex panded listing stations will forthcoming Academy focused radio fre quency matters order create safe en joyable environment Radio Control oper ation easy task pa tient understanding cooperation both FCC manufacturers lieve goal can accomplished minimum sacrifice model ers part June 1989 119 NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HO703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviation subscriptions AMA member nonmember back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertis ing Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans ModelAvia tion hobby shop resale accounts ad vertising billing questions MA AdvertIsIng .. 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr Quite number letters have re ceived during past couple weeks sug gesting misunderstanding process competition rule-making Some people continua under impression AMA its Executive Council tempting mandate rule changes es tablish sound levels aeromodeling ac tivities Thats truly ideal notion AMA has taken steps achieve yet mistaken individual Contest Boards basically self-contained discrete entities Only certain very specific areas safety matters exampledoes Exec utive Council have authority oppose Contest Board particular desire po sition Since matter sound levels doesnt fall categories Executive Council has no power overrule direct individual Contest Board decisions sound guidelines would desirable able estab lish sound levels various categories modeling would provide guidelines use general membership case RC Aerobatics problem doing problem FAI ClAM proposal lack practical data determining potential acceptable sound levels Its possible some categories wouldnt have necessary equipment available allow survive new restricti6ns other areas world organizing programs guide model ing groups determining attainable sound levels absolute necessity will accomplished obvious cant done through rule-making process competition cat egories Alternative ways developing body data will enable others oper ate quiet levels must found Individual help will needed acquiring data starting point generate list of categories powered aeromod els next step determine engine size displacement cat egories common prop engine class has listed Any muf flers tuned pipes currently use should also added file background work done studies outline effective testing path ways can begin Testing should yield engine/ prop/muffler/tuned pipe combinations will achieve quieter operation de grading performance Subsequent recom mendations can based lowest ac ceptable limits attained testing Whether benchmark levels would fall within currently recommended goal 90 dBA 9 ft cant ascertained present What happens category model cannot made meet goals obvious consequence such cat egories wouldnt welcome certain fly ing fields true today However fly ing fields arent lost solely because com plaints about noise Other unrelated factors sound abatement wouldnt af fect come play well case Free Flight example its often purely lack adequate flying space Lack accept able flying sites frequently rules out Control Line events too combination inade quate space objectionable sound levels often prohibits RC Pylon Racing Obviously quieter operation wont magi cally create space change other fixed con ditions Nevertheless cases noncompetition flier has found meet ing 90-at-9 recommendation has enabled him keep maintain flying site No doubt will hold true other modeling categories Lack facilities can will continue stumlling block increased activity types flying program will generate informa tion necessary attaining quieter flight Continued page 122 AMA Life Members Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Acad emy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Member ship initiated $250 down payment L-1 12* 1-3 1-4 1-5 L-6 L-7 1-8 1-9 [-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 117* 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 L-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack G Lowe Joseph Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeill Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Lou J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Krafft H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford Ritchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Elaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard Nelson Daniel J Pruss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gem George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger lames Grier 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 L-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 1-71 1-72 1-73 1-74 1-75 1-76 1-77 1-78 1-79 1-80 1-81 1-82 1-83 1-84 1-85 1-86 1-87 1-88 1-89 1-90 1-91 1-92 1-93 1-95 1-96 1-98 1-99 1-100 1-101 1-102 1-103 1-104 1-105 1-106 1-107 1-108 1-109 1-110 1-111 1-112 1-113 1-114 1-115 1-116 1-117 1-118 1-119 1-120 1-121 1-122 followed $250 following three years memberships recognized taxdeductible contributions An interesting sidelight Several families have two Life Memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Jim4 Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand Lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald Herbert Johnson Jr Care Lee Thompson John D Doyle Robert G Diefenderfer Fred Bopp Joe Zingali Raymond G Marvin Jeffrey Gerber Jeff Troy John Reed Jr Edward Teal Joseph H Konefes Kenneth Kortright Robert Spivey Jim Pope Orval C Steward Paul Binkley Jef Raskin Martin 1 Zellman Jr Russ Nitach Albert H Doerr Edward Hydorn Jr Frank Tlush Christopher E Wimmer James B Porter Jr Donald Draskovich Robert C Wimmer Bill Schmidt Albert J Sambold Sr David Copeman Jim Bybee William Langenberg James S Jauregul John Schifko Cole Bryant Thompson Roy Propst Benjamin M Trapnell Jim Weir Joseph C Larsen Fred Angel H K Warner Ray B Sahlberg William Raub Rex R Powell Joel Rindler Rod Smith Thomas 1 Stennis Robert W Rich Richard C Reed Richard Grimm Jr 1-123 1-124 1-125 1-126 1-127 1-128 1-129 1-130 1-131 1-132 1-133 1-134 1-135 1-136 1-137 1-138 1-139 1-141 1-142 1-143 1-144 1-145 1-146 1-147 1-149 1-150 1-151 1-152 1-153 1-163 1-200 1-222 1-288 1-289 1-297 1-300 1-331 1-409 1-418 1-447 1-555 1-702 1-888 1-1000 1-1220 1-1234 1-1 256 1-1 921 1-2012 1-2664 1-2886 1-3120 1-4037 1-5098 1-7009 1-16880 1-20244 L-42487 *Deceased Kermit Walker R S Keeton Jr Mike Dunn Alexander Lepak William R Bigge Billy T White Charles Hunsicker Jr Douglas Barry R I Swain David Rosen Dale Kugler Vernon Haynes Alan N Buckner Mark C Corbett Tom Kozel Grant Ashburn John H Hood Jr Terry 1 Watros Dennis R Long Worth Henson Jr Stanley J Potts Jerry Cowan Jeff Etheredge Bonita Kozel Jerry Smartt Richard Ham Richard Chapaki Timothy P Procuniar lorell H Joiner Jim Coffin James Propst Edward Norman David Bridi Ron Morgan Steve Landy Penny Thompson William G Bennett Lawrence W Petty Travis McGinnis Reeves Lippi ncott Joe Klause C M Tuthill Robert Edison Duane Renken Ed Izzo Harlan Kilbourn Charles R Poulton II Edward E Watts Ill Joseph Thweatt William Hanson Harold Smith Robert Gialdini Gary Hutchison Dick Austin Richard P Aley Steve Edens Bob Wischer Stanford Hightower GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90dBA-at-9-ft guideline 120 Model Aviation AMAs PR Effort Branches Out Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations luck will first series columns will both give ask formation purpose let members know what happening public relations efforts involve AMA started working professional PR agency June 1988 relationship bore some fruit national coverage Time Magazine Insight Magazine De sign Magazine working na tional exposure 1989 also got some NBC TV coverage time 1988 Nats Willard Scott Today Show 1989 will develop greater depth work wider coverage now have direct New York connections TV consideration several national publications have expressed firm interest doing stories Progress being made other areas work well improved financial posi tion allows flexibility far travel goes can now make specific visits work clubs chapters public offi cials Macon GA recently met mayor county chairman executive director Industrial Commission chairwoman Cherry Blossom Festival Model aviation AMA needs area clubs future Nats other major contests discussed believe key people have much better appreciation sport now before vital PR jobs liaison Federal Aviation Administration work Washington office field locations April will attend meeting New England Region office Burlington MA purpose fur ther appreciation sport needs area modelers cement friendship understanding addition will helping FAA revitalized educa tional programs judging annual science contest sponsored FAA Keeping up personnel changes government agencies sometimes seems like job self necessary June 1989 International Very Spe cial Arts Festival will take place Washing ton DC Locales action White House Kennedy Center Performing Arts Capitol Georgetown Univer sity AMA will represented Head quarters people will have display con duct classes show AMA films give talks important national figures will hand important figures however will 1500 handicapped kids being brought spe cial event AMA proud participant AMA PR Department also works clubs have flying site problems have excellent 100-page support pak great book terrific videoall de signed help make presentation go after flying field materials free chartered clubs cant guarantee field need help call advice ask support pak geared ship same day call other day made list PR-oriented tasks perform long covers lot ground phone calls answering mail media cultiva tion soliciting support appointed elected officialsall make up day-to-day activities PR Department continually explore new avenues attempt make model aviation its needs better known means open new ideas anyone member nonmember alike means look opportunities can part group has avia tion flavor can counted too means take advantage speaking en gagements can tell message audience knows little nothing about sport takes time am sure lot seeds scatter fall hard ground keep after working 40-plus hours week AMA staff members still find time get involved local museums li braries schools recreation depart ments promote model aviation good reasons can think usually kids programs using video models culminating Delta Dart building session However also get invited Rotary Lions Kiwanis Jaycee meetings leave folks information arrived same things AMA chartered clubs own communities believe pays off us PR effort AMA HQ also includes greeting museum visitors ar rive week host Cub packs school groups AMA members try meet make feel welcome want visitors leave pleasant memory friendly bunch happen work building hous es fascinating collection some worlds best artwork fact art work consists three-dimensional aircraft adds fascination hosted group Sunday visitors recently cial club belong 700 pm start turning out lights remind go home What interesting after noon next month Well recognize some clubs doing great job own backyards promote themselves sport June 1989 121 VN PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY *** Safe Flying No Accident *** Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft opera tions must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situa tions Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft opera tions unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watch ing full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent possibility accident AMA Bill Hershberger R AMA Frequency Committee member presented Howard McEn tee Memorial Medal WRAM Show New York last February WRAM club West chester Radio Aero Modelers makes award year honor pioneers major con tributors world Radio Control Hershberger longtime AMA member Virginia technically competent members Frequency Committee real RC pi oneer Bill flying own dual proportional control system years before RCers thought possible has constantly forefront RC technology did test work 900 MHz RC systems proving feasibility what could become next generation RC equipment Bill currently principal committee volun teers testing certifying wish become part transmitter Gold Sticker pro gram Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Since last month things have hap pening AMA scheme things As some may know Executive Direc tor John Worth will retiring ED first next year John has Academy over 25 years has seen grow prosper Time marches us however Council has con ducted search replacement Through advertising word mouth acquired significant response position easy finding individual best suited task ED Search Committee evaluate resumes conduct interviews until candidates finally reduced three people special session Reston March en tire AMA Council interviewed residual candidates made its selection candidate chosen Vince Man kow ski current employee AMA Headquart ers know Vince virtue participation Nats Vince has Nats Director some time now addition other responsibilities has Academy eight years very familiar requirements Vince will become Deputy Executive Director soon Council ratifies contract next meeting will assume duties Executive Director end January 1990 additional knotty task undertaken special session Council Reston matter petition FCC narrow-band radio equipment As know AMA has promot ing through committee action plan derly phase-in FCC-granted frequen cies allow eventual unrestricted use frequencies narrow-band equipment required controversial element has utility continued use non-narrow-band equipment clar ify AMA Council has taken fol lowing position matter I We will petition FCC require stringent band-pass requirements new manufactured equipment 55 dB @ 20 kHz 2 We will petition FCC make anything obsolete legal counsel forms us likely FCC will allow continued use old equipment its useful life Final position matter up FCC 3 We will advise clubs members deal wideband/narrow-band op eration 4 We will promote phase-in frequen cies upon approval FCC petition like ly take least year 5 We will encourage membership move narrow-band equipment quickly possible clubs free own thing regard feel ex clusive use narrow band safest way fly No seems object using narrow band future would like see future happen quickly possi ble will mandate changeover date point may require narrowband equipment sanctioned events must further consider ramifications requirement Upgrading equipment narrow band can accomplished manufacturers designated agents having obtain new type acceptance example Futaba offering $10 modification much equipment Airtronics offering very good deals narrow-band modules receivers others doing modifications safest bet check manufacturer/im porter feel process easy members should very seriously consider will permit use frequencies maximize flexibility avoiding PRS pag ers such Agents mods must authorized manufacturer since FCC holds manufacturer type ac ceptance holder accountable would like information subject contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters focal point issue Believe has very touchy subject strong advocates nar row band say exclu sively narrow-band situation airplanes will fall like rain sky phase frequencies Others contend isnt true need frequency-spacing plan assure safe operation during transition interval addition members advocating use old equipment indefinite period danger phasing odd fre quencies comes possibility los ing since other users PRS will seek capture happen would have larger problem So see life aint simple spite what detrac tors say trying best member-responsive organization same time help create climate safe fun fliers SoundCont pg 120 whether competition general fly ing necessary goal should sup ported Nothing within established AMA proposed RC Aerobatics guidelines enforces limits type model Flying model sound level legal under existing system no matter great violation AMA guidelines cases local re quirements absolute club rules man date lower sound levels course sites restrictive limits achieving quieter flight range model types will expand roster permissible cate gories Whether performance altered quite another matter Manufacturers beginning take some interest what doing hope go manufacturers fliers both need know what pos sible what changes need made before will really get involved aeromodeling public need tell needs Obviously changes arent de mand wont made Soft mounts Soft mounting vibration isola tion engines easily accomplished day Primarily its matter selecting suitable product particular en gine engine mount airframe soft mounts advertised model magazines readily available Several have illustrated pages sample new somewhat differ ent mount has received Ward En gineering PO Box 2271 Meriden CT 06450 letter Chuck French describes ap plication mount made up two ab sorption material pieces length tubing two washers bolt nut unit uti lizes whatever radial engine mount fa vor takes up little over 1A hard-mounted engine Chuck says system rather stiff idle frequency absorbs vibration frequency increases Chuck further states designed assembly work optimally 10000-15000 rpm range present mount designed pri marily engines 35 90 range larger unit bigger engines coming later Drop Chuck note above ad dress further information pricing Since photos didnt make back processing time youll have wait until next time illustration will talking looking listening Toledo latest design accom plishments Hope bring full report next time out 122 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Executive VPs Report Dave Drown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 An era ending AMA time orderly transition John Worth re placement Executive Director nearing difficult task selection has com pleted Executive Council has picked Vince Mankowski large majority am sure selection Vince will spark some controversy anyone selected position would controversial variation different peoples views what needed position mind-boggling Some think should go outside ganization professional help others believe promotion within best Some think modeling experi ence paramount importance oth ers think absolutely no consequence preferred professional background ideal candidate varies emphasis personnel management public rela tions finance business administration marketing etc Another area contrasting viewpoints comes deciding impor tant professional training education professional experience candidates narrowed few finalists final se lection comes down gut feeling Executive Council said done feel Vince Mankowski right man right time Vince will have some mighty big shoes fill because John Worth has rightfully become legend own time think will up task Id like congratulate Vince se lection thank other fine can didates applied job Another thank-you due Travis McGinnis put tremendous amount work chairman selection committee Another controversial subject dealt March 11th Executive Council meeting Council voted unanimously go ahead its petition FCC petition would require transmitters manufactured future subject tougher type acceptance requirements nar row banding also doesnt mention thing about grandfathering period older equipment leaving aspect FCC decide expected will propose amortization period around 10 years after would become illegal use older equipment proposal isnt cast concrete can still modify during comment period provided FCC important get ball roiling subject before too late good Different people have different concerns subject am concerned about introduction toy market flying mod els would use 72 MHz band marginally meet old current type ac ceptance specs Such device could pollute RF atmosphere making nearly impos sible us operate As drive around town see numbers RC cars being oper ated yards driveways parking lots streets Frankly scares h . think about flying toys splattering transmitters sure wish 72 MHz become license-free least would limit impulse buying toys Another hot subject AMAs acquisition land permanent national flying site headquarters members support move some strongly op posed can understand point view against honestly feel such land acquisition best inter ests AMA important its members can remember same resistance purchase Reston HQ building purchase building probably saved AMA aeromodeling ex tinction insurance crisis hit AMA denied renewal liability surance policy used asset value building procure letter credit required back own selfinsurance program Its simple no build ingno letter credit No letter credit no insurance No insuranceno flying sites No flying sitesno flying no need AMA exist no place aeromodeling Ironically insurance plan assets back what make possible pur chase land need further guaran tee long-term existence Till next month Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Twenty-Five Down Go. Last February completed 25 years ser vice AMA Executive Director fol lowed year service AMA President 1963 other years service Contest Board Chairman RC Thus step down Executive Director January 31 1990 will have recorded about 30 years major service AMA addition previ ous years various committees Free Flight Team Selection example AMA Contest Director addition will serve February 1 1990 least year Executive Director Emeritus fancy name former ED continues serve consultant will also other duties having AMA museum international affairs relationships other organizations So next year will sharp cutoff AMA service rather change han dling day-to-day operations orga niLation being advisor supplemental services role What will happen gradual transfer primary duties responsibilities year plays out As happens focus will shift toward long-range look AMA goingsomething has dif ficult spend much time since AMA has growing demanding more attention daily de tails past 30 years have fantastic ex perience spanning increase member ship about 20000 members seven times During time AMA has come largest sport aviation organization free world entirely self-funded means no government industry other subsidies have grown years staff four five 1963 50 present few small rooms rented office space own building worth over two million dollars now strong posi tioned well go last decade 20th century Knowing AMA good shape makes easier let go reins some pride satisfac tion get ready pass baton next director Two other people previously held title Executive Director Al Lewis Russ Nichols preceded H W Al den although didnt have title first person charge AMAs daily business 1936-37 helped AMAs first President Willis Brown modeling pioneer Frank Zaic Al Lewis AMAs second President helped keep things going Alden left scene 1938 later became Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols served total 18 years both before after Al Lewis should also noted Frank Ehling AMAs Technical Director years before retiring 1983 also served acting Executive Director during 1963 Thus four people either acted Executive Director first 27 years AMAs history will have added 26 retire What have provided during years stabilityholding HQ fort AMAs basic structure volunteer ficers about 200 did jobs Exec utive Council Contest Boards committees AMA So can feel lot satisfaction personally contributing AMAs progress over years ba sic contribution has enable orga nization function response ac tions others AMA has eight presidents past 25 years 75 district vice presidents people served Contest Boards committees over years have operated basic decision-making processes AMA HQ coordinating communicating Executive Director responsible making combination paid staff volunteers work past 25 years tory testimony concept ap pears continuance concept will carry us well 21st century June 1989 123 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massuchuselts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Dan Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 tBi7 9346248 Associate Vice Preeldetits Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenpoil 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01449 Bob Landry 60 Main St Essex Jot VT 05452 Richard Sherman 29 High St Plymouth NH 03254 Bob Watace 91 Sytvan St Avon 0106001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilnon 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02649 Vice Executive Director position has awarded Vince Mankowski has AMA staff about nine years recently served Nats Manager numerous applicants position search committee narrowed number applicants three Executive Council made fi nal selection three candidates seemed well qualified eager assume position would like thank applied interest Academy time involved pursue po sition District Fun-Fly contact person club should have received newslet ter now giving latest information have seen flyer fun-fly call information 617 934-6248 Brimfield Float Fun-Fly received word March 9th event has canceled 1989 due Commonwealth Mas sachusetts austerity program will have employees available events though modelers offered pay reasonable costs Radio report still much confusion about frequency phase-in plan reasons behind report will attempt summarize what has happened what happen starting December 20 1990 videotape available Dis trict VP AVP Frequency Coordinator tape about two hours long covers radio situation very well would recom mend club officer view Much following material taken tape Let us start brief history RC fre quencies 1950s Started frequency 27255 Later 26995 27045 27095 27145 27195 added frequencies still legal use 1960s About 1966 original 72 MHz fre quencies allocated FCC 7208 7216 7224 7232 7240 7296 75640 known col ored frequencies because flag sys tem now illegal RC use 1980s original 72 MHz shared fre quencies could commer cial operator directly same fre quency increase commercial traffic frequencies became unusable parts country FCC petitioned additional frequencies exclusive RC use AMA granted 80 frequencies divided 30 75 MHz range 50 72 MHz range Frequency Committee group 12-14 vol unteers technical expertise serves committee committee has pre sented proposals FCC devel oped phase-in plan new Tx flag system Frequency flag system system identifies what frequency Tx new 50 frequencies old colored flag system practical problems cant prevent such conflicts between channels 42 24 between 40 5340 between 50 5350 Frequency phase-in plan plan time table determine specific frequen cies used protected old fre quencies five years giving modelers chance convert equipment new frequencies Narrow band Gold sticker Specs -55 dB 20 kHz spacing Wideband Silver sticker Specs -35 dB 20 kHz spacing Secondary user interference tween modelers commercial users modelers have correct problem should no directly RC fre quencies RC still secondary user up enthusiast make equip ment work Phase-in program now second part phase-in program Tx channels 12-34 must meet narrow-band specs sanc tioned events recommended opera tions Wideband Tx should used channels 38-56 will effect until De cember 20 1990 After date remaining frequencies odd-numbered channels will avail able use Using frequencies will mandatoiy Some options clubs will have future 1 Using available channels might require use narrow-band equip ment Most receivers use now will have replaced 2 Using channels 12-34 channels 38-56 Use wideband receivers could continued chan nels 38-56 provided no commercial interference 3 Using channels receiv ers currently use could used provided no interference future Tx may have modified meet narrowband specs depending FCC action option using channels chosen accommodations must made visitors particular field done using channel either side channel visitor uses block ing off Sanctioned events should much problem because usually frequency control system use Care must observed sure 40 kHz spacing maintained present no requirement Tx meet narrow-band specs during next phase Most Tx made since about 1986 meet narrow-band specs older ones should serviced anyway So Tx required narrow band receivers may still wideband provided no interference 40 kHZ spac ing maintained As number com mercial operators grows may forced use narrow-band receivers Flight line management Pilot stations should positioned about 20 ft tween antennas will help eliminate 31M problem 31M usually will cause crash shows up glitches Dos Donts 1 change own crystals ille gal will probably get optimum performance radio must retuned get peak performance 2 operate radios outside recom mended specs though work may cause other people problems 3 operate less 20 ft tween Tx antennas 4 have Tx serviced periodicallyat least two years 5 read follow information con tained AMA membership manual offers lot useful information 6 remember club rules come part AMA Safety Code surance purposes 7 remember areas commercial stations may introduce interfer ence Affected channels will usable narrow-band receivers will have used Some interference may highly di rectional 8 very aware what buying transition period equipment being sold narrow band Wideband radios have shelf still being sold Let buyer beware 9 very careful about installation pro cedures Keep antennas away servo leads use chokes long servo leads keep installation neat 10 aware operating area served TV channel 4 should operate channel 20 unless use narrow-band receiver TV audio signal may mix radio cause interfer ence other modelers Frequency asked questions 1 50 frequencies Some groups want frequencies Sailplane fliers some use once have heard ron may use up 18 time put show allows clubs select ones want avoid interference 2 Are stickers mandatory No However after December 20 1990 will re quired sanctioned events forget operate channels 12-34 Tx must narrow band Gold sticker sanctioned events 3 new frequency identification plan required No recommended some clubs CDs may require Continued next month 124 Model Aviation New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Jaschkus 7 Bvergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roaxe 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Seater 2082 Rebbd Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As being writ ten District Two find ourselves deeply involved mall show season Current ver sion annual phenomenon appears have far exceeded earlier efforts area precursors spring con siderable value sport/hobby serving major transitional step building flying season urge clubs join trend Such vernal gatherings bring us closer together provide excellent opportunity socialize enjoy valued company revered friends same time make new ones After isnt what about 13th Annual Symposium Radio Control Web sters defines symposium formal meet ing several specialists deliver short ad dresses topic related topics Such worthy project has successfully under taken Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse NY years ver sion took place Saturday February 4 flew up participate behalf AMA along PR rep Jeff Troy HQ extend sincere thanks CNYMAA its yearly District Two membership meetings part scheduled proceedings day com pliments association President Jim Abrams well able assistant Penny Abrams dedicated effort produced best-ever version aeromodelers delight As sup plement offer several examples pho tographic ineptitude including study two worthy District Two officials left right Free Flight Contest Board mem ber Bradley Bane associate vice president Ken Koeppel vvrten comes ability explain public what AMA about Jeff Troy sistant PR Director AMA tops book has become regular Syracuse show well others show dedicated AVP Syra cuse Lon Sauter other full face busily engaged important business frequen cy checking symposium Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island HELl AMA Charter 20071 am greatly indebted Mr James J Sottile newly elected HELl pres dent packet literature describes numerous advantages available prospective members desire participate fas cinating branch aeromodeling letter have received Jim reads part great number people out dont know get started Heli copters Well send free brochure swering most-asked questions about Hel icopters write us further infor mation youre invited write HELl PO Box 205 Selden NY 11784 Jim may reached phone 516 724-1836 Chris Marcici club secretary 516 621-5903 Radio Control Club Rochester club has consistently praiseworthy newsletter entitled Airflow currently edited W Paul Hanlon able president club Mark Sche da following observations editor Hanlon impressed us pass along Qualifications office easythat have interest model aviation will work toward betterment club dont have expert phase hobby long-standing member fact drawing new members fresh ideas something need keep also quote President Scheda relative evaluation clubs yearly accomplish ments mind significant Cub Scout presentations mall show great opportunities us return something community spread word about hobby simultane ously hope can things future say Right Midstate Modelers AMA 1676 club lo cated Clay NY according records am grateful secretary Fred DeGroff kindly sending copy Volume 1 Num ber 1 newsletter Mdstate Modelers News member-club CNYMAA held successful fun-fly last year drew partic pants Canada Connecticut New York Pennsylvania extend very very best 21st Annual WRAM Show 1989 have just spent several days Westchester County Center White Plains NY prior during popular eagerly awaited aeromodeling spectacular years version impressed others spoke having mea sured up exceeded its fore runners measure its success due its return county center available use during its two-year re construction expansion program three floors RC activity including 150 exhibitor booths displays contin uous showing movies greatly expanded swap shop static competition aircraft boats cars Delta Dart model construction pro gram etc As always permitted hold AMA District Two Membership meet ing certainly thank Westchester Ra dio Aeromodelers Inc great annual privilege few shots made show First panorama main floor no commercial plug intended Bill Hershberger AMA Fre quency Committee checking transmitters us Bill 1989 winner Howard McEntee Award outstanding contributions Radio Control Such awards made year WRAM show AVP Ray Juschkus captu red scene WRAM AMA Membership meeting presented plaque Adolpho Lagomasino Monmouth Model Airplane Club lo cated District Two Though Dolph placed third Sportsman RC Pattern 1988 Nats won award having quietest engine tested An envi able distinction indeed Gear up locked June 1989 125 show Giant Scale static display Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francm Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaty 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Manmee OH 43537 Lawrence 8 Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Htn OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Sennalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 future modeling lies youth today AMA member should de velop positive position within local youth activity national program should also established coordinate assist interested Academy has tried before present time ap pears interest should gener ated would appreciate new unique ideas might offered Executive Council District Ill Cleveland Aeromodel So ciety has shown its dedication youth Under direction Bob Dively several modelers have initiated modeling interests local parks system public schools also recognize youth very large National Model Plane Show held Randall Park Mall Approxi mately 300 beautiful trophies pre sented just about conceivable area modeling Since trophy count high almost child winnerl emulate program area Larry Weimer northeastern Ohio AVP can provide details joint effort between AMA Ex perimental Aircraft Association directed youth program entitled Super Saturday southeastern AVP John Hath away helped present such program Latrobe Airport February 30 youngsters ages 12 18 chance build home-built type wing rib HandLaunched Glider Lunch tour tower private aircraft completed day As can see next pictures activity very well received Bob Under wood AMA HQ can provide details would interested initiating simi lar program Dayton OH area will center tremendous amount modeling activity summer Three major events will hosted local clubs Dayton Academy Gratitude extended volved organization activities first competition Dayton will United States FAI Helicopter Team Selec tion June 3-4 hosts will Day ton Rotary Wingmasters Although Heli copter category relatively new aero batic feats accomplished todays com petitors unbelievable Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449 source information next pictures il lustrate what may see competi tinn second function Dayton area AMA National Fun-Fly june 10-11 What fun-fly Basically noncom petitive gathering modelers interested flying talking about great sport Any AMA member welcome fly and/or en joy friendship others 1989 site Wright Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Museum Attendance Fun Fly conjunction museum tour should great way start summer yearly AMA General Membership meet ing will held Saturday evening June 10 will allow fun-fly participants chance informed current inter ests actions Executive Council come meet some AMA officials Please look elsewhere issue Model Aviation registration forms information Additional questions may di rected Vince Mankowski AMA HQ third major event Dayton FAI Scale Team Selection August 19-20 prestigious Scale contest 1989 AMA calendar placement top three contestants will entitle represent United States 1990 World Championships Interest Scale abounds within District Ill possible large group witness event provide encouragement 1990 FAI Team information contact Phil Walters 1055 Royalton Drive Vandalia OH 45377 Les Byrd 4561 Ozias Road Eaton OH 45320 Congratulations Ron Stein elec tion president Valley Forge Signal Seekers group also made news member Mark Frankels fantastic Lear Jet ap peared both cover two-part construction article Radio Control Mod eler magazine subject pub lishing Al Johnson Oxford PA Cloudkings article field box batteries ap pear recent issue RC Report AVP Gil Weiss reported attending recent meeting Delaware Valley Fed eration Model Airplane Clubs very pleased efforts goals its new president Tom Gratten Tom attend ing area club meetings getting groups join longtime associa tion represents phases aero modeling Such groups will help us future providing strength num bers help field acquisition other ar eas political clout necessary Albert Jackson sent picture lat est project Pitts scratchbuilt original plans Super model Another District III modeler Duke Evans has produced modified version Midwest Giant Sweet Low should great fun airplane months District III Club Month Valley IFOs Inc Mounds ville WV Congratulations gentlemen may landings intentionall 126 Model Aviation ee National I-un-Fly Delaware 0 District Columbia S Maryland S North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otix Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 9e9-935e Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chrintoph 970 Star Crent Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5611 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Ruleih NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vucobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayexeville NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5988 Awards I have number awards ap proved will presenting Clubs individuals over next couple months will letting know ad vance will coming first made behalf Walter Ed Byerley Ed awarded Superior Ser vice Award long service RC Con test Coordinator District IV very important task al ways appreciated extent should Ed has done outstanding work five years have vice president some years prior time say Well done Ed presentation made regular monthly meeting Woodbridge Radio Control Club wish also thank officers members club enjoyable rewarding visit will announcements up coming issues happened Headquarters couple weeks ago Sunday place open special request two District Clubs Baltimore area visit AMA Museum took advantage situation visit some members present clubs Balti Area Soaring Society Westmin ster Aero Modelers Both progressive very active clubs meeting needs members Baltimore area Both have planned activities coming sea son BASS usually has display Timon ium trade show Roanoke Swap Shop Auction very good turnout year Sales brisk swap shop fact brisk really very much sale auction As usual event gave opportunity meet members district also quite number adjoining districts came comments questions Between swap shop auction time make presentation status Radio Control also provide demonstra tion ICOM-7000 receiver now part radio spectrum control district Roanoke auction still event draws very large area district Unfortunately year did have time spend swap shop AMA table busy ICOM-7000 piece equipment will available limited basis request ing club will used provide survey service looking site determining whether have potential interference problems said limited use would like clarify point unit will shipped out time will used pri manly vice president and/or dis trict frequency coordinator will mean some cooperation between myself Paul Yacobucci need arises will best can develop assist surveys Please write call see about being placed list anticipate next year later will see large de mand suspect interfering sig nals problem consider survey Frequency questions continue sub ject needs answers will allay fears penalties illegality br future intent Academy Ex ecutive Council permit such things oc cur power will work FCC make operation Radio Con trol equipment safe trouble-free possible discussed special Executive Council meeting held 11 March Present Chairman Frequency Committee legal repre sentative Academy matter content petition FCC agreed upon being prepared sub mission written Information will published sent clubs within next few days should much im prove understanding situation Executive Council will serve member ship matter fullest extent p6ssible still must work within frame work FCC own safety needs questions between now 1991 direct primarily Technical Director AMA HQ Mr Underwood will either have answers krtow obtain correct information would like avoid speculation Special Executive Council meeting pri mary reason calling special meeting above subject frequency question surely impor tant items agenda primary rea son meeting select Vice Ex ecutive Director Academy indi vidual will become Executive Director Academy January 199t date John Worth will retire Two committees worked consider able time obtaining applications can didates position began pro cess narrowing down list Executive Council accordance bylaws could make selection entire process completed Mr Vin cent Mankowski candidate selected position number rea sons selection majority opin ion was considerable mar gin proper selection Vince fairly well known members Academy has member Headquarters staff about eight years has extensive background operation several years has manager Nationals other special events such National Fun fly will now need phase responsibil ities operation Academy will have responsibility ginning 1990 far off selection announcement will signal get important programs fu ture Academy go Executive Directors position has time-consuming issue long time Associate vice-presidents head column list names addresses associate vice presidents frequency coordinator District IV people highly qualified vol unteers exist part Academy serve assist also right arm physically impossible everywhere should time becomes increasingly necessary associate vice president involved appreciate work surely hope also have some appre ciation effort have some pro posals before Executive Council en hance position associate vice presi dent need make visible members Some proposals have accepted will continue work others hope will contact AVP can assistance club cannot answer needs will contact HQ event keeps things chain maintains good perspective what transpires organization would also ask let know good things happen will know go future AVP supposed get mailings Headquarters VP will also getting keep everyone up date Work together grow Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope B Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Box 10397 Faiardo PR 00848 Ed Moormun 88 12th Street Shulimur FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 Bust Glochester Place Norcroxx GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32048 Phone 19041 684-2517 Its slow month finally got lit tle winter down District 5 except sunny Florida So its mall show time Everyone either scheduling show has already held Its great way show community club ex ists interested community affairs Mike Stone Tn-Cities Aeromodel ers say about show Johnson City Clubs mall show John son City Mall few weeks ago huge success 73 planes display hundreds spectators own Carl Cumbow won Tiger Moth pilots drawing Mall shows good way get new members followed up demon stration day local flying field own club Coffee Airfoilers has ex panded its ranks year ap proach Its also good public relations model aviation generalsomething need nice thing about time year people have time stop enjoy themselves Ive heard number people just wanted say Hello thats great June 1989 127 call Mr Ed Stefan Jr kid member local model club Ed called ask let people know about model club St Croix Virgin Islands now lives says people travel St Croix surprised find island has first-class flying field known about would have brought model along So modelers planning trip Virgin Islands should look up Cruzan Eagles club Mr Bryant club president phone number 809 773-1591 Its nice hear old friends like Model builders general great people Most can relied upon help help needed like comments subject Bill Layers Palm Beach Skyhawks Bill writes following Enya 60 four-cycle starts like charm Know Because first brought field asked two friends Whats best way start four-cycle said Crank backwards against com pression other explained make sure its choked thoroughly Whats point good reasons belong club like major reason inputthe help ideas get other members great deal can learn oth er Good advice Bill Carry good work Got bit nostalgia reading Tyge ODonnels Memories column Glow Plug newsletter Middle Tennessee RC Society Tyge wrote remember ol Bob Reu ther Red/Gold Headmaster re member Bob would climb until just dot sky cut engine dead-stick dive straight down doing three loops process coasting plane feet upon landing Ive seen Bob maneuver must have spawned Pylon Racing ac tivities Down sunny Florida just keep generating memories Thats evident following excerpt newsletter Ancient City RC Flyers Mr Tom Camp bell pen hand field Along veterans field some up-and-comers have mak ing progress Richard McCormick made three solo flights got wings decided some trick stuff made perfect landing 45-degree bank drainage ditch says planned way Id like see him again Mike Crossons doing better now hes got engine will pull Eaglet air says wishes hed started bigger plane plans build soon Mike Mayo making real progress us ing club trainers reports Kadet nearing completion Prez Joe Lippo proved said couldnt done wrong carried Glider aloft back Nosen trainer launch went off hitch Joe says Nosen flies better Glider off Jim Lott sticks Glider both planes brought down safely several flights Rich McCormick got video will probably shown meet ing Unfortunately video camera short time later giant Nosen hit solitary pine tree south strip doing touch-and-goes sans Glider Several onlookers swear saw tree move path plane view may have obstructed flying shreds balsa red MonoKote Regard less damage done terminal says Joe doubt pine will live see another summer other learners experts alike honing skills has talk some friendly competition either Com bat Pylon Racing inter ested should make known Makes want get out field doesnt Well just few weeks cold got Pelican Droppings Robert Wargo editor Pelican Soaring Associ ations newsletter letter described weekend after weekend near-perfect fly ing weather antics Glider Guiders took advantage Contrary recent letter Model Aviation least Council member ac tive Soaring pilot Despite what Soaring community sometimes thinks AMA dedicated facets modeling does though need help special interest groups keep things track Dont bashful fellows keep VP AVP Con test Board Headquarters people formed ideas needs desires Thats called communication AMA cant get too much either up down organ ization Skywriter newsletter South Pi nellas Aeronautical RC Society comes sad news District 5 Editor Rolly Singson writes radio airwaves RC community suffered tragic loss recently provocative radio personality avid modeler Norman Nutting killed bizarre car acci dent last January 26 Thursday Dick Nuttings love RC aeromodeling quite well known listeners friends because would always make mention during radio show nouncements association Bob Godfrey other known hobby industry personalities have helped further pop ularity sport Fans listeners would show up flying field Brandon Club just see him fly also introduced exciting world aero modeling As tribute radio station 970 WFLA has initiated Dick Nutting Scholarship Memorial Fund offer educational scholar ships aspiring youths would like pursue career broadcasting Contribu tions donations sum being ac cepted managed radio station Just thought would like know just came back Reston Council held special meeting involved selection man follow John Worth Executive Director dispen sation few other items approval wording FCC pe tition concerning 1991 narrow-band transmitter type-approved certification pro cess Contrary some modelers belief document makes official switch narrow-band transmitters selected time future Knowing FCC other government regulatory body works would suspect will specify time period during will still le gal operate wideband equipment However long before time comes predict populated areas peer pressure will have driven such equipment off fly ing fields wont take too shattered airplanes make clubs put foot down Its already progress instance few words spoken Doug Can ning matter Fly Paper know am getting little rabid subject please bear seems Sundays field old cheap new AM transmitters interfering safe flight airplanes rea son AM units splattering frequen cies adjacent frequencies Two Sun days row now have seen two flights erratic flight near-destruction came about pilots standing next station AM transmitter splatter ing away wish AM transmitters il legal am sure will happen what read various AMA publica tions own experiences field sincerely hope talk pros pective new members strongly advise buy FM PCM radio systems new Fiorenze Hobby Center selling AM radio systems commend action Well enough time Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate vice Ptesidente Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas city MO 04114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 00404 charlie Wattn 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 01375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 610W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 8161 5642481 Work 1816 584-7121 Pus 8161 564-7766 Its end February quiet around Its bit cool outside us staying its warm Ive managed get shop some havent gone out much need have piece good news new scanner got few days ago Im about ready send out fre quency coordinator gets will able use Ive chance play actually figured out use enough get contest can can some simple struction anyone can operate So time read will available Hope fully set instructions will available us radio experts suggested may want get favorite amateur radio person handle way can get best use out using scanner home did discover experiencing some interference four channels Three right odd channels weak other channel seems quite strong funny thing have experienced no problems channel Beats 128 Model Aviation having special Council meeting Reston during March hope time read will have discussed two important issues made decision will elaborate bit first issue will pick replace ment Executive Director Although John Worth has done much growth AMA throughout years head HQ staff its time new blood fresh ideas hope will join wishing John best luck Im sure AMA has seen end him what Ive heard read selec tion committee has selected three candi dates may fit bill relatively young could give years service us backgrounds Im anx ious have pick As ever will eventually take helm AMA congrats second issue will petition will go FCC lucky peti tion will ready approval meeting should give legal staff time get FCC second quar ter agenda Although wanted put petition front FCC last quar ter 1988 other issues took priority petition delayed guess cant much complainingits better late never delay gave some time respond wideband issue Thanks During past year have attacked petition over over because part dealt radios youre using day listened concerns about use systems ie wideband transmit ters receivers supported Its difficult year say least Because have fought battle have burned some bridges behind part thing really hate Still cant say totally regret it has serve wishes just feel hobby place much fighting Today transmitters sold narrow band same cant said about receivers Will able get narrow-band environment wideband receivers Some say no some say yes Personally dont know know have talked lot clubs going continue use channels use day long time regardless what 1991 brings wideband re ceivers still use today can understand position am reminded often petition will ask FCC enforce manufacture narrow-band transmitters Receivers will issue though has drilled head times supporters phase-in plan transmitters involved plan worry about trying use odd channels old wideband receivers Whatever results petition 1991 will interesting take plunge Just let know am opposed narrow-band system have purchased prove point Thats right spent hard-earned cash prove say Im too tight go along pro gram mean what say tell Im good narrow-band systems As Ive said before wanted wait dust settle before put down cash still plan use wideband systems club AMA FCC allow battle over wideband systems petition will soon over Ill glad settle back tolerable issues certainly has hard nerves have learned lot having worked Maybe Ill let some other Council member challenge kind issue future just stand back watch Being called agitator peers does ap peal like being part cif crowd Hmmm maybe Well thats enough about political issues month received letter group held New years Day Soaring contest Monroe County RC Club Bloomington IN held eighth annual contest snow ran two rounds ran another three-round contest af ter over guys sure can tolerate cold hardy group pictured next Thanks go out Brent Hoo ver pic Well guess thats Maybe column will contain cheerful tidings fu ture has grim too long Enough now. Iowa 0 Michigan S Minnesota 0 Wisconnin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 compuserve addresa EMAIL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdink 6410 Gienwood N Golden vailey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 300 PeOl Race Holland Mi 49423 cad Mofis 5024 Lake Meodota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Sterling Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocque WI 54548 will appear after first flying ses sions have occurred district must admit well laid out plans getting few models repaired new ones built have yet started period before Christmas devoted catching up Honey-dos thats past year has extremely hectic other VPs saying same thing membership increasing around 11% year still having same number VPs time servicing member ship has reached saturation point must something want see AVPs have responsibility being able vote negative perk Paul Smith suggests increasing number districts because several now exceed earlier membership whole AMA Looking district couldhave Mich igan district its own other three states another district lake between us forming natural boun dary would make sense shall probably have AVP position avail able future suggestion made last Executive Meeting elect AVP local clubs using nomina tions shall probably try because will make person familiar designated group clubs serve year shall continue try bring AVPs EC meetings because next Oshkosh expect see several last Executive Meeting hired Vince Man kowski Vice Exec utive Director after long search inter view program Vince has HQ sev eral years has strong feeling its future Having traveled around country position Nats Manager also well known large cities am delighted appointment look ward working him Property Acquisition Committee progressing along its set path tended National Model Sport Aviation Center committee will send complete details interested cities local gov ernments have received requests areas country shall developing list Executive Council evaluate Nats meeting also completing details Flying Field Pur chase Assistance Plan considera tion June 1989 129 tfloto oy fvlarsnaIf cmmenryorrer Chesaning Swap Meet foot floor space filled people planes good atmosphere flowed throughout Photo Mike Wood Lord Lady Scale Dolly Bob Wisoher Douglas Mail plane Photo Mike Wood Milwaukee Circlemasters intently working latest project left right John Miller Chuck Zellermayer Dant Tetzlaff Jim Kreuger AVP Jean Lasik sent report visit Owosso Swap Meet blush have mislaid filing system best have no idea else look course soon ship article off Model Aviation will magically appear However lost Marshall Emmen dorfer sent details reports once again ran out space parking area almost building appreciate District VIII Meeting Neither snow nor rain plan have help unload- nor sleet nor gloom night stayed ing vehicles table-buyers Swap inted rounds Weatherford meets great place meet district mem- TX Weatherford Aero Modelers bers tackle member some- greeted morning March 4th thing read newsletter its neat freezing temperatures worst ice see faces light up Don Bentfield re- storm record north Texas area ports clubs participated re- Southwests largest swap meet found soundingly successful Apache Mall Show modelers coming Houston San Anto Minneapolis also must pass along nio Oklahoma braved ice news Boyd Bowdish have elements just show off wares stepped down leading offices buyers eager pick up good bargains association new guys will have bargains gone noon no problem following tracks Associa- didnt make fly-in tions must areas scheduled Sunday March 5th groups clubs makes lot sense canceled because three five inches have contact others helps improve snow covered ground clubs am waiting formed Grand Rapids area have va riety clubs hold several winter shows have letter Brooks Heathman ed itor Rice Lake Model Airplane Club describes group modelers manage get out weekend run annual mall show remark concern ing editing newsletter ap propriate quote am club newsletter editor appreciate thoughtful comments Model Aviation concerning work Ive felt edition can bring smile across members face impart some useful interesting information news letter served its purpose Thank Brooks keep repeating newsletter editor key person club should get help asks Toledo looms close evening have tornado watch snow promised tomorrow know its Mud Time everywhere Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-PresIdent 301 N Yale Drive Garland D 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springa AR 71913 Gil Horatman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 7ee52 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77516 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 chuck Wood 909 Howard St clovis NM 8810i Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Council meeting notes March 11 1989 Executive Council opportunity select new Vice Executive Director final vote counted per son selected Vince Mankowski Vince will replace John Worth contract terminates end January 1990 Other issues concerning frequency guide lines specifications testing ad dressed appears some members reading Competition News sec tion AMA publication very im portant individual can con verse some knowledge about what happening particular niche hobby information please refer future aeromodelers club rented Crock ett Elementary School Weatherford school district meeting went very well two areas high inter est 1991 frequency prob lems 90-dB-at-three-meters noise level issue Bill Thomas Oklahoma District VIII Contest Board representa tive Radio Control Aerobatics present answer questions con cerning Pattern fliers about upcoming rules proposals pertaining noise Bill did outstanding job fielding questions concerned members issue Present meeting AVP Charles Stevens Houston Dis trict VIII representative Control Line Contest Board Bill Bischoff Dallas want thank individuals com ing meeting plus modelers braved elements see AMA representatives working benefit personnel responsible making happen Bill Finke Sandy Frank fellow members Weatherford Aero Modelers Society Look another 130 Model Aviation Rice Lake Model Airplane Club executives being framed demonstration airplane left VP Jim Kleven right President Doug Zimmer presIdent Lakeland Loons holdIng Ziroli F4 powered K&B 75 RC engine turning Kress fan some activity auction held Weatherford Aero Modelers Soci ety facility perfect holding function size L R Dr Sandy Frank Skip Nemine Roddy Lowery Pictured design District VII patch should have appeared column last month AMA HO contact did hIs job editor took picturebut other gremlins popped up prevent its ing printed cost patch $1 including mailing placed dis trict patch fund Send orders VP Peter Wa ters would appreciate bulk requests rather individual ones District Viii meeting Weatherford TX L R Gene Hempel District VIII Vice President Bill Thomas RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Charles Stevens AVP Hous ton TX swap meet June wonder will snow June Pancho Morris District VIII RC Soaring representative wrote concerning up coming initial vote rules proposals RC Soaring Pancho some interesting comments safety about way voted particular proposals Please make note Contest Board members need input guide voting proposals pertaining interests need support received letter Gil Horstman Manchaca TX covered recent air static show sponsored Remote Con trol Model Club Laredo TX January 28 1989 letter reads follows business trip Laredo op portunity meet Dr Fred Pellegrin La redo After nice visit Dr Fred friend John Valls asked assistance put air show static display winter Texas Festival 89 turned out special opportunity acquaint myself other members Laredo club pilots recruited fly air show follows Bill Adams Laredo TX flying Ziroli Zero Dan Smith George town TX flying Sig Bravo Phaeton 90 Rick Schafer Austin TX flying Viper Jet Conquest Jerry Miller San An tonio flying Electric Mite RV-3 Lee Moore also San Antonio brought Fokker Triplane PT-19 Bucker Lee Laredo flew PT-19 Wayne Hasselfield Kyle TX flying Bridi XLT MI Ray mond Austin Large Pup Curtiss Robin Richard Hagy Laredo flew Sig Cobra Craig Jack son Laredo flew Super Sportster site activity La redo International Airport com munications tower times kept Richard Hale communica tions manager busy handling traffic tween modelers full-scale aircraft air show complemented Ma jor Edward Vennes commander La redo CAP Squadron Major Vennes flew Navy Blue T-54 made several passes smoke Lynwood Jackson club president club members worked very hard make air show success As far could tell paid off crowd largest events Festival 89 thanks go out club its prime movers Dr Pellegrin John Valls Ra mino Rameriz Lynwood Jackson wives contributed much whole weekend Best Regards Gill Horstman Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota Wyoming compuServe address EMAIL 780672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3507 5 Kendall St. Denver co 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd carringron ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Salins KS 87401 Jim Rickens 516S cloudas Sious Fulls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service center nia tL Sheridan Denver 00 80226 Phone Duy 303 922-8107 Evening 13031 93e-3206 would like pick up some items last months column appointment associate vice pres ident state Wyoming has oc curred writing Im process doing some fact gathering back ground checking three potential candi dates should have done end school spring break--the end March appreciate patience Wy oming modelers item think important enough job thorough ly its tough make right con tacts timely manner later Mark calendars weekend November 4th 5th will days annual District IX meeting fall Bismarck ND will place AVP Russ Miller bunch great folks al ready have some plans rolling make super meeting will mark 4th annual District IX AMA membership meeting Plans include having seminars workshops conducted national officers AMA Headquarters personnel meet needs members volunteers serve modelers district An informative time always attendees its great way bring mystical organizational thing call AMA local modelers tradition moving meeting around within district has met pos itive feedback year years meet ing North Dakota will coincide states centennial celebration Russ Miller has made some special arrangements al ready great time expected de tails next couple months mark calendars November 4th 5th 1989 Next item information Im sure will read about Vince Mankowskis appoint ment Vice Executive Director other col umns month future just case first column read issue well claim saw first District IX would like offer congratula tions Vince appointment Ex ecutive Council wish him much suc cess Hell assuming responsibilities position over next few months will lead him Executive Director AMA may have known Vince former vice president District IX left Council 1980 employed AMA has worked sev eral important capacities during ten ure Im sure experiences will tre mendous resource Vince assumes new leadership role behalf Speaking leaders has AMAs credit over 20 years ago fore sight hire John Worth Executive Di rector John took job AMA its infancy has nourished supplied wisdom patience guidance over years has worked Executive Council variety ways during time has many war stories share over years AMA grew its present size strength John Worth has literally dedicated professional life organization hope during transition AMA officers mem bers will lend support understand ing John Vince have before task leadership manage ment Academy expect will number oppor tunities show John Worth respect appreciation deserves long successful service Academy ex pect will equal number oppor tunities make Vince feel great about undertaking tasks run daily rou tines programs projects AMA District IX members salute both John Vince wish well months ahead planning attend Nation als July 15th through 23rd too early send entry form make arrangementsa note call AMA Head quarters will get return mail Deadline advance entry midnight Fri day June 16 1989 Plans shaping up well great Nats Northwest should great place enjoy favorite mod eling activity may also want check out possi bility attending National Fun-Fly held Ohio June Check Competi tion News sections calendar events note call Headquarters will get de tailed information about yearly event Also enjoy time have issue hand expect have fax machine available send receive information AMA Headquarters members volunteer officers district ex pect different number home phone number will advise information its available CompuServe number will course remain same use communication service make note head column meantime folks keep cards letters pictures comm may have noticed absence pic tures last couple columnsGuess what Ive got couple share next month sure could use ef fectively report local modeling activi ties throughout district Keep landings soft intentional June 1989 131 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Gus Hudson Sulfur Springs TX sent District IX Vice-President photo Skip Mast C-130 model 8027 W 81st Circle enjoys flying backyard Check out Arvatia CO 80005 size backyard Temple Aeromodelers held Eighth Annual Mall Show First place went Kenny Sulach very nice Japanese Zero Sec ond place went Jim Guest Ron Nor man scratch-built Glassair TD Third place went Aubrey Smith Johnny Casburn Lucky Fly Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakes Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baidwin 4191 Fair Oak Bivd Sacramento CA 95864 Gienn Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harroid 4202 H Si Sacramento CA 95819 David Peitz 20450 Ceitic St Chatsworth CA 91211 Bob Reynoids 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 95748 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90609 Ai Wiiiiamson 445 Wesiby Chuis Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinstora George Steiner 2239 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 910 362-1962 Eioy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 First meeting Reston Eight oclock pm Hurry up Dot Im going miss flight What have stop gas Oh man dont have chance flight leaves San Francisco 855 pm connect 1030 pm Dulles 840 pm Sitting snack counter Sac Metro catch us ual told plenty time 850 pm Well babe better get board quick quaff usual one-beer limit grab attache head gate Just turn corner announce ment comes over muffled PA system Due weather conditions San Fran cisco International flight number 1414 will delayed hour Bingo goes straight-through shot Well Mr Key awa have flight leaving 1130 pm will put Chicago 400 am connect flight 1818 Atlanta GA will bussed Augusta 630 pm Eastern connect Dulles Eastern Oh youll love Eastern No long pas senger lines no delays no layovers no pilots mechanics havent prompt answering letter please patient Its hectic two weeks First associates meeting Pomona just got back Virginia Since read about RCHTA asso ciates meeting last episode let fill Reston Yep its Virginia has museum everything youre going get plane should really make Reston VA stops have never seen Headquarters before must say definitely inspir ing have never seen such collection models memorabilia life case havent heard appears John Worth will retiring soon An Academy search has going under careful direction search out new guy com mittee headed up Travis McGinnis VP District 8 reviewed 26 applications position sent recommendation Travis comments selection six guys Tray put together VPs committee narrowe1 contest down three Scott An nis Hamden CT James Lee Simpson Sanger TX own Vincent Mankow ski Reston VA turned out womanizers boozers voted self Just kidding Vincent Mankowski got nod Nice going Vince other guys Council headed out town hung around got picture Vince Trav myself during inking letter intent Mr Mankowski So suppose short period time reins will shift another milestone will have reached passed Acad emy Standing giant rotunda Academys museum wondered awe guy sitting desk somewhere Washing ton cheap rented office wondering hell going get enough money next staff payroll guy must have guessed retiring John Worth What scrapper must have John hat goes off you have done Academy hope remaining term cludes lot travel District 10 would love have presence thank-you ban quet Ill contacting regarding time place Also John ever get tired retirement would come out fun part world start West ern office AMA Ive got spot picked out can see hustling over again trying cover upcoming payroll Hats off District 10 modeling world father AMA John Worth Another major item days agenda Council approval petition FCC official narrowing trans mitter bands Im going let George Steiner official voice matter Briefly think what means manufacturer will required comply narrow banding under guidelines testing methods recommended frequency committee FCC will foot note petition dating grandfath ering old equipment advice frequency issues relax go out fly important abide clubs rules recommendations have problems contact George Steiner will square away lighter side April issue MA column asked series eight questions Open up issue read ques tions check answers submit ted Mike & JoAnn Keville Lakewood CA 1 Less Frequency Committee BS CL & FF news 2 Couldnt possibly care less or. frankly Im sick way dues being used discuss 3 Vicinity Fresno CA 4 like lot ared alternative existed 5 Depends Elected what 6 Yup 7 Nope 25 years ago perhaps. 8 Get serious folks cant get two peo ple agree other committee action did become reality can see now about 5000 acres space uglysticks small patch CL circle creekbed FF anyone remembers folks Thanks Mike JoAnn re sponse Buds you remember heart beat hooking pins con trol wire beautiful creation freshly fin ished poised along 3rd-base line baseball diamond picked its maiden flight remember sitting 15 volt dry cell battery behind wing let glow connecting wires get way either prop takeoff roll Remember motor started dialed picked up wires headed pitchers mound dead run knowing few minutes flight time about after flight finally ran out fuel gently eased down perfect landing world kept going around staggered back pit area receive hand shakes accolades crew standers Well might have forgotten havent collection pic tures So Cals Knights Round Circle Congratulations Don Repp looks sounds like fun-loving club Keep up good work sure get wires crossed Hurry up take picture knee getting sore Don Hutchinson Really must go now Stay tuned next edition sordid details Hatfields PCC vs McCoys PA Thanks lis tening Leading Edge 132 Model Aviation Read carefully Vince youre signing life away anoergeruthedQh Howard ......Hang Just stand Theyll think Im holding up sign board Cietta Johnson Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4430 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 700672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 08023 Al GaIner Box BB Wilder ID e3B7B Gary R Faller PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 B Vickabarn St Spokane WA 09208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97001 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #09 Psyallup WA 9B373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 10439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97230 Phone 5031 701-5103 Executive Council meeting over weekend 11th March Vince Man kowski chosen AMA Vice Execu tive Director Assuming Vince successfully completes internship over next 10 months will next Executive Direc tor AMA Several very well qualified people applied job tough choose Vince came out strongest candidate us North west have chance get meet know Vince have found him very hard worker members inter ests foremost mind look forward working him new capacity can meet him Nats summer since running show Float fliers will find events sum mer including first float-fly event ever held Nats Now con fused ROW events used popular Nats will low-key unof ficial event takes place Thursday 20th July Besides will float-fly Standwood WA sponsored ERMA May 7 Take exit 206 head west 52nd Ave NW turn south Cedar Grove Resort Northwest Chilliwak RC having float-fly Harrison Lake BC 27th 28th May Farragut Flyers having its 6th Annual Float Plane Fun-Fly Sandpoint ID June 3 4 6 could Shuswap Lake BC float-fly Shuswap RC club June 3 4 Buddy Schwesinger wrote asked pass Sixth Annual Plat 1 Float-Fly will happen June 3rd 4th reservoir east Sutherlin OR Spon sored Umpqua Valley Modelers very relaxed very enjoyable event going raffle radio Sunday will Saturday evening BBQ very successful ladies taxi event last year will return popular de mand free camping site information contact Bud Schwes inger 503 459-3983 Rt 1 P0 Box 4430 Sutherlin OR 97479 Billings Flying Mustangs will host IMAA Regional Fly-In its field west Bil lings MT June 9 10 11 ad vertising no landing fee raffles drawings general airplane discussion Theres RV parking no hookups have very nice field paved runway lots space fly Contact Event Director Don ald Herrington PO Box 22406 Billings MT 59104 406 656-3558 May 27 28 dates North west Regionals largest regularly sched uled Control Line event West fact its largest selection competition events available single contest outside Nats As has year last 17 years yep 18th contest continues grow will add three new events Nostal gia Stunt 15 Carrier Fox Doo Combat site best available anywhere three asphalt circles four grass cir cles covered benches lots camping space rest rooms onfield hobby shop onfield food concessionand within easy walk ing distance airline terminal Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene Contact John Thomp son 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 503 942-7324 will RC Pattern contest Eugene RC Aeronauts field south Eugene June17 18 Im sure would assume classes Contact Carl Henson 503 688-0642 As far know first-ever contest club hope will get large turnout under stand Hillsboro club may getting some interest built up Pattern Hopefully some will travel Eugene try out new skills help inaugurate contest Check out rule book Nov ice Pattern isnt difficult Training like builds skill confidence understand Barons back Deer Park looking toward some stabil ity field situation Bruce Carson again editing newsletter Monocle mentioned recent problem AMA renewals somewhat hidden word didnt get out Its tough something about what havent heard about Does make sense big events Nats will Soaring hope have best Nats Soaring contests ever Several local Soaring enthusiasts working hard see Glider Guiders have best time possible As usual around will several con tests go before Nats note will Scale Slope Soaring Fly-In staged Wil Byers Its near Richland WA over morial Day weekend event features re laxed Slope Soaring emphasis Scale aircraft Last year first time event drew planes pilots distant places year should see increase attendance widening circle attendees Over same weekend will Thermal Soaring event staged Inland Empire Soaring Society Spokane way Glider Guiders will have two different kinds contests either enter spectate same general region Speaking Glider contests Balch tended NWSS Tournament Richland last fall managed look around prospective sites 89 Nats Both days there lot heavyduty flying going lot enjoyment evident chance talk Al Doig former Soaring columnist RC Mod eler regarding some things ex pressed certain reservations about treat talk him miss writings must enjoy NWSS event else would drive way San Diego two-day contest Including Nats will Scale events attend year flying static categories will Hawks Scale Four-Stroke Fly-In May 13 RCFCBC contest Frys Corners May 20 21 10th Annual Marymoor Scale & Four-Stroke 11th June Scalemasters Regional Farragut June 16 through 18 newcomer static Scale class gan last year Portland Rose Festi val Association decided have air show during annual festivities As official Strictly Scale Aeromodeling hosted static show held build ing fairgrounds across road Hillsboro Airport full-size flying site Damian Rhodes reports $3500 worth prizes distributed among 30 en trants two categories 16 Sport 14 Scale Two prizes 19-inch color TV helicopter tour Mt St Hel ens Dick Hansen took TV home Curtis JN-4D Proctor virtue being chosen public Best Show James Shelton Ryans STA voted Best Show competitors got Mt St Helens tour Damian noted eightyear-old Matt Billings took fifth place Sport category Sounds like have super builder way up Sport classes David Williams took first place Aeromaster Casey T Clark sec ond Citabria James Shelton first Non-Military Scale STA just ahead Leonard Mel J-3 Cub Mili tary Scale taken Dick Hansen JN-4D Lynn Johnstons Zero close behind According Damian will repeat contest during years Rose Festival Air Show dont have par ticulars time other dates will 10th 11th June will assume SSA will hosting static show will fine prizes Something note Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers has moved its Annual RAF Air Fair 24th 25th June doesnt conflict Nats Thats nice gesture hope will get lot contestants up Gary Fuller intrepid AVP frozen North sent following new group fliers Palmer Alaska known Alaska Eagles Led President Chuck Tet reault fly off parking area Alaska State Fairgrounds Fair Board has apparently agreed pave RC runway fliers can use anytime except fair week meantime visited snowplowed strip watched Gary Kremquist fly Basic 2000 Kenny McKenzie flew Hobbico Avistar 40 dad flew Swizzle Stik Nate Arrow Jeff Edmondson tore up sky Sweet Stik Alaska Eagles get paved strip should better RC flying sites around Alaska assume remember cold Alaska winter got some cold down though much mod erated wonder anyone went flying -60 Ev Schoenberg Bend OR article ModelAviation long ago de scribed some soldering aids seems Ev now marketing can get info writing Ev RC Wiring Tools 858 NE Quimby Bend OR 97701 suppose wondering no pictures month As happens Im little late column its eas ier quicker write promise better next month meantime Happy flying June 1989 133 YUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Teaching RC Modelers Fly Model airplane clubs AMA chartered others established serve members some officials Academy Model Aero nautics itself say Academys actions solely dependent wishes members few clubs pragmatically see light help others help can return help club however have heard club sole purpose lets repeat thatsole purpose helping others particular purpose assisting beginners other day heard about Saint Ber nard Aerospace Club Louisiana Now ex clusive purpose club educate train new RC fliers mean too Academy found altruistic clubs goal unique has run front-page story about February/March 1989 issue AMA National Newsletter newsletter received AMA chartered club secretaries some othersnot large group think story special impor tant future aeromodeling want tell AMA member about Saint Bernard club members assume mostly entirely adults does however preclude idea being used least objectives clubs sort ages beginners kinds mod elers Control Line Free Flight RC could benefit AMA National Newsletter entitled story AMA Clubs Unique GoalEducate ginners introduced statement club members B W Vollentine secretary Rick Malasovich president Just recently club officers oc casion speak member AMAs Na tional Newsletter staff During conversa tion club officer mentioned fact club formed exclusively education training new pilots told staff member very unusual way club start would mind detailing clubs history possible publication newsletter course thrilled prospect such recogni tion Headquarters So further preamble allow give brief sketch clubs history St Bernard Aerospace Club located St Bernard LA just south New Orleans chartered March 1986 primary goal club being organization training novice flier Although interest flying models kinds has traditionally very high ar ea no club thus far has bothered concern itself education training rank beginner Indeed almost impossi ble find someone existing club willing able devote time new pilot instruction obvious lack interest novice led formation organi zation dedicated training new pilots St Bernard Aerospace Club held its first meeting March 1986 immediately en rolled six members meeting experienced pilot group Rick Malaso vich promised instruct students club enrolled Fifteen students quite few un scheduled landings later club voted al low another experienced pilot join group Joe Coletti seasoned RC flier experienced Pattern competition pilot great help further instruction fledgling pilots Gradually members began earn pi lot status too very much later current club president Keith Acosta promoted instructor first homegrown pilot St Bernard Aerospace Club promotion gave club three instruc tors its 20 members uncommon find least 15 beginning fliers flying session Needless say made some busy flight instructors Since time nearly two years ago club has increased its training staff five fulltime instructors Out total membership 34 proud claim 19 qualified pilots Aside achieving its primary goal structing beginning flier club has al done much promote good public rela tions RC flying area efforts area large static display information booth promi nently featured outside large local depart ment store Over 50 planes various displays present generating considerable public interest sport similar display has held St Bernard Parish Business Trade Exposition last two years Club members have al participated yearly fun-fly Al vin Calendar Naval Airbase Air Show featuring Blue Angels Events still drawing board include club-sponsored air show portion proceeds would used benefit local charity addition other activities group has recently acquired lease sec ond piece property hope trans form first-class airfield Monthly meetings held local pub lic library third Monday month business being handled board directors AMA has great help ganization operation club con duct club activities AMAs best interest mind Good Neighbor policies taught meetings enforced airfield Monthly safety seminars also held meetings safety nets employed flight line spectator areas field commitment instruct novice pi lot remains strong hope keep primary focus clubs existence Now some story some kind club bet busy instructors get satisfaction after days flying would off themselves boring holes sky own airplanes Let us just hope also have club instructors teach beginners tricks building will round out picture making sure beginners have airworthy models worth learning con trol sky Dont think club should make least part its purpose training begin ners build fly models CIMAS Tries CIMASthat stands Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft Societyhas recently rea lized Columbia Univer sity students order secure use 105-ft Low Library rotunda regular basis Posters put up announcing Febru ary 26 1989 flying session inviting students come Eight students university person nel showed up including dean Colum bia College Complimentary beginner kits IMS Yard Birds Slow Pokes presented students CIMAS Two new members selected new president vice president Praful Zope Prosobsin Sirichit respectively two new officers put up posters before March 19th session 13 new re cruits hand including member universitys security force despite its ing first day spring break stu dents departing campus new student member received big folder full plans copies New York Indoor Times newsletter copy Six Steps Indoor Fly ing rotunda rules conduct records plus certificate turned Sal Alu Skyblazers kit new ROG Between two flying sessions Pra Zope built both versions IMS Yard Birds first model airplanes guided ex pert Bob Bender established Columbia stu dent record 44 seconds long duration better next time As inducement participate student employee members will exempted usual flying fee session adults $5 Juniors/Seniors $1 have expenses will also receive issues New York Indoor Times compliments CIMAS As will expected shoulder task constant contact university ficials two officers will also provided AMA memberships CIMAS No furth er supplies will given student members after first kit because firmly believer individual will spend own money purchase own materials will nev er become modeler such great pleasure note new student CIMAS members put heads gether plan meetings university further own interests within group Worth bet will Besides establish ing viable student aeromodeling group relationship Office President should improve should fly ing dates No CIMAS being altruistic Louisiana club fall second lp youNou help us category Once again time remind keep tail light feet dry. especially flying ROW 134 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
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r RC Tech Talk Mostly laymans viewpoint some high-tech stuff end Bob Underwood AMA Technical Director Unless have already done read rest article until reading piece titled Frequency BulletinMarch 1989 same section issue Now lets settle back take nontech nical look some frequency happen ings going hobby/sport First must understand title Technical Director does signify am expert technical aspects ra dios During four years staff working capacity liaison Frequency Committee industry FCC mem bers have assimilated some degree knowledge least point no longer believe making RC model fly result black magic manipulations mirrors Symbols like kHz dB have nes tled memory alongside other impor tant pieces information As struggle through period trau matic change enjoy advantage cannot experience As new formation concerns surface am gener ally first know Likewise am almost always first have answer let ters phone calls persons ei ther understand appreci ate what has happened Therefore am probably better position articulate what happening people Sound conceited hope because feel least bit proud about statement Rather events surrounding frequency matters have often filled concern some cases frustration joke Headquarters Underwood appears have telephone growing out ear chat about what weekly rumor might Years ago hobby shop owner told three forms communication telephone telegraph tell-a-modeler quite correct latter far quickest unfortunately accurate Re member childhood party game called telephone printed word accurate al ways subject same problems interpretation personal bias has encountered examples informa tion messages diametri cally opposed has happened Model Aviation end result misinformation can injury hobby/sport several ways individual members suffer because always certain what happening often perceive worst cre ates anxiety frustration can experi ence damage personal relationships cause misunderstandings differenc es opinion concerning direction should take Lets seek end prob lems So much emotion right now frequency matters Youve read Frequency Bulletin arti cle know have four petitions address have filed letters opposition regarding requests share frequen cies Hopefully petitions will get public comment stage Two petitions have filed require transmitters manufactured fu ture must meet narrow-band requirements What will action mean modelers will assure some time near future transmitters manufactured will capable operating 20 kHz bandwidth spacing Understand possible time tell what date will happen also possible tell exactly what will happen concern ing grandfathering old equipment Three possible scenarios mentioned Frequency Bulletin read ear lier first-mentioned occurs face problems second scenar io described likely happen length grandfather period will primary issue debate Whidden peti tion states foreseeable future Academys petition does address grandfathering does indicate Radio Control industry has voluntarily mov ing direction Traditional FCC action predicts reasonable approach prob lem can expect FCC nounce its decision middle 1990 ap pears good guess issue grandfather period may well moot point large portion modelers fly urban area self-imposed grandfather period old equipment could end tomorrow might find due commercial ac tivity equipment just will work well enough flying environment youre forced operate True can change another frequency escape interference potential creasingly aware number commer cial users just 10 kHz away frequen cies have information indicating number permits issued between Jan uary 1 1988 July 31 1988 surpassed entire year 1987 Its unlikely can anticipate slowdown rate com mercial activity anytime soon because powerful neighbors just 10 kHz away Academy consid ering use service can supply formation relative location power level commercial users service cou pled use new ICOM receiv ers have purchased AMA district will great help sorting Out whats air area aware however wouldnt helpful sim ply dump information out field indi cating flying site middle Bermuda triangle far pager activity concerned Therefore attempting pinpoint what signal levels various ages types equipment can stand before stop working way knowing what commercial activity area what strength signal youll able determine whether narrow-band equipment needed have close touch club Denver CO area has expe riencing considerable problems inter ference have used ICOM field identified frequencies com mercial users What found power ful beeper signals lasted some 10 20 seconds Sometimes voice trans missions lasted 30 45 seconds ac tivity quite heavy during weekdays tapers off weekends As club sought help various sources RC industry member responded sending two radios reportedly totally narrow band transmitter AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director John worth 0 ExecutWe Coordinator Joyce Hager S Administrative Services Director Robert voislavek nical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike woodfolk 0 Pubiic Reiatione Director Geoff Styles ial Prolecta Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R wheeley 0 Nate General Manager Iince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication what say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council receiver club use ra dios purposely supplied suspect frequencies channels 22 38 right next known pager operation words club member have performed flaw lessly Has exercise tended move club specific direction Evidently Jim Shaw states club member com plains having difficulty known problem frequencies still flying wideband equipment dont want talk him As test have used service mentioned earlier can supply commercial permit operation Are commercial transmitters nearby Yep couple running 400-watt output Other short questions answers Are RCMA/AMA stickers required transmitter present No Currently plan require sanctioned events effective December 20 1990 Are narrow-band transmitters required present sanctioned events channels 12-34 yes General flyingno However recommended Can older transmitter narrowbanded Yes can Academy has letter file FCC indicating may done holder equip ments type acceptance representa tive can accomplished Class per missive change Check manufac turer importer equipment Most have plans equipment modification upgrade have requested official policy manufacturers import ers will publish official word submit Should apprehensive about what will happen concerning frequency matters Sure sounds like trick question course will have little pangs apprehension understand have large body members collectively looking toward protecting interests Yes going totally agree need direction feel certain can medi ate differences best serve vast majority membership Look fu ture monthly Frequency Bulletins both AMA National Newsletter sent charter clubs have requested Model Aviation Proceeding slightly different re lated subject technical Frequency Committee has wres tling knotty problem concerning effect resolution bandwidth mea surement type equipment fol lowing information presented Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee sticker program rolling along Frequency Committee members checking transmitters trade shows Over 50% now receiving gold stickers continue show significant increase year continuing get Sticker Station applica tions over country Bill Hershberger travel Headquarters once twice week process now have 26 Sticker Stations authorized check transmitters includes manufac turers importers distributors indepen dent service centers should noted Sticker Station approval extends stickering transmitters no way au thorizes addresses service modifica tion transmitters Bill have made measurements gold-sticker transmitter using variety spectrum analyzers different resolution bandwidth RBW settings provide guid ance Sticker Stations As given AMA 1991 Guidelines transmitter signal offset 20 kHz channel frequency should down 55 dB measured analyzer using 3 kHz RBW signal level 20 khz offset depends RBW setting used some spectrum ana lyzers have 3 kHz setting Informa tion what readings other RBWs equivalent 55 dB @ 20 khz using 3 kHz RBW sent Sticker Stations early February Ther4 course something else popped up heard immediately Bob Weg ner Sticker Station #103 checked PCM transmitter Tektronix analyzer given gold sticker owner sent back manufacturer re checked FR analyzer 3 kHz RBW found did qualify gold Wegner went Tektronix help sorting things out Stan Griffiths Tek tronix Portland office scheduled meeting March 6th Frequency Commit tee representation invited Tektronix sembled variety spectrum analyzers included FR Hewlett-Packard two own new economy model Measurements using same AM transmitter earlier testing made analyzers same results obtained Febru ary AMA Headquarters spectrum analyzers used Tektron ics meeting L R HP 8562A IFR A7550 Tektronix 2710 Tektronix 494AP PCM transmitter checked analyzers could set 1 kHz RBW PCM 60 dB down rather 65 dB recommended Ac cording Morris Engelson Tektronix spec trum analyzer designer rules differ ent AM FM/PCM signals going RBW another change AM signal goes 20 log BW1/8W2 FM/PCM signal 10 log BW1/BW2 So FM/PCM transmitters equivalent level using 1 kHz RBW should 60 dB AM transmitters should 65 dB have found before probable reason surfaced until now FM/ PCM transmitters checked have well below 55 dB using 3 kHz RBW fore would pass gold analyzers using 1 kHz RBW glad Bob Wegner spot ted followed through Tektron ix help us get answer Morris Engelson also recommended measurements made using either 3 kHz 1 kHz resolution bandwidth modulation rates transmitters readings can affected 300 Hz 100 Hz RBW doesnt recommend either used further concluded 100 Hz RBW definitely problem also said alright use video filter except IER video filter bandwidth equal greater RBW use number analyzers have video filters programmed equal RBW selected especially thank Stan Griffiths folks Tektronix making equip ment available setting up meeting has made possible us fine-tune guidance Sticker Stations Thanks too tour spectrum analyzer production area Beaverton facility saw assembly testing cal ibration procedures very impressive Participants meeting organized Tek tronics 1 R Andy Spence Tektronix Chuck Ahern AMA Frequency Committee Bob Wegner Sticker Station 103 Morris En gelson Stan Griffiths Larry Hansen Tektronix Back Boband thank-you Chuck Ahern above report have month dual-focus effort partly technically oriented partly folks like know people wise humble enough tell Theres little switch front move it works doesnt send someone can fix See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods RC Equipment Certified 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA June 1989 117 II~rtkint hilling nIIA5stiflflI action t e FCC mieht take two pe Synopsis Executive Council Meeting March 11 1989 following attendance Presi dent Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Exec utive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Reginald Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice President Ev Langworthy Present Academys executive Staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Micheline Madison Competitions Depart ment Director Vince Mankowski Nats Gen eral Manager Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Guests included Fred Marks Frequency Committee Chairman Chuck Ahern Fre quency Committee Raymond Kowalski le gal advisor Lillian Worth copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately May 1 1989 minutes official until review pos sible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled April 22 1989 special meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council called order 900 am President primarily purpose selecting vice executive replace Executive Director latters contract expires end January 1990 interviews final se lection held executive session Council members legal counsel pres ent executive session ended President made following statement Executive Council appreciates terest shown candidates position Vice Executive Director Af ter extensive study including interviews reference checks Executive Coun cil took secret ballot determine win ner candidate received support majority vote Executive Council winning candidate Vince Mankowski Executive Council will immediately ne gotiate Vince Man kowski toward let ter intent contract agreement can reached contract will made him agreement cannot reached him Executive Council will take new vote negotiate two remaining candidates Executive Coun cil finds three candidates highly qualified would accept able thank candidates Subsequently Vince Mankowski accepted agreement presented him Other Business I Contest Board Meeting An RC Aerobatics Contest Board request funding en able members board meet discussed noted setting such precedent board given eight other Contest Boards 11 mem bers would present major financial problem motion approve request failed 11 against 2 EVP 3 II Club Proximity District X Vice Presi dent reported difficulties two clubs lo cated too close other interfer ence-free operation noted Coun cils previous establishment primary jurisdiction policy wa satisfactory lution situation urged some mod ification policy would give vice president final authority settle prob lems motion effect passed 7 3 7 8 10 NAA ED Pres 6 against 1 2 4 5 6 11 Another motion rescind pre vious Council action July 1988 also passed 10 2 3 7 8 9 10 ED EVP NAA Pres 5 against 1 4 5 6 11 Ill Frequency Phase-In Plan Review After considerable discussion Council unaii imously approved submitting FCC petition requires RC equipment man ufacturers produce narrow-band 72 MHz transmitters beginning 1991 IV Nats Review Dave Brown reported 1988 Nats audit showed items charged account erroneously largely due assigning costs Nats items also used other events Nats Before auditing 1988 Nats shown cost $37822 after auditing actual cost found $13269 noted exercise resulted better posting methods subse quent Nats contests will have accurate reporting V District V District X Support Two mo tions passed authorize District 5 Vice President up $2000 expenses May 1989 District AVP meetingb 4 against 1 6 11 EVP other authorize up $2000 expenses District X AVP meeting held RCHTA showli 3 against 4 6 11 VI Key Man Insurance agreed unani mously renew current three-key-man insurance policies Worth Mankowski Ma roney additional term sign insured continuance cancellation VII AVP Program VP-IV Crispins recom mendation improved associate vice president program discussed consensus following approved implementation 1 Each AVP authorized have shirt embroidered year service AVP same policy shall hold district frequency coordinators AVPs frequency coordinators also autho rized supply business cards 2 A statement defining responsibili ties AVP developed Exec utive Council discussion made part Standing Rules 3 AVPs shall provided list district chartered clubs timely basis shall also given up-to-date list handout materials available dealing such matters frequency safety sound flying site acquisition Additionally AVPs shall provided list awards sample forms needed plus cur rent Headquarters directory 4 At discretion district vice pres ident monthly district column Model Aviation may have one-third one-half column set aside comments AVPs within district Other details AVP program such geographic assignments termination determined later date VIII NAR Insurance Dave Brown reported modified proposal agreed upon AMA NAR Insurance com mittees follows 1 AMA Youth membership $7 may clude adults engaged model rocketry ac tivity accordance NAR safety code 2 AMA chartered club status shall fered NAR sections 3 All NAR members organized activi ties members NAR sections come AMA chartered clubs must hold AMA membership 4 claims handling assignments settlements shall discretion AMA 5 NAR organization will no longer insured AMA 6 No insurance coverage outside US NAR-AMA adults unless become regular AMA members meeting adjourned 545 pm AMA Scholarships AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship amount number scholarships presented current year will de pend large extent upon number applicants qualifications total up $11000 available distributed various amounts basis AMA modeling activities scholastic achievement citizenship achievement applica tions will considered evaluated AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Com mittee will make recommen dation Executive Council AMAs 118 Model Aviation 1 Ernie Evon AMA 1129 dIsplayed Feb ruary WRAM Show New York what welldressed AMA club officer may wear sleeve patches provided char tered club officers year year indicat Ing positions heldan impressive array case Ernie Central Jersey RC Club board directors Currently Scholar ship Committee composed Bob Stalick Albany OR Chairman Bob Underwood Reston VA Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Travis McGin nis Arvada CO choosing recipients AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Pro gram aspects taken consid eration desirable applicant academically superior also participant aspects school mod eling community applicants rated several major categories includ ing class rank grade average test re sults High achievement catego ries important maximum amount scholarship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant schol arship award he/she active com munity modeling both facets taken consideration wellrounded person may quite possibly judged qualified excels school grades modeling However scholarship awards may granted basis of three cri teria qualification general current AMA member el igible 1 has active type model airplane activity last three years 2 graduates high school current prior year 3 enrolled college university certificate degree program Other Scholarships addition AMA-funded program described above two others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combina tion modeling achievement financial need other Tom Hutchinson morial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievements Free Flight activity three programs use information supplied Charles H Grant/AMA Scholarship application determine winners Sig Hutchinson pro grams however scholastic information determining factor case possible individual receive awards programs Applications may obtained AMA Headquarters Deadline submission May 31 Frequency Bulletin March1989 month March often recognized its breezy nature brought winds con cern Academy modelers gen eral Several petitions great importance Radio Control community filed FCC purpose rule mak ing Two petitions involve proposed sharing frequencies granted model ers FCC 1g82 bridge crane com pany has proposed sharing 75 MHz frequenci0s surface model users second recent proposal filed Kenneth J Seymour proposal would result shared use 72 75 MHz model frequencies commercial per sonal direction-finding tracking equip ment Both proposals represent seri ous threat modeling activity could operation devices affect model operation possible se vere safety problem areas other mod eling As illustration crane lifting tons material could interfered unknowing child operatin$ model car nearby Other applications such tow trucks valve actuators fuel delivery trucks present similar safety hazard use tracking device law enforcement agencies locate lost chil dren campers personal property laud able sharing frequencies presents se rious safety concern range de vices anticipated 1000 1500m 3281 4921 ft ground An opera tional range magnitude results unit effectively becoming singlefrequency model site Consider ramifica tions units continuous op eration motor home moves about country Academy behalf has filed let ters opposition two petitions FCC appears model fre quencies targeted shared use cause license-free presents considerable sayings time money company As information ob tained attorney will made known immediately Academys attention focused two other FCC petitions wellone sub mitted AMA another Glenn Whidden Essentially both petitions stress requirements transmitters mantifac tured future must meet AMAs 1991 guidelines narrow-band operation Much misinformation conjecture has heard recently regarding what might happen 1991 magic date Coaches will turn pumpkins old radio units will dissolve dust January 1 1991 date simply signifies end period designed phase frequencies assigned ser vice 1982 hoped 1991 RC model aircraft would operating 20 kHz spacing appears such goal premature immediate concern what course action FCC might take two pe titions fact three possible sce narios first could refuse require narrow-banding radios produced future would have tragic conse quences leaving us vulnerable com mercial interference probably unable achieve full frequency usage Wed have no protection against new RC equipment although meeting proposed FCC specifications would work todays radio environments require narrow-band operation second scenario would have FCC require transmitters manufactured since date rule effectivity narrow banded providing reasonable grace period during existing transmitters would allowed operate scenario has traditional course taken FCC third scenario could develop FCC perceived severe operational safety problem because older equipment still being used FCC could react acceler sting transition narrow band moving back date transmitters must conform new requirement History suggests wont happen Since theres strong likelihood grandfather period older equipment Academy developing recommended ways clubs individuals operate mix equipment final FCC decision made will prepared meet contingency should noted FCC rule-making process typically takes minimum nine 12 months Well well 1990 before final decisions can expected Several other activities under way help clubs individuals frequency matters Academy considering use service provides exact loca tion power level transmitters operat ing commercial frequencies 10 kHz Disseminating information would help modelers select frequency manage flying sites companion ser vice already available uses ICOM re ceiver scanner sites newly pur chased units now hands either district vice president frequency coordinator ICOM can provide valu able information about strength other signals may cause potential interfer ence order effectively use informa tion Frequency Committee has begun gather data will help us determine what level interference causes problems various ages types equipment Lastly Sticker Station program al lows individuals determine status transmitters has greatly ex panded listing stations will forthcoming Academy focused radio fre quency matters order create safe en joyable environment Radio Control oper ation easy task pa tient understanding cooperation both FCC manufacturers lieve goal can accomplished minimum sacrifice model ers part June 1989 119 NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HO703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviation subscriptions AMA member nonmember back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertis ing Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans ModelAvia tion hobby shop resale accounts ad vertising billing questions MA AdvertIsIng .. 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr Quite number letters have re ceived during past couple weeks sug gesting misunderstanding process competition rule-making Some people continua under impression AMA its Executive Council tempting mandate rule changes es tablish sound levels aeromodeling ac tivities Thats truly ideal notion AMA has taken steps achieve yet mistaken individual Contest Boards basically self-contained discrete entities Only certain very specific areas safety matters exampledoes Exec utive Council have authority oppose Contest Board particular desire po sition Since matter sound levels doesnt fall categories Executive Council has no power overrule direct individual Contest Board decisions sound guidelines would desirable able estab lish sound levels various categories modeling would provide guidelines use general membership case RC Aerobatics problem doing problem FAI ClAM proposal lack practical data determining potential acceptable sound levels Its possible some categories wouldnt have necessary equipment available allow survive new restricti6ns other areas world organizing programs guide model ing groups determining attainable sound levels absolute necessity will accomplished obvious cant done through rule-making process competition cat egories Alternative ways developing body data will enable others oper ate quiet levels must found Individual help will needed acquiring data starting point generate list of categories powered aeromod els next step determine engine size displacement cat egories common prop engine class has listed Any muf flers tuned pipes currently use should also added file background work done studies outline effective testing path ways can begin Testing should yield engine/ prop/muffler/tuned pipe combinations will achieve quieter operation de grading performance Subsequent recom mendations can based lowest ac ceptable limits attained testing Whether benchmark levels would fall within currently recommended goal 90 dBA 9 ft cant ascertained present What happens category model cannot made meet goals obvious consequence such cat egories wouldnt welcome certain fly ing fields true today However fly ing fields arent lost solely because com plaints about noise Other unrelated factors sound abatement wouldnt af fect come play well case Free Flight example its often purely lack adequate flying space Lack accept able flying sites frequently rules out Control Line events too combination inade quate space objectionable sound levels often prohibits RC Pylon Racing Obviously quieter operation wont magi cally create space change other fixed con ditions Nevertheless cases noncompetition flier has found meet ing 90-at-9 recommendation has enabled him keep maintain flying site No doubt will hold true other modeling categories Lack facilities can will continue stumlling block increased activity types flying program will generate informa tion necessary attaining quieter flight Continued page 122 AMA Life Members Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Acad emy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Member ship initiated $250 down payment L-1 12* 1-3 1-4 1-5 L-6 L-7 1-8 1-9 [-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 117* 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 L-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack G Lowe Joseph Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeill Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Lou J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Krafft H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford Ritchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Elaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard Nelson Daniel J Pruss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gem George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger lames Grier 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 L-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 1-71 1-72 1-73 1-74 1-75 1-76 1-77 1-78 1-79 1-80 1-81 1-82 1-83 1-84 1-85 1-86 1-87 1-88 1-89 1-90 1-91 1-92 1-93 1-95 1-96 1-98 1-99 1-100 1-101 1-102 1-103 1-104 1-105 1-106 1-107 1-108 1-109 1-110 1-111 1-112 1-113 1-114 1-115 1-116 1-117 1-118 1-119 1-120 1-121 1-122 followed $250 following three years memberships recognized taxdeductible contributions An interesting sidelight Several families have two Life Memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Jim4 Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand Lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald Herbert Johnson Jr Care Lee Thompson John D Doyle Robert G Diefenderfer Fred Bopp Joe Zingali Raymond G Marvin Jeffrey Gerber Jeff Troy John Reed Jr Edward Teal Joseph H Konefes Kenneth Kortright Robert Spivey Jim Pope Orval C Steward Paul Binkley Jef Raskin Martin 1 Zellman Jr Russ Nitach Albert H Doerr Edward Hydorn Jr Frank Tlush Christopher E Wimmer James B Porter Jr Donald Draskovich Robert C Wimmer Bill Schmidt Albert J Sambold Sr David Copeman Jim Bybee William Langenberg James S Jauregul John Schifko Cole Bryant Thompson Roy Propst Benjamin M Trapnell Jim Weir Joseph C Larsen Fred Angel H K Warner Ray B Sahlberg William Raub Rex R Powell Joel Rindler Rod Smith Thomas 1 Stennis Robert W Rich Richard C Reed Richard Grimm Jr 1-123 1-124 1-125 1-126 1-127 1-128 1-129 1-130 1-131 1-132 1-133 1-134 1-135 1-136 1-137 1-138 1-139 1-141 1-142 1-143 1-144 1-145 1-146 1-147 1-149 1-150 1-151 1-152 1-153 1-163 1-200 1-222 1-288 1-289 1-297 1-300 1-331 1-409 1-418 1-447 1-555 1-702 1-888 1-1000 1-1220 1-1234 1-1 256 1-1 921 1-2012 1-2664 1-2886 1-3120 1-4037 1-5098 1-7009 1-16880 1-20244 L-42487 *Deceased Kermit Walker R S Keeton Jr Mike Dunn Alexander Lepak William R Bigge Billy T White Charles Hunsicker Jr Douglas Barry R I Swain David Rosen Dale Kugler Vernon Haynes Alan N Buckner Mark C Corbett Tom Kozel Grant Ashburn John H Hood Jr Terry 1 Watros Dennis R Long Worth Henson Jr Stanley J Potts Jerry Cowan Jeff Etheredge Bonita Kozel Jerry Smartt Richard Ham Richard Chapaki Timothy P Procuniar lorell H Joiner Jim Coffin James Propst Edward Norman David Bridi Ron Morgan Steve Landy Penny Thompson William G Bennett Lawrence W Petty Travis McGinnis Reeves Lippi ncott Joe Klause C M Tuthill Robert Edison Duane Renken Ed Izzo Harlan Kilbourn Charles R Poulton II Edward E Watts Ill Joseph Thweatt William Hanson Harold Smith Robert Gialdini Gary Hutchison Dick Austin Richard P Aley Steve Edens Bob Wischer Stanford Hightower GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90dBA-at-9-ft guideline 120 Model Aviation AMAs PR Effort Branches Out Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations luck will first series columns will both give ask formation purpose let members know what happening public relations efforts involve AMA started working professional PR agency June 1988 relationship bore some fruit national coverage Time Magazine Insight Magazine De sign Magazine working na tional exposure 1989 also got some NBC TV coverage time 1988 Nats Willard Scott Today Show 1989 will develop greater depth work wider coverage now have direct New York connections TV consideration several national publications have expressed firm interest doing stories Progress being made other areas work well improved financial posi tion allows flexibility far travel goes can now make specific visits work clubs chapters public offi cials Macon GA recently met mayor county chairman executive director Industrial Commission chairwoman Cherry Blossom Festival Model aviation AMA needs area clubs future Nats other major contests discussed believe key people have much better appreciation sport now before vital PR jobs liaison Federal Aviation Administration work Washington office field locations April will attend meeting New England Region office Burlington MA purpose fur ther appreciation sport needs area modelers cement friendship understanding addition will helping FAA revitalized educa tional programs judging annual science contest sponsored FAA Keeping up personnel changes government agencies sometimes seems like job self necessary June 1989 International Very Spe cial Arts Festival will take place Washing ton DC Locales action White House Kennedy Center Performing Arts Capitol Georgetown Univer sity AMA will represented Head quarters people will have display con duct classes show AMA films give talks important national figures will hand important figures however will 1500 handicapped kids being brought spe cial event AMA proud participant AMA PR Department also works clubs have flying site problems have excellent 100-page support pak great book terrific videoall de signed help make presentation go after flying field materials free chartered clubs cant guarantee field need help call advice ask support pak geared ship same day call other day made list PR-oriented tasks perform long covers lot ground phone calls answering mail media cultiva tion soliciting support appointed elected officialsall make up day-to-day activities PR Department continually explore new avenues attempt make model aviation its needs better known means open new ideas anyone member nonmember alike means look opportunities can part group has avia tion flavor can counted too means take advantage speaking en gagements can tell message audience knows little nothing about sport takes time am sure lot seeds scatter fall hard ground keep after working 40-plus hours week AMA staff members still find time get involved local museums li braries schools recreation depart ments promote model aviation good reasons can think usually kids programs using video models culminating Delta Dart building session However also get invited Rotary Lions Kiwanis Jaycee meetings leave folks information arrived same things AMA chartered clubs own communities believe pays off us PR effort AMA HQ also includes greeting museum visitors ar rive week host Cub packs school groups AMA members try meet make feel welcome want visitors leave pleasant memory friendly bunch happen work building hous es fascinating collection some worlds best artwork fact art work consists three-dimensional aircraft adds fascination hosted group Sunday visitors recently cial club belong 700 pm start turning out lights remind go home What interesting after noon next month Well recognize some clubs doing great job own backyards promote themselves sport June 1989 121 VN PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY *** Safe Flying No Accident *** Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft opera tions must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situa tions Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft opera tions unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watch ing full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent possibility accident AMA Bill Hershberger R AMA Frequency Committee member presented Howard McEn tee Memorial Medal WRAM Show New York last February WRAM club West chester Radio Aero Modelers makes award year honor pioneers major con tributors world Radio Control Hershberger longtime AMA member Virginia technically competent members Frequency Committee real RC pi oneer Bill flying own dual proportional control system years before RCers thought possible has constantly forefront RC technology did test work 900 MHz RC systems proving feasibility what could become next generation RC equipment Bill currently principal committee volun teers testing certifying wish become part transmitter Gold Sticker pro gram Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Since last month things have hap pening AMA scheme things As some may know Executive Direc tor John Worth will retiring ED first next year John has Academy over 25 years has seen grow prosper Time marches us however Council has con ducted search replacement Through advertising word mouth acquired significant response position easy finding individual best suited task ED Search Committee evaluate resumes conduct interviews until candidates finally reduced three people special session Reston March en tire AMA Council interviewed residual candidates made its selection candidate chosen Vince Man kow ski current employee AMA Headquart ers know Vince virtue participation Nats Vince has Nats Director some time now addition other responsibilities has Academy eight years very familiar requirements Vince will become Deputy Executive Director soon Council ratifies contract next meeting will assume duties Executive Director end January 1990 additional knotty task undertaken special session Council Reston matter petition FCC narrow-band radio equipment As know AMA has promot ing through committee action plan derly phase-in FCC-granted frequen cies allow eventual unrestricted use frequencies narrow-band equipment required controversial element has utility continued use non-narrow-band equipment clar ify AMA Council has taken fol lowing position matter I We will petition FCC require stringent band-pass requirements new manufactured equipment 55 dB @ 20 kHz 2 We will petition FCC make anything obsolete legal counsel forms us likely FCC will allow continued use old equipment its useful life Final position matter up FCC 3 We will advise clubs members deal wideband/narrow-band op eration 4 We will promote phase-in frequen cies upon approval FCC petition like ly take least year 5 We will encourage membership move narrow-band equipment quickly possible clubs free own thing regard feel ex clusive use narrow band safest way fly No seems object using narrow band future would like see future happen quickly possi ble will mandate changeover date point may require narrowband equipment sanctioned events must further consider ramifications requirement Upgrading equipment narrow band can accomplished manufacturers designated agents having obtain new type acceptance example Futaba offering $10 modification much equipment Airtronics offering very good deals narrow-band modules receivers others doing modifications safest bet check manufacturer/im porter feel process easy members should very seriously consider will permit use frequencies maximize flexibility avoiding PRS pag ers such Agents mods must authorized manufacturer since FCC holds manufacturer type ac ceptance holder accountable would like information subject contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters focal point issue Believe has very touchy subject strong advocates nar row band say exclu sively narrow-band situation airplanes will fall like rain sky phase frequencies Others contend isnt true need frequency-spacing plan assure safe operation during transition interval addition members advocating use old equipment indefinite period danger phasing odd fre quencies comes possibility los ing since other users PRS will seek capture happen would have larger problem So see life aint simple spite what detrac tors say trying best member-responsive organization same time help create climate safe fun fliers SoundCont pg 120 whether competition general fly ing necessary goal should sup ported Nothing within established AMA proposed RC Aerobatics guidelines enforces limits type model Flying model sound level legal under existing system no matter great violation AMA guidelines cases local re quirements absolute club rules man date lower sound levels course sites restrictive limits achieving quieter flight range model types will expand roster permissible cate gories Whether performance altered quite another matter Manufacturers beginning take some interest what doing hope go manufacturers fliers both need know what pos sible what changes need made before will really get involved aeromodeling public need tell needs Obviously changes arent de mand wont made Soft mounts Soft mounting vibration isola tion engines easily accomplished day Primarily its matter selecting suitable product particular en gine engine mount airframe soft mounts advertised model magazines readily available Several have illustrated pages sample new somewhat differ ent mount has received Ward En gineering PO Box 2271 Meriden CT 06450 letter Chuck French describes ap plication mount made up two ab sorption material pieces length tubing two washers bolt nut unit uti lizes whatever radial engine mount fa vor takes up little over 1A hard-mounted engine Chuck says system rather stiff idle frequency absorbs vibration frequency increases Chuck further states designed assembly work optimally 10000-15000 rpm range present mount designed pri marily engines 35 90 range larger unit bigger engines coming later Drop Chuck note above ad dress further information pricing Since photos didnt make back processing time youll have wait until next time illustration will talking looking listening Toledo latest design accom plishments Hope bring full report next time out 122 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Executive VPs Report Dave Drown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 An era ending AMA time orderly transition John Worth re placement Executive Director nearing difficult task selection has com pleted Executive Council has picked Vince Mankowski large majority am sure selection Vince will spark some controversy anyone selected position would controversial variation different peoples views what needed position mind-boggling Some think should go outside ganization professional help others believe promotion within best Some think modeling experi ence paramount importance oth ers think absolutely no consequence preferred professional background ideal candidate varies emphasis personnel management public rela tions finance business administration marketing etc Another area contrasting viewpoints comes deciding impor tant professional training education professional experience candidates narrowed few finalists final se lection comes down gut feeling Executive Council said done feel Vince Mankowski right man right time Vince will have some mighty big shoes fill because John Worth has rightfully become legend own time think will up task Id like congratulate Vince se lection thank other fine can didates applied job Another thank-you due Travis McGinnis put tremendous amount work chairman selection committee Another controversial subject dealt March 11th Executive Council meeting Council voted unanimously go ahead its petition FCC petition would require transmitters manufactured future subject tougher type acceptance requirements nar row banding also doesnt mention thing about grandfathering period older equipment leaving aspect FCC decide expected will propose amortization period around 10 years after would become illegal use older equipment proposal isnt cast concrete can still modify during comment period provided FCC important get ball roiling subject before too late good Different people have different concerns subject am concerned about introduction toy market flying mod els would use 72 MHz band marginally meet old current type ac ceptance specs Such device could pollute RF atmosphere making nearly impos sible us operate As drive around town see numbers RC cars being oper ated yards driveways parking lots streets Frankly scares h . think about flying toys splattering transmitters sure wish 72 MHz become license-free least would limit impulse buying toys Another hot subject AMAs acquisition land permanent national flying site headquarters members support move some strongly op posed can understand point view against honestly feel such land acquisition best inter ests AMA important its members can remember same resistance purchase Reston HQ building purchase building probably saved AMA aeromodeling ex tinction insurance crisis hit AMA denied renewal liability surance policy used asset value building procure letter credit required back own selfinsurance program Its simple no build ingno letter credit No letter credit no insurance No insuranceno flying sites No flying sitesno flying no need AMA exist no place aeromodeling Ironically insurance plan assets back what make possible pur chase land need further guaran tee long-term existence Till next month Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Twenty-Five Down Go. Last February completed 25 years ser vice AMA Executive Director fol lowed year service AMA President 1963 other years service Contest Board Chairman RC Thus step down Executive Director January 31 1990 will have recorded about 30 years major service AMA addition previ ous years various committees Free Flight Team Selection example AMA Contest Director addition will serve February 1 1990 least year Executive Director Emeritus fancy name former ED continues serve consultant will also other duties having AMA museum international affairs relationships other organizations So next year will sharp cutoff AMA service rather change han dling day-to-day operations orga niLation being advisor supplemental services role What will happen gradual transfer primary duties responsibilities year plays out As happens focus will shift toward long-range look AMA goingsomething has dif ficult spend much time since AMA has growing demanding more attention daily de tails past 30 years have fantastic ex perience spanning increase member ship about 20000 members seven times During time AMA has come largest sport aviation organization free world entirely self-funded means no government industry other subsidies have grown years staff four five 1963 50 present few small rooms rented office space own building worth over two million dollars now strong posi tioned well go last decade 20th century Knowing AMA good shape makes easier let go reins some pride satisfac tion get ready pass baton next director Two other people previously held title Executive Director Al Lewis Russ Nichols preceded H W Al den although didnt have title first person charge AMAs daily business 1936-37 helped AMAs first President Willis Brown modeling pioneer Frank Zaic Al Lewis AMAs second President helped keep things going Alden left scene 1938 later became Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols served total 18 years both before after Al Lewis should also noted Frank Ehling AMAs Technical Director years before retiring 1983 also served acting Executive Director during 1963 Thus four people either acted Executive Director first 27 years AMAs history will have added 26 retire What have provided during years stabilityholding HQ fort AMAs basic structure volunteer ficers about 200 did jobs Exec utive Council Contest Boards committees AMA So can feel lot satisfaction personally contributing AMAs progress over years ba sic contribution has enable orga nization function response ac tions others AMA has eight presidents past 25 years 75 district vice presidents people served Contest Boards committees over years have operated basic decision-making processes AMA HQ coordinating communicating Executive Director responsible making combination paid staff volunteers work past 25 years tory testimony concept ap pears continuance concept will carry us well 21st century June 1989 123 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massuchuselts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Dan Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 tBi7 9346248 Associate Vice Preeldetits Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenpoil 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01449 Bob Landry 60 Main St Essex Jot VT 05452 Richard Sherman 29 High St Plymouth NH 03254 Bob Watace 91 Sytvan St Avon 0106001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilnon 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02649 Vice Executive Director position has awarded Vince Mankowski has AMA staff about nine years recently served Nats Manager numerous applicants position search committee narrowed number applicants three Executive Council made fi nal selection three candidates seemed well qualified eager assume position would like thank applied interest Academy time involved pursue po sition District Fun-Fly contact person club should have received newslet ter now giving latest information have seen flyer fun-fly call information 617 934-6248 Brimfield Float Fun-Fly received word March 9th event has canceled 1989 due Commonwealth Mas sachusetts austerity program will have employees available events though modelers offered pay reasonable costs Radio report still much confusion about frequency phase-in plan reasons behind report will attempt summarize what has happened what happen starting December 20 1990 videotape available Dis trict VP AVP Frequency Coordinator tape about two hours long covers radio situation very well would recom mend club officer view Much following material taken tape Let us start brief history RC fre quencies 1950s Started frequency 27255 Later 26995 27045 27095 27145 27195 added frequencies still legal use 1960s About 1966 original 72 MHz fre quencies allocated FCC 7208 7216 7224 7232 7240 7296 75640 known col ored frequencies because flag sys tem now illegal RC use 1980s original 72 MHz shared fre quencies could commer cial operator directly same fre quency increase commercial traffic frequencies became unusable parts country FCC petitioned additional frequencies exclusive RC use AMA granted 80 frequencies divided 30 75 MHz range 50 72 MHz range Frequency Committee group 12-14 vol unteers technical expertise serves committee committee has pre sented proposals FCC devel oped phase-in plan new Tx flag system Frequency flag system system identifies what frequency Tx new 50 frequencies old colored flag system practical problems cant prevent such conflicts between channels 42 24 between 40 5340 between 50 5350 Frequency phase-in plan plan time table determine specific frequen cies used protected old fre quencies five years giving modelers chance convert equipment new frequencies Narrow band Gold sticker Specs -55 dB 20 kHz spacing Wideband Silver sticker Specs -35 dB 20 kHz spacing Secondary user interference tween modelers commercial users modelers have correct problem should no directly RC fre quencies RC still secondary user up enthusiast make equip ment work Phase-in program now second part phase-in program Tx channels 12-34 must meet narrow-band specs sanc tioned events recommended opera tions Wideband Tx should used channels 38-56 will effect until De cember 20 1990 After date remaining frequencies odd-numbered channels will avail able use Using frequencies will mandatoiy Some options clubs will have future 1 Using available channels might require use narrow-band equip ment Most receivers use now will have replaced 2 Using channels 12-34 channels 38-56 Use wideband receivers could continued chan nels 38-56 provided no commercial interference 3 Using channels receiv ers currently use could used provided no interference future Tx may have modified meet narrowband specs depending FCC action option using channels chosen accommodations must made visitors particular field done using channel either side channel visitor uses block ing off Sanctioned events should much problem because usually frequency control system use Care must observed sure 40 kHz spacing maintained present no requirement Tx meet narrow-band specs during next phase Most Tx made since about 1986 meet narrow-band specs older ones should serviced anyway So Tx required narrow band receivers may still wideband provided no interference 40 kHZ spac ing maintained As number com mercial operators grows may forced use narrow-band receivers Flight line management Pilot stations should positioned about 20 ft tween antennas will help eliminate 31M problem 31M usually will cause crash shows up glitches Dos Donts 1 change own crystals ille gal will probably get optimum performance radio must retuned get peak performance 2 operate radios outside recom mended specs though work may cause other people problems 3 operate less 20 ft tween Tx antennas 4 have Tx serviced periodicallyat least two years 5 read follow information con tained AMA membership manual offers lot useful information 6 remember club rules come part AMA Safety Code surance purposes 7 remember areas commercial stations may introduce interfer ence Affected channels will usable narrow-band receivers will have used Some interference may highly di rectional 8 very aware what buying transition period equipment being sold narrow band Wideband radios have shelf still being sold Let buyer beware 9 very careful about installation pro cedures Keep antennas away servo leads use chokes long servo leads keep installation neat 10 aware operating area served TV channel 4 should operate channel 20 unless use narrow-band receiver TV audio signal may mix radio cause interfer ence other modelers Frequency asked questions 1 50 frequencies Some groups want frequencies Sailplane fliers some use once have heard ron may use up 18 time put show allows clubs select ones want avoid interference 2 Are stickers mandatory No However after December 20 1990 will re quired sanctioned events forget operate channels 12-34 Tx must narrow band Gold sticker sanctioned events 3 new frequency identification plan required No recommended some clubs CDs may require Continued next month 124 Model Aviation New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Jaschkus 7 Bvergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roaxe 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Seater 2082 Rebbd Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As being writ ten District Two find ourselves deeply involved mall show season Current ver sion annual phenomenon appears have far exceeded earlier efforts area precursors spring con siderable value sport/hobby serving major transitional step building flying season urge clubs join trend Such vernal gatherings bring us closer together provide excellent opportunity socialize enjoy valued company revered friends same time make new ones After isnt what about 13th Annual Symposium Radio Control Web sters defines symposium formal meet ing several specialists deliver short ad dresses topic related topics Such worthy project has successfully under taken Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse NY years ver sion took place Saturday February 4 flew up participate behalf AMA along PR rep Jeff Troy HQ extend sincere thanks CNYMAA its yearly District Two membership meetings part scheduled proceedings day com pliments association President Jim Abrams well able assistant Penny Abrams dedicated effort produced best-ever version aeromodelers delight As sup plement offer several examples pho tographic ineptitude including study two worthy District Two officials left right Free Flight Contest Board mem ber Bradley Bane associate vice president Ken Koeppel vvrten comes ability explain public what AMA about Jeff Troy sistant PR Director AMA tops book has become regular Syracuse show well others show dedicated AVP Syra cuse Lon Sauter other full face busily engaged important business frequen cy checking symposium Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island HELl AMA Charter 20071 am greatly indebted Mr James J Sottile newly elected HELl pres dent packet literature describes numerous advantages available prospective members desire participate fas cinating branch aeromodeling letter have received Jim reads part great number people out dont know get started Heli copters Well send free brochure swering most-asked questions about Hel icopters write us further infor mation youre invited write HELl PO Box 205 Selden NY 11784 Jim may reached phone 516 724-1836 Chris Marcici club secretary 516 621-5903 Radio Control Club Rochester club has consistently praiseworthy newsletter entitled Airflow currently edited W Paul Hanlon able president club Mark Sche da following observations editor Hanlon impressed us pass along Qualifications office easythat have interest model aviation will work toward betterment club dont have expert phase hobby long-standing member fact drawing new members fresh ideas something need keep also quote President Scheda relative evaluation clubs yearly accomplish ments mind significant Cub Scout presentations mall show great opportunities us return something community spread word about hobby simultane ously hope can things future say Right Midstate Modelers AMA 1676 club lo cated Clay NY according records am grateful secretary Fred DeGroff kindly sending copy Volume 1 Num ber 1 newsletter Mdstate Modelers News member-club CNYMAA held successful fun-fly last year drew partic pants Canada Connecticut New York Pennsylvania extend very very best 21st Annual WRAM Show 1989 have just spent several days Westchester County Center White Plains NY prior during popular eagerly awaited aeromodeling spectacular years version impressed others spoke having mea sured up exceeded its fore runners measure its success due its return county center available use during its two-year re construction expansion program three floors RC activity including 150 exhibitor booths displays contin uous showing movies greatly expanded swap shop static competition aircraft boats cars Delta Dart model construction pro gram etc As always permitted hold AMA District Two Membership meet ing certainly thank Westchester Ra dio Aeromodelers Inc great annual privilege few shots made show First panorama main floor no commercial plug intended Bill Hershberger AMA Fre quency Committee checking transmitters us Bill 1989 winner Howard McEntee Award outstanding contributions Radio Control Such awards made year WRAM show AVP Ray Juschkus captu red scene WRAM AMA Membership meeting presented plaque Adolpho Lagomasino Monmouth Model Airplane Club lo cated District Two Though Dolph placed third Sportsman RC Pattern 1988 Nats won award having quietest engine tested An envi able distinction indeed Gear up locked June 1989 125 show Giant Scale static display Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francm Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaty 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Manmee OH 43537 Lawrence 8 Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Htn OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Sennalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 future modeling lies youth today AMA member should de velop positive position within local youth activity national program should also established coordinate assist interested Academy has tried before present time ap pears interest should gener ated would appreciate new unique ideas might offered Executive Council District Ill Cleveland Aeromodel So ciety has shown its dedication youth Under direction Bob Dively several modelers have initiated modeling interests local parks system public schools also recognize youth very large National Model Plane Show held Randall Park Mall Approxi mately 300 beautiful trophies pre sented just about conceivable area modeling Since trophy count high almost child winnerl emulate program area Larry Weimer northeastern Ohio AVP can provide details joint effort between AMA Ex perimental Aircraft Association directed youth program entitled Super Saturday southeastern AVP John Hath away helped present such program Latrobe Airport February 30 youngsters ages 12 18 chance build home-built type wing rib HandLaunched Glider Lunch tour tower private aircraft completed day As can see next pictures activity very well received Bob Under wood AMA HQ can provide details would interested initiating simi lar program Dayton OH area will center tremendous amount modeling activity summer Three major events will hosted local clubs Dayton Academy Gratitude extended volved organization activities first competition Dayton will United States FAI Helicopter Team Selec tion June 3-4 hosts will Day ton Rotary Wingmasters Although Heli copter category relatively new aero batic feats accomplished todays com petitors unbelievable Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449 source information next pictures il lustrate what may see competi tinn second function Dayton area AMA National Fun-Fly june 10-11 What fun-fly Basically noncom petitive gathering modelers interested flying talking about great sport Any AMA member welcome fly and/or en joy friendship others 1989 site Wright Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Museum Attendance Fun Fly conjunction museum tour should great way start summer yearly AMA General Membership meet ing will held Saturday evening June 10 will allow fun-fly participants chance informed current inter ests actions Executive Council come meet some AMA officials Please look elsewhere issue Model Aviation registration forms information Additional questions may di rected Vince Mankowski AMA HQ third major event Dayton FAI Scale Team Selection August 19-20 prestigious Scale contest 1989 AMA calendar placement top three contestants will entitle represent United States 1990 World Championships Interest Scale abounds within District Ill possible large group witness event provide encouragement 1990 FAI Team information contact Phil Walters 1055 Royalton Drive Vandalia OH 45377 Les Byrd 4561 Ozias Road Eaton OH 45320 Congratulations Ron Stein elec tion president Valley Forge Signal Seekers group also made news member Mark Frankels fantastic Lear Jet ap peared both cover two-part construction article Radio Control Mod eler magazine subject pub lishing Al Johnson Oxford PA Cloudkings article field box batteries ap pear recent issue RC Report AVP Gil Weiss reported attending recent meeting Delaware Valley Fed eration Model Airplane Clubs very pleased efforts goals its new president Tom Gratten Tom attend ing area club meetings getting groups join longtime associa tion represents phases aero modeling Such groups will help us future providing strength num bers help field acquisition other ar eas political clout necessary Albert Jackson sent picture lat est project Pitts scratchbuilt original plans Super model Another District III modeler Duke Evans has produced modified version Midwest Giant Sweet Low should great fun airplane months District III Club Month Valley IFOs Inc Mounds ville WV Congratulations gentlemen may landings intentionall 126 Model Aviation ee National I-un-Fly Delaware 0 District Columbia S Maryland S North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otix Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 9e9-935e Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chrintoph 970 Star Crent Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5611 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Ruleih NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vucobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayexeville NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5988 Awards I have number awards ap proved will presenting Clubs individuals over next couple months will letting know ad vance will coming first made behalf Walter Ed Byerley Ed awarded Superior Ser vice Award long service RC Con test Coordinator District IV very important task al ways appreciated extent should Ed has done outstanding work five years have vice president some years prior time say Well done Ed presentation made regular monthly meeting Woodbridge Radio Control Club wish also thank officers members club enjoyable rewarding visit will announcements up coming issues happened Headquarters couple weeks ago Sunday place open special request two District Clubs Baltimore area visit AMA Museum took advantage situation visit some members present clubs Balti Area Soaring Society Westmin ster Aero Modelers Both progressive very active clubs meeting needs members Baltimore area Both have planned activities coming sea son BASS usually has display Timon ium trade show Roanoke Swap Shop Auction very good turnout year Sales brisk swap shop fact brisk really very much sale auction As usual event gave opportunity meet members district also quite number adjoining districts came comments questions Between swap shop auction time make presentation status Radio Control also provide demonstra tion ICOM-7000 receiver now part radio spectrum control district Roanoke auction still event draws very large area district Unfortunately year did have time spend swap shop AMA table busy ICOM-7000 piece equipment will available limited basis request ing club will used provide survey service looking site determining whether have potential interference problems said limited use would like clarify point unit will shipped out time will used pri manly vice president and/or dis trict frequency coordinator will mean some cooperation between myself Paul Yacobucci need arises will best can develop assist surveys Please write call see about being placed list anticipate next year later will see large de mand suspect interfering sig nals problem consider survey Frequency questions continue sub ject needs answers will allay fears penalties illegality br future intent Academy Ex ecutive Council permit such things oc cur power will work FCC make operation Radio Con trol equipment safe trouble-free possible discussed special Executive Council meeting held 11 March Present Chairman Frequency Committee legal repre sentative Academy matter content petition FCC agreed upon being prepared sub mission written Information will published sent clubs within next few days should much im prove understanding situation Executive Council will serve member ship matter fullest extent p6ssible still must work within frame work FCC own safety needs questions between now 1991 direct primarily Technical Director AMA HQ Mr Underwood will either have answers krtow obtain correct information would like avoid speculation Special Executive Council meeting pri mary reason calling special meeting above subject frequency question surely impor tant items agenda primary rea son meeting select Vice Ex ecutive Director Academy indi vidual will become Executive Director Academy January 199t date John Worth will retire Two committees worked consider able time obtaining applications can didates position began pro cess narrowing down list Executive Council accordance bylaws could make selection entire process completed Mr Vin cent Mankowski candidate selected position number rea sons selection majority opin ion was considerable mar gin proper selection Vince fairly well known members Academy has member Headquarters staff about eight years has extensive background operation several years has manager Nationals other special events such National Fun fly will now need phase responsibil ities operation Academy will have responsibility ginning 1990 far off selection announcement will signal get important programs fu ture Academy go Executive Directors position has time-consuming issue long time Associate vice-presidents head column list names addresses associate vice presidents frequency coordinator District IV people highly qualified vol unteers exist part Academy serve assist also right arm physically impossible everywhere should time becomes increasingly necessary associate vice president involved appreciate work surely hope also have some appre ciation effort have some pro posals before Executive Council en hance position associate vice presi dent need make visible members Some proposals have accepted will continue work others hope will contact AVP can assistance club cannot answer needs will contact HQ event keeps things chain maintains good perspective what transpires organization would also ask let know good things happen will know go future AVP supposed get mailings Headquarters VP will also getting keep everyone up date Work together grow Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope B Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Box 10397 Faiardo PR 00848 Ed Moormun 88 12th Street Shulimur FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 Bust Glochester Place Norcroxx GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32048 Phone 19041 684-2517 Its slow month finally got lit tle winter down District 5 except sunny Florida So its mall show time Everyone either scheduling show has already held Its great way show community club ex ists interested community affairs Mike Stone Tn-Cities Aeromodel ers say about show Johnson City Clubs mall show John son City Mall few weeks ago huge success 73 planes display hundreds spectators own Carl Cumbow won Tiger Moth pilots drawing Mall shows good way get new members followed up demon stration day local flying field own club Coffee Airfoilers has ex panded its ranks year ap proach Its also good public relations model aviation generalsomething need nice thing about time year people have time stop enjoy themselves Ive heard number people just wanted say Hello thats great June 1989 127 call Mr Ed Stefan Jr kid member local model club Ed called ask let people know about model club St Croix Virgin Islands now lives says people travel St Croix surprised find island has first-class flying field known about would have brought model along So modelers planning trip Virgin Islands should look up Cruzan Eagles club Mr Bryant club president phone number 809 773-1591 Its nice hear old friends like Model builders general great people Most can relied upon help help needed like comments subject Bill Layers Palm Beach Skyhawks Bill writes following Enya 60 four-cycle starts like charm Know Because first brought field asked two friends Whats best way start four-cycle said Crank backwards against com pression other explained make sure its choked thoroughly Whats point good reasons belong club like major reason inputthe help ideas get other members great deal can learn oth er Good advice Bill Carry good work Got bit nostalgia reading Tyge ODonnels Memories column Glow Plug newsletter Middle Tennessee RC Society Tyge wrote remember ol Bob Reu ther Red/Gold Headmaster re member Bob would climb until just dot sky cut engine dead-stick dive straight down doing three loops process coasting plane feet upon landing Ive seen Bob maneuver must have spawned Pylon Racing ac tivities Down sunny Florida just keep generating memories Thats evident following excerpt newsletter Ancient City RC Flyers Mr Tom Camp bell pen hand field Along veterans field some up-and-comers have mak ing progress Richard McCormick made three solo flights got wings decided some trick stuff made perfect landing 45-degree bank drainage ditch says planned way Id like see him again Mike Crossons doing better now hes got engine will pull Eaglet air says wishes hed started bigger plane plans build soon Mike Mayo making real progress us ing club trainers reports Kadet nearing completion Prez Joe Lippo proved said couldnt done wrong carried Glider aloft back Nosen trainer launch went off hitch Joe says Nosen flies better Glider off Jim Lott sticks Glider both planes brought down safely several flights Rich McCormick got video will probably shown meet ing Unfortunately video camera short time later giant Nosen hit solitary pine tree south strip doing touch-and-goes sans Glider Several onlookers swear saw tree move path plane view may have obstructed flying shreds balsa red MonoKote Regard less damage done terminal says Joe doubt pine will live see another summer other learners experts alike honing skills has talk some friendly competition either Com bat Pylon Racing inter ested should make known Makes want get out field doesnt Well just few weeks cold got Pelican Droppings Robert Wargo editor Pelican Soaring Associ ations newsletter letter described weekend after weekend near-perfect fly ing weather antics Glider Guiders took advantage Contrary recent letter Model Aviation least Council member ac tive Soaring pilot Despite what Soaring community sometimes thinks AMA dedicated facets modeling does though need help special interest groups keep things track Dont bashful fellows keep VP AVP Con test Board Headquarters people formed ideas needs desires Thats called communication AMA cant get too much either up down organ ization Skywriter newsletter South Pi nellas Aeronautical RC Society comes sad news District 5 Editor Rolly Singson writes radio airwaves RC community suffered tragic loss recently provocative radio personality avid modeler Norman Nutting killed bizarre car acci dent last January 26 Thursday Dick Nuttings love RC aeromodeling quite well known listeners friends because would always make mention during radio show nouncements association Bob Godfrey other known hobby industry personalities have helped further pop ularity sport Fans listeners would show up flying field Brandon Club just see him fly also introduced exciting world aero modeling As tribute radio station 970 WFLA has initiated Dick Nutting Scholarship Memorial Fund offer educational scholar ships aspiring youths would like pursue career broadcasting Contribu tions donations sum being ac cepted managed radio station Just thought would like know just came back Reston Council held special meeting involved selection man follow John Worth Executive Director dispen sation few other items approval wording FCC pe tition concerning 1991 narrow-band transmitter type-approved certification pro cess Contrary some modelers belief document makes official switch narrow-band transmitters selected time future Knowing FCC other government regulatory body works would suspect will specify time period during will still le gal operate wideband equipment However long before time comes predict populated areas peer pressure will have driven such equipment off fly ing fields wont take too shattered airplanes make clubs put foot down Its already progress instance few words spoken Doug Can ning matter Fly Paper know am getting little rabid subject please bear seems Sundays field old cheap new AM transmitters interfering safe flight airplanes rea son AM units splattering frequen cies adjacent frequencies Two Sun days row now have seen two flights erratic flight near-destruction came about pilots standing next station AM transmitter splatter ing away wish AM transmitters il legal am sure will happen what read various AMA publica tions own experiences field sincerely hope talk pros pective new members strongly advise buy FM PCM radio systems new Fiorenze Hobby Center selling AM radio systems commend action Well enough time Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate vice Ptesidente Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas city MO 04114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 00404 charlie Wattn 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 01375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 610W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 8161 5642481 Work 1816 584-7121 Pus 8161 564-7766 Its end February quiet around Its bit cool outside us staying its warm Ive managed get shop some havent gone out much need have piece good news new scanner got few days ago Im about ready send out fre quency coordinator gets will able use Ive chance play actually figured out use enough get contest can can some simple struction anyone can operate So time read will available Hope fully set instructions will available us radio experts suggested may want get favorite amateur radio person handle way can get best use out using scanner home did discover experiencing some interference four channels Three right odd channels weak other channel seems quite strong funny thing have experienced no problems channel Beats 128 Model Aviation having special Council meeting Reston during March hope time read will have discussed two important issues made decision will elaborate bit first issue will pick replace ment Executive Director Although John Worth has done much growth AMA throughout years head HQ staff its time new blood fresh ideas hope will join wishing John best luck Im sure AMA has seen end him what Ive heard read selec tion committee has selected three candi dates may fit bill relatively young could give years service us backgrounds Im anx ious have pick As ever will eventually take helm AMA congrats second issue will petition will go FCC lucky peti tion will ready approval meeting should give legal staff time get FCC second quar ter agenda Although wanted put petition front FCC last quar ter 1988 other issues took priority petition delayed guess cant much complainingits better late never delay gave some time respond wideband issue Thanks During past year have attacked petition over over because part dealt radios youre using day listened concerns about use systems ie wideband transmit ters receivers supported Its difficult year say least Because have fought battle have burned some bridges behind part thing really hate Still cant say totally regret it has serve wishes just feel hobby place much fighting Today transmitters sold narrow band same cant said about receivers Will able get narrow-band environment wideband receivers Some say no some say yes Personally dont know know have talked lot clubs going continue use channels use day long time regardless what 1991 brings wideband re ceivers still use today can understand position am reminded often petition will ask FCC enforce manufacture narrow-band transmitters Receivers will issue though has drilled head times supporters phase-in plan transmitters involved plan worry about trying use odd channels old wideband receivers Whatever results petition 1991 will interesting take plunge Just let know am opposed narrow-band system have purchased prove point Thats right spent hard-earned cash prove say Im too tight go along pro gram mean what say tell Im good narrow-band systems As Ive said before wanted wait dust settle before put down cash still plan use wideband systems club AMA FCC allow battle over wideband systems petition will soon over Ill glad settle back tolerable issues certainly has hard nerves have learned lot having worked Maybe Ill let some other Council member challenge kind issue future just stand back watch Being called agitator peers does ap peal like being part cif crowd Hmmm maybe Well thats enough about political issues month received letter group held New years Day Soaring contest Monroe County RC Club Bloomington IN held eighth annual contest snow ran two rounds ran another three-round contest af ter over guys sure can tolerate cold hardy group pictured next Thanks go out Brent Hoo ver pic Well guess thats Maybe column will contain cheerful tidings fu ture has grim too long Enough now. Iowa 0 Michigan S Minnesota 0 Wisconnin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 compuserve addresa EMAIL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdink 6410 Gienwood N Golden vailey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 300 PeOl Race Holland Mi 49423 cad Mofis 5024 Lake Meodota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Sterling Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocque WI 54548 will appear after first flying ses sions have occurred district must admit well laid out plans getting few models repaired new ones built have yet started period before Christmas devoted catching up Honey-dos thats past year has extremely hectic other VPs saying same thing membership increasing around 11% year still having same number VPs time servicing member ship has reached saturation point must something want see AVPs have responsibility being able vote negative perk Paul Smith suggests increasing number districts because several now exceed earlier membership whole AMA Looking district couldhave Mich igan district its own other three states another district lake between us forming natural boun dary would make sense shall probably have AVP position avail able future suggestion made last Executive Meeting elect AVP local clubs using nomina tions shall probably try because will make person familiar designated group clubs serve year shall continue try bring AVPs EC meetings because next Oshkosh expect see several last Executive Meeting hired Vince Man kowski Vice Exec utive Director after long search inter view program Vince has HQ sev eral years has strong feeling its future Having traveled around country position Nats Manager also well known large cities am delighted appointment look ward working him Property Acquisition Committee progressing along its set path tended National Model Sport Aviation Center committee will send complete details interested cities local gov ernments have received requests areas country shall developing list Executive Council evaluate Nats meeting also completing details Flying Field Pur chase Assistance Plan considera tion June 1989 129 tfloto oy fvlarsnaIf cmmenryorrer Chesaning Swap Meet foot floor space filled people planes good atmosphere flowed throughout Photo Mike Wood Lord Lady Scale Dolly Bob Wisoher Douglas Mail plane Photo Mike Wood Milwaukee Circlemasters intently working latest project left right John Miller Chuck Zellermayer Dant Tetzlaff Jim Kreuger AVP Jean Lasik sent report visit Owosso Swap Meet blush have mislaid filing system best have no idea else look course soon ship article off Model Aviation will magically appear However lost Marshall Emmen dorfer sent details reports once again ran out space parking area almost building appreciate District VIII Meeting Neither snow nor rain plan have help unload- nor sleet nor gloom night stayed ing vehicles table-buyers Swap inted rounds Weatherford meets great place meet district mem- TX Weatherford Aero Modelers bers tackle member some- greeted morning March 4th thing read newsletter its neat freezing temperatures worst ice see faces light up Don Bentfield re- storm record north Texas area ports clubs participated re- Southwests largest swap meet found soundingly successful Apache Mall Show modelers coming Houston San Anto Minneapolis also must pass along nio Oklahoma braved ice news Boyd Bowdish have elements just show off wares stepped down leading offices buyers eager pick up good bargains association new guys will have bargains gone noon no problem following tracks Associa- didnt make fly-in tions must areas scheduled Sunday March 5th groups clubs makes lot sense canceled because three five inches have contact others helps improve snow covered ground clubs am waiting formed Grand Rapids area have va riety clubs hold several winter shows have letter Brooks Heathman ed itor Rice Lake Model Airplane Club describes group modelers manage get out weekend run annual mall show remark concern ing editing newsletter ap propriate quote am club newsletter editor appreciate thoughtful comments Model Aviation concerning work Ive felt edition can bring smile across members face impart some useful interesting information news letter served its purpose Thank Brooks keep repeating newsletter editor key person club should get help asks Toledo looms close evening have tornado watch snow promised tomorrow know its Mud Time everywhere Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-PresIdent 301 N Yale Drive Garland D 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springa AR 71913 Gil Horatman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 7ee52 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77516 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 chuck Wood 909 Howard St clovis NM 8810i Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Council meeting notes March 11 1989 Executive Council opportunity select new Vice Executive Director final vote counted per son selected Vince Mankowski Vince will replace John Worth contract terminates end January 1990 Other issues concerning frequency guide lines specifications testing ad dressed appears some members reading Competition News sec tion AMA publication very im portant individual can con verse some knowledge about what happening particular niche hobby information please refer future aeromodelers club rented Crock ett Elementary School Weatherford school district meeting went very well two areas high inter est 1991 frequency prob lems 90-dB-at-three-meters noise level issue Bill Thomas Oklahoma District VIII Contest Board representa tive Radio Control Aerobatics present answer questions con cerning Pattern fliers about upcoming rules proposals pertaining noise Bill did outstanding job fielding questions concerned members issue Present meeting AVP Charles Stevens Houston Dis trict VIII representative Control Line Contest Board Bill Bischoff Dallas want thank individuals com ing meeting plus modelers braved elements see AMA representatives working benefit personnel responsible making happen Bill Finke Sandy Frank fellow members Weatherford Aero Modelers Society Look another 130 Model Aviation Rice Lake Model Airplane Club executives being framed demonstration airplane left VP Jim Kleven right President Doug Zimmer presIdent Lakeland Loons holdIng Ziroli F4 powered K&B 75 RC engine turning Kress fan some activity auction held Weatherford Aero Modelers Soci ety facility perfect holding function size L R Dr Sandy Frank Skip Nemine Roddy Lowery Pictured design District VII patch should have appeared column last month AMA HO contact did hIs job editor took picturebut other gremlins popped up prevent its ing printed cost patch $1 including mailing placed dis trict patch fund Send orders VP Peter Wa ters would appreciate bulk requests rather individual ones District Viii meeting Weatherford TX L R Gene Hempel District VIII Vice President Bill Thomas RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Charles Stevens AVP Hous ton TX swap meet June wonder will snow June Pancho Morris District VIII RC Soaring representative wrote concerning up coming initial vote rules proposals RC Soaring Pancho some interesting comments safety about way voted particular proposals Please make note Contest Board members need input guide voting proposals pertaining interests need support received letter Gil Horstman Manchaca TX covered recent air static show sponsored Remote Con trol Model Club Laredo TX January 28 1989 letter reads follows business trip Laredo op portunity meet Dr Fred Pellegrin La redo After nice visit Dr Fred friend John Valls asked assistance put air show static display winter Texas Festival 89 turned out special opportunity acquaint myself other members Laredo club pilots recruited fly air show follows Bill Adams Laredo TX flying Ziroli Zero Dan Smith George town TX flying Sig Bravo Phaeton 90 Rick Schafer Austin TX flying Viper Jet Conquest Jerry Miller San An tonio flying Electric Mite RV-3 Lee Moore also San Antonio brought Fokker Triplane PT-19 Bucker Lee Laredo flew PT-19 Wayne Hasselfield Kyle TX flying Bridi XLT MI Ray mond Austin Large Pup Curtiss Robin Richard Hagy Laredo flew Sig Cobra Craig Jack son Laredo flew Super Sportster site activity La redo International Airport com munications tower times kept Richard Hale communica tions manager busy handling traffic tween modelers full-scale aircraft air show complemented Ma jor Edward Vennes commander La redo CAP Squadron Major Vennes flew Navy Blue T-54 made several passes smoke Lynwood Jackson club president club members worked very hard make air show success As far could tell paid off crowd largest events Festival 89 thanks go out club its prime movers Dr Pellegrin John Valls Ra mino Rameriz Lynwood Jackson wives contributed much whole weekend Best Regards Gill Horstman Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota Wyoming compuServe address EMAIL 780672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3507 5 Kendall St. Denver co 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd carringron ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Salins KS 87401 Jim Rickens 516S cloudas Sious Fulls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service center nia tL Sheridan Denver 00 80226 Phone Duy 303 922-8107 Evening 13031 93e-3206 would like pick up some items last months column appointment associate vice pres ident state Wyoming has oc curred writing Im process doing some fact gathering back ground checking three potential candi dates should have done end school spring break--the end March appreciate patience Wy oming modelers item think important enough job thorough ly its tough make right con tacts timely manner later Mark calendars weekend November 4th 5th will days annual District IX meeting fall Bismarck ND will place AVP Russ Miller bunch great folks al ready have some plans rolling make super meeting will mark 4th annual District IX AMA membership meeting Plans include having seminars workshops conducted national officers AMA Headquarters personnel meet needs members volunteers serve modelers district An informative time always attendees its great way bring mystical organizational thing call AMA local modelers tradition moving meeting around within district has met pos itive feedback year years meet ing North Dakota will coincide states centennial celebration Russ Miller has made some special arrangements al ready great time expected de tails next couple months mark calendars November 4th 5th 1989 Next item information Im sure will read about Vince Mankowskis appoint ment Vice Executive Director other col umns month future just case first column read issue well claim saw first District IX would like offer congratula tions Vince appointment Ex ecutive Council wish him much suc cess Hell assuming responsibilities position over next few months will lead him Executive Director AMA may have known Vince former vice president District IX left Council 1980 employed AMA has worked sev eral important capacities during ten ure Im sure experiences will tre mendous resource Vince assumes new leadership role behalf Speaking leaders has AMAs credit over 20 years ago fore sight hire John Worth Executive Di rector John took job AMA its infancy has nourished supplied wisdom patience guidance over years has worked Executive Council variety ways during time has many war stories share over years AMA grew its present size strength John Worth has literally dedicated professional life organization hope during transition AMA officers mem bers will lend support understand ing John Vince have before task leadership manage ment Academy expect will number oppor tunities show John Worth respect appreciation deserves long successful service Academy ex pect will equal number oppor tunities make Vince feel great about undertaking tasks run daily rou tines programs projects AMA District IX members salute both John Vince wish well months ahead planning attend Nation als July 15th through 23rd too early send entry form make arrangementsa note call AMA Head quarters will get return mail Deadline advance entry midnight Fri day June 16 1989 Plans shaping up well great Nats Northwest should great place enjoy favorite mod eling activity may also want check out possi bility attending National Fun-Fly held Ohio June Check Competi tion News sections calendar events note call Headquarters will get de tailed information about yearly event Also enjoy time have issue hand expect have fax machine available send receive information AMA Headquarters members volunteer officers district ex pect different number home phone number will advise information its available CompuServe number will course remain same use communication service make note head column meantime folks keep cards letters pictures comm may have noticed absence pic tures last couple columnsGuess what Ive got couple share next month sure could use ef fectively report local modeling activi ties throughout district Keep landings soft intentional June 1989 131 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Gus Hudson Sulfur Springs TX sent District IX Vice-President photo Skip Mast C-130 model 8027 W 81st Circle enjoys flying backyard Check out Arvatia CO 80005 size backyard Temple Aeromodelers held Eighth Annual Mall Show First place went Kenny Sulach very nice Japanese Zero Sec ond place went Jim Guest Ron Nor man scratch-built Glassair TD Third place went Aubrey Smith Johnny Casburn Lucky Fly Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakes Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baidwin 4191 Fair Oak Bivd Sacramento CA 95864 Gienn Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harroid 4202 H Si Sacramento CA 95819 David Peitz 20450 Ceitic St Chatsworth CA 91211 Bob Reynoids 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 95748 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90609 Ai Wiiiiamson 445 Wesiby Chuis Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinstora George Steiner 2239 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 910 362-1962 Eioy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 First meeting Reston Eight oclock pm Hurry up Dot Im going miss flight What have stop gas Oh man dont have chance flight leaves San Francisco 855 pm connect 1030 pm Dulles 840 pm Sitting snack counter Sac Metro catch us ual told plenty time 850 pm Well babe better get board quick quaff usual one-beer limit grab attache head gate Just turn corner announce ment comes over muffled PA system Due weather conditions San Fran cisco International flight number 1414 will delayed hour Bingo goes straight-through shot Well Mr Key awa have flight leaving 1130 pm will put Chicago 400 am connect flight 1818 Atlanta GA will bussed Augusta 630 pm Eastern connect Dulles Eastern Oh youll love Eastern No long pas senger lines no delays no layovers no pilots mechanics havent prompt answering letter please patient Its hectic two weeks First associates meeting Pomona just got back Virginia Since read about RCHTA asso ciates meeting last episode let fill Reston Yep its Virginia has museum everything youre going get plane should really make Reston VA stops have never seen Headquarters before must say definitely inspir ing have never seen such collection models memorabilia life case havent heard appears John Worth will retiring soon An Academy search has going under careful direction search out new guy com mittee headed up Travis McGinnis VP District 8 reviewed 26 applications position sent recommendation Travis comments selection six guys Tray put together VPs committee narrowe1 contest down three Scott An nis Hamden CT James Lee Simpson Sanger TX own Vincent Mankow ski Reston VA turned out womanizers boozers voted self Just kidding Vincent Mankowski got nod Nice going Vince other guys Council headed out town hung around got picture Vince Trav myself during inking letter intent Mr Mankowski So suppose short period time reins will shift another milestone will have reached passed Acad emy Standing giant rotunda Academys museum wondered awe guy sitting desk somewhere Washing ton cheap rented office wondering hell going get enough money next staff payroll guy must have guessed retiring John Worth What scrapper must have John hat goes off you have done Academy hope remaining term cludes lot travel District 10 would love have presence thank-you ban quet Ill contacting regarding time place Also John ever get tired retirement would come out fun part world start West ern office AMA Ive got spot picked out can see hustling over again trying cover upcoming payroll Hats off District 10 modeling world father AMA John Worth Another major item days agenda Council approval petition FCC official narrowing trans mitter bands Im going let George Steiner official voice matter Briefly think what means manufacturer will required comply narrow banding under guidelines testing methods recommended frequency committee FCC will foot note petition dating grandfath ering old equipment advice frequency issues relax go out fly important abide clubs rules recommendations have problems contact George Steiner will square away lighter side April issue MA column asked series eight questions Open up issue read ques tions check answers submit ted Mike & JoAnn Keville Lakewood CA 1 Less Frequency Committee BS CL & FF news 2 Couldnt possibly care less or. frankly Im sick way dues being used discuss 3 Vicinity Fresno CA 4 like lot ared alternative existed 5 Depends Elected what 6 Yup 7 Nope 25 years ago perhaps. 8 Get serious folks cant get two peo ple agree other committee action did become reality can see now about 5000 acres space uglysticks small patch CL circle creekbed FF anyone remembers folks Thanks Mike JoAnn re sponse Buds you remember heart beat hooking pins con trol wire beautiful creation freshly fin ished poised along 3rd-base line baseball diamond picked its maiden flight remember sitting 15 volt dry cell battery behind wing let glow connecting wires get way either prop takeoff roll Remember motor started dialed picked up wires headed pitchers mound dead run knowing few minutes flight time about after flight finally ran out fuel gently eased down perfect landing world kept going around staggered back pit area receive hand shakes accolades crew standers Well might have forgotten havent collection pic tures So Cals Knights Round Circle Congratulations Don Repp looks sounds like fun-loving club Keep up good work sure get wires crossed Hurry up take picture knee getting sore Don Hutchinson Really must go now Stay tuned next edition sordid details Hatfields PCC vs McCoys PA Thanks lis tening Leading Edge 132 Model Aviation Read carefully Vince youre signing life away anoergeruthedQh Howard ......Hang Just stand Theyll think Im holding up sign board Cietta Johnson Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4430 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 700672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 08023 Al GaIner Box BB Wilder ID e3B7B Gary R Faller PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 B Vickabarn St Spokane WA 09208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97001 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #09 Psyallup WA 9B373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 10439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97230 Phone 5031 701-5103 Executive Council meeting over weekend 11th March Vince Man kowski chosen AMA Vice Execu tive Director Assuming Vince successfully completes internship over next 10 months will next Executive Direc tor AMA Several very well qualified people applied job tough choose Vince came out strongest candidate us North west have chance get meet know Vince have found him very hard worker members inter ests foremost mind look forward working him new capacity can meet him Nats summer since running show Float fliers will find events sum mer including first float-fly event ever held Nats Now con fused ROW events used popular Nats will low-key unof ficial event takes place Thursday 20th July Besides will float-fly Standwood WA sponsored ERMA May 7 Take exit 206 head west 52nd Ave NW turn south Cedar Grove Resort Northwest Chilliwak RC having float-fly Harrison Lake BC 27th 28th May Farragut Flyers having its 6th Annual Float Plane Fun-Fly Sandpoint ID June 3 4 6 could Shuswap Lake BC float-fly Shuswap RC club June 3 4 Buddy Schwesinger wrote asked pass Sixth Annual Plat 1 Float-Fly will happen June 3rd 4th reservoir east Sutherlin OR Spon sored Umpqua Valley Modelers very relaxed very enjoyable event going raffle radio Sunday will Saturday evening BBQ very successful ladies taxi event last year will return popular de mand free camping site information contact Bud Schwes inger 503 459-3983 Rt 1 P0 Box 4430 Sutherlin OR 97479 Billings Flying Mustangs will host IMAA Regional Fly-In its field west Bil lings MT June 9 10 11 ad vertising no landing fee raffles drawings general airplane discussion Theres RV parking no hookups have very nice field paved runway lots space fly Contact Event Director Don ald Herrington PO Box 22406 Billings MT 59104 406 656-3558 May 27 28 dates North west Regionals largest regularly sched uled Control Line event West fact its largest selection competition events available single contest outside Nats As has year last 17 years yep 18th contest continues grow will add three new events Nostal gia Stunt 15 Carrier Fox Doo Combat site best available anywhere three asphalt circles four grass cir cles covered benches lots camping space rest rooms onfield hobby shop onfield food concessionand within easy walk ing distance airline terminal Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene Contact John Thomp son 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 503 942-7324 will RC Pattern contest Eugene RC Aeronauts field south Eugene June17 18 Im sure would assume classes Contact Carl Henson 503 688-0642 As far know first-ever contest club hope will get large turnout under stand Hillsboro club may getting some interest built up Pattern Hopefully some will travel Eugene try out new skills help inaugurate contest Check out rule book Nov ice Pattern isnt difficult Training like builds skill confidence understand Barons back Deer Park looking toward some stabil ity field situation Bruce Carson again editing newsletter Monocle mentioned recent problem AMA renewals somewhat hidden word didnt get out Its tough something about what havent heard about Does make sense big events Nats will Soaring hope have best Nats Soaring contests ever Several local Soaring enthusiasts working hard see Glider Guiders have best time possible As usual around will several con tests go before Nats note will Scale Slope Soaring Fly-In staged Wil Byers Its near Richland WA over morial Day weekend event features re laxed Slope Soaring emphasis Scale aircraft Last year first time event drew planes pilots distant places year should see increase attendance widening circle attendees Over same weekend will Thermal Soaring event staged Inland Empire Soaring Society Spokane way Glider Guiders will have two different kinds contests either enter spectate same general region Speaking Glider contests Balch tended NWSS Tournament Richland last fall managed look around prospective sites 89 Nats Both days there lot heavyduty flying going lot enjoyment evident chance talk Al Doig former Soaring columnist RC Mod eler regarding some things ex pressed certain reservations about treat talk him miss writings must enjoy NWSS event else would drive way San Diego two-day contest Including Nats will Scale events attend year flying static categories will Hawks Scale Four-Stroke Fly-In May 13 RCFCBC contest Frys Corners May 20 21 10th Annual Marymoor Scale & Four-Stroke 11th June Scalemasters Regional Farragut June 16 through 18 newcomer static Scale class gan last year Portland Rose Festi val Association decided have air show during annual festivities As official Strictly Scale Aeromodeling hosted static show held build ing fairgrounds across road Hillsboro Airport full-size flying site Damian Rhodes reports $3500 worth prizes distributed among 30 en trants two categories 16 Sport 14 Scale Two prizes 19-inch color TV helicopter tour Mt St Hel ens Dick Hansen took TV home Curtis JN-4D Proctor virtue being chosen public Best Show James Shelton Ryans STA voted Best Show competitors got Mt St Helens tour Damian noted eightyear-old Matt Billings took fifth place Sport category Sounds like have super builder way up Sport classes David Williams took first place Aeromaster Casey T Clark sec ond Citabria James Shelton first Non-Military Scale STA just ahead Leonard Mel J-3 Cub Mili tary Scale taken Dick Hansen JN-4D Lynn Johnstons Zero close behind According Damian will repeat contest during years Rose Festival Air Show dont have par ticulars time other dates will 10th 11th June will assume SSA will hosting static show will fine prizes Something note Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers has moved its Annual RAF Air Fair 24th 25th June doesnt conflict Nats Thats nice gesture hope will get lot contestants up Gary Fuller intrepid AVP frozen North sent following new group fliers Palmer Alaska known Alaska Eagles Led President Chuck Tet reault fly off parking area Alaska State Fairgrounds Fair Board has apparently agreed pave RC runway fliers can use anytime except fair week meantime visited snowplowed strip watched Gary Kremquist fly Basic 2000 Kenny McKenzie flew Hobbico Avistar 40 dad flew Swizzle Stik Nate Arrow Jeff Edmondson tore up sky Sweet Stik Alaska Eagles get paved strip should better RC flying sites around Alaska assume remember cold Alaska winter got some cold down though much mod erated wonder anyone went flying -60 Ev Schoenberg Bend OR article ModelAviation long ago de scribed some soldering aids seems Ev now marketing can get info writing Ev RC Wiring Tools 858 NE Quimby Bend OR 97701 suppose wondering no pictures month As happens Im little late column its eas ier quicker write promise better next month meantime Happy flying June 1989 133 YUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Teaching RC Modelers Fly Model airplane clubs AMA chartered others established serve members some officials Academy Model Aero nautics itself say Academys actions solely dependent wishes members few clubs pragmatically see light help others help can return help club however have heard club sole purpose lets repeat thatsole purpose helping others particular purpose assisting beginners other day heard about Saint Ber nard Aerospace Club Louisiana Now ex clusive purpose club educate train new RC fliers mean too Academy found altruistic clubs goal unique has run front-page story about February/March 1989 issue AMA National Newsletter newsletter received AMA chartered club secretaries some othersnot large group think story special impor tant future aeromodeling want tell AMA member about Saint Bernard club members assume mostly entirely adults does however preclude idea being used least objectives clubs sort ages beginners kinds mod elers Control Line Free Flight RC could benefit AMA National Newsletter entitled story AMA Clubs Unique GoalEducate ginners introduced statement club members B W Vollentine secretary Rick Malasovich president Just recently club officers oc casion speak member AMAs Na tional Newsletter staff During conversa tion club officer mentioned fact club formed exclusively education training new pilots told staff member very unusual way club start would mind detailing clubs history possible publication newsletter course thrilled prospect such recogni tion Headquarters So further preamble allow give brief sketch clubs history St Bernard Aerospace Club located St Bernard LA just south New Orleans chartered March 1986 primary goal club being organization training novice flier Although interest flying models kinds has traditionally very high ar ea no club thus far has bothered concern itself education training rank beginner Indeed almost impossi ble find someone existing club willing able devote time new pilot instruction obvious lack interest novice led formation organi zation dedicated training new pilots St Bernard Aerospace Club held its first meeting March 1986 immediately en rolled six members meeting experienced pilot group Rick Malaso vich promised instruct students club enrolled Fifteen students quite few un scheduled landings later club voted al low another experienced pilot join group Joe Coletti seasoned RC flier experienced Pattern competition pilot great help further instruction fledgling pilots Gradually members began earn pi lot status too very much later current club president Keith Acosta promoted instructor first homegrown pilot St Bernard Aerospace Club promotion gave club three instruc tors its 20 members uncommon find least 15 beginning fliers flying session Needless say made some busy flight instructors Since time nearly two years ago club has increased its training staff five fulltime instructors Out total membership 34 proud claim 19 qualified pilots Aside achieving its primary goal structing beginning flier club has al done much promote good public rela tions RC flying area efforts area large static display information booth promi nently featured outside large local depart ment store Over 50 planes various displays present generating considerable public interest sport similar display has held St Bernard Parish Business Trade Exposition last two years Club members have al participated yearly fun-fly Al vin Calendar Naval Airbase Air Show featuring Blue Angels Events still drawing board include club-sponsored air show portion proceeds would used benefit local charity addition other activities group has recently acquired lease sec ond piece property hope trans form first-class airfield Monthly meetings held local pub lic library third Monday month business being handled board directors AMA has great help ganization operation club con duct club activities AMAs best interest mind Good Neighbor policies taught meetings enforced airfield Monthly safety seminars also held meetings safety nets employed flight line spectator areas field commitment instruct novice pi lot remains strong hope keep primary focus clubs existence Now some story some kind club bet busy instructors get satisfaction after days flying would off themselves boring holes sky own airplanes Let us just hope also have club instructors teach beginners tricks building will round out picture making sure beginners have airworthy models worth learning con trol sky Dont think club should make least part its purpose training begin ners build fly models CIMAS Tries CIMASthat stands Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft Societyhas recently rea lized Columbia Univer sity students order secure use 105-ft Low Library rotunda regular basis Posters put up announcing Febru ary 26 1989 flying session inviting students come Eight students university person nel showed up including dean Colum bia College Complimentary beginner kits IMS Yard Birds Slow Pokes presented students CIMAS Two new members selected new president vice president Praful Zope Prosobsin Sirichit respectively two new officers put up posters before March 19th session 13 new re cruits hand including member universitys security force despite its ing first day spring break stu dents departing campus new student member received big folder full plans copies New York Indoor Times newsletter copy Six Steps Indoor Fly ing rotunda rules conduct records plus certificate turned Sal Alu Skyblazers kit new ROG Between two flying sessions Pra Zope built both versions IMS Yard Birds first model airplanes guided ex pert Bob Bender established Columbia stu dent record 44 seconds long duration better next time As inducement participate student employee members will exempted usual flying fee session adults $5 Juniors/Seniors $1 have expenses will also receive issues New York Indoor Times compliments CIMAS As will expected shoulder task constant contact university ficials two officers will also provided AMA memberships CIMAS No furth er supplies will given student members after first kit because firmly believer individual will spend own money purchase own materials will nev er become modeler such great pleasure note new student CIMAS members put heads gether plan meetings university further own interests within group Worth bet will Besides establish ing viable student aeromodeling group relationship Office President should improve should fly ing dates No CIMAS being altruistic Louisiana club fall second lp youNou help us category Once again time remind keep tail light feet dry. especially flying ROW 134 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
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r RC Tech Talk Mostly laymans viewpoint some high-tech stuff end Bob Underwood AMA Technical Director Unless have already done read rest article until reading piece titled Frequency BulletinMarch 1989 same section issue Now lets settle back take nontech nical look some frequency happen ings going hobby/sport First must understand title Technical Director does signify am expert technical aspects ra dios During four years staff working capacity liaison Frequency Committee industry FCC mem bers have assimilated some degree knowledge least point no longer believe making RC model fly result black magic manipulations mirrors Symbols like kHz dB have nes tled memory alongside other impor tant pieces information As struggle through period trau matic change enjoy advantage cannot experience As new formation concerns surface am gener ally first know Likewise am almost always first have answer let ters phone calls persons ei ther understand appreci ate what has happened Therefore am probably better position articulate what happening people Sound conceited hope because feel least bit proud about statement Rather events surrounding frequency matters have often filled concern some cases frustration joke Headquarters Underwood appears have telephone growing out ear chat about what weekly rumor might Years ago hobby shop owner told three forms communication telephone telegraph tell-a-modeler quite correct latter far quickest unfortunately accurate Re member childhood party game called telephone printed word accurate al ways subject same problems interpretation personal bias has encountered examples informa tion messages diametri cally opposed has happened Model Aviation end result misinformation can injury hobby/sport several ways individual members suffer because always certain what happening often perceive worst cre ates anxiety frustration can experi ence damage personal relationships cause misunderstandings differenc es opinion concerning direction should take Lets seek end prob lems So much emotion right now frequency matters Youve read Frequency Bulletin arti cle know have four petitions address have filed letters opposition regarding requests share frequen cies Hopefully petitions will get public comment stage Two petitions have filed require transmitters manufactured fu ture must meet narrow-band requirements What will action mean modelers will assure some time near future transmitters manufactured will capable operating 20 kHz bandwidth spacing Understand possible time tell what date will happen also possible tell exactly what will happen concern ing grandfathering old equipment Three possible scenarios mentioned Frequency Bulletin read ear lier first-mentioned occurs face problems second scenar io described likely happen length grandfather period will primary issue debate Whidden peti tion states foreseeable future Academys petition does address grandfathering does indicate Radio Control industry has voluntarily mov ing direction Traditional FCC action predicts reasonable approach prob lem can expect FCC nounce its decision middle 1990 ap pears good guess issue grandfather period may well moot point large portion modelers fly urban area self-imposed grandfather period old equipment could end tomorrow might find due commercial ac tivity equipment just will work well enough flying environment youre forced operate True can change another frequency escape interference potential creasingly aware number commer cial users just 10 kHz away frequen cies have information indicating number permits issued between Jan uary 1 1988 July 31 1988 surpassed entire year 1987 Its unlikely can anticipate slowdown rate com mercial activity anytime soon because powerful neighbors just 10 kHz away Academy consid ering use service can supply formation relative location power level commercial users service cou pled use new ICOM receiv ers have purchased AMA district will great help sorting Out whats air area aware however wouldnt helpful sim ply dump information out field indi cating flying site middle Bermuda triangle far pager activity concerned Therefore attempting pinpoint what signal levels various ages types equipment can stand before stop working way knowing what commercial activity area what strength signal youll able determine whether narrow-band equipment needed have close touch club Denver CO area has expe riencing considerable problems inter ference have used ICOM field identified frequencies com mercial users What found power ful beeper signals lasted some 10 20 seconds Sometimes voice trans missions lasted 30 45 seconds ac tivity quite heavy during weekdays tapers off weekends As club sought help various sources RC industry member responded sending two radios reportedly totally narrow band transmitter AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director John worth 0 ExecutWe Coordinator Joyce Hager S Administrative Services Director Robert voislavek nical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike woodfolk 0 Pubiic Reiatione Director Geoff Styles ial Prolecta Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R wheeley 0 Nate General Manager Iince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication what say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council receiver club use ra dios purposely supplied suspect frequencies channels 22 38 right next known pager operation words club member have performed flaw lessly Has exercise tended move club specific direction Evidently Jim Shaw states club member com plains having difficulty known problem frequencies still flying wideband equipment dont want talk him As test have used service mentioned earlier can supply commercial permit operation Are commercial transmitters nearby Yep couple running 400-watt output Other short questions answers Are RCMA/AMA stickers required transmitter present No Currently plan require sanctioned events effective December 20 1990 Are narrow-band transmitters required present sanctioned events channels 12-34 yes General flyingno However recommended Can older transmitter narrowbanded Yes can Academy has letter file FCC indicating may done holder equip ments type acceptance representa tive can accomplished Class per missive change Check manufac turer importer equipment Most have plans equipment modification upgrade have requested official policy manufacturers import ers will publish official word submit Should apprehensive about what will happen concerning frequency matters Sure sounds like trick question course will have little pangs apprehension understand have large body members collectively looking toward protecting interests Yes going totally agree need direction feel certain can medi ate differences best serve vast majority membership Look fu ture monthly Frequency Bulletins both AMA National Newsletter sent charter clubs have requested Model Aviation Proceeding slightly different re lated subject technical Frequency Committee has wres tling knotty problem concerning effect resolution bandwidth mea surement type equipment fol lowing information presented Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee sticker program rolling along Frequency Committee members checking transmitters trade shows Over 50% now receiving gold stickers continue show significant increase year continuing get Sticker Station applica tions over country Bill Hershberger travel Headquarters once twice week process now have 26 Sticker Stations authorized check transmitters includes manufac turers importers distributors indepen dent service centers should noted Sticker Station approval extends stickering transmitters no way au thorizes addresses service modifica tion transmitters Bill have made measurements gold-sticker transmitter using variety spectrum analyzers different resolution bandwidth RBW settings provide guid ance Sticker Stations As given AMA 1991 Guidelines transmitter signal offset 20 kHz channel frequency should down 55 dB measured analyzer using 3 kHz RBW signal level 20 khz offset depends RBW setting used some spectrum ana lyzers have 3 kHz setting Informa tion what readings other RBWs equivalent 55 dB @ 20 khz using 3 kHz RBW sent Sticker Stations early February Ther4 course something else popped up heard immediately Bob Weg ner Sticker Station #103 checked PCM transmitter Tektronix analyzer given gold sticker owner sent back manufacturer re checked FR analyzer 3 kHz RBW found did qualify gold Wegner went Tektronix help sorting things out Stan Griffiths Tek tronix Portland office scheduled meeting March 6th Frequency Commit tee representation invited Tektronix sembled variety spectrum analyzers included FR Hewlett-Packard two own new economy model Measurements using same AM transmitter earlier testing made analyzers same results obtained Febru ary AMA Headquarters spectrum analyzers used Tektron ics meeting L R HP 8562A IFR A7550 Tektronix 2710 Tektronix 494AP PCM transmitter checked analyzers could set 1 kHz RBW PCM 60 dB down rather 65 dB recommended Ac cording Morris Engelson Tektronix spec trum analyzer designer rules differ ent AM FM/PCM signals going RBW another change AM signal goes 20 log BW1/8W2 FM/PCM signal 10 log BW1/BW2 So FM/PCM transmitters equivalent level using 1 kHz RBW should 60 dB AM transmitters should 65 dB have found before probable reason surfaced until now FM/ PCM transmitters checked have well below 55 dB using 3 kHz RBW fore would pass gold analyzers using 1 kHz RBW glad Bob Wegner spot ted followed through Tektron ix help us get answer Morris Engelson also recommended measurements made using either 3 kHz 1 kHz resolution bandwidth modulation rates transmitters readings can affected 300 Hz 100 Hz RBW doesnt recommend either used further concluded 100 Hz RBW definitely problem also said alright use video filter except IER video filter bandwidth equal greater RBW use number analyzers have video filters programmed equal RBW selected especially thank Stan Griffiths folks Tektronix making equip ment available setting up meeting has made possible us fine-tune guidance Sticker Stations Thanks too tour spectrum analyzer production area Beaverton facility saw assembly testing cal ibration procedures very impressive Participants meeting organized Tek tronics 1 R Andy Spence Tektronix Chuck Ahern AMA Frequency Committee Bob Wegner Sticker Station 103 Morris En gelson Stan Griffiths Larry Hansen Tektronix Back Boband thank-you Chuck Ahern above report have month dual-focus effort partly technically oriented partly folks like know people wise humble enough tell Theres little switch front move it works doesnt send someone can fix See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods RC Equipment Certified 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA June 1989 117 II~rtkint hilling nIIA5stiflflI action t e FCC mieht take two pe Synopsis Executive Council Meeting March 11 1989 following attendance Presi dent Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Exec utive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Reginald Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice President Ev Langworthy Present Academys executive Staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Micheline Madison Competitions Depart ment Director Vince Mankowski Nats Gen eral Manager Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Guests included Fred Marks Frequency Committee Chairman Chuck Ahern Fre quency Committee Raymond Kowalski le gal advisor Lillian Worth copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately May 1 1989 minutes official until review pos sible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled April 22 1989 special meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council called order 900 am President primarily purpose selecting vice executive replace Executive Director latters contract expires end January 1990 interviews final se lection held executive session Council members legal counsel pres ent executive session ended President made following statement Executive Council appreciates terest shown candidates position Vice Executive Director Af ter extensive study including interviews reference checks Executive Coun cil took secret ballot determine win ner candidate received support majority vote Executive Council winning candidate Vince Mankowski Executive Council will immediately ne gotiate Vince Man kowski toward let ter intent contract agreement can reached contract will made him agreement cannot reached him Executive Council will take new vote negotiate two remaining candidates Executive Coun cil finds three candidates highly qualified would accept able thank candidates Subsequently Vince Mankowski accepted agreement presented him Other Business I Contest Board Meeting An RC Aerobatics Contest Board request funding en able members board meet discussed noted setting such precedent board given eight other Contest Boards 11 mem bers would present major financial problem motion approve request failed 11 against 2 EVP 3 II Club Proximity District X Vice Presi dent reported difficulties two clubs lo cated too close other interfer ence-free operation noted Coun cils previous establishment primary jurisdiction policy wa satisfactory lution situation urged some mod ification policy would give vice president final authority settle prob lems motion effect passed 7 3 7 8 10 NAA ED Pres 6 against 1 2 4 5 6 11 Another motion rescind pre vious Council action July 1988 also passed 10 2 3 7 8 9 10 ED EVP NAA Pres 5 against 1 4 5 6 11 Ill Frequency Phase-In Plan Review After considerable discussion Council unaii imously approved submitting FCC petition requires RC equipment man ufacturers produce narrow-band 72 MHz transmitters beginning 1991 IV Nats Review Dave Brown reported 1988 Nats audit showed items charged account erroneously largely due assigning costs Nats items also used other events Nats Before auditing 1988 Nats shown cost $37822 after auditing actual cost found $13269 noted exercise resulted better posting methods subse quent Nats contests will have accurate reporting V District V District X Support Two mo tions passed authorize District 5 Vice President up $2000 expenses May 1989 District AVP meetingb 4 against 1 6 11 EVP other authorize up $2000 expenses District X AVP meeting held RCHTA showli 3 against 4 6 11 VI Key Man Insurance agreed unani mously renew current three-key-man insurance policies Worth Mankowski Ma roney additional term sign insured continuance cancellation VII AVP Program VP-IV Crispins recom mendation improved associate vice president program discussed consensus following approved implementation 1 Each AVP authorized have shirt embroidered year service AVP same policy shall hold district frequency coordinators AVPs frequency coordinators also autho rized supply business cards 2 A statement defining responsibili ties AVP developed Exec utive Council discussion made part Standing Rules 3 AVPs shall provided list district chartered clubs timely basis shall also given up-to-date list handout materials available dealing such matters frequency safety sound flying site acquisition Additionally AVPs shall provided list awards sample forms needed plus cur rent Headquarters directory 4 At discretion district vice pres ident monthly district column Model Aviation may have one-third one-half column set aside comments AVPs within district Other details AVP program such geographic assignments termination determined later date VIII NAR Insurance Dave Brown reported modified proposal agreed upon AMA NAR Insurance com mittees follows 1 AMA Youth membership $7 may clude adults engaged model rocketry ac tivity accordance NAR safety code 2 AMA chartered club status shall fered NAR sections 3 All NAR members organized activi ties members NAR sections come AMA chartered clubs must hold AMA membership 4 claims handling assignments settlements shall discretion AMA 5 NAR organization will no longer insured AMA 6 No insurance coverage outside US NAR-AMA adults unless become regular AMA members meeting adjourned 545 pm AMA Scholarships AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship amount number scholarships presented current year will de pend large extent upon number applicants qualifications total up $11000 available distributed various amounts basis AMA modeling activities scholastic achievement citizenship achievement applica tions will considered evaluated AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Com mittee will make recommen dation Executive Council AMAs 118 Model Aviation 1 Ernie Evon AMA 1129 dIsplayed Feb ruary WRAM Show New York what welldressed AMA club officer may wear sleeve patches provided char tered club officers year year indicat Ing positions heldan impressive array case Ernie Central Jersey RC Club board directors Currently Scholar ship Committee composed Bob Stalick Albany OR Chairman Bob Underwood Reston VA Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Travis McGin nis Arvada CO choosing recipients AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Pro gram aspects taken consid eration desirable applicant academically superior also participant aspects school mod eling community applicants rated several major categories includ ing class rank grade average test re sults High achievement catego ries important maximum amount scholarship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant schol arship award he/she active com munity modeling both facets taken consideration wellrounded person may quite possibly judged qualified excels school grades modeling However scholarship awards may granted basis of three cri teria qualification general current AMA member el igible 1 has active type model airplane activity last three years 2 graduates high school current prior year 3 enrolled college university certificate degree program Other Scholarships addition AMA-funded program described above two others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combina tion modeling achievement financial need other Tom Hutchinson morial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievements Free Flight activity three programs use information supplied Charles H Grant/AMA Scholarship application determine winners Sig Hutchinson pro grams however scholastic information determining factor case possible individual receive awards programs Applications may obtained AMA Headquarters Deadline submission May 31 Frequency Bulletin March1989 month March often recognized its breezy nature brought winds con cern Academy modelers gen eral Several petitions great importance Radio Control community filed FCC purpose rule mak ing Two petitions involve proposed sharing frequencies granted model ers FCC 1g82 bridge crane com pany has proposed sharing 75 MHz frequenci0s surface model users second recent proposal filed Kenneth J Seymour proposal would result shared use 72 75 MHz model frequencies commercial per sonal direction-finding tracking equip ment Both proposals represent seri ous threat modeling activity could operation devices affect model operation possible se vere safety problem areas other mod eling As illustration crane lifting tons material could interfered unknowing child operatin$ model car nearby Other applications such tow trucks valve actuators fuel delivery trucks present similar safety hazard use tracking device law enforcement agencies locate lost chil dren campers personal property laud able sharing frequencies presents se rious safety concern range de vices anticipated 1000 1500m 3281 4921 ft ground An opera tional range magnitude results unit effectively becoming singlefrequency model site Consider ramifica tions units continuous op eration motor home moves about country Academy behalf has filed let ters opposition two petitions FCC appears model fre quencies targeted shared use cause license-free presents considerable sayings time money company As information ob tained attorney will made known immediately Academys attention focused two other FCC petitions wellone sub mitted AMA another Glenn Whidden Essentially both petitions stress requirements transmitters mantifac tured future must meet AMAs 1991 guidelines narrow-band operation Much misinformation conjecture has heard recently regarding what might happen 1991 magic date Coaches will turn pumpkins old radio units will dissolve dust January 1 1991 date simply signifies end period designed phase frequencies assigned ser vice 1982 hoped 1991 RC model aircraft would operating 20 kHz spacing appears such goal premature immediate concern what course action FCC might take two pe titions fact three possible sce narios first could refuse require narrow-banding radios produced future would have tragic conse quences leaving us vulnerable com mercial interference probably unable achieve full frequency usage Wed have no protection against new RC equipment although meeting proposed FCC specifications would work todays radio environments require narrow-band operation second scenario would have FCC require transmitters manufactured since date rule effectivity narrow banded providing reasonable grace period during existing transmitters would allowed operate scenario has traditional course taken FCC third scenario could develop FCC perceived severe operational safety problem because older equipment still being used FCC could react acceler sting transition narrow band moving back date transmitters must conform new requirement History suggests wont happen Since theres strong likelihood grandfather period older equipment Academy developing recommended ways clubs individuals operate mix equipment final FCC decision made will prepared meet contingency should noted FCC rule-making process typically takes minimum nine 12 months Well well 1990 before final decisions can expected Several other activities under way help clubs individuals frequency matters Academy considering use service provides exact loca tion power level transmitters operat ing commercial frequencies 10 kHz Disseminating information would help modelers select frequency manage flying sites companion ser vice already available uses ICOM re ceiver scanner sites newly pur chased units now hands either district vice president frequency coordinator ICOM can provide valu able information about strength other signals may cause potential interfer ence order effectively use informa tion Frequency Committee has begun gather data will help us determine what level interference causes problems various ages types equipment Lastly Sticker Station program al lows individuals determine status transmitters has greatly ex panded listing stations will forthcoming Academy focused radio fre quency matters order create safe en joyable environment Radio Control oper ation easy task pa tient understanding cooperation both FCC manufacturers lieve goal can accomplished minimum sacrifice model ers part June 1989 119 NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HO703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviation subscriptions AMA member nonmember back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertis ing Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans ModelAvia tion hobby shop resale accounts ad vertising billing questions MA AdvertIsIng .. 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr Quite number letters have re ceived during past couple weeks sug gesting misunderstanding process competition rule-making Some people continua under impression AMA its Executive Council tempting mandate rule changes es tablish sound levels aeromodeling ac tivities Thats truly ideal notion AMA has taken steps achieve yet mistaken individual Contest Boards basically self-contained discrete entities Only certain very specific areas safety matters exampledoes Exec utive Council have authority oppose Contest Board particular desire po sition Since matter sound levels doesnt fall categories Executive Council has no power overrule direct individual Contest Board decisions sound guidelines would desirable able estab lish sound levels various categories modeling would provide guidelines use general membership case RC Aerobatics problem doing problem FAI ClAM proposal lack practical data determining potential acceptable sound levels Its possible some categories wouldnt have necessary equipment available allow survive new restricti6ns other areas world organizing programs guide model ing groups determining attainable sound levels absolute necessity will accomplished obvious cant done through rule-making process competition cat egories Alternative ways developing body data will enable others oper ate quiet levels must found Individual help will needed acquiring data starting point generate list of categories powered aeromod els next step determine engine size displacement cat egories common prop engine class has listed Any muf flers tuned pipes currently use should also added file background work done studies outline effective testing path ways can begin Testing should yield engine/ prop/muffler/tuned pipe combinations will achieve quieter operation de grading performance Subsequent recom mendations can based lowest ac ceptable limits attained testing Whether benchmark levels would fall within currently recommended goal 90 dBA 9 ft cant ascertained present What happens category model cannot made meet goals obvious consequence such cat egories wouldnt welcome certain fly ing fields true today However fly ing fields arent lost solely because com plaints about noise Other unrelated factors sound abatement wouldnt af fect come play well case Free Flight example its often purely lack adequate flying space Lack accept able flying sites frequently rules out Control Line events too combination inade quate space objectionable sound levels often prohibits RC Pylon Racing Obviously quieter operation wont magi cally create space change other fixed con ditions Nevertheless cases noncompetition flier has found meet ing 90-at-9 recommendation has enabled him keep maintain flying site No doubt will hold true other modeling categories Lack facilities can will continue stumlling block increased activity types flying program will generate informa tion necessary attaining quieter flight Continued page 122 AMA Life Members Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Acad emy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Member ship initiated $250 down payment L-1 12* 1-3 1-4 1-5 L-6 L-7 1-8 1-9 [-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 117* 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 L-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack G Lowe Joseph Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeill Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Lou J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Krafft H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford Ritchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Elaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard Nelson Daniel J Pruss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gem George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger lames Grier 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 L-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 1-71 1-72 1-73 1-74 1-75 1-76 1-77 1-78 1-79 1-80 1-81 1-82 1-83 1-84 1-85 1-86 1-87 1-88 1-89 1-90 1-91 1-92 1-93 1-95 1-96 1-98 1-99 1-100 1-101 1-102 1-103 1-104 1-105 1-106 1-107 1-108 1-109 1-110 1-111 1-112 1-113 1-114 1-115 1-116 1-117 1-118 1-119 1-120 1-121 1-122 followed $250 following three years memberships recognized taxdeductible contributions An interesting sidelight Several families have two Life Memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Jim4 Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand Lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald Herbert Johnson Jr Care Lee Thompson John D Doyle Robert G Diefenderfer Fred Bopp Joe Zingali Raymond G Marvin Jeffrey Gerber Jeff Troy John Reed Jr Edward Teal Joseph H Konefes Kenneth Kortright Robert Spivey Jim Pope Orval C Steward Paul Binkley Jef Raskin Martin 1 Zellman Jr Russ Nitach Albert H Doerr Edward Hydorn Jr Frank Tlush Christopher E Wimmer James B Porter Jr Donald Draskovich Robert C Wimmer Bill Schmidt Albert J Sambold Sr David Copeman Jim Bybee William Langenberg James S Jauregul John Schifko Cole Bryant Thompson Roy Propst Benjamin M Trapnell Jim Weir Joseph C Larsen Fred Angel H K Warner Ray B Sahlberg William Raub Rex R Powell Joel Rindler Rod Smith Thomas 1 Stennis Robert W Rich Richard C Reed Richard Grimm Jr 1-123 1-124 1-125 1-126 1-127 1-128 1-129 1-130 1-131 1-132 1-133 1-134 1-135 1-136 1-137 1-138 1-139 1-141 1-142 1-143 1-144 1-145 1-146 1-147 1-149 1-150 1-151 1-152 1-153 1-163 1-200 1-222 1-288 1-289 1-297 1-300 1-331 1-409 1-418 1-447 1-555 1-702 1-888 1-1000 1-1220 1-1234 1-1 256 1-1 921 1-2012 1-2664 1-2886 1-3120 1-4037 1-5098 1-7009 1-16880 1-20244 L-42487 *Deceased Kermit Walker R S Keeton Jr Mike Dunn Alexander Lepak William R Bigge Billy T White Charles Hunsicker Jr Douglas Barry R I Swain David Rosen Dale Kugler Vernon Haynes Alan N Buckner Mark C Corbett Tom Kozel Grant Ashburn John H Hood Jr Terry 1 Watros Dennis R Long Worth Henson Jr Stanley J Potts Jerry Cowan Jeff Etheredge Bonita Kozel Jerry Smartt Richard Ham Richard Chapaki Timothy P Procuniar lorell H Joiner Jim Coffin James Propst Edward Norman David Bridi Ron Morgan Steve Landy Penny Thompson William G Bennett Lawrence W Petty Travis McGinnis Reeves Lippi ncott Joe Klause C M Tuthill Robert Edison Duane Renken Ed Izzo Harlan Kilbourn Charles R Poulton II Edward E Watts Ill Joseph Thweatt William Hanson Harold Smith Robert Gialdini Gary Hutchison Dick Austin Richard P Aley Steve Edens Bob Wischer Stanford Hightower GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90dBA-at-9-ft guideline 120 Model Aviation AMAs PR Effort Branches Out Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations luck will first series columns will both give ask formation purpose let members know what happening public relations efforts involve AMA started working professional PR agency June 1988 relationship bore some fruit national coverage Time Magazine Insight Magazine De sign Magazine working na tional exposure 1989 also got some NBC TV coverage time 1988 Nats Willard Scott Today Show 1989 will develop greater depth work wider coverage now have direct New York connections TV consideration several national publications have expressed firm interest doing stories Progress being made other areas work well improved financial posi tion allows flexibility far travel goes can now make specific visits work clubs chapters public offi cials Macon GA recently met mayor county chairman executive director Industrial Commission chairwoman Cherry Blossom Festival Model aviation AMA needs area clubs future Nats other major contests discussed believe key people have much better appreciation sport now before vital PR jobs liaison Federal Aviation Administration work Washington office field locations April will attend meeting New England Region office Burlington MA purpose fur ther appreciation sport needs area modelers cement friendship understanding addition will helping FAA revitalized educa tional programs judging annual science contest sponsored FAA Keeping up personnel changes government agencies sometimes seems like job self necessary June 1989 International Very Spe cial Arts Festival will take place Washing ton DC Locales action White House Kennedy Center Performing Arts Capitol Georgetown Univer sity AMA will represented Head quarters people will have display con duct classes show AMA films give talks important national figures will hand important figures however will 1500 handicapped kids being brought spe cial event AMA proud participant AMA PR Department also works clubs have flying site problems have excellent 100-page support pak great book terrific videoall de signed help make presentation go after flying field materials free chartered clubs cant guarantee field need help call advice ask support pak geared ship same day call other day made list PR-oriented tasks perform long covers lot ground phone calls answering mail media cultiva tion soliciting support appointed elected officialsall make up day-to-day activities PR Department continually explore new avenues attempt make model aviation its needs better known means open new ideas anyone member nonmember alike means look opportunities can part group has avia tion flavor can counted too means take advantage speaking en gagements can tell message audience knows little nothing about sport takes time am sure lot seeds scatter fall hard ground keep after working 40-plus hours week AMA staff members still find time get involved local museums li braries schools recreation depart ments promote model aviation good reasons can think usually kids programs using video models culminating Delta Dart building session However also get invited Rotary Lions Kiwanis Jaycee meetings leave folks information arrived same things AMA chartered clubs own communities believe pays off us PR effort AMA HQ also includes greeting museum visitors ar rive week host Cub packs school groups AMA members try meet make feel welcome want visitors leave pleasant memory friendly bunch happen work building hous es fascinating collection some worlds best artwork fact art work consists three-dimensional aircraft adds fascination hosted group Sunday visitors recently cial club belong 700 pm start turning out lights remind go home What interesting after noon next month Well recognize some clubs doing great job own backyards promote themselves sport June 1989 121 VN PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY *** Safe Flying No Accident *** Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft opera tions must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situa tions Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft opera tions unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watch ing full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent possibility accident AMA Bill Hershberger R AMA Frequency Committee member presented Howard McEn tee Memorial Medal WRAM Show New York last February WRAM club West chester Radio Aero Modelers makes award year honor pioneers major con tributors world Radio Control Hershberger longtime AMA member Virginia technically competent members Frequency Committee real RC pi oneer Bill flying own dual proportional control system years before RCers thought possible has constantly forefront RC technology did test work 900 MHz RC systems proving feasibility what could become next generation RC equipment Bill currently principal committee volun teers testing certifying wish become part transmitter Gold Sticker pro gram Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Since last month things have hap pening AMA scheme things As some may know Executive Direc tor John Worth will retiring ED first next year John has Academy over 25 years has seen grow prosper Time marches us however Council has con ducted search replacement Through advertising word mouth acquired significant response position easy finding individual best suited task ED Search Committee evaluate resumes conduct interviews until candidates finally reduced three people special session Reston March en tire AMA Council interviewed residual candidates made its selection candidate chosen Vince Man kow ski current employee AMA Headquart ers know Vince virtue participation Nats Vince has Nats Director some time now addition other responsibilities has Academy eight years very familiar requirements Vince will become Deputy Executive Director soon Council ratifies contract next meeting will assume duties Executive Director end January 1990 additional knotty task undertaken special session Council Reston matter petition FCC narrow-band radio equipment As know AMA has promot ing through committee action plan derly phase-in FCC-granted frequen cies allow eventual unrestricted use frequencies narrow-band equipment required controversial element has utility continued use non-narrow-band equipment clar ify AMA Council has taken fol lowing position matter I We will petition FCC require stringent band-pass requirements new manufactured equipment 55 dB @ 20 kHz 2 We will petition FCC make anything obsolete legal counsel forms us likely FCC will allow continued use old equipment its useful life Final position matter up FCC 3 We will advise clubs members deal wideband/narrow-band op eration 4 We will promote phase-in frequen cies upon approval FCC petition like ly take least year 5 We will encourage membership move narrow-band equipment quickly possible clubs free own thing regard feel ex clusive use narrow band safest way fly No seems object using narrow band future would like see future happen quickly possi ble will mandate changeover date point may require narrowband equipment sanctioned events must further consider ramifications requirement Upgrading equipment narrow band can accomplished manufacturers designated agents having obtain new type acceptance example Futaba offering $10 modification much equipment Airtronics offering very good deals narrow-band modules receivers others doing modifications safest bet check manufacturer/im porter feel process easy members should very seriously consider will permit use frequencies maximize flexibility avoiding PRS pag ers such Agents mods must authorized manufacturer since FCC holds manufacturer type ac ceptance holder accountable would like information subject contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters focal point issue Believe has very touchy subject strong advocates nar row band say exclu sively narrow-band situation airplanes will fall like rain sky phase frequencies Others contend isnt true need frequency-spacing plan assure safe operation during transition interval addition members advocating use old equipment indefinite period danger phasing odd fre quencies comes possibility los ing since other users PRS will seek capture happen would have larger problem So see life aint simple spite what detrac tors say trying best member-responsive organization same time help create climate safe fun fliers SoundCont pg 120 whether competition general fly ing necessary goal should sup ported Nothing within established AMA proposed RC Aerobatics guidelines enforces limits type model Flying model sound level legal under existing system no matter great violation AMA guidelines cases local re quirements absolute club rules man date lower sound levels course sites restrictive limits achieving quieter flight range model types will expand roster permissible cate gories Whether performance altered quite another matter Manufacturers beginning take some interest what doing hope go manufacturers fliers both need know what pos sible what changes need made before will really get involved aeromodeling public need tell needs Obviously changes arent de mand wont made Soft mounts Soft mounting vibration isola tion engines easily accomplished day Primarily its matter selecting suitable product particular en gine engine mount airframe soft mounts advertised model magazines readily available Several have illustrated pages sample new somewhat differ ent mount has received Ward En gineering PO Box 2271 Meriden CT 06450 letter Chuck French describes ap plication mount made up two ab sorption material pieces length tubing two washers bolt nut unit uti lizes whatever radial engine mount fa vor takes up little over 1A hard-mounted engine Chuck says system rather stiff idle frequency absorbs vibration frequency increases Chuck further states designed assembly work optimally 10000-15000 rpm range present mount designed pri marily engines 35 90 range larger unit bigger engines coming later Drop Chuck note above ad dress further information pricing Since photos didnt make back processing time youll have wait until next time illustration will talking looking listening Toledo latest design accom plishments Hope bring full report next time out 122 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Executive VPs Report Dave Drown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 An era ending AMA time orderly transition John Worth re placement Executive Director nearing difficult task selection has com pleted Executive Council has picked Vince Mankowski large majority am sure selection Vince will spark some controversy anyone selected position would controversial variation different peoples views what needed position mind-boggling Some think should go outside ganization professional help others believe promotion within best Some think modeling experi ence paramount importance oth ers think absolutely no consequence preferred professional background ideal candidate varies emphasis personnel management public rela tions finance business administration marketing etc Another area contrasting viewpoints comes deciding impor tant professional training education professional experience candidates narrowed few finalists final se lection comes down gut feeling Executive Council said done feel Vince Mankowski right man right time Vince will have some mighty big shoes fill because John Worth has rightfully become legend own time think will up task Id like congratulate Vince se lection thank other fine can didates applied job Another thank-you due Travis McGinnis put tremendous amount work chairman selection committee Another controversial subject dealt March 11th Executive Council meeting Council voted unanimously go ahead its petition FCC petition would require transmitters manufactured future subject tougher type acceptance requirements nar row banding also doesnt mention thing about grandfathering period older equipment leaving aspect FCC decide expected will propose amortization period around 10 years after would become illegal use older equipment proposal isnt cast concrete can still modify during comment period provided FCC important get ball roiling subject before too late good Different people have different concerns subject am concerned about introduction toy market flying mod els would use 72 MHz band marginally meet old current type ac ceptance specs Such device could pollute RF atmosphere making nearly impos sible us operate As drive around town see numbers RC cars being oper ated yards driveways parking lots streets Frankly scares h . think about flying toys splattering transmitters sure wish 72 MHz become license-free least would limit impulse buying toys Another hot subject AMAs acquisition land permanent national flying site headquarters members support move some strongly op posed can understand point view against honestly feel such land acquisition best inter ests AMA important its members can remember same resistance purchase Reston HQ building purchase building probably saved AMA aeromodeling ex tinction insurance crisis hit AMA denied renewal liability surance policy used asset value building procure letter credit required back own selfinsurance program Its simple no build ingno letter credit No letter credit no insurance No insuranceno flying sites No flying sitesno flying no need AMA exist no place aeromodeling Ironically insurance plan assets back what make possible pur chase land need further guaran tee long-term existence Till next month Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Twenty-Five Down Go. Last February completed 25 years ser vice AMA Executive Director fol lowed year service AMA President 1963 other years service Contest Board Chairman RC Thus step down Executive Director January 31 1990 will have recorded about 30 years major service AMA addition previ ous years various committees Free Flight Team Selection example AMA Contest Director addition will serve February 1 1990 least year Executive Director Emeritus fancy name former ED continues serve consultant will also other duties having AMA museum international affairs relationships other organizations So next year will sharp cutoff AMA service rather change han dling day-to-day operations orga niLation being advisor supplemental services role What will happen gradual transfer primary duties responsibilities year plays out As happens focus will shift toward long-range look AMA goingsomething has dif ficult spend much time since AMA has growing demanding more attention daily de tails past 30 years have fantastic ex perience spanning increase member ship about 20000 members seven times During time AMA has come largest sport aviation organization free world entirely self-funded means no government industry other subsidies have grown years staff four five 1963 50 present few small rooms rented office space own building worth over two million dollars now strong posi tioned well go last decade 20th century Knowing AMA good shape makes easier let go reins some pride satisfac tion get ready pass baton next director Two other people previously held title Executive Director Al Lewis Russ Nichols preceded H W Al den although didnt have title first person charge AMAs daily business 1936-37 helped AMAs first President Willis Brown modeling pioneer Frank Zaic Al Lewis AMAs second President helped keep things going Alden left scene 1938 later became Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols served total 18 years both before after Al Lewis should also noted Frank Ehling AMAs Technical Director years before retiring 1983 also served acting Executive Director during 1963 Thus four people either acted Executive Director first 27 years AMAs history will have added 26 retire What have provided during years stabilityholding HQ fort AMAs basic structure volunteer ficers about 200 did jobs Exec utive Council Contest Boards committees AMA So can feel lot satisfaction personally contributing AMAs progress over years ba sic contribution has enable orga nization function response ac tions others AMA has eight presidents past 25 years 75 district vice presidents people served Contest Boards committees over years have operated basic decision-making processes AMA HQ coordinating communicating Executive Director responsible making combination paid staff volunteers work past 25 years tory testimony concept ap pears continuance concept will carry us well 21st century June 1989 123 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massuchuselts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Dan Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 tBi7 9346248 Associate Vice Preeldetits Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenpoil 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01449 Bob Landry 60 Main St Essex Jot VT 05452 Richard Sherman 29 High St Plymouth NH 03254 Bob Watace 91 Sytvan St Avon 0106001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilnon 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02649 Vice Executive Director position has awarded Vince Mankowski has AMA staff about nine years recently served Nats Manager numerous applicants position search committee narrowed number applicants three Executive Council made fi nal selection three candidates seemed well qualified eager assume position would like thank applied interest Academy time involved pursue po sition District Fun-Fly contact person club should have received newslet ter now giving latest information have seen flyer fun-fly call information 617 934-6248 Brimfield Float Fun-Fly received word March 9th event has canceled 1989 due Commonwealth Mas sachusetts austerity program will have employees available events though modelers offered pay reasonable costs Radio report still much confusion about frequency phase-in plan reasons behind report will attempt summarize what has happened what happen starting December 20 1990 videotape available Dis trict VP AVP Frequency Coordinator tape about two hours long covers radio situation very well would recom mend club officer view Much following material taken tape Let us start brief history RC fre quencies 1950s Started frequency 27255 Later 26995 27045 27095 27145 27195 added frequencies still legal use 1960s About 1966 original 72 MHz fre quencies allocated FCC 7208 7216 7224 7232 7240 7296 75640 known col ored frequencies because flag sys tem now illegal RC use 1980s original 72 MHz shared fre quencies could commer cial operator directly same fre quency increase commercial traffic frequencies became unusable parts country FCC petitioned additional frequencies exclusive RC use AMA granted 80 frequencies divided 30 75 MHz range 50 72 MHz range Frequency Committee group 12-14 vol unteers technical expertise serves committee committee has pre sented proposals FCC devel oped phase-in plan new Tx flag system Frequency flag system system identifies what frequency Tx new 50 frequencies old colored flag system practical problems cant prevent such conflicts between channels 42 24 between 40 5340 between 50 5350 Frequency phase-in plan plan time table determine specific frequen cies used protected old fre quencies five years giving modelers chance convert equipment new frequencies Narrow band Gold sticker Specs -55 dB 20 kHz spacing Wideband Silver sticker Specs -35 dB 20 kHz spacing Secondary user interference tween modelers commercial users modelers have correct problem should no directly RC fre quencies RC still secondary user up enthusiast make equip ment work Phase-in program now second part phase-in program Tx channels 12-34 must meet narrow-band specs sanc tioned events recommended opera tions Wideband Tx should used channels 38-56 will effect until De cember 20 1990 After date remaining frequencies odd-numbered channels will avail able use Using frequencies will mandatoiy Some options clubs will have future 1 Using available channels might require use narrow-band equip ment Most receivers use now will have replaced 2 Using channels 12-34 channels 38-56 Use wideband receivers could continued chan nels 38-56 provided no commercial interference 3 Using channels receiv ers currently use could used provided no interference future Tx may have modified meet narrowband specs depending FCC action option using channels chosen accommodations must made visitors particular field done using channel either side channel visitor uses block ing off Sanctioned events should much problem because usually frequency control system use Care must observed sure 40 kHz spacing maintained present no requirement Tx meet narrow-band specs during next phase Most Tx made since about 1986 meet narrow-band specs older ones should serviced anyway So Tx required narrow band receivers may still wideband provided no interference 40 kHZ spac ing maintained As number com mercial operators grows may forced use narrow-band receivers Flight line management Pilot stations should positioned about 20 ft tween antennas will help eliminate 31M problem 31M usually will cause crash shows up glitches Dos Donts 1 change own crystals ille gal will probably get optimum performance radio must retuned get peak performance 2 operate radios outside recom mended specs though work may cause other people problems 3 operate less 20 ft tween Tx antennas 4 have Tx serviced periodicallyat least two years 5 read follow information con tained AMA membership manual offers lot useful information 6 remember club rules come part AMA Safety Code surance purposes 7 remember areas commercial stations may introduce interfer ence Affected channels will usable narrow-band receivers will have used Some interference may highly di rectional 8 very aware what buying transition period equipment being sold narrow band Wideband radios have shelf still being sold Let buyer beware 9 very careful about installation pro cedures Keep antennas away servo leads use chokes long servo leads keep installation neat 10 aware operating area served TV channel 4 should operate channel 20 unless use narrow-band receiver TV audio signal may mix radio cause interfer ence other modelers Frequency asked questions 1 50 frequencies Some groups want frequencies Sailplane fliers some use once have heard ron may use up 18 time put show allows clubs select ones want avoid interference 2 Are stickers mandatory No However after December 20 1990 will re quired sanctioned events forget operate channels 12-34 Tx must narrow band Gold sticker sanctioned events 3 new frequency identification plan required No recommended some clubs CDs may require Continued next month 124 Model Aviation New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Jaschkus 7 Bvergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roaxe 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Seater 2082 Rebbd Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As being writ ten District Two find ourselves deeply involved mall show season Current ver sion annual phenomenon appears have far exceeded earlier efforts area precursors spring con siderable value sport/hobby serving major transitional step building flying season urge clubs join trend Such vernal gatherings bring us closer together provide excellent opportunity socialize enjoy valued company revered friends same time make new ones After isnt what about 13th Annual Symposium Radio Control Web sters defines symposium formal meet ing several specialists deliver short ad dresses topic related topics Such worthy project has successfully under taken Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse NY years ver sion took place Saturday February 4 flew up participate behalf AMA along PR rep Jeff Troy HQ extend sincere thanks CNYMAA its yearly District Two membership meetings part scheduled proceedings day com pliments association President Jim Abrams well able assistant Penny Abrams dedicated effort produced best-ever version aeromodelers delight As sup plement offer several examples pho tographic ineptitude including study two worthy District Two officials left right Free Flight Contest Board mem ber Bradley Bane associate vice president Ken Koeppel vvrten comes ability explain public what AMA about Jeff Troy sistant PR Director AMA tops book has become regular Syracuse show well others show dedicated AVP Syra cuse Lon Sauter other full face busily engaged important business frequen cy checking symposium Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island HELl AMA Charter 20071 am greatly indebted Mr James J Sottile newly elected HELl pres dent packet literature describes numerous advantages available prospective members desire participate fas cinating branch aeromodeling letter have received Jim reads part great number people out dont know get started Heli copters Well send free brochure swering most-asked questions about Hel icopters write us further infor mation youre invited write HELl PO Box 205 Selden NY 11784 Jim may reached phone 516 724-1836 Chris Marcici club secretary 516 621-5903 Radio Control Club Rochester club has consistently praiseworthy newsletter entitled Airflow currently edited W Paul Hanlon able president club Mark Sche da following observations editor Hanlon impressed us pass along Qualifications office easythat have interest model aviation will work toward betterment club dont have expert phase hobby long-standing member fact drawing new members fresh ideas something need keep also quote President Scheda relative evaluation clubs yearly accomplish ments mind significant Cub Scout presentations mall show great opportunities us return something community spread word about hobby simultane ously hope can things future say Right Midstate Modelers AMA 1676 club lo cated Clay NY according records am grateful secretary Fred DeGroff kindly sending copy Volume 1 Num ber 1 newsletter Mdstate Modelers News member-club CNYMAA held successful fun-fly last year drew partic pants Canada Connecticut New York Pennsylvania extend very very best 21st Annual WRAM Show 1989 have just spent several days Westchester County Center White Plains NY prior during popular eagerly awaited aeromodeling spectacular years version impressed others spoke having mea sured up exceeded its fore runners measure its success due its return county center available use during its two-year re construction expansion program three floors RC activity including 150 exhibitor booths displays contin uous showing movies greatly expanded swap shop static competition aircraft boats cars Delta Dart model construction pro gram etc As always permitted hold AMA District Two Membership meet ing certainly thank Westchester Ra dio Aeromodelers Inc great annual privilege few shots made show First panorama main floor no commercial plug intended Bill Hershberger AMA Fre quency Committee checking transmitters us Bill 1989 winner Howard McEntee Award outstanding contributions Radio Control Such awards made year WRAM show AVP Ray Juschkus captu red scene WRAM AMA Membership meeting presented plaque Adolpho Lagomasino Monmouth Model Airplane Club lo cated District Two Though Dolph placed third Sportsman RC Pattern 1988 Nats won award having quietest engine tested An envi able distinction indeed Gear up locked June 1989 125 show Giant Scale static display Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francm Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaty 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Manmee OH 43537 Lawrence 8 Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Htn OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Sennalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 future modeling lies youth today AMA member should de velop positive position within local youth activity national program should also established coordinate assist interested Academy has tried before present time ap pears interest should gener ated would appreciate new unique ideas might offered Executive Council District Ill Cleveland Aeromodel So ciety has shown its dedication youth Under direction Bob Dively several modelers have initiated modeling interests local parks system public schools also recognize youth very large National Model Plane Show held Randall Park Mall Approxi mately 300 beautiful trophies pre sented just about conceivable area modeling Since trophy count high almost child winnerl emulate program area Larry Weimer northeastern Ohio AVP can provide details joint effort between AMA Ex perimental Aircraft Association directed youth program entitled Super Saturday southeastern AVP John Hath away helped present such program Latrobe Airport February 30 youngsters ages 12 18 chance build home-built type wing rib HandLaunched Glider Lunch tour tower private aircraft completed day As can see next pictures activity very well received Bob Under wood AMA HQ can provide details would interested initiating simi lar program Dayton OH area will center tremendous amount modeling activity summer Three major events will hosted local clubs Dayton Academy Gratitude extended volved organization activities first competition Dayton will United States FAI Helicopter Team Selec tion June 3-4 hosts will Day ton Rotary Wingmasters Although Heli copter category relatively new aero batic feats accomplished todays com petitors unbelievable Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449 source information next pictures il lustrate what may see competi tinn second function Dayton area AMA National Fun-Fly june 10-11 What fun-fly Basically noncom petitive gathering modelers interested flying talking about great sport Any AMA member welcome fly and/or en joy friendship others 1989 site Wright Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Museum Attendance Fun Fly conjunction museum tour should great way start summer yearly AMA General Membership meet ing will held Saturday evening June 10 will allow fun-fly participants chance informed current inter ests actions Executive Council come meet some AMA officials Please look elsewhere issue Model Aviation registration forms information Additional questions may di rected Vince Mankowski AMA HQ third major event Dayton FAI Scale Team Selection August 19-20 prestigious Scale contest 1989 AMA calendar placement top three contestants will entitle represent United States 1990 World Championships Interest Scale abounds within District Ill possible large group witness event provide encouragement 1990 FAI Team information contact Phil Walters 1055 Royalton Drive Vandalia OH 45377 Les Byrd 4561 Ozias Road Eaton OH 45320 Congratulations Ron Stein elec tion president Valley Forge Signal Seekers group also made news member Mark Frankels fantastic Lear Jet ap peared both cover two-part construction article Radio Control Mod eler magazine subject pub lishing Al Johnson Oxford PA Cloudkings article field box batteries ap pear recent issue RC Report AVP Gil Weiss reported attending recent meeting Delaware Valley Fed eration Model Airplane Clubs very pleased efforts goals its new president Tom Gratten Tom attend ing area club meetings getting groups join longtime associa tion represents phases aero modeling Such groups will help us future providing strength num bers help field acquisition other ar eas political clout necessary Albert Jackson sent picture lat est project Pitts scratchbuilt original plans Super model Another District III modeler Duke Evans has produced modified version Midwest Giant Sweet Low should great fun airplane months District III Club Month Valley IFOs Inc Mounds ville WV Congratulations gentlemen may landings intentionall 126 Model Aviation ee National I-un-Fly Delaware 0 District Columbia S Maryland S North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otix Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 9e9-935e Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chrintoph 970 Star Crent Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5611 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Ruleih NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vucobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayexeville NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5988 Awards I have number awards ap proved will presenting Clubs individuals over next couple months will letting know ad vance will coming first made behalf Walter Ed Byerley Ed awarded Superior Ser vice Award long service RC Con test Coordinator District IV very important task al ways appreciated extent should Ed has done outstanding work five years have vice president some years prior time say Well done Ed presentation made regular monthly meeting Woodbridge Radio Control Club wish also thank officers members club enjoyable rewarding visit will announcements up coming issues happened Headquarters couple weeks ago Sunday place open special request two District Clubs Baltimore area visit AMA Museum took advantage situation visit some members present clubs Balti Area Soaring Society Westmin ster Aero Modelers Both progressive very active clubs meeting needs members Baltimore area Both have planned activities coming sea son BASS usually has display Timon ium trade show Roanoke Swap Shop Auction very good turnout year Sales brisk swap shop fact brisk really very much sale auction As usual event gave opportunity meet members district also quite number adjoining districts came comments questions Between swap shop auction time make presentation status Radio Control also provide demonstra tion ICOM-7000 receiver now part radio spectrum control district Roanoke auction still event draws very large area district Unfortunately year did have time spend swap shop AMA table busy ICOM-7000 piece equipment will available limited basis request ing club will used provide survey service looking site determining whether have potential interference problems said limited use would like clarify point unit will shipped out time will used pri manly vice president and/or dis trict frequency coordinator will mean some cooperation between myself Paul Yacobucci need arises will best can develop assist surveys Please write call see about being placed list anticipate next year later will see large de mand suspect interfering sig nals problem consider survey Frequency questions continue sub ject needs answers will allay fears penalties illegality br future intent Academy Ex ecutive Council permit such things oc cur power will work FCC make operation Radio Con trol equipment safe trouble-free possible discussed special Executive Council meeting held 11 March Present Chairman Frequency Committee legal repre sentative Academy matter content petition FCC agreed upon being prepared sub mission written Information will published sent clubs within next few days should much im prove understanding situation Executive Council will serve member ship matter fullest extent p6ssible still must work within frame work FCC own safety needs questions between now 1991 direct primarily Technical Director AMA HQ Mr Underwood will either have answers krtow obtain correct information would like avoid speculation Special Executive Council meeting pri mary reason calling special meeting above subject frequency question surely impor tant items agenda primary rea son meeting select Vice Ex ecutive Director Academy indi vidual will become Executive Director Academy January 199t date John Worth will retire Two committees worked consider able time obtaining applications can didates position began pro cess narrowing down list Executive Council accordance bylaws could make selection entire process completed Mr Vin cent Mankowski candidate selected position number rea sons selection majority opin ion was considerable mar gin proper selection Vince fairly well known members Academy has member Headquarters staff about eight years has extensive background operation several years has manager Nationals other special events such National Fun fly will now need phase responsibil ities operation Academy will have responsibility ginning 1990 far off selection announcement will signal get important programs fu ture Academy go Executive Directors position has time-consuming issue long time Associate vice-presidents head column list names addresses associate vice presidents frequency coordinator District IV people highly qualified vol unteers exist part Academy serve assist also right arm physically impossible everywhere should time becomes increasingly necessary associate vice president involved appreciate work surely hope also have some appre ciation effort have some pro posals before Executive Council en hance position associate vice presi dent need make visible members Some proposals have accepted will continue work others hope will contact AVP can assistance club cannot answer needs will contact HQ event keeps things chain maintains good perspective what transpires organization would also ask let know good things happen will know go future AVP supposed get mailings Headquarters VP will also getting keep everyone up date Work together grow Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope B Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Box 10397 Faiardo PR 00848 Ed Moormun 88 12th Street Shulimur FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 Bust Glochester Place Norcroxx GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32048 Phone 19041 684-2517 Its slow month finally got lit tle winter down District 5 except sunny Florida So its mall show time Everyone either scheduling show has already held Its great way show community club ex ists interested community affairs Mike Stone Tn-Cities Aeromodel ers say about show Johnson City Clubs mall show John son City Mall few weeks ago huge success 73 planes display hundreds spectators own Carl Cumbow won Tiger Moth pilots drawing Mall shows good way get new members followed up demon stration day local flying field own club Coffee Airfoilers has ex panded its ranks year ap proach Its also good public relations model aviation generalsomething need nice thing about time year people have time stop enjoy themselves Ive heard number people just wanted say Hello thats great June 1989 127 call Mr Ed Stefan Jr kid member local model club Ed called ask let people know about model club St Croix Virgin Islands now lives says people travel St Croix surprised find island has first-class flying field known about would have brought model along So modelers planning trip Virgin Islands should look up Cruzan Eagles club Mr Bryant club president phone number 809 773-1591 Its nice hear old friends like Model builders general great people Most can relied upon help help needed like comments subject Bill Layers Palm Beach Skyhawks Bill writes following Enya 60 four-cycle starts like charm Know Because first brought field asked two friends Whats best way start four-cycle said Crank backwards against com pression other explained make sure its choked thoroughly Whats point good reasons belong club like major reason inputthe help ideas get other members great deal can learn oth er Good advice Bill Carry good work Got bit nostalgia reading Tyge ODonnels Memories column Glow Plug newsletter Middle Tennessee RC Society Tyge wrote remember ol Bob Reu ther Red/Gold Headmaster re member Bob would climb until just dot sky cut engine dead-stick dive straight down doing three loops process coasting plane feet upon landing Ive seen Bob maneuver must have spawned Pylon Racing ac tivities Down sunny Florida just keep generating memories Thats evident following excerpt newsletter Ancient City RC Flyers Mr Tom Camp bell pen hand field Along veterans field some up-and-comers have mak ing progress Richard McCormick made three solo flights got wings decided some trick stuff made perfect landing 45-degree bank drainage ditch says planned way Id like see him again Mike Crossons doing better now hes got engine will pull Eaglet air says wishes hed started bigger plane plans build soon Mike Mayo making real progress us ing club trainers reports Kadet nearing completion Prez Joe Lippo proved said couldnt done wrong carried Glider aloft back Nosen trainer launch went off hitch Joe says Nosen flies better Glider off Jim Lott sticks Glider both planes brought down safely several flights Rich McCormick got video will probably shown meet ing Unfortunately video camera short time later giant Nosen hit solitary pine tree south strip doing touch-and-goes sans Glider Several onlookers swear saw tree move path plane view may have obstructed flying shreds balsa red MonoKote Regard less damage done terminal says Joe doubt pine will live see another summer other learners experts alike honing skills has talk some friendly competition either Com bat Pylon Racing inter ested should make known Makes want get out field doesnt Well just few weeks cold got Pelican Droppings Robert Wargo editor Pelican Soaring Associ ations newsletter letter described weekend after weekend near-perfect fly ing weather antics Glider Guiders took advantage Contrary recent letter Model Aviation least Council member ac tive Soaring pilot Despite what Soaring community sometimes thinks AMA dedicated facets modeling does though need help special interest groups keep things track Dont bashful fellows keep VP AVP Con test Board Headquarters people formed ideas needs desires Thats called communication AMA cant get too much either up down organ ization Skywriter newsletter South Pi nellas Aeronautical RC Society comes sad news District 5 Editor Rolly Singson writes radio airwaves RC community suffered tragic loss recently provocative radio personality avid modeler Norman Nutting killed bizarre car acci dent last January 26 Thursday Dick Nuttings love RC aeromodeling quite well known listeners friends because would always make mention during radio show nouncements association Bob Godfrey other known hobby industry personalities have helped further pop ularity sport Fans listeners would show up flying field Brandon Club just see him fly also introduced exciting world aero modeling As tribute radio station 970 WFLA has initiated Dick Nutting Scholarship Memorial Fund offer educational scholar ships aspiring youths would like pursue career broadcasting Contribu tions donations sum being ac cepted managed radio station Just thought would like know just came back Reston Council held special meeting involved selection man follow John Worth Executive Director dispen sation few other items approval wording FCC pe tition concerning 1991 narrow-band transmitter type-approved certification pro cess Contrary some modelers belief document makes official switch narrow-band transmitters selected time future Knowing FCC other government regulatory body works would suspect will specify time period during will still le gal operate wideband equipment However long before time comes predict populated areas peer pressure will have driven such equipment off fly ing fields wont take too shattered airplanes make clubs put foot down Its already progress instance few words spoken Doug Can ning matter Fly Paper know am getting little rabid subject please bear seems Sundays field old cheap new AM transmitters interfering safe flight airplanes rea son AM units splattering frequen cies adjacent frequencies Two Sun days row now have seen two flights erratic flight near-destruction came about pilots standing next station AM transmitter splatter ing away wish AM transmitters il legal am sure will happen what read various AMA publica tions own experiences field sincerely hope talk pros pective new members strongly advise buy FM PCM radio systems new Fiorenze Hobby Center selling AM radio systems commend action Well enough time Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate vice Ptesidente Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas city MO 04114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 00404 charlie Wattn 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 01375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 610W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 8161 5642481 Work 1816 584-7121 Pus 8161 564-7766 Its end February quiet around Its bit cool outside us staying its warm Ive managed get shop some havent gone out much need have piece good news new scanner got few days ago Im about ready send out fre quency coordinator gets will able use Ive chance play actually figured out use enough get contest can can some simple struction anyone can operate So time read will available Hope fully set instructions will available us radio experts suggested may want get favorite amateur radio person handle way can get best use out using scanner home did discover experiencing some interference four channels Three right odd channels weak other channel seems quite strong funny thing have experienced no problems channel Beats 128 Model Aviation having special Council meeting Reston during March hope time read will have discussed two important issues made decision will elaborate bit first issue will pick replace ment Executive Director Although John Worth has done much growth AMA throughout years head HQ staff its time new blood fresh ideas hope will join wishing John best luck Im sure AMA has seen end him what Ive heard read selec tion committee has selected three candi dates may fit bill relatively young could give years service us backgrounds Im anx ious have pick As ever will eventually take helm AMA congrats second issue will petition will go FCC lucky peti tion will ready approval meeting should give legal staff time get FCC second quar ter agenda Although wanted put petition front FCC last quar ter 1988 other issues took priority petition delayed guess cant much complainingits better late never delay gave some time respond wideband issue Thanks During past year have attacked petition over over because part dealt radios youre using day listened concerns about use systems ie wideband transmit ters receivers supported Its difficult year say least Because have fought battle have burned some bridges behind part thing really hate Still cant say totally regret it has serve wishes just feel hobby place much fighting Today transmitters sold narrow band same cant said about receivers Will able get narrow-band environment wideband receivers Some say no some say yes Personally dont know know have talked lot clubs going continue use channels use day long time regardless what 1991 brings wideband re ceivers still use today can understand position am reminded often petition will ask FCC enforce manufacture narrow-band transmitters Receivers will issue though has drilled head times supporters phase-in plan transmitters involved plan worry about trying use odd channels old wideband receivers Whatever results petition 1991 will interesting take plunge Just let know am opposed narrow-band system have purchased prove point Thats right spent hard-earned cash prove say Im too tight go along pro gram mean what say tell Im good narrow-band systems As Ive said before wanted wait dust settle before put down cash still plan use wideband systems club AMA FCC allow battle over wideband systems petition will soon over Ill glad settle back tolerable issues certainly has hard nerves have learned lot having worked Maybe Ill let some other Council member challenge kind issue future just stand back watch Being called agitator peers does ap peal like being part cif crowd Hmmm maybe Well thats enough about political issues month received letter group held New years Day Soaring contest Monroe County RC Club Bloomington IN held eighth annual contest snow ran two rounds ran another three-round contest af ter over guys sure can tolerate cold hardy group pictured next Thanks go out Brent Hoo ver pic Well guess thats Maybe column will contain cheerful tidings fu ture has grim too long Enough now. Iowa 0 Michigan S Minnesota 0 Wisconnin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 compuserve addresa EMAIL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdink 6410 Gienwood N Golden vailey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 300 PeOl Race Holland Mi 49423 cad Mofis 5024 Lake Meodota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Sterling Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocque WI 54548 will appear after first flying ses sions have occurred district must admit well laid out plans getting few models repaired new ones built have yet started period before Christmas devoted catching up Honey-dos thats past year has extremely hectic other VPs saying same thing membership increasing around 11% year still having same number VPs time servicing member ship has reached saturation point must something want see AVPs have responsibility being able vote negative perk Paul Smith suggests increasing number districts because several now exceed earlier membership whole AMA Looking district couldhave Mich igan district its own other three states another district lake between us forming natural boun dary would make sense shall probably have AVP position avail able future suggestion made last Executive Meeting elect AVP local clubs using nomina tions shall probably try because will make person familiar designated group clubs serve year shall continue try bring AVPs EC meetings because next Oshkosh expect see several last Executive Meeting hired Vince Man kowski Vice Exec utive Director after long search inter view program Vince has HQ sev eral years has strong feeling its future Having traveled around country position Nats Manager also well known large cities am delighted appointment look ward working him Property Acquisition Committee progressing along its set path tended National Model Sport Aviation Center committee will send complete details interested cities local gov ernments have received requests areas country shall developing list Executive Council evaluate Nats meeting also completing details Flying Field Pur chase Assistance Plan considera tion June 1989 129 tfloto oy fvlarsnaIf cmmenryorrer Chesaning Swap Meet foot floor space filled people planes good atmosphere flowed throughout Photo Mike Wood Lord Lady Scale Dolly Bob Wisoher Douglas Mail plane Photo Mike Wood Milwaukee Circlemasters intently working latest project left right John Miller Chuck Zellermayer Dant Tetzlaff Jim Kreuger AVP Jean Lasik sent report visit Owosso Swap Meet blush have mislaid filing system best have no idea else look course soon ship article off Model Aviation will magically appear However lost Marshall Emmen dorfer sent details reports once again ran out space parking area almost building appreciate District VIII Meeting Neither snow nor rain plan have help unload- nor sleet nor gloom night stayed ing vehicles table-buyers Swap inted rounds Weatherford meets great place meet district mem- TX Weatherford Aero Modelers bers tackle member some- greeted morning March 4th thing read newsletter its neat freezing temperatures worst ice see faces light up Don Bentfield re- storm record north Texas area ports clubs participated re- Southwests largest swap meet found soundingly successful Apache Mall Show modelers coming Houston San Anto Minneapolis also must pass along nio Oklahoma braved ice news Boyd Bowdish have elements just show off wares stepped down leading offices buyers eager pick up good bargains association new guys will have bargains gone noon no problem following tracks Associa- didnt make fly-in tions must areas scheduled Sunday March 5th groups clubs makes lot sense canceled because three five inches have contact others helps improve snow covered ground clubs am waiting formed Grand Rapids area have va riety clubs hold several winter shows have letter Brooks Heathman ed itor Rice Lake Model Airplane Club describes group modelers manage get out weekend run annual mall show remark concern ing editing newsletter ap propriate quote am club newsletter editor appreciate thoughtful comments Model Aviation concerning work Ive felt edition can bring smile across members face impart some useful interesting information news letter served its purpose Thank Brooks keep repeating newsletter editor key person club should get help asks Toledo looms close evening have tornado watch snow promised tomorrow know its Mud Time everywhere Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-PresIdent 301 N Yale Drive Garland D 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springa AR 71913 Gil Horatman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 7ee52 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77516 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 chuck Wood 909 Howard St clovis NM 8810i Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Council meeting notes March 11 1989 Executive Council opportunity select new Vice Executive Director final vote counted per son selected Vince Mankowski Vince will replace John Worth contract terminates end January 1990 Other issues concerning frequency guide lines specifications testing ad dressed appears some members reading Competition News sec tion AMA publication very im portant individual can con verse some knowledge about what happening particular niche hobby information please refer future aeromodelers club rented Crock ett Elementary School Weatherford school district meeting went very well two areas high inter est 1991 frequency prob lems 90-dB-at-three-meters noise level issue Bill Thomas Oklahoma District VIII Contest Board representa tive Radio Control Aerobatics present answer questions con cerning Pattern fliers about upcoming rules proposals pertaining noise Bill did outstanding job fielding questions concerned members issue Present meeting AVP Charles Stevens Houston Dis trict VIII representative Control Line Contest Board Bill Bischoff Dallas want thank individuals com ing meeting plus modelers braved elements see AMA representatives working benefit personnel responsible making happen Bill Finke Sandy Frank fellow members Weatherford Aero Modelers Society Look another 130 Model Aviation Rice Lake Model Airplane Club executives being framed demonstration airplane left VP Jim Kleven right President Doug Zimmer presIdent Lakeland Loons holdIng Ziroli F4 powered K&B 75 RC engine turning Kress fan some activity auction held Weatherford Aero Modelers Soci ety facility perfect holding function size L R Dr Sandy Frank Skip Nemine Roddy Lowery Pictured design District VII patch should have appeared column last month AMA HO contact did hIs job editor took picturebut other gremlins popped up prevent its ing printed cost patch $1 including mailing placed dis trict patch fund Send orders VP Peter Wa ters would appreciate bulk requests rather individual ones District Viii meeting Weatherford TX L R Gene Hempel District VIII Vice President Bill Thomas RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Charles Stevens AVP Hous ton TX swap meet June wonder will snow June Pancho Morris District VIII RC Soaring representative wrote concerning up coming initial vote rules proposals RC Soaring Pancho some interesting comments safety about way voted particular proposals Please make note Contest Board members need input guide voting proposals pertaining interests need support received letter Gil Horstman Manchaca TX covered recent air static show sponsored Remote Con trol Model Club Laredo TX January 28 1989 letter reads follows business trip Laredo op portunity meet Dr Fred Pellegrin La redo After nice visit Dr Fred friend John Valls asked assistance put air show static display winter Texas Festival 89 turned out special opportunity acquaint myself other members Laredo club pilots recruited fly air show follows Bill Adams Laredo TX flying Ziroli Zero Dan Smith George town TX flying Sig Bravo Phaeton 90 Rick Schafer Austin TX flying Viper Jet Conquest Jerry Miller San An tonio flying Electric Mite RV-3 Lee Moore also San Antonio brought Fokker Triplane PT-19 Bucker Lee Laredo flew PT-19 Wayne Hasselfield Kyle TX flying Bridi XLT MI Ray mond Austin Large Pup Curtiss Robin Richard Hagy Laredo flew Sig Cobra Craig Jack son Laredo flew Super Sportster site activity La redo International Airport com munications tower times kept Richard Hale communica tions manager busy handling traffic tween modelers full-scale aircraft air show complemented Ma jor Edward Vennes commander La redo CAP Squadron Major Vennes flew Navy Blue T-54 made several passes smoke Lynwood Jackson club president club members worked very hard make air show success As far could tell paid off crowd largest events Festival 89 thanks go out club its prime movers Dr Pellegrin John Valls Ra mino Rameriz Lynwood Jackson wives contributed much whole weekend Best Regards Gill Horstman Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota Wyoming compuServe address EMAIL 780672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3507 5 Kendall St. Denver co 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd carringron ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Salins KS 87401 Jim Rickens 516S cloudas Sious Fulls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service center nia tL Sheridan Denver 00 80226 Phone Duy 303 922-8107 Evening 13031 93e-3206 would like pick up some items last months column appointment associate vice pres ident state Wyoming has oc curred writing Im process doing some fact gathering back ground checking three potential candi dates should have done end school spring break--the end March appreciate patience Wy oming modelers item think important enough job thorough ly its tough make right con tacts timely manner later Mark calendars weekend November 4th 5th will days annual District IX meeting fall Bismarck ND will place AVP Russ Miller bunch great folks al ready have some plans rolling make super meeting will mark 4th annual District IX AMA membership meeting Plans include having seminars workshops conducted national officers AMA Headquarters personnel meet needs members volunteers serve modelers district An informative time always attendees its great way bring mystical organizational thing call AMA local modelers tradition moving meeting around within district has met pos itive feedback year years meet ing North Dakota will coincide states centennial celebration Russ Miller has made some special arrangements al ready great time expected de tails next couple months mark calendars November 4th 5th 1989 Next item information Im sure will read about Vince Mankowskis appoint ment Vice Executive Director other col umns month future just case first column read issue well claim saw first District IX would like offer congratula tions Vince appointment Ex ecutive Council wish him much suc cess Hell assuming responsibilities position over next few months will lead him Executive Director AMA may have known Vince former vice president District IX left Council 1980 employed AMA has worked sev eral important capacities during ten ure Im sure experiences will tre mendous resource Vince assumes new leadership role behalf Speaking leaders has AMAs credit over 20 years ago fore sight hire John Worth Executive Di rector John took job AMA its infancy has nourished supplied wisdom patience guidance over years has worked Executive Council variety ways during time has many war stories share over years AMA grew its present size strength John Worth has literally dedicated professional life organization hope during transition AMA officers mem bers will lend support understand ing John Vince have before task leadership manage ment Academy expect will number oppor tunities show John Worth respect appreciation deserves long successful service Academy ex pect will equal number oppor tunities make Vince feel great about undertaking tasks run daily rou tines programs projects AMA District IX members salute both John Vince wish well months ahead planning attend Nation als July 15th through 23rd too early send entry form make arrangementsa note call AMA Head quarters will get return mail Deadline advance entry midnight Fri day June 16 1989 Plans shaping up well great Nats Northwest should great place enjoy favorite mod eling activity may also want check out possi bility attending National Fun-Fly held Ohio June Check Competi tion News sections calendar events note call Headquarters will get de tailed information about yearly event Also enjoy time have issue hand expect have fax machine available send receive information AMA Headquarters members volunteer officers district ex pect different number home phone number will advise information its available CompuServe number will course remain same use communication service make note head column meantime folks keep cards letters pictures comm may have noticed absence pic tures last couple columnsGuess what Ive got couple share next month sure could use ef fectively report local modeling activi ties throughout district Keep landings soft intentional June 1989 131 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Gus Hudson Sulfur Springs TX sent District IX Vice-President photo Skip Mast C-130 model 8027 W 81st Circle enjoys flying backyard Check out Arvatia CO 80005 size backyard Temple Aeromodelers held Eighth Annual Mall Show First place went Kenny Sulach very nice Japanese Zero Sec ond place went Jim Guest Ron Nor man scratch-built Glassair TD Third place went Aubrey Smith Johnny Casburn Lucky Fly Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakes Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baidwin 4191 Fair Oak Bivd Sacramento CA 95864 Gienn Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harroid 4202 H Si Sacramento CA 95819 David Peitz 20450 Ceitic St Chatsworth CA 91211 Bob Reynoids 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 95748 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90609 Ai Wiiiiamson 445 Wesiby Chuis Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinstora George Steiner 2239 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 910 362-1962 Eioy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 First meeting Reston Eight oclock pm Hurry up Dot Im going miss flight What have stop gas Oh man dont have chance flight leaves San Francisco 855 pm connect 1030 pm Dulles 840 pm Sitting snack counter Sac Metro catch us ual told plenty time 850 pm Well babe better get board quick quaff usual one-beer limit grab attache head gate Just turn corner announce ment comes over muffled PA system Due weather conditions San Fran cisco International flight number 1414 will delayed hour Bingo goes straight-through shot Well Mr Key awa have flight leaving 1130 pm will put Chicago 400 am connect flight 1818 Atlanta GA will bussed Augusta 630 pm Eastern connect Dulles Eastern Oh youll love Eastern No long pas senger lines no delays no layovers no pilots mechanics havent prompt answering letter please patient Its hectic two weeks First associates meeting Pomona just got back Virginia Since read about RCHTA asso ciates meeting last episode let fill Reston Yep its Virginia has museum everything youre going get plane should really make Reston VA stops have never seen Headquarters before must say definitely inspir ing have never seen such collection models memorabilia life case havent heard appears John Worth will retiring soon An Academy search has going under careful direction search out new guy com mittee headed up Travis McGinnis VP District 8 reviewed 26 applications position sent recommendation Travis comments selection six guys Tray put together VPs committee narrowe1 contest down three Scott An nis Hamden CT James Lee Simpson Sanger TX own Vincent Mankow ski Reston VA turned out womanizers boozers voted self Just kidding Vincent Mankowski got nod Nice going Vince other guys Council headed out town hung around got picture Vince Trav myself during inking letter intent Mr Mankowski So suppose short period time reins will shift another milestone will have reached passed Acad emy Standing giant rotunda Academys museum wondered awe guy sitting desk somewhere Washing ton cheap rented office wondering hell going get enough money next staff payroll guy must have guessed retiring John Worth What scrapper must have John hat goes off you have done Academy hope remaining term cludes lot travel District 10 would love have presence thank-you ban quet Ill contacting regarding time place Also John ever get tired retirement would come out fun part world start West ern office AMA Ive got spot picked out can see hustling over again trying cover upcoming payroll Hats off District 10 modeling world father AMA John Worth Another major item days agenda Council approval petition FCC official narrowing trans mitter bands Im going let George Steiner official voice matter Briefly think what means manufacturer will required comply narrow banding under guidelines testing methods recommended frequency committee FCC will foot note petition dating grandfath ering old equipment advice frequency issues relax go out fly important abide clubs rules recommendations have problems contact George Steiner will square away lighter side April issue MA column asked series eight questions Open up issue read ques tions check answers submit ted Mike & JoAnn Keville Lakewood CA 1 Less Frequency Committee BS CL & FF news 2 Couldnt possibly care less or. frankly Im sick way dues being used discuss 3 Vicinity Fresno CA 4 like lot ared alternative existed 5 Depends Elected what 6 Yup 7 Nope 25 years ago perhaps. 8 Get serious folks cant get two peo ple agree other committee action did become reality can see now about 5000 acres space uglysticks small patch CL circle creekbed FF anyone remembers folks Thanks Mike JoAnn re sponse Buds you remember heart beat hooking pins con trol wire beautiful creation freshly fin ished poised along 3rd-base line baseball diamond picked its maiden flight remember sitting 15 volt dry cell battery behind wing let glow connecting wires get way either prop takeoff roll Remember motor started dialed picked up wires headed pitchers mound dead run knowing few minutes flight time about after flight finally ran out fuel gently eased down perfect landing world kept going around staggered back pit area receive hand shakes accolades crew standers Well might have forgotten havent collection pic tures So Cals Knights Round Circle Congratulations Don Repp looks sounds like fun-loving club Keep up good work sure get wires crossed Hurry up take picture knee getting sore Don Hutchinson Really must go now Stay tuned next edition sordid details Hatfields PCC vs McCoys PA Thanks lis tening Leading Edge 132 Model Aviation Read carefully Vince youre signing life away anoergeruthedQh Howard ......Hang Just stand Theyll think Im holding up sign board Cietta Johnson Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4430 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 700672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 08023 Al GaIner Box BB Wilder ID e3B7B Gary R Faller PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 B Vickabarn St Spokane WA 09208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97001 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #09 Psyallup WA 9B373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 10439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97230 Phone 5031 701-5103 Executive Council meeting over weekend 11th March Vince Man kowski chosen AMA Vice Execu tive Director Assuming Vince successfully completes internship over next 10 months will next Executive Direc tor AMA Several very well qualified people applied job tough choose Vince came out strongest candidate us North west have chance get meet know Vince have found him very hard worker members inter ests foremost mind look forward working him new capacity can meet him Nats summer since running show Float fliers will find events sum mer including first float-fly event ever held Nats Now con fused ROW events used popular Nats will low-key unof ficial event takes place Thursday 20th July Besides will float-fly Standwood WA sponsored ERMA May 7 Take exit 206 head west 52nd Ave NW turn south Cedar Grove Resort Northwest Chilliwak RC having float-fly Harrison Lake BC 27th 28th May Farragut Flyers having its 6th Annual Float Plane Fun-Fly Sandpoint ID June 3 4 6 could Shuswap Lake BC float-fly Shuswap RC club June 3 4 Buddy Schwesinger wrote asked pass Sixth Annual Plat 1 Float-Fly will happen June 3rd 4th reservoir east Sutherlin OR Spon sored Umpqua Valley Modelers very relaxed very enjoyable event going raffle radio Sunday will Saturday evening BBQ very successful ladies taxi event last year will return popular de mand free camping site information contact Bud Schwes inger 503 459-3983 Rt 1 P0 Box 4430 Sutherlin OR 97479 Billings Flying Mustangs will host IMAA Regional Fly-In its field west Bil lings MT June 9 10 11 ad vertising no landing fee raffles drawings general airplane discussion Theres RV parking no hookups have very nice field paved runway lots space fly Contact Event Director Don ald Herrington PO Box 22406 Billings MT 59104 406 656-3558 May 27 28 dates North west Regionals largest regularly sched uled Control Line event West fact its largest selection competition events available single contest outside Nats As has year last 17 years yep 18th contest continues grow will add three new events Nostal gia Stunt 15 Carrier Fox Doo Combat site best available anywhere three asphalt circles four grass cir cles covered benches lots camping space rest rooms onfield hobby shop onfield food concessionand within easy walk ing distance airline terminal Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene Contact John Thomp son 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 503 942-7324 will RC Pattern contest Eugene RC Aeronauts field south Eugene June17 18 Im sure would assume classes Contact Carl Henson 503 688-0642 As far know first-ever contest club hope will get large turnout under stand Hillsboro club may getting some interest built up Pattern Hopefully some will travel Eugene try out new skills help inaugurate contest Check out rule book Nov ice Pattern isnt difficult Training like builds skill confidence understand Barons back Deer Park looking toward some stabil ity field situation Bruce Carson again editing newsletter Monocle mentioned recent problem AMA renewals somewhat hidden word didnt get out Its tough something about what havent heard about Does make sense big events Nats will Soaring hope have best Nats Soaring contests ever Several local Soaring enthusiasts working hard see Glider Guiders have best time possible As usual around will several con tests go before Nats note will Scale Slope Soaring Fly-In staged Wil Byers Its near Richland WA over morial Day weekend event features re laxed Slope Soaring emphasis Scale aircraft Last year first time event drew planes pilots distant places year should see increase attendance widening circle attendees Over same weekend will Thermal Soaring event staged Inland Empire Soaring Society Spokane way Glider Guiders will have two different kinds contests either enter spectate same general region Speaking Glider contests Balch tended NWSS Tournament Richland last fall managed look around prospective sites 89 Nats Both days there lot heavyduty flying going lot enjoyment evident chance talk Al Doig former Soaring columnist RC Mod eler regarding some things ex pressed certain reservations about treat talk him miss writings must enjoy NWSS event else would drive way San Diego two-day contest Including Nats will Scale events attend year flying static categories will Hawks Scale Four-Stroke Fly-In May 13 RCFCBC contest Frys Corners May 20 21 10th Annual Marymoor Scale & Four-Stroke 11th June Scalemasters Regional Farragut June 16 through 18 newcomer static Scale class gan last year Portland Rose Festi val Association decided have air show during annual festivities As official Strictly Scale Aeromodeling hosted static show held build ing fairgrounds across road Hillsboro Airport full-size flying site Damian Rhodes reports $3500 worth prizes distributed among 30 en trants two categories 16 Sport 14 Scale Two prizes 19-inch color TV helicopter tour Mt St Hel ens Dick Hansen took TV home Curtis JN-4D Proctor virtue being chosen public Best Show James Shelton Ryans STA voted Best Show competitors got Mt St Helens tour Damian noted eightyear-old Matt Billings took fifth place Sport category Sounds like have super builder way up Sport classes David Williams took first place Aeromaster Casey T Clark sec ond Citabria James Shelton first Non-Military Scale STA just ahead Leonard Mel J-3 Cub Mili tary Scale taken Dick Hansen JN-4D Lynn Johnstons Zero close behind According Damian will repeat contest during years Rose Festival Air Show dont have par ticulars time other dates will 10th 11th June will assume SSA will hosting static show will fine prizes Something note Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers has moved its Annual RAF Air Fair 24th 25th June doesnt conflict Nats Thats nice gesture hope will get lot contestants up Gary Fuller intrepid AVP frozen North sent following new group fliers Palmer Alaska known Alaska Eagles Led President Chuck Tet reault fly off parking area Alaska State Fairgrounds Fair Board has apparently agreed pave RC runway fliers can use anytime except fair week meantime visited snowplowed strip watched Gary Kremquist fly Basic 2000 Kenny McKenzie flew Hobbico Avistar 40 dad flew Swizzle Stik Nate Arrow Jeff Edmondson tore up sky Sweet Stik Alaska Eagles get paved strip should better RC flying sites around Alaska assume remember cold Alaska winter got some cold down though much mod erated wonder anyone went flying -60 Ev Schoenberg Bend OR article ModelAviation long ago de scribed some soldering aids seems Ev now marketing can get info writing Ev RC Wiring Tools 858 NE Quimby Bend OR 97701 suppose wondering no pictures month As happens Im little late column its eas ier quicker write promise better next month meantime Happy flying June 1989 133 YUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Teaching RC Modelers Fly Model airplane clubs AMA chartered others established serve members some officials Academy Model Aero nautics itself say Academys actions solely dependent wishes members few clubs pragmatically see light help others help can return help club however have heard club sole purpose lets repeat thatsole purpose helping others particular purpose assisting beginners other day heard about Saint Ber nard Aerospace Club Louisiana Now ex clusive purpose club educate train new RC fliers mean too Academy found altruistic clubs goal unique has run front-page story about February/March 1989 issue AMA National Newsletter newsletter received AMA chartered club secretaries some othersnot large group think story special impor tant future aeromodeling want tell AMA member about Saint Bernard club members assume mostly entirely adults does however preclude idea being used least objectives clubs sort ages beginners kinds mod elers Control Line Free Flight RC could benefit AMA National Newsletter entitled story AMA Clubs Unique GoalEducate ginners introduced statement club members B W Vollentine secretary Rick Malasovich president Just recently club officers oc casion speak member AMAs Na tional Newsletter staff During conversa tion club officer mentioned fact club formed exclusively education training new pilots told staff member very unusual way club start would mind detailing clubs history possible publication newsletter course thrilled prospect such recogni tion Headquarters So further preamble allow give brief sketch clubs history St Bernard Aerospace Club located St Bernard LA just south New Orleans chartered March 1986 primary goal club being organization training novice flier Although interest flying models kinds has traditionally very high ar ea no club thus far has bothered concern itself education training rank beginner Indeed almost impossi ble find someone existing club willing able devote time new pilot instruction obvious lack interest novice led formation organi zation dedicated training new pilots St Bernard Aerospace Club held its first meeting March 1986 immediately en rolled six members meeting experienced pilot group Rick Malaso vich promised instruct students club enrolled Fifteen students quite few un scheduled landings later club voted al low another experienced pilot join group Joe Coletti seasoned RC flier experienced Pattern competition pilot great help further instruction fledgling pilots Gradually members began earn pi lot status too very much later current club president Keith Acosta promoted instructor first homegrown pilot St Bernard Aerospace Club promotion gave club three instruc tors its 20 members uncommon find least 15 beginning fliers flying session Needless say made some busy flight instructors Since time nearly two years ago club has increased its training staff five fulltime instructors Out total membership 34 proud claim 19 qualified pilots Aside achieving its primary goal structing beginning flier club has al done much promote good public rela tions RC flying area efforts area large static display information booth promi nently featured outside large local depart ment store Over 50 planes various displays present generating considerable public interest sport similar display has held St Bernard Parish Business Trade Exposition last two years Club members have al participated yearly fun-fly Al vin Calendar Naval Airbase Air Show featuring Blue Angels Events still drawing board include club-sponsored air show portion proceeds would used benefit local charity addition other activities group has recently acquired lease sec ond piece property hope trans form first-class airfield Monthly meetings held local pub lic library third Monday month business being handled board directors AMA has great help ganization operation club con duct club activities AMAs best interest mind Good Neighbor policies taught meetings enforced airfield Monthly safety seminars also held meetings safety nets employed flight line spectator areas field commitment instruct novice pi lot remains strong hope keep primary focus clubs existence Now some story some kind club bet busy instructors get satisfaction after days flying would off themselves boring holes sky own airplanes Let us just hope also have club instructors teach beginners tricks building will round out picture making sure beginners have airworthy models worth learning con trol sky Dont think club should make least part its purpose training begin ners build fly models CIMAS Tries CIMASthat stands Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft Societyhas recently rea lized Columbia Univer sity students order secure use 105-ft Low Library rotunda regular basis Posters put up announcing Febru ary 26 1989 flying session inviting students come Eight students university person nel showed up including dean Colum bia College Complimentary beginner kits IMS Yard Birds Slow Pokes presented students CIMAS Two new members selected new president vice president Praful Zope Prosobsin Sirichit respectively two new officers put up posters before March 19th session 13 new re cruits hand including member universitys security force despite its ing first day spring break stu dents departing campus new student member received big folder full plans copies New York Indoor Times newsletter copy Six Steps Indoor Fly ing rotunda rules conduct records plus certificate turned Sal Alu Skyblazers kit new ROG Between two flying sessions Pra Zope built both versions IMS Yard Birds first model airplanes guided ex pert Bob Bender established Columbia stu dent record 44 seconds long duration better next time As inducement participate student employee members will exempted usual flying fee session adults $5 Juniors/Seniors $1 have expenses will also receive issues New York Indoor Times compliments CIMAS As will expected shoulder task constant contact university ficials two officers will also provided AMA memberships CIMAS No furth er supplies will given student members after first kit because firmly believer individual will spend own money purchase own materials will nev er become modeler such great pleasure note new student CIMAS members put heads gether plan meetings university further own interests within group Worth bet will Besides establish ing viable student aeromodeling group relationship Office President should improve should fly ing dates No CIMAS being altruistic Louisiana club fall second lp youNou help us category Once again time remind keep tail light feet dry. especially flying ROW 134 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134
r RC Tech Talk Mostly laymans viewpoint some high-tech stuff end Bob Underwood AMA Technical Director Unless have already done read rest article until reading piece titled Frequency BulletinMarch 1989 same section issue Now lets settle back take nontech nical look some frequency happen ings going hobby/sport First must understand title Technical Director does signify am expert technical aspects ra dios During four years staff working capacity liaison Frequency Committee industry FCC mem bers have assimilated some degree knowledge least point no longer believe making RC model fly result black magic manipulations mirrors Symbols like kHz dB have nes tled memory alongside other impor tant pieces information As struggle through period trau matic change enjoy advantage cannot experience As new formation concerns surface am gener ally first know Likewise am almost always first have answer let ters phone calls persons ei ther understand appreci ate what has happened Therefore am probably better position articulate what happening people Sound conceited hope because feel least bit proud about statement Rather events surrounding frequency matters have often filled concern some cases frustration joke Headquarters Underwood appears have telephone growing out ear chat about what weekly rumor might Years ago hobby shop owner told three forms communication telephone telegraph tell-a-modeler quite correct latter far quickest unfortunately accurate Re member childhood party game called telephone printed word accurate al ways subject same problems interpretation personal bias has encountered examples informa tion messages diametri cally opposed has happened Model Aviation end result misinformation can injury hobby/sport several ways individual members suffer because always certain what happening often perceive worst cre ates anxiety frustration can experi ence damage personal relationships cause misunderstandings differenc es opinion concerning direction should take Lets seek end prob lems So much emotion right now frequency matters Youve read Frequency Bulletin arti cle know have four petitions address have filed letters opposition regarding requests share frequen cies Hopefully petitions will get public comment stage Two petitions have filed require transmitters manufactured fu ture must meet narrow-band requirements What will action mean modelers will assure some time near future transmitters manufactured will capable operating 20 kHz bandwidth spacing Understand possible time tell what date will happen also possible tell exactly what will happen concern ing grandfathering old equipment Three possible scenarios mentioned Frequency Bulletin read ear lier first-mentioned occurs face problems second scenar io described likely happen length grandfather period will primary issue debate Whidden peti tion states foreseeable future Academys petition does address grandfathering does indicate Radio Control industry has voluntarily mov ing direction Traditional FCC action predicts reasonable approach prob lem can expect FCC nounce its decision middle 1990 ap pears good guess issue grandfather period may well moot point large portion modelers fly urban area self-imposed grandfather period old equipment could end tomorrow might find due commercial ac tivity equipment just will work well enough flying environment youre forced operate True can change another frequency escape interference potential creasingly aware number commer cial users just 10 kHz away frequen cies have information indicating number permits issued between Jan uary 1 1988 July 31 1988 surpassed entire year 1987 Its unlikely can anticipate slowdown rate com mercial activity anytime soon because powerful neighbors just 10 kHz away Academy consid ering use service can supply formation relative location power level commercial users service cou pled use new ICOM receiv ers have purchased AMA district will great help sorting Out whats air area aware however wouldnt helpful sim ply dump information out field indi cating flying site middle Bermuda triangle far pager activity concerned Therefore attempting pinpoint what signal levels various ages types equipment can stand before stop working way knowing what commercial activity area what strength signal youll able determine whether narrow-band equipment needed have close touch club Denver CO area has expe riencing considerable problems inter ference have used ICOM field identified frequencies com mercial users What found power ful beeper signals lasted some 10 20 seconds Sometimes voice trans missions lasted 30 45 seconds ac tivity quite heavy during weekdays tapers off weekends As club sought help various sources RC industry member responded sending two radios reportedly totally narrow band transmitter AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director John worth 0 ExecutWe Coordinator Joyce Hager S Administrative Services Director Robert voislavek nical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike woodfolk 0 Pubiic Reiatione Director Geoff Styles ial Prolecta Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R wheeley 0 Nate General Manager Iince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication what say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council receiver club use ra dios purposely supplied suspect frequencies channels 22 38 right next known pager operation words club member have performed flaw lessly Has exercise tended move club specific direction Evidently Jim Shaw states club member com plains having difficulty known problem frequencies still flying wideband equipment dont want talk him As test have used service mentioned earlier can supply commercial permit operation Are commercial transmitters nearby Yep couple running 400-watt output Other short questions answers Are RCMA/AMA stickers required transmitter present No Currently plan require sanctioned events effective December 20 1990 Are narrow-band transmitters required present sanctioned events channels 12-34 yes General flyingno However recommended Can older transmitter narrowbanded Yes can Academy has letter file FCC indicating may done holder equip ments type acceptance representa tive can accomplished Class per missive change Check manufac turer importer equipment Most have plans equipment modification upgrade have requested official policy manufacturers import ers will publish official word submit Should apprehensive about what will happen concerning frequency matters Sure sounds like trick question course will have little pangs apprehension understand have large body members collectively looking toward protecting interests Yes going totally agree need direction feel certain can medi ate differences best serve vast majority membership Look fu ture monthly Frequency Bulletins both AMA National Newsletter sent charter clubs have requested Model Aviation Proceeding slightly different re lated subject technical Frequency Committee has wres tling knotty problem concerning effect resolution bandwidth mea surement type equipment fol lowing information presented Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee sticker program rolling along Frequency Committee members checking transmitters trade shows Over 50% now receiving gold stickers continue show significant increase year continuing get Sticker Station applica tions over country Bill Hershberger travel Headquarters once twice week process now have 26 Sticker Stations authorized check transmitters includes manufac turers importers distributors indepen dent service centers should noted Sticker Station approval extends stickering transmitters no way au thorizes addresses service modifica tion transmitters Bill have made measurements gold-sticker transmitter using variety spectrum analyzers different resolution bandwidth RBW settings provide guid ance Sticker Stations As given AMA 1991 Guidelines transmitter signal offset 20 kHz channel frequency should down 55 dB measured analyzer using 3 kHz RBW signal level 20 khz offset depends RBW setting used some spectrum ana lyzers have 3 kHz setting Informa tion what readings other RBWs equivalent 55 dB @ 20 khz using 3 kHz RBW sent Sticker Stations early February Ther4 course something else popped up heard immediately Bob Weg ner Sticker Station #103 checked PCM transmitter Tektronix analyzer given gold sticker owner sent back manufacturer re checked FR analyzer 3 kHz RBW found did qualify gold Wegner went Tektronix help sorting things out Stan Griffiths Tek tronix Portland office scheduled meeting March 6th Frequency Commit tee representation invited Tektronix sembled variety spectrum analyzers included FR Hewlett-Packard two own new economy model Measurements using same AM transmitter earlier testing made analyzers same results obtained Febru ary AMA Headquarters spectrum analyzers used Tektron ics meeting L R HP 8562A IFR A7550 Tektronix 2710 Tektronix 494AP PCM transmitter checked analyzers could set 1 kHz RBW PCM 60 dB down rather 65 dB recommended Ac cording Morris Engelson Tektronix spec trum analyzer designer rules differ ent AM FM/PCM signals going RBW another change AM signal goes 20 log BW1/8W2 FM/PCM signal 10 log BW1/BW2 So FM/PCM transmitters equivalent level using 1 kHz RBW should 60 dB AM transmitters should 65 dB have found before probable reason surfaced until now FM/ PCM transmitters checked have well below 55 dB using 3 kHz RBW fore would pass gold analyzers using 1 kHz RBW glad Bob Wegner spot ted followed through Tektron ix help us get answer Morris Engelson also recommended measurements made using either 3 kHz 1 kHz resolution bandwidth modulation rates transmitters readings can affected 300 Hz 100 Hz RBW doesnt recommend either used further concluded 100 Hz RBW definitely problem also said alright use video filter except IER video filter bandwidth equal greater RBW use number analyzers have video filters programmed equal RBW selected especially thank Stan Griffiths folks Tektronix making equip ment available setting up meeting has made possible us fine-tune guidance Sticker Stations Thanks too tour spectrum analyzer production area Beaverton facility saw assembly testing cal ibration procedures very impressive Participants meeting organized Tek tronics 1 R Andy Spence Tektronix Chuck Ahern AMA Frequency Committee Bob Wegner Sticker Station 103 Morris En gelson Stan Griffiths Larry Hansen Tektronix Back Boband thank-you Chuck Ahern above report have month dual-focus effort partly technically oriented partly folks like know people wise humble enough tell Theres little switch front move it works doesnt send someone can fix See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods RC Equipment Certified 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA June 1989 117 II~rtkint hilling nIIA5stiflflI action t e FCC mieht take two pe Synopsis Executive Council Meeting March 11 1989 following attendance Presi dent Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Exec utive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Reginald Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice President Ev Langworthy Present Academys executive Staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Micheline Madison Competitions Depart ment Director Vince Mankowski Nats Gen eral Manager Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Guests included Fred Marks Frequency Committee Chairman Chuck Ahern Fre quency Committee Raymond Kowalski le gal advisor Lillian Worth copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately May 1 1989 minutes official until review pos sible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled April 22 1989 special meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council called order 900 am President primarily purpose selecting vice executive replace Executive Director latters contract expires end January 1990 interviews final se lection held executive session Council members legal counsel pres ent executive session ended President made following statement Executive Council appreciates terest shown candidates position Vice Executive Director Af ter extensive study including interviews reference checks Executive Coun cil took secret ballot determine win ner candidate received support majority vote Executive Council winning candidate Vince Mankowski Executive Council will immediately ne gotiate Vince Man kowski toward let ter intent contract agreement can reached contract will made him agreement cannot reached him Executive Council will take new vote negotiate two remaining candidates Executive Coun cil finds three candidates highly qualified would accept able thank candidates Subsequently Vince Mankowski accepted agreement presented him Other Business I Contest Board Meeting An RC Aerobatics Contest Board request funding en able members board meet discussed noted setting such precedent board given eight other Contest Boards 11 mem bers would present major financial problem motion approve request failed 11 against 2 EVP 3 II Club Proximity District X Vice Presi dent reported difficulties two clubs lo cated too close other interfer ence-free operation noted Coun cils previous establishment primary jurisdiction policy wa satisfactory lution situation urged some mod ification policy would give vice president final authority settle prob lems motion effect passed 7 3 7 8 10 NAA ED Pres 6 against 1 2 4 5 6 11 Another motion rescind pre vious Council action July 1988 also passed 10 2 3 7 8 9 10 ED EVP NAA Pres 5 against 1 4 5 6 11 Ill Frequency Phase-In Plan Review After considerable discussion Council unaii imously approved submitting FCC petition requires RC equipment man ufacturers produce narrow-band 72 MHz transmitters beginning 1991 IV Nats Review Dave Brown reported 1988 Nats audit showed items charged account erroneously largely due assigning costs Nats items also used other events Nats Before auditing 1988 Nats shown cost $37822 after auditing actual cost found $13269 noted exercise resulted better posting methods subse quent Nats contests will have accurate reporting V District V District X Support Two mo tions passed authorize District 5 Vice President up $2000 expenses May 1989 District AVP meetingb 4 against 1 6 11 EVP other authorize up $2000 expenses District X AVP meeting held RCHTA showli 3 against 4 6 11 VI Key Man Insurance agreed unani mously renew current three-key-man insurance policies Worth Mankowski Ma roney additional term sign insured continuance cancellation VII AVP Program VP-IV Crispins recom mendation improved associate vice president program discussed consensus following approved implementation 1 Each AVP authorized have shirt embroidered year service AVP same policy shall hold district frequency coordinators AVPs frequency coordinators also autho rized supply business cards 2 A statement defining responsibili ties AVP developed Exec utive Council discussion made part Standing Rules 3 AVPs shall provided list district chartered clubs timely basis shall also given up-to-date list handout materials available dealing such matters frequency safety sound flying site acquisition Additionally AVPs shall provided list awards sample forms needed plus cur rent Headquarters directory 4 At discretion district vice pres ident monthly district column Model Aviation may have one-third one-half column set aside comments AVPs within district Other details AVP program such geographic assignments termination determined later date VIII NAR Insurance Dave Brown reported modified proposal agreed upon AMA NAR Insurance com mittees follows 1 AMA Youth membership $7 may clude adults engaged model rocketry ac tivity accordance NAR safety code 2 AMA chartered club status shall fered NAR sections 3 All NAR members organized activi ties members NAR sections come AMA chartered clubs must hold AMA membership 4 claims handling assignments settlements shall discretion AMA 5 NAR organization will no longer insured AMA 6 No insurance coverage outside US NAR-AMA adults unless become regular AMA members meeting adjourned 545 pm AMA Scholarships AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship amount number scholarships presented current year will de pend large extent upon number applicants qualifications total up $11000 available distributed various amounts basis AMA modeling activities scholastic achievement citizenship achievement applica tions will considered evaluated AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Com mittee will make recommen dation Executive Council AMAs 118 Model Aviation 1 Ernie Evon AMA 1129 dIsplayed Feb ruary WRAM Show New York what welldressed AMA club officer may wear sleeve patches provided char tered club officers year year indicat Ing positions heldan impressive array case Ernie Central Jersey RC Club board directors Currently Scholar ship Committee composed Bob Stalick Albany OR Chairman Bob Underwood Reston VA Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Travis McGin nis Arvada CO choosing recipients AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Pro gram aspects taken consid eration desirable applicant academically superior also participant aspects school mod eling community applicants rated several major categories includ ing class rank grade average test re sults High achievement catego ries important maximum amount scholarship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant schol arship award he/she active com munity modeling both facets taken consideration wellrounded person may quite possibly judged qualified excels school grades modeling However scholarship awards may granted basis of three cri teria qualification general current AMA member el igible 1 has active type model airplane activity last three years 2 graduates high school current prior year 3 enrolled college university certificate degree program Other Scholarships addition AMA-funded program described above two others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combina tion modeling achievement financial need other Tom Hutchinson morial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievements Free Flight activity three programs use information supplied Charles H Grant/AMA Scholarship application determine winners Sig Hutchinson pro grams however scholastic information determining factor case possible individual receive awards programs Applications may obtained AMA Headquarters Deadline submission May 31 Frequency Bulletin March1989 month March often recognized its breezy nature brought winds con cern Academy modelers gen eral Several petitions great importance Radio Control community filed FCC purpose rule mak ing Two petitions involve proposed sharing frequencies granted model ers FCC 1g82 bridge crane com pany has proposed sharing 75 MHz frequenci0s surface model users second recent proposal filed Kenneth J Seymour proposal would result shared use 72 75 MHz model frequencies commercial per sonal direction-finding tracking equip ment Both proposals represent seri ous threat modeling activity could operation devices affect model operation possible se vere safety problem areas other mod eling As illustration crane lifting tons material could interfered unknowing child operatin$ model car nearby Other applications such tow trucks valve actuators fuel delivery trucks present similar safety hazard use tracking device law enforcement agencies locate lost chil dren campers personal property laud able sharing frequencies presents se rious safety concern range de vices anticipated 1000 1500m 3281 4921 ft ground An opera tional range magnitude results unit effectively becoming singlefrequency model site Consider ramifica tions units continuous op eration motor home moves about country Academy behalf has filed let ters opposition two petitions FCC appears model fre quencies targeted shared use cause license-free presents considerable sayings time money company As information ob tained attorney will made known immediately Academys attention focused two other FCC petitions wellone sub mitted AMA another Glenn Whidden Essentially both petitions stress requirements transmitters mantifac tured future must meet AMAs 1991 guidelines narrow-band operation Much misinformation conjecture has heard recently regarding what might happen 1991 magic date Coaches will turn pumpkins old radio units will dissolve dust January 1 1991 date simply signifies end period designed phase frequencies assigned ser vice 1982 hoped 1991 RC model aircraft would operating 20 kHz spacing appears such goal premature immediate concern what course action FCC might take two pe titions fact three possible sce narios first could refuse require narrow-banding radios produced future would have tragic conse quences leaving us vulnerable com mercial interference probably unable achieve full frequency usage Wed have no protection against new RC equipment although meeting proposed FCC specifications would work todays radio environments require narrow-band operation second scenario would have FCC require transmitters manufactured since date rule effectivity narrow banded providing reasonable grace period during existing transmitters would allowed operate scenario has traditional course taken FCC third scenario could develop FCC perceived severe operational safety problem because older equipment still being used FCC could react acceler sting transition narrow band moving back date transmitters must conform new requirement History suggests wont happen Since theres strong likelihood grandfather period older equipment Academy developing recommended ways clubs individuals operate mix equipment final FCC decision made will prepared meet contingency should noted FCC rule-making process typically takes minimum nine 12 months Well well 1990 before final decisions can expected Several other activities under way help clubs individuals frequency matters Academy considering use service provides exact loca tion power level transmitters operat ing commercial frequencies 10 kHz Disseminating information would help modelers select frequency manage flying sites companion ser vice already available uses ICOM re ceiver scanner sites newly pur chased units now hands either district vice president frequency coordinator ICOM can provide valu able information about strength other signals may cause potential interfer ence order effectively use informa tion Frequency Committee has begun gather data will help us determine what level interference causes problems various ages types equipment Lastly Sticker Station program al lows individuals determine status transmitters has greatly ex panded listing stations will forthcoming Academy focused radio fre quency matters order create safe en joyable environment Radio Control oper ation easy task pa tient understanding cooperation both FCC manufacturers lieve goal can accomplished minimum sacrifice model ers part June 1989 119 NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HO703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviation subscriptions AMA member nonmember back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertis ing Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans ModelAvia tion hobby shop resale accounts ad vertising billing questions MA AdvertIsIng .. 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr Quite number letters have re ceived during past couple weeks sug gesting misunderstanding process competition rule-making Some people continua under impression AMA its Executive Council tempting mandate rule changes es tablish sound levels aeromodeling ac tivities Thats truly ideal notion AMA has taken steps achieve yet mistaken individual Contest Boards basically self-contained discrete entities Only certain very specific areas safety matters exampledoes Exec utive Council have authority oppose Contest Board particular desire po sition Since matter sound levels doesnt fall categories Executive Council has no power overrule direct individual Contest Board decisions sound guidelines would desirable able estab lish sound levels various categories modeling would provide guidelines use general membership case RC Aerobatics problem doing problem FAI ClAM proposal lack practical data determining potential acceptable sound levels Its possible some categories wouldnt have necessary equipment available allow survive new restricti6ns other areas world organizing programs guide model ing groups determining attainable sound levels absolute necessity will accomplished obvious cant done through rule-making process competition cat egories Alternative ways developing body data will enable others oper ate quiet levels must found Individual help will needed acquiring data starting point generate list of categories powered aeromod els next step determine engine size displacement cat egories common prop engine class has listed Any muf flers tuned pipes currently use should also added file background work done studies outline effective testing path ways can begin Testing should yield engine/ prop/muffler/tuned pipe combinations will achieve quieter operation de grading performance Subsequent recom mendations can based lowest ac ceptable limits attained testing Whether benchmark levels would fall within currently recommended goal 90 dBA 9 ft cant ascertained present What happens category model cannot made meet goals obvious consequence such cat egories wouldnt welcome certain fly ing fields true today However fly ing fields arent lost solely because com plaints about noise Other unrelated factors sound abatement wouldnt af fect come play well case Free Flight example its often purely lack adequate flying space Lack accept able flying sites frequently rules out Control Line events too combination inade quate space objectionable sound levels often prohibits RC Pylon Racing Obviously quieter operation wont magi cally create space change other fixed con ditions Nevertheless cases noncompetition flier has found meet ing 90-at-9 recommendation has enabled him keep maintain flying site No doubt will hold true other modeling categories Lack facilities can will continue stumlling block increased activity types flying program will generate informa tion necessary attaining quieter flight Continued page 122 AMA Life Members Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Acad emy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Member ship initiated $250 down payment L-1 12* 1-3 1-4 1-5 L-6 L-7 1-8 1-9 [-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 117* 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 L-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack G Lowe Joseph Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeill Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Lou J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Krafft H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford Ritchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Elaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard Nelson Daniel J Pruss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gem George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger lames Grier 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 L-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 1-71 1-72 1-73 1-74 1-75 1-76 1-77 1-78 1-79 1-80 1-81 1-82 1-83 1-84 1-85 1-86 1-87 1-88 1-89 1-90 1-91 1-92 1-93 1-95 1-96 1-98 1-99 1-100 1-101 1-102 1-103 1-104 1-105 1-106 1-107 1-108 1-109 1-110 1-111 1-112 1-113 1-114 1-115 1-116 1-117 1-118 1-119 1-120 1-121 1-122 followed $250 following three years memberships recognized taxdeductible contributions An interesting sidelight Several families have two Life Memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Jim4 Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand Lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald Herbert Johnson Jr Care Lee Thompson John D Doyle Robert G Diefenderfer Fred Bopp Joe Zingali Raymond G Marvin Jeffrey Gerber Jeff Troy John Reed Jr Edward Teal Joseph H Konefes Kenneth Kortright Robert Spivey Jim Pope Orval C Steward Paul Binkley Jef Raskin Martin 1 Zellman Jr Russ Nitach Albert H Doerr Edward Hydorn Jr Frank Tlush Christopher E Wimmer James B Porter Jr Donald Draskovich Robert C Wimmer Bill Schmidt Albert J Sambold Sr David Copeman Jim Bybee William Langenberg James S Jauregul John Schifko Cole Bryant Thompson Roy Propst Benjamin M Trapnell Jim Weir Joseph C Larsen Fred Angel H K Warner Ray B Sahlberg William Raub Rex R Powell Joel Rindler Rod Smith Thomas 1 Stennis Robert W Rich Richard C Reed Richard Grimm Jr 1-123 1-124 1-125 1-126 1-127 1-128 1-129 1-130 1-131 1-132 1-133 1-134 1-135 1-136 1-137 1-138 1-139 1-141 1-142 1-143 1-144 1-145 1-146 1-147 1-149 1-150 1-151 1-152 1-153 1-163 1-200 1-222 1-288 1-289 1-297 1-300 1-331 1-409 1-418 1-447 1-555 1-702 1-888 1-1000 1-1220 1-1234 1-1 256 1-1 921 1-2012 1-2664 1-2886 1-3120 1-4037 1-5098 1-7009 1-16880 1-20244 L-42487 *Deceased Kermit Walker R S Keeton Jr Mike Dunn Alexander Lepak William R Bigge Billy T White Charles Hunsicker Jr Douglas Barry R I Swain David Rosen Dale Kugler Vernon Haynes Alan N Buckner Mark C Corbett Tom Kozel Grant Ashburn John H Hood Jr Terry 1 Watros Dennis R Long Worth Henson Jr Stanley J Potts Jerry Cowan Jeff Etheredge Bonita Kozel Jerry Smartt Richard Ham Richard Chapaki Timothy P Procuniar lorell H Joiner Jim Coffin James Propst Edward Norman David Bridi Ron Morgan Steve Landy Penny Thompson William G Bennett Lawrence W Petty Travis McGinnis Reeves Lippi ncott Joe Klause C M Tuthill Robert Edison Duane Renken Ed Izzo Harlan Kilbourn Charles R Poulton II Edward E Watts Ill Joseph Thweatt William Hanson Harold Smith Robert Gialdini Gary Hutchison Dick Austin Richard P Aley Steve Edens Bob Wischer Stanford Hightower GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90dBA-at-9-ft guideline 120 Model Aviation AMAs PR Effort Branches Out Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations luck will first series columns will both give ask formation purpose let members know what happening public relations efforts involve AMA started working professional PR agency June 1988 relationship bore some fruit national coverage Time Magazine Insight Magazine De sign Magazine working na tional exposure 1989 also got some NBC TV coverage time 1988 Nats Willard Scott Today Show 1989 will develop greater depth work wider coverage now have direct New York connections TV consideration several national publications have expressed firm interest doing stories Progress being made other areas work well improved financial posi tion allows flexibility far travel goes can now make specific visits work clubs chapters public offi cials Macon GA recently met mayor county chairman executive director Industrial Commission chairwoman Cherry Blossom Festival Model aviation AMA needs area clubs future Nats other major contests discussed believe key people have much better appreciation sport now before vital PR jobs liaison Federal Aviation Administration work Washington office field locations April will attend meeting New England Region office Burlington MA purpose fur ther appreciation sport needs area modelers cement friendship understanding addition will helping FAA revitalized educa tional programs judging annual science contest sponsored FAA Keeping up personnel changes government agencies sometimes seems like job self necessary June 1989 International Very Spe cial Arts Festival will take place Washing ton DC Locales action White House Kennedy Center Performing Arts Capitol Georgetown Univer sity AMA will represented Head quarters people will have display con duct classes show AMA films give talks important national figures will hand important figures however will 1500 handicapped kids being brought spe cial event AMA proud participant AMA PR Department also works clubs have flying site problems have excellent 100-page support pak great book terrific videoall de signed help make presentation go after flying field materials free chartered clubs cant guarantee field need help call advice ask support pak geared ship same day call other day made list PR-oriented tasks perform long covers lot ground phone calls answering mail media cultiva tion soliciting support appointed elected officialsall make up day-to-day activities PR Department continually explore new avenues attempt make model aviation its needs better known means open new ideas anyone member nonmember alike means look opportunities can part group has avia tion flavor can counted too means take advantage speaking en gagements can tell message audience knows little nothing about sport takes time am sure lot seeds scatter fall hard ground keep after working 40-plus hours week AMA staff members still find time get involved local museums li braries schools recreation depart ments promote model aviation good reasons can think usually kids programs using video models culminating Delta Dart building session However also get invited Rotary Lions Kiwanis Jaycee meetings leave folks information arrived same things AMA chartered clubs own communities believe pays off us PR effort AMA HQ also includes greeting museum visitors ar rive week host Cub packs school groups AMA members try meet make feel welcome want visitors leave pleasant memory friendly bunch happen work building hous es fascinating collection some worlds best artwork fact art work consists three-dimensional aircraft adds fascination hosted group Sunday visitors recently cial club belong 700 pm start turning out lights remind go home What interesting after noon next month Well recognize some clubs doing great job own backyards promote themselves sport June 1989 121 VN PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY *** Safe Flying No Accident *** Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft opera tions must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situa tions Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft opera tions unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watch ing full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent possibility accident AMA Bill Hershberger R AMA Frequency Committee member presented Howard McEn tee Memorial Medal WRAM Show New York last February WRAM club West chester Radio Aero Modelers makes award year honor pioneers major con tributors world Radio Control Hershberger longtime AMA member Virginia technically competent members Frequency Committee real RC pi oneer Bill flying own dual proportional control system years before RCers thought possible has constantly forefront RC technology did test work 900 MHz RC systems proving feasibility what could become next generation RC equipment Bill currently principal committee volun teers testing certifying wish become part transmitter Gold Sticker pro gram Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Since last month things have hap pening AMA scheme things As some may know Executive Direc tor John Worth will retiring ED first next year John has Academy over 25 years has seen grow prosper Time marches us however Council has con ducted search replacement Through advertising word mouth acquired significant response position easy finding individual best suited task ED Search Committee evaluate resumes conduct interviews until candidates finally reduced three people special session Reston March en tire AMA Council interviewed residual candidates made its selection candidate chosen Vince Man kow ski current employee AMA Headquart ers know Vince virtue participation Nats Vince has Nats Director some time now addition other responsibilities has Academy eight years very familiar requirements Vince will become Deputy Executive Director soon Council ratifies contract next meeting will assume duties Executive Director end January 1990 additional knotty task undertaken special session Council Reston matter petition FCC narrow-band radio equipment As know AMA has promot ing through committee action plan derly phase-in FCC-granted frequen cies allow eventual unrestricted use frequencies narrow-band equipment required controversial element has utility continued use non-narrow-band equipment clar ify AMA Council has taken fol lowing position matter I We will petition FCC require stringent band-pass requirements new manufactured equipment 55 dB @ 20 kHz 2 We will petition FCC make anything obsolete legal counsel forms us likely FCC will allow continued use old equipment its useful life Final position matter up FCC 3 We will advise clubs members deal wideband/narrow-band op eration 4 We will promote phase-in frequen cies upon approval FCC petition like ly take least year 5 We will encourage membership move narrow-band equipment quickly possible clubs free own thing regard feel ex clusive use narrow band safest way fly No seems object using narrow band future would like see future happen quickly possi ble will mandate changeover date point may require narrowband equipment sanctioned events must further consider ramifications requirement Upgrading equipment narrow band can accomplished manufacturers designated agents having obtain new type acceptance example Futaba offering $10 modification much equipment Airtronics offering very good deals narrow-band modules receivers others doing modifications safest bet check manufacturer/im porter feel process easy members should very seriously consider will permit use frequencies maximize flexibility avoiding PRS pag ers such Agents mods must authorized manufacturer since FCC holds manufacturer type ac ceptance holder accountable would like information subject contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters focal point issue Believe has very touchy subject strong advocates nar row band say exclu sively narrow-band situation airplanes will fall like rain sky phase frequencies Others contend isnt true need frequency-spacing plan assure safe operation during transition interval addition members advocating use old equipment indefinite period danger phasing odd fre quencies comes possibility los ing since other users PRS will seek capture happen would have larger problem So see life aint simple spite what detrac tors say trying best member-responsive organization same time help create climate safe fun fliers SoundCont pg 120 whether competition general fly ing necessary goal should sup ported Nothing within established AMA proposed RC Aerobatics guidelines enforces limits type model Flying model sound level legal under existing system no matter great violation AMA guidelines cases local re quirements absolute club rules man date lower sound levels course sites restrictive limits achieving quieter flight range model types will expand roster permissible cate gories Whether performance altered quite another matter Manufacturers beginning take some interest what doing hope go manufacturers fliers both need know what pos sible what changes need made before will really get involved aeromodeling public need tell needs Obviously changes arent de mand wont made Soft mounts Soft mounting vibration isola tion engines easily accomplished day Primarily its matter selecting suitable product particular en gine engine mount airframe soft mounts advertised model magazines readily available Several have illustrated pages sample new somewhat differ ent mount has received Ward En gineering PO Box 2271 Meriden CT 06450 letter Chuck French describes ap plication mount made up two ab sorption material pieces length tubing two washers bolt nut unit uti lizes whatever radial engine mount fa vor takes up little over 1A hard-mounted engine Chuck says system rather stiff idle frequency absorbs vibration frequency increases Chuck further states designed assembly work optimally 10000-15000 rpm range present mount designed pri marily engines 35 90 range larger unit bigger engines coming later Drop Chuck note above ad dress further information pricing Since photos didnt make back processing time youll have wait until next time illustration will talking looking listening Toledo latest design accom plishments Hope bring full report next time out 122 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Executive VPs Report Dave Drown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 An era ending AMA time orderly transition John Worth re placement Executive Director nearing difficult task selection has com pleted Executive Council has picked Vince Mankowski large majority am sure selection Vince will spark some controversy anyone selected position would controversial variation different peoples views what needed position mind-boggling Some think should go outside ganization professional help others believe promotion within best Some think modeling experi ence paramount importance oth ers think absolutely no consequence preferred professional background ideal candidate varies emphasis personnel management public rela tions finance business administration marketing etc Another area contrasting viewpoints comes deciding impor tant professional training education professional experience candidates narrowed few finalists final se lection comes down gut feeling Executive Council said done feel Vince Mankowski right man right time Vince will have some mighty big shoes fill because John Worth has rightfully become legend own time think will up task Id like congratulate Vince se lection thank other fine can didates applied job Another thank-you due Travis McGinnis put tremendous amount work chairman selection committee Another controversial subject dealt March 11th Executive Council meeting Council voted unanimously go ahead its petition FCC petition would require transmitters manufactured future subject tougher type acceptance requirements nar row banding also doesnt mention thing about grandfathering period older equipment leaving aspect FCC decide expected will propose amortization period around 10 years after would become illegal use older equipment proposal isnt cast concrete can still modify during comment period provided FCC important get ball roiling subject before too late good Different people have different concerns subject am concerned about introduction toy market flying mod els would use 72 MHz band marginally meet old current type ac ceptance specs Such device could pollute RF atmosphere making nearly impos sible us operate As drive around town see numbers RC cars being oper ated yards driveways parking lots streets Frankly scares h . think about flying toys splattering transmitters sure wish 72 MHz become license-free least would limit impulse buying toys Another hot subject AMAs acquisition land permanent national flying site headquarters members support move some strongly op posed can understand point view against honestly feel such land acquisition best inter ests AMA important its members can remember same resistance purchase Reston HQ building purchase building probably saved AMA aeromodeling ex tinction insurance crisis hit AMA denied renewal liability surance policy used asset value building procure letter credit required back own selfinsurance program Its simple no build ingno letter credit No letter credit no insurance No insuranceno flying sites No flying sitesno flying no need AMA exist no place aeromodeling Ironically insurance plan assets back what make possible pur chase land need further guaran tee long-term existence Till next month Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Twenty-Five Down Go. Last February completed 25 years ser vice AMA Executive Director fol lowed year service AMA President 1963 other years service Contest Board Chairman RC Thus step down Executive Director January 31 1990 will have recorded about 30 years major service AMA addition previ ous years various committees Free Flight Team Selection example AMA Contest Director addition will serve February 1 1990 least year Executive Director Emeritus fancy name former ED continues serve consultant will also other duties having AMA museum international affairs relationships other organizations So next year will sharp cutoff AMA service rather change han dling day-to-day operations orga niLation being advisor supplemental services role What will happen gradual transfer primary duties responsibilities year plays out As happens focus will shift toward long-range look AMA goingsomething has dif ficult spend much time since AMA has growing demanding more attention daily de tails past 30 years have fantastic ex perience spanning increase member ship about 20000 members seven times During time AMA has come largest sport aviation organization free world entirely self-funded means no government industry other subsidies have grown years staff four five 1963 50 present few small rooms rented office space own building worth over two million dollars now strong posi tioned well go last decade 20th century Knowing AMA good shape makes easier let go reins some pride satisfac tion get ready pass baton next director Two other people previously held title Executive Director Al Lewis Russ Nichols preceded H W Al den although didnt have title first person charge AMAs daily business 1936-37 helped AMAs first President Willis Brown modeling pioneer Frank Zaic Al Lewis AMAs second President helped keep things going Alden left scene 1938 later became Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols served total 18 years both before after Al Lewis should also noted Frank Ehling AMAs Technical Director years before retiring 1983 also served acting Executive Director during 1963 Thus four people either acted Executive Director first 27 years AMAs history will have added 26 retire What have provided during years stabilityholding HQ fort AMAs basic structure volunteer ficers about 200 did jobs Exec utive Council Contest Boards committees AMA So can feel lot satisfaction personally contributing AMAs progress over years ba sic contribution has enable orga nization function response ac tions others AMA has eight presidents past 25 years 75 district vice presidents people served Contest Boards committees over years have operated basic decision-making processes AMA HQ coordinating communicating Executive Director responsible making combination paid staff volunteers work past 25 years tory testimony concept ap pears continuance concept will carry us well 21st century June 1989 123 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massuchuselts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Dan Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 tBi7 9346248 Associate Vice Preeldetits Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenpoil 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01449 Bob Landry 60 Main St Essex Jot VT 05452 Richard Sherman 29 High St Plymouth NH 03254 Bob Watace 91 Sytvan St Avon 0106001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilnon 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02649 Vice Executive Director position has awarded Vince Mankowski has AMA staff about nine years recently served Nats Manager numerous applicants position search committee narrowed number applicants three Executive Council made fi nal selection three candidates seemed well qualified eager assume position would like thank applied interest Academy time involved pursue po sition District Fun-Fly contact person club should have received newslet ter now giving latest information have seen flyer fun-fly call information 617 934-6248 Brimfield Float Fun-Fly received word March 9th event has canceled 1989 due Commonwealth Mas sachusetts austerity program will have employees available events though modelers offered pay reasonable costs Radio report still much confusion about frequency phase-in plan reasons behind report will attempt summarize what has happened what happen starting December 20 1990 videotape available Dis trict VP AVP Frequency Coordinator tape about two hours long covers radio situation very well would recom mend club officer view Much following material taken tape Let us start brief history RC fre quencies 1950s Started frequency 27255 Later 26995 27045 27095 27145 27195 added frequencies still legal use 1960s About 1966 original 72 MHz fre quencies allocated FCC 7208 7216 7224 7232 7240 7296 75640 known col ored frequencies because flag sys tem now illegal RC use 1980s original 72 MHz shared fre quencies could commer cial operator directly same fre quency increase commercial traffic frequencies became unusable parts country FCC petitioned additional frequencies exclusive RC use AMA granted 80 frequencies divided 30 75 MHz range 50 72 MHz range Frequency Committee group 12-14 vol unteers technical expertise serves committee committee has pre sented proposals FCC devel oped phase-in plan new Tx flag system Frequency flag system system identifies what frequency Tx new 50 frequencies old colored flag system practical problems cant prevent such conflicts between channels 42 24 between 40 5340 between 50 5350 Frequency phase-in plan plan time table determine specific frequen cies used protected old fre quencies five years giving modelers chance convert equipment new frequencies Narrow band Gold sticker Specs -55 dB 20 kHz spacing Wideband Silver sticker Specs -35 dB 20 kHz spacing Secondary user interference tween modelers commercial users modelers have correct problem should no directly RC fre quencies RC still secondary user up enthusiast make equip ment work Phase-in program now second part phase-in program Tx channels 12-34 must meet narrow-band specs sanc tioned events recommended opera tions Wideband Tx should used channels 38-56 will effect until De cember 20 1990 After date remaining frequencies odd-numbered channels will avail able use Using frequencies will mandatoiy Some options clubs will have future 1 Using available channels might require use narrow-band equip ment Most receivers use now will have replaced 2 Using channels 12-34 channels 38-56 Use wideband receivers could continued chan nels 38-56 provided no commercial interference 3 Using channels receiv ers currently use could used provided no interference future Tx may have modified meet narrowband specs depending FCC action option using channels chosen accommodations must made visitors particular field done using channel either side channel visitor uses block ing off Sanctioned events should much problem because usually frequency control system use Care must observed sure 40 kHz spacing maintained present no requirement Tx meet narrow-band specs during next phase Most Tx made since about 1986 meet narrow-band specs older ones should serviced anyway So Tx required narrow band receivers may still wideband provided no interference 40 kHZ spac ing maintained As number com mercial operators grows may forced use narrow-band receivers Flight line management Pilot stations should positioned about 20 ft tween antennas will help eliminate 31M problem 31M usually will cause crash shows up glitches Dos Donts 1 change own crystals ille gal will probably get optimum performance radio must retuned get peak performance 2 operate radios outside recom mended specs though work may cause other people problems 3 operate less 20 ft tween Tx antennas 4 have Tx serviced periodicallyat least two years 5 read follow information con tained AMA membership manual offers lot useful information 6 remember club rules come part AMA Safety Code surance purposes 7 remember areas commercial stations may introduce interfer ence Affected channels will usable narrow-band receivers will have used Some interference may highly di rectional 8 very aware what buying transition period equipment being sold narrow band Wideband radios have shelf still being sold Let buyer beware 9 very careful about installation pro cedures Keep antennas away servo leads use chokes long servo leads keep installation neat 10 aware operating area served TV channel 4 should operate channel 20 unless use narrow-band receiver TV audio signal may mix radio cause interfer ence other modelers Frequency asked questions 1 50 frequencies Some groups want frequencies Sailplane fliers some use once have heard ron may use up 18 time put show allows clubs select ones want avoid interference 2 Are stickers mandatory No However after December 20 1990 will re quired sanctioned events forget operate channels 12-34 Tx must narrow band Gold sticker sanctioned events 3 new frequency identification plan required No recommended some clubs CDs may require Continued next month 124 Model Aviation New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Jaschkus 7 Bvergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roaxe 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Seater 2082 Rebbd Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As being writ ten District Two find ourselves deeply involved mall show season Current ver sion annual phenomenon appears have far exceeded earlier efforts area precursors spring con siderable value sport/hobby serving major transitional step building flying season urge clubs join trend Such vernal gatherings bring us closer together provide excellent opportunity socialize enjoy valued company revered friends same time make new ones After isnt what about 13th Annual Symposium Radio Control Web sters defines symposium formal meet ing several specialists deliver short ad dresses topic related topics Such worthy project has successfully under taken Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse NY years ver sion took place Saturday February 4 flew up participate behalf AMA along PR rep Jeff Troy HQ extend sincere thanks CNYMAA its yearly District Two membership meetings part scheduled proceedings day com pliments association President Jim Abrams well able assistant Penny Abrams dedicated effort produced best-ever version aeromodelers delight As sup plement offer several examples pho tographic ineptitude including study two worthy District Two officials left right Free Flight Contest Board mem ber Bradley Bane associate vice president Ken Koeppel vvrten comes ability explain public what AMA about Jeff Troy sistant PR Director AMA tops book has become regular Syracuse show well others show dedicated AVP Syra cuse Lon Sauter other full face busily engaged important business frequen cy checking symposium Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island HELl AMA Charter 20071 am greatly indebted Mr James J Sottile newly elected HELl pres dent packet literature describes numerous advantages available prospective members desire participate fas cinating branch aeromodeling letter have received Jim reads part great number people out dont know get started Heli copters Well send free brochure swering most-asked questions about Hel icopters write us further infor mation youre invited write HELl PO Box 205 Selden NY 11784 Jim may reached phone 516 724-1836 Chris Marcici club secretary 516 621-5903 Radio Control Club Rochester club has consistently praiseworthy newsletter entitled Airflow currently edited W Paul Hanlon able president club Mark Sche da following observations editor Hanlon impressed us pass along Qualifications office easythat have interest model aviation will work toward betterment club dont have expert phase hobby long-standing member fact drawing new members fresh ideas something need keep also quote President Scheda relative evaluation clubs yearly accomplish ments mind significant Cub Scout presentations mall show great opportunities us return something community spread word about hobby simultane ously hope can things future say Right Midstate Modelers AMA 1676 club lo cated Clay NY according records am grateful secretary Fred DeGroff kindly sending copy Volume 1 Num ber 1 newsletter Mdstate Modelers News member-club CNYMAA held successful fun-fly last year drew partic pants Canada Connecticut New York Pennsylvania extend very very best 21st Annual WRAM Show 1989 have just spent several days Westchester County Center White Plains NY prior during popular eagerly awaited aeromodeling spectacular years version impressed others spoke having mea sured up exceeded its fore runners measure its success due its return county center available use during its two-year re construction expansion program three floors RC activity including 150 exhibitor booths displays contin uous showing movies greatly expanded swap shop static competition aircraft boats cars Delta Dart model construction pro gram etc As always permitted hold AMA District Two Membership meet ing certainly thank Westchester Ra dio Aeromodelers Inc great annual privilege few shots made show First panorama main floor no commercial plug intended Bill Hershberger AMA Fre quency Committee checking transmitters us Bill 1989 winner Howard McEntee Award outstanding contributions Radio Control Such awards made year WRAM show AVP Ray Juschkus captu red scene WRAM AMA Membership meeting presented plaque Adolpho Lagomasino Monmouth Model Airplane Club lo cated District Two Though Dolph placed third Sportsman RC Pattern 1988 Nats won award having quietest engine tested An envi able distinction indeed Gear up locked June 1989 125 show Giant Scale static display Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francm Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaty 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Manmee OH 43537 Lawrence 8 Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Htn OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Sennalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 future modeling lies youth today AMA member should de velop positive position within local youth activity national program should also established coordinate assist interested Academy has tried before present time ap pears interest should gener ated would appreciate new unique ideas might offered Executive Council District Ill Cleveland Aeromodel So ciety has shown its dedication youth Under direction Bob Dively several modelers have initiated modeling interests local parks system public schools also recognize youth very large National Model Plane Show held Randall Park Mall Approxi mately 300 beautiful trophies pre sented just about conceivable area modeling Since trophy count high almost child winnerl emulate program area Larry Weimer northeastern Ohio AVP can provide details joint effort between AMA Ex perimental Aircraft Association directed youth program entitled Super Saturday southeastern AVP John Hath away helped present such program Latrobe Airport February 30 youngsters ages 12 18 chance build home-built type wing rib HandLaunched Glider Lunch tour tower private aircraft completed day As can see next pictures activity very well received Bob Under wood AMA HQ can provide details would interested initiating simi lar program Dayton OH area will center tremendous amount modeling activity summer Three major events will hosted local clubs Dayton Academy Gratitude extended volved organization activities first competition Dayton will United States FAI Helicopter Team Selec tion June 3-4 hosts will Day ton Rotary Wingmasters Although Heli copter category relatively new aero batic feats accomplished todays com petitors unbelievable Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449 source information next pictures il lustrate what may see competi tinn second function Dayton area AMA National Fun-Fly june 10-11 What fun-fly Basically noncom petitive gathering modelers interested flying talking about great sport Any AMA member welcome fly and/or en joy friendship others 1989 site Wright Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Museum Attendance Fun Fly conjunction museum tour should great way start summer yearly AMA General Membership meet ing will held Saturday evening June 10 will allow fun-fly participants chance informed current inter ests actions Executive Council come meet some AMA officials Please look elsewhere issue Model Aviation registration forms information Additional questions may di rected Vince Mankowski AMA HQ third major event Dayton FAI Scale Team Selection August 19-20 prestigious Scale contest 1989 AMA calendar placement top three contestants will entitle represent United States 1990 World Championships Interest Scale abounds within District Ill possible large group witness event provide encouragement 1990 FAI Team information contact Phil Walters 1055 Royalton Drive Vandalia OH 45377 Les Byrd 4561 Ozias Road Eaton OH 45320 Congratulations Ron Stein elec tion president Valley Forge Signal Seekers group also made news member Mark Frankels fantastic Lear Jet ap peared both cover two-part construction article Radio Control Mod eler magazine subject pub lishing Al Johnson Oxford PA Cloudkings article field box batteries ap pear recent issue RC Report AVP Gil Weiss reported attending recent meeting Delaware Valley Fed eration Model Airplane Clubs very pleased efforts goals its new president Tom Gratten Tom attend ing area club meetings getting groups join longtime associa tion represents phases aero modeling Such groups will help us future providing strength num bers help field acquisition other ar eas political clout necessary Albert Jackson sent picture lat est project Pitts scratchbuilt original plans Super model Another District III modeler Duke Evans has produced modified version Midwest Giant Sweet Low should great fun airplane months District III Club Month Valley IFOs Inc Mounds ville WV Congratulations gentlemen may landings intentionall 126 Model Aviation ee National I-un-Fly Delaware 0 District Columbia S Maryland S North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otix Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 9e9-935e Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chrintoph 970 Star Crent Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5611 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Ruleih NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vucobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayexeville NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5988 Awards I have number awards ap proved will presenting Clubs individuals over next couple months will letting know ad vance will coming first made behalf Walter Ed Byerley Ed awarded Superior Ser vice Award long service RC Con test Coordinator District IV very important task al ways appreciated extent should Ed has done outstanding work five years have vice president some years prior time say Well done Ed presentation made regular monthly meeting Woodbridge Radio Control Club wish also thank officers members club enjoyable rewarding visit will announcements up coming issues happened Headquarters couple weeks ago Sunday place open special request two District Clubs Baltimore area visit AMA Museum took advantage situation visit some members present clubs Balti Area Soaring Society Westmin ster Aero Modelers Both progressive very active clubs meeting needs members Baltimore area Both have planned activities coming sea son BASS usually has display Timon ium trade show Roanoke Swap Shop Auction very good turnout year Sales brisk swap shop fact brisk really very much sale auction As usual event gave opportunity meet members district also quite number adjoining districts came comments questions Between swap shop auction time make presentation status Radio Control also provide demonstra tion ICOM-7000 receiver now part radio spectrum control district Roanoke auction still event draws very large area district Unfortunately year did have time spend swap shop AMA table busy ICOM-7000 piece equipment will available limited basis request ing club will used provide survey service looking site determining whether have potential interference problems said limited use would like clarify point unit will shipped out time will used pri manly vice president and/or dis trict frequency coordinator will mean some cooperation between myself Paul Yacobucci need arises will best can develop assist surveys Please write call see about being placed list anticipate next year later will see large de mand suspect interfering sig nals problem consider survey Frequency questions continue sub ject needs answers will allay fears penalties illegality br future intent Academy Ex ecutive Council permit such things oc cur power will work FCC make operation Radio Con trol equipment safe trouble-free possible discussed special Executive Council meeting held 11 March Present Chairman Frequency Committee legal repre sentative Academy matter content petition FCC agreed upon being prepared sub mission written Information will published sent clubs within next few days should much im prove understanding situation Executive Council will serve member ship matter fullest extent p6ssible still must work within frame work FCC own safety needs questions between now 1991 direct primarily Technical Director AMA HQ Mr Underwood will either have answers krtow obtain correct information would like avoid speculation Special Executive Council meeting pri mary reason calling special meeting above subject frequency question surely impor tant items agenda primary rea son meeting select Vice Ex ecutive Director Academy indi vidual will become Executive Director Academy January 199t date John Worth will retire Two committees worked consider able time obtaining applications can didates position began pro cess narrowing down list Executive Council accordance bylaws could make selection entire process completed Mr Vin cent Mankowski candidate selected position number rea sons selection majority opin ion was considerable mar gin proper selection Vince fairly well known members Academy has member Headquarters staff about eight years has extensive background operation several years has manager Nationals other special events such National Fun fly will now need phase responsibil ities operation Academy will have responsibility ginning 1990 far off selection announcement will signal get important programs fu ture Academy go Executive Directors position has time-consuming issue long time Associate vice-presidents head column list names addresses associate vice presidents frequency coordinator District IV people highly qualified vol unteers exist part Academy serve assist also right arm physically impossible everywhere should time becomes increasingly necessary associate vice president involved appreciate work surely hope also have some appre ciation effort have some pro posals before Executive Council en hance position associate vice presi dent need make visible members Some proposals have accepted will continue work others hope will contact AVP can assistance club cannot answer needs will contact HQ event keeps things chain maintains good perspective what transpires organization would also ask let know good things happen will know go future AVP supposed get mailings Headquarters VP will also getting keep everyone up date Work together grow Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope B Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Box 10397 Faiardo PR 00848 Ed Moormun 88 12th Street Shulimur FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 Bust Glochester Place Norcroxx GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32048 Phone 19041 684-2517 Its slow month finally got lit tle winter down District 5 except sunny Florida So its mall show time Everyone either scheduling show has already held Its great way show community club ex ists interested community affairs Mike Stone Tn-Cities Aeromodel ers say about show Johnson City Clubs mall show John son City Mall few weeks ago huge success 73 planes display hundreds spectators own Carl Cumbow won Tiger Moth pilots drawing Mall shows good way get new members followed up demon stration day local flying field own club Coffee Airfoilers has ex panded its ranks year ap proach Its also good public relations model aviation generalsomething need nice thing about time year people have time stop enjoy themselves Ive heard number people just wanted say Hello thats great June 1989 127 call Mr Ed Stefan Jr kid member local model club Ed called ask let people know about model club St Croix Virgin Islands now lives says people travel St Croix surprised find island has first-class flying field known about would have brought model along So modelers planning trip Virgin Islands should look up Cruzan Eagles club Mr Bryant club president phone number 809 773-1591 Its nice hear old friends like Model builders general great people Most can relied upon help help needed like comments subject Bill Layers Palm Beach Skyhawks Bill writes following Enya 60 four-cycle starts like charm Know Because first brought field asked two friends Whats best way start four-cycle said Crank backwards against com pression other explained make sure its choked thoroughly Whats point good reasons belong club like major reason inputthe help ideas get other members great deal can learn oth er Good advice Bill Carry good work Got bit nostalgia reading Tyge ODonnels Memories column Glow Plug newsletter Middle Tennessee RC Society Tyge wrote remember ol Bob Reu ther Red/Gold Headmaster re member Bob would climb until just dot sky cut engine dead-stick dive straight down doing three loops process coasting plane feet upon landing Ive seen Bob maneuver must have spawned Pylon Racing ac tivities Down sunny Florida just keep generating memories Thats evident following excerpt newsletter Ancient City RC Flyers Mr Tom Camp bell pen hand field Along veterans field some up-and-comers have mak ing progress Richard McCormick made three solo flights got wings decided some trick stuff made perfect landing 45-degree bank drainage ditch says planned way Id like see him again Mike Crossons doing better now hes got engine will pull Eaglet air says wishes hed started bigger plane plans build soon Mike Mayo making real progress us ing club trainers reports Kadet nearing completion Prez Joe Lippo proved said couldnt done wrong carried Glider aloft back Nosen trainer launch went off hitch Joe says Nosen flies better Glider off Jim Lott sticks Glider both planes brought down safely several flights Rich McCormick got video will probably shown meet ing Unfortunately video camera short time later giant Nosen hit solitary pine tree south strip doing touch-and-goes sans Glider Several onlookers swear saw tree move path plane view may have obstructed flying shreds balsa red MonoKote Regard less damage done terminal says Joe doubt pine will live see another summer other learners experts alike honing skills has talk some friendly competition either Com bat Pylon Racing inter ested should make known Makes want get out field doesnt Well just few weeks cold got Pelican Droppings Robert Wargo editor Pelican Soaring Associ ations newsletter letter described weekend after weekend near-perfect fly ing weather antics Glider Guiders took advantage Contrary recent letter Model Aviation least Council member ac tive Soaring pilot Despite what Soaring community sometimes thinks AMA dedicated facets modeling does though need help special interest groups keep things track Dont bashful fellows keep VP AVP Con test Board Headquarters people formed ideas needs desires Thats called communication AMA cant get too much either up down organ ization Skywriter newsletter South Pi nellas Aeronautical RC Society comes sad news District 5 Editor Rolly Singson writes radio airwaves RC community suffered tragic loss recently provocative radio personality avid modeler Norman Nutting killed bizarre car acci dent last January 26 Thursday Dick Nuttings love RC aeromodeling quite well known listeners friends because would always make mention during radio show nouncements association Bob Godfrey other known hobby industry personalities have helped further pop ularity sport Fans listeners would show up flying field Brandon Club just see him fly also introduced exciting world aero modeling As tribute radio station 970 WFLA has initiated Dick Nutting Scholarship Memorial Fund offer educational scholar ships aspiring youths would like pursue career broadcasting Contribu tions donations sum being ac cepted managed radio station Just thought would like know just came back Reston Council held special meeting involved selection man follow John Worth Executive Director dispen sation few other items approval wording FCC pe tition concerning 1991 narrow-band transmitter type-approved certification pro cess Contrary some modelers belief document makes official switch narrow-band transmitters selected time future Knowing FCC other government regulatory body works would suspect will specify time period during will still le gal operate wideband equipment However long before time comes predict populated areas peer pressure will have driven such equipment off fly ing fields wont take too shattered airplanes make clubs put foot down Its already progress instance few words spoken Doug Can ning matter Fly Paper know am getting little rabid subject please bear seems Sundays field old cheap new AM transmitters interfering safe flight airplanes rea son AM units splattering frequen cies adjacent frequencies Two Sun days row now have seen two flights erratic flight near-destruction came about pilots standing next station AM transmitter splatter ing away wish AM transmitters il legal am sure will happen what read various AMA publica tions own experiences field sincerely hope talk pros pective new members strongly advise buy FM PCM radio systems new Fiorenze Hobby Center selling AM radio systems commend action Well enough time Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate vice Ptesidente Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas city MO 04114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 00404 charlie Wattn 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 01375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 610W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 8161 5642481 Work 1816 584-7121 Pus 8161 564-7766 Its end February quiet around Its bit cool outside us staying its warm Ive managed get shop some havent gone out much need have piece good news new scanner got few days ago Im about ready send out fre quency coordinator gets will able use Ive chance play actually figured out use enough get contest can can some simple struction anyone can operate So time read will available Hope fully set instructions will available us radio experts suggested may want get favorite amateur radio person handle way can get best use out using scanner home did discover experiencing some interference four channels Three right odd channels weak other channel seems quite strong funny thing have experienced no problems channel Beats 128 Model Aviation having special Council meeting Reston during March hope time read will have discussed two important issues made decision will elaborate bit first issue will pick replace ment Executive Director Although John Worth has done much growth AMA throughout years head HQ staff its time new blood fresh ideas hope will join wishing John best luck Im sure AMA has seen end him what Ive heard read selec tion committee has selected three candi dates may fit bill relatively young could give years service us backgrounds Im anx ious have pick As ever will eventually take helm AMA congrats second issue will petition will go FCC lucky peti tion will ready approval meeting should give legal staff time get FCC second quar ter agenda Although wanted put petition front FCC last quar ter 1988 other issues took priority petition delayed guess cant much complainingits better late never delay gave some time respond wideband issue Thanks During past year have attacked petition over over because part dealt radios youre using day listened concerns about use systems ie wideband transmit ters receivers supported Its difficult year say least Because have fought battle have burned some bridges behind part thing really hate Still cant say totally regret it has serve wishes just feel hobby place much fighting Today transmitters sold narrow band same cant said about receivers Will able get narrow-band environment wideband receivers Some say no some say yes Personally dont know know have talked lot clubs going continue use channels use day long time regardless what 1991 brings wideband re ceivers still use today can understand position am reminded often petition will ask FCC enforce manufacture narrow-band transmitters Receivers will issue though has drilled head times supporters phase-in plan transmitters involved plan worry about trying use odd channels old wideband receivers Whatever results petition 1991 will interesting take plunge Just let know am opposed narrow-band system have purchased prove point Thats right spent hard-earned cash prove say Im too tight go along pro gram mean what say tell Im good narrow-band systems As Ive said before wanted wait dust settle before put down cash still plan use wideband systems club AMA FCC allow battle over wideband systems petition will soon over Ill glad settle back tolerable issues certainly has hard nerves have learned lot having worked Maybe Ill let some other Council member challenge kind issue future just stand back watch Being called agitator peers does ap peal like being part cif crowd Hmmm maybe Well thats enough about political issues month received letter group held New years Day Soaring contest Monroe County RC Club Bloomington IN held eighth annual contest snow ran two rounds ran another three-round contest af ter over guys sure can tolerate cold hardy group pictured next Thanks go out Brent Hoo ver pic Well guess thats Maybe column will contain cheerful tidings fu ture has grim too long Enough now. Iowa 0 Michigan S Minnesota 0 Wisconnin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 compuserve addresa EMAIL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdink 6410 Gienwood N Golden vailey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 300 PeOl Race Holland Mi 49423 cad Mofis 5024 Lake Meodota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Sterling Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocque WI 54548 will appear after first flying ses sions have occurred district must admit well laid out plans getting few models repaired new ones built have yet started period before Christmas devoted catching up Honey-dos thats past year has extremely hectic other VPs saying same thing membership increasing around 11% year still having same number VPs time servicing member ship has reached saturation point must something want see AVPs have responsibility being able vote negative perk Paul Smith suggests increasing number districts because several now exceed earlier membership whole AMA Looking district couldhave Mich igan district its own other three states another district lake between us forming natural boun dary would make sense shall probably have AVP position avail able future suggestion made last Executive Meeting elect AVP local clubs using nomina tions shall probably try because will make person familiar designated group clubs serve year shall continue try bring AVPs EC meetings because next Oshkosh expect see several last Executive Meeting hired Vince Man kowski Vice Exec utive Director after long search inter view program Vince has HQ sev eral years has strong feeling its future Having traveled around country position Nats Manager also well known large cities am delighted appointment look ward working him Property Acquisition Committee progressing along its set path tended National Model Sport Aviation Center committee will send complete details interested cities local gov ernments have received requests areas country shall developing list Executive Council evaluate Nats meeting also completing details Flying Field Pur chase Assistance Plan considera tion June 1989 129 tfloto oy fvlarsnaIf cmmenryorrer Chesaning Swap Meet foot floor space filled people planes good atmosphere flowed throughout Photo Mike Wood Lord Lady Scale Dolly Bob Wisoher Douglas Mail plane Photo Mike Wood Milwaukee Circlemasters intently working latest project left right John Miller Chuck Zellermayer Dant Tetzlaff Jim Kreuger AVP Jean Lasik sent report visit Owosso Swap Meet blush have mislaid filing system best have no idea else look course soon ship article off Model Aviation will magically appear However lost Marshall Emmen dorfer sent details reports once again ran out space parking area almost building appreciate District VIII Meeting Neither snow nor rain plan have help unload- nor sleet nor gloom night stayed ing vehicles table-buyers Swap inted rounds Weatherford meets great place meet district mem- TX Weatherford Aero Modelers bers tackle member some- greeted morning March 4th thing read newsletter its neat freezing temperatures worst ice see faces light up Don Bentfield re- storm record north Texas area ports clubs participated re- Southwests largest swap meet found soundingly successful Apache Mall Show modelers coming Houston San Anto Minneapolis also must pass along nio Oklahoma braved ice news Boyd Bowdish have elements just show off wares stepped down leading offices buyers eager pick up good bargains association new guys will have bargains gone noon no problem following tracks Associa- didnt make fly-in tions must areas scheduled Sunday March 5th groups clubs makes lot sense canceled because three five inches have contact others helps improve snow covered ground clubs am waiting formed Grand Rapids area have va riety clubs hold several winter shows have letter Brooks Heathman ed itor Rice Lake Model Airplane Club describes group modelers manage get out weekend run annual mall show remark concern ing editing newsletter ap propriate quote am club newsletter editor appreciate thoughtful comments Model Aviation concerning work Ive felt edition can bring smile across members face impart some useful interesting information news letter served its purpose Thank Brooks keep repeating newsletter editor key person club should get help asks Toledo looms close evening have tornado watch snow promised tomorrow know its Mud Time everywhere Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-PresIdent 301 N Yale Drive Garland D 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springa AR 71913 Gil Horatman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 7ee52 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77516 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 chuck Wood 909 Howard St clovis NM 8810i Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Council meeting notes March 11 1989 Executive Council opportunity select new Vice Executive Director final vote counted per son selected Vince Mankowski Vince will replace John Worth contract terminates end January 1990 Other issues concerning frequency guide lines specifications testing ad dressed appears some members reading Competition News sec tion AMA publication very im portant individual can con verse some knowledge about what happening particular niche hobby information please refer future aeromodelers club rented Crock ett Elementary School Weatherford school district meeting went very well two areas high inter est 1991 frequency prob lems 90-dB-at-three-meters noise level issue Bill Thomas Oklahoma District VIII Contest Board representa tive Radio Control Aerobatics present answer questions con cerning Pattern fliers about upcoming rules proposals pertaining noise Bill did outstanding job fielding questions concerned members issue Present meeting AVP Charles Stevens Houston Dis trict VIII representative Control Line Contest Board Bill Bischoff Dallas want thank individuals com ing meeting plus modelers braved elements see AMA representatives working benefit personnel responsible making happen Bill Finke Sandy Frank fellow members Weatherford Aero Modelers Society Look another 130 Model Aviation Rice Lake Model Airplane Club executives being framed demonstration airplane left VP Jim Kleven right President Doug Zimmer presIdent Lakeland Loons holdIng Ziroli F4 powered K&B 75 RC engine turning Kress fan some activity auction held Weatherford Aero Modelers Soci ety facility perfect holding function size L R Dr Sandy Frank Skip Nemine Roddy Lowery Pictured design District VII patch should have appeared column last month AMA HO contact did hIs job editor took picturebut other gremlins popped up prevent its ing printed cost patch $1 including mailing placed dis trict patch fund Send orders VP Peter Wa ters would appreciate bulk requests rather individual ones District Viii meeting Weatherford TX L R Gene Hempel District VIII Vice President Bill Thomas RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Charles Stevens AVP Hous ton TX swap meet June wonder will snow June Pancho Morris District VIII RC Soaring representative wrote concerning up coming initial vote rules proposals RC Soaring Pancho some interesting comments safety about way voted particular proposals Please make note Contest Board members need input guide voting proposals pertaining interests need support received letter Gil Horstman Manchaca TX covered recent air static show sponsored Remote Con trol Model Club Laredo TX January 28 1989 letter reads follows business trip Laredo op portunity meet Dr Fred Pellegrin La redo After nice visit Dr Fred friend John Valls asked assistance put air show static display winter Texas Festival 89 turned out special opportunity acquaint myself other members Laredo club pilots recruited fly air show follows Bill Adams Laredo TX flying Ziroli Zero Dan Smith George town TX flying Sig Bravo Phaeton 90 Rick Schafer Austin TX flying Viper Jet Conquest Jerry Miller San An tonio flying Electric Mite RV-3 Lee Moore also San Antonio brought Fokker Triplane PT-19 Bucker Lee Laredo flew PT-19 Wayne Hasselfield Kyle TX flying Bridi XLT MI Ray mond Austin Large Pup Curtiss Robin Richard Hagy Laredo flew Sig Cobra Craig Jack son Laredo flew Super Sportster site activity La redo International Airport com munications tower times kept Richard Hale communica tions manager busy handling traffic tween modelers full-scale aircraft air show complemented Ma jor Edward Vennes commander La redo CAP Squadron Major Vennes flew Navy Blue T-54 made several passes smoke Lynwood Jackson club president club members worked very hard make air show success As far could tell paid off crowd largest events Festival 89 thanks go out club its prime movers Dr Pellegrin John Valls Ra mino Rameriz Lynwood Jackson wives contributed much whole weekend Best Regards Gill Horstman Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota Wyoming compuServe address EMAIL 780672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3507 5 Kendall St. Denver co 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd carringron ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Salins KS 87401 Jim Rickens 516S cloudas Sious Fulls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service center nia tL Sheridan Denver 00 80226 Phone Duy 303 922-8107 Evening 13031 93e-3206 would like pick up some items last months column appointment associate vice pres ident state Wyoming has oc curred writing Im process doing some fact gathering back ground checking three potential candi dates should have done end school spring break--the end March appreciate patience Wy oming modelers item think important enough job thorough ly its tough make right con tacts timely manner later Mark calendars weekend November 4th 5th will days annual District IX meeting fall Bismarck ND will place AVP Russ Miller bunch great folks al ready have some plans rolling make super meeting will mark 4th annual District IX AMA membership meeting Plans include having seminars workshops conducted national officers AMA Headquarters personnel meet needs members volunteers serve modelers district An informative time always attendees its great way bring mystical organizational thing call AMA local modelers tradition moving meeting around within district has met pos itive feedback year years meet ing North Dakota will coincide states centennial celebration Russ Miller has made some special arrangements al ready great time expected de tails next couple months mark calendars November 4th 5th 1989 Next item information Im sure will read about Vince Mankowskis appoint ment Vice Executive Director other col umns month future just case first column read issue well claim saw first District IX would like offer congratula tions Vince appointment Ex ecutive Council wish him much suc cess Hell assuming responsibilities position over next few months will lead him Executive Director AMA may have known Vince former vice president District IX left Council 1980 employed AMA has worked sev eral important capacities during ten ure Im sure experiences will tre mendous resource Vince assumes new leadership role behalf Speaking leaders has AMAs credit over 20 years ago fore sight hire John Worth Executive Di rector John took job AMA its infancy has nourished supplied wisdom patience guidance over years has worked Executive Council variety ways during time has many war stories share over years AMA grew its present size strength John Worth has literally dedicated professional life organization hope during transition AMA officers mem bers will lend support understand ing John Vince have before task leadership manage ment Academy expect will number oppor tunities show John Worth respect appreciation deserves long successful service Academy ex pect will equal number oppor tunities make Vince feel great about undertaking tasks run daily rou tines programs projects AMA District IX members salute both John Vince wish well months ahead planning attend Nation als July 15th through 23rd too early send entry form make arrangementsa note call AMA Head quarters will get return mail Deadline advance entry midnight Fri day June 16 1989 Plans shaping up well great Nats Northwest should great place enjoy favorite mod eling activity may also want check out possi bility attending National Fun-Fly held Ohio June Check Competi tion News sections calendar events note call Headquarters will get de tailed information about yearly event Also enjoy time have issue hand expect have fax machine available send receive information AMA Headquarters members volunteer officers district ex pect different number home phone number will advise information its available CompuServe number will course remain same use communication service make note head column meantime folks keep cards letters pictures comm may have noticed absence pic tures last couple columnsGuess what Ive got couple share next month sure could use ef fectively report local modeling activi ties throughout district Keep landings soft intentional June 1989 131 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Gus Hudson Sulfur Springs TX sent District IX Vice-President photo Skip Mast C-130 model 8027 W 81st Circle enjoys flying backyard Check out Arvatia CO 80005 size backyard Temple Aeromodelers held Eighth Annual Mall Show First place went Kenny Sulach very nice Japanese Zero Sec ond place went Jim Guest Ron Nor man scratch-built Glassair TD Third place went Aubrey Smith Johnny Casburn Lucky Fly Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakes Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baidwin 4191 Fair Oak Bivd Sacramento CA 95864 Gienn Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harroid 4202 H Si Sacramento CA 95819 David Peitz 20450 Ceitic St Chatsworth CA 91211 Bob Reynoids 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 95748 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90609 Ai Wiiiiamson 445 Wesiby Chuis Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinstora George Steiner 2239 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 910 362-1962 Eioy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 First meeting Reston Eight oclock pm Hurry up Dot Im going miss flight What have stop gas Oh man dont have chance flight leaves San Francisco 855 pm connect 1030 pm Dulles 840 pm Sitting snack counter Sac Metro catch us ual told plenty time 850 pm Well babe better get board quick quaff usual one-beer limit grab attache head gate Just turn corner announce ment comes over muffled PA system Due weather conditions San Fran cisco International flight number 1414 will delayed hour Bingo goes straight-through shot Well Mr Key awa have flight leaving 1130 pm will put Chicago 400 am connect flight 1818 Atlanta GA will bussed Augusta 630 pm Eastern connect Dulles Eastern Oh youll love Eastern No long pas senger lines no delays no layovers no pilots mechanics havent prompt answering letter please patient Its hectic two weeks First associates meeting Pomona just got back Virginia Since read about RCHTA asso ciates meeting last episode let fill Reston Yep its Virginia has museum everything youre going get plane should really make Reston VA stops have never seen Headquarters before must say definitely inspir ing have never seen such collection models memorabilia life case havent heard appears John Worth will retiring soon An Academy search has going under careful direction search out new guy com mittee headed up Travis McGinnis VP District 8 reviewed 26 applications position sent recommendation Travis comments selection six guys Tray put together VPs committee narrowe1 contest down three Scott An nis Hamden CT James Lee Simpson Sanger TX own Vincent Mankow ski Reston VA turned out womanizers boozers voted self Just kidding Vincent Mankowski got nod Nice going Vince other guys Council headed out town hung around got picture Vince Trav myself during inking letter intent Mr Mankowski So suppose short period time reins will shift another milestone will have reached passed Acad emy Standing giant rotunda Academys museum wondered awe guy sitting desk somewhere Washing ton cheap rented office wondering hell going get enough money next staff payroll guy must have guessed retiring John Worth What scrapper must have John hat goes off you have done Academy hope remaining term cludes lot travel District 10 would love have presence thank-you ban quet Ill contacting regarding time place Also John ever get tired retirement would come out fun part world start West ern office AMA Ive got spot picked out can see hustling over again trying cover upcoming payroll Hats off District 10 modeling world father AMA John Worth Another major item days agenda Council approval petition FCC official narrowing trans mitter bands Im going let George Steiner official voice matter Briefly think what means manufacturer will required comply narrow banding under guidelines testing methods recommended frequency committee FCC will foot note petition dating grandfath ering old equipment advice frequency issues relax go out fly important abide clubs rules recommendations have problems contact George Steiner will square away lighter side April issue MA column asked series eight questions Open up issue read ques tions check answers submit ted Mike & JoAnn Keville Lakewood CA 1 Less Frequency Committee BS CL & FF news 2 Couldnt possibly care less or. frankly Im sick way dues being used discuss 3 Vicinity Fresno CA 4 like lot ared alternative existed 5 Depends Elected what 6 Yup 7 Nope 25 years ago perhaps. 8 Get serious folks cant get two peo ple agree other committee action did become reality can see now about 5000 acres space uglysticks small patch CL circle creekbed FF anyone remembers folks Thanks Mike JoAnn re sponse Buds you remember heart beat hooking pins con trol wire beautiful creation freshly fin ished poised along 3rd-base line baseball diamond picked its maiden flight remember sitting 15 volt dry cell battery behind wing let glow connecting wires get way either prop takeoff roll Remember motor started dialed picked up wires headed pitchers mound dead run knowing few minutes flight time about after flight finally ran out fuel gently eased down perfect landing world kept going around staggered back pit area receive hand shakes accolades crew standers Well might have forgotten havent collection pic tures So Cals Knights Round Circle Congratulations Don Repp looks sounds like fun-loving club Keep up good work sure get wires crossed Hurry up take picture knee getting sore Don Hutchinson Really must go now Stay tuned next edition sordid details Hatfields PCC vs McCoys PA Thanks lis tening Leading Edge 132 Model Aviation Read carefully Vince youre signing life away anoergeruthedQh Howard ......Hang Just stand Theyll think Im holding up sign board Cietta Johnson Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4430 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 700672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 08023 Al GaIner Box BB Wilder ID e3B7B Gary R Faller PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 B Vickabarn St Spokane WA 09208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97001 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #09 Psyallup WA 9B373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 10439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97230 Phone 5031 701-5103 Executive Council meeting over weekend 11th March Vince Man kowski chosen AMA Vice Execu tive Director Assuming Vince successfully completes internship over next 10 months will next Executive Direc tor AMA Several very well qualified people applied job tough choose Vince came out strongest candidate us North west have chance get meet know Vince have found him very hard worker members inter ests foremost mind look forward working him new capacity can meet him Nats summer since running show Float fliers will find events sum mer including first float-fly event ever held Nats Now con fused ROW events used popular Nats will low-key unof ficial event takes place Thursday 20th July Besides will float-fly Standwood WA sponsored ERMA May 7 Take exit 206 head west 52nd Ave NW turn south Cedar Grove Resort Northwest Chilliwak RC having float-fly Harrison Lake BC 27th 28th May Farragut Flyers having its 6th Annual Float Plane Fun-Fly Sandpoint ID June 3 4 6 could Shuswap Lake BC float-fly Shuswap RC club June 3 4 Buddy Schwesinger wrote asked pass Sixth Annual Plat 1 Float-Fly will happen June 3rd 4th reservoir east Sutherlin OR Spon sored Umpqua Valley Modelers very relaxed very enjoyable event going raffle radio Sunday will Saturday evening BBQ very successful ladies taxi event last year will return popular de mand free camping site information contact Bud Schwes inger 503 459-3983 Rt 1 P0 Box 4430 Sutherlin OR 97479 Billings Flying Mustangs will host IMAA Regional Fly-In its field west Bil lings MT June 9 10 11 ad vertising no landing fee raffles drawings general airplane discussion Theres RV parking no hookups have very nice field paved runway lots space fly Contact Event Director Don ald Herrington PO Box 22406 Billings MT 59104 406 656-3558 May 27 28 dates North west Regionals largest regularly sched uled Control Line event West fact its largest selection competition events available single contest outside Nats As has year last 17 years yep 18th contest continues grow will add three new events Nostal gia Stunt 15 Carrier Fox Doo Combat site best available anywhere three asphalt circles four grass cir cles covered benches lots camping space rest rooms onfield hobby shop onfield food concessionand within easy walk ing distance airline terminal Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene Contact John Thomp son 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 503 942-7324 will RC Pattern contest Eugene RC Aeronauts field south Eugene June17 18 Im sure would assume classes Contact Carl Henson 503 688-0642 As far know first-ever contest club hope will get large turnout under stand Hillsboro club may getting some interest built up Pattern Hopefully some will travel Eugene try out new skills help inaugurate contest Check out rule book Nov ice Pattern isnt difficult Training like builds skill confidence understand Barons back Deer Park looking toward some stabil ity field situation Bruce Carson again editing newsletter Monocle mentioned recent problem AMA renewals somewhat hidden word didnt get out Its tough something about what havent heard about Does make sense big events Nats will Soaring hope have best Nats Soaring contests ever Several local Soaring enthusiasts working hard see Glider Guiders have best time possible As usual around will several con tests go before Nats note will Scale Slope Soaring Fly-In staged Wil Byers Its near Richland WA over morial Day weekend event features re laxed Slope Soaring emphasis Scale aircraft Last year first time event drew planes pilots distant places year should see increase attendance widening circle attendees Over same weekend will Thermal Soaring event staged Inland Empire Soaring Society Spokane way Glider Guiders will have two different kinds contests either enter spectate same general region Speaking Glider contests Balch tended NWSS Tournament Richland last fall managed look around prospective sites 89 Nats Both days there lot heavyduty flying going lot enjoyment evident chance talk Al Doig former Soaring columnist RC Mod eler regarding some things ex pressed certain reservations about treat talk him miss writings must enjoy NWSS event else would drive way San Diego two-day contest Including Nats will Scale events attend year flying static categories will Hawks Scale Four-Stroke Fly-In May 13 RCFCBC contest Frys Corners May 20 21 10th Annual Marymoor Scale & Four-Stroke 11th June Scalemasters Regional Farragut June 16 through 18 newcomer static Scale class gan last year Portland Rose Festi val Association decided have air show during annual festivities As official Strictly Scale Aeromodeling hosted static show held build ing fairgrounds across road Hillsboro Airport full-size flying site Damian Rhodes reports $3500 worth prizes distributed among 30 en trants two categories 16 Sport 14 Scale Two prizes 19-inch color TV helicopter tour Mt St Hel ens Dick Hansen took TV home Curtis JN-4D Proctor virtue being chosen public Best Show James Shelton Ryans STA voted Best Show competitors got Mt St Helens tour Damian noted eightyear-old Matt Billings took fifth place Sport category Sounds like have super builder way up Sport classes David Williams took first place Aeromaster Casey T Clark sec ond Citabria James Shelton first Non-Military Scale STA just ahead Leonard Mel J-3 Cub Mili tary Scale taken Dick Hansen JN-4D Lynn Johnstons Zero close behind According Damian will repeat contest during years Rose Festival Air Show dont have par ticulars time other dates will 10th 11th June will assume SSA will hosting static show will fine prizes Something note Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers has moved its Annual RAF Air Fair 24th 25th June doesnt conflict Nats Thats nice gesture hope will get lot contestants up Gary Fuller intrepid AVP frozen North sent following new group fliers Palmer Alaska known Alaska Eagles Led President Chuck Tet reault fly off parking area Alaska State Fairgrounds Fair Board has apparently agreed pave RC runway fliers can use anytime except fair week meantime visited snowplowed strip watched Gary Kremquist fly Basic 2000 Kenny McKenzie flew Hobbico Avistar 40 dad flew Swizzle Stik Nate Arrow Jeff Edmondson tore up sky Sweet Stik Alaska Eagles get paved strip should better RC flying sites around Alaska assume remember cold Alaska winter got some cold down though much mod erated wonder anyone went flying -60 Ev Schoenberg Bend OR article ModelAviation long ago de scribed some soldering aids seems Ev now marketing can get info writing Ev RC Wiring Tools 858 NE Quimby Bend OR 97701 suppose wondering no pictures month As happens Im little late column its eas ier quicker write promise better next month meantime Happy flying June 1989 133 YUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Teaching RC Modelers Fly Model airplane clubs AMA chartered others established serve members some officials Academy Model Aero nautics itself say Academys actions solely dependent wishes members few clubs pragmatically see light help others help can return help club however have heard club sole purpose lets repeat thatsole purpose helping others particular purpose assisting beginners other day heard about Saint Ber nard Aerospace Club Louisiana Now ex clusive purpose club educate train new RC fliers mean too Academy found altruistic clubs goal unique has run front-page story about February/March 1989 issue AMA National Newsletter newsletter received AMA chartered club secretaries some othersnot large group think story special impor tant future aeromodeling want tell AMA member about Saint Bernard club members assume mostly entirely adults does however preclude idea being used least objectives clubs sort ages beginners kinds mod elers Control Line Free Flight RC could benefit AMA National Newsletter entitled story AMA Clubs Unique GoalEducate ginners introduced statement club members B W Vollentine secretary Rick Malasovich president Just recently club officers oc casion speak member AMAs Na tional Newsletter staff During conversa tion club officer mentioned fact club formed exclusively education training new pilots told staff member very unusual way club start would mind detailing clubs history possible publication newsletter course thrilled prospect such recogni tion Headquarters So further preamble allow give brief sketch clubs history St Bernard Aerospace Club located St Bernard LA just south New Orleans chartered March 1986 primary goal club being organization training novice flier Although interest flying models kinds has traditionally very high ar ea no club thus far has bothered concern itself education training rank beginner Indeed almost impossi ble find someone existing club willing able devote time new pilot instruction obvious lack interest novice led formation organi zation dedicated training new pilots St Bernard Aerospace Club held its first meeting March 1986 immediately en rolled six members meeting experienced pilot group Rick Malaso vich promised instruct students club enrolled Fifteen students quite few un scheduled landings later club voted al low another experienced pilot join group Joe Coletti seasoned RC flier experienced Pattern competition pilot great help further instruction fledgling pilots Gradually members began earn pi lot status too very much later current club president Keith Acosta promoted instructor first homegrown pilot St Bernard Aerospace Club promotion gave club three instruc tors its 20 members uncommon find least 15 beginning fliers flying session Needless say made some busy flight instructors Since time nearly two years ago club has increased its training staff five fulltime instructors Out total membership 34 proud claim 19 qualified pilots Aside achieving its primary goal structing beginning flier club has al done much promote good public rela tions RC flying area efforts area large static display information booth promi nently featured outside large local depart ment store Over 50 planes various displays present generating considerable public interest sport similar display has held St Bernard Parish Business Trade Exposition last two years Club members have al participated yearly fun-fly Al vin Calendar Naval Airbase Air Show featuring Blue Angels Events still drawing board include club-sponsored air show portion proceeds would used benefit local charity addition other activities group has recently acquired lease sec ond piece property hope trans form first-class airfield Monthly meetings held local pub lic library third Monday month business being handled board directors AMA has great help ganization operation club con duct club activities AMAs best interest mind Good Neighbor policies taught meetings enforced airfield Monthly safety seminars also held meetings safety nets employed flight line spectator areas field commitment instruct novice pi lot remains strong hope keep primary focus clubs existence Now some story some kind club bet busy instructors get satisfaction after days flying would off themselves boring holes sky own airplanes Let us just hope also have club instructors teach beginners tricks building will round out picture making sure beginners have airworthy models worth learning con trol sky Dont think club should make least part its purpose training begin ners build fly models CIMAS Tries CIMASthat stands Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft Societyhas recently rea lized Columbia Univer sity students order secure use 105-ft Low Library rotunda regular basis Posters put up announcing Febru ary 26 1989 flying session inviting students come Eight students university person nel showed up including dean Colum bia College Complimentary beginner kits IMS Yard Birds Slow Pokes presented students CIMAS Two new members selected new president vice president Praful Zope Prosobsin Sirichit respectively two new officers put up posters before March 19th session 13 new re cruits hand including member universitys security force despite its ing first day spring break stu dents departing campus new student member received big folder full plans copies New York Indoor Times newsletter copy Six Steps Indoor Fly ing rotunda rules conduct records plus certificate turned Sal Alu Skyblazers kit new ROG Between two flying sessions Pra Zope built both versions IMS Yard Birds first model airplanes guided ex pert Bob Bender established Columbia stu dent record 44 seconds long duration better next time As inducement participate student employee members will exempted usual flying fee session adults $5 Juniors/Seniors $1 have expenses will also receive issues New York Indoor Times compliments CIMAS As will expected shoulder task constant contact university ficials two officers will also provided AMA memberships CIMAS No furth er supplies will given student members after first kit because firmly believer individual will spend own money purchase own materials will nev er become modeler such great pleasure note new student CIMAS members put heads gether plan meetings university further own interests within group Worth bet will Besides establish ing viable student aeromodeling group relationship Office President should improve should fly ing dates No CIMAS being altruistic Louisiana club fall second lp youNou help us category Once again time remind keep tail light feet dry. especially flying ROW 134 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
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r RC Tech Talk Mostly laymans viewpoint some high-tech stuff end Bob Underwood AMA Technical Director Unless have already done read rest article until reading piece titled Frequency BulletinMarch 1989 same section issue Now lets settle back take nontech nical look some frequency happen ings going hobby/sport First must understand title Technical Director does signify am expert technical aspects ra dios During four years staff working capacity liaison Frequency Committee industry FCC mem bers have assimilated some degree knowledge least point no longer believe making RC model fly result black magic manipulations mirrors Symbols like kHz dB have nes tled memory alongside other impor tant pieces information As struggle through period trau matic change enjoy advantage cannot experience As new formation concerns surface am gener ally first know Likewise am almost always first have answer let ters phone calls persons ei ther understand appreci ate what has happened Therefore am probably better position articulate what happening people Sound conceited hope because feel least bit proud about statement Rather events surrounding frequency matters have often filled concern some cases frustration joke Headquarters Underwood appears have telephone growing out ear chat about what weekly rumor might Years ago hobby shop owner told three forms communication telephone telegraph tell-a-modeler quite correct latter far quickest unfortunately accurate Re member childhood party game called telephone printed word accurate al ways subject same problems interpretation personal bias has encountered examples informa tion messages diametri cally opposed has happened Model Aviation end result misinformation can injury hobby/sport several ways individual members suffer because always certain what happening often perceive worst cre ates anxiety frustration can experi ence damage personal relationships cause misunderstandings differenc es opinion concerning direction should take Lets seek end prob lems So much emotion right now frequency matters Youve read Frequency Bulletin arti cle know have four petitions address have filed letters opposition regarding requests share frequen cies Hopefully petitions will get public comment stage Two petitions have filed require transmitters manufactured fu ture must meet narrow-band requirements What will action mean modelers will assure some time near future transmitters manufactured will capable operating 20 kHz bandwidth spacing Understand possible time tell what date will happen also possible tell exactly what will happen concern ing grandfathering old equipment Three possible scenarios mentioned Frequency Bulletin read ear lier first-mentioned occurs face problems second scenar io described likely happen length grandfather period will primary issue debate Whidden peti tion states foreseeable future Academys petition does address grandfathering does indicate Radio Control industry has voluntarily mov ing direction Traditional FCC action predicts reasonable approach prob lem can expect FCC nounce its decision middle 1990 ap pears good guess issue grandfather period may well moot point large portion modelers fly urban area self-imposed grandfather period old equipment could end tomorrow might find due commercial ac tivity equipment just will work well enough flying environment youre forced operate True can change another frequency escape interference potential creasingly aware number commer cial users just 10 kHz away frequen cies have information indicating number permits issued between Jan uary 1 1988 July 31 1988 surpassed entire year 1987 Its unlikely can anticipate slowdown rate com mercial activity anytime soon because powerful neighbors just 10 kHz away Academy consid ering use service can supply formation relative location power level commercial users service cou pled use new ICOM receiv ers have purchased AMA district will great help sorting Out whats air area aware however wouldnt helpful sim ply dump information out field indi cating flying site middle Bermuda triangle far pager activity concerned Therefore attempting pinpoint what signal levels various ages types equipment can stand before stop working way knowing what commercial activity area what strength signal youll able determine whether narrow-band equipment needed have close touch club Denver CO area has expe riencing considerable problems inter ference have used ICOM field identified frequencies com mercial users What found power ful beeper signals lasted some 10 20 seconds Sometimes voice trans missions lasted 30 45 seconds ac tivity quite heavy during weekdays tapers off weekends As club sought help various sources RC industry member responded sending two radios reportedly totally narrow band transmitter AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director John worth 0 ExecutWe Coordinator Joyce Hager S Administrative Services Director Robert voislavek nical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike woodfolk 0 Pubiic Reiatione Director Geoff Styles ial Prolecta Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R wheeley 0 Nate General Manager Iince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication what say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council receiver club use ra dios purposely supplied suspect frequencies channels 22 38 right next known pager operation words club member have performed flaw lessly Has exercise tended move club specific direction Evidently Jim Shaw states club member com plains having difficulty known problem frequencies still flying wideband equipment dont want talk him As test have used service mentioned earlier can supply commercial permit operation Are commercial transmitters nearby Yep couple running 400-watt output Other short questions answers Are RCMA/AMA stickers required transmitter present No Currently plan require sanctioned events effective December 20 1990 Are narrow-band transmitters required present sanctioned events channels 12-34 yes General flyingno However recommended Can older transmitter narrowbanded Yes can Academy has letter file FCC indicating may done holder equip ments type acceptance representa tive can accomplished Class per missive change Check manufac turer importer equipment Most have plans equipment modification upgrade have requested official policy manufacturers import ers will publish official word submit Should apprehensive about what will happen concerning frequency matters Sure sounds like trick question course will have little pangs apprehension understand have large body members collectively looking toward protecting interests Yes going totally agree need direction feel certain can medi ate differences best serve vast majority membership Look fu ture monthly Frequency Bulletins both AMA National Newsletter sent charter clubs have requested Model Aviation Proceeding slightly different re lated subject technical Frequency Committee has wres tling knotty problem concerning effect resolution bandwidth mea surement type equipment fol lowing information presented Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee sticker program rolling along Frequency Committee members checking transmitters trade shows Over 50% now receiving gold stickers continue show significant increase year continuing get Sticker Station applica tions over country Bill Hershberger travel Headquarters once twice week process now have 26 Sticker Stations authorized check transmitters includes manufac turers importers distributors indepen dent service centers should noted Sticker Station approval extends stickering transmitters no way au thorizes addresses service modifica tion transmitters Bill have made measurements gold-sticker transmitter using variety spectrum analyzers different resolution bandwidth RBW settings provide guid ance Sticker Stations As given AMA 1991 Guidelines transmitter signal offset 20 kHz channel frequency should down 55 dB measured analyzer using 3 kHz RBW signal level 20 khz offset depends RBW setting used some spectrum ana lyzers have 3 kHz setting Informa tion what readings other RBWs equivalent 55 dB @ 20 khz using 3 kHz RBW sent Sticker Stations early February Ther4 course something else popped up heard immediately Bob Weg ner Sticker Station #103 checked PCM transmitter Tektronix analyzer given gold sticker owner sent back manufacturer re checked FR analyzer 3 kHz RBW found did qualify gold Wegner went Tektronix help sorting things out Stan Griffiths Tek tronix Portland office scheduled meeting March 6th Frequency Commit tee representation invited Tektronix sembled variety spectrum analyzers included FR Hewlett-Packard two own new economy model Measurements using same AM transmitter earlier testing made analyzers same results obtained Febru ary AMA Headquarters spectrum analyzers used Tektron ics meeting L R HP 8562A IFR A7550 Tektronix 2710 Tektronix 494AP PCM transmitter checked analyzers could set 1 kHz RBW PCM 60 dB down rather 65 dB recommended Ac cording Morris Engelson Tektronix spec trum analyzer designer rules differ ent AM FM/PCM signals going RBW another change AM signal goes 20 log BW1/8W2 FM/PCM signal 10 log BW1/BW2 So FM/PCM transmitters equivalent level using 1 kHz RBW should 60 dB AM transmitters should 65 dB have found before probable reason surfaced until now FM/ PCM transmitters checked have well below 55 dB using 3 kHz RBW fore would pass gold analyzers using 1 kHz RBW glad Bob Wegner spot ted followed through Tektron ix help us get answer Morris Engelson also recommended measurements made using either 3 kHz 1 kHz resolution bandwidth modulation rates transmitters readings can affected 300 Hz 100 Hz RBW doesnt recommend either used further concluded 100 Hz RBW definitely problem also said alright use video filter except IER video filter bandwidth equal greater RBW use number analyzers have video filters programmed equal RBW selected especially thank Stan Griffiths folks Tektronix making equip ment available setting up meeting has made possible us fine-tune guidance Sticker Stations Thanks too tour spectrum analyzer production area Beaverton facility saw assembly testing cal ibration procedures very impressive Participants meeting organized Tek tronics 1 R Andy Spence Tektronix Chuck Ahern AMA Frequency Committee Bob Wegner Sticker Station 103 Morris En gelson Stan Griffiths Larry Hansen Tektronix Back Boband thank-you Chuck Ahern above report have month dual-focus effort partly technically oriented partly folks like know people wise humble enough tell Theres little switch front move it works doesnt send someone can fix See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods RC Equipment Certified 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA June 1989 117 II~rtkint hilling nIIA5stiflflI action t e FCC mieht take two pe Synopsis Executive Council Meeting March 11 1989 following attendance Presi dent Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Exec utive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Reginald Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice President Ev Langworthy Present Academys executive Staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Micheline Madison Competitions Depart ment Director Vince Mankowski Nats Gen eral Manager Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Guests included Fred Marks Frequency Committee Chairman Chuck Ahern Fre quency Committee Raymond Kowalski le gal advisor Lillian Worth copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately May 1 1989 minutes official until review pos sible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled April 22 1989 special meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council called order 900 am President primarily purpose selecting vice executive replace Executive Director latters contract expires end January 1990 interviews final se lection held executive session Council members legal counsel pres ent executive session ended President made following statement Executive Council appreciates terest shown candidates position Vice Executive Director Af ter extensive study including interviews reference checks Executive Coun cil took secret ballot determine win ner candidate received support majority vote Executive Council winning candidate Vince Mankowski Executive Council will immediately ne gotiate Vince Man kowski toward let ter intent contract agreement can reached contract will made him agreement cannot reached him Executive Council will take new vote negotiate two remaining candidates Executive Coun cil finds three candidates highly qualified would accept able thank candidates Subsequently Vince Mankowski accepted agreement presented him Other Business I Contest Board Meeting An RC Aerobatics Contest Board request funding en able members board meet discussed noted setting such precedent board given eight other Contest Boards 11 mem bers would present major financial problem motion approve request failed 11 against 2 EVP 3 II Club Proximity District X Vice Presi dent reported difficulties two clubs lo cated too close other interfer ence-free operation noted Coun cils previous establishment primary jurisdiction policy wa satisfactory lution situation urged some mod ification policy would give vice president final authority settle prob lems motion effect passed 7 3 7 8 10 NAA ED Pres 6 against 1 2 4 5 6 11 Another motion rescind pre vious Council action July 1988 also passed 10 2 3 7 8 9 10 ED EVP NAA Pres 5 against 1 4 5 6 11 Ill Frequency Phase-In Plan Review After considerable discussion Council unaii imously approved submitting FCC petition requires RC equipment man ufacturers produce narrow-band 72 MHz transmitters beginning 1991 IV Nats Review Dave Brown reported 1988 Nats audit showed items charged account erroneously largely due assigning costs Nats items also used other events Nats Before auditing 1988 Nats shown cost $37822 after auditing actual cost found $13269 noted exercise resulted better posting methods subse quent Nats contests will have accurate reporting V District V District X Support Two mo tions passed authorize District 5 Vice President up $2000 expenses May 1989 District AVP meetingb 4 against 1 6 11 EVP other authorize up $2000 expenses District X AVP meeting held RCHTA showli 3 against 4 6 11 VI Key Man Insurance agreed unani mously renew current three-key-man insurance policies Worth Mankowski Ma roney additional term sign insured continuance cancellation VII AVP Program VP-IV Crispins recom mendation improved associate vice president program discussed consensus following approved implementation 1 Each AVP authorized have shirt embroidered year service AVP same policy shall hold district frequency coordinators AVPs frequency coordinators also autho rized supply business cards 2 A statement defining responsibili ties AVP developed Exec utive Council discussion made part Standing Rules 3 AVPs shall provided list district chartered clubs timely basis shall also given up-to-date list handout materials available dealing such matters frequency safety sound flying site acquisition Additionally AVPs shall provided list awards sample forms needed plus cur rent Headquarters directory 4 At discretion district vice pres ident monthly district column Model Aviation may have one-third one-half column set aside comments AVPs within district Other details AVP program such geographic assignments termination determined later date VIII NAR Insurance Dave Brown reported modified proposal agreed upon AMA NAR Insurance com mittees follows 1 AMA Youth membership $7 may clude adults engaged model rocketry ac tivity accordance NAR safety code 2 AMA chartered club status shall fered NAR sections 3 All NAR members organized activi ties members NAR sections come AMA chartered clubs must hold AMA membership 4 claims handling assignments settlements shall discretion AMA 5 NAR organization will no longer insured AMA 6 No insurance coverage outside US NAR-AMA adults unless become regular AMA members meeting adjourned 545 pm AMA Scholarships AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship amount number scholarships presented current year will de pend large extent upon number applicants qualifications total up $11000 available distributed various amounts basis AMA modeling activities scholastic achievement citizenship achievement applica tions will considered evaluated AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Com mittee will make recommen dation Executive Council AMAs 118 Model Aviation 1 Ernie Evon AMA 1129 dIsplayed Feb ruary WRAM Show New York what welldressed AMA club officer may wear sleeve patches provided char tered club officers year year indicat Ing positions heldan impressive array case Ernie Central Jersey RC Club board directors Currently Scholar ship Committee composed Bob Stalick Albany OR Chairman Bob Underwood Reston VA Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Travis McGin nis Arvada CO choosing recipients AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Pro gram aspects taken consid eration desirable applicant academically superior also participant aspects school mod eling community applicants rated several major categories includ ing class rank grade average test re sults High achievement catego ries important maximum amount scholarship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant schol arship award he/she active com munity modeling both facets taken consideration wellrounded person may quite possibly judged qualified excels school grades modeling However scholarship awards may granted basis of three cri teria qualification general current AMA member el igible 1 has active type model airplane activity last three years 2 graduates high school current prior year 3 enrolled college university certificate degree program Other Scholarships addition AMA-funded program described above two others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combina tion modeling achievement financial need other Tom Hutchinson morial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievements Free Flight activity three programs use information supplied Charles H Grant/AMA Scholarship application determine winners Sig Hutchinson pro grams however scholastic information determining factor case possible individual receive awards programs Applications may obtained AMA Headquarters Deadline submission May 31 Frequency Bulletin March1989 month March often recognized its breezy nature brought winds con cern Academy modelers gen eral Several petitions great importance Radio Control community filed FCC purpose rule mak ing Two petitions involve proposed sharing frequencies granted model ers FCC 1g82 bridge crane com pany has proposed sharing 75 MHz frequenci0s surface model users second recent proposal filed Kenneth J Seymour proposal would result shared use 72 75 MHz model frequencies commercial per sonal direction-finding tracking equip ment Both proposals represent seri ous threat modeling activity could operation devices affect model operation possible se vere safety problem areas other mod eling As illustration crane lifting tons material could interfered unknowing child operatin$ model car nearby Other applications such tow trucks valve actuators fuel delivery trucks present similar safety hazard use tracking device law enforcement agencies locate lost chil dren campers personal property laud able sharing frequencies presents se rious safety concern range de vices anticipated 1000 1500m 3281 4921 ft ground An opera tional range magnitude results unit effectively becoming singlefrequency model site Consider ramifica tions units continuous op eration motor home moves about country Academy behalf has filed let ters opposition two petitions FCC appears model fre quencies targeted shared use cause license-free presents considerable sayings time money company As information ob tained attorney will made known immediately Academys attention focused two other FCC petitions wellone sub mitted AMA another Glenn Whidden Essentially both petitions stress requirements transmitters mantifac tured future must meet AMAs 1991 guidelines narrow-band operation Much misinformation conjecture has heard recently regarding what might happen 1991 magic date Coaches will turn pumpkins old radio units will dissolve dust January 1 1991 date simply signifies end period designed phase frequencies assigned ser vice 1982 hoped 1991 RC model aircraft would operating 20 kHz spacing appears such goal premature immediate concern what course action FCC might take two pe titions fact three possible sce narios first could refuse require narrow-banding radios produced future would have tragic conse quences leaving us vulnerable com mercial interference probably unable achieve full frequency usage Wed have no protection against new RC equipment although meeting proposed FCC specifications would work todays radio environments require narrow-band operation second scenario would have FCC require transmitters manufactured since date rule effectivity narrow banded providing reasonable grace period during existing transmitters would allowed operate scenario has traditional course taken FCC third scenario could develop FCC perceived severe operational safety problem because older equipment still being used FCC could react acceler sting transition narrow band moving back date transmitters must conform new requirement History suggests wont happen Since theres strong likelihood grandfather period older equipment Academy developing recommended ways clubs individuals operate mix equipment final FCC decision made will prepared meet contingency should noted FCC rule-making process typically takes minimum nine 12 months Well well 1990 before final decisions can expected Several other activities under way help clubs individuals frequency matters Academy considering use service provides exact loca tion power level transmitters operat ing commercial frequencies 10 kHz Disseminating information would help modelers select frequency manage flying sites companion ser vice already available uses ICOM re ceiver scanner sites newly pur chased units now hands either district vice president frequency coordinator ICOM can provide valu able information about strength other signals may cause potential interfer ence order effectively use informa tion Frequency Committee has begun gather data will help us determine what level interference causes problems various ages types equipment Lastly Sticker Station program al lows individuals determine status transmitters has greatly ex panded listing stations will forthcoming Academy focused radio fre quency matters order create safe en joyable environment Radio Control oper ation easy task pa tient understanding cooperation both FCC manufacturers lieve goal can accomplished minimum sacrifice model ers part June 1989 119 NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HO703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviation subscriptions AMA member nonmember back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertis ing Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans ModelAvia tion hobby shop resale accounts ad vertising billing questions MA AdvertIsIng .. 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr Quite number letters have re ceived during past couple weeks sug gesting misunderstanding process competition rule-making Some people continua under impression AMA its Executive Council tempting mandate rule changes es tablish sound levels aeromodeling ac tivities Thats truly ideal notion AMA has taken steps achieve yet mistaken individual Contest Boards basically self-contained discrete entities Only certain very specific areas safety matters exampledoes Exec utive Council have authority oppose Contest Board particular desire po sition Since matter sound levels doesnt fall categories Executive Council has no power overrule direct individual Contest Board decisions sound guidelines would desirable able estab lish sound levels various categories modeling would provide guidelines use general membership case RC Aerobatics problem doing problem FAI ClAM proposal lack practical data determining potential acceptable sound levels Its possible some categories wouldnt have necessary equipment available allow survive new restricti6ns other areas world organizing programs guide model ing groups determining attainable sound levels absolute necessity will accomplished obvious cant done through rule-making process competition cat egories Alternative ways developing body data will enable others oper ate quiet levels must found Individual help will needed acquiring data starting point generate list of categories powered aeromod els next step determine engine size displacement cat egories common prop engine class has listed Any muf flers tuned pipes currently use should also added file background work done studies outline effective testing path ways can begin Testing should yield engine/ prop/muffler/tuned pipe combinations will achieve quieter operation de grading performance Subsequent recom mendations can based lowest ac ceptable limits attained testing Whether benchmark levels would fall within currently recommended goal 90 dBA 9 ft cant ascertained present What happens category model cannot made meet goals obvious consequence such cat egories wouldnt welcome certain fly ing fields true today However fly ing fields arent lost solely because com plaints about noise Other unrelated factors sound abatement wouldnt af fect come play well case Free Flight example its often purely lack adequate flying space Lack accept able flying sites frequently rules out Control Line events too combination inade quate space objectionable sound levels often prohibits RC Pylon Racing Obviously quieter operation wont magi cally create space change other fixed con ditions Nevertheless cases noncompetition flier has found meet ing 90-at-9 recommendation has enabled him keep maintain flying site No doubt will hold true other modeling categories Lack facilities can will continue stumlling block increased activity types flying program will generate informa tion necessary attaining quieter flight Continued page 122 AMA Life Members Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Acad emy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Member ship initiated $250 down payment L-1 12* 1-3 1-4 1-5 L-6 L-7 1-8 1-9 [-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 117* 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 L-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack G Lowe Joseph Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeill Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Lou J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Krafft H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford Ritchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Elaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard Nelson Daniel J Pruss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gem George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger lames Grier 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 L-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 1-71 1-72 1-73 1-74 1-75 1-76 1-77 1-78 1-79 1-80 1-81 1-82 1-83 1-84 1-85 1-86 1-87 1-88 1-89 1-90 1-91 1-92 1-93 1-95 1-96 1-98 1-99 1-100 1-101 1-102 1-103 1-104 1-105 1-106 1-107 1-108 1-109 1-110 1-111 1-112 1-113 1-114 1-115 1-116 1-117 1-118 1-119 1-120 1-121 1-122 followed $250 following three years memberships recognized taxdeductible contributions An interesting sidelight Several families have two Life Memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Jim4 Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand Lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald Herbert Johnson Jr Care Lee Thompson John D Doyle Robert G Diefenderfer Fred Bopp Joe Zingali Raymond G Marvin Jeffrey Gerber Jeff Troy John Reed Jr Edward Teal Joseph H Konefes Kenneth Kortright Robert Spivey Jim Pope Orval C Steward Paul Binkley Jef Raskin Martin 1 Zellman Jr Russ Nitach Albert H Doerr Edward Hydorn Jr Frank Tlush Christopher E Wimmer James B Porter Jr Donald Draskovich Robert C Wimmer Bill Schmidt Albert J Sambold Sr David Copeman Jim Bybee William Langenberg James S Jauregul John Schifko Cole Bryant Thompson Roy Propst Benjamin M Trapnell Jim Weir Joseph C Larsen Fred Angel H K Warner Ray B Sahlberg William Raub Rex R Powell Joel Rindler Rod Smith Thomas 1 Stennis Robert W Rich Richard C Reed Richard Grimm Jr 1-123 1-124 1-125 1-126 1-127 1-128 1-129 1-130 1-131 1-132 1-133 1-134 1-135 1-136 1-137 1-138 1-139 1-141 1-142 1-143 1-144 1-145 1-146 1-147 1-149 1-150 1-151 1-152 1-153 1-163 1-200 1-222 1-288 1-289 1-297 1-300 1-331 1-409 1-418 1-447 1-555 1-702 1-888 1-1000 1-1220 1-1234 1-1 256 1-1 921 1-2012 1-2664 1-2886 1-3120 1-4037 1-5098 1-7009 1-16880 1-20244 L-42487 *Deceased Kermit Walker R S Keeton Jr Mike Dunn Alexander Lepak William R Bigge Billy T White Charles Hunsicker Jr Douglas Barry R I Swain David Rosen Dale Kugler Vernon Haynes Alan N Buckner Mark C Corbett Tom Kozel Grant Ashburn John H Hood Jr Terry 1 Watros Dennis R Long Worth Henson Jr Stanley J Potts Jerry Cowan Jeff Etheredge Bonita Kozel Jerry Smartt Richard Ham Richard Chapaki Timothy P Procuniar lorell H Joiner Jim Coffin James Propst Edward Norman David Bridi Ron Morgan Steve Landy Penny Thompson William G Bennett Lawrence W Petty Travis McGinnis Reeves Lippi ncott Joe Klause C M Tuthill Robert Edison Duane Renken Ed Izzo Harlan Kilbourn Charles R Poulton II Edward E Watts Ill Joseph Thweatt William Hanson Harold Smith Robert Gialdini Gary Hutchison Dick Austin Richard P Aley Steve Edens Bob Wischer Stanford Hightower GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90dBA-at-9-ft guideline 120 Model Aviation AMAs PR Effort Branches Out Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations luck will first series columns will both give ask formation purpose let members know what happening public relations efforts involve AMA started working professional PR agency June 1988 relationship bore some fruit national coverage Time Magazine Insight Magazine De sign Magazine working na tional exposure 1989 also got some NBC TV coverage time 1988 Nats Willard Scott Today Show 1989 will develop greater depth work wider coverage now have direct New York connections TV consideration several national publications have expressed firm interest doing stories Progress being made other areas work well improved financial posi tion allows flexibility far travel goes can now make specific visits work clubs chapters public offi cials Macon GA recently met mayor county chairman executive director Industrial Commission chairwoman Cherry Blossom Festival Model aviation AMA needs area clubs future Nats other major contests discussed believe key people have much better appreciation sport now before vital PR jobs liaison Federal Aviation Administration work Washington office field locations April will attend meeting New England Region office Burlington MA purpose fur ther appreciation sport needs area modelers cement friendship understanding addition will helping FAA revitalized educa tional programs judging annual science contest sponsored FAA Keeping up personnel changes government agencies sometimes seems like job self necessary June 1989 International Very Spe cial Arts Festival will take place Washing ton DC Locales action White House Kennedy Center Performing Arts Capitol Georgetown Univer sity AMA will represented Head quarters people will have display con duct classes show AMA films give talks important national figures will hand important figures however will 1500 handicapped kids being brought spe cial event AMA proud participant AMA PR Department also works clubs have flying site problems have excellent 100-page support pak great book terrific videoall de signed help make presentation go after flying field materials free chartered clubs cant guarantee field need help call advice ask support pak geared ship same day call other day made list PR-oriented tasks perform long covers lot ground phone calls answering mail media cultiva tion soliciting support appointed elected officialsall make up day-to-day activities PR Department continually explore new avenues attempt make model aviation its needs better known means open new ideas anyone member nonmember alike means look opportunities can part group has avia tion flavor can counted too means take advantage speaking en gagements can tell message audience knows little nothing about sport takes time am sure lot seeds scatter fall hard ground keep after working 40-plus hours week AMA staff members still find time get involved local museums li braries schools recreation depart ments promote model aviation good reasons can think usually kids programs using video models culminating Delta Dart building session However also get invited Rotary Lions Kiwanis Jaycee meetings leave folks information arrived same things AMA chartered clubs own communities believe pays off us PR effort AMA HQ also includes greeting museum visitors ar rive week host Cub packs school groups AMA members try meet make feel welcome want visitors leave pleasant memory friendly bunch happen work building hous es fascinating collection some worlds best artwork fact art work consists three-dimensional aircraft adds fascination hosted group Sunday visitors recently cial club belong 700 pm start turning out lights remind go home What interesting after noon next month Well recognize some clubs doing great job own backyards promote themselves sport June 1989 121 VN PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY *** Safe Flying No Accident *** Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft opera tions must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situa tions Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft opera tions unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watch ing full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent possibility accident AMA Bill Hershberger R AMA Frequency Committee member presented Howard McEn tee Memorial Medal WRAM Show New York last February WRAM club West chester Radio Aero Modelers makes award year honor pioneers major con tributors world Radio Control Hershberger longtime AMA member Virginia technically competent members Frequency Committee real RC pi oneer Bill flying own dual proportional control system years before RCers thought possible has constantly forefront RC technology did test work 900 MHz RC systems proving feasibility what could become next generation RC equipment Bill currently principal committee volun teers testing certifying wish become part transmitter Gold Sticker pro gram Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Since last month things have hap pening AMA scheme things As some may know Executive Direc tor John Worth will retiring ED first next year John has Academy over 25 years has seen grow prosper Time marches us however Council has con ducted search replacement Through advertising word mouth acquired significant response position easy finding individual best suited task ED Search Committee evaluate resumes conduct interviews until candidates finally reduced three people special session Reston March en tire AMA Council interviewed residual candidates made its selection candidate chosen Vince Man kow ski current employee AMA Headquart ers know Vince virtue participation Nats Vince has Nats Director some time now addition other responsibilities has Academy eight years very familiar requirements Vince will become Deputy Executive Director soon Council ratifies contract next meeting will assume duties Executive Director end January 1990 additional knotty task undertaken special session Council Reston matter petition FCC narrow-band radio equipment As know AMA has promot ing through committee action plan derly phase-in FCC-granted frequen cies allow eventual unrestricted use frequencies narrow-band equipment required controversial element has utility continued use non-narrow-band equipment clar ify AMA Council has taken fol lowing position matter I We will petition FCC require stringent band-pass requirements new manufactured equipment 55 dB @ 20 kHz 2 We will petition FCC make anything obsolete legal counsel forms us likely FCC will allow continued use old equipment its useful life Final position matter up FCC 3 We will advise clubs members deal wideband/narrow-band op eration 4 We will promote phase-in frequen cies upon approval FCC petition like ly take least year 5 We will encourage membership move narrow-band equipment quickly possible clubs free own thing regard feel ex clusive use narrow band safest way fly No seems object using narrow band future would like see future happen quickly possi ble will mandate changeover date point may require narrowband equipment sanctioned events must further consider ramifications requirement Upgrading equipment narrow band can accomplished manufacturers designated agents having obtain new type acceptance example Futaba offering $10 modification much equipment Airtronics offering very good deals narrow-band modules receivers others doing modifications safest bet check manufacturer/im porter feel process easy members should very seriously consider will permit use frequencies maximize flexibility avoiding PRS pag ers such Agents mods must authorized manufacturer since FCC holds manufacturer type ac ceptance holder accountable would like information subject contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters focal point issue Believe has very touchy subject strong advocates nar row band say exclu sively narrow-band situation airplanes will fall like rain sky phase frequencies Others contend isnt true need frequency-spacing plan assure safe operation during transition interval addition members advocating use old equipment indefinite period danger phasing odd fre quencies comes possibility los ing since other users PRS will seek capture happen would have larger problem So see life aint simple spite what detrac tors say trying best member-responsive organization same time help create climate safe fun fliers SoundCont pg 120 whether competition general fly ing necessary goal should sup ported Nothing within established AMA proposed RC Aerobatics guidelines enforces limits type model Flying model sound level legal under existing system no matter great violation AMA guidelines cases local re quirements absolute club rules man date lower sound levels course sites restrictive limits achieving quieter flight range model types will expand roster permissible cate gories Whether performance altered quite another matter Manufacturers beginning take some interest what doing hope go manufacturers fliers both need know what pos sible what changes need made before will really get involved aeromodeling public need tell needs Obviously changes arent de mand wont made Soft mounts Soft mounting vibration isola tion engines easily accomplished day Primarily its matter selecting suitable product particular en gine engine mount airframe soft mounts advertised model magazines readily available Several have illustrated pages sample new somewhat differ ent mount has received Ward En gineering PO Box 2271 Meriden CT 06450 letter Chuck French describes ap plication mount made up two ab sorption material pieces length tubing two washers bolt nut unit uti lizes whatever radial engine mount fa vor takes up little over 1A hard-mounted engine Chuck says system rather stiff idle frequency absorbs vibration frequency increases Chuck further states designed assembly work optimally 10000-15000 rpm range present mount designed pri marily engines 35 90 range larger unit bigger engines coming later Drop Chuck note above ad dress further information pricing Since photos didnt make back processing time youll have wait until next time illustration will talking looking listening Toledo latest design accom plishments Hope bring full report next time out 122 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Executive VPs Report Dave Drown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 An era ending AMA time orderly transition John Worth re placement Executive Director nearing difficult task selection has com pleted Executive Council has picked Vince Mankowski large majority am sure selection Vince will spark some controversy anyone selected position would controversial variation different peoples views what needed position mind-boggling Some think should go outside ganization professional help others believe promotion within best Some think modeling experi ence paramount importance oth ers think absolutely no consequence preferred professional background ideal candidate varies emphasis personnel management public rela tions finance business administration marketing etc Another area contrasting viewpoints comes deciding impor tant professional training education professional experience candidates narrowed few finalists final se lection comes down gut feeling Executive Council said done feel Vince Mankowski right man right time Vince will have some mighty big shoes fill because John Worth has rightfully become legend own time think will up task Id like congratulate Vince se lection thank other fine can didates applied job Another thank-you due Travis McGinnis put tremendous amount work chairman selection committee Another controversial subject dealt March 11th Executive Council meeting Council voted unanimously go ahead its petition FCC petition would require transmitters manufactured future subject tougher type acceptance requirements nar row banding also doesnt mention thing about grandfathering period older equipment leaving aspect FCC decide expected will propose amortization period around 10 years after would become illegal use older equipment proposal isnt cast concrete can still modify during comment period provided FCC important get ball roiling subject before too late good Different people have different concerns subject am concerned about introduction toy market flying mod els would use 72 MHz band marginally meet old current type ac ceptance specs Such device could pollute RF atmosphere making nearly impos sible us operate As drive around town see numbers RC cars being oper ated yards driveways parking lots streets Frankly scares h . think about flying toys splattering transmitters sure wish 72 MHz become license-free least would limit impulse buying toys Another hot subject AMAs acquisition land permanent national flying site headquarters members support move some strongly op posed can understand point view against honestly feel such land acquisition best inter ests AMA important its members can remember same resistance purchase Reston HQ building purchase building probably saved AMA aeromodeling ex tinction insurance crisis hit AMA denied renewal liability surance policy used asset value building procure letter credit required back own selfinsurance program Its simple no build ingno letter credit No letter credit no insurance No insuranceno flying sites No flying sitesno flying no need AMA exist no place aeromodeling Ironically insurance plan assets back what make possible pur chase land need further guaran tee long-term existence Till next month Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Twenty-Five Down Go. Last February completed 25 years ser vice AMA Executive Director fol lowed year service AMA President 1963 other years service Contest Board Chairman RC Thus step down Executive Director January 31 1990 will have recorded about 30 years major service AMA addition previ ous years various committees Free Flight Team Selection example AMA Contest Director addition will serve February 1 1990 least year Executive Director Emeritus fancy name former ED continues serve consultant will also other duties having AMA museum international affairs relationships other organizations So next year will sharp cutoff AMA service rather change han dling day-to-day operations orga niLation being advisor supplemental services role What will happen gradual transfer primary duties responsibilities year plays out As happens focus will shift toward long-range look AMA goingsomething has dif ficult spend much time since AMA has growing demanding more attention daily de tails past 30 years have fantastic ex perience spanning increase member ship about 20000 members seven times During time AMA has come largest sport aviation organization free world entirely self-funded means no government industry other subsidies have grown years staff four five 1963 50 present few small rooms rented office space own building worth over two million dollars now strong posi tioned well go last decade 20th century Knowing AMA good shape makes easier let go reins some pride satisfac tion get ready pass baton next director Two other people previously held title Executive Director Al Lewis Russ Nichols preceded H W Al den although didnt have title first person charge AMAs daily business 1936-37 helped AMAs first President Willis Brown modeling pioneer Frank Zaic Al Lewis AMAs second President helped keep things going Alden left scene 1938 later became Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols served total 18 years both before after Al Lewis should also noted Frank Ehling AMAs Technical Director years before retiring 1983 also served acting Executive Director during 1963 Thus four people either acted Executive Director first 27 years AMAs history will have added 26 retire What have provided during years stabilityholding HQ fort AMAs basic structure volunteer ficers about 200 did jobs Exec utive Council Contest Boards committees AMA So can feel lot satisfaction personally contributing AMAs progress over years ba sic contribution has enable orga nization function response ac tions others AMA has eight presidents past 25 years 75 district vice presidents people served Contest Boards committees over years have operated basic decision-making processes AMA HQ coordinating communicating Executive Director responsible making combination paid staff volunteers work past 25 years tory testimony concept ap pears continuance concept will carry us well 21st century June 1989 123 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massuchuselts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Dan Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 tBi7 9346248 Associate Vice Preeldetits Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenpoil 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01449 Bob Landry 60 Main St Essex Jot VT 05452 Richard Sherman 29 High St Plymouth NH 03254 Bob Watace 91 Sytvan St Avon 0106001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilnon 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02649 Vice Executive Director position has awarded Vince Mankowski has AMA staff about nine years recently served Nats Manager numerous applicants position search committee narrowed number applicants three Executive Council made fi nal selection three candidates seemed well qualified eager assume position would like thank applied interest Academy time involved pursue po sition District Fun-Fly contact person club should have received newslet ter now giving latest information have seen flyer fun-fly call information 617 934-6248 Brimfield Float Fun-Fly received word March 9th event has canceled 1989 due Commonwealth Mas sachusetts austerity program will have employees available events though modelers offered pay reasonable costs Radio report still much confusion about frequency phase-in plan reasons behind report will attempt summarize what has happened what happen starting December 20 1990 videotape available Dis trict VP AVP Frequency Coordinator tape about two hours long covers radio situation very well would recom mend club officer view Much following material taken tape Let us start brief history RC fre quencies 1950s Started frequency 27255 Later 26995 27045 27095 27145 27195 added frequencies still legal use 1960s About 1966 original 72 MHz fre quencies allocated FCC 7208 7216 7224 7232 7240 7296 75640 known col ored frequencies because flag sys tem now illegal RC use 1980s original 72 MHz shared fre quencies could commer cial operator directly same fre quency increase commercial traffic frequencies became unusable parts country FCC petitioned additional frequencies exclusive RC use AMA granted 80 frequencies divided 30 75 MHz range 50 72 MHz range Frequency Committee group 12-14 vol unteers technical expertise serves committee committee has pre sented proposals FCC devel oped phase-in plan new Tx flag system Frequency flag system system identifies what frequency Tx new 50 frequencies old colored flag system practical problems cant prevent such conflicts between channels 42 24 between 40 5340 between 50 5350 Frequency phase-in plan plan time table determine specific frequen cies used protected old fre quencies five years giving modelers chance convert equipment new frequencies Narrow band Gold sticker Specs -55 dB 20 kHz spacing Wideband Silver sticker Specs -35 dB 20 kHz spacing Secondary user interference tween modelers commercial users modelers have correct problem should no directly RC fre quencies RC still secondary user up enthusiast make equip ment work Phase-in program now second part phase-in program Tx channels 12-34 must meet narrow-band specs sanc tioned events recommended opera tions Wideband Tx should used channels 38-56 will effect until De cember 20 1990 After date remaining frequencies odd-numbered channels will avail able use Using frequencies will mandatoiy Some options clubs will have future 1 Using available channels might require use narrow-band equip ment Most receivers use now will have replaced 2 Using channels 12-34 channels 38-56 Use wideband receivers could continued chan nels 38-56 provided no commercial interference 3 Using channels receiv ers currently use could used provided no interference future Tx may have modified meet narrowband specs depending FCC action option using channels chosen accommodations must made visitors particular field done using channel either side channel visitor uses block ing off Sanctioned events should much problem because usually frequency control system use Care must observed sure 40 kHz spacing maintained present no requirement Tx meet narrow-band specs during next phase Most Tx made since about 1986 meet narrow-band specs older ones should serviced anyway So Tx required narrow band receivers may still wideband provided no interference 40 kHZ spac ing maintained As number com mercial operators grows may forced use narrow-band receivers Flight line management Pilot stations should positioned about 20 ft tween antennas will help eliminate 31M problem 31M usually will cause crash shows up glitches Dos Donts 1 change own crystals ille gal will probably get optimum performance radio must retuned get peak performance 2 operate radios outside recom mended specs though work may cause other people problems 3 operate less 20 ft tween Tx antennas 4 have Tx serviced periodicallyat least two years 5 read follow information con tained AMA membership manual offers lot useful information 6 remember club rules come part AMA Safety Code surance purposes 7 remember areas commercial stations may introduce interfer ence Affected channels will usable narrow-band receivers will have used Some interference may highly di rectional 8 very aware what buying transition period equipment being sold narrow band Wideband radios have shelf still being sold Let buyer beware 9 very careful about installation pro cedures Keep antennas away servo leads use chokes long servo leads keep installation neat 10 aware operating area served TV channel 4 should operate channel 20 unless use narrow-band receiver TV audio signal may mix radio cause interfer ence other modelers Frequency asked questions 1 50 frequencies Some groups want frequencies Sailplane fliers some use once have heard ron may use up 18 time put show allows clubs select ones want avoid interference 2 Are stickers mandatory No However after December 20 1990 will re quired sanctioned events forget operate channels 12-34 Tx must narrow band Gold sticker sanctioned events 3 new frequency identification plan required No recommended some clubs CDs may require Continued next month 124 Model Aviation New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Jaschkus 7 Bvergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roaxe 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Seater 2082 Rebbd Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As being writ ten District Two find ourselves deeply involved mall show season Current ver sion annual phenomenon appears have far exceeded earlier efforts area precursors spring con siderable value sport/hobby serving major transitional step building flying season urge clubs join trend Such vernal gatherings bring us closer together provide excellent opportunity socialize enjoy valued company revered friends same time make new ones After isnt what about 13th Annual Symposium Radio Control Web sters defines symposium formal meet ing several specialists deliver short ad dresses topic related topics Such worthy project has successfully under taken Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse NY years ver sion took place Saturday February 4 flew up participate behalf AMA along PR rep Jeff Troy HQ extend sincere thanks CNYMAA its yearly District Two membership meetings part scheduled proceedings day com pliments association President Jim Abrams well able assistant Penny Abrams dedicated effort produced best-ever version aeromodelers delight As sup plement offer several examples pho tographic ineptitude including study two worthy District Two officials left right Free Flight Contest Board mem ber Bradley Bane associate vice president Ken Koeppel vvrten comes ability explain public what AMA about Jeff Troy sistant PR Director AMA tops book has become regular Syracuse show well others show dedicated AVP Syra cuse Lon Sauter other full face busily engaged important business frequen cy checking symposium Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island HELl AMA Charter 20071 am greatly indebted Mr James J Sottile newly elected HELl pres dent packet literature describes numerous advantages available prospective members desire participate fas cinating branch aeromodeling letter have received Jim reads part great number people out dont know get started Heli copters Well send free brochure swering most-asked questions about Hel icopters write us further infor mation youre invited write HELl PO Box 205 Selden NY 11784 Jim may reached phone 516 724-1836 Chris Marcici club secretary 516 621-5903 Radio Control Club Rochester club has consistently praiseworthy newsletter entitled Airflow currently edited W Paul Hanlon able president club Mark Sche da following observations editor Hanlon impressed us pass along Qualifications office easythat have interest model aviation will work toward betterment club dont have expert phase hobby long-standing member fact drawing new members fresh ideas something need keep also quote President Scheda relative evaluation clubs yearly accomplish ments mind significant Cub Scout presentations mall show great opportunities us return something community spread word about hobby simultane ously hope can things future say Right Midstate Modelers AMA 1676 club lo cated Clay NY according records am grateful secretary Fred DeGroff kindly sending copy Volume 1 Num ber 1 newsletter Mdstate Modelers News member-club CNYMAA held successful fun-fly last year drew partic pants Canada Connecticut New York Pennsylvania extend very very best 21st Annual WRAM Show 1989 have just spent several days Westchester County Center White Plains NY prior during popular eagerly awaited aeromodeling spectacular years version impressed others spoke having mea sured up exceeded its fore runners measure its success due its return county center available use during its two-year re construction expansion program three floors RC activity including 150 exhibitor booths displays contin uous showing movies greatly expanded swap shop static competition aircraft boats cars Delta Dart model construction pro gram etc As always permitted hold AMA District Two Membership meet ing certainly thank Westchester Ra dio Aeromodelers Inc great annual privilege few shots made show First panorama main floor no commercial plug intended Bill Hershberger AMA Fre quency Committee checking transmitters us Bill 1989 winner Howard McEntee Award outstanding contributions Radio Control Such awards made year WRAM show AVP Ray Juschkus captu red scene WRAM AMA Membership meeting presented plaque Adolpho Lagomasino Monmouth Model Airplane Club lo cated District Two Though Dolph placed third Sportsman RC Pattern 1988 Nats won award having quietest engine tested An envi able distinction indeed Gear up locked June 1989 125 show Giant Scale static display Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francm Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaty 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Manmee OH 43537 Lawrence 8 Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Htn OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Sennalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 future modeling lies youth today AMA member should de velop positive position within local youth activity national program should also established coordinate assist interested Academy has tried before present time ap pears interest should gener ated would appreciate new unique ideas might offered Executive Council District Ill Cleveland Aeromodel So ciety has shown its dedication youth Under direction Bob Dively several modelers have initiated modeling interests local parks system public schools also recognize youth very large National Model Plane Show held Randall Park Mall Approxi mately 300 beautiful trophies pre sented just about conceivable area modeling Since trophy count high almost child winnerl emulate program area Larry Weimer northeastern Ohio AVP can provide details joint effort between AMA Ex perimental Aircraft Association directed youth program entitled Super Saturday southeastern AVP John Hath away helped present such program Latrobe Airport February 30 youngsters ages 12 18 chance build home-built type wing rib HandLaunched Glider Lunch tour tower private aircraft completed day As can see next pictures activity very well received Bob Under wood AMA HQ can provide details would interested initiating simi lar program Dayton OH area will center tremendous amount modeling activity summer Three major events will hosted local clubs Dayton Academy Gratitude extended volved organization activities first competition Dayton will United States FAI Helicopter Team Selec tion June 3-4 hosts will Day ton Rotary Wingmasters Although Heli copter category relatively new aero batic feats accomplished todays com petitors unbelievable Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449 source information next pictures il lustrate what may see competi tinn second function Dayton area AMA National Fun-Fly june 10-11 What fun-fly Basically noncom petitive gathering modelers interested flying talking about great sport Any AMA member welcome fly and/or en joy friendship others 1989 site Wright Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Museum Attendance Fun Fly conjunction museum tour should great way start summer yearly AMA General Membership meet ing will held Saturday evening June 10 will allow fun-fly participants chance informed current inter ests actions Executive Council come meet some AMA officials Please look elsewhere issue Model Aviation registration forms information Additional questions may di rected Vince Mankowski AMA HQ third major event Dayton FAI Scale Team Selection August 19-20 prestigious Scale contest 1989 AMA calendar placement top three contestants will entitle represent United States 1990 World Championships Interest Scale abounds within District Ill possible large group witness event provide encouragement 1990 FAI Team information contact Phil Walters 1055 Royalton Drive Vandalia OH 45377 Les Byrd 4561 Ozias Road Eaton OH 45320 Congratulations Ron Stein elec tion president Valley Forge Signal Seekers group also made news member Mark Frankels fantastic Lear Jet ap peared both cover two-part construction article Radio Control Mod eler magazine subject pub lishing Al Johnson Oxford PA Cloudkings article field box batteries ap pear recent issue RC Report AVP Gil Weiss reported attending recent meeting Delaware Valley Fed eration Model Airplane Clubs very pleased efforts goals its new president Tom Gratten Tom attend ing area club meetings getting groups join longtime associa tion represents phases aero modeling Such groups will help us future providing strength num bers help field acquisition other ar eas political clout necessary Albert Jackson sent picture lat est project Pitts scratchbuilt original plans Super model Another District III modeler Duke Evans has produced modified version Midwest Giant Sweet Low should great fun airplane months District III Club Month Valley IFOs Inc Mounds ville WV Congratulations gentlemen may landings intentionall 126 Model Aviation ee National I-un-Fly Delaware 0 District Columbia S Maryland S North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otix Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 9e9-935e Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chrintoph 970 Star Crent Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5611 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Ruleih NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vucobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayexeville NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5988 Awards I have number awards ap proved will presenting Clubs individuals over next couple months will letting know ad vance will coming first made behalf Walter Ed Byerley Ed awarded Superior Ser vice Award long service RC Con test Coordinator District IV very important task al ways appreciated extent should Ed has done outstanding work five years have vice president some years prior time say Well done Ed presentation made regular monthly meeting Woodbridge Radio Control Club wish also thank officers members club enjoyable rewarding visit will announcements up coming issues happened Headquarters couple weeks ago Sunday place open special request two District Clubs Baltimore area visit AMA Museum took advantage situation visit some members present clubs Balti Area Soaring Society Westmin ster Aero Modelers Both progressive very active clubs meeting needs members Baltimore area Both have planned activities coming sea son BASS usually has display Timon ium trade show Roanoke Swap Shop Auction very good turnout year Sales brisk swap shop fact brisk really very much sale auction As usual event gave opportunity meet members district also quite number adjoining districts came comments questions Between swap shop auction time make presentation status Radio Control also provide demonstra tion ICOM-7000 receiver now part radio spectrum control district Roanoke auction still event draws very large area district Unfortunately year did have time spend swap shop AMA table busy ICOM-7000 piece equipment will available limited basis request ing club will used provide survey service looking site determining whether have potential interference problems said limited use would like clarify point unit will shipped out time will used pri manly vice president and/or dis trict frequency coordinator will mean some cooperation between myself Paul Yacobucci need arises will best can develop assist surveys Please write call see about being placed list anticipate next year later will see large de mand suspect interfering sig nals problem consider survey Frequency questions continue sub ject needs answers will allay fears penalties illegality br future intent Academy Ex ecutive Council permit such things oc cur power will work FCC make operation Radio Con trol equipment safe trouble-free possible discussed special Executive Council meeting held 11 March Present Chairman Frequency Committee legal repre sentative Academy matter content petition FCC agreed upon being prepared sub mission written Information will published sent clubs within next few days should much im prove understanding situation Executive Council will serve member ship matter fullest extent p6ssible still must work within frame work FCC own safety needs questions between now 1991 direct primarily Technical Director AMA HQ Mr Underwood will either have answers krtow obtain correct information would like avoid speculation Special Executive Council meeting pri mary reason calling special meeting above subject frequency question surely impor tant items agenda primary rea son meeting select Vice Ex ecutive Director Academy indi vidual will become Executive Director Academy January 199t date John Worth will retire Two committees worked consider able time obtaining applications can didates position began pro cess narrowing down list Executive Council accordance bylaws could make selection entire process completed Mr Vin cent Mankowski candidate selected position number rea sons selection majority opin ion was considerable mar gin proper selection Vince fairly well known members Academy has member Headquarters staff about eight years has extensive background operation several years has manager Nationals other special events such National Fun fly will now need phase responsibil ities operation Academy will have responsibility ginning 1990 far off selection announcement will signal get important programs fu ture Academy go Executive Directors position has time-consuming issue long time Associate vice-presidents head column list names addresses associate vice presidents frequency coordinator District IV people highly qualified vol unteers exist part Academy serve assist also right arm physically impossible everywhere should time becomes increasingly necessary associate vice president involved appreciate work surely hope also have some appre ciation effort have some pro posals before Executive Council en hance position associate vice presi dent need make visible members Some proposals have accepted will continue work others hope will contact AVP can assistance club cannot answer needs will contact HQ event keeps things chain maintains good perspective what transpires organization would also ask let know good things happen will know go future AVP supposed get mailings Headquarters VP will also getting keep everyone up date Work together grow Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope B Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Box 10397 Faiardo PR 00848 Ed Moormun 88 12th Street Shulimur FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 Bust Glochester Place Norcroxx GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32048 Phone 19041 684-2517 Its slow month finally got lit tle winter down District 5 except sunny Florida So its mall show time Everyone either scheduling show has already held Its great way show community club ex ists interested community affairs Mike Stone Tn-Cities Aeromodel ers say about show Johnson City Clubs mall show John son City Mall few weeks ago huge success 73 planes display hundreds spectators own Carl Cumbow won Tiger Moth pilots drawing Mall shows good way get new members followed up demon stration day local flying field own club Coffee Airfoilers has ex panded its ranks year ap proach Its also good public relations model aviation generalsomething need nice thing about time year people have time stop enjoy themselves Ive heard number people just wanted say Hello thats great June 1989 127 call Mr Ed Stefan Jr kid member local model club Ed called ask let people know about model club St Croix Virgin Islands now lives says people travel St Croix surprised find island has first-class flying field known about would have brought model along So modelers planning trip Virgin Islands should look up Cruzan Eagles club Mr Bryant club president phone number 809 773-1591 Its nice hear old friends like Model builders general great people Most can relied upon help help needed like comments subject Bill Layers Palm Beach Skyhawks Bill writes following Enya 60 four-cycle starts like charm Know Because first brought field asked two friends Whats best way start four-cycle said Crank backwards against com pression other explained make sure its choked thoroughly Whats point good reasons belong club like major reason inputthe help ideas get other members great deal can learn oth er Good advice Bill Carry good work Got bit nostalgia reading Tyge ODonnels Memories column Glow Plug newsletter Middle Tennessee RC Society Tyge wrote remember ol Bob Reu ther Red/Gold Headmaster re member Bob would climb until just dot sky cut engine dead-stick dive straight down doing three loops process coasting plane feet upon landing Ive seen Bob maneuver must have spawned Pylon Racing ac tivities Down sunny Florida just keep generating memories Thats evident following excerpt newsletter Ancient City RC Flyers Mr Tom Camp bell pen hand field Along veterans field some up-and-comers have mak ing progress Richard McCormick made three solo flights got wings decided some trick stuff made perfect landing 45-degree bank drainage ditch says planned way Id like see him again Mike Crossons doing better now hes got engine will pull Eaglet air says wishes hed started bigger plane plans build soon Mike Mayo making real progress us ing club trainers reports Kadet nearing completion Prez Joe Lippo proved said couldnt done wrong carried Glider aloft back Nosen trainer launch went off hitch Joe says Nosen flies better Glider off Jim Lott sticks Glider both planes brought down safely several flights Rich McCormick got video will probably shown meet ing Unfortunately video camera short time later giant Nosen hit solitary pine tree south strip doing touch-and-goes sans Glider Several onlookers swear saw tree move path plane view may have obstructed flying shreds balsa red MonoKote Regard less damage done terminal says Joe doubt pine will live see another summer other learners experts alike honing skills has talk some friendly competition either Com bat Pylon Racing inter ested should make known Makes want get out field doesnt Well just few weeks cold got Pelican Droppings Robert Wargo editor Pelican Soaring Associ ations newsletter letter described weekend after weekend near-perfect fly ing weather antics Glider Guiders took advantage Contrary recent letter Model Aviation least Council member ac tive Soaring pilot Despite what Soaring community sometimes thinks AMA dedicated facets modeling does though need help special interest groups keep things track Dont bashful fellows keep VP AVP Con test Board Headquarters people formed ideas needs desires Thats called communication AMA cant get too much either up down organ ization Skywriter newsletter South Pi nellas Aeronautical RC Society comes sad news District 5 Editor Rolly Singson writes radio airwaves RC community suffered tragic loss recently provocative radio personality avid modeler Norman Nutting killed bizarre car acci dent last January 26 Thursday Dick Nuttings love RC aeromodeling quite well known listeners friends because would always make mention during radio show nouncements association Bob Godfrey other known hobby industry personalities have helped further pop ularity sport Fans listeners would show up flying field Brandon Club just see him fly also introduced exciting world aero modeling As tribute radio station 970 WFLA has initiated Dick Nutting Scholarship Memorial Fund offer educational scholar ships aspiring youths would like pursue career broadcasting Contribu tions donations sum being ac cepted managed radio station Just thought would like know just came back Reston Council held special meeting involved selection man follow John Worth Executive Director dispen sation few other items approval wording FCC pe tition concerning 1991 narrow-band transmitter type-approved certification pro cess Contrary some modelers belief document makes official switch narrow-band transmitters selected time future Knowing FCC other government regulatory body works would suspect will specify time period during will still le gal operate wideband equipment However long before time comes predict populated areas peer pressure will have driven such equipment off fly ing fields wont take too shattered airplanes make clubs put foot down Its already progress instance few words spoken Doug Can ning matter Fly Paper know am getting little rabid subject please bear seems Sundays field old cheap new AM transmitters interfering safe flight airplanes rea son AM units splattering frequen cies adjacent frequencies Two Sun days row now have seen two flights erratic flight near-destruction came about pilots standing next station AM transmitter splatter ing away wish AM transmitters il legal am sure will happen what read various AMA publica tions own experiences field sincerely hope talk pros pective new members strongly advise buy FM PCM radio systems new Fiorenze Hobby Center selling AM radio systems commend action Well enough time Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate vice Ptesidente Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas city MO 04114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 00404 charlie Wattn 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 01375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 610W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 8161 5642481 Work 1816 584-7121 Pus 8161 564-7766 Its end February quiet around Its bit cool outside us staying its warm Ive managed get shop some havent gone out much need have piece good news new scanner got few days ago Im about ready send out fre quency coordinator gets will able use Ive chance play actually figured out use enough get contest can can some simple struction anyone can operate So time read will available Hope fully set instructions will available us radio experts suggested may want get favorite amateur radio person handle way can get best use out using scanner home did discover experiencing some interference four channels Three right odd channels weak other channel seems quite strong funny thing have experienced no problems channel Beats 128 Model Aviation having special Council meeting Reston during March hope time read will have discussed two important issues made decision will elaborate bit first issue will pick replace ment Executive Director Although John Worth has done much growth AMA throughout years head HQ staff its time new blood fresh ideas hope will join wishing John best luck Im sure AMA has seen end him what Ive heard read selec tion committee has selected three candi dates may fit bill relatively young could give years service us backgrounds Im anx ious have pick As ever will eventually take helm AMA congrats second issue will petition will go FCC lucky peti tion will ready approval meeting should give legal staff time get FCC second quar ter agenda Although wanted put petition front FCC last quar ter 1988 other issues took priority petition delayed guess cant much complainingits better late never delay gave some time respond wideband issue Thanks During past year have attacked petition over over because part dealt radios youre using day listened concerns about use systems ie wideband transmit ters receivers supported Its difficult year say least Because have fought battle have burned some bridges behind part thing really hate Still cant say totally regret it has serve wishes just feel hobby place much fighting Today transmitters sold narrow band same cant said about receivers Will able get narrow-band environment wideband receivers Some say no some say yes Personally dont know know have talked lot clubs going continue use channels use day long time regardless what 1991 brings wideband re ceivers still use today can understand position am reminded often petition will ask FCC enforce manufacture narrow-band transmitters Receivers will issue though has drilled head times supporters phase-in plan transmitters involved plan worry about trying use odd channels old wideband receivers Whatever results petition 1991 will interesting take plunge Just let know am opposed narrow-band system have purchased prove point Thats right spent hard-earned cash prove say Im too tight go along pro gram mean what say tell Im good narrow-band systems As Ive said before wanted wait dust settle before put down cash still plan use wideband systems club AMA FCC allow battle over wideband systems petition will soon over Ill glad settle back tolerable issues certainly has hard nerves have learned lot having worked Maybe Ill let some other Council member challenge kind issue future just stand back watch Being called agitator peers does ap peal like being part cif crowd Hmmm maybe Well thats enough about political issues month received letter group held New years Day Soaring contest Monroe County RC Club Bloomington IN held eighth annual contest snow ran two rounds ran another three-round contest af ter over guys sure can tolerate cold hardy group pictured next Thanks go out Brent Hoo ver pic Well guess thats Maybe column will contain cheerful tidings fu ture has grim too long Enough now. Iowa 0 Michigan S Minnesota 0 Wisconnin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 compuserve addresa EMAIL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdink 6410 Gienwood N Golden vailey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 300 PeOl Race Holland Mi 49423 cad Mofis 5024 Lake Meodota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Sterling Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocque WI 54548 will appear after first flying ses sions have occurred district must admit well laid out plans getting few models repaired new ones built have yet started period before Christmas devoted catching up Honey-dos thats past year has extremely hectic other VPs saying same thing membership increasing around 11% year still having same number VPs time servicing member ship has reached saturation point must something want see AVPs have responsibility being able vote negative perk Paul Smith suggests increasing number districts because several now exceed earlier membership whole AMA Looking district couldhave Mich igan district its own other three states another district lake between us forming natural boun dary would make sense shall probably have AVP position avail able future suggestion made last Executive Meeting elect AVP local clubs using nomina tions shall probably try because will make person familiar designated group clubs serve year shall continue try bring AVPs EC meetings because next Oshkosh expect see several last Executive Meeting hired Vince Man kowski Vice Exec utive Director after long search inter view program Vince has HQ sev eral years has strong feeling its future Having traveled around country position Nats Manager also well known large cities am delighted appointment look ward working him Property Acquisition Committee progressing along its set path tended National Model Sport Aviation Center committee will send complete details interested cities local gov ernments have received requests areas country shall developing list Executive Council evaluate Nats meeting also completing details Flying Field Pur chase Assistance Plan considera tion June 1989 129 tfloto oy fvlarsnaIf cmmenryorrer Chesaning Swap Meet foot floor space filled people planes good atmosphere flowed throughout Photo Mike Wood Lord Lady Scale Dolly Bob Wisoher Douglas Mail plane Photo Mike Wood Milwaukee Circlemasters intently working latest project left right John Miller Chuck Zellermayer Dant Tetzlaff Jim Kreuger AVP Jean Lasik sent report visit Owosso Swap Meet blush have mislaid filing system best have no idea else look course soon ship article off Model Aviation will magically appear However lost Marshall Emmen dorfer sent details reports once again ran out space parking area almost building appreciate District VIII Meeting Neither snow nor rain plan have help unload- nor sleet nor gloom night stayed ing vehicles table-buyers Swap inted rounds Weatherford meets great place meet district mem- TX Weatherford Aero Modelers bers tackle member some- greeted morning March 4th thing read newsletter its neat freezing temperatures worst ice see faces light up Don Bentfield re- storm record north Texas area ports clubs participated re- Southwests largest swap meet found soundingly successful Apache Mall Show modelers coming Houston San Anto Minneapolis also must pass along nio Oklahoma braved ice news Boyd Bowdish have elements just show off wares stepped down leading offices buyers eager pick up good bargains association new guys will have bargains gone noon no problem following tracks Associa- didnt make fly-in tions must areas scheduled Sunday March 5th groups clubs makes lot sense canceled because three five inches have contact others helps improve snow covered ground clubs am waiting formed Grand Rapids area have va riety clubs hold several winter shows have letter Brooks Heathman ed itor Rice Lake Model Airplane Club describes group modelers manage get out weekend run annual mall show remark concern ing editing newsletter ap propriate quote am club newsletter editor appreciate thoughtful comments Model Aviation concerning work Ive felt edition can bring smile across members face impart some useful interesting information news letter served its purpose Thank Brooks keep repeating newsletter editor key person club should get help asks Toledo looms close evening have tornado watch snow promised tomorrow know its Mud Time everywhere Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-PresIdent 301 N Yale Drive Garland D 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springa AR 71913 Gil Horatman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 7ee52 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77516 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 chuck Wood 909 Howard St clovis NM 8810i Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Council meeting notes March 11 1989 Executive Council opportunity select new Vice Executive Director final vote counted per son selected Vince Mankowski Vince will replace John Worth contract terminates end January 1990 Other issues concerning frequency guide lines specifications testing ad dressed appears some members reading Competition News sec tion AMA publication very im portant individual can con verse some knowledge about what happening particular niche hobby information please refer future aeromodelers club rented Crock ett Elementary School Weatherford school district meeting went very well two areas high inter est 1991 frequency prob lems 90-dB-at-three-meters noise level issue Bill Thomas Oklahoma District VIII Contest Board representa tive Radio Control Aerobatics present answer questions con cerning Pattern fliers about upcoming rules proposals pertaining noise Bill did outstanding job fielding questions concerned members issue Present meeting AVP Charles Stevens Houston Dis trict VIII representative Control Line Contest Board Bill Bischoff Dallas want thank individuals com ing meeting plus modelers braved elements see AMA representatives working benefit personnel responsible making happen Bill Finke Sandy Frank fellow members Weatherford Aero Modelers Society Look another 130 Model Aviation Rice Lake Model Airplane Club executives being framed demonstration airplane left VP Jim Kleven right President Doug Zimmer presIdent Lakeland Loons holdIng Ziroli F4 powered K&B 75 RC engine turning Kress fan some activity auction held Weatherford Aero Modelers Soci ety facility perfect holding function size L R Dr Sandy Frank Skip Nemine Roddy Lowery Pictured design District VII patch should have appeared column last month AMA HO contact did hIs job editor took picturebut other gremlins popped up prevent its ing printed cost patch $1 including mailing placed dis trict patch fund Send orders VP Peter Wa ters would appreciate bulk requests rather individual ones District Viii meeting Weatherford TX L R Gene Hempel District VIII Vice President Bill Thomas RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Charles Stevens AVP Hous ton TX swap meet June wonder will snow June Pancho Morris District VIII RC Soaring representative wrote concerning up coming initial vote rules proposals RC Soaring Pancho some interesting comments safety about way voted particular proposals Please make note Contest Board members need input guide voting proposals pertaining interests need support received letter Gil Horstman Manchaca TX covered recent air static show sponsored Remote Con trol Model Club Laredo TX January 28 1989 letter reads follows business trip Laredo op portunity meet Dr Fred Pellegrin La redo After nice visit Dr Fred friend John Valls asked assistance put air show static display winter Texas Festival 89 turned out special opportunity acquaint myself other members Laredo club pilots recruited fly air show follows Bill Adams Laredo TX flying Ziroli Zero Dan Smith George town TX flying Sig Bravo Phaeton 90 Rick Schafer Austin TX flying Viper Jet Conquest Jerry Miller San An tonio flying Electric Mite RV-3 Lee Moore also San Antonio brought Fokker Triplane PT-19 Bucker Lee Laredo flew PT-19 Wayne Hasselfield Kyle TX flying Bridi XLT MI Ray mond Austin Large Pup Curtiss Robin Richard Hagy Laredo flew Sig Cobra Craig Jack son Laredo flew Super Sportster site activity La redo International Airport com munications tower times kept Richard Hale communica tions manager busy handling traffic tween modelers full-scale aircraft air show complemented Ma jor Edward Vennes commander La redo CAP Squadron Major Vennes flew Navy Blue T-54 made several passes smoke Lynwood Jackson club president club members worked very hard make air show success As far could tell paid off crowd largest events Festival 89 thanks go out club its prime movers Dr Pellegrin John Valls Ra mino Rameriz Lynwood Jackson wives contributed much whole weekend Best Regards Gill Horstman Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota Wyoming compuServe address EMAIL 780672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3507 5 Kendall St. Denver co 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd carringron ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Salins KS 87401 Jim Rickens 516S cloudas Sious Fulls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service center nia tL Sheridan Denver 00 80226 Phone Duy 303 922-8107 Evening 13031 93e-3206 would like pick up some items last months column appointment associate vice pres ident state Wyoming has oc curred writing Im process doing some fact gathering back ground checking three potential candi dates should have done end school spring break--the end March appreciate patience Wy oming modelers item think important enough job thorough ly its tough make right con tacts timely manner later Mark calendars weekend November 4th 5th will days annual District IX meeting fall Bismarck ND will place AVP Russ Miller bunch great folks al ready have some plans rolling make super meeting will mark 4th annual District IX AMA membership meeting Plans include having seminars workshops conducted national officers AMA Headquarters personnel meet needs members volunteers serve modelers district An informative time always attendees its great way bring mystical organizational thing call AMA local modelers tradition moving meeting around within district has met pos itive feedback year years meet ing North Dakota will coincide states centennial celebration Russ Miller has made some special arrangements al ready great time expected de tails next couple months mark calendars November 4th 5th 1989 Next item information Im sure will read about Vince Mankowskis appoint ment Vice Executive Director other col umns month future just case first column read issue well claim saw first District IX would like offer congratula tions Vince appointment Ex ecutive Council wish him much suc cess Hell assuming responsibilities position over next few months will lead him Executive Director AMA may have known Vince former vice president District IX left Council 1980 employed AMA has worked sev eral important capacities during ten ure Im sure experiences will tre mendous resource Vince assumes new leadership role behalf Speaking leaders has AMAs credit over 20 years ago fore sight hire John Worth Executive Di rector John took job AMA its infancy has nourished supplied wisdom patience guidance over years has worked Executive Council variety ways during time has many war stories share over years AMA grew its present size strength John Worth has literally dedicated professional life organization hope during transition AMA officers mem bers will lend support understand ing John Vince have before task leadership manage ment Academy expect will number oppor tunities show John Worth respect appreciation deserves long successful service Academy ex pect will equal number oppor tunities make Vince feel great about undertaking tasks run daily rou tines programs projects AMA District IX members salute both John Vince wish well months ahead planning attend Nation als July 15th through 23rd too early send entry form make arrangementsa note call AMA Head quarters will get return mail Deadline advance entry midnight Fri day June 16 1989 Plans shaping up well great Nats Northwest should great place enjoy favorite mod eling activity may also want check out possi bility attending National Fun-Fly held Ohio June Check Competi tion News sections calendar events note call Headquarters will get de tailed information about yearly event Also enjoy time have issue hand expect have fax machine available send receive information AMA Headquarters members volunteer officers district ex pect different number home phone number will advise information its available CompuServe number will course remain same use communication service make note head column meantime folks keep cards letters pictures comm may have noticed absence pic tures last couple columnsGuess what Ive got couple share next month sure could use ef fectively report local modeling activi ties throughout district Keep landings soft intentional June 1989 131 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Gus Hudson Sulfur Springs TX sent District IX Vice-President photo Skip Mast C-130 model 8027 W 81st Circle enjoys flying backyard Check out Arvatia CO 80005 size backyard Temple Aeromodelers held Eighth Annual Mall Show First place went Kenny Sulach very nice Japanese Zero Sec ond place went Jim Guest Ron Nor man scratch-built Glassair TD Third place went Aubrey Smith Johnny Casburn Lucky Fly Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakes Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baidwin 4191 Fair Oak Bivd Sacramento CA 95864 Gienn Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harroid 4202 H Si Sacramento CA 95819 David Peitz 20450 Ceitic St Chatsworth CA 91211 Bob Reynoids 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 95748 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90609 Ai Wiiiiamson 445 Wesiby Chuis Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinstora George Steiner 2239 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 910 362-1962 Eioy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 First meeting Reston Eight oclock pm Hurry up Dot Im going miss flight What have stop gas Oh man dont have chance flight leaves San Francisco 855 pm connect 1030 pm Dulles 840 pm Sitting snack counter Sac Metro catch us ual told plenty time 850 pm Well babe better get board quick quaff usual one-beer limit grab attache head gate Just turn corner announce ment comes over muffled PA system Due weather conditions San Fran cisco International flight number 1414 will delayed hour Bingo goes straight-through shot Well Mr Key awa have flight leaving 1130 pm will put Chicago 400 am connect flight 1818 Atlanta GA will bussed Augusta 630 pm Eastern connect Dulles Eastern Oh youll love Eastern No long pas senger lines no delays no layovers no pilots mechanics havent prompt answering letter please patient Its hectic two weeks First associates meeting Pomona just got back Virginia Since read about RCHTA asso ciates meeting last episode let fill Reston Yep its Virginia has museum everything youre going get plane should really make Reston VA stops have never seen Headquarters before must say definitely inspir ing have never seen such collection models memorabilia life case havent heard appears John Worth will retiring soon An Academy search has going under careful direction search out new guy com mittee headed up Travis McGinnis VP District 8 reviewed 26 applications position sent recommendation Travis comments selection six guys Tray put together VPs committee narrowe1 contest down three Scott An nis Hamden CT James Lee Simpson Sanger TX own Vincent Mankow ski Reston VA turned out womanizers boozers voted self Just kidding Vincent Mankowski got nod Nice going Vince other guys Council headed out town hung around got picture Vince Trav myself during inking letter intent Mr Mankowski So suppose short period time reins will shift another milestone will have reached passed Acad emy Standing giant rotunda Academys museum wondered awe guy sitting desk somewhere Washing ton cheap rented office wondering hell going get enough money next staff payroll guy must have guessed retiring John Worth What scrapper must have John hat goes off you have done Academy hope remaining term cludes lot travel District 10 would love have presence thank-you ban quet Ill contacting regarding time place Also John ever get tired retirement would come out fun part world start West ern office AMA Ive got spot picked out can see hustling over again trying cover upcoming payroll Hats off District 10 modeling world father AMA John Worth Another major item days agenda Council approval petition FCC official narrowing trans mitter bands Im going let George Steiner official voice matter Briefly think what means manufacturer will required comply narrow banding under guidelines testing methods recommended frequency committee FCC will foot note petition dating grandfath ering old equipment advice frequency issues relax go out fly important abide clubs rules recommendations have problems contact George Steiner will square away lighter side April issue MA column asked series eight questions Open up issue read ques tions check answers submit ted Mike & JoAnn Keville Lakewood CA 1 Less Frequency Committee BS CL & FF news 2 Couldnt possibly care less or. frankly Im sick way dues being used discuss 3 Vicinity Fresno CA 4 like lot ared alternative existed 5 Depends Elected what 6 Yup 7 Nope 25 years ago perhaps. 8 Get serious folks cant get two peo ple agree other committee action did become reality can see now about 5000 acres space uglysticks small patch CL circle creekbed FF anyone remembers folks Thanks Mike JoAnn re sponse Buds you remember heart beat hooking pins con trol wire beautiful creation freshly fin ished poised along 3rd-base line baseball diamond picked its maiden flight remember sitting 15 volt dry cell battery behind wing let glow connecting wires get way either prop takeoff roll Remember motor started dialed picked up wires headed pitchers mound dead run knowing few minutes flight time about after flight finally ran out fuel gently eased down perfect landing world kept going around staggered back pit area receive hand shakes accolades crew standers Well might have forgotten havent collection pic tures So Cals Knights Round Circle Congratulations Don Repp looks sounds like fun-loving club Keep up good work sure get wires crossed Hurry up take picture knee getting sore Don Hutchinson Really must go now Stay tuned next edition sordid details Hatfields PCC vs McCoys PA Thanks lis tening Leading Edge 132 Model Aviation Read carefully Vince youre signing life away anoergeruthedQh Howard ......Hang Just stand Theyll think Im holding up sign board Cietta Johnson Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4430 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 700672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 08023 Al GaIner Box BB Wilder ID e3B7B Gary R Faller PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 B Vickabarn St Spokane WA 09208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97001 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #09 Psyallup WA 9B373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 10439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97230 Phone 5031 701-5103 Executive Council meeting over weekend 11th March Vince Man kowski chosen AMA Vice Execu tive Director Assuming Vince successfully completes internship over next 10 months will next Executive Direc tor AMA Several very well qualified people applied job tough choose Vince came out strongest candidate us North west have chance get meet know Vince have found him very hard worker members inter ests foremost mind look forward working him new capacity can meet him Nats summer since running show Float fliers will find events sum mer including first float-fly event ever held Nats Now con fused ROW events used popular Nats will low-key unof ficial event takes place Thursday 20th July Besides will float-fly Standwood WA sponsored ERMA May 7 Take exit 206 head west 52nd Ave NW turn south Cedar Grove Resort Northwest Chilliwak RC having float-fly Harrison Lake BC 27th 28th May Farragut Flyers having its 6th Annual Float Plane Fun-Fly Sandpoint ID June 3 4 6 could Shuswap Lake BC float-fly Shuswap RC club June 3 4 Buddy Schwesinger wrote asked pass Sixth Annual Plat 1 Float-Fly will happen June 3rd 4th reservoir east Sutherlin OR Spon sored Umpqua Valley Modelers very relaxed very enjoyable event going raffle radio Sunday will Saturday evening BBQ very successful ladies taxi event last year will return popular de mand free camping site information contact Bud Schwes inger 503 459-3983 Rt 1 P0 Box 4430 Sutherlin OR 97479 Billings Flying Mustangs will host IMAA Regional Fly-In its field west Bil lings MT June 9 10 11 ad vertising no landing fee raffles drawings general airplane discussion Theres RV parking no hookups have very nice field paved runway lots space fly Contact Event Director Don ald Herrington PO Box 22406 Billings MT 59104 406 656-3558 May 27 28 dates North west Regionals largest regularly sched uled Control Line event West fact its largest selection competition events available single contest outside Nats As has year last 17 years yep 18th contest continues grow will add three new events Nostal gia Stunt 15 Carrier Fox Doo Combat site best available anywhere three asphalt circles four grass cir cles covered benches lots camping space rest rooms onfield hobby shop onfield food concessionand within easy walk ing distance airline terminal Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene Contact John Thomp son 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 503 942-7324 will RC Pattern contest Eugene RC Aeronauts field south Eugene June17 18 Im sure would assume classes Contact Carl Henson 503 688-0642 As far know first-ever contest club hope will get large turnout under stand Hillsboro club may getting some interest built up Pattern Hopefully some will travel Eugene try out new skills help inaugurate contest Check out rule book Nov ice Pattern isnt difficult Training like builds skill confidence understand Barons back Deer Park looking toward some stabil ity field situation Bruce Carson again editing newsletter Monocle mentioned recent problem AMA renewals somewhat hidden word didnt get out Its tough something about what havent heard about Does make sense big events Nats will Soaring hope have best Nats Soaring contests ever Several local Soaring enthusiasts working hard see Glider Guiders have best time possible As usual around will several con tests go before Nats note will Scale Slope Soaring Fly-In staged Wil Byers Its near Richland WA over morial Day weekend event features re laxed Slope Soaring emphasis Scale aircraft Last year first time event drew planes pilots distant places year should see increase attendance widening circle attendees Over same weekend will Thermal Soaring event staged Inland Empire Soaring Society Spokane way Glider Guiders will have two different kinds contests either enter spectate same general region Speaking Glider contests Balch tended NWSS Tournament Richland last fall managed look around prospective sites 89 Nats Both days there lot heavyduty flying going lot enjoyment evident chance talk Al Doig former Soaring columnist RC Mod eler regarding some things ex pressed certain reservations about treat talk him miss writings must enjoy NWSS event else would drive way San Diego two-day contest Including Nats will Scale events attend year flying static categories will Hawks Scale Four-Stroke Fly-In May 13 RCFCBC contest Frys Corners May 20 21 10th Annual Marymoor Scale & Four-Stroke 11th June Scalemasters Regional Farragut June 16 through 18 newcomer static Scale class gan last year Portland Rose Festi val Association decided have air show during annual festivities As official Strictly Scale Aeromodeling hosted static show held build ing fairgrounds across road Hillsboro Airport full-size flying site Damian Rhodes reports $3500 worth prizes distributed among 30 en trants two categories 16 Sport 14 Scale Two prizes 19-inch color TV helicopter tour Mt St Hel ens Dick Hansen took TV home Curtis JN-4D Proctor virtue being chosen public Best Show James Shelton Ryans STA voted Best Show competitors got Mt St Helens tour Damian noted eightyear-old Matt Billings took fifth place Sport category Sounds like have super builder way up Sport classes David Williams took first place Aeromaster Casey T Clark sec ond Citabria James Shelton first Non-Military Scale STA just ahead Leonard Mel J-3 Cub Mili tary Scale taken Dick Hansen JN-4D Lynn Johnstons Zero close behind According Damian will repeat contest during years Rose Festival Air Show dont have par ticulars time other dates will 10th 11th June will assume SSA will hosting static show will fine prizes Something note Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers has moved its Annual RAF Air Fair 24th 25th June doesnt conflict Nats Thats nice gesture hope will get lot contestants up Gary Fuller intrepid AVP frozen North sent following new group fliers Palmer Alaska known Alaska Eagles Led President Chuck Tet reault fly off parking area Alaska State Fairgrounds Fair Board has apparently agreed pave RC runway fliers can use anytime except fair week meantime visited snowplowed strip watched Gary Kremquist fly Basic 2000 Kenny McKenzie flew Hobbico Avistar 40 dad flew Swizzle Stik Nate Arrow Jeff Edmondson tore up sky Sweet Stik Alaska Eagles get paved strip should better RC flying sites around Alaska assume remember cold Alaska winter got some cold down though much mod erated wonder anyone went flying -60 Ev Schoenberg Bend OR article ModelAviation long ago de scribed some soldering aids seems Ev now marketing can get info writing Ev RC Wiring Tools 858 NE Quimby Bend OR 97701 suppose wondering no pictures month As happens Im little late column its eas ier quicker write promise better next month meantime Happy flying June 1989 133 YUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Teaching RC Modelers Fly Model airplane clubs AMA chartered others established serve members some officials Academy Model Aero nautics itself say Academys actions solely dependent wishes members few clubs pragmatically see light help others help can return help club however have heard club sole purpose lets repeat thatsole purpose helping others particular purpose assisting beginners other day heard about Saint Ber nard Aerospace Club Louisiana Now ex clusive purpose club educate train new RC fliers mean too Academy found altruistic clubs goal unique has run front-page story about February/March 1989 issue AMA National Newsletter newsletter received AMA chartered club secretaries some othersnot large group think story special impor tant future aeromodeling want tell AMA member about Saint Bernard club members assume mostly entirely adults does however preclude idea being used least objectives clubs sort ages beginners kinds mod elers Control Line Free Flight RC could benefit AMA National Newsletter entitled story AMA Clubs Unique GoalEducate ginners introduced statement club members B W Vollentine secretary Rick Malasovich president Just recently club officers oc casion speak member AMAs Na tional Newsletter staff During conversa tion club officer mentioned fact club formed exclusively education training new pilots told staff member very unusual way club start would mind detailing clubs history possible publication newsletter course thrilled prospect such recogni tion Headquarters So further preamble allow give brief sketch clubs history St Bernard Aerospace Club located St Bernard LA just south New Orleans chartered March 1986 primary goal club being organization training novice flier Although interest flying models kinds has traditionally very high ar ea no club thus far has bothered concern itself education training rank beginner Indeed almost impossi ble find someone existing club willing able devote time new pilot instruction obvious lack interest novice led formation organi zation dedicated training new pilots St Bernard Aerospace Club held its first meeting March 1986 immediately en rolled six members meeting experienced pilot group Rick Malaso vich promised instruct students club enrolled Fifteen students quite few un scheduled landings later club voted al low another experienced pilot join group Joe Coletti seasoned RC flier experienced Pattern competition pilot great help further instruction fledgling pilots Gradually members began earn pi lot status too very much later current club president Keith Acosta promoted instructor first homegrown pilot St Bernard Aerospace Club promotion gave club three instruc tors its 20 members uncommon find least 15 beginning fliers flying session Needless say made some busy flight instructors Since time nearly two years ago club has increased its training staff five fulltime instructors Out total membership 34 proud claim 19 qualified pilots Aside achieving its primary goal structing beginning flier club has al done much promote good public rela tions RC flying area efforts area large static display information booth promi nently featured outside large local depart ment store Over 50 planes various displays present generating considerable public interest sport similar display has held St Bernard Parish Business Trade Exposition last two years Club members have al participated yearly fun-fly Al vin Calendar Naval Airbase Air Show featuring Blue Angels Events still drawing board include club-sponsored air show portion proceeds would used benefit local charity addition other activities group has recently acquired lease sec ond piece property hope trans form first-class airfield Monthly meetings held local pub lic library third Monday month business being handled board directors AMA has great help ganization operation club con duct club activities AMAs best interest mind Good Neighbor policies taught meetings enforced airfield Monthly safety seminars also held meetings safety nets employed flight line spectator areas field commitment instruct novice pi lot remains strong hope keep primary focus clubs existence Now some story some kind club bet busy instructors get satisfaction after days flying would off themselves boring holes sky own airplanes Let us just hope also have club instructors teach beginners tricks building will round out picture making sure beginners have airworthy models worth learning con trol sky Dont think club should make least part its purpose training begin ners build fly models CIMAS Tries CIMASthat stands Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft Societyhas recently rea lized Columbia Univer sity students order secure use 105-ft Low Library rotunda regular basis Posters put up announcing Febru ary 26 1989 flying session inviting students come Eight students university person nel showed up including dean Colum bia College Complimentary beginner kits IMS Yard Birds Slow Pokes presented students CIMAS Two new members selected new president vice president Praful Zope Prosobsin Sirichit respectively two new officers put up posters before March 19th session 13 new re cruits hand including member universitys security force despite its ing first day spring break stu dents departing campus new student member received big folder full plans copies New York Indoor Times newsletter copy Six Steps Indoor Fly ing rotunda rules conduct records plus certificate turned Sal Alu Skyblazers kit new ROG Between two flying sessions Pra Zope built both versions IMS Yard Birds first model airplanes guided ex pert Bob Bender established Columbia stu dent record 44 seconds long duration better next time As inducement participate student employee members will exempted usual flying fee session adults $5 Juniors/Seniors $1 have expenses will also receive issues New York Indoor Times compliments CIMAS As will expected shoulder task constant contact university ficials two officers will also provided AMA memberships CIMAS No furth er supplies will given student members after first kit because firmly believer individual will spend own money purchase own materials will nev er become modeler such great pleasure note new student CIMAS members put heads gether plan meetings university further own interests within group Worth bet will Besides establish ing viable student aeromodeling group relationship Office President should improve should fly ing dates No CIMAS being altruistic Louisiana club fall second lp youNou help us category Once again time remind keep tail light feet dry. especially flying ROW 134 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134
r RC Tech Talk Mostly laymans viewpoint some high-tech stuff end Bob Underwood AMA Technical Director Unless have already done read rest article until reading piece titled Frequency BulletinMarch 1989 same section issue Now lets settle back take nontech nical look some frequency happen ings going hobby/sport First must understand title Technical Director does signify am expert technical aspects ra dios During four years staff working capacity liaison Frequency Committee industry FCC mem bers have assimilated some degree knowledge least point no longer believe making RC model fly result black magic manipulations mirrors Symbols like kHz dB have nes tled memory alongside other impor tant pieces information As struggle through period trau matic change enjoy advantage cannot experience As new formation concerns surface am gener ally first know Likewise am almost always first have answer let ters phone calls persons ei ther understand appreci ate what has happened Therefore am probably better position articulate what happening people Sound conceited hope because feel least bit proud about statement Rather events surrounding frequency matters have often filled concern some cases frustration joke Headquarters Underwood appears have telephone growing out ear chat about what weekly rumor might Years ago hobby shop owner told three forms communication telephone telegraph tell-a-modeler quite correct latter far quickest unfortunately accurate Re member childhood party game called telephone printed word accurate al ways subject same problems interpretation personal bias has encountered examples informa tion messages diametri cally opposed has happened Model Aviation end result misinformation can injury hobby/sport several ways individual members suffer because always certain what happening often perceive worst cre ates anxiety frustration can experi ence damage personal relationships cause misunderstandings differenc es opinion concerning direction should take Lets seek end prob lems So much emotion right now frequency matters Youve read Frequency Bulletin arti cle know have four petitions address have filed letters opposition regarding requests share frequen cies Hopefully petitions will get public comment stage Two petitions have filed require transmitters manufactured fu ture must meet narrow-band requirements What will action mean modelers will assure some time near future transmitters manufactured will capable operating 20 kHz bandwidth spacing Understand possible time tell what date will happen also possible tell exactly what will happen concern ing grandfathering old equipment Three possible scenarios mentioned Frequency Bulletin read ear lier first-mentioned occurs face problems second scenar io described likely happen length grandfather period will primary issue debate Whidden peti tion states foreseeable future Academys petition does address grandfathering does indicate Radio Control industry has voluntarily mov ing direction Traditional FCC action predicts reasonable approach prob lem can expect FCC nounce its decision middle 1990 ap pears good guess issue grandfather period may well moot point large portion modelers fly urban area self-imposed grandfather period old equipment could end tomorrow might find due commercial ac tivity equipment just will work well enough flying environment youre forced operate True can change another frequency escape interference potential creasingly aware number commer cial users just 10 kHz away frequen cies have information indicating number permits issued between Jan uary 1 1988 July 31 1988 surpassed entire year 1987 Its unlikely can anticipate slowdown rate com mercial activity anytime soon because powerful neighbors just 10 kHz away Academy consid ering use service can supply formation relative location power level commercial users service cou pled use new ICOM receiv ers have purchased AMA district will great help sorting Out whats air area aware however wouldnt helpful sim ply dump information out field indi cating flying site middle Bermuda triangle far pager activity concerned Therefore attempting pinpoint what signal levels various ages types equipment can stand before stop working way knowing what commercial activity area what strength signal youll able determine whether narrow-band equipment needed have close touch club Denver CO area has expe riencing considerable problems inter ference have used ICOM field identified frequencies com mercial users What found power ful beeper signals lasted some 10 20 seconds Sometimes voice trans missions lasted 30 45 seconds ac tivity quite heavy during weekdays tapers off weekends As club sought help various sources RC industry member responded sending two radios reportedly totally narrow band transmitter AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director John worth 0 ExecutWe Coordinator Joyce Hager S Administrative Services Director Robert voislavek nical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike woodfolk 0 Pubiic Reiatione Director Geoff Styles ial Prolecta Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R wheeley 0 Nate General Manager Iince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication what say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council receiver club use ra dios purposely supplied suspect frequencies channels 22 38 right next known pager operation words club member have performed flaw lessly Has exercise tended move club specific direction Evidently Jim Shaw states club member com plains having difficulty known problem frequencies still flying wideband equipment dont want talk him As test have used service mentioned earlier can supply commercial permit operation Are commercial transmitters nearby Yep couple running 400-watt output Other short questions answers Are RCMA/AMA stickers required transmitter present No Currently plan require sanctioned events effective December 20 1990 Are narrow-band transmitters required present sanctioned events channels 12-34 yes General flyingno However recommended Can older transmitter narrowbanded Yes can Academy has letter file FCC indicating may done holder equip ments type acceptance representa tive can accomplished Class per missive change Check manufac turer importer equipment Most have plans equipment modification upgrade have requested official policy manufacturers import ers will publish official word submit Should apprehensive about what will happen concerning frequency matters Sure sounds like trick question course will have little pangs apprehension understand have large body members collectively looking toward protecting interests Yes going totally agree need direction feel certain can medi ate differences best serve vast majority membership Look fu ture monthly Frequency Bulletins both AMA National Newsletter sent charter clubs have requested Model Aviation Proceeding slightly different re lated subject technical Frequency Committee has wres tling knotty problem concerning effect resolution bandwidth mea surement type equipment fol lowing information presented Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee sticker program rolling along Frequency Committee members checking transmitters trade shows Over 50% now receiving gold stickers continue show significant increase year continuing get Sticker Station applica tions over country Bill Hershberger travel Headquarters once twice week process now have 26 Sticker Stations authorized check transmitters includes manufac turers importers distributors indepen dent service centers should noted Sticker Station approval extends stickering transmitters no way au thorizes addresses service modifica tion transmitters Bill have made measurements gold-sticker transmitter using variety spectrum analyzers different resolution bandwidth RBW settings provide guid ance Sticker Stations As given AMA 1991 Guidelines transmitter signal offset 20 kHz channel frequency should down 55 dB measured analyzer using 3 kHz RBW signal level 20 khz offset depends RBW setting used some spectrum ana lyzers have 3 kHz setting Informa tion what readings other RBWs equivalent 55 dB @ 20 khz using 3 kHz RBW sent Sticker Stations early February Ther4 course something else popped up heard immediately Bob Weg ner Sticker Station #103 checked PCM transmitter Tektronix analyzer given gold sticker owner sent back manufacturer re checked FR analyzer 3 kHz RBW found did qualify gold Wegner went Tektronix help sorting things out Stan Griffiths Tek tronix Portland office scheduled meeting March 6th Frequency Commit tee representation invited Tektronix sembled variety spectrum analyzers included FR Hewlett-Packard two own new economy model Measurements using same AM transmitter earlier testing made analyzers same results obtained Febru ary AMA Headquarters spectrum analyzers used Tektron ics meeting L R HP 8562A IFR A7550 Tektronix 2710 Tektronix 494AP PCM transmitter checked analyzers could set 1 kHz RBW PCM 60 dB down rather 65 dB recommended Ac cording Morris Engelson Tektronix spec trum analyzer designer rules differ ent AM FM/PCM signals going RBW another change AM signal goes 20 log BW1/8W2 FM/PCM signal 10 log BW1/BW2 So FM/PCM transmitters equivalent level using 1 kHz RBW should 60 dB AM transmitters should 65 dB have found before probable reason surfaced until now FM/ PCM transmitters checked have well below 55 dB using 3 kHz RBW fore would pass gold analyzers using 1 kHz RBW glad Bob Wegner spot ted followed through Tektron ix help us get answer Morris Engelson also recommended measurements made using either 3 kHz 1 kHz resolution bandwidth modulation rates transmitters readings can affected 300 Hz 100 Hz RBW doesnt recommend either used further concluded 100 Hz RBW definitely problem also said alright use video filter except IER video filter bandwidth equal greater RBW use number analyzers have video filters programmed equal RBW selected especially thank Stan Griffiths folks Tektronix making equip ment available setting up meeting has made possible us fine-tune guidance Sticker Stations Thanks too tour spectrum analyzer production area Beaverton facility saw assembly testing cal ibration procedures very impressive Participants meeting organized Tek tronics 1 R Andy Spence Tektronix Chuck Ahern AMA Frequency Committee Bob Wegner Sticker Station 103 Morris En gelson Stan Griffiths Larry Hansen Tektronix Back Boband thank-you Chuck Ahern above report have month dual-focus effort partly technically oriented partly folks like know people wise humble enough tell Theres little switch front move it works doesnt send someone can fix See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods RC Equipment Certified 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA June 1989 117 II~rtkint hilling nIIA5stiflflI action t e FCC mieht take two pe Synopsis Executive Council Meeting March 11 1989 following attendance Presi dent Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Exec utive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Reginald Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice President Ev Langworthy Present Academys executive Staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Micheline Madison Competitions Depart ment Director Vince Mankowski Nats Gen eral Manager Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Guests included Fred Marks Frequency Committee Chairman Chuck Ahern Fre quency Committee Raymond Kowalski le gal advisor Lillian Worth copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately May 1 1989 minutes official until review pos sible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled April 22 1989 special meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council called order 900 am President primarily purpose selecting vice executive replace Executive Director latters contract expires end January 1990 interviews final se lection held executive session Council members legal counsel pres ent executive session ended President made following statement Executive Council appreciates terest shown candidates position Vice Executive Director Af ter extensive study including interviews reference checks Executive Coun cil took secret ballot determine win ner candidate received support majority vote Executive Council winning candidate Vince Mankowski Executive Council will immediately ne gotiate Vince Man kowski toward let ter intent contract agreement can reached contract will made him agreement cannot reached him Executive Council will take new vote negotiate two remaining candidates Executive Coun cil finds three candidates highly qualified would accept able thank candidates Subsequently Vince Mankowski accepted agreement presented him Other Business I Contest Board Meeting An RC Aerobatics Contest Board request funding en able members board meet discussed noted setting such precedent board given eight other Contest Boards 11 mem bers would present major financial problem motion approve request failed 11 against 2 EVP 3 II Club Proximity District X Vice Presi dent reported difficulties two clubs lo cated too close other interfer ence-free operation noted Coun cils previous establishment primary jurisdiction policy wa satisfactory lution situation urged some mod ification policy would give vice president final authority settle prob lems motion effect passed 7 3 7 8 10 NAA ED Pres 6 against 1 2 4 5 6 11 Another motion rescind pre vious Council action July 1988 also passed 10 2 3 7 8 9 10 ED EVP NAA Pres 5 against 1 4 5 6 11 Ill Frequency Phase-In Plan Review After considerable discussion Council unaii imously approved submitting FCC petition requires RC equipment man ufacturers produce narrow-band 72 MHz transmitters beginning 1991 IV Nats Review Dave Brown reported 1988 Nats audit showed items charged account erroneously largely due assigning costs Nats items also used other events Nats Before auditing 1988 Nats shown cost $37822 after auditing actual cost found $13269 noted exercise resulted better posting methods subse quent Nats contests will have accurate reporting V District V District X Support Two mo tions passed authorize District 5 Vice President up $2000 expenses May 1989 District AVP meetingb 4 against 1 6 11 EVP other authorize up $2000 expenses District X AVP meeting held RCHTA showli 3 against 4 6 11 VI Key Man Insurance agreed unani mously renew current three-key-man insurance policies Worth Mankowski Ma roney additional term sign insured continuance cancellation VII AVP Program VP-IV Crispins recom mendation improved associate vice president program discussed consensus following approved implementation 1 Each AVP authorized have shirt embroidered year service AVP same policy shall hold district frequency coordinators AVPs frequency coordinators also autho rized supply business cards 2 A statement defining responsibili ties AVP developed Exec utive Council discussion made part Standing Rules 3 AVPs shall provided list district chartered clubs timely basis shall also given up-to-date list handout materials available dealing such matters frequency safety sound flying site acquisition Additionally AVPs shall provided list awards sample forms needed plus cur rent Headquarters directory 4 At discretion district vice pres ident monthly district column Model Aviation may have one-third one-half column set aside comments AVPs within district Other details AVP program such geographic assignments termination determined later date VIII NAR Insurance Dave Brown reported modified proposal agreed upon AMA NAR Insurance com mittees follows 1 AMA Youth membership $7 may clude adults engaged model rocketry ac tivity accordance NAR safety code 2 AMA chartered club status shall fered NAR sections 3 All NAR members organized activi ties members NAR sections come AMA chartered clubs must hold AMA membership 4 claims handling assignments settlements shall discretion AMA 5 NAR organization will no longer insured AMA 6 No insurance coverage outside US NAR-AMA adults unless become regular AMA members meeting adjourned 545 pm AMA Scholarships AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship amount number scholarships presented current year will de pend large extent upon number applicants qualifications total up $11000 available distributed various amounts basis AMA modeling activities scholastic achievement citizenship achievement applica tions will considered evaluated AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Com mittee will make recommen dation Executive Council AMAs 118 Model Aviation 1 Ernie Evon AMA 1129 dIsplayed Feb ruary WRAM Show New York what welldressed AMA club officer may wear sleeve patches provided char tered club officers year year indicat Ing positions heldan impressive array case Ernie Central Jersey RC Club board directors Currently Scholar ship Committee composed Bob Stalick Albany OR Chairman Bob Underwood Reston VA Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Travis McGin nis Arvada CO choosing recipients AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Pro gram aspects taken consid eration desirable applicant academically superior also participant aspects school mod eling community applicants rated several major categories includ ing class rank grade average test re sults High achievement catego ries important maximum amount scholarship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant schol arship award he/she active com munity modeling both facets taken consideration wellrounded person may quite possibly judged qualified excels school grades modeling However scholarship awards may granted basis of three cri teria qualification general current AMA member el igible 1 has active type model airplane activity last three years 2 graduates high school current prior year 3 enrolled college university certificate degree program Other Scholarships addition AMA-funded program described above two others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combina tion modeling achievement financial need other Tom Hutchinson morial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievements Free Flight activity three programs use information supplied Charles H Grant/AMA Scholarship application determine winners Sig Hutchinson pro grams however scholastic information determining factor case possible individual receive awards programs Applications may obtained AMA Headquarters Deadline submission May 31 Frequency Bulletin March1989 month March often recognized its breezy nature brought winds con cern Academy modelers gen eral Several petitions great importance Radio Control community filed FCC purpose rule mak ing Two petitions involve proposed sharing frequencies granted model ers FCC 1g82 bridge crane com pany has proposed sharing 75 MHz frequenci0s surface model users second recent proposal filed Kenneth J Seymour proposal would result shared use 72 75 MHz model frequencies commercial per sonal direction-finding tracking equip ment Both proposals represent seri ous threat modeling activity could operation devices affect model operation possible se vere safety problem areas other mod eling As illustration crane lifting tons material could interfered unknowing child operatin$ model car nearby Other applications such tow trucks valve actuators fuel delivery trucks present similar safety hazard use tracking device law enforcement agencies locate lost chil dren campers personal property laud able sharing frequencies presents se rious safety concern range de vices anticipated 1000 1500m 3281 4921 ft ground An opera tional range magnitude results unit effectively becoming singlefrequency model site Consider ramifica tions units continuous op eration motor home moves about country Academy behalf has filed let ters opposition two petitions FCC appears model fre quencies targeted shared use cause license-free presents considerable sayings time money company As information ob tained attorney will made known immediately Academys attention focused two other FCC petitions wellone sub mitted AMA another Glenn Whidden Essentially both petitions stress requirements transmitters mantifac tured future must meet AMAs 1991 guidelines narrow-band operation Much misinformation conjecture has heard recently regarding what might happen 1991 magic date Coaches will turn pumpkins old radio units will dissolve dust January 1 1991 date simply signifies end period designed phase frequencies assigned ser vice 1982 hoped 1991 RC model aircraft would operating 20 kHz spacing appears such goal premature immediate concern what course action FCC might take two pe titions fact three possible sce narios first could refuse require narrow-banding radios produced future would have tragic conse quences leaving us vulnerable com mercial interference probably unable achieve full frequency usage Wed have no protection against new RC equipment although meeting proposed FCC specifications would work todays radio environments require narrow-band operation second scenario would have FCC require transmitters manufactured since date rule effectivity narrow banded providing reasonable grace period during existing transmitters would allowed operate scenario has traditional course taken FCC third scenario could develop FCC perceived severe operational safety problem because older equipment still being used FCC could react acceler sting transition narrow band moving back date transmitters must conform new requirement History suggests wont happen Since theres strong likelihood grandfather period older equipment Academy developing recommended ways clubs individuals operate mix equipment final FCC decision made will prepared meet contingency should noted FCC rule-making process typically takes minimum nine 12 months Well well 1990 before final decisions can expected Several other activities under way help clubs individuals frequency matters Academy considering use service provides exact loca tion power level transmitters operat ing commercial frequencies 10 kHz Disseminating information would help modelers select frequency manage flying sites companion ser vice already available uses ICOM re ceiver scanner sites newly pur chased units now hands either district vice president frequency coordinator ICOM can provide valu able information about strength other signals may cause potential interfer ence order effectively use informa tion Frequency Committee has begun gather data will help us determine what level interference causes problems various ages types equipment Lastly Sticker Station program al lows individuals determine status transmitters has greatly ex panded listing stations will forthcoming Academy focused radio fre quency matters order create safe en joyable environment Radio Control oper ation easy task pa tient understanding cooperation both FCC manufacturers lieve goal can accomplished minimum sacrifice model ers part June 1989 119 NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HO703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviation subscriptions AMA member nonmember back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertis ing Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans ModelAvia tion hobby shop resale accounts ad vertising billing questions MA AdvertIsIng .. 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr Quite number letters have re ceived during past couple weeks sug gesting misunderstanding process competition rule-making Some people continua under impression AMA its Executive Council tempting mandate rule changes es tablish sound levels aeromodeling ac tivities Thats truly ideal notion AMA has taken steps achieve yet mistaken individual Contest Boards basically self-contained discrete entities Only certain very specific areas safety matters exampledoes Exec utive Council have authority oppose Contest Board particular desire po sition Since matter sound levels doesnt fall categories Executive Council has no power overrule direct individual Contest Board decisions sound guidelines would desirable able estab lish sound levels various categories modeling would provide guidelines use general membership case RC Aerobatics problem doing problem FAI ClAM proposal lack practical data determining potential acceptable sound levels Its possible some categories wouldnt have necessary equipment available allow survive new restricti6ns other areas world organizing programs guide model ing groups determining attainable sound levels absolute necessity will accomplished obvious cant done through rule-making process competition cat egories Alternative ways developing body data will enable others oper ate quiet levels must found Individual help will needed acquiring data starting point generate list of categories powered aeromod els next step determine engine size displacement cat egories common prop engine class has listed Any muf flers tuned pipes currently use should also added file background work done studies outline effective testing path ways can begin Testing should yield engine/ prop/muffler/tuned pipe combinations will achieve quieter operation de grading performance Subsequent recom mendations can based lowest ac ceptable limits attained testing Whether benchmark levels would fall within currently recommended goal 90 dBA 9 ft cant ascertained present What happens category model cannot made meet goals obvious consequence such cat egories wouldnt welcome certain fly ing fields true today However fly ing fields arent lost solely because com plaints about noise Other unrelated factors sound abatement wouldnt af fect come play well case Free Flight example its often purely lack adequate flying space Lack accept able flying sites frequently rules out Control Line events too combination inade quate space objectionable sound levels often prohibits RC Pylon Racing Obviously quieter operation wont magi cally create space change other fixed con ditions Nevertheless cases noncompetition flier has found meet ing 90-at-9 recommendation has enabled him keep maintain flying site No doubt will hold true other modeling categories Lack facilities can will continue stumlling block increased activity types flying program will generate informa tion necessary attaining quieter flight Continued page 122 AMA Life Members Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Acad emy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Member ship initiated $250 down payment L-1 12* 1-3 1-4 1-5 L-6 L-7 1-8 1-9 [-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 117* 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 L-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack G Lowe Joseph Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeill Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Lou J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Krafft H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford Ritchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Elaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard Nelson Daniel J Pruss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gem George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger lames Grier 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 L-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 1-71 1-72 1-73 1-74 1-75 1-76 1-77 1-78 1-79 1-80 1-81 1-82 1-83 1-84 1-85 1-86 1-87 1-88 1-89 1-90 1-91 1-92 1-93 1-95 1-96 1-98 1-99 1-100 1-101 1-102 1-103 1-104 1-105 1-106 1-107 1-108 1-109 1-110 1-111 1-112 1-113 1-114 1-115 1-116 1-117 1-118 1-119 1-120 1-121 1-122 followed $250 following three years memberships recognized taxdeductible contributions An interesting sidelight Several families have two Life Memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Jim4 Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand Lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald Herbert Johnson Jr Care Lee Thompson John D Doyle Robert G Diefenderfer Fred Bopp Joe Zingali Raymond G Marvin Jeffrey Gerber Jeff Troy John Reed Jr Edward Teal Joseph H Konefes Kenneth Kortright Robert Spivey Jim Pope Orval C Steward Paul Binkley Jef Raskin Martin 1 Zellman Jr Russ Nitach Albert H Doerr Edward Hydorn Jr Frank Tlush Christopher E Wimmer James B Porter Jr Donald Draskovich Robert C Wimmer Bill Schmidt Albert J Sambold Sr David Copeman Jim Bybee William Langenberg James S Jauregul John Schifko Cole Bryant Thompson Roy Propst Benjamin M Trapnell Jim Weir Joseph C Larsen Fred Angel H K Warner Ray B Sahlberg William Raub Rex R Powell Joel Rindler Rod Smith Thomas 1 Stennis Robert W Rich Richard C Reed Richard Grimm Jr 1-123 1-124 1-125 1-126 1-127 1-128 1-129 1-130 1-131 1-132 1-133 1-134 1-135 1-136 1-137 1-138 1-139 1-141 1-142 1-143 1-144 1-145 1-146 1-147 1-149 1-150 1-151 1-152 1-153 1-163 1-200 1-222 1-288 1-289 1-297 1-300 1-331 1-409 1-418 1-447 1-555 1-702 1-888 1-1000 1-1220 1-1234 1-1 256 1-1 921 1-2012 1-2664 1-2886 1-3120 1-4037 1-5098 1-7009 1-16880 1-20244 L-42487 *Deceased Kermit Walker R S Keeton Jr Mike Dunn Alexander Lepak William R Bigge Billy T White Charles Hunsicker Jr Douglas Barry R I Swain David Rosen Dale Kugler Vernon Haynes Alan N Buckner Mark C Corbett Tom Kozel Grant Ashburn John H Hood Jr Terry 1 Watros Dennis R Long Worth Henson Jr Stanley J Potts Jerry Cowan Jeff Etheredge Bonita Kozel Jerry Smartt Richard Ham Richard Chapaki Timothy P Procuniar lorell H Joiner Jim Coffin James Propst Edward Norman David Bridi Ron Morgan Steve Landy Penny Thompson William G Bennett Lawrence W Petty Travis McGinnis Reeves Lippi ncott Joe Klause C M Tuthill Robert Edison Duane Renken Ed Izzo Harlan Kilbourn Charles R Poulton II Edward E Watts Ill Joseph Thweatt William Hanson Harold Smith Robert Gialdini Gary Hutchison Dick Austin Richard P Aley Steve Edens Bob Wischer Stanford Hightower GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90dBA-at-9-ft guideline 120 Model Aviation AMAs PR Effort Branches Out Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations luck will first series columns will both give ask formation purpose let members know what happening public relations efforts involve AMA started working professional PR agency June 1988 relationship bore some fruit national coverage Time Magazine Insight Magazine De sign Magazine working na tional exposure 1989 also got some NBC TV coverage time 1988 Nats Willard Scott Today Show 1989 will develop greater depth work wider coverage now have direct New York connections TV consideration several national publications have expressed firm interest doing stories Progress being made other areas work well improved financial posi tion allows flexibility far travel goes can now make specific visits work clubs chapters public offi cials Macon GA recently met mayor county chairman executive director Industrial Commission chairwoman Cherry Blossom Festival Model aviation AMA needs area clubs future Nats other major contests discussed believe key people have much better appreciation sport now before vital PR jobs liaison Federal Aviation Administration work Washington office field locations April will attend meeting New England Region office Burlington MA purpose fur ther appreciation sport needs area modelers cement friendship understanding addition will helping FAA revitalized educa tional programs judging annual science contest sponsored FAA Keeping up personnel changes government agencies sometimes seems like job self necessary June 1989 International Very Spe cial Arts Festival will take place Washing ton DC Locales action White House Kennedy Center Performing Arts Capitol Georgetown Univer sity AMA will represented Head quarters people will have display con duct classes show AMA films give talks important national figures will hand important figures however will 1500 handicapped kids being brought spe cial event AMA proud participant AMA PR Department also works clubs have flying site problems have excellent 100-page support pak great book terrific videoall de signed help make presentation go after flying field materials free chartered clubs cant guarantee field need help call advice ask support pak geared ship same day call other day made list PR-oriented tasks perform long covers lot ground phone calls answering mail media cultiva tion soliciting support appointed elected officialsall make up day-to-day activities PR Department continually explore new avenues attempt make model aviation its needs better known means open new ideas anyone member nonmember alike means look opportunities can part group has avia tion flavor can counted too means take advantage speaking en gagements can tell message audience knows little nothing about sport takes time am sure lot seeds scatter fall hard ground keep after working 40-plus hours week AMA staff members still find time get involved local museums li braries schools recreation depart ments promote model aviation good reasons can think usually kids programs using video models culminating Delta Dart building session However also get invited Rotary Lions Kiwanis Jaycee meetings leave folks information arrived same things AMA chartered clubs own communities believe pays off us PR effort AMA HQ also includes greeting museum visitors ar rive week host Cub packs school groups AMA members try meet make feel welcome want visitors leave pleasant memory friendly bunch happen work building hous es fascinating collection some worlds best artwork fact art work consists three-dimensional aircraft adds fascination hosted group Sunday visitors recently cial club belong 700 pm start turning out lights remind go home What interesting after noon next month Well recognize some clubs doing great job own backyards promote themselves sport June 1989 121 VN PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY *** Safe Flying No Accident *** Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft opera tions must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situa tions Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft opera tions unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watch ing full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent possibility accident AMA Bill Hershberger R AMA Frequency Committee member presented Howard McEn tee Memorial Medal WRAM Show New York last February WRAM club West chester Radio Aero Modelers makes award year honor pioneers major con tributors world Radio Control Hershberger longtime AMA member Virginia technically competent members Frequency Committee real RC pi oneer Bill flying own dual proportional control system years before RCers thought possible has constantly forefront RC technology did test work 900 MHz RC systems proving feasibility what could become next generation RC equipment Bill currently principal committee volun teers testing certifying wish become part transmitter Gold Sticker pro gram Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Since last month things have hap pening AMA scheme things As some may know Executive Direc tor John Worth will retiring ED first next year John has Academy over 25 years has seen grow prosper Time marches us however Council has con ducted search replacement Through advertising word mouth acquired significant response position easy finding individual best suited task ED Search Committee evaluate resumes conduct interviews until candidates finally reduced three people special session Reston March en tire AMA Council interviewed residual candidates made its selection candidate chosen Vince Man kow ski current employee AMA Headquart ers know Vince virtue participation Nats Vince has Nats Director some time now addition other responsibilities has Academy eight years very familiar requirements Vince will become Deputy Executive Director soon Council ratifies contract next meeting will assume duties Executive Director end January 1990 additional knotty task undertaken special session Council Reston matter petition FCC narrow-band radio equipment As know AMA has promot ing through committee action plan derly phase-in FCC-granted frequen cies allow eventual unrestricted use frequencies narrow-band equipment required controversial element has utility continued use non-narrow-band equipment clar ify AMA Council has taken fol lowing position matter I We will petition FCC require stringent band-pass requirements new manufactured equipment 55 dB @ 20 kHz 2 We will petition FCC make anything obsolete legal counsel forms us likely FCC will allow continued use old equipment its useful life Final position matter up FCC 3 We will advise clubs members deal wideband/narrow-band op eration 4 We will promote phase-in frequen cies upon approval FCC petition like ly take least year 5 We will encourage membership move narrow-band equipment quickly possible clubs free own thing regard feel ex clusive use narrow band safest way fly No seems object using narrow band future would like see future happen quickly possi ble will mandate changeover date point may require narrowband equipment sanctioned events must further consider ramifications requirement Upgrading equipment narrow band can accomplished manufacturers designated agents having obtain new type acceptance example Futaba offering $10 modification much equipment Airtronics offering very good deals narrow-band modules receivers others doing modifications safest bet check manufacturer/im porter feel process easy members should very seriously consider will permit use frequencies maximize flexibility avoiding PRS pag ers such Agents mods must authorized manufacturer since FCC holds manufacturer type ac ceptance holder accountable would like information subject contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters focal point issue Believe has very touchy subject strong advocates nar row band say exclu sively narrow-band situation airplanes will fall like rain sky phase frequencies Others contend isnt true need frequency-spacing plan assure safe operation during transition interval addition members advocating use old equipment indefinite period danger phasing odd fre quencies comes possibility los ing since other users PRS will seek capture happen would have larger problem So see life aint simple spite what detrac tors say trying best member-responsive organization same time help create climate safe fun fliers SoundCont pg 120 whether competition general fly ing necessary goal should sup ported Nothing within established AMA proposed RC Aerobatics guidelines enforces limits type model Flying model sound level legal under existing system no matter great violation AMA guidelines cases local re quirements absolute club rules man date lower sound levels course sites restrictive limits achieving quieter flight range model types will expand roster permissible cate gories Whether performance altered quite another matter Manufacturers beginning take some interest what doing hope go manufacturers fliers both need know what pos sible what changes need made before will really get involved aeromodeling public need tell needs Obviously changes arent de mand wont made Soft mounts Soft mounting vibration isola tion engines easily accomplished day Primarily its matter selecting suitable product particular en gine engine mount airframe soft mounts advertised model magazines readily available Several have illustrated pages sample new somewhat differ ent mount has received Ward En gineering PO Box 2271 Meriden CT 06450 letter Chuck French describes ap plication mount made up two ab sorption material pieces length tubing two washers bolt nut unit uti lizes whatever radial engine mount fa vor takes up little over 1A hard-mounted engine Chuck says system rather stiff idle frequency absorbs vibration frequency increases Chuck further states designed assembly work optimally 10000-15000 rpm range present mount designed pri marily engines 35 90 range larger unit bigger engines coming later Drop Chuck note above ad dress further information pricing Since photos didnt make back processing time youll have wait until next time illustration will talking looking listening Toledo latest design accom plishments Hope bring full report next time out 122 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Executive VPs Report Dave Drown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 An era ending AMA time orderly transition John Worth re placement Executive Director nearing difficult task selection has com pleted Executive Council has picked Vince Mankowski large majority am sure selection Vince will spark some controversy anyone selected position would controversial variation different peoples views what needed position mind-boggling Some think should go outside ganization professional help others believe promotion within best Some think modeling experi ence paramount importance oth ers think absolutely no consequence preferred professional background ideal candidate varies emphasis personnel management public rela tions finance business administration marketing etc Another area contrasting viewpoints comes deciding impor tant professional training education professional experience candidates narrowed few finalists final se lection comes down gut feeling Executive Council said done feel Vince Mankowski right man right time Vince will have some mighty big shoes fill because John Worth has rightfully become legend own time think will up task Id like congratulate Vince se lection thank other fine can didates applied job Another thank-you due Travis McGinnis put tremendous amount work chairman selection committee Another controversial subject dealt March 11th Executive Council meeting Council voted unanimously go ahead its petition FCC petition would require transmitters manufactured future subject tougher type acceptance requirements nar row banding also doesnt mention thing about grandfathering period older equipment leaving aspect FCC decide expected will propose amortization period around 10 years after would become illegal use older equipment proposal isnt cast concrete can still modify during comment period provided FCC important get ball roiling subject before too late good Different people have different concerns subject am concerned about introduction toy market flying mod els would use 72 MHz band marginally meet old current type ac ceptance specs Such device could pollute RF atmosphere making nearly impos sible us operate As drive around town see numbers RC cars being oper ated yards driveways parking lots streets Frankly scares h . think about flying toys splattering transmitters sure wish 72 MHz become license-free least would limit impulse buying toys Another hot subject AMAs acquisition land permanent national flying site headquarters members support move some strongly op posed can understand point view against honestly feel such land acquisition best inter ests AMA important its members can remember same resistance purchase Reston HQ building purchase building probably saved AMA aeromodeling ex tinction insurance crisis hit AMA denied renewal liability surance policy used asset value building procure letter credit required back own selfinsurance program Its simple no build ingno letter credit No letter credit no insurance No insuranceno flying sites No flying sitesno flying no need AMA exist no place aeromodeling Ironically insurance plan assets back what make possible pur chase land need further guaran tee long-term existence Till next month Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Twenty-Five Down Go. Last February completed 25 years ser vice AMA Executive Director fol lowed year service AMA President 1963 other years service Contest Board Chairman RC Thus step down Executive Director January 31 1990 will have recorded about 30 years major service AMA addition previ ous years various committees Free Flight Team Selection example AMA Contest Director addition will serve February 1 1990 least year Executive Director Emeritus fancy name former ED continues serve consultant will also other duties having AMA museum international affairs relationships other organizations So next year will sharp cutoff AMA service rather change han dling day-to-day operations orga niLation being advisor supplemental services role What will happen gradual transfer primary duties responsibilities year plays out As happens focus will shift toward long-range look AMA goingsomething has dif ficult spend much time since AMA has growing demanding more attention daily de tails past 30 years have fantastic ex perience spanning increase member ship about 20000 members seven times During time AMA has come largest sport aviation organization free world entirely self-funded means no government industry other subsidies have grown years staff four five 1963 50 present few small rooms rented office space own building worth over two million dollars now strong posi tioned well go last decade 20th century Knowing AMA good shape makes easier let go reins some pride satisfac tion get ready pass baton next director Two other people previously held title Executive Director Al Lewis Russ Nichols preceded H W Al den although didnt have title first person charge AMAs daily business 1936-37 helped AMAs first President Willis Brown modeling pioneer Frank Zaic Al Lewis AMAs second President helped keep things going Alden left scene 1938 later became Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols served total 18 years both before after Al Lewis should also noted Frank Ehling AMAs Technical Director years before retiring 1983 also served acting Executive Director during 1963 Thus four people either acted Executive Director first 27 years AMAs history will have added 26 retire What have provided during years stabilityholding HQ fort AMAs basic structure volunteer ficers about 200 did jobs Exec utive Council Contest Boards committees AMA So can feel lot satisfaction personally contributing AMAs progress over years ba sic contribution has enable orga nization function response ac tions others AMA has eight presidents past 25 years 75 district vice presidents people served Contest Boards committees over years have operated basic decision-making processes AMA HQ coordinating communicating Executive Director responsible making combination paid staff volunteers work past 25 years tory testimony concept ap pears continuance concept will carry us well 21st century June 1989 123 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massuchuselts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Dan Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 tBi7 9346248 Associate Vice Preeldetits Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenpoil 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01449 Bob Landry 60 Main St Essex Jot VT 05452 Richard Sherman 29 High St Plymouth NH 03254 Bob Watace 91 Sytvan St Avon 0106001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilnon 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02649 Vice Executive Director position has awarded Vince Mankowski has AMA staff about nine years recently served Nats Manager numerous applicants position search committee narrowed number applicants three Executive Council made fi nal selection three candidates seemed well qualified eager assume position would like thank applied interest Academy time involved pursue po sition District Fun-Fly contact person club should have received newslet ter now giving latest information have seen flyer fun-fly call information 617 934-6248 Brimfield Float Fun-Fly received word March 9th event has canceled 1989 due Commonwealth Mas sachusetts austerity program will have employees available events though modelers offered pay reasonable costs Radio report still much confusion about frequency phase-in plan reasons behind report will attempt summarize what has happened what happen starting December 20 1990 videotape available Dis trict VP AVP Frequency Coordinator tape about two hours long covers radio situation very well would recom mend club officer view Much following material taken tape Let us start brief history RC fre quencies 1950s Started frequency 27255 Later 26995 27045 27095 27145 27195 added frequencies still legal use 1960s About 1966 original 72 MHz fre quencies allocated FCC 7208 7216 7224 7232 7240 7296 75640 known col ored frequencies because flag sys tem now illegal RC use 1980s original 72 MHz shared fre quencies could commer cial operator directly same fre quency increase commercial traffic frequencies became unusable parts country FCC petitioned additional frequencies exclusive RC use AMA granted 80 frequencies divided 30 75 MHz range 50 72 MHz range Frequency Committee group 12-14 vol unteers technical expertise serves committee committee has pre sented proposals FCC devel oped phase-in plan new Tx flag system Frequency flag system system identifies what frequency Tx new 50 frequencies old colored flag system practical problems cant prevent such conflicts between channels 42 24 between 40 5340 between 50 5350 Frequency phase-in plan plan time table determine specific frequen cies used protected old fre quencies five years giving modelers chance convert equipment new frequencies Narrow band Gold sticker Specs -55 dB 20 kHz spacing Wideband Silver sticker Specs -35 dB 20 kHz spacing Secondary user interference tween modelers commercial users modelers have correct problem should no directly RC fre quencies RC still secondary user up enthusiast make equip ment work Phase-in program now second part phase-in program Tx channels 12-34 must meet narrow-band specs sanc tioned events recommended opera tions Wideband Tx should used channels 38-56 will effect until De cember 20 1990 After date remaining frequencies odd-numbered channels will avail able use Using frequencies will mandatoiy Some options clubs will have future 1 Using available channels might require use narrow-band equip ment Most receivers use now will have replaced 2 Using channels 12-34 channels 38-56 Use wideband receivers could continued chan nels 38-56 provided no commercial interference 3 Using channels receiv ers currently use could used provided no interference future Tx may have modified meet narrowband specs depending FCC action option using channels chosen accommodations must made visitors particular field done using channel either side channel visitor uses block ing off Sanctioned events should much problem because usually frequency control system use Care must observed sure 40 kHz spacing maintained present no requirement Tx meet narrow-band specs during next phase Most Tx made since about 1986 meet narrow-band specs older ones should serviced anyway So Tx required narrow band receivers may still wideband provided no interference 40 kHZ spac ing maintained As number com mercial operators grows may forced use narrow-band receivers Flight line management Pilot stations should positioned about 20 ft tween antennas will help eliminate 31M problem 31M usually will cause crash shows up glitches Dos Donts 1 change own crystals ille gal will probably get optimum performance radio must retuned get peak performance 2 operate radios outside recom mended specs though work may cause other people problems 3 operate less 20 ft tween Tx antennas 4 have Tx serviced periodicallyat least two years 5 read follow information con tained AMA membership manual offers lot useful information 6 remember club rules come part AMA Safety Code surance purposes 7 remember areas commercial stations may introduce interfer ence Affected channels will usable narrow-band receivers will have used Some interference may highly di rectional 8 very aware what buying transition period equipment being sold narrow band Wideband radios have shelf still being sold Let buyer beware 9 very careful about installation pro cedures Keep antennas away servo leads use chokes long servo leads keep installation neat 10 aware operating area served TV channel 4 should operate channel 20 unless use narrow-band receiver TV audio signal may mix radio cause interfer ence other modelers Frequency asked questions 1 50 frequencies Some groups want frequencies Sailplane fliers some use once have heard ron may use up 18 time put show allows clubs select ones want avoid interference 2 Are stickers mandatory No However after December 20 1990 will re quired sanctioned events forget operate channels 12-34 Tx must narrow band Gold sticker sanctioned events 3 new frequency identification plan required No recommended some clubs CDs may require Continued next month 124 Model Aviation New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Jaschkus 7 Bvergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roaxe 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Seater 2082 Rebbd Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As being writ ten District Two find ourselves deeply involved mall show season Current ver sion annual phenomenon appears have far exceeded earlier efforts area precursors spring con siderable value sport/hobby serving major transitional step building flying season urge clubs join trend Such vernal gatherings bring us closer together provide excellent opportunity socialize enjoy valued company revered friends same time make new ones After isnt what about 13th Annual Symposium Radio Control Web sters defines symposium formal meet ing several specialists deliver short ad dresses topic related topics Such worthy project has successfully under taken Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse NY years ver sion took place Saturday February 4 flew up participate behalf AMA along PR rep Jeff Troy HQ extend sincere thanks CNYMAA its yearly District Two membership meetings part scheduled proceedings day com pliments association President Jim Abrams well able assistant Penny Abrams dedicated effort produced best-ever version aeromodelers delight As sup plement offer several examples pho tographic ineptitude including study two worthy District Two officials left right Free Flight Contest Board mem ber Bradley Bane associate vice president Ken Koeppel vvrten comes ability explain public what AMA about Jeff Troy sistant PR Director AMA tops book has become regular Syracuse show well others show dedicated AVP Syra cuse Lon Sauter other full face busily engaged important business frequen cy checking symposium Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island HELl AMA Charter 20071 am greatly indebted Mr James J Sottile newly elected HELl pres dent packet literature describes numerous advantages available prospective members desire participate fas cinating branch aeromodeling letter have received Jim reads part great number people out dont know get started Heli copters Well send free brochure swering most-asked questions about Hel icopters write us further infor mation youre invited write HELl PO Box 205 Selden NY 11784 Jim may reached phone 516 724-1836 Chris Marcici club secretary 516 621-5903 Radio Control Club Rochester club has consistently praiseworthy newsletter entitled Airflow currently edited W Paul Hanlon able president club Mark Sche da following observations editor Hanlon impressed us pass along Qualifications office easythat have interest model aviation will work toward betterment club dont have expert phase hobby long-standing member fact drawing new members fresh ideas something need keep also quote President Scheda relative evaluation clubs yearly accomplish ments mind significant Cub Scout presentations mall show great opportunities us return something community spread word about hobby simultane ously hope can things future say Right Midstate Modelers AMA 1676 club lo cated Clay NY according records am grateful secretary Fred DeGroff kindly sending copy Volume 1 Num ber 1 newsletter Mdstate Modelers News member-club CNYMAA held successful fun-fly last year drew partic pants Canada Connecticut New York Pennsylvania extend very very best 21st Annual WRAM Show 1989 have just spent several days Westchester County Center White Plains NY prior during popular eagerly awaited aeromodeling spectacular years version impressed others spoke having mea sured up exceeded its fore runners measure its success due its return county center available use during its two-year re construction expansion program three floors RC activity including 150 exhibitor booths displays contin uous showing movies greatly expanded swap shop static competition aircraft boats cars Delta Dart model construction pro gram etc As always permitted hold AMA District Two Membership meet ing certainly thank Westchester Ra dio Aeromodelers Inc great annual privilege few shots made show First panorama main floor no commercial plug intended Bill Hershberger AMA Fre quency Committee checking transmitters us Bill 1989 winner Howard McEntee Award outstanding contributions Radio Control Such awards made year WRAM show AVP Ray Juschkus captu red scene WRAM AMA Membership meeting presented plaque Adolpho Lagomasino Monmouth Model Airplane Club lo cated District Two Though Dolph placed third Sportsman RC Pattern 1988 Nats won award having quietest engine tested An envi able distinction indeed Gear up locked June 1989 125 show Giant Scale static display Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francm Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaty 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Manmee OH 43537 Lawrence 8 Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Htn OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Sennalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 future modeling lies youth today AMA member should de velop positive position within local youth activity national program should also established coordinate assist interested Academy has tried before present time ap pears interest should gener ated would appreciate new unique ideas might offered Executive Council District Ill Cleveland Aeromodel So ciety has shown its dedication youth Under direction Bob Dively several modelers have initiated modeling interests local parks system public schools also recognize youth very large National Model Plane Show held Randall Park Mall Approxi mately 300 beautiful trophies pre sented just about conceivable area modeling Since trophy count high almost child winnerl emulate program area Larry Weimer northeastern Ohio AVP can provide details joint effort between AMA Ex perimental Aircraft Association directed youth program entitled Super Saturday southeastern AVP John Hath away helped present such program Latrobe Airport February 30 youngsters ages 12 18 chance build home-built type wing rib HandLaunched Glider Lunch tour tower private aircraft completed day As can see next pictures activity very well received Bob Under wood AMA HQ can provide details would interested initiating simi lar program Dayton OH area will center tremendous amount modeling activity summer Three major events will hosted local clubs Dayton Academy Gratitude extended volved organization activities first competition Dayton will United States FAI Helicopter Team Selec tion June 3-4 hosts will Day ton Rotary Wingmasters Although Heli copter category relatively new aero batic feats accomplished todays com petitors unbelievable Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449 source information next pictures il lustrate what may see competi tinn second function Dayton area AMA National Fun-Fly june 10-11 What fun-fly Basically noncom petitive gathering modelers interested flying talking about great sport Any AMA member welcome fly and/or en joy friendship others 1989 site Wright Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Museum Attendance Fun Fly conjunction museum tour should great way start summer yearly AMA General Membership meet ing will held Saturday evening June 10 will allow fun-fly participants chance informed current inter ests actions Executive Council come meet some AMA officials Please look elsewhere issue Model Aviation registration forms information Additional questions may di rected Vince Mankowski AMA HQ third major event Dayton FAI Scale Team Selection August 19-20 prestigious Scale contest 1989 AMA calendar placement top three contestants will entitle represent United States 1990 World Championships Interest Scale abounds within District Ill possible large group witness event provide encouragement 1990 FAI Team information contact Phil Walters 1055 Royalton Drive Vandalia OH 45377 Les Byrd 4561 Ozias Road Eaton OH 45320 Congratulations Ron Stein elec tion president Valley Forge Signal Seekers group also made news member Mark Frankels fantastic Lear Jet ap peared both cover two-part construction article Radio Control Mod eler magazine subject pub lishing Al Johnson Oxford PA Cloudkings article field box batteries ap pear recent issue RC Report AVP Gil Weiss reported attending recent meeting Delaware Valley Fed eration Model Airplane Clubs very pleased efforts goals its new president Tom Gratten Tom attend ing area club meetings getting groups join longtime associa tion represents phases aero modeling Such groups will help us future providing strength num bers help field acquisition other ar eas political clout necessary Albert Jackson sent picture lat est project Pitts scratchbuilt original plans Super model Another District III modeler Duke Evans has produced modified version Midwest Giant Sweet Low should great fun airplane months District III Club Month Valley IFOs Inc Mounds ville WV Congratulations gentlemen may landings intentionall 126 Model Aviation ee National I-un-Fly Delaware 0 District Columbia S Maryland S North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otix Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 9e9-935e Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chrintoph 970 Star Crent Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5611 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Ruleih NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vucobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayexeville NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5988 Awards I have number awards ap proved will presenting Clubs individuals over next couple months will letting know ad vance will coming first made behalf Walter Ed Byerley Ed awarded Superior Ser vice Award long service RC Con test Coordinator District IV very important task al ways appreciated extent should Ed has done outstanding work five years have vice president some years prior time say Well done Ed presentation made regular monthly meeting Woodbridge Radio Control Club wish also thank officers members club enjoyable rewarding visit will announcements up coming issues happened Headquarters couple weeks ago Sunday place open special request two District Clubs Baltimore area visit AMA Museum took advantage situation visit some members present clubs Balti Area Soaring Society Westmin ster Aero Modelers Both progressive very active clubs meeting needs members Baltimore area Both have planned activities coming sea son BASS usually has display Timon ium trade show Roanoke Swap Shop Auction very good turnout year Sales brisk swap shop fact brisk really very much sale auction As usual event gave opportunity meet members district also quite number adjoining districts came comments questions Between swap shop auction time make presentation status Radio Control also provide demonstra tion ICOM-7000 receiver now part radio spectrum control district Roanoke auction still event draws very large area district Unfortunately year did have time spend swap shop AMA table busy ICOM-7000 piece equipment will available limited basis request ing club will used provide survey service looking site determining whether have potential interference problems said limited use would like clarify point unit will shipped out time will used pri manly vice president and/or dis trict frequency coordinator will mean some cooperation between myself Paul Yacobucci need arises will best can develop assist surveys Please write call see about being placed list anticipate next year later will see large de mand suspect interfering sig nals problem consider survey Frequency questions continue sub ject needs answers will allay fears penalties illegality br future intent Academy Ex ecutive Council permit such things oc cur power will work FCC make operation Radio Con trol equipment safe trouble-free possible discussed special Executive Council meeting held 11 March Present Chairman Frequency Committee legal repre sentative Academy matter content petition FCC agreed upon being prepared sub mission written Information will published sent clubs within next few days should much im prove understanding situation Executive Council will serve member ship matter fullest extent p6ssible still must work within frame work FCC own safety needs questions between now 1991 direct primarily Technical Director AMA HQ Mr Underwood will either have answers krtow obtain correct information would like avoid speculation Special Executive Council meeting pri mary reason calling special meeting above subject frequency question surely impor tant items agenda primary rea son meeting select Vice Ex ecutive Director Academy indi vidual will become Executive Director Academy January 199t date John Worth will retire Two committees worked consider able time obtaining applications can didates position began pro cess narrowing down list Executive Council accordance bylaws could make selection entire process completed Mr Vin cent Mankowski candidate selected position number rea sons selection majority opin ion was considerable mar gin proper selection Vince fairly well known members Academy has member Headquarters staff about eight years has extensive background operation several years has manager Nationals other special events such National Fun fly will now need phase responsibil ities operation Academy will have responsibility ginning 1990 far off selection announcement will signal get important programs fu ture Academy go Executive Directors position has time-consuming issue long time Associate vice-presidents head column list names addresses associate vice presidents frequency coordinator District IV people highly qualified vol unteers exist part Academy serve assist also right arm physically impossible everywhere should time becomes increasingly necessary associate vice president involved appreciate work surely hope also have some appre ciation effort have some pro posals before Executive Council en hance position associate vice presi dent need make visible members Some proposals have accepted will continue work others hope will contact AVP can assistance club cannot answer needs will contact HQ event keeps things chain maintains good perspective what transpires organization would also ask let know good things happen will know go future AVP supposed get mailings Headquarters VP will also getting keep everyone up date Work together grow Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope B Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Box 10397 Faiardo PR 00848 Ed Moormun 88 12th Street Shulimur FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 Bust Glochester Place Norcroxx GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32048 Phone 19041 684-2517 Its slow month finally got lit tle winter down District 5 except sunny Florida So its mall show time Everyone either scheduling show has already held Its great way show community club ex ists interested community affairs Mike Stone Tn-Cities Aeromodel ers say about show Johnson City Clubs mall show John son City Mall few weeks ago huge success 73 planes display hundreds spectators own Carl Cumbow won Tiger Moth pilots drawing Mall shows good way get new members followed up demon stration day local flying field own club Coffee Airfoilers has ex panded its ranks year ap proach Its also good public relations model aviation generalsomething need nice thing about time year people have time stop enjoy themselves Ive heard number people just wanted say Hello thats great June 1989 127 call Mr Ed Stefan Jr kid member local model club Ed called ask let people know about model club St Croix Virgin Islands now lives says people travel St Croix surprised find island has first-class flying field known about would have brought model along So modelers planning trip Virgin Islands should look up Cruzan Eagles club Mr Bryant club president phone number 809 773-1591 Its nice hear old friends like Model builders general great people Most can relied upon help help needed like comments subject Bill Layers Palm Beach Skyhawks Bill writes following Enya 60 four-cycle starts like charm Know Because first brought field asked two friends Whats best way start four-cycle said Crank backwards against com pression other explained make sure its choked thoroughly Whats point good reasons belong club like major reason inputthe help ideas get other members great deal can learn oth er Good advice Bill Carry good work Got bit nostalgia reading Tyge ODonnels Memories column Glow Plug newsletter Middle Tennessee RC Society Tyge wrote remember ol Bob Reu ther Red/Gold Headmaster re member Bob would climb until just dot sky cut engine dead-stick dive straight down doing three loops process coasting plane feet upon landing Ive seen Bob maneuver must have spawned Pylon Racing ac tivities Down sunny Florida just keep generating memories Thats evident following excerpt newsletter Ancient City RC Flyers Mr Tom Camp bell pen hand field Along veterans field some up-and-comers have mak ing progress Richard McCormick made three solo flights got wings decided some trick stuff made perfect landing 45-degree bank drainage ditch says planned way Id like see him again Mike Crossons doing better now hes got engine will pull Eaglet air says wishes hed started bigger plane plans build soon Mike Mayo making real progress us ing club trainers reports Kadet nearing completion Prez Joe Lippo proved said couldnt done wrong carried Glider aloft back Nosen trainer launch went off hitch Joe says Nosen flies better Glider off Jim Lott sticks Glider both planes brought down safely several flights Rich McCormick got video will probably shown meet ing Unfortunately video camera short time later giant Nosen hit solitary pine tree south strip doing touch-and-goes sans Glider Several onlookers swear saw tree move path plane view may have obstructed flying shreds balsa red MonoKote Regard less damage done terminal says Joe doubt pine will live see another summer other learners experts alike honing skills has talk some friendly competition either Com bat Pylon Racing inter ested should make known Makes want get out field doesnt Well just few weeks cold got Pelican Droppings Robert Wargo editor Pelican Soaring Associ ations newsletter letter described weekend after weekend near-perfect fly ing weather antics Glider Guiders took advantage Contrary recent letter Model Aviation least Council member ac tive Soaring pilot Despite what Soaring community sometimes thinks AMA dedicated facets modeling does though need help special interest groups keep things track Dont bashful fellows keep VP AVP Con test Board Headquarters people formed ideas needs desires Thats called communication AMA cant get too much either up down organ ization Skywriter newsletter South Pi nellas Aeronautical RC Society comes sad news District 5 Editor Rolly Singson writes radio airwaves RC community suffered tragic loss recently provocative radio personality avid modeler Norman Nutting killed bizarre car acci dent last January 26 Thursday Dick Nuttings love RC aeromodeling quite well known listeners friends because would always make mention during radio show nouncements association Bob Godfrey other known hobby industry personalities have helped further pop ularity sport Fans listeners would show up flying field Brandon Club just see him fly also introduced exciting world aero modeling As tribute radio station 970 WFLA has initiated Dick Nutting Scholarship Memorial Fund offer educational scholar ships aspiring youths would like pursue career broadcasting Contribu tions donations sum being ac cepted managed radio station Just thought would like know just came back Reston Council held special meeting involved selection man follow John Worth Executive Director dispen sation few other items approval wording FCC pe tition concerning 1991 narrow-band transmitter type-approved certification pro cess Contrary some modelers belief document makes official switch narrow-band transmitters selected time future Knowing FCC other government regulatory body works would suspect will specify time period during will still le gal operate wideband equipment However long before time comes predict populated areas peer pressure will have driven such equipment off fly ing fields wont take too shattered airplanes make clubs put foot down Its already progress instance few words spoken Doug Can ning matter Fly Paper know am getting little rabid subject please bear seems Sundays field old cheap new AM transmitters interfering safe flight airplanes rea son AM units splattering frequen cies adjacent frequencies Two Sun days row now have seen two flights erratic flight near-destruction came about pilots standing next station AM transmitter splatter ing away wish AM transmitters il legal am sure will happen what read various AMA publica tions own experiences field sincerely hope talk pros pective new members strongly advise buy FM PCM radio systems new Fiorenze Hobby Center selling AM radio systems commend action Well enough time Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate vice Ptesidente Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas city MO 04114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 00404 charlie Wattn 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 01375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 610W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 8161 5642481 Work 1816 584-7121 Pus 8161 564-7766 Its end February quiet around Its bit cool outside us staying its warm Ive managed get shop some havent gone out much need have piece good news new scanner got few days ago Im about ready send out fre quency coordinator gets will able use Ive chance play actually figured out use enough get contest can can some simple struction anyone can operate So time read will available Hope fully set instructions will available us radio experts suggested may want get favorite amateur radio person handle way can get best use out using scanner home did discover experiencing some interference four channels Three right odd channels weak other channel seems quite strong funny thing have experienced no problems channel Beats 128 Model Aviation having special Council meeting Reston during March hope time read will have discussed two important issues made decision will elaborate bit first issue will pick replace ment Executive Director Although John Worth has done much growth AMA throughout years head HQ staff its time new blood fresh ideas hope will join wishing John best luck Im sure AMA has seen end him what Ive heard read selec tion committee has selected three candi dates may fit bill relatively young could give years service us backgrounds Im anx ious have pick As ever will eventually take helm AMA congrats second issue will petition will go FCC lucky peti tion will ready approval meeting should give legal staff time get FCC second quar ter agenda Although wanted put petition front FCC last quar ter 1988 other issues took priority petition delayed guess cant much complainingits better late never delay gave some time respond wideband issue Thanks During past year have attacked petition over over because part dealt radios youre using day listened concerns about use systems ie wideband transmit ters receivers supported Its difficult year say least Because have fought battle have burned some bridges behind part thing really hate Still cant say totally regret it has serve wishes just feel hobby place much fighting Today transmitters sold narrow band same cant said about receivers Will able get narrow-band environment wideband receivers Some say no some say yes Personally dont know know have talked lot clubs going continue use channels use day long time regardless what 1991 brings wideband re ceivers still use today can understand position am reminded often petition will ask FCC enforce manufacture narrow-band transmitters Receivers will issue though has drilled head times supporters phase-in plan transmitters involved plan worry about trying use odd channels old wideband receivers Whatever results petition 1991 will interesting take plunge Just let know am opposed narrow-band system have purchased prove point Thats right spent hard-earned cash prove say Im too tight go along pro gram mean what say tell Im good narrow-band systems As Ive said before wanted wait dust settle before put down cash still plan use wideband systems club AMA FCC allow battle over wideband systems petition will soon over Ill glad settle back tolerable issues certainly has hard nerves have learned lot having worked Maybe Ill let some other Council member challenge kind issue future just stand back watch Being called agitator peers does ap peal like being part cif crowd Hmmm maybe Well thats enough about political issues month received letter group held New years Day Soaring contest Monroe County RC Club Bloomington IN held eighth annual contest snow ran two rounds ran another three-round contest af ter over guys sure can tolerate cold hardy group pictured next Thanks go out Brent Hoo ver pic Well guess thats Maybe column will contain cheerful tidings fu ture has grim too long Enough now. Iowa 0 Michigan S Minnesota 0 Wisconnin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 compuserve addresa EMAIL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdink 6410 Gienwood N Golden vailey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 300 PeOl Race Holland Mi 49423 cad Mofis 5024 Lake Meodota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Sterling Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocque WI 54548 will appear after first flying ses sions have occurred district must admit well laid out plans getting few models repaired new ones built have yet started period before Christmas devoted catching up Honey-dos thats past year has extremely hectic other VPs saying same thing membership increasing around 11% year still having same number VPs time servicing member ship has reached saturation point must something want see AVPs have responsibility being able vote negative perk Paul Smith suggests increasing number districts because several now exceed earlier membership whole AMA Looking district couldhave Mich igan district its own other three states another district lake between us forming natural boun dary would make sense shall probably have AVP position avail able future suggestion made last Executive Meeting elect AVP local clubs using nomina tions shall probably try because will make person familiar designated group clubs serve year shall continue try bring AVPs EC meetings because next Oshkosh expect see several last Executive Meeting hired Vince Man kowski Vice Exec utive Director after long search inter view program Vince has HQ sev eral years has strong feeling its future Having traveled around country position Nats Manager also well known large cities am delighted appointment look ward working him Property Acquisition Committee progressing along its set path tended National Model Sport Aviation Center committee will send complete details interested cities local gov ernments have received requests areas country shall developing list Executive Council evaluate Nats meeting also completing details Flying Field Pur chase Assistance Plan considera tion June 1989 129 tfloto oy fvlarsnaIf cmmenryorrer Chesaning Swap Meet foot floor space filled people planes good atmosphere flowed throughout Photo Mike Wood Lord Lady Scale Dolly Bob Wisoher Douglas Mail plane Photo Mike Wood Milwaukee Circlemasters intently working latest project left right John Miller Chuck Zellermayer Dant Tetzlaff Jim Kreuger AVP Jean Lasik sent report visit Owosso Swap Meet blush have mislaid filing system best have no idea else look course soon ship article off Model Aviation will magically appear However lost Marshall Emmen dorfer sent details reports once again ran out space parking area almost building appreciate District VIII Meeting Neither snow nor rain plan have help unload- nor sleet nor gloom night stayed ing vehicles table-buyers Swap inted rounds Weatherford meets great place meet district mem- TX Weatherford Aero Modelers bers tackle member some- greeted morning March 4th thing read newsletter its neat freezing temperatures worst ice see faces light up Don Bentfield re- storm record north Texas area ports clubs participated re- Southwests largest swap meet found soundingly successful Apache Mall Show modelers coming Houston San Anto Minneapolis also must pass along nio Oklahoma braved ice news Boyd Bowdish have elements just show off wares stepped down leading offices buyers eager pick up good bargains association new guys will have bargains gone noon no problem following tracks Associa- didnt make fly-in tions must areas scheduled Sunday March 5th groups clubs makes lot sense canceled because three five inches have contact others helps improve snow covered ground clubs am waiting formed Grand Rapids area have va riety clubs hold several winter shows have letter Brooks Heathman ed itor Rice Lake Model Airplane Club describes group modelers manage get out weekend run annual mall show remark concern ing editing newsletter ap propriate quote am club newsletter editor appreciate thoughtful comments Model Aviation concerning work Ive felt edition can bring smile across members face impart some useful interesting information news letter served its purpose Thank Brooks keep repeating newsletter editor key person club should get help asks Toledo looms close evening have tornado watch snow promised tomorrow know its Mud Time everywhere Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-PresIdent 301 N Yale Drive Garland D 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springa AR 71913 Gil Horatman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 7ee52 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77516 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 chuck Wood 909 Howard St clovis NM 8810i Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Council meeting notes March 11 1989 Executive Council opportunity select new Vice Executive Director final vote counted per son selected Vince Mankowski Vince will replace John Worth contract terminates end January 1990 Other issues concerning frequency guide lines specifications testing ad dressed appears some members reading Competition News sec tion AMA publication very im portant individual can con verse some knowledge about what happening particular niche hobby information please refer future aeromodelers club rented Crock ett Elementary School Weatherford school district meeting went very well two areas high inter est 1991 frequency prob lems 90-dB-at-three-meters noise level issue Bill Thomas Oklahoma District VIII Contest Board representa tive Radio Control Aerobatics present answer questions con cerning Pattern fliers about upcoming rules proposals pertaining noise Bill did outstanding job fielding questions concerned members issue Present meeting AVP Charles Stevens Houston Dis trict VIII representative Control Line Contest Board Bill Bischoff Dallas want thank individuals com ing meeting plus modelers braved elements see AMA representatives working benefit personnel responsible making happen Bill Finke Sandy Frank fellow members Weatherford Aero Modelers Society Look another 130 Model Aviation Rice Lake Model Airplane Club executives being framed demonstration airplane left VP Jim Kleven right President Doug Zimmer presIdent Lakeland Loons holdIng Ziroli F4 powered K&B 75 RC engine turning Kress fan some activity auction held Weatherford Aero Modelers Soci ety facility perfect holding function size L R Dr Sandy Frank Skip Nemine Roddy Lowery Pictured design District VII patch should have appeared column last month AMA HO contact did hIs job editor took picturebut other gremlins popped up prevent its ing printed cost patch $1 including mailing placed dis trict patch fund Send orders VP Peter Wa ters would appreciate bulk requests rather individual ones District Viii meeting Weatherford TX L R Gene Hempel District VIII Vice President Bill Thomas RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Charles Stevens AVP Hous ton TX swap meet June wonder will snow June Pancho Morris District VIII RC Soaring representative wrote concerning up coming initial vote rules proposals RC Soaring Pancho some interesting comments safety about way voted particular proposals Please make note Contest Board members need input guide voting proposals pertaining interests need support received letter Gil Horstman Manchaca TX covered recent air static show sponsored Remote Con trol Model Club Laredo TX January 28 1989 letter reads follows business trip Laredo op portunity meet Dr Fred Pellegrin La redo After nice visit Dr Fred friend John Valls asked assistance put air show static display winter Texas Festival 89 turned out special opportunity acquaint myself other members Laredo club pilots recruited fly air show follows Bill Adams Laredo TX flying Ziroli Zero Dan Smith George town TX flying Sig Bravo Phaeton 90 Rick Schafer Austin TX flying Viper Jet Conquest Jerry Miller San An tonio flying Electric Mite RV-3 Lee Moore also San Antonio brought Fokker Triplane PT-19 Bucker Lee Laredo flew PT-19 Wayne Hasselfield Kyle TX flying Bridi XLT MI Ray mond Austin Large Pup Curtiss Robin Richard Hagy Laredo flew Sig Cobra Craig Jack son Laredo flew Super Sportster site activity La redo International Airport com munications tower times kept Richard Hale communica tions manager busy handling traffic tween modelers full-scale aircraft air show complemented Ma jor Edward Vennes commander La redo CAP Squadron Major Vennes flew Navy Blue T-54 made several passes smoke Lynwood Jackson club president club members worked very hard make air show success As far could tell paid off crowd largest events Festival 89 thanks go out club its prime movers Dr Pellegrin John Valls Ra mino Rameriz Lynwood Jackson wives contributed much whole weekend Best Regards Gill Horstman Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota Wyoming compuServe address EMAIL 780672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3507 5 Kendall St. Denver co 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd carringron ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Salins KS 87401 Jim Rickens 516S cloudas Sious Fulls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service center nia tL Sheridan Denver 00 80226 Phone Duy 303 922-8107 Evening 13031 93e-3206 would like pick up some items last months column appointment associate vice pres ident state Wyoming has oc curred writing Im process doing some fact gathering back ground checking three potential candi dates should have done end school spring break--the end March appreciate patience Wy oming modelers item think important enough job thorough ly its tough make right con tacts timely manner later Mark calendars weekend November 4th 5th will days annual District IX meeting fall Bismarck ND will place AVP Russ Miller bunch great folks al ready have some plans rolling make super meeting will mark 4th annual District IX AMA membership meeting Plans include having seminars workshops conducted national officers AMA Headquarters personnel meet needs members volunteers serve modelers district An informative time always attendees its great way bring mystical organizational thing call AMA local modelers tradition moving meeting around within district has met pos itive feedback year years meet ing North Dakota will coincide states centennial celebration Russ Miller has made some special arrangements al ready great time expected de tails next couple months mark calendars November 4th 5th 1989 Next item information Im sure will read about Vince Mankowskis appoint ment Vice Executive Director other col umns month future just case first column read issue well claim saw first District IX would like offer congratula tions Vince appointment Ex ecutive Council wish him much suc cess Hell assuming responsibilities position over next few months will lead him Executive Director AMA may have known Vince former vice president District IX left Council 1980 employed AMA has worked sev eral important capacities during ten ure Im sure experiences will tre mendous resource Vince assumes new leadership role behalf Speaking leaders has AMAs credit over 20 years ago fore sight hire John Worth Executive Di rector John took job AMA its infancy has nourished supplied wisdom patience guidance over years has worked Executive Council variety ways during time has many war stories share over years AMA grew its present size strength John Worth has literally dedicated professional life organization hope during transition AMA officers mem bers will lend support understand ing John Vince have before task leadership manage ment Academy expect will number oppor tunities show John Worth respect appreciation deserves long successful service Academy ex pect will equal number oppor tunities make Vince feel great about undertaking tasks run daily rou tines programs projects AMA District IX members salute both John Vince wish well months ahead planning attend Nation als July 15th through 23rd too early send entry form make arrangementsa note call AMA Head quarters will get return mail Deadline advance entry midnight Fri day June 16 1989 Plans shaping up well great Nats Northwest should great place enjoy favorite mod eling activity may also want check out possi bility attending National Fun-Fly held Ohio June Check Competi tion News sections calendar events note call Headquarters will get de tailed information about yearly event Also enjoy time have issue hand expect have fax machine available send receive information AMA Headquarters members volunteer officers district ex pect different number home phone number will advise information its available CompuServe number will course remain same use communication service make note head column meantime folks keep cards letters pictures comm may have noticed absence pic tures last couple columnsGuess what Ive got couple share next month sure could use ef fectively report local modeling activi ties throughout district Keep landings soft intentional June 1989 131 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Gus Hudson Sulfur Springs TX sent District IX Vice-President photo Skip Mast C-130 model 8027 W 81st Circle enjoys flying backyard Check out Arvatia CO 80005 size backyard Temple Aeromodelers held Eighth Annual Mall Show First place went Kenny Sulach very nice Japanese Zero Sec ond place went Jim Guest Ron Nor man scratch-built Glassair TD Third place went Aubrey Smith Johnny Casburn Lucky Fly Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakes Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baidwin 4191 Fair Oak Bivd Sacramento CA 95864 Gienn Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harroid 4202 H Si Sacramento CA 95819 David Peitz 20450 Ceitic St Chatsworth CA 91211 Bob Reynoids 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 95748 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90609 Ai Wiiiiamson 445 Wesiby Chuis Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinstora George Steiner 2239 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 910 362-1962 Eioy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 First meeting Reston Eight oclock pm Hurry up Dot Im going miss flight What have stop gas Oh man dont have chance flight leaves San Francisco 855 pm connect 1030 pm Dulles 840 pm Sitting snack counter Sac Metro catch us ual told plenty time 850 pm Well babe better get board quick quaff usual one-beer limit grab attache head gate Just turn corner announce ment comes over muffled PA system Due weather conditions San Fran cisco International flight number 1414 will delayed hour Bingo goes straight-through shot Well Mr Key awa have flight leaving 1130 pm will put Chicago 400 am connect flight 1818 Atlanta GA will bussed Augusta 630 pm Eastern connect Dulles Eastern Oh youll love Eastern No long pas senger lines no delays no layovers no pilots mechanics havent prompt answering letter please patient Its hectic two weeks First associates meeting Pomona just got back Virginia Since read about RCHTA asso ciates meeting last episode let fill Reston Yep its Virginia has museum everything youre going get plane should really make Reston VA stops have never seen Headquarters before must say definitely inspir ing have never seen such collection models memorabilia life case havent heard appears John Worth will retiring soon An Academy search has going under careful direction search out new guy com mittee headed up Travis McGinnis VP District 8 reviewed 26 applications position sent recommendation Travis comments selection six guys Tray put together VPs committee narrowe1 contest down three Scott An nis Hamden CT James Lee Simpson Sanger TX own Vincent Mankow ski Reston VA turned out womanizers boozers voted self Just kidding Vincent Mankowski got nod Nice going Vince other guys Council headed out town hung around got picture Vince Trav myself during inking letter intent Mr Mankowski So suppose short period time reins will shift another milestone will have reached passed Acad emy Standing giant rotunda Academys museum wondered awe guy sitting desk somewhere Washing ton cheap rented office wondering hell going get enough money next staff payroll guy must have guessed retiring John Worth What scrapper must have John hat goes off you have done Academy hope remaining term cludes lot travel District 10 would love have presence thank-you ban quet Ill contacting regarding time place Also John ever get tired retirement would come out fun part world start West ern office AMA Ive got spot picked out can see hustling over again trying cover upcoming payroll Hats off District 10 modeling world father AMA John Worth Another major item days agenda Council approval petition FCC official narrowing trans mitter bands Im going let George Steiner official voice matter Briefly think what means manufacturer will required comply narrow banding under guidelines testing methods recommended frequency committee FCC will foot note petition dating grandfath ering old equipment advice frequency issues relax go out fly important abide clubs rules recommendations have problems contact George Steiner will square away lighter side April issue MA column asked series eight questions Open up issue read ques tions check answers submit ted Mike & JoAnn Keville Lakewood CA 1 Less Frequency Committee BS CL & FF news 2 Couldnt possibly care less or. frankly Im sick way dues being used discuss 3 Vicinity Fresno CA 4 like lot ared alternative existed 5 Depends Elected what 6 Yup 7 Nope 25 years ago perhaps. 8 Get serious folks cant get two peo ple agree other committee action did become reality can see now about 5000 acres space uglysticks small patch CL circle creekbed FF anyone remembers folks Thanks Mike JoAnn re sponse Buds you remember heart beat hooking pins con trol wire beautiful creation freshly fin ished poised along 3rd-base line baseball diamond picked its maiden flight remember sitting 15 volt dry cell battery behind wing let glow connecting wires get way either prop takeoff roll Remember motor started dialed picked up wires headed pitchers mound dead run knowing few minutes flight time about after flight finally ran out fuel gently eased down perfect landing world kept going around staggered back pit area receive hand shakes accolades crew standers Well might have forgotten havent collection pic tures So Cals Knights Round Circle Congratulations Don Repp looks sounds like fun-loving club Keep up good work sure get wires crossed Hurry up take picture knee getting sore Don Hutchinson Really must go now Stay tuned next edition sordid details Hatfields PCC vs McCoys PA Thanks lis tening Leading Edge 132 Model Aviation Read carefully Vince youre signing life away anoergeruthedQh Howard ......Hang Just stand Theyll think Im holding up sign board Cietta Johnson Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4430 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 700672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 08023 Al GaIner Box BB Wilder ID e3B7B Gary R Faller PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 B Vickabarn St Spokane WA 09208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97001 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #09 Psyallup WA 9B373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 10439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97230 Phone 5031 701-5103 Executive Council meeting over weekend 11th March Vince Man kowski chosen AMA Vice Execu tive Director Assuming Vince successfully completes internship over next 10 months will next Executive Direc tor AMA Several very well qualified people applied job tough choose Vince came out strongest candidate us North west have chance get meet know Vince have found him very hard worker members inter ests foremost mind look forward working him new capacity can meet him Nats summer since running show Float fliers will find events sum mer including first float-fly event ever held Nats Now con fused ROW events used popular Nats will low-key unof ficial event takes place Thursday 20th July Besides will float-fly Standwood WA sponsored ERMA May 7 Take exit 206 head west 52nd Ave NW turn south Cedar Grove Resort Northwest Chilliwak RC having float-fly Harrison Lake BC 27th 28th May Farragut Flyers having its 6th Annual Float Plane Fun-Fly Sandpoint ID June 3 4 6 could Shuswap Lake BC float-fly Shuswap RC club June 3 4 Buddy Schwesinger wrote asked pass Sixth Annual Plat 1 Float-Fly will happen June 3rd 4th reservoir east Sutherlin OR Spon sored Umpqua Valley Modelers very relaxed very enjoyable event going raffle radio Sunday will Saturday evening BBQ very successful ladies taxi event last year will return popular de mand free camping site information contact Bud Schwes inger 503 459-3983 Rt 1 P0 Box 4430 Sutherlin OR 97479 Billings Flying Mustangs will host IMAA Regional Fly-In its field west Bil lings MT June 9 10 11 ad vertising no landing fee raffles drawings general airplane discussion Theres RV parking no hookups have very nice field paved runway lots space fly Contact Event Director Don ald Herrington PO Box 22406 Billings MT 59104 406 656-3558 May 27 28 dates North west Regionals largest regularly sched uled Control Line event West fact its largest selection competition events available single contest outside Nats As has year last 17 years yep 18th contest continues grow will add three new events Nostal gia Stunt 15 Carrier Fox Doo Combat site best available anywhere three asphalt circles four grass cir cles covered benches lots camping space rest rooms onfield hobby shop onfield food concessionand within easy walk ing distance airline terminal Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene Contact John Thomp son 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 503 942-7324 will RC Pattern contest Eugene RC Aeronauts field south Eugene June17 18 Im sure would assume classes Contact Carl Henson 503 688-0642 As far know first-ever contest club hope will get large turnout under stand Hillsboro club may getting some interest built up Pattern Hopefully some will travel Eugene try out new skills help inaugurate contest Check out rule book Nov ice Pattern isnt difficult Training like builds skill confidence understand Barons back Deer Park looking toward some stabil ity field situation Bruce Carson again editing newsletter Monocle mentioned recent problem AMA renewals somewhat hidden word didnt get out Its tough something about what havent heard about Does make sense big events Nats will Soaring hope have best Nats Soaring contests ever Several local Soaring enthusiasts working hard see Glider Guiders have best time possible As usual around will several con tests go before Nats note will Scale Slope Soaring Fly-In staged Wil Byers Its near Richland WA over morial Day weekend event features re laxed Slope Soaring emphasis Scale aircraft Last year first time event drew planes pilots distant places year should see increase attendance widening circle attendees Over same weekend will Thermal Soaring event staged Inland Empire Soaring Society Spokane way Glider Guiders will have two different kinds contests either enter spectate same general region Speaking Glider contests Balch tended NWSS Tournament Richland last fall managed look around prospective sites 89 Nats Both days there lot heavyduty flying going lot enjoyment evident chance talk Al Doig former Soaring columnist RC Mod eler regarding some things ex pressed certain reservations about treat talk him miss writings must enjoy NWSS event else would drive way San Diego two-day contest Including Nats will Scale events attend year flying static categories will Hawks Scale Four-Stroke Fly-In May 13 RCFCBC contest Frys Corners May 20 21 10th Annual Marymoor Scale & Four-Stroke 11th June Scalemasters Regional Farragut June 16 through 18 newcomer static Scale class gan last year Portland Rose Festi val Association decided have air show during annual festivities As official Strictly Scale Aeromodeling hosted static show held build ing fairgrounds across road Hillsboro Airport full-size flying site Damian Rhodes reports $3500 worth prizes distributed among 30 en trants two categories 16 Sport 14 Scale Two prizes 19-inch color TV helicopter tour Mt St Hel ens Dick Hansen took TV home Curtis JN-4D Proctor virtue being chosen public Best Show James Shelton Ryans STA voted Best Show competitors got Mt St Helens tour Damian noted eightyear-old Matt Billings took fifth place Sport category Sounds like have super builder way up Sport classes David Williams took first place Aeromaster Casey T Clark sec ond Citabria James Shelton first Non-Military Scale STA just ahead Leonard Mel J-3 Cub Mili tary Scale taken Dick Hansen JN-4D Lynn Johnstons Zero close behind According Damian will repeat contest during years Rose Festival Air Show dont have par ticulars time other dates will 10th 11th June will assume SSA will hosting static show will fine prizes Something note Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers has moved its Annual RAF Air Fair 24th 25th June doesnt conflict Nats Thats nice gesture hope will get lot contestants up Gary Fuller intrepid AVP frozen North sent following new group fliers Palmer Alaska known Alaska Eagles Led President Chuck Tet reault fly off parking area Alaska State Fairgrounds Fair Board has apparently agreed pave RC runway fliers can use anytime except fair week meantime visited snowplowed strip watched Gary Kremquist fly Basic 2000 Kenny McKenzie flew Hobbico Avistar 40 dad flew Swizzle Stik Nate Arrow Jeff Edmondson tore up sky Sweet Stik Alaska Eagles get paved strip should better RC flying sites around Alaska assume remember cold Alaska winter got some cold down though much mod erated wonder anyone went flying -60 Ev Schoenberg Bend OR article ModelAviation long ago de scribed some soldering aids seems Ev now marketing can get info writing Ev RC Wiring Tools 858 NE Quimby Bend OR 97701 suppose wondering no pictures month As happens Im little late column its eas ier quicker write promise better next month meantime Happy flying June 1989 133 YUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Teaching RC Modelers Fly Model airplane clubs AMA chartered others established serve members some officials Academy Model Aero nautics itself say Academys actions solely dependent wishes members few clubs pragmatically see light help others help can return help club however have heard club sole purpose lets repeat thatsole purpose helping others particular purpose assisting beginners other day heard about Saint Ber nard Aerospace Club Louisiana Now ex clusive purpose club educate train new RC fliers mean too Academy found altruistic clubs goal unique has run front-page story about February/March 1989 issue AMA National Newsletter newsletter received AMA chartered club secretaries some othersnot large group think story special impor tant future aeromodeling want tell AMA member about Saint Bernard club members assume mostly entirely adults does however preclude idea being used least objectives clubs sort ages beginners kinds mod elers Control Line Free Flight RC could benefit AMA National Newsletter entitled story AMA Clubs Unique GoalEducate ginners introduced statement club members B W Vollentine secretary Rick Malasovich president Just recently club officers oc casion speak member AMAs Na tional Newsletter staff During conversa tion club officer mentioned fact club formed exclusively education training new pilots told staff member very unusual way club start would mind detailing clubs history possible publication newsletter course thrilled prospect such recogni tion Headquarters So further preamble allow give brief sketch clubs history St Bernard Aerospace Club located St Bernard LA just south New Orleans chartered March 1986 primary goal club being organization training novice flier Although interest flying models kinds has traditionally very high ar ea no club thus far has bothered concern itself education training rank beginner Indeed almost impossi ble find someone existing club willing able devote time new pilot instruction obvious lack interest novice led formation organi zation dedicated training new pilots St Bernard Aerospace Club held its first meeting March 1986 immediately en rolled six members meeting experienced pilot group Rick Malaso vich promised instruct students club enrolled Fifteen students quite few un scheduled landings later club voted al low another experienced pilot join group Joe Coletti seasoned RC flier experienced Pattern competition pilot great help further instruction fledgling pilots Gradually members began earn pi lot status too very much later current club president Keith Acosta promoted instructor first homegrown pilot St Bernard Aerospace Club promotion gave club three instruc tors its 20 members uncommon find least 15 beginning fliers flying session Needless say made some busy flight instructors Since time nearly two years ago club has increased its training staff five fulltime instructors Out total membership 34 proud claim 19 qualified pilots Aside achieving its primary goal structing beginning flier club has al done much promote good public rela tions RC flying area efforts area large static display information booth promi nently featured outside large local depart ment store Over 50 planes various displays present generating considerable public interest sport similar display has held St Bernard Parish Business Trade Exposition last two years Club members have al participated yearly fun-fly Al vin Calendar Naval Airbase Air Show featuring Blue Angels Events still drawing board include club-sponsored air show portion proceeds would used benefit local charity addition other activities group has recently acquired lease sec ond piece property hope trans form first-class airfield Monthly meetings held local pub lic library third Monday month business being handled board directors AMA has great help ganization operation club con duct club activities AMAs best interest mind Good Neighbor policies taught meetings enforced airfield Monthly safety seminars also held meetings safety nets employed flight line spectator areas field commitment instruct novice pi lot remains strong hope keep primary focus clubs existence Now some story some kind club bet busy instructors get satisfaction after days flying would off themselves boring holes sky own airplanes Let us just hope also have club instructors teach beginners tricks building will round out picture making sure beginners have airworthy models worth learning con trol sky Dont think club should make least part its purpose training begin ners build fly models CIMAS Tries CIMASthat stands Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft Societyhas recently rea lized Columbia Univer sity students order secure use 105-ft Low Library rotunda regular basis Posters put up announcing Febru ary 26 1989 flying session inviting students come Eight students university person nel showed up including dean Colum bia College Complimentary beginner kits IMS Yard Birds Slow Pokes presented students CIMAS Two new members selected new president vice president Praful Zope Prosobsin Sirichit respectively two new officers put up posters before March 19th session 13 new re cruits hand including member universitys security force despite its ing first day spring break stu dents departing campus new student member received big folder full plans copies New York Indoor Times newsletter copy Six Steps Indoor Fly ing rotunda rules conduct records plus certificate turned Sal Alu Skyblazers kit new ROG Between two flying sessions Pra Zope built both versions IMS Yard Birds first model airplanes guided ex pert Bob Bender established Columbia stu dent record 44 seconds long duration better next time As inducement participate student employee members will exempted usual flying fee session adults $5 Juniors/Seniors $1 have expenses will also receive issues New York Indoor Times compliments CIMAS As will expected shoulder task constant contact university ficials two officers will also provided AMA memberships CIMAS No furth er supplies will given student members after first kit because firmly believer individual will spend own money purchase own materials will nev er become modeler such great pleasure note new student CIMAS members put heads gether plan meetings university further own interests within group Worth bet will Besides establish ing viable student aeromodeling group relationship Office President should improve should fly ing dates No CIMAS being altruistic Louisiana club fall second lp youNou help us category Once again time remind keep tail light feet dry. especially flying ROW 134 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
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r RC Tech Talk Mostly laymans viewpoint some high-tech stuff end Bob Underwood AMA Technical Director Unless have already done read rest article until reading piece titled Frequency BulletinMarch 1989 same section issue Now lets settle back take nontech nical look some frequency happen ings going hobby/sport First must understand title Technical Director does signify am expert technical aspects ra dios During four years staff working capacity liaison Frequency Committee industry FCC mem bers have assimilated some degree knowledge least point no longer believe making RC model fly result black magic manipulations mirrors Symbols like kHz dB have nes tled memory alongside other impor tant pieces information As struggle through period trau matic change enjoy advantage cannot experience As new formation concerns surface am gener ally first know Likewise am almost always first have answer let ters phone calls persons ei ther understand appreci ate what has happened Therefore am probably better position articulate what happening people Sound conceited hope because feel least bit proud about statement Rather events surrounding frequency matters have often filled concern some cases frustration joke Headquarters Underwood appears have telephone growing out ear chat about what weekly rumor might Years ago hobby shop owner told three forms communication telephone telegraph tell-a-modeler quite correct latter far quickest unfortunately accurate Re member childhood party game called telephone printed word accurate al ways subject same problems interpretation personal bias has encountered examples informa tion messages diametri cally opposed has happened Model Aviation end result misinformation can injury hobby/sport several ways individual members suffer because always certain what happening often perceive worst cre ates anxiety frustration can experi ence damage personal relationships cause misunderstandings differenc es opinion concerning direction should take Lets seek end prob lems So much emotion right now frequency matters Youve read Frequency Bulletin arti cle know have four petitions address have filed letters opposition regarding requests share frequen cies Hopefully petitions will get public comment stage Two petitions have filed require transmitters manufactured fu ture must meet narrow-band requirements What will action mean modelers will assure some time near future transmitters manufactured will capable operating 20 kHz bandwidth spacing Understand possible time tell what date will happen also possible tell exactly what will happen concern ing grandfathering old equipment Three possible scenarios mentioned Frequency Bulletin read ear lier first-mentioned occurs face problems second scenar io described likely happen length grandfather period will primary issue debate Whidden peti tion states foreseeable future Academys petition does address grandfathering does indicate Radio Control industry has voluntarily mov ing direction Traditional FCC action predicts reasonable approach prob lem can expect FCC nounce its decision middle 1990 ap pears good guess issue grandfather period may well moot point large portion modelers fly urban area self-imposed grandfather period old equipment could end tomorrow might find due commercial ac tivity equipment just will work well enough flying environment youre forced operate True can change another frequency escape interference potential creasingly aware number commer cial users just 10 kHz away frequen cies have information indicating number permits issued between Jan uary 1 1988 July 31 1988 surpassed entire year 1987 Its unlikely can anticipate slowdown rate com mercial activity anytime soon because powerful neighbors just 10 kHz away Academy consid ering use service can supply formation relative location power level commercial users service cou pled use new ICOM receiv ers have purchased AMA district will great help sorting Out whats air area aware however wouldnt helpful sim ply dump information out field indi cating flying site middle Bermuda triangle far pager activity concerned Therefore attempting pinpoint what signal levels various ages types equipment can stand before stop working way knowing what commercial activity area what strength signal youll able determine whether narrow-band equipment needed have close touch club Denver CO area has expe riencing considerable problems inter ference have used ICOM field identified frequencies com mercial users What found power ful beeper signals lasted some 10 20 seconds Sometimes voice trans missions lasted 30 45 seconds ac tivity quite heavy during weekdays tapers off weekends As club sought help various sources RC industry member responded sending two radios reportedly totally narrow band transmitter AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director John worth 0 ExecutWe Coordinator Joyce Hager S Administrative Services Director Robert voislavek nical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike woodfolk 0 Pubiic Reiatione Director Geoff Styles ial Prolecta Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R wheeley 0 Nate General Manager Iince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication what say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council receiver club use ra dios purposely supplied suspect frequencies channels 22 38 right next known pager operation words club member have performed flaw lessly Has exercise tended move club specific direction Evidently Jim Shaw states club member com plains having difficulty known problem frequencies still flying wideband equipment dont want talk him As test have used service mentioned earlier can supply commercial permit operation Are commercial transmitters nearby Yep couple running 400-watt output Other short questions answers Are RCMA/AMA stickers required transmitter present No Currently plan require sanctioned events effective December 20 1990 Are narrow-band transmitters required present sanctioned events channels 12-34 yes General flyingno However recommended Can older transmitter narrowbanded Yes can Academy has letter file FCC indicating may done holder equip ments type acceptance representa tive can accomplished Class per missive change Check manufac turer importer equipment Most have plans equipment modification upgrade have requested official policy manufacturers import ers will publish official word submit Should apprehensive about what will happen concerning frequency matters Sure sounds like trick question course will have little pangs apprehension understand have large body members collectively looking toward protecting interests Yes going totally agree need direction feel certain can medi ate differences best serve vast majority membership Look fu ture monthly Frequency Bulletins both AMA National Newsletter sent charter clubs have requested Model Aviation Proceeding slightly different re lated subject technical Frequency Committee has wres tling knotty problem concerning effect resolution bandwidth mea surement type equipment fol lowing information presented Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee sticker program rolling along Frequency Committee members checking transmitters trade shows Over 50% now receiving gold stickers continue show significant increase year continuing get Sticker Station applica tions over country Bill Hershberger travel Headquarters once twice week process now have 26 Sticker Stations authorized check transmitters includes manufac turers importers distributors indepen dent service centers should noted Sticker Station approval extends stickering transmitters no way au thorizes addresses service modifica tion transmitters Bill have made measurements gold-sticker transmitter using variety spectrum analyzers different resolution bandwidth RBW settings provide guid ance Sticker Stations As given AMA 1991 Guidelines transmitter signal offset 20 kHz channel frequency should down 55 dB measured analyzer using 3 kHz RBW signal level 20 khz offset depends RBW setting used some spectrum ana lyzers have 3 kHz setting Informa tion what readings other RBWs equivalent 55 dB @ 20 khz using 3 kHz RBW sent Sticker Stations early February Ther4 course something else popped up heard immediately Bob Weg ner Sticker Station #103 checked PCM transmitter Tektronix analyzer given gold sticker owner sent back manufacturer re checked FR analyzer 3 kHz RBW found did qualify gold Wegner went Tektronix help sorting things out Stan Griffiths Tek tronix Portland office scheduled meeting March 6th Frequency Commit tee representation invited Tektronix sembled variety spectrum analyzers included FR Hewlett-Packard two own new economy model Measurements using same AM transmitter earlier testing made analyzers same results obtained Febru ary AMA Headquarters spectrum analyzers used Tektron ics meeting L R HP 8562A IFR A7550 Tektronix 2710 Tektronix 494AP PCM transmitter checked analyzers could set 1 kHz RBW PCM 60 dB down rather 65 dB recommended Ac cording Morris Engelson Tektronix spec trum analyzer designer rules differ ent AM FM/PCM signals going RBW another change AM signal goes 20 log BW1/8W2 FM/PCM signal 10 log BW1/BW2 So FM/PCM transmitters equivalent level using 1 kHz RBW should 60 dB AM transmitters should 65 dB have found before probable reason surfaced until now FM/ PCM transmitters checked have well below 55 dB using 3 kHz RBW fore would pass gold analyzers using 1 kHz RBW glad Bob Wegner spot ted followed through Tektron ix help us get answer Morris Engelson also recommended measurements made using either 3 kHz 1 kHz resolution bandwidth modulation rates transmitters readings can affected 300 Hz 100 Hz RBW doesnt recommend either used further concluded 100 Hz RBW definitely problem also said alright use video filter except IER video filter bandwidth equal greater RBW use number analyzers have video filters programmed equal RBW selected especially thank Stan Griffiths folks Tektronix making equip ment available setting up meeting has made possible us fine-tune guidance Sticker Stations Thanks too tour spectrum analyzer production area Beaverton facility saw assembly testing cal ibration procedures very impressive Participants meeting organized Tek tronics 1 R Andy Spence Tektronix Chuck Ahern AMA Frequency Committee Bob Wegner Sticker Station 103 Morris En gelson Stan Griffiths Larry Hansen Tektronix Back Boband thank-you Chuck Ahern above report have month dual-focus effort partly technically oriented partly folks like know people wise humble enough tell Theres little switch front move it works doesnt send someone can fix See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods RC Equipment Certified 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA June 1989 117 II~rtkint hilling nIIA5stiflflI action t e FCC mieht take two pe Synopsis Executive Council Meeting March 11 1989 following attendance Presi dent Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Exec utive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Reginald Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice President Ev Langworthy Present Academys executive Staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Micheline Madison Competitions Depart ment Director Vince Mankowski Nats Gen eral Manager Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Guests included Fred Marks Frequency Committee Chairman Chuck Ahern Fre quency Committee Raymond Kowalski le gal advisor Lillian Worth copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately May 1 1989 minutes official until review pos sible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled April 22 1989 special meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council called order 900 am President primarily purpose selecting vice executive replace Executive Director latters contract expires end January 1990 interviews final se lection held executive session Council members legal counsel pres ent executive session ended President made following statement Executive Council appreciates terest shown candidates position Vice Executive Director Af ter extensive study including interviews reference checks Executive Coun cil took secret ballot determine win ner candidate received support majority vote Executive Council winning candidate Vince Mankowski Executive Council will immediately ne gotiate Vince Man kowski toward let ter intent contract agreement can reached contract will made him agreement cannot reached him Executive Council will take new vote negotiate two remaining candidates Executive Coun cil finds three candidates highly qualified would accept able thank candidates Subsequently Vince Mankowski accepted agreement presented him Other Business I Contest Board Meeting An RC Aerobatics Contest Board request funding en able members board meet discussed noted setting such precedent board given eight other Contest Boards 11 mem bers would present major financial problem motion approve request failed 11 against 2 EVP 3 II Club Proximity District X Vice Presi dent reported difficulties two clubs lo cated too close other interfer ence-free operation noted Coun cils previous establishment primary jurisdiction policy wa satisfactory lution situation urged some mod ification policy would give vice president final authority settle prob lems motion effect passed 7 3 7 8 10 NAA ED Pres 6 against 1 2 4 5 6 11 Another motion rescind pre vious Council action July 1988 also passed 10 2 3 7 8 9 10 ED EVP NAA Pres 5 against 1 4 5 6 11 Ill Frequency Phase-In Plan Review After considerable discussion Council unaii imously approved submitting FCC petition requires RC equipment man ufacturers produce narrow-band 72 MHz transmitters beginning 1991 IV Nats Review Dave Brown reported 1988 Nats audit showed items charged account erroneously largely due assigning costs Nats items also used other events Nats Before auditing 1988 Nats shown cost $37822 after auditing actual cost found $13269 noted exercise resulted better posting methods subse quent Nats contests will have accurate reporting V District V District X Support Two mo tions passed authorize District 5 Vice President up $2000 expenses May 1989 District AVP meetingb 4 against 1 6 11 EVP other authorize up $2000 expenses District X AVP meeting held RCHTA showli 3 against 4 6 11 VI Key Man Insurance agreed unani mously renew current three-key-man insurance policies Worth Mankowski Ma roney additional term sign insured continuance cancellation VII AVP Program VP-IV Crispins recom mendation improved associate vice president program discussed consensus following approved implementation 1 Each AVP authorized have shirt embroidered year service AVP same policy shall hold district frequency coordinators AVPs frequency coordinators also autho rized supply business cards 2 A statement defining responsibili ties AVP developed Exec utive Council discussion made part Standing Rules 3 AVPs shall provided list district chartered clubs timely basis shall also given up-to-date list handout materials available dealing such matters frequency safety sound flying site acquisition Additionally AVPs shall provided list awards sample forms needed plus cur rent Headquarters directory 4 At discretion district vice pres ident monthly district column Model Aviation may have one-third one-half column set aside comments AVPs within district Other details AVP program such geographic assignments termination determined later date VIII NAR Insurance Dave Brown reported modified proposal agreed upon AMA NAR Insurance com mittees follows 1 AMA Youth membership $7 may clude adults engaged model rocketry ac tivity accordance NAR safety code 2 AMA chartered club status shall fered NAR sections 3 All NAR members organized activi ties members NAR sections come AMA chartered clubs must hold AMA membership 4 claims handling assignments settlements shall discretion AMA 5 NAR organization will no longer insured AMA 6 No insurance coverage outside US NAR-AMA adults unless become regular AMA members meeting adjourned 545 pm AMA Scholarships AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship amount number scholarships presented current year will de pend large extent upon number applicants qualifications total up $11000 available distributed various amounts basis AMA modeling activities scholastic achievement citizenship achievement applica tions will considered evaluated AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Com mittee will make recommen dation Executive Council AMAs 118 Model Aviation 1 Ernie Evon AMA 1129 dIsplayed Feb ruary WRAM Show New York what welldressed AMA club officer may wear sleeve patches provided char tered club officers year year indicat Ing positions heldan impressive array case Ernie Central Jersey RC Club board directors Currently Scholar ship Committee composed Bob Stalick Albany OR Chairman Bob Underwood Reston VA Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Travis McGin nis Arvada CO choosing recipients AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Pro gram aspects taken consid eration desirable applicant academically superior also participant aspects school mod eling community applicants rated several major categories includ ing class rank grade average test re sults High achievement catego ries important maximum amount scholarship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant schol arship award he/she active com munity modeling both facets taken consideration wellrounded person may quite possibly judged qualified excels school grades modeling However scholarship awards may granted basis of three cri teria qualification general current AMA member el igible 1 has active type model airplane activity last three years 2 graduates high school current prior year 3 enrolled college university certificate degree program Other Scholarships addition AMA-funded program described above two others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combina tion modeling achievement financial need other Tom Hutchinson morial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievements Free Flight activity three programs use information supplied Charles H Grant/AMA Scholarship application determine winners Sig Hutchinson pro grams however scholastic information determining factor case possible individual receive awards programs Applications may obtained AMA Headquarters Deadline submission May 31 Frequency Bulletin March1989 month March often recognized its breezy nature brought winds con cern Academy modelers gen eral Several petitions great importance Radio Control community filed FCC purpose rule mak ing Two petitions involve proposed sharing frequencies granted model ers FCC 1g82 bridge crane com pany has proposed sharing 75 MHz frequenci0s surface model users second recent proposal filed Kenneth J Seymour proposal would result shared use 72 75 MHz model frequencies commercial per sonal direction-finding tracking equip ment Both proposals represent seri ous threat modeling activity could operation devices affect model operation possible se vere safety problem areas other mod eling As illustration crane lifting tons material could interfered unknowing child operatin$ model car nearby Other applications such tow trucks valve actuators fuel delivery trucks present similar safety hazard use tracking device law enforcement agencies locate lost chil dren campers personal property laud able sharing frequencies presents se rious safety concern range de vices anticipated 1000 1500m 3281 4921 ft ground An opera tional range magnitude results unit effectively becoming singlefrequency model site Consider ramifica tions units continuous op eration motor home moves about country Academy behalf has filed let ters opposition two petitions FCC appears model fre quencies targeted shared use cause license-free presents considerable sayings time money company As information ob tained attorney will made known immediately Academys attention focused two other FCC petitions wellone sub mitted AMA another Glenn Whidden Essentially both petitions stress requirements transmitters mantifac tured future must meet AMAs 1991 guidelines narrow-band operation Much misinformation conjecture has heard recently regarding what might happen 1991 magic date Coaches will turn pumpkins old radio units will dissolve dust January 1 1991 date simply signifies end period designed phase frequencies assigned ser vice 1982 hoped 1991 RC model aircraft would operating 20 kHz spacing appears such goal premature immediate concern what course action FCC might take two pe titions fact three possible sce narios first could refuse require narrow-banding radios produced future would have tragic conse quences leaving us vulnerable com mercial interference probably unable achieve full frequency usage Wed have no protection against new RC equipment although meeting proposed FCC specifications would work todays radio environments require narrow-band operation second scenario would have FCC require transmitters manufactured since date rule effectivity narrow banded providing reasonable grace period during existing transmitters would allowed operate scenario has traditional course taken FCC third scenario could develop FCC perceived severe operational safety problem because older equipment still being used FCC could react acceler sting transition narrow band moving back date transmitters must conform new requirement History suggests wont happen Since theres strong likelihood grandfather period older equipment Academy developing recommended ways clubs individuals operate mix equipment final FCC decision made will prepared meet contingency should noted FCC rule-making process typically takes minimum nine 12 months Well well 1990 before final decisions can expected Several other activities under way help clubs individuals frequency matters Academy considering use service provides exact loca tion power level transmitters operat ing commercial frequencies 10 kHz Disseminating information would help modelers select frequency manage flying sites companion ser vice already available uses ICOM re ceiver scanner sites newly pur chased units now hands either district vice president frequency coordinator ICOM can provide valu able information about strength other signals may cause potential interfer ence order effectively use informa tion Frequency Committee has begun gather data will help us determine what level interference causes problems various ages types equipment Lastly Sticker Station program al lows individuals determine status transmitters has greatly ex panded listing stations will forthcoming Academy focused radio fre quency matters order create safe en joyable environment Radio Control oper ation easy task pa tient understanding cooperation both FCC manufacturers lieve goal can accomplished minimum sacrifice model ers part June 1989 119 NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HO703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviation subscriptions AMA member nonmember back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertis ing Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans ModelAvia tion hobby shop resale accounts ad vertising billing questions MA AdvertIsIng .. 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr Quite number letters have re ceived during past couple weeks sug gesting misunderstanding process competition rule-making Some people continua under impression AMA its Executive Council tempting mandate rule changes es tablish sound levels aeromodeling ac tivities Thats truly ideal notion AMA has taken steps achieve yet mistaken individual Contest Boards basically self-contained discrete entities Only certain very specific areas safety matters exampledoes Exec utive Council have authority oppose Contest Board particular desire po sition Since matter sound levels doesnt fall categories Executive Council has no power overrule direct individual Contest Board decisions sound guidelines would desirable able estab lish sound levels various categories modeling would provide guidelines use general membership case RC Aerobatics problem doing problem FAI ClAM proposal lack practical data determining potential acceptable sound levels Its possible some categories wouldnt have necessary equipment available allow survive new restricti6ns other areas world organizing programs guide model ing groups determining attainable sound levels absolute necessity will accomplished obvious cant done through rule-making process competition cat egories Alternative ways developing body data will enable others oper ate quiet levels must found Individual help will needed acquiring data starting point generate list of categories powered aeromod els next step determine engine size displacement cat egories common prop engine class has listed Any muf flers tuned pipes currently use should also added file background work done studies outline effective testing path ways can begin Testing should yield engine/ prop/muffler/tuned pipe combinations will achieve quieter operation de grading performance Subsequent recom mendations can based lowest ac ceptable limits attained testing Whether benchmark levels would fall within currently recommended goal 90 dBA 9 ft cant ascertained present What happens category model cannot made meet goals obvious consequence such cat egories wouldnt welcome certain fly ing fields true today However fly ing fields arent lost solely because com plaints about noise Other unrelated factors sound abatement wouldnt af fect come play well case Free Flight example its often purely lack adequate flying space Lack accept able flying sites frequently rules out Control Line events too combination inade quate space objectionable sound levels often prohibits RC Pylon Racing Obviously quieter operation wont magi cally create space change other fixed con ditions Nevertheless cases noncompetition flier has found meet ing 90-at-9 recommendation has enabled him keep maintain flying site No doubt will hold true other modeling categories Lack facilities can will continue stumlling block increased activity types flying program will generate informa tion necessary attaining quieter flight Continued page 122 AMA Life Members Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Acad emy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Member ship initiated $250 down payment L-1 12* 1-3 1-4 1-5 L-6 L-7 1-8 1-9 [-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 117* 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 L-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack G Lowe Joseph Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeill Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Lou J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Krafft H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford Ritchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Elaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard Nelson Daniel J Pruss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gem George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger lames Grier 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 L-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 1-71 1-72 1-73 1-74 1-75 1-76 1-77 1-78 1-79 1-80 1-81 1-82 1-83 1-84 1-85 1-86 1-87 1-88 1-89 1-90 1-91 1-92 1-93 1-95 1-96 1-98 1-99 1-100 1-101 1-102 1-103 1-104 1-105 1-106 1-107 1-108 1-109 1-110 1-111 1-112 1-113 1-114 1-115 1-116 1-117 1-118 1-119 1-120 1-121 1-122 followed $250 following three years memberships recognized taxdeductible contributions An interesting sidelight Several families have two Life Memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Jim4 Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand Lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald Herbert Johnson Jr Care Lee Thompson John D Doyle Robert G Diefenderfer Fred Bopp Joe Zingali Raymond G Marvin Jeffrey Gerber Jeff Troy John Reed Jr Edward Teal Joseph H Konefes Kenneth Kortright Robert Spivey Jim Pope Orval C Steward Paul Binkley Jef Raskin Martin 1 Zellman Jr Russ Nitach Albert H Doerr Edward Hydorn Jr Frank Tlush Christopher E Wimmer James B Porter Jr Donald Draskovich Robert C Wimmer Bill Schmidt Albert J Sambold Sr David Copeman Jim Bybee William Langenberg James S Jauregul John Schifko Cole Bryant Thompson Roy Propst Benjamin M Trapnell Jim Weir Joseph C Larsen Fred Angel H K Warner Ray B Sahlberg William Raub Rex R Powell Joel Rindler Rod Smith Thomas 1 Stennis Robert W Rich Richard C Reed Richard Grimm Jr 1-123 1-124 1-125 1-126 1-127 1-128 1-129 1-130 1-131 1-132 1-133 1-134 1-135 1-136 1-137 1-138 1-139 1-141 1-142 1-143 1-144 1-145 1-146 1-147 1-149 1-150 1-151 1-152 1-153 1-163 1-200 1-222 1-288 1-289 1-297 1-300 1-331 1-409 1-418 1-447 1-555 1-702 1-888 1-1000 1-1220 1-1234 1-1 256 1-1 921 1-2012 1-2664 1-2886 1-3120 1-4037 1-5098 1-7009 1-16880 1-20244 L-42487 *Deceased Kermit Walker R S Keeton Jr Mike Dunn Alexander Lepak William R Bigge Billy T White Charles Hunsicker Jr Douglas Barry R I Swain David Rosen Dale Kugler Vernon Haynes Alan N Buckner Mark C Corbett Tom Kozel Grant Ashburn John H Hood Jr Terry 1 Watros Dennis R Long Worth Henson Jr Stanley J Potts Jerry Cowan Jeff Etheredge Bonita Kozel Jerry Smartt Richard Ham Richard Chapaki Timothy P Procuniar lorell H Joiner Jim Coffin James Propst Edward Norman David Bridi Ron Morgan Steve Landy Penny Thompson William G Bennett Lawrence W Petty Travis McGinnis Reeves Lippi ncott Joe Klause C M Tuthill Robert Edison Duane Renken Ed Izzo Harlan Kilbourn Charles R Poulton II Edward E Watts Ill Joseph Thweatt William Hanson Harold Smith Robert Gialdini Gary Hutchison Dick Austin Richard P Aley Steve Edens Bob Wischer Stanford Hightower GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90dBA-at-9-ft guideline 120 Model Aviation AMAs PR Effort Branches Out Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations luck will first series columns will both give ask formation purpose let members know what happening public relations efforts involve AMA started working professional PR agency June 1988 relationship bore some fruit national coverage Time Magazine Insight Magazine De sign Magazine working na tional exposure 1989 also got some NBC TV coverage time 1988 Nats Willard Scott Today Show 1989 will develop greater depth work wider coverage now have direct New York connections TV consideration several national publications have expressed firm interest doing stories Progress being made other areas work well improved financial posi tion allows flexibility far travel goes can now make specific visits work clubs chapters public offi cials Macon GA recently met mayor county chairman executive director Industrial Commission chairwoman Cherry Blossom Festival Model aviation AMA needs area clubs future Nats other major contests discussed believe key people have much better appreciation sport now before vital PR jobs liaison Federal Aviation Administration work Washington office field locations April will attend meeting New England Region office Burlington MA purpose fur ther appreciation sport needs area modelers cement friendship understanding addition will helping FAA revitalized educa tional programs judging annual science contest sponsored FAA Keeping up personnel changes government agencies sometimes seems like job self necessary June 1989 International Very Spe cial Arts Festival will take place Washing ton DC Locales action White House Kennedy Center Performing Arts Capitol Georgetown Univer sity AMA will represented Head quarters people will have display con duct classes show AMA films give talks important national figures will hand important figures however will 1500 handicapped kids being brought spe cial event AMA proud participant AMA PR Department also works clubs have flying site problems have excellent 100-page support pak great book terrific videoall de signed help make presentation go after flying field materials free chartered clubs cant guarantee field need help call advice ask support pak geared ship same day call other day made list PR-oriented tasks perform long covers lot ground phone calls answering mail media cultiva tion soliciting support appointed elected officialsall make up day-to-day activities PR Department continually explore new avenues attempt make model aviation its needs better known means open new ideas anyone member nonmember alike means look opportunities can part group has avia tion flavor can counted too means take advantage speaking en gagements can tell message audience knows little nothing about sport takes time am sure lot seeds scatter fall hard ground keep after working 40-plus hours week AMA staff members still find time get involved local museums li braries schools recreation depart ments promote model aviation good reasons can think usually kids programs using video models culminating Delta Dart building session However also get invited Rotary Lions Kiwanis Jaycee meetings leave folks information arrived same things AMA chartered clubs own communities believe pays off us PR effort AMA HQ also includes greeting museum visitors ar rive week host Cub packs school groups AMA members try meet make feel welcome want visitors leave pleasant memory friendly bunch happen work building hous es fascinating collection some worlds best artwork fact art work consists three-dimensional aircraft adds fascination hosted group Sunday visitors recently cial club belong 700 pm start turning out lights remind go home What interesting after noon next month Well recognize some clubs doing great job own backyards promote themselves sport June 1989 121 VN PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY *** Safe Flying No Accident *** Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft opera tions must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situa tions Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft opera tions unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watch ing full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent possibility accident AMA Bill Hershberger R AMA Frequency Committee member presented Howard McEn tee Memorial Medal WRAM Show New York last February WRAM club West chester Radio Aero Modelers makes award year honor pioneers major con tributors world Radio Control Hershberger longtime AMA member Virginia technically competent members Frequency Committee real RC pi oneer Bill flying own dual proportional control system years before RCers thought possible has constantly forefront RC technology did test work 900 MHz RC systems proving feasibility what could become next generation RC equipment Bill currently principal committee volun teers testing certifying wish become part transmitter Gold Sticker pro gram Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Since last month things have hap pening AMA scheme things As some may know Executive Direc tor John Worth will retiring ED first next year John has Academy over 25 years has seen grow prosper Time marches us however Council has con ducted search replacement Through advertising word mouth acquired significant response position easy finding individual best suited task ED Search Committee evaluate resumes conduct interviews until candidates finally reduced three people special session Reston March en tire AMA Council interviewed residual candidates made its selection candidate chosen Vince Man kow ski current employee AMA Headquart ers know Vince virtue participation Nats Vince has Nats Director some time now addition other responsibilities has Academy eight years very familiar requirements Vince will become Deputy Executive Director soon Council ratifies contract next meeting will assume duties Executive Director end January 1990 additional knotty task undertaken special session Council Reston matter petition FCC narrow-band radio equipment As know AMA has promot ing through committee action plan derly phase-in FCC-granted frequen cies allow eventual unrestricted use frequencies narrow-band equipment required controversial element has utility continued use non-narrow-band equipment clar ify AMA Council has taken fol lowing position matter I We will petition FCC require stringent band-pass requirements new manufactured equipment 55 dB @ 20 kHz 2 We will petition FCC make anything obsolete legal counsel forms us likely FCC will allow continued use old equipment its useful life Final position matter up FCC 3 We will advise clubs members deal wideband/narrow-band op eration 4 We will promote phase-in frequen cies upon approval FCC petition like ly take least year 5 We will encourage membership move narrow-band equipment quickly possible clubs free own thing regard feel ex clusive use narrow band safest way fly No seems object using narrow band future would like see future happen quickly possi ble will mandate changeover date point may require narrowband equipment sanctioned events must further consider ramifications requirement Upgrading equipment narrow band can accomplished manufacturers designated agents having obtain new type acceptance example Futaba offering $10 modification much equipment Airtronics offering very good deals narrow-band modules receivers others doing modifications safest bet check manufacturer/im porter feel process easy members should very seriously consider will permit use frequencies maximize flexibility avoiding PRS pag ers such Agents mods must authorized manufacturer since FCC holds manufacturer type ac ceptance holder accountable would like information subject contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters focal point issue Believe has very touchy subject strong advocates nar row band say exclu sively narrow-band situation airplanes will fall like rain sky phase frequencies Others contend isnt true need frequency-spacing plan assure safe operation during transition interval addition members advocating use old equipment indefinite period danger phasing odd fre quencies comes possibility los ing since other users PRS will seek capture happen would have larger problem So see life aint simple spite what detrac tors say trying best member-responsive organization same time help create climate safe fun fliers SoundCont pg 120 whether competition general fly ing necessary goal should sup ported Nothing within established AMA proposed RC Aerobatics guidelines enforces limits type model Flying model sound level legal under existing system no matter great violation AMA guidelines cases local re quirements absolute club rules man date lower sound levels course sites restrictive limits achieving quieter flight range model types will expand roster permissible cate gories Whether performance altered quite another matter Manufacturers beginning take some interest what doing hope go manufacturers fliers both need know what pos sible what changes need made before will really get involved aeromodeling public need tell needs Obviously changes arent de mand wont made Soft mounts Soft mounting vibration isola tion engines easily accomplished day Primarily its matter selecting suitable product particular en gine engine mount airframe soft mounts advertised model magazines readily available Several have illustrated pages sample new somewhat differ ent mount has received Ward En gineering PO Box 2271 Meriden CT 06450 letter Chuck French describes ap plication mount made up two ab sorption material pieces length tubing two washers bolt nut unit uti lizes whatever radial engine mount fa vor takes up little over 1A hard-mounted engine Chuck says system rather stiff idle frequency absorbs vibration frequency increases Chuck further states designed assembly work optimally 10000-15000 rpm range present mount designed pri marily engines 35 90 range larger unit bigger engines coming later Drop Chuck note above ad dress further information pricing Since photos didnt make back processing time youll have wait until next time illustration will talking looking listening Toledo latest design accom plishments Hope bring full report next time out 122 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Executive VPs Report Dave Drown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 An era ending AMA time orderly transition John Worth re placement Executive Director nearing difficult task selection has com pleted Executive Council has picked Vince Mankowski large majority am sure selection Vince will spark some controversy anyone selected position would controversial variation different peoples views what needed position mind-boggling Some think should go outside ganization professional help others believe promotion within best Some think modeling experi ence paramount importance oth ers think absolutely no consequence preferred professional background ideal candidate varies emphasis personnel management public rela tions finance business administration marketing etc Another area contrasting viewpoints comes deciding impor tant professional training education professional experience candidates narrowed few finalists final se lection comes down gut feeling Executive Council said done feel Vince Mankowski right man right time Vince will have some mighty big shoes fill because John Worth has rightfully become legend own time think will up task Id like congratulate Vince se lection thank other fine can didates applied job Another thank-you due Travis McGinnis put tremendous amount work chairman selection committee Another controversial subject dealt March 11th Executive Council meeting Council voted unanimously go ahead its petition FCC petition would require transmitters manufactured future subject tougher type acceptance requirements nar row banding also doesnt mention thing about grandfathering period older equipment leaving aspect FCC decide expected will propose amortization period around 10 years after would become illegal use older equipment proposal isnt cast concrete can still modify during comment period provided FCC important get ball roiling subject before too late good Different people have different concerns subject am concerned about introduction toy market flying mod els would use 72 MHz band marginally meet old current type ac ceptance specs Such device could pollute RF atmosphere making nearly impos sible us operate As drive around town see numbers RC cars being oper ated yards driveways parking lots streets Frankly scares h . think about flying toys splattering transmitters sure wish 72 MHz become license-free least would limit impulse buying toys Another hot subject AMAs acquisition land permanent national flying site headquarters members support move some strongly op posed can understand point view against honestly feel such land acquisition best inter ests AMA important its members can remember same resistance purchase Reston HQ building purchase building probably saved AMA aeromodeling ex tinction insurance crisis hit AMA denied renewal liability surance policy used asset value building procure letter credit required back own selfinsurance program Its simple no build ingno letter credit No letter credit no insurance No insuranceno flying sites No flying sitesno flying no need AMA exist no place aeromodeling Ironically insurance plan assets back what make possible pur chase land need further guaran tee long-term existence Till next month Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Twenty-Five Down Go. Last February completed 25 years ser vice AMA Executive Director fol lowed year service AMA President 1963 other years service Contest Board Chairman RC Thus step down Executive Director January 31 1990 will have recorded about 30 years major service AMA addition previ ous years various committees Free Flight Team Selection example AMA Contest Director addition will serve February 1 1990 least year Executive Director Emeritus fancy name former ED continues serve consultant will also other duties having AMA museum international affairs relationships other organizations So next year will sharp cutoff AMA service rather change han dling day-to-day operations orga niLation being advisor supplemental services role What will happen gradual transfer primary duties responsibilities year plays out As happens focus will shift toward long-range look AMA goingsomething has dif ficult spend much time since AMA has growing demanding more attention daily de tails past 30 years have fantastic ex perience spanning increase member ship about 20000 members seven times During time AMA has come largest sport aviation organization free world entirely self-funded means no government industry other subsidies have grown years staff four five 1963 50 present few small rooms rented office space own building worth over two million dollars now strong posi tioned well go last decade 20th century Knowing AMA good shape makes easier let go reins some pride satisfac tion get ready pass baton next director Two other people previously held title Executive Director Al Lewis Russ Nichols preceded H W Al den although didnt have title first person charge AMAs daily business 1936-37 helped AMAs first President Willis Brown modeling pioneer Frank Zaic Al Lewis AMAs second President helped keep things going Alden left scene 1938 later became Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols served total 18 years both before after Al Lewis should also noted Frank Ehling AMAs Technical Director years before retiring 1983 also served acting Executive Director during 1963 Thus four people either acted Executive Director first 27 years AMAs history will have added 26 retire What have provided during years stabilityholding HQ fort AMAs basic structure volunteer ficers about 200 did jobs Exec utive Council Contest Boards committees AMA So can feel lot satisfaction personally contributing AMAs progress over years ba sic contribution has enable orga nization function response ac tions others AMA has eight presidents past 25 years 75 district vice presidents people served Contest Boards committees over years have operated basic decision-making processes AMA HQ coordinating communicating Executive Director responsible making combination paid staff volunteers work past 25 years tory testimony concept ap pears continuance concept will carry us well 21st century June 1989 123 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massuchuselts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Dan Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 tBi7 9346248 Associate Vice Preeldetits Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenpoil 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01449 Bob Landry 60 Main St Essex Jot VT 05452 Richard Sherman 29 High St Plymouth NH 03254 Bob Watace 91 Sytvan St Avon 0106001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilnon 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02649 Vice Executive Director position has awarded Vince Mankowski has AMA staff about nine years recently served Nats Manager numerous applicants position search committee narrowed number applicants three Executive Council made fi nal selection three candidates seemed well qualified eager assume position would like thank applied interest Academy time involved pursue po sition District Fun-Fly contact person club should have received newslet ter now giving latest information have seen flyer fun-fly call information 617 934-6248 Brimfield Float Fun-Fly received word March 9th event has canceled 1989 due Commonwealth Mas sachusetts austerity program will have employees available events though modelers offered pay reasonable costs Radio report still much confusion about frequency phase-in plan reasons behind report will attempt summarize what has happened what happen starting December 20 1990 videotape available Dis trict VP AVP Frequency Coordinator tape about two hours long covers radio situation very well would recom mend club officer view Much following material taken tape Let us start brief history RC fre quencies 1950s Started frequency 27255 Later 26995 27045 27095 27145 27195 added frequencies still legal use 1960s About 1966 original 72 MHz fre quencies allocated FCC 7208 7216 7224 7232 7240 7296 75640 known col ored frequencies because flag sys tem now illegal RC use 1980s original 72 MHz shared fre quencies could commer cial operator directly same fre quency increase commercial traffic frequencies became unusable parts country FCC petitioned additional frequencies exclusive RC use AMA granted 80 frequencies divided 30 75 MHz range 50 72 MHz range Frequency Committee group 12-14 vol unteers technical expertise serves committee committee has pre sented proposals FCC devel oped phase-in plan new Tx flag system Frequency flag system system identifies what frequency Tx new 50 frequencies old colored flag system practical problems cant prevent such conflicts between channels 42 24 between 40 5340 between 50 5350 Frequency phase-in plan plan time table determine specific frequen cies used protected old fre quencies five years giving modelers chance convert equipment new frequencies Narrow band Gold sticker Specs -55 dB 20 kHz spacing Wideband Silver sticker Specs -35 dB 20 kHz spacing Secondary user interference tween modelers commercial users modelers have correct problem should no directly RC fre quencies RC still secondary user up enthusiast make equip ment work Phase-in program now second part phase-in program Tx channels 12-34 must meet narrow-band specs sanc tioned events recommended opera tions Wideband Tx should used channels 38-56 will effect until De cember 20 1990 After date remaining frequencies odd-numbered channels will avail able use Using frequencies will mandatoiy Some options clubs will have future 1 Using available channels might require use narrow-band equip ment Most receivers use now will have replaced 2 Using channels 12-34 channels 38-56 Use wideband receivers could continued chan nels 38-56 provided no commercial interference 3 Using channels receiv ers currently use could used provided no interference future Tx may have modified meet narrowband specs depending FCC action option using channels chosen accommodations must made visitors particular field done using channel either side channel visitor uses block ing off Sanctioned events should much problem because usually frequency control system use Care must observed sure 40 kHz spacing maintained present no requirement Tx meet narrow-band specs during next phase Most Tx made since about 1986 meet narrow-band specs older ones should serviced anyway So Tx required narrow band receivers may still wideband provided no interference 40 kHZ spac ing maintained As number com mercial operators grows may forced use narrow-band receivers Flight line management Pilot stations should positioned about 20 ft tween antennas will help eliminate 31M problem 31M usually will cause crash shows up glitches Dos Donts 1 change own crystals ille gal will probably get optimum performance radio must retuned get peak performance 2 operate radios outside recom mended specs though work may cause other people problems 3 operate less 20 ft tween Tx antennas 4 have Tx serviced periodicallyat least two years 5 read follow information con tained AMA membership manual offers lot useful information 6 remember club rules come part AMA Safety Code surance purposes 7 remember areas commercial stations may introduce interfer ence Affected channels will usable narrow-band receivers will have used Some interference may highly di rectional 8 very aware what buying transition period equipment being sold narrow band Wideband radios have shelf still being sold Let buyer beware 9 very careful about installation pro cedures Keep antennas away servo leads use chokes long servo leads keep installation neat 10 aware operating area served TV channel 4 should operate channel 20 unless use narrow-band receiver TV audio signal may mix radio cause interfer ence other modelers Frequency asked questions 1 50 frequencies Some groups want frequencies Sailplane fliers some use once have heard ron may use up 18 time put show allows clubs select ones want avoid interference 2 Are stickers mandatory No However after December 20 1990 will re quired sanctioned events forget operate channels 12-34 Tx must narrow band Gold sticker sanctioned events 3 new frequency identification plan required No recommended some clubs CDs may require Continued next month 124 Model Aviation New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Jaschkus 7 Bvergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roaxe 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Seater 2082 Rebbd Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As being writ ten District Two find ourselves deeply involved mall show season Current ver sion annual phenomenon appears have far exceeded earlier efforts area precursors spring con siderable value sport/hobby serving major transitional step building flying season urge clubs join trend Such vernal gatherings bring us closer together provide excellent opportunity socialize enjoy valued company revered friends same time make new ones After isnt what about 13th Annual Symposium Radio Control Web sters defines symposium formal meet ing several specialists deliver short ad dresses topic related topics Such worthy project has successfully under taken Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse NY years ver sion took place Saturday February 4 flew up participate behalf AMA along PR rep Jeff Troy HQ extend sincere thanks CNYMAA its yearly District Two membership meetings part scheduled proceedings day com pliments association President Jim Abrams well able assistant Penny Abrams dedicated effort produced best-ever version aeromodelers delight As sup plement offer several examples pho tographic ineptitude including study two worthy District Two officials left right Free Flight Contest Board mem ber Bradley Bane associate vice president Ken Koeppel vvrten comes ability explain public what AMA about Jeff Troy sistant PR Director AMA tops book has become regular Syracuse show well others show dedicated AVP Syra cuse Lon Sauter other full face busily engaged important business frequen cy checking symposium Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island HELl AMA Charter 20071 am greatly indebted Mr James J Sottile newly elected HELl pres dent packet literature describes numerous advantages available prospective members desire participate fas cinating branch aeromodeling letter have received Jim reads part great number people out dont know get started Heli copters Well send free brochure swering most-asked questions about Hel icopters write us further infor mation youre invited write HELl PO Box 205 Selden NY 11784 Jim may reached phone 516 724-1836 Chris Marcici club secretary 516 621-5903 Radio Control Club Rochester club has consistently praiseworthy newsletter entitled Airflow currently edited W Paul Hanlon able president club Mark Sche da following observations editor Hanlon impressed us pass along Qualifications office easythat have interest model aviation will work toward betterment club dont have expert phase hobby long-standing member fact drawing new members fresh ideas something need keep also quote President Scheda relative evaluation clubs yearly accomplish ments mind significant Cub Scout presentations mall show great opportunities us return something community spread word about hobby simultane ously hope can things future say Right Midstate Modelers AMA 1676 club lo cated Clay NY according records am grateful secretary Fred DeGroff kindly sending copy Volume 1 Num ber 1 newsletter Mdstate Modelers News member-club CNYMAA held successful fun-fly last year drew partic pants Canada Connecticut New York Pennsylvania extend very very best 21st Annual WRAM Show 1989 have just spent several days Westchester County Center White Plains NY prior during popular eagerly awaited aeromodeling spectacular years version impressed others spoke having mea sured up exceeded its fore runners measure its success due its return county center available use during its two-year re construction expansion program three floors RC activity including 150 exhibitor booths displays contin uous showing movies greatly expanded swap shop static competition aircraft boats cars Delta Dart model construction pro gram etc As always permitted hold AMA District Two Membership meet ing certainly thank Westchester Ra dio Aeromodelers Inc great annual privilege few shots made show First panorama main floor no commercial plug intended Bill Hershberger AMA Fre quency Committee checking transmitters us Bill 1989 winner Howard McEntee Award outstanding contributions Radio Control Such awards made year WRAM show AVP Ray Juschkus captu red scene WRAM AMA Membership meeting presented plaque Adolpho Lagomasino Monmouth Model Airplane Club lo cated District Two Though Dolph placed third Sportsman RC Pattern 1988 Nats won award having quietest engine tested An envi able distinction indeed Gear up locked June 1989 125 show Giant Scale static display Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francm Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaty 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Manmee OH 43537 Lawrence 8 Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Htn OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Sennalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 future modeling lies youth today AMA member should de velop positive position within local youth activity national program should also established coordinate assist interested Academy has tried before present time ap pears interest should gener ated would appreciate new unique ideas might offered Executive Council District Ill Cleveland Aeromodel So ciety has shown its dedication youth Under direction Bob Dively several modelers have initiated modeling interests local parks system public schools also recognize youth very large National Model Plane Show held Randall Park Mall Approxi mately 300 beautiful trophies pre sented just about conceivable area modeling Since trophy count high almost child winnerl emulate program area Larry Weimer northeastern Ohio AVP can provide details joint effort between AMA Ex perimental Aircraft Association directed youth program entitled Super Saturday southeastern AVP John Hath away helped present such program Latrobe Airport February 30 youngsters ages 12 18 chance build home-built type wing rib HandLaunched Glider Lunch tour tower private aircraft completed day As can see next pictures activity very well received Bob Under wood AMA HQ can provide details would interested initiating simi lar program Dayton OH area will center tremendous amount modeling activity summer Three major events will hosted local clubs Dayton Academy Gratitude extended volved organization activities first competition Dayton will United States FAI Helicopter Team Selec tion June 3-4 hosts will Day ton Rotary Wingmasters Although Heli copter category relatively new aero batic feats accomplished todays com petitors unbelievable Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449 source information next pictures il lustrate what may see competi tinn second function Dayton area AMA National Fun-Fly june 10-11 What fun-fly Basically noncom petitive gathering modelers interested flying talking about great sport Any AMA member welcome fly and/or en joy friendship others 1989 site Wright Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Museum Attendance Fun Fly conjunction museum tour should great way start summer yearly AMA General Membership meet ing will held Saturday evening June 10 will allow fun-fly participants chance informed current inter ests actions Executive Council come meet some AMA officials Please look elsewhere issue Model Aviation registration forms information Additional questions may di rected Vince Mankowski AMA HQ third major event Dayton FAI Scale Team Selection August 19-20 prestigious Scale contest 1989 AMA calendar placement top three contestants will entitle represent United States 1990 World Championships Interest Scale abounds within District Ill possible large group witness event provide encouragement 1990 FAI Team information contact Phil Walters 1055 Royalton Drive Vandalia OH 45377 Les Byrd 4561 Ozias Road Eaton OH 45320 Congratulations Ron Stein elec tion president Valley Forge Signal Seekers group also made news member Mark Frankels fantastic Lear Jet ap peared both cover two-part construction article Radio Control Mod eler magazine subject pub lishing Al Johnson Oxford PA Cloudkings article field box batteries ap pear recent issue RC Report AVP Gil Weiss reported attending recent meeting Delaware Valley Fed eration Model Airplane Clubs very pleased efforts goals its new president Tom Gratten Tom attend ing area club meetings getting groups join longtime associa tion represents phases aero modeling Such groups will help us future providing strength num bers help field acquisition other ar eas political clout necessary Albert Jackson sent picture lat est project Pitts scratchbuilt original plans Super model Another District III modeler Duke Evans has produced modified version Midwest Giant Sweet Low should great fun airplane months District III Club Month Valley IFOs Inc Mounds ville WV Congratulations gentlemen may landings intentionall 126 Model Aviation ee National I-un-Fly Delaware 0 District Columbia S Maryland S North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otix Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 9e9-935e Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chrintoph 970 Star Crent Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5611 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Ruleih NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vucobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayexeville NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5988 Awards I have number awards ap proved will presenting Clubs individuals over next couple months will letting know ad vance will coming first made behalf Walter Ed Byerley Ed awarded Superior Ser vice Award long service RC Con test Coordinator District IV very important task al ways appreciated extent should Ed has done outstanding work five years have vice president some years prior time say Well done Ed presentation made regular monthly meeting Woodbridge Radio Control Club wish also thank officers members club enjoyable rewarding visit will announcements up coming issues happened Headquarters couple weeks ago Sunday place open special request two District Clubs Baltimore area visit AMA Museum took advantage situation visit some members present clubs Balti Area Soaring Society Westmin ster Aero Modelers Both progressive very active clubs meeting needs members Baltimore area Both have planned activities coming sea son BASS usually has display Timon ium trade show Roanoke Swap Shop Auction very good turnout year Sales brisk swap shop fact brisk really very much sale auction As usual event gave opportunity meet members district also quite number adjoining districts came comments questions Between swap shop auction time make presentation status Radio Control also provide demonstra tion ICOM-7000 receiver now part radio spectrum control district Roanoke auction still event draws very large area district Unfortunately year did have time spend swap shop AMA table busy ICOM-7000 piece equipment will available limited basis request ing club will used provide survey service looking site determining whether have potential interference problems said limited use would like clarify point unit will shipped out time will used pri manly vice president and/or dis trict frequency coordinator will mean some cooperation between myself Paul Yacobucci need arises will best can develop assist surveys Please write call see about being placed list anticipate next year later will see large de mand suspect interfering sig nals problem consider survey Frequency questions continue sub ject needs answers will allay fears penalties illegality br future intent Academy Ex ecutive Council permit such things oc cur power will work FCC make operation Radio Con trol equipment safe trouble-free possible discussed special Executive Council meeting held 11 March Present Chairman Frequency Committee legal repre sentative Academy matter content petition FCC agreed upon being prepared sub mission written Information will published sent clubs within next few days should much im prove understanding situation Executive Council will serve member ship matter fullest extent p6ssible still must work within frame work FCC own safety needs questions between now 1991 direct primarily Technical Director AMA HQ Mr Underwood will either have answers krtow obtain correct information would like avoid speculation Special Executive Council meeting pri mary reason calling special meeting above subject frequency question surely impor tant items agenda primary rea son meeting select Vice Ex ecutive Director Academy indi vidual will become Executive Director Academy January 199t date John Worth will retire Two committees worked consider able time obtaining applications can didates position began pro cess narrowing down list Executive Council accordance bylaws could make selection entire process completed Mr Vin cent Mankowski candidate selected position number rea sons selection majority opin ion was considerable mar gin proper selection Vince fairly well known members Academy has member Headquarters staff about eight years has extensive background operation several years has manager Nationals other special events such National Fun fly will now need phase responsibil ities operation Academy will have responsibility ginning 1990 far off selection announcement will signal get important programs fu ture Academy go Executive Directors position has time-consuming issue long time Associate vice-presidents head column list names addresses associate vice presidents frequency coordinator District IV people highly qualified vol unteers exist part Academy serve assist also right arm physically impossible everywhere should time becomes increasingly necessary associate vice president involved appreciate work surely hope also have some appre ciation effort have some pro posals before Executive Council en hance position associate vice presi dent need make visible members Some proposals have accepted will continue work others hope will contact AVP can assistance club cannot answer needs will contact HQ event keeps things chain maintains good perspective what transpires organization would also ask let know good things happen will know go future AVP supposed get mailings Headquarters VP will also getting keep everyone up date Work together grow Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope B Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Box 10397 Faiardo PR 00848 Ed Moormun 88 12th Street Shulimur FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 Bust Glochester Place Norcroxx GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32048 Phone 19041 684-2517 Its slow month finally got lit tle winter down District 5 except sunny Florida So its mall show time Everyone either scheduling show has already held Its great way show community club ex ists interested community affairs Mike Stone Tn-Cities Aeromodel ers say about show Johnson City Clubs mall show John son City Mall few weeks ago huge success 73 planes display hundreds spectators own Carl Cumbow won Tiger Moth pilots drawing Mall shows good way get new members followed up demon stration day local flying field own club Coffee Airfoilers has ex panded its ranks year ap proach Its also good public relations model aviation generalsomething need nice thing about time year people have time stop enjoy themselves Ive heard number people just wanted say Hello thats great June 1989 127 call Mr Ed Stefan Jr kid member local model club Ed called ask let people know about model club St Croix Virgin Islands now lives says people travel St Croix surprised find island has first-class flying field known about would have brought model along So modelers planning trip Virgin Islands should look up Cruzan Eagles club Mr Bryant club president phone number 809 773-1591 Its nice hear old friends like Model builders general great people Most can relied upon help help needed like comments subject Bill Layers Palm Beach Skyhawks Bill writes following Enya 60 four-cycle starts like charm Know Because first brought field asked two friends Whats best way start four-cycle said Crank backwards against com pression other explained make sure its choked thoroughly Whats point good reasons belong club like major reason inputthe help ideas get other members great deal can learn oth er Good advice Bill Carry good work Got bit nostalgia reading Tyge ODonnels Memories column Glow Plug newsletter Middle Tennessee RC Society Tyge wrote remember ol Bob Reu ther Red/Gold Headmaster re member Bob would climb until just dot sky cut engine dead-stick dive straight down doing three loops process coasting plane feet upon landing Ive seen Bob maneuver must have spawned Pylon Racing ac tivities Down sunny Florida just keep generating memories Thats evident following excerpt newsletter Ancient City RC Flyers Mr Tom Camp bell pen hand field Along veterans field some up-and-comers have mak ing progress Richard McCormick made three solo flights got wings decided some trick stuff made perfect landing 45-degree bank drainage ditch says planned way Id like see him again Mike Crossons doing better now hes got engine will pull Eaglet air says wishes hed started bigger plane plans build soon Mike Mayo making real progress us ing club trainers reports Kadet nearing completion Prez Joe Lippo proved said couldnt done wrong carried Glider aloft back Nosen trainer launch went off hitch Joe says Nosen flies better Glider off Jim Lott sticks Glider both planes brought down safely several flights Rich McCormick got video will probably shown meet ing Unfortunately video camera short time later giant Nosen hit solitary pine tree south strip doing touch-and-goes sans Glider Several onlookers swear saw tree move path plane view may have obstructed flying shreds balsa red MonoKote Regard less damage done terminal says Joe doubt pine will live see another summer other learners experts alike honing skills has talk some friendly competition either Com bat Pylon Racing inter ested should make known Makes want get out field doesnt Well just few weeks cold got Pelican Droppings Robert Wargo editor Pelican Soaring Associ ations newsletter letter described weekend after weekend near-perfect fly ing weather antics Glider Guiders took advantage Contrary recent letter Model Aviation least Council member ac tive Soaring pilot Despite what Soaring community sometimes thinks AMA dedicated facets modeling does though need help special interest groups keep things track Dont bashful fellows keep VP AVP Con test Board Headquarters people formed ideas needs desires Thats called communication AMA cant get too much either up down organ ization Skywriter newsletter South Pi nellas Aeronautical RC Society comes sad news District 5 Editor Rolly Singson writes radio airwaves RC community suffered tragic loss recently provocative radio personality avid modeler Norman Nutting killed bizarre car acci dent last January 26 Thursday Dick Nuttings love RC aeromodeling quite well known listeners friends because would always make mention during radio show nouncements association Bob Godfrey other known hobby industry personalities have helped further pop ularity sport Fans listeners would show up flying field Brandon Club just see him fly also introduced exciting world aero modeling As tribute radio station 970 WFLA has initiated Dick Nutting Scholarship Memorial Fund offer educational scholar ships aspiring youths would like pursue career broadcasting Contribu tions donations sum being ac cepted managed radio station Just thought would like know just came back Reston Council held special meeting involved selection man follow John Worth Executive Director dispen sation few other items approval wording FCC pe tition concerning 1991 narrow-band transmitter type-approved certification pro cess Contrary some modelers belief document makes official switch narrow-band transmitters selected time future Knowing FCC other government regulatory body works would suspect will specify time period during will still le gal operate wideband equipment However long before time comes predict populated areas peer pressure will have driven such equipment off fly ing fields wont take too shattered airplanes make clubs put foot down Its already progress instance few words spoken Doug Can ning matter Fly Paper know am getting little rabid subject please bear seems Sundays field old cheap new AM transmitters interfering safe flight airplanes rea son AM units splattering frequen cies adjacent frequencies Two Sun days row now have seen two flights erratic flight near-destruction came about pilots standing next station AM transmitter splatter ing away wish AM transmitters il legal am sure will happen what read various AMA publica tions own experiences field sincerely hope talk pros pective new members strongly advise buy FM PCM radio systems new Fiorenze Hobby Center selling AM radio systems commend action Well enough time Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate vice Ptesidente Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas city MO 04114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 00404 charlie Wattn 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 01375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 610W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 8161 5642481 Work 1816 584-7121 Pus 8161 564-7766 Its end February quiet around Its bit cool outside us staying its warm Ive managed get shop some havent gone out much need have piece good news new scanner got few days ago Im about ready send out fre quency coordinator gets will able use Ive chance play actually figured out use enough get contest can can some simple struction anyone can operate So time read will available Hope fully set instructions will available us radio experts suggested may want get favorite amateur radio person handle way can get best use out using scanner home did discover experiencing some interference four channels Three right odd channels weak other channel seems quite strong funny thing have experienced no problems channel Beats 128 Model Aviation having special Council meeting Reston during March hope time read will have discussed two important issues made decision will elaborate bit first issue will pick replace ment Executive Director Although John Worth has done much growth AMA throughout years head HQ staff its time new blood fresh ideas hope will join wishing John best luck Im sure AMA has seen end him what Ive heard read selec tion committee has selected three candi dates may fit bill relatively young could give years service us backgrounds Im anx ious have pick As ever will eventually take helm AMA congrats second issue will petition will go FCC lucky peti tion will ready approval meeting should give legal staff time get FCC second quar ter agenda Although wanted put petition front FCC last quar ter 1988 other issues took priority petition delayed guess cant much complainingits better late never delay gave some time respond wideband issue Thanks During past year have attacked petition over over because part dealt radios youre using day listened concerns about use systems ie wideband transmit ters receivers supported Its difficult year say least Because have fought battle have burned some bridges behind part thing really hate Still cant say totally regret it has serve wishes just feel hobby place much fighting Today transmitters sold narrow band same cant said about receivers Will able get narrow-band environment wideband receivers Some say no some say yes Personally dont know know have talked lot clubs going continue use channels use day long time regardless what 1991 brings wideband re ceivers still use today can understand position am reminded often petition will ask FCC enforce manufacture narrow-band transmitters Receivers will issue though has drilled head times supporters phase-in plan transmitters involved plan worry about trying use odd channels old wideband receivers Whatever results petition 1991 will interesting take plunge Just let know am opposed narrow-band system have purchased prove point Thats right spent hard-earned cash prove say Im too tight go along pro gram mean what say tell Im good narrow-band systems As Ive said before wanted wait dust settle before put down cash still plan use wideband systems club AMA FCC allow battle over wideband systems petition will soon over Ill glad settle back tolerable issues certainly has hard nerves have learned lot having worked Maybe Ill let some other Council member challenge kind issue future just stand back watch Being called agitator peers does ap peal like being part cif crowd Hmmm maybe Well thats enough about political issues month received letter group held New years Day Soaring contest Monroe County RC Club Bloomington IN held eighth annual contest snow ran two rounds ran another three-round contest af ter over guys sure can tolerate cold hardy group pictured next Thanks go out Brent Hoo ver pic Well guess thats Maybe column will contain cheerful tidings fu ture has grim too long Enough now. Iowa 0 Michigan S Minnesota 0 Wisconnin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 compuserve addresa EMAIL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdink 6410 Gienwood N Golden vailey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 300 PeOl Race Holland Mi 49423 cad Mofis 5024 Lake Meodota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Sterling Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocque WI 54548 will appear after first flying ses sions have occurred district must admit well laid out plans getting few models repaired new ones built have yet started period before Christmas devoted catching up Honey-dos thats past year has extremely hectic other VPs saying same thing membership increasing around 11% year still having same number VPs time servicing member ship has reached saturation point must something want see AVPs have responsibility being able vote negative perk Paul Smith suggests increasing number districts because several now exceed earlier membership whole AMA Looking district couldhave Mich igan district its own other three states another district lake between us forming natural boun dary would make sense shall probably have AVP position avail able future suggestion made last Executive Meeting elect AVP local clubs using nomina tions shall probably try because will make person familiar designated group clubs serve year shall continue try bring AVPs EC meetings because next Oshkosh expect see several last Executive Meeting hired Vince Man kowski Vice Exec utive Director after long search inter view program Vince has HQ sev eral years has strong feeling its future Having traveled around country position Nats Manager also well known large cities am delighted appointment look ward working him Property Acquisition Committee progressing along its set path tended National Model Sport Aviation Center committee will send complete details interested cities local gov ernments have received requests areas country shall developing list Executive Council evaluate Nats meeting also completing details Flying Field Pur chase Assistance Plan considera tion June 1989 129 tfloto oy fvlarsnaIf cmmenryorrer Chesaning Swap Meet foot floor space filled people planes good atmosphere flowed throughout Photo Mike Wood Lord Lady Scale Dolly Bob Wisoher Douglas Mail plane Photo Mike Wood Milwaukee Circlemasters intently working latest project left right John Miller Chuck Zellermayer Dant Tetzlaff Jim Kreuger AVP Jean Lasik sent report visit Owosso Swap Meet blush have mislaid filing system best have no idea else look course soon ship article off Model Aviation will magically appear However lost Marshall Emmen dorfer sent details reports once again ran out space parking area almost building appreciate District VIII Meeting Neither snow nor rain plan have help unload- nor sleet nor gloom night stayed ing vehicles table-buyers Swap inted rounds Weatherford meets great place meet district mem- TX Weatherford Aero Modelers bers tackle member some- greeted morning March 4th thing read newsletter its neat freezing temperatures worst ice see faces light up Don Bentfield re- storm record north Texas area ports clubs participated re- Southwests largest swap meet found soundingly successful Apache Mall Show modelers coming Houston San Anto Minneapolis also must pass along nio Oklahoma braved ice news Boyd Bowdish have elements just show off wares stepped down leading offices buyers eager pick up good bargains association new guys will have bargains gone noon no problem following tracks Associa- didnt make fly-in tions must areas scheduled Sunday March 5th groups clubs makes lot sense canceled because three five inches have contact others helps improve snow covered ground clubs am waiting formed Grand Rapids area have va riety clubs hold several winter shows have letter Brooks Heathman ed itor Rice Lake Model Airplane Club describes group modelers manage get out weekend run annual mall show remark concern ing editing newsletter ap propriate quote am club newsletter editor appreciate thoughtful comments Model Aviation concerning work Ive felt edition can bring smile across members face impart some useful interesting information news letter served its purpose Thank Brooks keep repeating newsletter editor key person club should get help asks Toledo looms close evening have tornado watch snow promised tomorrow know its Mud Time everywhere Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-PresIdent 301 N Yale Drive Garland D 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springa AR 71913 Gil Horatman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 7ee52 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77516 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 chuck Wood 909 Howard St clovis NM 8810i Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Council meeting notes March 11 1989 Executive Council opportunity select new Vice Executive Director final vote counted per son selected Vince Mankowski Vince will replace John Worth contract terminates end January 1990 Other issues concerning frequency guide lines specifications testing ad dressed appears some members reading Competition News sec tion AMA publication very im portant individual can con verse some knowledge about what happening particular niche hobby information please refer future aeromodelers club rented Crock ett Elementary School Weatherford school district meeting went very well two areas high inter est 1991 frequency prob lems 90-dB-at-three-meters noise level issue Bill Thomas Oklahoma District VIII Contest Board representa tive Radio Control Aerobatics present answer questions con cerning Pattern fliers about upcoming rules proposals pertaining noise Bill did outstanding job fielding questions concerned members issue Present meeting AVP Charles Stevens Houston Dis trict VIII representative Control Line Contest Board Bill Bischoff Dallas want thank individuals com ing meeting plus modelers braved elements see AMA representatives working benefit personnel responsible making happen Bill Finke Sandy Frank fellow members Weatherford Aero Modelers Society Look another 130 Model Aviation Rice Lake Model Airplane Club executives being framed demonstration airplane left VP Jim Kleven right President Doug Zimmer presIdent Lakeland Loons holdIng Ziroli F4 powered K&B 75 RC engine turning Kress fan some activity auction held Weatherford Aero Modelers Soci ety facility perfect holding function size L R Dr Sandy Frank Skip Nemine Roddy Lowery Pictured design District VII patch should have appeared column last month AMA HO contact did hIs job editor took picturebut other gremlins popped up prevent its ing printed cost patch $1 including mailing placed dis trict patch fund Send orders VP Peter Wa ters would appreciate bulk requests rather individual ones District Viii meeting Weatherford TX L R Gene Hempel District VIII Vice President Bill Thomas RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Charles Stevens AVP Hous ton TX swap meet June wonder will snow June Pancho Morris District VIII RC Soaring representative wrote concerning up coming initial vote rules proposals RC Soaring Pancho some interesting comments safety about way voted particular proposals Please make note Contest Board members need input guide voting proposals pertaining interests need support received letter Gil Horstman Manchaca TX covered recent air static show sponsored Remote Con trol Model Club Laredo TX January 28 1989 letter reads follows business trip Laredo op portunity meet Dr Fred Pellegrin La redo After nice visit Dr Fred friend John Valls asked assistance put air show static display winter Texas Festival 89 turned out special opportunity acquaint myself other members Laredo club pilots recruited fly air show follows Bill Adams Laredo TX flying Ziroli Zero Dan Smith George town TX flying Sig Bravo Phaeton 90 Rick Schafer Austin TX flying Viper Jet Conquest Jerry Miller San An tonio flying Electric Mite RV-3 Lee Moore also San Antonio brought Fokker Triplane PT-19 Bucker Lee Laredo flew PT-19 Wayne Hasselfield Kyle TX flying Bridi XLT MI Ray mond Austin Large Pup Curtiss Robin Richard Hagy Laredo flew Sig Cobra Craig Jack son Laredo flew Super Sportster site activity La redo International Airport com munications tower times kept Richard Hale communica tions manager busy handling traffic tween modelers full-scale aircraft air show complemented Ma jor Edward Vennes commander La redo CAP Squadron Major Vennes flew Navy Blue T-54 made several passes smoke Lynwood Jackson club president club members worked very hard make air show success As far could tell paid off crowd largest events Festival 89 thanks go out club its prime movers Dr Pellegrin John Valls Ra mino Rameriz Lynwood Jackson wives contributed much whole weekend Best Regards Gill Horstman Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota Wyoming compuServe address EMAIL 780672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3507 5 Kendall St. Denver co 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd carringron ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Salins KS 87401 Jim Rickens 516S cloudas Sious Fulls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service center nia tL Sheridan Denver 00 80226 Phone Duy 303 922-8107 Evening 13031 93e-3206 would like pick up some items last months column appointment associate vice pres ident state Wyoming has oc curred writing Im process doing some fact gathering back ground checking three potential candi dates should have done end school spring break--the end March appreciate patience Wy oming modelers item think important enough job thorough ly its tough make right con tacts timely manner later Mark calendars weekend November 4th 5th will days annual District IX meeting fall Bismarck ND will place AVP Russ Miller bunch great folks al ready have some plans rolling make super meeting will mark 4th annual District IX AMA membership meeting Plans include having seminars workshops conducted national officers AMA Headquarters personnel meet needs members volunteers serve modelers district An informative time always attendees its great way bring mystical organizational thing call AMA local modelers tradition moving meeting around within district has met pos itive feedback year years meet ing North Dakota will coincide states centennial celebration Russ Miller has made some special arrangements al ready great time expected de tails next couple months mark calendars November 4th 5th 1989 Next item information Im sure will read about Vince Mankowskis appoint ment Vice Executive Director other col umns month future just case first column read issue well claim saw first District IX would like offer congratula tions Vince appointment Ex ecutive Council wish him much suc cess Hell assuming responsibilities position over next few months will lead him Executive Director AMA may have known Vince former vice president District IX left Council 1980 employed AMA has worked sev eral important capacities during ten ure Im sure experiences will tre mendous resource Vince assumes new leadership role behalf Speaking leaders has AMAs credit over 20 years ago fore sight hire John Worth Executive Di rector John took job AMA its infancy has nourished supplied wisdom patience guidance over years has worked Executive Council variety ways during time has many war stories share over years AMA grew its present size strength John Worth has literally dedicated professional life organization hope during transition AMA officers mem bers will lend support understand ing John Vince have before task leadership manage ment Academy expect will number oppor tunities show John Worth respect appreciation deserves long successful service Academy ex pect will equal number oppor tunities make Vince feel great about undertaking tasks run daily rou tines programs projects AMA District IX members salute both John Vince wish well months ahead planning attend Nation als July 15th through 23rd too early send entry form make arrangementsa note call AMA Head quarters will get return mail Deadline advance entry midnight Fri day June 16 1989 Plans shaping up well great Nats Northwest should great place enjoy favorite mod eling activity may also want check out possi bility attending National Fun-Fly held Ohio June Check Competi tion News sections calendar events note call Headquarters will get de tailed information about yearly event Also enjoy time have issue hand expect have fax machine available send receive information AMA Headquarters members volunteer officers district ex pect different number home phone number will advise information its available CompuServe number will course remain same use communication service make note head column meantime folks keep cards letters pictures comm may have noticed absence pic tures last couple columnsGuess what Ive got couple share next month sure could use ef fectively report local modeling activi ties throughout district Keep landings soft intentional June 1989 131 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Gus Hudson Sulfur Springs TX sent District IX Vice-President photo Skip Mast C-130 model 8027 W 81st Circle enjoys flying backyard Check out Arvatia CO 80005 size backyard Temple Aeromodelers held Eighth Annual Mall Show First place went Kenny Sulach very nice Japanese Zero Sec ond place went Jim Guest Ron Nor man scratch-built Glassair TD Third place went Aubrey Smith Johnny Casburn Lucky Fly Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakes Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baidwin 4191 Fair Oak Bivd Sacramento CA 95864 Gienn Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harroid 4202 H Si Sacramento CA 95819 David Peitz 20450 Ceitic St Chatsworth CA 91211 Bob Reynoids 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 95748 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90609 Ai Wiiiiamson 445 Wesiby Chuis Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinstora George Steiner 2239 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 910 362-1962 Eioy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 First meeting Reston Eight oclock pm Hurry up Dot Im going miss flight What have stop gas Oh man dont have chance flight leaves San Francisco 855 pm connect 1030 pm Dulles 840 pm Sitting snack counter Sac Metro catch us ual told plenty time 850 pm Well babe better get board quick quaff usual one-beer limit grab attache head gate Just turn corner announce ment comes over muffled PA system Due weather conditions San Fran cisco International flight number 1414 will delayed hour Bingo goes straight-through shot Well Mr Key awa have flight leaving 1130 pm will put Chicago 400 am connect flight 1818 Atlanta GA will bussed Augusta 630 pm Eastern connect Dulles Eastern Oh youll love Eastern No long pas senger lines no delays no layovers no pilots mechanics havent prompt answering letter please patient Its hectic two weeks First associates meeting Pomona just got back Virginia Since read about RCHTA asso ciates meeting last episode let fill Reston Yep its Virginia has museum everything youre going get plane should really make Reston VA stops have never seen Headquarters before must say definitely inspir ing have never seen such collection models memorabilia life case havent heard appears John Worth will retiring soon An Academy search has going under careful direction search out new guy com mittee headed up Travis McGinnis VP District 8 reviewed 26 applications position sent recommendation Travis comments selection six guys Tray put together VPs committee narrowe1 contest down three Scott An nis Hamden CT James Lee Simpson Sanger TX own Vincent Mankow ski Reston VA turned out womanizers boozers voted self Just kidding Vincent Mankowski got nod Nice going Vince other guys Council headed out town hung around got picture Vince Trav myself during inking letter intent Mr Mankowski So suppose short period time reins will shift another milestone will have reached passed Acad emy Standing giant rotunda Academys museum wondered awe guy sitting desk somewhere Washing ton cheap rented office wondering hell going get enough money next staff payroll guy must have guessed retiring John Worth What scrapper must have John hat goes off you have done Academy hope remaining term cludes lot travel District 10 would love have presence thank-you ban quet Ill contacting regarding time place Also John ever get tired retirement would come out fun part world start West ern office AMA Ive got spot picked out can see hustling over again trying cover upcoming payroll Hats off District 10 modeling world father AMA John Worth Another major item days agenda Council approval petition FCC official narrowing trans mitter bands Im going let George Steiner official voice matter Briefly think what means manufacturer will required comply narrow banding under guidelines testing methods recommended frequency committee FCC will foot note petition dating grandfath ering old equipment advice frequency issues relax go out fly important abide clubs rules recommendations have problems contact George Steiner will square away lighter side April issue MA column asked series eight questions Open up issue read ques tions check answers submit ted Mike & JoAnn Keville Lakewood CA 1 Less Frequency Committee BS CL & FF news 2 Couldnt possibly care less or. frankly Im sick way dues being used discuss 3 Vicinity Fresno CA 4 like lot ared alternative existed 5 Depends Elected what 6 Yup 7 Nope 25 years ago perhaps. 8 Get serious folks cant get two peo ple agree other committee action did become reality can see now about 5000 acres space uglysticks small patch CL circle creekbed FF anyone remembers folks Thanks Mike JoAnn re sponse Buds you remember heart beat hooking pins con trol wire beautiful creation freshly fin ished poised along 3rd-base line baseball diamond picked its maiden flight remember sitting 15 volt dry cell battery behind wing let glow connecting wires get way either prop takeoff roll Remember motor started dialed picked up wires headed pitchers mound dead run knowing few minutes flight time about after flight finally ran out fuel gently eased down perfect landing world kept going around staggered back pit area receive hand shakes accolades crew standers Well might have forgotten havent collection pic tures So Cals Knights Round Circle Congratulations Don Repp looks sounds like fun-loving club Keep up good work sure get wires crossed Hurry up take picture knee getting sore Don Hutchinson Really must go now Stay tuned next edition sordid details Hatfields PCC vs McCoys PA Thanks lis tening Leading Edge 132 Model Aviation Read carefully Vince youre signing life away anoergeruthedQh Howard ......Hang Just stand Theyll think Im holding up sign board Cietta Johnson Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4430 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 700672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 08023 Al GaIner Box BB Wilder ID e3B7B Gary R Faller PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 B Vickabarn St Spokane WA 09208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97001 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #09 Psyallup WA 9B373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 10439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97230 Phone 5031 701-5103 Executive Council meeting over weekend 11th March Vince Man kowski chosen AMA Vice Execu tive Director Assuming Vince successfully completes internship over next 10 months will next Executive Direc tor AMA Several very well qualified people applied job tough choose Vince came out strongest candidate us North west have chance get meet know Vince have found him very hard worker members inter ests foremost mind look forward working him new capacity can meet him Nats summer since running show Float fliers will find events sum mer including first float-fly event ever held Nats Now con fused ROW events used popular Nats will low-key unof ficial event takes place Thursday 20th July Besides will float-fly Standwood WA sponsored ERMA May 7 Take exit 206 head west 52nd Ave NW turn south Cedar Grove Resort Northwest Chilliwak RC having float-fly Harrison Lake BC 27th 28th May Farragut Flyers having its 6th Annual Float Plane Fun-Fly Sandpoint ID June 3 4 6 could Shuswap Lake BC float-fly Shuswap RC club June 3 4 Buddy Schwesinger wrote asked pass Sixth Annual Plat 1 Float-Fly will happen June 3rd 4th reservoir east Sutherlin OR Spon sored Umpqua Valley Modelers very relaxed very enjoyable event going raffle radio Sunday will Saturday evening BBQ very successful ladies taxi event last year will return popular de mand free camping site information contact Bud Schwes inger 503 459-3983 Rt 1 P0 Box 4430 Sutherlin OR 97479 Billings Flying Mustangs will host IMAA Regional Fly-In its field west Bil lings MT June 9 10 11 ad vertising no landing fee raffles drawings general airplane discussion Theres RV parking no hookups have very nice field paved runway lots space fly Contact Event Director Don ald Herrington PO Box 22406 Billings MT 59104 406 656-3558 May 27 28 dates North west Regionals largest regularly sched uled Control Line event West fact its largest selection competition events available single contest outside Nats As has year last 17 years yep 18th contest continues grow will add three new events Nostal gia Stunt 15 Carrier Fox Doo Combat site best available anywhere three asphalt circles four grass cir cles covered benches lots camping space rest rooms onfield hobby shop onfield food concessionand within easy walk ing distance airline terminal Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene Contact John Thomp son 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 503 942-7324 will RC Pattern contest Eugene RC Aeronauts field south Eugene June17 18 Im sure would assume classes Contact Carl Henson 503 688-0642 As far know first-ever contest club hope will get large turnout under stand Hillsboro club may getting some interest built up Pattern Hopefully some will travel Eugene try out new skills help inaugurate contest Check out rule book Nov ice Pattern isnt difficult Training like builds skill confidence understand Barons back Deer Park looking toward some stabil ity field situation Bruce Carson again editing newsletter Monocle mentioned recent problem AMA renewals somewhat hidden word didnt get out Its tough something about what havent heard about Does make sense big events Nats will Soaring hope have best Nats Soaring contests ever Several local Soaring enthusiasts working hard see Glider Guiders have best time possible As usual around will several con tests go before Nats note will Scale Slope Soaring Fly-In staged Wil Byers Its near Richland WA over morial Day weekend event features re laxed Slope Soaring emphasis Scale aircraft Last year first time event drew planes pilots distant places year should see increase attendance widening circle attendees Over same weekend will Thermal Soaring event staged Inland Empire Soaring Society Spokane way Glider Guiders will have two different kinds contests either enter spectate same general region Speaking Glider contests Balch tended NWSS Tournament Richland last fall managed look around prospective sites 89 Nats Both days there lot heavyduty flying going lot enjoyment evident chance talk Al Doig former Soaring columnist RC Mod eler regarding some things ex pressed certain reservations about treat talk him miss writings must enjoy NWSS event else would drive way San Diego two-day contest Including Nats will Scale events attend year flying static categories will Hawks Scale Four-Stroke Fly-In May 13 RCFCBC contest Frys Corners May 20 21 10th Annual Marymoor Scale & Four-Stroke 11th June Scalemasters Regional Farragut June 16 through 18 newcomer static Scale class gan last year Portland Rose Festi val Association decided have air show during annual festivities As official Strictly Scale Aeromodeling hosted static show held build ing fairgrounds across road Hillsboro Airport full-size flying site Damian Rhodes reports $3500 worth prizes distributed among 30 en trants two categories 16 Sport 14 Scale Two prizes 19-inch color TV helicopter tour Mt St Hel ens Dick Hansen took TV home Curtis JN-4D Proctor virtue being chosen public Best Show James Shelton Ryans STA voted Best Show competitors got Mt St Helens tour Damian noted eightyear-old Matt Billings took fifth place Sport category Sounds like have super builder way up Sport classes David Williams took first place Aeromaster Casey T Clark sec ond Citabria James Shelton first Non-Military Scale STA just ahead Leonard Mel J-3 Cub Mili tary Scale taken Dick Hansen JN-4D Lynn Johnstons Zero close behind According Damian will repeat contest during years Rose Festival Air Show dont have par ticulars time other dates will 10th 11th June will assume SSA will hosting static show will fine prizes Something note Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers has moved its Annual RAF Air Fair 24th 25th June doesnt conflict Nats Thats nice gesture hope will get lot contestants up Gary Fuller intrepid AVP frozen North sent following new group fliers Palmer Alaska known Alaska Eagles Led President Chuck Tet reault fly off parking area Alaska State Fairgrounds Fair Board has apparently agreed pave RC runway fliers can use anytime except fair week meantime visited snowplowed strip watched Gary Kremquist fly Basic 2000 Kenny McKenzie flew Hobbico Avistar 40 dad flew Swizzle Stik Nate Arrow Jeff Edmondson tore up sky Sweet Stik Alaska Eagles get paved strip should better RC flying sites around Alaska assume remember cold Alaska winter got some cold down though much mod erated wonder anyone went flying -60 Ev Schoenberg Bend OR article ModelAviation long ago de scribed some soldering aids seems Ev now marketing can get info writing Ev RC Wiring Tools 858 NE Quimby Bend OR 97701 suppose wondering no pictures month As happens Im little late column its eas ier quicker write promise better next month meantime Happy flying June 1989 133 YUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Teaching RC Modelers Fly Model airplane clubs AMA chartered others established serve members some officials Academy Model Aero nautics itself say Academys actions solely dependent wishes members few clubs pragmatically see light help others help can return help club however have heard club sole purpose lets repeat thatsole purpose helping others particular purpose assisting beginners other day heard about Saint Ber nard Aerospace Club Louisiana Now ex clusive purpose club educate train new RC fliers mean too Academy found altruistic clubs goal unique has run front-page story about February/March 1989 issue AMA National Newsletter newsletter received AMA chartered club secretaries some othersnot large group think story special impor tant future aeromodeling want tell AMA member about Saint Bernard club members assume mostly entirely adults does however preclude idea being used least objectives clubs sort ages beginners kinds mod elers Control Line Free Flight RC could benefit AMA National Newsletter entitled story AMA Clubs Unique GoalEducate ginners introduced statement club members B W Vollentine secretary Rick Malasovich president Just recently club officers oc casion speak member AMAs Na tional Newsletter staff During conversa tion club officer mentioned fact club formed exclusively education training new pilots told staff member very unusual way club start would mind detailing clubs history possible publication newsletter course thrilled prospect such recogni tion Headquarters So further preamble allow give brief sketch clubs history St Bernard Aerospace Club located St Bernard LA just south New Orleans chartered March 1986 primary goal club being organization training novice flier Although interest flying models kinds has traditionally very high ar ea no club thus far has bothered concern itself education training rank beginner Indeed almost impossi ble find someone existing club willing able devote time new pilot instruction obvious lack interest novice led formation organi zation dedicated training new pilots St Bernard Aerospace Club held its first meeting March 1986 immediately en rolled six members meeting experienced pilot group Rick Malaso vich promised instruct students club enrolled Fifteen students quite few un scheduled landings later club voted al low another experienced pilot join group Joe Coletti seasoned RC flier experienced Pattern competition pilot great help further instruction fledgling pilots Gradually members began earn pi lot status too very much later current club president Keith Acosta promoted instructor first homegrown pilot St Bernard Aerospace Club promotion gave club three instruc tors its 20 members uncommon find least 15 beginning fliers flying session Needless say made some busy flight instructors Since time nearly two years ago club has increased its training staff five fulltime instructors Out total membership 34 proud claim 19 qualified pilots Aside achieving its primary goal structing beginning flier club has al done much promote good public rela tions RC flying area efforts area large static display information booth promi nently featured outside large local depart ment store Over 50 planes various displays present generating considerable public interest sport similar display has held St Bernard Parish Business Trade Exposition last two years Club members have al participated yearly fun-fly Al vin Calendar Naval Airbase Air Show featuring Blue Angels Events still drawing board include club-sponsored air show portion proceeds would used benefit local charity addition other activities group has recently acquired lease sec ond piece property hope trans form first-class airfield Monthly meetings held local pub lic library third Monday month business being handled board directors AMA has great help ganization operation club con duct club activities AMAs best interest mind Good Neighbor policies taught meetings enforced airfield Monthly safety seminars also held meetings safety nets employed flight line spectator areas field commitment instruct novice pi lot remains strong hope keep primary focus clubs existence Now some story some kind club bet busy instructors get satisfaction after days flying would off themselves boring holes sky own airplanes Let us just hope also have club instructors teach beginners tricks building will round out picture making sure beginners have airworthy models worth learning con trol sky Dont think club should make least part its purpose training begin ners build fly models CIMAS Tries CIMASthat stands Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft Societyhas recently rea lized Columbia Univer sity students order secure use 105-ft Low Library rotunda regular basis Posters put up announcing Febru ary 26 1989 flying session inviting students come Eight students university person nel showed up including dean Colum bia College Complimentary beginner kits IMS Yard Birds Slow Pokes presented students CIMAS Two new members selected new president vice president Praful Zope Prosobsin Sirichit respectively two new officers put up posters before March 19th session 13 new re cruits hand including member universitys security force despite its ing first day spring break stu dents departing campus new student member received big folder full plans copies New York Indoor Times newsletter copy Six Steps Indoor Fly ing rotunda rules conduct records plus certificate turned Sal Alu Skyblazers kit new ROG Between two flying sessions Pra Zope built both versions IMS Yard Birds first model airplanes guided ex pert Bob Bender established Columbia stu dent record 44 seconds long duration better next time As inducement participate student employee members will exempted usual flying fee session adults $5 Juniors/Seniors $1 have expenses will also receive issues New York Indoor Times compliments CIMAS As will expected shoulder task constant contact university ficials two officers will also provided AMA memberships CIMAS No furth er supplies will given student members after first kit because firmly believer individual will spend own money purchase own materials will nev er become modeler such great pleasure note new student CIMAS members put heads gether plan meetings university further own interests within group Worth bet will Besides establish ing viable student aeromodeling group relationship Office President should improve should fly ing dates No CIMAS being altruistic Louisiana club fall second lp youNou help us category Once again time remind keep tail light feet dry. especially flying ROW 134 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
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r RC Tech Talk Mostly laymans viewpoint some high-tech stuff end Bob Underwood AMA Technical Director Unless have already done read rest article until reading piece titled Frequency BulletinMarch 1989 same section issue Now lets settle back take nontech nical look some frequency happen ings going hobby/sport First must understand title Technical Director does signify am expert technical aspects ra dios During four years staff working capacity liaison Frequency Committee industry FCC mem bers have assimilated some degree knowledge least point no longer believe making RC model fly result black magic manipulations mirrors Symbols like kHz dB have nes tled memory alongside other impor tant pieces information As struggle through period trau matic change enjoy advantage cannot experience As new formation concerns surface am gener ally first know Likewise am almost always first have answer let ters phone calls persons ei ther understand appreci ate what has happened Therefore am probably better position articulate what happening people Sound conceited hope because feel least bit proud about statement Rather events surrounding frequency matters have often filled concern some cases frustration joke Headquarters Underwood appears have telephone growing out ear chat about what weekly rumor might Years ago hobby shop owner told three forms communication telephone telegraph tell-a-modeler quite correct latter far quickest unfortunately accurate Re member childhood party game called telephone printed word accurate al ways subject same problems interpretation personal bias has encountered examples informa tion messages diametri cally opposed has happened Model Aviation end result misinformation can injury hobby/sport several ways individual members suffer because always certain what happening often perceive worst cre ates anxiety frustration can experi ence damage personal relationships cause misunderstandings differenc es opinion concerning direction should take Lets seek end prob lems So much emotion right now frequency matters Youve read Frequency Bulletin arti cle know have four petitions address have filed letters opposition regarding requests share frequen cies Hopefully petitions will get public comment stage Two petitions have filed require transmitters manufactured fu ture must meet narrow-band requirements What will action mean modelers will assure some time near future transmitters manufactured will capable operating 20 kHz bandwidth spacing Understand possible time tell what date will happen also possible tell exactly what will happen concern ing grandfathering old equipment Three possible scenarios mentioned Frequency Bulletin read ear lier first-mentioned occurs face problems second scenar io described likely happen length grandfather period will primary issue debate Whidden peti tion states foreseeable future Academys petition does address grandfathering does indicate Radio Control industry has voluntarily mov ing direction Traditional FCC action predicts reasonable approach prob lem can expect FCC nounce its decision middle 1990 ap pears good guess issue grandfather period may well moot point large portion modelers fly urban area self-imposed grandfather period old equipment could end tomorrow might find due commercial ac tivity equipment just will work well enough flying environment youre forced operate True can change another frequency escape interference potential creasingly aware number commer cial users just 10 kHz away frequen cies have information indicating number permits issued between Jan uary 1 1988 July 31 1988 surpassed entire year 1987 Its unlikely can anticipate slowdown rate com mercial activity anytime soon because powerful neighbors just 10 kHz away Academy consid ering use service can supply formation relative location power level commercial users service cou pled use new ICOM receiv ers have purchased AMA district will great help sorting Out whats air area aware however wouldnt helpful sim ply dump information out field indi cating flying site middle Bermuda triangle far pager activity concerned Therefore attempting pinpoint what signal levels various ages types equipment can stand before stop working way knowing what commercial activity area what strength signal youll able determine whether narrow-band equipment needed have close touch club Denver CO area has expe riencing considerable problems inter ference have used ICOM field identified frequencies com mercial users What found power ful beeper signals lasted some 10 20 seconds Sometimes voice trans missions lasted 30 45 seconds ac tivity quite heavy during weekdays tapers off weekends As club sought help various sources RC industry member responded sending two radios reportedly totally narrow band transmitter AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director John worth 0 ExecutWe Coordinator Joyce Hager S Administrative Services Director Robert voislavek nical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike woodfolk 0 Pubiic Reiatione Director Geoff Styles ial Prolecta Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R wheeley 0 Nate General Manager Iince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication what say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council receiver club use ra dios purposely supplied suspect frequencies channels 22 38 right next known pager operation words club member have performed flaw lessly Has exercise tended move club specific direction Evidently Jim Shaw states club member com plains having difficulty known problem frequencies still flying wideband equipment dont want talk him As test have used service mentioned earlier can supply commercial permit operation Are commercial transmitters nearby Yep couple running 400-watt output Other short questions answers Are RCMA/AMA stickers required transmitter present No Currently plan require sanctioned events effective December 20 1990 Are narrow-band transmitters required present sanctioned events channels 12-34 yes General flyingno However recommended Can older transmitter narrowbanded Yes can Academy has letter file FCC indicating may done holder equip ments type acceptance representa tive can accomplished Class per missive change Check manufac turer importer equipment Most have plans equipment modification upgrade have requested official policy manufacturers import ers will publish official word submit Should apprehensive about what will happen concerning frequency matters Sure sounds like trick question course will have little pangs apprehension understand have large body members collectively looking toward protecting interests Yes going totally agree need direction feel certain can medi ate differences best serve vast majority membership Look fu ture monthly Frequency Bulletins both AMA National Newsletter sent charter clubs have requested Model Aviation Proceeding slightly different re lated subject technical Frequency Committee has wres tling knotty problem concerning effect resolution bandwidth mea surement type equipment fol lowing information presented Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee sticker program rolling along Frequency Committee members checking transmitters trade shows Over 50% now receiving gold stickers continue show significant increase year continuing get Sticker Station applica tions over country Bill Hershberger travel Headquarters once twice week process now have 26 Sticker Stations authorized check transmitters includes manufac turers importers distributors indepen dent service centers should noted Sticker Station approval extends stickering transmitters no way au thorizes addresses service modifica tion transmitters Bill have made measurements gold-sticker transmitter using variety spectrum analyzers different resolution bandwidth RBW settings provide guid ance Sticker Stations As given AMA 1991 Guidelines transmitter signal offset 20 kHz channel frequency should down 55 dB measured analyzer using 3 kHz RBW signal level 20 khz offset depends RBW setting used some spectrum ana lyzers have 3 kHz setting Informa tion what readings other RBWs equivalent 55 dB @ 20 khz using 3 kHz RBW sent Sticker Stations early February Ther4 course something else popped up heard immediately Bob Weg ner Sticker Station #103 checked PCM transmitter Tektronix analyzer given gold sticker owner sent back manufacturer re checked FR analyzer 3 kHz RBW found did qualify gold Wegner went Tektronix help sorting things out Stan Griffiths Tek tronix Portland office scheduled meeting March 6th Frequency Commit tee representation invited Tektronix sembled variety spectrum analyzers included FR Hewlett-Packard two own new economy model Measurements using same AM transmitter earlier testing made analyzers same results obtained Febru ary AMA Headquarters spectrum analyzers used Tektron ics meeting L R HP 8562A IFR A7550 Tektronix 2710 Tektronix 494AP PCM transmitter checked analyzers could set 1 kHz RBW PCM 60 dB down rather 65 dB recommended Ac cording Morris Engelson Tektronix spec trum analyzer designer rules differ ent AM FM/PCM signals going RBW another change AM signal goes 20 log BW1/8W2 FM/PCM signal 10 log BW1/BW2 So FM/PCM transmitters equivalent level using 1 kHz RBW should 60 dB AM transmitters should 65 dB have found before probable reason surfaced until now FM/ PCM transmitters checked have well below 55 dB using 3 kHz RBW fore would pass gold analyzers using 1 kHz RBW glad Bob Wegner spot ted followed through Tektron ix help us get answer Morris Engelson also recommended measurements made using either 3 kHz 1 kHz resolution bandwidth modulation rates transmitters readings can affected 300 Hz 100 Hz RBW doesnt recommend either used further concluded 100 Hz RBW definitely problem also said alright use video filter except IER video filter bandwidth equal greater RBW use number analyzers have video filters programmed equal RBW selected especially thank Stan Griffiths folks Tektronix making equip ment available setting up meeting has made possible us fine-tune guidance Sticker Stations Thanks too tour spectrum analyzer production area Beaverton facility saw assembly testing cal ibration procedures very impressive Participants meeting organized Tek tronics 1 R Andy Spence Tektronix Chuck Ahern AMA Frequency Committee Bob Wegner Sticker Station 103 Morris En gelson Stan Griffiths Larry Hansen Tektronix Back Boband thank-you Chuck Ahern above report have month dual-focus effort partly technically oriented partly folks like know people wise humble enough tell Theres little switch front move it works doesnt send someone can fix See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods RC Equipment Certified 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA June 1989 117 II~rtkint hilling nIIA5stiflflI action t e FCC mieht take two pe Synopsis Executive Council Meeting March 11 1989 following attendance Presi dent Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Exec utive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Reginald Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice President Ev Langworthy Present Academys executive Staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Micheline Madison Competitions Depart ment Director Vince Mankowski Nats Gen eral Manager Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Guests included Fred Marks Frequency Committee Chairman Chuck Ahern Fre quency Committee Raymond Kowalski le gal advisor Lillian Worth copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately May 1 1989 minutes official until review pos sible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled April 22 1989 special meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council called order 900 am President primarily purpose selecting vice executive replace Executive Director latters contract expires end January 1990 interviews final se lection held executive session Council members legal counsel pres ent executive session ended President made following statement Executive Council appreciates terest shown candidates position Vice Executive Director Af ter extensive study including interviews reference checks Executive Coun cil took secret ballot determine win ner candidate received support majority vote Executive Council winning candidate Vince Mankowski Executive Council will immediately ne gotiate Vince Man kowski toward let ter intent contract agreement can reached contract will made him agreement cannot reached him Executive Council will take new vote negotiate two remaining candidates Executive Coun cil finds three candidates highly qualified would accept able thank candidates Subsequently Vince Mankowski accepted agreement presented him Other Business I Contest Board Meeting An RC Aerobatics Contest Board request funding en able members board meet discussed noted setting such precedent board given eight other Contest Boards 11 mem bers would present major financial problem motion approve request failed 11 against 2 EVP 3 II Club Proximity District X Vice Presi dent reported difficulties two clubs lo cated too close other interfer ence-free operation noted Coun cils previous establishment primary jurisdiction policy wa satisfactory lution situation urged some mod ification policy would give vice president final authority settle prob lems motion effect passed 7 3 7 8 10 NAA ED Pres 6 against 1 2 4 5 6 11 Another motion rescind pre vious Council action July 1988 also passed 10 2 3 7 8 9 10 ED EVP NAA Pres 5 against 1 4 5 6 11 Ill Frequency Phase-In Plan Review After considerable discussion Council unaii imously approved submitting FCC petition requires RC equipment man ufacturers produce narrow-band 72 MHz transmitters beginning 1991 IV Nats Review Dave Brown reported 1988 Nats audit showed items charged account erroneously largely due assigning costs Nats items also used other events Nats Before auditing 1988 Nats shown cost $37822 after auditing actual cost found $13269 noted exercise resulted better posting methods subse quent Nats contests will have accurate reporting V District V District X Support Two mo tions passed authorize District 5 Vice President up $2000 expenses May 1989 District AVP meetingb 4 against 1 6 11 EVP other authorize up $2000 expenses District X AVP meeting held RCHTA showli 3 against 4 6 11 VI Key Man Insurance agreed unani mously renew current three-key-man insurance policies Worth Mankowski Ma roney additional term sign insured continuance cancellation VII AVP Program VP-IV Crispins recom mendation improved associate vice president program discussed consensus following approved implementation 1 Each AVP authorized have shirt embroidered year service AVP same policy shall hold district frequency coordinators AVPs frequency coordinators also autho rized supply business cards 2 A statement defining responsibili ties AVP developed Exec utive Council discussion made part Standing Rules 3 AVPs shall provided list district chartered clubs timely basis shall also given up-to-date list handout materials available dealing such matters frequency safety sound flying site acquisition Additionally AVPs shall provided list awards sample forms needed plus cur rent Headquarters directory 4 At discretion district vice pres ident monthly district column Model Aviation may have one-third one-half column set aside comments AVPs within district Other details AVP program such geographic assignments termination determined later date VIII NAR Insurance Dave Brown reported modified proposal agreed upon AMA NAR Insurance com mittees follows 1 AMA Youth membership $7 may clude adults engaged model rocketry ac tivity accordance NAR safety code 2 AMA chartered club status shall fered NAR sections 3 All NAR members organized activi ties members NAR sections come AMA chartered clubs must hold AMA membership 4 claims handling assignments settlements shall discretion AMA 5 NAR organization will no longer insured AMA 6 No insurance coverage outside US NAR-AMA adults unless become regular AMA members meeting adjourned 545 pm AMA Scholarships AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship amount number scholarships presented current year will de pend large extent upon number applicants qualifications total up $11000 available distributed various amounts basis AMA modeling activities scholastic achievement citizenship achievement applica tions will considered evaluated AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Com mittee will make recommen dation Executive Council AMAs 118 Model Aviation 1 Ernie Evon AMA 1129 dIsplayed Feb ruary WRAM Show New York what welldressed AMA club officer may wear sleeve patches provided char tered club officers year year indicat Ing positions heldan impressive array case Ernie Central Jersey RC Club board directors Currently Scholar ship Committee composed Bob Stalick Albany OR Chairman Bob Underwood Reston VA Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Travis McGin nis Arvada CO choosing recipients AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Pro gram aspects taken consid eration desirable applicant academically superior also participant aspects school mod eling community applicants rated several major categories includ ing class rank grade average test re sults High achievement catego ries important maximum amount scholarship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant schol arship award he/she active com munity modeling both facets taken consideration wellrounded person may quite possibly judged qualified excels school grades modeling However scholarship awards may granted basis of three cri teria qualification general current AMA member el igible 1 has active type model airplane activity last three years 2 graduates high school current prior year 3 enrolled college university certificate degree program Other Scholarships addition AMA-funded program described above two others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combina tion modeling achievement financial need other Tom Hutchinson morial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievements Free Flight activity three programs use information supplied Charles H Grant/AMA Scholarship application determine winners Sig Hutchinson pro grams however scholastic information determining factor case possible individual receive awards programs Applications may obtained AMA Headquarters Deadline submission May 31 Frequency Bulletin March1989 month March often recognized its breezy nature brought winds con cern Academy modelers gen eral Several petitions great importance Radio Control community filed FCC purpose rule mak ing Two petitions involve proposed sharing frequencies granted model ers FCC 1g82 bridge crane com pany has proposed sharing 75 MHz frequenci0s surface model users second recent proposal filed Kenneth J Seymour proposal would result shared use 72 75 MHz model frequencies commercial per sonal direction-finding tracking equip ment Both proposals represent seri ous threat modeling activity could operation devices affect model operation possible se vere safety problem areas other mod eling As illustration crane lifting tons material could interfered unknowing child operatin$ model car nearby Other applications such tow trucks valve actuators fuel delivery trucks present similar safety hazard use tracking device law enforcement agencies locate lost chil dren campers personal property laud able sharing frequencies presents se rious safety concern range de vices anticipated 1000 1500m 3281 4921 ft ground An opera tional range magnitude results unit effectively becoming singlefrequency model site Consider ramifica tions units continuous op eration motor home moves about country Academy behalf has filed let ters opposition two petitions FCC appears model fre quencies targeted shared use cause license-free presents considerable sayings time money company As information ob tained attorney will made known immediately Academys attention focused two other FCC petitions wellone sub mitted AMA another Glenn Whidden Essentially both petitions stress requirements transmitters mantifac tured future must meet AMAs 1991 guidelines narrow-band operation Much misinformation conjecture has heard recently regarding what might happen 1991 magic date Coaches will turn pumpkins old radio units will dissolve dust January 1 1991 date simply signifies end period designed phase frequencies assigned ser vice 1982 hoped 1991 RC model aircraft would operating 20 kHz spacing appears such goal premature immediate concern what course action FCC might take two pe titions fact three possible sce narios first could refuse require narrow-banding radios produced future would have tragic conse quences leaving us vulnerable com mercial interference probably unable achieve full frequency usage Wed have no protection against new RC equipment although meeting proposed FCC specifications would work todays radio environments require narrow-band operation second scenario would have FCC require transmitters manufactured since date rule effectivity narrow banded providing reasonable grace period during existing transmitters would allowed operate scenario has traditional course taken FCC third scenario could develop FCC perceived severe operational safety problem because older equipment still being used FCC could react acceler sting transition narrow band moving back date transmitters must conform new requirement History suggests wont happen Since theres strong likelihood grandfather period older equipment Academy developing recommended ways clubs individuals operate mix equipment final FCC decision made will prepared meet contingency should noted FCC rule-making process typically takes minimum nine 12 months Well well 1990 before final decisions can expected Several other activities under way help clubs individuals frequency matters Academy considering use service provides exact loca tion power level transmitters operat ing commercial frequencies 10 kHz Disseminating information would help modelers select frequency manage flying sites companion ser vice already available uses ICOM re ceiver scanner sites newly pur chased units now hands either district vice president frequency coordinator ICOM can provide valu able information about strength other signals may cause potential interfer ence order effectively use informa tion Frequency Committee has begun gather data will help us determine what level interference causes problems various ages types equipment Lastly Sticker Station program al lows individuals determine status transmitters has greatly ex panded listing stations will forthcoming Academy focused radio fre quency matters order create safe en joyable environment Radio Control oper ation easy task pa tient understanding cooperation both FCC manufacturers lieve goal can accomplished minimum sacrifice model ers part June 1989 119 NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HO703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviation subscriptions AMA member nonmember back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertis ing Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans ModelAvia tion hobby shop resale accounts ad vertising billing questions MA AdvertIsIng .. 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr Quite number letters have re ceived during past couple weeks sug gesting misunderstanding process competition rule-making Some people continua under impression AMA its Executive Council tempting mandate rule changes es tablish sound levels aeromodeling ac tivities Thats truly ideal notion AMA has taken steps achieve yet mistaken individual Contest Boards basically self-contained discrete entities Only certain very specific areas safety matters exampledoes Exec utive Council have authority oppose Contest Board particular desire po sition Since matter sound levels doesnt fall categories Executive Council has no power overrule direct individual Contest Board decisions sound guidelines would desirable able estab lish sound levels various categories modeling would provide guidelines use general membership case RC Aerobatics problem doing problem FAI ClAM proposal lack practical data determining potential acceptable sound levels Its possible some categories wouldnt have necessary equipment available allow survive new restricti6ns other areas world organizing programs guide model ing groups determining attainable sound levels absolute necessity will accomplished obvious cant done through rule-making process competition cat egories Alternative ways developing body data will enable others oper ate quiet levels must found Individual help will needed acquiring data starting point generate list of categories powered aeromod els next step determine engine size displacement cat egories common prop engine class has listed Any muf flers tuned pipes currently use should also added file background work done studies outline effective testing path ways can begin Testing should yield engine/ prop/muffler/tuned pipe combinations will achieve quieter operation de grading performance Subsequent recom mendations can based lowest ac ceptable limits attained testing Whether benchmark levels would fall within currently recommended goal 90 dBA 9 ft cant ascertained present What happens category model cannot made meet goals obvious consequence such cat egories wouldnt welcome certain fly ing fields true today However fly ing fields arent lost solely because com plaints about noise Other unrelated factors sound abatement wouldnt af fect come play well case Free Flight example its often purely lack adequate flying space Lack accept able flying sites frequently rules out Control Line events too combination inade quate space objectionable sound levels often prohibits RC Pylon Racing Obviously quieter operation wont magi cally create space change other fixed con ditions Nevertheless cases noncompetition flier has found meet ing 90-at-9 recommendation has enabled him keep maintain flying site No doubt will hold true other modeling categories Lack facilities can will continue stumlling block increased activity types flying program will generate informa tion necessary attaining quieter flight Continued page 122 AMA Life Members Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Acad emy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Member ship initiated $250 down payment L-1 12* 1-3 1-4 1-5 L-6 L-7 1-8 1-9 [-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 117* 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 L-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack G Lowe Joseph Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeill Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Lou J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Krafft H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford Ritchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Elaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard Nelson Daniel J Pruss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gem George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger lames Grier 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 L-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 1-71 1-72 1-73 1-74 1-75 1-76 1-77 1-78 1-79 1-80 1-81 1-82 1-83 1-84 1-85 1-86 1-87 1-88 1-89 1-90 1-91 1-92 1-93 1-95 1-96 1-98 1-99 1-100 1-101 1-102 1-103 1-104 1-105 1-106 1-107 1-108 1-109 1-110 1-111 1-112 1-113 1-114 1-115 1-116 1-117 1-118 1-119 1-120 1-121 1-122 followed $250 following three years memberships recognized taxdeductible contributions An interesting sidelight Several families have two Life Memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Jim4 Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand Lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald Herbert Johnson Jr Care Lee Thompson John D Doyle Robert G Diefenderfer Fred Bopp Joe Zingali Raymond G Marvin Jeffrey Gerber Jeff Troy John Reed Jr Edward Teal Joseph H Konefes Kenneth Kortright Robert Spivey Jim Pope Orval C Steward Paul Binkley Jef Raskin Martin 1 Zellman Jr Russ Nitach Albert H Doerr Edward Hydorn Jr Frank Tlush Christopher E Wimmer James B Porter Jr Donald Draskovich Robert C Wimmer Bill Schmidt Albert J Sambold Sr David Copeman Jim Bybee William Langenberg James S Jauregul John Schifko Cole Bryant Thompson Roy Propst Benjamin M Trapnell Jim Weir Joseph C Larsen Fred Angel H K Warner Ray B Sahlberg William Raub Rex R Powell Joel Rindler Rod Smith Thomas 1 Stennis Robert W Rich Richard C Reed Richard Grimm Jr 1-123 1-124 1-125 1-126 1-127 1-128 1-129 1-130 1-131 1-132 1-133 1-134 1-135 1-136 1-137 1-138 1-139 1-141 1-142 1-143 1-144 1-145 1-146 1-147 1-149 1-150 1-151 1-152 1-153 1-163 1-200 1-222 1-288 1-289 1-297 1-300 1-331 1-409 1-418 1-447 1-555 1-702 1-888 1-1000 1-1220 1-1234 1-1 256 1-1 921 1-2012 1-2664 1-2886 1-3120 1-4037 1-5098 1-7009 1-16880 1-20244 L-42487 *Deceased Kermit Walker R S Keeton Jr Mike Dunn Alexander Lepak William R Bigge Billy T White Charles Hunsicker Jr Douglas Barry R I Swain David Rosen Dale Kugler Vernon Haynes Alan N Buckner Mark C Corbett Tom Kozel Grant Ashburn John H Hood Jr Terry 1 Watros Dennis R Long Worth Henson Jr Stanley J Potts Jerry Cowan Jeff Etheredge Bonita Kozel Jerry Smartt Richard Ham Richard Chapaki Timothy P Procuniar lorell H Joiner Jim Coffin James Propst Edward Norman David Bridi Ron Morgan Steve Landy Penny Thompson William G Bennett Lawrence W Petty Travis McGinnis Reeves Lippi ncott Joe Klause C M Tuthill Robert Edison Duane Renken Ed Izzo Harlan Kilbourn Charles R Poulton II Edward E Watts Ill Joseph Thweatt William Hanson Harold Smith Robert Gialdini Gary Hutchison Dick Austin Richard P Aley Steve Edens Bob Wischer Stanford Hightower GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90dBA-at-9-ft guideline 120 Model Aviation AMAs PR Effort Branches Out Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations luck will first series columns will both give ask formation purpose let members know what happening public relations efforts involve AMA started working professional PR agency June 1988 relationship bore some fruit national coverage Time Magazine Insight Magazine De sign Magazine working na tional exposure 1989 also got some NBC TV coverage time 1988 Nats Willard Scott Today Show 1989 will develop greater depth work wider coverage now have direct New York connections TV consideration several national publications have expressed firm interest doing stories Progress being made other areas work well improved financial posi tion allows flexibility far travel goes can now make specific visits work clubs chapters public offi cials Macon GA recently met mayor county chairman executive director Industrial Commission chairwoman Cherry Blossom Festival Model aviation AMA needs area clubs future Nats other major contests discussed believe key people have much better appreciation sport now before vital PR jobs liaison Federal Aviation Administration work Washington office field locations April will attend meeting New England Region office Burlington MA purpose fur ther appreciation sport needs area modelers cement friendship understanding addition will helping FAA revitalized educa tional programs judging annual science contest sponsored FAA Keeping up personnel changes government agencies sometimes seems like job self necessary June 1989 International Very Spe cial Arts Festival will take place Washing ton DC Locales action White House Kennedy Center Performing Arts Capitol Georgetown Univer sity AMA will represented Head quarters people will have display con duct classes show AMA films give talks important national figures will hand important figures however will 1500 handicapped kids being brought spe cial event AMA proud participant AMA PR Department also works clubs have flying site problems have excellent 100-page support pak great book terrific videoall de signed help make presentation go after flying field materials free chartered clubs cant guarantee field need help call advice ask support pak geared ship same day call other day made list PR-oriented tasks perform long covers lot ground phone calls answering mail media cultiva tion soliciting support appointed elected officialsall make up day-to-day activities PR Department continually explore new avenues attempt make model aviation its needs better known means open new ideas anyone member nonmember alike means look opportunities can part group has avia tion flavor can counted too means take advantage speaking en gagements can tell message audience knows little nothing about sport takes time am sure lot seeds scatter fall hard ground keep after working 40-plus hours week AMA staff members still find time get involved local museums li braries schools recreation depart ments promote model aviation good reasons can think usually kids programs using video models culminating Delta Dart building session However also get invited Rotary Lions Kiwanis Jaycee meetings leave folks information arrived same things AMA chartered clubs own communities believe pays off us PR effort AMA HQ also includes greeting museum visitors ar rive week host Cub packs school groups AMA members try meet make feel welcome want visitors leave pleasant memory friendly bunch happen work building hous es fascinating collection some worlds best artwork fact art work consists three-dimensional aircraft adds fascination hosted group Sunday visitors recently cial club belong 700 pm start turning out lights remind go home What interesting after noon next month Well recognize some clubs doing great job own backyards promote themselves sport June 1989 121 VN PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY *** Safe Flying No Accident *** Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft opera tions must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situa tions Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft opera tions unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watch ing full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent possibility accident AMA Bill Hershberger R AMA Frequency Committee member presented Howard McEn tee Memorial Medal WRAM Show New York last February WRAM club West chester Radio Aero Modelers makes award year honor pioneers major con tributors world Radio Control Hershberger longtime AMA member Virginia technically competent members Frequency Committee real RC pi oneer Bill flying own dual proportional control system years before RCers thought possible has constantly forefront RC technology did test work 900 MHz RC systems proving feasibility what could become next generation RC equipment Bill currently principal committee volun teers testing certifying wish become part transmitter Gold Sticker pro gram Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Since last month things have hap pening AMA scheme things As some may know Executive Direc tor John Worth will retiring ED first next year John has Academy over 25 years has seen grow prosper Time marches us however Council has con ducted search replacement Through advertising word mouth acquired significant response position easy finding individual best suited task ED Search Committee evaluate resumes conduct interviews until candidates finally reduced three people special session Reston March en tire AMA Council interviewed residual candidates made its selection candidate chosen Vince Man kow ski current employee AMA Headquart ers know Vince virtue participation Nats Vince has Nats Director some time now addition other responsibilities has Academy eight years very familiar requirements Vince will become Deputy Executive Director soon Council ratifies contract next meeting will assume duties Executive Director end January 1990 additional knotty task undertaken special session Council Reston matter petition FCC narrow-band radio equipment As know AMA has promot ing through committee action plan derly phase-in FCC-granted frequen cies allow eventual unrestricted use frequencies narrow-band equipment required controversial element has utility continued use non-narrow-band equipment clar ify AMA Council has taken fol lowing position matter I We will petition FCC require stringent band-pass requirements new manufactured equipment 55 dB @ 20 kHz 2 We will petition FCC make anything obsolete legal counsel forms us likely FCC will allow continued use old equipment its useful life Final position matter up FCC 3 We will advise clubs members deal wideband/narrow-band op eration 4 We will promote phase-in frequen cies upon approval FCC petition like ly take least year 5 We will encourage membership move narrow-band equipment quickly possible clubs free own thing regard feel ex clusive use narrow band safest way fly No seems object using narrow band future would like see future happen quickly possi ble will mandate changeover date point may require narrowband equipment sanctioned events must further consider ramifications requirement Upgrading equipment narrow band can accomplished manufacturers designated agents having obtain new type acceptance example Futaba offering $10 modification much equipment Airtronics offering very good deals narrow-band modules receivers others doing modifications safest bet check manufacturer/im porter feel process easy members should very seriously consider will permit use frequencies maximize flexibility avoiding PRS pag ers such Agents mods must authorized manufacturer since FCC holds manufacturer type ac ceptance holder accountable would like information subject contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters focal point issue Believe has very touchy subject strong advocates nar row band say exclu sively narrow-band situation airplanes will fall like rain sky phase frequencies Others contend isnt true need frequency-spacing plan assure safe operation during transition interval addition members advocating use old equipment indefinite period danger phasing odd fre quencies comes possibility los ing since other users PRS will seek capture happen would have larger problem So see life aint simple spite what detrac tors say trying best member-responsive organization same time help create climate safe fun fliers SoundCont pg 120 whether competition general fly ing necessary goal should sup ported Nothing within established AMA proposed RC Aerobatics guidelines enforces limits type model Flying model sound level legal under existing system no matter great violation AMA guidelines cases local re quirements absolute club rules man date lower sound levels course sites restrictive limits achieving quieter flight range model types will expand roster permissible cate gories Whether performance altered quite another matter Manufacturers beginning take some interest what doing hope go manufacturers fliers both need know what pos sible what changes need made before will really get involved aeromodeling public need tell needs Obviously changes arent de mand wont made Soft mounts Soft mounting vibration isola tion engines easily accomplished day Primarily its matter selecting suitable product particular en gine engine mount airframe soft mounts advertised model magazines readily available Several have illustrated pages sample new somewhat differ ent mount has received Ward En gineering PO Box 2271 Meriden CT 06450 letter Chuck French describes ap plication mount made up two ab sorption material pieces length tubing two washers bolt nut unit uti lizes whatever radial engine mount fa vor takes up little over 1A hard-mounted engine Chuck says system rather stiff idle frequency absorbs vibration frequency increases Chuck further states designed assembly work optimally 10000-15000 rpm range present mount designed pri marily engines 35 90 range larger unit bigger engines coming later Drop Chuck note above ad dress further information pricing Since photos didnt make back processing time youll have wait until next time illustration will talking looking listening Toledo latest design accom plishments Hope bring full report next time out 122 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Executive VPs Report Dave Drown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 An era ending AMA time orderly transition John Worth re placement Executive Director nearing difficult task selection has com pleted Executive Council has picked Vince Mankowski large majority am sure selection Vince will spark some controversy anyone selected position would controversial variation different peoples views what needed position mind-boggling Some think should go outside ganization professional help others believe promotion within best Some think modeling experi ence paramount importance oth ers think absolutely no consequence preferred professional background ideal candidate varies emphasis personnel management public rela tions finance business administration marketing etc Another area contrasting viewpoints comes deciding impor tant professional training education professional experience candidates narrowed few finalists final se lection comes down gut feeling Executive Council said done feel Vince Mankowski right man right time Vince will have some mighty big shoes fill because John Worth has rightfully become legend own time think will up task Id like congratulate Vince se lection thank other fine can didates applied job Another thank-you due Travis McGinnis put tremendous amount work chairman selection committee Another controversial subject dealt March 11th Executive Council meeting Council voted unanimously go ahead its petition FCC petition would require transmitters manufactured future subject tougher type acceptance requirements nar row banding also doesnt mention thing about grandfathering period older equipment leaving aspect FCC decide expected will propose amortization period around 10 years after would become illegal use older equipment proposal isnt cast concrete can still modify during comment period provided FCC important get ball roiling subject before too late good Different people have different concerns subject am concerned about introduction toy market flying mod els would use 72 MHz band marginally meet old current type ac ceptance specs Such device could pollute RF atmosphere making nearly impos sible us operate As drive around town see numbers RC cars being oper ated yards driveways parking lots streets Frankly scares h . think about flying toys splattering transmitters sure wish 72 MHz become license-free least would limit impulse buying toys Another hot subject AMAs acquisition land permanent national flying site headquarters members support move some strongly op posed can understand point view against honestly feel such land acquisition best inter ests AMA important its members can remember same resistance purchase Reston HQ building purchase building probably saved AMA aeromodeling ex tinction insurance crisis hit AMA denied renewal liability surance policy used asset value building procure letter credit required back own selfinsurance program Its simple no build ingno letter credit No letter credit no insurance No insuranceno flying sites No flying sitesno flying no need AMA exist no place aeromodeling Ironically insurance plan assets back what make possible pur chase land need further guaran tee long-term existence Till next month Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Twenty-Five Down Go. Last February completed 25 years ser vice AMA Executive Director fol lowed year service AMA President 1963 other years service Contest Board Chairman RC Thus step down Executive Director January 31 1990 will have recorded about 30 years major service AMA addition previ ous years various committees Free Flight Team Selection example AMA Contest Director addition will serve February 1 1990 least year Executive Director Emeritus fancy name former ED continues serve consultant will also other duties having AMA museum international affairs relationships other organizations So next year will sharp cutoff AMA service rather change han dling day-to-day operations orga niLation being advisor supplemental services role What will happen gradual transfer primary duties responsibilities year plays out As happens focus will shift toward long-range look AMA goingsomething has dif ficult spend much time since AMA has growing demanding more attention daily de tails past 30 years have fantastic ex perience spanning increase member ship about 20000 members seven times During time AMA has come largest sport aviation organization free world entirely self-funded means no government industry other subsidies have grown years staff four five 1963 50 present few small rooms rented office space own building worth over two million dollars now strong posi tioned well go last decade 20th century Knowing AMA good shape makes easier let go reins some pride satisfac tion get ready pass baton next director Two other people previously held title Executive Director Al Lewis Russ Nichols preceded H W Al den although didnt have title first person charge AMAs daily business 1936-37 helped AMAs first President Willis Brown modeling pioneer Frank Zaic Al Lewis AMAs second President helped keep things going Alden left scene 1938 later became Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols served total 18 years both before after Al Lewis should also noted Frank Ehling AMAs Technical Director years before retiring 1983 also served acting Executive Director during 1963 Thus four people either acted Executive Director first 27 years AMAs history will have added 26 retire What have provided during years stabilityholding HQ fort AMAs basic structure volunteer ficers about 200 did jobs Exec utive Council Contest Boards committees AMA So can feel lot satisfaction personally contributing AMAs progress over years ba sic contribution has enable orga nization function response ac tions others AMA has eight presidents past 25 years 75 district vice presidents people served Contest Boards committees over years have operated basic decision-making processes AMA HQ coordinating communicating Executive Director responsible making combination paid staff volunteers work past 25 years tory testimony concept ap pears continuance concept will carry us well 21st century June 1989 123 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massuchuselts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Dan Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 tBi7 9346248 Associate Vice Preeldetits Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenpoil 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01449 Bob Landry 60 Main St Essex Jot VT 05452 Richard Sherman 29 High St Plymouth NH 03254 Bob Watace 91 Sytvan St Avon 0106001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilnon 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02649 Vice Executive Director position has awarded Vince Mankowski has AMA staff about nine years recently served Nats Manager numerous applicants position search committee narrowed number applicants three Executive Council made fi nal selection three candidates seemed well qualified eager assume position would like thank applied interest Academy time involved pursue po sition District Fun-Fly contact person club should have received newslet ter now giving latest information have seen flyer fun-fly call information 617 934-6248 Brimfield Float Fun-Fly received word March 9th event has canceled 1989 due Commonwealth Mas sachusetts austerity program will have employees available events though modelers offered pay reasonable costs Radio report still much confusion about frequency phase-in plan reasons behind report will attempt summarize what has happened what happen starting December 20 1990 videotape available Dis trict VP AVP Frequency Coordinator tape about two hours long covers radio situation very well would recom mend club officer view Much following material taken tape Let us start brief history RC fre quencies 1950s Started frequency 27255 Later 26995 27045 27095 27145 27195 added frequencies still legal use 1960s About 1966 original 72 MHz fre quencies allocated FCC 7208 7216 7224 7232 7240 7296 75640 known col ored frequencies because flag sys tem now illegal RC use 1980s original 72 MHz shared fre quencies could commer cial operator directly same fre quency increase commercial traffic frequencies became unusable parts country FCC petitioned additional frequencies exclusive RC use AMA granted 80 frequencies divided 30 75 MHz range 50 72 MHz range Frequency Committee group 12-14 vol unteers technical expertise serves committee committee has pre sented proposals FCC devel oped phase-in plan new Tx flag system Frequency flag system system identifies what frequency Tx new 50 frequencies old colored flag system practical problems cant prevent such conflicts between channels 42 24 between 40 5340 between 50 5350 Frequency phase-in plan plan time table determine specific frequen cies used protected old fre quencies five years giving modelers chance convert equipment new frequencies Narrow band Gold sticker Specs -55 dB 20 kHz spacing Wideband Silver sticker Specs -35 dB 20 kHz spacing Secondary user interference tween modelers commercial users modelers have correct problem should no directly RC fre quencies RC still secondary user up enthusiast make equip ment work Phase-in program now second part phase-in program Tx channels 12-34 must meet narrow-band specs sanc tioned events recommended opera tions Wideband Tx should used channels 38-56 will effect until De cember 20 1990 After date remaining frequencies odd-numbered channels will avail able use Using frequencies will mandatoiy Some options clubs will have future 1 Using available channels might require use narrow-band equip ment Most receivers use now will have replaced 2 Using channels 12-34 channels 38-56 Use wideband receivers could continued chan nels 38-56 provided no commercial interference 3 Using channels receiv ers currently use could used provided no interference future Tx may have modified meet narrowband specs depending FCC action option using channels chosen accommodations must made visitors particular field done using channel either side channel visitor uses block ing off Sanctioned events should much problem because usually frequency control system use Care must observed sure 40 kHz spacing maintained present no requirement Tx meet narrow-band specs during next phase Most Tx made since about 1986 meet narrow-band specs older ones should serviced anyway So Tx required narrow band receivers may still wideband provided no interference 40 kHZ spac ing maintained As number com mercial operators grows may forced use narrow-band receivers Flight line management Pilot stations should positioned about 20 ft tween antennas will help eliminate 31M problem 31M usually will cause crash shows up glitches Dos Donts 1 change own crystals ille gal will probably get optimum performance radio must retuned get peak performance 2 operate radios outside recom mended specs though work may cause other people problems 3 operate less 20 ft tween Tx antennas 4 have Tx serviced periodicallyat least two years 5 read follow information con tained AMA membership manual offers lot useful information 6 remember club rules come part AMA Safety Code surance purposes 7 remember areas commercial stations may introduce interfer ence Affected channels will usable narrow-band receivers will have used Some interference may highly di rectional 8 very aware what buying transition period equipment being sold narrow band Wideband radios have shelf still being sold Let buyer beware 9 very careful about installation pro cedures Keep antennas away servo leads use chokes long servo leads keep installation neat 10 aware operating area served TV channel 4 should operate channel 20 unless use narrow-band receiver TV audio signal may mix radio cause interfer ence other modelers Frequency asked questions 1 50 frequencies Some groups want frequencies Sailplane fliers some use once have heard ron may use up 18 time put show allows clubs select ones want avoid interference 2 Are stickers mandatory No However after December 20 1990 will re quired sanctioned events forget operate channels 12-34 Tx must narrow band Gold sticker sanctioned events 3 new frequency identification plan required No recommended some clubs CDs may require Continued next month 124 Model Aviation New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Jaschkus 7 Bvergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roaxe 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Seater 2082 Rebbd Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As being writ ten District Two find ourselves deeply involved mall show season Current ver sion annual phenomenon appears have far exceeded earlier efforts area precursors spring con siderable value sport/hobby serving major transitional step building flying season urge clubs join trend Such vernal gatherings bring us closer together provide excellent opportunity socialize enjoy valued company revered friends same time make new ones After isnt what about 13th Annual Symposium Radio Control Web sters defines symposium formal meet ing several specialists deliver short ad dresses topic related topics Such worthy project has successfully under taken Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse NY years ver sion took place Saturday February 4 flew up participate behalf AMA along PR rep Jeff Troy HQ extend sincere thanks CNYMAA its yearly District Two membership meetings part scheduled proceedings day com pliments association President Jim Abrams well able assistant Penny Abrams dedicated effort produced best-ever version aeromodelers delight As sup plement offer several examples pho tographic ineptitude including study two worthy District Two officials left right Free Flight Contest Board mem ber Bradley Bane associate vice president Ken Koeppel vvrten comes ability explain public what AMA about Jeff Troy sistant PR Director AMA tops book has become regular Syracuse show well others show dedicated AVP Syra cuse Lon Sauter other full face busily engaged important business frequen cy checking symposium Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island HELl AMA Charter 20071 am greatly indebted Mr James J Sottile newly elected HELl pres dent packet literature describes numerous advantages available prospective members desire participate fas cinating branch aeromodeling letter have received Jim reads part great number people out dont know get started Heli copters Well send free brochure swering most-asked questions about Hel icopters write us further infor mation youre invited write HELl PO Box 205 Selden NY 11784 Jim may reached phone 516 724-1836 Chris Marcici club secretary 516 621-5903 Radio Control Club Rochester club has consistently praiseworthy newsletter entitled Airflow currently edited W Paul Hanlon able president club Mark Sche da following observations editor Hanlon impressed us pass along Qualifications office easythat have interest model aviation will work toward betterment club dont have expert phase hobby long-standing member fact drawing new members fresh ideas something need keep also quote President Scheda relative evaluation clubs yearly accomplish ments mind significant Cub Scout presentations mall show great opportunities us return something community spread word about hobby simultane ously hope can things future say Right Midstate Modelers AMA 1676 club lo cated Clay NY according records am grateful secretary Fred DeGroff kindly sending copy Volume 1 Num ber 1 newsletter Mdstate Modelers News member-club CNYMAA held successful fun-fly last year drew partic pants Canada Connecticut New York Pennsylvania extend very very best 21st Annual WRAM Show 1989 have just spent several days Westchester County Center White Plains NY prior during popular eagerly awaited aeromodeling spectacular years version impressed others spoke having mea sured up exceeded its fore runners measure its success due its return county center available use during its two-year re construction expansion program three floors RC activity including 150 exhibitor booths displays contin uous showing movies greatly expanded swap shop static competition aircraft boats cars Delta Dart model construction pro gram etc As always permitted hold AMA District Two Membership meet ing certainly thank Westchester Ra dio Aeromodelers Inc great annual privilege few shots made show First panorama main floor no commercial plug intended Bill Hershberger AMA Fre quency Committee checking transmitters us Bill 1989 winner Howard McEntee Award outstanding contributions Radio Control Such awards made year WRAM show AVP Ray Juschkus captu red scene WRAM AMA Membership meeting presented plaque Adolpho Lagomasino Monmouth Model Airplane Club lo cated District Two Though Dolph placed third Sportsman RC Pattern 1988 Nats won award having quietest engine tested An envi able distinction indeed Gear up locked June 1989 125 show Giant Scale static display Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francm Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaty 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Manmee OH 43537 Lawrence 8 Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Htn OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Sennalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 future modeling lies youth today AMA member should de velop positive position within local youth activity national program should also established coordinate assist interested Academy has tried before present time ap pears interest should gener ated would appreciate new unique ideas might offered Executive Council District Ill Cleveland Aeromodel So ciety has shown its dedication youth Under direction Bob Dively several modelers have initiated modeling interests local parks system public schools also recognize youth very large National Model Plane Show held Randall Park Mall Approxi mately 300 beautiful trophies pre sented just about conceivable area modeling Since trophy count high almost child winnerl emulate program area Larry Weimer northeastern Ohio AVP can provide details joint effort between AMA Ex perimental Aircraft Association directed youth program entitled Super Saturday southeastern AVP John Hath away helped present such program Latrobe Airport February 30 youngsters ages 12 18 chance build home-built type wing rib HandLaunched Glider Lunch tour tower private aircraft completed day As can see next pictures activity very well received Bob Under wood AMA HQ can provide details would interested initiating simi lar program Dayton OH area will center tremendous amount modeling activity summer Three major events will hosted local clubs Dayton Academy Gratitude extended volved organization activities first competition Dayton will United States FAI Helicopter Team Selec tion June 3-4 hosts will Day ton Rotary Wingmasters Although Heli copter category relatively new aero batic feats accomplished todays com petitors unbelievable Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449 source information next pictures il lustrate what may see competi tinn second function Dayton area AMA National Fun-Fly june 10-11 What fun-fly Basically noncom petitive gathering modelers interested flying talking about great sport Any AMA member welcome fly and/or en joy friendship others 1989 site Wright Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Museum Attendance Fun Fly conjunction museum tour should great way start summer yearly AMA General Membership meet ing will held Saturday evening June 10 will allow fun-fly participants chance informed current inter ests actions Executive Council come meet some AMA officials Please look elsewhere issue Model Aviation registration forms information Additional questions may di rected Vince Mankowski AMA HQ third major event Dayton FAI Scale Team Selection August 19-20 prestigious Scale contest 1989 AMA calendar placement top three contestants will entitle represent United States 1990 World Championships Interest Scale abounds within District Ill possible large group witness event provide encouragement 1990 FAI Team information contact Phil Walters 1055 Royalton Drive Vandalia OH 45377 Les Byrd 4561 Ozias Road Eaton OH 45320 Congratulations Ron Stein elec tion president Valley Forge Signal Seekers group also made news member Mark Frankels fantastic Lear Jet ap peared both cover two-part construction article Radio Control Mod eler magazine subject pub lishing Al Johnson Oxford PA Cloudkings article field box batteries ap pear recent issue RC Report AVP Gil Weiss reported attending recent meeting Delaware Valley Fed eration Model Airplane Clubs very pleased efforts goals its new president Tom Gratten Tom attend ing area club meetings getting groups join longtime associa tion represents phases aero modeling Such groups will help us future providing strength num bers help field acquisition other ar eas political clout necessary Albert Jackson sent picture lat est project Pitts scratchbuilt original plans Super model Another District III modeler Duke Evans has produced modified version Midwest Giant Sweet Low should great fun airplane months District III Club Month Valley IFOs Inc Mounds ville WV Congratulations gentlemen may landings intentionall 126 Model Aviation ee National I-un-Fly Delaware 0 District Columbia S Maryland S North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otix Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 9e9-935e Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chrintoph 970 Star Crent Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5611 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Ruleih NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vucobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayexeville NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5988 Awards I have number awards ap proved will presenting Clubs individuals over next couple months will letting know ad vance will coming first made behalf Walter Ed Byerley Ed awarded Superior Ser vice Award long service RC Con test Coordinator District IV very important task al ways appreciated extent should Ed has done outstanding work five years have vice president some years prior time say Well done Ed presentation made regular monthly meeting Woodbridge Radio Control Club wish also thank officers members club enjoyable rewarding visit will announcements up coming issues happened Headquarters couple weeks ago Sunday place open special request two District Clubs Baltimore area visit AMA Museum took advantage situation visit some members present clubs Balti Area Soaring Society Westmin ster Aero Modelers Both progressive very active clubs meeting needs members Baltimore area Both have planned activities coming sea son BASS usually has display Timon ium trade show Roanoke Swap Shop Auction very good turnout year Sales brisk swap shop fact brisk really very much sale auction As usual event gave opportunity meet members district also quite number adjoining districts came comments questions Between swap shop auction time make presentation status Radio Control also provide demonstra tion ICOM-7000 receiver now part radio spectrum control district Roanoke auction still event draws very large area district Unfortunately year did have time spend swap shop AMA table busy ICOM-7000 piece equipment will available limited basis request ing club will used provide survey service looking site determining whether have potential interference problems said limited use would like clarify point unit will shipped out time will used pri manly vice president and/or dis trict frequency coordinator will mean some cooperation between myself Paul Yacobucci need arises will best can develop assist surveys Please write call see about being placed list anticipate next year later will see large de mand suspect interfering sig nals problem consider survey Frequency questions continue sub ject needs answers will allay fears penalties illegality br future intent Academy Ex ecutive Council permit such things oc cur power will work FCC make operation Radio Con trol equipment safe trouble-free possible discussed special Executive Council meeting held 11 March Present Chairman Frequency Committee legal repre sentative Academy matter content petition FCC agreed upon being prepared sub mission written Information will published sent clubs within next few days should much im prove understanding situation Executive Council will serve member ship matter fullest extent p6ssible still must work within frame work FCC own safety needs questions between now 1991 direct primarily Technical Director AMA HQ Mr Underwood will either have answers krtow obtain correct information would like avoid speculation Special Executive Council meeting pri mary reason calling special meeting above subject frequency question surely impor tant items agenda primary rea son meeting select Vice Ex ecutive Director Academy indi vidual will become Executive Director Academy January 199t date John Worth will retire Two committees worked consider able time obtaining applications can didates position began pro cess narrowing down list Executive Council accordance bylaws could make selection entire process completed Mr Vin cent Mankowski candidate selected position number rea sons selection majority opin ion was considerable mar gin proper selection Vince fairly well known members Academy has member Headquarters staff about eight years has extensive background operation several years has manager Nationals other special events such National Fun fly will now need phase responsibil ities operation Academy will have responsibility ginning 1990 far off selection announcement will signal get important programs fu ture Academy go Executive Directors position has time-consuming issue long time Associate vice-presidents head column list names addresses associate vice presidents frequency coordinator District IV people highly qualified vol unteers exist part Academy serve assist also right arm physically impossible everywhere should time becomes increasingly necessary associate vice president involved appreciate work surely hope also have some appre ciation effort have some pro posals before Executive Council en hance position associate vice presi dent need make visible members Some proposals have accepted will continue work others hope will contact AVP can assistance club cannot answer needs will contact HQ event keeps things chain maintains good perspective what transpires organization would also ask let know good things happen will know go future AVP supposed get mailings Headquarters VP will also getting keep everyone up date Work together grow Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope B Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Box 10397 Faiardo PR 00848 Ed Moormun 88 12th Street Shulimur FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 Bust Glochester Place Norcroxx GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32048 Phone 19041 684-2517 Its slow month finally got lit tle winter down District 5 except sunny Florida So its mall show time Everyone either scheduling show has already held Its great way show community club ex ists interested community affairs Mike Stone Tn-Cities Aeromodel ers say about show Johnson City Clubs mall show John son City Mall few weeks ago huge success 73 planes display hundreds spectators own Carl Cumbow won Tiger Moth pilots drawing Mall shows good way get new members followed up demon stration day local flying field own club Coffee Airfoilers has ex panded its ranks year ap proach Its also good public relations model aviation generalsomething need nice thing about time year people have time stop enjoy themselves Ive heard number people just wanted say Hello thats great June 1989 127 call Mr Ed Stefan Jr kid member local model club Ed called ask let people know about model club St Croix Virgin Islands now lives says people travel St Croix surprised find island has first-class flying field known about would have brought model along So modelers planning trip Virgin Islands should look up Cruzan Eagles club Mr Bryant club president phone number 809 773-1591 Its nice hear old friends like Model builders general great people Most can relied upon help help needed like comments subject Bill Layers Palm Beach Skyhawks Bill writes following Enya 60 four-cycle starts like charm Know Because first brought field asked two friends Whats best way start four-cycle said Crank backwards against com pression other explained make sure its choked thoroughly Whats point good reasons belong club like major reason inputthe help ideas get other members great deal can learn oth er Good advice Bill Carry good work Got bit nostalgia reading Tyge ODonnels Memories column Glow Plug newsletter Middle Tennessee RC Society Tyge wrote remember ol Bob Reu ther Red/Gold Headmaster re member Bob would climb until just dot sky cut engine dead-stick dive straight down doing three loops process coasting plane feet upon landing Ive seen Bob maneuver must have spawned Pylon Racing ac tivities Down sunny Florida just keep generating memories Thats evident following excerpt newsletter Ancient City RC Flyers Mr Tom Camp bell pen hand field Along veterans field some up-and-comers have mak ing progress Richard McCormick made three solo flights got wings decided some trick stuff made perfect landing 45-degree bank drainage ditch says planned way Id like see him again Mike Crossons doing better now hes got engine will pull Eaglet air says wishes hed started bigger plane plans build soon Mike Mayo making real progress us ing club trainers reports Kadet nearing completion Prez Joe Lippo proved said couldnt done wrong carried Glider aloft back Nosen trainer launch went off hitch Joe says Nosen flies better Glider off Jim Lott sticks Glider both planes brought down safely several flights Rich McCormick got video will probably shown meet ing Unfortunately video camera short time later giant Nosen hit solitary pine tree south strip doing touch-and-goes sans Glider Several onlookers swear saw tree move path plane view may have obstructed flying shreds balsa red MonoKote Regard less damage done terminal says Joe doubt pine will live see another summer other learners experts alike honing skills has talk some friendly competition either Com bat Pylon Racing inter ested should make known Makes want get out field doesnt Well just few weeks cold got Pelican Droppings Robert Wargo editor Pelican Soaring Associ ations newsletter letter described weekend after weekend near-perfect fly ing weather antics Glider Guiders took advantage Contrary recent letter Model Aviation least Council member ac tive Soaring pilot Despite what Soaring community sometimes thinks AMA dedicated facets modeling does though need help special interest groups keep things track Dont bashful fellows keep VP AVP Con test Board Headquarters people formed ideas needs desires Thats called communication AMA cant get too much either up down organ ization Skywriter newsletter South Pi nellas Aeronautical RC Society comes sad news District 5 Editor Rolly Singson writes radio airwaves RC community suffered tragic loss recently provocative radio personality avid modeler Norman Nutting killed bizarre car acci dent last January 26 Thursday Dick Nuttings love RC aeromodeling quite well known listeners friends because would always make mention during radio show nouncements association Bob Godfrey other known hobby industry personalities have helped further pop ularity sport Fans listeners would show up flying field Brandon Club just see him fly also introduced exciting world aero modeling As tribute radio station 970 WFLA has initiated Dick Nutting Scholarship Memorial Fund offer educational scholar ships aspiring youths would like pursue career broadcasting Contribu tions donations sum being ac cepted managed radio station Just thought would like know just came back Reston Council held special meeting involved selection man follow John Worth Executive Director dispen sation few other items approval wording FCC pe tition concerning 1991 narrow-band transmitter type-approved certification pro cess Contrary some modelers belief document makes official switch narrow-band transmitters selected time future Knowing FCC other government regulatory body works would suspect will specify time period during will still le gal operate wideband equipment However long before time comes predict populated areas peer pressure will have driven such equipment off fly ing fields wont take too shattered airplanes make clubs put foot down Its already progress instance few words spoken Doug Can ning matter Fly Paper know am getting little rabid subject please bear seems Sundays field old cheap new AM transmitters interfering safe flight airplanes rea son AM units splattering frequen cies adjacent frequencies Two Sun days row now have seen two flights erratic flight near-destruction came about pilots standing next station AM transmitter splatter ing away wish AM transmitters il legal am sure will happen what read various AMA publica tions own experiences field sincerely hope talk pros pective new members strongly advise buy FM PCM radio systems new Fiorenze Hobby Center selling AM radio systems commend action Well enough time Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate vice Ptesidente Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas city MO 04114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 00404 charlie Wattn 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 01375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 610W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 8161 5642481 Work 1816 584-7121 Pus 8161 564-7766 Its end February quiet around Its bit cool outside us staying its warm Ive managed get shop some havent gone out much need have piece good news new scanner got few days ago Im about ready send out fre quency coordinator gets will able use Ive chance play actually figured out use enough get contest can can some simple struction anyone can operate So time read will available Hope fully set instructions will available us radio experts suggested may want get favorite amateur radio person handle way can get best use out using scanner home did discover experiencing some interference four channels Three right odd channels weak other channel seems quite strong funny thing have experienced no problems channel Beats 128 Model Aviation having special Council meeting Reston during March hope time read will have discussed two important issues made decision will elaborate bit first issue will pick replace ment Executive Director Although John Worth has done much growth AMA throughout years head HQ staff its time new blood fresh ideas hope will join wishing John best luck Im sure AMA has seen end him what Ive heard read selec tion committee has selected three candi dates may fit bill relatively young could give years service us backgrounds Im anx ious have pick As ever will eventually take helm AMA congrats second issue will petition will go FCC lucky peti tion will ready approval meeting should give legal staff time get FCC second quar ter agenda Although wanted put petition front FCC last quar ter 1988 other issues took priority petition delayed guess cant much complainingits better late never delay gave some time respond wideband issue Thanks During past year have attacked petition over over because part dealt radios youre using day listened concerns about use systems ie wideband transmit ters receivers supported Its difficult year say least Because have fought battle have burned some bridges behind part thing really hate Still cant say totally regret it has serve wishes just feel hobby place much fighting Today transmitters sold narrow band same cant said about receivers Will able get narrow-band environment wideband receivers Some say no some say yes Personally dont know know have talked lot clubs going continue use channels use day long time regardless what 1991 brings wideband re ceivers still use today can understand position am reminded often petition will ask FCC enforce manufacture narrow-band transmitters Receivers will issue though has drilled head times supporters phase-in plan transmitters involved plan worry about trying use odd channels old wideband receivers Whatever results petition 1991 will interesting take plunge Just let know am opposed narrow-band system have purchased prove point Thats right spent hard-earned cash prove say Im too tight go along pro gram mean what say tell Im good narrow-band systems As Ive said before wanted wait dust settle before put down cash still plan use wideband systems club AMA FCC allow battle over wideband systems petition will soon over Ill glad settle back tolerable issues certainly has hard nerves have learned lot having worked Maybe Ill let some other Council member challenge kind issue future just stand back watch Being called agitator peers does ap peal like being part cif crowd Hmmm maybe Well thats enough about political issues month received letter group held New years Day Soaring contest Monroe County RC Club Bloomington IN held eighth annual contest snow ran two rounds ran another three-round contest af ter over guys sure can tolerate cold hardy group pictured next Thanks go out Brent Hoo ver pic Well guess thats Maybe column will contain cheerful tidings fu ture has grim too long Enough now. Iowa 0 Michigan S Minnesota 0 Wisconnin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 compuserve addresa EMAIL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdink 6410 Gienwood N Golden vailey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 300 PeOl Race Holland Mi 49423 cad Mofis 5024 Lake Meodota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Sterling Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocque WI 54548 will appear after first flying ses sions have occurred district must admit well laid out plans getting few models repaired new ones built have yet started period before Christmas devoted catching up Honey-dos thats past year has extremely hectic other VPs saying same thing membership increasing around 11% year still having same number VPs time servicing member ship has reached saturation point must something want see AVPs have responsibility being able vote negative perk Paul Smith suggests increasing number districts because several now exceed earlier membership whole AMA Looking district couldhave Mich igan district its own other three states another district lake between us forming natural boun dary would make sense shall probably have AVP position avail able future suggestion made last Executive Meeting elect AVP local clubs using nomina tions shall probably try because will make person familiar designated group clubs serve year shall continue try bring AVPs EC meetings because next Oshkosh expect see several last Executive Meeting hired Vince Man kowski Vice Exec utive Director after long search inter view program Vince has HQ sev eral years has strong feeling its future Having traveled around country position Nats Manager also well known large cities am delighted appointment look ward working him Property Acquisition Committee progressing along its set path tended National Model Sport Aviation Center committee will send complete details interested cities local gov ernments have received requests areas country shall developing list Executive Council evaluate Nats meeting also completing details Flying Field Pur chase Assistance Plan considera tion June 1989 129 tfloto oy fvlarsnaIf cmmenryorrer Chesaning Swap Meet foot floor space filled people planes good atmosphere flowed throughout Photo Mike Wood Lord Lady Scale Dolly Bob Wisoher Douglas Mail plane Photo Mike Wood Milwaukee Circlemasters intently working latest project left right John Miller Chuck Zellermayer Dant Tetzlaff Jim Kreuger AVP Jean Lasik sent report visit Owosso Swap Meet blush have mislaid filing system best have no idea else look course soon ship article off Model Aviation will magically appear However lost Marshall Emmen dorfer sent details reports once again ran out space parking area almost building appreciate District VIII Meeting Neither snow nor rain plan have help unload- nor sleet nor gloom night stayed ing vehicles table-buyers Swap inted rounds Weatherford meets great place meet district mem- TX Weatherford Aero Modelers bers tackle member some- greeted morning March 4th thing read newsletter its neat freezing temperatures worst ice see faces light up Don Bentfield re- storm record north Texas area ports clubs participated re- Southwests largest swap meet found soundingly successful Apache Mall Show modelers coming Houston San Anto Minneapolis also must pass along nio Oklahoma braved ice news Boyd Bowdish have elements just show off wares stepped down leading offices buyers eager pick up good bargains association new guys will have bargains gone noon no problem following tracks Associa- didnt make fly-in tions must areas scheduled Sunday March 5th groups clubs makes lot sense canceled because three five inches have contact others helps improve snow covered ground clubs am waiting formed Grand Rapids area have va riety clubs hold several winter shows have letter Brooks Heathman ed itor Rice Lake Model Airplane Club describes group modelers manage get out weekend run annual mall show remark concern ing editing newsletter ap propriate quote am club newsletter editor appreciate thoughtful comments Model Aviation concerning work Ive felt edition can bring smile across members face impart some useful interesting information news letter served its purpose Thank Brooks keep repeating newsletter editor key person club should get help asks Toledo looms close evening have tornado watch snow promised tomorrow know its Mud Time everywhere Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-PresIdent 301 N Yale Drive Garland D 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springa AR 71913 Gil Horatman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 7ee52 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77516 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 chuck Wood 909 Howard St clovis NM 8810i Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Council meeting notes March 11 1989 Executive Council opportunity select new Vice Executive Director final vote counted per son selected Vince Mankowski Vince will replace John Worth contract terminates end January 1990 Other issues concerning frequency guide lines specifications testing ad dressed appears some members reading Competition News sec tion AMA publication very im portant individual can con verse some knowledge about what happening particular niche hobby information please refer future aeromodelers club rented Crock ett Elementary School Weatherford school district meeting went very well two areas high inter est 1991 frequency prob lems 90-dB-at-three-meters noise level issue Bill Thomas Oklahoma District VIII Contest Board representa tive Radio Control Aerobatics present answer questions con cerning Pattern fliers about upcoming rules proposals pertaining noise Bill did outstanding job fielding questions concerned members issue Present meeting AVP Charles Stevens Houston Dis trict VIII representative Control Line Contest Board Bill Bischoff Dallas want thank individuals com ing meeting plus modelers braved elements see AMA representatives working benefit personnel responsible making happen Bill Finke Sandy Frank fellow members Weatherford Aero Modelers Society Look another 130 Model Aviation Rice Lake Model Airplane Club executives being framed demonstration airplane left VP Jim Kleven right President Doug Zimmer presIdent Lakeland Loons holdIng Ziroli F4 powered K&B 75 RC engine turning Kress fan some activity auction held Weatherford Aero Modelers Soci ety facility perfect holding function size L R Dr Sandy Frank Skip Nemine Roddy Lowery Pictured design District VII patch should have appeared column last month AMA HO contact did hIs job editor took picturebut other gremlins popped up prevent its ing printed cost patch $1 including mailing placed dis trict patch fund Send orders VP Peter Wa ters would appreciate bulk requests rather individual ones District Viii meeting Weatherford TX L R Gene Hempel District VIII Vice President Bill Thomas RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Charles Stevens AVP Hous ton TX swap meet June wonder will snow June Pancho Morris District VIII RC Soaring representative wrote concerning up coming initial vote rules proposals RC Soaring Pancho some interesting comments safety about way voted particular proposals Please make note Contest Board members need input guide voting proposals pertaining interests need support received letter Gil Horstman Manchaca TX covered recent air static show sponsored Remote Con trol Model Club Laredo TX January 28 1989 letter reads follows business trip Laredo op portunity meet Dr Fred Pellegrin La redo After nice visit Dr Fred friend John Valls asked assistance put air show static display winter Texas Festival 89 turned out special opportunity acquaint myself other members Laredo club pilots recruited fly air show follows Bill Adams Laredo TX flying Ziroli Zero Dan Smith George town TX flying Sig Bravo Phaeton 90 Rick Schafer Austin TX flying Viper Jet Conquest Jerry Miller San An tonio flying Electric Mite RV-3 Lee Moore also San Antonio brought Fokker Triplane PT-19 Bucker Lee Laredo flew PT-19 Wayne Hasselfield Kyle TX flying Bridi XLT MI Ray mond Austin Large Pup Curtiss Robin Richard Hagy Laredo flew Sig Cobra Craig Jack son Laredo flew Super Sportster site activity La redo International Airport com munications tower times kept Richard Hale communica tions manager busy handling traffic tween modelers full-scale aircraft air show complemented Ma jor Edward Vennes commander La redo CAP Squadron Major Vennes flew Navy Blue T-54 made several passes smoke Lynwood Jackson club president club members worked very hard make air show success As far could tell paid off crowd largest events Festival 89 thanks go out club its prime movers Dr Pellegrin John Valls Ra mino Rameriz Lynwood Jackson wives contributed much whole weekend Best Regards Gill Horstman Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota Wyoming compuServe address EMAIL 780672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3507 5 Kendall St. Denver co 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd carringron ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Salins KS 87401 Jim Rickens 516S cloudas Sious Fulls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service center nia tL Sheridan Denver 00 80226 Phone Duy 303 922-8107 Evening 13031 93e-3206 would like pick up some items last months column appointment associate vice pres ident state Wyoming has oc curred writing Im process doing some fact gathering back ground checking three potential candi dates should have done end school spring break--the end March appreciate patience Wy oming modelers item think important enough job thorough ly its tough make right con tacts timely manner later Mark calendars weekend November 4th 5th will days annual District IX meeting fall Bismarck ND will place AVP Russ Miller bunch great folks al ready have some plans rolling make super meeting will mark 4th annual District IX AMA membership meeting Plans include having seminars workshops conducted national officers AMA Headquarters personnel meet needs members volunteers serve modelers district An informative time always attendees its great way bring mystical organizational thing call AMA local modelers tradition moving meeting around within district has met pos itive feedback year years meet ing North Dakota will coincide states centennial celebration Russ Miller has made some special arrangements al ready great time expected de tails next couple months mark calendars November 4th 5th 1989 Next item information Im sure will read about Vince Mankowskis appoint ment Vice Executive Director other col umns month future just case first column read issue well claim saw first District IX would like offer congratula tions Vince appointment Ex ecutive Council wish him much suc cess Hell assuming responsibilities position over next few months will lead him Executive Director AMA may have known Vince former vice president District IX left Council 1980 employed AMA has worked sev eral important capacities during ten ure Im sure experiences will tre mendous resource Vince assumes new leadership role behalf Speaking leaders has AMAs credit over 20 years ago fore sight hire John Worth Executive Di rector John took job AMA its infancy has nourished supplied wisdom patience guidance over years has worked Executive Council variety ways during time has many war stories share over years AMA grew its present size strength John Worth has literally dedicated professional life organization hope during transition AMA officers mem bers will lend support understand ing John Vince have before task leadership manage ment Academy expect will number oppor tunities show John Worth respect appreciation deserves long successful service Academy ex pect will equal number oppor tunities make Vince feel great about undertaking tasks run daily rou tines programs projects AMA District IX members salute both John Vince wish well months ahead planning attend Nation als July 15th through 23rd too early send entry form make arrangementsa note call AMA Head quarters will get return mail Deadline advance entry midnight Fri day June 16 1989 Plans shaping up well great Nats Northwest should great place enjoy favorite mod eling activity may also want check out possi bility attending National Fun-Fly held Ohio June Check Competi tion News sections calendar events note call Headquarters will get de tailed information about yearly event Also enjoy time have issue hand expect have fax machine available send receive information AMA Headquarters members volunteer officers district ex pect different number home phone number will advise information its available CompuServe number will course remain same use communication service make note head column meantime folks keep cards letters pictures comm may have noticed absence pic tures last couple columnsGuess what Ive got couple share next month sure could use ef fectively report local modeling activi ties throughout district Keep landings soft intentional June 1989 131 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Gus Hudson Sulfur Springs TX sent District IX Vice-President photo Skip Mast C-130 model 8027 W 81st Circle enjoys flying backyard Check out Arvatia CO 80005 size backyard Temple Aeromodelers held Eighth Annual Mall Show First place went Kenny Sulach very nice Japanese Zero Sec ond place went Jim Guest Ron Nor man scratch-built Glassair TD Third place went Aubrey Smith Johnny Casburn Lucky Fly Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakes Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baidwin 4191 Fair Oak Bivd Sacramento CA 95864 Gienn Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harroid 4202 H Si Sacramento CA 95819 David Peitz 20450 Ceitic St Chatsworth CA 91211 Bob Reynoids 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 95748 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90609 Ai Wiiiiamson 445 Wesiby Chuis Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinstora George Steiner 2239 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 910 362-1962 Eioy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 First meeting Reston Eight oclock pm Hurry up Dot Im going miss flight What have stop gas Oh man dont have chance flight leaves San Francisco 855 pm connect 1030 pm Dulles 840 pm Sitting snack counter Sac Metro catch us ual told plenty time 850 pm Well babe better get board quick quaff usual one-beer limit grab attache head gate Just turn corner announce ment comes over muffled PA system Due weather conditions San Fran cisco International flight number 1414 will delayed hour Bingo goes straight-through shot Well Mr Key awa have flight leaving 1130 pm will put Chicago 400 am connect flight 1818 Atlanta GA will bussed Augusta 630 pm Eastern connect Dulles Eastern Oh youll love Eastern No long pas senger lines no delays no layovers no pilots mechanics havent prompt answering letter please patient Its hectic two weeks First associates meeting Pomona just got back Virginia Since read about RCHTA asso ciates meeting last episode let fill Reston Yep its Virginia has museum everything youre going get plane should really make Reston VA stops have never seen Headquarters before must say definitely inspir ing have never seen such collection models memorabilia life case havent heard appears John Worth will retiring soon An Academy search has going under careful direction search out new guy com mittee headed up Travis McGinnis VP District 8 reviewed 26 applications position sent recommendation Travis comments selection six guys Tray put together VPs committee narrowe1 contest down three Scott An nis Hamden CT James Lee Simpson Sanger TX own Vincent Mankow ski Reston VA turned out womanizers boozers voted self Just kidding Vincent Mankowski got nod Nice going Vince other guys Council headed out town hung around got picture Vince Trav myself during inking letter intent Mr Mankowski So suppose short period time reins will shift another milestone will have reached passed Acad emy Standing giant rotunda Academys museum wondered awe guy sitting desk somewhere Washing ton cheap rented office wondering hell going get enough money next staff payroll guy must have guessed retiring John Worth What scrapper must have John hat goes off you have done Academy hope remaining term cludes lot travel District 10 would love have presence thank-you ban quet Ill contacting regarding time place Also John ever get tired retirement would come out fun part world start West ern office AMA Ive got spot picked out can see hustling over again trying cover upcoming payroll Hats off District 10 modeling world father AMA John Worth Another major item days agenda Council approval petition FCC official narrowing trans mitter bands Im going let George Steiner official voice matter Briefly think what means manufacturer will required comply narrow banding under guidelines testing methods recommended frequency committee FCC will foot note petition dating grandfath ering old equipment advice frequency issues relax go out fly important abide clubs rules recommendations have problems contact George Steiner will square away lighter side April issue MA column asked series eight questions Open up issue read ques tions check answers submit ted Mike & JoAnn Keville Lakewood CA 1 Less Frequency Committee BS CL & FF news 2 Couldnt possibly care less or. frankly Im sick way dues being used discuss 3 Vicinity Fresno CA 4 like lot ared alternative existed 5 Depends Elected what 6 Yup 7 Nope 25 years ago perhaps. 8 Get serious folks cant get two peo ple agree other committee action did become reality can see now about 5000 acres space uglysticks small patch CL circle creekbed FF anyone remembers folks Thanks Mike JoAnn re sponse Buds you remember heart beat hooking pins con trol wire beautiful creation freshly fin ished poised along 3rd-base line baseball diamond picked its maiden flight remember sitting 15 volt dry cell battery behind wing let glow connecting wires get way either prop takeoff roll Remember motor started dialed picked up wires headed pitchers mound dead run knowing few minutes flight time about after flight finally ran out fuel gently eased down perfect landing world kept going around staggered back pit area receive hand shakes accolades crew standers Well might have forgotten havent collection pic tures So Cals Knights Round Circle Congratulations Don Repp looks sounds like fun-loving club Keep up good work sure get wires crossed Hurry up take picture knee getting sore Don Hutchinson Really must go now Stay tuned next edition sordid details Hatfields PCC vs McCoys PA Thanks lis tening Leading Edge 132 Model Aviation Read carefully Vince youre signing life away anoergeruthedQh Howard ......Hang Just stand Theyll think Im holding up sign board Cietta Johnson Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4430 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 700672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 08023 Al GaIner Box BB Wilder ID e3B7B Gary R Faller PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 B Vickabarn St Spokane WA 09208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97001 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #09 Psyallup WA 9B373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 10439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97230 Phone 5031 701-5103 Executive Council meeting over weekend 11th March Vince Man kowski chosen AMA Vice Execu tive Director Assuming Vince successfully completes internship over next 10 months will next Executive Direc tor AMA Several very well qualified people applied job tough choose Vince came out strongest candidate us North west have chance get meet know Vince have found him very hard worker members inter ests foremost mind look forward working him new capacity can meet him Nats summer since running show Float fliers will find events sum mer including first float-fly event ever held Nats Now con fused ROW events used popular Nats will low-key unof ficial event takes place Thursday 20th July Besides will float-fly Standwood WA sponsored ERMA May 7 Take exit 206 head west 52nd Ave NW turn south Cedar Grove Resort Northwest Chilliwak RC having float-fly Harrison Lake BC 27th 28th May Farragut Flyers having its 6th Annual Float Plane Fun-Fly Sandpoint ID June 3 4 6 could Shuswap Lake BC float-fly Shuswap RC club June 3 4 Buddy Schwesinger wrote asked pass Sixth Annual Plat 1 Float-Fly will happen June 3rd 4th reservoir east Sutherlin OR Spon sored Umpqua Valley Modelers very relaxed very enjoyable event going raffle radio Sunday will Saturday evening BBQ very successful ladies taxi event last year will return popular de mand free camping site information contact Bud Schwes inger 503 459-3983 Rt 1 P0 Box 4430 Sutherlin OR 97479 Billings Flying Mustangs will host IMAA Regional Fly-In its field west Bil lings MT June 9 10 11 ad vertising no landing fee raffles drawings general airplane discussion Theres RV parking no hookups have very nice field paved runway lots space fly Contact Event Director Don ald Herrington PO Box 22406 Billings MT 59104 406 656-3558 May 27 28 dates North west Regionals largest regularly sched uled Control Line event West fact its largest selection competition events available single contest outside Nats As has year last 17 years yep 18th contest continues grow will add three new events Nostal gia Stunt 15 Carrier Fox Doo Combat site best available anywhere three asphalt circles four grass cir cles covered benches lots camping space rest rooms onfield hobby shop onfield food concessionand within easy walk ing distance airline terminal Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene Contact John Thomp son 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 503 942-7324 will RC Pattern contest Eugene RC Aeronauts field south Eugene June17 18 Im sure would assume classes Contact Carl Henson 503 688-0642 As far know first-ever contest club hope will get large turnout under stand Hillsboro club may getting some interest built up Pattern Hopefully some will travel Eugene try out new skills help inaugurate contest Check out rule book Nov ice Pattern isnt difficult Training like builds skill confidence understand Barons back Deer Park looking toward some stabil ity field situation Bruce Carson again editing newsletter Monocle mentioned recent problem AMA renewals somewhat hidden word didnt get out Its tough something about what havent heard about Does make sense big events Nats will Soaring hope have best Nats Soaring contests ever Several local Soaring enthusiasts working hard see Glider Guiders have best time possible As usual around will several con tests go before Nats note will Scale Slope Soaring Fly-In staged Wil Byers Its near Richland WA over morial Day weekend event features re laxed Slope Soaring emphasis Scale aircraft Last year first time event drew planes pilots distant places year should see increase attendance widening circle attendees Over same weekend will Thermal Soaring event staged Inland Empire Soaring Society Spokane way Glider Guiders will have two different kinds contests either enter spectate same general region Speaking Glider contests Balch tended NWSS Tournament Richland last fall managed look around prospective sites 89 Nats Both days there lot heavyduty flying going lot enjoyment evident chance talk Al Doig former Soaring columnist RC Mod eler regarding some things ex pressed certain reservations about treat talk him miss writings must enjoy NWSS event else would drive way San Diego two-day contest Including Nats will Scale events attend year flying static categories will Hawks Scale Four-Stroke Fly-In May 13 RCFCBC contest Frys Corners May 20 21 10th Annual Marymoor Scale & Four-Stroke 11th June Scalemasters Regional Farragut June 16 through 18 newcomer static Scale class gan last year Portland Rose Festi val Association decided have air show during annual festivities As official Strictly Scale Aeromodeling hosted static show held build ing fairgrounds across road Hillsboro Airport full-size flying site Damian Rhodes reports $3500 worth prizes distributed among 30 en trants two categories 16 Sport 14 Scale Two prizes 19-inch color TV helicopter tour Mt St Hel ens Dick Hansen took TV home Curtis JN-4D Proctor virtue being chosen public Best Show James Shelton Ryans STA voted Best Show competitors got Mt St Helens tour Damian noted eightyear-old Matt Billings took fifth place Sport category Sounds like have super builder way up Sport classes David Williams took first place Aeromaster Casey T Clark sec ond Citabria James Shelton first Non-Military Scale STA just ahead Leonard Mel J-3 Cub Mili tary Scale taken Dick Hansen JN-4D Lynn Johnstons Zero close behind According Damian will repeat contest during years Rose Festival Air Show dont have par ticulars time other dates will 10th 11th June will assume SSA will hosting static show will fine prizes Something note Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers has moved its Annual RAF Air Fair 24th 25th June doesnt conflict Nats Thats nice gesture hope will get lot contestants up Gary Fuller intrepid AVP frozen North sent following new group fliers Palmer Alaska known Alaska Eagles Led President Chuck Tet reault fly off parking area Alaska State Fairgrounds Fair Board has apparently agreed pave RC runway fliers can use anytime except fair week meantime visited snowplowed strip watched Gary Kremquist fly Basic 2000 Kenny McKenzie flew Hobbico Avistar 40 dad flew Swizzle Stik Nate Arrow Jeff Edmondson tore up sky Sweet Stik Alaska Eagles get paved strip should better RC flying sites around Alaska assume remember cold Alaska winter got some cold down though much mod erated wonder anyone went flying -60 Ev Schoenberg Bend OR article ModelAviation long ago de scribed some soldering aids seems Ev now marketing can get info writing Ev RC Wiring Tools 858 NE Quimby Bend OR 97701 suppose wondering no pictures month As happens Im little late column its eas ier quicker write promise better next month meantime Happy flying June 1989 133 YUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Teaching RC Modelers Fly Model airplane clubs AMA chartered others established serve members some officials Academy Model Aero nautics itself say Academys actions solely dependent wishes members few clubs pragmatically see light help others help can return help club however have heard club sole purpose lets repeat thatsole purpose helping others particular purpose assisting beginners other day heard about Saint Ber nard Aerospace Club Louisiana Now ex clusive purpose club educate train new RC fliers mean too Academy found altruistic clubs goal unique has run front-page story about February/March 1989 issue AMA National Newsletter newsletter received AMA chartered club secretaries some othersnot large group think story special impor tant future aeromodeling want tell AMA member about Saint Bernard club members assume mostly entirely adults does however preclude idea being used least objectives clubs sort ages beginners kinds mod elers Control Line Free Flight RC could benefit AMA National Newsletter entitled story AMA Clubs Unique GoalEducate ginners introduced statement club members B W Vollentine secretary Rick Malasovich president Just recently club officers oc casion speak member AMAs Na tional Newsletter staff During conversa tion club officer mentioned fact club formed exclusively education training new pilots told staff member very unusual way club start would mind detailing clubs history possible publication newsletter course thrilled prospect such recogni tion Headquarters So further preamble allow give brief sketch clubs history St Bernard Aerospace Club located St Bernard LA just south New Orleans chartered March 1986 primary goal club being organization training novice flier Although interest flying models kinds has traditionally very high ar ea no club thus far has bothered concern itself education training rank beginner Indeed almost impossi ble find someone existing club willing able devote time new pilot instruction obvious lack interest novice led formation organi zation dedicated training new pilots St Bernard Aerospace Club held its first meeting March 1986 immediately en rolled six members meeting experienced pilot group Rick Malaso vich promised instruct students club enrolled Fifteen students quite few un scheduled landings later club voted al low another experienced pilot join group Joe Coletti seasoned RC flier experienced Pattern competition pilot great help further instruction fledgling pilots Gradually members began earn pi lot status too very much later current club president Keith Acosta promoted instructor first homegrown pilot St Bernard Aerospace Club promotion gave club three instruc tors its 20 members uncommon find least 15 beginning fliers flying session Needless say made some busy flight instructors Since time nearly two years ago club has increased its training staff five fulltime instructors Out total membership 34 proud claim 19 qualified pilots Aside achieving its primary goal structing beginning flier club has al done much promote good public rela tions RC flying area efforts area large static display information booth promi nently featured outside large local depart ment store Over 50 planes various displays present generating considerable public interest sport similar display has held St Bernard Parish Business Trade Exposition last two years Club members have al participated yearly fun-fly Al vin Calendar Naval Airbase Air Show featuring Blue Angels Events still drawing board include club-sponsored air show portion proceeds would used benefit local charity addition other activities group has recently acquired lease sec ond piece property hope trans form first-class airfield Monthly meetings held local pub lic library third Monday month business being handled board directors AMA has great help ganization operation club con duct club activities AMAs best interest mind Good Neighbor policies taught meetings enforced airfield Monthly safety seminars also held meetings safety nets employed flight line spectator areas field commitment instruct novice pi lot remains strong hope keep primary focus clubs existence Now some story some kind club bet busy instructors get satisfaction after days flying would off themselves boring holes sky own airplanes Let us just hope also have club instructors teach beginners tricks building will round out picture making sure beginners have airworthy models worth learning con trol sky Dont think club should make least part its purpose training begin ners build fly models CIMAS Tries CIMASthat stands Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft Societyhas recently rea lized Columbia Univer sity students order secure use 105-ft Low Library rotunda regular basis Posters put up announcing Febru ary 26 1989 flying session inviting students come Eight students university person nel showed up including dean Colum bia College Complimentary beginner kits IMS Yard Birds Slow Pokes presented students CIMAS Two new members selected new president vice president Praful Zope Prosobsin Sirichit respectively two new officers put up posters before March 19th session 13 new re cruits hand including member universitys security force despite its ing first day spring break stu dents departing campus new student member received big folder full plans copies New York Indoor Times newsletter copy Six Steps Indoor Fly ing rotunda rules conduct records plus certificate turned Sal Alu Skyblazers kit new ROG Between two flying sessions Pra Zope built both versions IMS Yard Birds first model airplanes guided ex pert Bob Bender established Columbia stu dent record 44 seconds long duration better next time As inducement participate student employee members will exempted usual flying fee session adults $5 Juniors/Seniors $1 have expenses will also receive issues New York Indoor Times compliments CIMAS As will expected shoulder task constant contact university ficials two officers will also provided AMA memberships CIMAS No furth er supplies will given student members after first kit because firmly believer individual will spend own money purchase own materials will nev er become modeler such great pleasure note new student CIMAS members put heads gether plan meetings university further own interests within group Worth bet will Besides establish ing viable student aeromodeling group relationship Office President should improve should fly ing dates No CIMAS being altruistic Louisiana club fall second lp youNou help us category Once again time remind keep tail light feet dry. especially flying ROW 134 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134
r RC Tech Talk Mostly laymans viewpoint some high-tech stuff end Bob Underwood AMA Technical Director Unless have already done read rest article until reading piece titled Frequency BulletinMarch 1989 same section issue Now lets settle back take nontech nical look some frequency happen ings going hobby/sport First must understand title Technical Director does signify am expert technical aspects ra dios During four years staff working capacity liaison Frequency Committee industry FCC mem bers have assimilated some degree knowledge least point no longer believe making RC model fly result black magic manipulations mirrors Symbols like kHz dB have nes tled memory alongside other impor tant pieces information As struggle through period trau matic change enjoy advantage cannot experience As new formation concerns surface am gener ally first know Likewise am almost always first have answer let ters phone calls persons ei ther understand appreci ate what has happened Therefore am probably better position articulate what happening people Sound conceited hope because feel least bit proud about statement Rather events surrounding frequency matters have often filled concern some cases frustration joke Headquarters Underwood appears have telephone growing out ear chat about what weekly rumor might Years ago hobby shop owner told three forms communication telephone telegraph tell-a-modeler quite correct latter far quickest unfortunately accurate Re member childhood party game called telephone printed word accurate al ways subject same problems interpretation personal bias has encountered examples informa tion messages diametri cally opposed has happened Model Aviation end result misinformation can injury hobby/sport several ways individual members suffer because always certain what happening often perceive worst cre ates anxiety frustration can experi ence damage personal relationships cause misunderstandings differenc es opinion concerning direction should take Lets seek end prob lems So much emotion right now frequency matters Youve read Frequency Bulletin arti cle know have four petitions address have filed letters opposition regarding requests share frequen cies Hopefully petitions will get public comment stage Two petitions have filed require transmitters manufactured fu ture must meet narrow-band requirements What will action mean modelers will assure some time near future transmitters manufactured will capable operating 20 kHz bandwidth spacing Understand possible time tell what date will happen also possible tell exactly what will happen concern ing grandfathering old equipment Three possible scenarios mentioned Frequency Bulletin read ear lier first-mentioned occurs face problems second scenar io described likely happen length grandfather period will primary issue debate Whidden peti tion states foreseeable future Academys petition does address grandfathering does indicate Radio Control industry has voluntarily mov ing direction Traditional FCC action predicts reasonable approach prob lem can expect FCC nounce its decision middle 1990 ap pears good guess issue grandfather period may well moot point large portion modelers fly urban area self-imposed grandfather period old equipment could end tomorrow might find due commercial ac tivity equipment just will work well enough flying environment youre forced operate True can change another frequency escape interference potential creasingly aware number commer cial users just 10 kHz away frequen cies have information indicating number permits issued between Jan uary 1 1988 July 31 1988 surpassed entire year 1987 Its unlikely can anticipate slowdown rate com mercial activity anytime soon because powerful neighbors just 10 kHz away Academy consid ering use service can supply formation relative location power level commercial users service cou pled use new ICOM receiv ers have purchased AMA district will great help sorting Out whats air area aware however wouldnt helpful sim ply dump information out field indi cating flying site middle Bermuda triangle far pager activity concerned Therefore attempting pinpoint what signal levels various ages types equipment can stand before stop working way knowing what commercial activity area what strength signal youll able determine whether narrow-band equipment needed have close touch club Denver CO area has expe riencing considerable problems inter ference have used ICOM field identified frequencies com mercial users What found power ful beeper signals lasted some 10 20 seconds Sometimes voice trans missions lasted 30 45 seconds ac tivity quite heavy during weekdays tapers off weekends As club sought help various sources RC industry member responded sending two radios reportedly totally narrow band transmitter AMA HO SERVICES STAFF S Executive Director John worth 0 ExecutWe Coordinator Joyce Hager S Administrative Services Director Robert voislavek nical Director Bob Underwood 0 Comptrolier Lynne Collins 0 Competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Director Mike woodfolk 0 Pubiic Reiatione Director Geoff Styles ial Prolecta Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R wheeley 0 Nate General Manager Iince Mankowaki 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers S General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney 116 Model Aviation AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents AMA ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMAs Esecutive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication what say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council receiver club use ra dios purposely supplied suspect frequencies channels 22 38 right next known pager operation words club member have performed flaw lessly Has exercise tended move club specific direction Evidently Jim Shaw states club member com plains having difficulty known problem frequencies still flying wideband equipment dont want talk him As test have used service mentioned earlier can supply commercial permit operation Are commercial transmitters nearby Yep couple running 400-watt output Other short questions answers Are RCMA/AMA stickers required transmitter present No Currently plan require sanctioned events effective December 20 1990 Are narrow-band transmitters required present sanctioned events channels 12-34 yes General flyingno However recommended Can older transmitter narrowbanded Yes can Academy has letter file FCC indicating may done holder equip ments type acceptance representa tive can accomplished Class per missive change Check manufac turer importer equipment Most have plans equipment modification upgrade have requested official policy manufacturers import ers will publish official word submit Should apprehensive about what will happen concerning frequency matters Sure sounds like trick question course will have little pangs apprehension understand have large body members collectively looking toward protecting interests Yes going totally agree need direction feel certain can medi ate differences best serve vast majority membership Look fu ture monthly Frequency Bulletins both AMA National Newsletter sent charter clubs have requested Model Aviation Proceeding slightly different re lated subject technical Frequency Committee has wres tling knotty problem concerning effect resolution bandwidth mea surement type equipment fol lowing information presented Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee sticker program rolling along Frequency Committee members checking transmitters trade shows Over 50% now receiving gold stickers continue show significant increase year continuing get Sticker Station applica tions over country Bill Hershberger travel Headquarters once twice week process now have 26 Sticker Stations authorized check transmitters includes manufac turers importers distributors indepen dent service centers should noted Sticker Station approval extends stickering transmitters no way au thorizes addresses service modifica tion transmitters Bill have made measurements gold-sticker transmitter using variety spectrum analyzers different resolution bandwidth RBW settings provide guid ance Sticker Stations As given AMA 1991 Guidelines transmitter signal offset 20 kHz channel frequency should down 55 dB measured analyzer using 3 kHz RBW signal level 20 khz offset depends RBW setting used some spectrum ana lyzers have 3 kHz setting Informa tion what readings other RBWs equivalent 55 dB @ 20 khz using 3 kHz RBW sent Sticker Stations early February Ther4 course something else popped up heard immediately Bob Weg ner Sticker Station #103 checked PCM transmitter Tektronix analyzer given gold sticker owner sent back manufacturer re checked FR analyzer 3 kHz RBW found did qualify gold Wegner went Tektronix help sorting things out Stan Griffiths Tek tronix Portland office scheduled meeting March 6th Frequency Commit tee representation invited Tektronix sembled variety spectrum analyzers included FR Hewlett-Packard two own new economy model Measurements using same AM transmitter earlier testing made analyzers same results obtained Febru ary AMA Headquarters spectrum analyzers used Tektron ics meeting L R HP 8562A IFR A7550 Tektronix 2710 Tektronix 494AP PCM transmitter checked analyzers could set 1 kHz RBW PCM 60 dB down rather 65 dB recommended Ac cording Morris Engelson Tektronix spec trum analyzer designer rules differ ent AM FM/PCM signals going RBW another change AM signal goes 20 log BW1/8W2 FM/PCM signal 10 log BW1/BW2 So FM/PCM transmitters equivalent level using 1 kHz RBW should 60 dB AM transmitters should 65 dB have found before probable reason surfaced until now FM/ PCM transmitters checked have well below 55 dB using 3 kHz RBW fore would pass gold analyzers using 1 kHz RBW glad Bob Wegner spot ted followed through Tektron ix help us get answer Morris Engelson also recommended measurements made using either 3 kHz 1 kHz resolution bandwidth modulation rates transmitters readings can affected 300 Hz 100 Hz RBW doesnt recommend either used further concluded 100 Hz RBW definitely problem also said alright use video filter except IER video filter bandwidth equal greater RBW use number analyzers have video filters programmed equal RBW selected especially thank Stan Griffiths folks Tektronix making equip ment available setting up meeting has made possible us fine-tune guidance Sticker Stations Thanks too tour spectrum analyzer production area Beaverton facility saw assembly testing cal ibration procedures very impressive Participants meeting organized Tek tronics 1 R Andy Spence Tektronix Chuck Ahern AMA Frequency Committee Bob Wegner Sticker Station 103 Morris En gelson Stan Griffiths Larry Hansen Tektronix Back Boband thank-you Chuck Ahern above report have month dual-focus effort partly technically oriented partly folks like know people wise humble enough tell Theres little switch front move it works doesnt send someone can fix See Cloud Control lines radio antennas make great lightning rods RC Equipment Certified 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 Airtronics Spectra PCM 7P 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Quantum PCM 8P 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Airtronics Module Series FM MD7P 75P Receiver Part No 92785 Airtronics Vanguard FM/PCM 4 6 Receiver Part No 92965 Airtronics Vanguard FM 4 6 Ch Receiver Part No 92765 Airtronics Vision PCM 85P 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Future issues Model Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA June 1989 117 II~rtkint hilling nIIA5stiflflI action t e FCC mieht take two pe Synopsis Executive Council Meeting March 11 1989 following attendance Presi dent Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Exec utive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Dux bury MA VP-li John Byrne Bayside NY VP Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Lee Web ster Manchester TN VP-VI Jim Sears Bur gin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Reginald Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCol lough Portland OR NAA Executive Vice President Ev Langworthy Present Academys executive Staff Bob Underwood Technical Director Micheline Madison Competitions Depart ment Director Vince Mankowski Nats Gen eral Manager Carl Wheeley MA Publisher Guests included Fred Marks Frequency Committee Chairman Chuck Ahern Fre quency Committee Raymond Kowalski le gal advisor Lillian Worth copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ available approximately May 1 1989 minutes official until review pos sible suggested changes corrections made next Council meeting scheduled April 22 1989 special meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council called order 900 am President primarily purpose selecting vice executive replace Executive Director latters contract expires end January 1990 interviews final se lection held executive session Council members legal counsel pres ent executive session ended President made following statement Executive Council appreciates terest shown candidates position Vice Executive Director Af ter extensive study including interviews reference checks Executive Coun cil took secret ballot determine win ner candidate received support majority vote Executive Council winning candidate Vince Mankowski Executive Council will immediately ne gotiate Vince Man kowski toward let ter intent contract agreement can reached contract will made him agreement cannot reached him Executive Council will take new vote negotiate two remaining candidates Executive Coun cil finds three candidates highly qualified would accept able thank candidates Subsequently Vince Mankowski accepted agreement presented him Other Business I Contest Board Meeting An RC Aerobatics Contest Board request funding en able members board meet discussed noted setting such precedent board given eight other Contest Boards 11 mem bers would present major financial problem motion approve request failed 11 against 2 EVP 3 II Club Proximity District X Vice Presi dent reported difficulties two clubs lo cated too close other interfer ence-free operation noted Coun cils previous establishment primary jurisdiction policy wa satisfactory lution situation urged some mod ification policy would give vice president final authority settle prob lems motion effect passed 7 3 7 8 10 NAA ED Pres 6 against 1 2 4 5 6 11 Another motion rescind pre vious Council action July 1988 also passed 10 2 3 7 8 9 10 ED EVP NAA Pres 5 against 1 4 5 6 11 Ill Frequency Phase-In Plan Review After considerable discussion Council unaii imously approved submitting FCC petition requires RC equipment man ufacturers produce narrow-band 72 MHz transmitters beginning 1991 IV Nats Review Dave Brown reported 1988 Nats audit showed items charged account erroneously largely due assigning costs Nats items also used other events Nats Before auditing 1988 Nats shown cost $37822 after auditing actual cost found $13269 noted exercise resulted better posting methods subse quent Nats contests will have accurate reporting V District V District X Support Two mo tions passed authorize District 5 Vice President up $2000 expenses May 1989 District AVP meetingb 4 against 1 6 11 EVP other authorize up $2000 expenses District X AVP meeting held RCHTA showli 3 against 4 6 11 VI Key Man Insurance agreed unani mously renew current three-key-man insurance policies Worth Mankowski Ma roney additional term sign insured continuance cancellation VII AVP Program VP-IV Crispins recom mendation improved associate vice president program discussed consensus following approved implementation 1 Each AVP authorized have shirt embroidered year service AVP same policy shall hold district frequency coordinators AVPs frequency coordinators also autho rized supply business cards 2 A statement defining responsibili ties AVP developed Exec utive Council discussion made part Standing Rules 3 AVPs shall provided list district chartered clubs timely basis shall also given up-to-date list handout materials available dealing such matters frequency safety sound flying site acquisition Additionally AVPs shall provided list awards sample forms needed plus cur rent Headquarters directory 4 At discretion district vice pres ident monthly district column Model Aviation may have one-third one-half column set aside comments AVPs within district Other details AVP program such geographic assignments termination determined later date VIII NAR Insurance Dave Brown reported modified proposal agreed upon AMA NAR Insurance com mittees follows 1 AMA Youth membership $7 may clude adults engaged model rocketry ac tivity accordance NAR safety code 2 AMA chartered club status shall fered NAR sections 3 All NAR members organized activi ties members NAR sections come AMA chartered clubs must hold AMA membership 4 claims handling assignments settlements shall discretion AMA 5 NAR organization will no longer insured AMA 6 No insurance coverage outside US NAR-AMA adults unless become regular AMA members meeting adjourned 545 pm AMA Scholarships AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship amount number scholarships presented current year will de pend large extent upon number applicants qualifications total up $11000 available distributed various amounts basis AMA modeling activities scholastic achievement citizenship achievement applica tions will considered evaluated AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Com mittee will make recommen dation Executive Council AMAs 118 Model Aviation 1 Ernie Evon AMA 1129 dIsplayed Feb ruary WRAM Show New York what welldressed AMA club officer may wear sleeve patches provided char tered club officers year year indicat Ing positions heldan impressive array case Ernie Central Jersey RC Club board directors Currently Scholar ship Committee composed Bob Stalick Albany OR Chairman Bob Underwood Reston VA Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Travis McGin nis Arvada CO choosing recipients AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship Pro gram aspects taken consid eration desirable applicant academically superior also participant aspects school mod eling community applicants rated several major categories includ ing class rank grade average test re sults High achievement catego ries important maximum amount scholarship awarded individual However person right top class may win significant schol arship award he/she active com munity modeling both facets taken consideration wellrounded person may quite possibly judged qualified excels school grades modeling However scholarship awards may granted basis of three cri teria qualification general current AMA member el igible 1 has active type model airplane activity last three years 2 graduates high school current prior year 3 enrolled college university certificate degree program Other Scholarships addition AMA-funded program described above two others Sig Memorial Scholarship Program provides awards based combina tion modeling achievement financial need other Tom Hutchinson morial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievements Free Flight activity three programs use information supplied Charles H Grant/AMA Scholarship application determine winners Sig Hutchinson pro grams however scholastic information determining factor case possible individual receive awards programs Applications may obtained AMA Headquarters Deadline submission May 31 Frequency Bulletin March1989 month March often recognized its breezy nature brought winds con cern Academy modelers gen eral Several petitions great importance Radio Control community filed FCC purpose rule mak ing Two petitions involve proposed sharing frequencies granted model ers FCC 1g82 bridge crane com pany has proposed sharing 75 MHz frequenci0s surface model users second recent proposal filed Kenneth J Seymour proposal would result shared use 72 75 MHz model frequencies commercial per sonal direction-finding tracking equip ment Both proposals represent seri ous threat modeling activity could operation devices affect model operation possible se vere safety problem areas other mod eling As illustration crane lifting tons material could interfered unknowing child operatin$ model car nearby Other applications such tow trucks valve actuators fuel delivery trucks present similar safety hazard use tracking device law enforcement agencies locate lost chil dren campers personal property laud able sharing frequencies presents se rious safety concern range de vices anticipated 1000 1500m 3281 4921 ft ground An opera tional range magnitude results unit effectively becoming singlefrequency model site Consider ramifica tions units continuous op eration motor home moves about country Academy behalf has filed let ters opposition two petitions FCC appears model fre quencies targeted shared use cause license-free presents considerable sayings time money company As information ob tained attorney will made known immediately Academys attention focused two other FCC petitions wellone sub mitted AMA another Glenn Whidden Essentially both petitions stress requirements transmitters mantifac tured future must meet AMAs 1991 guidelines narrow-band operation Much misinformation conjecture has heard recently regarding what might happen 1991 magic date Coaches will turn pumpkins old radio units will dissolve dust January 1 1991 date simply signifies end period designed phase frequencies assigned ser vice 1982 hoped 1991 RC model aircraft would operating 20 kHz spacing appears such goal premature immediate concern what course action FCC might take two pe titions fact three possible sce narios first could refuse require narrow-banding radios produced future would have tragic conse quences leaving us vulnerable com mercial interference probably unable achieve full frequency usage Wed have no protection against new RC equipment although meeting proposed FCC specifications would work todays radio environments require narrow-band operation second scenario would have FCC require transmitters manufactured since date rule effectivity narrow banded providing reasonable grace period during existing transmitters would allowed operate scenario has traditional course taken FCC third scenario could develop FCC perceived severe operational safety problem because older equipment still being used FCC could react acceler sting transition narrow band moving back date transmitters must conform new requirement History suggests wont happen Since theres strong likelihood grandfather period older equipment Academy developing recommended ways clubs individuals operate mix equipment final FCC decision made will prepared meet contingency should noted FCC rule-making process typically takes minimum nine 12 months Well well 1990 before final decisions can expected Several other activities under way help clubs individuals frequency matters Academy considering use service provides exact loca tion power level transmitters operat ing commercial frequencies 10 kHz Disseminating information would help modelers select frequency manage flying sites companion ser vice already available uses ICOM re ceiver scanner sites newly pur chased units now hands either district vice president frequency coordinator ICOM can provide valu able information about strength other signals may cause potential interfer ence order effectively use informa tion Frequency Committee has begun gather data will help us determine what level interference causes problems various ages types equipment Lastly Sticker Station program al lows individuals determine status transmitters has greatly ex panded listing stations will forthcoming Academy focused radio fre quency matters order create safe en joyable environment Radio Control oper ation easy task pa tient understanding cooperation both FCC manufacturers lieve goal can accomplished minimum sacrifice model ers part June 1989 119 NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred between numbers AMA HO703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Aviation subscriptions AMA member nonmember back issues and/or copies articles changes address advertis ing Sanctioned Events Calendar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans ModelAvia tion hobby shop resale accounts ad vertising billing questions MA AdvertIsIng .. 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanctioned Events Calendar Sound & Model Aemnautics Howard Crispin Jr Quite number letters have re ceived during past couple weeks sug gesting misunderstanding process competition rule-making Some people continua under impression AMA its Executive Council tempting mandate rule changes es tablish sound levels aeromodeling ac tivities Thats truly ideal notion AMA has taken steps achieve yet mistaken individual Contest Boards basically self-contained discrete entities Only certain very specific areas safety matters exampledoes Exec utive Council have authority oppose Contest Board particular desire po sition Since matter sound levels doesnt fall categories Executive Council has no power overrule direct individual Contest Board decisions sound guidelines would desirable able estab lish sound levels various categories modeling would provide guidelines use general membership case RC Aerobatics problem doing problem FAI ClAM proposal lack practical data determining potential acceptable sound levels Its possible some categories wouldnt have necessary equipment available allow survive new restricti6ns other areas world organizing programs guide model ing groups determining attainable sound levels absolute necessity will accomplished obvious cant done through rule-making process competition cat egories Alternative ways developing body data will enable others oper ate quiet levels must found Individual help will needed acquiring data starting point generate list of categories powered aeromod els next step determine engine size displacement cat egories common prop engine class has listed Any muf flers tuned pipes currently use should also added file background work done studies outline effective testing path ways can begin Testing should yield engine/ prop/muffler/tuned pipe combinations will achieve quieter operation de grading performance Subsequent recom mendations can based lowest ac ceptable limits attained testing Whether benchmark levels would fall within currently recommended goal 90 dBA 9 ft cant ascertained present What happens category model cannot made meet goals obvious consequence such cat egories wouldnt welcome certain fly ing fields true today However fly ing fields arent lost solely because com plaints about noise Other unrelated factors sound abatement wouldnt af fect come play well case Free Flight example its often purely lack adequate flying space Lack accept able flying sites frequently rules out Control Line events too combination inade quate space objectionable sound levels often prohibits RC Pylon Racing Obviously quieter operation wont magi cally create space change other fixed con ditions Nevertheless cases noncompetition flier has found meet ing 90-at-9 recommendation has enabled him keep maintain flying site No doubt will hold true other modeling categories Lack facilities can will continue stumlling block increased activity types flying program will generate informa tion necessary attaining quieter flight Continued page 122 AMA Life Members Over 100 people have signed up over years pay Life Membership Acad emy memberships cost $1000 may paid lump sum two four installments typical Life Member ship initiated $250 down payment L-1 12* 1-3 1-4 1-5 L-6 L-7 1-8 1-9 [-10 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-15 1-16 117* 1-18 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-27 1-28 1-29 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-39 1-40 1-41 1-42 L-43 1-44 1-45 1-46 1-47 1-48 1-49 1-50 1-51 1-52 1-53 1-54 1-55 1-56 1-57 1-58 1-59 1-60 Philip J Baugh Jr Jack G Lowe Joseph Coles Walter Wydler Jeremiah Courtney Matthew Sullivan Ed Manulkin Leon Shulman Jim McNeill Francis M Flinsch Gil Rifkin James H Artz Don Shulman Bob Elliott R C Andre Lou J Andrews Billy B Dunlop Mark Smith Robert Leisses Weldon Smith Earl Witt Sidney Axelrod Carolyn Axelrod James M Edwards Joseph S Guylas Jr Bryant Thompson Dick McCoy Robert Krafft Donald Krafft H Stan Chilton Gene Reynolds Clifford Ritchie Jerry Bell Robert W Gross Ron Ross Sam J Rosenbloom Earl Boteler Helen Olsen Elaine Thompson Roger Olsen John Reynolds Richard Nelson Daniel J Pruss Raymond Meyers Brent Coyne Robert C Gem George M Aldrich Jay S Gerber Mark N Thompson George W Dickinson Dewey Broberg Joyce Good Irwin G Ohlsson Jr Paul Bender Jim Clem Maxey Hester Hazel Sig-Hester Franklin H Alden Morten Tanger lames Grier 1-61 1-62 1-63 1-64 1-65 L-66 1-67 1-68 1-69 1-70 1-71 1-72 1-73 1-74 1-75 1-76 1-77 1-78 1-79 1-80 1-81 1-82 1-83 1-84 1-85 1-86 1-87 1-88 1-89 1-90 1-91 1-92 1-93 1-95 1-96 1-98 1-99 1-100 1-101 1-102 1-103 1-104 1-105 1-106 1-107 1-108 1-109 1-110 1-111 1-112 1-113 1-114 1-115 1-116 1-117 1-118 1-119 1-120 1-121 1-122 followed $250 following three years memberships recognized taxdeductible contributions An interesting sidelight Several families have two Life Memberships Bryant Thompson family first total four Jim4 Simpson Gerald F Cavanaugh Vincent F Gutschalk Wilford 0 Thompson Jr Francis J Hildenbrand Lee Renaud George C Watson Paul R Habel H Sanford Frank David McDonald Herbert Johnson Jr Care Lee Thompson John D Doyle Robert G Diefenderfer Fred Bopp Joe Zingali Raymond G Marvin Jeffrey Gerber Jeff Troy John Reed Jr Edward Teal Joseph H Konefes Kenneth Kortright Robert Spivey Jim Pope Orval C Steward Paul Binkley Jef Raskin Martin 1 Zellman Jr Russ Nitach Albert H Doerr Edward Hydorn Jr Frank Tlush Christopher E Wimmer James B Porter Jr Donald Draskovich Robert C Wimmer Bill Schmidt Albert J Sambold Sr David Copeman Jim Bybee William Langenberg James S Jauregul John Schifko Cole Bryant Thompson Roy Propst Benjamin M Trapnell Jim Weir Joseph C Larsen Fred Angel H K Warner Ray B Sahlberg William Raub Rex R Powell Joel Rindler Rod Smith Thomas 1 Stennis Robert W Rich Richard C Reed Richard Grimm Jr 1-123 1-124 1-125 1-126 1-127 1-128 1-129 1-130 1-131 1-132 1-133 1-134 1-135 1-136 1-137 1-138 1-139 1-141 1-142 1-143 1-144 1-145 1-146 1-147 1-149 1-150 1-151 1-152 1-153 1-163 1-200 1-222 1-288 1-289 1-297 1-300 1-331 1-409 1-418 1-447 1-555 1-702 1-888 1-1000 1-1220 1-1234 1-1 256 1-1 921 1-2012 1-2664 1-2886 1-3120 1-4037 1-5098 1-7009 1-16880 1-20244 L-42487 *Deceased Kermit Walker R S Keeton Jr Mike Dunn Alexander Lepak William R Bigge Billy T White Charles Hunsicker Jr Douglas Barry R I Swain David Rosen Dale Kugler Vernon Haynes Alan N Buckner Mark C Corbett Tom Kozel Grant Ashburn John H Hood Jr Terry 1 Watros Dennis R Long Worth Henson Jr Stanley J Potts Jerry Cowan Jeff Etheredge Bonita Kozel Jerry Smartt Richard Ham Richard Chapaki Timothy P Procuniar lorell H Joiner Jim Coffin James Propst Edward Norman David Bridi Ron Morgan Steve Landy Penny Thompson William G Bennett Lawrence W Petty Travis McGinnis Reeves Lippi ncott Joe Klause C M Tuthill Robert Edison Duane Renken Ed Izzo Harlan Kilbourn Charles R Poulton II Edward E Watts Ill Joseph Thweatt William Hanson Harold Smith Robert Gialdini Gary Hutchison Dick Austin Richard P Aley Steve Edens Bob Wischer Stanford Hightower GOOD NEIGHBOR FORMULA GN 9 Good Neighbors kept using 90dBA-at-9-ft guideline 120 Model Aviation AMAs PR Effort Branches Out Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations luck will first series columns will both give ask formation purpose let members know what happening public relations efforts involve AMA started working professional PR agency June 1988 relationship bore some fruit national coverage Time Magazine Insight Magazine De sign Magazine working na tional exposure 1989 also got some NBC TV coverage time 1988 Nats Willard Scott Today Show 1989 will develop greater depth work wider coverage now have direct New York connections TV consideration several national publications have expressed firm interest doing stories Progress being made other areas work well improved financial posi tion allows flexibility far travel goes can now make specific visits work clubs chapters public offi cials Macon GA recently met mayor county chairman executive director Industrial Commission chairwoman Cherry Blossom Festival Model aviation AMA needs area clubs future Nats other major contests discussed believe key people have much better appreciation sport now before vital PR jobs liaison Federal Aviation Administration work Washington office field locations April will attend meeting New England Region office Burlington MA purpose fur ther appreciation sport needs area modelers cement friendship understanding addition will helping FAA revitalized educa tional programs judging annual science contest sponsored FAA Keeping up personnel changes government agencies sometimes seems like job self necessary June 1989 International Very Spe cial Arts Festival will take place Washing ton DC Locales action White House Kennedy Center Performing Arts Capitol Georgetown Univer sity AMA will represented Head quarters people will have display con duct classes show AMA films give talks important national figures will hand important figures however will 1500 handicapped kids being brought spe cial event AMA proud participant AMA PR Department also works clubs have flying site problems have excellent 100-page support pak great book terrific videoall de signed help make presentation go after flying field materials free chartered clubs cant guarantee field need help call advice ask support pak geared ship same day call other day made list PR-oriented tasks perform long covers lot ground phone calls answering mail media cultiva tion soliciting support appointed elected officialsall make up day-to-day activities PR Department continually explore new avenues attempt make model aviation its needs better known means open new ideas anyone member nonmember alike means look opportunities can part group has avia tion flavor can counted too means take advantage speaking en gagements can tell message audience knows little nothing about sport takes time am sure lot seeds scatter fall hard ground keep after working 40-plus hours week AMA staff members still find time get involved local museums li braries schools recreation depart ments promote model aviation good reasons can think usually kids programs using video models culminating Delta Dart building session However also get invited Rotary Lions Kiwanis Jaycee meetings leave folks information arrived same things AMA chartered clubs own communities believe pays off us PR effort AMA HQ also includes greeting museum visitors ar rive week host Cub packs school groups AMA members try meet make feel welcome want visitors leave pleasant memory friendly bunch happen work building hous es fascinating collection some worlds best artwork fact art work consists three-dimensional aircraft adds fascination hosted group Sunday visitors recently cial club belong 700 pm start turning out lights remind go home What interesting after noon next month Well recognize some clubs doing great job own backyards promote themselves sport June 1989 121 VN PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY *** Safe Flying No Accident *** Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possibility models being vicinity full-scale aircraft opera tions must avoidedor conducted eliminate dangerous situa tions Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft opera tions unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watch ing full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent possibility accident AMA Bill Hershberger R AMA Frequency Committee member presented Howard McEn tee Memorial Medal WRAM Show New York last February WRAM club West chester Radio Aero Modelers makes award year honor pioneers major con tributors world Radio Control Hershberger longtime AMA member Virginia technically competent members Frequency Committee real RC pi oneer Bill flying own dual proportional control system years before RCers thought possible has constantly forefront RC technology did test work 900 MHz RC systems proving feasibility what could become next generation RC equipment Bill currently principal committee volun teers testing certifying wish become part transmitter Gold Sticker pro gram Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Since last month things have hap pening AMA scheme things As some may know Executive Direc tor John Worth will retiring ED first next year John has Academy over 25 years has seen grow prosper Time marches us however Council has con ducted search replacement Through advertising word mouth acquired significant response position easy finding individual best suited task ED Search Committee evaluate resumes conduct interviews until candidates finally reduced three people special session Reston March en tire AMA Council interviewed residual candidates made its selection candidate chosen Vince Man kow ski current employee AMA Headquart ers know Vince virtue participation Nats Vince has Nats Director some time now addition other responsibilities has Academy eight years very familiar requirements Vince will become Deputy Executive Director soon Council ratifies contract next meeting will assume duties Executive Director end January 1990 additional knotty task undertaken special session Council Reston matter petition FCC narrow-band radio equipment As know AMA has promot ing through committee action plan derly phase-in FCC-granted frequen cies allow eventual unrestricted use frequencies narrow-band equipment required controversial element has utility continued use non-narrow-band equipment clar ify AMA Council has taken fol lowing position matter I We will petition FCC require stringent band-pass requirements new manufactured equipment 55 dB @ 20 kHz 2 We will petition FCC make anything obsolete legal counsel forms us likely FCC will allow continued use old equipment its useful life Final position matter up FCC 3 We will advise clubs members deal wideband/narrow-band op eration 4 We will promote phase-in frequen cies upon approval FCC petition like ly take least year 5 We will encourage membership move narrow-band equipment quickly possible clubs free own thing regard feel ex clusive use narrow band safest way fly No seems object using narrow band future would like see future happen quickly possi ble will mandate changeover date point may require narrowband equipment sanctioned events must further consider ramifications requirement Upgrading equipment narrow band can accomplished manufacturers designated agents having obtain new type acceptance example Futaba offering $10 modification much equipment Airtronics offering very good deals narrow-band modules receivers others doing modifications safest bet check manufacturer/im porter feel process easy members should very seriously consider will permit use frequencies maximize flexibility avoiding PRS pag ers such Agents mods must authorized manufacturer since FCC holds manufacturer type ac ceptance holder accountable would like information subject contact Bob Underwood AMA Headquarters focal point issue Believe has very touchy subject strong advocates nar row band say exclu sively narrow-band situation airplanes will fall like rain sky phase frequencies Others contend isnt true need frequency-spacing plan assure safe operation during transition interval addition members advocating use old equipment indefinite period danger phasing odd fre quencies comes possibility los ing since other users PRS will seek capture happen would have larger problem So see life aint simple spite what detrac tors say trying best member-responsive organization same time help create climate safe fun fliers SoundCont pg 120 whether competition general fly ing necessary goal should sup ported Nothing within established AMA proposed RC Aerobatics guidelines enforces limits type model Flying model sound level legal under existing system no matter great violation AMA guidelines cases local re quirements absolute club rules man date lower sound levels course sites restrictive limits achieving quieter flight range model types will expand roster permissible cate gories Whether performance altered quite another matter Manufacturers beginning take some interest what doing hope go manufacturers fliers both need know what pos sible what changes need made before will really get involved aeromodeling public need tell needs Obviously changes arent de mand wont made Soft mounts Soft mounting vibration isola tion engines easily accomplished day Primarily its matter selecting suitable product particular en gine engine mount airframe soft mounts advertised model magazines readily available Several have illustrated pages sample new somewhat differ ent mount has received Ward En gineering PO Box 2271 Meriden CT 06450 letter Chuck French describes ap plication mount made up two ab sorption material pieces length tubing two washers bolt nut unit uti lizes whatever radial engine mount fa vor takes up little over 1A hard-mounted engine Chuck says system rather stiff idle frequency absorbs vibration frequency increases Chuck further states designed assembly work optimally 10000-15000 rpm range present mount designed pri marily engines 35 90 range larger unit bigger engines coming later Drop Chuck note above ad dress further information pricing Since photos didnt make back processing time youll have wait until next time illustration will talking looking listening Toledo latest design accom plishments Hope bring full report next time out 122 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Adrift Air30mins Diamonds Sky30mins Grand Illusions36mins Pioneers27mins Wired Excitement30mins Order AMA Film Librarian 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 Include $2500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA Executive VPs Report Dave Drown AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 An era ending AMA time orderly transition John Worth re placement Executive Director nearing difficult task selection has com pleted Executive Council has picked Vince Mankowski large majority am sure selection Vince will spark some controversy anyone selected position would controversial variation different peoples views what needed position mind-boggling Some think should go outside ganization professional help others believe promotion within best Some think modeling experi ence paramount importance oth ers think absolutely no consequence preferred professional background ideal candidate varies emphasis personnel management public rela tions finance business administration marketing etc Another area contrasting viewpoints comes deciding impor tant professional training education professional experience candidates narrowed few finalists final se lection comes down gut feeling Executive Council said done feel Vince Mankowski right man right time Vince will have some mighty big shoes fill because John Worth has rightfully become legend own time think will up task Id like congratulate Vince se lection thank other fine can didates applied job Another thank-you due Travis McGinnis put tremendous amount work chairman selection committee Another controversial subject dealt March 11th Executive Council meeting Council voted unanimously go ahead its petition FCC petition would require transmitters manufactured future subject tougher type acceptance requirements nar row banding also doesnt mention thing about grandfathering period older equipment leaving aspect FCC decide expected will propose amortization period around 10 years after would become illegal use older equipment proposal isnt cast concrete can still modify during comment period provided FCC important get ball roiling subject before too late good Different people have different concerns subject am concerned about introduction toy market flying mod els would use 72 MHz band marginally meet old current type ac ceptance specs Such device could pollute RF atmosphere making nearly impos sible us operate As drive around town see numbers RC cars being oper ated yards driveways parking lots streets Frankly scares h . think about flying toys splattering transmitters sure wish 72 MHz become license-free least would limit impulse buying toys Another hot subject AMAs acquisition land permanent national flying site headquarters members support move some strongly op posed can understand point view against honestly feel such land acquisition best inter ests AMA important its members can remember same resistance purchase Reston HQ building purchase building probably saved AMA aeromodeling ex tinction insurance crisis hit AMA denied renewal liability surance policy used asset value building procure letter credit required back own selfinsurance program Its simple no build ingno letter credit No letter credit no insurance No insuranceno flying sites No flying sitesno flying no need AMA exist no place aeromodeling Ironically insurance plan assets back what make possible pur chase land need further guaran tee long-term existence Till next month Executive Directors View HQ John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Twenty-Five Down Go. Last February completed 25 years ser vice AMA Executive Director fol lowed year service AMA President 1963 other years service Contest Board Chairman RC Thus step down Executive Director January 31 1990 will have recorded about 30 years major service AMA addition previ ous years various committees Free Flight Team Selection example AMA Contest Director addition will serve February 1 1990 least year Executive Director Emeritus fancy name former ED continues serve consultant will also other duties having AMA museum international affairs relationships other organizations So next year will sharp cutoff AMA service rather change han dling day-to-day operations orga niLation being advisor supplemental services role What will happen gradual transfer primary duties responsibilities year plays out As happens focus will shift toward long-range look AMA goingsomething has dif ficult spend much time since AMA has growing demanding more attention daily de tails past 30 years have fantastic ex perience spanning increase member ship about 20000 members seven times During time AMA has come largest sport aviation organization free world entirely self-funded means no government industry other subsidies have grown years staff four five 1963 50 present few small rooms rented office space own building worth over two million dollars now strong posi tioned well go last decade 20th century Knowing AMA good shape makes easier let go reins some pride satisfac tion get ready pass baton next director Two other people previously held title Executive Director Al Lewis Russ Nichols preceded H W Al den although didnt have title first person charge AMAs daily business 1936-37 helped AMAs first President Willis Brown modeling pioneer Frank Zaic Al Lewis AMAs second President helped keep things going Alden left scene 1938 later became Executive Direc tor Russ Nichols served total 18 years both before after Al Lewis should also noted Frank Ehling AMAs Technical Director years before retiring 1983 also served acting Executive Director during 1963 Thus four people either acted Executive Director first 27 years AMAs history will have added 26 retire What have provided during years stabilityholding HQ fort AMAs basic structure volunteer ficers about 200 did jobs Exec utive Council Contest Boards committees AMA So can feel lot satisfaction personally contributing AMAs progress over years ba sic contribution has enable orga nization function response ac tions others AMA has eight presidents past 25 years 75 district vice presidents people served Contest Boards committees over years have operated basic decision-making processes AMA HQ coordinating communicating Executive Director responsible making combination paid staff volunteers work past 25 years tory testimony concept ap pears continuance concept will carry us well 21st century June 1989 123 Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massuchuselts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Dan Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Ouxbury MA 02331 tBi7 9346248 Associate Vice Preeldetits Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Ortand ME 04472 Drew Davenpoil 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01449 Bob Landry 60 Main St Essex Jot VT 05452 Richard Sherman 29 High St Plymouth NH 03254 Bob Watace 91 Sytvan St Avon 0106001 Frequency Coordinator George Wilnon 82 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02649 Vice Executive Director position has awarded Vince Mankowski has AMA staff about nine years recently served Nats Manager numerous applicants position search committee narrowed number applicants three Executive Council made fi nal selection three candidates seemed well qualified eager assume position would like thank applied interest Academy time involved pursue po sition District Fun-Fly contact person club should have received newslet ter now giving latest information have seen flyer fun-fly call information 617 934-6248 Brimfield Float Fun-Fly received word March 9th event has canceled 1989 due Commonwealth Mas sachusetts austerity program will have employees available events though modelers offered pay reasonable costs Radio report still much confusion about frequency phase-in plan reasons behind report will attempt summarize what has happened what happen starting December 20 1990 videotape available Dis trict VP AVP Frequency Coordinator tape about two hours long covers radio situation very well would recom mend club officer view Much following material taken tape Let us start brief history RC fre quencies 1950s Started frequency 27255 Later 26995 27045 27095 27145 27195 added frequencies still legal use 1960s About 1966 original 72 MHz fre quencies allocated FCC 7208 7216 7224 7232 7240 7296 75640 known col ored frequencies because flag sys tem now illegal RC use 1980s original 72 MHz shared fre quencies could commer cial operator directly same fre quency increase commercial traffic frequencies became unusable parts country FCC petitioned additional frequencies exclusive RC use AMA granted 80 frequencies divided 30 75 MHz range 50 72 MHz range Frequency Committee group 12-14 vol unteers technical expertise serves committee committee has pre sented proposals FCC devel oped phase-in plan new Tx flag system Frequency flag system system identifies what frequency Tx new 50 frequencies old colored flag system practical problems cant prevent such conflicts between channels 42 24 between 40 5340 between 50 5350 Frequency phase-in plan plan time table determine specific frequen cies used protected old fre quencies five years giving modelers chance convert equipment new frequencies Narrow band Gold sticker Specs -55 dB 20 kHz spacing Wideband Silver sticker Specs -35 dB 20 kHz spacing Secondary user interference tween modelers commercial users modelers have correct problem should no directly RC fre quencies RC still secondary user up enthusiast make equip ment work Phase-in program now second part phase-in program Tx channels 12-34 must meet narrow-band specs sanc tioned events recommended opera tions Wideband Tx should used channels 38-56 will effect until De cember 20 1990 After date remaining frequencies odd-numbered channels will avail able use Using frequencies will mandatoiy Some options clubs will have future 1 Using available channels might require use narrow-band equip ment Most receivers use now will have replaced 2 Using channels 12-34 channels 38-56 Use wideband receivers could continued chan nels 38-56 provided no commercial interference 3 Using channels receiv ers currently use could used provided no interference future Tx may have modified meet narrowband specs depending FCC action option using channels chosen accommodations must made visitors particular field done using channel either side channel visitor uses block ing off Sanctioned events should much problem because usually frequency control system use Care must observed sure 40 kHz spacing maintained present no requirement Tx meet narrow-band specs during next phase Most Tx made since about 1986 meet narrow-band specs older ones should serviced anyway So Tx required narrow band receivers may still wideband provided no interference 40 kHZ spac ing maintained As number com mercial operators grows may forced use narrow-band receivers Flight line management Pilot stations should positioned about 20 ft tween antennas will help eliminate 31M problem 31M usually will cause crash shows up glitches Dos Donts 1 change own crystals ille gal will probably get optimum performance radio must retuned get peak performance 2 operate radios outside recom mended specs though work may cause other people problems 3 operate less 20 ft tween Tx antennas 4 have Tx serviced periodicallyat least two years 5 read follow information con tained AMA membership manual offers lot useful information 6 remember club rules come part AMA Safety Code surance purposes 7 remember areas commercial stations may introduce interfer ence Affected channels will usable narrow-band receivers will have used Some interference may highly di rectional 8 very aware what buying transition period equipment being sold narrow band Wideband radios have shelf still being sold Let buyer beware 9 very careful about installation pro cedures Keep antennas away servo leads use chokes long servo leads keep installation neat 10 aware operating area served TV channel 4 should operate channel 20 unless use narrow-band receiver TV audio signal may mix radio cause interfer ence other modelers Frequency asked questions 1 50 frequencies Some groups want frequencies Sailplane fliers some use once have heard ron may use up 18 time put show allows clubs select ones want avoid interference 2 Are stickers mandatory No However after December 20 1990 will re quired sanctioned events forget operate channels 12-34 Tx must narrow band Gold sticker sanctioned events 3 new frequency identification plan required No recommended some clubs CDs may require Continued next month 124 Model Aviation New York 0 New Jersey II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 Prank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dresch 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08884 Ray Jaschkus 7 Bvergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 184 N Union Street PO Box 217 Olean NY 14780 Robert Roaxe 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Los Seater 2082 Rebbd Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As being writ ten District Two find ourselves deeply involved mall show season Current ver sion annual phenomenon appears have far exceeded earlier efforts area precursors spring con siderable value sport/hobby serving major transitional step building flying season urge clubs join trend Such vernal gatherings bring us closer together provide excellent opportunity socialize enjoy valued company revered friends same time make new ones After isnt what about 13th Annual Symposium Radio Control Web sters defines symposium formal meet ing several specialists deliver short ad dresses topic related topics Such worthy project has successfully under taken Central New York Model Aircraft Association Syracuse NY years ver sion took place Saturday February 4 flew up participate behalf AMA along PR rep Jeff Troy HQ extend sincere thanks CNYMAA its yearly District Two membership meetings part scheduled proceedings day com pliments association President Jim Abrams well able assistant Penny Abrams dedicated effort produced best-ever version aeromodelers delight As sup plement offer several examples pho tographic ineptitude including study two worthy District Two officials left right Free Flight Contest Board mem ber Bradley Bane associate vice president Ken Koeppel vvrten comes ability explain public what AMA about Jeff Troy sistant PR Director AMA tops book has become regular Syracuse show well others show dedicated AVP Syra cuse Lon Sauter other full face busily engaged important business frequen cy checking symposium Helicopter Enthusiasts Long Island HELl AMA Charter 20071 am greatly indebted Mr James J Sottile newly elected HELl pres dent packet literature describes numerous advantages available prospective members desire participate fas cinating branch aeromodeling letter have received Jim reads part great number people out dont know get started Heli copters Well send free brochure swering most-asked questions about Hel icopters write us further infor mation youre invited write HELl PO Box 205 Selden NY 11784 Jim may reached phone 516 724-1836 Chris Marcici club secretary 516 621-5903 Radio Control Club Rochester club has consistently praiseworthy newsletter entitled Airflow currently edited W Paul Hanlon able president club Mark Sche da following observations editor Hanlon impressed us pass along Qualifications office easythat have interest model aviation will work toward betterment club dont have expert phase hobby long-standing member fact drawing new members fresh ideas something need keep also quote President Scheda relative evaluation clubs yearly accomplish ments mind significant Cub Scout presentations mall show great opportunities us return something community spread word about hobby simultane ously hope can things future say Right Midstate Modelers AMA 1676 club lo cated Clay NY according records am grateful secretary Fred DeGroff kindly sending copy Volume 1 Num ber 1 newsletter Mdstate Modelers News member-club CNYMAA held successful fun-fly last year drew partic pants Canada Connecticut New York Pennsylvania extend very very best 21st Annual WRAM Show 1989 have just spent several days Westchester County Center White Plains NY prior during popular eagerly awaited aeromodeling spectacular years version impressed others spoke having mea sured up exceeded its fore runners measure its success due its return county center available use during its two-year re construction expansion program three floors RC activity including 150 exhibitor booths displays contin uous showing movies greatly expanded swap shop static competition aircraft boats cars Delta Dart model construction pro gram etc As always permitted hold AMA District Two Membership meet ing certainly thank Westchester Ra dio Aeromodelers Inc great annual privilege few shots made show First panorama main floor no commercial plug intended Bill Hershberger AMA Fre quency Committee checking transmitters us Bill 1989 winner Howard McEntee Award outstanding contributions Radio Control Such awards made year WRAM show AVP Ray Juschkus captu red scene WRAM AMA Membership meeting presented plaque Adolpho Lagomasino Monmouth Model Airplane Club lo cated District Two Though Dolph placed third Sportsman RC Pattern 1988 Nats won award having quietest engine tested An envi able distinction indeed Gear up locked June 1989 125 show Giant Scale static display Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Brown District III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 814 382-7702 CompuServe address EMAIL 7376712 Associate Vice Presidents Francm Fluharty 504 21st St. Vienna WV 26101 Nelson Gould 1944 S Idaho St Allentown PA 16103 John Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Stanton PA 15672 Jay Meaty 208 Witmer St Clearfield PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Cranbrook Dr Manmee OH 43537 Lawrence 8 Weimer 15613 Greendale Ave Maple Htn OH 44137 Gil Weiss 3004 Hallowell Cl Sennalem PA 19020 Frequency Coordinator John Cottle 102 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 future modeling lies youth today AMA member should de velop positive position within local youth activity national program should also established coordinate assist interested Academy has tried before present time ap pears interest should gener ated would appreciate new unique ideas might offered Executive Council District Ill Cleveland Aeromodel So ciety has shown its dedication youth Under direction Bob Dively several modelers have initiated modeling interests local parks system public schools also recognize youth very large National Model Plane Show held Randall Park Mall Approxi mately 300 beautiful trophies pre sented just about conceivable area modeling Since trophy count high almost child winnerl emulate program area Larry Weimer northeastern Ohio AVP can provide details joint effort between AMA Ex perimental Aircraft Association directed youth program entitled Super Saturday southeastern AVP John Hath away helped present such program Latrobe Airport February 30 youngsters ages 12 18 chance build home-built type wing rib HandLaunched Glider Lunch tour tower private aircraft completed day As can see next pictures activity very well received Bob Under wood AMA HQ can provide details would interested initiating simi lar program Dayton OH area will center tremendous amount modeling activity summer Three major events will hosted local clubs Dayton Academy Gratitude extended volved organization activities first competition Dayton will United States FAI Helicopter Team Selec tion June 3-4 hosts will Day ton Rotary Wingmasters Although Heli copter category relatively new aero batic feats accomplished todays com petitors unbelievable Mark Wilson 4913 Marcy Road Dayton OH 45449 source information next pictures il lustrate what may see competi tinn second function Dayton area AMA National Fun-Fly june 10-11 What fun-fly Basically noncom petitive gathering modelers interested flying talking about great sport Any AMA member welcome fly and/or en joy friendship others 1989 site Wright Patterson Air Force Base Air Force Museum Attendance Fun Fly conjunction museum tour should great way start summer yearly AMA General Membership meet ing will held Saturday evening June 10 will allow fun-fly participants chance informed current inter ests actions Executive Council come meet some AMA officials Please look elsewhere issue Model Aviation registration forms information Additional questions may di rected Vince Mankowski AMA HQ third major event Dayton FAI Scale Team Selection August 19-20 prestigious Scale contest 1989 AMA calendar placement top three contestants will entitle represent United States 1990 World Championships Interest Scale abounds within District Ill possible large group witness event provide encouragement 1990 FAI Team information contact Phil Walters 1055 Royalton Drive Vandalia OH 45377 Les Byrd 4561 Ozias Road Eaton OH 45320 Congratulations Ron Stein elec tion president Valley Forge Signal Seekers group also made news member Mark Frankels fantastic Lear Jet ap peared both cover two-part construction article Radio Control Mod eler magazine subject pub lishing Al Johnson Oxford PA Cloudkings article field box batteries ap pear recent issue RC Report AVP Gil Weiss reported attending recent meeting Delaware Valley Fed eration Model Airplane Clubs very pleased efforts goals its new president Tom Gratten Tom attend ing area club meetings getting groups join longtime associa tion represents phases aero modeling Such groups will help us future providing strength num bers help field acquisition other ar eas political clout necessary Albert Jackson sent picture lat est project Pitts scratchbuilt original plans Super model Another District III modeler Duke Evans has produced modified version Midwest Giant Sweet Low should great fun airplane months District III Club Month Valley IFOs Inc Mounds ville WV Congratulations gentlemen may landings intentionall 126 Model Aviation ee National I-un-Fly Delaware 0 District Columbia S Maryland S North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otix Drive Severn MD 21144 Phone 3011 9e9-935e Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 Rick Chrintoph 970 Star Crent Harrisonburg VA 22801 Chuck Foreman 5611 Rinker Dr Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Ferowood Dr Ruleih NC 27612 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockuville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Vucobucci 8408 Winthrop Dr Fayexeville NC 28301 Phone Evening 9191 488-5988 Awards I have number awards ap proved will presenting Clubs individuals over next couple months will letting know ad vance will coming first made behalf Walter Ed Byerley Ed awarded Superior Ser vice Award long service RC Con test Coordinator District IV very important task al ways appreciated extent should Ed has done outstanding work five years have vice president some years prior time say Well done Ed presentation made regular monthly meeting Woodbridge Radio Control Club wish also thank officers members club enjoyable rewarding visit will announcements up coming issues happened Headquarters couple weeks ago Sunday place open special request two District Clubs Baltimore area visit AMA Museum took advantage situation visit some members present clubs Balti Area Soaring Society Westmin ster Aero Modelers Both progressive very active clubs meeting needs members Baltimore area Both have planned activities coming sea son BASS usually has display Timon ium trade show Roanoke Swap Shop Auction very good turnout year Sales brisk swap shop fact brisk really very much sale auction As usual event gave opportunity meet members district also quite number adjoining districts came comments questions Between swap shop auction time make presentation status Radio Control also provide demonstra tion ICOM-7000 receiver now part radio spectrum control district Roanoke auction still event draws very large area district Unfortunately year did have time spend swap shop AMA table busy ICOM-7000 piece equipment will available limited basis request ing club will used provide survey service looking site determining whether have potential interference problems said limited use would like clarify point unit will shipped out time will used pri manly vice president and/or dis trict frequency coordinator will mean some cooperation between myself Paul Yacobucci need arises will best can develop assist surveys Please write call see about being placed list anticipate next year later will see large de mand suspect interfering sig nals problem consider survey Frequency questions continue sub ject needs answers will allay fears penalties illegality br future intent Academy Ex ecutive Council permit such things oc cur power will work FCC make operation Radio Con trol equipment safe trouble-free possible discussed special Executive Council meeting held 11 March Present Chairman Frequency Committee legal repre sentative Academy matter content petition FCC agreed upon being prepared sub mission written Information will published sent clubs within next few days should much im prove understanding situation Executive Council will serve member ship matter fullest extent p6ssible still must work within frame work FCC own safety needs questions between now 1991 direct primarily Technical Director AMA HQ Mr Underwood will either have answers krtow obtain correct information would like avoid speculation Special Executive Council meeting pri mary reason calling special meeting above subject frequency question surely impor tant items agenda primary rea son meeting select Vice Ex ecutive Director Academy indi vidual will become Executive Director Academy January 199t date John Worth will retire Two committees worked consider able time obtaining applications can didates position began pro cess narrowing down list Executive Council accordance bylaws could make selection entire process completed Mr Vin cent Mankowski candidate selected position number rea sons selection majority opin ion was considerable mar gin proper selection Vince fairly well known members Academy has member Headquarters staff about eight years has extensive background operation several years has manager Nationals other special events such National Fun fly will now need phase responsibil ities operation Academy will have responsibility ginning 1990 far off selection announcement will signal get important programs fu ture Academy go Executive Directors position has time-consuming issue long time Associate vice-presidents head column list names addresses associate vice presidents frequency coordinator District IV people highly qualified vol unteers exist part Academy serve assist also right arm physically impossible everywhere should time becomes increasingly necessary associate vice president involved appreciate work surely hope also have some appre ciation effort have some pro posals before Executive Council en hance position associate vice presi dent need make visible members Some proposals have accepted will continue work others hope will contact AVP can assistance club cannot answer needs will contact HQ event keeps things chain maintains good perspective what transpires organization would also ask let know good things happen will know go future AVP supposed get mailings Headquarters VP will also getting keep everyone up date Work together grow Alabama 0 Florida 0 Georgia issippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Associate Vice Presidents Philip Cope B Hedgewood Rd Knoxville TN 37918 Edward Hunter PO Box 503 Amory MS 38821 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlne Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Bunyan Dr Deiray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi HC 866 Box 10397 Faiardo PR 00848 Ed Moormun 88 12th Street Shulimur FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 849 Bust Glochester Place Norcroxx GA 30071 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd loterlachen FL 32048 Phone 19041 684-2517 Its slow month finally got lit tle winter down District 5 except sunny Florida So its mall show time Everyone either scheduling show has already held Its great way show community club ex ists interested community affairs Mike Stone Tn-Cities Aeromodel ers say about show Johnson City Clubs mall show John son City Mall few weeks ago huge success 73 planes display hundreds spectators own Carl Cumbow won Tiger Moth pilots drawing Mall shows good way get new members followed up demon stration day local flying field own club Coffee Airfoilers has ex panded its ranks year ap proach Its also good public relations model aviation generalsomething need nice thing about time year people have time stop enjoy themselves Ive heard number people just wanted say Hello thats great June 1989 127 call Mr Ed Stefan Jr kid member local model club Ed called ask let people know about model club St Croix Virgin Islands now lives says people travel St Croix surprised find island has first-class flying field known about would have brought model along So modelers planning trip Virgin Islands should look up Cruzan Eagles club Mr Bryant club president phone number 809 773-1591 Its nice hear old friends like Model builders general great people Most can relied upon help help needed like comments subject Bill Layers Palm Beach Skyhawks Bill writes following Enya 60 four-cycle starts like charm Know Because first brought field asked two friends Whats best way start four-cycle said Crank backwards against com pression other explained make sure its choked thoroughly Whats point good reasons belong club like major reason inputthe help ideas get other members great deal can learn oth er Good advice Bill Carry good work Got bit nostalgia reading Tyge ODonnels Memories column Glow Plug newsletter Middle Tennessee RC Society Tyge wrote remember ol Bob Reu ther Red/Gold Headmaster re member Bob would climb until just dot sky cut engine dead-stick dive straight down doing three loops process coasting plane feet upon landing Ive seen Bob maneuver must have spawned Pylon Racing ac tivities Down sunny Florida just keep generating memories Thats evident following excerpt newsletter Ancient City RC Flyers Mr Tom Camp bell pen hand field Along veterans field some up-and-comers have mak ing progress Richard McCormick made three solo flights got wings decided some trick stuff made perfect landing 45-degree bank drainage ditch says planned way Id like see him again Mike Crossons doing better now hes got engine will pull Eaglet air says wishes hed started bigger plane plans build soon Mike Mayo making real progress us ing club trainers reports Kadet nearing completion Prez Joe Lippo proved said couldnt done wrong carried Glider aloft back Nosen trainer launch went off hitch Joe says Nosen flies better Glider off Jim Lott sticks Glider both planes brought down safely several flights Rich McCormick got video will probably shown meet ing Unfortunately video camera short time later giant Nosen hit solitary pine tree south strip doing touch-and-goes sans Glider Several onlookers swear saw tree move path plane view may have obstructed flying shreds balsa red MonoKote Regard less damage done terminal says Joe doubt pine will live see another summer other learners experts alike honing skills has talk some friendly competition either Com bat Pylon Racing inter ested should make known Makes want get out field doesnt Well just few weeks cold got Pelican Droppings Robert Wargo editor Pelican Soaring Associ ations newsletter letter described weekend after weekend near-perfect fly ing weather antics Glider Guiders took advantage Contrary recent letter Model Aviation least Council member ac tive Soaring pilot Despite what Soaring community sometimes thinks AMA dedicated facets modeling does though need help special interest groups keep things track Dont bashful fellows keep VP AVP Con test Board Headquarters people formed ideas needs desires Thats called communication AMA cant get too much either up down organ ization Skywriter newsletter South Pi nellas Aeronautical RC Society comes sad news District 5 Editor Rolly Singson writes radio airwaves RC community suffered tragic loss recently provocative radio personality avid modeler Norman Nutting killed bizarre car acci dent last January 26 Thursday Dick Nuttings love RC aeromodeling quite well known listeners friends because would always make mention during radio show nouncements association Bob Godfrey other known hobby industry personalities have helped further pop ularity sport Fans listeners would show up flying field Brandon Club just see him fly also introduced exciting world aero modeling As tribute radio station 970 WFLA has initiated Dick Nutting Scholarship Memorial Fund offer educational scholar ships aspiring youths would like pursue career broadcasting Contribu tions donations sum being ac cepted managed radio station Just thought would like know just came back Reston Council held special meeting involved selection man follow John Worth Executive Director dispen sation few other items approval wording FCC pe tition concerning 1991 narrow-band transmitter type-approved certification pro cess Contrary some modelers belief document makes official switch narrow-band transmitters selected time future Knowing FCC other government regulatory body works would suspect will specify time period during will still le gal operate wideband equipment However long before time comes predict populated areas peer pressure will have driven such equipment off fly ing fields wont take too shattered airplanes make clubs put foot down Its already progress instance few words spoken Doug Can ning matter Fly Paper know am getting little rabid subject please bear seems Sundays field old cheap new AM transmitters interfering safe flight airplanes rea son AM units splattering frequen cies adjacent frequencies Two Sun days row now have seen two flights erratic flight near-destruction came about pilots standing next station AM transmitter splatter ing away wish AM transmitters il legal am sure will happen what read various AMA publica tions own experiences field sincerely hope talk pros pective new members strongly advise buy FM PCM radio systems new Fiorenze Hobby Center selling AM radio systems commend action Well enough time Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate vice Ptesidente Ron Ballard Rt 5 Box 90 Decatur IN 46733 charlie Bauer 4944 N Orange Norridge IL 60656 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas city MO 04114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Pubs Park IL 00404 charlie Wattn 1253 Pinecrest Ln Apt G Manchester MO 03021 Bill Zimmer Boa 72 Varna IL 01375 Frequency Coordinator Paul Holsten 610W 30th St Higginsville MO 64037 Home 8161 5642481 Work 1816 584-7121 Pus 8161 564-7766 Its end February quiet around Its bit cool outside us staying its warm Ive managed get shop some havent gone out much need have piece good news new scanner got few days ago Im about ready send out fre quency coordinator gets will able use Ive chance play actually figured out use enough get contest can can some simple struction anyone can operate So time read will available Hope fully set instructions will available us radio experts suggested may want get favorite amateur radio person handle way can get best use out using scanner home did discover experiencing some interference four channels Three right odd channels weak other channel seems quite strong funny thing have experienced no problems channel Beats 128 Model Aviation having special Council meeting Reston during March hope time read will have discussed two important issues made decision will elaborate bit first issue will pick replace ment Executive Director Although John Worth has done much growth AMA throughout years head HQ staff its time new blood fresh ideas hope will join wishing John best luck Im sure AMA has seen end him what Ive heard read selec tion committee has selected three candi dates may fit bill relatively young could give years service us backgrounds Im anx ious have pick As ever will eventually take helm AMA congrats second issue will petition will go FCC lucky peti tion will ready approval meeting should give legal staff time get FCC second quar ter agenda Although wanted put petition front FCC last quar ter 1988 other issues took priority petition delayed guess cant much complainingits better late never delay gave some time respond wideband issue Thanks During past year have attacked petition over over because part dealt radios youre using day listened concerns about use systems ie wideband transmit ters receivers supported Its difficult year say least Because have fought battle have burned some bridges behind part thing really hate Still cant say totally regret it has serve wishes just feel hobby place much fighting Today transmitters sold narrow band same cant said about receivers Will able get narrow-band environment wideband receivers Some say no some say yes Personally dont know know have talked lot clubs going continue use channels use day long time regardless what 1991 brings wideband re ceivers still use today can understand position am reminded often petition will ask FCC enforce manufacture narrow-band transmitters Receivers will issue though has drilled head times supporters phase-in plan transmitters involved plan worry about trying use odd channels old wideband receivers Whatever results petition 1991 will interesting take plunge Just let know am opposed narrow-band system have purchased prove point Thats right spent hard-earned cash prove say Im too tight go along pro gram mean what say tell Im good narrow-band systems As Ive said before wanted wait dust settle before put down cash still plan use wideband systems club AMA FCC allow battle over wideband systems petition will soon over Ill glad settle back tolerable issues certainly has hard nerves have learned lot having worked Maybe Ill let some other Council member challenge kind issue future just stand back watch Being called agitator peers does ap peal like being part cif crowd Hmmm maybe Well thats enough about political issues month received letter group held New years Day Soaring contest Monroe County RC Club Bloomington IN held eighth annual contest snow ran two rounds ran another three-round contest af ter over guys sure can tolerate cold hardy group pictured next Thanks go out Brent Hoo ver pic Well guess thats Maybe column will contain cheerful tidings fu ture has grim too long Enough now. Iowa 0 Michigan S Minnesota 0 Wisconnin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville Ml 48167 compuserve addresa EMAIL 700472162 FAX 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdink 6410 Gienwood N Golden vailey MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Box 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeii Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 300 PeOl Race Holland Mi 49423 cad Mofis 5024 Lake Meodota Dr Madison Wi 53705 Ron sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Paul Smith 11112 Diii Drive Sterling Mi 48077 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Minocque WI 54548 will appear after first flying ses sions have occurred district must admit well laid out plans getting few models repaired new ones built have yet started period before Christmas devoted catching up Honey-dos thats past year has extremely hectic other VPs saying same thing membership increasing around 11% year still having same number VPs time servicing member ship has reached saturation point must something want see AVPs have responsibility being able vote negative perk Paul Smith suggests increasing number districts because several now exceed earlier membership whole AMA Looking district couldhave Mich igan district its own other three states another district lake between us forming natural boun dary would make sense shall probably have AVP position avail able future suggestion made last Executive Meeting elect AVP local clubs using nomina tions shall probably try because will make person familiar designated group clubs serve year shall continue try bring AVPs EC meetings because next Oshkosh expect see several last Executive Meeting hired Vince Man kowski Vice Exec utive Director after long search inter view program Vince has HQ sev eral years has strong feeling its future Having traveled around country position Nats Manager also well known large cities am delighted appointment look ward working him Property Acquisition Committee progressing along its set path tended National Model Sport Aviation Center committee will send complete details interested cities local gov ernments have received requests areas country shall developing list Executive Council evaluate Nats meeting also completing details Flying Field Pur chase Assistance Plan considera tion June 1989 129 tfloto oy fvlarsnaIf cmmenryorrer Chesaning Swap Meet foot floor space filled people planes good atmosphere flowed throughout Photo Mike Wood Lord Lady Scale Dolly Bob Wisoher Douglas Mail plane Photo Mike Wood Milwaukee Circlemasters intently working latest project left right John Miller Chuck Zellermayer Dant Tetzlaff Jim Kreuger AVP Jean Lasik sent report visit Owosso Swap Meet blush have mislaid filing system best have no idea else look course soon ship article off Model Aviation will magically appear However lost Marshall Emmen dorfer sent details reports once again ran out space parking area almost building appreciate District VIII Meeting Neither snow nor rain plan have help unload- nor sleet nor gloom night stayed ing vehicles table-buyers Swap inted rounds Weatherford meets great place meet district mem- TX Weatherford Aero Modelers bers tackle member some- greeted morning March 4th thing read newsletter its neat freezing temperatures worst ice see faces light up Don Bentfield re- storm record north Texas area ports clubs participated re- Southwests largest swap meet found soundingly successful Apache Mall Show modelers coming Houston San Anto Minneapolis also must pass along nio Oklahoma braved ice news Boyd Bowdish have elements just show off wares stepped down leading offices buyers eager pick up good bargains association new guys will have bargains gone noon no problem following tracks Associa- didnt make fly-in tions must areas scheduled Sunday March 5th groups clubs makes lot sense canceled because three five inches have contact others helps improve snow covered ground clubs am waiting formed Grand Rapids area have va riety clubs hold several winter shows have letter Brooks Heathman ed itor Rice Lake Model Airplane Club describes group modelers manage get out weekend run annual mall show remark concern ing editing newsletter ap propriate quote am club newsletter editor appreciate thoughtful comments Model Aviation concerning work Ive felt edition can bring smile across members face impart some useful interesting information news letter served its purpose Thank Brooks keep repeating newsletter editor key person club should get help asks Toledo looms close evening have tornado watch snow promised tomorrow know its Mud Time everywhere Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico 0 Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District VIII Vice-PresIdent 301 N Yale Drive Garland D 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Gresens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 70815 Mike Harrison BOOT Main Hot Springa AR 71913 Gil Horatman Boa 42 Manchaca TX 7ee52 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Texarkana TX 75501 Ron Stanfield 26 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 charles Stevens 228 Delta St Pasadena TX 77516 Jim Traw 1135 Merrymen Green Norman OK 73072 chuck Wood 909 Howard St clovis NM 8810i Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75006 Council meeting notes March 11 1989 Executive Council opportunity select new Vice Executive Director final vote counted per son selected Vince Mankowski Vince will replace John Worth contract terminates end January 1990 Other issues concerning frequency guide lines specifications testing ad dressed appears some members reading Competition News sec tion AMA publication very im portant individual can con verse some knowledge about what happening particular niche hobby information please refer future aeromodelers club rented Crock ett Elementary School Weatherford school district meeting went very well two areas high inter est 1991 frequency prob lems 90-dB-at-three-meters noise level issue Bill Thomas Oklahoma District VIII Contest Board representa tive Radio Control Aerobatics present answer questions con cerning Pattern fliers about upcoming rules proposals pertaining noise Bill did outstanding job fielding questions concerned members issue Present meeting AVP Charles Stevens Houston Dis trict VIII representative Control Line Contest Board Bill Bischoff Dallas want thank individuals com ing meeting plus modelers braved elements see AMA representatives working benefit personnel responsible making happen Bill Finke Sandy Frank fellow members Weatherford Aero Modelers Society Look another 130 Model Aviation Rice Lake Model Airplane Club executives being framed demonstration airplane left VP Jim Kleven right President Doug Zimmer presIdent Lakeland Loons holdIng Ziroli F4 powered K&B 75 RC engine turning Kress fan some activity auction held Weatherford Aero Modelers Soci ety facility perfect holding function size L R Dr Sandy Frank Skip Nemine Roddy Lowery Pictured design District VII patch should have appeared column last month AMA HO contact did hIs job editor took picturebut other gremlins popped up prevent its ing printed cost patch $1 including mailing placed dis trict patch fund Send orders VP Peter Wa ters would appreciate bulk requests rather individual ones District Viii meeting Weatherford TX L R Gene Hempel District VIII Vice President Bill Thomas RC Aerobatics Contest Board member Charles Stevens AVP Hous ton TX swap meet June wonder will snow June Pancho Morris District VIII RC Soaring representative wrote concerning up coming initial vote rules proposals RC Soaring Pancho some interesting comments safety about way voted particular proposals Please make note Contest Board members need input guide voting proposals pertaining interests need support received letter Gil Horstman Manchaca TX covered recent air static show sponsored Remote Con trol Model Club Laredo TX January 28 1989 letter reads follows business trip Laredo op portunity meet Dr Fred Pellegrin La redo After nice visit Dr Fred friend John Valls asked assistance put air show static display winter Texas Festival 89 turned out special opportunity acquaint myself other members Laredo club pilots recruited fly air show follows Bill Adams Laredo TX flying Ziroli Zero Dan Smith George town TX flying Sig Bravo Phaeton 90 Rick Schafer Austin TX flying Viper Jet Conquest Jerry Miller San An tonio flying Electric Mite RV-3 Lee Moore also San Antonio brought Fokker Triplane PT-19 Bucker Lee Laredo flew PT-19 Wayne Hasselfield Kyle TX flying Bridi XLT MI Ray mond Austin Large Pup Curtiss Robin Richard Hagy Laredo flew Sig Cobra Craig Jack son Laredo flew Super Sportster site activity La redo International Airport com munications tower times kept Richard Hale communica tions manager busy handling traffic tween modelers full-scale aircraft air show complemented Ma jor Edward Vennes commander La redo CAP Squadron Major Vennes flew Navy Blue T-54 made several passes smoke Lynwood Jackson club president club members worked very hard make air show success As far could tell paid off crowd largest events Festival 89 thanks go out club its prime movers Dr Pellegrin John Valls Ra mino Rameriz Lynwood Jackson wives contributed much whole weekend Best Regards Gill Horstman Colorado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 Sooth Dakota Wyoming compuServe address EMAIL 780672750 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3507 5 Kendall St. Denver co 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd carringron ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Salins KS 87401 Jim Rickens 516S cloudas Sious Fulls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service center nia tL Sheridan Denver 00 80226 Phone Duy 303 922-8107 Evening 13031 93e-3206 would like pick up some items last months column appointment associate vice pres ident state Wyoming has oc curred writing Im process doing some fact gathering back ground checking three potential candi dates should have done end school spring break--the end March appreciate patience Wy oming modelers item think important enough job thorough ly its tough make right con tacts timely manner later Mark calendars weekend November 4th 5th will days annual District IX meeting fall Bismarck ND will place AVP Russ Miller bunch great folks al ready have some plans rolling make super meeting will mark 4th annual District IX AMA membership meeting Plans include having seminars workshops conducted national officers AMA Headquarters personnel meet needs members volunteers serve modelers district An informative time always attendees its great way bring mystical organizational thing call AMA local modelers tradition moving meeting around within district has met pos itive feedback year years meet ing North Dakota will coincide states centennial celebration Russ Miller has made some special arrangements al ready great time expected de tails next couple months mark calendars November 4th 5th 1989 Next item information Im sure will read about Vince Mankowskis appoint ment Vice Executive Director other col umns month future just case first column read issue well claim saw first District IX would like offer congratula tions Vince appointment Ex ecutive Council wish him much suc cess Hell assuming responsibilities position over next few months will lead him Executive Director AMA may have known Vince former vice president District IX left Council 1980 employed AMA has worked sev eral important capacities during ten ure Im sure experiences will tre mendous resource Vince assumes new leadership role behalf Speaking leaders has AMAs credit over 20 years ago fore sight hire John Worth Executive Di rector John took job AMA its infancy has nourished supplied wisdom patience guidance over years has worked Executive Council variety ways during time has many war stories share over years AMA grew its present size strength John Worth has literally dedicated professional life organization hope during transition AMA officers mem bers will lend support understand ing John Vince have before task leadership manage ment Academy expect will number oppor tunities show John Worth respect appreciation deserves long successful service Academy ex pect will equal number oppor tunities make Vince feel great about undertaking tasks run daily rou tines programs projects AMA District IX members salute both John Vince wish well months ahead planning attend Nation als July 15th through 23rd too early send entry form make arrangementsa note call AMA Head quarters will get return mail Deadline advance entry midnight Fri day June 16 1989 Plans shaping up well great Nats Northwest should great place enjoy favorite mod eling activity may also want check out possi bility attending National Fun-Fly held Ohio June Check Competi tion News sections calendar events note call Headquarters will get de tailed information about yearly event Also enjoy time have issue hand expect have fax machine available send receive information AMA Headquarters members volunteer officers district ex pect different number home phone number will advise information its available CompuServe number will course remain same use communication service make note head column meantime folks keep cards letters pictures comm may have noticed absence pic tures last couple columnsGuess what Ive got couple share next month sure could use ef fectively report local modeling activi ties throughout district Keep landings soft intentional June 1989 131 Ix DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis Gus Hudson Sulfur Springs TX sent District IX Vice-President photo Skip Mast C-130 model 8027 W 81st Circle enjoys flying backyard Check out Arvatia CO 80005 size backyard Temple Aeromodelers held Eighth Annual Mall Show First place went Kenny Sulach very nice Japanese Zero Sec ond place went Jim Guest Ron Nor man scratch-built Glassair TD Third place went Aubrey Smith Johnny Casburn Lucky Fly Arizona 0 California 0 Hawaii da 0 Utah x DISTRICT REPORT Regg Keyawa District X Vice-President 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608 Home 916 961-6637 CompuServe address EMAiL 7624747 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakes Aiea Hi 96701 Howard Baidwin 4191 Fair Oak Bivd Sacramento CA 95864 Gienn Carter 2020 Gui Port Lane Wainut Creek CA 94598 Fritz Harroid 4202 H Si Sacramento CA 95819 David Peitz 20450 Ceitic St Chatsworth CA 91211 Bob Reynoids 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 95748 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90609 Ai Wiiiiamson 445 Wesiby Chuis Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinstora George Steiner 2239 Rogue Riser Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 910 362-1962 Eioy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 First meeting Reston Eight oclock pm Hurry up Dot Im going miss flight What have stop gas Oh man dont have chance flight leaves San Francisco 855 pm connect 1030 pm Dulles 840 pm Sitting snack counter Sac Metro catch us ual told plenty time 850 pm Well babe better get board quick quaff usual one-beer limit grab attache head gate Just turn corner announce ment comes over muffled PA system Due weather conditions San Fran cisco International flight number 1414 will delayed hour Bingo goes straight-through shot Well Mr Key awa have flight leaving 1130 pm will put Chicago 400 am connect flight 1818 Atlanta GA will bussed Augusta 630 pm Eastern connect Dulles Eastern Oh youll love Eastern No long pas senger lines no delays no layovers no pilots mechanics havent prompt answering letter please patient Its hectic two weeks First associates meeting Pomona just got back Virginia Since read about RCHTA asso ciates meeting last episode let fill Reston Yep its Virginia has museum everything youre going get plane should really make Reston VA stops have never seen Headquarters before must say definitely inspir ing have never seen such collection models memorabilia life case havent heard appears John Worth will retiring soon An Academy search has going under careful direction search out new guy com mittee headed up Travis McGinnis VP District 8 reviewed 26 applications position sent recommendation Travis comments selection six guys Tray put together VPs committee narrowe1 contest down three Scott An nis Hamden CT James Lee Simpson Sanger TX own Vincent Mankow ski Reston VA turned out womanizers boozers voted self Just kidding Vincent Mankowski got nod Nice going Vince other guys Council headed out town hung around got picture Vince Trav myself during inking letter intent Mr Mankowski So suppose short period time reins will shift another milestone will have reached passed Acad emy Standing giant rotunda Academys museum wondered awe guy sitting desk somewhere Washing ton cheap rented office wondering hell going get enough money next staff payroll guy must have guessed retiring John Worth What scrapper must have John hat goes off you have done Academy hope remaining term cludes lot travel District 10 would love have presence thank-you ban quet Ill contacting regarding time place Also John ever get tired retirement would come out fun part world start West ern office AMA Ive got spot picked out can see hustling over again trying cover upcoming payroll Hats off District 10 modeling world father AMA John Worth Another major item days agenda Council approval petition FCC official narrowing trans mitter bands Im going let George Steiner official voice matter Briefly think what means manufacturer will required comply narrow banding under guidelines testing methods recommended frequency committee FCC will foot note petition dating grandfath ering old equipment advice frequency issues relax go out fly important abide clubs rules recommendations have problems contact George Steiner will square away lighter side April issue MA column asked series eight questions Open up issue read ques tions check answers submit ted Mike & JoAnn Keville Lakewood CA 1 Less Frequency Committee BS CL & FF news 2 Couldnt possibly care less or. frankly Im sick way dues being used discuss 3 Vicinity Fresno CA 4 like lot ared alternative existed 5 Depends Elected what 6 Yup 7 Nope 25 years ago perhaps. 8 Get serious folks cant get two peo ple agree other committee action did become reality can see now about 5000 acres space uglysticks small patch CL circle creekbed FF anyone remembers folks Thanks Mike JoAnn re sponse Buds you remember heart beat hooking pins con trol wire beautiful creation freshly fin ished poised along 3rd-base line baseball diamond picked its maiden flight remember sitting 15 volt dry cell battery behind wing let glow connecting wires get way either prop takeoff roll Remember motor started dialed picked up wires headed pitchers mound dead run knowing few minutes flight time about after flight finally ran out fuel gently eased down perfect landing world kept going around staggered back pit area receive hand shakes accolades crew standers Well might have forgotten havent collection pic tures So Cals Knights Round Circle Congratulations Don Repp looks sounds like fun-loving club Keep up good work sure get wires crossed Hurry up take picture knee getting sore Don Hutchinson Really must go now Stay tuned next edition sordid details Hatfields PCC vs McCoys PA Thanks lis tening Leading Edge 132 Model Aviation Read carefully Vince youre signing life away anoergeruthedQh Howard ......Hang Just stand Theyll think Im holding up sign board Cietta Johnson Alaska S Idaho 0 Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4430 CompuServe address tor EMAIL 700672422 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 08023 Al GaIner Box BB Wilder ID e3B7B Gary R Faller PO Box 1124 Kotzebue AK 99752 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Great Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Nelson 007 B Vickabarn St Spokane WA 09208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 023 Klamath Falls OR 97001 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #09 Psyallup WA 9B373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 10439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97230 Phone 5031 701-5103 Executive Council meeting over weekend 11th March Vince Man kowski chosen AMA Vice Execu tive Director Assuming Vince successfully completes internship over next 10 months will next Executive Direc tor AMA Several very well qualified people applied job tough choose Vince came out strongest candidate us North west have chance get meet know Vince have found him very hard worker members inter ests foremost mind look forward working him new capacity can meet him Nats summer since running show Float fliers will find events sum mer including first float-fly event ever held Nats Now con fused ROW events used popular Nats will low-key unof ficial event takes place Thursday 20th July Besides will float-fly Standwood WA sponsored ERMA May 7 Take exit 206 head west 52nd Ave NW turn south Cedar Grove Resort Northwest Chilliwak RC having float-fly Harrison Lake BC 27th 28th May Farragut Flyers having its 6th Annual Float Plane Fun-Fly Sandpoint ID June 3 4 6 could Shuswap Lake BC float-fly Shuswap RC club June 3 4 Buddy Schwesinger wrote asked pass Sixth Annual Plat 1 Float-Fly will happen June 3rd 4th reservoir east Sutherlin OR Spon sored Umpqua Valley Modelers very relaxed very enjoyable event going raffle radio Sunday will Saturday evening BBQ very successful ladies taxi event last year will return popular de mand free camping site information contact Bud Schwes inger 503 459-3983 Rt 1 P0 Box 4430 Sutherlin OR 97479 Billings Flying Mustangs will host IMAA Regional Fly-In its field west Bil lings MT June 9 10 11 ad vertising no landing fee raffles drawings general airplane discussion Theres RV parking no hookups have very nice field paved runway lots space fly Contact Event Director Don ald Herrington PO Box 22406 Billings MT 59104 406 656-3558 May 27 28 dates North west Regionals largest regularly sched uled Control Line event West fact its largest selection competition events available single contest outside Nats As has year last 17 years yep 18th contest continues grow will add three new events Nostal gia Stunt 15 Carrier Fox Doo Combat site best available anywhere three asphalt circles four grass cir cles covered benches lots camping space rest rooms onfield hobby shop onfield food concessionand within easy walk ing distance airline terminal Mahlon Sweet Airport Eugene Contact John Thomp son 1520 Anthony Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 503 942-7324 will RC Pattern contest Eugene RC Aeronauts field south Eugene June17 18 Im sure would assume classes Contact Carl Henson 503 688-0642 As far know first-ever contest club hope will get large turnout under stand Hillsboro club may getting some interest built up Pattern Hopefully some will travel Eugene try out new skills help inaugurate contest Check out rule book Nov ice Pattern isnt difficult Training like builds skill confidence understand Barons back Deer Park looking toward some stabil ity field situation Bruce Carson again editing newsletter Monocle mentioned recent problem AMA renewals somewhat hidden word didnt get out Its tough something about what havent heard about Does make sense big events Nats will Soaring hope have best Nats Soaring contests ever Several local Soaring enthusiasts working hard see Glider Guiders have best time possible As usual around will several con tests go before Nats note will Scale Slope Soaring Fly-In staged Wil Byers Its near Richland WA over morial Day weekend event features re laxed Slope Soaring emphasis Scale aircraft Last year first time event drew planes pilots distant places year should see increase attendance widening circle attendees Over same weekend will Thermal Soaring event staged Inland Empire Soaring Society Spokane way Glider Guiders will have two different kinds contests either enter spectate same general region Speaking Glider contests Balch tended NWSS Tournament Richland last fall managed look around prospective sites 89 Nats Both days there lot heavyduty flying going lot enjoyment evident chance talk Al Doig former Soaring columnist RC Mod eler regarding some things ex pressed certain reservations about treat talk him miss writings must enjoy NWSS event else would drive way San Diego two-day contest Including Nats will Scale events attend year flying static categories will Hawks Scale Four-Stroke Fly-In May 13 RCFCBC contest Frys Corners May 20 21 10th Annual Marymoor Scale & Four-Stroke 11th June Scalemasters Regional Farragut June 16 through 18 newcomer static Scale class gan last year Portland Rose Festi val Association decided have air show during annual festivities As official Strictly Scale Aeromodeling hosted static show held build ing fairgrounds across road Hillsboro Airport full-size flying site Damian Rhodes reports $3500 worth prizes distributed among 30 en trants two categories 16 Sport 14 Scale Two prizes 19-inch color TV helicopter tour Mt St Hel ens Dick Hansen took TV home Curtis JN-4D Proctor virtue being chosen public Best Show James Shelton Ryans STA voted Best Show competitors got Mt St Helens tour Damian noted eightyear-old Matt Billings took fifth place Sport category Sounds like have super builder way up Sport classes David Williams took first place Aeromaster Casey T Clark sec ond Citabria James Shelton first Non-Military Scale STA just ahead Leonard Mel J-3 Cub Mili tary Scale taken Dick Hansen JN-4D Lynn Johnstons Zero close behind According Damian will repeat contest during years Rose Festival Air Show dont have par ticulars time other dates will 10th 11th June will assume SSA will hosting static show will fine prizes Something note Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers has moved its Annual RAF Air Fair 24th 25th June doesnt conflict Nats Thats nice gesture hope will get lot contestants up Gary Fuller intrepid AVP frozen North sent following new group fliers Palmer Alaska known Alaska Eagles Led President Chuck Tet reault fly off parking area Alaska State Fairgrounds Fair Board has apparently agreed pave RC runway fliers can use anytime except fair week meantime visited snowplowed strip watched Gary Kremquist fly Basic 2000 Kenny McKenzie flew Hobbico Avistar 40 dad flew Swizzle Stik Nate Arrow Jeff Edmondson tore up sky Sweet Stik Alaska Eagles get paved strip should better RC flying sites around Alaska assume remember cold Alaska winter got some cold down though much mod erated wonder anyone went flying -60 Ev Schoenberg Bend OR article ModelAviation long ago de scribed some soldering aids seems Ev now marketing can get info writing Ev RC Wiring Tools 858 NE Quimby Bend OR 97701 suppose wondering no pictures month As happens Im little late column its eas ier quicker write promise better next month meantime Happy flying June 1989 133 YUNIO FLIGHT / Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Teaching RC Modelers Fly Model airplane clubs AMA chartered others established serve members some officials Academy Model Aero nautics itself say Academys actions solely dependent wishes members few clubs pragmatically see light help others help can return help club however have heard club sole purpose lets repeat thatsole purpose helping others particular purpose assisting beginners other day heard about Saint Ber nard Aerospace Club Louisiana Now ex clusive purpose club educate train new RC fliers mean too Academy found altruistic clubs goal unique has run front-page story about February/March 1989 issue AMA National Newsletter newsletter received AMA chartered club secretaries some othersnot large group think story special impor tant future aeromodeling want tell AMA member about Saint Bernard club members assume mostly entirely adults does however preclude idea being used least objectives clubs sort ages beginners kinds mod elers Control Line Free Flight RC could benefit AMA National Newsletter entitled story AMA Clubs Unique GoalEducate ginners introduced statement club members B W Vollentine secretary Rick Malasovich president Just recently club officers oc casion speak member AMAs Na tional Newsletter staff During conversa tion club officer mentioned fact club formed exclusively education training new pilots told staff member very unusual way club start would mind detailing clubs history possible publication newsletter course thrilled prospect such recogni tion Headquarters So further preamble allow give brief sketch clubs history St Bernard Aerospace Club located St Bernard LA just south New Orleans chartered March 1986 primary goal club being organization training novice flier Although interest flying models kinds has traditionally very high ar ea no club thus far has bothered concern itself education training rank beginner Indeed almost impossi ble find someone existing club willing able devote time new pilot instruction obvious lack interest novice led formation organi zation dedicated training new pilots St Bernard Aerospace Club held its first meeting March 1986 immediately en rolled six members meeting experienced pilot group Rick Malaso vich promised instruct students club enrolled Fifteen students quite few un scheduled landings later club voted al low another experienced pilot join group Joe Coletti seasoned RC flier experienced Pattern competition pilot great help further instruction fledgling pilots Gradually members began earn pi lot status too very much later current club president Keith Acosta promoted instructor first homegrown pilot St Bernard Aerospace Club promotion gave club three instruc tors its 20 members uncommon find least 15 beginning fliers flying session Needless say made some busy flight instructors Since time nearly two years ago club has increased its training staff five fulltime instructors Out total membership 34 proud claim 19 qualified pilots Aside achieving its primary goal structing beginning flier club has al done much promote good public rela tions RC flying area efforts area large static display information booth promi nently featured outside large local depart ment store Over 50 planes various displays present generating considerable public interest sport similar display has held St Bernard Parish Business Trade Exposition last two years Club members have al participated yearly fun-fly Al vin Calendar Naval Airbase Air Show featuring Blue Angels Events still drawing board include club-sponsored air show portion proceeds would used benefit local charity addition other activities group has recently acquired lease sec ond piece property hope trans form first-class airfield Monthly meetings held local pub lic library third Monday month business being handled board directors AMA has great help ganization operation club con duct club activities AMAs best interest mind Good Neighbor policies taught meetings enforced airfield Monthly safety seminars also held meetings safety nets employed flight line spectator areas field commitment instruct novice pi lot remains strong hope keep primary focus clubs existence Now some story some kind club bet busy instructors get satisfaction after days flying would off themselves boring holes sky own airplanes Let us just hope also have club instructors teach beginners tricks building will round out picture making sure beginners have airworthy models worth learning con trol sky Dont think club should make least part its purpose training begin ners build fly models CIMAS Tries CIMASthat stands Columbia Indoor Miniature Aircraft Societyhas recently rea lized Columbia Univer sity students order secure use 105-ft Low Library rotunda regular basis Posters put up announcing Febru ary 26 1989 flying session inviting students come Eight students university person nel showed up including dean Colum bia College Complimentary beginner kits IMS Yard Birds Slow Pokes presented students CIMAS Two new members selected new president vice president Praful Zope Prosobsin Sirichit respectively two new officers put up posters before March 19th session 13 new re cruits hand including member universitys security force despite its ing first day spring break stu dents departing campus new student member received big folder full plans copies New York Indoor Times newsletter copy Six Steps Indoor Fly ing rotunda rules conduct records plus certificate turned Sal Alu Skyblazers kit new ROG Between two flying sessions Pra Zope built both versions IMS Yard Birds first model airplanes guided ex pert Bob Bender established Columbia stu dent record 44 seconds long duration better next time As inducement participate student employee members will exempted usual flying fee session adults $5 Juniors/Seniors $1 have expenses will also receive issues New York Indoor Times compliments CIMAS As will expected shoulder task constant contact university ficials two officers will also provided AMA memberships CIMAS No furth er supplies will given student members after first kit because firmly believer individual will spend own money purchase own materials will nev er become modeler such great pleasure note new student CIMAS members put heads gether plan meetings university further own interests within group Worth bet will Besides establish ing viable student aeromodeling group relationship Office President should improve should fly ing dates No CIMAS being altruistic Louisiana club fall second lp youNou help us category Once again time remind keep tail light feet dry. especially flying ROW 134 Model Aviation