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Geoffrey Styles Director Marketing p L PR Roundup Bill Baker joined AMA 1989 assist ant workload Public Relations Department grown beyond capac ity two people Judy DiLoreta myself comfortably handle needed other body Luckily along came Bill com plete journalism degree local college month have asked Bill give us views based exposure AMA members sport model aviation Heres what Bill chose share landed Space Shuttle Co lumbia predawn darkness Edwards Air Force Base performing piloting task similar first learned years ago smaller model airplanes Ive built model airplanes life Its taught problem solving aerodynamics other things have served well en gineering aviation career astronaut Space Shuttle Commander Robert Hoot Gibson wrote words letter Geoffrey Styles AMA Director Market ing shortly after completion Shuttle Mission 61-C early 1986 AMA has received letters echoing Gibsons comments such notable avia tors Neil Armstrong first man walk moon Dr Paul MacCready inventor Gossamer Albatross first manpowered aircraft fly English Channel Burt Rutan designer Voyager air craft flew nonstop unrefueled around world testimonial significant influence model aviation full-scale aviators choice profes sion Gone thrill mystery tracted young people flight 1920s 1930s Aviation no longer new exciting airplanes ordi naryjust another mode transportation Children have moved other pastimes such high-tech videogames Consequent ly supply interested students has di minished Numerous organizations have published alarming statistics during past year de tailing serious personnel shortages fac ing airline industry Future Aviation Professionals America states 52000 pilots will needed next 10 years present rate training 41000 pilots will available raises serious question next genera tion Armstrongs Gibsons also rais es basic question Can cur rent system produce ordinary pilots chanics support personnel capable taking American aviation next cen tury Its real crisis needs solved continue world leader Aviation organizations throughout country working solve problem through educational programs out reach efforts aimed schoolchildren el ementary secondary institutions Na tionally AMA assisting through its own ed ucational programs collegiate scholarships collaboration related aviation educational groups However help needed grass roots level Clubs can part through Adopt-a-School program Displaying static models performing flying demonstrations donating Model Aviation subscriptions school libraries just some ways introducing children model aviation information involved effort can obtained AMAs Mar keting Department An ideal situation strive actually teaching young would-be modelers fly day AMA receives letters young men women asking can learn fly model planes re spond listing clubs letter sug gesting contact nearest quire about instructor program point club becomes AMA Help beginners contact club assistance answering questions inviting club meetings provid ing rides field Above enroll instruction program club lacks such program have experienced modeler teach Quality hands-on struction will heighten enthusiasm Quality students needed alleviate national aviation personnel shortage proof see Gibsons comments model aviation will assist attracting students Additionally modeling exciting worthwhile activity Continued page 128 AMA Bylaws include various stand ing rules supplement Bylaws concerning details organization opera tion Among standing rules volving AMA Nominations Committee procedures making nomina tions AMA officers being elected year 1990 will electing Vice Presidents Districts 3 7 11 AMA Executive Vice President serve three-year terms ginning 1991 procedures nomination will follows Nominating Committee 1 Composition a All 11 Vice Presidents Exec utive Vice-President sit Nominating Committee will consti tute Committee total b Members Nominating Com mittee shall barred becom ing nominees office themselves c Voting proxies permitted long proxy same dis trict absent Vice President has permission writing vote An Open member designated absent EVP may act proxy EVP tele gram absentee will suffice written permission d The President may appoint member Committee nor ex officio member neither may Execu tive Director member Com mittee 2 Chairman a The chairman Nominating Committee shall elected among committee members majority vote b The Chairman shall elected last EC meeting prior Nominat ing Committee meeting c The Chairman shall insure prior meeting documents relating meeting hand Continued page 123 AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director Vince Mankowaki Director Operations Robert Vojslavek 0 Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Comptroller Lynne Collins 0 Com petition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Special Services Director Carl Maroney ership Processing Supervisor Joyce Hager eting Director Geoff Styles ial Prolects Director Doug Pratt 0 Publications Director Carl R Wheeley 0 Events Coordinator Chip Smith 0 Museum Curator Hurst Bowers 0 General Counsel Bob Jackson May1990 119 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Worlds Largest Sport Aviation Organization 1990 Nominating Procedure AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President 11 district Vice Presidents officers Executive Director provided space month AMA News publication What say space however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council following information resulted action taken January 20 1990 meeting AMA Frequency Committee Fre quency Advisory Council program involv ing flying 1991 Guideline equipment helped confirm operation 20 kHz spacing practical safe second item business conducted dur ing meeting produced set recom mendations Frequency Management Plans used beginning January 11991 Although FCC has yet ruled Academys petition very likely some grandfather period older equip ment may necessary Academy recommends use narrow-band equipmentboth transmit ters receiversit recognizes ar rangements need made accommo date older equipment interim period end following article provides two interim alternate plans may used presented guidelines devel oping will serve clubs special needs text articles prepared Warren Plohr Frequency Committee seeks provide information non technical terms Demonstration 1991 50-Channel RC Warren Plohr Photos Dick jansson jack Albrecht 1982 FCC allocated 50 new radio fre quencies 72 MHz band model airPresident Lowe taxis model down run way few feet away potential interfer ing transmitters Lance Halle George Steiner give demo undivided atten tion craft radio control Since channels separated 20 kHz AMA man ufacturers RC equipment recognized use new frequencies would have carefully managed avoid unac ceptable modeler-to-modeler control inter ference Plans introduce new RC fre quencies now known RC Channels developed AMA RC dustry plans include official guidelines acceptable introduction full set RC frequencies Guidelines partially documented 1990 AMA Membership Manual pages 11 12 Manufacturers Radio Control equip ment have recently introduced narrowband RC receivers transmitters meeting Guidelines providing first opportu nity confirm actual flight demonstra tion fliers can confidently use new RC equipment 50 channels allocated RC model aircraft Such demonstration successfully ac complished January 20 1990 Orlando Floridas RC World done Commercially available narrow-band Guideline RC transmitters receivers used control powered RC model aircraft Other narrow-band RC trans mitters used simulate potential interference found typical RC flying fields aircraft control channels channels 16 17 18 19 20 aircraft first operated taxi tests confirm RC receiver could approach poten tial interfering transmitters loss control followed flight aircraft near other transmitters After five sets RC equipment differ ent control channels checked four air craft CH 16 17 18 19 flown same time good news no interference loss control noted Taxi test front four possible transmitter interferers Notice shoulder-to-shoulder po sitioning controlling transmitter 100 ft left down runway demonstration confirmed commer cially available narrow-band Guideline RC equipment can operate aircraft 50 closely spaced RC channels mutual control interference details RC equipment used demonstration cross section cur rent types AM FM modulation PPM PCM encoding single- dualconversion receivers used receiv ers transmitters made operate special channels using crystals sup plied original manufacturer equipment AMA Frequency Committee member Bill Hershberger Advisory Council member George Steiner validated Guideline performance equip ment laboratory test interfering transmitter channels selected pro vide prevalent type RC-to-RC interference Three four types interfer ence generated RC receiver follows Adjacent Channel operating transmit ter next highest next lowest chan nel number control transmitter Second Order operating two transmit ters 23 channel numbers apart Third Order operating two transmit ters two channel numbers away control transmitter Image operating CH 00-09 transmit ter produces signal nearest CH 20-30 receiver s image response example adjacent-channel inter ferer Channel 20 receiver CH 19 transmitter CH 19 transmitter another interferer CH 18 transmitter pro vided Third Order interfering signal signal CH 18 transmitter coupled CH 41 transmitter pro duce desired 23-channel interfering sig nal CH 00 transmitter provided signal 10 kHz away calculated image re sponse channel 20 receiver simi lar fashion other receiver interferers assigned flight line set up Operating trans mitters stationed along runway 100 ft between aircraft pilot other transmitters interfering trans mitter operators stood close together less recommended minimum 10 ft apart provide severe test chalkline runway seven feet front interferers marked taxi target air craft pilot Guideline RC equipment installed model aircraft operated five control channels first group tests used aircraft time air craft first taxied past interfering transmitters provided assurance control can maintained extreme sep aration pilot aircraft pilots bad Three transmitters flying mod el interfering transmitters op erating during flyby Demonstration participants front row L-R Steiner Underwood Albrecht Dungan back row L-R Lowe Good Helms Waters Marks Hershberger Ahern Plohr Byrd Halle taxi aim point seven-foot chalk mark minimum two passes confirming solid control followed takeoff run past same interferers Low passes over runway 20 ft away inter ferers provided further confirmation solid control Pilot Bill Hershberger used unique test flight path encouraged glitches due antenna nulls flight path sharp turns near interferers often sets up null points show up glitches Bill final all-up test what have waited years see Four models using Guideline equipment channels 16 17 18 19 lined up runway four aircraft control transmitters interfering transmitters channels 00 20 42 operated during walk-around ground check seven transmitter opera tors walked around lined-up models confirming control response seven transmitter operators sta tioned along runway 10 ft apart en gines started model took off past other six transmitters glitch four flown around racetrack pattern up down flight line incident demonstration complete attending members Frequency Committee Advisory Council finally experimental evidence AMA could recommend use 50 RC channels model aircraft flying 1991 its membership Control Transmitter Committee members Larry Dungan Chuck Ahern Frequency Committee Advisory Council members Jack Albrecht Mike Byrd Fred Marks AMA wishes thank officers members RC World making fine facility available activity AMA 1991 Frequency Management Plans FCC allocated 50 frequencies 72 MHz band model aircraft radio con trol 1982 AMA RC industry recognized use new fre ontrol Interfering Transmitters Channels Used quencies would have carefully man aged avoid interInterferingTransmittersference among RC fliers Plans introOH16OH 171841duce new fre OH17OH 181941quencies now called channels devel OH18OH 192043oped AMA OH19OH 1817 41and industry See AMA Radio ConOH20OH 1818 41 00trol Utilization Plan Part 3 Frequency Use Plan AMA Mem bership Manual Currently 22 50 channels being used Plan suggests 50 channels will introduced 1991 poor performance older RC receivers use wideband transmitters prohibited im mediate use 50 channels older receivers designed used RC band few different frequencies use fre model aircraft used provided flown AMA President Don Lowe AMA Frequency Committee member Bill Hershberger Other aircraft pilots Steve Helms member Frequency Committee Advisory Council Bob Underwood AMA Technical Director George Steiner Advisory Council member orchestrated activity test conductor Committee members Lance Halle War ren Plohr kept busy assisting doc umenting fast-moving activity Other members Frequency Committee Advisory Council observers helped other duties including operating inter fering transmitters Among AMA District VII VP Pete Waters RC pioneers Walt Bill Good former Frequency Com mittee member Dick Jannson Frequency quencies used well separated wideband receivers used band manyclosely spaced RC channels receiv ers would accept unwanted RC signals inter fering aircraft control new channels approved early 1980s receivers use wideband type None could provide interference-free flying 50 channels used However manufacturers Radio Con trol Equipment have introduced narrow-band RC receivers transmitters meeting AMA Guidelines See related article Demon stration 1991 50-Channel RC means 50 channels allocated RC model aircraft may used starting 1991 provided narrow-band RC equipment used past AMA has able rec ommend set 72 MHz frequencies use 1991 will different expected some wideband receivers may continue use will require pro tection new 50-channel environment Also some wideband transmitters still use will require isolation prevent causing interference other modelers No single frequency use plan can meet conflicting needs Thus alternate plans needed safe flying AMA recognizes 1991 will transitional period requir Continued page 122 May1990 121 Members OT rrequency uommluee 1-requency Advisory Council nonvoting industry members AMA President Don Lowe front host RC World clubhouse typical test setup controlling transmitter 100 ft down runway interferers foreground finale Four models flying total seven transmitters fill air waves signals Nary glitch encountered FrequencyCont pg 121 ing interim alternate plans offering such its membership Changes AMA Radio Control Utiliza tion Plan Plan see pages 10 11 Membership Manual will updated 1991 preview major changes will see 1991 manual changes will effective January 1 1991 72 MHz Band Changes Recommended Plan AMA recommended frequencies RC operation 72 MHz band 50 Air craft Use Only channels CH 11 through 60 inclusive Narrow-band receivers trans mitters must used operate 50 channels Use 50 channels can con trolled commonly used frequency pins utilizing channels other considerations permit restriction receivers transmitters must narrow band Locate Stations Sequence Channel Numbers Paddle Interim Alternate Plans AMA recommends use narrowband equipment RC recognizes some RC flying sites may continue use some wideband receivers transmitters during changeover period recogni tion AMA recommends terim use two alternate frequency man agement plans Both interim plans restrict wideband trans mitters silver sticker even-numbered channels 38 through 56 wideband transmitter channels currently use emphasizes recommendation old wideband transmitters converted new channels Better yet convert narrow band Alternate Plan #1 interim Alternate Plan #1 recom mends use 25 Aircraft Use Only evennumbered channels 12 through 60 Use narrow-band wideband receivers even-numbered channel acceptable Narrow-band transmitters gold sticker required channels except evennumbered channels 38 56 Either wide narrow-band transmitters can used 10 channels Use 25 channels can controlled individual frequency pins common now Four flight line re strictions recommended 1 Keep aircrafts flight path away other operating transmitters 2 Maintain pilots flight station spacing 10 20 ft apart 3 fixed-wing powered aircraft flight path line pilots flight stations should along parallel lines separated minimum 25 ft 4 Keep transmitters op erating adjacent-numbered channels Five Station Plan L1 WideBand Transmitter Channels Shown Boldface Type near another Avoid using channels numerically close another extremes distance other sites random use frequency pins frequency control does provide adequate interference protection Five Station Plan suggested Note em ploys paddle containing frequencies assigned specific station Details implement flight sta tion plan will provided 1991 manual interim Alternate Plan #2 recom mends use Flight Station Plans Plan recommended sites mix wideband narrow-band equipment will used along mix odd- evennumbered RC channels Flight Station Plans listed Membership Manual Six Station Plan Six Station Plan uses 37 channels 24 lower numbered 13 higher numbered Six Frequency Paddles used maintain frequency con trol six flight stations paddle con trols availability six seven RC channels Flight Station Plan requires narrowband transmitters receivers lower band upper band can use either wide narrow-band receivers Wideband transmitters permitted CH 38-56 other channels must use narrowband transmitters Three flight line restric tions recommended 1 Keep aircrafts flight path away other operating transmitters 2 Maintain pilots flight station spacing 10 20 ft apart 3 Flight path line pilots flight stations should along parallel lines sepa rated minimum 25 ft briefly summarizes AMA recom mendations 72 MHz frequency band management RC model aircraft sites 1991 same frequency management Continued next column Six Station Plan 37 Channels 24 Lower/13 Upper Band Locate Stations Sequence Channel Numbers K 111213141516 222120191817 23242S262728 343332313029 PaddleLi Lower Band Upper Band Wideband Transmitter Channels Shown Boldface Type 122 Model Aviation man helped start walt Good left foreground observes demonstration joined committee council members Bill Hershberger right foreground chuck Ahern Pete waters Fred Marks front RC world clubhouse Alternate Plan #2 12345 1214161820 3028262422 3234363840 50 48 48 44 42 5254585860 123456 --38-38-44-42-40 48-48-5058 -- 54 8-60 FrequencyCont pg 122 plans may used AMA sanctioned events additional requirement transmitters used sanctioned events must narrow band display RCMA/AMA Gold sticker Other changes Channels 0009 AMA recommenda tions managing RC channels 00 09 six meter band Amateur frequencies simi lar channels 11 60 chan nels may used equipment narrow band Use wideband receivers re quires use even-numbered channels Wideband transmitters cannot used channel Channels 62-90 Single- Two-Color Fre quencies No changes will made recommended frequency management RC bands RC frequencies 75 27 53 MHz will continue used requirement narrow-band transmitters receivers However AMA notes use narrow-band equip ment bands decreases chance interference non-RC transmissions NominationCont pg 119 3 Recording Secretary Recording Secretary shall a keep full accurate detailed writ ten minutes proceedings b assist Teller distribution collection tabulation ballots c submit President Executive Vice President meeting chairman Ex ecutive Director full written report meeting results voting pro cedures within 48 hours after adjourn ment 4 Meeting Conduct a The Chairman shall open meet ing preside over proceedings b The Chairman shall appoint Re cording Secretary Teller Teller shall candidate office 5 Candidate Nominations nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior convening Nominating Com mittee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter acceptance candidate must file AMA HQ ten 10 days prior meeting Because Nomi nating Committee scheduled meet July 13 deadline nomination re ceipt AMA HQ close busi ness Thursday June 28 No person may nominate himself herself officeThe candidates campaign state ment must accompany his/her accept ance letter 6 Selection Nominees a Limited required three 3 upon ballot elective fice b The Committee shall examine eval uate discuss written proposals candidacy office see 5 Nominat ing letters shall placed evidence Chairman least let ters candidate shall read aloud c The discussion period shall lim ited Chairman reasonable time ample discussion qualifi cations candidate Donald C Burnham former head Westinghouse Electric Co shown during visit AMA Museum wooden case rubber-powered Free Flight model airplane flew White House President Herbert Hoover May 61930 model still ex cellent condition design ultramodern timelow wing well proportioned two first-place trophies won Don age 14 1929 National Champion ships Detroit left famous Mulvihill Trophy next American Boy magazine trophy time period heyday AMLA American Model League America before AMA existed models trophies display AMA Museum d An incumbent automatically placed ballot except vote ittee against may hold incumbents name bal lot see Bylaws Article IX section 2 7 Voting a One vote per member per ballot b Oral voting shall district start ing District progressing nu merically ascending sequence through District Xl EVP desired vot ing secret ballots shall written c If placing incumbents name ballot question voting sue shall precede voting other nomi nees see 6d Voting placing nomi nees ballot shall follow se quence President Executive Vice Pres ident Vice Presidents d When three names nominated elimination will sim ple maority vote e A simple majority prevails See 6d exception f If three names submitted district national office chair man may move nomination accla mation 8 Finalization Proceedings conclusion meeting Committee will verify minutes ballot developed Committee Such verification will recorded vote requires ittee acceptance Failing such acceptance Committee will continue deliberate until such acceptance reached ballot developed will final election acceptance vote will re corded during ensuing Council meet ing 9 Adjournment An affirmative vote adjournment motion duly made seconded will ad journ meeting AMA May 1990 123 NEW PHONE NUMBERS Note Calls cannot transferred tween numbers AMA HO703 435-0750 General AMA business Model Avia tion subscriptions AMA member non-member back issues and/or cop es articles changes address ad vertising Sanctioned Events Calen dar MA Editorial703 435-0760 Magazine article submission infor mation full-size plans Model Aviation hobby shop resale accounts advertising billing questions MA Advertising . 703 434-0350 Advertising rates specs schedule etc except applicable Sanc tioned Events Calendar Sound & Model Aeronautics Howard Crispin Jr New product David Abbe gave sample new muffler OS placing market Called Freedom 90 its upgrade Snuffler has fered some time Im certain wheth er will continue sold aftermar ket item part engine package Id like see engine manufacturers pro vide improved mufflers standard equip ment once theyre convinced replace ment unit effective next photo shows muffler OS 61SF engine An add-on unit has attached through bolt standard 05 744 muffler obvious differences between unit earlier ones absence baked-on black coating exhaust port formed integral part unit earlier design ma chined insert exhaust port Free dom 90 unit weighs 225 oz stock 744 muffler aircraft al ready operating stock unit will probably have adjust its center-of-gravity Running engine ground entirely indicative in-flight perform ance provided some usable results Actual airplane performance depends upon prop er match aircraft engine propeller provide desired flight envelope op erated engine sort high-pitch props would expect use 61SF included examples several differ ent manufacturers engine operated 10200 rpm stock muffler can expect sound reading about 94 dBA 9 ft Oper ating 9200 rpm would show drop about 2 dBA Readings Freedom 90 assembly show 88 dBA 9 ft 10200 rpm drop 6 dBA readings taken APC propeller comparable pitch propeller another brand ran about 2 dB higher same rpm reading 9200 rpm down same amount needle setting bit leaner Freedom 90 attribute creased back pressure muffler showed up increased fuel pressure found some oil pumped through tank pressure line fuel tank ex haust residue However may have engine needle valve setting leaner run might have produced different result Overall unit definitely does run lower dB level Vibration balance have seen several state ments various newsletters regarding pro peller failures Without mentioning spe cific brands would like make few com ments having safety use vi bration isolation becoming quite com mon product important precautions need observed pur pose vibration isolator exactly thatisolate vibration case wish eliminate much transfer engine/propeller-induced vibration airframe can same time mount assembly chosen must prevents en gine flopping around Stiffness will vary course should use proper mount given engine size Ex cess motion can set up harmonics place undue stress propeller cause fail mounts can see some motion idle should relatively small amplitude should very little spinner runout Once engine idling should able perceive very little motion looking glow plug AL 118 Kraft Southeast 2713 Baldwin Brook Dr Montgomery AL 36116 AZ 05 Beemer RC West Dist 7725 F Redfield Suite 104 Scottsdale AZ 85260 Most manufacturers mounts pro pellers stand ready comment prob lems might encounter important understand under some circumstances propeller can fail Propeller balance remains important consideration An unbalanced propeller will induce substantial vibration both mounts airframe imbalance extreme solid mount used duced vibration can sufficient cause tal failure aircraft over period time propeller should checked balance before installation After engine has started should also make sure blades track Blades dont track can create additional vibration Though rightly expect products purchase meet high standards its still im portant check piece equipment install aircraft Definition In several letters Ive received correspondent referred particular propeller being made composite ma terial considering different prop composite prefer follow dic Continued next column MO 02 Ace RC Inc 116W 19th St Higgins ville MO 64037 NJ 121 RJL Control Systems 8 Wetmore Dr Denville NJ 07834 AZ 115 Lance Halle 12644 N 28th Dr Phoe-NJ 17 Polks/Aristo-Craft 346 Bergen Ave nix AZ 85029Jersey City NJ 07304 AZ 102 RC Service Box 1472 J Black Creek SCII 36220 N 10th St Phoenix AZ 85029 CA 09 Custom Electronics PO Box 1332 Alta Loma CA 91701 CA 128 Authorized Radio Control Service 327 5 Stage Coach Ln Fallbrook CA 92028 NJ 107 Francis S Key 1072 rick Rd Mt Holly NJ 08060 Nj 108 Ocean County RC Service 2123 Ver mont St Toms River NJ 08755 NY 109 [ons RC Service 2062 Rabbit Ln Phoenix NY 13135 CA 03 Airtronics Inc 11 Autry Irvine CAOH 20 World Engines 8960 Rossash Ave 92718Cincinnati OH 45236 CA 10 Futaba Corp America 4 Stude baker Irving CA 92718 CA 23 GSP Products 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 OH 106 Aero Models Route 5 7021 Chip pewa Rd Medina OH 44256 OH 104 Seville RC Hobbies 9818 Guilford Rd Seville OH 44273 CA 122 5 & D RC Service 463 Ridgefarm DrOH 113 Rons RC Service 5180 East Lake San Jose CA 95123Rd Sheffield Lake OH 44054 CA 06 Cannon Electronics Inc 2828 Coch- OR 103 Artex Aircraft Supply 10714 5 Townran St Suite 281 Simi Valley CA 93065 ship Rd Canby OR 97013 FL 116 Charles D Ehinger 1910 Virginia Ave 14038 Ft Myers FL 33901 PA 114 John Hickey 1624 Maple Ave Hat field PA 19440 FL 22 Radio South 43 W Mile Rd Pensa-TN 101 Rivergate Hobby Center Inc 700-A cola FL 32514Two-Mile Pkwy Goodlettsville TN 37072 FL 111 Wollitz RC 8996 Barco Ln Jackson-TX 127 Tim Ahrens Rt 6 Box 54] Austin TX ville FL 3222278737 IL 07 Hobby Dynamics PO Box 3726 Chain-TX 125 Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Car paign IL 61821rollton TX 75006 IL 19 Tower Hobbies/Hobbico PO Box 543 Champaign IL 61820 MA 119 John Hill RC Squadron Inc PO Box 313 Chelmsford MA 01824 MD 110 TSA 10903 Indian Head Hwy Suite 304 Ft Washington MD 20744 TX 117 Steve Whisenhunt 9025 OeIs St Ft Worth TX 76108 TX 123 Als Hobby 10733 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77034 VA 01 AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 MI 105 D&J Electronics 900 Lucy Rd How-WA 112 Anything RC W3029 Hoffman Spo elI Ml 48843kane WA 99205 MI 21 Kraft Midwest 115 E Main St North-WI 124 Galaxy Science & Hobby Center 756 ville Ml 48167Northland Mall Appleton WI 54914 124 Model Aviation Transmitter Sticker Stations tionary defining composite some thing formed distinct parts compound definition propeller made type fiber glass car bon nylon Kevlar other material plus binder provide olded shape would called composite follows prop made laminated wood epoxy would also composite solid wood propeller would fall category ways manufacturing composite propellers Im prepared least present analyze relative mer its fact know man ufacturer has conducted complete analysis physical properties ma terials finished product pro peller manufacturer provide such formation modelers would have some ba sis comparing strength stiffness other properties various products Next The weather locally would lead us think winter over Its mid-February yet flowers bloom trees fast coming leaf means can get out some test work need arrive means obtaining accurate in-flight sound level readings Some programs depend infor mation Also extensive analysis sound generated during full range op eration requireda kind sound flight map what point does muffler pre dominate during course flight what point propeller will thrust test work imme diate future results will valuable working authorities various levels Ill discuss greater detail fu ture columns SynopsisExecutive Council Meeting January12 1990 following attendance Presi dent Don Lowe Altamonte Springs FL Exec utive Vice President Dave Brown Hamilton OH District Vice President Don Krafft Duxbury MA VP-Il John Byrne Bayside NY VP-Ill Bob Brown Bradford PA VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Jim McNeill Birmingham AL VP-Vi Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters North ville Ml VP-VIII Gene Hempel Garland TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada GO VP X Reginald Keyawa Carmichael CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR NAA Execu tive Director Ev Langworthy Also attending John Worth Executive Di rector Vincent Mankowski Vice Execu tive Director Present Academys executive staff Micheline Madison Competitions De partment Director Bob Underwood Techni cal Director Guests included Lee Webster past District V Vice President District X members Bryant Thompson Nick Peacock William Danielson District X AVPs Darwin Barrie Bev Wisniewski Bob Reynolds Prop erty Committee member James Tesen mem bers Muncie Chamber Commerce Lillian Worth regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 900 am Presi Continued next column dent chaired meeting copy official minutes may ob tained upon request AMA HQ af ter April 21 1990 minutes offi cial until review possible corrections made April 21 meeting Exec utive Council I Approval Minutes moved sec onded unanimously carried accept October 21 1989 minutes amended written Council input II Executive Vice Presidents Report third-quarter figures 1989 reported show surplus over $400000 due better projected performance AMA investment income following radio systems transmitters receivers have independently cer tified registered professional test labo ratory retained manufacturer US importer distributor meeting being better Radio Control equip ment specifications detailed Acad AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsSpectra PCM 7H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsQuantum PCM 8H Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsModule FM MD7P Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RE Module 93772 AirtronicsModule FM MD7SP Receiver Part No 92785 Tx RF Module 93772 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG4R Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6P Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard PCM VG6H Receiver Part No 92965 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG4R Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6DR Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVanguard FM VG6H Receiver Part No 92765 Tx RF Module 93572 AirtronicsVision PCM 8P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RF Module 93782 AirtronicsVision PCM 85P Receiver Part No 92985 Tx RE Module 93782 JR RCMax PCM-NET W125 VZ Receiver Part No NER-627X JR RCMax FM-NET W125 V H & W124 FM Receiver Part No NER-327X announced AMA software ing used new Lockbox system membership computer system fur ther noted total cost figures re cent RC World Championships Virginia would excess $28000 fu ture similar commitments should under taken budget developed ap proved beforehand Following discussion FAI matters light recent FAI team selection pro cedural problems moved sec onded Council authorize meeting FAI Team Selection Committee chair men purpose meeting de velop complete set operating docu Con tinued page 127 emy Guidelines operation 20 kHz fre quency spacing testing done spe cifically listing time products FCC type acceptance procedure listing presented matter infor mation construed endorsement products listed JR RCVegas FM-NET B125 V H Receiver Part No NER-327X JR RCPCM 10-NET AllO FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER-91OXZ JR RC JR RC JR RC JR RC JR RC JR RC JR RC JR RC JR RC JR RC Max Computer-NET W126 FZ HZ Receiver Part No NER 627X Vegas Computer-NET W126 EG HG Receiver Part No NER 627X Apollo-7 Heli-NET-DL127HM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Apollo-7 Airplane-NET DL127MM Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M Century-7 Heli-NET-N127H Re ceiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 Airplane-N ET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M Century-7 SS Heli-N7C4SHS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET-J72M Century-7 SS Airplane N7C4SMS Receiver Part No NER-327X Tx Module NET J72M Century-7 PCM Heli-NET N127AH Receiver Part NER 627X Tx Module NET-J72P Century-7 PCM Airplane-NET N127M Receiver Part No NER-327X Ix Module NET J72P RCD Inc Platinum Series AM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP21AM RCD Inc Platinum Series FM replace ment receiver Receiver Part No PGP31 FM Future issues Modef Aviation will con tain expanded listing additional infor mation received AMA May 1990 125 RC Equipment Certified Well weve done have purchased property AMA combined facility near Muncie IN acquired little over thou sand acres cost average $1600 acre property good farmland can yield crop income develop acreage use fact some compat ible farming may possible long time such developing sod farm property package obtained multi ple owners initial package land city optioned have obtained options some adjacent land including small airport Overflight rights also avail able needed conviction development facility will better serve terests competition fly-ins other events also fundamentally focus stimulant increased modeling growth country As say skys limit look forward cooperative effort people Muncie development use facility Noise Feedback Im getting news letters discussions letters forth sound reduction flying sites becom ing way life also apparent clubs can use help advice ways means noise reduction help cause Howard Crispin working howto booklet made available clubs others also planning video tape sublect well making avail able personnel provide advice coun sel visiting clubs needed want someone come area recom mend organize gathering terested groups vicinity best use AMA personnel travel expenses reduction noise can confusing unless understand sound sources associated methodology quiet ing Remember its ques tion having good mufflerthough cer tainly thats required may need treat noise radiated propeller airframe also Noise reduction may necessary flying site unless want save own hearing Nailing down dB re quirement largely arbitrary reduc tion sound pressure level dB move right direction finite noise requirements community requirements noise limits property line will probably find requirements easily met still may irritate neighbors example other day friend fly ing big banger model measured un der club limit 99 dB actually mea sured 97 dB nine feet flyby about 500 ft meter didnt budge above 65-d13 background noise levelyet could hear him very clearly Now whether noise would acceptable neighbors highly subjective question reduction sound pressure level good thing will reduce proba bility having irate neighbors Certainly reduction 90 dB would ac ceptable would still audible feel have noise problem may have future would suggest start now implement require ment start learning reduce noise level flying site desire eliminate noise will exert pressure man ufacturers provide quiet mufflers higher pitch props soft engine mounts other noise reduction products Right now its relatively easy using right techniques drop noise levels average 40- 60-powered sport com petition models 90-95 dB Once get used quieter level sound youll wonder didnt sooner Big bangers can brought under 99 dB same high-quality parts mentioned before fan jet models have measured under 99 dB Anything over 100 dB should taboo So start working site hearing save may own Changes Headquarters As Model Aviation readers know John Worth has retired Executive Director Acad emy after long distinguished service John now Executive Director Emeritus working special assignment next year Vince Mankowski took over February 1 year responsible Headquarters operations Vince has over eight years experience AMA Head quarters up speed Any ED quiries may have must directed Vince has some minor re alignment other personnel Headquar ters will published near fu ture So its business usual feel free call questions operator will properly direct call am confident Academy really move certainly development own site exciting prospect also constantly looking better ways serving membership modeling general country As example service Frequency Commit tee recently ran 20-kHz demonstration RC World Orlando FL prove validity narrow-band criteria spe cial report event will come later suffice say demo com plete success showing will ready 50 aeromodel frequencies 1991 Good flying have fun m AMA Air Show Teams ALABAMA BAMA FLYERS lame Weem 86 7 h Way Sou h B m ngham AL 35206 205 838 83 4 w 205-836-6534h ARIZONAARIZONA FLYING EAGLES SHOW TEAM Michael M Hatfield 6453 E lulip St Mesa AZ 85205 602-786-8467lw 602-985-2101 hi TUCSON RIC CLUBS BARNSTORMERS Bill Olmstead 4961 W Fer ret Dr Tucson AZ 85741 602-342-2863lw CALIFORNIACALIFORNIA AIR SHOW TEAM George Normington 1850 East 17th St #111 Santa Ana CA 92701 714-547-6241lw 714-854-1487ihI CAPITAL CITY BARNSTORMERS AST Fred Zealor 5485 Village Wood Dr Sacramento CA 95823 916-421-9590IwI 916635-3011Ihi SIERRA EAGLES AIR SHOW TEAM Ross Shelton 13778 Quail Alley Rough Ready CA 95975 916-273-9524lw 916-273-7089Ihi COLORADODENVER AST Nathan Lancaster 4100 South Federal Blvd Englewood CO 80110 303-7813579ihI FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art lohnson 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 407-278-9621IhI SUN BIRD AST lohn Hudson 7402 Kingston Dr Tampa FL 33619 81 3-626-0079Ihi IOwABLACKHAWKS Davis Ramsey 2635 Gloria Dr Waterloo IA 50701 319-292-7093--lw 319-2361297h CEDAR RAPIDS SKYHAWKS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th St NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 319396-7336lw 319-366-0126ihI GOLDEN KERNELS Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Dr Le Mars IA 51031 71 2-546-4609---hl ILLINOISCHICAGOLAND CIRCLE CUTTERS Guy Guerine 1418 N 12th Ave Melrose Park IL 60160 708345-8318IhI KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Larry Wewer 240 N Wood Wichita KS 67212 316-283-9402lw 316-7212357lh MARYLANDDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AST William Savage 5119 Brentlord Dr Rockville MD 20852 301770-6066IhI SKYLANCERS AST William Dwyer 3267 Florence Rd Woodhine MD 21797 301-854-6423ihI MICHIGANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Je-Ne-Be NE Rockiord MI 49341 616-874-8206IhI MINNESOTABLUE EAGLES RC FLYING TEAM Rich ard Heil 16780 Gannon Ave W Rosemount MN 55068-1924 612-688-1181lw 61 2-432-9419h NEw YORKTHUNDERVOLTS Rohert Kaliski 119 Hud son Ave Green Island NY 12183 518-272-4747IhI OHIOBUCKEYE AFRO SQUADRON AST Bill Col lins 1348 Central Park Ave Kettering OH 45409 513298-1843IhI HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Don Seidl 411 N Third St Hamilton OH 45011513-8568542h SPIRIT OF AMERICA AST lim Huhhard 721 Rockwell Ave Findlay OH 45840419-422-5589lh PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 206 Armstead Ct Downingtown PA 19335 2151 431-4564lw 1215 873-9699IhI EXPOS lohn Rynkiewicz 47 Loomis St Nanticoke PA 18634 717735-7586IhI FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602 215-372-5846h MODEL AIRS SHOW TEAM Ted Lu cas 1431 Moosic Dr Chamhershurg PA 17201717264-2905IhI SOUTH DAKOTAGOLD SQUADRON AST lack Mehlhaf 1010 F St Patrick St Lot 63 Rapid City SD 57701 214-394-6921 h TEXASLONE STAR SQUADRON Ivan Shomer 1928 Chesham Carrollton TX 75007 214-394-6921IhI UTAHUTE RC FLIGHT DEMO SQUADRON David D Turner 12044 South 1900 West Riverton UT 84065 801-561-9385IwI 801-254-7390IhI VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUADRON Frank Himmerich 3439 N Edison St Arlington VA 22207 703-536-8255IhI WASHINGTONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS RC DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 Fast Vickshurg Spokane WA 99208 509-456-2311-lw 509-467-8348IhI NORTHWEST R/C FLIGHT DEMO TEAM Lloyd Marohl 6221 So Pros pect St Tacoma WA 98409 206-472-8397IhI WISCONSINCIRCLEMASTERS AIR SHOW TEAM Daniel Tetzlaff W240 N6859 Maple Ave Sussex WI 53089 414-246-3814Ihi NORTHERN ACES SHOW TEAM Gary Doeren 1169 Crooks St Green Bay WI 54301 414-435-2692Ihi 126 Model Aviation Presidents Corner President ot ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd L Altamonte Springs FL 32714 Executive VPs Report Dave Brawn AMA Executive VP 4560 Layhigli Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Muncie come Executive Council approved purchase 900-ish acres southeast side Muncie IN reason its 900-ish acres quite simply couple smaller chunks have yet negotiatedbut vast majority signed under contract deposit made also obtaining options and/or rights first refusal some adjacent property including private airport future consid eration Hey wait minuteI thought buying property north Muncie up near Eaton Well seriously considering place probably wouldve bought hadnt shot ourselves foot Con sider Muncie really wants us aggressive trying bring us After being told ideally needed flat piece property about 1 x 2 miles 1200 acres took upon selves find Now kind acreage seldom found owner ob vious would dealing entity negotiating agree ment Muncie people Economic Develop ment Commission Chamber Commerce Bureau Tourism business com munity raised some money get options property necessary make up requirements presented AMA AMA involved getting options nor AMA funding paid problem enthusiasm quickly nail down enough property meet needs options bought unrealistic price quote Some options written $3000 $3600 per acre although expected could later negotiated $2000 $2500 per acre what land thought worth After presentation AMA Executive Council concept accepted negotiating process began meantime small group people surrounding area adamantly against locating group ac tively promoted its cause first step AMA took have good appraisal done property pro fessionals field expected assessment show worth some between $1800-2200 acre signif icantly lesser value placed prop erty appraisal indicated acre worth average $1476 An initial fer amount made largely ignored sellers After creased somewhat became obvious owners holding out big bucks deal fell through retrospect option price beat us help some own modeling press freely printed very distorted claims small opposi tion group model press AMA offer ing some outrageous price property portrayed having signed check fact am autho rized check-signing list AMA didnt seem matter feel sorry people little town Eaton vast majority looking forward locating true enthusiasm So cooked own goose first sitenow what Well plan B go back first site ever considered Muncie proposed Nats site consider buying surrounding properties rather bor rowing land event short der found site has number ad vantages over north-side site Its closer major highway exit its closer other recreational land large scout camp reservoir long axis property closer prevailing wind adja cent private airstrip could made avail able some events downside its quite pretty site although cleared has very slightly roll pool table north side doubt 10-ft devia tion altogether Its farther com mercial airport about seven miles away northern site will probably have full-scale traffic due its proxim ity approach corridor commer cial airport small airstrip next door its better deal north ern site its now will clos ing can arranged rate de velopment site will slow delib erate initial progress being slowed some preexisting farming contracts parts land Although may able run some smaller events fall 1990 Id guess 1991 will first major use property Cont pg 125 ments FAI team selection management FAI Committee Competitions De partment Director AMA Technical Director will also attending also reported membership processing reports will now reflect con tents prime data base management system instead receiving system Outgoing District V Vice President Lee Webster outgoing Executive Director John Worth presented Meritori ous Service awards President nounced Lee Webster would continue serve chairman Safety Commit tee III Committee Reports Property chairman brought Council up date concerning initial purchase aspirations subsequent sembly properties southeast Muncie IN delegation Muncie members Property Acquisition Committee ad dressed subject rose answer questions moved seconded Property Acquisition Committee PA COM authorized purchase south ern site properties An amendment motion include purchase Reese Air port immediately south subject prop erties failed However agreed con sensus property committee has authority place options buy air port other southern sites B Insurance Concern October 1989 Council decision mandating $10 charge insurance certificates may ad versely affect air show teams voiced motion exempt air show teams charge moved seconded C Bylaws Items relating Bylaws adoption standing rules covering status Executive Director re ferred committee Also examination handle habitual Safety Code offend ers reviewed insertion standing rules D Sound Council authorized chairman organize international sym posium sound also authorized explore possibility seminars subject delivered nationwide further agreed Sound Committee may seek outside experts necessary E FAI An AMA-funded assistant team manager Junior Free Flight World Championships authorized CL Combat Team Finals controversy dis cussed IV Executive Director Emeritus 1990 item discussed executive ses sion motion session concern ing Executive Directors salary di rected entered minutes V Free Flight Sites Council agreed place ads appropriate publications solicit ing use suitable Free Flight flying sites VI Headquarters Staff Travel new Exec utive Director indicated Headquarters will initiate training program district ficers enable take increased role AMA representation various shows meetings HQ also will institute lim ited buy-back vacation time employ ees unable take vacation due heavy workloads related travel assign ments outgoing Executive Director advised carry over unused 1989 vaca tion days 1990 VII Magazine Space Allowing VPs space Model Aviation briefly dis cussed no action taken VIII CompuServe AVPs moved seconded Academy pay ModelNet charges equipment AVPs trial basis IX Sanctioning Contest Board Changes Both items referred back Headquar ters definition recommendation Ad ditionally proposal redefine Contest Board structure methodology re ferred HQ specific recommendation discussion X Executive Travel 1990 travel sched ules Executive Director Execu tive Director Emeritus approved XI District IX Meeting Following very pos itive report Vice President District IX District X announced will organize similar meeting Continued page 729 May 1990 127 E C Minutes Executive Directors View HQ Vince Mankowski AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 late Lt General Melvin Zais offered advice would-he commanding offi cers Go sound guns Trans lated Go action manager has problems mail room should begin find solution actually define problem guess mai room Go sound guns similar fashion us water problem basement would GTTSOTG go basement begin solve problem perhaps oversimplification dealing aeromodeling pic ture forces either working against us very least working us Most problem has seemed no single sig nificant prolect point around could rally GTTSOTG order start gain ing ground sound guns Educate gen eral public about positive values hobby/sport gain support local state federal government flying sites acquire improve sites increase modeling activity have real youth pro gram many situations problems echo us above may addressed separately some key effort tie together sys tem separate problem/separate solution lacks luster efficiency Ten years ago AMA put lid rising costs associated upward spiral of fice space rental constructing its own fice building AMA got much office building museum became reality library preserve history hold developing technology made possible building has conference room committee Council meetings held excellent solution problem office costs has provided much greater benefit over 3000 visitors last year including attending meetings Beyond having own permanent home worth $2 million gave aeromodeling some credentials previously possible Can measure impression value facility perceived FCC asking frequencies Prob ably apparent Go sound guns An AMA-owned flying site over 900 acres ir size expanded museum excellent campground terrific access perhaps minia ture golf aviation theme res taurant souvenir shop perhaps complete hobby shop ever What will mean First will perfect flying site world will become aeromodeling dream vacation place will provide example govern ment clubs what strive lo cal community financial impact statements may provided show what happens event held site like surely will help clubs get keep sites will become focal point na tional media attention can develop real youth program young folks housed taught build fly modelsa sort going-to-aviation camp Only space column limits flood gate possibilities could go about Perhaps later An important point keep mind cost enterprise intended purchase development costs will show up dues increase Thp money will come dollars alread set aside insurance reserves allan some amount set aside year $735000 last few years example As matter selfinsurance AMA must have reserves fact some reserves cash bank some real estate does keep AMA having flying site As matter fact encourages Money bank provides interest income mostly someone elses real estate investment question matter AMA trading some interest income some its own real estate appreciation getting ma jor asset bargain answer Go sound guns Lets PR Roundup Cont pg 119 teaches valuable lessons regardless career pursued offers wholesome alternative drugs alcohol claim futures approached young man woman dont neglect request young person help could day sur pass accomplishments Rutan MacCready Remember younger gener ation tbe future sport also nation Bill Baker Assistant Director Marketing interesting information Bill has pro vided should useful clubs need build image Model aviation construc tive Model aviation educational people community ask should have model flying field can give reasoned reasonable swers have wealth good support documentation offer clubs have benefited help weve able give Thats reasons belonging national organization AMA Headquarters people work serve together AMA same side Whether subject frequency problems flying site needs contests insurance pins patches please call u let us lend ear hand 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 board directors Currently Scholar ship Committee composed Bob Under wood Reston VA Chairman Cliff Telford Bethesda MD Betty Stream Long Beach CA Travis McGinnis Arvada CQ 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 ln addition AMA-funded program described above three others Sig Memorial Scholarship Pro gram provides awards based combination modeling achievement financial need second Tom Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship provides awards modelers achievements Free Flight activity new scholarship started 1988 ledo Weak Signals will awarded top candidate AMA/Charles H Grant Scholarship 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 31 128 Model Aviation HEARD FROM YOUR NEIGHBOR Dont let him hear louder new guideline 90 dBA 9 ft Connecticut 0 Maine 0 Massachusetta 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island 0 Vermont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 617 n34-624n Associate Vice Presidents Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Landry 60 Main St Essex Jct VT 06452 Richard Sherman 26 Hinh SI Plymouth NH 03264 Bob Wallace 61 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 Frequency Coordinanor Georne Wilson 62 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 026411 Sebago Lake Floalpiane Fly-In attended event last spring didnt print pic tures fall Council meeting took place same weekend again able attend what understand weatherwise miserable However some flying did take place Dave EIsner provided picture results competition follows Scale 1 Dave Hall 2 Lloyd Robbins 3 Al Pineau Fun Fly 1 Adam Maines 2 Rick Taylor 3 Peter Pappas event scheduled May year am planning attend Council meeting April Winnipesaukee Radio Controllers Banquet banquet held November 11 1989 same weekend Model Aviation Day held Connecticut Barb picked up Geoff Styles Boston Airport drove Dick Shermans house Geoff could see model museum went banquet back Braintree MA Geoff spent night picked him up early Sunday morning drive Connecticut Model Avia tion Day back Logan Airport busy enjoyable weekend banquet well attended club members wives gather ings always seem fun good company good food considerable talk about summers happenings very en joyable day look forward year d Libby receiving P-51 kit Ed Kelle work maintaining club field grounds during summer New England Ducted Fan Fly Orange Airport location event held Septem ber 9-10 1989 unable attend event also know won awards could time gentle reminder officials happen ings am unable attend event New England So would like see better coverage send results short narrative about event pic tures provided Andrea Abbruzzese Without would have no formation about event Bob Barkowski East Hampton MA Byron F-15 using two 05 77s JR PCM radio Weight 28-29 lb Modeler Month photo So far have re ceived picture will used next month have pictures Ive taken however once theyre used will end feature unless receive pho tos column may shorter normal Im writing haste because have West Coast nearly three weeks given two days notice am trying paperwork before leave should appear April get ma chines prepared think dry fields E C MinutesCont pg 127 XII 4-A Contests 4-A status moved seconded US Outdoor Free Flight Championships US Indoor Free Flight Championships XIII Industry Youth Support Learn-to-fly program circular Cox Model Hobbies approved inclusion chartered club mailings XIV Sanctioning Outside US follow ing policy arrived general consen sus no time should sanction sued event held outside ge ographical boundaries United States its territories military installations ad dition sanctions issued liabil ity insurance coverage shall ex tended participants possessing val id current AMA membership member ship classifications known Booster Rocketry carry no liability coverage flying model airplanes must al lowed participate sanctioned events XVLarge Aircraft Guidelines agreed existing guideline critical need review rewrite District IV VP will attend IMAA meeting Toledo will endeavor obtain cooperation produc ing adjusted document XVI1990 Events moved sec Continued page 13L May1990 129 Ed Kelleher presenting Midwest Aero Elec tric kit Gene Haynes also received 05 40 engine Walter Varrell award Model/Modeler Month Lloyd Roberts Lockheed Sirius model Lindberghs aircraft Balsa construction epoxy acrylic lacquer finish Power Saito 270 Photo taken spring Sebago Lake Fly-In air plane flies well looks Some award winners October Sebago Fun Fly picture cap tioned cant identify individuals Dave Farnham spring Sebago Fun Fly HO New England Fan Fly Orange Airport Dwight Aube Tom Cook Starfire Powered 05 77 uses Futaba radio Weight 10 lb 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 Blanch ml 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 4933 APO NY 09009 George Buso 11 Maple Ln Hyde Park NY 12638 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Drench 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08664 John Grigg 6387 Badger Dr Lockport NY 14094 Ray Juschkas 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Kenneth Koeppel 194 N Union Street PO Boa 217 Glean NY 14760 Robert Roane 39 Monroe St Keyport NJ 07735 Adam SaBler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Santer 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froehlc5 Farm Rd Hickaxille NY 11801 Second District Thoughts written friend need friend indeed significant sense time-honored bit wisdom has particular application well other aeromodel ers regards local hobby dealer sense however disparage minimize importance great sport/hobby various sundry mail order suppliers contribute meaningfully satisfaction multi farious requirements thus easing agonies born deprivation frustra tion Over years have found both sources assistance have alternately times jointly served varied aeromodeling demands Above sincere hope shall find expedi ent continue patronize local hobby dealer certainly total exclusion mail order vendors class have contributed materially development improvement growth beloved sport/hobby suppliers vital integral part what therefore deserve effective support B-R-R-R-DS winter Ia District II have snowy days New Jersey New York will note following couple photos thoughtfully sent us friend Tim Pease sec retary newsletter editor Oswego Valley Modelaires Hannibal NY weather does sense deter doughty model aeronauts region doing thing evidence thereof show couple interesting scenes action first photo shows Tim very white environment near Lake Neatahwan ta Fulton NY warming up OS 91 Sur bass 4-60/90 Bipe next column also said lake shot Roy Fields 1990 VP club ready take off EZ Chipmunk 05 four-stroke mill up front Round round 30 years Wow opinion thats respectably fair amount centrifugal force nest-ce pas Anyhow caption refers Garden State Circle Burners AMA charter #417 based Fair Lawn NJ specialty have probably surmised flight Con trol Line model aircraft Its current officers such well-known aeromodelers John Miske president George Gaydos Jr. VP Roy Ward secretary George Kalinow ski treasurer Wayne Gilchrist current editor Prop-Wash clubs excellent newsletter has favored copy its current issue Millstone Valley Silent Flyers AMA charter #1169 RC Soaring club based Princeton Junction NJ has just favored copy its engaging newsletter bear ing straightforward title Excess Ballast ably edited Bill Miller Typical Soaring club NLs groups publica tion tacitly conveys impression Soar ing pilots have fun anybody Having myself devoted considerable time effort pursuit elusive thermal am forced confess sheer relaxa tion peace mind balmy afternoon can really what doctor ordered Perusing said newsletter ran across some references Eastern Soaring League ie ESL particularly inter ested learning last years annual meeting held hometown Fred erick MD years ago during high school days organized Frederick Model Aero Club Pardon reminiscence expense reading time John Worth Mr AMA tour Equipped matchless wealth experience brand-new title Executive Director Emeritus John Worth actively involved immensely important mission AMA area membership relations point view valuable time wealth experience shall heavily devot ed travel both nationwide abroad concentrated effort solve problems hence secure greatest possible sup port membership individually group view theres no qualified John Worth earn consol idate support respect AMA sundry Relieved restrictive dayto-day main office managerial chores John shall have both time flexibility travel personally deal vast assortment problems frequently produced confu sion and/or lack total information am therefore pleased present previous photo shot EC meeting Pa sadena CA President Don Lowe present ing JW honorary plaque Passing torch time aware recent annual EC elections marked single change Executive Council membership wit former Dis trict V VP Jim McNeilI chosen re sume duty thus succeeding Lee Web ster Lee served well capac ity chosen forgo opportunity standing reelection time around Both gentlemen have served no table distinction AMA indeed fortu nate having benefit Jims worthy services least another term point take opportunity thank Lee valuable services AMA wish him family very best Both gentlemen warmly greeted EC meeting January 12 1990 Pasadena CA next photo see President Don Lowe presenting Lee well-earned Mer itorious Service plaque E C Minutes Cont pg 129 onded Indoor World Champion ships 1990 held Johnson City TN June 4 5 6 subject approval budget FAI Committee new Executive Director shall responsible aspects Indoor World Champion ships Executive Director Emeritus may serve Jury member Council disallowed request dis count Nats entry NFFS members Council also directed Nats trophies same design consensus decided run Outdoor Free Flight Scale events Lawrenceville site July 1989 Nats final expenditure figure reported $46911 well under ap proved budget $78000 moved seconded host National Aeromodeling Rally Houston TX June 1 2 3 pending favorable site review District VP Don Krafft Chic opee MA September 1 2 3 XVII Awards Council approved Distin guished Service Award three 3 Supe rior Service awards XVIII Next Meeting Council will meet April 21 22 Reston VA 130 Model Aviation Gear up secured Ohio 0 Pennsylvania 0 West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Bob Drown Olstrict III Vice-President 1255 High Street Bradford PA 16701 8141 362-7702 CompuServe address EMAIL 737e712 Associate Vice Presidents Francis Piuharly 504 21st Si Viesna WV 26101 Nelson Gosid 1944 S idaho St Ailentown PA 18103 Johs Hathaway 102 Woodmere Dr New Sianion PA 15672 Jay Meaiy 206 Wilmer Si Clearijeid PA 16830 Joseph S Vislay 1381 Creobrook Dr Maumee OH 43537 Lawrence R Weimer 15613 Greendale Ane Mapie HIs OH 44137 Gii Weiss 3004 Haiioweii Ci Beosniem PA 19020 Mark Wiisos 4913 Marcy Dayton OH 46449 Frequency Coordinator John Coiiie 1012 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort PA 18704 Phone 717 287-8970 dull winter months have passed rather quickly emphasis Pennsylvania State Parks issue am sure Pennsylvania State officials know de sires special thanks have generated opinions issue tended public hearings input has very professional positive results appearing example television stations Wilkes Barre Pittsburgh have used informa tion inform public plight Dur ing Erie DER hearing mentioned could possibly utilize vacant land fills backfills abandoned railroad right-of-ways Mr Fabian DER cur rently exploring area us Also Geiseytown hearing suggestion contact individual state park supervisors express local needs AVP Jay Mealy followed through received favorable re sponse director area Jay now planning committee local park examples totally satisfy goals needs However prove effort valid worth continuing have already done please call DER 1-800-63PARKS express de sires informative letter state parks commission local representa tives urgently needed Thank put support am very saddened report Ed Wisser Scale Contest Board member recent recipient Goldberg Vital People Award passed away January 16 modelers District Ill express sincere sympathy wife Kay rest family Lehigh Valley Radio Control Society will starting its flying season week end devoted Helicopters pilots event scheduled April 21-22 1990 Saturdays schedule features predomi nance open flying break af ternoon Scale competition banquet being planned Heli enthusiasts Saturday night Sunday morning will start out bright early registration Novice Inter mediate FAI classes competition Three rounds competition planned Dale Hart writer Flying Models will host meet previous photo Dale flies Long Ranger Greater Pittsburgh Aero Radio Soci ety ARCS has long history worthwhile activities year club instituted K Leroy Irvis American Eagle Award nual award will given individual necessarily club member recogni tion outstanding traits loyalty courage concern others unselfish commitment ideals American citi zenship year award recognized ARCS member John Joganic Pictured next lohn family John J Joganic receiving new ARCS award Beltzville Flying Machine Society Lehighton PA continues produce very successful youth program club utilizes Franklin Elementary School its enjoy able workshop 95 fifth- sixthgraders Vice president David Deitz project director has very positive philoso phy toward children quote letter will illustrate Remember something worthwhile al ways fun some else might find friend true friend life school auditorium provided great place seminar model aviation TV station WBRE videotaped entire pro gram Congratulations Beltzville club fine effort would great program expanded additional clubs Several clubs initiate New Year fun fly fliers Mountaineer R/C Club Charleston WV hosted brisk cold Below Judges Hugh Cooke Stan Clark discuss event Pilot Jerry leffel As look picture Moun taineers arent happy summer al Needless say 1990 contest season schedule appears very busy have applied con test sanction please immediately Conflicts problem doubt would like part Remember obtain sanction 30 days prior meet fair everyone Have enjoyable flying season * May 1990 131 Announcer David Deitz describes start up powered Glider Judges Charleston WV fun fly Mountaineer RIC Club Charleston WV Delaware 0 District Columbia land 0 North Carolina ivVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babara 117 Otis Dnve Severn MD 21144 Phone 13011 969-9356 Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA naeoe Rick Christoph 1257 Goldfinch Harrisonburg VA 22601 Chock Foreman 5611 Rinker Dr Mechanicevilie VA 23111 Doug Holiand 3517 Fernwood Dr. Raleigh NC 27612 Scotty Moyer Orchard Lane Wilwington GE 19809 Charles Spear 268 Holly Lane Mockseille NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Peal Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetleville NC 28301 Phone Sensing 19191 dae-5996 Associate viCe president profile associ ate vice president month serves north central portion Virginiar noted last month column Charles Chuck Foreman has figure Virginia District IV aeromodeling long time Chuck preceded vice president District lVr AVP before thatr among other things active nowdefunct Association Virginia Clubs Chuck used active RC Pattern competitor member Richmond Area Radio Control Club back competition-oriented club Mach 1 favorite model back go back about 20 years ago active circuit judge clubs con ducted Pattern Scale contests years Chuck still active flier does compete now Aeromodeling im portant part life Chuck has very active AMA affairs years As head committee looking moving out Washingtonr Chuck instrumental putting together package made land purchase present Headquarters possible involved lot work time dedi cation present Headquarters reflects work performed Chuck others behalf Chuck has Nats Committee years charge communications systems go mak ing contest happen As part being charge telephone radio sys tems make up projects hes re sponsible repair maintenance radios next photo taken 1969 Nats panel truck behind Chuck longs business Battlefield Communi cations company engineers stalls hospital communications patient monitoring related systems Chuck has hangar attached company building located Hanover County Airport keeps Cessna Skylane have worked together using Cessna take some air shots potential flying sites Chuck well informed model aviation AMA willing assistance time Give him call need help Sanctions have received first list sanctioned events 1990 Radio Control contest coordinator Ed Byerley list already has 32 events sched ule what see newsletters get coming year should enough keep everyone occupied After busy summer last year Aer Olympics Tidewater RC getting back its normal schedule missed out hav ing fan jet fly-in Pattern contest Fen tress can look forward year fan jet fly-in will held 12-13 May Pattern meet over Labor Day weekend Some new names entering compe tition events year including Rich mond Area RC Club After years activity theyre planning Pattern contest Its scheduled sometime June John Gausby CD RARC has least five events scheduled year Some clubs keep things rolling really going out scheduled events always sanctioned open general membership keep club membership out active Delaware R/C Club good exam ple has something scheduled least two weekends month April through Oc tober club heavily Quickee 500 Racing interests contact Al Choperena 894 Sharpless Road Hockes sin DE 19707 Interest large models continues grow comes growth number Giant Scale fly-in events around district arent contests theyre generally get-together fly wish what want air activity coming under IMAA rules safety operation groups forming IMAA chapters Some mod els meet AMA rule book specifications show up some sanctioned AMA rule book events Attending fly-ins gives opportunity see some really beautiful aircraft flight dont have official sanctions Free Flight Control Line date Brainbusters will hold spring meet Petersburg VA Airport its possible will move Bill Saunders farm near Cuckoo VA fall meet Bill making site available Free Flight should turn out very good next photo view land taken snow ground shows outline trees land opening through center upper right shot shows stand trees center area right buildings Bill removed will leave land virtually open just right wing strut view right edge photo large piece land anyone desires fly site please give Bill call 1-703/8727017 number prominent Free Flight ers district have seen site can tell what think looks very promising Bill deserves very big thank-you offer Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network Mo delNet has going strong since begun four years ago now 3500 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles re ports swap newsletter articles look up lo cal clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures Modelnet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hun dreds services besides ModelNet Com puServe subscription service once subscribe pay time spend online ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby youre interested CL FF subtopics Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council members ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Travis McGinnis 760672750 Regg Keyawa 7624747 Bob Brown 7376712 Dave Brown 7653726 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 data libraries full teresting useful files complete list AMA chartered clubs kept DL 4 up dated monthly So Contest Calendar list over 3300 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use also lots computer programs product re views tips newsletter articles data libraries can submit Online AMA Applica tion through ModelNet join renew membership will usually get con firmation AMA membership within day uploading application Data Library Club officers can check AMA membership status of members through ModelNet can confirm application received get date license mailed member Complete instructions Data Library 12 files INSTRAMA CHECKAMA information ModelNet contact Doug Pratt AMA HQ youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 132 Model Aviation Alabama 0 Florida 0 Geurpia issippi 0 Puerto Rico South Carolina 0 Tennessee V DISTRICT REPORT Jim McNeiII District V Vice-President 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 2051 322-2127 Associate Vice Presidents Bob Burtouzewicz 32B Ranckwood Rd Orlundo FL 32808 Gustuvo Diuz 6-12 Fruilas Guuynubo PR 00657 Richurd Juckuon 2118 Thorolee Dr N Churleston SC 25405 Dr John Murtin 2180 Tinertail Ave Miami FL 33133 Dick Putton 765 Builey Brook Circle Birmioghum AL 35244 Terry Rimert 367 Orunge Ave Baldwin FL 32234 Frequency Coordinator Barnis Fields P0 Box 1063 Stricklund Rd Interlachen FL 32045 Phone 904 684-2517 Karl Hensel secretary editor re nowned Meridian Aeromodelers club ridian MS writes ridian Aeromod elers AMA #2074 voted unanimously pe tition vote against move AMA Council meeting stop sanctioning non-rule book events such fly-ins fun flys etc type event lifeblood local clubs AMA Having sanctioned events lends official atmos phere helps get permission use sites media coverage feel re moval AMA sanction official stamp approval will result fewer events lower attendance figures Please relay opinion AMA Executive Council .. January meeting also decided ask mention displeasure re ceiving fewer benefits competition fliers want sent AMA rule book asking feel unjust some AMA members get free want have pay Competition fliers should have pay rule book just like rest us privileged members AMA Competi tion fliers minority AMA feel should receive ben efit general membership does re ceive Thank representation Karl have raised two vital questions let cover time Regard ing AMA no longer sanctioning non-rule book events some non-rule book events no longer sanctioned some con tinue What has eliminated follows non-flying affairs static mall dis plays Christmas parties club meetings like AMA no longer sanctions nonflying affairs Bizarre seems some mem bers actually sanctioning club meet ings Fun flys fly-ins forth will con tinue sanctioned absolutely right club petition Fun-flys deed part very lifeblood AMA Any affair actual flying occurs can sanc tioned proper application Lets go rule books published two years what Bob Underwood ex plained Last year 1989 AMA mailed out 9000 rule books persons re ceived picked up computer through mailing house books presorted sent out bulk mail No spe cial employee picked them/human hand touched names addresses triggered computer mem bers actually flown competition year before other words members flew competitive event year before names placed com puter list got rule book automati cally cost 19 eachAMAs cost OK members did fly competition year before wanted rule book could get sending $2 HQ cost AMA 85t postage handling HQs decision No com petition activity no book Robert said year AMA mailed out 30000 rule books 10000 used other 2th000 went unused fact surfaces immediately Karl member wants free rule book has fly competition event next year automatically computer list mailing house fires off him bulk mail Another thought comes mind luck day may come fun-fly events will standardized example bomb drop would picked up put revised rule book everybody flies club-sanctioned fun fly would get free rule book next year via computerized mailing house would appre ciate read information club members skim over Lets stop discussion rule books Maybe can get AMA reduce request cost $2 $1 maybe somebody club can begin formulate rules parameters fun fly events acceptable everybody country can put rule book big things come Some little person has start some Tell members Karl didnt know started yapping about free rule books going put work new events new rule books Anyway what District VP liaison between member large ganization kind thing prom ised ran office Any reading domiciled District V contact about AMA Well put little pieces together make work previous picture sent Bill Mikesell Jr Venice FL RC Club taken camera intide Jeff Bunkers little air plane shows club flying field concrete pit runways Lake left members fly airplanes floats seen Piper Cub flying formation Jeffs Old Weird Harold airplane Snap taken 500 ft al titude Kodacolor Gold Shown previous picture good friend Tom Kirsch Gallatin TN flying Starduster 900 third place De cember King Orange Meet Florida Toms daughter Carolyn took picture daddy flying little airplane previous pooto Ann Stoutenburg holding airplane built adoring husband Bill Stoutenburg Recently Bill placed third 1/sA Texaco event Miss America clutched firmly Bills Mrs America Bill mentioned fired up Ohlsson 29 yesterday search ing suitable model since obvi ously discovered will run mentioned further belongs Dr John Martins Indoor MIAMA club Now its business Bill know Dr John well enough know hes going let fly things indoors Indoor minia ture windup toy airplanes better pick model can fly outdoors Ohlsson 29 Johns going let splatter little Scale things over blimp hangar walls big Outdoor ship likeyou have mind None business course Harvey Yoder important editor tor Dothan AL Wiregrass RC Club mailed fascinating snap Andalusia Avia tion Appreciation Day Andalusia Air port As can see picture body having good time Scale airplanes Some large some small fairly big rear four-engine may may oversized quar ter-scale thing hand could real airplane although quar ter-scale buffs now go dazzling sizes Ill check officials see real model isnt clear picture - AMA May 1990 133 Illinois 0 Indiana 0 Kentucky 0 Missouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents Ron Bailard Ri 5 Pos 00 Decatur IN 46733 Gary Busseli 0000 Connie Dr. Muncie IN 47304 Charije Bauer 4944 N Orange Norrdge iL 60656 William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford iN 47421 Dick Tayior 7920 Jefferson Kansas City MO 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Pains Park iL 60464 Chariie Watts 1253 Pinncrnsi LO Apt 0 Manchester MO 03021 Oii Zmmnr Box 72 Varna iL 61375 Frequency Courdinator ParS Hoisten 616W 30th St. Hgginsviiie MO 64037 Home 6161 564-2481 Work 18161 564-7121 Pan OtO 584-7766 havent traveled much month am mending surgery am loss words some people out glad read lucky dev ils Im going use column month something need Im going show some photos have come over past few months First its family portrait time got pics Jim Wunderlich Jackson MO first Aaron Jim old fellow group Daniel outdone older brother Aaron holds Hammer 40 Nice model Some time back Bruce Kern sent couple photos Bedford IN bunch last fun fly year event mixed normal fun fly stuff Scale maneuvers keep things bit teresting 17 fliers attend enoughthat Bruce didnt get fly fellas lucked out round Bruce goes blood Next flight line Next have group picture way contest just about everyone gets little something showing up Joe Jackson Bloomington IN sent two pictures static display shown Hoosier Air Show Monroe County RC Club has doing quite bit lately show exists way club getting word out looks like nice display Last month told about program schoolchildren schools Evansville IN Rex Welbaum borrowed couple pictures school Rex Bill Kleinhans next pic showing models students sidenote principal liked program much joined club bought Senior Kadet Howzat Fred South Morrison Model Air craft Flyers up Morrison IL also sent new batch pictures havent no ticed previous pictures reg ular contributors Anyway Freds again first view flying field just af ter done some extensive work now Ill bet looks great Look larMe next picture club trainer Its modified Telemaster 40 thats beefed up bit handle rough treatment Its 65 powered works great Fred also sent along picture lawn mower travels around circle automatically mows circular field Im sorry ran out room cute hope enjoyed photos Enough now . 134 Model Aviation next photo shows Bill Jim Kerney principal school students Daniel little hard see previ ous picture because model shows up better next picture busily tends business RC flying Iowa 0 Michigan 0 Minnesota 0 Wisconsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 115 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 P 313-348-4175 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Gienwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 PR/Insurance Coordinator Joseph M Heas 5394 Engiish Dr Troy Mi 48098 Associate Vice Presidents Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids iA 52402 Bud Gorman Boo 33 Knife River MN 55609 Russeli Knetzer 2626 E Shorewood Biod Miiwaakee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Mi 49423 Carl MoSs 5024 Lake Mendola Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 5 Roslyn Pontiac Mi 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Sfamm West 3116 Boyce Dr Ririnelander WI 54501 Steve Dadzinsli East PO Boo 924 Dearborn Mi 48121 bought Muncie ita thou sand acresbut first giant Step mod eling has taken now have place build first National Model Sport Aviation site Its perfect spot just reasons choosing community government will work out problems us took just about three half years work get present position will take several before youll get fly track fulfill AMAs goals fly ing site preservation shall able mas sage team information generated process suit site needs nation club town city county state can supplied details needed build sites Muncie example what has already done Paul Smith has resigned AVP con test coordinator eastern FF CL havent yet able replace him youll have officer take care busi ness time gets printed Paul excellent AVP staying top items needed watching thanks help expect flying will now effective Notice two changes head col umn First now have services jo seph Hass very first person test waters district PR insurance coor dinator has Fax phone will take care PR insurance details area will work developing office assist other districts following suit ever-changing details insur ance PR needing explanation feel special person needed stay top themespecially expected mem bership increase must attend local needs Joseph will help tremendously Next month shall provide outline background ideas second addition frequency coordina tor eastern part district Steve Dusinski works Detroit area com munications hes passing along warnings intended active industrial transmitters has ICOM 7000 use will able find sources problems fields Bob Stamm now has west look over received several notices club events such matters AMA show teams Blue Eagles has new team manager Richard Heil Theyre looking few recruits give him call 1-612/432-9419 Jean Lasik setting up meeting clubs individuals Grand Rapids area aim forming association will called West ern Michigan R/C Model Association Give Jean/Jim call 1-616/772-1138 District Roundup Ron Eigenschink Western Michigan Radio Aircraft Fliers searching new field will still have use old until new ready Richel Four Seasons R/C Flyers Lakewood WI reports club should establish goals 1990 bad plan will know get dont have map show way letters month reflect past 10 years recall joys pains Healy River City Area Radio Control Club Mason City IA reports need new meeting room guess can happy its field clubs making sound regulation proposals must help keep fields Dan OLink Anoka County Radio Con trol Club Fridley MN reported its 1990 Freeze Fly Fifteen-degree temperatures 20plus-mph winds --- Minnesota Russ Ragan member Mid-Michigan Thumbs Club encourages members begin 1990 anew mistakes gone past Nineteen-ninety begins clean slate ived brand-new news letter Alpena Aeromodelers Alp ena MI Issue number looks good s January month places newsletter editors two catego ries Either same editor last year new editor did ex pect anything else Lets give continu ing editor support new ones encouragement compliments newsletter called Streamlines put out Romeo Area RC Club talks about its Christmas Banquet say Both ladies RC items will provided have enough RC stuff So ester Ml Aero Model Society sponsored beginners night program Ray Dray chairman program indicates helped re ceived lot satisfaction helping oth ers uster News Stillwater Flyers reports secretary Bob Fritzke says lucky recent midair response practice luckier get time year again club members doing couch flying videotapes club libraries However failing return others can use Remember share share share May 1990 135 Valley Aero Modelers traveling trophy rack outstanding events Photo Fred Sanford flying field North Country Model Controllers Bemidji MN shelter built members 1989 materials mostly donated marvelous American motherMrs Adamisin Indian City banquet Photo Doug Zimmer Rice Lake MAC taking advantage mild January weather Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico S Oklahoma 0 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Gene Hempel District Viii Vice-President 301 N Yale Drive Garland TX 75042 Associate Vice Presidents Glenn Grenens 10224 Kenlee Dr Baton Rouge LA 7081S Mike Harrisor sos T Main ifot Springs AR 71913 Gil Horatman Bon 42 Manchaca TX 78652 Bill Kimbro 2105 Wood St Tenarkana TX 75501 Ron Stantield 25 Oakridge Dr Maumelle AR 72118 Charles Stevens 228 Delta St Panadena TX 77505 Jim Traw 1135 Merrynten Green Normsn OK 73072 Chuck Wood 909 Havard St Clovin NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Joe DuMond 1830 Chevy Chase Carrollton TX 75005 Its official District VIII will host Na tional Aeromodeling Rally Houston TX June 1-3 hope see Before starting months column would like share letter John Gill fellow modeler District VIII ex presses concern about AMAs future let ter reads follows Dear Gene Has occurred AMA can replaced subject being wide ly discussed among modelers across America proof members feel Council members doing good job managing realize companies now business sup plying hobby merchandise have annual budgets hundreds millions Any organizations could easily set up publication insurance company serve modelers would increase sales negate need AMA about 90% AMA open members scheme works well other countries would cost much less modeler Executive Council must always guard against apathy overconfidence responsibility Executive Coun dl deliver best service membership lowest cost Are really doing AMA per sonal company would change anything Are places efficiency could improved Are expenses really necessary best ca pable bothers see Council mem bers insist going through waste AMA funds wish team player feel membership unhappy certain Executive Councils deci sions some feel need change direction moving may well straw broke cam els back wish party does Executive Council insist holding Council meeting around country expense moving staff members attorneys records dif ferent locations certainly great waste AMA funds Whats wrong meeting Reston course weather isnt nice southern California say Florida winter supposed taking care business vacationing Wasting funds like going destroy ganization No wonder dues go up service goes down badly need some sound management Council Also FAI program suddenly need such expensive attention Sounds like make-work job lot built-in perks really AMA branch federal government professional management appears reading column trying maintain integ rity deliver campaign promise work sound fiscal policy profes sional management join pre serve spirit protect interests thousands modelers within District VIII Sincerely John Gill appreciate input District VIII modelers have written concerning direction AMA moving feel operate businesslike manner should treat AMA large corporation overgrown model airplane club has AMA grown also need qualified personnel management experience run office has realize Executive Coun cil similar corporate board direc tors AMA striving responsive membership feel Exec utive Council trying move positive professional manner have asked President Lowe initiate some guide lines VP position would line operating business time has come us move ahead days popular modeler running fice gone need qualified business-oriented personnel pave way grow input always welcome concerning future growth AMA Property actluisition AMA has secured pur chase agreement property Muncie IN total cost purchase 800-plus acres will approximately 13 million dol lars time has come us place doIlrs something will benefit modeling fraternity will nice have flying site call own Received letter Frank Parmenter covering Free Flight Autumn Cup Con test held Seguin TX Frank enclosed photo Jim Troutman qualified Junior Free Flight World Champs held Yugoslavia 1990 Frank indicated Jim eager needs lot help shoold great experience him Con gratulations Jim Troutman mem bers Free Flight fraternity support ing Junior Free Flight program Awards distinct honor present Distinguished Service Award Jesse Shepherd Bedford TX Jesse recog nized fine efforts over years pro moting model aviation beginner active participant FAI program primary individual responsible promoting Indoor program Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX infor mation Indoor activity write Jesse Shepherd 2713 Summit View Bedford TX 76021 Telephone 1-817/282-3770 Another individual deserving AMA award Don Huffines Richardson TX Don received Award Service plaque contributions organizing spon soring events benefiting model aviation area Since retiring Don has enjoyed sisting beginner well experts would like congratulate Jesse Shep herd Don Huffines individual efforts promoting model aviation younger generation job well done See National Aeromodeling Rally Houston TX 136 Model Aviation Jim Troutman qualified Jr FAI Power team after being presented Airtronics Gold Medal award crystal award Prizewinners Filth Annual Autumn Cup held Seguin TX October 7-8 1989 Back row L-R Bob Loffler Ed Turner Fred Pearce Don DeLoach Jr FAI Sr AMA Faust Parker Charlie Bruce George Avila Ken Phair Front row L-R Jim Troutman Jr qualified Jr FAI Power team Ed Williamson Richard Haas Mark Valerius dene liempel presenting Don liuffines Award Service plaque Gene Hempel presenting Jesse Shepherd Distinguished Service Award fine efforts over years promoting model aviation Cokrado 0 Kansas 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota 0 South Dakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027 W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 CompuServe address tsr EMAIL 760672750 Fan 303-420-1670 Associate Vice Presidents Tom Boyd 701 N 58th St Lincoln NE 68505 Nathan Lancaster 3597 S Kendall St Denver CO 80235 Russ Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Don Moden 410 Hart Salina KS 67401 Jim Ricketto 516S Cloudas Sinus Falls SD 57103 Chuck Smith 220 Columhine Casper WY 62604 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles c/n Radio Service Center 918 5 Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 April column promised some feedback District IX meeting idea Oklahoma club using club business card promote identify its meets success story Alcester SD about super new flying site Alcester story has already told special Model Aviation feature hope saw dont double cover good thing death will shorten months District IX column quite bit Carl Wheeley magazine guru boss has sure done justice elsewhere Congratulations Beresford SD model fliers Just pretend youre reading Some time back Kent Landefeld presi dent Green County Wingbenders Claremore OK sent copy clubs business card gave club officers names phone numbers list clubsponsored events year really welldetailed map clubs location its logo looked like project other clubs might like use Im enclosing copy inspection Although names numbers 1989 Id bet could contact listed officers get information club PR tool worked set about getting project going Good idea folks Front card Green Country Win gbenders ChAnum Field President KENT E LANDEFELD CD 918 342-5781 Vtce President ERIC N KNIGHT CD 918 341-3587 SecretaryBILL JOHNSON 918 341-0886 1311 North Parkiand Ave Claretoore OK 74017 Don Carlsen editor Prop Wash newsletter Missouri Slope Model Aero Club Inc Bismarck-Mandan ND January 90 issue Don used some re sponses fellow club member Art May gathered number mem bers attended meeting held November Id like share November number Acad emy Model Aeronautics officials visit Bis marck District IX meeting just doesnt happen us time thoroughly pleased turnout both local modelers came other North Dakota towns out state met few officials before bunch really great guys asked few attended meet ings what thoughts comments concerning meeting some answers Steve Hoss Valley City Really en joyed tastic ned lot things about AMA Its insurance great confident member rest life Fred Urlacher Bismarck Meeting really good rmed us well just great visit people read about magazines Am happy attended entire meeting learned lot about AMA what going AMA does lot us Dean Ficek Bismarck Well wasnt too bad Learned what AMA about As Miller Russ Miller North Dakota AVP gave out door prizes should have identi fied donors Impressed top AMA officials Claude Rippling Harvey good meeting Couldnt really much im prove Saw lot AMA guys read hear about meet very good Very punctual really enjoyed Pat Whitlock Bismarck Great meeting learned lot nice rubbing shoul ders AMA big shots great visit Dave Brown Nice guys Dan Steffes Bismarck Enjoyed meet ing very much AMA guys easy talk easy like Russ Miller did good job Del Lind Bismarck Meeting very goodenjoyed everything Meeting AMA ficials great Very informative Well kinds glowing reports Back card 1915 EStlyt CALENDAR Un S & 7- SNylpey Fm Fly nt54-yent5a5Fly-A 555pe22-FAP Fly FLYHEG A A coming attending members mat plans seem very successful feel confident about continuing tradition future some input next meeting should take place Rapid City SD Wichita KS Salina KS again Kansas City area idea combining other district huge joint meeting some Wyoming maybe Casper Den ver CO No volunteered Nebraska good possibilities Omaha-Lincoln area Wherever decide go lust know takes lot support coordi nation state associate vice presi dent lots local modeler involvement Its quickly put together one-manshow effort Lets hear youwhere go next fall James Carter Minot ND sent pic ture information about CAN-AM rac ing activities held last September will share next month would like end months column announcement appointment new RC contest coordinator district Mrs Judy Gerken address 2069 5 Raleigh Street Denver CO 80219 Judy comes both highly recommended qualified tackle job will transitioning position able assistance past RC contest coordinator George Hunter George may know has done super job years warm personal feelings say Super job thanks countless hours spent service fellow modelers dis trict AMA George may retirement little less interrupted include modeling time permits fu ture time appears print hope have opportunity mally thank share appreciation front of Georges modeling friends colleagues expect share some back ground information perhaps picture introduce Judy next month As read please make note get info re AMA sanctioned RC meets activities mailed off Judy effective now Thanks Keep landings looking great May1990 137 Calling AMA HQ phone number 703 435-0750 think about following before call AMA employees 50 come work directionssome Virginia some Maryland some DC mercy different commuting arrange ments prevents coming work going home same time Itis best call during core time-period present except traveling AMA sick vacation CALLINGYOUR BEST LOCAL TIME ZONE TIME TO CALL Eastern 9 am-noon 1 pm-3 pm Central 8 am-il am noon-2 pm Mountain7 am-iD am ii am-i pm Western 6 am-9 am, 10 am-noon regret necessity outside eastern time zone call earlier day its best way present sure getting particular person may need numerous subjects services han dled AMA Headquarters However its okay call earlier later leave name phone number subject interest will call back soon possible Arizona 0 Catfornia 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 Associsle Vice Presidents Edward Aber-Song 99-127 Ohiakea Ajee Hi 96701 Howard Baldwin 4736 Guall Meadow Way Fair Oaks CA 96628 Darwin Barrie 6252 6 Turney Ave Scoitodale AZ 65251 Glens Carter 2020 Gill Fort Lane Walsat Creek CA 94596 Fritz Harrold 4202 H Si Sacramento CA 95619 Craig W Hats 7928 Fanciful Las Vegas NV 69126 Marc M Karpowick 221 W 100 N Logan UT 64321 Brian Nelson 73 Park Groton Fl San Jose CA 95136 David Peltz 20450 Celtic St. Chataworth CA 91311 Bob Reynolds 12901 E Speedway Tucson AZ 65748 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Williamson 445 Westby Chala Vista CA 92011 Beverly Wisniewski 9222 Cedar St Apt 2 Belltlower CA 90706 Frequency Coordinators George Steiner 2238 Ro0ue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 Bloy Marez 311 Mesa Dr #10 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Academy action Congratulations Muncie perseverance paid off 13-million good days work mans league request additional space MA denied though recent stats indi cate District X swells over 50000 mem bers believe probably close dou ble size other district Watch guys Im going Out space before clear throat Which good leadin District direction Loretto Mexico has now pleasure seeing full-scale AMA air show crowd gathered practice tlight ot beautitul Scale Mexican Man o War resulted loss prop shaft piston other words innards HB 25 power plant usual show must go next photo depicts MMOW Mexican Man o War poised position D-size model rocket engine securely mounted taped bottom fuselage As evidenced next photo per formance well received tendance recovery another time Last month met Howard Baldwin AVP learned little about what going north Now lets travel deep southern reaches California meet great guy super AVP Al Williamson Al has chosen hand space Don ald K Madison current president SDCAMC San Diego CA population 22 million residents nearly perfect yearround climate having problem acquir ing keeping model aircraft flying sites population explosion past 10 years has crowded abolished San Diegos open spaces modelers once free pursue model flying activities urban land crunch real ity San Diego has 22 AMA chartered RC model airplane clubs approximately 2500 active AMA registered pilots scattered throughout its 4000 sq mi 1986 Dennis Caudle active flier past president San Diego Wingmasters Club #1615 envi sioned need centrally organized group act liaison among landowners city county agencies 22 individ ual clubs group such clubs can work unison both short- longrange planning rather competing fore public private agencies flying sites Ironically five local clubs lost flying sites year county agencies finding themselves deluged re quests new sites parks landfill ar eas Assessing requests hindered clubs competing against other sites Representatives club guests invited attend concep tual organization meeting October 11 1986 form Association Radio Con trol Clubs San Diego Objectives association 1 Work city county agencies acquisition flying sites 2 Develop common standards safety noise reduction site use respon sibility 3 Arbitrate conflicts between clubs 4 Coordinate AMA activities 5 Promote RC fun first elected president SDCAMC Dennis Caudle Other offi cers included Peter Tarasiewicz VP Frank Hughes secretary Wilbur Hubbard treasurer Early fears association would try control regulate clubs grad ually vanished during initial months day 22 AMA registered clubs San Diego active participating members association working toward common goals objectives Two closed county landfill sites long-range use have obtained assigned local area clubs Under leadership Wilbur Hubbard site search chairman numerous other sites planning stages 600000-acre 55mile-long regional park north San Diego County formation stage tar get three four permanent model air craft car boating sites within park promote camaraderie fellowship unity numerous inner club activities have held have included fun flys air shows Scale model contests swap meets notable event has Radio Control flying model demon stration year US Navy Miramar Air Show audience estimated 400000 local residents rresennaion re[LiiiidLe Mpprecia tion Award baseball cap George Bai ley Chairman San Diego County Board Supervisors leadership role promoting recreational use closed county landfill sites support Radio Control modeling sport Left right Donald Madison association vice presi dent Dennis Caudle association president George Bailey Chairman Board Supervi sors County San Diego rest next time Im outta Edge SAFE FLYER PATCH Fliers have pledged use AMA Safety Code operating models entitled wear Safe Flyer Patch Send photocopied typewritten handwritten declaration see AMA Supply Ser vice Catalog signature Include check money order $2 no cash pay able Academy Model Aeronautics 138 Model Aviation next picture shows powertul thruster coming life catapulting MMOW toward gentle waters beautiful Sea Cortez Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address tsr EMAIL 760672422 Associate Vice Prealdents Darrell Anderson 132 15th Ave NW. Great Falls MT 59404 Tom Cashmas 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA 66023 Al Culver Bos 66 Wilder ID 83676 Gary P Fuller PO Boa 1124 Kotzubue AK 99752 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N SeaSle WA 68133 Brace Nelson 907 6 Vicksburn St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Boa 623 Klamath Fulls OR 67601 Chick Young 11225 125th St E #69 Psyallup WA 68373 Frequency Coordinator Robert Balch 16439 SE Hai Dr Portland DR 97236 Phone 5031 761-5103 Assistant Frequency Coordinator Al Watson 130-145th Ave Bellevue WA 98007 Darrell Anderson Great Falls new AVP Montana Darrell active mod eler member past officer Big Sky Club Great Falls have communicating some time look forward working him hav ing him aid Montana modeling scene Look around rejoice friends since dont know whats coming sadness report passing John Melvin Payne December 91989 Ed Roseborough Rogue Valley Flyers asked would share some things about John John active involved modeler years early member Rogue Eagles Medford later charter member Rogue Val ley Flyers club formed 1972 John served clubs executive instructor always ready offer assistance other fliers Johns spirit helping nature dedication will sorely missed Bob Pfeiffer died Just week after ninth version Puyallup EXPO ramrodded until just few years ago just week after last time said hello shook hand Bobs heart gave out Erv Solberg Bobs friend fellow mod eler years called last weekend gave sad news know proud Bob things club Mount Rainier R/C Society able achieve because success EXPO own hand contributions modeling district immense EXPO hobby shop con tests like Over Hill Fun Fly us older types Pfeiffer Field will live re minder us what person can friends cohorts much happier note Bill Pettersen editor Wing-n-it Whidbey Island RIC Societys NL has sent home re cuperating after December sojourn volving multiple-bypass surgery Bill look ing better day will soon back among us Time get ready Seventh Annual PLAT-1 Float-Fly should first weekend June will held Plat 1 Reservoir east Sutherlin OR Contact Bud Schwesinger 1-503/459-3983 Rt 1 Box 4430 Sutherlin OR 97479 whet appetite next column Balch photo last years fun gettogether shot shows pit area rescue equipment Scenerys pretty good too intrepid AVP far north Gary Fuller asked share following Dave Unruh Central Peninsula Modelers Association invited Gary F join during fun fly swap meet held during Thanksgiving weekend Since flown down Kotzebue Dave daring enough let fly couple original designs 40 fourstroke power Using Soldotna Airport RC field joined Phil Ballard Acromaster YS 60 Greg McCullough son John Homer Sig Kadet/OS 40 Swizzle Stik/Enya 19 Todd Thomas Suprafly/YS 60 Extra 230 EZ Super star/OS 28 Bob Stephens Anchor age Corkscrew/OS 28 John Perry Balsa USA Enforcer/K&B 61 Scott Arbelovsky Little Stik 20/OS 25 Tom McCowen Anchorage Sig Super Doubler/OS 50 four-stroke 40/Webra 60 four-stroke Gene Bock Balsa USA Phaeton Biplane/ST 60 Van Wilsons old-timer Quaker weather crystal clear hospitality warm After flying folks retired lo cal restaurant participate swap meet highlight evening live entertainment singing picking two talented Kenai Peninsula Model ers Further Gary said Alaska planning statewide RC fun fly hosted Alaska Eagles Flying Club Palmer Au gust 11-12 1990 District Contest Calendar ready can get sending SASE Bill Smith new contest coordinator asking upcoming contests Ive asked remind Sky Knights Spring Float Fly opener OMAS field near Banks OR April 22 10th An nual Volcano Fun Fly Zillah 19-20 May Heres another picture Farragut 90 Bill Wilsons DH Otter Hes done rather well various contests speaking Farragut Scalemas ters Regional will held June 15-17 year understand models will judged another place Henly un available Check management Bob Bailey editor Washington Scale Squadron Newsletter sent informa tion new Scale group INSS Inland Northwest Scale Squadron has organized Spokane area inter ested check Bob Petro 820 Mill Coeur dAlene ID 83814 go R/C Hob bies Spokane 730 last Wednes day month Good news Scale modelers area will third Scalemasters qualifier Northwest scheduled July 2829 Whidbey Island NAS field Ron Kemp Bert Baker coordinators Whidbey noted its long blacktopped runway along its incredible scenery next picture taken Speed area Tn-Cities Nats Mike Hazel left accepting AMA award outstanding service Control Line com munity years responsible John Thompson others best CL newsletter around Flying Lines also has remains active district con test circuit Mike ran Speed Nats Tom Culmsee crew ran largest Soaring contest ever held Tn-Cities Nats big gest despite adverse conditions best-run Nats Soaring event May 1990 139 Heres shot canopies some airplanes people enjoying themselves Joe Tschirgi gets DFW T 28 Floh Flea ready static judging Nats Joe builds beautiful unusual aircraft won third Expert Sport Scale Io Sky Bird Jr Sorry wasnt last month flu time again Its almost spring well want go outdoors So lets take look neat little SRPSM Simple Rubber-Powered Stick Model excellent project group beginners Incidentally classes should kept small never four youngsters instructor Sky Bird Ir lightweight barebones modelnothing complicated Sure can flown indoors have big space moves fast gets up high really designed outdoor model calm weather Ernie Johnson created sev eral such models group young sters California flown very successfully NFFS Mini-Maxi Postal contests Several made five-to-b-minute thermal flights Nothing turns kid flight way up blueand Sky Bird can Theres no problem light weight model like lost outof-sight flight fact its worth Another better-made model can easily built also gives youngster opportunity build SRPSM bit sophistication per haps cambered airfoil wing FLIGHT ED WHITTEN 0 youll avoid warps loose tissue actually gives aerodynamically better wing fit page plan re duced bit full size shouldnt problem Wood sizes shown plan half-wingspan flat 7 chord 3 center 2% tip Fin height 2% front 2% rear Its chord 2% bottom 1% top stabilizer span 6 front 6/2 trailing edge Its chord 2 cen ter 1% tips pylon length matches wings center chord 3 Its 11/2 high front 1 rear provide 50 positive incidence stabilizer set 00 incidence positive Having kids scale up various parts plan full-size draw ings helps better understand plan model Its learning experience Thats what class about isnt modelers should able up-size plans will start experimenting bit Dont growl think opportunity can incorporate program Thats about issue Keep building ep flying re keep tail light feet dry Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 keep harping necessity keep ing tail light light tail allows wing moved farther forward better lon gitudinal stability wing perma nently fixed place less nose weight needed balance doubles weight savings can lighten tail Sky Bird Jr bit Take look plan below note tail boom short piece hard % x %-in balsa Thats strong enough eliminate both bot tom rib vertical fin center rib stabilizer Try propeller Sky Bird Jr old Skeeter other ready-to-fly model prop used plastic bearing slips over front motor stick sure fits tightly proper thrust angle maintained its loose wedge thin balsa shims very im portant Note wing mount comes down both sides motor stick should fit snugly grip stick securely can slide forward backward balance model its loose use rubberband over wing sure dont glue wing mount motor stick Another thing remember light weight SRPSM models never watershrink dope tissue Leave loose WING 1/8 x 1/16 Hard DIHEDRAL 1-3/4 per Tip 3-1/2 total Wing Construction Build two wing haves same time Turn over glue halves together installing Dihedral Glue 1/B x 1/16 Center Rib shown TAIL BOOM 1/8 x 1/8 Hard// 2-3/4 Long F IN 1/16 x 1/16 Medium PELLER 51/2 Plastic POWER 2 Strands 1/8STABILIZER 1/16 x 1/16 MOTOR STICK 1/8 x 1/4 x 10-1/2 Very HardNedium S INCIDENCE Pylon may covered egg carton styrofoam /- 1/32 sheet balsa vertical N I1J grain Pylon NOT glued/ x 1/8/ stick can slide Medium / I / 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